G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: PRESCHOOL CONNECTION LEARNING ACADEMY Facility ID: 36000548 Consultant: CHRISTINE ROSINSKI Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/23/2024 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 9/23/2024 Age: From 2 To 4 Total Minutes: 82 Time In: 08:18 AM Time Out: 09:40 AM 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. You, Elizabeth Baucom, Assistant Administrator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five (5) star license issued January 8, 2018. The permit restrictions were in compliance including First Shift (daytime care), meets enhanced ratios, and meets enhanced space. The Secretary of State website was checked on September 23, 2024, and your business, Preschool Connection, Inc., was active and in good standing. 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 24, 2023. A “superior” classification was issued with two (2) demerits noted on the grade card. The last fire inspection was conducted on February 16, 2024. The most recent fire drill was conducted on September 4, 2024, the most recent emergency drill was conducted on July 1, 2024, and the most recent playground inspection was conducted on September 3, 2024. 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 and free 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. One (1) new staff member was hired since the last visit. The following violation was observed/documented during the visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1834 Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. In Space #4, the medical action plan for one (1) child diagnosed with food allergies was last updated on August 20, 2024. .0801(b) The violation documented must be corrected immediately. On or before October 7, 2024, 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. For any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services, a medical action plan must be attached to the application. The medical action plan is to be completed by the child's parent or a health care professional and may include the following: a list of the child's diagnosis or diagnoses including dietary, environmental, and activity considerations that are applicable; contact information for the child's health care professional(s); medications to be administered on a scheduled basis; and medications to be administered on an emergency basis with symptoms, and instructions. The medical action plan is to be updated on an annual basis and when changes to the plan are made by the child's parent or health care professional. Continue to use the forms found on the DCDEE website under the “Provider” tab. I suggested you set calendar reminders to ensure medical action plans are updated at least once per year. I also suggested you keep a copy of the medical action plans with the medications to ensure the correct response and care is given to any emergent situations. Consultation 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

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G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: PRESCHOOL CONNECTION LEARNING ACADEMY Facility ID: 36000548 Consultant: CHRISTINE ROSINSKI Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/23/2024 Number Present: 61 Completed Date: 4/23/2024 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 11:50 AM Time Out: 02:40 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. You, Angela Warren, Owner, assisted with today’s visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Your program currently operates with a five (5) star license issued January 8, 2018. The permit restrictions were in compliance including First Shift (daytime care), meets enhanced ratios, and meets enhanced space. The Secretary of State website was checked on April 22, 2024, and your business, Preschool Connection, Inc, was active and in good standing. 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 24, 2023. A “superior” classification was issued with two (2) demerits noted on the grade card. The last fire inspection was conducted on February 16, 2024. The last fire drill was conducted on April 3, 2024. The last emergency drill was conducted on January 3, 2024. The last playground inspection was conducted on April 3, 2024. Seven (7) children’s files were reviewed during the visit. Five (5) 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 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In Space #1, one (1) bottle of Children’s Tylenol Dye Free Pain Relief expired November 2023 and one (1) tube of Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen expired March 2024. In Space #3, one (1) tube of Neutrogena Pure and Free Baby Sunscreen expired June 2023. .0803(12) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The mulch on the playground under the stationary play structure measured two (2) to four (4) inches across the fall zone. The required depth of mulch based on the critical height of the stationary play structure is six (6) inches. .0605(k)(1-4) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each 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. I must receive your compliance statement by May 7, 2024. Please send your letter to christine.rosinski@dhhs.nc.gov. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. 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. 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 92%. 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. Any medication remaining after the course of treatment is completed, after authorization is withdrawn or after authorization or medication has expired must be returned to the child's parents. Any medication the parent fails to retrieve within 72 hours of completion of treatment, or withdrawal of authorization, should be discarded. I suggested you check medications at least once a month to ensure no medications or permission to administer medication forms have expired. 2. All stationary outdoor equipment more than 18 inches high must be installed over protective surfacing. Based on the critical height of the stationary equipment on the playground, the mulch surfacing must be a depth of six (6) inches at all times. Add mulch now and as needed to ensure an appropriate depth. I suggested you rake and fluff the mulch regularly when needed to ensure a proper depth. I also suggested you note the depth of the mulch on the monthly playground inspections to ensure the appropriate depth of mulch is maintained at all times. Consultation: 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.