G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: QUEST AT CATAWBA ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 18000528 Consultant: MERIA WILDER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/13/2024 Number Present: 30 Completed Date: 2/13/2024 Age: From 5 To 12 Total Minutes: 160 Time In: 01:50 PM Time Out: 04:30 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 your program for applicable child care requirements during a routine announced visit. You, Kristi Poe, Program Coordinator, assisted me Meria Wilder, Child Care Consultant, with today’s visit. Your program operates with a four-star license that was issued on February 23, 2018. Your program earned 2 points in program standards, 7 points in staff education and 1 quality point for a total of 10 points earned. Your program operates with the following restrictions: 1st shift (daytime care), school age only, meets enhanced space, playground does not meet child care safety standards and group size reduced by 1 from the 7-point level and age range extended to 14 years old. Your last annual compliance visit was conducted on September 26, 2023. Your compliance history score prior to today’s visit was 100%. The following required postings were posted in your parent information area: License, NC Summary of Child Care Law, first aid information sheet, emergency phone numbers posted, safe arrival and departure procedures, tobacco free signage, emergency medical care plan, activity plan, daily schedule and menu. The menu posted was current for the month of February stating snack for today consisted of whole grain rich cheddar Goldfish and 1% unflavored white milk. The activity plan posted was current and it included 4 activities and one being outside. The daily schedule that was posted was developmentally appropriate for school age children. During today’s visit I observed your emergency drill log. I observed your fire drill logs. I observed your incident log. You stated that your program uses Catawba Elementary Schools Safe Schools Plan that was dated for the 2023 – 2024 school year. You stated that your program does not provide transportation. You stated there were no children that take any medications at this time. During today’s visit I observed your most recent fire inspection dated August 31, 2023. I observed your most recent sanitation inspection as being conducted on December 15, 2023, with a grade of Superior and 4 demerits. You stated your program does not provide screentime. I observed all children to be signed in upon arrival and attendance records to be up to date and accurate. I observed all of the children being signed in upon arrival. All of the children remained in one group. I observed children participating in toileting routines and having snack. During today’s visit I observed children being cared for and spoken to in a nurturing way. I observed positive interactions between children and group leaders and the program coordinator. I observed a variety of toys and furnishings on the stage to be child size, of sufficient quantity, in good repair and developmentally appropriate. I observed adequate supervision, approved space being used, adequate group sizes, appropriate discipline and staff child/ratios being met. During today’s visit all existing staff files were monitored for criminal background qualification letters, Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment, BSAC, First Aid and CPR Certificates and special trainings. There was one new staff file that was monitored during today’s visit. Your playground is exempt from meeting NC child care safety requirements as indicated on your star rated license. The outdoor play area was monitored today for general safety and sufficient materials. The following violations were observed during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The fire inspection report that was completed on 8/31/2023 was not sent to me within 7 days of the inspection being conducted. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) Technical Assistance: • The fire inspection report that was completed on 8/31/2023 was not sent to me and I received the inspection report during today’s visit. As discussed, fire inspection reports are required to be sent to the consultant within 7 business days of the inspection being completed. Due to all violations that were cited during today's visit being corrected during the visit there will be no compliance letter due to be sent to me. Consultation: • As of September 2023, the NC Summary of Child Care Law has been updated, be sure that parents receive, sign and acknowledgement of receipt as well as post the updated information with other required postings in your facility. • Your program is in cohort 1 for the rated license reassessment. Your program’s planning year will be from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024. Your program’s reassessment year will be 2024 to 2025 and the month of your reassessment will be the month that your current rated license expires. As you plan for the reassessment of the rated license, please be sure that all staff has their most recent education updated and verified in WORKS and that you are in touch with your local Partnership and Resource and Referral agencies to provide technical assistance and help you prepare for reassessment. • When reviewing staff files, you may utilize the schools Off Site Verification Forms which identifies information that is stored off site. The bulleted items identified on the form is not required to be maintained in the file of that staff member as long as that staff members name and date of employment is listed on the employee roster that should be attached to the form. The information that is stored “off-site” should be available upon the consultant’s request in the event that the consultant would need to verify that information. That Off Site Verification Form should be updated annually and/or as staff members are hired. • Although not an issue today, 1 staff members with a hire dates of 3/2/2020 has a CPR and First Aid certification that expires on 5/6/2024 and 2 staff members with a hire dates of 8/24/14 and 9/2/22 has a CPR and First Aid certification that expires on 9/8/24. Be sure to schedule this training to be completed prior to the current certification’s expiration date to prevent this staff member from being out of compliance with child care rules. • Although not an issue today, be sure to schedule this training to be completed prior to the current certification’s expiration date to prevent this staff member from being out of compliance with child care rules. • Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting DCDEE new website at http://ncchildcare.nc.gov/general/home.asp. Due to all violations cited today being corrected during today’s visit there will be no compliance letter due to be sent to me. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If insufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Any observed violations cited during visits will negatively affect the center’s Compliance History Score. Your program must maintain a compliance score of at least 75% as required by G.S. 110-90 (4)(c) in order to be eligible for a star rated license. You may contact me by phone at (980) 434-3877 or by email at meria.wilder@dhhs.nc.gov or Erin Pickard by email at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov, if you have questions. Thank you for your time and assistance today. 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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