10A NCAC 09 .3009 · Violation

Name of Operation: JB Page Primary Facility ID: 36000634 Consultant: CHRISTINE ROSINSKI Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/13/2025 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 10/13/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 78 Time In: 11:47 AM Time Out: 01:05 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety requirements and requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 regarding NC Pre-Kindergarten. You, Dazoria Mills, Lead Teacher, assisted with the visit. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Your program currently operates with a five (5) star license issued May 7, 2024. The permit restrictions were in compliance including First Shift (daytime care), meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, and meets enhanced ratios reduced by one. The Secretary of State website was checked on October 13, 2025, and Gaston County Schools was not listed. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment. Children throughout the facility were participating in nap, routines, snack, group time, and free play during the visit. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on March 20, 2025. A “superior” classification was issued with zero (0) demerits noted on the grade card. The last fire inspection was conducted on November 7, 2024. The last fire drill was conducted on September 29, 2025. The last emergency drill documented was conducted on September 8, 2025. The last playground inspection was conducted on October 1, 2025. You received the results of your most recent lead water testing showing no levels of lead above the allowed amount, on February 29, 2024. Per the facility data on the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website, your facility has not completed lead-based paint and asbestos testing. Two (2) children’s files were reviewed during the visit. One (1) new staff files and one (1) existing staff file were reviewed during the visit. The following violations were observed/documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). The qualifying letter for the Administrator, William Kessler, expired on October 12, 2025. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualifying letter was not on file for the Administrator, William Kessler. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before October 27, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected, and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit, and license ID number in the letter. 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, it may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, an unannounced follow-up visit may be conducted. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Please send your letter to christine.rosinski@dhhs.nc.gov. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Prior to today's visit, your program maintained a compliance history of 94%. Please note any violations cited during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Technical assistance was provided on the following: 1. Prior to the expiration date of the current qualifying letter, all staff members must complete and submit the required forms and information to complete a criminal background check. All staff members must have a valid qualifying letter on file. I suggested you set calendar reminders, or create a working document to track the expiration dates of the qualifying letters for all staff members to ensure all staff members maintain a current and valid qualifying letter. I suggested you use the ABCMS Provider Portal to keep track of expiration dates of qualifying letters for all staff members. I also suggested you remind staff two (2) months prior to the expiration date of their qualifying letter to complete an application for an updated qualifying letter to begin the process. Additionally, I suggested that you review staff files regularly to ensure no qualifying letters have expired. The staff member submitted their application for a criminal background check on September 10, 2025. I reviewed the ABCMS Provider Portal during the visit and noted the criminal background check to be “in progress”. The staff member stated they would complete the fingerprinting process today. We reviewed the process of completing a criminal background check during the visit. Consultation: I provided you with a copy of the North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development Book during the visit. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-579-4463. Christine Rosinski PO Box 927 Cornelius, NC 28031 Christine.rosinski@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.

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: JB Page Primary Facility ID: 36000634 Consultant: CHRISTINE ROSINSKI Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/13/2025 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 10/13/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 78 Time In: 11:47 AM Time Out: 01:05 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety requirements and requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 regarding NC Pre-Kindergarten. You, Dazoria Mills, Lead Teacher, assisted with the visit. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Your program currently operates with a five (5) star license issued May 7, 2024. The permit restrictions were in compliance including First Shift (daytime care), meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, and meets enhanced ratios reduced by one. The Secretary of State website was checked on October 13, 2025, and Gaston County Schools was not listed. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment. Children throughout the facility were participating in nap, routines, snack, group time, and free play during the visit. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on March 20, 2025. A “superior” classification was issued with zero (0) demerits noted on the grade card. The last fire inspection was conducted on November 7, 2024. The last fire drill was conducted on September 29, 2025. The last emergency drill documented was conducted on September 8, 2025. The last playground inspection was conducted on October 1, 2025. You received the results of your most recent lead water testing showing no levels of lead above the allowed amount, on February 29, 2024. Per the facility data on the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website, your facility has not completed lead-based paint and asbestos testing. Two (2) children’s files were reviewed during the visit. One (1) new staff files and one (1) existing staff file were reviewed during the visit. The following violations were observed/documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). The qualifying letter for the Administrator, William Kessler, expired on October 12, 2025. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualifying letter was not on file for the Administrator, William Kessler. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before October 27, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected, and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit, and license ID number in the letter. 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, it may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, an unannounced follow-up visit may be conducted. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Please send your letter to christine.rosinski@dhhs.nc.gov. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Prior to today's visit, your program maintained a compliance history of 94%. Please note any violations cited during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Technical assistance was provided on the following: 1. Prior to the expiration date of the current qualifying letter, all staff members must complete and submit the required forms and information to complete a criminal background check. All staff members must have a valid qualifying letter on file. I suggested you set calendar reminders, or create a working document to track the expiration dates of the qualifying letters for all staff members to ensure all staff members maintain a current and valid qualifying letter. I suggested you use the ABCMS Provider Portal to keep track of expiration dates of qualifying letters for all staff members. I also suggested you remind staff two (2) months prior to the expiration date of their qualifying letter to complete an application for an updated qualifying letter to begin the process. Additionally, I suggested that you review staff files regularly to ensure no qualifying letters have expired. The staff member submitted their application for a criminal background check on September 10, 2025. I reviewed the ABCMS Provider Portal during the visit and noted the criminal background check to be “in progress”. The staff member stated they would complete the fingerprinting process today. We reviewed the process of completing a criminal background check during the visit. Consultation: I provided you with a copy of the North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development Book during the visit. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-579-4463. Christine Rosinski PO Box 927 Cornelius, NC 28031 Christine.rosinski@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

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: JB Page Primary Facility ID: 36000634 Consultant: CHRISTINE ROSINSKI Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/11/2025 Number Present: 21 Completed Date: 3/11/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 121 Time In: 11:54 AM Time Out: 01:55 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. Marissa Cabrera and Dazoria Mills, Lead Teachers, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five (5) star license issued May 7, 2024. The permit restrictions were in compliance including First Shift (daytime care), meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, and meets enhanced ratios reduced by one. The Secretary of State website was checked on March 11, 2025, and your business, Gaston County Schools, was not listed. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on October 30, 2024. A “superior” classification was issued with zero (0) demerits noted on the grade card. The last fire inspection was conducted on November 7, 2024. The most recent fire drill was conducted on February 25, 2025, the most recent emergency drill was conducted on March 7, 2025, and the most recent playground inspection was conducted on March 4, 2025. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor and outdoor learning environment. Children throughout the facility were participating in nap, snack, routines, group time, free play, and outdoor play during the visit. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Playground Safety, ITS-SIDS, Special Training, and Criminal Background Checks. No new staff members were hired since the last visit. One (1) substitute teacher was present and caring for children in Space #1 during the visit. The following violation was observed/documented during the visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). The current qualification letter, one (1) substitute staff member, E. Booker, present and caring for children in Space #1 during the visit, did not complete the five-year recheck for their criminal background check. The current qualifying letter for E. Booker expired on October 24, 2024. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) The violation documented must be corrected immediately. On or before March 25, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violation was corrected, and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit, and license ID number in the letter. 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, it may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, an unannounced follow-up visit may be conducted. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Please send your letter to christine.rosinski@dhhs.nc.gov. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Prior to today's visit, your program maintained a compliance history of 94%. Please note any violations cited during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: 1. All staff members must have a current qualifying letter on file. Each staff member, including substitute providers, must complete the process of a five-year recheck for a criminal background check. I suggested you obtain a copy of each substitute’s qualifying letter and place in your licensing notebook prior to the substitute caring for children. I also suggested you contact he NC Pre-Kindergarten office to request a list of substitutes who have valid qualifying letters. Ms. Booker stated she would complete the criminal background check application today, March 11, 2025, and go to the Sheriff's department for fingerprinting on Thursday, March 13, 2025. Consultation 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. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. 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 in 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. Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS system is implemented. Programs still have the option to choose to voluntarily complete the star rated license reassessment if they so desire. 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/ . This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-579-4463. Christine Rosinski PO Box 927 Cornelius, NC 28031 Christine.rosinski@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 .3009 · Violation

Name of Operation: JB Page Primary Facility ID: 36000634 Consultant: CHRISTINE ROSINSKI Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/6/2024 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 11/6/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 113 Time In: 10:12 AM Time Out: 12:05 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety requirements and requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 regarding NC Pre-Kindergarten. You, Marissa Cabrera and Dazoria Mills, Lead Teachers, assisted with today’s visit. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Your program currently operates with a five (5) star license issued May 7, 2024. The permit restrictions were in compliance including First Shift (daytime care), meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, meets enhanced ratios minus one, and meets enhanced ratios reduced by one. The Secretary of State website was checked on November 6, 2024, and your business, Gaston County Schools, was not listed. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment. Children throughout the facility were participating in routines, free play, group time, lunch, and nap during the visit. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on October 30, 2024. A “superior” classification was issued with zero (0) demerits noted on the grade card. The last fire inspection was conducted on September 5, 2023. I contacted Jesse Watts, Fire Marshal, by phone during the visit, who stated he inspected the school during his inspection in April 2024; however, he did not inspect the Pre-Kindergarten Program. Mr. Watts stated he would conduct a fire inspection of the Pre-Kindergarten Program this month. The last fire drill was conducted on October 25, 2024. The last emergency drill was conducted on September 13, 2024. The last playground inspection was conducted on November 4, 2024. Three (3) children’s files were reviewed during the visit. Two (2) new staff files and one (1) existing staff file were reviewed during the visit. The following violation was observed/documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. One (1) prescription Epinephrine Auto Injector was in the unlocked, bottom, floor level drawer of the filing cabinet to the right of the built in shelving. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Prior to today's visit, your program maintained a compliance history of 93%. Please note any violations cited during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Technical assistance was provided on the following: 1. Medications including prescription and non-prescription items must be stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container and may not be stored above food. Designated emergency medications may be stored out of reach of children (at least five feet from the ground), but are not required to be in locked storage. Non-prescription diaper creams and sunscreen may be kept out of reach of children when not in use (at least five feet from the ground), but are not required to be in locked storage. You moved the medication to a basket on a shelf more than five (5) feet from the ground during the visit. I suggested you continue to keep designated emergency medications in the same basked to ensure they are accessible if needed in the event of an emergency, but inaccessible to children. Consultation: I provided you with a copy of the Adult Day Care and Child Care Fire Inspection Report Form via email during the visit. Please ensure the Fire Marshal completes this form when conducting the annual fire inspection. As a reminder, you must send a copy of the fire inspection form to me within one (1) week of the inspection. Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS system is implemented. Programs still have the option to choose to voluntarily complete the star rated license reassessment if they so desire. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-579-4463. Christine Rosinski PO Box 927 Cornelius, NC 28031 Christine.rosinski@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.

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: JB Page Primary Facility ID: 36000634 Consultant: CHRISTINE ROSINSKI Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/6/2024 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 11/6/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 113 Time In: 10:12 AM Time Out: 12:05 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety requirements and requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 regarding NC Pre-Kindergarten. You, Marissa Cabrera and Dazoria Mills, Lead Teachers, assisted with today’s visit. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Your program currently operates with a five (5) star license issued May 7, 2024. The permit restrictions were in compliance including First Shift (daytime care), meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, meets enhanced ratios minus one, and meets enhanced ratios reduced by one. The Secretary of State website was checked on November 6, 2024, and your business, Gaston County Schools, was not listed. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment. Children throughout the facility were participating in routines, free play, group time, lunch, and nap during the visit. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on October 30, 2024. A “superior” classification was issued with zero (0) demerits noted on the grade card. The last fire inspection was conducted on September 5, 2023. I contacted Jesse Watts, Fire Marshal, by phone during the visit, who stated he inspected the school during his inspection in April 2024; however, he did not inspect the Pre-Kindergarten Program. Mr. Watts stated he would conduct a fire inspection of the Pre-Kindergarten Program this month. The last fire drill was conducted on October 25, 2024. The last emergency drill was conducted on September 13, 2024. The last playground inspection was conducted on November 4, 2024. Three (3) children’s files were reviewed during the visit. Two (2) new staff files and one (1) existing staff file were reviewed during the visit. The following violation was observed/documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. One (1) prescription Epinephrine Auto Injector was in the unlocked, bottom, floor level drawer of the filing cabinet to the right of the built in shelving. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Prior to today's visit, your program maintained a compliance history of 93%. Please note any violations cited during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Technical assistance was provided on the following: 1. Medications including prescription and non-prescription items must be stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container and may not be stored above food. Designated emergency medications may be stored out of reach of children (at least five feet from the ground), but are not required to be in locked storage. Non-prescription diaper creams and sunscreen may be kept out of reach of children when not in use (at least five feet from the ground), but are not required to be in locked storage. You moved the medication to a basket on a shelf more than five (5) feet from the ground during the visit. I suggested you continue to keep designated emergency medications in the same basked to ensure they are accessible if needed in the event of an emergency, but inaccessible to children. Consultation: I provided you with a copy of the Adult Day Care and Child Care Fire Inspection Report Form via email during the visit. Please ensure the Fire Marshal completes this form when conducting the annual fire inspection. As a reminder, you must send a copy of the fire inspection form to me within one (1) week of the inspection. Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS system is implemented. Programs still have the option to choose to voluntarily complete the star rated license reassessment if they so desire. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-579-4463. Christine Rosinski PO Box 927 Cornelius, NC 28031 Christine.rosinski@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

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: JB Page Primary Facility ID: 36000634 Consultant: JENNIFER H ROBERTS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/23/2024 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 4/23/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 140 Time In: 10:50 AM Time Out: 01:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit has been to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements during the third temporary time period visit. Marissa Cabrera and Dazoria Hobbs-Mills, Lead Teachers, assisted me with the visit. Currently this center operates with a temporary license issued on November 6, 2023, with the following restrictions: Daytime care only. During this third Temporary Time Period visit, the classrooms were monitored as well as the playground, materials, equipment and required posted items for meeting all minimum licensing requirements. The last monthly fire drill was completed on March 20, 2024, at 1:06pm. The last monthly playground inspection was completed on April 8, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed on January 12, 2024, and you received a superior classification and four (4) demerits. One substitute staff file was reviewed. I received your Application for Assessment for a Two Component Star Rated License on February 14, 2024. I received your Rated License Assessment Request form on February 14, 2024. The Environment Rating Scale Assessment was requested on February 15, 2024. The Environment Rating Scale Assessment was completed on March 28, 2024. The program received the following score: ECERS-R 5.95. A review of each item on the Environment Rating Scale Assessment report was discussed with you. I discussed with you that programs serving NC Pre-K children must achieve and obtain a four or five star rated license. Your temporary license will expire after May 6, 2024. An extension of time is not given, and your rated license points will be processed with the current points you have earned. The following violation was observed and corrected today. Violation Number Comment Rule 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. One (1) aerosol can of Office Depot Dusting Spray was observed on the top shelf to the right of the sink in space #1. .2820(b) Technical assistance was provided on the following: Item #840 All hazardous items under pressure must be kept in locked storage. One (1) aerosol can of Office Depot Dusting Spray was observed on the top cabinet to the right of the sink in space #1. You corrected this violation by removing the dusting spray and placing it in the locked cabinet to the left of the bathroom door. We discussed storing hazardous items in locked cabinets. Consultation was provided on the following. I discussed and gave you suggestions on how to make changes to increase your scores for the ECERS-R. I ask you if you had any objections to the score and/or items that scored low. You said that you accept the score and do not want to submit a grievance to NCRLAP. We reviewed and discussed requirements for enhanced ratios and enhanced space. You have chosen to meet the highest enhanced ratios and enhanced space to receive seven points in Program Standards. You must maintain compliance with enhanced space and the highest enhanced ratios, or a violation will be cited once the rated license is issued. You will need to update the new staff/child ratio charts and you will need to post them in each space. Based on today's review you have the following points: Program Standards - 7 points Staff Education – 7 points Quality Point - 1 point for Staff Benefits Package, paid planning time, paid professional development for staff, insurance, paid vacation and paid sick time, and Infrastructure of Parent Involvement, quarterly newsletters, and parent conferences. Total-15 points and a five-star rated license You currently do not transport children. The rated license will be mailed to you from our Raleigh office. Please post the license in a prominent place once you receive it. You must complete your annual fire inspection prior to September 5, 2024. Mail the original completed and approved fire inspection form to your child care consultant within one week after it is completed. Call your licensing consultant with any questions you may have. You can obtain the annual fire inspection form and Staff and Training Worksheet form under the provider tab, then provider documents and forms tab at www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. Before your annual compliance visit is due, please complete the Staff and Training Worksheet form. Your annual compliance visit will be conducted prior to November 6, 2024. All staff must have completed the required applicable Health and Safety Training and/or On-Going Training requirements and have documentation on file for review prior to November 6, 2024. Your compliance history prior to today’s visit was at 94%. Reminders: Any observed violations cited during visits will negatively affect the center's Compliance History Score. Your program must maintain a compliance score of at least 75% as required by G.S. 110-90 (4)(c). Your temporary license will end after May 6, 2024. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. COVID-19 Resources Visit yourspotyourshot.nc.gov for up-to-date information. Hotline 1-877-490-6642 Health and Safety Training must be completed within one year of employment for new staff and every five years for staff that have already completed the training. Your file will be transferred to Christine Rosinski, Child Care Consultant. Her email address is Christine.rosinski@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time and assistance today. You can reach me at 828-782-0945, jennifer.roberts@dhhs.nc.gov or at PO Box 426, Sherrills Ford, NC 28673 or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@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.

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: JB Page Primary Facility ID: 36000634 Consultant: JENNIFER H ROBERTS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/14/2024 Number Present: 25 Completed Date: 2/14/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 152 Time In: 11:08 AM Time Out: 01:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit has been to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements during the second temporary time period visit. Marissa Cabrera and Dazoria Hobbs-Mills, Lead Teachers, assisted me with the visit. Currently this center operates with a temporary license issued on November 6, 2023, with the following restrictions: Daytime care only. During this second Temporary Time Period visit, the classrooms were monitored as well as the playground, materials, equipment and required posted items for meeting all minimum licensing requirements. The last monthly fire drill was completed on January 8, 2024, at 12:30 pm. The last monthly playground inspection was completed on February 2, 2024. A sample of three children’s files were reviewed. One substitute staff file was reviewed. A menu was posted and dated for breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack, and all food listed met the nutritional requirements. The daily schedule was posted. You said that you are going to apply for the rated license and request to have the Environment Rating Scale Assessment completed. We discussed and I gave you a copy of the Application for Assessment for a Two Component Star Rated License and the Rated License Assessment Request form today to complete and return to me. You completed the forms during the visit. To allow time for the assessment to be requested, completed, score received and reviewed, and the rated license packet to be completed, I will submit the request to have the Environment Rating Scale assessment on February 15, 2024. As a reminder, a representative employed with the NC Rated License Assessment Project will contact you to schedule a four-week window with five dates you can block out. We reviewed and discussed Program Standard points, Staff Education points and Quality point options. Another review of these points will be conducted during your third Temporary Time Period Visit. I discussed with you that programs serving NC Pre-K children must achieve and obtain a four or five star rated license. All staff must establish a DCDEE WORKS account and have their education evaluations completed by Workforce by February 28, 2024. Documentation from Workforce on the results of the education evaluation must be on file for review for each staff member. The following violation was observed today. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. In space #1, the departure time for thirteen (13) children was not documented on February 13, 2024. The arrival time for four (4) children in attendance was not documented on February 14, 2024. The departure time for one (1) child was not documented on February 14, 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) Technical assistance was provided on the following: Item #125 We discussed a plan to document the arrival and departure times for children in attendance. I suggested that you carry the clipboard with you and document the child’s arrival time as you assist the child out of the vehicle and into the facility. I suggested that you do the same in the afternoons during departure. I suggested that you review the arrival times for children during handwashing/preparation for breakfast to ensure the arrival times are accurately documented. This is a repeated violation from January 10, 2024. Consultation was provided on the following. • Staff will need to create a DCDEE WORKS account and submit official transcripts so their education can be evaluated. Please assist staff with creating and submitting their education in the Workforce Unit in the Raleigh office. On the DCDEE website choose the Provider tab, DCDEE WORKS, and review the DCDEE WORKS Training Simulator Step-by-Step Instructions. Let me know if you have any questions or problems getting this task completed. The following is general information for you to review to prepare for the Environment Rating Scale Assessment. ECERS-R A variety of different types of blocks such as wooden unit blocks, soft unit blocks, cardboard blocks, and homemade blocks with enough blocks in each set for at least three children to build a structure should be provided. The block center should be large enough for three children to build a substantial structure without interfering with one each other’s play. Art projects should allow individual expression by children. Copied, cookie cutter type art projects do not offer children an opportunity for individual expression. Allow children to choose the art media of their choice and provide a variety of materials. The following are suggestions for art materials: markers, chalk, colored pencils, paper, crayons, dry erase markers, finger paint, tape, glue, stickers, small pieces of paper, play dough, clay, hole punchers, stencils, stamps, and scissors. Display in the classroom should be primarily children’s work and not teacher or store-bought display. Children’s art should be posted on their eye level. Avoid long periods of waiting during transitions such as bathroom time or from one activity to another. Develop ideas and strategies to reduce waiting time for children. Teachers can sing songs and do finger plays with the children who are waiting. If children wait more than three minutes without activity, then you will be marked down on the Environment Rating Scale Assessment score. Items such as puzzles and games that are missing pieces should be removed from the classroom and replaced. The classroom should have at least two books per child that are age appropriate for the children in the group. I suggested that books that portray violence be removed. A variety of books that portray real animal pictures, families, disabilities, and different cultures should be added to each classroom. Remove any books that are worn, torn or missing pages. I suggested that you have or purchase hats; boys dress shirts, ties, jerseys and dress coats from a consignment shop, yard sale or dollar store to enhance the dramatic play center. Other items that enhance dramatic play are telephone books, cooking aprons, restaurant menus, calculators, cash registers, cookbooks, and baby doll accessories. Add pictures, books, puzzles, block play people, baby dolls, music, play food and dress-up clothes that represent different cultures. Add pictures, puzzles and block play people that represent people of all ages and disabilities. Review your daily schedule and free play allotted times. Free play times need to be listed separate from all other activities such as hand washing, preparing to go home etc. All centers/materials should be accessible to children during free play. Water must be available to children throughout the day. Always have a pitcher of water and cups for children available. Tables must be cleaned with soapy water then wiped dry. Then spray table with the sanitizing solution and let it sit for at least two minutes before wiping dry. Follow this procedure before and after eating. Make sure no children are near the table when spraying the sanitizing solution. The sinks must be disinfected between changes of use. The staff should spray the sink with the disinfectant spray and allow the disinfectant to stay for at least two minutes before turning on the water and using the sink. Children must wash their hands upon arrival, before and after eating, before and after sand and water play, after toileting, after outdoor play, after handling messy art materials such as paint, glue, and playdough and after touching nose, mouth, floor, trashcan, and anything else that re-contaminates the hands. Staff should follow proper handwashing procedures and wash their hands as required. Remove mouthed items from play immediately and sanitize before allowing other children to play with item. You must interact with children in relation to their play with materials. At least two instances must be observed. Math/number - One instance must be observed during routine care as well as during free play of using math/number. Staff members should sit with children during meals and when possible, during snacks. Child sized tables and chairs must be correctly sized for at least 75% of children to receive credit. Gross motor equipment must be sturdy, age appropriate and stimulate many skills such as climbing, balancing, hanging by arms, sliding, riding tricycles and bicycles. You must have a variety of portable materials in good repair accessible to play individual and group gross motor games that stimulate many skills. Active play must occur indoors when they cannot not go outdoors due to precipitating weather. Make sure to always follow the weather watch chart to determine if weather is permitting for outdoor activities. Greetings and departure - Staff must acknowledge and personally greet children during arrival and departure. Staff and child communication - Staff and children’s conversations must be frequent. Language should be generally used by staff to exchange information with children and for social interaction. Most of the language observed during the assessment should be personal conversation and talking about topics of mutual interest rather than all directive language. Children should be asked why, how, what if questions that require longer and more complex answers. Children must be free to decide not to participate in any activity they choose. For example, if the teacher does a group time activity, the teacher cannot require all children to participate. Children should be given alternate activities. Since you want to have the Environment Rating Scale completed, I recommended that you visit www.ncrlap.org for supplemental materials for preparing for the Environment Rating Scale Assessments. Additional notes to the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale Revised Edition can be obtained on this website. NCRLAP also offers Webinar training for staff. I also recommended that you register staff now for the upcoming Webinar training listed on the ncrlap.org website. Contact your local Child Care Resource and Referral office for further technical assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Reminders: Any observed violations cited during visits will negatively affect the center's Compliance History Score. Your program must maintain a compliance score of at least 75% as required by G.S. 110-90 (4)(c). Your temporary license will end after May 6, 2024. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. COVID-19 Resources Visit yourspotyourshot.nc.gov for up-to-date information. Hotline 1-877-490-6642 Health and Safety Training must be completed within one year of employment for new staff and every five years for staff that have already completed the training. Compliance Letter: You must correct the violations found during today's visit immediately. Please send me a letter verifying compliance by February 28, 2024. Please include in that letter each violation number and explain in detail how you corrected each violation and what plan will be implemented to prevent these violations from occurring again. Please sign the letter, include your facility name, ID number, visit date and mail the letter to my mailing address below or email the letter to me at jennifer.roberts@dhhs.nc.gov: Jennifer Roberts PO Box 426 Sherrills Ford, NC 28673 Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above will result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your corrective action plan letter, that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. SECTION .2200 - ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS AND CIVIL PENALTIES 10A NCAC 09 .2201 ADMINISTRATIVE actions GENERAL PROVISIONS Upon a finding that a child care facility operator has violated any provision of G.S. 110, Article 7, the rules of this Chapter, or 10A NCAC 10, the Secretary or his or her designee may order one or more administrative actions. Thank you for your time and assistance today. You can reach me at 828-782-0945, jennifer.roberts@dhhs.nc.gov or at PO Box 426, Sherrills Ford, NC 28673 or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@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 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: JB Page Primary Facility ID: 36000634 Consultant: JENNIFER H ROBERTS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/14/2024 Number Present: 25 Completed Date: 2/14/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 152 Time In: 11:08 AM Time Out: 01:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit has been to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements during the second temporary time period visit. Marissa Cabrera and Dazoria Hobbs-Mills, Lead Teachers, assisted me with the visit. Currently this center operates with a temporary license issued on November 6, 2023, with the following restrictions: Daytime care only. During this second Temporary Time Period visit, the classrooms were monitored as well as the playground, materials, equipment and required posted items for meeting all minimum licensing requirements. The last monthly fire drill was completed on January 8, 2024, at 12:30 pm. The last monthly playground inspection was completed on February 2, 2024. A sample of three children’s files were reviewed. One substitute staff file was reviewed. A menu was posted and dated for breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack, and all food listed met the nutritional requirements. The daily schedule was posted. You said that you are going to apply for the rated license and request to have the Environment Rating Scale Assessment completed. We discussed and I gave you a copy of the Application for Assessment for a Two Component Star Rated License and the Rated License Assessment Request form today to complete and return to me. You completed the forms during the visit. To allow time for the assessment to be requested, completed, score received and reviewed, and the rated license packet to be completed, I will submit the request to have the Environment Rating Scale assessment on February 15, 2024. As a reminder, a representative employed with the NC Rated License Assessment Project will contact you to schedule a four-week window with five dates you can block out. We reviewed and discussed Program Standard points, Staff Education points and Quality point options. Another review of these points will be conducted during your third Temporary Time Period Visit. I discussed with you that programs serving NC Pre-K children must achieve and obtain a four or five star rated license. All staff must establish a DCDEE WORKS account and have their education evaluations completed by Workforce by February 28, 2024. Documentation from Workforce on the results of the education evaluation must be on file for review for each staff member. The following violation was observed today. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. In space #1, the departure time for thirteen (13) children was not documented on February 13, 2024. The arrival time for four (4) children in attendance was not documented on February 14, 2024. The departure time for one (1) child was not documented on February 14, 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) Technical assistance was provided on the following: Item #125 We discussed a plan to document the arrival and departure times for children in attendance. I suggested that you carry the clipboard with you and document the child’s arrival time as you assist the child out of the vehicle and into the facility. I suggested that you do the same in the afternoons during departure. I suggested that you review the arrival times for children during handwashing/preparation for breakfast to ensure the arrival times are accurately documented. This is a repeated violation from January 10, 2024. Consultation was provided on the following. • Staff will need to create a DCDEE WORKS account and submit official transcripts so their education can be evaluated. Please assist staff with creating and submitting their education in the Workforce Unit in the Raleigh office. On the DCDEE website choose the Provider tab, DCDEE WORKS, and review the DCDEE WORKS Training Simulator Step-by-Step Instructions. Let me know if you have any questions or problems getting this task completed. The following is general information for you to review to prepare for the Environment Rating Scale Assessment. ECERS-R A variety of different types of blocks such as wooden unit blocks, soft unit blocks, cardboard blocks, and homemade blocks with enough blocks in each set for at least three children to build a structure should be provided. The block center should be large enough for three children to build a substantial structure without interfering with one each other’s play. Art projects should allow individual expression by children. Copied, cookie cutter type art projects do not offer children an opportunity for individual expression. Allow children to choose the art media of their choice and provide a variety of materials. The following are suggestions for art materials: markers, chalk, colored pencils, paper, crayons, dry erase markers, finger paint, tape, glue, stickers, small pieces of paper, play dough, clay, hole punchers, stencils, stamps, and scissors. Display in the classroom should be primarily children’s work and not teacher or store-bought display. Children’s art should be posted on their eye level. Avoid long periods of waiting during transitions such as bathroom time or from one activity to another. Develop ideas and strategies to reduce waiting time for children. Teachers can sing songs and do finger plays with the children who are waiting. If children wait more than three minutes without activity, then you will be marked down on the Environment Rating Scale Assessment score. Items such as puzzles and games that are missing pieces should be removed from the classroom and replaced. The classroom should have at least two books per child that are age appropriate for the children in the group. I suggested that books that portray violence be removed. A variety of books that portray real animal pictures, families, disabilities, and different cultures should be added to each classroom. Remove any books that are worn, torn or missing pages. I suggested that you have or purchase hats; boys dress shirts, ties, jerseys and dress coats from a consignment shop, yard sale or dollar store to enhance the dramatic play center. Other items that enhance dramatic play are telephone books, cooking aprons, restaurant menus, calculators, cash registers, cookbooks, and baby doll accessories. Add pictures, books, puzzles, block play people, baby dolls, music, play food and dress-up clothes that represent different cultures. Add pictures, puzzles and block play people that represent people of all ages and disabilities. Review your daily schedule and free play allotted times. Free play times need to be listed separate from all other activities such as hand washing, preparing to go home etc. All centers/materials should be accessible to children during free play. Water must be available to children throughout the day. Always have a pitcher of water and cups for children available. Tables must be cleaned with soapy water then wiped dry. Then spray table with the sanitizing solution and let it sit for at least two minutes before wiping dry. Follow this procedure before and after eating. Make sure no children are near the table when spraying the sanitizing solution. The sinks must be disinfected between changes of use. The staff should spray the sink with the disinfectant spray and allow the disinfectant to stay for at least two minutes before turning on the water and using the sink. Children must wash their hands upon arrival, before and after eating, before and after sand and water play, after toileting, after outdoor play, after handling messy art materials such as paint, glue, and playdough and after touching nose, mouth, floor, trashcan, and anything else that re-contaminates the hands. Staff should follow proper handwashing procedures and wash their hands as required. Remove mouthed items from play immediately and sanitize before allowing other children to play with item. You must interact with children in relation to their play with materials. At least two instances must be observed. Math/number - One instance must be observed during routine care as well as during free play of using math/number. Staff members should sit with children during meals and when possible, during snacks. Child sized tables and chairs must be correctly sized for at least 75% of children to receive credit. Gross motor equipment must be sturdy, age appropriate and stimulate many skills such as climbing, balancing, hanging by arms, sliding, riding tricycles and bicycles. You must have a variety of portable materials in good repair accessible to play individual and group gross motor games that stimulate many skills. Active play must occur indoors when they cannot not go outdoors due to precipitating weather. Make sure to always follow the weather watch chart to determine if weather is permitting for outdoor activities. Greetings and departure - Staff must acknowledge and personally greet children during arrival and departure. Staff and child communication - Staff and children’s conversations must be frequent. Language should be generally used by staff to exchange information with children and for social interaction. Most of the language observed during the assessment should be personal conversation and talking about topics of mutual interest rather than all directive language. Children should be asked why, how, what if questions that require longer and more complex answers. Children must be free to decide not to participate in any activity they choose. For example, if the teacher does a group time activity, the teacher cannot require all children to participate. Children should be given alternate activities. Since you want to have the Environment Rating Scale completed, I recommended that you visit www.ncrlap.org for supplemental materials for preparing for the Environment Rating Scale Assessments. Additional notes to the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale Revised Edition can be obtained on this website. NCRLAP also offers Webinar training for staff. I also recommended that you register staff now for the upcoming Webinar training listed on the ncrlap.org website. Contact your local Child Care Resource and Referral office for further technical assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Reminders: Any observed violations cited during visits will negatively affect the center's Compliance History Score. Your program must maintain a compliance score of at least 75% as required by G.S. 110-90 (4)(c). Your temporary license will end after May 6, 2024. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. COVID-19 Resources Visit yourspotyourshot.nc.gov for up-to-date information. Hotline 1-877-490-6642 Health and Safety Training must be completed within one year of employment for new staff and every five years for staff that have already completed the training. Compliance Letter: You must correct the violations found during today's visit immediately. Please send me a letter verifying compliance by February 28, 2024. Please include in that letter each violation number and explain in detail how you corrected each violation and what plan will be implemented to prevent these violations from occurring again. Please sign the letter, include your facility name, ID number, visit date and mail the letter to my mailing address below or email the letter to me at jennifer.roberts@dhhs.nc.gov: Jennifer Roberts PO Box 426 Sherrills Ford, NC 28673 Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above will result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your corrective action plan letter, that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. SECTION .2200 - ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS AND CIVIL PENALTIES 10A NCAC 09 .2201 ADMINISTRATIVE actions GENERAL PROVISIONS Upon a finding that a child care facility operator has violated any provision of G.S. 110, Article 7, the rules of this Chapter, or 10A NCAC 10, the Secretary or his or her designee may order one or more administrative actions. Thank you for your time and assistance today. You can reach me at 828-782-0945, jennifer.roberts@dhhs.nc.gov or at PO Box 426, Sherrills Ford, NC 28673 or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@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

10A NCAC 09 .2201 · Violation

Name of Operation: JB Page Primary Facility ID: 36000634 Consultant: JENNIFER H ROBERTS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/14/2024 Number Present: 25 Completed Date: 2/14/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 152 Time In: 11:08 AM Time Out: 01:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit has been to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements during the second temporary time period visit. Marissa Cabrera and Dazoria Hobbs-Mills, Lead Teachers, assisted me with the visit. Currently this center operates with a temporary license issued on November 6, 2023, with the following restrictions: Daytime care only. During this second Temporary Time Period visit, the classrooms were monitored as well as the playground, materials, equipment and required posted items for meeting all minimum licensing requirements. The last monthly fire drill was completed on January 8, 2024, at 12:30 pm. The last monthly playground inspection was completed on February 2, 2024. A sample of three children’s files were reviewed. One substitute staff file was reviewed. A menu was posted and dated for breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack, and all food listed met the nutritional requirements. The daily schedule was posted. You said that you are going to apply for the rated license and request to have the Environment Rating Scale Assessment completed. We discussed and I gave you a copy of the Application for Assessment for a Two Component Star Rated License and the Rated License Assessment Request form today to complete and return to me. You completed the forms during the visit. To allow time for the assessment to be requested, completed, score received and reviewed, and the rated license packet to be completed, I will submit the request to have the Environment Rating Scale assessment on February 15, 2024. As a reminder, a representative employed with the NC Rated License Assessment Project will contact you to schedule a four-week window with five dates you can block out. We reviewed and discussed Program Standard points, Staff Education points and Quality point options. Another review of these points will be conducted during your third Temporary Time Period Visit. I discussed with you that programs serving NC Pre-K children must achieve and obtain a four or five star rated license. All staff must establish a DCDEE WORKS account and have their education evaluations completed by Workforce by February 28, 2024. Documentation from Workforce on the results of the education evaluation must be on file for review for each staff member. The following violation was observed today. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. In space #1, the departure time for thirteen (13) children was not documented on February 13, 2024. The arrival time for four (4) children in attendance was not documented on February 14, 2024. The departure time for one (1) child was not documented on February 14, 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) Technical assistance was provided on the following: Item #125 We discussed a plan to document the arrival and departure times for children in attendance. I suggested that you carry the clipboard with you and document the child’s arrival time as you assist the child out of the vehicle and into the facility. I suggested that you do the same in the afternoons during departure. I suggested that you review the arrival times for children during handwashing/preparation for breakfast to ensure the arrival times are accurately documented. This is a repeated violation from January 10, 2024. Consultation was provided on the following. • Staff will need to create a DCDEE WORKS account and submit official transcripts so their education can be evaluated. Please assist staff with creating and submitting their education in the Workforce Unit in the Raleigh office. On the DCDEE website choose the Provider tab, DCDEE WORKS, and review the DCDEE WORKS Training Simulator Step-by-Step Instructions. Let me know if you have any questions or problems getting this task completed. The following is general information for you to review to prepare for the Environment Rating Scale Assessment. ECERS-R A variety of different types of blocks such as wooden unit blocks, soft unit blocks, cardboard blocks, and homemade blocks with enough blocks in each set for at least three children to build a structure should be provided. The block center should be large enough for three children to build a substantial structure without interfering with one each other’s play. Art projects should allow individual expression by children. Copied, cookie cutter type art projects do not offer children an opportunity for individual expression. Allow children to choose the art media of their choice and provide a variety of materials. The following are suggestions for art materials: markers, chalk, colored pencils, paper, crayons, dry erase markers, finger paint, tape, glue, stickers, small pieces of paper, play dough, clay, hole punchers, stencils, stamps, and scissors. Display in the classroom should be primarily children’s work and not teacher or store-bought display. Children’s art should be posted on their eye level. Avoid long periods of waiting during transitions such as bathroom time or from one activity to another. Develop ideas and strategies to reduce waiting time for children. Teachers can sing songs and do finger plays with the children who are waiting. If children wait more than three minutes without activity, then you will be marked down on the Environment Rating Scale Assessment score. Items such as puzzles and games that are missing pieces should be removed from the classroom and replaced. The classroom should have at least two books per child that are age appropriate for the children in the group. I suggested that books that portray violence be removed. A variety of books that portray real animal pictures, families, disabilities, and different cultures should be added to each classroom. Remove any books that are worn, torn or missing pages. I suggested that you have or purchase hats; boys dress shirts, ties, jerseys and dress coats from a consignment shop, yard sale or dollar store to enhance the dramatic play center. Other items that enhance dramatic play are telephone books, cooking aprons, restaurant menus, calculators, cash registers, cookbooks, and baby doll accessories. Add pictures, books, puzzles, block play people, baby dolls, music, play food and dress-up clothes that represent different cultures. Add pictures, puzzles and block play people that represent people of all ages and disabilities. Review your daily schedule and free play allotted times. Free play times need to be listed separate from all other activities such as hand washing, preparing to go home etc. All centers/materials should be accessible to children during free play. Water must be available to children throughout the day. Always have a pitcher of water and cups for children available. Tables must be cleaned with soapy water then wiped dry. Then spray table with the sanitizing solution and let it sit for at least two minutes before wiping dry. Follow this procedure before and after eating. Make sure no children are near the table when spraying the sanitizing solution. The sinks must be disinfected between changes of use. The staff should spray the sink with the disinfectant spray and allow the disinfectant to stay for at least two minutes before turning on the water and using the sink. Children must wash their hands upon arrival, before and after eating, before and after sand and water play, after toileting, after outdoor play, after handling messy art materials such as paint, glue, and playdough and after touching nose, mouth, floor, trashcan, and anything else that re-contaminates the hands. Staff should follow proper handwashing procedures and wash their hands as required. Remove mouthed items from play immediately and sanitize before allowing other children to play with item. You must interact with children in relation to their play with materials. At least two instances must be observed. Math/number - One instance must be observed during routine care as well as during free play of using math/number. Staff members should sit with children during meals and when possible, during snacks. Child sized tables and chairs must be correctly sized for at least 75% of children to receive credit. Gross motor equipment must be sturdy, age appropriate and stimulate many skills such as climbing, balancing, hanging by arms, sliding, riding tricycles and bicycles. You must have a variety of portable materials in good repair accessible to play individual and group gross motor games that stimulate many skills. Active play must occur indoors when they cannot not go outdoors due to precipitating weather. Make sure to always follow the weather watch chart to determine if weather is permitting for outdoor activities. Greetings and departure - Staff must acknowledge and personally greet children during arrival and departure. Staff and child communication - Staff and children’s conversations must be frequent. Language should be generally used by staff to exchange information with children and for social interaction. Most of the language observed during the assessment should be personal conversation and talking about topics of mutual interest rather than all directive language. Children should be asked why, how, what if questions that require longer and more complex answers. Children must be free to decide not to participate in any activity they choose. For example, if the teacher does a group time activity, the teacher cannot require all children to participate. Children should be given alternate activities. Since you want to have the Environment Rating Scale completed, I recommended that you visit www.ncrlap.org for supplemental materials for preparing for the Environment Rating Scale Assessments. Additional notes to the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale Revised Edition can be obtained on this website. NCRLAP also offers Webinar training for staff. I also recommended that you register staff now for the upcoming Webinar training listed on the ncrlap.org website. Contact your local Child Care Resource and Referral office for further technical assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Reminders: Any observed violations cited during visits will negatively affect the center's Compliance History Score. Your program must maintain a compliance score of at least 75% as required by G.S. 110-90 (4)(c). Your temporary license will end after May 6, 2024. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. COVID-19 Resources Visit yourspotyourshot.nc.gov for up-to-date information. Hotline 1-877-490-6642 Health and Safety Training must be completed within one year of employment for new staff and every five years for staff that have already completed the training. Compliance Letter: You must correct the violations found during today's visit immediately. Please send me a letter verifying compliance by February 28, 2024. Please include in that letter each violation number and explain in detail how you corrected each violation and what plan will be implemented to prevent these violations from occurring again. Please sign the letter, include your facility name, ID number, visit date and mail the letter to my mailing address below or email the letter to me at jennifer.roberts@dhhs.nc.gov: Jennifer Roberts PO Box 426 Sherrills Ford, NC 28673 Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above will result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your corrective action plan letter, that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. SECTION .2200 - ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS AND CIVIL PENALTIES 10A NCAC 09 .2201 ADMINISTRATIVE actions GENERAL PROVISIONS Upon a finding that a child care facility operator has violated any provision of G.S. 110, Article 7, the rules of this Chapter, or 10A NCAC 10, the Secretary or his or her designee may order one or more administrative actions. Thank you for your time and assistance today. You can reach me at 828-782-0945, jennifer.roberts@dhhs.nc.gov or at PO Box 426, Sherrills Ford, NC 28673 or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@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

10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: JB Page Primary Facility ID: 36000634 Consultant: JENNIFER H ROBERTS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/10/2024 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 1/10/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 149 Time In: 11:11 AM Time Out: 01:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit has been to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements during the first temporary time period visit. You, Marissa Cabrera and Dazoria Hobbs-Mills, Lead Teachers, assisted me with the visit. Currently this center operates with a temporary license issued on November 6, 2023, with the following restrictions: Daytime care only. During this first Temporary Time Period visit, the classrooms were monitored as well as the playground, materials, equipment and required posted items for meeting all minimum licensing requirements. The last monthly fire drill was completed on January 8, 2024, at 12:40 pm. The last monthly playground inspection was completed on January 8, 2024. A sample of three children’s files were reviewed. Five staff files were reviewed. A current menu was posted for breakfast, lunch and snack and all food listed met the nutrition requirements. The daily schedule was posted. You said that you are going to apply for the rated license and request to have the Environment Rating Scale Assessment completed. I discussed with you that programs with less than a three-star license will not be eligible to receive subsidy funding. Documentation from Workforce on the results of the education evaluation must be on file for review for each staff member. The following violations were observed today. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. The arrival time for fifteen children in attendance in space #1 was not maintained on January 10, 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill was not documented on the drill record for December 2023. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space #1, one pint of Valspar Interior Latex Paint was stored on the bottom shelf of the unlocked cabinet to the left of the sink. The paint listed multiple warnings and was accessible to fifteen children ranging from four to five years of age. .2820(b) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. In space #1, E. Eller, teacher, had not signed an acknowledgement that the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was reviewed prior to caring for children four years of age. .0608(d)(1-4) Technical assistance was provided on the following: Item #125 In space #1, the arrival time for fifteen children was not maintained today. You corrected this by documenting the time the children arrived this morning. You stated today was a two-hour delay and you had not had a chance to document the time each child arrived. Item #840 In space #1, one pint of Valspar Interior Latex Paint was stored in the bottom unlocked cabinet to the left of the sink and accessible to children enrolled. You corrected this violation by removing the can of paint and placing it in the locked cabinet. Item #805 A fire drill was not recorded on the fire drill log for December 2023. I suggested that you place an alert on your calendar to remind you to conduct a fire drill every month. As a reminder if the school does not have a fire drill, you are required to conduct one. Item # 1874 E. Eller did not sign and acknowledge receipt of receiving the Shaken Baby Head Trauma and Response policy prior to caring for children under five years of age in space #1. I reminded you that staff must review and sign the policy prior to caring for children under five years of age. Consultation was provided on the following. I suggested that you add a statement on the parent’s signature page regarding receipt of the Operational Policies and your Parent Participation Plan. I suggested that you add the child’s date of enrollment to the parent’s signature page. Staff have created WORKS accounts, and their education has been submitted and evaluated in the past. Please ensure all education is listed in their WORKS account. Let me know if you have any questions. I will review staff education prior to your next visit. The facility uses the school’s Risk Management Plan. The following is general information for you to review to prepare for the Environment Rating Scale Assessment. ECERS-R A variety of different types of blocks such as wooden unit blocks, soft unit blocks, cardboard blocks, and homemade blocks with enough blocks in each set for at least three children to build a structure should be provided. The block center should be large enough for three children to build a substantial structure without interfering with one each other’s play. Art projects should allow individual expression by children. Copied, cookie cutter type art projects do not offer children an opportunity for individual expression. Allow children to choose the art media of their choice and provide a variety of materials. The following are suggestions for art materials: markers, chalk, colored pencils, paper, crayons, dry erase markers, finger paint, tape, glue, stickers, small pieces of paper, play dough, clay, hole punchers, stencils, stamps, and scissors. Display in the classroom should be primarily children’s work and not teacher or store-bought display. Children’s art should be posted on their eye level. Avoid long periods of waiting during transitions such as bathroom time or from one activity to another. Develop ideas and strategies to reduce waiting time for children. Teachers can sing songs and do finger plays with the children who are waiting. If children wait more than three minutes without activity, then you will be marked down on the Environment Rating Scale Assessment score. Items such as puzzles and games that are missing pieces should be removed from the classroom and replaced. The classroom should have at least two books per child that are age appropriate for the children in the group. I suggested that books that portray violence be removed. A variety of books that portray real animal pictures, families, disabilities, and different cultures should be added to each classroom. Remove any books that are worn, torn or missing pages. I suggested that you have or purchase hats; boys dress shirts, ties, jerseys and dress coats from a consignment shop, yard sale or dollar store to enhance the dramatic play center. Other items that enhance dramatic play are telephone books, cooking aprons, restaurant menus, calculators, cash registers, cookbooks, and baby doll accessories. Add pictures, books, puzzles, block play people, baby dolls, music, play food and dress-up clothes that represent different cultures. Add pictures, puzzles and block play people that represent people of all ages and disabilities. Review your daily schedule and free play allotted times. Free play times need to be listed separate from all other activities such as hand washing, preparing to go home etc. All centers/materials should be accessible to children during free play. Water must be available to children throughout the day. Always have a pitcher of water and cups for children available. Tables must be cleaned with soapy water then wiped dry. Then spray the table with the sanitizing solution and let it sit for at least two minutes before wiping dry. Follow this procedure before and after eating. Make sure no children are near the table when spraying the sanitizing solution. Sinks must be disinfected between changes of use. The staff should spray the sink with the disinfectant spray and allow the disinfectant to stay for at least two minutes before turning on the water and using the sink. Children must wash their hands upon arrival, before and after eating, before and after sand and water play, after toileting, after outdoor play, after handling messy art materials such as paint, glue, and playdough and after touching nose, mouth, floor, trashcan, and anything else that re-contaminates the hands. Staff should follow proper handwashing procedures and wash hands as required. Remove mouthed items from play immediately and sanitize before allowing other children to play with item, if you have children that place materials in their mouth. You must interact with children in relation to their play with materials. At least two instances must be observed. Math/number - One instance must be observed during routine care as well as during free play of using math/number. Since you want to have the Environment Rating Scale completed, I recommended that you visit www.ncrlap.org for supplemental materials for preparing for the Environment Rating Scale Assessments. Additional notes to the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale Revised Edition can be obtained on this website. NCRLAP also offers Webinar trainings for staff. I also recommended that you register staff now for the upcoming Webinar trainings listed on the ncrlap.org website. Contact your local Child Care Resource and Referral office for further technical assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Reminders: Any observed violations cited during visits will negatively affect the center's Compliance History Score. Your program must maintain a compliance score of at least 75% as required by G.S. 110-90 (4)(c). Your temporary license will end after May 6, 2024. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov COVID-19 Resources Visit yourspotyourshot.nc.gov for up-to-date information. Hotline 1-877-490-6642 Health and Safety Training must be completed within one year of employment for new staff and every five years for staff that have already completed the training. Compliance Letter: You must correct the violations found during today's visit immediately. Please send me a letter verifying compliance by January 24, 2024. Please include in that letter each violation number and explain in detail how you corrected each violation and what plan will be implemented to prevent these violations from occurring again. Please sign the letter, include your facility name, ID number, visit date and mail the letter to my mailing address below or email the letter to me at jennifer.roberts@dhhs.nc.gov: Jennifer Roberts PO Box 426 Sherrills Ford, NC 28673 Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above will result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your corrective action plan letter, that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. SECTION .2200 - ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS AND CIVIL PENALTIES 10A NCAC 09 .2201 ADMINISTRATIVE actions GENERAL PROVISIONS Upon a finding that a child care facility operator has violated any provision of G.S. 110, Article 7, the rules of this Chapter, or 10A NCAC 10, the Secretary or his or her designee may order one or more administrative actions. Thank you for your time and assistance today. You can reach me at 828-782-0945, jennifer.roberts@dhhs.nc.gov or at PO Box 426, Sherrills Ford, NC 28673 or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@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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10A NCAC 09 .2201 · Violation

Name of Operation: JB Page Primary Facility ID: 36000634 Consultant: JENNIFER H ROBERTS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/10/2024 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 1/10/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 149 Time In: 11:11 AM Time Out: 01:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit has been to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements during the first temporary time period visit. You, Marissa Cabrera and Dazoria Hobbs-Mills, Lead Teachers, assisted me with the visit. Currently this center operates with a temporary license issued on November 6, 2023, with the following restrictions: Daytime care only. During this first Temporary Time Period visit, the classrooms were monitored as well as the playground, materials, equipment and required posted items for meeting all minimum licensing requirements. The last monthly fire drill was completed on January 8, 2024, at 12:40 pm. The last monthly playground inspection was completed on January 8, 2024. A sample of three children’s files were reviewed. Five staff files were reviewed. A current menu was posted for breakfast, lunch and snack and all food listed met the nutrition requirements. The daily schedule was posted. You said that you are going to apply for the rated license and request to have the Environment Rating Scale Assessment completed. I discussed with you that programs with less than a three-star license will not be eligible to receive subsidy funding. Documentation from Workforce on the results of the education evaluation must be on file for review for each staff member. The following violations were observed today. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. The arrival time for fifteen children in attendance in space #1 was not maintained on January 10, 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill was not documented on the drill record for December 2023. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space #1, one pint of Valspar Interior Latex Paint was stored on the bottom shelf of the unlocked cabinet to the left of the sink. The paint listed multiple warnings and was accessible to fifteen children ranging from four to five years of age. .2820(b) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. In space #1, E. Eller, teacher, had not signed an acknowledgement that the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was reviewed prior to caring for children four years of age. .0608(d)(1-4) Technical assistance was provided on the following: Item #125 In space #1, the arrival time for fifteen children was not maintained today. You corrected this by documenting the time the children arrived this morning. You stated today was a two-hour delay and you had not had a chance to document the time each child arrived. Item #840 In space #1, one pint of Valspar Interior Latex Paint was stored in the bottom unlocked cabinet to the left of the sink and accessible to children enrolled. You corrected this violation by removing the can of paint and placing it in the locked cabinet. Item #805 A fire drill was not recorded on the fire drill log for December 2023. I suggested that you place an alert on your calendar to remind you to conduct a fire drill every month. As a reminder if the school does not have a fire drill, you are required to conduct one. Item # 1874 E. Eller did not sign and acknowledge receipt of receiving the Shaken Baby Head Trauma and Response policy prior to caring for children under five years of age in space #1. I reminded you that staff must review and sign the policy prior to caring for children under five years of age. Consultation was provided on the following. I suggested that you add a statement on the parent’s signature page regarding receipt of the Operational Policies and your Parent Participation Plan. I suggested that you add the child’s date of enrollment to the parent’s signature page. Staff have created WORKS accounts, and their education has been submitted and evaluated in the past. Please ensure all education is listed in their WORKS account. Let me know if you have any questions. I will review staff education prior to your next visit. The facility uses the school’s Risk Management Plan. The following is general information for you to review to prepare for the Environment Rating Scale Assessment. ECERS-R A variety of different types of blocks such as wooden unit blocks, soft unit blocks, cardboard blocks, and homemade blocks with enough blocks in each set for at least three children to build a structure should be provided. The block center should be large enough for three children to build a substantial structure without interfering with one each other’s play. Art projects should allow individual expression by children. Copied, cookie cutter type art projects do not offer children an opportunity for individual expression. Allow children to choose the art media of their choice and provide a variety of materials. The following are suggestions for art materials: markers, chalk, colored pencils, paper, crayons, dry erase markers, finger paint, tape, glue, stickers, small pieces of paper, play dough, clay, hole punchers, stencils, stamps, and scissors. Display in the classroom should be primarily children’s work and not teacher or store-bought display. Children’s art should be posted on their eye level. Avoid long periods of waiting during transitions such as bathroom time or from one activity to another. Develop ideas and strategies to reduce waiting time for children. Teachers can sing songs and do finger plays with the children who are waiting. If children wait more than three minutes without activity, then you will be marked down on the Environment Rating Scale Assessment score. Items such as puzzles and games that are missing pieces should be removed from the classroom and replaced. The classroom should have at least two books per child that are age appropriate for the children in the group. I suggested that books that portray violence be removed. A variety of books that portray real animal pictures, families, disabilities, and different cultures should be added to each classroom. Remove any books that are worn, torn or missing pages. I suggested that you have or purchase hats; boys dress shirts, ties, jerseys and dress coats from a consignment shop, yard sale or dollar store to enhance the dramatic play center. Other items that enhance dramatic play are telephone books, cooking aprons, restaurant menus, calculators, cash registers, cookbooks, and baby doll accessories. Add pictures, books, puzzles, block play people, baby dolls, music, play food and dress-up clothes that represent different cultures. Add pictures, puzzles and block play people that represent people of all ages and disabilities. Review your daily schedule and free play allotted times. Free play times need to be listed separate from all other activities such as hand washing, preparing to go home etc. All centers/materials should be accessible to children during free play. Water must be available to children throughout the day. Always have a pitcher of water and cups for children available. Tables must be cleaned with soapy water then wiped dry. Then spray the table with the sanitizing solution and let it sit for at least two minutes before wiping dry. Follow this procedure before and after eating. Make sure no children are near the table when spraying the sanitizing solution. Sinks must be disinfected between changes of use. The staff should spray the sink with the disinfectant spray and allow the disinfectant to stay for at least two minutes before turning on the water and using the sink. Children must wash their hands upon arrival, before and after eating, before and after sand and water play, after toileting, after outdoor play, after handling messy art materials such as paint, glue, and playdough and after touching nose, mouth, floor, trashcan, and anything else that re-contaminates the hands. Staff should follow proper handwashing procedures and wash hands as required. Remove mouthed items from play immediately and sanitize before allowing other children to play with item, if you have children that place materials in their mouth. You must interact with children in relation to their play with materials. At least two instances must be observed. Math/number - One instance must be observed during routine care as well as during free play of using math/number. Since you want to have the Environment Rating Scale completed, I recommended that you visit www.ncrlap.org for supplemental materials for preparing for the Environment Rating Scale Assessments. Additional notes to the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale Revised Edition can be obtained on this website. NCRLAP also offers Webinar trainings for staff. I also recommended that you register staff now for the upcoming Webinar trainings listed on the ncrlap.org website. Contact your local Child Care Resource and Referral office for further technical assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Reminders: Any observed violations cited during visits will negatively affect the center's Compliance History Score. Your program must maintain a compliance score of at least 75% as required by G.S. 110-90 (4)(c). Your temporary license will end after May 6, 2024. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov COVID-19 Resources Visit yourspotyourshot.nc.gov for up-to-date information. Hotline 1-877-490-6642 Health and Safety Training must be completed within one year of employment for new staff and every five years for staff that have already completed the training. Compliance Letter: You must correct the violations found during today's visit immediately. Please send me a letter verifying compliance by January 24, 2024. Please include in that letter each violation number and explain in detail how you corrected each violation and what plan will be implemented to prevent these violations from occurring again. Please sign the letter, include your facility name, ID number, visit date and mail the letter to my mailing address below or email the letter to me at jennifer.roberts@dhhs.nc.gov: Jennifer Roberts PO Box 426 Sherrills Ford, NC 28673 Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above will result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your corrective action plan letter, that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. SECTION .2200 - ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS AND CIVIL PENALTIES 10A NCAC 09 .2201 ADMINISTRATIVE actions GENERAL PROVISIONS Upon a finding that a child care facility operator has violated any provision of G.S. 110, Article 7, the rules of this Chapter, or 10A NCAC 10, the Secretary or his or her designee may order one or more administrative actions. Thank you for your time and assistance today. You can reach me at 828-782-0945, jennifer.roberts@dhhs.nc.gov or at PO Box 426, Sherrills Ford, NC 28673 or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@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

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: JB Page Primary Facility ID: 36000634 Consultant: JENNIFER H ROBERTS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/10/2024 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 1/10/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 149 Time In: 11:11 AM Time Out: 01:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit has been to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements during the first temporary time period visit. You, Marissa Cabrera and Dazoria Hobbs-Mills, Lead Teachers, assisted me with the visit. Currently this center operates with a temporary license issued on November 6, 2023, with the following restrictions: Daytime care only. During this first Temporary Time Period visit, the classrooms were monitored as well as the playground, materials, equipment and required posted items for meeting all minimum licensing requirements. The last monthly fire drill was completed on January 8, 2024, at 12:40 pm. The last monthly playground inspection was completed on January 8, 2024. A sample of three children’s files were reviewed. Five staff files were reviewed. A current menu was posted for breakfast, lunch and snack and all food listed met the nutrition requirements. The daily schedule was posted. You said that you are going to apply for the rated license and request to have the Environment Rating Scale Assessment completed. I discussed with you that programs with less than a three-star license will not be eligible to receive subsidy funding. Documentation from Workforce on the results of the education evaluation must be on file for review for each staff member. The following violations were observed today. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. The arrival time for fifteen children in attendance in space #1 was not maintained on January 10, 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill was not documented on the drill record for December 2023. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space #1, one pint of Valspar Interior Latex Paint was stored on the bottom shelf of the unlocked cabinet to the left of the sink. The paint listed multiple warnings and was accessible to fifteen children ranging from four to five years of age. .2820(b) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. In space #1, E. Eller, teacher, had not signed an acknowledgement that the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was reviewed prior to caring for children four years of age. .0608(d)(1-4) Technical assistance was provided on the following: Item #125 In space #1, the arrival time for fifteen children was not maintained today. You corrected this by documenting the time the children arrived this morning. You stated today was a two-hour delay and you had not had a chance to document the time each child arrived. Item #840 In space #1, one pint of Valspar Interior Latex Paint was stored in the bottom unlocked cabinet to the left of the sink and accessible to children enrolled. You corrected this violation by removing the can of paint and placing it in the locked cabinet. Item #805 A fire drill was not recorded on the fire drill log for December 2023. I suggested that you place an alert on your calendar to remind you to conduct a fire drill every month. As a reminder if the school does not have a fire drill, you are required to conduct one. Item # 1874 E. Eller did not sign and acknowledge receipt of receiving the Shaken Baby Head Trauma and Response policy prior to caring for children under five years of age in space #1. I reminded you that staff must review and sign the policy prior to caring for children under five years of age. Consultation was provided on the following. I suggested that you add a statement on the parent’s signature page regarding receipt of the Operational Policies and your Parent Participation Plan. I suggested that you add the child’s date of enrollment to the parent’s signature page. Staff have created WORKS accounts, and their education has been submitted and evaluated in the past. Please ensure all education is listed in their WORKS account. Let me know if you have any questions. I will review staff education prior to your next visit. The facility uses the school’s Risk Management Plan. The following is general information for you to review to prepare for the Environment Rating Scale Assessment. ECERS-R A variety of different types of blocks such as wooden unit blocks, soft unit blocks, cardboard blocks, and homemade blocks with enough blocks in each set for at least three children to build a structure should be provided. The block center should be large enough for three children to build a substantial structure without interfering with one each other’s play. Art projects should allow individual expression by children. Copied, cookie cutter type art projects do not offer children an opportunity for individual expression. Allow children to choose the art media of their choice and provide a variety of materials. The following are suggestions for art materials: markers, chalk, colored pencils, paper, crayons, dry erase markers, finger paint, tape, glue, stickers, small pieces of paper, play dough, clay, hole punchers, stencils, stamps, and scissors. Display in the classroom should be primarily children’s work and not teacher or store-bought display. Children’s art should be posted on their eye level. Avoid long periods of waiting during transitions such as bathroom time or from one activity to another. Develop ideas and strategies to reduce waiting time for children. Teachers can sing songs and do finger plays with the children who are waiting. If children wait more than three minutes without activity, then you will be marked down on the Environment Rating Scale Assessment score. Items such as puzzles and games that are missing pieces should be removed from the classroom and replaced. The classroom should have at least two books per child that are age appropriate for the children in the group. I suggested that books that portray violence be removed. A variety of books that portray real animal pictures, families, disabilities, and different cultures should be added to each classroom. Remove any books that are worn, torn or missing pages. I suggested that you have or purchase hats; boys dress shirts, ties, jerseys and dress coats from a consignment shop, yard sale or dollar store to enhance the dramatic play center. Other items that enhance dramatic play are telephone books, cooking aprons, restaurant menus, calculators, cash registers, cookbooks, and baby doll accessories. Add pictures, books, puzzles, block play people, baby dolls, music, play food and dress-up clothes that represent different cultures. Add pictures, puzzles and block play people that represent people of all ages and disabilities. Review your daily schedule and free play allotted times. Free play times need to be listed separate from all other activities such as hand washing, preparing to go home etc. All centers/materials should be accessible to children during free play. Water must be available to children throughout the day. Always have a pitcher of water and cups for children available. Tables must be cleaned with soapy water then wiped dry. Then spray the table with the sanitizing solution and let it sit for at least two minutes before wiping dry. Follow this procedure before and after eating. Make sure no children are near the table when spraying the sanitizing solution. Sinks must be disinfected between changes of use. The staff should spray the sink with the disinfectant spray and allow the disinfectant to stay for at least two minutes before turning on the water and using the sink. Children must wash their hands upon arrival, before and after eating, before and after sand and water play, after toileting, after outdoor play, after handling messy art materials such as paint, glue, and playdough and after touching nose, mouth, floor, trashcan, and anything else that re-contaminates the hands. Staff should follow proper handwashing procedures and wash hands as required. Remove mouthed items from play immediately and sanitize before allowing other children to play with item, if you have children that place materials in their mouth. You must interact with children in relation to their play with materials. At least two instances must be observed. Math/number - One instance must be observed during routine care as well as during free play of using math/number. Since you want to have the Environment Rating Scale completed, I recommended that you visit www.ncrlap.org for supplemental materials for preparing for the Environment Rating Scale Assessments. Additional notes to the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale Revised Edition can be obtained on this website. NCRLAP also offers Webinar trainings for staff. I also recommended that you register staff now for the upcoming Webinar trainings listed on the ncrlap.org website. Contact your local Child Care Resource and Referral office for further technical assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Reminders: Any observed violations cited during visits will negatively affect the center's Compliance History Score. Your program must maintain a compliance score of at least 75% as required by G.S. 110-90 (4)(c). Your temporary license will end after May 6, 2024. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov COVID-19 Resources Visit yourspotyourshot.nc.gov for up-to-date information. Hotline 1-877-490-6642 Health and Safety Training must be completed within one year of employment for new staff and every five years for staff that have already completed the training. Compliance Letter: You must correct the violations found during today's visit immediately. Please send me a letter verifying compliance by January 24, 2024. Please include in that letter each violation number and explain in detail how you corrected each violation and what plan will be implemented to prevent these violations from occurring again. Please sign the letter, include your facility name, ID number, visit date and mail the letter to my mailing address below or email the letter to me at jennifer.roberts@dhhs.nc.gov: Jennifer Roberts PO Box 426 Sherrills Ford, NC 28673 Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above will result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your corrective action plan letter, that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. SECTION .2200 - ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS AND CIVIL PENALTIES 10A NCAC 09 .2201 ADMINISTRATIVE actions GENERAL PROVISIONS Upon a finding that a child care facility operator has violated any provision of G.S. 110, Article 7, the rules of this Chapter, or 10A NCAC 10, the Secretary or his or her designee may order one or more administrative actions. Thank you for your time and assistance today. You can reach me at 828-782-0945, jennifer.roberts@dhhs.nc.gov or at PO Box 426, Sherrills Ford, NC 28673 or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@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