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100 Lockhart Drive, Beaufort NC 28516 · License #16000226 · Center · Child Care Center
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GS 110-91 · Violation
Name of Operation: BridgeKids Preschool Facility ID: 16000226 Consultant: ANDREA JOHNSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/2/2026 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 7/2/2026 Age: From 2 To 3 Total Minutes: 185 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 12:45 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 compliance with applicable childcare requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit. Your program currently operates with a Notice of Compliance issued August 12, 2025. The last annual compliance was conducted on August 6, 2025. The sanitation inspection was completed May 12, 2026, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on February 2, 2026. Your facility was approved for 1st shift care. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-nine (99) percent as of July 2, 2026. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on July 2, 2026, and Bridgeway Church of the Nazarene, was listed as current-active. Margaret Smith, administrator, was present and available for consultation during the visit. Fourteen (14) children, between the ages of two (2) and three (3) years old are enrolled and ten (10) were present today. There are four (4) approved indoor spaces and two (2) approved outdoor spaces. At least five (5) activity areas including language, blocks, manipulatives, dramatic play, and art were available in the classrooms. Age-appropriate materials and activities were provided for all children. Permit restrictions, adequate supervision, and staff child ratios were in compliance. Preschool children were observed during free play activities which include cooking food, caring for baby dolls, and pushing cars. The outdoor space had a variety of gross motor equipment which included a small climber with a slide, rocking toys, push cars, a playhouse, caterpillar tunnel, a large climber, picnic tables, and large shade structures. Violation Number Comment Rule 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. Two (2) out of four (4) Children's records reviewed did not include medical records. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Two (2) out of four (4) children's records reviewed did not have a health assessment record on file. GS110-91(1) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The trained staff did not reivew the EPR Plan annually. The last review date was March 2025. .0607(e) 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 violations documented may impact the compliance history score. Any violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before the agreed date of Friday, July 10, 2026, I must receive a written, 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 legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Andrea Johnson, Child Care Consultant andrea.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov PO Box 904 Beaufort, NC 28516 252-732-0183 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the 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 Technical Assistance: Children Records The health and safety of individual children requires that information regarding each child in care be kept and available when needed. Children's records consist of various documentation such as a child's medical and immunization history, emergency medical care information and parental permission to participate in specific activities. This information is the basis for meeting each child's physical, emotional, cognitive and social needs. Maintaining accurate documentation required for children’s records ensures compliance with the childcare rules and the health and safety of each child. EPR Review: The trained staff shall review the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan (EPR) annually, or when information in the plan changes, to ensure all information is current. All staff shall review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review shall be maintained at the center in the individual's personnel file or in a file designated for EPR documents. The date of review should be noted on the Staff and Training Worksheet. Today I suggested you plan to conduct the review at a staff meeting held at the same time every year to help you remember. Protecting Children During Extreme Heat Young children are more vulnerable to heat and rely on their caregivers to keep them safe. For child care programs this means: Shifting routines Stay indoors during the hottest part of the day. Schedule outdoor play for the cooler morning hours whenever possible. Using air conditioning Use air conditioning whenever possible. Fans can help circulate air when indoor temperatures are below 90°F but should not replace air conditioning during extreme heat. Avoid directing fans straight at infants or young children. Focusing on hydration Ensure children drink water frequently. Offer water often, even if children don't ask for it. For infants and toddlers in diapers, watch for fewer wet diapers or dark, concentrated urine, which can be signs of dehydration. Using shade and water play Use shaded areas for outdoor activities. Check playground equipment and outdoor surfaces before use, as they can become hot enough to cause burns. Offer safe water play to help children cool off. Dressing appropriately Dress children in loose, lightweight, and light-colored clothing. Never leaving a child unattended in a vehicle, even for a moment Vehicles can become dangerously hot, putting children at risk for severe illness or death within minutes. Learning the signs of heat-related illness and how to respond Watch for heavy sweating, unusual tiredness, dizziness, headache, nausea, muscle cramps, or confusion. Staying informed Monitor the weather news and follow local emergency orders. Prepare for Hurricane Season The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season began on June 1, and all North Carolinians are urged to review and update their plans to keep safe in case of a storm. Refer to this list of steps to prepare and visit ReadyNC.gov for more resources. Emergency preparedness and response rules are designed to assist licensed child care programs to adequately respond to the needs of children and others in the event of disasters and emergencies. Challenging Behaviors Helpline: The Healthy Social Behaviors Project offers coaching for child care providers who would like support managing challenging classroom behaviors. The goal is to empower teachers to create learning environments that promote pro-social skills, like self-control and problem solving. Support is available by phone (888-600-1685). Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids: Your facility’s status, according to the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website, shows the following: • Water Testing-Completed on June 4, 2026. Water testing must be completed every three (3) years. • Lead-Based Paint-Section Complete/No Hazards Identified • Asbestos- Section Complete/No Hazards Identified Reminders: For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with you, printed and signed. As we discussed, this computer-generated visit summary serves as completion of the annual compliance visit. If you have any questions and/or concerns, you have my contact information. You may also contact my supervisor at kim.sherry@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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GS110-91 · Violation
Name of Operation: BridgeKids Preschool Facility ID: 16000226 Consultant: ANDREA JOHNSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/2/2026 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 7/2/2026 Age: From 2 To 3 Total Minutes: 185 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 12:45 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 compliance with applicable childcare requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit. Your program currently operates with a Notice of Compliance issued August 12, 2025. The last annual compliance was conducted on August 6, 2025. The sanitation inspection was completed May 12, 2026, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on February 2, 2026. Your facility was approved for 1st shift care. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-nine (99) percent as of July 2, 2026. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on July 2, 2026, and Bridgeway Church of the Nazarene, was listed as current-active. Margaret Smith, administrator, was present and available for consultation during the visit. Fourteen (14) children, between the ages of two (2) and three (3) years old are enrolled and ten (10) were present today. There are four (4) approved indoor spaces and two (2) approved outdoor spaces. At least five (5) activity areas including language, blocks, manipulatives, dramatic play, and art were available in the classrooms. Age-appropriate materials and activities were provided for all children. Permit restrictions, adequate supervision, and staff child ratios were in compliance. Preschool children were observed during free play activities which include cooking food, caring for baby dolls, and pushing cars. The outdoor space had a variety of gross motor equipment which included a small climber with a slide, rocking toys, push cars, a playhouse, caterpillar tunnel, a large climber, picnic tables, and large shade structures. Violation Number Comment Rule 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. Two (2) out of four (4) Children's records reviewed did not include medical records. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Two (2) out of four (4) children's records reviewed did not have a health assessment record on file. GS110-91(1) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The trained staff did not reivew the EPR Plan annually. The last review date was March 2025. .0607(e) 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 violations documented may impact the compliance history score. Any violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before the agreed date of Friday, July 10, 2026, I must receive a written, 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 legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Andrea Johnson, Child Care Consultant andrea.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov PO Box 904 Beaufort, NC 28516 252-732-0183 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the 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 Technical Assistance: Children Records The health and safety of individual children requires that information regarding each child in care be kept and available when needed. Children's records consist of various documentation such as a child's medical and immunization history, emergency medical care information and parental permission to participate in specific activities. This information is the basis for meeting each child's physical, emotional, cognitive and social needs. Maintaining accurate documentation required for children’s records ensures compliance with the childcare rules and the health and safety of each child. EPR Review: The trained staff shall review the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan (EPR) annually, or when information in the plan changes, to ensure all information is current. All staff shall review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review shall be maintained at the center in the individual's personnel file or in a file designated for EPR documents. The date of review should be noted on the Staff and Training Worksheet. Today I suggested you plan to conduct the review at a staff meeting held at the same time every year to help you remember. Protecting Children During Extreme Heat Young children are more vulnerable to heat and rely on their caregivers to keep them safe. For child care programs this means: Shifting routines Stay indoors during the hottest part of the day. Schedule outdoor play for the cooler morning hours whenever possible. Using air conditioning Use air conditioning whenever possible. Fans can help circulate air when indoor temperatures are below 90°F but should not replace air conditioning during extreme heat. Avoid directing fans straight at infants or young children. Focusing on hydration Ensure children drink water frequently. Offer water often, even if children don't ask for it. For infants and toddlers in diapers, watch for fewer wet diapers or dark, concentrated urine, which can be signs of dehydration. Using shade and water play Use shaded areas for outdoor activities. Check playground equipment and outdoor surfaces before use, as they can become hot enough to cause burns. Offer safe water play to help children cool off. Dressing appropriately Dress children in loose, lightweight, and light-colored clothing. Never leaving a child unattended in a vehicle, even for a moment Vehicles can become dangerously hot, putting children at risk for severe illness or death within minutes. Learning the signs of heat-related illness and how to respond Watch for heavy sweating, unusual tiredness, dizziness, headache, nausea, muscle cramps, or confusion. Staying informed Monitor the weather news and follow local emergency orders. Prepare for Hurricane Season The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season began on June 1, and all North Carolinians are urged to review and update their plans to keep safe in case of a storm. Refer to this list of steps to prepare and visit ReadyNC.gov for more resources. Emergency preparedness and response rules are designed to assist licensed child care programs to adequately respond to the needs of children and others in the event of disasters and emergencies. Challenging Behaviors Helpline: The Healthy Social Behaviors Project offers coaching for child care providers who would like support managing challenging classroom behaviors. The goal is to empower teachers to create learning environments that promote pro-social skills, like self-control and problem solving. Support is available by phone (888-600-1685). Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids: Your facility’s status, according to the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website, shows the following: • Water Testing-Completed on June 4, 2026. Water testing must be completed every three (3) years. • Lead-Based Paint-Section Complete/No Hazards Identified • Asbestos- Section Complete/No Hazards Identified Reminders: For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with you, printed and signed. As we discussed, this computer-generated visit summary serves as completion of the annual compliance visit. If you have any questions and/or concerns, you have my contact information. You may also contact my supervisor at kim.sherry@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: BridgeKids Preschool Facility ID: 16000226 Consultant: ANDREA JOHNSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/2/2026 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 7/2/2026 Age: From 2 To 3 Total Minutes: 185 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 12:45 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 compliance with applicable childcare requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit. Your program currently operates with a Notice of Compliance issued August 12, 2025. The last annual compliance was conducted on August 6, 2025. The sanitation inspection was completed May 12, 2026, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on February 2, 2026. Your facility was approved for 1st shift care. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-nine (99) percent as of July 2, 2026. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on July 2, 2026, and Bridgeway Church of the Nazarene, was listed as current-active. Margaret Smith, administrator, was present and available for consultation during the visit. Fourteen (14) children, between the ages of two (2) and three (3) years old are enrolled and ten (10) were present today. There are four (4) approved indoor spaces and two (2) approved outdoor spaces. At least five (5) activity areas including language, blocks, manipulatives, dramatic play, and art were available in the classrooms. Age-appropriate materials and activities were provided for all children. Permit restrictions, adequate supervision, and staff child ratios were in compliance. Preschool children were observed during free play activities which include cooking food, caring for baby dolls, and pushing cars. The outdoor space had a variety of gross motor equipment which included a small climber with a slide, rocking toys, push cars, a playhouse, caterpillar tunnel, a large climber, picnic tables, and large shade structures. Violation Number Comment Rule 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. Two (2) out of four (4) Children's records reviewed did not include medical records. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Two (2) out of four (4) children's records reviewed did not have a health assessment record on file. GS110-91(1) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The trained staff did not reivew the EPR Plan annually. The last review date was March 2025. .0607(e) 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 violations documented may impact the compliance history score. Any violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before the agreed date of Friday, July 10, 2026, I must receive a written, 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 legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Andrea Johnson, Child Care Consultant andrea.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov PO Box 904 Beaufort, NC 28516 252-732-0183 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the 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 Technical Assistance: Children Records The health and safety of individual children requires that information regarding each child in care be kept and available when needed. Children's records consist of various documentation such as a child's medical and immunization history, emergency medical care information and parental permission to participate in specific activities. This information is the basis for meeting each child's physical, emotional, cognitive and social needs. Maintaining accurate documentation required for children’s records ensures compliance with the childcare rules and the health and safety of each child. EPR Review: The trained staff shall review the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan (EPR) annually, or when information in the plan changes, to ensure all information is current. All staff shall review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review shall be maintained at the center in the individual's personnel file or in a file designated for EPR documents. The date of review should be noted on the Staff and Training Worksheet. Today I suggested you plan to conduct the review at a staff meeting held at the same time every year to help you remember. Protecting Children During Extreme Heat Young children are more vulnerable to heat and rely on their caregivers to keep them safe. For child care programs this means: Shifting routines Stay indoors during the hottest part of the day. Schedule outdoor play for the cooler morning hours whenever possible. Using air conditioning Use air conditioning whenever possible. Fans can help circulate air when indoor temperatures are below 90°F but should not replace air conditioning during extreme heat. Avoid directing fans straight at infants or young children. Focusing on hydration Ensure children drink water frequently. Offer water often, even if children don't ask for it. For infants and toddlers in diapers, watch for fewer wet diapers or dark, concentrated urine, which can be signs of dehydration. Using shade and water play Use shaded areas for outdoor activities. Check playground equipment and outdoor surfaces before use, as they can become hot enough to cause burns. Offer safe water play to help children cool off. Dressing appropriately Dress children in loose, lightweight, and light-colored clothing. Never leaving a child unattended in a vehicle, even for a moment Vehicles can become dangerously hot, putting children at risk for severe illness or death within minutes. Learning the signs of heat-related illness and how to respond Watch for heavy sweating, unusual tiredness, dizziness, headache, nausea, muscle cramps, or confusion. Staying informed Monitor the weather news and follow local emergency orders. Prepare for Hurricane Season The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season began on June 1, and all North Carolinians are urged to review and update their plans to keep safe in case of a storm. Refer to this list of steps to prepare and visit ReadyNC.gov for more resources. Emergency preparedness and response rules are designed to assist licensed child care programs to adequately respond to the needs of children and others in the event of disasters and emergencies. Challenging Behaviors Helpline: The Healthy Social Behaviors Project offers coaching for child care providers who would like support managing challenging classroom behaviors. The goal is to empower teachers to create learning environments that promote pro-social skills, like self-control and problem solving. Support is available by phone (888-600-1685). Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids: Your facility’s status, according to the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website, shows the following: • Water Testing-Completed on June 4, 2026. Water testing must be completed every three (3) years. • Lead-Based Paint-Section Complete/No Hazards Identified • Asbestos- Section Complete/No Hazards Identified Reminders: For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with you, printed and signed. As we discussed, this computer-generated visit summary serves as completion of the annual compliance visit. If you have any questions and/or concerns, you have my contact information. You may also contact my supervisor at kim.sherry@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 .0802 · Violation
Name of Operation: BridgeKids Preschool Facility ID: 16000226 Consultant: ANDREA JOHNSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/3/2025 Number Present: 19 Completed Date: 3/3/2025 Age: From 2 To 3 Total Minutes: 260 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Your program currently operates with a Notice of Compliance effective September 3, 2024. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was one hundred (100) percent as of March 3, 2025. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. There are three (3) approved indoor spaces and one (1) approved outdoor space. Nineteen (19) children between the ages of two (2) and three (3) are enrolled and fifteen (15) children are present today. At least five (5) activity areas including language, blocks, manipulatives, dramatic play, and art were available in your classrooms. Age-appropriate materials and activities were provided for all children. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. All indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. Older preschool children assigned to indoor space #1 were transitioning from outside. After toileting and handwashing, the children sat on the carpet for a group reading activity. Younger preschool children assigned to indoor space #2 were engaged in a group counting activity. All staff members were actively engaged with all the children. The outdoor space had a variety of gross motor equipment which included tricycles, toddler swings, see saws, caterpillar tunnel, bike trail, and a medium climbing structure with a climbing wall and slide. Other outdoor activities included a picnic table, covered dramatic play area, covered sand table, and two (2) large shade structures. The Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma Policy was monitored today, and requirements were met. Five (5) new staff members have been hired since your facility’s last visit. All five (5) staff members’ files were monitored and found to be in compliance. Violation Number Comment Rule 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. According to the facility’s Emergency Drill Log, the last shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was conducted on November 7, 2024. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 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 violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation documented must be corrected immediately. On or before Wednesday, March 12, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violation was corrected. Please be aware that 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 falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Andrea Johnson, Child Care Consultant PO Box 904 Beaufort, NC 28516 Andrea.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the 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 Technical Assistance: Emergency Drills: Emergency drills shall be practiced every three (3) months, and records shall be maintained as required. Records of emergency drills documenting the date and time of each drill, the length of time taken, and the signature of the person who conducted the drill shall be available for review. Today I suggest marking a date on your calendar so that you can ensure that an emergency drill is performed every three (3) months. It may also help to plan these drills for different times of the day so children and staff can be prepared no matter the type of activity or routine is taking place. Incident Logs: In accordance with Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0802(g)(1-6), providers must maintain a log of all incident reports completed on a form provided by the Division and must be maintained in a separate file from the incident reports. EPR Plan: Following completion of the EPR in Child Care training, the trained staff member of the center, or the operator(s) of the family child care home, shall develop the EPR Plan within (4) four months. The EPR Plan addresses how a child care center, or a family child care home will respond to both natural and man-made disasters; to ensure the safety and protection of the children and staff. Natural and man-made disasters include but are not limited to the following: fire, tornado, flood, power failures, chemical spills, bomb threats, earthquakes, blizzards, nuclear disasters, or a dangerous person(s) in the vicinity. Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan Template In collaboration with NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center, and DCDEE, the NC Emergency Management developed a standard EPR template for use (statewide) by licensed child care programs. The content for this template aligns with the EPR in Child Care training and the EPR rules. The Child Care Rules state that programs must use the EPR template provided by the Division, which is available from the NC Risk Management Portal, which houses emergency planning tools for a variety of hazards. Accessing the EPR Template To access the EPR Template, the trained staff must have an NCID. You may register for an NCID at the following link: https://ncid.nc.gov/ If you need help getting an NCID, here are detailed instructions for obtaining an NCID. Once you get an NCID, you will access the EPR template on the NC Risk Management Portal website. Once you are on the NC Risk Management Portal website, use the ‘Getting Started’ instructions listed to the right-side of the page. EPR Plan - Technical Assistance & On-going Support For technical assistance and on-going support regarding emergency preparedness and response in child care, contact the North Carolina Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center or 1-800-367-2229. Provider Access to the Background Check Management System: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119 As we discussed today, you are currently in the process of completing enrollment in the ABCMS portal, and violations may be cited during future visits, if your facility does not meet this requirement. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you The DCDEE has a new initiative – Natural Outdoor Learning Initiative. Through this initiative, we hope to increase knowledge and confidence for everyone in developing and implementing best practices to support the creation, programming, and safe use of naturalized outdoor spaces in child care facilities. You can learn more by visiting the NLI website, where you will also find many resources, including an updated Toolkit designed to help you enhance your outdoor learning environment. The downloadable NLI Toolkit is available at: https://naturalearning.org/preschool-outdoor-toolkit. Moodle Helpful Hints: 1. When on the Moodle homepage, scroll down past the three square boxes to find directions to self-register for various training opportunities. 2. If you do not access a training opportunity for 150 days, the training will be suspended. To regain access, email a request to set status to “active” including the name of the training course to dcdee_moodle_support@dhhs.nc.gov. Send any questions about DCDEE Moodle trainings to dcdee_moodle_support@dhhs.nc.gov. Tips for MY NCID Users: Did you know that if you do not log in to any DCDEE platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) for a period of 12 months, your account will be archived? An archived account cannot be reinstated. You will need to create a new one and then email all platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) to merge accounts. Pro Tip: Set your calendar to remind you every 6 months to login and out at https://myncid.nc.gov to keep your account activated and it will NOT be archived. Reminders: Emergency Drills: Please set a reminder on your calendar to conduct a fire drill on or before March 31, 2025, to ensure that this requirement is met. Playground Inspections: Please set a reminder on your calendar to conduct an outdoor/playground inspection on or before March 31, 2025, to ensure that this requirement is met. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with you, emailed to you, printed, and signed. You were given a copy for your files. As we discussed, this computer-generated visit summary serves as completion of the routine unannounced visit. If you have any questions and/or concerns, you have my contact information. You may also contact my supervisor, Lynette Robbins Lynette.Robbins@dhhs.nc.gov Office: 910-824-0235 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.
G.S. 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: BridgeKids Preschool Facility ID: 16000226 Consultant: ANDREA JOHNSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/3/2025 Number Present: 19 Completed Date: 3/3/2025 Age: From 2 To 3 Total Minutes: 260 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Your program currently operates with a Notice of Compliance effective September 3, 2024. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was one hundred (100) percent as of March 3, 2025. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. There are three (3) approved indoor spaces and one (1) approved outdoor space. Nineteen (19) children between the ages of two (2) and three (3) are enrolled and fifteen (15) children are present today. At least five (5) activity areas including language, blocks, manipulatives, dramatic play, and art were available in your classrooms. Age-appropriate materials and activities were provided for all children. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. All indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. Older preschool children assigned to indoor space #1 were transitioning from outside. After toileting and handwashing, the children sat on the carpet for a group reading activity. Younger preschool children assigned to indoor space #2 were engaged in a group counting activity. All staff members were actively engaged with all the children. The outdoor space had a variety of gross motor equipment which included tricycles, toddler swings, see saws, caterpillar tunnel, bike trail, and a medium climbing structure with a climbing wall and slide. Other outdoor activities included a picnic table, covered dramatic play area, covered sand table, and two (2) large shade structures. The Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma Policy was monitored today, and requirements were met. Five (5) new staff members have been hired since your facility’s last visit. All five (5) staff members’ files were monitored and found to be in compliance. Violation Number Comment Rule 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. According to the facility’s Emergency Drill Log, the last shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was conducted on November 7, 2024. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 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 violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation documented must be corrected immediately. On or before Wednesday, March 12, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violation was corrected. Please be aware that 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 falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Andrea Johnson, Child Care Consultant PO Box 904 Beaufort, NC 28516 Andrea.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the 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 Technical Assistance: Emergency Drills: Emergency drills shall be practiced every three (3) months, and records shall be maintained as required. Records of emergency drills documenting the date and time of each drill, the length of time taken, and the signature of the person who conducted the drill shall be available for review. Today I suggest marking a date on your calendar so that you can ensure that an emergency drill is performed every three (3) months. It may also help to plan these drills for different times of the day so children and staff can be prepared no matter the type of activity or routine is taking place. Incident Logs: In accordance with Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0802(g)(1-6), providers must maintain a log of all incident reports completed on a form provided by the Division and must be maintained in a separate file from the incident reports. EPR Plan: Following completion of the EPR in Child Care training, the trained staff member of the center, or the operator(s) of the family child care home, shall develop the EPR Plan within (4) four months. The EPR Plan addresses how a child care center, or a family child care home will respond to both natural and man-made disasters; to ensure the safety and protection of the children and staff. Natural and man-made disasters include but are not limited to the following: fire, tornado, flood, power failures, chemical spills, bomb threats, earthquakes, blizzards, nuclear disasters, or a dangerous person(s) in the vicinity. Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan Template In collaboration with NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center, and DCDEE, the NC Emergency Management developed a standard EPR template for use (statewide) by licensed child care programs. The content for this template aligns with the EPR in Child Care training and the EPR rules. The Child Care Rules state that programs must use the EPR template provided by the Division, which is available from the NC Risk Management Portal, which houses emergency planning tools for a variety of hazards. Accessing the EPR Template To access the EPR Template, the trained staff must have an NCID. You may register for an NCID at the following link: https://ncid.nc.gov/ If you need help getting an NCID, here are detailed instructions for obtaining an NCID. Once you get an NCID, you will access the EPR template on the NC Risk Management Portal website. Once you are on the NC Risk Management Portal website, use the ‘Getting Started’ instructions listed to the right-side of the page. EPR Plan - Technical Assistance & On-going Support For technical assistance and on-going support regarding emergency preparedness and response in child care, contact the North Carolina Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center or 1-800-367-2229. Provider Access to the Background Check Management System: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119 As we discussed today, you are currently in the process of completing enrollment in the ABCMS portal, and violations may be cited during future visits, if your facility does not meet this requirement. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you The DCDEE has a new initiative – Natural Outdoor Learning Initiative. Through this initiative, we hope to increase knowledge and confidence for everyone in developing and implementing best practices to support the creation, programming, and safe use of naturalized outdoor spaces in child care facilities. You can learn more by visiting the NLI website, where you will also find many resources, including an updated Toolkit designed to help you enhance your outdoor learning environment. The downloadable NLI Toolkit is available at: https://naturalearning.org/preschool-outdoor-toolkit. Moodle Helpful Hints: 1. When on the Moodle homepage, scroll down past the three square boxes to find directions to self-register for various training opportunities. 2. If you do not access a training opportunity for 150 days, the training will be suspended. To regain access, email a request to set status to “active” including the name of the training course to dcdee_moodle_support@dhhs.nc.gov. Send any questions about DCDEE Moodle trainings to dcdee_moodle_support@dhhs.nc.gov. Tips for MY NCID Users: Did you know that if you do not log in to any DCDEE platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) for a period of 12 months, your account will be archived? An archived account cannot be reinstated. You will need to create a new one and then email all platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) to merge accounts. Pro Tip: Set your calendar to remind you every 6 months to login and out at https://myncid.nc.gov to keep your account activated and it will NOT be archived. Reminders: Emergency Drills: Please set a reminder on your calendar to conduct a fire drill on or before March 31, 2025, to ensure that this requirement is met. Playground Inspections: Please set a reminder on your calendar to conduct an outdoor/playground inspection on or before March 31, 2025, to ensure that this requirement is met. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with you, emailed to you, printed, and signed. You were given a copy for your files. As we discussed, this computer-generated visit summary serves as completion of the routine unannounced visit. If you have any questions and/or concerns, you have my contact information. You may also contact my supervisor, Lynette Robbins Lynette.Robbins@dhhs.nc.gov Office: 910-824-0235 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
NC GS 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: BridgeKids Preschool Facility ID: 16000226 Consultant: ANDREA JOHNSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/3/2025 Number Present: 19 Completed Date: 3/3/2025 Age: From 2 To 3 Total Minutes: 260 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Your program currently operates with a Notice of Compliance effective September 3, 2024. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was one hundred (100) percent as of March 3, 2025. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. There are three (3) approved indoor spaces and one (1) approved outdoor space. Nineteen (19) children between the ages of two (2) and three (3) are enrolled and fifteen (15) children are present today. At least five (5) activity areas including language, blocks, manipulatives, dramatic play, and art were available in your classrooms. Age-appropriate materials and activities were provided for all children. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. All indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. Older preschool children assigned to indoor space #1 were transitioning from outside. After toileting and handwashing, the children sat on the carpet for a group reading activity. Younger preschool children assigned to indoor space #2 were engaged in a group counting activity. All staff members were actively engaged with all the children. The outdoor space had a variety of gross motor equipment which included tricycles, toddler swings, see saws, caterpillar tunnel, bike trail, and a medium climbing structure with a climbing wall and slide. Other outdoor activities included a picnic table, covered dramatic play area, covered sand table, and two (2) large shade structures. The Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma Policy was monitored today, and requirements were met. Five (5) new staff members have been hired since your facility’s last visit. All five (5) staff members’ files were monitored and found to be in compliance. Violation Number Comment Rule 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. According to the facility’s Emergency Drill Log, the last shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was conducted on November 7, 2024. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 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 violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation documented must be corrected immediately. On or before Wednesday, March 12, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violation was corrected. Please be aware that 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 falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Andrea Johnson, Child Care Consultant PO Box 904 Beaufort, NC 28516 Andrea.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the 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 Technical Assistance: Emergency Drills: Emergency drills shall be practiced every three (3) months, and records shall be maintained as required. Records of emergency drills documenting the date and time of each drill, the length of time taken, and the signature of the person who conducted the drill shall be available for review. Today I suggest marking a date on your calendar so that you can ensure that an emergency drill is performed every three (3) months. It may also help to plan these drills for different times of the day so children and staff can be prepared no matter the type of activity or routine is taking place. Incident Logs: In accordance with Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0802(g)(1-6), providers must maintain a log of all incident reports completed on a form provided by the Division and must be maintained in a separate file from the incident reports. EPR Plan: Following completion of the EPR in Child Care training, the trained staff member of the center, or the operator(s) of the family child care home, shall develop the EPR Plan within (4) four months. The EPR Plan addresses how a child care center, or a family child care home will respond to both natural and man-made disasters; to ensure the safety and protection of the children and staff. Natural and man-made disasters include but are not limited to the following: fire, tornado, flood, power failures, chemical spills, bomb threats, earthquakes, blizzards, nuclear disasters, or a dangerous person(s) in the vicinity. Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan Template In collaboration with NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center, and DCDEE, the NC Emergency Management developed a standard EPR template for use (statewide) by licensed child care programs. The content for this template aligns with the EPR in Child Care training and the EPR rules. The Child Care Rules state that programs must use the EPR template provided by the Division, which is available from the NC Risk Management Portal, which houses emergency planning tools for a variety of hazards. Accessing the EPR Template To access the EPR Template, the trained staff must have an NCID. You may register for an NCID at the following link: https://ncid.nc.gov/ If you need help getting an NCID, here are detailed instructions for obtaining an NCID. Once you get an NCID, you will access the EPR template on the NC Risk Management Portal website. Once you are on the NC Risk Management Portal website, use the ‘Getting Started’ instructions listed to the right-side of the page. EPR Plan - Technical Assistance & On-going Support For technical assistance and on-going support regarding emergency preparedness and response in child care, contact the North Carolina Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center or 1-800-367-2229. Provider Access to the Background Check Management System: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119 As we discussed today, you are currently in the process of completing enrollment in the ABCMS portal, and violations may be cited during future visits, if your facility does not meet this requirement. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you The DCDEE has a new initiative – Natural Outdoor Learning Initiative. Through this initiative, we hope to increase knowledge and confidence for everyone in developing and implementing best practices to support the creation, programming, and safe use of naturalized outdoor spaces in child care facilities. You can learn more by visiting the NLI website, where you will also find many resources, including an updated Toolkit designed to help you enhance your outdoor learning environment. The downloadable NLI Toolkit is available at: https://naturalearning.org/preschool-outdoor-toolkit. Moodle Helpful Hints: 1. When on the Moodle homepage, scroll down past the three square boxes to find directions to self-register for various training opportunities. 2. If you do not access a training opportunity for 150 days, the training will be suspended. To regain access, email a request to set status to “active” including the name of the training course to dcdee_moodle_support@dhhs.nc.gov. Send any questions about DCDEE Moodle trainings to dcdee_moodle_support@dhhs.nc.gov. Tips for MY NCID Users: Did you know that if you do not log in to any DCDEE platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) for a period of 12 months, your account will be archived? An archived account cannot be reinstated. You will need to create a new one and then email all platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) to merge accounts. Pro Tip: Set your calendar to remind you every 6 months to login and out at https://myncid.nc.gov to keep your account activated and it will NOT be archived. Reminders: Emergency Drills: Please set a reminder on your calendar to conduct a fire drill on or before March 31, 2025, to ensure that this requirement is met. Playground Inspections: Please set a reminder on your calendar to conduct an outdoor/playground inspection on or before March 31, 2025, to ensure that this requirement is met. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with you, emailed to you, printed, and signed. You were given a copy for your files. As we discussed, this computer-generated visit summary serves as completion of the routine unannounced visit. If you have any questions and/or concerns, you have my contact information. You may also contact my supervisor, Lynette Robbins Lynette.Robbins@dhhs.nc.gov Office: 910-824-0235 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.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.