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4338 Dallas Cherryville HWY, Bessemer City NC 28016 · License #36000291 · Center · Child Care Center
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10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation
Name of Operation: CLINE LEARNING CENTER OF DALLAS III Facility ID: 36000291 Consultant: FARRAN RHYNE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/29/2026 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 1/29/2026 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 380 Time In: 10:45 AM Time Out: 05:05 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 program for compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety. The visit was conducted with Paula Bradley, Administrator. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on February 13, 2025. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was reviewed on January 29, 2026, and Cline Learning Centers, Inc. was listed as active/current. This program currently operates with a five-star rated license issued on October 9, 2017. The permit restrictions include daytime care, meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, and no cooking allowed. This facility has earned six points in program standards, seven points in staff education, and one quality point for enhanced policies approved and staff benefits package. Your program was also monitored for compliance with NC Pre-K requirements and implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. Your program currently uses Frog Street Pre-K. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. A walkthrough of the facility was completed. All indoor and outdoor spaces were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play activities indoors, group-led activities, gross motor play outdoors, diapering/toileting, handwashing routines, lunch, and nap. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. You stated no infants are currently enrolled. Inspections/Drills: The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on January 16, 2025, for daytime care. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on July 30, 2025. A “superior” classification was issued with six demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on January 29, 2026, at 10:15am. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was a lockdown conducted on November 19, 2025, at 9:00am. The most recent monthly playground inspection was completed on January 8, 2026, by Paula Bradley. The facility’s EPR Plan was reviewed on April 28, 2025. Lead and Asbestos Testing: No results were listed for the last lead water test analysis. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facility’s results and view the asbestos and lead-based paint testing by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated enrollment, and the risk assessment report was completed for required asbestos and lead-based paint testing. I suggested you or the individual responsible, contact RTI to request an update on this facility’s enrollment with required lead water testing. Files Reviewed: You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. Files for two new staff, one existing staff, and applicable records for all staff were reviewed. The ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility was reviewed and three current staff were not listed on the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. A sample of three children’s records were reviewed. Violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. In space #1, was one albuterol inhaler was not in the original container and had no prescription labels or instructions. .0803(2)(a) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child enrolled on December 1, 2025, did not have a medical exam on file and available for review. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child enrolled on December 1, 2025, and one child enrolled on October 13, 2025, did not have an immunization record or valid exemption on file and available for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Three current staff members were not entered into the Automated Background Check Management System (ABCMS) to notify the Division. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Automated Background Check Management System (ABCMS) I discussed with you that you must notify the Division of all new child care providers who are hired or have moved into the child care facility within five business days by entering each staff member’s information into the Automated Background Check Management System (ABCMS) Provider Portal. I reviewed with you the ABCMS Provider Portal Access Guide document with you during the visit. Children’s Medical Exam All children must have a medical exam on file within the first thirty (30) days of enrollment. The assessment shall be conducted by a licensed physician, the physician's authorized agent who is currently approved by the North Carolina Medical Board, or comparable certifying board in any state contiguous to North Carolina, a certified nurse practitioner, or a public health nurse. I suggested you ask parents to provide the medical exam during the enrollment process to ensure the documentation is on file in a timely manner. I also suggested you use the children’s file checklist found on the DCDEE website under the “Provider” tab to ensure all required documentation is on file. I provided you with a copy of the children’s file checklist during the visit. Immunization Record All children must have an immunization record or valid exemption on file within the first thirty (30) days of enrollment. I suggested you ask parents to provide the immunization record or exemption during the enrollment process to ensure the documentation is on file in a timely manner. I also suggested you use the children’s file checklist found on the DCDEE website under the “Provider” tab to ensure all required documentation is on file. I provided you with a copy of the children’s file checklist during the visit. Medications Prescribed medications must be stored in the original containers in which they were dispensed with the pharmacy labels. If the medication is a pharmaceutical sample, it must be stored in the manufacturer's original packaging, be labeled with the child's name, and be accompanied by written instructions specifying: the child's name; the names of the medication; the amount and frequency of dosage; the signature of the prescribing physician or other health professional; and the date the instructions were signed by the physician or other health professional. Medications should not be accepted if they are not in the pharmaceutical packaging with pharmacy labels. I suggested you have all medications brought to the office when a parent brings in a new medication to ensure they are labeled properly and in the appropriate packaging before taking the medication to the classrooms. Consultation: Fire Inspections The operator must notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator must 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. You stated the fire inspector came out last week and stated your program would need a reinspection. I suggested you contact the fire inspector today to request the re-inspection by the end of the month. Lead and Asbestos Testing No results were listed for the last lead water test analysis. Lead testing must be completed every three years. I suggested you contact Clean Water for US Kids at https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/contact/ to enroll and to request a kit to complete the process for lead water testing due every three (3) years. QRIS Modernization We reviewed Pathway #1, #2, and #3. We thoroughly reviewed the Division’s website and discussed options for your program during today’s visit. You stated you intend to follow Pathway #1, Program Assessment, for your rated license reassessment. The QRIS Conversation template was completed to document the pathway you selected. Reminders & Resources: Health & Safety Trainings All staff must complete on-going health and safety trainings every five years. Automated Background Check Management System (ABCMS) The ABCMS provider portal facility roster should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401. DCDEE Website 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. Compliance History: The program’s compliance history was reviewed with the administrator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-five percent as of January 28, 2026. Compliance Letter: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before February 12, 2026, your child care consultant must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Email the information to: farran.m.rhyne@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. Thank you for your time today. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me, Farran M. Rhyne, Child Care Consultant, at 704-594-0003, farran.m.rhyne@dhhs.nc.gov or Tammy McGalliard, Licensing Supervisor, 828-782-0718, Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov if you have any questions. Farran M. Rhyne, Child Care Consultant PO Box 92 Maiden, NC 28650 farran.m.rhyne@dhhs.nc.gov 704-594-0003 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: CLINE LEARNING CENTER OF DALLAS III Facility ID: 36000291 Consultant: FARRAN RHYNE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/29/2026 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 1/29/2026 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 380 Time In: 10:45 AM Time Out: 05:05 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 program for compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety. The visit was conducted with Paula Bradley, Administrator. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on February 13, 2025. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was reviewed on January 29, 2026, and Cline Learning Centers, Inc. was listed as active/current. This program currently operates with a five-star rated license issued on October 9, 2017. The permit restrictions include daytime care, meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, and no cooking allowed. This facility has earned six points in program standards, seven points in staff education, and one quality point for enhanced policies approved and staff benefits package. Your program was also monitored for compliance with NC Pre-K requirements and implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. Your program currently uses Frog Street Pre-K. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. A walkthrough of the facility was completed. All indoor and outdoor spaces were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play activities indoors, group-led activities, gross motor play outdoors, diapering/toileting, handwashing routines, lunch, and nap. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. You stated no infants are currently enrolled. Inspections/Drills: The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on January 16, 2025, for daytime care. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on July 30, 2025. A “superior” classification was issued with six demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on January 29, 2026, at 10:15am. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was a lockdown conducted on November 19, 2025, at 9:00am. The most recent monthly playground inspection was completed on January 8, 2026, by Paula Bradley. The facility’s EPR Plan was reviewed on April 28, 2025. Lead and Asbestos Testing: No results were listed for the last lead water test analysis. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facility’s results and view the asbestos and lead-based paint testing by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated enrollment, and the risk assessment report was completed for required asbestos and lead-based paint testing. I suggested you or the individual responsible, contact RTI to request an update on this facility’s enrollment with required lead water testing. Files Reviewed: You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. Files for two new staff, one existing staff, and applicable records for all staff were reviewed. The ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility was reviewed and three current staff were not listed on the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. A sample of three children’s records were reviewed. Violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. In space #1, was one albuterol inhaler was not in the original container and had no prescription labels or instructions. .0803(2)(a) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child enrolled on December 1, 2025, did not have a medical exam on file and available for review. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child enrolled on December 1, 2025, and one child enrolled on October 13, 2025, did not have an immunization record or valid exemption on file and available for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Three current staff members were not entered into the Automated Background Check Management System (ABCMS) to notify the Division. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Automated Background Check Management System (ABCMS) I discussed with you that you must notify the Division of all new child care providers who are hired or have moved into the child care facility within five business days by entering each staff member’s information into the Automated Background Check Management System (ABCMS) Provider Portal. I reviewed with you the ABCMS Provider Portal Access Guide document with you during the visit. Children’s Medical Exam All children must have a medical exam on file within the first thirty (30) days of enrollment. The assessment shall be conducted by a licensed physician, the physician's authorized agent who is currently approved by the North Carolina Medical Board, or comparable certifying board in any state contiguous to North Carolina, a certified nurse practitioner, or a public health nurse. I suggested you ask parents to provide the medical exam during the enrollment process to ensure the documentation is on file in a timely manner. I also suggested you use the children’s file checklist found on the DCDEE website under the “Provider” tab to ensure all required documentation is on file. I provided you with a copy of the children’s file checklist during the visit. Immunization Record All children must have an immunization record or valid exemption on file within the first thirty (30) days of enrollment. I suggested you ask parents to provide the immunization record or exemption during the enrollment process to ensure the documentation is on file in a timely manner. I also suggested you use the children’s file checklist found on the DCDEE website under the “Provider” tab to ensure all required documentation is on file. I provided you with a copy of the children’s file checklist during the visit. Medications Prescribed medications must be stored in the original containers in which they were dispensed with the pharmacy labels. If the medication is a pharmaceutical sample, it must be stored in the manufacturer's original packaging, be labeled with the child's name, and be accompanied by written instructions specifying: the child's name; the names of the medication; the amount and frequency of dosage; the signature of the prescribing physician or other health professional; and the date the instructions were signed by the physician or other health professional. Medications should not be accepted if they are not in the pharmaceutical packaging with pharmacy labels. I suggested you have all medications brought to the office when a parent brings in a new medication to ensure they are labeled properly and in the appropriate packaging before taking the medication to the classrooms. Consultation: Fire Inspections The operator must notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator must 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. You stated the fire inspector came out last week and stated your program would need a reinspection. I suggested you contact the fire inspector today to request the re-inspection by the end of the month. Lead and Asbestos Testing No results were listed for the last lead water test analysis. Lead testing must be completed every three years. I suggested you contact Clean Water for US Kids at https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/contact/ to enroll and to request a kit to complete the process for lead water testing due every three (3) years. QRIS Modernization We reviewed Pathway #1, #2, and #3. We thoroughly reviewed the Division’s website and discussed options for your program during today’s visit. You stated you intend to follow Pathway #1, Program Assessment, for your rated license reassessment. The QRIS Conversation template was completed to document the pathway you selected. Reminders & Resources: Health & Safety Trainings All staff must complete on-going health and safety trainings every five years. Automated Background Check Management System (ABCMS) The ABCMS provider portal facility roster should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401. DCDEE Website 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. Compliance History: The program’s compliance history was reviewed with the administrator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-five percent as of January 28, 2026. Compliance Letter: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before February 12, 2026, your child care consultant must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Email the information to: farran.m.rhyne@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. Thank you for your time today. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me, Farran M. Rhyne, Child Care Consultant, at 704-594-0003, farran.m.rhyne@dhhs.nc.gov or Tammy McGalliard, Licensing Supervisor, 828-782-0718, Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov if you have any questions. Farran M. Rhyne, Child Care Consultant PO Box 92 Maiden, NC 28650 farran.m.rhyne@dhhs.nc.gov 704-594-0003 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.
GS110-91 · Violation
Name of Operation: CLINE LEARNING CENTER OF DALLAS III Facility ID: 36000291 Consultant: FARRAN RHYNE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/29/2026 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 1/29/2026 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 380 Time In: 10:45 AM Time Out: 05:05 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 program for compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety. The visit was conducted with Paula Bradley, Administrator. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on February 13, 2025. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was reviewed on January 29, 2026, and Cline Learning Centers, Inc. was listed as active/current. This program currently operates with a five-star rated license issued on October 9, 2017. The permit restrictions include daytime care, meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, and no cooking allowed. This facility has earned six points in program standards, seven points in staff education, and one quality point for enhanced policies approved and staff benefits package. Your program was also monitored for compliance with NC Pre-K requirements and implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. Your program currently uses Frog Street Pre-K. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. A walkthrough of the facility was completed. All indoor and outdoor spaces were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play activities indoors, group-led activities, gross motor play outdoors, diapering/toileting, handwashing routines, lunch, and nap. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. You stated no infants are currently enrolled. Inspections/Drills: The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on January 16, 2025, for daytime care. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on July 30, 2025. A “superior” classification was issued with six demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on January 29, 2026, at 10:15am. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was a lockdown conducted on November 19, 2025, at 9:00am. The most recent monthly playground inspection was completed on January 8, 2026, by Paula Bradley. The facility’s EPR Plan was reviewed on April 28, 2025. Lead and Asbestos Testing: No results were listed for the last lead water test analysis. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facility’s results and view the asbestos and lead-based paint testing by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated enrollment, and the risk assessment report was completed for required asbestos and lead-based paint testing. I suggested you or the individual responsible, contact RTI to request an update on this facility’s enrollment with required lead water testing. Files Reviewed: You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. Files for two new staff, one existing staff, and applicable records for all staff were reviewed. The ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility was reviewed and three current staff were not listed on the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. A sample of three children’s records were reviewed. Violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. In space #1, was one albuterol inhaler was not in the original container and had no prescription labels or instructions. .0803(2)(a) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child enrolled on December 1, 2025, did not have a medical exam on file and available for review. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child enrolled on December 1, 2025, and one child enrolled on October 13, 2025, did not have an immunization record or valid exemption on file and available for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Three current staff members were not entered into the Automated Background Check Management System (ABCMS) to notify the Division. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Automated Background Check Management System (ABCMS) I discussed with you that you must notify the Division of all new child care providers who are hired or have moved into the child care facility within five business days by entering each staff member’s information into the Automated Background Check Management System (ABCMS) Provider Portal. I reviewed with you the ABCMS Provider Portal Access Guide document with you during the visit. Children’s Medical Exam All children must have a medical exam on file within the first thirty (30) days of enrollment. The assessment shall be conducted by a licensed physician, the physician's authorized agent who is currently approved by the North Carolina Medical Board, or comparable certifying board in any state contiguous to North Carolina, a certified nurse practitioner, or a public health nurse. I suggested you ask parents to provide the medical exam during the enrollment process to ensure the documentation is on file in a timely manner. I also suggested you use the children’s file checklist found on the DCDEE website under the “Provider” tab to ensure all required documentation is on file. I provided you with a copy of the children’s file checklist during the visit. Immunization Record All children must have an immunization record or valid exemption on file within the first thirty (30) days of enrollment. I suggested you ask parents to provide the immunization record or exemption during the enrollment process to ensure the documentation is on file in a timely manner. I also suggested you use the children’s file checklist found on the DCDEE website under the “Provider” tab to ensure all required documentation is on file. I provided you with a copy of the children’s file checklist during the visit. Medications Prescribed medications must be stored in the original containers in which they were dispensed with the pharmacy labels. If the medication is a pharmaceutical sample, it must be stored in the manufacturer's original packaging, be labeled with the child's name, and be accompanied by written instructions specifying: the child's name; the names of the medication; the amount and frequency of dosage; the signature of the prescribing physician or other health professional; and the date the instructions were signed by the physician or other health professional. Medications should not be accepted if they are not in the pharmaceutical packaging with pharmacy labels. I suggested you have all medications brought to the office when a parent brings in a new medication to ensure they are labeled properly and in the appropriate packaging before taking the medication to the classrooms. Consultation: Fire Inspections The operator must notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator must 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. You stated the fire inspector came out last week and stated your program would need a reinspection. I suggested you contact the fire inspector today to request the re-inspection by the end of the month. Lead and Asbestos Testing No results were listed for the last lead water test analysis. Lead testing must be completed every three years. I suggested you contact Clean Water for US Kids at https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/contact/ to enroll and to request a kit to complete the process for lead water testing due every three (3) years. QRIS Modernization We reviewed Pathway #1, #2, and #3. We thoroughly reviewed the Division’s website and discussed options for your program during today’s visit. You stated you intend to follow Pathway #1, Program Assessment, for your rated license reassessment. The QRIS Conversation template was completed to document the pathway you selected. Reminders & Resources: Health & Safety Trainings All staff must complete on-going health and safety trainings every five years. Automated Background Check Management System (ABCMS) The ABCMS provider portal facility roster should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401. DCDEE Website 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. Compliance History: The program’s compliance history was reviewed with the administrator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-five percent as of January 28, 2026. Compliance Letter: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before February 12, 2026, your child care consultant must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Email the information to: farran.m.rhyne@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. Thank you for your time today. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me, Farran M. Rhyne, Child Care Consultant, at 704-594-0003, farran.m.rhyne@dhhs.nc.gov or Tammy McGalliard, Licensing Supervisor, 828-782-0718, Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov if you have any questions. Farran M. Rhyne, Child Care Consultant PO Box 92 Maiden, NC 28650 farran.m.rhyne@dhhs.nc.gov 704-594-0003 If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
NC GS 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: CLINE LEARNING CENTER OF DALLAS III Facility ID: 36000291 Consultant: FARRAN RHYNE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/29/2026 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 1/29/2026 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 380 Time In: 10:45 AM Time Out: 05:05 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 program for compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety. The visit was conducted with Paula Bradley, Administrator. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on February 13, 2025. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was reviewed on January 29, 2026, and Cline Learning Centers, Inc. was listed as active/current. This program currently operates with a five-star rated license issued on October 9, 2017. The permit restrictions include daytime care, meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, and no cooking allowed. This facility has earned six points in program standards, seven points in staff education, and one quality point for enhanced policies approved and staff benefits package. Your program was also monitored for compliance with NC Pre-K requirements and implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. Your program currently uses Frog Street Pre-K. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. A walkthrough of the facility was completed. All indoor and outdoor spaces were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play activities indoors, group-led activities, gross motor play outdoors, diapering/toileting, handwashing routines, lunch, and nap. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. You stated no infants are currently enrolled. Inspections/Drills: The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on January 16, 2025, for daytime care. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on July 30, 2025. A “superior” classification was issued with six demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on January 29, 2026, at 10:15am. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was a lockdown conducted on November 19, 2025, at 9:00am. The most recent monthly playground inspection was completed on January 8, 2026, by Paula Bradley. The facility’s EPR Plan was reviewed on April 28, 2025. Lead and Asbestos Testing: No results were listed for the last lead water test analysis. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facility’s results and view the asbestos and lead-based paint testing by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated enrollment, and the risk assessment report was completed for required asbestos and lead-based paint testing. I suggested you or the individual responsible, contact RTI to request an update on this facility’s enrollment with required lead water testing. Files Reviewed: You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. Files for two new staff, one existing staff, and applicable records for all staff were reviewed. The ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility was reviewed and three current staff were not listed on the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. A sample of three children’s records were reviewed. Violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. In space #1, was one albuterol inhaler was not in the original container and had no prescription labels or instructions. .0803(2)(a) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child enrolled on December 1, 2025, did not have a medical exam on file and available for review. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child enrolled on December 1, 2025, and one child enrolled on October 13, 2025, did not have an immunization record or valid exemption on file and available for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Three current staff members were not entered into the Automated Background Check Management System (ABCMS) to notify the Division. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Automated Background Check Management System (ABCMS) I discussed with you that you must notify the Division of all new child care providers who are hired or have moved into the child care facility within five business days by entering each staff member’s information into the Automated Background Check Management System (ABCMS) Provider Portal. I reviewed with you the ABCMS Provider Portal Access Guide document with you during the visit. Children’s Medical Exam All children must have a medical exam on file within the first thirty (30) days of enrollment. The assessment shall be conducted by a licensed physician, the physician's authorized agent who is currently approved by the North Carolina Medical Board, or comparable certifying board in any state contiguous to North Carolina, a certified nurse practitioner, or a public health nurse. I suggested you ask parents to provide the medical exam during the enrollment process to ensure the documentation is on file in a timely manner. I also suggested you use the children’s file checklist found on the DCDEE website under the “Provider” tab to ensure all required documentation is on file. I provided you with a copy of the children’s file checklist during the visit. Immunization Record All children must have an immunization record or valid exemption on file within the first thirty (30) days of enrollment. I suggested you ask parents to provide the immunization record or exemption during the enrollment process to ensure the documentation is on file in a timely manner. I also suggested you use the children’s file checklist found on the DCDEE website under the “Provider” tab to ensure all required documentation is on file. I provided you with a copy of the children’s file checklist during the visit. Medications Prescribed medications must be stored in the original containers in which they were dispensed with the pharmacy labels. If the medication is a pharmaceutical sample, it must be stored in the manufacturer's original packaging, be labeled with the child's name, and be accompanied by written instructions specifying: the child's name; the names of the medication; the amount and frequency of dosage; the signature of the prescribing physician or other health professional; and the date the instructions were signed by the physician or other health professional. Medications should not be accepted if they are not in the pharmaceutical packaging with pharmacy labels. I suggested you have all medications brought to the office when a parent brings in a new medication to ensure they are labeled properly and in the appropriate packaging before taking the medication to the classrooms. Consultation: Fire Inspections The operator must notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator must 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. You stated the fire inspector came out last week and stated your program would need a reinspection. I suggested you contact the fire inspector today to request the re-inspection by the end of the month. Lead and Asbestos Testing No results were listed for the last lead water test analysis. Lead testing must be completed every three years. I suggested you contact Clean Water for US Kids at https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/contact/ to enroll and to request a kit to complete the process for lead water testing due every three (3) years. QRIS Modernization We reviewed Pathway #1, #2, and #3. We thoroughly reviewed the Division’s website and discussed options for your program during today’s visit. You stated you intend to follow Pathway #1, Program Assessment, for your rated license reassessment. The QRIS Conversation template was completed to document the pathway you selected. Reminders & Resources: Health & Safety Trainings All staff must complete on-going health and safety trainings every five years. Automated Background Check Management System (ABCMS) The ABCMS provider portal facility roster should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401. DCDEE Website 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. Compliance History: The program’s compliance history was reviewed with the administrator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-five percent as of January 28, 2026. Compliance Letter: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before February 12, 2026, your child care consultant must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Email the information to: farran.m.rhyne@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. Thank you for your time today. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me, Farran M. Rhyne, Child Care Consultant, at 704-594-0003, farran.m.rhyne@dhhs.nc.gov or Tammy McGalliard, Licensing Supervisor, 828-782-0718, Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov if you have any questions. Farran M. Rhyne, Child Care Consultant PO Box 92 Maiden, NC 28650 farran.m.rhyne@dhhs.nc.gov 704-594-0003 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: CLINE LEARNING CENTER OF DALLAS III Facility ID: 36000291 Consultant: FARRAN RHYNE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/25/2025 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 9/25/2025 Age: From 1 To 3 Total Minutes: 132 Time In: 10:18 AM Time Out: 12:30 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 all applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Your last annual compliance visit was conducted on February 13, 2025. Upon arrival you, Paula Bradley, Administrator, assisted me with the visit. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed on September 24, 2025, and your business, Cline Learning Center of Dallas Inc., was listed active and in good standing. If you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me, Farran Rhyne, at least thirty (30) days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. Your program operates with a five (5) star rated license issued on October 9, 2017, earning seven (7) points in staff education and six (6) points in program standards, and one (1) quality point. The license was posted, and the permit restrictions were in compliance including: 1st shift (Daytime care), meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, and no cooking allowed. A walk-through was completed and all licensed indoor and outdoor spaces. Your program currently meets requirements for transportation. You stated that transportation is not provided, and you requested transportation be removed. Staff and children were observed during indoor free play, teacher directed activities, diapering/toileting, handwashing, and lunch. Inspections/Drills: The last fire inspection was completed on January 16, 2025. The last sanitation inspection was completed on July 30, 2025. A “superior” classification was issued with six (6) demerits noted on the grade card. The last monthly fire drill was completed on August 19, 2025, at 9:11am. The last emergency drill was a shelter-in-place completed on September 17, 2025, at 10:15am. The last playground inspection was completed on August 15, 2025. The last Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan was completed on April 28, 2025. Lead and Asbestos Testing: The lead water test was not listed. The last lead-based paint test was completed on April 28, 2025. The last asbestos test was completed on April 28, 2025. Files Reviewed: 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. The Automated Background Check Management System (ABCMS) was reviewed and verified during the visit. You stated three (3) staff have been hired since the last visit. The following violation was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One (1) staff member employed on July 28, 2025, had a First Aid certification that expired on February 8, 2025. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One (1) staff member employed on July 28, 2025, had a CPR certification that expired on February 8, 2025. .1102(d) Technical Assistance: CPR and First Aid All staff members must maintain active CPR/First Aid certification. New staff members have ninety days from their date of hire to complete the training. I suggested you schedule CPR/First Aid Training for all new staff during their hiring process. For existing staff, I suggested you schedule classes two to four months prior to the current certifications’ expiration to ensure certification does not expire. I suggested you review the Partnership for Children of Lincoln and Gaston County’s training calendar at https://www.eventbrite.com/o/partnership-for-children-of-lincoln-amp-gaston-counties-45331112 for upcoming CPR/First Aid Training Courses. You stated you have registered the staff member for a CPR and First Aid Training on October 21, 2025. Consultation: Lead Water Testing Under rule 15A NCAC 18A .2816, child care centers are required to complete lead water testing initially and then every three (3) years. Please visit https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ to request your lead water sample kit to complete the process. Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS) Modernization You asked questions regarding QRIS Modernization. We thoroughly reviewed the Division’s website and discussed options for your program during today’s visit. I suggested that you begin reviewing the new QRIS Pathway to Stars by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. You stated you will notify me with the QRIS Pathway you choose for your next reassessment. Reminders & Resources: Fire Inspections You must schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of your center's previous fire inspection and notify the local fire inspector when it is time for your center's annual fire inspection. You must submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to your Child Care Consultant within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. Health & Safety Trainings All staff must complete on-going health and safety trainings every five years. Lead Water Testing Under rule 15A NCAC 18A .2816, child care centers are required to complete lead water testing every three (3) years. Automated Background Check Management System (ABCMS) I discussed with you that you must notify the Division of all new child care providers who are hired or have moved into the child care facility within five business days by entering each staff member’s information into the Automated Background Check Management System (ABCMS) Provider Portal. DCDEE Website 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. Compliance History The program’s compliance history was ninety-eight percent (98%) prior to today's visit. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4)(c). Please note any violations cited today and during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Compliance Letter: You must correct the violations found during today's visit immediately. Please send me a letter verifying compliance by October 9, 2025. Please include in that letter each item 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 farran.m.rhyne@dhhs.nc.gov Farran M. Rhyne PO Box 92 Maiden, NC 28650 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. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-594-0003. Farran M. Rhyne, Child Care Consultant PO Box 92 Maiden, NC 28650 farran.m.rhyne@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: CLINE LEARNING CENTER OF DALLAS III Facility ID: 36000291 Consultant: FARRAN RHYNE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/22/2024 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 8/22/2024 Age: From 2 To 3 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 12:45 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 all applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Your last annual compliance visit was conducted on February 28, 2024. Upon arrival you, Paula Bradley, Administrator, assisted me with the visit. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed on August 21, 2024, and Cline Learning Centers, Inc. was listed active and in good standing. If you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me, Farran Rhyne, at least thirty (30) days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. You had no updates to report. Your program operates with a five (5) star rated license issued on October 19, 2017, earning seven (7) points in staff education, six (6) points in program standards, and one (1) quality point. The license was posted, and the permit restrictions were in compliance including: daytime care, no cooking allowed, meets enhanced ratios and meets enhanced space. A walk-through was completed and all licensed indoor and outdoor spaces were monitored. Staff and children were observed during indoor free play and gross motor outdoor play. Inspections/Drills: The last fire inspection was completed on October 24, 2023. The last sanitation inspection was completed on November 9, 2023. A “superior” classification was issued with four (4) demerits noted on the grade card. The last monthly fire drill was completed on August 9, 2024, at 3:00pm. The last emergency drill was a shelter in place completed on May 8, 2024, at 9:30am. The last playground inspection was completed on August 16, 2024. The Emergency Preparedness Plan on file was completed on October 5, 2023. Lead Testing: No lead water test is on file. Files Reviewed: 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 violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last recorded emergency drill was a shelter in place completed on May 8, 2024, at 9:30am. An emergency drill needed to be completed by August 8, 2024. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) Technical Assistance regarding the violations observed: Emergency Drills I discussed with you the child care requirement for completing and recording emergency drills. I suggested you create a calendar reminder to alert you to time sensitive tasks. This was corrected during the visit. Consultation: Lead Testing: I reviewed with you the new child care rule for lead testing that went into effect on January 1, 2024. I also discussed with you that I had checked the Clean Water for Kids website and that your program has not completed the lead water, lead-based paint and asbestos testing. Please visit http://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/carolina today to enroll and register in the lead water, lead-based paint and asbestos testing. Reminders & Resources: Under rule 15A NCAC 18A .2816, child care centers are required to complete lead water testing initially and then every three (3) years. You must complete on-going health and safety trainings every five years. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to maintain at least a 75% compliance history for each 18-month period. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. 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. For natural learning environment resources, consider using The Green Desk that is provided by the Natural Learning Initiative. The Green Desk contains numerous resources meant to improve outdoor learning environments and promote health, natural child development, physical activity, and nature-based learning. To access this page, Go to www.naturalearning.org, hover on the link for ‘resources’, click on the link for ‘The Green Desk’. Compliance History: The program’s compliance history was eighty-six percent (86%) prior to today's visit. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4)(c). Please note any violations cited today and during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-594-0300. Farran M. Rhyne, Child Care Consultant PO Box 92 Maiden, NC 28650 farran.m.rhyne@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
NC GS 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: CLINE LEARNING CENTER OF DALLAS III Facility ID: 36000291 Consultant: FARRAN RHYNE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/22/2024 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 8/22/2024 Age: From 2 To 3 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 12:45 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 all applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Your last annual compliance visit was conducted on February 28, 2024. Upon arrival you, Paula Bradley, Administrator, assisted me with the visit. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed on August 21, 2024, and Cline Learning Centers, Inc. was listed active and in good standing. If you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me, Farran Rhyne, at least thirty (30) days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. You had no updates to report. Your program operates with a five (5) star rated license issued on October 19, 2017, earning seven (7) points in staff education, six (6) points in program standards, and one (1) quality point. The license was posted, and the permit restrictions were in compliance including: daytime care, no cooking allowed, meets enhanced ratios and meets enhanced space. A walk-through was completed and all licensed indoor and outdoor spaces were monitored. Staff and children were observed during indoor free play and gross motor outdoor play. Inspections/Drills: The last fire inspection was completed on October 24, 2023. The last sanitation inspection was completed on November 9, 2023. A “superior” classification was issued with four (4) demerits noted on the grade card. The last monthly fire drill was completed on August 9, 2024, at 3:00pm. The last emergency drill was a shelter in place completed on May 8, 2024, at 9:30am. The last playground inspection was completed on August 16, 2024. The Emergency Preparedness Plan on file was completed on October 5, 2023. Lead Testing: No lead water test is on file. Files Reviewed: 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 violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last recorded emergency drill was a shelter in place completed on May 8, 2024, at 9:30am. An emergency drill needed to be completed by August 8, 2024. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) Technical Assistance regarding the violations observed: Emergency Drills I discussed with you the child care requirement for completing and recording emergency drills. I suggested you create a calendar reminder to alert you to time sensitive tasks. This was corrected during the visit. Consultation: Lead Testing: I reviewed with you the new child care rule for lead testing that went into effect on January 1, 2024. I also discussed with you that I had checked the Clean Water for Kids website and that your program has not completed the lead water, lead-based paint and asbestos testing. Please visit http://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/carolina today to enroll and register in the lead water, lead-based paint and asbestos testing. Reminders & Resources: Under rule 15A NCAC 18A .2816, child care centers are required to complete lead water testing initially and then every three (3) years. You must complete on-going health and safety trainings every five years. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to maintain at least a 75% compliance history for each 18-month period. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. 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. For natural learning environment resources, consider using The Green Desk that is provided by the Natural Learning Initiative. The Green Desk contains numerous resources meant to improve outdoor learning environments and promote health, natural child development, physical activity, and nature-based learning. To access this page, Go to www.naturalearning.org, hover on the link for ‘resources’, click on the link for ‘The Green Desk’. Compliance History: The program’s compliance history was eighty-six percent (86%) prior to today's visit. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4)(c). Please note any violations cited today and during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-594-0300. Farran M. Rhyne, Child Care Consultant PO Box 92 Maiden, NC 28650 farran.m.rhyne@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: CLINE LEARNING CENTER OF DALLAS III Facility ID: 36000291 Consultant: TIFFANI SIMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/28/2024 Number Present: 12 Completed Date: 2/28/2024 Age: From 1 To 3 Total Minutes: 190 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:40 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, Paula Bradley, assisted me with the visit today. The NC Secretary of State website was viewed on February 27, 2024, and Cline Learning Centers, Inc. was listed as current and active. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me, Tiffani Sims, 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 facility currently operates with a 5-star rated license issued on October 19, 2017, earning seven (7) points in staff education, six (6) points in the program standards, and one (1) quality point in the programmatic option. The program's license restrictions include the following: daytime care, meeting enhanced ratios, meeting enhanced space, and no cooking allowed on premises. Inspections: Fire Inspection: The last fire inspection was conducted on November 24, 2023, with two sections not approved. Sanitation Inspection: The last sanitation inspection was made on November 9, 2023. A “superior” classification was issued with four (4) demerits noted on the grade card. Emergency Drills/Inspections: The last recorded lockdown emergency drill was conducted on February 26, 2024, at 9:10am and recorded. Fire Drills: The last recorded fire drill was conducted on was conducted on February 14, 2024, at 4:45pm and recorded. Playground Inspection: The last playground inspection was completed on January 30, 2024. A complete walkthrough of licensed indoor and outdoor space was conducted. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. During today’s visit, the staff and children were observed in outdoor gross motor play. Files Reviewed: Children’s files, program files, and staff files were monitored today. Three (3) children's files were reviewed during today’s visit. One (1) staff file was reviewed, and one (1) new staff file was reviewed today. I discussed the Staff and Training Worksheet and the Children’s Record form with you today. Both forms were completed and verified during the visit. The following violations were observed during the visit today. I discussed these violations with you in detail at the end of the visit. 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, on February 14, 2024, one child’s departure time was not documented. In Space #2, on February 2, 2024, one child’s departure times was not documented. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. One staff member employed on November 23, 2022, did not have documentation on file for review documentation of review of the Emergency Medical Care Plan. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. One staff member employed on November 23, 2022, did not have documentation on file for review of the annual Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan. .0607(f) Technical Assistance regarding the violations observed during today’s visit: -Arrival/Departure Times We discussed daily sign-in and sign-out times must be recorded when children arrive and depart the child care facility to ensure accurate records are kept. I suggested creating a system and review with staff of the procedures of recording sign-in and sign-out times daily to ensure accurate records are kept. -Documentation for Review of EPR Plan and Emergency Medical Care Plan: I suggested creating a schedule to ensure the required documents are completed, reviewed, and placed in the staff’s files and made available for review. I also suggested you use the DCDEE file checklist for Staff to either set up staff files and/or to update staff files with specific dates on when staff need to review and complete specific forms and documents. Compliance History: You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required. Prior to today’s visit your compliance history was eighty-one percent (81%). Please note any violations cited during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to administrative action. Compliance Letter: You must correct the violations found during today's visit immediately. Please send me a letter verifying compliance by March 13, 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 tiffani.sims@dhhs.nc.gov Tiffani Sims PO Box 185 Glen Alpine, NC 28628 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. Consultation: -You stated that the program will be temporarily closing on March 1, 2024, due to a staffing shortage. I discussed with you that programs with an active license must be operating and have children enrolled for required visits to be completed by DCDEE. Programs have six months from the date it is discovered there are no children enrolled, to enroll children or the license could be terminated. You also stated that the children currently enrolled will be attending another licensed program. If any children currently enrolled have a voucher for this license, then the parents will need to contact DSS and have the vouchers changed to the new license ID# to the facility the children will be moving to. -Resuming Star Rated License Reassessment Information I shared information concerning resuming the star rated license reassessment. Cline Learning Center of Dallas III is in cohort #1 for resuming the star rated license reassessment. Your child care program’s prep year will begin on July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024. Your child care program’s reassessment year will begin on July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. For more information, please visit the DCDEE website under the providers tab. You will then scroll to Licensing tab, scroll to the Star Rated License tab, and then click on to the Resuming Star Rated License tab. The link is https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/Resuming-Star-Rated-License -COVID-19 Information and Resources: I shared information and resources about COVID-19 vaccines, visit MySpot.nc.gov, call the CDC-INFO Contact Center at 800-CDC-INFO, or visit ncdhhs.gov/LHD to contact a local health department. Read the CDC’s full statement about recommending the updated COVID-19 vaccine for the fall/winter virus season. Info/Guidance for Educators & Child Care Providers Link: https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/guidance-for-educators-and-child-care-providers Current Guidance for COVID-19 Protection – link below https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/index.html -On-going Trainings: Please visit Moodle on the DCDEE website to obtain necessary on-going training hours as required annually. -Challenging Behaviors Helpline by Healthy Social Behavior Project The Healthy Social Behavior Project is offering technical assistance with challenging behaviors to programs. Please see the link below for more information. I shared the flier with you with information on the Challenging Behaviors Helpline. Website Link: https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline To speak to a Healthy Social Behavior Specialist, please contact the helpline at 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. DCDEE Updates: What’s New Tab Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest COVID-19 information for child care 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 childcare in North Carolina. If I can be of assistance in the future, or if you have any questions about this visit, please feel free to contact me at Tiffani Sims; PO Box 185, Glen Alpine, NC 28628; (828) 417-1648; tiffani.sims@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time today. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of North Carolina. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
10A NCAC 09 .0802 · Violation
Name of Operation: CLINE LEARNING CENTER OF DALLAS III Facility ID: 36000291 Consultant: TIFFANI SIMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/28/2024 Number Present: 12 Completed Date: 2/28/2024 Age: From 1 To 3 Total Minutes: 190 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:40 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, Paula Bradley, assisted me with the visit today. The NC Secretary of State website was viewed on February 27, 2024, and Cline Learning Centers, Inc. was listed as current and active. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me, Tiffani Sims, 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 facility currently operates with a 5-star rated license issued on October 19, 2017, earning seven (7) points in staff education, six (6) points in the program standards, and one (1) quality point in the programmatic option. The program's license restrictions include the following: daytime care, meeting enhanced ratios, meeting enhanced space, and no cooking allowed on premises. Inspections: Fire Inspection: The last fire inspection was conducted on November 24, 2023, with two sections not approved. Sanitation Inspection: The last sanitation inspection was made on November 9, 2023. A “superior” classification was issued with four (4) demerits noted on the grade card. Emergency Drills/Inspections: The last recorded lockdown emergency drill was conducted on February 26, 2024, at 9:10am and recorded. Fire Drills: The last recorded fire drill was conducted on was conducted on February 14, 2024, at 4:45pm and recorded. Playground Inspection: The last playground inspection was completed on January 30, 2024. A complete walkthrough of licensed indoor and outdoor space was conducted. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. During today’s visit, the staff and children were observed in outdoor gross motor play. Files Reviewed: Children’s files, program files, and staff files were monitored today. Three (3) children's files were reviewed during today’s visit. One (1) staff file was reviewed, and one (1) new staff file was reviewed today. I discussed the Staff and Training Worksheet and the Children’s Record form with you today. Both forms were completed and verified during the visit. The following violations were observed during the visit today. I discussed these violations with you in detail at the end of the visit. 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, on February 14, 2024, one child’s departure time was not documented. In Space #2, on February 2, 2024, one child’s departure times was not documented. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. One staff member employed on November 23, 2022, did not have documentation on file for review documentation of review of the Emergency Medical Care Plan. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. One staff member employed on November 23, 2022, did not have documentation on file for review of the annual Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan. .0607(f) Technical Assistance regarding the violations observed during today’s visit: -Arrival/Departure Times We discussed daily sign-in and sign-out times must be recorded when children arrive and depart the child care facility to ensure accurate records are kept. I suggested creating a system and review with staff of the procedures of recording sign-in and sign-out times daily to ensure accurate records are kept. -Documentation for Review of EPR Plan and Emergency Medical Care Plan: I suggested creating a schedule to ensure the required documents are completed, reviewed, and placed in the staff’s files and made available for review. I also suggested you use the DCDEE file checklist for Staff to either set up staff files and/or to update staff files with specific dates on when staff need to review and complete specific forms and documents. Compliance History: You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required. Prior to today’s visit your compliance history was eighty-one percent (81%). Please note any violations cited during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to administrative action. Compliance Letter: You must correct the violations found during today's visit immediately. Please send me a letter verifying compliance by March 13, 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 tiffani.sims@dhhs.nc.gov Tiffani Sims PO Box 185 Glen Alpine, NC 28628 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. Consultation: -You stated that the program will be temporarily closing on March 1, 2024, due to a staffing shortage. I discussed with you that programs with an active license must be operating and have children enrolled for required visits to be completed by DCDEE. Programs have six months from the date it is discovered there are no children enrolled, to enroll children or the license could be terminated. You also stated that the children currently enrolled will be attending another licensed program. If any children currently enrolled have a voucher for this license, then the parents will need to contact DSS and have the vouchers changed to the new license ID# to the facility the children will be moving to. -Resuming Star Rated License Reassessment Information I shared information concerning resuming the star rated license reassessment. Cline Learning Center of Dallas III is in cohort #1 for resuming the star rated license reassessment. Your child care program’s prep year will begin on July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024. Your child care program’s reassessment year will begin on July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. For more information, please visit the DCDEE website under the providers tab. You will then scroll to Licensing tab, scroll to the Star Rated License tab, and then click on to the Resuming Star Rated License tab. The link is https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/Resuming-Star-Rated-License -COVID-19 Information and Resources: I shared information and resources about COVID-19 vaccines, visit MySpot.nc.gov, call the CDC-INFO Contact Center at 800-CDC-INFO, or visit ncdhhs.gov/LHD to contact a local health department. Read the CDC’s full statement about recommending the updated COVID-19 vaccine for the fall/winter virus season. Info/Guidance for Educators & Child Care Providers Link: https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/guidance-for-educators-and-child-care-providers Current Guidance for COVID-19 Protection – link below https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/index.html -On-going Trainings: Please visit Moodle on the DCDEE website to obtain necessary on-going training hours as required annually. -Challenging Behaviors Helpline by Healthy Social Behavior Project The Healthy Social Behavior Project is offering technical assistance with challenging behaviors to programs. Please see the link below for more information. I shared the flier with you with information on the Challenging Behaviors Helpline. Website Link: https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline To speak to a Healthy Social Behavior Specialist, please contact the helpline at 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. DCDEE Updates: What’s New Tab Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest COVID-19 information for child care 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 childcare in North Carolina. If I can be of assistance in the future, or if you have any questions about this visit, please feel free to contact me at Tiffani Sims; PO Box 185, Glen Alpine, NC 28628; (828) 417-1648; tiffani.sims@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time today. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of North Carolina. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.