10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE RANGER STATION AT PFES Facility ID: 88000107 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/30/2024 Number Present: 33 Completed Date: 4/30/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:45 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 an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Dawn McCrary Child Care Consultant and also signed by Audrey Reneau, Preschool Director, after the visit An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site for you. Today, the Lead Teachers, Jennifer Collins and Teresa Dixon were available during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-nine (99) percentage as of 4/29/24. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed prior to today’s visit and the state the type of corporation, name of corporation, is current/active as of Date. Permit type – Five Star Child Care License. Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only; Developmental Day Certified; Meets reduced ratios; Meets enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 5/4/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 4/18/24 The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on3/7/24 The last playground inspection was documented on 4/23/24 The last fire inspection was approved on 10/10/23 The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 10/17/23 with four (4) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is COR and High Scope. Upon arrival, I made my presence known to the classroom staff. The children in space #1 were observed having free choice play in the classroom. They were participating in dramatic play, building with cardboard “brick” blocks, using a Lego table, and having an interactive activity about “habitat”. The children in space #2 were observed having free choice play in the classroom. They were participating in journaling, building with magna tiles, playing with a train track and performing a puppet show. The lunch served today was nachos with meat, corn, fresh fruit and milk. All interactions were positive and nurturing. Supervision was adequate. There are no newly hired staff. The staff and training worksheet was received during the visit and monitored for child care requirements. There are eight (8) existing staff. One (1), existing staff file was monitored for child care requirements. There are thirty-four (34) children enrolled. Four (4) children’s files were monitored for child care requirements. The program does not provide transportation. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in spaces #1 and #2. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Four (4) children files were monitored today. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s 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 conducted 10/3/22, the next fire inspection was conducted 10/10/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 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. 10A NCAC 09 .0304 ON-GOING REQUIREMENTS FOR A LICENSE (a) Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. Plan to contact the local fire inspector at least 8 weeks prior to the expiration of the fire inspection. Corrective Action Plan: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 5/13/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: dawn.mccrary@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Dawn McCrary PO Box 397 Penrose, NC 28766 Please call me at 828-556-3088, or email dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: 1889- G.S. 110-91(8) did not submit to the Division documentation of completed coursework or credential to be considered for equivalency within six months of assuming duties. 10A NCAC 09 .0703 GENERAL STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS (c) Within six months of an individual assuming lead teacher or child care administrator duties, each center shall maintain the following information in the individual's staff record: (1) a copy of the credential certificate; (2) a copy of notification from the Division that the individual meets the equivalency or that the individual does not meet the equivalency and must enroll in coursework; (3) a dated copy of the request submitted by the individual to the Division for the assessment of equivalency status; or (4) documentation of enrollment in credential coursework. A WORKS account must be created for Administrator, A. Lewis. Instructions have been emailed to you for the account to be created and transcripts submitted. A violation was not documented during today's visit. In the future, a violation may be documented if not in compliance. 10A NCAC 09 .0514 OPERATIONAL AND PERSONNEL POLICIES (f) In addition to all records required in Rule .0302(d) of this Chapter, each employee's personnel file shall contain an annual staff evaluation and staff development plan. Administrator, A. Lewis, must have an annual staff evaluation and staff development plan on file annually. A violation was not documented during today's visit. In the future, a violation may be documented if not in compliance. If you plan to alter the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-566-3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

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10A NCAC 09 .0514 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE RANGER STATION AT PFES Facility ID: 88000107 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/30/2024 Number Present: 33 Completed Date: 4/30/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:45 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 an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Dawn McCrary Child Care Consultant and also signed by Audrey Reneau, Preschool Director, after the visit An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site for you. Today, the Lead Teachers, Jennifer Collins and Teresa Dixon were available during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-nine (99) percentage as of 4/29/24. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed prior to today’s visit and the state the type of corporation, name of corporation, is current/active as of Date. Permit type – Five Star Child Care License. Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only; Developmental Day Certified; Meets reduced ratios; Meets enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 5/4/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 4/18/24 The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on3/7/24 The last playground inspection was documented on 4/23/24 The last fire inspection was approved on 10/10/23 The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 10/17/23 with four (4) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is COR and High Scope. Upon arrival, I made my presence known to the classroom staff. The children in space #1 were observed having free choice play in the classroom. They were participating in dramatic play, building with cardboard “brick” blocks, using a Lego table, and having an interactive activity about “habitat”. The children in space #2 were observed having free choice play in the classroom. They were participating in journaling, building with magna tiles, playing with a train track and performing a puppet show. The lunch served today was nachos with meat, corn, fresh fruit and milk. All interactions were positive and nurturing. Supervision was adequate. There are no newly hired staff. The staff and training worksheet was received during the visit and monitored for child care requirements. There are eight (8) existing staff. One (1), existing staff file was monitored for child care requirements. There are thirty-four (34) children enrolled. Four (4) children’s files were monitored for child care requirements. The program does not provide transportation. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in spaces #1 and #2. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Four (4) children files were monitored today. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s 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 conducted 10/3/22, the next fire inspection was conducted 10/10/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 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. 10A NCAC 09 .0304 ON-GOING REQUIREMENTS FOR A LICENSE (a) Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. Plan to contact the local fire inspector at least 8 weeks prior to the expiration of the fire inspection. Corrective Action Plan: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 5/13/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: dawn.mccrary@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Dawn McCrary PO Box 397 Penrose, NC 28766 Please call me at 828-556-3088, or email dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: 1889- G.S. 110-91(8) did not submit to the Division documentation of completed coursework or credential to be considered for equivalency within six months of assuming duties. 10A NCAC 09 .0703 GENERAL STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS (c) Within six months of an individual assuming lead teacher or child care administrator duties, each center shall maintain the following information in the individual's staff record: (1) a copy of the credential certificate; (2) a copy of notification from the Division that the individual meets the equivalency or that the individual does not meet the equivalency and must enroll in coursework; (3) a dated copy of the request submitted by the individual to the Division for the assessment of equivalency status; or (4) documentation of enrollment in credential coursework. A WORKS account must be created for Administrator, A. Lewis. Instructions have been emailed to you for the account to be created and transcripts submitted. A violation was not documented during today's visit. In the future, a violation may be documented if not in compliance. 10A NCAC 09 .0514 OPERATIONAL AND PERSONNEL POLICIES (f) In addition to all records required in Rule .0302(d) of this Chapter, each employee's personnel file shall contain an annual staff evaluation and staff development plan. Administrator, A. Lewis, must have an annual staff evaluation and staff development plan on file annually. A violation was not documented during today's visit. In the future, a violation may be documented if not in compliance. If you plan to alter the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-566-3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0703 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE RANGER STATION AT PFES Facility ID: 88000107 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/30/2024 Number Present: 33 Completed Date: 4/30/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:45 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 an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Dawn McCrary Child Care Consultant and also signed by Audrey Reneau, Preschool Director, after the visit An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site for you. Today, the Lead Teachers, Jennifer Collins and Teresa Dixon were available during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-nine (99) percentage as of 4/29/24. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed prior to today’s visit and the state the type of corporation, name of corporation, is current/active as of Date. Permit type – Five Star Child Care License. Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only; Developmental Day Certified; Meets reduced ratios; Meets enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 5/4/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 4/18/24 The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on3/7/24 The last playground inspection was documented on 4/23/24 The last fire inspection was approved on 10/10/23 The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 10/17/23 with four (4) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is COR and High Scope. Upon arrival, I made my presence known to the classroom staff. The children in space #1 were observed having free choice play in the classroom. They were participating in dramatic play, building with cardboard “brick” blocks, using a Lego table, and having an interactive activity about “habitat”. The children in space #2 were observed having free choice play in the classroom. They were participating in journaling, building with magna tiles, playing with a train track and performing a puppet show. The lunch served today was nachos with meat, corn, fresh fruit and milk. All interactions were positive and nurturing. Supervision was adequate. There are no newly hired staff. The staff and training worksheet was received during the visit and monitored for child care requirements. There are eight (8) existing staff. One (1), existing staff file was monitored for child care requirements. There are thirty-four (34) children enrolled. Four (4) children’s files were monitored for child care requirements. The program does not provide transportation. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in spaces #1 and #2. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Four (4) children files were monitored today. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s 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 conducted 10/3/22, the next fire inspection was conducted 10/10/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 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. 10A NCAC 09 .0304 ON-GOING REQUIREMENTS FOR A LICENSE (a) Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. Plan to contact the local fire inspector at least 8 weeks prior to the expiration of the fire inspection. Corrective Action Plan: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 5/13/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: dawn.mccrary@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Dawn McCrary PO Box 397 Penrose, NC 28766 Please call me at 828-556-3088, or email dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: 1889- G.S. 110-91(8) did not submit to the Division documentation of completed coursework or credential to be considered for equivalency within six months of assuming duties. 10A NCAC 09 .0703 GENERAL STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS (c) Within six months of an individual assuming lead teacher or child care administrator duties, each center shall maintain the following information in the individual's staff record: (1) a copy of the credential certificate; (2) a copy of notification from the Division that the individual meets the equivalency or that the individual does not meet the equivalency and must enroll in coursework; (3) a dated copy of the request submitted by the individual to the Division for the assessment of equivalency status; or (4) documentation of enrollment in credential coursework. A WORKS account must be created for Administrator, A. Lewis. Instructions have been emailed to you for the account to be created and transcripts submitted. A violation was not documented during today's visit. In the future, a violation may be documented if not in compliance. 10A NCAC 09 .0514 OPERATIONAL AND PERSONNEL POLICIES (f) In addition to all records required in Rule .0302(d) of this Chapter, each employee's personnel file shall contain an annual staff evaluation and staff development plan. Administrator, A. Lewis, must have an annual staff evaluation and staff development plan on file annually. A violation was not documented during today's visit. In the future, a violation may be documented if not in compliance. If you plan to alter the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-566-3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1102 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE RANGER STATION AT PFES Facility ID: 88000107 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/30/2024 Number Present: 33 Completed Date: 4/30/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:45 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 an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Dawn McCrary Child Care Consultant and also signed by Audrey Reneau, Preschool Director, after the visit An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site for you. Today, the Lead Teachers, Jennifer Collins and Teresa Dixon were available during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-nine (99) percentage as of 4/29/24. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed prior to today’s visit and the state the type of corporation, name of corporation, is current/active as of Date. Permit type – Five Star Child Care License. Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only; Developmental Day Certified; Meets reduced ratios; Meets enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 5/4/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 4/18/24 The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on3/7/24 The last playground inspection was documented on 4/23/24 The last fire inspection was approved on 10/10/23 The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 10/17/23 with four (4) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is COR and High Scope. Upon arrival, I made my presence known to the classroom staff. The children in space #1 were observed having free choice play in the classroom. They were participating in dramatic play, building with cardboard “brick” blocks, using a Lego table, and having an interactive activity about “habitat”. The children in space #2 were observed having free choice play in the classroom. They were participating in journaling, building with magna tiles, playing with a train track and performing a puppet show. The lunch served today was nachos with meat, corn, fresh fruit and milk. All interactions were positive and nurturing. Supervision was adequate. There are no newly hired staff. The staff and training worksheet was received during the visit and monitored for child care requirements. There are eight (8) existing staff. One (1), existing staff file was monitored for child care requirements. There are thirty-four (34) children enrolled. Four (4) children’s files were monitored for child care requirements. The program does not provide transportation. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in spaces #1 and #2. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Four (4) children files were monitored today. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s 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 conducted 10/3/22, the next fire inspection was conducted 10/10/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 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. 10A NCAC 09 .0304 ON-GOING REQUIREMENTS FOR A LICENSE (a) Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. Plan to contact the local fire inspector at least 8 weeks prior to the expiration of the fire inspection. Corrective Action Plan: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 5/13/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: dawn.mccrary@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Dawn McCrary PO Box 397 Penrose, NC 28766 Please call me at 828-556-3088, or email dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: 1889- G.S. 110-91(8) did not submit to the Division documentation of completed coursework or credential to be considered for equivalency within six months of assuming duties. 10A NCAC 09 .0703 GENERAL STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS (c) Within six months of an individual assuming lead teacher or child care administrator duties, each center shall maintain the following information in the individual's staff record: (1) a copy of the credential certificate; (2) a copy of notification from the Division that the individual meets the equivalency or that the individual does not meet the equivalency and must enroll in coursework; (3) a dated copy of the request submitted by the individual to the Division for the assessment of equivalency status; or (4) documentation of enrollment in credential coursework. A WORKS account must be created for Administrator, A. Lewis. Instructions have been emailed to you for the account to be created and transcripts submitted. A violation was not documented during today's visit. In the future, a violation may be documented if not in compliance. 10A NCAC 09 .0514 OPERATIONAL AND PERSONNEL POLICIES (f) In addition to all records required in Rule .0302(d) of this Chapter, each employee's personnel file shall contain an annual staff evaluation and staff development plan. Administrator, A. Lewis, must have an annual staff evaluation and staff development plan on file annually. A violation was not documented during today's visit. In the future, a violation may be documented if not in compliance. If you plan to alter the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-566-3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1703 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE RANGER STATION AT PFES Facility ID: 88000107 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/30/2024 Number Present: 33 Completed Date: 4/30/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:45 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 an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Dawn McCrary Child Care Consultant and also signed by Audrey Reneau, Preschool Director, after the visit An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site for you. Today, the Lead Teachers, Jennifer Collins and Teresa Dixon were available during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-nine (99) percentage as of 4/29/24. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed prior to today’s visit and the state the type of corporation, name of corporation, is current/active as of Date. Permit type – Five Star Child Care License. Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only; Developmental Day Certified; Meets reduced ratios; Meets enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 5/4/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 4/18/24 The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on3/7/24 The last playground inspection was documented on 4/23/24 The last fire inspection was approved on 10/10/23 The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 10/17/23 with four (4) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is COR and High Scope. Upon arrival, I made my presence known to the classroom staff. The children in space #1 were observed having free choice play in the classroom. They were participating in dramatic play, building with cardboard “brick” blocks, using a Lego table, and having an interactive activity about “habitat”. The children in space #2 were observed having free choice play in the classroom. They were participating in journaling, building with magna tiles, playing with a train track and performing a puppet show. The lunch served today was nachos with meat, corn, fresh fruit and milk. All interactions were positive and nurturing. Supervision was adequate. There are no newly hired staff. The staff and training worksheet was received during the visit and monitored for child care requirements. There are eight (8) existing staff. One (1), existing staff file was monitored for child care requirements. There are thirty-four (34) children enrolled. Four (4) children’s files were monitored for child care requirements. The program does not provide transportation. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in spaces #1 and #2. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Four (4) children files were monitored today. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s 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 conducted 10/3/22, the next fire inspection was conducted 10/10/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 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. 10A NCAC 09 .0304 ON-GOING REQUIREMENTS FOR A LICENSE (a) Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. Plan to contact the local fire inspector at least 8 weeks prior to the expiration of the fire inspection. Corrective Action Plan: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 5/13/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: dawn.mccrary@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Dawn McCrary PO Box 397 Penrose, NC 28766 Please call me at 828-556-3088, or email dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: 1889- G.S. 110-91(8) did not submit to the Division documentation of completed coursework or credential to be considered for equivalency within six months of assuming duties. 10A NCAC 09 .0703 GENERAL STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS (c) Within six months of an individual assuming lead teacher or child care administrator duties, each center shall maintain the following information in the individual's staff record: (1) a copy of the credential certificate; (2) a copy of notification from the Division that the individual meets the equivalency or that the individual does not meet the equivalency and must enroll in coursework; (3) a dated copy of the request submitted by the individual to the Division for the assessment of equivalency status; or (4) documentation of enrollment in credential coursework. A WORKS account must be created for Administrator, A. Lewis. Instructions have been emailed to you for the account to be created and transcripts submitted. A violation was not documented during today's visit. In the future, a violation may be documented if not in compliance. 10A NCAC 09 .0514 OPERATIONAL AND PERSONNEL POLICIES (f) In addition to all records required in Rule .0302(d) of this Chapter, each employee's personnel file shall contain an annual staff evaluation and staff development plan. Administrator, A. Lewis, must have an annual staff evaluation and staff development plan on file annually. A violation was not documented during today's visit. In the future, a violation may be documented if not in compliance. If you plan to alter the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-566-3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .2830 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE RANGER STATION AT PFES Facility ID: 88000107 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/30/2024 Number Present: 33 Completed Date: 4/30/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:45 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 an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Dawn McCrary Child Care Consultant and also signed by Audrey Reneau, Preschool Director, after the visit An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site for you. Today, the Lead Teachers, Jennifer Collins and Teresa Dixon were available during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-nine (99) percentage as of 4/29/24. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed prior to today’s visit and the state the type of corporation, name of corporation, is current/active as of Date. Permit type – Five Star Child Care License. Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only; Developmental Day Certified; Meets reduced ratios; Meets enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 5/4/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 4/18/24 The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on3/7/24 The last playground inspection was documented on 4/23/24 The last fire inspection was approved on 10/10/23 The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 10/17/23 with four (4) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is COR and High Scope. Upon arrival, I made my presence known to the classroom staff. The children in space #1 were observed having free choice play in the classroom. They were participating in dramatic play, building with cardboard “brick” blocks, using a Lego table, and having an interactive activity about “habitat”. The children in space #2 were observed having free choice play in the classroom. They were participating in journaling, building with magna tiles, playing with a train track and performing a puppet show. The lunch served today was nachos with meat, corn, fresh fruit and milk. All interactions were positive and nurturing. Supervision was adequate. There are no newly hired staff. The staff and training worksheet was received during the visit and monitored for child care requirements. There are eight (8) existing staff. One (1), existing staff file was monitored for child care requirements. There are thirty-four (34) children enrolled. Four (4) children’s files were monitored for child care requirements. The program does not provide transportation. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in spaces #1 and #2. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Four (4) children files were monitored today. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s 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 conducted 10/3/22, the next fire inspection was conducted 10/10/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 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. 10A NCAC 09 .0304 ON-GOING REQUIREMENTS FOR A LICENSE (a) Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. Plan to contact the local fire inspector at least 8 weeks prior to the expiration of the fire inspection. Corrective Action Plan: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 5/13/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: dawn.mccrary@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Dawn McCrary PO Box 397 Penrose, NC 28766 Please call me at 828-556-3088, or email dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: 1889- G.S. 110-91(8) did not submit to the Division documentation of completed coursework or credential to be considered for equivalency within six months of assuming duties. 10A NCAC 09 .0703 GENERAL STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS (c) Within six months of an individual assuming lead teacher or child care administrator duties, each center shall maintain the following information in the individual's staff record: (1) a copy of the credential certificate; (2) a copy of notification from the Division that the individual meets the equivalency or that the individual does not meet the equivalency and must enroll in coursework; (3) a dated copy of the request submitted by the individual to the Division for the assessment of equivalency status; or (4) documentation of enrollment in credential coursework. A WORKS account must be created for Administrator, A. Lewis. Instructions have been emailed to you for the account to be created and transcripts submitted. A violation was not documented during today's visit. In the future, a violation may be documented if not in compliance. 10A NCAC 09 .0514 OPERATIONAL AND PERSONNEL POLICIES (f) In addition to all records required in Rule .0302(d) of this Chapter, each employee's personnel file shall contain an annual staff evaluation and staff development plan. Administrator, A. Lewis, must have an annual staff evaluation and staff development plan on file annually. A violation was not documented during today's visit. In the future, a violation may be documented if not in compliance. If you plan to alter the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-566-3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE RANGER STATION AT PFES Facility ID: 88000107 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/30/2024 Number Present: 33 Completed Date: 4/30/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:45 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 an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Dawn McCrary Child Care Consultant and also signed by Audrey Reneau, Preschool Director, after the visit An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site for you. Today, the Lead Teachers, Jennifer Collins and Teresa Dixon were available during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-nine (99) percentage as of 4/29/24. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed prior to today’s visit and the state the type of corporation, name of corporation, is current/active as of Date. Permit type – Five Star Child Care License. Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only; Developmental Day Certified; Meets reduced ratios; Meets enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 5/4/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 4/18/24 The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on3/7/24 The last playground inspection was documented on 4/23/24 The last fire inspection was approved on 10/10/23 The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 10/17/23 with four (4) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is COR and High Scope. Upon arrival, I made my presence known to the classroom staff. The children in space #1 were observed having free choice play in the classroom. They were participating in dramatic play, building with cardboard “brick” blocks, using a Lego table, and having an interactive activity about “habitat”. The children in space #2 were observed having free choice play in the classroom. They were participating in journaling, building with magna tiles, playing with a train track and performing a puppet show. The lunch served today was nachos with meat, corn, fresh fruit and milk. All interactions were positive and nurturing. Supervision was adequate. There are no newly hired staff. The staff and training worksheet was received during the visit and monitored for child care requirements. There are eight (8) existing staff. One (1), existing staff file was monitored for child care requirements. There are thirty-four (34) children enrolled. Four (4) children’s files were monitored for child care requirements. The program does not provide transportation. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in spaces #1 and #2. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Four (4) children files were monitored today. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s 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 conducted 10/3/22, the next fire inspection was conducted 10/10/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 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. 10A NCAC 09 .0304 ON-GOING REQUIREMENTS FOR A LICENSE (a) Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. Plan to contact the local fire inspector at least 8 weeks prior to the expiration of the fire inspection. Corrective Action Plan: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 5/13/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: dawn.mccrary@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Dawn McCrary PO Box 397 Penrose, NC 28766 Please call me at 828-556-3088, or email dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: 1889- G.S. 110-91(8) did not submit to the Division documentation of completed coursework or credential to be considered for equivalency within six months of assuming duties. 10A NCAC 09 .0703 GENERAL STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS (c) Within six months of an individual assuming lead teacher or child care administrator duties, each center shall maintain the following information in the individual's staff record: (1) a copy of the credential certificate; (2) a copy of notification from the Division that the individual meets the equivalency or that the individual does not meet the equivalency and must enroll in coursework; (3) a dated copy of the request submitted by the individual to the Division for the assessment of equivalency status; or (4) documentation of enrollment in credential coursework. A WORKS account must be created for Administrator, A. Lewis. Instructions have been emailed to you for the account to be created and transcripts submitted. A violation was not documented during today's visit. In the future, a violation may be documented if not in compliance. 10A NCAC 09 .0514 OPERATIONAL AND PERSONNEL POLICIES (f) In addition to all records required in Rule .0302(d) of this Chapter, each employee's personnel file shall contain an annual staff evaluation and staff development plan. Administrator, A. Lewis, must have an annual staff evaluation and staff development plan on file annually. A violation was not documented during today's visit. In the future, a violation may be documented if not in compliance. If you plan to alter the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-566-3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE RANGER STATION AT PFES Facility ID: 88000107 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/30/2024 Number Present: 33 Completed Date: 4/30/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:45 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 an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Dawn McCrary Child Care Consultant and also signed by Audrey Reneau, Preschool Director, after the visit An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site for you. Today, the Lead Teachers, Jennifer Collins and Teresa Dixon were available during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-nine (99) percentage as of 4/29/24. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed prior to today’s visit and the state the type of corporation, name of corporation, is current/active as of Date. Permit type – Five Star Child Care License. Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only; Developmental Day Certified; Meets reduced ratios; Meets enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 5/4/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 4/18/24 The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on3/7/24 The last playground inspection was documented on 4/23/24 The last fire inspection was approved on 10/10/23 The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 10/17/23 with four (4) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is COR and High Scope. Upon arrival, I made my presence known to the classroom staff. The children in space #1 were observed having free choice play in the classroom. They were participating in dramatic play, building with cardboard “brick” blocks, using a Lego table, and having an interactive activity about “habitat”. The children in space #2 were observed having free choice play in the classroom. They were participating in journaling, building with magna tiles, playing with a train track and performing a puppet show. The lunch served today was nachos with meat, corn, fresh fruit and milk. All interactions were positive and nurturing. Supervision was adequate. There are no newly hired staff. The staff and training worksheet was received during the visit and monitored for child care requirements. There are eight (8) existing staff. One (1), existing staff file was monitored for child care requirements. There are thirty-four (34) children enrolled. Four (4) children’s files were monitored for child care requirements. The program does not provide transportation. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in spaces #1 and #2. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Four (4) children files were monitored today. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s 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 conducted 10/3/22, the next fire inspection was conducted 10/10/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 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. 10A NCAC 09 .0304 ON-GOING REQUIREMENTS FOR A LICENSE (a) Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. Plan to contact the local fire inspector at least 8 weeks prior to the expiration of the fire inspection. Corrective Action Plan: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 5/13/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: dawn.mccrary@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Dawn McCrary PO Box 397 Penrose, NC 28766 Please call me at 828-556-3088, or email dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: 1889- G.S. 110-91(8) did not submit to the Division documentation of completed coursework or credential to be considered for equivalency within six months of assuming duties. 10A NCAC 09 .0703 GENERAL STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS (c) Within six months of an individual assuming lead teacher or child care administrator duties, each center shall maintain the following information in the individual's staff record: (1) a copy of the credential certificate; (2) a copy of notification from the Division that the individual meets the equivalency or that the individual does not meet the equivalency and must enroll in coursework; (3) a dated copy of the request submitted by the individual to the Division for the assessment of equivalency status; or (4) documentation of enrollment in credential coursework. A WORKS account must be created for Administrator, A. Lewis. Instructions have been emailed to you for the account to be created and transcripts submitted. A violation was not documented during today's visit. In the future, a violation may be documented if not in compliance. 10A NCAC 09 .0514 OPERATIONAL AND PERSONNEL POLICIES (f) In addition to all records required in Rule .0302(d) of this Chapter, each employee's personnel file shall contain an annual staff evaluation and staff development plan. Administrator, A. Lewis, must have an annual staff evaluation and staff development plan on file annually. A violation was not documented during today's visit. In the future, a violation may be documented if not in compliance. If you plan to alter the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-566-3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times