Supervision
Name of Operation: SNOW HILL CHILD ENRICHMENT CENTER Facility ID: 1155171 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/30/2026 Number Present: 30 Completed Date: 1/30/2026 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 11:00 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 compliance during a routine unannounced visit A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Kaoru Eddins Child Care Consultant and also signed by Sherry Cowan, Lead Teacher during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site and electronically emailed to Kim Matthews, administrator. Today, Ms. Matthews was available during the visit but had to leave. All lead teachers were available to ask and answer questions. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-seven (97) percent as of today prior to this visit. Permit type – G.S. 110-106 issued on 6/28/21. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 8/14/25. The last fire drill was practiced on 1/29/26. The last lockdown drill was practiced on 12/12/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 1/29/26. The last fire inspection was approved on 8/28/25. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 7/22/25 with sixteen (16) demerits for an approved classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan was last updated on 7/10/25. Incident log was current. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. Ms. Matthew and I discussed lead/asbestos testing. Lead test was mitigated on September 17, 2025. The last inspection by Buncombe County Environmental Health was passed. She is waiting for a site-visit for asbestos testing. In space #1, a group of five (5) children, one (1) to two (2) years of age, were present with one (1) staff member. The children walked around and explored the environment. The staff member brew bubbles and encouraged the children to move around. Diaper creams and over-the-counter medication were maintained in the classroom. All documentations were in compliance. In space #2, a group of nine (9) children, two (2) to three (3) years of age, were present with one (1) staff member. The children engaged in free play with pretend food, magnetic tiles, toy cars and pretend animals. No medications were maintained in this space. In space #3, eight (8) children, three (3) to four (4) years of age, were present with one (1) staff member. The children painted “iceberg”. One (1) emergency medication – Epi-pen – was maintained in the space. All documentations were in compliance. In space #4, eight (8) children, four-to-five years of age, were present with one (1) staff member. The children and the staff member created marine animals using Magic Gel. An Epi-pen was maintained in the space, and all documentations were in compliance. Two (2) playgrounds were monitored and no safety hazards were observed. Two (2) new staff files were monitored in full and five (5) existing staff files were monitored partially for special training and criminal background letters. T. Black was hired on 12/29/25, and the following documentations were verified during today’s visit: Application: 10/29/25 Emergency information: 1/8/26 Operational/personnel policy review, EPR review, EMC review: 12/30/25 CBC letter: issued on 11/13/25 and expires on 11/13/30 and on file. Health questionnaire: 1/8/26 Medical Statement: 10/29/25 TB: 10/29/25 Training not required for the position T. Thompson was hired on 9/8/25, and the following documentations were verified during today’s visit: Application: August – no date/year Emergency information: 1/6/26 Operational/ personnel policy, EPR review, EMC review: 10/7/25 CBC letter: issued on 9/5/25, expires on 9/5/30, and on file Health Questionnaire: 1/6/26 Medical Statement: 8/28/25 TB: 8/23/25 Health and Safety Training: 10/19/25 RRSCM: 11/17/25 CPR/FA: completed on 11/15/25 expires on 11/15/27 For existing staff members, partial records were reviewed: K Allen: CBC: issued on 9/7/23, expires on 9/7/28, and on file. CPR/FA completed on 8/6/24 and expires on 8/6/26. S. Cowan: CBC issued on 6/20/22, expires on 6/20/27, and on file. CPR/FA completed on 3/26/24 and expires on 3/26/26. K. Matthews: CBC issued on 5/8/25, expires on 5/8/30, and on file. CPR/FA completed on 3/26/24 and expires on 3/26/26. BSAC: 10/22/20 EPR in Child Care: 10/8/15 Playground Safety training: 5/20 & 5/21/05 A. Pugh: CBC issued on 10/23/24, expires on 10/23/29, and on file CPR/FA completed on 11/13/25 and expires on 11/13/27. S. Smith: CBC issued on 8/12/25, expires on 8/12/30 and on file. CPR/FA completed on 3/26/24 and expires on 3/26/26. Children’s files were not monitored. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 405 A child's hands were not washed after each diaper change. One (1) child's hands were not washed with soap and water after diaper change. The child's hands were wiped with baby wipes instead. 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c)(2) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 405: hand washing after diaper change Hand washing with soap and running water is required for children who can hold their heads up. During the visit, a child’s hands were wiped with baby wipes but not washed with soap and water. Per staff member, the height of the sink makes it challenging to wash children’s hands. Even with a stool in the classroom, some children could not reach the sink. During the visit, Ms. Matthew provided a two-step stool, which was high enough for the children to reach the sink comfortably. I observed the children wash their hands in the classroom. With appropriate tool being provided for the task, this item was marked corrected during the visit. Achieving Compliance: Due to all violations being corrected during the visit, you are not required to submit your compliance letter. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at [email protected] or 828.556.9013, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at [email protected]. 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