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395 Burnsville School Road, Burnsville NC 28714 · License #00000037 · Center · Child Care Center
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10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation
Name of Operation: BURNSVILLE ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 00000037 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/13/2026 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 5/13/2026 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 360 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 04:15 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 monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for an Annual Compliance with a rated License Assessment visit. I am conducting this second annual compliance visit due to the last AC visit being the third week of school. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Katie Beaver, Lead Teacher, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site with you. Katie Beaver, Lead Teacher, was available during the visit to assist me and answer my questions. The administrator/principal, Brent Laws, greeted me when I check in at the front office. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including (but not limited to) supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. This classroom moved to a new wing of the school last year. They are currently working on the playground to get all of the equipment installed. They have a temporary playground that has a temporary fence around it. The new playground has a grassy area, a mulch area where the climber(s) will be installed and a concrete area where children can ride trikes. The fence is now installed and includes the area right outside the classroom (which is all concrete). This is where the children were playing today since the older children in the school is testing today. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-five percent (95%) as of 5/11/2026. This NC-Pre-k facility is owned and operated by Yancey County Schools and is housed in Burnsville Elementary School. *Permit type – Five (5) Star Rated License, issued 1/27/2023. *Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only (first shift), meets reduced ratios, meets enhanced space. *The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/9/2025. *The last fire drill was practiced on 5/6/26. *The last shelter in place drill was practiced on 3/16/26. *The last playground inspection was documented on 5/1/26. *The last fire inspection was approved on 8/12/2025. *The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/21/26 with four (4) demerits for a superior classification. *Lead water testing was completed on 11/13/24 without hazards. *Lead paint (in conjunction with Burnsville Elementary School) was completed on 12/9/24 without hazards. *Asbestos testing shows “Survey Review by RTI”. Please follow up on this to ensure it is completed. *The program does not provide transportation. *The approved curriculum used is the Creative Curriculum. *Approved formative assessment used is Teaching Strategies Gold. The annual compliance full monitoring was conducted on September 9, 2025, and again during today’s since the annual compliance visit was conducted at the beginning of the school year. Two (2) staff files, one new staff and one existing staff, two (2) children’s files, and program records were monitored during the visits. 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. It was signed by the administrator and dated 11/4/25. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. When I arrived, I checked in at the front office and was greeted by the administrator/principal, Brent Laws. I walked to the classroom, where the children were outside on the side playground area. The lead teacher ws in the classroom. I explained the reason for today’s visit. She informed me that they children were on the side play area (that is all concrete) due to school testing going on. They are also in the process of finishing their big playground. The fence and mulch have been installed, but the large equipment has not been installed yet. We walked outside where I observed the children and two (2) other teachers drawing with sidewalk chalk and water color painting on the concrete. There was a beanbag toss, hula hoops, stepping stones and a rock garden area. Teachers were participating in the children’s play while observing and supervising. After they came inside, they washed hands and sat down for lunch. After lunch, children cleaned up, used the bathroom and gathered in group time for a yoga video activity that was displayed on the smart board. Once children finished, they transitioned to their cot for rest time. After rest time, they cleaned up their rest time items, washed their hands and sat down at the tables for sack time. Children began getting picked up during snack time. Lunch today consisted of Manwich sandwich, coleslaw, baked beans, pineapple tidbits and milk. Snack today consisted of pretzels, fruit snacks and fruit juice. Rated License Information: The program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 1/27/23, earning seven (7) points in the education component, seven (7) points in the program standards component with a score of 6.03 on the ECERS-R and one (1) quality point (75% of lead teachers have a BA/BS or higher in ECE/CD). I received the Star Rated License application on 3/24/26, applying for Pathway #2, Classroom and Instructional Quality. The request for a Environmental Rating Scale was sent to me on 2/27/26 and the request was sent in the same day. The assessment on 4/30/26 and we are currently waiting for the results to be emailed to me, Your new Five (5) Star License is based on the following: PATHWAY #2 – Classroom and Instructional Quality. The following was verified to be in process or completed for the classroom and instructional quality pathway based on five (5) star level. 10A NCAC 09 .3205 CLASSROOM AND INSTRUCTIONAL QUALITY PATHWAY FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS *You are choosing reduced staff/child ratios and enhanced space options at the five-star level. 10A NCAC 09 .3209 REDUCED, ENHANCED STAFF/CHILD RATIOS FOR A RATED LICENSE FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) This Rule shall apply to evaluating the staff/child ratios and maximum group sizes for a rated license for child care centers. (b) Enhanced staff/child ratio means that the center shall comply with the following staff/child ratios and maximum group sizes. Age Ratio Staff/Children Maximum Group Size 2 to 3 Years 1/8 16 3 to 4 Years 1/9 18 4 to 5 Years 1/12 24 5 to 6 Years 1/14 25 10A NCAC 09 .3210 ENHANCED SPACE REQUIRMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS In order for a child care center to meet enhanced space requirements: (1) There shall be at least 30 square feet inside space per child per the total licensed capacity and 100 square feet outside space for each child using the outdoor learning environment at any one time; and (2) There shall be an area that can be arranged for administrative and private conference activities. *The program receives NC Pre-Kindergarten funding and must adhere to NC Pre-Kindergarten staff/child ratios of 1/10 with a group size of 20. 10A NCAC 09 .3219 FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT STANDARDS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS *Evidence of implementing family and community engagement foundational practices. The following was verified during the visit and the form was collected. *Required for two-star or higher. The facility provided communication documentation as evidence of responsive communication with families. This center uses ClassDojo as a two way communication with parents/guardians as well as newsletters, Ready Rosie and face to face during drop off and pick up. *Required for two-star or higher. The facility provided an open house where they inform parents of participation opportunities, policies and procedures, filed trip opportunities and when the family conference will be offered. *Required for two-star or higher. The facility offers annual opportunities for families to share cultural heritage in the classroom. They have asked parents to come read to the classroom in their native language, however no parents have accepted the invitation. *Required for two-star or higher. The facility had an pen house was held on 8/14/26 where they discussed the parent participant plan and what to expect during the school year. *Required for two-star or higher. This center uses ClassDojo as a two way communication with parents/guardians as well as newsletters, Ready Rosie and face to face during drop off and pick up. Flyers and newsletter are sent home with families regarding available resources in the community. Communication Options: *C-1 A parent handbook is given to families at the beginning of the school year during open house to learn about home language, preferred communication methods and best ways to share information. This facility uses ClassDojo for the primary form of communication as well as face to face during drop off and pick up. Weekly updates are sent home each week in the child’s folder, which includes weekly plans, upcoming events, and ways to participate. The email version provides parents with an option to translate the message. Parents are enrolled in Ready Rosie and receive tests or emails with weekly videos with modeled activities. *C-3 The first parent teacher conference was held on 10/13/25. At this conference the staff reviewed the developmental screening assessment, and the Fall Creative Curriculum assessments were reviewed and goals for each child were discussed. The second parent teacher conference will be held in 3/12/26. On this day, teachers and parents will review the Spring Creative Curriculum assessment and talk about the transition to kindergarten. Engagement and Leadership Options: Educational Opportunity Options: EO-3 *EL-3 Parent night is offered at open house where they discuss policies and parent participation. Pre-K registration was 4/15/26, for the next school year. Title, I Reading Night and Fall Festival was held on 10/28/25. Spirit Week was the week of Halloween. There were three (3) field trips where parents met at the location with their child. They were Fender’s Farm on 10/10/25, Sugar Plum Christmas Farm on 12/4/25 and the Bright Zoo on 4/27/26. Parents were given a link to post pictures that they took that are used. 10A NCAC 09 .3221 CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT (CQI) STANDARDS *Evidence for implementing continuous quality improvement (CQI) plans for the facility and individual staff. The CQI plan for the facility has been completed; the form was received prior to the visit. The individual CQI plans for the two (2) main teachers were verified. The staff CQI plans must be completed by each staff member’s one year of employment. Reminder that the CQI plans are continuous and once one is completed, another must be started to meet this annual requirement. *Evidence of the lead teacher and administrator completing training related to the curriculum and formative assessment tool that is used by the center with children. A certificate from Teaching Strategies on Creative Curriculum and GOLD as well as a certificate on the Brigance screening tool was on file for the lead teacher. The administrator will need to get these trainings by May 22, 2016. *The administrator will be participating in one activity regarding classroom and instructional quality practices as outlined in the child care rule .3205 (f,10, a). Ms. Beaver could not reach Mr. Laws to make a determination on his choice. However, she anticipates he will choose annual completion of five hours of coaching or mentoring by an administrator of another licensed child care center with a star-rating of five stars, or a community resource partner. * Evidence of all lead teachers participating in one activity regarding classroom and instructional quality practices as outlined in the child care rule .3205 (f,11, b). Annual completion of five on-going training hours, in addition to applicable requirements. *Staff education evaluation of fifty percent (50%) of lead teachers and fifty percent (50%) of other educators resulting in staff education at the five-star level. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submitted an official transcript (if applicable) and applied 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. *B. Laws, Administrator/Principal, has been evaluated as a Level III Administrator with three (3) years’ work experience in early childhood and eighteen (18) administrative work experience. *K. Beaver, Lead Teacher, has been evaluated and is qualified as lead teacher with a 4-year degree in Birth-Kindergarten and a B-K licensure, with thirteen (13) years’ experience. *E. Boone, Teacher, has been evaluated and is qualified as a teacher assistant and a lead teacher with college diploma unrelated to child care, NC Early Childhood Credential plus 21 semester hours towards a ECE degree with two and a half (2.5) years’ experience. *A. Medlin, Teacher, has been evaluated and is qualified as a teacher assistant and a lead teacher, NC Early Childhood Credential plus she will graduate with her AA/S in Early Childhood Education on 5/16/26 with four (4) years’ experience. *Evidence of implementing a curriculum that has been approved by the Commission. The curriculum implemented Creative Curriculum. It was verified during the visit that the one (1) classroom was implementing the Creative Curriculum as activity plans and parent/teacher conferences. *Evidence of implementing a curriculum that has been approved by the Commission. The curriculum implemented Creative Curriculum. It was verified during the visit that the one (1) classroom was implementing the Creative Curriculum as activity plans and parent/teacher conference preparations. *Evidence of conducting on-going formative assessments that have been approved by the Commission and sharing results with parents at least twice annually. The approved assessment used is GOLD by Teaching Strategies. It was verified during the visit that on-going formative assessments were shared with parents 10/13/25 and 3/2/26. Evidence of observations being completed were verified through the Teaching Strategies application, Smart Teach. There were pictures, work samples, portfolios, and anecdotal notes. *Per NC Pre-Kindergarten requirements an environment rating scale is needed in order to meet requirements for funding. The request for environment rating scales was received on 2/27/2026, and the scales were ordered. The facility currently has a four (4) week window of 4/20/2026 to 5/15/2026. After completion of the ECERS-3 assessment, I will schedule a visit to review the report and score with you. Based on verification of requirements in the .3205 section of the child care rules, a five-star license has been earned. After final review, a different star level may be determined. Any discrepancies would be reviewed with you. A rated license is evaluated every three years, and the facility will be due again for a rated license assessment by April 2029. At each annual compliance visit, rated license components chosen will be monitored for meeting compliance. We discussed the optional Quality Initiatives Recognition Form. I verified the sixteen (16) items that were checked on the form during today’s visit. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 823 Toxic plants were accessible to children. A toxic plant was accessible to children. .0604(l) 1945 A drug or medicine was given to a child with a known allergy to the medication. An epi pen was loose in a Ziplock bag and not in a pharmacy box with the prescription label attached. .0803(1)(f) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #1945 An epi pen was loose in a ziplock bag and not in a pharmacy box with the prescription label attached. *If the parent does not have the original box with the prescription label, have the parent contact the pharmacy to reprint the prescription label. Item #823 A toxic plant was accessible to children. This was corrected during the visit. Ms. Boone removed it from the classroom. *There is apps online to check plants to see if they are toxic or safe. Achieving Compliance: 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 • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by May 27, 2026. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Georgia Lee Marshall PO Box Zionville, NC 28698 Please call me at 828-434-0236, or email lee.marshall@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: • ABCMS- Continue to update the staff roster as needed in the ABCMS portal. New and terminated staff notification requirement: 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. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on 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. 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. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3222 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in noncompliance with or failure to meet the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within six months. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within six months, the operator shall notify the Division. 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 lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-434-0236, 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 .1102 · Violation
Name of Operation: BURNSVILLE ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 00000037 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/13/2026 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 5/13/2026 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 360 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 04:15 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 monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for an Annual Compliance with a rated License Assessment visit. I am conducting this second annual compliance visit due to the last AC visit being the third week of school. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Katie Beaver, Lead Teacher, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site with you. Katie Beaver, Lead Teacher, was available during the visit to assist me and answer my questions. The administrator/principal, Brent Laws, greeted me when I check in at the front office. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including (but not limited to) supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. This classroom moved to a new wing of the school last year. They are currently working on the playground to get all of the equipment installed. They have a temporary playground that has a temporary fence around it. The new playground has a grassy area, a mulch area where the climber(s) will be installed and a concrete area where children can ride trikes. The fence is now installed and includes the area right outside the classroom (which is all concrete). This is where the children were playing today since the older children in the school is testing today. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-five percent (95%) as of 5/11/2026. This NC-Pre-k facility is owned and operated by Yancey County Schools and is housed in Burnsville Elementary School. *Permit type – Five (5) Star Rated License, issued 1/27/2023. *Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only (first shift), meets reduced ratios, meets enhanced space. *The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/9/2025. *The last fire drill was practiced on 5/6/26. *The last shelter in place drill was practiced on 3/16/26. *The last playground inspection was documented on 5/1/26. *The last fire inspection was approved on 8/12/2025. *The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/21/26 with four (4) demerits for a superior classification. *Lead water testing was completed on 11/13/24 without hazards. *Lead paint (in conjunction with Burnsville Elementary School) was completed on 12/9/24 without hazards. *Asbestos testing shows “Survey Review by RTI”. Please follow up on this to ensure it is completed. *The program does not provide transportation. *The approved curriculum used is the Creative Curriculum. *Approved formative assessment used is Teaching Strategies Gold. The annual compliance full monitoring was conducted on September 9, 2025, and again during today’s since the annual compliance visit was conducted at the beginning of the school year. Two (2) staff files, one new staff and one existing staff, two (2) children’s files, and program records were monitored during the visits. 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. It was signed by the administrator and dated 11/4/25. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. When I arrived, I checked in at the front office and was greeted by the administrator/principal, Brent Laws. I walked to the classroom, where the children were outside on the side playground area. The lead teacher ws in the classroom. I explained the reason for today’s visit. She informed me that they children were on the side play area (that is all concrete) due to school testing going on. They are also in the process of finishing their big playground. The fence and mulch have been installed, but the large equipment has not been installed yet. We walked outside where I observed the children and two (2) other teachers drawing with sidewalk chalk and water color painting on the concrete. There was a beanbag toss, hula hoops, stepping stones and a rock garden area. Teachers were participating in the children’s play while observing and supervising. After they came inside, they washed hands and sat down for lunch. After lunch, children cleaned up, used the bathroom and gathered in group time for a yoga video activity that was displayed on the smart board. Once children finished, they transitioned to their cot for rest time. After rest time, they cleaned up their rest time items, washed their hands and sat down at the tables for sack time. Children began getting picked up during snack time. Lunch today consisted of Manwich sandwich, coleslaw, baked beans, pineapple tidbits and milk. Snack today consisted of pretzels, fruit snacks and fruit juice. Rated License Information: The program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 1/27/23, earning seven (7) points in the education component, seven (7) points in the program standards component with a score of 6.03 on the ECERS-R and one (1) quality point (75% of lead teachers have a BA/BS or higher in ECE/CD). I received the Star Rated License application on 3/24/26, applying for Pathway #2, Classroom and Instructional Quality. The request for a Environmental Rating Scale was sent to me on 2/27/26 and the request was sent in the same day. The assessment on 4/30/26 and we are currently waiting for the results to be emailed to me, Your new Five (5) Star License is based on the following: PATHWAY #2 – Classroom and Instructional Quality. The following was verified to be in process or completed for the classroom and instructional quality pathway based on five (5) star level. 10A NCAC 09 .3205 CLASSROOM AND INSTRUCTIONAL QUALITY PATHWAY FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS *You are choosing reduced staff/child ratios and enhanced space options at the five-star level. 10A NCAC 09 .3209 REDUCED, ENHANCED STAFF/CHILD RATIOS FOR A RATED LICENSE FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) This Rule shall apply to evaluating the staff/child ratios and maximum group sizes for a rated license for child care centers. (b) Enhanced staff/child ratio means that the center shall comply with the following staff/child ratios and maximum group sizes. Age Ratio Staff/Children Maximum Group Size 2 to 3 Years 1/8 16 3 to 4 Years 1/9 18 4 to 5 Years 1/12 24 5 to 6 Years 1/14 25 10A NCAC 09 .3210 ENHANCED SPACE REQUIRMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS In order for a child care center to meet enhanced space requirements: (1) There shall be at least 30 square feet inside space per child per the total licensed capacity and 100 square feet outside space for each child using the outdoor learning environment at any one time; and (2) There shall be an area that can be arranged for administrative and private conference activities. *The program receives NC Pre-Kindergarten funding and must adhere to NC Pre-Kindergarten staff/child ratios of 1/10 with a group size of 20. 10A NCAC 09 .3219 FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT STANDARDS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS *Evidence of implementing family and community engagement foundational practices. The following was verified during the visit and the form was collected. *Required for two-star or higher. The facility provided communication documentation as evidence of responsive communication with families. This center uses ClassDojo as a two way communication with parents/guardians as well as newsletters, Ready Rosie and face to face during drop off and pick up. *Required for two-star or higher. The facility provided an open house where they inform parents of participation opportunities, policies and procedures, filed trip opportunities and when the family conference will be offered. *Required for two-star or higher. The facility offers annual opportunities for families to share cultural heritage in the classroom. They have asked parents to come read to the classroom in their native language, however no parents have accepted the invitation. *Required for two-star or higher. The facility had an pen house was held on 8/14/26 where they discussed the parent participant plan and what to expect during the school year. *Required for two-star or higher. This center uses ClassDojo as a two way communication with parents/guardians as well as newsletters, Ready Rosie and face to face during drop off and pick up. Flyers and newsletter are sent home with families regarding available resources in the community. Communication Options: *C-1 A parent handbook is given to families at the beginning of the school year during open house to learn about home language, preferred communication methods and best ways to share information. This facility uses ClassDojo for the primary form of communication as well as face to face during drop off and pick up. Weekly updates are sent home each week in the child’s folder, which includes weekly plans, upcoming events, and ways to participate. The email version provides parents with an option to translate the message. Parents are enrolled in Ready Rosie and receive tests or emails with weekly videos with modeled activities. *C-3 The first parent teacher conference was held on 10/13/25. At this conference the staff reviewed the developmental screening assessment, and the Fall Creative Curriculum assessments were reviewed and goals for each child were discussed. The second parent teacher conference will be held in 3/12/26. On this day, teachers and parents will review the Spring Creative Curriculum assessment and talk about the transition to kindergarten. Engagement and Leadership Options: Educational Opportunity Options: EO-3 *EL-3 Parent night is offered at open house where they discuss policies and parent participation. Pre-K registration was 4/15/26, for the next school year. Title, I Reading Night and Fall Festival was held on 10/28/25. Spirit Week was the week of Halloween. There were three (3) field trips where parents met at the location with their child. They were Fender’s Farm on 10/10/25, Sugar Plum Christmas Farm on 12/4/25 and the Bright Zoo on 4/27/26. Parents were given a link to post pictures that they took that are used. 10A NCAC 09 .3221 CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT (CQI) STANDARDS *Evidence for implementing continuous quality improvement (CQI) plans for the facility and individual staff. The CQI plan for the facility has been completed; the form was received prior to the visit. The individual CQI plans for the two (2) main teachers were verified. The staff CQI plans must be completed by each staff member’s one year of employment. Reminder that the CQI plans are continuous and once one is completed, another must be started to meet this annual requirement. *Evidence of the lead teacher and administrator completing training related to the curriculum and formative assessment tool that is used by the center with children. A certificate from Teaching Strategies on Creative Curriculum and GOLD as well as a certificate on the Brigance screening tool was on file for the lead teacher. The administrator will need to get these trainings by May 22, 2016. *The administrator will be participating in one activity regarding classroom and instructional quality practices as outlined in the child care rule .3205 (f,10, a). Ms. Beaver could not reach Mr. Laws to make a determination on his choice. However, she anticipates he will choose annual completion of five hours of coaching or mentoring by an administrator of another licensed child care center with a star-rating of five stars, or a community resource partner. * Evidence of all lead teachers participating in one activity regarding classroom and instructional quality practices as outlined in the child care rule .3205 (f,11, b). Annual completion of five on-going training hours, in addition to applicable requirements. *Staff education evaluation of fifty percent (50%) of lead teachers and fifty percent (50%) of other educators resulting in staff education at the five-star level. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submitted an official transcript (if applicable) and applied 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. *B. Laws, Administrator/Principal, has been evaluated as a Level III Administrator with three (3) years’ work experience in early childhood and eighteen (18) administrative work experience. *K. Beaver, Lead Teacher, has been evaluated and is qualified as lead teacher with a 4-year degree in Birth-Kindergarten and a B-K licensure, with thirteen (13) years’ experience. *E. Boone, Teacher, has been evaluated and is qualified as a teacher assistant and a lead teacher with college diploma unrelated to child care, NC Early Childhood Credential plus 21 semester hours towards a ECE degree with two and a half (2.5) years’ experience. *A. Medlin, Teacher, has been evaluated and is qualified as a teacher assistant and a lead teacher, NC Early Childhood Credential plus she will graduate with her AA/S in Early Childhood Education on 5/16/26 with four (4) years’ experience. *Evidence of implementing a curriculum that has been approved by the Commission. The curriculum implemented Creative Curriculum. It was verified during the visit that the one (1) classroom was implementing the Creative Curriculum as activity plans and parent/teacher conferences. *Evidence of implementing a curriculum that has been approved by the Commission. The curriculum implemented Creative Curriculum. It was verified during the visit that the one (1) classroom was implementing the Creative Curriculum as activity plans and parent/teacher conference preparations. *Evidence of conducting on-going formative assessments that have been approved by the Commission and sharing results with parents at least twice annually. The approved assessment used is GOLD by Teaching Strategies. It was verified during the visit that on-going formative assessments were shared with parents 10/13/25 and 3/2/26. Evidence of observations being completed were verified through the Teaching Strategies application, Smart Teach. There were pictures, work samples, portfolios, and anecdotal notes. *Per NC Pre-Kindergarten requirements an environment rating scale is needed in order to meet requirements for funding. The request for environment rating scales was received on 2/27/2026, and the scales were ordered. The facility currently has a four (4) week window of 4/20/2026 to 5/15/2026. After completion of the ECERS-3 assessment, I will schedule a visit to review the report and score with you. Based on verification of requirements in the .3205 section of the child care rules, a five-star license has been earned. After final review, a different star level may be determined. Any discrepancies would be reviewed with you. A rated license is evaluated every three years, and the facility will be due again for a rated license assessment by April 2029. At each annual compliance visit, rated license components chosen will be monitored for meeting compliance. We discussed the optional Quality Initiatives Recognition Form. I verified the sixteen (16) items that were checked on the form during today’s visit. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 823 Toxic plants were accessible to children. A toxic plant was accessible to children. .0604(l) 1945 A drug or medicine was given to a child with a known allergy to the medication. An epi pen was loose in a Ziplock bag and not in a pharmacy box with the prescription label attached. .0803(1)(f) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #1945 An epi pen was loose in a ziplock bag and not in a pharmacy box with the prescription label attached. *If the parent does not have the original box with the prescription label, have the parent contact the pharmacy to reprint the prescription label. Item #823 A toxic plant was accessible to children. This was corrected during the visit. Ms. Boone removed it from the classroom. *There is apps online to check plants to see if they are toxic or safe. Achieving Compliance: 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 • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by May 27, 2026. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Georgia Lee Marshall PO Box Zionville, NC 28698 Please call me at 828-434-0236, or email lee.marshall@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: • ABCMS- Continue to update the staff roster as needed in the ABCMS portal. New and terminated staff notification requirement: 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. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on 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. 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. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3222 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in noncompliance with or failure to meet the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within six months. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within six months, the operator shall notify the Division. 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 lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-434-0236, 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
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
10A NCAC 09 .1703 · Violation
Name of Operation: BURNSVILLE ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 00000037 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/13/2026 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 5/13/2026 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 360 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 04:15 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 monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for an Annual Compliance with a rated License Assessment visit. I am conducting this second annual compliance visit due to the last AC visit being the third week of school. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Katie Beaver, Lead Teacher, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site with you. Katie Beaver, Lead Teacher, was available during the visit to assist me and answer my questions. The administrator/principal, Brent Laws, greeted me when I check in at the front office. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including (but not limited to) supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. This classroom moved to a new wing of the school last year. They are currently working on the playground to get all of the equipment installed. They have a temporary playground that has a temporary fence around it. The new playground has a grassy area, a mulch area where the climber(s) will be installed and a concrete area where children can ride trikes. The fence is now installed and includes the area right outside the classroom (which is all concrete). This is where the children were playing today since the older children in the school is testing today. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-five percent (95%) as of 5/11/2026. This NC-Pre-k facility is owned and operated by Yancey County Schools and is housed in Burnsville Elementary School. *Permit type – Five (5) Star Rated License, issued 1/27/2023. *Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only (first shift), meets reduced ratios, meets enhanced space. *The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/9/2025. *The last fire drill was practiced on 5/6/26. *The last shelter in place drill was practiced on 3/16/26. *The last playground inspection was documented on 5/1/26. *The last fire inspection was approved on 8/12/2025. *The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/21/26 with four (4) demerits for a superior classification. *Lead water testing was completed on 11/13/24 without hazards. *Lead paint (in conjunction with Burnsville Elementary School) was completed on 12/9/24 without hazards. *Asbestos testing shows “Survey Review by RTI”. Please follow up on this to ensure it is completed. *The program does not provide transportation. *The approved curriculum used is the Creative Curriculum. *Approved formative assessment used is Teaching Strategies Gold. The annual compliance full monitoring was conducted on September 9, 2025, and again during today’s since the annual compliance visit was conducted at the beginning of the school year. Two (2) staff files, one new staff and one existing staff, two (2) children’s files, and program records were monitored during the visits. 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. It was signed by the administrator and dated 11/4/25. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. When I arrived, I checked in at the front office and was greeted by the administrator/principal, Brent Laws. I walked to the classroom, where the children were outside on the side playground area. The lead teacher ws in the classroom. I explained the reason for today’s visit. She informed me that they children were on the side play area (that is all concrete) due to school testing going on. They are also in the process of finishing their big playground. The fence and mulch have been installed, but the large equipment has not been installed yet. We walked outside where I observed the children and two (2) other teachers drawing with sidewalk chalk and water color painting on the concrete. There was a beanbag toss, hula hoops, stepping stones and a rock garden area. Teachers were participating in the children’s play while observing and supervising. After they came inside, they washed hands and sat down for lunch. After lunch, children cleaned up, used the bathroom and gathered in group time for a yoga video activity that was displayed on the smart board. Once children finished, they transitioned to their cot for rest time. After rest time, they cleaned up their rest time items, washed their hands and sat down at the tables for sack time. Children began getting picked up during snack time. Lunch today consisted of Manwich sandwich, coleslaw, baked beans, pineapple tidbits and milk. Snack today consisted of pretzels, fruit snacks and fruit juice. Rated License Information: The program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 1/27/23, earning seven (7) points in the education component, seven (7) points in the program standards component with a score of 6.03 on the ECERS-R and one (1) quality point (75% of lead teachers have a BA/BS or higher in ECE/CD). I received the Star Rated License application on 3/24/26, applying for Pathway #2, Classroom and Instructional Quality. The request for a Environmental Rating Scale was sent to me on 2/27/26 and the request was sent in the same day. The assessment on 4/30/26 and we are currently waiting for the results to be emailed to me, Your new Five (5) Star License is based on the following: PATHWAY #2 – Classroom and Instructional Quality. The following was verified to be in process or completed for the classroom and instructional quality pathway based on five (5) star level. 10A NCAC 09 .3205 CLASSROOM AND INSTRUCTIONAL QUALITY PATHWAY FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS *You are choosing reduced staff/child ratios and enhanced space options at the five-star level. 10A NCAC 09 .3209 REDUCED, ENHANCED STAFF/CHILD RATIOS FOR A RATED LICENSE FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) This Rule shall apply to evaluating the staff/child ratios and maximum group sizes for a rated license for child care centers. (b) Enhanced staff/child ratio means that the center shall comply with the following staff/child ratios and maximum group sizes. Age Ratio Staff/Children Maximum Group Size 2 to 3 Years 1/8 16 3 to 4 Years 1/9 18 4 to 5 Years 1/12 24 5 to 6 Years 1/14 25 10A NCAC 09 .3210 ENHANCED SPACE REQUIRMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS In order for a child care center to meet enhanced space requirements: (1) There shall be at least 30 square feet inside space per child per the total licensed capacity and 100 square feet outside space for each child using the outdoor learning environment at any one time; and (2) There shall be an area that can be arranged for administrative and private conference activities. *The program receives NC Pre-Kindergarten funding and must adhere to NC Pre-Kindergarten staff/child ratios of 1/10 with a group size of 20. 10A NCAC 09 .3219 FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT STANDARDS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS *Evidence of implementing family and community engagement foundational practices. The following was verified during the visit and the form was collected. *Required for two-star or higher. The facility provided communication documentation as evidence of responsive communication with families. This center uses ClassDojo as a two way communication with parents/guardians as well as newsletters, Ready Rosie and face to face during drop off and pick up. *Required for two-star or higher. The facility provided an open house where they inform parents of participation opportunities, policies and procedures, filed trip opportunities and when the family conference will be offered. *Required for two-star or higher. The facility offers annual opportunities for families to share cultural heritage in the classroom. They have asked parents to come read to the classroom in their native language, however no parents have accepted the invitation. *Required for two-star or higher. The facility had an pen house was held on 8/14/26 where they discussed the parent participant plan and what to expect during the school year. *Required for two-star or higher. This center uses ClassDojo as a two way communication with parents/guardians as well as newsletters, Ready Rosie and face to face during drop off and pick up. Flyers and newsletter are sent home with families regarding available resources in the community. Communication Options: *C-1 A parent handbook is given to families at the beginning of the school year during open house to learn about home language, preferred communication methods and best ways to share information. This facility uses ClassDojo for the primary form of communication as well as face to face during drop off and pick up. Weekly updates are sent home each week in the child’s folder, which includes weekly plans, upcoming events, and ways to participate. The email version provides parents with an option to translate the message. Parents are enrolled in Ready Rosie and receive tests or emails with weekly videos with modeled activities. *C-3 The first parent teacher conference was held on 10/13/25. At this conference the staff reviewed the developmental screening assessment, and the Fall Creative Curriculum assessments were reviewed and goals for each child were discussed. The second parent teacher conference will be held in 3/12/26. On this day, teachers and parents will review the Spring Creative Curriculum assessment and talk about the transition to kindergarten. Engagement and Leadership Options: Educational Opportunity Options: EO-3 *EL-3 Parent night is offered at open house where they discuss policies and parent participation. Pre-K registration was 4/15/26, for the next school year. Title, I Reading Night and Fall Festival was held on 10/28/25. Spirit Week was the week of Halloween. There were three (3) field trips where parents met at the location with their child. They were Fender’s Farm on 10/10/25, Sugar Plum Christmas Farm on 12/4/25 and the Bright Zoo on 4/27/26. Parents were given a link to post pictures that they took that are used. 10A NCAC 09 .3221 CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT (CQI) STANDARDS *Evidence for implementing continuous quality improvement (CQI) plans for the facility and individual staff. The CQI plan for the facility has been completed; the form was received prior to the visit. The individual CQI plans for the two (2) main teachers were verified. The staff CQI plans must be completed by each staff member’s one year of employment. Reminder that the CQI plans are continuous and once one is completed, another must be started to meet this annual requirement. *Evidence of the lead teacher and administrator completing training related to the curriculum and formative assessment tool that is used by the center with children. A certificate from Teaching Strategies on Creative Curriculum and GOLD as well as a certificate on the Brigance screening tool was on file for the lead teacher. The administrator will need to get these trainings by May 22, 2016. *The administrator will be participating in one activity regarding classroom and instructional quality practices as outlined in the child care rule .3205 (f,10, a). Ms. Beaver could not reach Mr. Laws to make a determination on his choice. However, she anticipates he will choose annual completion of five hours of coaching or mentoring by an administrator of another licensed child care center with a star-rating of five stars, or a community resource partner. * Evidence of all lead teachers participating in one activity regarding classroom and instructional quality practices as outlined in the child care rule .3205 (f,11, b). Annual completion of five on-going training hours, in addition to applicable requirements. *Staff education evaluation of fifty percent (50%) of lead teachers and fifty percent (50%) of other educators resulting in staff education at the five-star level. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submitted an official transcript (if applicable) and applied 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. *B. Laws, Administrator/Principal, has been evaluated as a Level III Administrator with three (3) years’ work experience in early childhood and eighteen (18) administrative work experience. *K. Beaver, Lead Teacher, has been evaluated and is qualified as lead teacher with a 4-year degree in Birth-Kindergarten and a B-K licensure, with thirteen (13) years’ experience. *E. Boone, Teacher, has been evaluated and is qualified as a teacher assistant and a lead teacher with college diploma unrelated to child care, NC Early Childhood Credential plus 21 semester hours towards a ECE degree with two and a half (2.5) years’ experience. *A. Medlin, Teacher, has been evaluated and is qualified as a teacher assistant and a lead teacher, NC Early Childhood Credential plus she will graduate with her AA/S in Early Childhood Education on 5/16/26 with four (4) years’ experience. *Evidence of implementing a curriculum that has been approved by the Commission. The curriculum implemented Creative Curriculum. It was verified during the visit that the one (1) classroom was implementing the Creative Curriculum as activity plans and parent/teacher conferences. *Evidence of implementing a curriculum that has been approved by the Commission. The curriculum implemented Creative Curriculum. It was verified during the visit that the one (1) classroom was implementing the Creative Curriculum as activity plans and parent/teacher conference preparations. *Evidence of conducting on-going formative assessments that have been approved by the Commission and sharing results with parents at least twice annually. The approved assessment used is GOLD by Teaching Strategies. It was verified during the visit that on-going formative assessments were shared with parents 10/13/25 and 3/2/26. Evidence of observations being completed were verified through the Teaching Strategies application, Smart Teach. There were pictures, work samples, portfolios, and anecdotal notes. *Per NC Pre-Kindergarten requirements an environment rating scale is needed in order to meet requirements for funding. The request for environment rating scales was received on 2/27/2026, and the scales were ordered. The facility currently has a four (4) week window of 4/20/2026 to 5/15/2026. After completion of the ECERS-3 assessment, I will schedule a visit to review the report and score with you. Based on verification of requirements in the .3205 section of the child care rules, a five-star license has been earned. After final review, a different star level may be determined. Any discrepancies would be reviewed with you. A rated license is evaluated every three years, and the facility will be due again for a rated license assessment by April 2029. At each annual compliance visit, rated license components chosen will be monitored for meeting compliance. We discussed the optional Quality Initiatives Recognition Form. I verified the sixteen (16) items that were checked on the form during today’s visit. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 823 Toxic plants were accessible to children. A toxic plant was accessible to children. .0604(l) 1945 A drug or medicine was given to a child with a known allergy to the medication. An epi pen was loose in a Ziplock bag and not in a pharmacy box with the prescription label attached. .0803(1)(f) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #1945 An epi pen was loose in a ziplock bag and not in a pharmacy box with the prescription label attached. *If the parent does not have the original box with the prescription label, have the parent contact the pharmacy to reprint the prescription label. Item #823 A toxic plant was accessible to children. This was corrected during the visit. Ms. Boone removed it from the classroom. *There is apps online to check plants to see if they are toxic or safe. Achieving Compliance: 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 • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by May 27, 2026. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Georgia Lee Marshall PO Box Zionville, NC 28698 Please call me at 828-434-0236, or email lee.marshall@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: • ABCMS- Continue to update the staff roster as needed in the ABCMS portal. New and terminated staff notification requirement: 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. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on 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. 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. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3222 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in noncompliance with or failure to meet the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within six months. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within six months, the operator shall notify the Division. 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 lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-434-0236, 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
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
10A NCAC 09 .3205 · Violation
Name of Operation: BURNSVILLE ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 00000037 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/13/2026 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 5/13/2026 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 360 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 04:15 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 monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for an Annual Compliance with a rated License Assessment visit. I am conducting this second annual compliance visit due to the last AC visit being the third week of school. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Katie Beaver, Lead Teacher, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site with you. Katie Beaver, Lead Teacher, was available during the visit to assist me and answer my questions. The administrator/principal, Brent Laws, greeted me when I check in at the front office. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including (but not limited to) supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. This classroom moved to a new wing of the school last year. They are currently working on the playground to get all of the equipment installed. They have a temporary playground that has a temporary fence around it. The new playground has a grassy area, a mulch area where the climber(s) will be installed and a concrete area where children can ride trikes. The fence is now installed and includes the area right outside the classroom (which is all concrete). This is where the children were playing today since the older children in the school is testing today. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-five percent (95%) as of 5/11/2026. This NC-Pre-k facility is owned and operated by Yancey County Schools and is housed in Burnsville Elementary School. *Permit type – Five (5) Star Rated License, issued 1/27/2023. *Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only (first shift), meets reduced ratios, meets enhanced space. *The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/9/2025. *The last fire drill was practiced on 5/6/26. *The last shelter in place drill was practiced on 3/16/26. *The last playground inspection was documented on 5/1/26. *The last fire inspection was approved on 8/12/2025. *The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/21/26 with four (4) demerits for a superior classification. *Lead water testing was completed on 11/13/24 without hazards. *Lead paint (in conjunction with Burnsville Elementary School) was completed on 12/9/24 without hazards. *Asbestos testing shows “Survey Review by RTI”. Please follow up on this to ensure it is completed. *The program does not provide transportation. *The approved curriculum used is the Creative Curriculum. *Approved formative assessment used is Teaching Strategies Gold. The annual compliance full monitoring was conducted on September 9, 2025, and again during today’s since the annual compliance visit was conducted at the beginning of the school year. Two (2) staff files, one new staff and one existing staff, two (2) children’s files, and program records were monitored during the visits. 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. It was signed by the administrator and dated 11/4/25. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. When I arrived, I checked in at the front office and was greeted by the administrator/principal, Brent Laws. I walked to the classroom, where the children were outside on the side playground area. The lead teacher ws in the classroom. I explained the reason for today’s visit. She informed me that they children were on the side play area (that is all concrete) due to school testing going on. They are also in the process of finishing their big playground. The fence and mulch have been installed, but the large equipment has not been installed yet. We walked outside where I observed the children and two (2) other teachers drawing with sidewalk chalk and water color painting on the concrete. There was a beanbag toss, hula hoops, stepping stones and a rock garden area. Teachers were participating in the children’s play while observing and supervising. After they came inside, they washed hands and sat down for lunch. After lunch, children cleaned up, used the bathroom and gathered in group time for a yoga video activity that was displayed on the smart board. Once children finished, they transitioned to their cot for rest time. After rest time, they cleaned up their rest time items, washed their hands and sat down at the tables for sack time. Children began getting picked up during snack time. Lunch today consisted of Manwich sandwich, coleslaw, baked beans, pineapple tidbits and milk. Snack today consisted of pretzels, fruit snacks and fruit juice. Rated License Information: The program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 1/27/23, earning seven (7) points in the education component, seven (7) points in the program standards component with a score of 6.03 on the ECERS-R and one (1) quality point (75% of lead teachers have a BA/BS or higher in ECE/CD). I received the Star Rated License application on 3/24/26, applying for Pathway #2, Classroom and Instructional Quality. The request for a Environmental Rating Scale was sent to me on 2/27/26 and the request was sent in the same day. The assessment on 4/30/26 and we are currently waiting for the results to be emailed to me, Your new Five (5) Star License is based on the following: PATHWAY #2 – Classroom and Instructional Quality. The following was verified to be in process or completed for the classroom and instructional quality pathway based on five (5) star level. 10A NCAC 09 .3205 CLASSROOM AND INSTRUCTIONAL QUALITY PATHWAY FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS *You are choosing reduced staff/child ratios and enhanced space options at the five-star level. 10A NCAC 09 .3209 REDUCED, ENHANCED STAFF/CHILD RATIOS FOR A RATED LICENSE FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) This Rule shall apply to evaluating the staff/child ratios and maximum group sizes for a rated license for child care centers. (b) Enhanced staff/child ratio means that the center shall comply with the following staff/child ratios and maximum group sizes. Age Ratio Staff/Children Maximum Group Size 2 to 3 Years 1/8 16 3 to 4 Years 1/9 18 4 to 5 Years 1/12 24 5 to 6 Years 1/14 25 10A NCAC 09 .3210 ENHANCED SPACE REQUIRMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS In order for a child care center to meet enhanced space requirements: (1) There shall be at least 30 square feet inside space per child per the total licensed capacity and 100 square feet outside space for each child using the outdoor learning environment at any one time; and (2) There shall be an area that can be arranged for administrative and private conference activities. *The program receives NC Pre-Kindergarten funding and must adhere to NC Pre-Kindergarten staff/child ratios of 1/10 with a group size of 20. 10A NCAC 09 .3219 FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT STANDARDS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS *Evidence of implementing family and community engagement foundational practices. The following was verified during the visit and the form was collected. *Required for two-star or higher. The facility provided communication documentation as evidence of responsive communication with families. This center uses ClassDojo as a two way communication with parents/guardians as well as newsletters, Ready Rosie and face to face during drop off and pick up. *Required for two-star or higher. The facility provided an open house where they inform parents of participation opportunities, policies and procedures, filed trip opportunities and when the family conference will be offered. *Required for two-star or higher. The facility offers annual opportunities for families to share cultural heritage in the classroom. They have asked parents to come read to the classroom in their native language, however no parents have accepted the invitation. *Required for two-star or higher. The facility had an pen house was held on 8/14/26 where they discussed the parent participant plan and what to expect during the school year. *Required for two-star or higher. This center uses ClassDojo as a two way communication with parents/guardians as well as newsletters, Ready Rosie and face to face during drop off and pick up. Flyers and newsletter are sent home with families regarding available resources in the community. Communication Options: *C-1 A parent handbook is given to families at the beginning of the school year during open house to learn about home language, preferred communication methods and best ways to share information. This facility uses ClassDojo for the primary form of communication as well as face to face during drop off and pick up. Weekly updates are sent home each week in the child’s folder, which includes weekly plans, upcoming events, and ways to participate. The email version provides parents with an option to translate the message. Parents are enrolled in Ready Rosie and receive tests or emails with weekly videos with modeled activities. *C-3 The first parent teacher conference was held on 10/13/25. At this conference the staff reviewed the developmental screening assessment, and the Fall Creative Curriculum assessments were reviewed and goals for each child were discussed. The second parent teacher conference will be held in 3/12/26. On this day, teachers and parents will review the Spring Creative Curriculum assessment and talk about the transition to kindergarten. Engagement and Leadership Options: Educational Opportunity Options: EO-3 *EL-3 Parent night is offered at open house where they discuss policies and parent participation. Pre-K registration was 4/15/26, for the next school year. Title, I Reading Night and Fall Festival was held on 10/28/25. Spirit Week was the week of Halloween. There were three (3) field trips where parents met at the location with their child. They were Fender’s Farm on 10/10/25, Sugar Plum Christmas Farm on 12/4/25 and the Bright Zoo on 4/27/26. Parents were given a link to post pictures that they took that are used. 10A NCAC 09 .3221 CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT (CQI) STANDARDS *Evidence for implementing continuous quality improvement (CQI) plans for the facility and individual staff. The CQI plan for the facility has been completed; the form was received prior to the visit. The individual CQI plans for the two (2) main teachers were verified. The staff CQI plans must be completed by each staff member’s one year of employment. Reminder that the CQI plans are continuous and once one is completed, another must be started to meet this annual requirement. *Evidence of the lead teacher and administrator completing training related to the curriculum and formative assessment tool that is used by the center with children. A certificate from Teaching Strategies on Creative Curriculum and GOLD as well as a certificate on the Brigance screening tool was on file for the lead teacher. The administrator will need to get these trainings by May 22, 2016. *The administrator will be participating in one activity regarding classroom and instructional quality practices as outlined in the child care rule .3205 (f,10, a). Ms. Beaver could not reach Mr. Laws to make a determination on his choice. However, she anticipates he will choose annual completion of five hours of coaching or mentoring by an administrator of another licensed child care center with a star-rating of five stars, or a community resource partner. * Evidence of all lead teachers participating in one activity regarding classroom and instructional quality practices as outlined in the child care rule .3205 (f,11, b). Annual completion of five on-going training hours, in addition to applicable requirements. *Staff education evaluation of fifty percent (50%) of lead teachers and fifty percent (50%) of other educators resulting in staff education at the five-star level. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submitted an official transcript (if applicable) and applied 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. *B. Laws, Administrator/Principal, has been evaluated as a Level III Administrator with three (3) years’ work experience in early childhood and eighteen (18) administrative work experience. *K. Beaver, Lead Teacher, has been evaluated and is qualified as lead teacher with a 4-year degree in Birth-Kindergarten and a B-K licensure, with thirteen (13) years’ experience. *E. Boone, Teacher, has been evaluated and is qualified as a teacher assistant and a lead teacher with college diploma unrelated to child care, NC Early Childhood Credential plus 21 semester hours towards a ECE degree with two and a half (2.5) years’ experience. *A. Medlin, Teacher, has been evaluated and is qualified as a teacher assistant and a lead teacher, NC Early Childhood Credential plus she will graduate with her AA/S in Early Childhood Education on 5/16/26 with four (4) years’ experience. *Evidence of implementing a curriculum that has been approved by the Commission. The curriculum implemented Creative Curriculum. It was verified during the visit that the one (1) classroom was implementing the Creative Curriculum as activity plans and parent/teacher conferences. *Evidence of implementing a curriculum that has been approved by the Commission. The curriculum implemented Creative Curriculum. It was verified during the visit that the one (1) classroom was implementing the Creative Curriculum as activity plans and parent/teacher conference preparations. *Evidence of conducting on-going formative assessments that have been approved by the Commission and sharing results with parents at least twice annually. The approved assessment used is GOLD by Teaching Strategies. It was verified during the visit that on-going formative assessments were shared with parents 10/13/25 and 3/2/26. Evidence of observations being completed were verified through the Teaching Strategies application, Smart Teach. There were pictures, work samples, portfolios, and anecdotal notes. *Per NC Pre-Kindergarten requirements an environment rating scale is needed in order to meet requirements for funding. The request for environment rating scales was received on 2/27/2026, and the scales were ordered. The facility currently has a four (4) week window of 4/20/2026 to 5/15/2026. After completion of the ECERS-3 assessment, I will schedule a visit to review the report and score with you. Based on verification of requirements in the .3205 section of the child care rules, a five-star license has been earned. After final review, a different star level may be determined. Any discrepancies would be reviewed with you. A rated license is evaluated every three years, and the facility will be due again for a rated license assessment by April 2029. At each annual compliance visit, rated license components chosen will be monitored for meeting compliance. We discussed the optional Quality Initiatives Recognition Form. I verified the sixteen (16) items that were checked on the form during today’s visit. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 823 Toxic plants were accessible to children. A toxic plant was accessible to children. .0604(l) 1945 A drug or medicine was given to a child with a known allergy to the medication. An epi pen was loose in a Ziplock bag and not in a pharmacy box with the prescription label attached. .0803(1)(f) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #1945 An epi pen was loose in a ziplock bag and not in a pharmacy box with the prescription label attached. *If the parent does not have the original box with the prescription label, have the parent contact the pharmacy to reprint the prescription label. Item #823 A toxic plant was accessible to children. This was corrected during the visit. Ms. Boone removed it from the classroom. *There is apps online to check plants to see if they are toxic or safe. Achieving Compliance: 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 • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by May 27, 2026. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Georgia Lee Marshall PO Box Zionville, NC 28698 Please call me at 828-434-0236, or email lee.marshall@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: • ABCMS- Continue to update the staff roster as needed in the ABCMS portal. New and terminated staff notification requirement: 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. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on 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. 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. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3222 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in noncompliance with or failure to meet the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within six months. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within six months, the operator shall notify the Division. 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 lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-434-0236, 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
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
10A NCAC 09 .3209 · Violation
Name of Operation: BURNSVILLE ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 00000037 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/13/2026 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 5/13/2026 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 360 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 04:15 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 monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for an Annual Compliance with a rated License Assessment visit. I am conducting this second annual compliance visit due to the last AC visit being the third week of school. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Katie Beaver, Lead Teacher, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site with you. Katie Beaver, Lead Teacher, was available during the visit to assist me and answer my questions. The administrator/principal, Brent Laws, greeted me when I check in at the front office. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including (but not limited to) supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. This classroom moved to a new wing of the school last year. They are currently working on the playground to get all of the equipment installed. They have a temporary playground that has a temporary fence around it. The new playground has a grassy area, a mulch area where the climber(s) will be installed and a concrete area where children can ride trikes. The fence is now installed and includes the area right outside the classroom (which is all concrete). This is where the children were playing today since the older children in the school is testing today. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-five percent (95%) as of 5/11/2026. This NC-Pre-k facility is owned and operated by Yancey County Schools and is housed in Burnsville Elementary School. *Permit type – Five (5) Star Rated License, issued 1/27/2023. *Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only (first shift), meets reduced ratios, meets enhanced space. *The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/9/2025. *The last fire drill was practiced on 5/6/26. *The last shelter in place drill was practiced on 3/16/26. *The last playground inspection was documented on 5/1/26. *The last fire inspection was approved on 8/12/2025. *The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/21/26 with four (4) demerits for a superior classification. *Lead water testing was completed on 11/13/24 without hazards. *Lead paint (in conjunction with Burnsville Elementary School) was completed on 12/9/24 without hazards. *Asbestos testing shows “Survey Review by RTI”. Please follow up on this to ensure it is completed. *The program does not provide transportation. *The approved curriculum used is the Creative Curriculum. *Approved formative assessment used is Teaching Strategies Gold. The annual compliance full monitoring was conducted on September 9, 2025, and again during today’s since the annual compliance visit was conducted at the beginning of the school year. Two (2) staff files, one new staff and one existing staff, two (2) children’s files, and program records were monitored during the visits. 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. It was signed by the administrator and dated 11/4/25. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. When I arrived, I checked in at the front office and was greeted by the administrator/principal, Brent Laws. I walked to the classroom, where the children were outside on the side playground area. The lead teacher ws in the classroom. I explained the reason for today’s visit. She informed me that they children were on the side play area (that is all concrete) due to school testing going on. They are also in the process of finishing their big playground. The fence and mulch have been installed, but the large equipment has not been installed yet. We walked outside where I observed the children and two (2) other teachers drawing with sidewalk chalk and water color painting on the concrete. There was a beanbag toss, hula hoops, stepping stones and a rock garden area. Teachers were participating in the children’s play while observing and supervising. After they came inside, they washed hands and sat down for lunch. After lunch, children cleaned up, used the bathroom and gathered in group time for a yoga video activity that was displayed on the smart board. Once children finished, they transitioned to their cot for rest time. After rest time, they cleaned up their rest time items, washed their hands and sat down at the tables for sack time. Children began getting picked up during snack time. Lunch today consisted of Manwich sandwich, coleslaw, baked beans, pineapple tidbits and milk. Snack today consisted of pretzels, fruit snacks and fruit juice. Rated License Information: The program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 1/27/23, earning seven (7) points in the education component, seven (7) points in the program standards component with a score of 6.03 on the ECERS-R and one (1) quality point (75% of lead teachers have a BA/BS or higher in ECE/CD). I received the Star Rated License application on 3/24/26, applying for Pathway #2, Classroom and Instructional Quality. The request for a Environmental Rating Scale was sent to me on 2/27/26 and the request was sent in the same day. The assessment on 4/30/26 and we are currently waiting for the results to be emailed to me, Your new Five (5) Star License is based on the following: PATHWAY #2 – Classroom and Instructional Quality. The following was verified to be in process or completed for the classroom and instructional quality pathway based on five (5) star level. 10A NCAC 09 .3205 CLASSROOM AND INSTRUCTIONAL QUALITY PATHWAY FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS *You are choosing reduced staff/child ratios and enhanced space options at the five-star level. 10A NCAC 09 .3209 REDUCED, ENHANCED STAFF/CHILD RATIOS FOR A RATED LICENSE FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) This Rule shall apply to evaluating the staff/child ratios and maximum group sizes for a rated license for child care centers. (b) Enhanced staff/child ratio means that the center shall comply with the following staff/child ratios and maximum group sizes. Age Ratio Staff/Children Maximum Group Size 2 to 3 Years 1/8 16 3 to 4 Years 1/9 18 4 to 5 Years 1/12 24 5 to 6 Years 1/14 25 10A NCAC 09 .3210 ENHANCED SPACE REQUIRMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS In order for a child care center to meet enhanced space requirements: (1) There shall be at least 30 square feet inside space per child per the total licensed capacity and 100 square feet outside space for each child using the outdoor learning environment at any one time; and (2) There shall be an area that can be arranged for administrative and private conference activities. *The program receives NC Pre-Kindergarten funding and must adhere to NC Pre-Kindergarten staff/child ratios of 1/10 with a group size of 20. 10A NCAC 09 .3219 FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT STANDARDS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS *Evidence of implementing family and community engagement foundational practices. The following was verified during the visit and the form was collected. *Required for two-star or higher. The facility provided communication documentation as evidence of responsive communication with families. This center uses ClassDojo as a two way communication with parents/guardians as well as newsletters, Ready Rosie and face to face during drop off and pick up. *Required for two-star or higher. The facility provided an open house where they inform parents of participation opportunities, policies and procedures, filed trip opportunities and when the family conference will be offered. *Required for two-star or higher. The facility offers annual opportunities for families to share cultural heritage in the classroom. They have asked parents to come read to the classroom in their native language, however no parents have accepted the invitation. *Required for two-star or higher. The facility had an pen house was held on 8/14/26 where they discussed the parent participant plan and what to expect during the school year. *Required for two-star or higher. This center uses ClassDojo as a two way communication with parents/guardians as well as newsletters, Ready Rosie and face to face during drop off and pick up. Flyers and newsletter are sent home with families regarding available resources in the community. Communication Options: *C-1 A parent handbook is given to families at the beginning of the school year during open house to learn about home language, preferred communication methods and best ways to share information. This facility uses ClassDojo for the primary form of communication as well as face to face during drop off and pick up. Weekly updates are sent home each week in the child’s folder, which includes weekly plans, upcoming events, and ways to participate. The email version provides parents with an option to translate the message. Parents are enrolled in Ready Rosie and receive tests or emails with weekly videos with modeled activities. *C-3 The first parent teacher conference was held on 10/13/25. At this conference the staff reviewed the developmental screening assessment, and the Fall Creative Curriculum assessments were reviewed and goals for each child were discussed. The second parent teacher conference will be held in 3/12/26. On this day, teachers and parents will review the Spring Creative Curriculum assessment and talk about the transition to kindergarten. Engagement and Leadership Options: Educational Opportunity Options: EO-3 *EL-3 Parent night is offered at open house where they discuss policies and parent participation. Pre-K registration was 4/15/26, for the next school year. Title, I Reading Night and Fall Festival was held on 10/28/25. Spirit Week was the week of Halloween. There were three (3) field trips where parents met at the location with their child. They were Fender’s Farm on 10/10/25, Sugar Plum Christmas Farm on 12/4/25 and the Bright Zoo on 4/27/26. Parents were given a link to post pictures that they took that are used. 10A NCAC 09 .3221 CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT (CQI) STANDARDS *Evidence for implementing continuous quality improvement (CQI) plans for the facility and individual staff. The CQI plan for the facility has been completed; the form was received prior to the visit. The individual CQI plans for the two (2) main teachers were verified. The staff CQI plans must be completed by each staff member’s one year of employment. Reminder that the CQI plans are continuous and once one is completed, another must be started to meet this annual requirement. *Evidence of the lead teacher and administrator completing training related to the curriculum and formative assessment tool that is used by the center with children. A certificate from Teaching Strategies on Creative Curriculum and GOLD as well as a certificate on the Brigance screening tool was on file for the lead teacher. The administrator will need to get these trainings by May 22, 2016. *The administrator will be participating in one activity regarding classroom and instructional quality practices as outlined in the child care rule .3205 (f,10, a). Ms. Beaver could not reach Mr. Laws to make a determination on his choice. However, she anticipates he will choose annual completion of five hours of coaching or mentoring by an administrator of another licensed child care center with a star-rating of five stars, or a community resource partner. * Evidence of all lead teachers participating in one activity regarding classroom and instructional quality practices as outlined in the child care rule .3205 (f,11, b). Annual completion of five on-going training hours, in addition to applicable requirements. *Staff education evaluation of fifty percent (50%) of lead teachers and fifty percent (50%) of other educators resulting in staff education at the five-star level. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submitted an official transcript (if applicable) and applied 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. *B. Laws, Administrator/Principal, has been evaluated as a Level III Administrator with three (3) years’ work experience in early childhood and eighteen (18) administrative work experience. *K. Beaver, Lead Teacher, has been evaluated and is qualified as lead teacher with a 4-year degree in Birth-Kindergarten and a B-K licensure, with thirteen (13) years’ experience. *E. Boone, Teacher, has been evaluated and is qualified as a teacher assistant and a lead teacher with college diploma unrelated to child care, NC Early Childhood Credential plus 21 semester hours towards a ECE degree with two and a half (2.5) years’ experience. *A. Medlin, Teacher, has been evaluated and is qualified as a teacher assistant and a lead teacher, NC Early Childhood Credential plus she will graduate with her AA/S in Early Childhood Education on 5/16/26 with four (4) years’ experience. *Evidence of implementing a curriculum that has been approved by the Commission. The curriculum implemented Creative Curriculum. It was verified during the visit that the one (1) classroom was implementing the Creative Curriculum as activity plans and parent/teacher conferences. *Evidence of implementing a curriculum that has been approved by the Commission. The curriculum implemented Creative Curriculum. It was verified during the visit that the one (1) classroom was implementing the Creative Curriculum as activity plans and parent/teacher conference preparations. *Evidence of conducting on-going formative assessments that have been approved by the Commission and sharing results with parents at least twice annually. The approved assessment used is GOLD by Teaching Strategies. It was verified during the visit that on-going formative assessments were shared with parents 10/13/25 and 3/2/26. Evidence of observations being completed were verified through the Teaching Strategies application, Smart Teach. There were pictures, work samples, portfolios, and anecdotal notes. *Per NC Pre-Kindergarten requirements an environment rating scale is needed in order to meet requirements for funding. The request for environment rating scales was received on 2/27/2026, and the scales were ordered. The facility currently has a four (4) week window of 4/20/2026 to 5/15/2026. After completion of the ECERS-3 assessment, I will schedule a visit to review the report and score with you. Based on verification of requirements in the .3205 section of the child care rules, a five-star license has been earned. After final review, a different star level may be determined. Any discrepancies would be reviewed with you. A rated license is evaluated every three years, and the facility will be due again for a rated license assessment by April 2029. At each annual compliance visit, rated license components chosen will be monitored for meeting compliance. We discussed the optional Quality Initiatives Recognition Form. I verified the sixteen (16) items that were checked on the form during today’s visit. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 823 Toxic plants were accessible to children. A toxic plant was accessible to children. .0604(l) 1945 A drug or medicine was given to a child with a known allergy to the medication. An epi pen was loose in a Ziplock bag and not in a pharmacy box with the prescription label attached. .0803(1)(f) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #1945 An epi pen was loose in a ziplock bag and not in a pharmacy box with the prescription label attached. *If the parent does not have the original box with the prescription label, have the parent contact the pharmacy to reprint the prescription label. Item #823 A toxic plant was accessible to children. This was corrected during the visit. Ms. Boone removed it from the classroom. *There is apps online to check plants to see if they are toxic or safe. Achieving Compliance: 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 • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by May 27, 2026. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Georgia Lee Marshall PO Box Zionville, NC 28698 Please call me at 828-434-0236, or email lee.marshall@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: • ABCMS- Continue to update the staff roster as needed in the ABCMS portal. New and terminated staff notification requirement: 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. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on 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. 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. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3222 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in noncompliance with or failure to meet the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within six months. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within six months, the operator shall notify the Division. 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 lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-434-0236, 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
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
10A NCAC 09 .3210 · Violation
Name of Operation: BURNSVILLE ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 00000037 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/13/2026 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 5/13/2026 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 360 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 04:15 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 monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for an Annual Compliance with a rated License Assessment visit. I am conducting this second annual compliance visit due to the last AC visit being the third week of school. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Katie Beaver, Lead Teacher, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site with you. Katie Beaver, Lead Teacher, was available during the visit to assist me and answer my questions. The administrator/principal, Brent Laws, greeted me when I check in at the front office. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including (but not limited to) supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. This classroom moved to a new wing of the school last year. They are currently working on the playground to get all of the equipment installed. They have a temporary playground that has a temporary fence around it. The new playground has a grassy area, a mulch area where the climber(s) will be installed and a concrete area where children can ride trikes. The fence is now installed and includes the area right outside the classroom (which is all concrete). This is where the children were playing today since the older children in the school is testing today. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-five percent (95%) as of 5/11/2026. This NC-Pre-k facility is owned and operated by Yancey County Schools and is housed in Burnsville Elementary School. *Permit type – Five (5) Star Rated License, issued 1/27/2023. *Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only (first shift), meets reduced ratios, meets enhanced space. *The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/9/2025. *The last fire drill was practiced on 5/6/26. *The last shelter in place drill was practiced on 3/16/26. *The last playground inspection was documented on 5/1/26. *The last fire inspection was approved on 8/12/2025. *The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/21/26 with four (4) demerits for a superior classification. *Lead water testing was completed on 11/13/24 without hazards. *Lead paint (in conjunction with Burnsville Elementary School) was completed on 12/9/24 without hazards. *Asbestos testing shows “Survey Review by RTI”. Please follow up on this to ensure it is completed. *The program does not provide transportation. *The approved curriculum used is the Creative Curriculum. *Approved formative assessment used is Teaching Strategies Gold. The annual compliance full monitoring was conducted on September 9, 2025, and again during today’s since the annual compliance visit was conducted at the beginning of the school year. Two (2) staff files, one new staff and one existing staff, two (2) children’s files, and program records were monitored during the visits. 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. It was signed by the administrator and dated 11/4/25. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. When I arrived, I checked in at the front office and was greeted by the administrator/principal, Brent Laws. I walked to the classroom, where the children were outside on the side playground area. The lead teacher ws in the classroom. I explained the reason for today’s visit. She informed me that they children were on the side play area (that is all concrete) due to school testing going on. They are also in the process of finishing their big playground. The fence and mulch have been installed, but the large equipment has not been installed yet. We walked outside where I observed the children and two (2) other teachers drawing with sidewalk chalk and water color painting on the concrete. There was a beanbag toss, hula hoops, stepping stones and a rock garden area. Teachers were participating in the children’s play while observing and supervising. After they came inside, they washed hands and sat down for lunch. After lunch, children cleaned up, used the bathroom and gathered in group time for a yoga video activity that was displayed on the smart board. Once children finished, they transitioned to their cot for rest time. After rest time, they cleaned up their rest time items, washed their hands and sat down at the tables for sack time. Children began getting picked up during snack time. Lunch today consisted of Manwich sandwich, coleslaw, baked beans, pineapple tidbits and milk. Snack today consisted of pretzels, fruit snacks and fruit juice. Rated License Information: The program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 1/27/23, earning seven (7) points in the education component, seven (7) points in the program standards component with a score of 6.03 on the ECERS-R and one (1) quality point (75% of lead teachers have a BA/BS or higher in ECE/CD). I received the Star Rated License application on 3/24/26, applying for Pathway #2, Classroom and Instructional Quality. The request for a Environmental Rating Scale was sent to me on 2/27/26 and the request was sent in the same day. The assessment on 4/30/26 and we are currently waiting for the results to be emailed to me, Your new Five (5) Star License is based on the following: PATHWAY #2 – Classroom and Instructional Quality. The following was verified to be in process or completed for the classroom and instructional quality pathway based on five (5) star level. 10A NCAC 09 .3205 CLASSROOM AND INSTRUCTIONAL QUALITY PATHWAY FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS *You are choosing reduced staff/child ratios and enhanced space options at the five-star level. 10A NCAC 09 .3209 REDUCED, ENHANCED STAFF/CHILD RATIOS FOR A RATED LICENSE FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) This Rule shall apply to evaluating the staff/child ratios and maximum group sizes for a rated license for child care centers. (b) Enhanced staff/child ratio means that the center shall comply with the following staff/child ratios and maximum group sizes. Age Ratio Staff/Children Maximum Group Size 2 to 3 Years 1/8 16 3 to 4 Years 1/9 18 4 to 5 Years 1/12 24 5 to 6 Years 1/14 25 10A NCAC 09 .3210 ENHANCED SPACE REQUIRMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS In order for a child care center to meet enhanced space requirements: (1) There shall be at least 30 square feet inside space per child per the total licensed capacity and 100 square feet outside space for each child using the outdoor learning environment at any one time; and (2) There shall be an area that can be arranged for administrative and private conference activities. *The program receives NC Pre-Kindergarten funding and must adhere to NC Pre-Kindergarten staff/child ratios of 1/10 with a group size of 20. 10A NCAC 09 .3219 FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT STANDARDS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS *Evidence of implementing family and community engagement foundational practices. The following was verified during the visit and the form was collected. *Required for two-star or higher. The facility provided communication documentation as evidence of responsive communication with families. This center uses ClassDojo as a two way communication with parents/guardians as well as newsletters, Ready Rosie and face to face during drop off and pick up. *Required for two-star or higher. The facility provided an open house where they inform parents of participation opportunities, policies and procedures, filed trip opportunities and when the family conference will be offered. *Required for two-star or higher. The facility offers annual opportunities for families to share cultural heritage in the classroom. They have asked parents to come read to the classroom in their native language, however no parents have accepted the invitation. *Required for two-star or higher. The facility had an pen house was held on 8/14/26 where they discussed the parent participant plan and what to expect during the school year. *Required for two-star or higher. This center uses ClassDojo as a two way communication with parents/guardians as well as newsletters, Ready Rosie and face to face during drop off and pick up. Flyers and newsletter are sent home with families regarding available resources in the community. Communication Options: *C-1 A parent handbook is given to families at the beginning of the school year during open house to learn about home language, preferred communication methods and best ways to share information. This facility uses ClassDojo for the primary form of communication as well as face to face during drop off and pick up. Weekly updates are sent home each week in the child’s folder, which includes weekly plans, upcoming events, and ways to participate. The email version provides parents with an option to translate the message. Parents are enrolled in Ready Rosie and receive tests or emails with weekly videos with modeled activities. *C-3 The first parent teacher conference was held on 10/13/25. At this conference the staff reviewed the developmental screening assessment, and the Fall Creative Curriculum assessments were reviewed and goals for each child were discussed. The second parent teacher conference will be held in 3/12/26. On this day, teachers and parents will review the Spring Creative Curriculum assessment and talk about the transition to kindergarten. Engagement and Leadership Options: Educational Opportunity Options: EO-3 *EL-3 Parent night is offered at open house where they discuss policies and parent participation. Pre-K registration was 4/15/26, for the next school year. Title, I Reading Night and Fall Festival was held on 10/28/25. Spirit Week was the week of Halloween. There were three (3) field trips where parents met at the location with their child. They were Fender’s Farm on 10/10/25, Sugar Plum Christmas Farm on 12/4/25 and the Bright Zoo on 4/27/26. Parents were given a link to post pictures that they took that are used. 10A NCAC 09 .3221 CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT (CQI) STANDARDS *Evidence for implementing continuous quality improvement (CQI) plans for the facility and individual staff. The CQI plan for the facility has been completed; the form was received prior to the visit. The individual CQI plans for the two (2) main teachers were verified. The staff CQI plans must be completed by each staff member’s one year of employment. Reminder that the CQI plans are continuous and once one is completed, another must be started to meet this annual requirement. *Evidence of the lead teacher and administrator completing training related to the curriculum and formative assessment tool that is used by the center with children. A certificate from Teaching Strategies on Creative Curriculum and GOLD as well as a certificate on the Brigance screening tool was on file for the lead teacher. The administrator will need to get these trainings by May 22, 2016. *The administrator will be participating in one activity regarding classroom and instructional quality practices as outlined in the child care rule .3205 (f,10, a). Ms. Beaver could not reach Mr. Laws to make a determination on his choice. However, she anticipates he will choose annual completion of five hours of coaching or mentoring by an administrator of another licensed child care center with a star-rating of five stars, or a community resource partner. * Evidence of all lead teachers participating in one activity regarding classroom and instructional quality practices as outlined in the child care rule .3205 (f,11, b). Annual completion of five on-going training hours, in addition to applicable requirements. *Staff education evaluation of fifty percent (50%) of lead teachers and fifty percent (50%) of other educators resulting in staff education at the five-star level. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submitted an official transcript (if applicable) and applied 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. *B. Laws, Administrator/Principal, has been evaluated as a Level III Administrator with three (3) years’ work experience in early childhood and eighteen (18) administrative work experience. *K. Beaver, Lead Teacher, has been evaluated and is qualified as lead teacher with a 4-year degree in Birth-Kindergarten and a B-K licensure, with thirteen (13) years’ experience. *E. Boone, Teacher, has been evaluated and is qualified as a teacher assistant and a lead teacher with college diploma unrelated to child care, NC Early Childhood Credential plus 21 semester hours towards a ECE degree with two and a half (2.5) years’ experience. *A. Medlin, Teacher, has been evaluated and is qualified as a teacher assistant and a lead teacher, NC Early Childhood Credential plus she will graduate with her AA/S in Early Childhood Education on 5/16/26 with four (4) years’ experience. *Evidence of implementing a curriculum that has been approved by the Commission. The curriculum implemented Creative Curriculum. It was verified during the visit that the one (1) classroom was implementing the Creative Curriculum as activity plans and parent/teacher conferences. *Evidence of implementing a curriculum that has been approved by the Commission. The curriculum implemented Creative Curriculum. It was verified during the visit that the one (1) classroom was implementing the Creative Curriculum as activity plans and parent/teacher conference preparations. *Evidence of conducting on-going formative assessments that have been approved by the Commission and sharing results with parents at least twice annually. The approved assessment used is GOLD by Teaching Strategies. It was verified during the visit that on-going formative assessments were shared with parents 10/13/25 and 3/2/26. Evidence of observations being completed were verified through the Teaching Strategies application, Smart Teach. There were pictures, work samples, portfolios, and anecdotal notes. *Per NC Pre-Kindergarten requirements an environment rating scale is needed in order to meet requirements for funding. The request for environment rating scales was received on 2/27/2026, and the scales were ordered. The facility currently has a four (4) week window of 4/20/2026 to 5/15/2026. After completion of the ECERS-3 assessment, I will schedule a visit to review the report and score with you. Based on verification of requirements in the .3205 section of the child care rules, a five-star license has been earned. After final review, a different star level may be determined. Any discrepancies would be reviewed with you. A rated license is evaluated every three years, and the facility will be due again for a rated license assessment by April 2029. At each annual compliance visit, rated license components chosen will be monitored for meeting compliance. We discussed the optional Quality Initiatives Recognition Form. I verified the sixteen (16) items that were checked on the form during today’s visit. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 823 Toxic plants were accessible to children. A toxic plant was accessible to children. .0604(l) 1945 A drug or medicine was given to a child with a known allergy to the medication. An epi pen was loose in a Ziplock bag and not in a pharmacy box with the prescription label attached. .0803(1)(f) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #1945 An epi pen was loose in a ziplock bag and not in a pharmacy box with the prescription label attached. *If the parent does not have the original box with the prescription label, have the parent contact the pharmacy to reprint the prescription label. Item #823 A toxic plant was accessible to children. This was corrected during the visit. Ms. Boone removed it from the classroom. *There is apps online to check plants to see if they are toxic or safe. Achieving Compliance: 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 • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by May 27, 2026. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Georgia Lee Marshall PO Box Zionville, NC 28698 Please call me at 828-434-0236, or email lee.marshall@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: • ABCMS- Continue to update the staff roster as needed in the ABCMS portal. New and terminated staff notification requirement: 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. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on 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. 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. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3222 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in noncompliance with or failure to meet the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within six months. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within six months, the operator shall notify the Division. 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 lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-434-0236, 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
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
10A NCAC 09 .3219 · Violation
Name of Operation: BURNSVILLE ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 00000037 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/13/2026 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 5/13/2026 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 360 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 04:15 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 monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for an Annual Compliance with a rated License Assessment visit. I am conducting this second annual compliance visit due to the last AC visit being the third week of school. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Katie Beaver, Lead Teacher, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site with you. Katie Beaver, Lead Teacher, was available during the visit to assist me and answer my questions. The administrator/principal, Brent Laws, greeted me when I check in at the front office. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including (but not limited to) supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. This classroom moved to a new wing of the school last year. They are currently working on the playground to get all of the equipment installed. They have a temporary playground that has a temporary fence around it. The new playground has a grassy area, a mulch area where the climber(s) will be installed and a concrete area where children can ride trikes. The fence is now installed and includes the area right outside the classroom (which is all concrete). This is where the children were playing today since the older children in the school is testing today. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-five percent (95%) as of 5/11/2026. This NC-Pre-k facility is owned and operated by Yancey County Schools and is housed in Burnsville Elementary School. *Permit type – Five (5) Star Rated License, issued 1/27/2023. *Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only (first shift), meets reduced ratios, meets enhanced space. *The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/9/2025. *The last fire drill was practiced on 5/6/26. *The last shelter in place drill was practiced on 3/16/26. *The last playground inspection was documented on 5/1/26. *The last fire inspection was approved on 8/12/2025. *The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/21/26 with four (4) demerits for a superior classification. *Lead water testing was completed on 11/13/24 without hazards. *Lead paint (in conjunction with Burnsville Elementary School) was completed on 12/9/24 without hazards. *Asbestos testing shows “Survey Review by RTI”. Please follow up on this to ensure it is completed. *The program does not provide transportation. *The approved curriculum used is the Creative Curriculum. *Approved formative assessment used is Teaching Strategies Gold. The annual compliance full monitoring was conducted on September 9, 2025, and again during today’s since the annual compliance visit was conducted at the beginning of the school year. Two (2) staff files, one new staff and one existing staff, two (2) children’s files, and program records were monitored during the visits. 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. It was signed by the administrator and dated 11/4/25. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. When I arrived, I checked in at the front office and was greeted by the administrator/principal, Brent Laws. I walked to the classroom, where the children were outside on the side playground area. The lead teacher ws in the classroom. I explained the reason for today’s visit. She informed me that they children were on the side play area (that is all concrete) due to school testing going on. They are also in the process of finishing their big playground. The fence and mulch have been installed, but the large equipment has not been installed yet. We walked outside where I observed the children and two (2) other teachers drawing with sidewalk chalk and water color painting on the concrete. There was a beanbag toss, hula hoops, stepping stones and a rock garden area. Teachers were participating in the children’s play while observing and supervising. After they came inside, they washed hands and sat down for lunch. After lunch, children cleaned up, used the bathroom and gathered in group time for a yoga video activity that was displayed on the smart board. Once children finished, they transitioned to their cot for rest time. After rest time, they cleaned up their rest time items, washed their hands and sat down at the tables for sack time. Children began getting picked up during snack time. Lunch today consisted of Manwich sandwich, coleslaw, baked beans, pineapple tidbits and milk. Snack today consisted of pretzels, fruit snacks and fruit juice. Rated License Information: The program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 1/27/23, earning seven (7) points in the education component, seven (7) points in the program standards component with a score of 6.03 on the ECERS-R and one (1) quality point (75% of lead teachers have a BA/BS or higher in ECE/CD). I received the Star Rated License application on 3/24/26, applying for Pathway #2, Classroom and Instructional Quality. The request for a Environmental Rating Scale was sent to me on 2/27/26 and the request was sent in the same day. The assessment on 4/30/26 and we are currently waiting for the results to be emailed to me, Your new Five (5) Star License is based on the following: PATHWAY #2 – Classroom and Instructional Quality. The following was verified to be in process or completed for the classroom and instructional quality pathway based on five (5) star level. 10A NCAC 09 .3205 CLASSROOM AND INSTRUCTIONAL QUALITY PATHWAY FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS *You are choosing reduced staff/child ratios and enhanced space options at the five-star level. 10A NCAC 09 .3209 REDUCED, ENHANCED STAFF/CHILD RATIOS FOR A RATED LICENSE FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) This Rule shall apply to evaluating the staff/child ratios and maximum group sizes for a rated license for child care centers. (b) Enhanced staff/child ratio means that the center shall comply with the following staff/child ratios and maximum group sizes. Age Ratio Staff/Children Maximum Group Size 2 to 3 Years 1/8 16 3 to 4 Years 1/9 18 4 to 5 Years 1/12 24 5 to 6 Years 1/14 25 10A NCAC 09 .3210 ENHANCED SPACE REQUIRMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS In order for a child care center to meet enhanced space requirements: (1) There shall be at least 30 square feet inside space per child per the total licensed capacity and 100 square feet outside space for each child using the outdoor learning environment at any one time; and (2) There shall be an area that can be arranged for administrative and private conference activities. *The program receives NC Pre-Kindergarten funding and must adhere to NC Pre-Kindergarten staff/child ratios of 1/10 with a group size of 20. 10A NCAC 09 .3219 FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT STANDARDS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS *Evidence of implementing family and community engagement foundational practices. The following was verified during the visit and the form was collected. *Required for two-star or higher. The facility provided communication documentation as evidence of responsive communication with families. This center uses ClassDojo as a two way communication with parents/guardians as well as newsletters, Ready Rosie and face to face during drop off and pick up. *Required for two-star or higher. The facility provided an open house where they inform parents of participation opportunities, policies and procedures, filed trip opportunities and when the family conference will be offered. *Required for two-star or higher. The facility offers annual opportunities for families to share cultural heritage in the classroom. They have asked parents to come read to the classroom in their native language, however no parents have accepted the invitation. *Required for two-star or higher. The facility had an pen house was held on 8/14/26 where they discussed the parent participant plan and what to expect during the school year. *Required for two-star or higher. This center uses ClassDojo as a two way communication with parents/guardians as well as newsletters, Ready Rosie and face to face during drop off and pick up. Flyers and newsletter are sent home with families regarding available resources in the community. Communication Options: *C-1 A parent handbook is given to families at the beginning of the school year during open house to learn about home language, preferred communication methods and best ways to share information. This facility uses ClassDojo for the primary form of communication as well as face to face during drop off and pick up. Weekly updates are sent home each week in the child’s folder, which includes weekly plans, upcoming events, and ways to participate. The email version provides parents with an option to translate the message. Parents are enrolled in Ready Rosie and receive tests or emails with weekly videos with modeled activities. *C-3 The first parent teacher conference was held on 10/13/25. At this conference the staff reviewed the developmental screening assessment, and the Fall Creative Curriculum assessments were reviewed and goals for each child were discussed. The second parent teacher conference will be held in 3/12/26. On this day, teachers and parents will review the Spring Creative Curriculum assessment and talk about the transition to kindergarten. Engagement and Leadership Options: Educational Opportunity Options: EO-3 *EL-3 Parent night is offered at open house where they discuss policies and parent participation. Pre-K registration was 4/15/26, for the next school year. Title, I Reading Night and Fall Festival was held on 10/28/25. Spirit Week was the week of Halloween. There were three (3) field trips where parents met at the location with their child. They were Fender’s Farm on 10/10/25, Sugar Plum Christmas Farm on 12/4/25 and the Bright Zoo on 4/27/26. Parents were given a link to post pictures that they took that are used. 10A NCAC 09 .3221 CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT (CQI) STANDARDS *Evidence for implementing continuous quality improvement (CQI) plans for the facility and individual staff. The CQI plan for the facility has been completed; the form was received prior to the visit. The individual CQI plans for the two (2) main teachers were verified. The staff CQI plans must be completed by each staff member’s one year of employment. Reminder that the CQI plans are continuous and once one is completed, another must be started to meet this annual requirement. *Evidence of the lead teacher and administrator completing training related to the curriculum and formative assessment tool that is used by the center with children. A certificate from Teaching Strategies on Creative Curriculum and GOLD as well as a certificate on the Brigance screening tool was on file for the lead teacher. The administrator will need to get these trainings by May 22, 2016. *The administrator will be participating in one activity regarding classroom and instructional quality practices as outlined in the child care rule .3205 (f,10, a). Ms. Beaver could not reach Mr. Laws to make a determination on his choice. However, she anticipates he will choose annual completion of five hours of coaching or mentoring by an administrator of another licensed child care center with a star-rating of five stars, or a community resource partner. * Evidence of all lead teachers participating in one activity regarding classroom and instructional quality practices as outlined in the child care rule .3205 (f,11, b). Annual completion of five on-going training hours, in addition to applicable requirements. *Staff education evaluation of fifty percent (50%) of lead teachers and fifty percent (50%) of other educators resulting in staff education at the five-star level. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submitted an official transcript (if applicable) and applied 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. *B. Laws, Administrator/Principal, has been evaluated as a Level III Administrator with three (3) years’ work experience in early childhood and eighteen (18) administrative work experience. *K. Beaver, Lead Teacher, has been evaluated and is qualified as lead teacher with a 4-year degree in Birth-Kindergarten and a B-K licensure, with thirteen (13) years’ experience. *E. Boone, Teacher, has been evaluated and is qualified as a teacher assistant and a lead teacher with college diploma unrelated to child care, NC Early Childhood Credential plus 21 semester hours towards a ECE degree with two and a half (2.5) years’ experience. *A. Medlin, Teacher, has been evaluated and is qualified as a teacher assistant and a lead teacher, NC Early Childhood Credential plus she will graduate with her AA/S in Early Childhood Education on 5/16/26 with four (4) years’ experience. *Evidence of implementing a curriculum that has been approved by the Commission. The curriculum implemented Creative Curriculum. It was verified during the visit that the one (1) classroom was implementing the Creative Curriculum as activity plans and parent/teacher conferences. *Evidence of implementing a curriculum that has been approved by the Commission. The curriculum implemented Creative Curriculum. It was verified during the visit that the one (1) classroom was implementing the Creative Curriculum as activity plans and parent/teacher conference preparations. *Evidence of conducting on-going formative assessments that have been approved by the Commission and sharing results with parents at least twice annually. The approved assessment used is GOLD by Teaching Strategies. It was verified during the visit that on-going formative assessments were shared with parents 10/13/25 and 3/2/26. Evidence of observations being completed were verified through the Teaching Strategies application, Smart Teach. There were pictures, work samples, portfolios, and anecdotal notes. *Per NC Pre-Kindergarten requirements an environment rating scale is needed in order to meet requirements for funding. The request for environment rating scales was received on 2/27/2026, and the scales were ordered. The facility currently has a four (4) week window of 4/20/2026 to 5/15/2026. After completion of the ECERS-3 assessment, I will schedule a visit to review the report and score with you. Based on verification of requirements in the .3205 section of the child care rules, a five-star license has been earned. After final review, a different star level may be determined. Any discrepancies would be reviewed with you. A rated license is evaluated every three years, and the facility will be due again for a rated license assessment by April 2029. At each annual compliance visit, rated license components chosen will be monitored for meeting compliance. We discussed the optional Quality Initiatives Recognition Form. I verified the sixteen (16) items that were checked on the form during today’s visit. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 823 Toxic plants were accessible to children. A toxic plant was accessible to children. .0604(l) 1945 A drug or medicine was given to a child with a known allergy to the medication. An epi pen was loose in a Ziplock bag and not in a pharmacy box with the prescription label attached. .0803(1)(f) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #1945 An epi pen was loose in a ziplock bag and not in a pharmacy box with the prescription label attached. *If the parent does not have the original box with the prescription label, have the parent contact the pharmacy to reprint the prescription label. Item #823 A toxic plant was accessible to children. This was corrected during the visit. Ms. Boone removed it from the classroom. *There is apps online to check plants to see if they are toxic or safe. Achieving Compliance: 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 • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by May 27, 2026. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Georgia Lee Marshall PO Box Zionville, NC 28698 Please call me at 828-434-0236, or email lee.marshall@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: • ABCMS- Continue to update the staff roster as needed in the ABCMS portal. New and terminated staff notification requirement: 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. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on 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. 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. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3222 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in noncompliance with or failure to meet the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within six months. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within six months, the operator shall notify the Division. 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 lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-434-0236, 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
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
10A NCAC 09 .3221 · Violation
Name of Operation: BURNSVILLE ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 00000037 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/13/2026 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 5/13/2026 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 360 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 04:15 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 monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for an Annual Compliance with a rated License Assessment visit. I am conducting this second annual compliance visit due to the last AC visit being the third week of school. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Katie Beaver, Lead Teacher, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site with you. Katie Beaver, Lead Teacher, was available during the visit to assist me and answer my questions. The administrator/principal, Brent Laws, greeted me when I check in at the front office. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including (but not limited to) supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. This classroom moved to a new wing of the school last year. They are currently working on the playground to get all of the equipment installed. They have a temporary playground that has a temporary fence around it. The new playground has a grassy area, a mulch area where the climber(s) will be installed and a concrete area where children can ride trikes. The fence is now installed and includes the area right outside the classroom (which is all concrete). This is where the children were playing today since the older children in the school is testing today. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-five percent (95%) as of 5/11/2026. This NC-Pre-k facility is owned and operated by Yancey County Schools and is housed in Burnsville Elementary School. *Permit type – Five (5) Star Rated License, issued 1/27/2023. *Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only (first shift), meets reduced ratios, meets enhanced space. *The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/9/2025. *The last fire drill was practiced on 5/6/26. *The last shelter in place drill was practiced on 3/16/26. *The last playground inspection was documented on 5/1/26. *The last fire inspection was approved on 8/12/2025. *The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/21/26 with four (4) demerits for a superior classification. *Lead water testing was completed on 11/13/24 without hazards. *Lead paint (in conjunction with Burnsville Elementary School) was completed on 12/9/24 without hazards. *Asbestos testing shows “Survey Review by RTI”. Please follow up on this to ensure it is completed. *The program does not provide transportation. *The approved curriculum used is the Creative Curriculum. *Approved formative assessment used is Teaching Strategies Gold. The annual compliance full monitoring was conducted on September 9, 2025, and again during today’s since the annual compliance visit was conducted at the beginning of the school year. Two (2) staff files, one new staff and one existing staff, two (2) children’s files, and program records were monitored during the visits. 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. It was signed by the administrator and dated 11/4/25. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. When I arrived, I checked in at the front office and was greeted by the administrator/principal, Brent Laws. I walked to the classroom, where the children were outside on the side playground area. The lead teacher ws in the classroom. I explained the reason for today’s visit. She informed me that they children were on the side play area (that is all concrete) due to school testing going on. They are also in the process of finishing their big playground. The fence and mulch have been installed, but the large equipment has not been installed yet. We walked outside where I observed the children and two (2) other teachers drawing with sidewalk chalk and water color painting on the concrete. There was a beanbag toss, hula hoops, stepping stones and a rock garden area. Teachers were participating in the children’s play while observing and supervising. After they came inside, they washed hands and sat down for lunch. After lunch, children cleaned up, used the bathroom and gathered in group time for a yoga video activity that was displayed on the smart board. Once children finished, they transitioned to their cot for rest time. After rest time, they cleaned up their rest time items, washed their hands and sat down at the tables for sack time. Children began getting picked up during snack time. Lunch today consisted of Manwich sandwich, coleslaw, baked beans, pineapple tidbits and milk. Snack today consisted of pretzels, fruit snacks and fruit juice. Rated License Information: The program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 1/27/23, earning seven (7) points in the education component, seven (7) points in the program standards component with a score of 6.03 on the ECERS-R and one (1) quality point (75% of lead teachers have a BA/BS or higher in ECE/CD). I received the Star Rated License application on 3/24/26, applying for Pathway #2, Classroom and Instructional Quality. The request for a Environmental Rating Scale was sent to me on 2/27/26 and the request was sent in the same day. The assessment on 4/30/26 and we are currently waiting for the results to be emailed to me, Your new Five (5) Star License is based on the following: PATHWAY #2 – Classroom and Instructional Quality. The following was verified to be in process or completed for the classroom and instructional quality pathway based on five (5) star level. 10A NCAC 09 .3205 CLASSROOM AND INSTRUCTIONAL QUALITY PATHWAY FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS *You are choosing reduced staff/child ratios and enhanced space options at the five-star level. 10A NCAC 09 .3209 REDUCED, ENHANCED STAFF/CHILD RATIOS FOR A RATED LICENSE FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) This Rule shall apply to evaluating the staff/child ratios and maximum group sizes for a rated license for child care centers. (b) Enhanced staff/child ratio means that the center shall comply with the following staff/child ratios and maximum group sizes. Age Ratio Staff/Children Maximum Group Size 2 to 3 Years 1/8 16 3 to 4 Years 1/9 18 4 to 5 Years 1/12 24 5 to 6 Years 1/14 25 10A NCAC 09 .3210 ENHANCED SPACE REQUIRMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS In order for a child care center to meet enhanced space requirements: (1) There shall be at least 30 square feet inside space per child per the total licensed capacity and 100 square feet outside space for each child using the outdoor learning environment at any one time; and (2) There shall be an area that can be arranged for administrative and private conference activities. *The program receives NC Pre-Kindergarten funding and must adhere to NC Pre-Kindergarten staff/child ratios of 1/10 with a group size of 20. 10A NCAC 09 .3219 FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT STANDARDS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS *Evidence of implementing family and community engagement foundational practices. The following was verified during the visit and the form was collected. *Required for two-star or higher. The facility provided communication documentation as evidence of responsive communication with families. This center uses ClassDojo as a two way communication with parents/guardians as well as newsletters, Ready Rosie and face to face during drop off and pick up. *Required for two-star or higher. The facility provided an open house where they inform parents of participation opportunities, policies and procedures, filed trip opportunities and when the family conference will be offered. *Required for two-star or higher. The facility offers annual opportunities for families to share cultural heritage in the classroom. They have asked parents to come read to the classroom in their native language, however no parents have accepted the invitation. *Required for two-star or higher. The facility had an pen house was held on 8/14/26 where they discussed the parent participant plan and what to expect during the school year. *Required for two-star or higher. This center uses ClassDojo as a two way communication with parents/guardians as well as newsletters, Ready Rosie and face to face during drop off and pick up. Flyers and newsletter are sent home with families regarding available resources in the community. Communication Options: *C-1 A parent handbook is given to families at the beginning of the school year during open house to learn about home language, preferred communication methods and best ways to share information. This facility uses ClassDojo for the primary form of communication as well as face to face during drop off and pick up. Weekly updates are sent home each week in the child’s folder, which includes weekly plans, upcoming events, and ways to participate. The email version provides parents with an option to translate the message. Parents are enrolled in Ready Rosie and receive tests or emails with weekly videos with modeled activities. *C-3 The first parent teacher conference was held on 10/13/25. At this conference the staff reviewed the developmental screening assessment, and the Fall Creative Curriculum assessments were reviewed and goals for each child were discussed. The second parent teacher conference will be held in 3/12/26. On this day, teachers and parents will review the Spring Creative Curriculum assessment and talk about the transition to kindergarten. Engagement and Leadership Options: Educational Opportunity Options: EO-3 *EL-3 Parent night is offered at open house where they discuss policies and parent participation. Pre-K registration was 4/15/26, for the next school year. Title, I Reading Night and Fall Festival was held on 10/28/25. Spirit Week was the week of Halloween. There were three (3) field trips where parents met at the location with their child. They were Fender’s Farm on 10/10/25, Sugar Plum Christmas Farm on 12/4/25 and the Bright Zoo on 4/27/26. Parents were given a link to post pictures that they took that are used. 10A NCAC 09 .3221 CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT (CQI) STANDARDS *Evidence for implementing continuous quality improvement (CQI) plans for the facility and individual staff. The CQI plan for the facility has been completed; the form was received prior to the visit. The individual CQI plans for the two (2) main teachers were verified. The staff CQI plans must be completed by each staff member’s one year of employment. Reminder that the CQI plans are continuous and once one is completed, another must be started to meet this annual requirement. *Evidence of the lead teacher and administrator completing training related to the curriculum and formative assessment tool that is used by the center with children. A certificate from Teaching Strategies on Creative Curriculum and GOLD as well as a certificate on the Brigance screening tool was on file for the lead teacher. The administrator will need to get these trainings by May 22, 2016. *The administrator will be participating in one activity regarding classroom and instructional quality practices as outlined in the child care rule .3205 (f,10, a). Ms. Beaver could not reach Mr. Laws to make a determination on his choice. However, she anticipates he will choose annual completion of five hours of coaching or mentoring by an administrator of another licensed child care center with a star-rating of five stars, or a community resource partner. * Evidence of all lead teachers participating in one activity regarding classroom and instructional quality practices as outlined in the child care rule .3205 (f,11, b). Annual completion of five on-going training hours, in addition to applicable requirements. *Staff education evaluation of fifty percent (50%) of lead teachers and fifty percent (50%) of other educators resulting in staff education at the five-star level. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submitted an official transcript (if applicable) and applied 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. *B. Laws, Administrator/Principal, has been evaluated as a Level III Administrator with three (3) years’ work experience in early childhood and eighteen (18) administrative work experience. *K. Beaver, Lead Teacher, has been evaluated and is qualified as lead teacher with a 4-year degree in Birth-Kindergarten and a B-K licensure, with thirteen (13) years’ experience. *E. Boone, Teacher, has been evaluated and is qualified as a teacher assistant and a lead teacher with college diploma unrelated to child care, NC Early Childhood Credential plus 21 semester hours towards a ECE degree with two and a half (2.5) years’ experience. *A. Medlin, Teacher, has been evaluated and is qualified as a teacher assistant and a lead teacher, NC Early Childhood Credential plus she will graduate with her AA/S in Early Childhood Education on 5/16/26 with four (4) years’ experience. *Evidence of implementing a curriculum that has been approved by the Commission. The curriculum implemented Creative Curriculum. It was verified during the visit that the one (1) classroom was implementing the Creative Curriculum as activity plans and parent/teacher conferences. *Evidence of implementing a curriculum that has been approved by the Commission. The curriculum implemented Creative Curriculum. It was verified during the visit that the one (1) classroom was implementing the Creative Curriculum as activity plans and parent/teacher conference preparations. *Evidence of conducting on-going formative assessments that have been approved by the Commission and sharing results with parents at least twice annually. The approved assessment used is GOLD by Teaching Strategies. It was verified during the visit that on-going formative assessments were shared with parents 10/13/25 and 3/2/26. Evidence of observations being completed were verified through the Teaching Strategies application, Smart Teach. There were pictures, work samples, portfolios, and anecdotal notes. *Per NC Pre-Kindergarten requirements an environment rating scale is needed in order to meet requirements for funding. The request for environment rating scales was received on 2/27/2026, and the scales were ordered. The facility currently has a four (4) week window of 4/20/2026 to 5/15/2026. After completion of the ECERS-3 assessment, I will schedule a visit to review the report and score with you. Based on verification of requirements in the .3205 section of the child care rules, a five-star license has been earned. After final review, a different star level may be determined. Any discrepancies would be reviewed with you. A rated license is evaluated every three years, and the facility will be due again for a rated license assessment by April 2029. At each annual compliance visit, rated license components chosen will be monitored for meeting compliance. We discussed the optional Quality Initiatives Recognition Form. I verified the sixteen (16) items that were checked on the form during today’s visit. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 823 Toxic plants were accessible to children. A toxic plant was accessible to children. .0604(l) 1945 A drug or medicine was given to a child with a known allergy to the medication. An epi pen was loose in a Ziplock bag and not in a pharmacy box with the prescription label attached. .0803(1)(f) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #1945 An epi pen was loose in a ziplock bag and not in a pharmacy box with the prescription label attached. *If the parent does not have the original box with the prescription label, have the parent contact the pharmacy to reprint the prescription label. Item #823 A toxic plant was accessible to children. This was corrected during the visit. Ms. Boone removed it from the classroom. *There is apps online to check plants to see if they are toxic or safe. Achieving Compliance: 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 • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by May 27, 2026. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Georgia Lee Marshall PO Box Zionville, NC 28698 Please call me at 828-434-0236, or email lee.marshall@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: • ABCMS- Continue to update the staff roster as needed in the ABCMS portal. New and terminated staff notification requirement: 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. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on 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. 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. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3222 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in noncompliance with or failure to meet the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within six months. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within six months, the operator shall notify the Division. 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 lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-434-0236, 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
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
10A NCAC 09 .3222 · Violation
Name of Operation: BURNSVILLE ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 00000037 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/13/2026 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 5/13/2026 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 360 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 04:15 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 monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for an Annual Compliance with a rated License Assessment visit. I am conducting this second annual compliance visit due to the last AC visit being the third week of school. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Katie Beaver, Lead Teacher, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site with you. Katie Beaver, Lead Teacher, was available during the visit to assist me and answer my questions. The administrator/principal, Brent Laws, greeted me when I check in at the front office. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including (but not limited to) supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. This classroom moved to a new wing of the school last year. They are currently working on the playground to get all of the equipment installed. They have a temporary playground that has a temporary fence around it. The new playground has a grassy area, a mulch area where the climber(s) will be installed and a concrete area where children can ride trikes. The fence is now installed and includes the area right outside the classroom (which is all concrete). This is where the children were playing today since the older children in the school is testing today. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-five percent (95%) as of 5/11/2026. This NC-Pre-k facility is owned and operated by Yancey County Schools and is housed in Burnsville Elementary School. *Permit type – Five (5) Star Rated License, issued 1/27/2023. *Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only (first shift), meets reduced ratios, meets enhanced space. *The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/9/2025. *The last fire drill was practiced on 5/6/26. *The last shelter in place drill was practiced on 3/16/26. *The last playground inspection was documented on 5/1/26. *The last fire inspection was approved on 8/12/2025. *The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/21/26 with four (4) demerits for a superior classification. *Lead water testing was completed on 11/13/24 without hazards. *Lead paint (in conjunction with Burnsville Elementary School) was completed on 12/9/24 without hazards. *Asbestos testing shows “Survey Review by RTI”. Please follow up on this to ensure it is completed. *The program does not provide transportation. *The approved curriculum used is the Creative Curriculum. *Approved formative assessment used is Teaching Strategies Gold. The annual compliance full monitoring was conducted on September 9, 2025, and again during today’s since the annual compliance visit was conducted at the beginning of the school year. Two (2) staff files, one new staff and one existing staff, two (2) children’s files, and program records were monitored during the visits. 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. It was signed by the administrator and dated 11/4/25. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. When I arrived, I checked in at the front office and was greeted by the administrator/principal, Brent Laws. I walked to the classroom, where the children were outside on the side playground area. The lead teacher ws in the classroom. I explained the reason for today’s visit. She informed me that they children were on the side play area (that is all concrete) due to school testing going on. They are also in the process of finishing their big playground. The fence and mulch have been installed, but the large equipment has not been installed yet. We walked outside where I observed the children and two (2) other teachers drawing with sidewalk chalk and water color painting on the concrete. There was a beanbag toss, hula hoops, stepping stones and a rock garden area. Teachers were participating in the children’s play while observing and supervising. After they came inside, they washed hands and sat down for lunch. After lunch, children cleaned up, used the bathroom and gathered in group time for a yoga video activity that was displayed on the smart board. Once children finished, they transitioned to their cot for rest time. After rest time, they cleaned up their rest time items, washed their hands and sat down at the tables for sack time. Children began getting picked up during snack time. Lunch today consisted of Manwich sandwich, coleslaw, baked beans, pineapple tidbits and milk. Snack today consisted of pretzels, fruit snacks and fruit juice. Rated License Information: The program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 1/27/23, earning seven (7) points in the education component, seven (7) points in the program standards component with a score of 6.03 on the ECERS-R and one (1) quality point (75% of lead teachers have a BA/BS or higher in ECE/CD). I received the Star Rated License application on 3/24/26, applying for Pathway #2, Classroom and Instructional Quality. The request for a Environmental Rating Scale was sent to me on 2/27/26 and the request was sent in the same day. The assessment on 4/30/26 and we are currently waiting for the results to be emailed to me, Your new Five (5) Star License is based on the following: PATHWAY #2 – Classroom and Instructional Quality. The following was verified to be in process or completed for the classroom and instructional quality pathway based on five (5) star level. 10A NCAC 09 .3205 CLASSROOM AND INSTRUCTIONAL QUALITY PATHWAY FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS *You are choosing reduced staff/child ratios and enhanced space options at the five-star level. 10A NCAC 09 .3209 REDUCED, ENHANCED STAFF/CHILD RATIOS FOR A RATED LICENSE FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) This Rule shall apply to evaluating the staff/child ratios and maximum group sizes for a rated license for child care centers. (b) Enhanced staff/child ratio means that the center shall comply with the following staff/child ratios and maximum group sizes. Age Ratio Staff/Children Maximum Group Size 2 to 3 Years 1/8 16 3 to 4 Years 1/9 18 4 to 5 Years 1/12 24 5 to 6 Years 1/14 25 10A NCAC 09 .3210 ENHANCED SPACE REQUIRMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS In order for a child care center to meet enhanced space requirements: (1) There shall be at least 30 square feet inside space per child per the total licensed capacity and 100 square feet outside space for each child using the outdoor learning environment at any one time; and (2) There shall be an area that can be arranged for administrative and private conference activities. *The program receives NC Pre-Kindergarten funding and must adhere to NC Pre-Kindergarten staff/child ratios of 1/10 with a group size of 20. 10A NCAC 09 .3219 FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT STANDARDS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS *Evidence of implementing family and community engagement foundational practices. The following was verified during the visit and the form was collected. *Required for two-star or higher. The facility provided communication documentation as evidence of responsive communication with families. This center uses ClassDojo as a two way communication with parents/guardians as well as newsletters, Ready Rosie and face to face during drop off and pick up. *Required for two-star or higher. The facility provided an open house where they inform parents of participation opportunities, policies and procedures, filed trip opportunities and when the family conference will be offered. *Required for two-star or higher. The facility offers annual opportunities for families to share cultural heritage in the classroom. They have asked parents to come read to the classroom in their native language, however no parents have accepted the invitation. *Required for two-star or higher. The facility had an pen house was held on 8/14/26 where they discussed the parent participant plan and what to expect during the school year. *Required for two-star or higher. This center uses ClassDojo as a two way communication with parents/guardians as well as newsletters, Ready Rosie and face to face during drop off and pick up. Flyers and newsletter are sent home with families regarding available resources in the community. Communication Options: *C-1 A parent handbook is given to families at the beginning of the school year during open house to learn about home language, preferred communication methods and best ways to share information. This facility uses ClassDojo for the primary form of communication as well as face to face during drop off and pick up. Weekly updates are sent home each week in the child’s folder, which includes weekly plans, upcoming events, and ways to participate. The email version provides parents with an option to translate the message. Parents are enrolled in Ready Rosie and receive tests or emails with weekly videos with modeled activities. *C-3 The first parent teacher conference was held on 10/13/25. At this conference the staff reviewed the developmental screening assessment, and the Fall Creative Curriculum assessments were reviewed and goals for each child were discussed. The second parent teacher conference will be held in 3/12/26. On this day, teachers and parents will review the Spring Creative Curriculum assessment and talk about the transition to kindergarten. Engagement and Leadership Options: Educational Opportunity Options: EO-3 *EL-3 Parent night is offered at open house where they discuss policies and parent participation. Pre-K registration was 4/15/26, for the next school year. Title, I Reading Night and Fall Festival was held on 10/28/25. Spirit Week was the week of Halloween. There were three (3) field trips where parents met at the location with their child. They were Fender’s Farm on 10/10/25, Sugar Plum Christmas Farm on 12/4/25 and the Bright Zoo on 4/27/26. Parents were given a link to post pictures that they took that are used. 10A NCAC 09 .3221 CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT (CQI) STANDARDS *Evidence for implementing continuous quality improvement (CQI) plans for the facility and individual staff. The CQI plan for the facility has been completed; the form was received prior to the visit. The individual CQI plans for the two (2) main teachers were verified. The staff CQI plans must be completed by each staff member’s one year of employment. Reminder that the CQI plans are continuous and once one is completed, another must be started to meet this annual requirement. *Evidence of the lead teacher and administrator completing training related to the curriculum and formative assessment tool that is used by the center with children. A certificate from Teaching Strategies on Creative Curriculum and GOLD as well as a certificate on the Brigance screening tool was on file for the lead teacher. The administrator will need to get these trainings by May 22, 2016. *The administrator will be participating in one activity regarding classroom and instructional quality practices as outlined in the child care rule .3205 (f,10, a). Ms. Beaver could not reach Mr. Laws to make a determination on his choice. However, she anticipates he will choose annual completion of five hours of coaching or mentoring by an administrator of another licensed child care center with a star-rating of five stars, or a community resource partner. * Evidence of all lead teachers participating in one activity regarding classroom and instructional quality practices as outlined in the child care rule .3205 (f,11, b). Annual completion of five on-going training hours, in addition to applicable requirements. *Staff education evaluation of fifty percent (50%) of lead teachers and fifty percent (50%) of other educators resulting in staff education at the five-star level. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submitted an official transcript (if applicable) and applied 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. *B. Laws, Administrator/Principal, has been evaluated as a Level III Administrator with three (3) years’ work experience in early childhood and eighteen (18) administrative work experience. *K. Beaver, Lead Teacher, has been evaluated and is qualified as lead teacher with a 4-year degree in Birth-Kindergarten and a B-K licensure, with thirteen (13) years’ experience. *E. Boone, Teacher, has been evaluated and is qualified as a teacher assistant and a lead teacher with college diploma unrelated to child care, NC Early Childhood Credential plus 21 semester hours towards a ECE degree with two and a half (2.5) years’ experience. *A. Medlin, Teacher, has been evaluated and is qualified as a teacher assistant and a lead teacher, NC Early Childhood Credential plus she will graduate with her AA/S in Early Childhood Education on 5/16/26 with four (4) years’ experience. *Evidence of implementing a curriculum that has been approved by the Commission. The curriculum implemented Creative Curriculum. It was verified during the visit that the one (1) classroom was implementing the Creative Curriculum as activity plans and parent/teacher conferences. *Evidence of implementing a curriculum that has been approved by the Commission. The curriculum implemented Creative Curriculum. It was verified during the visit that the one (1) classroom was implementing the Creative Curriculum as activity plans and parent/teacher conference preparations. *Evidence of conducting on-going formative assessments that have been approved by the Commission and sharing results with parents at least twice annually. The approved assessment used is GOLD by Teaching Strategies. It was verified during the visit that on-going formative assessments were shared with parents 10/13/25 and 3/2/26. Evidence of observations being completed were verified through the Teaching Strategies application, Smart Teach. There were pictures, work samples, portfolios, and anecdotal notes. *Per NC Pre-Kindergarten requirements an environment rating scale is needed in order to meet requirements for funding. The request for environment rating scales was received on 2/27/2026, and the scales were ordered. The facility currently has a four (4) week window of 4/20/2026 to 5/15/2026. After completion of the ECERS-3 assessment, I will schedule a visit to review the report and score with you. Based on verification of requirements in the .3205 section of the child care rules, a five-star license has been earned. After final review, a different star level may be determined. Any discrepancies would be reviewed with you. A rated license is evaluated every three years, and the facility will be due again for a rated license assessment by April 2029. At each annual compliance visit, rated license components chosen will be monitored for meeting compliance. We discussed the optional Quality Initiatives Recognition Form. I verified the sixteen (16) items that were checked on the form during today’s visit. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 823 Toxic plants were accessible to children. A toxic plant was accessible to children. .0604(l) 1945 A drug or medicine was given to a child with a known allergy to the medication. An epi pen was loose in a Ziplock bag and not in a pharmacy box with the prescription label attached. .0803(1)(f) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #1945 An epi pen was loose in a ziplock bag and not in a pharmacy box with the prescription label attached. *If the parent does not have the original box with the prescription label, have the parent contact the pharmacy to reprint the prescription label. Item #823 A toxic plant was accessible to children. This was corrected during the visit. Ms. Boone removed it from the classroom. *There is apps online to check plants to see if they are toxic or safe. Achieving Compliance: 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 • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by May 27, 2026. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Georgia Lee Marshall PO Box Zionville, NC 28698 Please call me at 828-434-0236, or email lee.marshall@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: • ABCMS- Continue to update the staff roster as needed in the ABCMS portal. New and terminated staff notification requirement: 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. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on 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. 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. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3222 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in noncompliance with or failure to meet the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within six months. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within six months, the operator shall notify the Division. 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 lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-434-0236, 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
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
G.S. 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: BURNSVILLE ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 00000037 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/13/2026 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 5/13/2026 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 360 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 04:15 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 monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for an Annual Compliance with a rated License Assessment visit. I am conducting this second annual compliance visit due to the last AC visit being the third week of school. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Katie Beaver, Lead Teacher, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site with you. Katie Beaver, Lead Teacher, was available during the visit to assist me and answer my questions. The administrator/principal, Brent Laws, greeted me when I check in at the front office. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including (but not limited to) supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. This classroom moved to a new wing of the school last year. They are currently working on the playground to get all of the equipment installed. They have a temporary playground that has a temporary fence around it. The new playground has a grassy area, a mulch area where the climber(s) will be installed and a concrete area where children can ride trikes. The fence is now installed and includes the area right outside the classroom (which is all concrete). This is where the children were playing today since the older children in the school is testing today. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-five percent (95%) as of 5/11/2026. This NC-Pre-k facility is owned and operated by Yancey County Schools and is housed in Burnsville Elementary School. *Permit type – Five (5) Star Rated License, issued 1/27/2023. *Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only (first shift), meets reduced ratios, meets enhanced space. *The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/9/2025. *The last fire drill was practiced on 5/6/26. *The last shelter in place drill was practiced on 3/16/26. *The last playground inspection was documented on 5/1/26. *The last fire inspection was approved on 8/12/2025. *The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/21/26 with four (4) demerits for a superior classification. *Lead water testing was completed on 11/13/24 without hazards. *Lead paint (in conjunction with Burnsville Elementary School) was completed on 12/9/24 without hazards. *Asbestos testing shows “Survey Review by RTI”. Please follow up on this to ensure it is completed. *The program does not provide transportation. *The approved curriculum used is the Creative Curriculum. *Approved formative assessment used is Teaching Strategies Gold. The annual compliance full monitoring was conducted on September 9, 2025, and again during today’s since the annual compliance visit was conducted at the beginning of the school year. Two (2) staff files, one new staff and one existing staff, two (2) children’s files, and program records were monitored during the visits. 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. It was signed by the administrator and dated 11/4/25. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. When I arrived, I checked in at the front office and was greeted by the administrator/principal, Brent Laws. I walked to the classroom, where the children were outside on the side playground area. The lead teacher ws in the classroom. I explained the reason for today’s visit. She informed me that they children were on the side play area (that is all concrete) due to school testing going on. They are also in the process of finishing their big playground. The fence and mulch have been installed, but the large equipment has not been installed yet. We walked outside where I observed the children and two (2) other teachers drawing with sidewalk chalk and water color painting on the concrete. There was a beanbag toss, hula hoops, stepping stones and a rock garden area. Teachers were participating in the children’s play while observing and supervising. After they came inside, they washed hands and sat down for lunch. After lunch, children cleaned up, used the bathroom and gathered in group time for a yoga video activity that was displayed on the smart board. Once children finished, they transitioned to their cot for rest time. After rest time, they cleaned up their rest time items, washed their hands and sat down at the tables for sack time. Children began getting picked up during snack time. Lunch today consisted of Manwich sandwich, coleslaw, baked beans, pineapple tidbits and milk. Snack today consisted of pretzels, fruit snacks and fruit juice. Rated License Information: The program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 1/27/23, earning seven (7) points in the education component, seven (7) points in the program standards component with a score of 6.03 on the ECERS-R and one (1) quality point (75% of lead teachers have a BA/BS or higher in ECE/CD). I received the Star Rated License application on 3/24/26, applying for Pathway #2, Classroom and Instructional Quality. The request for a Environmental Rating Scale was sent to me on 2/27/26 and the request was sent in the same day. The assessment on 4/30/26 and we are currently waiting for the results to be emailed to me, Your new Five (5) Star License is based on the following: PATHWAY #2 – Classroom and Instructional Quality. The following was verified to be in process or completed for the classroom and instructional quality pathway based on five (5) star level. 10A NCAC 09 .3205 CLASSROOM AND INSTRUCTIONAL QUALITY PATHWAY FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS *You are choosing reduced staff/child ratios and enhanced space options at the five-star level. 10A NCAC 09 .3209 REDUCED, ENHANCED STAFF/CHILD RATIOS FOR A RATED LICENSE FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) This Rule shall apply to evaluating the staff/child ratios and maximum group sizes for a rated license for child care centers. (b) Enhanced staff/child ratio means that the center shall comply with the following staff/child ratios and maximum group sizes. Age Ratio Staff/Children Maximum Group Size 2 to 3 Years 1/8 16 3 to 4 Years 1/9 18 4 to 5 Years 1/12 24 5 to 6 Years 1/14 25 10A NCAC 09 .3210 ENHANCED SPACE REQUIRMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS In order for a child care center to meet enhanced space requirements: (1) There shall be at least 30 square feet inside space per child per the total licensed capacity and 100 square feet outside space for each child using the outdoor learning environment at any one time; and (2) There shall be an area that can be arranged for administrative and private conference activities. *The program receives NC Pre-Kindergarten funding and must adhere to NC Pre-Kindergarten staff/child ratios of 1/10 with a group size of 20. 10A NCAC 09 .3219 FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT STANDARDS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS *Evidence of implementing family and community engagement foundational practices. The following was verified during the visit and the form was collected. *Required for two-star or higher. The facility provided communication documentation as evidence of responsive communication with families. This center uses ClassDojo as a two way communication with parents/guardians as well as newsletters, Ready Rosie and face to face during drop off and pick up. *Required for two-star or higher. The facility provided an open house where they inform parents of participation opportunities, policies and procedures, filed trip opportunities and when the family conference will be offered. *Required for two-star or higher. The facility offers annual opportunities for families to share cultural heritage in the classroom. They have asked parents to come read to the classroom in their native language, however no parents have accepted the invitation. *Required for two-star or higher. The facility had an pen house was held on 8/14/26 where they discussed the parent participant plan and what to expect during the school year. *Required for two-star or higher. This center uses ClassDojo as a two way communication with parents/guardians as well as newsletters, Ready Rosie and face to face during drop off and pick up. Flyers and newsletter are sent home with families regarding available resources in the community. Communication Options: *C-1 A parent handbook is given to families at the beginning of the school year during open house to learn about home language, preferred communication methods and best ways to share information. This facility uses ClassDojo for the primary form of communication as well as face to face during drop off and pick up. Weekly updates are sent home each week in the child’s folder, which includes weekly plans, upcoming events, and ways to participate. The email version provides parents with an option to translate the message. Parents are enrolled in Ready Rosie and receive tests or emails with weekly videos with modeled activities. *C-3 The first parent teacher conference was held on 10/13/25. At this conference the staff reviewed the developmental screening assessment, and the Fall Creative Curriculum assessments were reviewed and goals for each child were discussed. The second parent teacher conference will be held in 3/12/26. On this day, teachers and parents will review the Spring Creative Curriculum assessment and talk about the transition to kindergarten. Engagement and Leadership Options: Educational Opportunity Options: EO-3 *EL-3 Parent night is offered at open house where they discuss policies and parent participation. Pre-K registration was 4/15/26, for the next school year. Title, I Reading Night and Fall Festival was held on 10/28/25. Spirit Week was the week of Halloween. There were three (3) field trips where parents met at the location with their child. They were Fender’s Farm on 10/10/25, Sugar Plum Christmas Farm on 12/4/25 and the Bright Zoo on 4/27/26. Parents were given a link to post pictures that they took that are used. 10A NCAC 09 .3221 CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT (CQI) STANDARDS *Evidence for implementing continuous quality improvement (CQI) plans for the facility and individual staff. The CQI plan for the facility has been completed; the form was received prior to the visit. The individual CQI plans for the two (2) main teachers were verified. The staff CQI plans must be completed by each staff member’s one year of employment. Reminder that the CQI plans are continuous and once one is completed, another must be started to meet this annual requirement. *Evidence of the lead teacher and administrator completing training related to the curriculum and formative assessment tool that is used by the center with children. A certificate from Teaching Strategies on Creative Curriculum and GOLD as well as a certificate on the Brigance screening tool was on file for the lead teacher. The administrator will need to get these trainings by May 22, 2016. *The administrator will be participating in one activity regarding classroom and instructional quality practices as outlined in the child care rule .3205 (f,10, a). Ms. Beaver could not reach Mr. Laws to make a determination on his choice. However, she anticipates he will choose annual completion of five hours of coaching or mentoring by an administrator of another licensed child care center with a star-rating of five stars, or a community resource partner. * Evidence of all lead teachers participating in one activity regarding classroom and instructional quality practices as outlined in the child care rule .3205 (f,11, b). Annual completion of five on-going training hours, in addition to applicable requirements. *Staff education evaluation of fifty percent (50%) of lead teachers and fifty percent (50%) of other educators resulting in staff education at the five-star level. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submitted an official transcript (if applicable) and applied 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. *B. Laws, Administrator/Principal, has been evaluated as a Level III Administrator with three (3) years’ work experience in early childhood and eighteen (18) administrative work experience. *K. Beaver, Lead Teacher, has been evaluated and is qualified as lead teacher with a 4-year degree in Birth-Kindergarten and a B-K licensure, with thirteen (13) years’ experience. *E. Boone, Teacher, has been evaluated and is qualified as a teacher assistant and a lead teacher with college diploma unrelated to child care, NC Early Childhood Credential plus 21 semester hours towards a ECE degree with two and a half (2.5) years’ experience. *A. Medlin, Teacher, has been evaluated and is qualified as a teacher assistant and a lead teacher, NC Early Childhood Credential plus she will graduate with her AA/S in Early Childhood Education on 5/16/26 with four (4) years’ experience. *Evidence of implementing a curriculum that has been approved by the Commission. The curriculum implemented Creative Curriculum. It was verified during the visit that the one (1) classroom was implementing the Creative Curriculum as activity plans and parent/teacher conferences. *Evidence of implementing a curriculum that has been approved by the Commission. The curriculum implemented Creative Curriculum. It was verified during the visit that the one (1) classroom was implementing the Creative Curriculum as activity plans and parent/teacher conference preparations. *Evidence of conducting on-going formative assessments that have been approved by the Commission and sharing results with parents at least twice annually. The approved assessment used is GOLD by Teaching Strategies. It was verified during the visit that on-going formative assessments were shared with parents 10/13/25 and 3/2/26. Evidence of observations being completed were verified through the Teaching Strategies application, Smart Teach. There were pictures, work samples, portfolios, and anecdotal notes. *Per NC Pre-Kindergarten requirements an environment rating scale is needed in order to meet requirements for funding. The request for environment rating scales was received on 2/27/2026, and the scales were ordered. The facility currently has a four (4) week window of 4/20/2026 to 5/15/2026. After completion of the ECERS-3 assessment, I will schedule a visit to review the report and score with you. Based on verification of requirements in the .3205 section of the child care rules, a five-star license has been earned. After final review, a different star level may be determined. Any discrepancies would be reviewed with you. A rated license is evaluated every three years, and the facility will be due again for a rated license assessment by April 2029. At each annual compliance visit, rated license components chosen will be monitored for meeting compliance. We discussed the optional Quality Initiatives Recognition Form. I verified the sixteen (16) items that were checked on the form during today’s visit. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 823 Toxic plants were accessible to children. A toxic plant was accessible to children. .0604(l) 1945 A drug or medicine was given to a child with a known allergy to the medication. An epi pen was loose in a Ziplock bag and not in a pharmacy box with the prescription label attached. .0803(1)(f) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #1945 An epi pen was loose in a ziplock bag and not in a pharmacy box with the prescription label attached. *If the parent does not have the original box with the prescription label, have the parent contact the pharmacy to reprint the prescription label. Item #823 A toxic plant was accessible to children. This was corrected during the visit. Ms. Boone removed it from the classroom. *There is apps online to check plants to see if they are toxic or safe. Achieving Compliance: 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 • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by May 27, 2026. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Georgia Lee Marshall PO Box Zionville, NC 28698 Please call me at 828-434-0236, or email lee.marshall@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: • ABCMS- Continue to update the staff roster as needed in the ABCMS portal. New and terminated staff notification requirement: 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. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on 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. 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. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3222 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in noncompliance with or failure to meet the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within six months. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within six months, the operator shall notify the Division. 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 lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-434-0236, 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
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
NC GS 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: BURNSVILLE ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 00000037 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/13/2026 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 5/13/2026 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 360 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 04:15 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 monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for an Annual Compliance with a rated License Assessment visit. I am conducting this second annual compliance visit due to the last AC visit being the third week of school. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Katie Beaver, Lead Teacher, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site with you. Katie Beaver, Lead Teacher, was available during the visit to assist me and answer my questions. The administrator/principal, Brent Laws, greeted me when I check in at the front office. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including (but not limited to) supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. This classroom moved to a new wing of the school last year. They are currently working on the playground to get all of the equipment installed. They have a temporary playground that has a temporary fence around it. The new playground has a grassy area, a mulch area where the climber(s) will be installed and a concrete area where children can ride trikes. The fence is now installed and includes the area right outside the classroom (which is all concrete). This is where the children were playing today since the older children in the school is testing today. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-five percent (95%) as of 5/11/2026. This NC-Pre-k facility is owned and operated by Yancey County Schools and is housed in Burnsville Elementary School. *Permit type – Five (5) Star Rated License, issued 1/27/2023. *Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only (first shift), meets reduced ratios, meets enhanced space. *The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/9/2025. *The last fire drill was practiced on 5/6/26. *The last shelter in place drill was practiced on 3/16/26. *The last playground inspection was documented on 5/1/26. *The last fire inspection was approved on 8/12/2025. *The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/21/26 with four (4) demerits for a superior classification. *Lead water testing was completed on 11/13/24 without hazards. *Lead paint (in conjunction with Burnsville Elementary School) was completed on 12/9/24 without hazards. *Asbestos testing shows “Survey Review by RTI”. Please follow up on this to ensure it is completed. *The program does not provide transportation. *The approved curriculum used is the Creative Curriculum. *Approved formative assessment used is Teaching Strategies Gold. The annual compliance full monitoring was conducted on September 9, 2025, and again during today’s since the annual compliance visit was conducted at the beginning of the school year. Two (2) staff files, one new staff and one existing staff, two (2) children’s files, and program records were monitored during the visits. 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. It was signed by the administrator and dated 11/4/25. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. When I arrived, I checked in at the front office and was greeted by the administrator/principal, Brent Laws. I walked to the classroom, where the children were outside on the side playground area. The lead teacher ws in the classroom. I explained the reason for today’s visit. She informed me that they children were on the side play area (that is all concrete) due to school testing going on. They are also in the process of finishing their big playground. The fence and mulch have been installed, but the large equipment has not been installed yet. We walked outside where I observed the children and two (2) other teachers drawing with sidewalk chalk and water color painting on the concrete. There was a beanbag toss, hula hoops, stepping stones and a rock garden area. Teachers were participating in the children’s play while observing and supervising. After they came inside, they washed hands and sat down for lunch. After lunch, children cleaned up, used the bathroom and gathered in group time for a yoga video activity that was displayed on the smart board. Once children finished, they transitioned to their cot for rest time. After rest time, they cleaned up their rest time items, washed their hands and sat down at the tables for sack time. Children began getting picked up during snack time. Lunch today consisted of Manwich sandwich, coleslaw, baked beans, pineapple tidbits and milk. Snack today consisted of pretzels, fruit snacks and fruit juice. Rated License Information: The program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 1/27/23, earning seven (7) points in the education component, seven (7) points in the program standards component with a score of 6.03 on the ECERS-R and one (1) quality point (75% of lead teachers have a BA/BS or higher in ECE/CD). I received the Star Rated License application on 3/24/26, applying for Pathway #2, Classroom and Instructional Quality. The request for a Environmental Rating Scale was sent to me on 2/27/26 and the request was sent in the same day. The assessment on 4/30/26 and we are currently waiting for the results to be emailed to me, Your new Five (5) Star License is based on the following: PATHWAY #2 – Classroom and Instructional Quality. The following was verified to be in process or completed for the classroom and instructional quality pathway based on five (5) star level. 10A NCAC 09 .3205 CLASSROOM AND INSTRUCTIONAL QUALITY PATHWAY FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS *You are choosing reduced staff/child ratios and enhanced space options at the five-star level. 10A NCAC 09 .3209 REDUCED, ENHANCED STAFF/CHILD RATIOS FOR A RATED LICENSE FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) This Rule shall apply to evaluating the staff/child ratios and maximum group sizes for a rated license for child care centers. (b) Enhanced staff/child ratio means that the center shall comply with the following staff/child ratios and maximum group sizes. Age Ratio Staff/Children Maximum Group Size 2 to 3 Years 1/8 16 3 to 4 Years 1/9 18 4 to 5 Years 1/12 24 5 to 6 Years 1/14 25 10A NCAC 09 .3210 ENHANCED SPACE REQUIRMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS In order for a child care center to meet enhanced space requirements: (1) There shall be at least 30 square feet inside space per child per the total licensed capacity and 100 square feet outside space for each child using the outdoor learning environment at any one time; and (2) There shall be an area that can be arranged for administrative and private conference activities. *The program receives NC Pre-Kindergarten funding and must adhere to NC Pre-Kindergarten staff/child ratios of 1/10 with a group size of 20. 10A NCAC 09 .3219 FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT STANDARDS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS *Evidence of implementing family and community engagement foundational practices. The following was verified during the visit and the form was collected. *Required for two-star or higher. The facility provided communication documentation as evidence of responsive communication with families. This center uses ClassDojo as a two way communication with parents/guardians as well as newsletters, Ready Rosie and face to face during drop off and pick up. *Required for two-star or higher. The facility provided an open house where they inform parents of participation opportunities, policies and procedures, filed trip opportunities and when the family conference will be offered. *Required for two-star or higher. The facility offers annual opportunities for families to share cultural heritage in the classroom. They have asked parents to come read to the classroom in their native language, however no parents have accepted the invitation. *Required for two-star or higher. The facility had an pen house was held on 8/14/26 where they discussed the parent participant plan and what to expect during the school year. *Required for two-star or higher. This center uses ClassDojo as a two way communication with parents/guardians as well as newsletters, Ready Rosie and face to face during drop off and pick up. Flyers and newsletter are sent home with families regarding available resources in the community. Communication Options: *C-1 A parent handbook is given to families at the beginning of the school year during open house to learn about home language, preferred communication methods and best ways to share information. This facility uses ClassDojo for the primary form of communication as well as face to face during drop off and pick up. Weekly updates are sent home each week in the child’s folder, which includes weekly plans, upcoming events, and ways to participate. The email version provides parents with an option to translate the message. Parents are enrolled in Ready Rosie and receive tests or emails with weekly videos with modeled activities. *C-3 The first parent teacher conference was held on 10/13/25. At this conference the staff reviewed the developmental screening assessment, and the Fall Creative Curriculum assessments were reviewed and goals for each child were discussed. The second parent teacher conference will be held in 3/12/26. On this day, teachers and parents will review the Spring Creative Curriculum assessment and talk about the transition to kindergarten. Engagement and Leadership Options: Educational Opportunity Options: EO-3 *EL-3 Parent night is offered at open house where they discuss policies and parent participation. Pre-K registration was 4/15/26, for the next school year. Title, I Reading Night and Fall Festival was held on 10/28/25. Spirit Week was the week of Halloween. There were three (3) field trips where parents met at the location with their child. They were Fender’s Farm on 10/10/25, Sugar Plum Christmas Farm on 12/4/25 and the Bright Zoo on 4/27/26. Parents were given a link to post pictures that they took that are used. 10A NCAC 09 .3221 CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT (CQI) STANDARDS *Evidence for implementing continuous quality improvement (CQI) plans for the facility and individual staff. The CQI plan for the facility has been completed; the form was received prior to the visit. The individual CQI plans for the two (2) main teachers were verified. The staff CQI plans must be completed by each staff member’s one year of employment. Reminder that the CQI plans are continuous and once one is completed, another must be started to meet this annual requirement. *Evidence of the lead teacher and administrator completing training related to the curriculum and formative assessment tool that is used by the center with children. A certificate from Teaching Strategies on Creative Curriculum and GOLD as well as a certificate on the Brigance screening tool was on file for the lead teacher. The administrator will need to get these trainings by May 22, 2016. *The administrator will be participating in one activity regarding classroom and instructional quality practices as outlined in the child care rule .3205 (f,10, a). Ms. Beaver could not reach Mr. Laws to make a determination on his choice. However, she anticipates he will choose annual completion of five hours of coaching or mentoring by an administrator of another licensed child care center with a star-rating of five stars, or a community resource partner. * Evidence of all lead teachers participating in one activity regarding classroom and instructional quality practices as outlined in the child care rule .3205 (f,11, b). Annual completion of five on-going training hours, in addition to applicable requirements. *Staff education evaluation of fifty percent (50%) of lead teachers and fifty percent (50%) of other educators resulting in staff education at the five-star level. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submitted an official transcript (if applicable) and applied 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. *B. Laws, Administrator/Principal, has been evaluated as a Level III Administrator with three (3) years’ work experience in early childhood and eighteen (18) administrative work experience. *K. Beaver, Lead Teacher, has been evaluated and is qualified as lead teacher with a 4-year degree in Birth-Kindergarten and a B-K licensure, with thirteen (13) years’ experience. *E. Boone, Teacher, has been evaluated and is qualified as a teacher assistant and a lead teacher with college diploma unrelated to child care, NC Early Childhood Credential plus 21 semester hours towards a ECE degree with two and a half (2.5) years’ experience. *A. Medlin, Teacher, has been evaluated and is qualified as a teacher assistant and a lead teacher, NC Early Childhood Credential plus she will graduate with her AA/S in Early Childhood Education on 5/16/26 with four (4) years’ experience. *Evidence of implementing a curriculum that has been approved by the Commission. The curriculum implemented Creative Curriculum. It was verified during the visit that the one (1) classroom was implementing the Creative Curriculum as activity plans and parent/teacher conferences. *Evidence of implementing a curriculum that has been approved by the Commission. The curriculum implemented Creative Curriculum. It was verified during the visit that the one (1) classroom was implementing the Creative Curriculum as activity plans and parent/teacher conference preparations. *Evidence of conducting on-going formative assessments that have been approved by the Commission and sharing results with parents at least twice annually. The approved assessment used is GOLD by Teaching Strategies. It was verified during the visit that on-going formative assessments were shared with parents 10/13/25 and 3/2/26. Evidence of observations being completed were verified through the Teaching Strategies application, Smart Teach. There were pictures, work samples, portfolios, and anecdotal notes. *Per NC Pre-Kindergarten requirements an environment rating scale is needed in order to meet requirements for funding. The request for environment rating scales was received on 2/27/2026, and the scales were ordered. The facility currently has a four (4) week window of 4/20/2026 to 5/15/2026. After completion of the ECERS-3 assessment, I will schedule a visit to review the report and score with you. Based on verification of requirements in the .3205 section of the child care rules, a five-star license has been earned. After final review, a different star level may be determined. Any discrepancies would be reviewed with you. A rated license is evaluated every three years, and the facility will be due again for a rated license assessment by April 2029. At each annual compliance visit, rated license components chosen will be monitored for meeting compliance. We discussed the optional Quality Initiatives Recognition Form. I verified the sixteen (16) items that were checked on the form during today’s visit. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 823 Toxic plants were accessible to children. A toxic plant was accessible to children. .0604(l) 1945 A drug or medicine was given to a child with a known allergy to the medication. An epi pen was loose in a Ziplock bag and not in a pharmacy box with the prescription label attached. .0803(1)(f) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #1945 An epi pen was loose in a ziplock bag and not in a pharmacy box with the prescription label attached. *If the parent does not have the original box with the prescription label, have the parent contact the pharmacy to reprint the prescription label. Item #823 A toxic plant was accessible to children. This was corrected during the visit. Ms. Boone removed it from the classroom. *There is apps online to check plants to see if they are toxic or safe. Achieving Compliance: 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 • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by May 27, 2026. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Georgia Lee Marshall PO Box Zionville, NC 28698 Please call me at 828-434-0236, or email lee.marshall@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: • ABCMS- Continue to update the staff roster as needed in the ABCMS portal. New and terminated staff notification requirement: 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. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on 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. 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. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3222 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in noncompliance with or failure to meet the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within six months. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within six months, the operator shall notify the Division. 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 lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-434-0236, 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
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation
Name of Operation: BURNSVILLE ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 00000037 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/9/2025 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 9/9/2025 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 02:30 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 Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Amy McCurry, lead teacher, during the visit. Due to not being able to connect to the internet, a typed version of the visit summary was signed and left onsite today. An electronic copy of the visit summary will be emailed to you. 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-five (95%) percent as of 9/9/25. This facility is an NC pre-k classroom with some private pay slots. The facility is owned and operated by Yancey County Schools and is housed in Burnsville Elementary School Permit type – Five-star license issue on January 27, 2023. Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only, Meets reduced ratios and enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/23/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 8/28/25. A lock down drill is planned for later this month but has not occurred yet since this is only the fourth week of school. The last playground inspection was documented on The last fire inspection was approved on 8/12/25. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 8/13/25 with two (2) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Lead water testing was completed on 11/13/24 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing was completed but I could not access the date due to not internet connection. Upon arrival, I checked in at the front office and greeted the administrator/principal, Mr. Laws. This facility recently had an expansion, and the pre-k classroom was moved to a new wing. I made a visit on 8/14/25 to measure and approve the new space. The new playground is still not completed due to some delays in materials. The classroom is using a temporary playground set up in a grassy area just past their new playground. I met up with the class outside and walked in with them. Everyone washed hands and sat at the tables for lunch. Lunch arrived in the process. After lunch was over, children all cleaned up, went to the bathroom and transitioned to their cots for rest time. Luch today consisted of chicken slider, mac-n-cheese, green beans, carrots, fruit cocktail and milk. 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 program does not provide transportation. 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 not reviewed today. The Monitoring tool hasn’t been completed yet since school just started. Two (2) children files were monitored today. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 604 Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage. A storage cabinet, art supplies and coats (on the back of the door) are stored in the children’s bathroom. 15A NCAC 18A .2818(a) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #604 Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair, and kept free of storage. *A storage cabinet, art supplies and coats (on the back of the door) are stored in the children’s bathroom. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 TOILETS In child care centers, toilet tissue paper shall be provided in each toilet room and stored in a clean, dry place. The toilet room shall include or be adjacent to a handwash lavatory. Storage in toilet rooms shall be limited to toileting and diapering supplies. All toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. Toilet fixtures shall be child-sized, adult-sized toilets that are adapted to accommodate children, or potty chairs. New and terminated staff notification requirement: 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. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. Achieving Compliance: 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 • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by September 23, 2025. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Georgia Lee Marshall PO Box 253 Zionville, NC 28698 Please call me at 828-434-0236, or email lee.marshall@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: • Today we discussed the opt out form. Ms. McCurry was confused and thought that it was better if all children had it on file just in case. I explained it was an all or nothing form. Since lunch is free in this county, if they bring something, they can still get lunch to make sure all components are met. • We discussed that one child’s medical form indicated that they are in the care of a dentist, so no screening was performed. Something from the dentist needs to be on file that he has been screened. • We discussed that there will be a provider meeting on 9/29/25 from 12:30 to 2:30 to go over the Pathways to the Stars and the QRIS System. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on 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. 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. 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. 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 lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.434.0236, 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
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
10A NCAC 09 .1102 · Violation
Name of Operation: BURNSVILLE ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 00000037 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/9/2025 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 9/9/2025 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 02:30 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 Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Amy McCurry, lead teacher, during the visit. Due to not being able to connect to the internet, a typed version of the visit summary was signed and left onsite today. An electronic copy of the visit summary will be emailed to you. 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-five (95%) percent as of 9/9/25. This facility is an NC pre-k classroom with some private pay slots. The facility is owned and operated by Yancey County Schools and is housed in Burnsville Elementary School Permit type – Five-star license issue on January 27, 2023. Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only, Meets reduced ratios and enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/23/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 8/28/25. A lock down drill is planned for later this month but has not occurred yet since this is only the fourth week of school. The last playground inspection was documented on The last fire inspection was approved on 8/12/25. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 8/13/25 with two (2) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Lead water testing was completed on 11/13/24 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing was completed but I could not access the date due to not internet connection. Upon arrival, I checked in at the front office and greeted the administrator/principal, Mr. Laws. This facility recently had an expansion, and the pre-k classroom was moved to a new wing. I made a visit on 8/14/25 to measure and approve the new space. The new playground is still not completed due to some delays in materials. The classroom is using a temporary playground set up in a grassy area just past their new playground. I met up with the class outside and walked in with them. Everyone washed hands and sat at the tables for lunch. Lunch arrived in the process. After lunch was over, children all cleaned up, went to the bathroom and transitioned to their cots for rest time. Luch today consisted of chicken slider, mac-n-cheese, green beans, carrots, fruit cocktail and milk. 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 program does not provide transportation. 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 not reviewed today. The Monitoring tool hasn’t been completed yet since school just started. Two (2) children files were monitored today. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 604 Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage. A storage cabinet, art supplies and coats (on the back of the door) are stored in the children’s bathroom. 15A NCAC 18A .2818(a) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #604 Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair, and kept free of storage. *A storage cabinet, art supplies and coats (on the back of the door) are stored in the children’s bathroom. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 TOILETS In child care centers, toilet tissue paper shall be provided in each toilet room and stored in a clean, dry place. The toilet room shall include or be adjacent to a handwash lavatory. Storage in toilet rooms shall be limited to toileting and diapering supplies. All toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. Toilet fixtures shall be child-sized, adult-sized toilets that are adapted to accommodate children, or potty chairs. New and terminated staff notification requirement: 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. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. Achieving Compliance: 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 • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by September 23, 2025. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Georgia Lee Marshall PO Box 253 Zionville, NC 28698 Please call me at 828-434-0236, or email lee.marshall@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: • Today we discussed the opt out form. Ms. McCurry was confused and thought that it was better if all children had it on file just in case. I explained it was an all or nothing form. Since lunch is free in this county, if they bring something, they can still get lunch to make sure all components are met. • We discussed that one child’s medical form indicated that they are in the care of a dentist, so no screening was performed. Something from the dentist needs to be on file that he has been screened. • We discussed that there will be a provider meeting on 9/29/25 from 12:30 to 2:30 to go over the Pathways to the Stars and the QRIS System. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on 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. 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. 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. 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 lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.434.0236, 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: BURNSVILLE ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 00000037 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/9/2025 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 9/9/2025 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 02:30 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 Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Amy McCurry, lead teacher, during the visit. Due to not being able to connect to the internet, a typed version of the visit summary was signed and left onsite today. An electronic copy of the visit summary will be emailed to you. 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-five (95%) percent as of 9/9/25. This facility is an NC pre-k classroom with some private pay slots. The facility is owned and operated by Yancey County Schools and is housed in Burnsville Elementary School Permit type – Five-star license issue on January 27, 2023. Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only, Meets reduced ratios and enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/23/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 8/28/25. A lock down drill is planned for later this month but has not occurred yet since this is only the fourth week of school. The last playground inspection was documented on The last fire inspection was approved on 8/12/25. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 8/13/25 with two (2) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Lead water testing was completed on 11/13/24 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing was completed but I could not access the date due to not internet connection. Upon arrival, I checked in at the front office and greeted the administrator/principal, Mr. Laws. This facility recently had an expansion, and the pre-k classroom was moved to a new wing. I made a visit on 8/14/25 to measure and approve the new space. The new playground is still not completed due to some delays in materials. The classroom is using a temporary playground set up in a grassy area just past their new playground. I met up with the class outside and walked in with them. Everyone washed hands and sat at the tables for lunch. Lunch arrived in the process. After lunch was over, children all cleaned up, went to the bathroom and transitioned to their cots for rest time. Luch today consisted of chicken slider, mac-n-cheese, green beans, carrots, fruit cocktail and milk. 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 program does not provide transportation. 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 not reviewed today. The Monitoring tool hasn’t been completed yet since school just started. Two (2) children files were monitored today. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 604 Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage. A storage cabinet, art supplies and coats (on the back of the door) are stored in the children’s bathroom. 15A NCAC 18A .2818(a) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #604 Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair, and kept free of storage. *A storage cabinet, art supplies and coats (on the back of the door) are stored in the children’s bathroom. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 TOILETS In child care centers, toilet tissue paper shall be provided in each toilet room and stored in a clean, dry place. The toilet room shall include or be adjacent to a handwash lavatory. Storage in toilet rooms shall be limited to toileting and diapering supplies. All toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. Toilet fixtures shall be child-sized, adult-sized toilets that are adapted to accommodate children, or potty chairs. New and terminated staff notification requirement: 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. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. Achieving Compliance: 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 • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by September 23, 2025. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Georgia Lee Marshall PO Box 253 Zionville, NC 28698 Please call me at 828-434-0236, or email lee.marshall@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: • Today we discussed the opt out form. Ms. McCurry was confused and thought that it was better if all children had it on file just in case. I explained it was an all or nothing form. Since lunch is free in this county, if they bring something, they can still get lunch to make sure all components are met. • We discussed that one child’s medical form indicated that they are in the care of a dentist, so no screening was performed. Something from the dentist needs to be on file that he has been screened. • We discussed that there will be a provider meeting on 9/29/25 from 12:30 to 2:30 to go over the Pathways to the Stars and the QRIS System. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on 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. 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. 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. 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 lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.434.0236, 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: BURNSVILLE ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 00000037 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/9/2025 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 9/9/2025 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 02:30 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 Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Amy McCurry, lead teacher, during the visit. Due to not being able to connect to the internet, a typed version of the visit summary was signed and left onsite today. An electronic copy of the visit summary will be emailed to you. 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-five (95%) percent as of 9/9/25. This facility is an NC pre-k classroom with some private pay slots. The facility is owned and operated by Yancey County Schools and is housed in Burnsville Elementary School Permit type – Five-star license issue on January 27, 2023. Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only, Meets reduced ratios and enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/23/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 8/28/25. A lock down drill is planned for later this month but has not occurred yet since this is only the fourth week of school. The last playground inspection was documented on The last fire inspection was approved on 8/12/25. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 8/13/25 with two (2) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Lead water testing was completed on 11/13/24 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing was completed but I could not access the date due to not internet connection. Upon arrival, I checked in at the front office and greeted the administrator/principal, Mr. Laws. This facility recently had an expansion, and the pre-k classroom was moved to a new wing. I made a visit on 8/14/25 to measure and approve the new space. The new playground is still not completed due to some delays in materials. The classroom is using a temporary playground set up in a grassy area just past their new playground. I met up with the class outside and walked in with them. Everyone washed hands and sat at the tables for lunch. Lunch arrived in the process. After lunch was over, children all cleaned up, went to the bathroom and transitioned to their cots for rest time. Luch today consisted of chicken slider, mac-n-cheese, green beans, carrots, fruit cocktail and milk. 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 program does not provide transportation. 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 not reviewed today. The Monitoring tool hasn’t been completed yet since school just started. Two (2) children files were monitored today. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 604 Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage. A storage cabinet, art supplies and coats (on the back of the door) are stored in the children’s bathroom. 15A NCAC 18A .2818(a) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #604 Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair, and kept free of storage. *A storage cabinet, art supplies and coats (on the back of the door) are stored in the children’s bathroom. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 TOILETS In child care centers, toilet tissue paper shall be provided in each toilet room and stored in a clean, dry place. The toilet room shall include or be adjacent to a handwash lavatory. Storage in toilet rooms shall be limited to toileting and diapering supplies. All toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. Toilet fixtures shall be child-sized, adult-sized toilets that are adapted to accommodate children, or potty chairs. New and terminated staff notification requirement: 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. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. Achieving Compliance: 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 • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by September 23, 2025. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Georgia Lee Marshall PO Box 253 Zionville, NC 28698 Please call me at 828-434-0236, or email lee.marshall@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: • Today we discussed the opt out form. Ms. McCurry was confused and thought that it was better if all children had it on file just in case. I explained it was an all or nothing form. Since lunch is free in this county, if they bring something, they can still get lunch to make sure all components are met. • We discussed that one child’s medical form indicated that they are in the care of a dentist, so no screening was performed. Something from the dentist needs to be on file that he has been screened. • We discussed that there will be a provider meeting on 9/29/25 from 12:30 to 2:30 to go over the Pathways to the Stars and the QRIS System. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on 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. 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. 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. 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 lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.434.0236, 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. 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: BURNSVILLE ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 00000037 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/9/2025 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 9/9/2025 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 02:30 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 Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Amy McCurry, lead teacher, during the visit. Due to not being able to connect to the internet, a typed version of the visit summary was signed and left onsite today. An electronic copy of the visit summary will be emailed to you. 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-five (95%) percent as of 9/9/25. This facility is an NC pre-k classroom with some private pay slots. The facility is owned and operated by Yancey County Schools and is housed in Burnsville Elementary School Permit type – Five-star license issue on January 27, 2023. Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only, Meets reduced ratios and enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/23/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 8/28/25. A lock down drill is planned for later this month but has not occurred yet since this is only the fourth week of school. The last playground inspection was documented on The last fire inspection was approved on 8/12/25. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 8/13/25 with two (2) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Lead water testing was completed on 11/13/24 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing was completed but I could not access the date due to not internet connection. Upon arrival, I checked in at the front office and greeted the administrator/principal, Mr. Laws. This facility recently had an expansion, and the pre-k classroom was moved to a new wing. I made a visit on 8/14/25 to measure and approve the new space. The new playground is still not completed due to some delays in materials. The classroom is using a temporary playground set up in a grassy area just past their new playground. I met up with the class outside and walked in with them. Everyone washed hands and sat at the tables for lunch. Lunch arrived in the process. After lunch was over, children all cleaned up, went to the bathroom and transitioned to their cots for rest time. Luch today consisted of chicken slider, mac-n-cheese, green beans, carrots, fruit cocktail and milk. 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 program does not provide transportation. 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 not reviewed today. The Monitoring tool hasn’t been completed yet since school just started. Two (2) children files were monitored today. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 604 Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage. A storage cabinet, art supplies and coats (on the back of the door) are stored in the children’s bathroom. 15A NCAC 18A .2818(a) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #604 Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair, and kept free of storage. *A storage cabinet, art supplies and coats (on the back of the door) are stored in the children’s bathroom. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 TOILETS In child care centers, toilet tissue paper shall be provided in each toilet room and stored in a clean, dry place. The toilet room shall include or be adjacent to a handwash lavatory. Storage in toilet rooms shall be limited to toileting and diapering supplies. All toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. Toilet fixtures shall be child-sized, adult-sized toilets that are adapted to accommodate children, or potty chairs. New and terminated staff notification requirement: 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. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. Achieving Compliance: 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 • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by September 23, 2025. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Georgia Lee Marshall PO Box 253 Zionville, NC 28698 Please call me at 828-434-0236, or email lee.marshall@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: • Today we discussed the opt out form. Ms. McCurry was confused and thought that it was better if all children had it on file just in case. I explained it was an all or nothing form. Since lunch is free in this county, if they bring something, they can still get lunch to make sure all components are met. • We discussed that one child’s medical form indicated that they are in the care of a dentist, so no screening was performed. Something from the dentist needs to be on file that he has been screened. • We discussed that there will be a provider meeting on 9/29/25 from 12:30 to 2:30 to go over the Pathways to the Stars and the QRIS System. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on 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. 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. 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. 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 lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.434.0236, 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: BURNSVILLE ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 00000037 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/9/2025 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 9/9/2025 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 02:30 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 Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Amy McCurry, lead teacher, during the visit. Due to not being able to connect to the internet, a typed version of the visit summary was signed and left onsite today. An electronic copy of the visit summary will be emailed to you. 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-five (95%) percent as of 9/9/25. This facility is an NC pre-k classroom with some private pay slots. The facility is owned and operated by Yancey County Schools and is housed in Burnsville Elementary School Permit type – Five-star license issue on January 27, 2023. Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only, Meets reduced ratios and enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/23/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 8/28/25. A lock down drill is planned for later this month but has not occurred yet since this is only the fourth week of school. The last playground inspection was documented on The last fire inspection was approved on 8/12/25. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 8/13/25 with two (2) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Lead water testing was completed on 11/13/24 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing was completed but I could not access the date due to not internet connection. Upon arrival, I checked in at the front office and greeted the administrator/principal, Mr. Laws. This facility recently had an expansion, and the pre-k classroom was moved to a new wing. I made a visit on 8/14/25 to measure and approve the new space. The new playground is still not completed due to some delays in materials. The classroom is using a temporary playground set up in a grassy area just past their new playground. I met up with the class outside and walked in with them. Everyone washed hands and sat at the tables for lunch. Lunch arrived in the process. After lunch was over, children all cleaned up, went to the bathroom and transitioned to their cots for rest time. Luch today consisted of chicken slider, mac-n-cheese, green beans, carrots, fruit cocktail and milk. 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 program does not provide transportation. 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 not reviewed today. The Monitoring tool hasn’t been completed yet since school just started. Two (2) children files were monitored today. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 604 Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage. A storage cabinet, art supplies and coats (on the back of the door) are stored in the children’s bathroom. 15A NCAC 18A .2818(a) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #604 Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair, and kept free of storage. *A storage cabinet, art supplies and coats (on the back of the door) are stored in the children’s bathroom. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 TOILETS In child care centers, toilet tissue paper shall be provided in each toilet room and stored in a clean, dry place. The toilet room shall include or be adjacent to a handwash lavatory. Storage in toilet rooms shall be limited to toileting and diapering supplies. All toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. Toilet fixtures shall be child-sized, adult-sized toilets that are adapted to accommodate children, or potty chairs. New and terminated staff notification requirement: 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. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. Achieving Compliance: 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 • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by September 23, 2025. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Georgia Lee Marshall PO Box 253 Zionville, NC 28698 Please call me at 828-434-0236, or email lee.marshall@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: • Today we discussed the opt out form. Ms. McCurry was confused and thought that it was better if all children had it on file just in case. I explained it was an all or nothing form. Since lunch is free in this county, if they bring something, they can still get lunch to make sure all components are met. • We discussed that one child’s medical form indicated that they are in the care of a dentist, so no screening was performed. Something from the dentist needs to be on file that he has been screened. • We discussed that there will be a provider meeting on 9/29/25 from 12:30 to 2:30 to go over the Pathways to the Stars and the QRIS System. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on 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. 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. 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. 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 lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.434.0236, 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 .0304 · Violation
Name of Operation: BURNSVILLE ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 00000037 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/19/2025 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 3/19/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this routine unannounced visit was to conduct limited compliance monitoring and offer consultation to the program. The visit summary was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Katie Beaver, lead teacher. The computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed and left on site. It is also available electronically upon request. Upon my arrival I greeted Ms. Beaver and Ms. Boone outside on the playground where they were playing. I and explained the reason for my visit today. Children were running, pushing toy dump trucks, climbing and pretending play with pretend food, fishing with a stick fishing pole and feeding mulch to the dinosaur climber. When the children came inside, they came in int two groups to wash hands to reduce wait time. The teacher of the first group washed and sanitized the tables and set out lunches that was brought to the classroom prepacked in Styrofoam containers. Once children had finished with lunch, they cleaned up, washed hands, went to the bathroom as needed and got a book to lay on their cot with. They had time to wind down to soft music while teachers cleaned the tables and swept the food up off the floor. Gradually the lights were turned off then the lamps and rest time began while teachers rubbed backs and helped children relax. Lunch today consisted of beef taco with cheese on a soft tortilla, salad, sweet potato, peaches and milk. This facility is owned and operated by the Yancey County Schools and housed in Burnsville Elementary School. There were no new teachers at this facility. There are seventeen (17) children enrolled and fourteen (14) present today. No children’s files were monitored during today’s routine unannounced visit. I shared the facility compliance history with you today which was ninety-three (93%) percent as of 3/19/25. The last annual compliance visit was 9/23/24. The following items were monitored today: Supervision Staff Child Ratios CPR First Aid Special Training Criminal Record Checks Completed Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Substances Storage of Medication Adequate/Approved Space General Safety Discipline Program Records License Posted- Five-star license, effective 1/27/23. Permit Restrictions- Daytime care only, meets enhanced space, meets reduced ratios. The last fire drill was practiced on 2/25/25. A lock down drill was conducted on 3/11/25. The last fire inspection was 1/29/25. The last sanitation inspection was completed on 9/11/24 with six (6) demerits for a superior rating. The Emergency Medical Care Plan is posted and current. The incident log is in use and maintained. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. The cabinet about the handwashing sink had bleach and laundry detergent inside and was not locked. .2820(b) Technical assistance: Item #840 15A NCAC 18A .2820 STORAGE All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. *The cabinet about the handwashing sink had bleach and laundry detergent inside and was not locked. This was corrected during the visit. Item #824 I10A NCAC 09 .0605 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN CHILD CARE CENTERS(i) i). The outdoor play area shall be protected by a fence. The height shall be a minimum of four feet and the top of the fence shall be free of protrusions. The requirement disallowing protrusions on the tops of fences shall not apply to fences six feet high or above. The fencing shall exclude fixed bodies of water such as ditches, quarries, canals, excavations, and fish ponds. Gates to the fenced outdoor play area shall remain closed while children occupy the area. *The temporary fencing is 2 inches too short. This county was hit hard by Tropical Storm Helene and I am sure the ground has shifted and settled since then. This falls under the current flexibilities in place for facilities effected by the storm. Due to the current flexibilities, no violation was cited for this today, however, you must have a plan of meeting the fence height requirements If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828.713.8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify me, 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. Consultation is provided as follows: • Lead and asbestos testing deadlines have been extended till May 2025 with remediation funding available. • New Environment Rating Scales have arrived! Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for DCDEE assessments. Go to https://ncrlap.org/ for resources and training opportunities. • Please be reminded that when the ground is frozen, children should not be on the climbers due to the surfacing being compromised. Hopefully we are getting past this now. • We discussed that the summary of the law that is posted needs to be updated to the current version (February 2025). • We discussed that one teacher’s CBC will be due mid-April 2025 and her first aid and CPR will need to be renewed by August 2025. • We also discussed that next school year there will be a new teacher while lead is out for maternity leave. • We discussed that there will need to be heavy communication during the summer about the expansion of the Pre-k program and additional classrooms with a new playground. I will need time to measure, inspect and approve the new spaces prior to opening. Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing- In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing is required to be completed by May 31, 2025. Criminal Background Check System (ABCMS)- All child care facility administrators are required to complete the new ABCMS criminal background check portal training on Moodle. Once the training is complete, the administrator will need to log into the ABCMS system to review the staff roster to ensure that all current staff members are listed. When someone is hired or terminated, the administrator will need to log into the ABCMS system to indicate the hire or termination date. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on 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. 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. 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 lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.434.0236, 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 .0605 · Violation
Name of Operation: BURNSVILLE ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 00000037 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/19/2025 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 3/19/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this routine unannounced visit was to conduct limited compliance monitoring and offer consultation to the program. The visit summary was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Katie Beaver, lead teacher. The computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed and left on site. It is also available electronically upon request. Upon my arrival I greeted Ms. Beaver and Ms. Boone outside on the playground where they were playing. I and explained the reason for my visit today. Children were running, pushing toy dump trucks, climbing and pretending play with pretend food, fishing with a stick fishing pole and feeding mulch to the dinosaur climber. When the children came inside, they came in int two groups to wash hands to reduce wait time. The teacher of the first group washed and sanitized the tables and set out lunches that was brought to the classroom prepacked in Styrofoam containers. Once children had finished with lunch, they cleaned up, washed hands, went to the bathroom as needed and got a book to lay on their cot with. They had time to wind down to soft music while teachers cleaned the tables and swept the food up off the floor. Gradually the lights were turned off then the lamps and rest time began while teachers rubbed backs and helped children relax. Lunch today consisted of beef taco with cheese on a soft tortilla, salad, sweet potato, peaches and milk. This facility is owned and operated by the Yancey County Schools and housed in Burnsville Elementary School. There were no new teachers at this facility. There are seventeen (17) children enrolled and fourteen (14) present today. No children’s files were monitored during today’s routine unannounced visit. I shared the facility compliance history with you today which was ninety-three (93%) percent as of 3/19/25. The last annual compliance visit was 9/23/24. The following items were monitored today: Supervision Staff Child Ratios CPR First Aid Special Training Criminal Record Checks Completed Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Substances Storage of Medication Adequate/Approved Space General Safety Discipline Program Records License Posted- Five-star license, effective 1/27/23. Permit Restrictions- Daytime care only, meets enhanced space, meets reduced ratios. The last fire drill was practiced on 2/25/25. A lock down drill was conducted on 3/11/25. The last fire inspection was 1/29/25. The last sanitation inspection was completed on 9/11/24 with six (6) demerits for a superior rating. The Emergency Medical Care Plan is posted and current. The incident log is in use and maintained. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. The cabinet about the handwashing sink had bleach and laundry detergent inside and was not locked. .2820(b) Technical assistance: Item #840 15A NCAC 18A .2820 STORAGE All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. *The cabinet about the handwashing sink had bleach and laundry detergent inside and was not locked. This was corrected during the visit. Item #824 I10A NCAC 09 .0605 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN CHILD CARE CENTERS(i) i). The outdoor play area shall be protected by a fence. The height shall be a minimum of four feet and the top of the fence shall be free of protrusions. The requirement disallowing protrusions on the tops of fences shall not apply to fences six feet high or above. The fencing shall exclude fixed bodies of water such as ditches, quarries, canals, excavations, and fish ponds. Gates to the fenced outdoor play area shall remain closed while children occupy the area. *The temporary fencing is 2 inches too short. This county was hit hard by Tropical Storm Helene and I am sure the ground has shifted and settled since then. This falls under the current flexibilities in place for facilities effected by the storm. Due to the current flexibilities, no violation was cited for this today, however, you must have a plan of meeting the fence height requirements If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828.713.8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify me, 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. Consultation is provided as follows: • Lead and asbestos testing deadlines have been extended till May 2025 with remediation funding available. • New Environment Rating Scales have arrived! Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for DCDEE assessments. Go to https://ncrlap.org/ for resources and training opportunities. • Please be reminded that when the ground is frozen, children should not be on the climbers due to the surfacing being compromised. Hopefully we are getting past this now. • We discussed that the summary of the law that is posted needs to be updated to the current version (February 2025). • We discussed that one teacher’s CBC will be due mid-April 2025 and her first aid and CPR will need to be renewed by August 2025. • We also discussed that next school year there will be a new teacher while lead is out for maternity leave. • We discussed that there will need to be heavy communication during the summer about the expansion of the Pre-k program and additional classrooms with a new playground. I will need time to measure, inspect and approve the new spaces prior to opening. Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing- In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing is required to be completed by May 31, 2025. Criminal Background Check System (ABCMS)- All child care facility administrators are required to complete the new ABCMS criminal background check portal training on Moodle. Once the training is complete, the administrator will need to log into the ABCMS system to review the staff roster to ensure that all current staff members are listed. When someone is hired or terminated, the administrator will need to log into the ABCMS system to indicate the hire or termination date. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on 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. 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. 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 lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.434.0236, 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: BURNSVILLE ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 00000037 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/19/2025 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 3/19/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this routine unannounced visit was to conduct limited compliance monitoring and offer consultation to the program. The visit summary was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Katie Beaver, lead teacher. The computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed and left on site. It is also available electronically upon request. Upon my arrival I greeted Ms. Beaver and Ms. Boone outside on the playground where they were playing. I and explained the reason for my visit today. Children were running, pushing toy dump trucks, climbing and pretending play with pretend food, fishing with a stick fishing pole and feeding mulch to the dinosaur climber. When the children came inside, they came in int two groups to wash hands to reduce wait time. The teacher of the first group washed and sanitized the tables and set out lunches that was brought to the classroom prepacked in Styrofoam containers. Once children had finished with lunch, they cleaned up, washed hands, went to the bathroom as needed and got a book to lay on their cot with. They had time to wind down to soft music while teachers cleaned the tables and swept the food up off the floor. Gradually the lights were turned off then the lamps and rest time began while teachers rubbed backs and helped children relax. Lunch today consisted of beef taco with cheese on a soft tortilla, salad, sweet potato, peaches and milk. This facility is owned and operated by the Yancey County Schools and housed in Burnsville Elementary School. There were no new teachers at this facility. There are seventeen (17) children enrolled and fourteen (14) present today. No children’s files were monitored during today’s routine unannounced visit. I shared the facility compliance history with you today which was ninety-three (93%) percent as of 3/19/25. The last annual compliance visit was 9/23/24. The following items were monitored today: Supervision Staff Child Ratios CPR First Aid Special Training Criminal Record Checks Completed Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Substances Storage of Medication Adequate/Approved Space General Safety Discipline Program Records License Posted- Five-star license, effective 1/27/23. Permit Restrictions- Daytime care only, meets enhanced space, meets reduced ratios. The last fire drill was practiced on 2/25/25. A lock down drill was conducted on 3/11/25. The last fire inspection was 1/29/25. The last sanitation inspection was completed on 9/11/24 with six (6) demerits for a superior rating. The Emergency Medical Care Plan is posted and current. The incident log is in use and maintained. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. The cabinet about the handwashing sink had bleach and laundry detergent inside and was not locked. .2820(b) Technical assistance: Item #840 15A NCAC 18A .2820 STORAGE All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. *The cabinet about the handwashing sink had bleach and laundry detergent inside and was not locked. This was corrected during the visit. Item #824 I10A NCAC 09 .0605 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN CHILD CARE CENTERS(i) i). The outdoor play area shall be protected by a fence. The height shall be a minimum of four feet and the top of the fence shall be free of protrusions. The requirement disallowing protrusions on the tops of fences shall not apply to fences six feet high or above. The fencing shall exclude fixed bodies of water such as ditches, quarries, canals, excavations, and fish ponds. Gates to the fenced outdoor play area shall remain closed while children occupy the area. *The temporary fencing is 2 inches too short. This county was hit hard by Tropical Storm Helene and I am sure the ground has shifted and settled since then. This falls under the current flexibilities in place for facilities effected by the storm. Due to the current flexibilities, no violation was cited for this today, however, you must have a plan of meeting the fence height requirements If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828.713.8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify me, 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. Consultation is provided as follows: • Lead and asbestos testing deadlines have been extended till May 2025 with remediation funding available. • New Environment Rating Scales have arrived! Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for DCDEE assessments. Go to https://ncrlap.org/ for resources and training opportunities. • Please be reminded that when the ground is frozen, children should not be on the climbers due to the surfacing being compromised. Hopefully we are getting past this now. • We discussed that the summary of the law that is posted needs to be updated to the current version (February 2025). • We discussed that one teacher’s CBC will be due mid-April 2025 and her first aid and CPR will need to be renewed by August 2025. • We also discussed that next school year there will be a new teacher while lead is out for maternity leave. • We discussed that there will need to be heavy communication during the summer about the expansion of the Pre-k program and additional classrooms with a new playground. I will need time to measure, inspect and approve the new spaces prior to opening. Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing- In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing is required to be completed by May 31, 2025. Criminal Background Check System (ABCMS)- All child care facility administrators are required to complete the new ABCMS criminal background check portal training on Moodle. Once the training is complete, the administrator will need to log into the ABCMS system to review the staff roster to ensure that all current staff members are listed. When someone is hired or terminated, the administrator will need to log into the ABCMS system to indicate the hire or termination date. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on 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. 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. 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 lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.434.0236, 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: BURNSVILLE ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 00000037 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/19/2025 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 3/19/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this routine unannounced visit was to conduct limited compliance monitoring and offer consultation to the program. The visit summary was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Katie Beaver, lead teacher. The computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed and left on site. It is also available electronically upon request. Upon my arrival I greeted Ms. Beaver and Ms. Boone outside on the playground where they were playing. I and explained the reason for my visit today. Children were running, pushing toy dump trucks, climbing and pretending play with pretend food, fishing with a stick fishing pole and feeding mulch to the dinosaur climber. When the children came inside, they came in int two groups to wash hands to reduce wait time. The teacher of the first group washed and sanitized the tables and set out lunches that was brought to the classroom prepacked in Styrofoam containers. Once children had finished with lunch, they cleaned up, washed hands, went to the bathroom as needed and got a book to lay on their cot with. They had time to wind down to soft music while teachers cleaned the tables and swept the food up off the floor. Gradually the lights were turned off then the lamps and rest time began while teachers rubbed backs and helped children relax. Lunch today consisted of beef taco with cheese on a soft tortilla, salad, sweet potato, peaches and milk. This facility is owned and operated by the Yancey County Schools and housed in Burnsville Elementary School. There were no new teachers at this facility. There are seventeen (17) children enrolled and fourteen (14) present today. No children’s files were monitored during today’s routine unannounced visit. I shared the facility compliance history with you today which was ninety-three (93%) percent as of 3/19/25. The last annual compliance visit was 9/23/24. The following items were monitored today: Supervision Staff Child Ratios CPR First Aid Special Training Criminal Record Checks Completed Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Substances Storage of Medication Adequate/Approved Space General Safety Discipline Program Records License Posted- Five-star license, effective 1/27/23. Permit Restrictions- Daytime care only, meets enhanced space, meets reduced ratios. The last fire drill was practiced on 2/25/25. A lock down drill was conducted on 3/11/25. The last fire inspection was 1/29/25. The last sanitation inspection was completed on 9/11/24 with six (6) demerits for a superior rating. The Emergency Medical Care Plan is posted and current. The incident log is in use and maintained. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. The cabinet about the handwashing sink had bleach and laundry detergent inside and was not locked. .2820(b) Technical assistance: Item #840 15A NCAC 18A .2820 STORAGE All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. *The cabinet about the handwashing sink had bleach and laundry detergent inside and was not locked. This was corrected during the visit. Item #824 I10A NCAC 09 .0605 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN CHILD CARE CENTERS(i) i). The outdoor play area shall be protected by a fence. The height shall be a minimum of four feet and the top of the fence shall be free of protrusions. The requirement disallowing protrusions on the tops of fences shall not apply to fences six feet high or above. The fencing shall exclude fixed bodies of water such as ditches, quarries, canals, excavations, and fish ponds. Gates to the fenced outdoor play area shall remain closed while children occupy the area. *The temporary fencing is 2 inches too short. This county was hit hard by Tropical Storm Helene and I am sure the ground has shifted and settled since then. This falls under the current flexibilities in place for facilities effected by the storm. Due to the current flexibilities, no violation was cited for this today, however, you must have a plan of meeting the fence height requirements If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828.713.8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify me, 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. Consultation is provided as follows: • Lead and asbestos testing deadlines have been extended till May 2025 with remediation funding available. • New Environment Rating Scales have arrived! Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for DCDEE assessments. Go to https://ncrlap.org/ for resources and training opportunities. • Please be reminded that when the ground is frozen, children should not be on the climbers due to the surfacing being compromised. Hopefully we are getting past this now. • We discussed that the summary of the law that is posted needs to be updated to the current version (February 2025). • We discussed that one teacher’s CBC will be due mid-April 2025 and her first aid and CPR will need to be renewed by August 2025. • We also discussed that next school year there will be a new teacher while lead is out for maternity leave. • We discussed that there will need to be heavy communication during the summer about the expansion of the Pre-k program and additional classrooms with a new playground. I will need time to measure, inspect and approve the new spaces prior to opening. Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing- In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing is required to be completed by May 31, 2025. Criminal Background Check System (ABCMS)- All child care facility administrators are required to complete the new ABCMS criminal background check portal training on Moodle. Once the training is complete, the administrator will need to log into the ABCMS system to review the staff roster to ensure that all current staff members are listed. When someone is hired or terminated, the administrator will need to log into the ABCMS system to indicate the hire or termination date. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on 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. 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. 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 lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.434.0236, 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: BURNSVILLE ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 00000037 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/19/2025 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 3/19/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this routine unannounced visit was to conduct limited compliance monitoring and offer consultation to the program. The visit summary was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Katie Beaver, lead teacher. The computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed and left on site. It is also available electronically upon request. Upon my arrival I greeted Ms. Beaver and Ms. Boone outside on the playground where they were playing. I and explained the reason for my visit today. Children were running, pushing toy dump trucks, climbing and pretending play with pretend food, fishing with a stick fishing pole and feeding mulch to the dinosaur climber. When the children came inside, they came in int two groups to wash hands to reduce wait time. The teacher of the first group washed and sanitized the tables and set out lunches that was brought to the classroom prepacked in Styrofoam containers. Once children had finished with lunch, they cleaned up, washed hands, went to the bathroom as needed and got a book to lay on their cot with. They had time to wind down to soft music while teachers cleaned the tables and swept the food up off the floor. Gradually the lights were turned off then the lamps and rest time began while teachers rubbed backs and helped children relax. Lunch today consisted of beef taco with cheese on a soft tortilla, salad, sweet potato, peaches and milk. This facility is owned and operated by the Yancey County Schools and housed in Burnsville Elementary School. There were no new teachers at this facility. There are seventeen (17) children enrolled and fourteen (14) present today. No children’s files were monitored during today’s routine unannounced visit. I shared the facility compliance history with you today which was ninety-three (93%) percent as of 3/19/25. The last annual compliance visit was 9/23/24. The following items were monitored today: Supervision Staff Child Ratios CPR First Aid Special Training Criminal Record Checks Completed Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Substances Storage of Medication Adequate/Approved Space General Safety Discipline Program Records License Posted- Five-star license, effective 1/27/23. Permit Restrictions- Daytime care only, meets enhanced space, meets reduced ratios. The last fire drill was practiced on 2/25/25. A lock down drill was conducted on 3/11/25. The last fire inspection was 1/29/25. The last sanitation inspection was completed on 9/11/24 with six (6) demerits for a superior rating. The Emergency Medical Care Plan is posted and current. The incident log is in use and maintained. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. The cabinet about the handwashing sink had bleach and laundry detergent inside and was not locked. .2820(b) Technical assistance: Item #840 15A NCAC 18A .2820 STORAGE All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. *The cabinet about the handwashing sink had bleach and laundry detergent inside and was not locked. This was corrected during the visit. Item #824 I10A NCAC 09 .0605 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN CHILD CARE CENTERS(i) i). The outdoor play area shall be protected by a fence. The height shall be a minimum of four feet and the top of the fence shall be free of protrusions. The requirement disallowing protrusions on the tops of fences shall not apply to fences six feet high or above. The fencing shall exclude fixed bodies of water such as ditches, quarries, canals, excavations, and fish ponds. Gates to the fenced outdoor play area shall remain closed while children occupy the area. *The temporary fencing is 2 inches too short. This county was hit hard by Tropical Storm Helene and I am sure the ground has shifted and settled since then. This falls under the current flexibilities in place for facilities effected by the storm. Due to the current flexibilities, no violation was cited for this today, however, you must have a plan of meeting the fence height requirements If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828.713.8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify me, 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. Consultation is provided as follows: • Lead and asbestos testing deadlines have been extended till May 2025 with remediation funding available. • New Environment Rating Scales have arrived! Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for DCDEE assessments. Go to https://ncrlap.org/ for resources and training opportunities. • Please be reminded that when the ground is frozen, children should not be on the climbers due to the surfacing being compromised. Hopefully we are getting past this now. • We discussed that the summary of the law that is posted needs to be updated to the current version (February 2025). • We discussed that one teacher’s CBC will be due mid-April 2025 and her first aid and CPR will need to be renewed by August 2025. • We also discussed that next school year there will be a new teacher while lead is out for maternity leave. • We discussed that there will need to be heavy communication during the summer about the expansion of the Pre-k program and additional classrooms with a new playground. I will need time to measure, inspect and approve the new spaces prior to opening. Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing- In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing is required to be completed by May 31, 2025. Criminal Background Check System (ABCMS)- All child care facility administrators are required to complete the new ABCMS criminal background check portal training on Moodle. Once the training is complete, the administrator will need to log into the ABCMS system to review the staff roster to ensure that all current staff members are listed. When someone is hired or terminated, the administrator will need to log into the ABCMS system to indicate the hire or termination date. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on 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. 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. 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 lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.434.0236, 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 .0304 · Violation
Name of Operation: BURNSVILLE ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 00000037 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/24/2024 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 4/24/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this routine unannounced visit was to conduct limited compliance monitoring and offer consultation to the program. Burnsville Elementary Preschool operates with a Five (5) Star Rated License issued to Yancey County Schools, on 1/27/23. This is an NC Pre-k classroom that is housed in Burnsville Elementary School. Katie Beaver, lead teacher, assisted me today during my visit and answered my questions. The program’s annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/16/23. The following items were monitored today: Supervision Staff / Child Ratio CPR / First Aid Special Training CBC Qualification ITS – SIDS Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Products Storage of Medication General Safety Discipline Adequate / Approved Space Program Records License Posted Permit Restrictions When I arrived, the children had just come in from outside since it started raining. The teachers had set up four (4) gross motor stations inside for children to choose from. All caregiving interactions were positive and nurturing. In one area children were bowling, in another area children were play with a bean bag toss, in the black area there was a hop scotch game and on the smart board they had “Danny Go” playing and children were exercising and moving along to his instruction. A screen time log had been started for this activity. Children began cleaning up and washing hands to prepare for lunch. Since it is so late in the school year, they have began eating lunch in the cafeteria. Children sat down at the tables and the lunches was brought out to the children two (2) at a time by the teachers. Five (5) children brought a packed lunch from home (they have an opt-out form on file). Teacher assisted the children in opening packed lunch items and milk all while encouraging the children to try to do it themselves. Lunch today consisted of Manwich on a bun, cole-slaw, baked beans, pineapple tidbits and milk. When children came back to the classroom, one teacher took the girls to the hall bathroom and the boys went to the classroom bathroom. After everyone washed their hands, they started settling down on their cots with a book for rest time. The playground that was previously used is now under construction and the school is getting an addition. The future plans will be that more preschool classrooms are added. A temporary playground is being used at the front of the school. Three (3) climbing structures were moved and mulch installed underneath them. They take out other items for outdoor play. I pointed out a couple of sharp areas and there was a hole in the temporary fencing at the bottom near the ground. Ms. Boone stated that it wasn’t there yesterday so it must have happened after school or this morning. There was one (1) new staff hired since the last annual compliance visit. I monitored her file during today’s visit. Fire drill was monitored during today’s visit on 3/29/24. The last emergency drill, lock down drill, was practiced on 3/14/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 3/11/24. The program’s most recent sanitation inspection was completed on 3/11/24, with four (4) demerits. The Emergency Medical Care Plan is posted and current. The following violations of child care requirements were observed today: Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. There was a hole in one section of the temporary fence on the playground between the entrance gate and the building. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 898 All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. A laminator was stored in a drawer below five (5) feet. .0604(e) Technical Assistance was given on the following items: Item #721 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT (a) A safe indoor and outdoor environment shall be provided for the children in care in accordance with rules in this Section. (b) All equipment and furnishings shall be in good repair. All commercially manufactured equipment and furnishings shall be assembled and installed according to procedures specified by the manufacturer. For equipment and furnishings purchased after September 1, 2017, the manufacturer's instructions shall be kept on file or electronically accessible, if available. Note: A hole is in one section of the temporary fence on the playground between the entrance gate and the building. Item: 898 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (e) All electrical appliances shall be used only in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. For appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, irons, coffee pots, or curling irons, neither the appliance nor any cord shall be accessible to preschool-age children. Note: A laminator was stored in a drawer below five (5) feet. This was moved/corrected during the visit. Corrective Action Plan: All violations are required to be corrected immediately. However, if at any time you are unable to correct all violations within the specified time frame, please send a written statement regarding those violations that were corrected and include a specific plan for correction of the remaining violations. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today’s visit would be considered as legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. 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 5/8/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or on the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Georgia Lee Marshall PO Box 253 Zionville, NC 28698 Please call me at 828-434-0236, or email lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive 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 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. Falsification of any information may result in a revocation of your license. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Please note any violations cited today and during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Consultation: Today, we discussed the following: - Ensure that the emergency medication is easily accessible and not locked. When taking it outside you can store it five (5) feet up of in a bag/backpack that a teacher wears at all times. - Make sure the children are all contained in a group activity when the cafeteria tables get washed. Or you can take the bottles with you and wash the tables as soon as you get there. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify me, 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 licensing 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. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest COVID-19 information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Katie Beaver, lead teacher, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. If you have questions, please contact me at lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-434-0236 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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Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation
Name of Operation: BURNSVILLE ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 00000037 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/24/2024 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 4/24/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this routine unannounced visit was to conduct limited compliance monitoring and offer consultation to the program. Burnsville Elementary Preschool operates with a Five (5) Star Rated License issued to Yancey County Schools, on 1/27/23. This is an NC Pre-k classroom that is housed in Burnsville Elementary School. Katie Beaver, lead teacher, assisted me today during my visit and answered my questions. The program’s annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/16/23. The following items were monitored today: Supervision Staff / Child Ratio CPR / First Aid Special Training CBC Qualification ITS – SIDS Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Products Storage of Medication General Safety Discipline Adequate / Approved Space Program Records License Posted Permit Restrictions When I arrived, the children had just come in from outside since it started raining. The teachers had set up four (4) gross motor stations inside for children to choose from. All caregiving interactions were positive and nurturing. In one area children were bowling, in another area children were play with a bean bag toss, in the black area there was a hop scotch game and on the smart board they had “Danny Go” playing and children were exercising and moving along to his instruction. A screen time log had been started for this activity. Children began cleaning up and washing hands to prepare for lunch. Since it is so late in the school year, they have began eating lunch in the cafeteria. Children sat down at the tables and the lunches was brought out to the children two (2) at a time by the teachers. Five (5) children brought a packed lunch from home (they have an opt-out form on file). Teacher assisted the children in opening packed lunch items and milk all while encouraging the children to try to do it themselves. Lunch today consisted of Manwich on a bun, cole-slaw, baked beans, pineapple tidbits and milk. When children came back to the classroom, one teacher took the girls to the hall bathroom and the boys went to the classroom bathroom. After everyone washed their hands, they started settling down on their cots with a book for rest time. The playground that was previously used is now under construction and the school is getting an addition. The future plans will be that more preschool classrooms are added. A temporary playground is being used at the front of the school. Three (3) climbing structures were moved and mulch installed underneath them. They take out other items for outdoor play. I pointed out a couple of sharp areas and there was a hole in the temporary fencing at the bottom near the ground. Ms. Boone stated that it wasn’t there yesterday so it must have happened after school or this morning. There was one (1) new staff hired since the last annual compliance visit. I monitored her file during today’s visit. Fire drill was monitored during today’s visit on 3/29/24. The last emergency drill, lock down drill, was practiced on 3/14/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 3/11/24. The program’s most recent sanitation inspection was completed on 3/11/24, with four (4) demerits. The Emergency Medical Care Plan is posted and current. The following violations of child care requirements were observed today: Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. There was a hole in one section of the temporary fence on the playground between the entrance gate and the building. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 898 All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. A laminator was stored in a drawer below five (5) feet. .0604(e) Technical Assistance was given on the following items: Item #721 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT (a) A safe indoor and outdoor environment shall be provided for the children in care in accordance with rules in this Section. (b) All equipment and furnishings shall be in good repair. All commercially manufactured equipment and furnishings shall be assembled and installed according to procedures specified by the manufacturer. For equipment and furnishings purchased after September 1, 2017, the manufacturer's instructions shall be kept on file or electronically accessible, if available. Note: A hole is in one section of the temporary fence on the playground between the entrance gate and the building. Item: 898 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (e) All electrical appliances shall be used only in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. For appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, irons, coffee pots, or curling irons, neither the appliance nor any cord shall be accessible to preschool-age children. Note: A laminator was stored in a drawer below five (5) feet. This was moved/corrected during the visit. Corrective Action Plan: All violations are required to be corrected immediately. However, if at any time you are unable to correct all violations within the specified time frame, please send a written statement regarding those violations that were corrected and include a specific plan for correction of the remaining violations. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today’s visit would be considered as legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. 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 5/8/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or on the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Georgia Lee Marshall PO Box 253 Zionville, NC 28698 Please call me at 828-434-0236, or email lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive 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 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. Falsification of any information may result in a revocation of your license. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Please note any violations cited today and during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Consultation: Today, we discussed the following: - Ensure that the emergency medication is easily accessible and not locked. When taking it outside you can store it five (5) feet up of in a bag/backpack that a teacher wears at all times. - Make sure the children are all contained in a group activity when the cafeteria tables get washed. Or you can take the bottles with you and wash the tables as soon as you get there. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify me, 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 licensing 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. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest COVID-19 information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Katie Beaver, lead teacher, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. If you have questions, please contact me at lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-434-0236 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 .0604 · Violation
Name of Operation: BURNSVILLE ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 00000037 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/24/2024 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 4/24/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this routine unannounced visit was to conduct limited compliance monitoring and offer consultation to the program. Burnsville Elementary Preschool operates with a Five (5) Star Rated License issued to Yancey County Schools, on 1/27/23. This is an NC Pre-k classroom that is housed in Burnsville Elementary School. Katie Beaver, lead teacher, assisted me today during my visit and answered my questions. The program’s annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/16/23. The following items were monitored today: Supervision Staff / Child Ratio CPR / First Aid Special Training CBC Qualification ITS – SIDS Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Products Storage of Medication General Safety Discipline Adequate / Approved Space Program Records License Posted Permit Restrictions When I arrived, the children had just come in from outside since it started raining. The teachers had set up four (4) gross motor stations inside for children to choose from. All caregiving interactions were positive and nurturing. In one area children were bowling, in another area children were play with a bean bag toss, in the black area there was a hop scotch game and on the smart board they had “Danny Go” playing and children were exercising and moving along to his instruction. A screen time log had been started for this activity. Children began cleaning up and washing hands to prepare for lunch. Since it is so late in the school year, they have began eating lunch in the cafeteria. Children sat down at the tables and the lunches was brought out to the children two (2) at a time by the teachers. Five (5) children brought a packed lunch from home (they have an opt-out form on file). Teacher assisted the children in opening packed lunch items and milk all while encouraging the children to try to do it themselves. Lunch today consisted of Manwich on a bun, cole-slaw, baked beans, pineapple tidbits and milk. When children came back to the classroom, one teacher took the girls to the hall bathroom and the boys went to the classroom bathroom. After everyone washed their hands, they started settling down on their cots with a book for rest time. The playground that was previously used is now under construction and the school is getting an addition. The future plans will be that more preschool classrooms are added. A temporary playground is being used at the front of the school. Three (3) climbing structures were moved and mulch installed underneath them. They take out other items for outdoor play. I pointed out a couple of sharp areas and there was a hole in the temporary fencing at the bottom near the ground. Ms. Boone stated that it wasn’t there yesterday so it must have happened after school or this morning. There was one (1) new staff hired since the last annual compliance visit. I monitored her file during today’s visit. Fire drill was monitored during today’s visit on 3/29/24. The last emergency drill, lock down drill, was practiced on 3/14/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 3/11/24. The program’s most recent sanitation inspection was completed on 3/11/24, with four (4) demerits. The Emergency Medical Care Plan is posted and current. The following violations of child care requirements were observed today: Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. There was a hole in one section of the temporary fence on the playground between the entrance gate and the building. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 898 All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. A laminator was stored in a drawer below five (5) feet. .0604(e) Technical Assistance was given on the following items: Item #721 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT (a) A safe indoor and outdoor environment shall be provided for the children in care in accordance with rules in this Section. (b) All equipment and furnishings shall be in good repair. All commercially manufactured equipment and furnishings shall be assembled and installed according to procedures specified by the manufacturer. For equipment and furnishings purchased after September 1, 2017, the manufacturer's instructions shall be kept on file or electronically accessible, if available. Note: A hole is in one section of the temporary fence on the playground between the entrance gate and the building. Item: 898 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (e) All electrical appliances shall be used only in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. For appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, irons, coffee pots, or curling irons, neither the appliance nor any cord shall be accessible to preschool-age children. Note: A laminator was stored in a drawer below five (5) feet. This was moved/corrected during the visit. Corrective Action Plan: All violations are required to be corrected immediately. However, if at any time you are unable to correct all violations within the specified time frame, please send a written statement regarding those violations that were corrected and include a specific plan for correction of the remaining violations. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today’s visit would be considered as legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. 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 5/8/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or on the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Georgia Lee Marshall PO Box 253 Zionville, NC 28698 Please call me at 828-434-0236, or email lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive 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 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. Falsification of any information may result in a revocation of your license. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Please note any violations cited today and during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Consultation: Today, we discussed the following: - Ensure that the emergency medication is easily accessible and not locked. When taking it outside you can store it five (5) feet up of in a bag/backpack that a teacher wears at all times. - Make sure the children are all contained in a group activity when the cafeteria tables get washed. Or you can take the bottles with you and wash the tables as soon as you get there. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify me, 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 licensing 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. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest COVID-19 information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Katie Beaver, lead teacher, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. If you have questions, please contact me at lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-434-0236 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: BURNSVILLE ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 00000037 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/24/2024 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 4/24/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this routine unannounced visit was to conduct limited compliance monitoring and offer consultation to the program. Burnsville Elementary Preschool operates with a Five (5) Star Rated License issued to Yancey County Schools, on 1/27/23. This is an NC Pre-k classroom that is housed in Burnsville Elementary School. Katie Beaver, lead teacher, assisted me today during my visit and answered my questions. The program’s annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/16/23. The following items were monitored today: Supervision Staff / Child Ratio CPR / First Aid Special Training CBC Qualification ITS – SIDS Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Products Storage of Medication General Safety Discipline Adequate / Approved Space Program Records License Posted Permit Restrictions When I arrived, the children had just come in from outside since it started raining. The teachers had set up four (4) gross motor stations inside for children to choose from. All caregiving interactions were positive and nurturing. In one area children were bowling, in another area children were play with a bean bag toss, in the black area there was a hop scotch game and on the smart board they had “Danny Go” playing and children were exercising and moving along to his instruction. A screen time log had been started for this activity. Children began cleaning up and washing hands to prepare for lunch. Since it is so late in the school year, they have began eating lunch in the cafeteria. Children sat down at the tables and the lunches was brought out to the children two (2) at a time by the teachers. Five (5) children brought a packed lunch from home (they have an opt-out form on file). Teacher assisted the children in opening packed lunch items and milk all while encouraging the children to try to do it themselves. Lunch today consisted of Manwich on a bun, cole-slaw, baked beans, pineapple tidbits and milk. When children came back to the classroom, one teacher took the girls to the hall bathroom and the boys went to the classroom bathroom. After everyone washed their hands, they started settling down on their cots with a book for rest time. The playground that was previously used is now under construction and the school is getting an addition. The future plans will be that more preschool classrooms are added. A temporary playground is being used at the front of the school. Three (3) climbing structures were moved and mulch installed underneath them. They take out other items for outdoor play. I pointed out a couple of sharp areas and there was a hole in the temporary fencing at the bottom near the ground. Ms. Boone stated that it wasn’t there yesterday so it must have happened after school or this morning. There was one (1) new staff hired since the last annual compliance visit. I monitored her file during today’s visit. Fire drill was monitored during today’s visit on 3/29/24. The last emergency drill, lock down drill, was practiced on 3/14/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 3/11/24. The program’s most recent sanitation inspection was completed on 3/11/24, with four (4) demerits. The Emergency Medical Care Plan is posted and current. The following violations of child care requirements were observed today: Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. There was a hole in one section of the temporary fence on the playground between the entrance gate and the building. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 898 All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. A laminator was stored in a drawer below five (5) feet. .0604(e) Technical Assistance was given on the following items: Item #721 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT (a) A safe indoor and outdoor environment shall be provided for the children in care in accordance with rules in this Section. (b) All equipment and furnishings shall be in good repair. All commercially manufactured equipment and furnishings shall be assembled and installed according to procedures specified by the manufacturer. For equipment and furnishings purchased after September 1, 2017, the manufacturer's instructions shall be kept on file or electronically accessible, if available. Note: A hole is in one section of the temporary fence on the playground between the entrance gate and the building. Item: 898 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (e) All electrical appliances shall be used only in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. For appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, irons, coffee pots, or curling irons, neither the appliance nor any cord shall be accessible to preschool-age children. Note: A laminator was stored in a drawer below five (5) feet. This was moved/corrected during the visit. Corrective Action Plan: All violations are required to be corrected immediately. However, if at any time you are unable to correct all violations within the specified time frame, please send a written statement regarding those violations that were corrected and include a specific plan for correction of the remaining violations. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today’s visit would be considered as legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. 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 5/8/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or on the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Georgia Lee Marshall PO Box 253 Zionville, NC 28698 Please call me at 828-434-0236, or email lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive 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 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. Falsification of any information may result in a revocation of your license. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Please note any violations cited today and during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Consultation: Today, we discussed the following: - Ensure that the emergency medication is easily accessible and not locked. When taking it outside you can store it five (5) feet up of in a bag/backpack that a teacher wears at all times. - Make sure the children are all contained in a group activity when the cafeteria tables get washed. Or you can take the bottles with you and wash the tables as soon as you get there. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify me, 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 licensing 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. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest COVID-19 information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Katie Beaver, lead teacher, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. If you have questions, please contact me at lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-434-0236 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: BURNSVILLE ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 00000037 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/24/2024 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 4/24/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this routine unannounced visit was to conduct limited compliance monitoring and offer consultation to the program. Burnsville Elementary Preschool operates with a Five (5) Star Rated License issued to Yancey County Schools, on 1/27/23. This is an NC Pre-k classroom that is housed in Burnsville Elementary School. Katie Beaver, lead teacher, assisted me today during my visit and answered my questions. The program’s annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/16/23. The following items were monitored today: Supervision Staff / Child Ratio CPR / First Aid Special Training CBC Qualification ITS – SIDS Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Products Storage of Medication General Safety Discipline Adequate / Approved Space Program Records License Posted Permit Restrictions When I arrived, the children had just come in from outside since it started raining. The teachers had set up four (4) gross motor stations inside for children to choose from. All caregiving interactions were positive and nurturing. In one area children were bowling, in another area children were play with a bean bag toss, in the black area there was a hop scotch game and on the smart board they had “Danny Go” playing and children were exercising and moving along to his instruction. A screen time log had been started for this activity. Children began cleaning up and washing hands to prepare for lunch. Since it is so late in the school year, they have began eating lunch in the cafeteria. Children sat down at the tables and the lunches was brought out to the children two (2) at a time by the teachers. Five (5) children brought a packed lunch from home (they have an opt-out form on file). Teacher assisted the children in opening packed lunch items and milk all while encouraging the children to try to do it themselves. Lunch today consisted of Manwich on a bun, cole-slaw, baked beans, pineapple tidbits and milk. When children came back to the classroom, one teacher took the girls to the hall bathroom and the boys went to the classroom bathroom. After everyone washed their hands, they started settling down on their cots with a book for rest time. The playground that was previously used is now under construction and the school is getting an addition. The future plans will be that more preschool classrooms are added. A temporary playground is being used at the front of the school. Three (3) climbing structures were moved and mulch installed underneath them. They take out other items for outdoor play. I pointed out a couple of sharp areas and there was a hole in the temporary fencing at the bottom near the ground. Ms. Boone stated that it wasn’t there yesterday so it must have happened after school or this morning. There was one (1) new staff hired since the last annual compliance visit. I monitored her file during today’s visit. Fire drill was monitored during today’s visit on 3/29/24. The last emergency drill, lock down drill, was practiced on 3/14/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 3/11/24. The program’s most recent sanitation inspection was completed on 3/11/24, with four (4) demerits. The Emergency Medical Care Plan is posted and current. The following violations of child care requirements were observed today: Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. There was a hole in one section of the temporary fence on the playground between the entrance gate and the building. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 898 All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. A laminator was stored in a drawer below five (5) feet. .0604(e) Technical Assistance was given on the following items: Item #721 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT (a) A safe indoor and outdoor environment shall be provided for the children in care in accordance with rules in this Section. (b) All equipment and furnishings shall be in good repair. All commercially manufactured equipment and furnishings shall be assembled and installed according to procedures specified by the manufacturer. For equipment and furnishings purchased after September 1, 2017, the manufacturer's instructions shall be kept on file or electronically accessible, if available. Note: A hole is in one section of the temporary fence on the playground between the entrance gate and the building. Item: 898 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (e) All electrical appliances shall be used only in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. For appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, irons, coffee pots, or curling irons, neither the appliance nor any cord shall be accessible to preschool-age children. Note: A laminator was stored in a drawer below five (5) feet. This was moved/corrected during the visit. Corrective Action Plan: All violations are required to be corrected immediately. However, if at any time you are unable to correct all violations within the specified time frame, please send a written statement regarding those violations that were corrected and include a specific plan for correction of the remaining violations. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today’s visit would be considered as legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. 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 5/8/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or on the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Georgia Lee Marshall PO Box 253 Zionville, NC 28698 Please call me at 828-434-0236, or email lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive 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 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. Falsification of any information may result in a revocation of your license. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Please note any violations cited today and during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Consultation: Today, we discussed the following: - Ensure that the emergency medication is easily accessible and not locked. When taking it outside you can store it five (5) feet up of in a bag/backpack that a teacher wears at all times. - Make sure the children are all contained in a group activity when the cafeteria tables get washed. Or you can take the bottles with you and wash the tables as soon as you get there. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify me, 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 licensing 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. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest COVID-19 information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Katie Beaver, lead teacher, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. If you have questions, please contact me at lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-434-0236 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: BURNSVILLE ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 00000037 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/24/2024 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 4/24/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this routine unannounced visit was to conduct limited compliance monitoring and offer consultation to the program. Burnsville Elementary Preschool operates with a Five (5) Star Rated License issued to Yancey County Schools, on 1/27/23. This is an NC Pre-k classroom that is housed in Burnsville Elementary School. Katie Beaver, lead teacher, assisted me today during my visit and answered my questions. The program’s annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/16/23. The following items were monitored today: Supervision Staff / Child Ratio CPR / First Aid Special Training CBC Qualification ITS – SIDS Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Products Storage of Medication General Safety Discipline Adequate / Approved Space Program Records License Posted Permit Restrictions When I arrived, the children had just come in from outside since it started raining. The teachers had set up four (4) gross motor stations inside for children to choose from. All caregiving interactions were positive and nurturing. In one area children were bowling, in another area children were play with a bean bag toss, in the black area there was a hop scotch game and on the smart board they had “Danny Go” playing and children were exercising and moving along to his instruction. A screen time log had been started for this activity. Children began cleaning up and washing hands to prepare for lunch. Since it is so late in the school year, they have began eating lunch in the cafeteria. Children sat down at the tables and the lunches was brought out to the children two (2) at a time by the teachers. Five (5) children brought a packed lunch from home (they have an opt-out form on file). Teacher assisted the children in opening packed lunch items and milk all while encouraging the children to try to do it themselves. Lunch today consisted of Manwich on a bun, cole-slaw, baked beans, pineapple tidbits and milk. When children came back to the classroom, one teacher took the girls to the hall bathroom and the boys went to the classroom bathroom. After everyone washed their hands, they started settling down on their cots with a book for rest time. The playground that was previously used is now under construction and the school is getting an addition. The future plans will be that more preschool classrooms are added. A temporary playground is being used at the front of the school. Three (3) climbing structures were moved and mulch installed underneath them. They take out other items for outdoor play. I pointed out a couple of sharp areas and there was a hole in the temporary fencing at the bottom near the ground. Ms. Boone stated that it wasn’t there yesterday so it must have happened after school or this morning. There was one (1) new staff hired since the last annual compliance visit. I monitored her file during today’s visit. Fire drill was monitored during today’s visit on 3/29/24. The last emergency drill, lock down drill, was practiced on 3/14/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 3/11/24. The program’s most recent sanitation inspection was completed on 3/11/24, with four (4) demerits. The Emergency Medical Care Plan is posted and current. The following violations of child care requirements were observed today: Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. There was a hole in one section of the temporary fence on the playground between the entrance gate and the building. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 898 All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. A laminator was stored in a drawer below five (5) feet. .0604(e) Technical Assistance was given on the following items: Item #721 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT (a) A safe indoor and outdoor environment shall be provided for the children in care in accordance with rules in this Section. (b) All equipment and furnishings shall be in good repair. All commercially manufactured equipment and furnishings shall be assembled and installed according to procedures specified by the manufacturer. For equipment and furnishings purchased after September 1, 2017, the manufacturer's instructions shall be kept on file or electronically accessible, if available. Note: A hole is in one section of the temporary fence on the playground between the entrance gate and the building. Item: 898 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (e) All electrical appliances shall be used only in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. For appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, irons, coffee pots, or curling irons, neither the appliance nor any cord shall be accessible to preschool-age children. Note: A laminator was stored in a drawer below five (5) feet. This was moved/corrected during the visit. Corrective Action Plan: All violations are required to be corrected immediately. However, if at any time you are unable to correct all violations within the specified time frame, please send a written statement regarding those violations that were corrected and include a specific plan for correction of the remaining violations. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today’s visit would be considered as legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. 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 5/8/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or on the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Georgia Lee Marshall PO Box 253 Zionville, NC 28698 Please call me at 828-434-0236, or email lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive 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 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. Falsification of any information may result in a revocation of your license. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Please note any violations cited today and during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Consultation: Today, we discussed the following: - Ensure that the emergency medication is easily accessible and not locked. When taking it outside you can store it five (5) feet up of in a bag/backpack that a teacher wears at all times. - Make sure the children are all contained in a group activity when the cafeteria tables get washed. Or you can take the bottles with you and wash the tables as soon as you get there. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify me, 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 licensing 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. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest COVID-19 information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Katie Beaver, lead teacher, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. If you have questions, please contact me at lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-434-0236 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. 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: BURNSVILLE ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 00000037 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/24/2024 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 4/24/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this routine unannounced visit was to conduct limited compliance monitoring and offer consultation to the program. Burnsville Elementary Preschool operates with a Five (5) Star Rated License issued to Yancey County Schools, on 1/27/23. This is an NC Pre-k classroom that is housed in Burnsville Elementary School. Katie Beaver, lead teacher, assisted me today during my visit and answered my questions. The program’s annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/16/23. The following items were monitored today: Supervision Staff / Child Ratio CPR / First Aid Special Training CBC Qualification ITS – SIDS Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Products Storage of Medication General Safety Discipline Adequate / Approved Space Program Records License Posted Permit Restrictions When I arrived, the children had just come in from outside since it started raining. The teachers had set up four (4) gross motor stations inside for children to choose from. All caregiving interactions were positive and nurturing. In one area children were bowling, in another area children were play with a bean bag toss, in the black area there was a hop scotch game and on the smart board they had “Danny Go” playing and children were exercising and moving along to his instruction. A screen time log had been started for this activity. Children began cleaning up and washing hands to prepare for lunch. Since it is so late in the school year, they have began eating lunch in the cafeteria. Children sat down at the tables and the lunches was brought out to the children two (2) at a time by the teachers. Five (5) children brought a packed lunch from home (they have an opt-out form on file). Teacher assisted the children in opening packed lunch items and milk all while encouraging the children to try to do it themselves. Lunch today consisted of Manwich on a bun, cole-slaw, baked beans, pineapple tidbits and milk. When children came back to the classroom, one teacher took the girls to the hall bathroom and the boys went to the classroom bathroom. After everyone washed their hands, they started settling down on their cots with a book for rest time. The playground that was previously used is now under construction and the school is getting an addition. The future plans will be that more preschool classrooms are added. A temporary playground is being used at the front of the school. Three (3) climbing structures were moved and mulch installed underneath them. They take out other items for outdoor play. I pointed out a couple of sharp areas and there was a hole in the temporary fencing at the bottom near the ground. Ms. Boone stated that it wasn’t there yesterday so it must have happened after school or this morning. There was one (1) new staff hired since the last annual compliance visit. I monitored her file during today’s visit. Fire drill was monitored during today’s visit on 3/29/24. The last emergency drill, lock down drill, was practiced on 3/14/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 3/11/24. The program’s most recent sanitation inspection was completed on 3/11/24, with four (4) demerits. The Emergency Medical Care Plan is posted and current. The following violations of child care requirements were observed today: Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. There was a hole in one section of the temporary fence on the playground between the entrance gate and the building. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 898 All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. A laminator was stored in a drawer below five (5) feet. .0604(e) Technical Assistance was given on the following items: Item #721 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT (a) A safe indoor and outdoor environment shall be provided for the children in care in accordance with rules in this Section. (b) All equipment and furnishings shall be in good repair. All commercially manufactured equipment and furnishings shall be assembled and installed according to procedures specified by the manufacturer. For equipment and furnishings purchased after September 1, 2017, the manufacturer's instructions shall be kept on file or electronically accessible, if available. Note: A hole is in one section of the temporary fence on the playground between the entrance gate and the building. Item: 898 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (e) All electrical appliances shall be used only in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. For appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, irons, coffee pots, or curling irons, neither the appliance nor any cord shall be accessible to preschool-age children. Note: A laminator was stored in a drawer below five (5) feet. This was moved/corrected during the visit. Corrective Action Plan: All violations are required to be corrected immediately. However, if at any time you are unable to correct all violations within the specified time frame, please send a written statement regarding those violations that were corrected and include a specific plan for correction of the remaining violations. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today’s visit would be considered as legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. 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 5/8/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or on the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Georgia Lee Marshall PO Box 253 Zionville, NC 28698 Please call me at 828-434-0236, or email lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive 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 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. Falsification of any information may result in a revocation of your license. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Please note any violations cited today and during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Consultation: Today, we discussed the following: - Ensure that the emergency medication is easily accessible and not locked. When taking it outside you can store it five (5) feet up of in a bag/backpack that a teacher wears at all times. - Make sure the children are all contained in a group activity when the cafeteria tables get washed. Or you can take the bottles with you and wash the tables as soon as you get there. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify me, 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 licensing 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. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest COVID-19 information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Katie Beaver, lead teacher, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. If you have questions, please contact me at lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-434-0236 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: BURNSVILLE ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 00000037 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/24/2024 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 4/24/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this routine unannounced visit was to conduct limited compliance monitoring and offer consultation to the program. Burnsville Elementary Preschool operates with a Five (5) Star Rated License issued to Yancey County Schools, on 1/27/23. This is an NC Pre-k classroom that is housed in Burnsville Elementary School. Katie Beaver, lead teacher, assisted me today during my visit and answered my questions. The program’s annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/16/23. The following items were monitored today: Supervision Staff / Child Ratio CPR / First Aid Special Training CBC Qualification ITS – SIDS Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Products Storage of Medication General Safety Discipline Adequate / Approved Space Program Records License Posted Permit Restrictions When I arrived, the children had just come in from outside since it started raining. The teachers had set up four (4) gross motor stations inside for children to choose from. All caregiving interactions were positive and nurturing. In one area children were bowling, in another area children were play with a bean bag toss, in the black area there was a hop scotch game and on the smart board they had “Danny Go” playing and children were exercising and moving along to his instruction. A screen time log had been started for this activity. Children began cleaning up and washing hands to prepare for lunch. Since it is so late in the school year, they have began eating lunch in the cafeteria. Children sat down at the tables and the lunches was brought out to the children two (2) at a time by the teachers. Five (5) children brought a packed lunch from home (they have an opt-out form on file). Teacher assisted the children in opening packed lunch items and milk all while encouraging the children to try to do it themselves. Lunch today consisted of Manwich on a bun, cole-slaw, baked beans, pineapple tidbits and milk. When children came back to the classroom, one teacher took the girls to the hall bathroom and the boys went to the classroom bathroom. After everyone washed their hands, they started settling down on their cots with a book for rest time. The playground that was previously used is now under construction and the school is getting an addition. The future plans will be that more preschool classrooms are added. A temporary playground is being used at the front of the school. Three (3) climbing structures were moved and mulch installed underneath them. They take out other items for outdoor play. I pointed out a couple of sharp areas and there was a hole in the temporary fencing at the bottom near the ground. Ms. Boone stated that it wasn’t there yesterday so it must have happened after school or this morning. There was one (1) new staff hired since the last annual compliance visit. I monitored her file during today’s visit. Fire drill was monitored during today’s visit on 3/29/24. The last emergency drill, lock down drill, was practiced on 3/14/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 3/11/24. The program’s most recent sanitation inspection was completed on 3/11/24, with four (4) demerits. The Emergency Medical Care Plan is posted and current. The following violations of child care requirements were observed today: Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. There was a hole in one section of the temporary fence on the playground between the entrance gate and the building. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 898 All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. A laminator was stored in a drawer below five (5) feet. .0604(e) Technical Assistance was given on the following items: Item #721 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT (a) A safe indoor and outdoor environment shall be provided for the children in care in accordance with rules in this Section. (b) All equipment and furnishings shall be in good repair. All commercially manufactured equipment and furnishings shall be assembled and installed according to procedures specified by the manufacturer. For equipment and furnishings purchased after September 1, 2017, the manufacturer's instructions shall be kept on file or electronically accessible, if available. Note: A hole is in one section of the temporary fence on the playground between the entrance gate and the building. Item: 898 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (e) All electrical appliances shall be used only in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. For appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, irons, coffee pots, or curling irons, neither the appliance nor any cord shall be accessible to preschool-age children. Note: A laminator was stored in a drawer below five (5) feet. This was moved/corrected during the visit. Corrective Action Plan: All violations are required to be corrected immediately. However, if at any time you are unable to correct all violations within the specified time frame, please send a written statement regarding those violations that were corrected and include a specific plan for correction of the remaining violations. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today’s visit would be considered as legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. 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 5/8/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or on the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Georgia Lee Marshall PO Box 253 Zionville, NC 28698 Please call me at 828-434-0236, or email lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive 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 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. Falsification of any information may result in a revocation of your license. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Please note any violations cited today and during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Consultation: Today, we discussed the following: - Ensure that the emergency medication is easily accessible and not locked. When taking it outside you can store it five (5) feet up of in a bag/backpack that a teacher wears at all times. - Make sure the children are all contained in a group activity when the cafeteria tables get washed. Or you can take the bottles with you and wash the tables as soon as you get there. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify me, 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 licensing 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. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest COVID-19 information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Katie Beaver, lead teacher, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. If you have questions, please contact me at lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-434-0236 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 .0304 · Violation
Name of Operation: BURNSVILLE ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 00000037 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/16/2023 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 10/16/2023 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 285 Time In: 10:45 AM Time Out: 03:30 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 Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Heather Hall, Teacher Assistant, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Today, Katie Beaver, lead teacher was absent, so Heather Hall, teacher assistant, assisted me and answered my questions. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including but not limited to, 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 left for the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-six (95%) percentage as of 10/13/23. This facility is an NC Pre-k Program operated by Yancey County Schools and operated in Burnsville Elementary School Permit type – Five (5) star license, issued January 27, 2023. Special Services/Restrictions – NC Pre-k: approved for transportation. Daytime care only, Meets Reduced Ratios and enhanced space. The last fire drill was practiced on 9/27/23. The last lock down drill was practiced on 8/29/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 10/13/23. The last fire inspection was approved on 4/19/23, but it was not sent to me within one week of the inspection. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 5/26/23 with two (2) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum, Teaching Strategies Gold. Upon my arrival, I signed in at the office and met Mr. Laws, the new principal and administrator of the Pre-k. He walked me down to the classroom. He informed me that the lead teacher was not working today. Heather Hall, the teacher assistant and Chris Shepherd, substitute was bringing the children inside from the playground. Children put their coats away and washed hands. All the children sat on a rug and looed at books for a short time until lunch arrived. They came inside a little earlier that usual since it was so cold outside. Ms. Hall cleaned and sanitized the tables to prepare for lunch. Four children packed their lunches today and they had opt-out forms on file. Lunch today consisted of chicken nuggets, hush puppies, baked beans, French fries, blue berries and milk. Cole slaw was offered but there wasn’t enough sent for all the children to have, so this can’t be counted. After lunch, children cleaned up and prepared for rest time. During rest time, soft music was played and soft lighting soothed the room to help children sleep. Teachers went around to assist children to calm their bodies down to rest. After rest children took care of routine tasks such as toileting and hand washing. They put on their coats and went outside to eat snack and play until their parents arrived to pick them up from school. 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 program does not provide transportation. 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. Two (2) children files were monitored today. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday-Friday. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Correction fluid was not locked, and hand sanitizer was below five (5) feet. .2820(b) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. BL and HH had a qualified Criminal Background Check (CBC); however, the letter was not on file as required. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1868 When equipment on the outdoor learning environment met one of the exceptions outlined in .0605(m)(1-4), the protective surfacing did not meet the specifications in rule. The depth of mulch at the end of the slides, under the swings and around the purple dinosaur was not 6 inches deep. .0605(m)(1-4) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #.1757 10A NCAC 09 .2703 CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECK REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS (e) Child care providers shall have a valid qualification letter prior to employment or living in the family child care home, and the qualification letter shall be kept on file at the facility for review by representatives of the Division. Note: BL and HH did not have a qualification letter on file prior to their employment date. Item #.0840 15A NCAC 18A .2820 STORAGE (b) Toxic substances, which include corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled shall be kept in the original container or in another labeled container, used according to the manufacturer's instructions, and stored in a locked storage room or cabinet when not in use. Locked storage rooms and cabinets shall include those which are unlocked with a combination lock, electronic or magnetic device, keypad, key, or equivalent locking device. Keys and electronic or magnetic unlocking devices shall be kept out of the reach of a child and shall not be stored in the lock. Toxic substances shall be stored below or separate from medications and food. Any other product that is labeled "keep out of reach of children" and does not have any other warnings on the label shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use, but is not required to be kept in locked storage. For the purpose of Paragraphs (b), (c), and (d) of this Rule, a product shall be considered inaccessible to children when stored on a shelf or in an unlocked cabinet that is mounted a minimum vertical distance of five feet above the finished floor. Note: Correction fluid was not locked, and hand sanitizer was below five (5) feet. These were corrected during the visit. Item #. 1867 10A NCAC 09 .0605 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (k) The depth of the loose surfacing material shall be based on the critical height of the equipment, which is defined as the maximum height that a child may sit, or stand, as follows: (1) equipment with a critical height of 5 feet or less shall have 6 inches of loose surface materials; (2) equipment with a critical height of more than 5 feet, but less than 7 feet, shall have 6 inches of loose surfacing material, except for sand; (3) equipment with a critical height of 7 feet to 10 feet shall have 9 inches of any of the loose surfacing material, except for sand; and (4) when sand is used as a surfacing material for equipment with a critical height of more than 5 feet, 12 inches shall be required. Note: The depth of mulch at the end of the slides, under the swings and around the purple dinosaur was not 6 inches deep. 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 October 30, 2023. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Georgia Lee Marshall P.O. Box 253 Zionville Please call me at 828-434-0236, or email lee.marshall @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: • Your compliance history was left for you to review. Let me know if you have any questions about it. • Assure that all medical and health records for staff are stored separately in a confidential manner due to the HIPPA laws. • You may need to replace the thermometer. After checking in several times it was measuring too warm. • Remember to keep correction fluid and the breakable ice pack locked up and hand sanitizer should be at least five (5) feet high, • Assure that the original fire inspection for your classroom is sent to me within one week of the inspection. • Assure that all staff, subs, speech therapist and EC teachers (if they pull children out for services) have their qualification letter on file prior to employment and keep on file I the classroom. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on 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 licensing 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 lee.marshall @dhhs.nc.gov or 828.434.0236, 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
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
10A NCAC 09 .0605 · Violation
Name of Operation: BURNSVILLE ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 00000037 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/16/2023 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 10/16/2023 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 285 Time In: 10:45 AM Time Out: 03:30 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 Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Heather Hall, Teacher Assistant, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Today, Katie Beaver, lead teacher was absent, so Heather Hall, teacher assistant, assisted me and answered my questions. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including but not limited to, 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 left for the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-six (95%) percentage as of 10/13/23. This facility is an NC Pre-k Program operated by Yancey County Schools and operated in Burnsville Elementary School Permit type – Five (5) star license, issued January 27, 2023. Special Services/Restrictions – NC Pre-k: approved for transportation. Daytime care only, Meets Reduced Ratios and enhanced space. The last fire drill was practiced on 9/27/23. The last lock down drill was practiced on 8/29/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 10/13/23. The last fire inspection was approved on 4/19/23, but it was not sent to me within one week of the inspection. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 5/26/23 with two (2) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum, Teaching Strategies Gold. Upon my arrival, I signed in at the office and met Mr. Laws, the new principal and administrator of the Pre-k. He walked me down to the classroom. He informed me that the lead teacher was not working today. Heather Hall, the teacher assistant and Chris Shepherd, substitute was bringing the children inside from the playground. Children put their coats away and washed hands. All the children sat on a rug and looed at books for a short time until lunch arrived. They came inside a little earlier that usual since it was so cold outside. Ms. Hall cleaned and sanitized the tables to prepare for lunch. Four children packed their lunches today and they had opt-out forms on file. Lunch today consisted of chicken nuggets, hush puppies, baked beans, French fries, blue berries and milk. Cole slaw was offered but there wasn’t enough sent for all the children to have, so this can’t be counted. After lunch, children cleaned up and prepared for rest time. During rest time, soft music was played and soft lighting soothed the room to help children sleep. Teachers went around to assist children to calm their bodies down to rest. After rest children took care of routine tasks such as toileting and hand washing. They put on their coats and went outside to eat snack and play until their parents arrived to pick them up from school. 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 program does not provide transportation. 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. Two (2) children files were monitored today. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday-Friday. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Correction fluid was not locked, and hand sanitizer was below five (5) feet. .2820(b) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. BL and HH had a qualified Criminal Background Check (CBC); however, the letter was not on file as required. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1868 When equipment on the outdoor learning environment met one of the exceptions outlined in .0605(m)(1-4), the protective surfacing did not meet the specifications in rule. The depth of mulch at the end of the slides, under the swings and around the purple dinosaur was not 6 inches deep. .0605(m)(1-4) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #.1757 10A NCAC 09 .2703 CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECK REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS (e) Child care providers shall have a valid qualification letter prior to employment or living in the family child care home, and the qualification letter shall be kept on file at the facility for review by representatives of the Division. Note: BL and HH did not have a qualification letter on file prior to their employment date. Item #.0840 15A NCAC 18A .2820 STORAGE (b) Toxic substances, which include corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled shall be kept in the original container or in another labeled container, used according to the manufacturer's instructions, and stored in a locked storage room or cabinet when not in use. Locked storage rooms and cabinets shall include those which are unlocked with a combination lock, electronic or magnetic device, keypad, key, or equivalent locking device. Keys and electronic or magnetic unlocking devices shall be kept out of the reach of a child and shall not be stored in the lock. Toxic substances shall be stored below or separate from medications and food. Any other product that is labeled "keep out of reach of children" and does not have any other warnings on the label shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use, but is not required to be kept in locked storage. For the purpose of Paragraphs (b), (c), and (d) of this Rule, a product shall be considered inaccessible to children when stored on a shelf or in an unlocked cabinet that is mounted a minimum vertical distance of five feet above the finished floor. Note: Correction fluid was not locked, and hand sanitizer was below five (5) feet. These were corrected during the visit. Item #. 1867 10A NCAC 09 .0605 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (k) The depth of the loose surfacing material shall be based on the critical height of the equipment, which is defined as the maximum height that a child may sit, or stand, as follows: (1) equipment with a critical height of 5 feet or less shall have 6 inches of loose surface materials; (2) equipment with a critical height of more than 5 feet, but less than 7 feet, shall have 6 inches of loose surfacing material, except for sand; (3) equipment with a critical height of 7 feet to 10 feet shall have 9 inches of any of the loose surfacing material, except for sand; and (4) when sand is used as a surfacing material for equipment with a critical height of more than 5 feet, 12 inches shall be required. Note: The depth of mulch at the end of the slides, under the swings and around the purple dinosaur was not 6 inches deep. 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 October 30, 2023. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Georgia Lee Marshall P.O. Box 253 Zionville Please call me at 828-434-0236, or email lee.marshall @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: • Your compliance history was left for you to review. Let me know if you have any questions about it. • Assure that all medical and health records for staff are stored separately in a confidential manner due to the HIPPA laws. • You may need to replace the thermometer. After checking in several times it was measuring too warm. • Remember to keep correction fluid and the breakable ice pack locked up and hand sanitizer should be at least five (5) feet high, • Assure that the original fire inspection for your classroom is sent to me within one week of the inspection. • Assure that all staff, subs, speech therapist and EC teachers (if they pull children out for services) have their qualification letter on file prior to employment and keep on file I the classroom. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on 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 licensing 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 lee.marshall @dhhs.nc.gov or 828.434.0236, 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: BURNSVILLE ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 00000037 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/16/2023 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 10/16/2023 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 285 Time In: 10:45 AM Time Out: 03:30 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 Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Heather Hall, Teacher Assistant, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Today, Katie Beaver, lead teacher was absent, so Heather Hall, teacher assistant, assisted me and answered my questions. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including but not limited to, 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 left for the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-six (95%) percentage as of 10/13/23. This facility is an NC Pre-k Program operated by Yancey County Schools and operated in Burnsville Elementary School Permit type – Five (5) star license, issued January 27, 2023. Special Services/Restrictions – NC Pre-k: approved for transportation. Daytime care only, Meets Reduced Ratios and enhanced space. The last fire drill was practiced on 9/27/23. The last lock down drill was practiced on 8/29/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 10/13/23. The last fire inspection was approved on 4/19/23, but it was not sent to me within one week of the inspection. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 5/26/23 with two (2) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum, Teaching Strategies Gold. Upon my arrival, I signed in at the office and met Mr. Laws, the new principal and administrator of the Pre-k. He walked me down to the classroom. He informed me that the lead teacher was not working today. Heather Hall, the teacher assistant and Chris Shepherd, substitute was bringing the children inside from the playground. Children put their coats away and washed hands. All the children sat on a rug and looed at books for a short time until lunch arrived. They came inside a little earlier that usual since it was so cold outside. Ms. Hall cleaned and sanitized the tables to prepare for lunch. Four children packed their lunches today and they had opt-out forms on file. Lunch today consisted of chicken nuggets, hush puppies, baked beans, French fries, blue berries and milk. Cole slaw was offered but there wasn’t enough sent for all the children to have, so this can’t be counted. After lunch, children cleaned up and prepared for rest time. During rest time, soft music was played and soft lighting soothed the room to help children sleep. Teachers went around to assist children to calm their bodies down to rest. After rest children took care of routine tasks such as toileting and hand washing. They put on their coats and went outside to eat snack and play until their parents arrived to pick them up from school. 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 program does not provide transportation. 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. Two (2) children files were monitored today. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday-Friday. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Correction fluid was not locked, and hand sanitizer was below five (5) feet. .2820(b) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. BL and HH had a qualified Criminal Background Check (CBC); however, the letter was not on file as required. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1868 When equipment on the outdoor learning environment met one of the exceptions outlined in .0605(m)(1-4), the protective surfacing did not meet the specifications in rule. The depth of mulch at the end of the slides, under the swings and around the purple dinosaur was not 6 inches deep. .0605(m)(1-4) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #.1757 10A NCAC 09 .2703 CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECK REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS (e) Child care providers shall have a valid qualification letter prior to employment or living in the family child care home, and the qualification letter shall be kept on file at the facility for review by representatives of the Division. Note: BL and HH did not have a qualification letter on file prior to their employment date. Item #.0840 15A NCAC 18A .2820 STORAGE (b) Toxic substances, which include corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled shall be kept in the original container or in another labeled container, used according to the manufacturer's instructions, and stored in a locked storage room or cabinet when not in use. Locked storage rooms and cabinets shall include those which are unlocked with a combination lock, electronic or magnetic device, keypad, key, or equivalent locking device. Keys and electronic or magnetic unlocking devices shall be kept out of the reach of a child and shall not be stored in the lock. Toxic substances shall be stored below or separate from medications and food. Any other product that is labeled "keep out of reach of children" and does not have any other warnings on the label shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use, but is not required to be kept in locked storage. For the purpose of Paragraphs (b), (c), and (d) of this Rule, a product shall be considered inaccessible to children when stored on a shelf or in an unlocked cabinet that is mounted a minimum vertical distance of five feet above the finished floor. Note: Correction fluid was not locked, and hand sanitizer was below five (5) feet. These were corrected during the visit. Item #. 1867 10A NCAC 09 .0605 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (k) The depth of the loose surfacing material shall be based on the critical height of the equipment, which is defined as the maximum height that a child may sit, or stand, as follows: (1) equipment with a critical height of 5 feet or less shall have 6 inches of loose surface materials; (2) equipment with a critical height of more than 5 feet, but less than 7 feet, shall have 6 inches of loose surfacing material, except for sand; (3) equipment with a critical height of 7 feet to 10 feet shall have 9 inches of any of the loose surfacing material, except for sand; and (4) when sand is used as a surfacing material for equipment with a critical height of more than 5 feet, 12 inches shall be required. Note: The depth of mulch at the end of the slides, under the swings and around the purple dinosaur was not 6 inches deep. 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 October 30, 2023. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Georgia Lee Marshall P.O. Box 253 Zionville Please call me at 828-434-0236, or email lee.marshall @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: • Your compliance history was left for you to review. Let me know if you have any questions about it. • Assure that all medical and health records for staff are stored separately in a confidential manner due to the HIPPA laws. • You may need to replace the thermometer. After checking in several times it was measuring too warm. • Remember to keep correction fluid and the breakable ice pack locked up and hand sanitizer should be at least five (5) feet high, • Assure that the original fire inspection for your classroom is sent to me within one week of the inspection. • Assure that all staff, subs, speech therapist and EC teachers (if they pull children out for services) have their qualification letter on file prior to employment and keep on file I the classroom. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on 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 licensing 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 lee.marshall @dhhs.nc.gov or 828.434.0236, 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: BURNSVILLE ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 00000037 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/16/2023 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 10/16/2023 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 285 Time In: 10:45 AM Time Out: 03:30 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 Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Heather Hall, Teacher Assistant, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Today, Katie Beaver, lead teacher was absent, so Heather Hall, teacher assistant, assisted me and answered my questions. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including but not limited to, 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 left for the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-six (95%) percentage as of 10/13/23. This facility is an NC Pre-k Program operated by Yancey County Schools and operated in Burnsville Elementary School Permit type – Five (5) star license, issued January 27, 2023. Special Services/Restrictions – NC Pre-k: approved for transportation. Daytime care only, Meets Reduced Ratios and enhanced space. The last fire drill was practiced on 9/27/23. The last lock down drill was practiced on 8/29/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 10/13/23. The last fire inspection was approved on 4/19/23, but it was not sent to me within one week of the inspection. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 5/26/23 with two (2) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum, Teaching Strategies Gold. Upon my arrival, I signed in at the office and met Mr. Laws, the new principal and administrator of the Pre-k. He walked me down to the classroom. He informed me that the lead teacher was not working today. Heather Hall, the teacher assistant and Chris Shepherd, substitute was bringing the children inside from the playground. Children put their coats away and washed hands. All the children sat on a rug and looed at books for a short time until lunch arrived. They came inside a little earlier that usual since it was so cold outside. Ms. Hall cleaned and sanitized the tables to prepare for lunch. Four children packed their lunches today and they had opt-out forms on file. Lunch today consisted of chicken nuggets, hush puppies, baked beans, French fries, blue berries and milk. Cole slaw was offered but there wasn’t enough sent for all the children to have, so this can’t be counted. After lunch, children cleaned up and prepared for rest time. During rest time, soft music was played and soft lighting soothed the room to help children sleep. Teachers went around to assist children to calm their bodies down to rest. After rest children took care of routine tasks such as toileting and hand washing. They put on their coats and went outside to eat snack and play until their parents arrived to pick them up from school. 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 program does not provide transportation. 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. Two (2) children files were monitored today. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday-Friday. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Correction fluid was not locked, and hand sanitizer was below five (5) feet. .2820(b) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. BL and HH had a qualified Criminal Background Check (CBC); however, the letter was not on file as required. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1868 When equipment on the outdoor learning environment met one of the exceptions outlined in .0605(m)(1-4), the protective surfacing did not meet the specifications in rule. The depth of mulch at the end of the slides, under the swings and around the purple dinosaur was not 6 inches deep. .0605(m)(1-4) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #.1757 10A NCAC 09 .2703 CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECK REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS (e) Child care providers shall have a valid qualification letter prior to employment or living in the family child care home, and the qualification letter shall be kept on file at the facility for review by representatives of the Division. Note: BL and HH did not have a qualification letter on file prior to their employment date. Item #.0840 15A NCAC 18A .2820 STORAGE (b) Toxic substances, which include corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled shall be kept in the original container or in another labeled container, used according to the manufacturer's instructions, and stored in a locked storage room or cabinet when not in use. Locked storage rooms and cabinets shall include those which are unlocked with a combination lock, electronic or magnetic device, keypad, key, or equivalent locking device. Keys and electronic or magnetic unlocking devices shall be kept out of the reach of a child and shall not be stored in the lock. Toxic substances shall be stored below or separate from medications and food. Any other product that is labeled "keep out of reach of children" and does not have any other warnings on the label shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use, but is not required to be kept in locked storage. For the purpose of Paragraphs (b), (c), and (d) of this Rule, a product shall be considered inaccessible to children when stored on a shelf or in an unlocked cabinet that is mounted a minimum vertical distance of five feet above the finished floor. Note: Correction fluid was not locked, and hand sanitizer was below five (5) feet. These were corrected during the visit. Item #. 1867 10A NCAC 09 .0605 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (k) The depth of the loose surfacing material shall be based on the critical height of the equipment, which is defined as the maximum height that a child may sit, or stand, as follows: (1) equipment with a critical height of 5 feet or less shall have 6 inches of loose surface materials; (2) equipment with a critical height of more than 5 feet, but less than 7 feet, shall have 6 inches of loose surfacing material, except for sand; (3) equipment with a critical height of 7 feet to 10 feet shall have 9 inches of any of the loose surfacing material, except for sand; and (4) when sand is used as a surfacing material for equipment with a critical height of more than 5 feet, 12 inches shall be required. Note: The depth of mulch at the end of the slides, under the swings and around the purple dinosaur was not 6 inches deep. 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 October 30, 2023. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Georgia Lee Marshall P.O. Box 253 Zionville Please call me at 828-434-0236, or email lee.marshall @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: • Your compliance history was left for you to review. Let me know if you have any questions about it. • Assure that all medical and health records for staff are stored separately in a confidential manner due to the HIPPA laws. • You may need to replace the thermometer. After checking in several times it was measuring too warm. • Remember to keep correction fluid and the breakable ice pack locked up and hand sanitizer should be at least five (5) feet high, • Assure that the original fire inspection for your classroom is sent to me within one week of the inspection. • Assure that all staff, subs, speech therapist and EC teachers (if they pull children out for services) have their qualification letter on file prior to employment and keep on file I the classroom. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on 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 licensing 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 lee.marshall @dhhs.nc.gov or 828.434.0236, 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 .2703 · Violation
Name of Operation: BURNSVILLE ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 00000037 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/16/2023 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 10/16/2023 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 285 Time In: 10:45 AM Time Out: 03:30 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 Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Heather Hall, Teacher Assistant, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Today, Katie Beaver, lead teacher was absent, so Heather Hall, teacher assistant, assisted me and answered my questions. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including but not limited to, 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 left for the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-six (95%) percentage as of 10/13/23. This facility is an NC Pre-k Program operated by Yancey County Schools and operated in Burnsville Elementary School Permit type – Five (5) star license, issued January 27, 2023. Special Services/Restrictions – NC Pre-k: approved for transportation. Daytime care only, Meets Reduced Ratios and enhanced space. The last fire drill was practiced on 9/27/23. The last lock down drill was practiced on 8/29/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 10/13/23. The last fire inspection was approved on 4/19/23, but it was not sent to me within one week of the inspection. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 5/26/23 with two (2) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum, Teaching Strategies Gold. Upon my arrival, I signed in at the office and met Mr. Laws, the new principal and administrator of the Pre-k. He walked me down to the classroom. He informed me that the lead teacher was not working today. Heather Hall, the teacher assistant and Chris Shepherd, substitute was bringing the children inside from the playground. Children put their coats away and washed hands. All the children sat on a rug and looed at books for a short time until lunch arrived. They came inside a little earlier that usual since it was so cold outside. Ms. Hall cleaned and sanitized the tables to prepare for lunch. Four children packed their lunches today and they had opt-out forms on file. Lunch today consisted of chicken nuggets, hush puppies, baked beans, French fries, blue berries and milk. Cole slaw was offered but there wasn’t enough sent for all the children to have, so this can’t be counted. After lunch, children cleaned up and prepared for rest time. During rest time, soft music was played and soft lighting soothed the room to help children sleep. Teachers went around to assist children to calm their bodies down to rest. After rest children took care of routine tasks such as toileting and hand washing. They put on their coats and went outside to eat snack and play until their parents arrived to pick them up from school. 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 program does not provide transportation. 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. Two (2) children files were monitored today. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday-Friday. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Correction fluid was not locked, and hand sanitizer was below five (5) feet. .2820(b) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. BL and HH had a qualified Criminal Background Check (CBC); however, the letter was not on file as required. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1868 When equipment on the outdoor learning environment met one of the exceptions outlined in .0605(m)(1-4), the protective surfacing did not meet the specifications in rule. The depth of mulch at the end of the slides, under the swings and around the purple dinosaur was not 6 inches deep. .0605(m)(1-4) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #.1757 10A NCAC 09 .2703 CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECK REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS (e) Child care providers shall have a valid qualification letter prior to employment or living in the family child care home, and the qualification letter shall be kept on file at the facility for review by representatives of the Division. Note: BL and HH did not have a qualification letter on file prior to their employment date. Item #.0840 15A NCAC 18A .2820 STORAGE (b) Toxic substances, which include corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled shall be kept in the original container or in another labeled container, used according to the manufacturer's instructions, and stored in a locked storage room or cabinet when not in use. Locked storage rooms and cabinets shall include those which are unlocked with a combination lock, electronic or magnetic device, keypad, key, or equivalent locking device. Keys and electronic or magnetic unlocking devices shall be kept out of the reach of a child and shall not be stored in the lock. Toxic substances shall be stored below or separate from medications and food. Any other product that is labeled "keep out of reach of children" and does not have any other warnings on the label shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use, but is not required to be kept in locked storage. For the purpose of Paragraphs (b), (c), and (d) of this Rule, a product shall be considered inaccessible to children when stored on a shelf or in an unlocked cabinet that is mounted a minimum vertical distance of five feet above the finished floor. Note: Correction fluid was not locked, and hand sanitizer was below five (5) feet. These were corrected during the visit. Item #. 1867 10A NCAC 09 .0605 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (k) The depth of the loose surfacing material shall be based on the critical height of the equipment, which is defined as the maximum height that a child may sit, or stand, as follows: (1) equipment with a critical height of 5 feet or less shall have 6 inches of loose surface materials; (2) equipment with a critical height of more than 5 feet, but less than 7 feet, shall have 6 inches of loose surfacing material, except for sand; (3) equipment with a critical height of 7 feet to 10 feet shall have 9 inches of any of the loose surfacing material, except for sand; and (4) when sand is used as a surfacing material for equipment with a critical height of more than 5 feet, 12 inches shall be required. Note: The depth of mulch at the end of the slides, under the swings and around the purple dinosaur was not 6 inches deep. 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 October 30, 2023. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Georgia Lee Marshall P.O. Box 253 Zionville Please call me at 828-434-0236, or email lee.marshall @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: • Your compliance history was left for you to review. Let me know if you have any questions about it. • Assure that all medical and health records for staff are stored separately in a confidential manner due to the HIPPA laws. • You may need to replace the thermometer. After checking in several times it was measuring too warm. • Remember to keep correction fluid and the breakable ice pack locked up and hand sanitizer should be at least five (5) feet high, • Assure that the original fire inspection for your classroom is sent to me within one week of the inspection. • Assure that all staff, subs, speech therapist and EC teachers (if they pull children out for services) have their qualification letter on file prior to employment and keep on file I the classroom. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on 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 licensing 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 lee.marshall @dhhs.nc.gov or 828.434.0236, 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: BURNSVILLE ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 00000037 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/16/2023 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 10/16/2023 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 285 Time In: 10:45 AM Time Out: 03:30 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 Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Heather Hall, Teacher Assistant, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Today, Katie Beaver, lead teacher was absent, so Heather Hall, teacher assistant, assisted me and answered my questions. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including but not limited to, 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 left for the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-six (95%) percentage as of 10/13/23. This facility is an NC Pre-k Program operated by Yancey County Schools and operated in Burnsville Elementary School Permit type – Five (5) star license, issued January 27, 2023. Special Services/Restrictions – NC Pre-k: approved for transportation. Daytime care only, Meets Reduced Ratios and enhanced space. The last fire drill was practiced on 9/27/23. The last lock down drill was practiced on 8/29/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 10/13/23. The last fire inspection was approved on 4/19/23, but it was not sent to me within one week of the inspection. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 5/26/23 with two (2) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum, Teaching Strategies Gold. Upon my arrival, I signed in at the office and met Mr. Laws, the new principal and administrator of the Pre-k. He walked me down to the classroom. He informed me that the lead teacher was not working today. Heather Hall, the teacher assistant and Chris Shepherd, substitute was bringing the children inside from the playground. Children put their coats away and washed hands. All the children sat on a rug and looed at books for a short time until lunch arrived. They came inside a little earlier that usual since it was so cold outside. Ms. Hall cleaned and sanitized the tables to prepare for lunch. Four children packed their lunches today and they had opt-out forms on file. Lunch today consisted of chicken nuggets, hush puppies, baked beans, French fries, blue berries and milk. Cole slaw was offered but there wasn’t enough sent for all the children to have, so this can’t be counted. After lunch, children cleaned up and prepared for rest time. During rest time, soft music was played and soft lighting soothed the room to help children sleep. Teachers went around to assist children to calm their bodies down to rest. After rest children took care of routine tasks such as toileting and hand washing. They put on their coats and went outside to eat snack and play until their parents arrived to pick them up from school. 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 program does not provide transportation. 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. Two (2) children files were monitored today. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday-Friday. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Correction fluid was not locked, and hand sanitizer was below five (5) feet. .2820(b) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. BL and HH had a qualified Criminal Background Check (CBC); however, the letter was not on file as required. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1868 When equipment on the outdoor learning environment met one of the exceptions outlined in .0605(m)(1-4), the protective surfacing did not meet the specifications in rule. The depth of mulch at the end of the slides, under the swings and around the purple dinosaur was not 6 inches deep. .0605(m)(1-4) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #.1757 10A NCAC 09 .2703 CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECK REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS (e) Child care providers shall have a valid qualification letter prior to employment or living in the family child care home, and the qualification letter shall be kept on file at the facility for review by representatives of the Division. Note: BL and HH did not have a qualification letter on file prior to their employment date. Item #.0840 15A NCAC 18A .2820 STORAGE (b) Toxic substances, which include corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled shall be kept in the original container or in another labeled container, used according to the manufacturer's instructions, and stored in a locked storage room or cabinet when not in use. Locked storage rooms and cabinets shall include those which are unlocked with a combination lock, electronic or magnetic device, keypad, key, or equivalent locking device. Keys and electronic or magnetic unlocking devices shall be kept out of the reach of a child and shall not be stored in the lock. Toxic substances shall be stored below or separate from medications and food. Any other product that is labeled "keep out of reach of children" and does not have any other warnings on the label shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use, but is not required to be kept in locked storage. For the purpose of Paragraphs (b), (c), and (d) of this Rule, a product shall be considered inaccessible to children when stored on a shelf or in an unlocked cabinet that is mounted a minimum vertical distance of five feet above the finished floor. Note: Correction fluid was not locked, and hand sanitizer was below five (5) feet. These were corrected during the visit. Item #. 1867 10A NCAC 09 .0605 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (k) The depth of the loose surfacing material shall be based on the critical height of the equipment, which is defined as the maximum height that a child may sit, or stand, as follows: (1) equipment with a critical height of 5 feet or less shall have 6 inches of loose surface materials; (2) equipment with a critical height of more than 5 feet, but less than 7 feet, shall have 6 inches of loose surfacing material, except for sand; (3) equipment with a critical height of 7 feet to 10 feet shall have 9 inches of any of the loose surfacing material, except for sand; and (4) when sand is used as a surfacing material for equipment with a critical height of more than 5 feet, 12 inches shall be required. Note: The depth of mulch at the end of the slides, under the swings and around the purple dinosaur was not 6 inches deep. 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 October 30, 2023. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Georgia Lee Marshall P.O. Box 253 Zionville Please call me at 828-434-0236, or email lee.marshall @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: • Your compliance history was left for you to review. Let me know if you have any questions about it. • Assure that all medical and health records for staff are stored separately in a confidential manner due to the HIPPA laws. • You may need to replace the thermometer. After checking in several times it was measuring too warm. • Remember to keep correction fluid and the breakable ice pack locked up and hand sanitizer should be at least five (5) feet high, • Assure that the original fire inspection for your classroom is sent to me within one week of the inspection. • Assure that all staff, subs, speech therapist and EC teachers (if they pull children out for services) have their qualification letter on file prior to employment and keep on file I the classroom. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on 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 licensing 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 lee.marshall @dhhs.nc.gov or 828.434.0236, 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. 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: BURNSVILLE ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 00000037 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/16/2023 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 10/16/2023 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 285 Time In: 10:45 AM Time Out: 03:30 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 Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Heather Hall, Teacher Assistant, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Today, Katie Beaver, lead teacher was absent, so Heather Hall, teacher assistant, assisted me and answered my questions. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including but not limited to, 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 left for the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-six (95%) percentage as of 10/13/23. This facility is an NC Pre-k Program operated by Yancey County Schools and operated in Burnsville Elementary School Permit type – Five (5) star license, issued January 27, 2023. Special Services/Restrictions – NC Pre-k: approved for transportation. Daytime care only, Meets Reduced Ratios and enhanced space. The last fire drill was practiced on 9/27/23. The last lock down drill was practiced on 8/29/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 10/13/23. The last fire inspection was approved on 4/19/23, but it was not sent to me within one week of the inspection. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 5/26/23 with two (2) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum, Teaching Strategies Gold. Upon my arrival, I signed in at the office and met Mr. Laws, the new principal and administrator of the Pre-k. He walked me down to the classroom. He informed me that the lead teacher was not working today. Heather Hall, the teacher assistant and Chris Shepherd, substitute was bringing the children inside from the playground. Children put their coats away and washed hands. All the children sat on a rug and looed at books for a short time until lunch arrived. They came inside a little earlier that usual since it was so cold outside. Ms. Hall cleaned and sanitized the tables to prepare for lunch. Four children packed their lunches today and they had opt-out forms on file. Lunch today consisted of chicken nuggets, hush puppies, baked beans, French fries, blue berries and milk. Cole slaw was offered but there wasn’t enough sent for all the children to have, so this can’t be counted. After lunch, children cleaned up and prepared for rest time. During rest time, soft music was played and soft lighting soothed the room to help children sleep. Teachers went around to assist children to calm their bodies down to rest. After rest children took care of routine tasks such as toileting and hand washing. They put on their coats and went outside to eat snack and play until their parents arrived to pick them up from school. 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 program does not provide transportation. 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. Two (2) children files were monitored today. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday-Friday. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Correction fluid was not locked, and hand sanitizer was below five (5) feet. .2820(b) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. BL and HH had a qualified Criminal Background Check (CBC); however, the letter was not on file as required. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1868 When equipment on the outdoor learning environment met one of the exceptions outlined in .0605(m)(1-4), the protective surfacing did not meet the specifications in rule. The depth of mulch at the end of the slides, under the swings and around the purple dinosaur was not 6 inches deep. .0605(m)(1-4) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #.1757 10A NCAC 09 .2703 CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECK REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS (e) Child care providers shall have a valid qualification letter prior to employment or living in the family child care home, and the qualification letter shall be kept on file at the facility for review by representatives of the Division. Note: BL and HH did not have a qualification letter on file prior to their employment date. Item #.0840 15A NCAC 18A .2820 STORAGE (b) Toxic substances, which include corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled shall be kept in the original container or in another labeled container, used according to the manufacturer's instructions, and stored in a locked storage room or cabinet when not in use. Locked storage rooms and cabinets shall include those which are unlocked with a combination lock, electronic or magnetic device, keypad, key, or equivalent locking device. Keys and electronic or magnetic unlocking devices shall be kept out of the reach of a child and shall not be stored in the lock. Toxic substances shall be stored below or separate from medications and food. Any other product that is labeled "keep out of reach of children" and does not have any other warnings on the label shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use, but is not required to be kept in locked storage. For the purpose of Paragraphs (b), (c), and (d) of this Rule, a product shall be considered inaccessible to children when stored on a shelf or in an unlocked cabinet that is mounted a minimum vertical distance of five feet above the finished floor. Note: Correction fluid was not locked, and hand sanitizer was below five (5) feet. These were corrected during the visit. Item #. 1867 10A NCAC 09 .0605 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (k) The depth of the loose surfacing material shall be based on the critical height of the equipment, which is defined as the maximum height that a child may sit, or stand, as follows: (1) equipment with a critical height of 5 feet or less shall have 6 inches of loose surface materials; (2) equipment with a critical height of more than 5 feet, but less than 7 feet, shall have 6 inches of loose surfacing material, except for sand; (3) equipment with a critical height of 7 feet to 10 feet shall have 9 inches of any of the loose surfacing material, except for sand; and (4) when sand is used as a surfacing material for equipment with a critical height of more than 5 feet, 12 inches shall be required. Note: The depth of mulch at the end of the slides, under the swings and around the purple dinosaur was not 6 inches deep. 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 October 30, 2023. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Georgia Lee Marshall P.O. Box 253 Zionville Please call me at 828-434-0236, or email lee.marshall @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: • Your compliance history was left for you to review. Let me know if you have any questions about it. • Assure that all medical and health records for staff are stored separately in a confidential manner due to the HIPPA laws. • You may need to replace the thermometer. After checking in several times it was measuring too warm. • Remember to keep correction fluid and the breakable ice pack locked up and hand sanitizer should be at least five (5) feet high, • Assure that the original fire inspection for your classroom is sent to me within one week of the inspection. • Assure that all staff, subs, speech therapist and EC teachers (if they pull children out for services) have their qualification letter on file prior to employment and keep on file I the classroom. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on 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 licensing 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 lee.marshall @dhhs.nc.gov or 828.434.0236, 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: BURNSVILLE ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 00000037 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/16/2023 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 10/16/2023 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 285 Time In: 10:45 AM Time Out: 03:30 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 Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Heather Hall, Teacher Assistant, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Today, Katie Beaver, lead teacher was absent, so Heather Hall, teacher assistant, assisted me and answered my questions. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including but not limited to, 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 left for the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-six (95%) percentage as of 10/13/23. This facility is an NC Pre-k Program operated by Yancey County Schools and operated in Burnsville Elementary School Permit type – Five (5) star license, issued January 27, 2023. Special Services/Restrictions – NC Pre-k: approved for transportation. Daytime care only, Meets Reduced Ratios and enhanced space. The last fire drill was practiced on 9/27/23. The last lock down drill was practiced on 8/29/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 10/13/23. The last fire inspection was approved on 4/19/23, but it was not sent to me within one week of the inspection. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 5/26/23 with two (2) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum, Teaching Strategies Gold. Upon my arrival, I signed in at the office and met Mr. Laws, the new principal and administrator of the Pre-k. He walked me down to the classroom. He informed me that the lead teacher was not working today. Heather Hall, the teacher assistant and Chris Shepherd, substitute was bringing the children inside from the playground. Children put their coats away and washed hands. All the children sat on a rug and looed at books for a short time until lunch arrived. They came inside a little earlier that usual since it was so cold outside. Ms. Hall cleaned and sanitized the tables to prepare for lunch. Four children packed their lunches today and they had opt-out forms on file. Lunch today consisted of chicken nuggets, hush puppies, baked beans, French fries, blue berries and milk. Cole slaw was offered but there wasn’t enough sent for all the children to have, so this can’t be counted. After lunch, children cleaned up and prepared for rest time. During rest time, soft music was played and soft lighting soothed the room to help children sleep. Teachers went around to assist children to calm their bodies down to rest. After rest children took care of routine tasks such as toileting and hand washing. They put on their coats and went outside to eat snack and play until their parents arrived to pick them up from school. 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 program does not provide transportation. 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. Two (2) children files were monitored today. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday-Friday. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Correction fluid was not locked, and hand sanitizer was below five (5) feet. .2820(b) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. BL and HH had a qualified Criminal Background Check (CBC); however, the letter was not on file as required. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1868 When equipment on the outdoor learning environment met one of the exceptions outlined in .0605(m)(1-4), the protective surfacing did not meet the specifications in rule. The depth of mulch at the end of the slides, under the swings and around the purple dinosaur was not 6 inches deep. .0605(m)(1-4) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #.1757 10A NCAC 09 .2703 CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECK REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS (e) Child care providers shall have a valid qualification letter prior to employment or living in the family child care home, and the qualification letter shall be kept on file at the facility for review by representatives of the Division. Note: BL and HH did not have a qualification letter on file prior to their employment date. Item #.0840 15A NCAC 18A .2820 STORAGE (b) Toxic substances, which include corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled shall be kept in the original container or in another labeled container, used according to the manufacturer's instructions, and stored in a locked storage room or cabinet when not in use. Locked storage rooms and cabinets shall include those which are unlocked with a combination lock, electronic or magnetic device, keypad, key, or equivalent locking device. Keys and electronic or magnetic unlocking devices shall be kept out of the reach of a child and shall not be stored in the lock. Toxic substances shall be stored below or separate from medications and food. Any other product that is labeled "keep out of reach of children" and does not have any other warnings on the label shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use, but is not required to be kept in locked storage. For the purpose of Paragraphs (b), (c), and (d) of this Rule, a product shall be considered inaccessible to children when stored on a shelf or in an unlocked cabinet that is mounted a minimum vertical distance of five feet above the finished floor. Note: Correction fluid was not locked, and hand sanitizer was below five (5) feet. These were corrected during the visit. Item #. 1867 10A NCAC 09 .0605 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (k) The depth of the loose surfacing material shall be based on the critical height of the equipment, which is defined as the maximum height that a child may sit, or stand, as follows: (1) equipment with a critical height of 5 feet or less shall have 6 inches of loose surface materials; (2) equipment with a critical height of more than 5 feet, but less than 7 feet, shall have 6 inches of loose surfacing material, except for sand; (3) equipment with a critical height of 7 feet to 10 feet shall have 9 inches of any of the loose surfacing material, except for sand; and (4) when sand is used as a surfacing material for equipment with a critical height of more than 5 feet, 12 inches shall be required. Note: The depth of mulch at the end of the slides, under the swings and around the purple dinosaur was not 6 inches deep. 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 October 30, 2023. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Georgia Lee Marshall P.O. Box 253 Zionville Please call me at 828-434-0236, or email lee.marshall @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: • Your compliance history was left for you to review. Let me know if you have any questions about it. • Assure that all medical and health records for staff are stored separately in a confidential manner due to the HIPPA laws. • You may need to replace the thermometer. After checking in several times it was measuring too warm. • Remember to keep correction fluid and the breakable ice pack locked up and hand sanitizer should be at least five (5) feet high, • Assure that the original fire inspection for your classroom is sent to me within one week of the inspection. • Assure that all staff, subs, speech therapist and EC teachers (if they pull children out for services) have their qualification letter on file prior to employment and keep on file I the classroom. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on 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 licensing 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 lee.marshall @dhhs.nc.gov or 828.434.0236, 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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