Providence: A Christian Montessori Community

10A NCAC 09 .0713 · Violation

Name of Operation: PROVIDENCE: A CHRISTIAN MONTESSORI COMMUNITY Facility ID: 01000652 Consultant: ANITA GRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/19/2024 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 7/19/2024 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 88 Time In: 09:47 AM Time Out: 11:15 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Compliance Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced Today, I conducted an unannounced Annual Compliance Follow-up Visit. On July 1, 2024, a partial monitoring was conducted. The facility operates with a Four-Star License, which was issued on November 24, 2021. Upon arrival to the facility, I was greeted by a staff member. I stated the purpose of our visit. The staff member, Ms. Shannon Tincher, assisted me on a walkthrough of the facility. Attendance was taken and observation made. Children were observed, participating in outdoor free play. A partial assessment was conducted today. I monitored staff/child ratio, supervision, program records, children’s records, and staff files. The following violation was observed, cited and technical assistance and resource links have been provided. Violation Number Comment Rule 318 Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older. A three-year old child was enrolled in a classroom with a child less than 24 months old. 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(6) The above violation must be corrected immediately, and a letter sent to my office stating how the violation was corrected. Please include with the letter all documentation to support the corrective actions taken. Your letter should be received by my office on or before August 2, 2024. You may email the letter to me at anita.c.graham@dhhs.nc.gov. or you may mail the letter to Anita Graham, PO Box 665, Pleasant Garden, NC 27313. A follow-up visit may be conducted to ensure compliance with child care requirements. You were provided an opportunity to ask questions regarding child care requirements. We discussed that in special circumstances children may be assigned to a “multi-age” group setting. For example, an onsite child's Individualized Education Program (IEP) or in some cases an Individualized Family Service provided by a child’s physician which provides the qualification for the assignment. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: 10A NCAC 09 .0713 STAFF/CHILD RATIOS FOR CENTERS (a)(6) children between the ages of 12 months and 24 months shall not be grouped with older children unless all children in the group are less than three years of age. RESOURCE LINKS: https://nrckids.org/CFOC https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/C/Chapter_9_Child_Care_Rules_effective_1-1-2024.pdf?ver=Yh7EA3Q_V_dBhSwZ6rcTVg%3d%3d Thank you for your assistance during today's visit. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me. My phone number is 336-894-0609 or via e-mail 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 .2318 · Violation

Name of Operation: PROVIDENCE: A CHRISTIAN MONTESSORI COMMUNITY Facility ID: 01000652 Consultant: ANITA GRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/1/2024 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 7/1/2024 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 51 Time In: 11:20 AM Time Out: 12:11 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Diff Mont Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor for child care requirements during an annual compliance visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on July 10, 2023. The facility operates with a Four-Star License, which was issued on November 24, 2021. Upon arrival to the facility, I was greeted by a staff member. I stated the purpose of our visit. The staff member stated that neither of the administrators are present today because they are technically closed this week. However, there are three children present and in the care of two staff members. I took attendance was taken and I observed the one classroom. Children were observed, participating in indoor free play. Emergency information for these three children are available on the online app used by the school. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on June 18, 2024 with a Superior rating. A partial assessment was conducted today, due to the fact that, there are only three children and two staff members present. All other classrooms and the office are closed. The following violation was observed and cited. Violation Number Comment Rule 124 The center did not maintain records as required in rule, and/or were not made available to the Division for review. All records were not available for review. The office was locked and staff did not have access. G.S. 110-91(9); .0304(g); .2318 The above violations must be corrected immediately, and a letter sent to my office stating how the violations were corrected. Please include with the letter all documentation to support the corrective actions taken. Your letter should be received by my office on or before July 15, 2024. You may email the letter to me at anita.c.graham@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also mail the letter to Anita Graham, PO Box 665, Pleasant Garden, NC 27313. You were provided an opportunity to ask questions regarding child care requirements. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: 10A NCAC 09 .2318 CHILD CARE CENTER RECORD RETENTION All records required in this Chapter shall be maintained for review by representatives of the Division as specified in G.S. 110-91(9), Rule .0304(g) of this Chapter, and as follows: (1) The records shall be available at the center during the hours of operation listed on the child care license. An unannounced follow-up visit will be conducted to complete today's monitoring. If you have any questions, you may contact me at anita.c.graham@dhhs.nc.gov or you may call me at 336-894-0609 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: PROVIDENCE: A CHRISTIAN MONTESSORI COMMUNITY Facility ID: 01000652 Consultant: ANITA GRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/1/2024 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 7/1/2024 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 51 Time In: 11:20 AM Time Out: 12:11 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Diff Mont Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor for child care requirements during an annual compliance visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on July 10, 2023. The facility operates with a Four-Star License, which was issued on November 24, 2021. Upon arrival to the facility, I was greeted by a staff member. I stated the purpose of our visit. The staff member stated that neither of the administrators are present today because they are technically closed this week. However, there are three children present and in the care of two staff members. I took attendance was taken and I observed the one classroom. Children were observed, participating in indoor free play. Emergency information for these three children are available on the online app used by the school. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on June 18, 2024 with a Superior rating. A partial assessment was conducted today, due to the fact that, there are only three children and two staff members present. All other classrooms and the office are closed. The following violation was observed and cited. Violation Number Comment Rule 124 The center did not maintain records as required in rule, and/or were not made available to the Division for review. All records were not available for review. The office was locked and staff did not have access. G.S. 110-91(9); .0304(g); .2318 The above violations must be corrected immediately, and a letter sent to my office stating how the violations were corrected. Please include with the letter all documentation to support the corrective actions taken. Your letter should be received by my office on or before July 15, 2024. You may email the letter to me at anita.c.graham@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also mail the letter to Anita Graham, PO Box 665, Pleasant Garden, NC 27313. You were provided an opportunity to ask questions regarding child care requirements. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: 10A NCAC 09 .2318 CHILD CARE CENTER RECORD RETENTION All records required in this Chapter shall be maintained for review by representatives of the Division as specified in G.S. 110-91(9), Rule .0304(g) of this Chapter, and as follows: (1) The records shall be available at the center during the hours of operation listed on the child care license. An unannounced follow-up visit will be conducted to complete today's monitoring. If you have any questions, you may contact me at anita.c.graham@dhhs.nc.gov or you may call me at 336-894-0609 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