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4000 Wiestling Street, Charlotte NC 28217 · License #60003999 · Center · Child Care Center
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G.S. 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: DREAM CHILDREN I Facility ID: 60003999 Consultant: DEANNA MATTHEWS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/9/2025 Number Present: 0 Completed Date: 10/9/2025 Age: From 0 To 0 Total Minutes: 205 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 12:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. I was greeted by Director, Ms. Cassandra Drakeford, and I explained the purpose of the visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued August 1, 2023. The facility has an eighteen-month compliance history score of one-hundred (100) percent prior to today's visit. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on October 9, 2025. The facility Dream Child I is listed current and active. The Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist and the 2025 Child Care Center Item Number Listing was used to monitor the visit. A copy of the Monitoring Checklist was provided after the visit. The following program requirements were observed posted: First Aid Poster, Child Care License, No Smoking Sign, Summary of NC Law, Menu, Daily Schedules and Activity Plans, Fire Drills/Shelter-in-Place and/or Lockdown Drills, Playground Inspection Forms, and the Emergency Medical Care Plan. All required posted items met compliance. The Monthly Fire Drills, Shelter-in-Place/Lockdown Drills, and the Playground Inspections were reviewed; compliance was met. There were not any children present during the visit. Children's files were reviewed, and compliance was met. Ten (10) percent of Staff files were reviewed by the Staff/Training Worksheet and compliance was met. A violation was cited for the incomplete roster in the Automated Background Check System (ABCMS). There are no children with medication(s) or allergies. Transportation is not provided. There is a vehicle in case of emergency. The outdoor play area was monitored, and compliance was met. There were gross motor toys available for play. The last annual compliance visit was conducted October 14, 2024. The sanitation inspection was completed February 10, 2025 with a “Superior” classification and zero (0) demerits. The last fire inspection was conducted May 2, 2025, and approved for day time care only. The Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan was reviewed along with the Grab and Go Bag, and compliance was met. The EPR plan was last updated May 30, 2025. One (1) violation was cited. Violation Number Comment Rule 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The roster was incomplete in ABCMS. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 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. On or before October 23, 2025, 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 considered 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. Mail or email the information to: Deanna Matthews, Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 756 Gastonia, NC 28053 Deanna.Matthews@dhhs.nc.gov The following Technical Assistance (TA) was provided: -The roster was incomplete in ABCMS and must be completed. -CBC Provider Portal Technical Assistance & Notification to the Division of New Hires or Residents Technical Assistance Guidance: • As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. • The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. •Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. • Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. -On June 26th, the North Carolina Rules Review Commission (RRC) approved the QRIS Modernization rules adopted by the NC Child Care Commission during their April meeting. The Division of Child Development and Early Education is preparing a summary of the rules, an online training module for Moodle, and an implementation plan. The implementation plan will allow time for administrators/operators to learn and understand the different pathways and the changes within our system. We encourage you to visit the QRIS Modernization page on the DCDEE website to learn more now. -The DCDEE team looks forward to working with child care facilities across the state to transition to the new QRIS system, also known as Pathways to the Stars, located in Section .3200 of the Child Care Rules. The transition will begin soon with the following informational opportunities: • In August, we’ll provide a rule roll out module in the DCDEE e-learning Moodle platform and hosted webinars. • In September, child care consultants hosted in-person facility operator/administrator meetings within the counties served; provided additional guidance on the changes, the transition plan and timeline. • Beginning In October, child care consultants will begin discussing the new rules in Section .3200; Standards for Two through Five Star Rated Licenses during licensing visits. Consultants will review the pathway options, identify facility needs, answer questions, and work with the facility operator to establish an individualized timeline for transition to a new rated license within twelve (12) months based on the pathway chosen. -Child Care Consultants from Mecklenburg County hosted training sessions on QRIS.Ms. Drakeford stated that she attended a QRIS Session. The session will provide valuable insights on QRIS, also known as Pathways to the Stars, and is designed to help you understand and prepare for the transition to the new QRIS system. -Get Ready for the 3’s / QRIS: Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for DCDEE environment rating scale assessments. The DCDEE and the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) are collaboratively working on preparations for the transition to the third editions. These third editions come with a spiral binding at the top, replacing the current revised editions. Visit the NCRLAP’s website, https://www.ncrlap.org/ for more information about updated resources, credit hour trainings, and outreach assessment opportunities to help you become familiar with these tools. For official environment rating scale assessments for a NC Star Rated License, the NCRLAP will use the Revised editions until February 1, 2025. Please review the information on the NCRLAP's website to become familiar with the new third edition. -An email was issued on July 31, 2025, regarding the Quality Every Day (QED) Program. Quality Every Day (QED) is a quality initiative at Child Care Resources Inc., funded by Smart Start of Mecklenburg County. They are recruiting for the QED Program this year for those that may be interested in coaching and training for teachers and directors. There are different tracks for participation (Licensing renewal, Program start-up, staff-child interactions and director support); and there are new opportunities this year like updated ERS-3 trainings, Leadership college coursework for administrators and Communities of Practice for both Child Care Directors and Family Child Care providers. They still have opportunities for college coursework and stipends for coursework completion. -Technical Assistance was provided on the QRIS Pathway to the Stars. Ms. Drakeford stated that she would like to apply for a five (5) star rating through Pathway 2; forms (Pathway to the Stars (were completed during the visit. The following documents were reviewed and copies provided: -QRIS Pathway #2-Classroom and Instructional Quality for Child Care Centers and CLIAR -Five Star Education Standards -Community Engagement Standards -CQI -Review of Self-Study Forms -QRIS Timeline reviewed: -October 2025-March 2026: Review of Resources and Materials -April 2025-September 2026-Submit rated license application and transition to a pathway, Application for 2-5 star rated license application The visit summary was reviewed, signed, and a copy was provided to you. Contact me at Deanna Matthews, Child Care Consultant, 704-962-7854, Deanna.Matthews@dhhs.nc.gov or Michele Sullivan, Licensing Supervisor, 704-594-0147, Michele.Sullivan@dhhs.nc.gov, if you have any questions. 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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NC GS 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: DREAM CHILDREN I Facility ID: 60003999 Consultant: DEANNA MATTHEWS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/9/2025 Number Present: 0 Completed Date: 10/9/2025 Age: From 0 To 0 Total Minutes: 205 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 12:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. I was greeted by Director, Ms. Cassandra Drakeford, and I explained the purpose of the visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued August 1, 2023. The facility has an eighteen-month compliance history score of one-hundred (100) percent prior to today's visit. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on October 9, 2025. The facility Dream Child I is listed current and active. The Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist and the 2025 Child Care Center Item Number Listing was used to monitor the visit. A copy of the Monitoring Checklist was provided after the visit. The following program requirements were observed posted: First Aid Poster, Child Care License, No Smoking Sign, Summary of NC Law, Menu, Daily Schedules and Activity Plans, Fire Drills/Shelter-in-Place and/or Lockdown Drills, Playground Inspection Forms, and the Emergency Medical Care Plan. All required posted items met compliance. The Monthly Fire Drills, Shelter-in-Place/Lockdown Drills, and the Playground Inspections were reviewed; compliance was met. There were not any children present during the visit. Children's files were reviewed, and compliance was met. Ten (10) percent of Staff files were reviewed by the Staff/Training Worksheet and compliance was met. A violation was cited for the incomplete roster in the Automated Background Check System (ABCMS). There are no children with medication(s) or allergies. Transportation is not provided. There is a vehicle in case of emergency. The outdoor play area was monitored, and compliance was met. There were gross motor toys available for play. The last annual compliance visit was conducted October 14, 2024. The sanitation inspection was completed February 10, 2025 with a “Superior” classification and zero (0) demerits. The last fire inspection was conducted May 2, 2025, and approved for day time care only. The Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan was reviewed along with the Grab and Go Bag, and compliance was met. The EPR plan was last updated May 30, 2025. One (1) violation was cited. Violation Number Comment Rule 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The roster was incomplete in ABCMS. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 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. On or before October 23, 2025, 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 considered 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. Mail or email the information to: Deanna Matthews, Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 756 Gastonia, NC 28053 Deanna.Matthews@dhhs.nc.gov The following Technical Assistance (TA) was provided: -The roster was incomplete in ABCMS and must be completed. -CBC Provider Portal Technical Assistance & Notification to the Division of New Hires or Residents Technical Assistance Guidance: • As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. • The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. •Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. • Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. -On June 26th, the North Carolina Rules Review Commission (RRC) approved the QRIS Modernization rules adopted by the NC Child Care Commission during their April meeting. The Division of Child Development and Early Education is preparing a summary of the rules, an online training module for Moodle, and an implementation plan. The implementation plan will allow time for administrators/operators to learn and understand the different pathways and the changes within our system. We encourage you to visit the QRIS Modernization page on the DCDEE website to learn more now. -The DCDEE team looks forward to working with child care facilities across the state to transition to the new QRIS system, also known as Pathways to the Stars, located in Section .3200 of the Child Care Rules. The transition will begin soon with the following informational opportunities: • In August, we’ll provide a rule roll out module in the DCDEE e-learning Moodle platform and hosted webinars. • In September, child care consultants hosted in-person facility operator/administrator meetings within the counties served; provided additional guidance on the changes, the transition plan and timeline. • Beginning In October, child care consultants will begin discussing the new rules in Section .3200; Standards for Two through Five Star Rated Licenses during licensing visits. Consultants will review the pathway options, identify facility needs, answer questions, and work with the facility operator to establish an individualized timeline for transition to a new rated license within twelve (12) months based on the pathway chosen. -Child Care Consultants from Mecklenburg County hosted training sessions on QRIS.Ms. Drakeford stated that she attended a QRIS Session. The session will provide valuable insights on QRIS, also known as Pathways to the Stars, and is designed to help you understand and prepare for the transition to the new QRIS system. -Get Ready for the 3’s / QRIS: Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for DCDEE environment rating scale assessments. The DCDEE and the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) are collaboratively working on preparations for the transition to the third editions. These third editions come with a spiral binding at the top, replacing the current revised editions. Visit the NCRLAP’s website, https://www.ncrlap.org/ for more information about updated resources, credit hour trainings, and outreach assessment opportunities to help you become familiar with these tools. For official environment rating scale assessments for a NC Star Rated License, the NCRLAP will use the Revised editions until February 1, 2025. Please review the information on the NCRLAP's website to become familiar with the new third edition. -An email was issued on July 31, 2025, regarding the Quality Every Day (QED) Program. Quality Every Day (QED) is a quality initiative at Child Care Resources Inc., funded by Smart Start of Mecklenburg County. They are recruiting for the QED Program this year for those that may be interested in coaching and training for teachers and directors. There are different tracks for participation (Licensing renewal, Program start-up, staff-child interactions and director support); and there are new opportunities this year like updated ERS-3 trainings, Leadership college coursework for administrators and Communities of Practice for both Child Care Directors and Family Child Care providers. They still have opportunities for college coursework and stipends for coursework completion. -Technical Assistance was provided on the QRIS Pathway to the Stars. Ms. Drakeford stated that she would like to apply for a five (5) star rating through Pathway 2; forms (Pathway to the Stars (were completed during the visit. The following documents were reviewed and copies provided: -QRIS Pathway #2-Classroom and Instructional Quality for Child Care Centers and CLIAR -Five Star Education Standards -Community Engagement Standards -CQI -Review of Self-Study Forms -QRIS Timeline reviewed: -October 2025-March 2026: Review of Resources and Materials -April 2025-September 2026-Submit rated license application and transition to a pathway, Application for 2-5 star rated license application The visit summary was reviewed, signed, and a copy was provided to you. Contact me at Deanna Matthews, Child Care Consultant, 704-962-7854, Deanna.Matthews@dhhs.nc.gov or Michele Sullivan, Licensing Supervisor, 704-594-0147, Michele.Sullivan@dhhs.nc.gov, if you have any questions. 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 .0801 · Violation
Name of Operation: DREAM CHILDREN I Facility ID: 60003999 Consultant: DEANNA MATTHEWS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/19/2023 Number Present: 0 Completed Date: 10/19/2023 Age: From 0 To 0 Total Minutes: 169 Time In: 10:56 AM Time Out: 01:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Director, Ms. Cassandra Drakeford assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued August 1, 2023. The facility has an eighteen-month compliance history score of ninety-six (96) percent prior to today's visit. The following programs requirements were observed posted: First Aid Poster, Child Care License, No Smoking Sign, Summary of NC Law, Menu, Daily Schedules and Activity Plans, Fire Drills/Shelter-in-Place and/or Lockdown Drills, Playground Inspection Forms, and the Emergency Medical Care Plan. All required posted items met compliance. There were not any children present during the visit. Children's files were reviewed, and one (1) violation was cited. Ten (10) percent of Staff files were reviewed by the Staff/Training Worksheet and compliance was met. The last annual compliance visit was conducted October 24, 2022. The sanitation inspection was completed March 29, 2023 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted June 1, 2023. One (1) violation was cited during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1303 Application was not signed by the parent. The application was not signed for child (K.D.). 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) 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. On or before November 2, 2023, 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 considered 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. Mail or email the information to: Deanna Matthews, Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 756 Gastonia, NC 28053 Deanna.Matthews@dhhs.nc.gov The following Technical Assistance (TA) was provided: -Continue to review emails from the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) and from your assigned child care consultant. -House Bill 103: Effective July 11, 2022, individuals have five (5) years to renew their criminal record check instead of every three (3) years. -On June 12th, Governor Cooper signed Senate Bill 291, extending the Child Care Hold Harmless legislation until June 30, 2024, and requiring the North Carolina Child Care Commission to make recommendations for modernizing the state’s Quality Rating and Improvement System. -NCDHHS Children’s Environmental Health has conducted a series of virtual trainings on the recently re-adopted Child Care Sanitation Rules, effective July 1, 2023. -The North Carolina Child Care Commission and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education are collaborating to modernize NC’s child care quality rating and improvement system (QRIS), commonly known as the Star Rated License. We are developing a plan that will be reviewed by the legislature in Spring 2024. During the next few months, we are collecting information from parents, teachers, administrators, operators, and partners to consider in the plan. -If you are unable to attend these sessions, you may also complete an online survey or write to DCDEE_QRIS@dhhs.nc.gov. -Your facility has been assigned to Cohort 2: Prep year 7/1/24-6/30/25, Reassessment year 7/1/25-6/30/26. Please refer to the link for additional information: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/Resuming-Star-Rated-License. -A visit will be conducted in the future when children are present. -Health and safety training shall be completed as part of on-going training so that every five (5) years, all of the topic areas set forth in 10A NCAC 09 .1102 (b) will have been covered. o The link to the health and safety training can be accessed from the DCDEE website, (https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/), and then click on the "CCDF Health and Safety Trainings" link. After you click, click on "Moodle," and then enter your NCID username and password. Please contact Child Care Consultant, Deanna Matthews, at Deanna.Matthews@dhhs.nc.gov, or 704-962-7854, for questions or concerns, regarding today's visit. 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: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
10A NCAC 09 .1102 · Violation
Name of Operation: DREAM CHILDREN I Facility ID: 60003999 Consultant: DEANNA MATTHEWS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/19/2023 Number Present: 0 Completed Date: 10/19/2023 Age: From 0 To 0 Total Minutes: 169 Time In: 10:56 AM Time Out: 01:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Director, Ms. Cassandra Drakeford assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued August 1, 2023. The facility has an eighteen-month compliance history score of ninety-six (96) percent prior to today's visit. The following programs requirements were observed posted: First Aid Poster, Child Care License, No Smoking Sign, Summary of NC Law, Menu, Daily Schedules and Activity Plans, Fire Drills/Shelter-in-Place and/or Lockdown Drills, Playground Inspection Forms, and the Emergency Medical Care Plan. All required posted items met compliance. There were not any children present during the visit. Children's files were reviewed, and one (1) violation was cited. Ten (10) percent of Staff files were reviewed by the Staff/Training Worksheet and compliance was met. The last annual compliance visit was conducted October 24, 2022. The sanitation inspection was completed March 29, 2023 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted June 1, 2023. One (1) violation was cited during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1303 Application was not signed by the parent. The application was not signed for child (K.D.). 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) 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. On or before November 2, 2023, 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 considered 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. Mail or email the information to: Deanna Matthews, Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 756 Gastonia, NC 28053 Deanna.Matthews@dhhs.nc.gov The following Technical Assistance (TA) was provided: -Continue to review emails from the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) and from your assigned child care consultant. -House Bill 103: Effective July 11, 2022, individuals have five (5) years to renew their criminal record check instead of every three (3) years. -On June 12th, Governor Cooper signed Senate Bill 291, extending the Child Care Hold Harmless legislation until June 30, 2024, and requiring the North Carolina Child Care Commission to make recommendations for modernizing the state’s Quality Rating and Improvement System. -NCDHHS Children’s Environmental Health has conducted a series of virtual trainings on the recently re-adopted Child Care Sanitation Rules, effective July 1, 2023. -The North Carolina Child Care Commission and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education are collaborating to modernize NC’s child care quality rating and improvement system (QRIS), commonly known as the Star Rated License. We are developing a plan that will be reviewed by the legislature in Spring 2024. During the next few months, we are collecting information from parents, teachers, administrators, operators, and partners to consider in the plan. -If you are unable to attend these sessions, you may also complete an online survey or write to DCDEE_QRIS@dhhs.nc.gov. -Your facility has been assigned to Cohort 2: Prep year 7/1/24-6/30/25, Reassessment year 7/1/25-6/30/26. Please refer to the link for additional information: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/Resuming-Star-Rated-License. -A visit will be conducted in the future when children are present. -Health and safety training shall be completed as part of on-going training so that every five (5) years, all of the topic areas set forth in 10A NCAC 09 .1102 (b) will have been covered. o The link to the health and safety training can be accessed from the DCDEE website, (https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/), and then click on the "CCDF Health and Safety Trainings" link. After you click, click on "Moodle," and then enter your NCID username and password. Please contact Child Care Consultant, Deanna Matthews, at Deanna.Matthews@dhhs.nc.gov, or 704-962-7854, for questions or concerns, regarding today's visit. 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: DREAM CHILDREN I Facility ID: 60003999 Consultant: DEANNA MATTHEWS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/19/2023 Number Present: 0 Completed Date: 10/19/2023 Age: From 0 To 0 Total Minutes: 169 Time In: 10:56 AM Time Out: 01:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Director, Ms. Cassandra Drakeford assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued August 1, 2023. The facility has an eighteen-month compliance history score of ninety-six (96) percent prior to today's visit. The following programs requirements were observed posted: First Aid Poster, Child Care License, No Smoking Sign, Summary of NC Law, Menu, Daily Schedules and Activity Plans, Fire Drills/Shelter-in-Place and/or Lockdown Drills, Playground Inspection Forms, and the Emergency Medical Care Plan. All required posted items met compliance. There were not any children present during the visit. Children's files were reviewed, and one (1) violation was cited. Ten (10) percent of Staff files were reviewed by the Staff/Training Worksheet and compliance was met. The last annual compliance visit was conducted October 24, 2022. The sanitation inspection was completed March 29, 2023 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted June 1, 2023. One (1) violation was cited during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1303 Application was not signed by the parent. The application was not signed for child (K.D.). 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) 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. On or before November 2, 2023, 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 considered 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. Mail or email the information to: Deanna Matthews, Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 756 Gastonia, NC 28053 Deanna.Matthews@dhhs.nc.gov The following Technical Assistance (TA) was provided: -Continue to review emails from the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) and from your assigned child care consultant. -House Bill 103: Effective July 11, 2022, individuals have five (5) years to renew their criminal record check instead of every three (3) years. -On June 12th, Governor Cooper signed Senate Bill 291, extending the Child Care Hold Harmless legislation until June 30, 2024, and requiring the North Carolina Child Care Commission to make recommendations for modernizing the state’s Quality Rating and Improvement System. -NCDHHS Children’s Environmental Health has conducted a series of virtual trainings on the recently re-adopted Child Care Sanitation Rules, effective July 1, 2023. -The North Carolina Child Care Commission and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education are collaborating to modernize NC’s child care quality rating and improvement system (QRIS), commonly known as the Star Rated License. We are developing a plan that will be reviewed by the legislature in Spring 2024. During the next few months, we are collecting information from parents, teachers, administrators, operators, and partners to consider in the plan. -If you are unable to attend these sessions, you may also complete an online survey or write to DCDEE_QRIS@dhhs.nc.gov. -Your facility has been assigned to Cohort 2: Prep year 7/1/24-6/30/25, Reassessment year 7/1/25-6/30/26. Please refer to the link for additional information: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/Resuming-Star-Rated-License. -A visit will be conducted in the future when children are present. -Health and safety training shall be completed as part of on-going training so that every five (5) years, all of the topic areas set forth in 10A NCAC 09 .1102 (b) will have been covered. o The link to the health and safety training can be accessed from the DCDEE website, (https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/), and then click on the "CCDF Health and Safety Trainings" link. After you click, click on "Moodle," and then enter your NCID username and password. Please contact Child Care Consultant, Deanna Matthews, at Deanna.Matthews@dhhs.nc.gov, or 704-962-7854, for questions or concerns, regarding today's visit. 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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