NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: GREEN RIDGE ELEMENTARY PRE-K Facility ID: 62000069 Consultant: MICHELL KOCAN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/26/2024 Number Present: 30 Completed Date: 11/26/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 08:50 AM Time Out: 10:50 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor for compliance with all applicable childcare requirements and complete NC Pre-K monitoring. Upon arrival, I was greeted by the office staff and Emily Dunn, Principal. This facility operates two (2) NC Pre-K classrooms located inside a public school. I conducted a walk-through of both classrooms. Due to inclement weather the outdoor learning environment was not monitored. The “Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers” was used to note the requirements monitored today. The facility operates with a 5-star license issued 3/4/2020 and had a 96% compliance history prior to today’s visit. There are currently 35 children enrolled and 30 children were present during the visit. The children were observed during indoor free play, and bathroom/handwashing routines. Prior to the visit I received the updated staff and training worksheets via email. There have been no new staff hired since the last annual compliance visit that was conducted on 12/1/23. During today’s visit I monitored the file of one (1) existing staff, and four (4) children's records. A superior sanitation inspection was conducted on 6/19/24 with 0 demerits. The last fire inspection was conducted on 11/15/24. The facility was found to be Satisfactory and approved for day time care only. The last documented fire drill was conducted on 11/21/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 10/25/24. All emergency drills have been documented as required. The monthly playground inspections have been completed as required. The facility provides transportation using the public-school bus. The following items were posted for easy reference: license, NC Summary of Child Care Law, safe arrival and departure procedures, emergency medical care plan, emergency telephone numbers, daily schedules, activity plans, menu, applicable staff/child ratio charts, tobacco free signage, First Aid poster and evacuation routes. I monitored the following items during the visit: supervision, staff/child ratio, staff, health, safety, program records, management and medication. Medications were monitored during today’s visit. NC Pre-K: This NC Pre-K site serves 35 children. The current NC Pre-K staff were the same staff indicated in the NC Pre-K Plan System. The facility uses the Creative Curriculum. On-going developmental assessments are created throughout the school year using Teaching Strategies Gold, checkpoints and self-made teacher assessments. The Teaching Strategies Gold is completed three times per year assessing the children in social, physical, cognitive language development, literacy, math, arts, social studies and science. One checkpoint has been completed thus far this school year. The information gathered from the assessments are used to prepare information that is shared with parents during parent/teacher conferences that are held two times per year. One parent/teacher conference has been held thus far for the school year. A developmental and learning report is prepared and shared with the parent. The classrooms operate from 7:30am until 2:30pm to meet the required 32.5 hours per week requirement. Newsletters are sent home monthly. Family engagement activities occur monthly. A family engagement event occurred in November. Parents are encouraged to engage in their child's education and asked to complete monthly take home activities with their child. The following activity centers are present in the classrooms: books/literacy, dramatic play, blocks, art, math, writing, science, music, and manipulatives. The following violations of child care requirements was observed during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Microban spray in an aerosol can was observed on a shelf in the bathroom within space #208. .2820(b) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. S. Little hired August 2023 has completed some but not all of the required health and safety training topics. .1102(a) The violations documented during the visit must be corrected immediately. To verify correction of the violations you shall submit a signed letter to me explaining in detail how you have corrected the violations described above. The letter should include the facility name and facility ID number. List each item using the item number located to the left of the violation description. When submitting an email for corrections, that email must be sent from the email address of the person designated to submit corrections (example: director) and must include this person’s name and title at the end of the email. I must receive the letter by email or at the address below on or before 12/10/24. You are required to maintain compliance with all applicable childcare rules and regulations at all times. NC GS 110-90(4)(d) requires all childcare facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 75% for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action. Your compliance history was 96% prior to this visit. Violations cited during the visit may negatively affect this score. Failure to maintain compliance with our requirements may result in administrative action against your license, which could include civil penalties. Repeated violations may significantly affect your compliance history. *Rated License: Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). Providers are not required to go any further with a rated license assessment unless they want to. Providers are strongly encouraged to do the following: • Have all staff update their WORKS accounts to reflect all currently completed coursework (DCDEE-WORKS) • Request technical assistance with your child care consultant and local partners • Participate in local CCR&R related training/workshops • Reach out to your local Community College to discuss educational opportunities. • Review NCRLAP website ERS resources (www.NCRLAP.org). • Consider requesting an ERS practice assessment (free of charge). Resources: *The North Carolina Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center is a great resource for information and free childcare publications/posters. The website is healthychildcare.unc.edu. You may contact me if you have questions or need assistance. I can be reached at 910-610-7525 or email michell.kocan@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your assistance during the visit. Michell Kocan Child Care Consultant Regulatory Services Section/DHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education PO Box 2694 Rockingham, NC 28380 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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NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: GREEN RIDGE ELEMENTARY PRE-K Facility ID: 62000069 Consultant: MICHELL KOCAN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/1/2023 Number Present: 31 Completed Date: 12/1/2023 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 11:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor for compliance with all applicable childcare requirements and complete NC Pre-K monitoring. Upon arrival, I was greeted by the office staff and Emily Dunn, Principal, . This facility operates two (2) NC Pre-K classrooms located inside a public school. The facility is also licensed to serve Developmental Day children. I conducted a walk-through of both classrooms. The “Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers” was used to note the requirements monitored today. The facility operates with a 5-star license issued 3/4/2020 and had a 98% compliance history prior to today’s visit. There are currently 35 children enrolled and 31 children were present during the visit. The children were observed during indoor free play, outdoor free play, and bathroom/handwashing routines. Prior to the visit I sent an email requesting the staff and training worksheets. The worksheets were received during today’s visit. During the visit I monitored the files of two new (2) staff, and the file of one (1) existing staff member. I monitored four (4) children's records. A superior sanitation inspection was conducted on 6/8/23 with 0 demerits. The last fire inspection was conducted on 11/21/23. The last documented fire drill was conducted on 11/30/23. The last lockdown drill was conducted on 11/28/23. All emergency drills are conducted and documented as required. The monthly playground inspections have been completed as required. The facility provides transportation using the public-school bus. The following items were posted for easy reference: license, NC Summary of Child Care Law, safe arrival and departure procedures, emergency medical care plan, emergency telephone numbers, daily schedules, activity plans, menu, applicable staff/child ratio charts, tobacco free signage, First Aid poster and evacuation routes. I monitored the following items during the visit: supervision, staff/child ratio, staff, health, safety, program records, management and medication. Currently there are not any children enrolled who have any type of medication. NC Pre-K: This NC Pre-K site serves 35 children. The current NC Pre-K staff were the same staff indicated in the NC Pre-K Plan System. The facility uses the Creative Curriculum. On-going developmental assessments are created throughout the school year using Teaching Strategies Gold, checkpoints and self-made teacher assessments. The Teaching Strategies Gold is completed three times per year assessing the children in social, physical, cognitive language development, literacy, math, arts, social studies and science. One checkpoint has been completed thus far this school year. The information gathered from the assessments are used to prepare information that is shared with parents during parent/teacher conferences that are held two times per year. One parent/teacher conference has been held thus far for the school year. A developmental and learning report is prepared and shared with the parent. The facility is not meeting the 1:6 staff/child ratio requirement for the classroom serving developmental day children. The other classroom is meeting the 1:9 staff/child ratio requirement. The classrooms operate from 7:30am until 2:30pm to meet the required 32.5 hours per week requirement. Newsletters are sent home monthly. Family engagement activities occur monthly. A family engagement event occurred in November. Parents are encouraged to engage in their child's education and asked to complete monthly take home activities with their child. The following activity centers are present in the classrooms: books/literacy, dramatic play, blocks, art, math, writing, science, music, and manipulatives. The following violation of child care requirements was observed during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1755 Certified developmental day center staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Space #208 has a developmental day child enrolled, the 1:6 staff/child ratio was not being met during today's visit. There were 16 children present with 2 staff. .2902 (f) The violations documented during the visit must be corrected immediately. To verify correction of the violations you shall submit a signed letter to me explaining in detail how you have corrected the violations described above. The letter should include the facility name and facility ID number. List each item using the item number located to the left of the violation description. When submitting an email for corrections, that email must be sent from the email address of the person designated to submit corrections (example: director) and must include this person’s name and title at the end of the email. I must receive the letter by email or at the address below on or before 12/15/23. You are required to maintain compliance with all applicable childcare rules and regulations at all times. NC GS 110-90(4)(d) requires all childcare facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 75% for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action. Your compliance history was 98% prior to this visit. Violations cited during the visit may negatively affect this score. Failure to maintain compliance with our requirements may result in administrative action against your license, which could include civil penalties. Repeated violations may significantly affect your compliance history. *Rated License: Today we discussed that the facility is in Cohort #2. The preparation year for the facility is July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025. The reassessment year for the facility is July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026. I recommend that you consider completing the following tasks and activities that will help prepare you for your reassessment year. If possible, we will align the reassessment with your annual compliance visit timeframe. • Have all staff update their WORKS accounts to reflect all currently completed coursework (DCDEE-WORKS) • Determine whether you wish to have Environment Rating Scale (ERS) Assessments for [ITERS-R, ECERS-R, SACERS-U, conducted. • Request technical assistance with your child care consultant and local partners • Participate in local CCR&R related training/workshops • Reach out to your local Community College to discuss educational opportunities. • Review NCRLAP website ERS resources (www.NCRLAP.org). • Consider requesting an ERS assessment (free of charge) during the preparation year. Remember the scores can be used in a variety of ways. o ERS assessments can be requested during the preparation year and scores can be used as guidance to enhance program quality. o If desired, assessment scores can be used during the preparation year if the operator wants to move forward with a rated license reassessment. o Assessment scores can be saved to use during the reassessment year. o Facilities can request another ERS assessment (free of charge) in your reassessment year for any ERS assessment scoring less than a 5.0 Resources: *The North Carolina Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center is a great resource for information and free childcare publications/posters. The website is healthychildcare.unc.edu. At the conclusion of this visit I discussed the findings with Jamie Johnson, Teacher, and Emily Dunn, Principal. An opportunity to ask questions was provided. I can be reached via phone at 910-610-7525 and via email at michell.kocan@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your assistance during this visit. Michell Kocan Child Care Consultant Regulatory Services Section/DHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education PO Box 2694 Rockingham, NC 28380 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.