Hillcrest Elementary Pre-K

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: HILLCREST ELEMENTARY PRE-K Facility ID: 01000434 Consultant: ANITA GRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/26/2025 Number Present: 26 Completed Date: 3/26/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 173 Time In: 09:38 AM Time Out: 12:31 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to complete the annual compliance monitoring for this Five Star License facility. The license was issued on August 16, 2018. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on April 11, 2024. Upon arrival at the facility, I checked in at the office. Once checked in, I proceeded to the first preschool classroom; I was greeted by Ms. Walters, the lead teacher, and her assistant, Ms. McGraw, who assisted me during today’s visit. Attendance was taken and observations made. The children were observed participating in indoor and outdoor free play, teacher’s directed activities. Routines, having lunch and preparing for rest. The last Fire Inspection was conducted on September 10, 2024, and was approved for day time use only. The last Sanitation Inspection was conducted on March 19, 2025, and the facility achieved a superior classification. A full assessment of child care requirements was conducted during today’s visit. I monitored program requirements, including postings, permit with restrictions maintained, and the summary of laws. I monitored supervision, staff/child ratio, and general safety. I monitored program records, a sampling of children’s records, and staff files. The following violations were observed cited and technical assistance was provided. Violation Number Comment Rule 1068 On-going training documentation did not include all applicable information: subject matter, topic area in G.S. 110-91(11), name of training provider, date training was provided, number of hours of training, and name of staff. .1106(a) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. **Documentation of regular quarterly lockdown drills was not available. I observed documentation of September lockdown drill in classroom B28.** .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) The above violations must be corrected immediately, and a compliance letter drafted stating how you corrected the item and when the violations were corrected. The letter should be submitted on your business letterhead. Please reference the type of visit, the visit date, and the item number cited for the violation. Please sign and submit the letter. You may submit to my email at anita.c.graham@dhhs.nc.gov. The letter should be sent to my office no later than April 9, 2025. If the letter is not received by April 9, 2025, a return visit may be conducted to ensure the violations have been corrected or addressed. You were provided with an opportunity to ask questions regarding child care requirements. We discussed the areas of non-compliance. You have stated that the CPR/FA training has been scheduled. Please ensure the training is completed by the due date. If more time is needed, please be sure to reach out to me. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: Please complete the in-service training logs each year to include all relevant trainings and also ensure the certificates attached. We will count all in-service training related to preschool topics, including health and safety trainings. Please ensure that all quarterly lockdown drills are documented whenever practiced. RESOURCES: Caring for Our Children: https://nrckids.org/CFOC http://www.healthychildcare.org/HealthyFutures.html. AGENCY NEWS: North Carolina Child Care Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday March 26, 2025 and a Special Meeting on Thursday March 27, 2025 The North Carolina Child Care Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday March 26, 2025, beginning at 1:15 p.m., and a Special Meeting on Thursday March 27, 2025, at the Division of Child Development and Early Education, 333 Six Forks Road, Conference Room 165, Raleigh, N.C. 27609. There will also be an option to join the meeting via WebEx by clicking on the following links: March 26, 2025: https://ncgov.webex.com/ncgov/j.php?MTID=m4f6ccc854b2d68ddd2329d12fc8a082f Webinar number (access code): 2430 340 9661 Webinar password: care (2273 from phones and video systems) March 27, 2025: https://ncgov.webex.com/ncgov/j.php?MTID=m825c384df5e0a9abea3a039e6137c7d4 Webinar number (access code): 2433 889 3657 Webinar password: care (2273 from phones and video systems) Please note that the meeting link will not be ‘live’ until 15 minutes prior to the meeting. If you should have any further questions, you may contact me at 336-894-0609 or by e-mail at anita.c.graham@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact my supervisor, Kaye Adkins at kaye.adkins@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 .1106 · Violation

Name of Operation: HILLCREST ELEMENTARY PRE-K Facility ID: 01000434 Consultant: ANITA GRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/11/2024 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 4/11/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 190 Time In: 11:30 AM Time Out: 02:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to conduct the Annual Compliance monitoring. The last Annual Compliance Visit was conducted on April 18, 2023. The center currently operates with a Five Star Child Care License that was issued on August 16, 2018. The last Fire Inspection was conducted March 22, 2024 and the facility was approved for daytime care only. The last Sanitation Inspection was completed March 19, 2024 and achieved a “Superior” classification. Upon arrival, I signed in at the school’s main office and then proceeded to the preschool classrooms where I was greeted by Ms. Lashunna Yancey, lead teacher. There are two Pre-K classrooms at this location. Ms. Yvonne Walters is the lead teacher in the second classroom. During the visit attendance was taken and observations made. Children were observed participating in indoor free play, teacher directed activities, having lunch, resting and departing for the day. This facility has two classrooms which currently serve twenty-seven NCPK children. The NCPK requirements were monitored during today’s visit. Five NC Pre-K children's records were monitored, and each contained a health assessment and a DIAL-4 screening. A full assessment of child care requirements was conducted during this date. I monitored program requirements, including postings such as, permit with restrictions maintained, summary of laws, daily schedule, First-Aid posters and the staff/child ratio charts. I monitored program records, a sampling of children’s records, staff personnel files, medical files and on-going trainings. The following violation was observed cited and a technical assistance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 1068 On-going training documentation did not include all applicable information: subject matter, topic area in G.S. 110-91(11), name of training provider, date training was provided, number of hours of training, and name of staff. The on-going training logs were not completed. .1106(a) The above violation must be corrected immediately, and I must receive a letter no later than April 24, 2024 stating how and when the item was corrected. This letter should be e-mailed to me at anita.c.graham@dhhs.nc.gov. If I do not receive your letter by April 24, 2024 and/or if you do not address violation entirely, a return visit to your program may be necessary to monitor for compliance with childcare requirements and to obtain your compliance letter. Additional violations may be documented if the situation has not been corrected or addressed. The staff were provided an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all child care requirements. Child care licensing rules and regulations are established to ensure a safe and healthy environment for children in care. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is always your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules . The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. Both are available on the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/, on the home page under the ‘Services’ tab. Please be aware that new rules came into effect in January of this year. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: 10A NCAC 09 .1106 DOCUMENTATION OF ON-GOING TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (a) Each center shall have a record of training activities in which each staff member participates, including copies of training certificates or official documentation provided by the trainer. That record shall include the subject matter, topic area in G.S. 110-91(11), training provider, date provided, hours, and name of staff who completed the training. This documentation shall be on file and current. (b) Each center shall have a record of countable technical assistance in which each staff member participates, including copies of documentation, observations and evaluations provided by the person who has been endorsed by the NC Institute for Child Development Professionals as a technical assistance provider. That record shall include the dates and times of technical assistance with staff, names of all participating staff members and the name of the technical assistance provider. This documentation shall be on file and current. RESOURCES -The National Resources Center for Health and Safety of our Children in Child Care and Early Education: https://nrckids.org/CFOC. -The Health and Safety Trainings are now being offered on the DCDEE Moodle format. Visit the Division’s website and look under the “SERVICES” tab for “DCDEE Moodle”. These trainings are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. You must use your NCID to access Moodle and register for the trainings. -For other upcoming training opportunities please visit CCSA’s website at: https://www.childcareservices.org/programs/ccrr/professional-development/ -Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/. Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. If you have any questions, please contact me at 336-894-0609 or by e-mail at anita.c.graham@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact my supervisor, Kaye Adkins at kaye.adkins@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: HILLCREST ELEMENTARY PRE-K Facility ID: 01000434 Consultant: ANITA GRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/11/2024 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 4/11/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 190 Time In: 11:30 AM Time Out: 02:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to conduct the Annual Compliance monitoring. The last Annual Compliance Visit was conducted on April 18, 2023. The center currently operates with a Five Star Child Care License that was issued on August 16, 2018. The last Fire Inspection was conducted March 22, 2024 and the facility was approved for daytime care only. The last Sanitation Inspection was completed March 19, 2024 and achieved a “Superior” classification. Upon arrival, I signed in at the school’s main office and then proceeded to the preschool classrooms where I was greeted by Ms. Lashunna Yancey, lead teacher. There are two Pre-K classrooms at this location. Ms. Yvonne Walters is the lead teacher in the second classroom. During the visit attendance was taken and observations made. Children were observed participating in indoor free play, teacher directed activities, having lunch, resting and departing for the day. This facility has two classrooms which currently serve twenty-seven NCPK children. The NCPK requirements were monitored during today’s visit. Five NC Pre-K children's records were monitored, and each contained a health assessment and a DIAL-4 screening. A full assessment of child care requirements was conducted during this date. I monitored program requirements, including postings such as, permit with restrictions maintained, summary of laws, daily schedule, First-Aid posters and the staff/child ratio charts. I monitored program records, a sampling of children’s records, staff personnel files, medical files and on-going trainings. The following violation was observed cited and a technical assistance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 1068 On-going training documentation did not include all applicable information: subject matter, topic area in G.S. 110-91(11), name of training provider, date training was provided, number of hours of training, and name of staff. The on-going training logs were not completed. .1106(a) The above violation must be corrected immediately, and I must receive a letter no later than April 24, 2024 stating how and when the item was corrected. This letter should be e-mailed to me at anita.c.graham@dhhs.nc.gov. If I do not receive your letter by April 24, 2024 and/or if you do not address violation entirely, a return visit to your program may be necessary to monitor for compliance with childcare requirements and to obtain your compliance letter. Additional violations may be documented if the situation has not been corrected or addressed. The staff were provided an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all child care requirements. Child care licensing rules and regulations are established to ensure a safe and healthy environment for children in care. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is always your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules . The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. Both are available on the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/, on the home page under the ‘Services’ tab. Please be aware that new rules came into effect in January of this year. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: 10A NCAC 09 .1106 DOCUMENTATION OF ON-GOING TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (a) Each center shall have a record of training activities in which each staff member participates, including copies of training certificates or official documentation provided by the trainer. That record shall include the subject matter, topic area in G.S. 110-91(11), training provider, date provided, hours, and name of staff who completed the training. This documentation shall be on file and current. (b) Each center shall have a record of countable technical assistance in which each staff member participates, including copies of documentation, observations and evaluations provided by the person who has been endorsed by the NC Institute for Child Development Professionals as a technical assistance provider. That record shall include the dates and times of technical assistance with staff, names of all participating staff members and the name of the technical assistance provider. This documentation shall be on file and current. RESOURCES -The National Resources Center for Health and Safety of our Children in Child Care and Early Education: https://nrckids.org/CFOC. -The Health and Safety Trainings are now being offered on the DCDEE Moodle format. Visit the Division’s website and look under the “SERVICES” tab for “DCDEE Moodle”. These trainings are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. You must use your NCID to access Moodle and register for the trainings. -For other upcoming training opportunities please visit CCSA’s website at: https://www.childcareservices.org/programs/ccrr/professional-development/ -Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/. Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. If you have any questions, please contact me at 336-894-0609 or by e-mail at anita.c.graham@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact my supervisor, Kaye Adkins at kaye.adkins@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