Andrews Elementary Prek

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: ANDREWS ELEMENTARY PREK Facility ID: 01000561 Consultant: LORI RIERSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/9/2025 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 4/9/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 11:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced Today an unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted. A checklist was used to note the childcare requirements monitored today, and a copy was left with you. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 4/15/24. Currently this program operates with a five (5) Star License, issued 6/10/24. The facility earned seven (7) points in staff education, seven (7) points in program standards, and one (1) quality point for education options met. Lead teacher Sherri Spraggins assisted me today. I conducted an unassisted walk-through of the classroom. The last sanitation inspection was completed 9/23/24 with a ‘Superior’ classification and 0 demerits. The fire inspection was conducted 3/11/25. A copy of the fire inspection was not left at the school. David Sharpe, fire inspector, was contacted for a copy of the report during the visit today. Children were observed playing in activity areas, small group activities, eating lunch and routine care activities. Transportation is provided by children’s parents. The center has one NCPK classroom with fifteen children enrolled. The NCPK requirements were monitored during today’s visit. The program operates for 6.5 hours a day. A monthly breakfast and lunch menu was posted in each classroom. Two NC Pre-K children's files were monitored and each contained a health assessment within 30 days, a DIAL screening within 90 days, and evidence of each child's on-going progress. The teachers use Tools of the Mind and activity plans were current and posted. Staff/child ratio of 1:9 or less is being maintained. A monthly newsletter is sent to parents and daily notes sent through class DOJO. Parents are able to volunteer throughout the school year. The teachers also have parent meetings and conferences three times a year. The staff noted on the Program Consultant Site Visit information screen was correct. The current ECERS-R score was received 5/21/24. The facility received a score of 6.19. A full assessment of childcare requirements was conducted today. The following violation(s) were documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The vinyl coating on one of the picnic tables on the playground was chipped and peeling. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. No mulch was at the exits for the two slides. The mulch in the surrounding area was not six inches deep. .0605(k)(1-4) You were provided with an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all childcare requirements. Each violation cited was discussed with Ms. Spraggins. The violation(s) documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be received on or before 4/23/25. The letter must include the following: *Facility Name and ID number *List of each violation number *How each violation was corrected All items must be included, or the corrective action letter will be returned for corrections. All requested documentation must accompany the Corrective Action Letter. The letter can be emailed to lori.rierson@dhhs.nc.gov. CONSULTATION: All licensed childcare facilities are currently under the ‘Hold-Harmless’ state for their license from DCDEE. Once QRIS is implemented, you will receive information from DCDEE regarding the new pathways for licensure and your timeframe for completing your license renewal. The NCRLAP website, https://ncrlap.org, has trainings geared towards the new ECERS3 assessment scale. These will introduce you to the updated assessment scale and provide tips for completing the new scale. Upcoming training opportunities can be found on the CCSA website https://www.childcareservices.org/programs/ccrr/professional-development/ Documents and forms for DCDEE licensure can be found at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Provider-Documents-and-Forms. AGENCY NEWS AND UPDATES: Please refer to the Division of Child Development and Early Education website, http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov for additional information regarding: *’What’s New’ tab for the latest information from DCDEE *QRIS Updates If you have and questions or concerns, please call me at 336-816-4826, or email lori.rierson@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