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109 S Grant Street, Beulaville NC 28518 · License #31000228 · Child Care Center
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10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation
Name of Operation: GREEN ACRES ACADEMY Facility ID: 31000228 Consultant: CARLA HANCHEY-EDWARDS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/5/2026 Number Present: 39 Completed Date: 3/5/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 145 Time In: 10:35 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during your annual compliance visit. The checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. The Administrator/Owner C. Thigpen was not present during the time of the visit due to having the flu. Ms. L. Thigpen the owner’s daughter assisted with today’s visit. As I completed a walk through the facility the children were coming in from playing outside and began preparing for lunch. I monitored the indoor and outdoor environments for compliance with child care requirements. Staff/child ratios, supervision, use of space and capacity were monitored for compliance. The permit, sanitation, evacuation, safe arrival, and departure procedures, first aid chart, menus, activity plans, daily schedules, emergency care plan, emergency telephone numbers, staff records, were all posted at the time of the visit. The storage of medication and hazardous products was also monitored for compliance. A random selection of staff and children’s records were also reviewed today. Prior to the visit I received your staff and training worksheets. Your signature on these forms will serve as verification that the information provided is accurate. The lunch menu met the meal pattern requirements. The children’s lesson plans were on Dr. Seus. LICENSE STATUS: Currently this facility operates with a four-star license issued September 10, 2024, earning seven (7) points in education component, four (4) points in program standards, and one (1) quality point based on programmatic options staff benefits package and infrastructure of parent involvement. Your last fire drill was completed 3/26/26. The last monthly outdoor playground inspection was dated 3/1/26. Your last EPR drill was a shelter-in-place completed 2/2/26. I reminded you that an EPR drill must be completed every three months. Please keep all documentation on file for review. Your last fire inspection was dated 2/14/25 and you had one completed 3/4/26 and a copy was provided for me today. A violation was documented for the late fire inspection. Your last sanitation inspection was completed 12/17/25 with a superior rating. Please contact Environmental Health and your local fire inspector within 30 days of the due date to request an inspection to be completed. Once your inspections have been completed, mail or email them to me. I recommend that you place your due dates on a calendar or spreadsheet to help you maintain compliance. The following violations were documented during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. A fire inspection was not completed within 12 months of the previous inspection. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. in space #4 there were two electrical outlets observed not covered with safety plugs. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1233 Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies. Two staff files job description and operational policies were not dated. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. One staff did had not sign the policy prior to providing care with children. .0608(d)(1-4) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff member did not complete the training within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) The violation must be corrected immediately. A compliance letter is due to me within two (2) weeks of today’s visit. By March 19, 2026, please send me a letter addressing the violation, how the violation was corrected, and how compliance will be maintained in the future. In your letter, be sure to include your facility name, facility ID number and for the item number for the violation cited. You may submit the letter to me electronically at carla.hanchey-edwards@dhhs.nc.gov . If you are unable to correct the violation with the specified time frame, please submit a request for an extension. This request should include a specific plan to correct the violation and any timeframe needed. The request will need approval from management. Childcare licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy childcare environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all of the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare law and rules. Technical assistance regarding the following items were reviewed with you today. I reminded you that the health and safety training courses have been relocated from Pro-Solutions to Moodle on the DCDEE website and they are free of charge. I discussed various other training resources, including those online and in-person. Remember continuing professional development training provides you and your staff with the knowledge and skills needed to provide a quality child care program. Please be reminded the health and safety training courses are required to be completed every five years. Please be reminded all new staff have ninety days from the date of hire to completed the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. I reminded you to make sure all staff’s education is submitted to be evaluated in WORKS. Please begin working on preparing for your rated license assessment into QRIS prior to September 10, 2027. The new QRIS information was not reviewed today since you were absent at the time of the visit. For the most up to date information, copies of sample forms, and copies of the child care requirements, you were encouraged to periodically visit the Division's website and click on the What’s New tab at www.ncchildcare.nc.gov Thank you for your time today. Please contact me at 910-824-0500 or email at carla.hanchey-edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if I may be of assistance or Licensing Supervisor, Teraesa.Leak @ dhhs.nc.gov or 919-791-7765 . If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
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Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation
Name of Operation: GREEN ACRES ACADEMY Facility ID: 31000228 Consultant: CARLA HANCHEY-EDWARDS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/5/2026 Number Present: 39 Completed Date: 3/5/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 145 Time In: 10:35 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during your annual compliance visit. The checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. The Administrator/Owner C. Thigpen was not present during the time of the visit due to having the flu. Ms. L. Thigpen the owner’s daughter assisted with today’s visit. As I completed a walk through the facility the children were coming in from playing outside and began preparing for lunch. I monitored the indoor and outdoor environments for compliance with child care requirements. Staff/child ratios, supervision, use of space and capacity were monitored for compliance. The permit, sanitation, evacuation, safe arrival, and departure procedures, first aid chart, menus, activity plans, daily schedules, emergency care plan, emergency telephone numbers, staff records, were all posted at the time of the visit. The storage of medication and hazardous products was also monitored for compliance. A random selection of staff and children’s records were also reviewed today. Prior to the visit I received your staff and training worksheets. Your signature on these forms will serve as verification that the information provided is accurate. The lunch menu met the meal pattern requirements. The children’s lesson plans were on Dr. Seus. LICENSE STATUS: Currently this facility operates with a four-star license issued September 10, 2024, earning seven (7) points in education component, four (4) points in program standards, and one (1) quality point based on programmatic options staff benefits package and infrastructure of parent involvement. Your last fire drill was completed 3/26/26. The last monthly outdoor playground inspection was dated 3/1/26. Your last EPR drill was a shelter-in-place completed 2/2/26. I reminded you that an EPR drill must be completed every three months. Please keep all documentation on file for review. Your last fire inspection was dated 2/14/25 and you had one completed 3/4/26 and a copy was provided for me today. A violation was documented for the late fire inspection. Your last sanitation inspection was completed 12/17/25 with a superior rating. Please contact Environmental Health and your local fire inspector within 30 days of the due date to request an inspection to be completed. Once your inspections have been completed, mail or email them to me. I recommend that you place your due dates on a calendar or spreadsheet to help you maintain compliance. The following violations were documented during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. A fire inspection was not completed within 12 months of the previous inspection. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. in space #4 there were two electrical outlets observed not covered with safety plugs. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1233 Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies. Two staff files job description and operational policies were not dated. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. One staff did had not sign the policy prior to providing care with children. .0608(d)(1-4) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff member did not complete the training within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) The violation must be corrected immediately. A compliance letter is due to me within two (2) weeks of today’s visit. By March 19, 2026, please send me a letter addressing the violation, how the violation was corrected, and how compliance will be maintained in the future. In your letter, be sure to include your facility name, facility ID number and for the item number for the violation cited. You may submit the letter to me electronically at carla.hanchey-edwards@dhhs.nc.gov . If you are unable to correct the violation with the specified time frame, please submit a request for an extension. This request should include a specific plan to correct the violation and any timeframe needed. The request will need approval from management. Childcare licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy childcare environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all of the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare law and rules. Technical assistance regarding the following items were reviewed with you today. I reminded you that the health and safety training courses have been relocated from Pro-Solutions to Moodle on the DCDEE website and they are free of charge. I discussed various other training resources, including those online and in-person. Remember continuing professional development training provides you and your staff with the knowledge and skills needed to provide a quality child care program. Please be reminded the health and safety training courses are required to be completed every five years. Please be reminded all new staff have ninety days from the date of hire to completed the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. I reminded you to make sure all staff’s education is submitted to be evaluated in WORKS. Please begin working on preparing for your rated license assessment into QRIS prior to September 10, 2027. The new QRIS information was not reviewed today since you were absent at the time of the visit. For the most up to date information, copies of sample forms, and copies of the child care requirements, you were encouraged to periodically visit the Division's website and click on the What’s New tab at www.ncchildcare.nc.gov Thank you for your time today. Please contact me at 910-824-0500 or email at carla.hanchey-edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if I may be of assistance or Licensing Supervisor, Teraesa.Leak @ dhhs.nc.gov or 919-791-7765 . 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 .0514 · Violation
Name of Operation: GREEN ACRES ACADEMY Facility ID: 31000228 Consultant: CARLA HANCHEY-EDWARDS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/5/2026 Number Present: 39 Completed Date: 3/5/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 145 Time In: 10:35 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during your annual compliance visit. The checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. The Administrator/Owner C. Thigpen was not present during the time of the visit due to having the flu. Ms. L. Thigpen the owner’s daughter assisted with today’s visit. As I completed a walk through the facility the children were coming in from playing outside and began preparing for lunch. I monitored the indoor and outdoor environments for compliance with child care requirements. Staff/child ratios, supervision, use of space and capacity were monitored for compliance. The permit, sanitation, evacuation, safe arrival, and departure procedures, first aid chart, menus, activity plans, daily schedules, emergency care plan, emergency telephone numbers, staff records, were all posted at the time of the visit. The storage of medication and hazardous products was also monitored for compliance. A random selection of staff and children’s records were also reviewed today. Prior to the visit I received your staff and training worksheets. Your signature on these forms will serve as verification that the information provided is accurate. The lunch menu met the meal pattern requirements. The children’s lesson plans were on Dr. Seus. LICENSE STATUS: Currently this facility operates with a four-star license issued September 10, 2024, earning seven (7) points in education component, four (4) points in program standards, and one (1) quality point based on programmatic options staff benefits package and infrastructure of parent involvement. Your last fire drill was completed 3/26/26. The last monthly outdoor playground inspection was dated 3/1/26. Your last EPR drill was a shelter-in-place completed 2/2/26. I reminded you that an EPR drill must be completed every three months. Please keep all documentation on file for review. Your last fire inspection was dated 2/14/25 and you had one completed 3/4/26 and a copy was provided for me today. A violation was documented for the late fire inspection. Your last sanitation inspection was completed 12/17/25 with a superior rating. Please contact Environmental Health and your local fire inspector within 30 days of the due date to request an inspection to be completed. Once your inspections have been completed, mail or email them to me. I recommend that you place your due dates on a calendar or spreadsheet to help you maintain compliance. The following violations were documented during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. A fire inspection was not completed within 12 months of the previous inspection. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. in space #4 there were two electrical outlets observed not covered with safety plugs. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1233 Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies. Two staff files job description and operational policies were not dated. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. One staff did had not sign the policy prior to providing care with children. .0608(d)(1-4) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff member did not complete the training within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) The violation must be corrected immediately. A compliance letter is due to me within two (2) weeks of today’s visit. By March 19, 2026, please send me a letter addressing the violation, how the violation was corrected, and how compliance will be maintained in the future. In your letter, be sure to include your facility name, facility ID number and for the item number for the violation cited. You may submit the letter to me electronically at carla.hanchey-edwards@dhhs.nc.gov . If you are unable to correct the violation with the specified time frame, please submit a request for an extension. This request should include a specific plan to correct the violation and any timeframe needed. The request will need approval from management. Childcare licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy childcare environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all of the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare law and rules. Technical assistance regarding the following items were reviewed with you today. I reminded you that the health and safety training courses have been relocated from Pro-Solutions to Moodle on the DCDEE website and they are free of charge. I discussed various other training resources, including those online and in-person. Remember continuing professional development training provides you and your staff with the knowledge and skills needed to provide a quality child care program. Please be reminded the health and safety training courses are required to be completed every five years. Please be reminded all new staff have ninety days from the date of hire to completed the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. I reminded you to make sure all staff’s education is submitted to be evaluated in WORKS. Please begin working on preparing for your rated license assessment into QRIS prior to September 10, 2027. The new QRIS information was not reviewed today since you were absent at the time of the visit. For the most up to date information, copies of sample forms, and copies of the child care requirements, you were encouraged to periodically visit the Division's website and click on the What’s New tab at www.ncchildcare.nc.gov Thank you for your time today. Please contact me at 910-824-0500 or email at carla.hanchey-edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if I may be of assistance or Licensing Supervisor, Teraesa.Leak @ dhhs.nc.gov or 919-791-7765 . 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 .0604 · Violation
Name of Operation: GREEN ACRES ACADEMY Facility ID: 31000228 Consultant: CARLA HANCHEY-EDWARDS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/22/2025 Number Present: 36 Completed Date: 9/22/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 100 Time In: 08:50 AM Time Out: 10:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements during a routine unannounced visit. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. C. Thigpen Owner who accompanied me on the walk through of the facility and assisted with today’s visit. You stated the Administrator was not on site today. The group size, supervision, ratio, capacity and approved space were in compliance. The restrictions, license and emergency care plan were posted. First Aid/CPR, storage of hazardous materials and the NC Child Care Summary of the Law were posted. I monitored the program requirements, furnishings and equipment, outdoor area, and medications. The lesson plan’s themes were on fall and colors. The lunch menu met the meal pattern requirements. Since your last annual compliance visit you have hired a new staff member, and the staff and training worksheet was completed during today’s visit. This program currently operates with a four -star license issued September 10, 2024, and your current license is valid for three years from the date it was issued. Your last fire drill was completed 8/8/25 and your last monthly outdoor playground inspection was dated 9/12/25. Your last EPR drill was a shelter-in-place completed 7/6/25. I reminded you that an EPR drill must be completed every three months. Please keep all documentation on file for review. The following violations were documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. One child's sippy cup was labled but did not have a date on it. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. One electrical outlet in space 2 was not covered with a safety plug. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One staff member with an employment date of 9/15/25 had a completed medical report on file prior to employment older than 12 months. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) The violation must be corrected immediately. A compliance letter is due to me within two (2) weeks of today’s visit. By October 6, 2025, please send me a letter addressing each violation, how the violation was corrected, and how compliance will be maintained in the future. In your letter, be sure to include your facility name, facility ID number and each item number for the violation cited. You may submit the letter to me electronically at carla.hanchey-edwards@dhhs.nc.gov Childcare licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy childcare environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all of the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare law and rules. Technical assistance regarding the following items was reviewed with you today. I reminded you that the health and safety training courses have been relocated from Pro-Solutions to Moodle on the DCDEE website and they are free of charge. I discussed various other training resources, including those online and in-person. Remember continuing professional development training provides you and your staff with the knowledge and skills needed to provide a quality child care program. Please be reminded that the health and safety training courses are required to be completed every five years. During today’s visit I reviewed with you the forms a new hire needs to have on file prior to employment. A qualifying letter, negative TB test and a completed medical assessment less than one year old. Additional information and resources for Pathways to the Stars regarding QRIS Modernization and rules are available at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. Today I also notified you of a marketing tool that is available through the child care resource and referral agencies. I encouraged you to go to findchildcarenc.org to claim your program and enter your information so it will be available to parents who are seeking child care. For the most up to date information, copies of sample forms, and copies of the child care requirements, you were encouraged to periodically visit the Division's website and click on the What’s New tab at www.ncchildcare.nc.gov Please contact me at 910-824-0500 or email at carla.hanchey-edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if I may be of assistance. 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 .0701 · Violation
Name of Operation: GREEN ACRES ACADEMY Facility ID: 31000228 Consultant: CARLA HANCHEY-EDWARDS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/22/2025 Number Present: 36 Completed Date: 9/22/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 100 Time In: 08:50 AM Time Out: 10:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements during a routine unannounced visit. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. C. Thigpen Owner who accompanied me on the walk through of the facility and assisted with today’s visit. You stated the Administrator was not on site today. The group size, supervision, ratio, capacity and approved space were in compliance. The restrictions, license and emergency care plan were posted. First Aid/CPR, storage of hazardous materials and the NC Child Care Summary of the Law were posted. I monitored the program requirements, furnishings and equipment, outdoor area, and medications. The lesson plan’s themes were on fall and colors. The lunch menu met the meal pattern requirements. Since your last annual compliance visit you have hired a new staff member, and the staff and training worksheet was completed during today’s visit. This program currently operates with a four -star license issued September 10, 2024, and your current license is valid for three years from the date it was issued. Your last fire drill was completed 8/8/25 and your last monthly outdoor playground inspection was dated 9/12/25. Your last EPR drill was a shelter-in-place completed 7/6/25. I reminded you that an EPR drill must be completed every three months. Please keep all documentation on file for review. The following violations were documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. One child's sippy cup was labled but did not have a date on it. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. One electrical outlet in space 2 was not covered with a safety plug. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One staff member with an employment date of 9/15/25 had a completed medical report on file prior to employment older than 12 months. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) The violation must be corrected immediately. A compliance letter is due to me within two (2) weeks of today’s visit. By October 6, 2025, please send me a letter addressing each violation, how the violation was corrected, and how compliance will be maintained in the future. In your letter, be sure to include your facility name, facility ID number and each item number for the violation cited. You may submit the letter to me electronically at carla.hanchey-edwards@dhhs.nc.gov Childcare licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy childcare environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all of the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare law and rules. Technical assistance regarding the following items was reviewed with you today. I reminded you that the health and safety training courses have been relocated from Pro-Solutions to Moodle on the DCDEE website and they are free of charge. I discussed various other training resources, including those online and in-person. Remember continuing professional development training provides you and your staff with the knowledge and skills needed to provide a quality child care program. Please be reminded that the health and safety training courses are required to be completed every five years. During today’s visit I reviewed with you the forms a new hire needs to have on file prior to employment. A qualifying letter, negative TB test and a completed medical assessment less than one year old. Additional information and resources for Pathways to the Stars regarding QRIS Modernization and rules are available at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. Today I also notified you of a marketing tool that is available through the child care resource and referral agencies. I encouraged you to go to findchildcarenc.org to claim your program and enter your information so it will be available to parents who are seeking child care. For the most up to date information, copies of sample forms, and copies of the child care requirements, you were encouraged to periodically visit the Division's website and click on the What’s New tab at www.ncchildcare.nc.gov Please contact me at 910-824-0500 or email at carla.hanchey-edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if I may be of assistance. 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
GS 110-91 · Violation
Name of Operation: GREEN ACRES ACADEMY Facility ID: 31000228 Consultant: CARLA HANCHEY-EDWARDS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/2/2024 Number Present: 38 Completed Date: 4/2/2024 Age: From 0 To 6 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 08:15 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during your annual compliance visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. During the visit the owner Ms. Thigpen accompanied me on the walk through the facility and assisted with the visit. Today I reviewed your email and address with you, and you stated nothing has changed. This program currently operates with a four -star license issued May 16, 2019. I reminded you your facility is in Cohort 1 and this is your prep year 7/1/23-6/30-24. Your reassessment year is 7/1/24/-6/30/25. Please use this time to make sure all staff’s education has been submitted to WORKS to be evaluated. I monitored the indoor and outdoor environments for compliance with child care requirements. Staff/child ratios, supervision, use of space and capacity were monitored for compliance. The permit, sanitation, evacuation, safe arrival, and departure procedures, first aid chart, menus, activity plans, daily schedules, emergency care plan, emergency telephone numbers, staff records, summary of NC Child Care Law, were all posted at the time of the visit. The storage of hazardous products was also monitored for compliance. The staff and children records were also reviewed today. You stated you do not have any new staff members. The files were monitored with a random selection of returning staff members. Prior to the visit I received your staff and training worksheets. Your signature on these forms will serve as verification that the information provided is accurate. A random selection of children’s files was reviewed, and the children’s record worksheet was completed. During the visit the infants and toddlers were observed playing with toys on cushion area in the classroom with two staff members. The preschool children were observed playing in activity areas in the classrooms. The theme in the lesson plans was on Spring. The lunch menu for today consisted of chicken nuggets, French fries, wheat bread, orange slices, and milk. Your last fire drill was completed 3/5/24 and your last monthly outdoor playground inspection was dated 4/1/24. Your last EPR drill was a lockdown completed 3/5/24. I reminded you that an EPR drill must be completed every three months and keep all paperwork on file for review. Your last fire inspection was dated 3/20/24. Your last sanitation inspection was completed 11/30/23 with a superior rating. Please contact Environmental Health and your local fire inspector within 30 days of the due date to request an inspection to be completed. Once your inspections have been completed, mail or email them to me. I recommend that you place your due dates on a calendar or spreadsheet to help you maintain compliance. The van used to transport children inspection expires 4/1/25 and the insurance expires 6/25/24. One violation was documented and corrected during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. The daily schedule was not posted in the infant/toddler classroom. The daily schedule was updated and posted during the time of the visit. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) Childcare licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy childcare environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all of the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare law and rules. Technical assistance regarding the following items were reviewed with you today. All flexibilities expired, except for the flexibilities related to the star rated license. Today I discussed with you the importance of having the health questionnaire and the emergency information to be updated annually for each staff member. I reminded you to make sure when you take any paperwork down in the classrooms as daily schedules to reorganize and make sure you put the paperwork posted back. During today’s visit I reviewed the staff and training worksheet with you and made suggestions to make it easier to complete for each staff member. I reminded you the health and safety trainings have been relocated from Pro-Solutions to Moodle on the DCDEE website and they are free of charge. I discussed various other training resources, including those online and in-person. Remember continuing professional development training provides you and your staff with the knowledge and skills needed to provide a quality child care program. Please be reminded the health and safety training courses are required to be completed every five years. For the most up to date information, copies of sample forms, and copies of the child care requirements, you were encouraged to periodically visit the Division's website and click on the What’s New tab at www.ncchildcare.nc.gov Please contact me at 910-824-0500 or email at carla.hanchey-edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if I may be of assistance. 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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