Northside School-Age Care Program

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: NORTHSIDE SCHOOL-AGE CARE PROGRAM Facility ID: 68000503 Consultant: CAROLINE SYKES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/21/2024 Number Present: 53 Completed Date: 11/21/2024 Age: From 6 To 11 Total Minutes: 60 Time In: 02:35 PM Time Out: 03:35 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 for applicable Child Care Requirements. The facility currently operates with a Four Star Child Care License that was issued on March 9, 2018. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on May 7, 2024. Upon arrival, I signed in at the school’s main office and then proceeded to the Site Director’s office. The children were observed arriving in the gym, dividing into groups, washing their hands and preparing for and eating snack. During today’s visit, a partial assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted. The following violation was cited and must be corrected immediately. Violation Number Comment Rule 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. Two teachers were absent leaving the site director and one other caregiver providing care for 53 children. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) The above violations must be corrected immediately. I must receive a compliance statement/ letter by email or mail by 12/5/2024. In the letter, include the following information: 1. Your facility ID# and Name 2. Visit date 3. Violation item number(s) 4. How and when the violation was corrected (Be specific) 5. Your signature/name and position The staff were provided an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all child care requirements. Child care licensing rules and regulations are established to ensure a safe and healthy environment for children in care. Therefore, it is important for staff to be knowledgeable of all of the licensing requirements that apply to this program. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. Both are available on the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/, on the home page under the ‘Services’ tab. RESOURCES: -The Health and Safety Trainings are offered on the DCDEE Moodle format as well. These trainings are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. -For other upcoming training opportunities please visit Early Years website at earlyyearsnc.org -Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/. -For information on recalls regarding children’s products, food, medicine, and other products please visit www.recalls.gov . You can also sign up for e-mail alerts for recalled products at this site. If you have questions, please contact me at 336-266-4938 or by e-mail at caroline.sykes@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