Tabernacle Elementary School Pre-K

10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: TABERNACLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRE-K Facility ID: 76000393 Consultant: MONA NDIAYE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/16/2025 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 1/16/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 90 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor for child care requirements applicable to a child care center during an unannounced annual compliance visit. Upon my arrival I was greeted by the Lead Teacher, Tamra Ratliff, she assisted me during today’s visit. I completed a walk-through of the classroom space, enrollment was documented, and observations were made. The children were observed participating in free play in their classroom. The children were also observed participating in group time, a gross motor activity and listening to a story. The last annual compliance visit was conducted January 25, 2024. The center is operating five star license that was issued March 22, 2019. The license was earned with 7 points in program standards, 7 points in education and 1 quality point. Permit restrictions were in compliance. The last sanitation inspection was conducted September 13, 2024 the center received a Superior rating. Fire drills and playground inspections were monitored. The last fire inspection was conducted September 30, 2024. Staff files and three children’s files were monitored. NC Pre-K requirements were monitored. Your compliance history is 98%, this may change following today’s visit. During today’s visit, a full assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted. The following violations were observed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Documentation of arrival and departure were not completed to 1/15/2025 or 1/16/2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. A teacher hired in 8/2023 did not have this required training. .1102(g) The above violations must be corrected immediately, and a letter must be sent to me no later than January 30, 2025 stating how each item was corrected and a plan to maintain compliance with the requirement. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation and your plan to keep each item in compliance. My email address is mona.ndiaye@dhhs.nc.gov. If I do not receive your letter by January 30, 2025 and/or if you do not address all violations, a return visit to your program will be made to monitor for compliance of violations and to obtain your compliance letter. Additional violations may be documented if the violations have not been corrected or addressed. You were provided an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all child care requirements. Child care licensing rules and regulations are established to ensure a safe and healthy environment for children in care. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all of the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. Both are available on the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ , on the home page under the ‘Services’ tab. Technical Assistance Daily sign in and out must be done daily. RESOURCES The Health and Safety Trainings are offered on the DCDEE Moodle format. On the Division’s website look under the “SERVICES” tab for “DCDEE Moodle”. These trainings are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/ . Thank you for your cooperation during today’s visit. If you need assistance, I can be reached at mona.ndiaye@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 336-580-5417. You can also reach my supervisor Kaye Adkins at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov or 336-580-2527 If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times