G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: BUNN HEAD START Facility ID: 35000031 Consultant: FELICIA FAISON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/21/2026 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 1/21/2026 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 190 Time In: 09:05 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced visit today was to monitor compliance with child care requirements applicable to an annual compliance visit. J. Terry, lead teacher, was present and assisted with the visit. The staff and training worksheets were not available to review. Therefore, staff records were not monitored today. I will contact D. Floyd, administrator, to schedule a follow-up visit solely to review those records. Currently, this center operates with a Five (5) Star rated license issued May 23, 2017, earning seven (7) points in the Education Component, seven (7) points in the Program Component and one (1) Quality point. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on February 6, 2025. The last sanitation inspection was completed on April 24, 2025. The last fire inspection was conducted on May 21, 2025, and the facility was approved for daytime care only. Children were observed engaging in group time, activity center play, and outdoor play. Observed interactions between teachers and children were positive and nurturing in nature. The following violations of child care requirements were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The caterpillar tunnel on the outdoor playground is broken/cracked on top causing sharp edges and possible pinching. One of the red tricycles is peeling the shiny coating near the handlebars, yellow paint chipping from the metal slide equipment and the bottom of the wooden crawlspace door is in disrepair. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. There was an uncovered outlet in the reading and about three (3) uncovered on a powerstrip near the storage closet. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1769 The health assessment did not include a dental screening. .3005 (a)(5) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The EPR plan has not been reviewed in the portal since 2024. .0607(e) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance can be mailed or emailed to me and must be received by February 4, 2026. If mailing, you must submit two (2) signed and dated copies. My mailing and email addresses are noted at the bottom. The letter of compliance must detail how the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any written information you submit regarding the correction of the violation is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all submitted information is accurate and truthful. If it is determined that submitted information was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today’s visit your compliance history was 88% over an eighteen (18) month period. NC PRE-K This program operates one (1) NC Pre-K classroom, and those requirements were monitored today. The program is listed as using Brigance III as its developmental screening tool, but the program used ASQ-3. The program must either change this in the NC Pre-K Plan or use Brigance III going forward. The developmental screening was completed within the required timeframe. The formative assessment is listed as Teaching Strategies GOLD. The lead teacher and teacher continue to meet requirements and match staff in the NC Pre-K Plan. Family home visits and/or conferences have been held twice since the school year began. CHILDREN'S RECORDS I reviewed ten (10) percent of children’s records, and a violation was documented. The health assessment completed for an enrolled child did not have it noted that a dental screening was completed. The child is indicated on the Children’s Records form. It is required that a dental screening be completed within thirty (30) days of enrollment for children to ensure that resources can be used to correct medical issues in a timely manner. ABCMS-CRMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK PORTAL As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. After checking the ABCMS system I observed a roster for this program. This information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE Technical assistance was discussed related to the playground fencing. The fencing on the right back side should be secured to the main fence as it is begging to pull away. A zip tie, or whatever you see fit to use, should be placed there to ensure there is no entrapment hazard. Staff should assess the door trim around the doors for signs of disrepair. When observed appropriate staff should repair the areas. Continue to monitor depth of the sand surfacing. I will check it at the next visit as the cold weather made it so the probe could not measure depth correctly. Please remember that items discussed as technical assistance may warrant violation if not in compliance. The Clean Water for Carolina Kids program expanded to the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program. This is a legislatively mandated effort to address lead and asbestos hazards in North Carolina public schools, licensed child care centers, and licensed family child care homes. Participation allows facilities to meet all rule requirements for identified lead and asbestos hazards, as required by law. Rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 require all programs to be free of lead and asbestos hazards. After reviewing the website, I noted that this program completed a second round of lead water testing in July 2025. The program is listed as “Survey Review” for the lead paint and asbestos testing. Please log into the website at https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ or contact RTI to see what must be done to complete the testing. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all applicable laws and rules. The best way to do so is to periodically review the child care laws and rules. The current rule book dated July 1, 2025, is available at the DCDEE website listed above. There are also modules of the new Child Care Rules available on Moodle, which can be found on the Division website. I recommend you frequently click the “What’s New” tab to stay informed of all updates on the DCDEE website. Please feel free to contact me at (984) 867-7089 or email at Felicia.faison@dhhs.nc.gov for questions and assistance. If needed my mailing address is PO Box 61161, Raleigh NC 27661. You may also contact Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor at (252) 373-9809. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: BUNN HEAD START Facility ID: 35000031 Consultant: FELICIA FAISON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/21/2026 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 1/21/2026 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 190 Time In: 09:05 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced visit today was to monitor compliance with child care requirements applicable to an annual compliance visit. J. Terry, lead teacher, was present and assisted with the visit. The staff and training worksheets were not available to review. Therefore, staff records were not monitored today. I will contact D. Floyd, administrator, to schedule a follow-up visit solely to review those records. Currently, this center operates with a Five (5) Star rated license issued May 23, 2017, earning seven (7) points in the Education Component, seven (7) points in the Program Component and one (1) Quality point. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on February 6, 2025. The last sanitation inspection was completed on April 24, 2025. The last fire inspection was conducted on May 21, 2025, and the facility was approved for daytime care only. Children were observed engaging in group time, activity center play, and outdoor play. Observed interactions between teachers and children were positive and nurturing in nature. The following violations of child care requirements were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The caterpillar tunnel on the outdoor playground is broken/cracked on top causing sharp edges and possible pinching. One of the red tricycles is peeling the shiny coating near the handlebars, yellow paint chipping from the metal slide equipment and the bottom of the wooden crawlspace door is in disrepair. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. There was an uncovered outlet in the reading and about three (3) uncovered on a powerstrip near the storage closet. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1769 The health assessment did not include a dental screening. .3005 (a)(5) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The EPR plan has not been reviewed in the portal since 2024. .0607(e) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance can be mailed or emailed to me and must be received by February 4, 2026. If mailing, you must submit two (2) signed and dated copies. My mailing and email addresses are noted at the bottom. The letter of compliance must detail how the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any written information you submit regarding the correction of the violation is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all submitted information is accurate and truthful. If it is determined that submitted information was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today’s visit your compliance history was 88% over an eighteen (18) month period. NC PRE-K This program operates one (1) NC Pre-K classroom, and those requirements were monitored today. The program is listed as using Brigance III as its developmental screening tool, but the program used ASQ-3. The program must either change this in the NC Pre-K Plan or use Brigance III going forward. The developmental screening was completed within the required timeframe. The formative assessment is listed as Teaching Strategies GOLD. The lead teacher and teacher continue to meet requirements and match staff in the NC Pre-K Plan. Family home visits and/or conferences have been held twice since the school year began. CHILDREN'S RECORDS I reviewed ten (10) percent of children’s records, and a violation was documented. The health assessment completed for an enrolled child did not have it noted that a dental screening was completed. The child is indicated on the Children’s Records form. It is required that a dental screening be completed within thirty (30) days of enrollment for children to ensure that resources can be used to correct medical issues in a timely manner. ABCMS-CRMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK PORTAL As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. After checking the ABCMS system I observed a roster for this program. This information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE Technical assistance was discussed related to the playground fencing. The fencing on the right back side should be secured to the main fence as it is begging to pull away. A zip tie, or whatever you see fit to use, should be placed there to ensure there is no entrapment hazard. Staff should assess the door trim around the doors for signs of disrepair. When observed appropriate staff should repair the areas. Continue to monitor depth of the sand surfacing. I will check it at the next visit as the cold weather made it so the probe could not measure depth correctly. Please remember that items discussed as technical assistance may warrant violation if not in compliance. The Clean Water for Carolina Kids program expanded to the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program. This is a legislatively mandated effort to address lead and asbestos hazards in North Carolina public schools, licensed child care centers, and licensed family child care homes. Participation allows facilities to meet all rule requirements for identified lead and asbestos hazards, as required by law. Rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 require all programs to be free of lead and asbestos hazards. After reviewing the website, I noted that this program completed a second round of lead water testing in July 2025. The program is listed as “Survey Review” for the lead paint and asbestos testing. Please log into the website at https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ or contact RTI to see what must be done to complete the testing. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all applicable laws and rules. The best way to do so is to periodically review the child care laws and rules. The current rule book dated July 1, 2025, is available at the DCDEE website listed above. There are also modules of the new Child Care Rules available on Moodle, which can be found on the Division website. I recommend you frequently click the “What’s New” tab to stay informed of all updates on the DCDEE website. Please feel free to contact me at (984) 867-7089 or email at Felicia.faison@dhhs.nc.gov for questions and assistance. If needed my mailing address is PO Box 61161, Raleigh NC 27661. You may also contact Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor at (252) 373-9809. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.