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121 Candler School RD, Candler NC 28715 · License #11000474 · Center · Child Care Center
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10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation
Name of Operation: CANDLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HEAD START Facility ID: 11000474 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/23/2026 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 4/23/2026 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 211 Time In: 09:14 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during a routine unannounced visit including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in spaces #1, where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Monica McLeod, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site and electronically emailed to you. Today, Ms. McLeod was available during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was one-hundred (100) percent as of today prior to this visit. Permit type – five-star center license issued on 10/9/25 with Head Start Accreditation. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care and follows Head Start staff/child ratios of 1:9. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/7/25. The last fire drill was practiced on 4/1/26. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 3/4/26. The last playground inspection was documented on 4/1/26. The last fire inspection was approved on 2/11/26. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 3/5/26 with thirteen (13) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum is Creative Curriculum. Approved formative assessment Teaching Strategies Gold. Lead water testing was completed on 5/24/24 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing are waiting on on-site visits. Eight (8) staff members were listed on the Criminal Background Check Management System (ABCMS). The roster was reviewed during visit. Upon arrival, I notified Ms. McLeod that I was present on-site for monitoring visit. Fifteen (15) children, four-to-five years old, were on the playground with two (2) staff members. One (1) additional substitute staff member arrived approximately at 9:25 am and joined the other staff on the playground. Children engaged in outdoor play, riding tricycles and scooters, and playing with hula hoops, bowling pins and balls, a slide, and a sandbox. Playdough was also available on the picnic table for additional play opportunities. A concrete step was observed to be partially buried in the play area. Per staff report, this area is used as a space for children to calm down and/or express emotions. A rusted piece of rebar was also observed protruding from the ground near the concrete, presenting a tripping and potential injury hazard. Additionally, multiple sections of the fence located behind the concrete area were observed to have gaps between the bottom of the fence and the ground, measuring approximately 3½ to 6 inches. In these same sections, the bottom portions of the fence appeared cut and twisted, creating sharp edges. The exposed fence wire tips were also rusted. A total of three (3) sections of fencing were identified with exposed sharp and rusted wires. The rebar located near the concrete area was observed to be partially exposed, forming an arch above the ground surface, which may pose a tripping hazard. I discussed with a staff member the need to block off the affected areas until proper repairs can be completed to ensure the safety of children. Three (3) staff members positioned in different sections of the playground, supervised and interacted with children. Lunch was served during visit. Today, “Brasstown” beef nachos, chilled pears, hot buttered corn, and milk were served. No medications were maintained at this facility. Staff files: Two (2) new staff files were monitored in full and three (3) existing staff files were monitored partially. One (1) substitute staff member was present at other sites, and if the file was monitored in the past was unknown at the time of the visit. K. Rathburn: DOE – 3/25/26 EI – 3/25/26 OP/PP – 3/25/26 Shaken Baby policy – 3/25/26 EPR/EMC review – 3/25/26 CPR/FA – expires 1/19/28 Physical – 3/18/26 TB – 3/20/26 HQ – 3/25/26 Application – 3/9/26 Orientation 2wks – 3/26/26, 6wks – 3/27/26 CBC – expires 3/16/31 P. Graves: DOE – 8/8/24 Orientation – 2wks 8/27/24, 6wks 8/28/24 OP/PP- 8/8/24 CBC expires – 11/20/28 ASE – 1/29/26 SDP – 6/2/25 EI – 8/21/25 Shaken baby policy – 8/21/25 EPR/EMC review – 8/21/25 CPR/FA – expires 11/16/26 Health and Safety training – 9/4/24 Recognizing … Child Maltreatment – 8/27/26 EI – 8/21/25 Physical – 8/14/24 TB – 8/16/24 Three (3) existing staff members had valid criminal background letters and current CPR/First aid certificates on files. 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. NC Pre-K monitorer conducted a on-site visit on 12/15/25. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance The current staff members are Ashlynn Weiss – long term substitute staff for lead teacher and Christina Wright for NC Pre-K assistant. No children files were monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings as they were monitored during Annual compliance visit. The first day of school was 8/27/25. The classroom operates from 8:15 am to 2:45 pm. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. Part of the fence in three (3) different sections behind concrete step and playhouse were not in good repair. fence wires on the bottom of the fences in affected areas were cut and twisted and not buried in the ground. The tips of the fence wires were sharp and rusted. Additionally, rebar that was twenty-five (25) inches long, was exposed forming an arch above the ground. The rebar was also rusted. .0601(c) 714 Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches. There were openings ranges from 3 1/2 inches to six (6) inches wide present in the sections of the fence where the bottom fence wire were above the ground. .0605(g) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 705: Safe environment Equipment must be sturdy and free of hazard. To comply, rust on the fence wire must be re-painted or covered. Additionally, arched rebar must be removed or buried in the ground. Ms. McLeod stated that she will install caution tape to block off the affected areas (includes rebar) and at least one (1) staff member to station by the tape to prevent children from accessing the area. 714: entrapment Any openings must be less than 3 ½ inches or greater than nine (9) inches. To comply, either you add additional materials, such as wooden board, or object to block the section, add additional fencing materials, etc. For short-term solution, per Ms. McLeod, plans to put section tape to block off affected area and at least one (1) staff member to station by the tape to prevent children from accessing the area. The program plans to re-install the entire fence after this school year is over. In your compliance letter, please verify the completion of this task. 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 5/7/26. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@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: Playground fence: Some sections of the fence, especially the corners, were measured less than forty-eight (48) inches. I was able to remove built-up debris from the ground and re-measured the expected height. Please pay attention to the build-up and occasionally remove them to ensure that fence height is consistently maintained at forty-eight (48) inches or higher. 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. 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: CANDLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HEAD START Facility ID: 11000474 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/23/2026 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 4/23/2026 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 211 Time In: 09:14 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during a routine unannounced visit including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in spaces #1, where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Monica McLeod, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site and electronically emailed to you. Today, Ms. McLeod was available during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was one-hundred (100) percent as of today prior to this visit. Permit type – five-star center license issued on 10/9/25 with Head Start Accreditation. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care and follows Head Start staff/child ratios of 1:9. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/7/25. The last fire drill was practiced on 4/1/26. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 3/4/26. The last playground inspection was documented on 4/1/26. The last fire inspection was approved on 2/11/26. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 3/5/26 with thirteen (13) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum is Creative Curriculum. Approved formative assessment Teaching Strategies Gold. Lead water testing was completed on 5/24/24 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing are waiting on on-site visits. Eight (8) staff members were listed on the Criminal Background Check Management System (ABCMS). The roster was reviewed during visit. Upon arrival, I notified Ms. McLeod that I was present on-site for monitoring visit. Fifteen (15) children, four-to-five years old, were on the playground with two (2) staff members. One (1) additional substitute staff member arrived approximately at 9:25 am and joined the other staff on the playground. Children engaged in outdoor play, riding tricycles and scooters, and playing with hula hoops, bowling pins and balls, a slide, and a sandbox. Playdough was also available on the picnic table for additional play opportunities. A concrete step was observed to be partially buried in the play area. Per staff report, this area is used as a space for children to calm down and/or express emotions. A rusted piece of rebar was also observed protruding from the ground near the concrete, presenting a tripping and potential injury hazard. Additionally, multiple sections of the fence located behind the concrete area were observed to have gaps between the bottom of the fence and the ground, measuring approximately 3½ to 6 inches. In these same sections, the bottom portions of the fence appeared cut and twisted, creating sharp edges. The exposed fence wire tips were also rusted. A total of three (3) sections of fencing were identified with exposed sharp and rusted wires. The rebar located near the concrete area was observed to be partially exposed, forming an arch above the ground surface, which may pose a tripping hazard. I discussed with a staff member the need to block off the affected areas until proper repairs can be completed to ensure the safety of children. Three (3) staff members positioned in different sections of the playground, supervised and interacted with children. Lunch was served during visit. Today, “Brasstown” beef nachos, chilled pears, hot buttered corn, and milk were served. No medications were maintained at this facility. Staff files: Two (2) new staff files were monitored in full and three (3) existing staff files were monitored partially. One (1) substitute staff member was present at other sites, and if the file was monitored in the past was unknown at the time of the visit. K. Rathburn: DOE – 3/25/26 EI – 3/25/26 OP/PP – 3/25/26 Shaken Baby policy – 3/25/26 EPR/EMC review – 3/25/26 CPR/FA – expires 1/19/28 Physical – 3/18/26 TB – 3/20/26 HQ – 3/25/26 Application – 3/9/26 Orientation 2wks – 3/26/26, 6wks – 3/27/26 CBC – expires 3/16/31 P. Graves: DOE – 8/8/24 Orientation – 2wks 8/27/24, 6wks 8/28/24 OP/PP- 8/8/24 CBC expires – 11/20/28 ASE – 1/29/26 SDP – 6/2/25 EI – 8/21/25 Shaken baby policy – 8/21/25 EPR/EMC review – 8/21/25 CPR/FA – expires 11/16/26 Health and Safety training – 9/4/24 Recognizing … Child Maltreatment – 8/27/26 EI – 8/21/25 Physical – 8/14/24 TB – 8/16/24 Three (3) existing staff members had valid criminal background letters and current CPR/First aid certificates on files. 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. NC Pre-K monitorer conducted a on-site visit on 12/15/25. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance The current staff members are Ashlynn Weiss – long term substitute staff for lead teacher and Christina Wright for NC Pre-K assistant. No children files were monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings as they were monitored during Annual compliance visit. The first day of school was 8/27/25. The classroom operates from 8:15 am to 2:45 pm. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. Part of the fence in three (3) different sections behind concrete step and playhouse were not in good repair. fence wires on the bottom of the fences in affected areas were cut and twisted and not buried in the ground. The tips of the fence wires were sharp and rusted. Additionally, rebar that was twenty-five (25) inches long, was exposed forming an arch above the ground. The rebar was also rusted. .0601(c) 714 Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches. There were openings ranges from 3 1/2 inches to six (6) inches wide present in the sections of the fence where the bottom fence wire were above the ground. .0605(g) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 705: Safe environment Equipment must be sturdy and free of hazard. To comply, rust on the fence wire must be re-painted or covered. Additionally, arched rebar must be removed or buried in the ground. Ms. McLeod stated that she will install caution tape to block off the affected areas (includes rebar) and at least one (1) staff member to station by the tape to prevent children from accessing the area. 714: entrapment Any openings must be less than 3 ½ inches or greater than nine (9) inches. To comply, either you add additional materials, such as wooden board, or object to block the section, add additional fencing materials, etc. For short-term solution, per Ms. McLeod, plans to put section tape to block off affected area and at least one (1) staff member to station by the tape to prevent children from accessing the area. The program plans to re-install the entire fence after this school year is over. In your compliance letter, please verify the completion of this task. 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 5/7/26. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@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: Playground fence: Some sections of the fence, especially the corners, were measured less than forty-eight (48) inches. I was able to remove built-up debris from the ground and re-measured the expected height. Please pay attention to the build-up and occasionally remove them to ensure that fence height is consistently maintained at forty-eight (48) inches or higher. 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. 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: CANDLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HEAD START Facility ID: 11000474 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/23/2026 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 4/23/2026 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 211 Time In: 09:14 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during a routine unannounced visit including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in spaces #1, where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Monica McLeod, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site and electronically emailed to you. Today, Ms. McLeod was available during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was one-hundred (100) percent as of today prior to this visit. Permit type – five-star center license issued on 10/9/25 with Head Start Accreditation. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care and follows Head Start staff/child ratios of 1:9. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/7/25. The last fire drill was practiced on 4/1/26. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 3/4/26. The last playground inspection was documented on 4/1/26. The last fire inspection was approved on 2/11/26. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 3/5/26 with thirteen (13) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum is Creative Curriculum. Approved formative assessment Teaching Strategies Gold. Lead water testing was completed on 5/24/24 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing are waiting on on-site visits. Eight (8) staff members were listed on the Criminal Background Check Management System (ABCMS). The roster was reviewed during visit. Upon arrival, I notified Ms. McLeod that I was present on-site for monitoring visit. Fifteen (15) children, four-to-five years old, were on the playground with two (2) staff members. One (1) additional substitute staff member arrived approximately at 9:25 am and joined the other staff on the playground. Children engaged in outdoor play, riding tricycles and scooters, and playing with hula hoops, bowling pins and balls, a slide, and a sandbox. Playdough was also available on the picnic table for additional play opportunities. A concrete step was observed to be partially buried in the play area. Per staff report, this area is used as a space for children to calm down and/or express emotions. A rusted piece of rebar was also observed protruding from the ground near the concrete, presenting a tripping and potential injury hazard. Additionally, multiple sections of the fence located behind the concrete area were observed to have gaps between the bottom of the fence and the ground, measuring approximately 3½ to 6 inches. In these same sections, the bottom portions of the fence appeared cut and twisted, creating sharp edges. The exposed fence wire tips were also rusted. A total of three (3) sections of fencing were identified with exposed sharp and rusted wires. The rebar located near the concrete area was observed to be partially exposed, forming an arch above the ground surface, which may pose a tripping hazard. I discussed with a staff member the need to block off the affected areas until proper repairs can be completed to ensure the safety of children. Three (3) staff members positioned in different sections of the playground, supervised and interacted with children. Lunch was served during visit. Today, “Brasstown” beef nachos, chilled pears, hot buttered corn, and milk were served. No medications were maintained at this facility. Staff files: Two (2) new staff files were monitored in full and three (3) existing staff files were monitored partially. One (1) substitute staff member was present at other sites, and if the file was monitored in the past was unknown at the time of the visit. K. Rathburn: DOE – 3/25/26 EI – 3/25/26 OP/PP – 3/25/26 Shaken Baby policy – 3/25/26 EPR/EMC review – 3/25/26 CPR/FA – expires 1/19/28 Physical – 3/18/26 TB – 3/20/26 HQ – 3/25/26 Application – 3/9/26 Orientation 2wks – 3/26/26, 6wks – 3/27/26 CBC – expires 3/16/31 P. Graves: DOE – 8/8/24 Orientation – 2wks 8/27/24, 6wks 8/28/24 OP/PP- 8/8/24 CBC expires – 11/20/28 ASE – 1/29/26 SDP – 6/2/25 EI – 8/21/25 Shaken baby policy – 8/21/25 EPR/EMC review – 8/21/25 CPR/FA – expires 11/16/26 Health and Safety training – 9/4/24 Recognizing … Child Maltreatment – 8/27/26 EI – 8/21/25 Physical – 8/14/24 TB – 8/16/24 Three (3) existing staff members had valid criminal background letters and current CPR/First aid certificates on files. 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. NC Pre-K monitorer conducted a on-site visit on 12/15/25. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance The current staff members are Ashlynn Weiss – long term substitute staff for lead teacher and Christina Wright for NC Pre-K assistant. No children files were monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings as they were monitored during Annual compliance visit. The first day of school was 8/27/25. The classroom operates from 8:15 am to 2:45 pm. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. Part of the fence in three (3) different sections behind concrete step and playhouse were not in good repair. fence wires on the bottom of the fences in affected areas were cut and twisted and not buried in the ground. The tips of the fence wires were sharp and rusted. Additionally, rebar that was twenty-five (25) inches long, was exposed forming an arch above the ground. The rebar was also rusted. .0601(c) 714 Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches. There were openings ranges from 3 1/2 inches to six (6) inches wide present in the sections of the fence where the bottom fence wire were above the ground. .0605(g) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 705: Safe environment Equipment must be sturdy and free of hazard. To comply, rust on the fence wire must be re-painted or covered. Additionally, arched rebar must be removed or buried in the ground. Ms. McLeod stated that she will install caution tape to block off the affected areas (includes rebar) and at least one (1) staff member to station by the tape to prevent children from accessing the area. 714: entrapment Any openings must be less than 3 ½ inches or greater than nine (9) inches. To comply, either you add additional materials, such as wooden board, or object to block the section, add additional fencing materials, etc. For short-term solution, per Ms. McLeod, plans to put section tape to block off affected area and at least one (1) staff member to station by the tape to prevent children from accessing the area. The program plans to re-install the entire fence after this school year is over. In your compliance letter, please verify the completion of this task. 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 5/7/26. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@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: Playground fence: Some sections of the fence, especially the corners, were measured less than forty-eight (48) inches. I was able to remove built-up debris from the ground and re-measured the expected height. Please pay attention to the build-up and occasionally remove them to ensure that fence height is consistently maintained at forty-eight (48) inches or higher. 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. 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 .3009 · Violation
Name of Operation: CANDLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HEAD START Facility ID: 11000474 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/23/2026 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 4/23/2026 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 211 Time In: 09:14 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during a routine unannounced visit including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in spaces #1, where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Monica McLeod, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site and electronically emailed to you. Today, Ms. McLeod was available during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was one-hundred (100) percent as of today prior to this visit. Permit type – five-star center license issued on 10/9/25 with Head Start Accreditation. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care and follows Head Start staff/child ratios of 1:9. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/7/25. The last fire drill was practiced on 4/1/26. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 3/4/26. The last playground inspection was documented on 4/1/26. The last fire inspection was approved on 2/11/26. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 3/5/26 with thirteen (13) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum is Creative Curriculum. Approved formative assessment Teaching Strategies Gold. Lead water testing was completed on 5/24/24 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing are waiting on on-site visits. Eight (8) staff members were listed on the Criminal Background Check Management System (ABCMS). The roster was reviewed during visit. Upon arrival, I notified Ms. McLeod that I was present on-site for monitoring visit. Fifteen (15) children, four-to-five years old, were on the playground with two (2) staff members. One (1) additional substitute staff member arrived approximately at 9:25 am and joined the other staff on the playground. Children engaged in outdoor play, riding tricycles and scooters, and playing with hula hoops, bowling pins and balls, a slide, and a sandbox. Playdough was also available on the picnic table for additional play opportunities. A concrete step was observed to be partially buried in the play area. Per staff report, this area is used as a space for children to calm down and/or express emotions. A rusted piece of rebar was also observed protruding from the ground near the concrete, presenting a tripping and potential injury hazard. Additionally, multiple sections of the fence located behind the concrete area were observed to have gaps between the bottom of the fence and the ground, measuring approximately 3½ to 6 inches. In these same sections, the bottom portions of the fence appeared cut and twisted, creating sharp edges. The exposed fence wire tips were also rusted. A total of three (3) sections of fencing were identified with exposed sharp and rusted wires. The rebar located near the concrete area was observed to be partially exposed, forming an arch above the ground surface, which may pose a tripping hazard. I discussed with a staff member the need to block off the affected areas until proper repairs can be completed to ensure the safety of children. Three (3) staff members positioned in different sections of the playground, supervised and interacted with children. Lunch was served during visit. Today, “Brasstown” beef nachos, chilled pears, hot buttered corn, and milk were served. No medications were maintained at this facility. Staff files: Two (2) new staff files were monitored in full and three (3) existing staff files were monitored partially. One (1) substitute staff member was present at other sites, and if the file was monitored in the past was unknown at the time of the visit. K. Rathburn: DOE – 3/25/26 EI – 3/25/26 OP/PP – 3/25/26 Shaken Baby policy – 3/25/26 EPR/EMC review – 3/25/26 CPR/FA – expires 1/19/28 Physical – 3/18/26 TB – 3/20/26 HQ – 3/25/26 Application – 3/9/26 Orientation 2wks – 3/26/26, 6wks – 3/27/26 CBC – expires 3/16/31 P. Graves: DOE – 8/8/24 Orientation – 2wks 8/27/24, 6wks 8/28/24 OP/PP- 8/8/24 CBC expires – 11/20/28 ASE – 1/29/26 SDP – 6/2/25 EI – 8/21/25 Shaken baby policy – 8/21/25 EPR/EMC review – 8/21/25 CPR/FA – expires 11/16/26 Health and Safety training – 9/4/24 Recognizing … Child Maltreatment – 8/27/26 EI – 8/21/25 Physical – 8/14/24 TB – 8/16/24 Three (3) existing staff members had valid criminal background letters and current CPR/First aid certificates on files. 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. NC Pre-K monitorer conducted a on-site visit on 12/15/25. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance The current staff members are Ashlynn Weiss – long term substitute staff for lead teacher and Christina Wright for NC Pre-K assistant. No children files were monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings as they were monitored during Annual compliance visit. The first day of school was 8/27/25. The classroom operates from 8:15 am to 2:45 pm. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. Part of the fence in three (3) different sections behind concrete step and playhouse were not in good repair. fence wires on the bottom of the fences in affected areas were cut and twisted and not buried in the ground. The tips of the fence wires were sharp and rusted. Additionally, rebar that was twenty-five (25) inches long, was exposed forming an arch above the ground. The rebar was also rusted. .0601(c) 714 Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches. There were openings ranges from 3 1/2 inches to six (6) inches wide present in the sections of the fence where the bottom fence wire were above the ground. .0605(g) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 705: Safe environment Equipment must be sturdy and free of hazard. To comply, rust on the fence wire must be re-painted or covered. Additionally, arched rebar must be removed or buried in the ground. Ms. McLeod stated that she will install caution tape to block off the affected areas (includes rebar) and at least one (1) staff member to station by the tape to prevent children from accessing the area. 714: entrapment Any openings must be less than 3 ½ inches or greater than nine (9) inches. To comply, either you add additional materials, such as wooden board, or object to block the section, add additional fencing materials, etc. For short-term solution, per Ms. McLeod, plans to put section tape to block off affected area and at least one (1) staff member to station by the tape to prevent children from accessing the area. The program plans to re-install the entire fence after this school year is over. In your compliance letter, please verify the completion of this task. 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 5/7/26. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@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: Playground fence: Some sections of the fence, especially the corners, were measured less than forty-eight (48) inches. I was able to remove built-up debris from the ground and re-measured the expected height. Please pay attention to the build-up and occasionally remove them to ensure that fence height is consistently maintained at forty-eight (48) inches or higher. 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. 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: CANDLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HEAD START Facility ID: 11000474 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/23/2026 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 4/23/2026 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 211 Time In: 09:14 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during a routine unannounced visit including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in spaces #1, where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Monica McLeod, Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site and electronically emailed to you. Today, Ms. McLeod was available during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was one-hundred (100) percent as of today prior to this visit. Permit type – five-star center license issued on 10/9/25 with Head Start Accreditation. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care and follows Head Start staff/child ratios of 1:9. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/7/25. The last fire drill was practiced on 4/1/26. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 3/4/26. The last playground inspection was documented on 4/1/26. The last fire inspection was approved on 2/11/26. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 3/5/26 with thirteen (13) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum is Creative Curriculum. Approved formative assessment Teaching Strategies Gold. Lead water testing was completed on 5/24/24 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing are waiting on on-site visits. Eight (8) staff members were listed on the Criminal Background Check Management System (ABCMS). The roster was reviewed during visit. Upon arrival, I notified Ms. McLeod that I was present on-site for monitoring visit. Fifteen (15) children, four-to-five years old, were on the playground with two (2) staff members. One (1) additional substitute staff member arrived approximately at 9:25 am and joined the other staff on the playground. Children engaged in outdoor play, riding tricycles and scooters, and playing with hula hoops, bowling pins and balls, a slide, and a sandbox. Playdough was also available on the picnic table for additional play opportunities. A concrete step was observed to be partially buried in the play area. Per staff report, this area is used as a space for children to calm down and/or express emotions. A rusted piece of rebar was also observed protruding from the ground near the concrete, presenting a tripping and potential injury hazard. Additionally, multiple sections of the fence located behind the concrete area were observed to have gaps between the bottom of the fence and the ground, measuring approximately 3½ to 6 inches. In these same sections, the bottom portions of the fence appeared cut and twisted, creating sharp edges. The exposed fence wire tips were also rusted. A total of three (3) sections of fencing were identified with exposed sharp and rusted wires. The rebar located near the concrete area was observed to be partially exposed, forming an arch above the ground surface, which may pose a tripping hazard. I discussed with a staff member the need to block off the affected areas until proper repairs can be completed to ensure the safety of children. Three (3) staff members positioned in different sections of the playground, supervised and interacted with children. Lunch was served during visit. Today, “Brasstown” beef nachos, chilled pears, hot buttered corn, and milk were served. No medications were maintained at this facility. Staff files: Two (2) new staff files were monitored in full and three (3) existing staff files were monitored partially. One (1) substitute staff member was present at other sites, and if the file was monitored in the past was unknown at the time of the visit. K. Rathburn: DOE – 3/25/26 EI – 3/25/26 OP/PP – 3/25/26 Shaken Baby policy – 3/25/26 EPR/EMC review – 3/25/26 CPR/FA – expires 1/19/28 Physical – 3/18/26 TB – 3/20/26 HQ – 3/25/26 Application – 3/9/26 Orientation 2wks – 3/26/26, 6wks – 3/27/26 CBC – expires 3/16/31 P. Graves: DOE – 8/8/24 Orientation – 2wks 8/27/24, 6wks 8/28/24 OP/PP- 8/8/24 CBC expires – 11/20/28 ASE – 1/29/26 SDP – 6/2/25 EI – 8/21/25 Shaken baby policy – 8/21/25 EPR/EMC review – 8/21/25 CPR/FA – expires 11/16/26 Health and Safety training – 9/4/24 Recognizing … Child Maltreatment – 8/27/26 EI – 8/21/25 Physical – 8/14/24 TB – 8/16/24 Three (3) existing staff members had valid criminal background letters and current CPR/First aid certificates on files. 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. NC Pre-K monitorer conducted a on-site visit on 12/15/25. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance The current staff members are Ashlynn Weiss – long term substitute staff for lead teacher and Christina Wright for NC Pre-K assistant. No children files were monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings as they were monitored during Annual compliance visit. The first day of school was 8/27/25. The classroom operates from 8:15 am to 2:45 pm. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. Part of the fence in three (3) different sections behind concrete step and playhouse were not in good repair. fence wires on the bottom of the fences in affected areas were cut and twisted and not buried in the ground. The tips of the fence wires were sharp and rusted. Additionally, rebar that was twenty-five (25) inches long, was exposed forming an arch above the ground. The rebar was also rusted. .0601(c) 714 Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches. There were openings ranges from 3 1/2 inches to six (6) inches wide present in the sections of the fence where the bottom fence wire were above the ground. .0605(g) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 705: Safe environment Equipment must be sturdy and free of hazard. To comply, rust on the fence wire must be re-painted or covered. Additionally, arched rebar must be removed or buried in the ground. Ms. McLeod stated that she will install caution tape to block off the affected areas (includes rebar) and at least one (1) staff member to station by the tape to prevent children from accessing the area. 714: entrapment Any openings must be less than 3 ½ inches or greater than nine (9) inches. To comply, either you add additional materials, such as wooden board, or object to block the section, add additional fencing materials, etc. For short-term solution, per Ms. McLeod, plans to put section tape to block off affected area and at least one (1) staff member to station by the tape to prevent children from accessing the area. The program plans to re-install the entire fence after this school year is over. In your compliance letter, please verify the completion of this task. 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 5/7/26. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@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: Playground fence: Some sections of the fence, especially the corners, were measured less than forty-eight (48) inches. I was able to remove built-up debris from the ground and re-measured the expected height. Please pay attention to the build-up and occasionally remove them to ensure that fence height is consistently maintained at forty-eight (48) inches or higher. 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. 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: CANDLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HEAD START Facility ID: 11000474 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/2/2024 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 2/2/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 01:00 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 Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Ashlynn Weiss, Lead Teacher, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Today, Ashlynn Weiss, Lead Teacher, was available to me. 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 reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety (90) percent as of today. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed prior to today’s visit and the non-profit corporation, Community Action Opportunities, is current/active as of today. Permit type – five-star center license issued on 5/28/19. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, meet enhanced space and reduced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 2/10/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 1/8/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 12/11/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 1/11/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 9/18/23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 3/16/23 with six (6) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and is current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. A group of three-to-five-year-old children transitioned from the classroom to the outside playground. On the playground, the children played with slide structure, balls, riding toys and accessories, such as baby dolls and blocks. After the playground time, the children came inside, washed their hands and had lunch. Today’s menu was cheese pizza, Caesar salad, apple juice and milk. The items served today were listed on the menu. After lunch time, the children transitioned to a rest time. During the visit, a child climbed on a portable kitchen equipment and jumped off on the playground, the teacher calmly addressed the safety issues with the child. The child was highly upset, but the teacher-maintained composure, acknowledged the child’s feelings and talked about safety. Supervision and interactions were ample. Two (2) children’s files were monitored. One (1) existing staff file and one (1) new staff member’s file were monitored. Two (2) children did not have vision screening form in file. The vision screening was recently completed to adjust glasses. The program is working on obtaining the form from the physician’s office. No medications are maintained in this classroom. 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 transportation for Community Action Opportunities sites were monitored on 5/12/23 at 74 Washington Ave. Woodfin, NC 28804. Bus #27, #32, #33, #16 (#58), #17(#59), #62 were monitored. A fire extinguisher is safely mounted in all buses. Seats are in good condition on most buses. There are some tears on the seats on #27 and #32. The tears are covered by duct tape. All buses are insured by Hanover insurance company and the current insurance is valid through 9/30/23. Inspection and registration are current for all vehicles. Expiration for #27, #32, #33 and #62 are January 31, 2024. 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. The monitoring tool was completed on 10/20/23. At the time of the monitoring, parent-teacher conferences had not been completed. Two (2) children’s files were monitored. The classroom operates from 8:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1769 The health assessment did not include a dental screening. A dental screening form was not in file for a child. Refer to Children's Records check sheet. .3005 (a)(5) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 1769: Dental Screening for NC Pre-K children: All NC Pre-K children must have the following screening results in file. Please contact the child’s dentist to request the most recent dental screening. The screening shall be no more than twelve (12) months old. 10A NCAC 09 .3005 CHILD HEALTH ASSESSMENTS (a) A health assessment shall be on file at the NC Pre-K site within 30 days after a child enters the NC Pre-K program and the assessment may be no more than 12 months old at the time of program entry. The health assessment shall include the following: (1) physical examination; (2) updated immunizations; (3) vision screening; (4) hearing screening; and (5) dental screening. 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 2/16/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@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: Rated License Cohort: Candler Elementary School Head Start is in cohort two (2). Your prep-year will be July 2024 through June 2025, and the assessment year will be July 2025 through June 2026. I will contact you in July 2024 to discuss details. Storage space: We discussed the closet/storage space. If there are no hazardous products stored in the closet, the door does not have to be locked. Disinfecting wipes were stored in the closet, but they were stored five (5) feet or above. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization, Expansion and Access 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 kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556-9013, 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: CANDLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HEAD START Facility ID: 11000474 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/2/2024 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 2/2/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 01:00 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 Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Ashlynn Weiss, Lead Teacher, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Today, Ashlynn Weiss, Lead Teacher, was available to me. 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 reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety (90) percent as of today. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed prior to today’s visit and the non-profit corporation, Community Action Opportunities, is current/active as of today. Permit type – five-star center license issued on 5/28/19. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, meet enhanced space and reduced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 2/10/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 1/8/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 12/11/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 1/11/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 9/18/23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 3/16/23 with six (6) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and is current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. A group of three-to-five-year-old children transitioned from the classroom to the outside playground. On the playground, the children played with slide structure, balls, riding toys and accessories, such as baby dolls and blocks. After the playground time, the children came inside, washed their hands and had lunch. Today’s menu was cheese pizza, Caesar salad, apple juice and milk. The items served today were listed on the menu. After lunch time, the children transitioned to a rest time. During the visit, a child climbed on a portable kitchen equipment and jumped off on the playground, the teacher calmly addressed the safety issues with the child. The child was highly upset, but the teacher-maintained composure, acknowledged the child’s feelings and talked about safety. Supervision and interactions were ample. Two (2) children’s files were monitored. One (1) existing staff file and one (1) new staff member’s file were monitored. Two (2) children did not have vision screening form in file. The vision screening was recently completed to adjust glasses. The program is working on obtaining the form from the physician’s office. No medications are maintained in this classroom. 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 transportation for Community Action Opportunities sites were monitored on 5/12/23 at 74 Washington Ave. Woodfin, NC 28804. Bus #27, #32, #33, #16 (#58), #17(#59), #62 were monitored. A fire extinguisher is safely mounted in all buses. Seats are in good condition on most buses. There are some tears on the seats on #27 and #32. The tears are covered by duct tape. All buses are insured by Hanover insurance company and the current insurance is valid through 9/30/23. Inspection and registration are current for all vehicles. Expiration for #27, #32, #33 and #62 are January 31, 2024. 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. The monitoring tool was completed on 10/20/23. At the time of the monitoring, parent-teacher conferences had not been completed. Two (2) children’s files were monitored. The classroom operates from 8:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1769 The health assessment did not include a dental screening. A dental screening form was not in file for a child. Refer to Children's Records check sheet. .3005 (a)(5) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 1769: Dental Screening for NC Pre-K children: All NC Pre-K children must have the following screening results in file. Please contact the child’s dentist to request the most recent dental screening. The screening shall be no more than twelve (12) months old. 10A NCAC 09 .3005 CHILD HEALTH ASSESSMENTS (a) A health assessment shall be on file at the NC Pre-K site within 30 days after a child enters the NC Pre-K program and the assessment may be no more than 12 months old at the time of program entry. The health assessment shall include the following: (1) physical examination; (2) updated immunizations; (3) vision screening; (4) hearing screening; and (5) dental screening. 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 2/16/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@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: Rated License Cohort: Candler Elementary School Head Start is in cohort two (2). Your prep-year will be July 2024 through June 2025, and the assessment year will be July 2025 through June 2026. I will contact you in July 2024 to discuss details. Storage space: We discussed the closet/storage space. If there are no hazardous products stored in the closet, the door does not have to be locked. Disinfecting wipes were stored in the closet, but they were stored five (5) feet or above. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization, Expansion and Access 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 kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556-9013, 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: CANDLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HEAD START Facility ID: 11000474 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/2/2024 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 2/2/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 01:00 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 Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Ashlynn Weiss, Lead Teacher, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Today, Ashlynn Weiss, Lead Teacher, was available to me. 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 reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety (90) percent as of today. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed prior to today’s visit and the non-profit corporation, Community Action Opportunities, is current/active as of today. Permit type – five-star center license issued on 5/28/19. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, meet enhanced space and reduced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 2/10/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 1/8/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 12/11/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 1/11/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 9/18/23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 3/16/23 with six (6) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and is current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. A group of three-to-five-year-old children transitioned from the classroom to the outside playground. On the playground, the children played with slide structure, balls, riding toys and accessories, such as baby dolls and blocks. After the playground time, the children came inside, washed their hands and had lunch. Today’s menu was cheese pizza, Caesar salad, apple juice and milk. The items served today were listed on the menu. After lunch time, the children transitioned to a rest time. During the visit, a child climbed on a portable kitchen equipment and jumped off on the playground, the teacher calmly addressed the safety issues with the child. The child was highly upset, but the teacher-maintained composure, acknowledged the child’s feelings and talked about safety. Supervision and interactions were ample. Two (2) children’s files were monitored. One (1) existing staff file and one (1) new staff member’s file were monitored. Two (2) children did not have vision screening form in file. The vision screening was recently completed to adjust glasses. The program is working on obtaining the form from the physician’s office. No medications are maintained in this classroom. 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 transportation for Community Action Opportunities sites were monitored on 5/12/23 at 74 Washington Ave. Woodfin, NC 28804. Bus #27, #32, #33, #16 (#58), #17(#59), #62 were monitored. A fire extinguisher is safely mounted in all buses. Seats are in good condition on most buses. There are some tears on the seats on #27 and #32. The tears are covered by duct tape. All buses are insured by Hanover insurance company and the current insurance is valid through 9/30/23. Inspection and registration are current for all vehicles. Expiration for #27, #32, #33 and #62 are January 31, 2024. 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. The monitoring tool was completed on 10/20/23. At the time of the monitoring, parent-teacher conferences had not been completed. Two (2) children’s files were monitored. The classroom operates from 8:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1769 The health assessment did not include a dental screening. A dental screening form was not in file for a child. Refer to Children's Records check sheet. .3005 (a)(5) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 1769: Dental Screening for NC Pre-K children: All NC Pre-K children must have the following screening results in file. Please contact the child’s dentist to request the most recent dental screening. The screening shall be no more than twelve (12) months old. 10A NCAC 09 .3005 CHILD HEALTH ASSESSMENTS (a) A health assessment shall be on file at the NC Pre-K site within 30 days after a child enters the NC Pre-K program and the assessment may be no more than 12 months old at the time of program entry. The health assessment shall include the following: (1) physical examination; (2) updated immunizations; (3) vision screening; (4) hearing screening; and (5) dental screening. 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 2/16/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@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: Rated License Cohort: Candler Elementary School Head Start is in cohort two (2). Your prep-year will be July 2024 through June 2025, and the assessment year will be July 2025 through June 2026. I will contact you in July 2024 to discuss details. Storage space: We discussed the closet/storage space. If there are no hazardous products stored in the closet, the door does not have to be locked. Disinfecting wipes were stored in the closet, but they were stored five (5) feet or above. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization, Expansion and Access 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 kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556-9013, 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: CANDLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HEAD START Facility ID: 11000474 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/2/2024 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 2/2/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 01:00 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 Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Ashlynn Weiss, Lead Teacher, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Today, Ashlynn Weiss, Lead Teacher, was available to me. 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 reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety (90) percent as of today. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed prior to today’s visit and the non-profit corporation, Community Action Opportunities, is current/active as of today. Permit type – five-star center license issued on 5/28/19. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, meet enhanced space and reduced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 2/10/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 1/8/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 12/11/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 1/11/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 9/18/23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 3/16/23 with six (6) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and is current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. A group of three-to-five-year-old children transitioned from the classroom to the outside playground. On the playground, the children played with slide structure, balls, riding toys and accessories, such as baby dolls and blocks. After the playground time, the children came inside, washed their hands and had lunch. Today’s menu was cheese pizza, Caesar salad, apple juice and milk. The items served today were listed on the menu. After lunch time, the children transitioned to a rest time. During the visit, a child climbed on a portable kitchen equipment and jumped off on the playground, the teacher calmly addressed the safety issues with the child. The child was highly upset, but the teacher-maintained composure, acknowledged the child’s feelings and talked about safety. Supervision and interactions were ample. Two (2) children’s files were monitored. One (1) existing staff file and one (1) new staff member’s file were monitored. Two (2) children did not have vision screening form in file. The vision screening was recently completed to adjust glasses. The program is working on obtaining the form from the physician’s office. No medications are maintained in this classroom. 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 transportation for Community Action Opportunities sites were monitored on 5/12/23 at 74 Washington Ave. Woodfin, NC 28804. Bus #27, #32, #33, #16 (#58), #17(#59), #62 were monitored. A fire extinguisher is safely mounted in all buses. Seats are in good condition on most buses. There are some tears on the seats on #27 and #32. The tears are covered by duct tape. All buses are insured by Hanover insurance company and the current insurance is valid through 9/30/23. Inspection and registration are current for all vehicles. Expiration for #27, #32, #33 and #62 are January 31, 2024. 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. The monitoring tool was completed on 10/20/23. At the time of the monitoring, parent-teacher conferences had not been completed. Two (2) children’s files were monitored. The classroom operates from 8:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1769 The health assessment did not include a dental screening. A dental screening form was not in file for a child. Refer to Children's Records check sheet. .3005 (a)(5) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 1769: Dental Screening for NC Pre-K children: All NC Pre-K children must have the following screening results in file. Please contact the child’s dentist to request the most recent dental screening. The screening shall be no more than twelve (12) months old. 10A NCAC 09 .3005 CHILD HEALTH ASSESSMENTS (a) A health assessment shall be on file at the NC Pre-K site within 30 days after a child enters the NC Pre-K program and the assessment may be no more than 12 months old at the time of program entry. The health assessment shall include the following: (1) physical examination; (2) updated immunizations; (3) vision screening; (4) hearing screening; and (5) dental screening. 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 2/16/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@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: Rated License Cohort: Candler Elementary School Head Start is in cohort two (2). Your prep-year will be July 2024 through June 2025, and the assessment year will be July 2025 through June 2026. I will contact you in July 2024 to discuss details. Storage space: We discussed the closet/storage space. If there are no hazardous products stored in the closet, the door does not have to be locked. Disinfecting wipes were stored in the closet, but they were stored five (5) feet or above. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization, Expansion and Access 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 kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556-9013, 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 .3005 · Violation
Name of Operation: CANDLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HEAD START Facility ID: 11000474 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/2/2024 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 2/2/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 01:00 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 Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Ashlynn Weiss, Lead Teacher, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Today, Ashlynn Weiss, Lead Teacher, was available to me. 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 reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety (90) percent as of today. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed prior to today’s visit and the non-profit corporation, Community Action Opportunities, is current/active as of today. Permit type – five-star center license issued on 5/28/19. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, meet enhanced space and reduced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 2/10/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 1/8/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 12/11/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 1/11/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 9/18/23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 3/16/23 with six (6) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and is current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. A group of three-to-five-year-old children transitioned from the classroom to the outside playground. On the playground, the children played with slide structure, balls, riding toys and accessories, such as baby dolls and blocks. After the playground time, the children came inside, washed their hands and had lunch. Today’s menu was cheese pizza, Caesar salad, apple juice and milk. The items served today were listed on the menu. After lunch time, the children transitioned to a rest time. During the visit, a child climbed on a portable kitchen equipment and jumped off on the playground, the teacher calmly addressed the safety issues with the child. The child was highly upset, but the teacher-maintained composure, acknowledged the child’s feelings and talked about safety. Supervision and interactions were ample. Two (2) children’s files were monitored. One (1) existing staff file and one (1) new staff member’s file were monitored. Two (2) children did not have vision screening form in file. The vision screening was recently completed to adjust glasses. The program is working on obtaining the form from the physician’s office. No medications are maintained in this classroom. 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 transportation for Community Action Opportunities sites were monitored on 5/12/23 at 74 Washington Ave. Woodfin, NC 28804. Bus #27, #32, #33, #16 (#58), #17(#59), #62 were monitored. A fire extinguisher is safely mounted in all buses. Seats are in good condition on most buses. There are some tears on the seats on #27 and #32. The tears are covered by duct tape. All buses are insured by Hanover insurance company and the current insurance is valid through 9/30/23. Inspection and registration are current for all vehicles. Expiration for #27, #32, #33 and #62 are January 31, 2024. 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. The monitoring tool was completed on 10/20/23. At the time of the monitoring, parent-teacher conferences had not been completed. Two (2) children’s files were monitored. The classroom operates from 8:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1769 The health assessment did not include a dental screening. A dental screening form was not in file for a child. Refer to Children's Records check sheet. .3005 (a)(5) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 1769: Dental Screening for NC Pre-K children: All NC Pre-K children must have the following screening results in file. Please contact the child’s dentist to request the most recent dental screening. The screening shall be no more than twelve (12) months old. 10A NCAC 09 .3005 CHILD HEALTH ASSESSMENTS (a) A health assessment shall be on file at the NC Pre-K site within 30 days after a child enters the NC Pre-K program and the assessment may be no more than 12 months old at the time of program entry. The health assessment shall include the following: (1) physical examination; (2) updated immunizations; (3) vision screening; (4) hearing screening; and (5) dental screening. 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 2/16/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@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: Rated License Cohort: Candler Elementary School Head Start is in cohort two (2). Your prep-year will be July 2024 through June 2025, and the assessment year will be July 2025 through June 2026. I will contact you in July 2024 to discuss details. Storage space: We discussed the closet/storage space. If there are no hazardous products stored in the closet, the door does not have to be locked. Disinfecting wipes were stored in the closet, but they were stored five (5) feet or above. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization, Expansion and Access 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 kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556-9013, 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: CANDLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HEAD START Facility ID: 11000474 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/2/2024 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 2/2/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 01:00 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 Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Ashlynn Weiss, Lead Teacher, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Today, Ashlynn Weiss, Lead Teacher, was available to me. 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 reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety (90) percent as of today. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed prior to today’s visit and the non-profit corporation, Community Action Opportunities, is current/active as of today. Permit type – five-star center license issued on 5/28/19. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, meet enhanced space and reduced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 2/10/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 1/8/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 12/11/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 1/11/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 9/18/23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 3/16/23 with six (6) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and is current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. A group of three-to-five-year-old children transitioned from the classroom to the outside playground. On the playground, the children played with slide structure, balls, riding toys and accessories, such as baby dolls and blocks. After the playground time, the children came inside, washed their hands and had lunch. Today’s menu was cheese pizza, Caesar salad, apple juice and milk. The items served today were listed on the menu. After lunch time, the children transitioned to a rest time. During the visit, a child climbed on a portable kitchen equipment and jumped off on the playground, the teacher calmly addressed the safety issues with the child. The child was highly upset, but the teacher-maintained composure, acknowledged the child’s feelings and talked about safety. Supervision and interactions were ample. Two (2) children’s files were monitored. One (1) existing staff file and one (1) new staff member’s file were monitored. Two (2) children did not have vision screening form in file. The vision screening was recently completed to adjust glasses. The program is working on obtaining the form from the physician’s office. No medications are maintained in this classroom. 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 transportation for Community Action Opportunities sites were monitored on 5/12/23 at 74 Washington Ave. Woodfin, NC 28804. Bus #27, #32, #33, #16 (#58), #17(#59), #62 were monitored. A fire extinguisher is safely mounted in all buses. Seats are in good condition on most buses. There are some tears on the seats on #27 and #32. The tears are covered by duct tape. All buses are insured by Hanover insurance company and the current insurance is valid through 9/30/23. Inspection and registration are current for all vehicles. Expiration for #27, #32, #33 and #62 are January 31, 2024. 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. The monitoring tool was completed on 10/20/23. At the time of the monitoring, parent-teacher conferences had not been completed. Two (2) children’s files were monitored. The classroom operates from 8:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1769 The health assessment did not include a dental screening. A dental screening form was not in file for a child. Refer to Children's Records check sheet. .3005 (a)(5) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 1769: Dental Screening for NC Pre-K children: All NC Pre-K children must have the following screening results in file. Please contact the child’s dentist to request the most recent dental screening. The screening shall be no more than twelve (12) months old. 10A NCAC 09 .3005 CHILD HEALTH ASSESSMENTS (a) A health assessment shall be on file at the NC Pre-K site within 30 days after a child enters the NC Pre-K program and the assessment may be no more than 12 months old at the time of program entry. The health assessment shall include the following: (1) physical examination; (2) updated immunizations; (3) vision screening; (4) hearing screening; and (5) dental screening. 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 2/16/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@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: Rated License Cohort: Candler Elementary School Head Start is in cohort two (2). Your prep-year will be July 2024 through June 2025, and the assessment year will be July 2025 through June 2026. I will contact you in July 2024 to discuss details. Storage space: We discussed the closet/storage space. If there are no hazardous products stored in the closet, the door does not have to be locked. Disinfecting wipes were stored in the closet, but they were stored five (5) feet or above. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization, Expansion and Access 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 kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556-9013, 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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