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113 Maple Street, Boonville NC 27011 · License #99000135 · Center · Child Care Center
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10A NCAC 09 .3224 · Violation
Name of Operation: GROW EARLY LEARNING BOONVILLE CENTER Facility ID: 99000135 Consultant: PAMELA HAUSER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/2/2026 Number Present: 0 Completed Date: 6/2/2026 Age: From 0 To 0 Total Minutes: 280 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 02:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements for an annual compliance visit and to complete a rated license assessment. This visit was conducted with Patty Vestal, Administrator. Your program currently operates with a Five Star license. Your program Restrictions include first shift, meets enhanced ratios and space. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on June 1, 2026, and Grow Early Learning Corp was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 100% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. The summer program begins on June 8, 2026. The facility closed on October 15, 2025. There were no children present during today’s visit. I observed materials and activities that were available in the classrooms. Your facility uses Creative Curriculum. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on June 3, 2026. A sanitation inspection was completed on October 8, 2025, with a superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on May 22, 2026. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 10/08/2025. A lock down drill was documented on 10/15/2025. An outdoor inspection was documented on 10/02/2025. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. You stated lunches will be provided by Yadkin County Schools for the Summer and breakfast and afternoon snacks will be provided by the facility. I observed the facility had a new stove and oven that had been purchased. You stated you were waiting for the electrician to come and then building will come to inspect. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. Hazardous items were stored in a locked laundry room. The summer program does not begin until June 8, 2025, and there are no medicines on site. Storage and administration of medication will be monitored on the next unannounced visit. . You stated that you will be providing transportation in the morning for twenty-one children and may transport 2 to 3 times a week in the afternoon. During today’s visit, I monitored emergency information. I stated that permission to transport forms for all children must be on file prior to children being transported, and the bus log. I observed first aid kits and fire extinguishers on the vehicle. I monitored one vehicle today. I observed a 2026, Thomas Built School Bus, tag number, 77553. This vehicle was clean and in good repair. And all seat belts were in working order. One seat belt in the middle of the right front seat one part must be pulled up through the seat prior to children being transported. There was adequate tire tread and was current on inspection and insurance through 5/1/2027. The following violations were observed during today's visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. The surfacing under the stationary equipment on the outdoor play area for preschool children measured five inches instead of the required 6 inches. .0605(j) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the outdoor play area for toddlers there was a small wooden tunnel with a loose board. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before June 16, 2026. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Pam Hauser P.O. Box 279 King, NC 27021 If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Technical Assistance: During today’s visit, I observed a small wooden tunnel with a loose board and Ms. Vestal stated this would be repaired. To ensure safety at all times you may ask staff to monitor the playgrounds daily to address any safety issues. Ms. Vestal stated that playground safety checks are done daily once school starts. The surfacing on the outdoor play area must meet depth requirements of 6 inches under all stationary equipment. You may consider redistributing in areas that have more surface than others and you may determine that additional rubber mulch may need to be ordered. I recommend measuring at least monthly to maintain the required depth. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Rated License Information: Your three-year re-assessment was due by November 13, 2025. You stated you had submitted all of the paperwork received from your prior consultant. There was not an application included. You stated you will submit the application to me via email. You have chosen the Accreditation and Head Start Pathway. Accreditation: You submitted your request to use accreditation and Head Start licensure pathway to earn a star rated license form. Your facility is currently accredited by NAEYC. Your accreditation award letter was issued on August 14, 2024, and expires on September 1, 2029. Staff/Child Ratios: You submitted the staff/child ratio forms. Your facility will meet NAEYC accreditation ratios. Today we discussed that you have the option to be recognized for Quality Initiatives. Per Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3224 Recognition of Quality Initiatives, a child care operator may choose to request one or more areas of recognition to accompany the issuance of a two through five star rated license earned through compliance with any licensure pathway requirement of this Section. Quality initiatives are not used to earn a star rating. Verification of requirements for each recognition shall be reassessed at least every three years, at the time of reassessment for a two through five-star rated license. The Division will issue recognition of quality initiatives upon verification. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit related to violations: Additional Information/Consultation: You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. During today’s visit I discussed that your capacity for your license was 50. On the last building inspection form completed May 13, 2025, documented the capacity of 49. I asked you to call the building inspector for him to document the number of rooms inspected and to confirm the number of children allowed per plumbing. Please send me a letter requesting a change in the capacity once it is determined if there is a change per plumbing. As the final review of rooms occurs this week prior to opening on Monday, June 8, 2026, please have staff monitor any vinyl climbing structures of other equipment, for tears and exposed foam. In space 4, ask the teachers to add one more activity to the language area. As new staff are hired, please ensure they are connected to your facility within 5 days. Your license was inactive and as of today is active again and now you have access to the ABCMS portal once again. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Pam Hauser, Supervisor, (336)317-5003, pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
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G.S. 110-91 · Violation
Name of Operation: GROW EARLY LEARNING BOONVILLE CENTER Facility ID: 99000135 Consultant: PAMELA HAUSER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/2/2026 Number Present: 0 Completed Date: 6/2/2026 Age: From 0 To 0 Total Minutes: 280 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 02:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements for an annual compliance visit and to complete a rated license assessment. This visit was conducted with Patty Vestal, Administrator. Your program currently operates with a Five Star license. Your program Restrictions include first shift, meets enhanced ratios and space. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on June 1, 2026, and Grow Early Learning Corp was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 100% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. The summer program begins on June 8, 2026. The facility closed on October 15, 2025. There were no children present during today’s visit. I observed materials and activities that were available in the classrooms. Your facility uses Creative Curriculum. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on June 3, 2026. A sanitation inspection was completed on October 8, 2025, with a superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on May 22, 2026. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 10/08/2025. A lock down drill was documented on 10/15/2025. An outdoor inspection was documented on 10/02/2025. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. You stated lunches will be provided by Yadkin County Schools for the Summer and breakfast and afternoon snacks will be provided by the facility. I observed the facility had a new stove and oven that had been purchased. You stated you were waiting for the electrician to come and then building will come to inspect. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. Hazardous items were stored in a locked laundry room. The summer program does not begin until June 8, 2025, and there are no medicines on site. Storage and administration of medication will be monitored on the next unannounced visit. . You stated that you will be providing transportation in the morning for twenty-one children and may transport 2 to 3 times a week in the afternoon. During today’s visit, I monitored emergency information. I stated that permission to transport forms for all children must be on file prior to children being transported, and the bus log. I observed first aid kits and fire extinguishers on the vehicle. I monitored one vehicle today. I observed a 2026, Thomas Built School Bus, tag number, 77553. This vehicle was clean and in good repair. And all seat belts were in working order. One seat belt in the middle of the right front seat one part must be pulled up through the seat prior to children being transported. There was adequate tire tread and was current on inspection and insurance through 5/1/2027. The following violations were observed during today's visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. The surfacing under the stationary equipment on the outdoor play area for preschool children measured five inches instead of the required 6 inches. .0605(j) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the outdoor play area for toddlers there was a small wooden tunnel with a loose board. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before June 16, 2026. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Pam Hauser P.O. Box 279 King, NC 27021 If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Technical Assistance: During today’s visit, I observed a small wooden tunnel with a loose board and Ms. Vestal stated this would be repaired. To ensure safety at all times you may ask staff to monitor the playgrounds daily to address any safety issues. Ms. Vestal stated that playground safety checks are done daily once school starts. The surfacing on the outdoor play area must meet depth requirements of 6 inches under all stationary equipment. You may consider redistributing in areas that have more surface than others and you may determine that additional rubber mulch may need to be ordered. I recommend measuring at least monthly to maintain the required depth. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Rated License Information: Your three-year re-assessment was due by November 13, 2025. You stated you had submitted all of the paperwork received from your prior consultant. There was not an application included. You stated you will submit the application to me via email. You have chosen the Accreditation and Head Start Pathway. Accreditation: You submitted your request to use accreditation and Head Start licensure pathway to earn a star rated license form. Your facility is currently accredited by NAEYC. Your accreditation award letter was issued on August 14, 2024, and expires on September 1, 2029. Staff/Child Ratios: You submitted the staff/child ratio forms. Your facility will meet NAEYC accreditation ratios. Today we discussed that you have the option to be recognized for Quality Initiatives. Per Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3224 Recognition of Quality Initiatives, a child care operator may choose to request one or more areas of recognition to accompany the issuance of a two through five star rated license earned through compliance with any licensure pathway requirement of this Section. Quality initiatives are not used to earn a star rating. Verification of requirements for each recognition shall be reassessed at least every three years, at the time of reassessment for a two through five-star rated license. The Division will issue recognition of quality initiatives upon verification. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit related to violations: Additional Information/Consultation: You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. During today’s visit I discussed that your capacity for your license was 50. On the last building inspection form completed May 13, 2025, documented the capacity of 49. I asked you to call the building inspector for him to document the number of rooms inspected and to confirm the number of children allowed per plumbing. Please send me a letter requesting a change in the capacity once it is determined if there is a change per plumbing. As the final review of rooms occurs this week prior to opening on Monday, June 8, 2026, please have staff monitor any vinyl climbing structures of other equipment, for tears and exposed foam. In space 4, ask the teachers to add one more activity to the language area. As new staff are hired, please ensure they are connected to your facility within 5 days. Your license was inactive and as of today is active again and now you have access to the ABCMS portal once again. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Pam Hauser, Supervisor, (336)317-5003, pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.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: GROW EARLY LEARNING BOONVILLE CENTER Facility ID: 99000135 Consultant: PAMELA HAUSER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/2/2026 Number Present: 0 Completed Date: 6/2/2026 Age: From 0 To 0 Total Minutes: 280 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 02:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements for an annual compliance visit and to complete a rated license assessment. This visit was conducted with Patty Vestal, Administrator. Your program currently operates with a Five Star license. Your program Restrictions include first shift, meets enhanced ratios and space. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on June 1, 2026, and Grow Early Learning Corp was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 100% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. The summer program begins on June 8, 2026. The facility closed on October 15, 2025. There were no children present during today’s visit. I observed materials and activities that were available in the classrooms. Your facility uses Creative Curriculum. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on June 3, 2026. A sanitation inspection was completed on October 8, 2025, with a superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on May 22, 2026. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 10/08/2025. A lock down drill was documented on 10/15/2025. An outdoor inspection was documented on 10/02/2025. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. You stated lunches will be provided by Yadkin County Schools for the Summer and breakfast and afternoon snacks will be provided by the facility. I observed the facility had a new stove and oven that had been purchased. You stated you were waiting for the electrician to come and then building will come to inspect. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. Hazardous items were stored in a locked laundry room. The summer program does not begin until June 8, 2025, and there are no medicines on site. Storage and administration of medication will be monitored on the next unannounced visit. . You stated that you will be providing transportation in the morning for twenty-one children and may transport 2 to 3 times a week in the afternoon. During today’s visit, I monitored emergency information. I stated that permission to transport forms for all children must be on file prior to children being transported, and the bus log. I observed first aid kits and fire extinguishers on the vehicle. I monitored one vehicle today. I observed a 2026, Thomas Built School Bus, tag number, 77553. This vehicle was clean and in good repair. And all seat belts were in working order. One seat belt in the middle of the right front seat one part must be pulled up through the seat prior to children being transported. There was adequate tire tread and was current on inspection and insurance through 5/1/2027. The following violations were observed during today's visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. The surfacing under the stationary equipment on the outdoor play area for preschool children measured five inches instead of the required 6 inches. .0605(j) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the outdoor play area for toddlers there was a small wooden tunnel with a loose board. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before June 16, 2026. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Pam Hauser P.O. Box 279 King, NC 27021 If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Technical Assistance: During today’s visit, I observed a small wooden tunnel with a loose board and Ms. Vestal stated this would be repaired. To ensure safety at all times you may ask staff to monitor the playgrounds daily to address any safety issues. Ms. Vestal stated that playground safety checks are done daily once school starts. The surfacing on the outdoor play area must meet depth requirements of 6 inches under all stationary equipment. You may consider redistributing in areas that have more surface than others and you may determine that additional rubber mulch may need to be ordered. I recommend measuring at least monthly to maintain the required depth. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Rated License Information: Your three-year re-assessment was due by November 13, 2025. You stated you had submitted all of the paperwork received from your prior consultant. There was not an application included. You stated you will submit the application to me via email. You have chosen the Accreditation and Head Start Pathway. Accreditation: You submitted your request to use accreditation and Head Start licensure pathway to earn a star rated license form. Your facility is currently accredited by NAEYC. Your accreditation award letter was issued on August 14, 2024, and expires on September 1, 2029. Staff/Child Ratios: You submitted the staff/child ratio forms. Your facility will meet NAEYC accreditation ratios. Today we discussed that you have the option to be recognized for Quality Initiatives. Per Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3224 Recognition of Quality Initiatives, a child care operator may choose to request one or more areas of recognition to accompany the issuance of a two through five star rated license earned through compliance with any licensure pathway requirement of this Section. Quality initiatives are not used to earn a star rating. Verification of requirements for each recognition shall be reassessed at least every three years, at the time of reassessment for a two through five-star rated license. The Division will issue recognition of quality initiatives upon verification. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit related to violations: Additional Information/Consultation: You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. During today’s visit I discussed that your capacity for your license was 50. On the last building inspection form completed May 13, 2025, documented the capacity of 49. I asked you to call the building inspector for him to document the number of rooms inspected and to confirm the number of children allowed per plumbing. Please send me a letter requesting a change in the capacity once it is determined if there is a change per plumbing. As the final review of rooms occurs this week prior to opening on Monday, June 8, 2026, please have staff monitor any vinyl climbing structures of other equipment, for tears and exposed foam. In space 4, ask the teachers to add one more activity to the language area. As new staff are hired, please ensure they are connected to your facility within 5 days. Your license was inactive and as of today is active again and now you have access to the ABCMS portal once again. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Pam Hauser, Supervisor, (336)317-5003, pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.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.
10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation
Name of Operation: GROW EARLY LEARNING BOONVILLE CENTER Facility ID: 99000135 Consultant: KAREN YOUNG Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/4/2024 Number Present: 0 Completed Date: 6/4/2024 Age: From 0 To 0 Total Minutes: 190 Time In: 09:05 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted by Karen Young with Patty Vestal, Administrator. Child Care Consultant, Emily Lamquaye accompanied Ms. Young on the visit today. Children are scheduled to return to the center on Monday June 10, 2024, however the annual compliance visit was due by June 9, 2024. Your Head Start program currently operates with a FOUR (4) Star license. Restrictions include 1st shift day time care; meets enhanced ratios; meets enhanced space. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 6/3/24 and East Coast Migrant Head Start Project was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 96% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed no children and no interactions today as children do not return to the center until Monday 6/10/14. I did observe developmentally appropriate materials and activities were available to the children in the classrooms. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. Your Head Start facility uses Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies Gold, with ages and stages. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 6/9/23. A sanitation inspection was completed 6/13/23 with a Superior classification and nine (9) demerits. The last fire inspection was conducted 5/30/23. Ms. Vestal stated the fire inspector is due to come out on Thursday, June 6, 2024. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 10/3/23 at 7:55 am with two (2) minutes, twelve (12) seconds to evacuate eleven (11) adults and fifteen (15) children . A lockdown drill was documented on 8/31/23. An outdoor inspection was documented on 10/2/23. This seasonal program closed in October of 2023 and reopened in June of 2024. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Six (6) staff files including five new staff. Four (4) children’s files were monitored today. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored. No medications were observed nor reported as children will not attend until Monday, June 10, 2024. The Head Start program does not currently provide transportation. I asked Ms. Vestal to let me know once they begin transportation. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. I observed ground cover was exposed on the mixed age playground. The gate to the AC unit needs a caribeaner to prevent children from entering. I observed rust on the inside of the roof of the play structure. I observed the surfacing paint on the ramp is peeling. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before Tuesday, June 18, 2024. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to karen.young@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Karen Young P.O. Box 1012 Lewisville, NC 27023 If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance provided during today’s visit: • Remember exposed ground cover can be a tripping hazard to children and staff. • Rust is not to be present in childcare settings. • The AC unit should remain inaccessible to children. • The surfacing paint on the ramp is peeling posing a potential choking hazard to children. • See safe indoor and outdoor environment in Child Care Rule .0601(a). Consultation during today’s visit included: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • You are in Cohort three (3) for license reassessment. Your prep year will be 7/1/25 – 6/30/26. Your actual reassessment year will be 7/1/26 – 6/30/27. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Karen Young, Child Care Consultant (336) 207-2151 karen.young@dhh.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.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: GROW EARLY LEARNING BOONVILLE CENTER Facility ID: 99000135 Consultant: KAREN YOUNG Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/4/2024 Number Present: 0 Completed Date: 6/4/2024 Age: From 0 To 0 Total Minutes: 190 Time In: 09:05 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted by Karen Young with Patty Vestal, Administrator. Child Care Consultant, Emily Lamquaye accompanied Ms. Young on the visit today. Children are scheduled to return to the center on Monday June 10, 2024, however the annual compliance visit was due by June 9, 2024. Your Head Start program currently operates with a FOUR (4) Star license. Restrictions include 1st shift day time care; meets enhanced ratios; meets enhanced space. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 6/3/24 and East Coast Migrant Head Start Project was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 96% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed no children and no interactions today as children do not return to the center until Monday 6/10/14. I did observe developmentally appropriate materials and activities were available to the children in the classrooms. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. Your Head Start facility uses Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies Gold, with ages and stages. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 6/9/23. A sanitation inspection was completed 6/13/23 with a Superior classification and nine (9) demerits. The last fire inspection was conducted 5/30/23. Ms. Vestal stated the fire inspector is due to come out on Thursday, June 6, 2024. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 10/3/23 at 7:55 am with two (2) minutes, twelve (12) seconds to evacuate eleven (11) adults and fifteen (15) children . A lockdown drill was documented on 8/31/23. An outdoor inspection was documented on 10/2/23. This seasonal program closed in October of 2023 and reopened in June of 2024. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Six (6) staff files including five new staff. Four (4) children’s files were monitored today. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored. No medications were observed nor reported as children will not attend until Monday, June 10, 2024. The Head Start program does not currently provide transportation. I asked Ms. Vestal to let me know once they begin transportation. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. I observed ground cover was exposed on the mixed age playground. The gate to the AC unit needs a caribeaner to prevent children from entering. I observed rust on the inside of the roof of the play structure. I observed the surfacing paint on the ramp is peeling. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before Tuesday, June 18, 2024. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to karen.young@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Karen Young P.O. Box 1012 Lewisville, NC 27023 If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance provided during today’s visit: • Remember exposed ground cover can be a tripping hazard to children and staff. • Rust is not to be present in childcare settings. • The AC unit should remain inaccessible to children. • The surfacing paint on the ramp is peeling posing a potential choking hazard to children. • See safe indoor and outdoor environment in Child Care Rule .0601(a). Consultation during today’s visit included: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • You are in Cohort three (3) for license reassessment. Your prep year will be 7/1/25 – 6/30/26. Your actual reassessment year will be 7/1/26 – 6/30/27. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Karen Young, Child Care Consultant (336) 207-2151 karen.young@dhh.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.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 .0601 · Violation
Name of Operation: GROW EARLY LEARNING BOONVILLE CENTER Facility ID: 99000135 Consultant: KAREN YOUNG Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/14/2023 Number Present: 21 Completed Date: 9/14/2023 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 149 Time In: 09:16 AM Time Out: 11:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable childcare requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Patty Vestal, Director, assisted me with the visit. This is a seasonal East Coast Migrant Head Start Project program. This center is a seasonal program and will close Oct. 4, 2023 and will reopen in June of 2024. Your program currently operates with a FOUR (4) Star license effective 11/13/22. Restrictions include 1st shift day time care; meets enhanced ratios; meets enhanced space. The program’s compliance history was 93% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. Today, the following items were monitored: • Supervision • Staff / Child Ratio • CPR / First Aid • Special Training • CBC Qualification • ITS – SIDS • Emergency Medical Care Plan • Administration of Medication • Storage of Hazardous Products • Storage of Medication • General Safety • Discipline • Adequate / Approved Space • Program Records • License Posted • Permit Restrictions The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. On the outdoor play area for the toddlers, the playground is closed for maintenance on the wooden steps leading out to the playground. There are no children allowed on this playground today. On the Preschool playground, the gate does not meet up to the fence for the gate to latch and there is an opening greater than three (3) inches. There is a chain currently on the gate and fence with a padlock that is unlocked. A recent cutting of a tree fell on the fence which caused the separation. Upon arrival, staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed positive interactions today. I observed children having free choice center time and being read to spontaneously. Two (2) new staff were reported at this program. Files were monitored for the two (2) new staff during the visit today. No medications were observed nor reported. There is one (1) allergy to fish in the preschool room. Storage hazardous items was monitored today. A playground inspection was recorded 9/5/23. A fire drill was recorded on 8/17/23. A lockdown drill for the facility was last recorded 8/31/23. The most recent fire inspection was on 5/30/23. I observed a sanitation inspection was last conducted on 6/13/23 earning a Superior classification with nine (9) demerits. You stated that you no longer provide transportation for the Head Start children. You stated that you lost your bus driver July 31, 23 and no transportation has resumed since that time. The bus is no longer parked at this Head Start center. Parents transport their children to the center. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. There is an opening between the gate and the fence on the preschool playground. The opening is greater than three (3) inches. The space between the gate and fence currently have a chain and an unlocked padlock. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before Thursday, September 28, 2023. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. You may email the letter to karen.young@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Karen Young P.O. Box 1012 Lewisville, NC 27023 Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance provided during today’s visit: · You must record and document the fire drills and emergency drills on the DCDEE Emergency Drill Log & Report form found on the DCDEE website, under Provider tab, then under forms and documents. · You are in Cohort 3 which means your prep year will be July 1, 2025– June 30, 2026 and your license reassessment year will be July1, 2026 – June 30, 2027. · You received an email from me on 6/28/23 telling you about the Cohorts. You will receive more detailed information listing tasks and activities for you to complete during your prep year as it gets closer to your assigned time. · Review the new sanitation rules on the DCDEE website and be sure you have your “clean-up-team” in place. Plan to attend one of the two virtual training sessions offered in September 20 or 26 from 9-11:30am. I sent you an email with the link to attend on 8/24/23. · Go to the EPR portal, check your plan for any updates, print 1st page of the EPR plan for me to view and review the updated plan with staff. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Karen Young, Child Care Consultant (336) 207-2151 karen.young@dhh.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.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: GROW EARLY LEARNING BOONVILLE CENTER Facility ID: 99000135 Consultant: KAREN YOUNG Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/14/2023 Number Present: 21 Completed Date: 9/14/2023 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 149 Time In: 09:16 AM Time Out: 11:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable childcare requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Patty Vestal, Director, assisted me with the visit. This is a seasonal East Coast Migrant Head Start Project program. This center is a seasonal program and will close Oct. 4, 2023 and will reopen in June of 2024. Your program currently operates with a FOUR (4) Star license effective 11/13/22. Restrictions include 1st shift day time care; meets enhanced ratios; meets enhanced space. The program’s compliance history was 93% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. Today, the following items were monitored: • Supervision • Staff / Child Ratio • CPR / First Aid • Special Training • CBC Qualification • ITS – SIDS • Emergency Medical Care Plan • Administration of Medication • Storage of Hazardous Products • Storage of Medication • General Safety • Discipline • Adequate / Approved Space • Program Records • License Posted • Permit Restrictions The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. On the outdoor play area for the toddlers, the playground is closed for maintenance on the wooden steps leading out to the playground. There are no children allowed on this playground today. On the Preschool playground, the gate does not meet up to the fence for the gate to latch and there is an opening greater than three (3) inches. There is a chain currently on the gate and fence with a padlock that is unlocked. A recent cutting of a tree fell on the fence which caused the separation. Upon arrival, staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed positive interactions today. I observed children having free choice center time and being read to spontaneously. Two (2) new staff were reported at this program. Files were monitored for the two (2) new staff during the visit today. No medications were observed nor reported. There is one (1) allergy to fish in the preschool room. Storage hazardous items was monitored today. A playground inspection was recorded 9/5/23. A fire drill was recorded on 8/17/23. A lockdown drill for the facility was last recorded 8/31/23. The most recent fire inspection was on 5/30/23. I observed a sanitation inspection was last conducted on 6/13/23 earning a Superior classification with nine (9) demerits. You stated that you no longer provide transportation for the Head Start children. You stated that you lost your bus driver July 31, 23 and no transportation has resumed since that time. The bus is no longer parked at this Head Start center. Parents transport their children to the center. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. There is an opening between the gate and the fence on the preschool playground. The opening is greater than three (3) inches. The space between the gate and fence currently have a chain and an unlocked padlock. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before Thursday, September 28, 2023. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. You may email the letter to karen.young@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Karen Young P.O. Box 1012 Lewisville, NC 27023 Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance provided during today’s visit: · You must record and document the fire drills and emergency drills on the DCDEE Emergency Drill Log & Report form found on the DCDEE website, under Provider tab, then under forms and documents. · You are in Cohort 3 which means your prep year will be July 1, 2025– June 30, 2026 and your license reassessment year will be July1, 2026 – June 30, 2027. · You received an email from me on 6/28/23 telling you about the Cohorts. You will receive more detailed information listing tasks and activities for you to complete during your prep year as it gets closer to your assigned time. · Review the new sanitation rules on the DCDEE website and be sure you have your “clean-up-team” in place. Plan to attend one of the two virtual training sessions offered in September 20 or 26 from 9-11:30am. I sent you an email with the link to attend on 8/24/23. · Go to the EPR portal, check your plan for any updates, print 1st page of the EPR plan for me to view and review the updated plan with staff. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Karen Young, Child Care Consultant (336) 207-2151 karen.young@dhh.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.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.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.