G.S.110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: ELAINE'S LEARNING ACADEMY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 60001965 Consultant: RESHA WASHINGTON Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 2/4/2025 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 2/4/2025 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 01:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor the facility for all applicable child care requirements during the full Annual Compliance visit. The facility had a Five Star Rated License issued May 29, 2018 and an eighteen month compliance history of 96% prior to today’s visit. The November 2024 FCCH Item Number Listing and the March 2023 Annual Compliance Checklist were used to monitor today. A copy of the Annual Compliance Checklist was left with the operator. The license and NC Summary of the Law were prominently posted. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. E. Furtick, owner/operator, and I explained the purpose of my visit. Ms. Furtick was present with five (5) enrolled preschool children between the ages of one year old and four years old. There are a total of five (5) preschool children and one (1) school-aged child enrolled on first shift and there are currently no children enrolled on second shift. Children were observed in free play, transitional activities, mealtime and personal care routines. During today’s visit the licensed childcare space, hallway adjacent to the licensed childcare space, the program’s bathroom, the program’s outdoor learning environment and the program’s kitchen was monitored. While conducting the walk-through of the childcare space it was observed that the posted lesson plan was not current, as it was dated January 2025. This was brought to Ms. Furtick’s attention and she informed me that the current lesson plan was on her desk but had forgotten to post it. She then removed the previous month’s lesson plan and posted the one dated February 2025. The outdoor learning environment was monitored, and it was observed that there was a small plastic Little Tykes sliding board present with a small chip and a crack approximately 5 inches long on the lower right corner. This was shared with Ms. Furtick, as it poses a safety hazard and needs to be either repaired or made inaccessible for children. Ms. Furtick was able to remove it during outside time. The FCCH was within capacity and adequate supervision was observed. I reviewed Ms. Furtick’s file. All specialized trainings were current. Ms. Furtick is required to receive eight (8) in-service training hours annually. She currently has received eleven (11) and brought over four (4) hours from the previous year. She will carry over four (4) into the next monitoring year. All household members have current CBC qualifying letters. Ms. Furtick had a file available for review for all enrolled children. I reviewed four children’s files and each was found to be compliant. Ms. Furtick stated she does not provide transportation, but a vehicle was observed available for emergency use. Ms. Furtick stated that no children require any medication at this time. Program records were monitored. Fire and emergency drills were completed as required. Outdoor inspections for the past twelve months were completed as required. The Emergency Response and Preparedness Plan/Ready to Go File was reviewed. Each was observed to have been last updated as required and contain all updated information. The last sanitation inspection was completed 03/19/24 and received no demerits. There were two (2) violations cited today. However, there is no corrective action plan due currently. As each violation was corrected during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 709 Equipment and toys were not in good repair and developmentally appropriate. The outdoor learning environment was monitored, and it was observed that there was a small plastic Little Tykes sliding board present with a small chip and a crack approximately 5 inches long on the lower right corner. 10 A NCAC 09.1720(a)(7) 929 Developmentally appropriate activities for the ages of children in care, were not provided as planned on the written schedule and activity plan. While conducting the walk-through of the childcare space it was observed that the posted lesson plan was not current, as it was dated January 2025. G.S.110-91(12) & .1718(a)(6) Technical Assistance Provided and General Discussion: -During today’s visit the provider was reminded that it is the expectation that all posted program documentation is both current and completed in its entirety, to ensure all information is captured and is reflected correctly. -During today’s visit the provider was reminded to utilize daily outdoor checks and monthly playground inspections to monitor the outdoor learning environment for any potential hazards to ensure these issues are addressed and corrected immediately. -During today’s visit the provider and I discussed the recent changes to the process of informing the Division of new hires or new residents in home settings. We spoke briefly about how this change went into effect early last year and is now being monitored during visits. She shared with me that she has been working with staff in the CBC unit to ensure she has successfully completed the process but there have quite a few technical issues. I informed Ms. Furtick, if she continues to have issues to please reach back out to the CBC unit directly with any questions she may have and please include me on any written correspondences. -Please continue to check your email regularly for updates from the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) and from your assigned childcare consultant. -Quality Everyday (QED) through CCRI is available and works with one (1), two (2), three (3), four (4), and five (5) Star facilities. Thank you for your time today and if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me, Resha K. Washington by phone at 704-910-7947 or via email at resha.washington@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