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1619 NC Highway 97, Battleboro NC 27809 · License #33000362 · Center · Child Care Center
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10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation
Name of Operation: COKER WIMBERLY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Facility ID: 33000362 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/4/2025 Number Present: 11 Completed Date: 4/4/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 160 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 11:40 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements during an annual compliance visit, including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in spaces #211, where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. Upon arrival, Renee Johnson, NC Preschool Coordinator was present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license issued on August 24, 2018, earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for having a staff benefits package and having an infrastructure of parent involvement. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum, the curriculum you are implementing is Creative Curriculum 6th edition as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on April 26, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed on September 4, 2024, with a “Superior” classification “0” demerits. The last fire inspection was conducted on August 28, 2024, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Eleven (11) children from ages four (4) to five (5) years old were present during the visit. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. When I arrived, the children were participating in group-time and free-choice play in centers. Caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the child care rules were monitored for compliance. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. The current NC Pre-K staff are teacher R. Boone, Lead Teacher and assistant teacher, S. Lyons in space #211. A selection of children’s files were monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. You stated you use the Ages and Stages for your developmental screenings. The center uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress. The checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. The first day of school was September 4, 2024. The classroom operates from 7:30 am-3:15pm. Parent conferences are held at each of the checkpoints and when needed throughout the year. You stated that you use the Class DoJo and Thrill Share app to communicate with parents. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented in the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violations of the child care requirements were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan posted in the classroom was not current, the activity plan was dated March 24-28, 2025. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the playground where preschool aged children play, there were several items that were broken, such as shovels, buckets, and other sand toys. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. R. Boone’s staff file was missing an updated health questionnaire. The last health questionnaire on file for review was dated September 5, 2023. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. R. Boone’s staff file was missing an updated emergency information form. The last emergency information form on file for review was dated September 5, 2023. .0701(a) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit your center’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 97%. The violations documented could impact the center’s overall Compliance History score. Your compliance score must be maintained at 75% or higher or an Administrative Action may be warranted. OWNER/FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: Edgecombe County Public Schools is listed as the current owner of this center. You verified the mailing address, email address, and phone number listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occurs, please contact me at 252-557-5597 or email me at angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: STAFF AND CHILDREN’S RECORDS: Ten (10) percent of existing staff files were reviewed today and found not to be incompliance. The items missing were corrected during the visit. Ten (10) percent of children’s files were monitored and found to be well organized and in compliance. SAFE INDOOR AND OUTDOOR ENRVIORNMENT: On the playground where preschool aged children play, there were several items that were broken, such as shovels, buckets, and other sand toys. You immediately removed these items from the playground. Please remind teachers to remove these items from the playground so children do not get injured while playing outside. This was corrected during the visit. HEALTH QUESTIONAIRE: R. Boone’s staff file was missing an updated health questionnaire. The last health questionnaire on file for review was dated September 5, 2023. Please remember that health questionnaires must be updated annually and kept in the staff file. You stated the questionnaire had been completed during the beginning of year staff development, but you were unable to locate the completed form. You printed off a new one and had the staff member complete the form. This was corrected during the visit. EMERGENCY INFORMATION: R. Boone’s staff file was missing an updated emergency information form. The last emergency information form on file for review was dated September 5, 2023. Please remember that the emergency information form must be updated annually and kept in the staff file. You stated the form had been completed during the beginning of the year staff development, but you were unable to locate the completed form. You printed off a new one and had the staff member complete the form. This was corrected during the visit. ACTIVITY PLAN: The activity plan posted in the classroom was not current, the activity plan was dated March 24-28, 2025. When asked the teacher stated she had a current activity plan on her computer. She showed me the plan and I reminded the teacher that the plan needs to be posted in the classroom. The teacher posted the current activity plan. This was corrected during the visit. REMINDERS: OUTDOOR ENVIRONEMENT: As we are entering warmer months, please be sure to keep the grass cut to prevent unwanted insects and other animals from nesting in long grass. Also, please be aware of ant hills. Please inform the necessary staff when ant hills appear so they can be appropriately treated. PROGRAM ASSESSMENT (ERS-3) UPDATE: Starting February 1, 2025, as part of QRIS Modernization, Session Law 2024-34 states that beginning on February 1, 2025, new child care facilities and child care facilities that choose to use program assessment to earn points toward their Two through Five Star Rated License shall be evaluated using the following, as applicable: • Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (ITERS-3) • Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (ECERS-3) • Family Child Care Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (FCCERS-3) • School-Age Care Environment Rating Scale, Updated Edition (SACERS-U) The North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) has prepared many resources and trainings for child care facilities to use in planning for the new editions of the Environment Rating Scale. The NC Division of Child Development and Early Education is implementing the use of lower threshold scores to assist child care facilities in their shift to the new edition, matching the NC Child Care Commission’s on-going work regarding proposed QRIS rules. This intentional, collaborative planning will ensure a smooth transition regarding program assessment requirements. Hold Harmless remains effective until all new QRIS rules are effective. New child care facilities and child care facilities that choose to move forward with ERS-3 program assessment should work with their consultant to learn more about the changes and revised scores needed to earn points toward their Two through Five Star Rated License. CLEAN WATER FOR CAROLINA KIDS: We discussed the Clean Water for Carolina Kids program and what that means for you as a child care center. According to the Clean Water for US Kids website, you last tested your water on November 27, 2024. A child care center needs to complete lead testing in the facilities drinking water every three (3) years. You have started enrollment in the lead paint and asbestos testing. Please complete the enrollment process for the lead paint and asbestos testing. Due to the recent impacts of Hurricane Helene and other natural disasters, the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids™ enrollment deadline has been revised statewide, and schools and child care facilities that have not yet enrolled should complete the online process by May 31, 2025. Please log into https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina to ensure you are meeting the requirements for Lead in Water / Paint/Asbestos testing. DCDEE WORKS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, and completed training. We discussed making sure new employees you hire and any current staff working on education submit any education transcripts to the “WORKS” system, so their education can be evaluated. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. Please print each staff member’s DCDEE WORKS letter and file. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions about what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at susan.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov. 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
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Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
10A NCAC 09 .3009 · Violation
Name of Operation: COKER WIMBERLY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Facility ID: 33000362 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/4/2025 Number Present: 11 Completed Date: 4/4/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 160 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 11:40 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements during an annual compliance visit, including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in spaces #211, where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. Upon arrival, Renee Johnson, NC Preschool Coordinator was present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license issued on August 24, 2018, earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for having a staff benefits package and having an infrastructure of parent involvement. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum, the curriculum you are implementing is Creative Curriculum 6th edition as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on April 26, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed on September 4, 2024, with a “Superior” classification “0” demerits. The last fire inspection was conducted on August 28, 2024, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Eleven (11) children from ages four (4) to five (5) years old were present during the visit. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. When I arrived, the children were participating in group-time and free-choice play in centers. Caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the child care rules were monitored for compliance. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. The current NC Pre-K staff are teacher R. Boone, Lead Teacher and assistant teacher, S. Lyons in space #211. A selection of children’s files were monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. You stated you use the Ages and Stages for your developmental screenings. The center uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress. The checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. The first day of school was September 4, 2024. The classroom operates from 7:30 am-3:15pm. Parent conferences are held at each of the checkpoints and when needed throughout the year. You stated that you use the Class DoJo and Thrill Share app to communicate with parents. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented in the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violations of the child care requirements were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan posted in the classroom was not current, the activity plan was dated March 24-28, 2025. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the playground where preschool aged children play, there were several items that were broken, such as shovels, buckets, and other sand toys. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. R. Boone’s staff file was missing an updated health questionnaire. The last health questionnaire on file for review was dated September 5, 2023. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. R. Boone’s staff file was missing an updated emergency information form. The last emergency information form on file for review was dated September 5, 2023. .0701(a) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit your center’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 97%. The violations documented could impact the center’s overall Compliance History score. Your compliance score must be maintained at 75% or higher or an Administrative Action may be warranted. OWNER/FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: Edgecombe County Public Schools is listed as the current owner of this center. You verified the mailing address, email address, and phone number listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occurs, please contact me at 252-557-5597 or email me at angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: STAFF AND CHILDREN’S RECORDS: Ten (10) percent of existing staff files were reviewed today and found not to be incompliance. The items missing were corrected during the visit. Ten (10) percent of children’s files were monitored and found to be well organized and in compliance. SAFE INDOOR AND OUTDOOR ENRVIORNMENT: On the playground where preschool aged children play, there were several items that were broken, such as shovels, buckets, and other sand toys. You immediately removed these items from the playground. Please remind teachers to remove these items from the playground so children do not get injured while playing outside. This was corrected during the visit. HEALTH QUESTIONAIRE: R. Boone’s staff file was missing an updated health questionnaire. The last health questionnaire on file for review was dated September 5, 2023. Please remember that health questionnaires must be updated annually and kept in the staff file. You stated the questionnaire had been completed during the beginning of year staff development, but you were unable to locate the completed form. You printed off a new one and had the staff member complete the form. This was corrected during the visit. EMERGENCY INFORMATION: R. Boone’s staff file was missing an updated emergency information form. The last emergency information form on file for review was dated September 5, 2023. Please remember that the emergency information form must be updated annually and kept in the staff file. You stated the form had been completed during the beginning of the year staff development, but you were unable to locate the completed form. You printed off a new one and had the staff member complete the form. This was corrected during the visit. ACTIVITY PLAN: The activity plan posted in the classroom was not current, the activity plan was dated March 24-28, 2025. When asked the teacher stated she had a current activity plan on her computer. She showed me the plan and I reminded the teacher that the plan needs to be posted in the classroom. The teacher posted the current activity plan. This was corrected during the visit. REMINDERS: OUTDOOR ENVIRONEMENT: As we are entering warmer months, please be sure to keep the grass cut to prevent unwanted insects and other animals from nesting in long grass. Also, please be aware of ant hills. Please inform the necessary staff when ant hills appear so they can be appropriately treated. PROGRAM ASSESSMENT (ERS-3) UPDATE: Starting February 1, 2025, as part of QRIS Modernization, Session Law 2024-34 states that beginning on February 1, 2025, new child care facilities and child care facilities that choose to use program assessment to earn points toward their Two through Five Star Rated License shall be evaluated using the following, as applicable: • Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (ITERS-3) • Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (ECERS-3) • Family Child Care Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (FCCERS-3) • School-Age Care Environment Rating Scale, Updated Edition (SACERS-U) The North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) has prepared many resources and trainings for child care facilities to use in planning for the new editions of the Environment Rating Scale. The NC Division of Child Development and Early Education is implementing the use of lower threshold scores to assist child care facilities in their shift to the new edition, matching the NC Child Care Commission’s on-going work regarding proposed QRIS rules. This intentional, collaborative planning will ensure a smooth transition regarding program assessment requirements. Hold Harmless remains effective until all new QRIS rules are effective. New child care facilities and child care facilities that choose to move forward with ERS-3 program assessment should work with their consultant to learn more about the changes and revised scores needed to earn points toward their Two through Five Star Rated License. CLEAN WATER FOR CAROLINA KIDS: We discussed the Clean Water for Carolina Kids program and what that means for you as a child care center. According to the Clean Water for US Kids website, you last tested your water on November 27, 2024. A child care center needs to complete lead testing in the facilities drinking water every three (3) years. You have started enrollment in the lead paint and asbestos testing. Please complete the enrollment process for the lead paint and asbestos testing. Due to the recent impacts of Hurricane Helene and other natural disasters, the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids™ enrollment deadline has been revised statewide, and schools and child care facilities that have not yet enrolled should complete the online process by May 31, 2025. Please log into https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina to ensure you are meeting the requirements for Lead in Water / Paint/Asbestos testing. DCDEE WORKS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, and completed training. We discussed making sure new employees you hire and any current staff working on education submit any education transcripts to the “WORKS” system, so their education can be evaluated. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. Please print each staff member’s DCDEE WORKS letter and file. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions about what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at susan.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov. 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
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
GS 110-91 · Violation
Name of Operation: COKER WIMBERLY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Facility ID: 33000362 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/4/2025 Number Present: 11 Completed Date: 4/4/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 160 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 11:40 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements during an annual compliance visit, including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in spaces #211, where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. Upon arrival, Renee Johnson, NC Preschool Coordinator was present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license issued on August 24, 2018, earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for having a staff benefits package and having an infrastructure of parent involvement. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum, the curriculum you are implementing is Creative Curriculum 6th edition as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on April 26, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed on September 4, 2024, with a “Superior” classification “0” demerits. The last fire inspection was conducted on August 28, 2024, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Eleven (11) children from ages four (4) to five (5) years old were present during the visit. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. When I arrived, the children were participating in group-time and free-choice play in centers. Caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the child care rules were monitored for compliance. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. The current NC Pre-K staff are teacher R. Boone, Lead Teacher and assistant teacher, S. Lyons in space #211. A selection of children’s files were monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. You stated you use the Ages and Stages for your developmental screenings. The center uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress. The checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. The first day of school was September 4, 2024. The classroom operates from 7:30 am-3:15pm. Parent conferences are held at each of the checkpoints and when needed throughout the year. You stated that you use the Class DoJo and Thrill Share app to communicate with parents. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented in the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violations of the child care requirements were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan posted in the classroom was not current, the activity plan was dated March 24-28, 2025. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the playground where preschool aged children play, there were several items that were broken, such as shovels, buckets, and other sand toys. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. R. Boone’s staff file was missing an updated health questionnaire. The last health questionnaire on file for review was dated September 5, 2023. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. R. Boone’s staff file was missing an updated emergency information form. The last emergency information form on file for review was dated September 5, 2023. .0701(a) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit your center’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 97%. The violations documented could impact the center’s overall Compliance History score. Your compliance score must be maintained at 75% or higher or an Administrative Action may be warranted. OWNER/FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: Edgecombe County Public Schools is listed as the current owner of this center. You verified the mailing address, email address, and phone number listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occurs, please contact me at 252-557-5597 or email me at angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: STAFF AND CHILDREN’S RECORDS: Ten (10) percent of existing staff files were reviewed today and found not to be incompliance. The items missing were corrected during the visit. Ten (10) percent of children’s files were monitored and found to be well organized and in compliance. SAFE INDOOR AND OUTDOOR ENRVIORNMENT: On the playground where preschool aged children play, there were several items that were broken, such as shovels, buckets, and other sand toys. You immediately removed these items from the playground. Please remind teachers to remove these items from the playground so children do not get injured while playing outside. This was corrected during the visit. HEALTH QUESTIONAIRE: R. Boone’s staff file was missing an updated health questionnaire. The last health questionnaire on file for review was dated September 5, 2023. Please remember that health questionnaires must be updated annually and kept in the staff file. You stated the questionnaire had been completed during the beginning of year staff development, but you were unable to locate the completed form. You printed off a new one and had the staff member complete the form. This was corrected during the visit. EMERGENCY INFORMATION: R. Boone’s staff file was missing an updated emergency information form. The last emergency information form on file for review was dated September 5, 2023. Please remember that the emergency information form must be updated annually and kept in the staff file. You stated the form had been completed during the beginning of the year staff development, but you were unable to locate the completed form. You printed off a new one and had the staff member complete the form. This was corrected during the visit. ACTIVITY PLAN: The activity plan posted in the classroom was not current, the activity plan was dated March 24-28, 2025. When asked the teacher stated she had a current activity plan on her computer. She showed me the plan and I reminded the teacher that the plan needs to be posted in the classroom. The teacher posted the current activity plan. This was corrected during the visit. REMINDERS: OUTDOOR ENVIRONEMENT: As we are entering warmer months, please be sure to keep the grass cut to prevent unwanted insects and other animals from nesting in long grass. Also, please be aware of ant hills. Please inform the necessary staff when ant hills appear so they can be appropriately treated. PROGRAM ASSESSMENT (ERS-3) UPDATE: Starting February 1, 2025, as part of QRIS Modernization, Session Law 2024-34 states that beginning on February 1, 2025, new child care facilities and child care facilities that choose to use program assessment to earn points toward their Two through Five Star Rated License shall be evaluated using the following, as applicable: • Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (ITERS-3) • Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (ECERS-3) • Family Child Care Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (FCCERS-3) • School-Age Care Environment Rating Scale, Updated Edition (SACERS-U) The North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) has prepared many resources and trainings for child care facilities to use in planning for the new editions of the Environment Rating Scale. The NC Division of Child Development and Early Education is implementing the use of lower threshold scores to assist child care facilities in their shift to the new edition, matching the NC Child Care Commission’s on-going work regarding proposed QRIS rules. This intentional, collaborative planning will ensure a smooth transition regarding program assessment requirements. Hold Harmless remains effective until all new QRIS rules are effective. New child care facilities and child care facilities that choose to move forward with ERS-3 program assessment should work with their consultant to learn more about the changes and revised scores needed to earn points toward their Two through Five Star Rated License. CLEAN WATER FOR CAROLINA KIDS: We discussed the Clean Water for Carolina Kids program and what that means for you as a child care center. According to the Clean Water for US Kids website, you last tested your water on November 27, 2024. A child care center needs to complete lead testing in the facilities drinking water every three (3) years. You have started enrollment in the lead paint and asbestos testing. Please complete the enrollment process for the lead paint and asbestos testing. Due to the recent impacts of Hurricane Helene and other natural disasters, the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids™ enrollment deadline has been revised statewide, and schools and child care facilities that have not yet enrolled should complete the online process by May 31, 2025. Please log into https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina to ensure you are meeting the requirements for Lead in Water / Paint/Asbestos testing. DCDEE WORKS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, and completed training. We discussed making sure new employees you hire and any current staff working on education submit any education transcripts to the “WORKS” system, so their education can be evaluated. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. Please print each staff member’s DCDEE WORKS letter and file. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions about what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at susan.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov. 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
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
NC GS 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: COKER WIMBERLY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Facility ID: 33000362 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/4/2025 Number Present: 11 Completed Date: 4/4/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 160 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 11:40 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements during an annual compliance visit, including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in spaces #211, where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. Upon arrival, Renee Johnson, NC Preschool Coordinator was present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license issued on August 24, 2018, earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for having a staff benefits package and having an infrastructure of parent involvement. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum, the curriculum you are implementing is Creative Curriculum 6th edition as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on April 26, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed on September 4, 2024, with a “Superior” classification “0” demerits. The last fire inspection was conducted on August 28, 2024, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Eleven (11) children from ages four (4) to five (5) years old were present during the visit. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. When I arrived, the children were participating in group-time and free-choice play in centers. Caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the child care rules were monitored for compliance. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. The current NC Pre-K staff are teacher R. Boone, Lead Teacher and assistant teacher, S. Lyons in space #211. A selection of children’s files were monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. You stated you use the Ages and Stages for your developmental screenings. The center uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress. The checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. The first day of school was September 4, 2024. The classroom operates from 7:30 am-3:15pm. Parent conferences are held at each of the checkpoints and when needed throughout the year. You stated that you use the Class DoJo and Thrill Share app to communicate with parents. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented in the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violations of the child care requirements were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan posted in the classroom was not current, the activity plan was dated March 24-28, 2025. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the playground where preschool aged children play, there were several items that were broken, such as shovels, buckets, and other sand toys. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. R. Boone’s staff file was missing an updated health questionnaire. The last health questionnaire on file for review was dated September 5, 2023. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. R. Boone’s staff file was missing an updated emergency information form. The last emergency information form on file for review was dated September 5, 2023. .0701(a) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit your center’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 97%. The violations documented could impact the center’s overall Compliance History score. Your compliance score must be maintained at 75% or higher or an Administrative Action may be warranted. OWNER/FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: Edgecombe County Public Schools is listed as the current owner of this center. You verified the mailing address, email address, and phone number listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occurs, please contact me at 252-557-5597 or email me at angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: STAFF AND CHILDREN’S RECORDS: Ten (10) percent of existing staff files were reviewed today and found not to be incompliance. The items missing were corrected during the visit. Ten (10) percent of children’s files were monitored and found to be well organized and in compliance. SAFE INDOOR AND OUTDOOR ENRVIORNMENT: On the playground where preschool aged children play, there were several items that were broken, such as shovels, buckets, and other sand toys. You immediately removed these items from the playground. Please remind teachers to remove these items from the playground so children do not get injured while playing outside. This was corrected during the visit. HEALTH QUESTIONAIRE: R. Boone’s staff file was missing an updated health questionnaire. The last health questionnaire on file for review was dated September 5, 2023. Please remember that health questionnaires must be updated annually and kept in the staff file. You stated the questionnaire had been completed during the beginning of year staff development, but you were unable to locate the completed form. You printed off a new one and had the staff member complete the form. This was corrected during the visit. EMERGENCY INFORMATION: R. Boone’s staff file was missing an updated emergency information form. The last emergency information form on file for review was dated September 5, 2023. Please remember that the emergency information form must be updated annually and kept in the staff file. You stated the form had been completed during the beginning of the year staff development, but you were unable to locate the completed form. You printed off a new one and had the staff member complete the form. This was corrected during the visit. ACTIVITY PLAN: The activity plan posted in the classroom was not current, the activity plan was dated March 24-28, 2025. When asked the teacher stated she had a current activity plan on her computer. She showed me the plan and I reminded the teacher that the plan needs to be posted in the classroom. The teacher posted the current activity plan. This was corrected during the visit. REMINDERS: OUTDOOR ENVIRONEMENT: As we are entering warmer months, please be sure to keep the grass cut to prevent unwanted insects and other animals from nesting in long grass. Also, please be aware of ant hills. Please inform the necessary staff when ant hills appear so they can be appropriately treated. PROGRAM ASSESSMENT (ERS-3) UPDATE: Starting February 1, 2025, as part of QRIS Modernization, Session Law 2024-34 states that beginning on February 1, 2025, new child care facilities and child care facilities that choose to use program assessment to earn points toward their Two through Five Star Rated License shall be evaluated using the following, as applicable: • Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (ITERS-3) • Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (ECERS-3) • Family Child Care Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (FCCERS-3) • School-Age Care Environment Rating Scale, Updated Edition (SACERS-U) The North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) has prepared many resources and trainings for child care facilities to use in planning for the new editions of the Environment Rating Scale. The NC Division of Child Development and Early Education is implementing the use of lower threshold scores to assist child care facilities in their shift to the new edition, matching the NC Child Care Commission’s on-going work regarding proposed QRIS rules. This intentional, collaborative planning will ensure a smooth transition regarding program assessment requirements. Hold Harmless remains effective until all new QRIS rules are effective. New child care facilities and child care facilities that choose to move forward with ERS-3 program assessment should work with their consultant to learn more about the changes and revised scores needed to earn points toward their Two through Five Star Rated License. CLEAN WATER FOR CAROLINA KIDS: We discussed the Clean Water for Carolina Kids program and what that means for you as a child care center. According to the Clean Water for US Kids website, you last tested your water on November 27, 2024. A child care center needs to complete lead testing in the facilities drinking water every three (3) years. You have started enrollment in the lead paint and asbestos testing. Please complete the enrollment process for the lead paint and asbestos testing. Due to the recent impacts of Hurricane Helene and other natural disasters, the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids™ enrollment deadline has been revised statewide, and schools and child care facilities that have not yet enrolled should complete the online process by May 31, 2025. Please log into https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina to ensure you are meeting the requirements for Lead in Water / Paint/Asbestos testing. DCDEE WORKS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, and completed training. We discussed making sure new employees you hire and any current staff working on education submit any education transcripts to the “WORKS” system, so their education can be evaluated. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. Please print each staff member’s DCDEE WORKS letter and file. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions about what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at susan.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov. 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
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Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
NC GS 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: COKER WIMBERLY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Facility ID: 33000362 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/16/2024 Number Present: 12 Completed Date: 10/16/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 75 Time In: 11:45 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements during a routine unannounced visit. Upon arrival, Renee Johnson, NC Preschool Coordinator was present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license issued on August 24, 2018, earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for having a staff benefits package and having an infrastructure of parent involvement. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on April 26, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed on September 4, 2024, with a “Superior” classification “0” demerits. The last fire inspection was conducted on August 28, 2024, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Twelve (12) children from ages four (4) to five (5) years old were present during the visit. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. When I arrived, the children were coming in from playing outside. The children were observed during personal care routines, transitions and lunch time. Caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Lunch consisted of chicken legs, mustard greens, peaches, rolls, and milk. The following were monitored: Supervision, Staff Child Ratio, First Aid, CPR, Special Training, CBC Qualification, Emergency Medical Care Plan, Storage of Hazardous Substances, Administration of Medication, Adequate/Approved Space, License Posted, Permit Restrictions, and Program Records. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented in the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violations of the child care requirements were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. Ms. Boone had documentation of Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment dated May 14, 2019; however, the training needs to be completed every five (5) years. The training should have been completed on or prior to May 14, 2024. .1103(b) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation (s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before October 30, 2024, I must receive a dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered legal falsification of information. In sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID#12345678 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit your center’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 96%. The violations documented could impact the center’s overall Compliance History score. Your compliance score must be maintained at 75% or higher or an Administrative Action may be warranted. OWNER/FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: Edgecombe County Public Schools is listed as the current owner of this center. You verified the mailing address, email address, and phone number listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occurs, please contact me at 252-557-5597 or email me at angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: RECOGNIZING AND RESPONDING TO SUSPICIONS OF CHILD MALTREATMENT: Ms. Boone had documentation of Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment dated May 14, 2019; however, the training needs to be completed every five (5) years. The training should have been completed on or prior to May 14, 2024. Please go to Positive Childhood Alliance NC to complete the trainings: https://preventchildabusenc.org/. Once the training is completed, please print the certificate and retain it in the staff file. REMINDERS/RESOURCES: DCDEE WORKS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, and completed training. We discussed making sure new employees you hire and any current staff working on education submit any education transcripts to the “WORKS” system, so their education can be evaluated. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. Please print each staff member’s DCDEE WORKS letter and file. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions on what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov. START RATED LICENSE/QUALITY IMPROVEMENT RATING SYSTEM (QRIS) UPDATE: The Governor signed 12 bills on July 8, 2024. Including the Adjustments to the Appropriations Act (SB 357), which includes the $67.5 million for reduced compensation payments for the first two quarters of FY 24-25 and the DHHS Agency Bill (Senate Bill 425) which includes the QRIS provisions: • QRIS modernization (3 new pathways to stars) is now approved (SB 425). • Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). Providers in Cohort 1 are not required to go any further with a rated license assessment unless they want to, and providers in Cohort 2 do not need to start their preparation year unless they want to. • SB 425 does mean that programs currently accredited through the approved accrediting bodies can move to a 3- or 5-star license if they are not already at this star level. Providers will need to submit a request to their consultant and provide a copy of their accreditation certificate for processing. • SB 425 also requires that we move to the ERS-3 versions for ECCERS. ITERS and FCCERS, effective February 1, 2025. Self-paced online training modules regarding the new assessments will be available in September 2024. • SB 357 provides $67.5 million dollars to continue a reduced level of funding for the compensation portion only of the Child Care Stabilization Grant. Funding is designated for the first two quarters of FY 2024-25 and provides only about 75% of funding needed to maintain compensation payment amounts provided through ARPA funding which ended June 30, 2024. DCDEE will continue to utilize the NC FAST Stabilization Grant portal to distribute funds. CLEAN WATER FOR CAROLINA KIDS: We discussed the Clean Water for Carolina Kids program and what that means for you as a child care center. According to the Clean Water for US Kids website, you last tested your water on January 17, 2021. A child care center needs to complete lead testing in the facilities drinking water every three (3) years. RIT is reviewing your survey for the water testing. You have started enrollment in the lead paint and asbestos testing. Please complete the enrollment process for the lead paint and asbestos testing. Child care programs have until November 1, 2024, to complete the enrollment process. Please log into https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ to ensure you are meeting the requirements for Lead in Water / Paint/Asbestos testing. CRMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK PORTAL: North Carolina child care administrators can now view and edit their facility’s staff roster in ABCMS, the DCDEE’s criminal background check system. Provider Access to ABCMS allows administrators to: • See the real-time background check status of staff members. • Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. • See new background check applicants and add to staff roster. To get started, complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training in Moodle—a video tutorial followed by a few questions. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at susan.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov. 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
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation
Name of Operation: COKER WIMBERLY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Facility ID: 33000362 Consultant: KESHIA HAYWARD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/26/2024 Number Present: 11 Completed Date: 4/26/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 140 Time In: 08:30 AM Time Out: 10:50 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 this program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during an annual compliance visit. R. Boone and R. Johnson, NC Pre-K Coordinator assisted with the visit. This center currently operates with a five-star license, earning seven points in the education component, seven points in the program standard component and 1 quality point for offering a staff benefits package and infrastructure of parent involvement. The center’s last annual compliance visit was completed on September 29, 2023. The sanitation inspection was completed on September 7, 2023, earning a “Superior” classification. The fire inspection was completed on August 29, 2023, and the center was approved for daytime care only. The center continues to meet enhanced space and reduced ratios. Eleven (11) children were observed in care today. Children were participating in kindergarten transition activities, completing toileting and hand washing routines, and interacting with teachers. The center’s compliance history score was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 97% as of April 26, 2024. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 601 Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. A refrigerator storing juice served to children did not have a thermometer to capture the temperature in Space #407. 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A tube of Dermasil lotion labeled “keep out of reach of children” was on a table within children's reach. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 860 Balloons were accessible to children. A latex balloon was on top a file cabinet below 5 ft. from the finished floor and accessible to children. .0604(q) The violations documented must be corrected immediately. Please send a compliance verification letter to me describing how the violations were corrected. You can submit the compliance verification letter by postal mail to Keshia Hayward, PO Box 1504 Greenville NC 27834, or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov. The compliance verification letter must be received on or before May 10, 2024. The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance verification letter. This timeframe is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during the visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined the information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's Star Rated License could be issued. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. OWNERSHIP STATUS: Edgecombe County School is listed as the owner of this program. Prior to making changes in the ownership status, contact me to discuss ownership procedures. FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You verified the phone number email address and mailing address listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occur in the future, contact me at 252-214-2709 or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure accurate information is updated in our system. NC PRE-K REQUIREMENTS: This program currently has one NC Pre-K classroom serving a total of seventeen children. Lesson plans for March 2024 through April 2024 were reviewed today. Children had transitioned to the kindergarten classrooms and participating in morning activities with kindergarten teachers. NC Pre-K staff observed accompanying the children were the same listed in the NC Pre-K plan. Staff interacted with children in a positive and nurturing manner. Staff reported the program continues to use the Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies Gold. The teacher stated the program uses Ages & Stages developmental screening tool. Screenings were completed and on file in children records reviewed today. The program’s monitoring tool was reviewed, and no concerns identified. Menus for the months of March 2024 through April 2024 were reviewed. Parent contact logs were reviewed. Information regarding children’s absences and activities was documented on the contact logs. SAFE ENVIRONMENT: We discussed having staff review labels on items brought into the classroom such as the lotion observed to ensure they store it properly. The Dermasil lotion was removed by the teacher and relocated to a space out of reach of children. It was recommended posting the storage of hazardous products in child care sign in the classroom to use as a visual guide to reference when determining how to store potentially hazardous items. You were reminded balloons shall be prohibited for children of all ages. You stated would not be allowed in the NC Pre-K classroom anymore. REFRIGERATOR TEMPERATURES: The refrigerator storing juice served to children did not have a thermometer to capture the temperature in Space 211. The teachers could not find the thermometer when asked. You found a classroom thermometer and placed it in the refrigerator during the visit; however, I recommended you speak with Environmental Health to find out if the thermometer used was adequate for maintaining temperatures of foods and beverages. RATED LICENSE ASSESSMENT: Your facility is in cohort one; therefore, your reassessment year, will begin July 1, 2024. If possible, the reassessment will be aligned with your annual compliance visit timeframe. I recommended you consider completing the following tasks and activities that will help prepare you for your reassessment: •Have all staff update WORKS accounts to reflect all currently completed coursework (DCDEE-WORKS) •Request technical assistance with your child care consultant and local partners •Participate in local CCR&R and NCPC quality related training/workshops (CCRR Information •Review NCRLAP website ERS resources (www.NCRLAP.org). To help review ERS requirements and think carefully about the current characteristics and practices in your program and classrooms, check out the Thinking More worksheets. A worksheet is available for each subscale of each rating scale. I will reach out to you to start the rated license and environment rating scale assessment process in the upcoming months. If you have question about the rated license process contact me to further discuss. LEAD WATER/PAINT AND ASBESTOS: We discussed the rule requirements and information concerning Lead in Water/Paint and Asbestos. The Clean Water for Carolina Kids program is expanding to the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program. This is a legislatively mandated effort to address lead and asbestos hazards in North Carolina public schools, licensed child care centers, and licensed family child care homes. Participation allows facilities to meet all rule requirements for identified lead and asbestos hazards, as required by law. Rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 require all programs to be free of lead and asbestos hazards. RTI is coordinating all the lead in water, paint and asbestos testing and remediation. There are webinars that child care providers can watch to get instructions. Go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ for more information. Currently operating child care facilities are required to test for lead in paint and asbestos once unless the consultant notes a concern during a visit and refers the program to environmental health. All existing licensed programs must complete the registration and application summary for their program regarding lead paint and asbestos by May 1, 2024. The application is on the https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ website. CHILD CARE RULE UPDATES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 2024: Please ensure you are using the updated rule book dated January 1, 2024, and review information in the DCDEE Moodle regarding the updated rule changes. You will need to have an NCID - the same NCID that you use for the health & safety training, WORKS login, and/or the CBC Portal - to participate in Moodle training. If you do not have an NCID, use this link to get one: https://ncid.nc.gov. Rule training modules can be found in the same course as the October 2017 Child Care Rule Rollout. If you are unfamiliar with the Child Care Rule Rollout within Moodle and how to navigate, please visit: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Learning-Resources/How-to-Navigate-Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-9326. PROVIDER ACCESS to the BACKGROUND CHECK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM DCDEE has launched the Provider Portal for ABCMS effective February 1, 2024. This access will allow providers to: •See applicants that associate themselves with their facility and allow them to “hire” the applicant to their roster •See the real-time background check status of staff members •Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits To gain access to the Provider Portal complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training on DCDEE's Moodle. The training consists of watching a short video then taking a test about the video. A certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the test. Email the certificate along with your full name, position and Facility ID to DCDEE_ABCMS_Provider@dhhs.nc.gov to get access to the portal. We will grant your access within 2 business days. Please do not use this email account to ask background check questions. If you have general questions, please continue to use DHHS.CBC.Unit@dhhs.nc.gov. DCDEE RESOURCES: I recommended you periodically visit the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ under the "What's New" tab to stay abreast of updated information provided. Be reminded you are responsible for maintaining compliance with all applicable child care requirements whether they have been discussed or reviewed with you in the past. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have questions regarding today’s visit, my contact information is listed above. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email susan.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov. 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
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Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation
Name of Operation: COKER WIMBERLY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Facility ID: 33000362 Consultant: KESHIA HAYWARD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/29/2023 Number Present: 12 Completed Date: 9/29/2023 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 200 Time In: 08:40 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM 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 this program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during an annual compliance visit. R. Boone, lead Teacher assisted with the visit. R. Johnson, NC Pre-K Coordinator arrived later in the visit and assisted. This center currently operates with a five-star license, earning seven points in the education component, seven points in the program standard component and 1 quality point for offering a staff benefits package and infrastructure of parental involvement. The last annual compliance visit was completed on October 4, 2022. The last sanitation inspection was completed on September 7, 2023, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was completed on August 29, 2023, and the center was approved for daytime care only. Twelve children were in care today. Children were engaged in free choice play with developmentally age-appropriate materials/toys, outdoor play, completing toileting and hand washing routines, and interacting with teachers. The center’s compliance history score was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was (98%) as of September 28, 2023. The following violations were documented today. Violation Number Comment Rule 802 Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not communicated to parents and/or were not posted where they can be seen by the parents. Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were posted in the facility. .1003(b) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A safety cone lying on the playground and accessible to children was cracked exposing sharp points. Two seating pads in the sand area was torn exposing the inside cushion. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1233 Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies. A staff file was not on site and available for review for one substitute who began working in the NC Pre-K classroom on September 12, 2023, per report from staff. The substitute was not included on the off-site records form reviewed. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) The violations documented must be corrected immediately. Please send a compliance verification letter to me describing how the violations were corrected. You can submit the compliance verification letter by postal mail to Keshia Hayward, PO Box 1504 Greenville NC 27834, or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov. The compliance verification letter must be received on or before October 13, 2023. The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance verification letter. This timeframe is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during the visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined the information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's Star Rated License could be issued. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. OWNERSHIP STATUS: This program is currently owned by Edgecombe County Public Schools. Prior to making any changes in the corporation status, please contact me to discuss change of ownership procedures. FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You verified the phone number and mailing address listed on the facility profile are correct. You stated the email address needed to be updated. During the visit, you gave me written documentation to update the center’s email address. If additional changes in your facility’s information occur in the future, contact me at 252-214-2709 or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure accurate information is updated in our system. PICK UP AND DELIVERY PROCEDURES: Procedures for pick-up and delivery of children to ensure they are protected from danger and not exposed to risk of harm shall be communicated to parents, and a copy shall be posted in the center where they can be seen by the parents. During the visit a copy of the safe pick up and delivery procedures were not posted in the facility. A copy of the procedures should be printed and posted in the classroom or space where it can be easily seen. OUTDOOR PLAY AREA: A yellow safety cone with sharp points was lying on the ground in the outdoor play are in a space accessible to children. Also, two seating pads observed in the sand area were torn exposing the inside interior. I informed you the items must be removed from the playground immediately. I explained the safety cone had sharp points that could puncture a child’s skin and the children could pull the interior cushion from the pads and place it in their mouths which could cause them to choke. I recommended checking the playground daily for potential hazards prior to allowing children in that area. Be reminded you are responsible for providing a safe environment for children. STAFF RECORDS: One substitute observed in the classroom upon arrival did not have a staff file including the required documents needed on site. Staff reported the substitute first day working in the classroom was September 12, 2023. The substitute’s name was not included on the off site staff records form. You stated you did not include substitutes names on the off-site form because you had not verified the required items were located at the central office. You also shared you did not want to add the name after the form had been signed without completing the verification. I suggested you verify the documents are in the designated location and update the off-site form to include the substitutes working in NC Pre-K names or have staff records onsite for review. TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS: You stated children at this facility are not transported by Edgecombe County Public Schools. NC PRE-K REQUIRMENTS: You stated all information for NC Pre-K monitoring was not on site. I informed you NC Pre-K requirements will be monitored at a future visit. ADMINISTRATION CHANGE: You stated the school has a new principal this year. I requested that you have the principal complete the Preservice Requirement for Administrator of a Child Care Center and submit it to me. I also asked that documentation on letterhead regarding the change in roles be sent along with the Preservice form. A copy of the form was left with the teacher. The documentation should include the date the new administrator started in the role and the last date of employment for the previous administrator. You stated the Preservice form had already been completed; however, you were waiting for the Superintendent’s signature. I shared the principal should also create a DCDEE WORKS account, complete the Education Equivalency form for Administrator of a DPI program as well as upload a copy of her principal license. I requested the documentation be submitted to me within one week (October 6, 2023). IMMUNIZATION REPORTS: The Child Care Immunization Reports for this year are due by midnight on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. The immunization reports will not be accepted after that date. I advised you to set a reminder on your calendar to ensure it is completed and submitted prior to the deadline. If you have questions about the Child Care Immunization Report, please email Immunization.Reports@dhhs.nc.gov or call 919-707-5595. WEBINAR: NO COST CDA’S: Recently DCDEE announced the opportunity for early care and learning teaching assistants and new teachers to get access to Child Development Associate® (CDA) coursework at NO COST. To learn more, plan to attend this webinar to hear from the DCDEE, Teaching Strategies and T.E.AC.H. The information for the webinar is listed below: Dated: Oct 3, 2023, 1:00 PM Eastern Time Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://teachingstrategies.zoom.us/j/96753731387?pwd=VE5aQ1g0bnR6aUZYTGNBbzdWbTJxdz09 Webinar ID: 967 5373 1387 and Passcode: 268674 CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have questions regarding today’s visit, my contact information is listed above. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email susan.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov. 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
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
10A NCAC 09 .0514 · Violation
Name of Operation: COKER WIMBERLY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Facility ID: 33000362 Consultant: KESHIA HAYWARD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/29/2023 Number Present: 12 Completed Date: 9/29/2023 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 200 Time In: 08:40 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM 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 this program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during an annual compliance visit. R. Boone, lead Teacher assisted with the visit. R. Johnson, NC Pre-K Coordinator arrived later in the visit and assisted. This center currently operates with a five-star license, earning seven points in the education component, seven points in the program standard component and 1 quality point for offering a staff benefits package and infrastructure of parental involvement. The last annual compliance visit was completed on October 4, 2022. The last sanitation inspection was completed on September 7, 2023, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was completed on August 29, 2023, and the center was approved for daytime care only. Twelve children were in care today. Children were engaged in free choice play with developmentally age-appropriate materials/toys, outdoor play, completing toileting and hand washing routines, and interacting with teachers. The center’s compliance history score was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was (98%) as of September 28, 2023. The following violations were documented today. Violation Number Comment Rule 802 Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not communicated to parents and/or were not posted where they can be seen by the parents. Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were posted in the facility. .1003(b) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A safety cone lying on the playground and accessible to children was cracked exposing sharp points. Two seating pads in the sand area was torn exposing the inside cushion. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1233 Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies. A staff file was not on site and available for review for one substitute who began working in the NC Pre-K classroom on September 12, 2023, per report from staff. The substitute was not included on the off-site records form reviewed. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) The violations documented must be corrected immediately. Please send a compliance verification letter to me describing how the violations were corrected. You can submit the compliance verification letter by postal mail to Keshia Hayward, PO Box 1504 Greenville NC 27834, or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov. The compliance verification letter must be received on or before October 13, 2023. The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance verification letter. This timeframe is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during the visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined the information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's Star Rated License could be issued. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. OWNERSHIP STATUS: This program is currently owned by Edgecombe County Public Schools. Prior to making any changes in the corporation status, please contact me to discuss change of ownership procedures. FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You verified the phone number and mailing address listed on the facility profile are correct. You stated the email address needed to be updated. During the visit, you gave me written documentation to update the center’s email address. If additional changes in your facility’s information occur in the future, contact me at 252-214-2709 or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure accurate information is updated in our system. PICK UP AND DELIVERY PROCEDURES: Procedures for pick-up and delivery of children to ensure they are protected from danger and not exposed to risk of harm shall be communicated to parents, and a copy shall be posted in the center where they can be seen by the parents. During the visit a copy of the safe pick up and delivery procedures were not posted in the facility. A copy of the procedures should be printed and posted in the classroom or space where it can be easily seen. OUTDOOR PLAY AREA: A yellow safety cone with sharp points was lying on the ground in the outdoor play are in a space accessible to children. Also, two seating pads observed in the sand area were torn exposing the inside interior. I informed you the items must be removed from the playground immediately. I explained the safety cone had sharp points that could puncture a child’s skin and the children could pull the interior cushion from the pads and place it in their mouths which could cause them to choke. I recommended checking the playground daily for potential hazards prior to allowing children in that area. Be reminded you are responsible for providing a safe environment for children. STAFF RECORDS: One substitute observed in the classroom upon arrival did not have a staff file including the required documents needed on site. Staff reported the substitute first day working in the classroom was September 12, 2023. The substitute’s name was not included on the off site staff records form. You stated you did not include substitutes names on the off-site form because you had not verified the required items were located at the central office. You also shared you did not want to add the name after the form had been signed without completing the verification. I suggested you verify the documents are in the designated location and update the off-site form to include the substitutes working in NC Pre-K names or have staff records onsite for review. TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS: You stated children at this facility are not transported by Edgecombe County Public Schools. NC PRE-K REQUIRMENTS: You stated all information for NC Pre-K monitoring was not on site. I informed you NC Pre-K requirements will be monitored at a future visit. ADMINISTRATION CHANGE: You stated the school has a new principal this year. I requested that you have the principal complete the Preservice Requirement for Administrator of a Child Care Center and submit it to me. I also asked that documentation on letterhead regarding the change in roles be sent along with the Preservice form. A copy of the form was left with the teacher. The documentation should include the date the new administrator started in the role and the last date of employment for the previous administrator. You stated the Preservice form had already been completed; however, you were waiting for the Superintendent’s signature. I shared the principal should also create a DCDEE WORKS account, complete the Education Equivalency form for Administrator of a DPI program as well as upload a copy of her principal license. I requested the documentation be submitted to me within one week (October 6, 2023). IMMUNIZATION REPORTS: The Child Care Immunization Reports for this year are due by midnight on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. The immunization reports will not be accepted after that date. I advised you to set a reminder on your calendar to ensure it is completed and submitted prior to the deadline. If you have questions about the Child Care Immunization Report, please email Immunization.Reports@dhhs.nc.gov or call 919-707-5595. WEBINAR: NO COST CDA’S: Recently DCDEE announced the opportunity for early care and learning teaching assistants and new teachers to get access to Child Development Associate® (CDA) coursework at NO COST. To learn more, plan to attend this webinar to hear from the DCDEE, Teaching Strategies and T.E.AC.H. The information for the webinar is listed below: Dated: Oct 3, 2023, 1:00 PM Eastern Time Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://teachingstrategies.zoom.us/j/96753731387?pwd=VE5aQ1g0bnR6aUZYTGNBbzdWbTJxdz09 Webinar ID: 967 5373 1387 and Passcode: 268674 CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have questions regarding today’s visit, my contact information is listed above. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email susan.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov. 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
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.