Early Beginnings Child Development Center

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: EARLY BEGINNINGS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 60002494 Consultant: DENISE WATSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/7/2025 Number Present: 140 Completed Date: 10/7/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 160 Time In: 10:20 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit is to monitor all applicable child care requirements during an Annual Compliance visit. The last Annual Compliance visit was made on 10/10/2024. The current 5 star license was issued on 6/22/2020. The April 2025 version of Child Care Center Master Item Number Listing, DCD-0357 and a checklist was used to complete monitoring today. This facility has a compliance history of 98% as of today. Program records were made available to me. The following was observed posted: current license, Summary of Law, Safe Arrival and Departure procedures, Menu, Emergency Care Plan, and no smoking signage. A Sanitation inspection was conducted on 5/12/2025. A Fire inspection was conducted on 9/15/2025. Monthly Fire Drills, Playground Inspections, and EPR Drills were monitored. A sample of staff files including five (5) new staff files were monitored today for Criminal Qualifying Letters, Medical Statement, TB Test, Health Questionnaire/Emergency Information, Annual on-going Training Hours, and Special Trainings. A sample of children's files were monitored for Application, Emergency Care authorization, Summary of Law, Medical/Immunization, Discipline Statement, No smoking statement, Safe Sleep Policy, Infant Feeding Schedule and Shaken Baby Syndrome Policy (if applicable). This facility does not provide transportation. The following violations were cited: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted in space two (2). GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. Vaseline was observed on a shelf in the bathroom. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) A walk through was not conducted during today's visit due to it being picture day for the staff and children and because of illness. A follow-up visit will be made in the near future to complete today's visit. Rated License A technical assistance visit was made my me on May 5, 2025. The environment rating scales were requested for this facility on May 15, 2025. The results were received on July 3, 2025. The results were discussed with the director on July 14, 2025. The facility submitted a grievance on July 17, 2025. The results of the grievance were received on August 13, 2025. On September 15, 2025, a discussion was had with the director to wait until the QRIS Pathways came into effect before we moved forward with the Rated License process. This was discussed during today's visit. Please continue to check the DCDEE website weekly as new information is added as well as emails from me. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Denise Watson 345 Nance Rd. Charlotte NC 28214 denise.watson@dhhs.nc.gov (704) 564-2910 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 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: EARLY BEGINNINGS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 60002494 Consultant: DENISE WATSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/10/2024 Number Present: 147 Completed Date: 10/10/2020 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 220 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 01:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit is to monitor all applicable child care requirements during an Annual Compliance visit. The last Annual Compliance visit was made on 10/24/24. The current 5 star license was issued on 6/22/2020. The March 2024 version of Child Care Center Master Item Number Listing, DCD-0357 and a checklist was used to complete monitoring today. This facility has a compliance history of 88% as of today. I was let into the facility by administrator Ms. Selina Watts. She accompanied me on the walk through of the facility. Facility files were made accessible to me. Eleven (11) classrooms were monitored on today for: Sign in/out, allergy list, medical action plans (if applicable), menu, schedule, activity plan, and staff/child ratio chart. Storage of medication and permission to administer was monitored. Supervision, and storage of hazardous products was monitored. Children were observed having indoor and outdoor free play, teacher directed activities, and having routine needs met. There were ample toys and activities available. The following was observed posted: current license, Summary of Law, Safe Arrival and Departure procedures, Menu, Emergency Care Plan, and no smoking signage. A Sanitation inspection was conducted on 10/01/2024 . A Fire inspection was conducted on 09/12/2024. Monthly Fire Drills, Playground Inspections, and EPR Drills were monitored. A sample of staff files were monitored today for Criminal Qualifying Letters, Medical Statement, TB Test, Health Questionnaire/Emergency Information, Annual on-going Training Hours, and Special Trainings. A sample of children's files were monitored for Application, Emergency Care authorization, Summary of Law, Medical/Immunization, Discipline Statement, No smoking statement, Safe Sleep Policy, Infant Feeding Schedule and Shaken Baby Syndrome Policy (if applicable). This facility does not provide transportation. The following violations were cited during today's visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. Food substitution was not of recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The depth of the loose surfacing under the climbing structures on all playgrounds were not based on critical height of the equipment. .0605(k)(1-4) Compliance -Violations cited today must be corrected immediately. Please send me a letter of compliance of how the violations cited were corrected by October 24, 2024. Failure to maintain compliance with all applicable requirements may result in an Administrative Action against your license, which could include civil penalties. Repeated violations may significantly affect your compliance history. Failure to correct the violations and/or submit the compliance letter to me by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted to ensure corrections were made. Please continue to check the DCDEE website weekly for updates as well as email updates from me. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Denise Watson P.O. Box 241561 Charlotte N.C. 28224 (704) 564-1092 denise.watson@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: EARLY BEGINNINGS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 60002494 Consultant: DENISE WATSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/24/2023 Number Present: 147 Completed Date: 10/24/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 220 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 01:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit is to monitor all applicable child care requirements during an Annual Compliance visit. The last Annual Compliance visit was made on 11/03/22. The current 5 star license was issued on 06/22/20. The August 2023 version of Child Care Center Master Item Number Listing, DCD-0357 and a checklist was used to complete monitoring today. This facility has a compliance history of 91% as of today. I was let into the facility by director Selina Watts. A walk through of the facility was completed. Eleven (11) classrooms were monitored on today for: Sign in/out, allergy list, medical action plans (if applicable), menu, schedule, activity plan, and staff/child ratio chart. Children were observed having indoor/outdoor free play and having routine needs met. There were ample toys and activities available. The following was observed posted: current license, Summary of Law, Safe Arrival and Departure procedures, Menu, Emergency Care Plan, and no smoking signage. A Sanitation inspection was conducted on 03/01/2023 . A Fire inspection was conducted on 09/28/2023. Monthly Fire Drills, Playground Inspections, and EPR Drills were monitored. A sample of staff files including three (3) new staff files were monitored today for Criminal Qualifying Letters, Medical Statement, TB Test, Health Questionnaire/Emergency Information, Annual on-going Training Hours, and Special Trainings. A sample of children's files were monitored for Application, Emergency Care authorization, Summary of Law, Medical/Immunization, Discipline Statement, No smoking statement, Safe Sleep Policy, Infant Feeding Schedule and Shaken Baby Syndrome Policy (if applicable). This facility does not provide transportation. Storage of medication and authorization to administer medication was monitored. The kitchen, bathrooms, and outdoor play areas used by children were monitored today. The following violations were cited during today's visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 601 Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. There was not thermometer in the refrigerator in space nine (9). The thermometer in space ten (10) displayed a temperature of 50 degrees during the walk through. It was checked during the final walk through and it displayed 40 degrees before my departure. 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. Prescription medication in space five (5) was not in locked storage. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Three (3) staff did not have an annual health questionnaire on file. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Three (3) Child care providers, did not update the required Emergency Information Form at least annually. .0701(a) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Two (2) staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. .1103(a) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualification letter for one (1) staff was not on file and available to review at the facility. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One (1) staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Three (3) staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. .1102(a) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics for one (1) staff. .1103(b) 1902 The professional development plan was not reviewed annually. The professional development plan was not reviewed annually with three (3) staff. .1104 Compliance -Violations cited today must be corrected immediately. Please send me a letter of compliance of how the violations cited were corrected by November 7, 2023. Failure to maintain compliance with all applicable requirements may result in an Administrative Action against your license, which could include civil penalties. Repeated violations may significantly affect your compliance history. Failure to correct the violations and/or submit the compliance letter to me by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted to ensure corrections were made. Please continue to check the DCDEE website weekly for updates as well as email updates from me. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Denise Watson P.O. Box 241561 Charlotte N.C. 28224 (704) 564-1092 denise.watson@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