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2300 Eastway Drive, Charlotte NC 28205 · License #60001494 · Center · Child Care Center
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10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation
Name of Operation: FAIRYLAND ACADEMY Facility ID: 60001494 Consultant: MARA BRINTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/4/2026 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 3/4/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 360 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 04:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Announced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements during the Annual Compliance Visit. The four-star licensed child care center continued to meet voluntary enhanced ratios and space requirements. Upon arrival at the center, I was greeted in the lobby of the center by the on-site administrator, Ms. Shawana Polk. The Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers and the Child Care Item Number Listing dated April 2025 were used to document compliance. Spaces #1-9, kitchen, one van and outdoor learning environments were monitored for compliance. The kitchen was monitored with a posted menu, but not the center’s current allergy list. Foods were monitored stored properly in the freezer and refrigerator. The items served for lunch were not listed or modified on the posted menu. The children were served baked beans with meat, tator tots, mixed fruit, wheat bread and milk for lunch. The posted menu items were beef meatballs, wheat bread, broccoli and mashed potatoes. One van and transportation binder were monitored for compliance. The van was monitored with current registration, inspection, insurance and plates. Children’s emergency contact information and each child’s photographs were monitored maintained in the binder. There was snack wrappers observed on the van floor. It was recommended to have the children check the van floor for garbage before they come inside the building in the afternoons. Children were monitored served for lunch, The outdoor learning environments were monitored for compliance. Protective surfacing requirements were not met with at least six inches of mulch on the left corner preschool playground. There were exposed tree roots causing potential for tripping hazards for staff and children. There were three plastic little Tykes equipment that will need to be cleaned and resettled elsewhere. The three noted pieces were monitored too close to the edge of the wooden borders on the toddler playground. There were a few pieces of garbage throughout the outdoor environment like a plastic bag, a plastic cup and various other loose pieces of garbage. There were at least three cracked or broken blue chairs. It was recommended to remove the chairs from the environment. We discussed staff sitting in the chairs rather than moving about the outdoor environment and interacting with children. We discussed how infants were taken outside daily. There was evacuation cribs monitored in spaces #3 and #4. The administrator stated, infants and toddlers use the evacuation crib during evacuation drills and daily outdoor time. We discussed relocating two pieces of equipment (red riding wheel equipment and the red fire house) due to proximity to edge of protective surfacing border. Children were monitored engaged in free play, diapering, eating lunch, and napping time. Staff and Training worksheets were not updated since fall of 2025. There were seven total staff. The following staff files were monitored for compliance: T. Brown, M. Hall, S. Falls, S. Polk, A. Falls, A. Leung and S. Brown. One staff member was past due to obtaining their annual in-service training hours. The staff member, A. Leung, was monitored and passed due three hours of annual in-service training. There were not any new staff members hired since the last monitoring visit that was completed December 10, 2025. The ABCMS was run prior to the visit and was monitored current with each employee linked to the facility. There were fifty-three (53) children enrolled. Five (5) children’s files were monitored for compliance and found to meet child care requirements. One child did not have an attached medical action plan to their application or emergency contact information completed. Another child was missing the first page of the application and parents’ permission for annual off-premises activities was not on file. Documentation for quarterly safety drills, monthly fire drills, playground inspections and center incident log were monitored for compliance. There was not a monthly fire drill completed in the month of February 2026. The administrator stated she had a bad week last week when it was scheduled to be completed. It was recommended to plan each monthly drill to be completed mid-month. This would allow for additional time to be completed if the drill could not be completed when scheduled. It was not recommended to schedule drills towards the end of the month. The center’s EPR plan and Ready to Go File were monitored for compliance and were found to meet child care requirements. Lesson plans were monitored, posted and developmentally appropriate. Ms. Polk stated Teaching Strategies were implemented in space #9. We discussed quarterly assessments on the four-year-old children. A writing center should be offered in space #9. There was not anything visible in any classrooms with anything live (plants, fish). The center is working with CCRI with Quality Every Day and the social behaviors support grants. The last sanitation inspection completed was dated October 1, 2025, with thirteen (13) demerits cited and a Superior classification issued. The center has been tested for lead in the water, lead based paint and asbestos were completed and documentation was monitored on file. The last annual fire inspection was completed June 25, 2025. It was highly recommended to begin your annual inspection process four to six weeks prior to expiration. Violation Number Comment Rule 508 Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. There was not a center allergy list posted in the kitchen. .0901(g) 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. The menu items served to children were not the items posted on the menu. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A monthly fire drill was not completed during the month of February 2026. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Exposed tree roots were monitored throughout the outdoor children's learning environments. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 808 The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. Various kinds of garbage were monitored in the outdoor learning environment like a plastic cup, plastic bags, and broken/cracked plastic adult chairs. Snack wrappers were observed on the van floor. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. A set of diapers was observed in a plastic bag. The plastic was observed accessible to mobile infants and toddlers in space #4. .0604(q) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. One staff member did not obtain the required number of annual in-service hours by their date of hire. The staff member was past due three annual in-service hours. .1103(a) 1123 All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. One van window would not open or close properly. The handle was monitored bent. 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) 1302 Individual applications were not on file for each child. One child was monitored without a child's application completed and on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. One child's emergency contacts information was not monitored on file. .0802(c) 1322 A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available. One child's annual permission to participate in off premises activities was monitored not current. .1005(b)(4) 1834 Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. One child with a MAP was not attached to the child's application on file. .0801(b) Technical Assistance Provided and General Discussion: 1. We discussed status on Pathway #1. Ms. Polk stated she was most concerned about the staff’s overall education levels. She stated some staff were taking additional semester hours or would take additional semesters in the spring short session. We discussed staff continuing to obtain additional semester hours as their individual CQI goals. Ms. Polk stated the center would be ready to begin the reassessment process during the summer. We discussed initiating the ERS process by mid-June and early July at the latest. 2. It was recommended to have school age children check the floor van upon return to afterschool to ensure any snack wrappers are picked up and removed from the van floor. 3. The center administrators have and know how to link employees and print the roster report from the ABCMS. The administrative staff are still working to link the staff applicants within the ABCMS. 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 on 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. 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 March 18,2026, 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 that 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: Mara Brinton, Child Care Consultant 3687 Stallings Road Harrisburg, NC 28075 mara.brinton@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Corrective Action Plan: All violations must be corrected immediately. You shall submit a written, signed, and dated statement/compliance letter to me, at the above listed address detailing how each violation has been corrected and when. This information shall be received by Monday, March 9, 2026. You may email me with your letter of correction. If you have any questions, please contact Mara Brinton at 704-594-0140 or email mara.brinton@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact my supervisor, Michele Sullivan at 704-594-0147 or by email at michele.sullivan@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
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10A NCAC 09 .0901 · Violation
Name of Operation: FAIRYLAND ACADEMY Facility ID: 60001494 Consultant: MARA BRINTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/4/2026 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 3/4/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 360 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 04:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Announced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements during the Annual Compliance Visit. The four-star licensed child care center continued to meet voluntary enhanced ratios and space requirements. Upon arrival at the center, I was greeted in the lobby of the center by the on-site administrator, Ms. Shawana Polk. The Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers and the Child Care Item Number Listing dated April 2025 were used to document compliance. Spaces #1-9, kitchen, one van and outdoor learning environments were monitored for compliance. The kitchen was monitored with a posted menu, but not the center’s current allergy list. Foods were monitored stored properly in the freezer and refrigerator. The items served for lunch were not listed or modified on the posted menu. The children were served baked beans with meat, tator tots, mixed fruit, wheat bread and milk for lunch. The posted menu items were beef meatballs, wheat bread, broccoli and mashed potatoes. One van and transportation binder were monitored for compliance. The van was monitored with current registration, inspection, insurance and plates. Children’s emergency contact information and each child’s photographs were monitored maintained in the binder. There was snack wrappers observed on the van floor. It was recommended to have the children check the van floor for garbage before they come inside the building in the afternoons. Children were monitored served for lunch, The outdoor learning environments were monitored for compliance. Protective surfacing requirements were not met with at least six inches of mulch on the left corner preschool playground. There were exposed tree roots causing potential for tripping hazards for staff and children. There were three plastic little Tykes equipment that will need to be cleaned and resettled elsewhere. The three noted pieces were monitored too close to the edge of the wooden borders on the toddler playground. There were a few pieces of garbage throughout the outdoor environment like a plastic bag, a plastic cup and various other loose pieces of garbage. There were at least three cracked or broken blue chairs. It was recommended to remove the chairs from the environment. We discussed staff sitting in the chairs rather than moving about the outdoor environment and interacting with children. We discussed how infants were taken outside daily. There was evacuation cribs monitored in spaces #3 and #4. The administrator stated, infants and toddlers use the evacuation crib during evacuation drills and daily outdoor time. We discussed relocating two pieces of equipment (red riding wheel equipment and the red fire house) due to proximity to edge of protective surfacing border. Children were monitored engaged in free play, diapering, eating lunch, and napping time. Staff and Training worksheets were not updated since fall of 2025. There were seven total staff. The following staff files were monitored for compliance: T. Brown, M. Hall, S. Falls, S. Polk, A. Falls, A. Leung and S. Brown. One staff member was past due to obtaining their annual in-service training hours. The staff member, A. Leung, was monitored and passed due three hours of annual in-service training. There were not any new staff members hired since the last monitoring visit that was completed December 10, 2025. The ABCMS was run prior to the visit and was monitored current with each employee linked to the facility. There were fifty-three (53) children enrolled. Five (5) children’s files were monitored for compliance and found to meet child care requirements. One child did not have an attached medical action plan to their application or emergency contact information completed. Another child was missing the first page of the application and parents’ permission for annual off-premises activities was not on file. Documentation for quarterly safety drills, monthly fire drills, playground inspections and center incident log were monitored for compliance. There was not a monthly fire drill completed in the month of February 2026. The administrator stated she had a bad week last week when it was scheduled to be completed. It was recommended to plan each monthly drill to be completed mid-month. This would allow for additional time to be completed if the drill could not be completed when scheduled. It was not recommended to schedule drills towards the end of the month. The center’s EPR plan and Ready to Go File were monitored for compliance and were found to meet child care requirements. Lesson plans were monitored, posted and developmentally appropriate. Ms. Polk stated Teaching Strategies were implemented in space #9. We discussed quarterly assessments on the four-year-old children. A writing center should be offered in space #9. There was not anything visible in any classrooms with anything live (plants, fish). The center is working with CCRI with Quality Every Day and the social behaviors support grants. The last sanitation inspection completed was dated October 1, 2025, with thirteen (13) demerits cited and a Superior classification issued. The center has been tested for lead in the water, lead based paint and asbestos were completed and documentation was monitored on file. The last annual fire inspection was completed June 25, 2025. It was highly recommended to begin your annual inspection process four to six weeks prior to expiration. Violation Number Comment Rule 508 Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. There was not a center allergy list posted in the kitchen. .0901(g) 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. The menu items served to children were not the items posted on the menu. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A monthly fire drill was not completed during the month of February 2026. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Exposed tree roots were monitored throughout the outdoor children's learning environments. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 808 The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. Various kinds of garbage were monitored in the outdoor learning environment like a plastic cup, plastic bags, and broken/cracked plastic adult chairs. Snack wrappers were observed on the van floor. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. A set of diapers was observed in a plastic bag. The plastic was observed accessible to mobile infants and toddlers in space #4. .0604(q) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. One staff member did not obtain the required number of annual in-service hours by their date of hire. The staff member was past due three annual in-service hours. .1103(a) 1123 All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. One van window would not open or close properly. The handle was monitored bent. 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) 1302 Individual applications were not on file for each child. One child was monitored without a child's application completed and on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. One child's emergency contacts information was not monitored on file. .0802(c) 1322 A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available. One child's annual permission to participate in off premises activities was monitored not current. .1005(b)(4) 1834 Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. One child with a MAP was not attached to the child's application on file. .0801(b) Technical Assistance Provided and General Discussion: 1. We discussed status on Pathway #1. Ms. Polk stated she was most concerned about the staff’s overall education levels. She stated some staff were taking additional semester hours or would take additional semesters in the spring short session. We discussed staff continuing to obtain additional semester hours as their individual CQI goals. Ms. Polk stated the center would be ready to begin the reassessment process during the summer. We discussed initiating the ERS process by mid-June and early July at the latest. 2. It was recommended to have school age children check the floor van upon return to afterschool to ensure any snack wrappers are picked up and removed from the van floor. 3. The center administrators have and know how to link employees and print the roster report from the ABCMS. The administrative staff are still working to link the staff applicants within the ABCMS. 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 on 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. 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 March 18,2026, 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 that 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: Mara Brinton, Child Care Consultant 3687 Stallings Road Harrisburg, NC 28075 mara.brinton@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Corrective Action Plan: All violations must be corrected immediately. You shall submit a written, signed, and dated statement/compliance letter to me, at the above listed address detailing how each violation has been corrected and when. This information shall be received by Monday, March 9, 2026. You may email me with your letter of correction. If you have any questions, please contact Mara Brinton at 704-594-0140 or email mara.brinton@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact my supervisor, Michele Sullivan at 704-594-0147 or by email at michele.sullivan@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
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
10A NCAC 09 .0801 · Violation
Name of Operation: FAIRYLAND ACADEMY Facility ID: 60001494 Consultant: MARA BRINTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/4/2026 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 3/4/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 360 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 04:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Announced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements during the Annual Compliance Visit. The four-star licensed child care center continued to meet voluntary enhanced ratios and space requirements. Upon arrival at the center, I was greeted in the lobby of the center by the on-site administrator, Ms. Shawana Polk. The Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers and the Child Care Item Number Listing dated April 2025 were used to document compliance. Spaces #1-9, kitchen, one van and outdoor learning environments were monitored for compliance. The kitchen was monitored with a posted menu, but not the center’s current allergy list. Foods were monitored stored properly in the freezer and refrigerator. The items served for lunch were not listed or modified on the posted menu. The children were served baked beans with meat, tator tots, mixed fruit, wheat bread and milk for lunch. The posted menu items were beef meatballs, wheat bread, broccoli and mashed potatoes. One van and transportation binder were monitored for compliance. The van was monitored with current registration, inspection, insurance and plates. Children’s emergency contact information and each child’s photographs were monitored maintained in the binder. There was snack wrappers observed on the van floor. It was recommended to have the children check the van floor for garbage before they come inside the building in the afternoons. Children were monitored served for lunch, The outdoor learning environments were monitored for compliance. Protective surfacing requirements were not met with at least six inches of mulch on the left corner preschool playground. There were exposed tree roots causing potential for tripping hazards for staff and children. There were three plastic little Tykes equipment that will need to be cleaned and resettled elsewhere. The three noted pieces were monitored too close to the edge of the wooden borders on the toddler playground. There were a few pieces of garbage throughout the outdoor environment like a plastic bag, a plastic cup and various other loose pieces of garbage. There were at least three cracked or broken blue chairs. It was recommended to remove the chairs from the environment. We discussed staff sitting in the chairs rather than moving about the outdoor environment and interacting with children. We discussed how infants were taken outside daily. There was evacuation cribs monitored in spaces #3 and #4. The administrator stated, infants and toddlers use the evacuation crib during evacuation drills and daily outdoor time. We discussed relocating two pieces of equipment (red riding wheel equipment and the red fire house) due to proximity to edge of protective surfacing border. Children were monitored engaged in free play, diapering, eating lunch, and napping time. Staff and Training worksheets were not updated since fall of 2025. There were seven total staff. The following staff files were monitored for compliance: T. Brown, M. Hall, S. Falls, S. Polk, A. Falls, A. Leung and S. Brown. One staff member was past due to obtaining their annual in-service training hours. The staff member, A. Leung, was monitored and passed due three hours of annual in-service training. There were not any new staff members hired since the last monitoring visit that was completed December 10, 2025. The ABCMS was run prior to the visit and was monitored current with each employee linked to the facility. There were fifty-three (53) children enrolled. Five (5) children’s files were monitored for compliance and found to meet child care requirements. One child did not have an attached medical action plan to their application or emergency contact information completed. Another child was missing the first page of the application and parents’ permission for annual off-premises activities was not on file. Documentation for quarterly safety drills, monthly fire drills, playground inspections and center incident log were monitored for compliance. There was not a monthly fire drill completed in the month of February 2026. The administrator stated she had a bad week last week when it was scheduled to be completed. It was recommended to plan each monthly drill to be completed mid-month. This would allow for additional time to be completed if the drill could not be completed when scheduled. It was not recommended to schedule drills towards the end of the month. The center’s EPR plan and Ready to Go File were monitored for compliance and were found to meet child care requirements. Lesson plans were monitored, posted and developmentally appropriate. Ms. Polk stated Teaching Strategies were implemented in space #9. We discussed quarterly assessments on the four-year-old children. A writing center should be offered in space #9. There was not anything visible in any classrooms with anything live (plants, fish). The center is working with CCRI with Quality Every Day and the social behaviors support grants. The last sanitation inspection completed was dated October 1, 2025, with thirteen (13) demerits cited and a Superior classification issued. The center has been tested for lead in the water, lead based paint and asbestos were completed and documentation was monitored on file. The last annual fire inspection was completed June 25, 2025. It was highly recommended to begin your annual inspection process four to six weeks prior to expiration. Violation Number Comment Rule 508 Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. There was not a center allergy list posted in the kitchen. .0901(g) 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. The menu items served to children were not the items posted on the menu. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A monthly fire drill was not completed during the month of February 2026. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Exposed tree roots were monitored throughout the outdoor children's learning environments. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 808 The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. Various kinds of garbage were monitored in the outdoor learning environment like a plastic cup, plastic bags, and broken/cracked plastic adult chairs. Snack wrappers were observed on the van floor. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. A set of diapers was observed in a plastic bag. The plastic was observed accessible to mobile infants and toddlers in space #4. .0604(q) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. One staff member did not obtain the required number of annual in-service hours by their date of hire. The staff member was past due three annual in-service hours. .1103(a) 1123 All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. One van window would not open or close properly. The handle was monitored bent. 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) 1302 Individual applications were not on file for each child. One child was monitored without a child's application completed and on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. One child's emergency contacts information was not monitored on file. .0802(c) 1322 A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available. One child's annual permission to participate in off premises activities was monitored not current. .1005(b)(4) 1834 Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. One child with a MAP was not attached to the child's application on file. .0801(b) Technical Assistance Provided and General Discussion: 1. We discussed status on Pathway #1. Ms. Polk stated she was most concerned about the staff’s overall education levels. She stated some staff were taking additional semester hours or would take additional semesters in the spring short session. We discussed staff continuing to obtain additional semester hours as their individual CQI goals. Ms. Polk stated the center would be ready to begin the reassessment process during the summer. We discussed initiating the ERS process by mid-June and early July at the latest. 2. It was recommended to have school age children check the floor van upon return to afterschool to ensure any snack wrappers are picked up and removed from the van floor. 3. The center administrators have and know how to link employees and print the roster report from the ABCMS. The administrative staff are still working to link the staff applicants within the ABCMS. 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 on 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. 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 March 18,2026, 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 that 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: Mara Brinton, Child Care Consultant 3687 Stallings Road Harrisburg, NC 28075 mara.brinton@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Corrective Action Plan: All violations must be corrected immediately. You shall submit a written, signed, and dated statement/compliance letter to me, at the above listed address detailing how each violation has been corrected and when. This information shall be received by Monday, March 9, 2026. You may email me with your letter of correction. If you have any questions, please contact Mara Brinton at 704-594-0140 or email mara.brinton@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact my supervisor, Michele Sullivan at 704-594-0147 or by email at michele.sullivan@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
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
10A NCAC 09 .1002 · Violation
Name of Operation: FAIRYLAND ACADEMY Facility ID: 60001494 Consultant: MARA BRINTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/4/2026 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 3/4/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 360 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 04:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Announced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements during the Annual Compliance Visit. The four-star licensed child care center continued to meet voluntary enhanced ratios and space requirements. Upon arrival at the center, I was greeted in the lobby of the center by the on-site administrator, Ms. Shawana Polk. The Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers and the Child Care Item Number Listing dated April 2025 were used to document compliance. Spaces #1-9, kitchen, one van and outdoor learning environments were monitored for compliance. The kitchen was monitored with a posted menu, but not the center’s current allergy list. Foods were monitored stored properly in the freezer and refrigerator. The items served for lunch were not listed or modified on the posted menu. The children were served baked beans with meat, tator tots, mixed fruit, wheat bread and milk for lunch. The posted menu items were beef meatballs, wheat bread, broccoli and mashed potatoes. One van and transportation binder were monitored for compliance. The van was monitored with current registration, inspection, insurance and plates. Children’s emergency contact information and each child’s photographs were monitored maintained in the binder. There was snack wrappers observed on the van floor. It was recommended to have the children check the van floor for garbage before they come inside the building in the afternoons. Children were monitored served for lunch, The outdoor learning environments were monitored for compliance. Protective surfacing requirements were not met with at least six inches of mulch on the left corner preschool playground. There were exposed tree roots causing potential for tripping hazards for staff and children. There were three plastic little Tykes equipment that will need to be cleaned and resettled elsewhere. The three noted pieces were monitored too close to the edge of the wooden borders on the toddler playground. There were a few pieces of garbage throughout the outdoor environment like a plastic bag, a plastic cup and various other loose pieces of garbage. There were at least three cracked or broken blue chairs. It was recommended to remove the chairs from the environment. We discussed staff sitting in the chairs rather than moving about the outdoor environment and interacting with children. We discussed how infants were taken outside daily. There was evacuation cribs monitored in spaces #3 and #4. The administrator stated, infants and toddlers use the evacuation crib during evacuation drills and daily outdoor time. We discussed relocating two pieces of equipment (red riding wheel equipment and the red fire house) due to proximity to edge of protective surfacing border. Children were monitored engaged in free play, diapering, eating lunch, and napping time. Staff and Training worksheets were not updated since fall of 2025. There were seven total staff. The following staff files were monitored for compliance: T. Brown, M. Hall, S. Falls, S. Polk, A. Falls, A. Leung and S. Brown. One staff member was past due to obtaining their annual in-service training hours. The staff member, A. Leung, was monitored and passed due three hours of annual in-service training. There were not any new staff members hired since the last monitoring visit that was completed December 10, 2025. The ABCMS was run prior to the visit and was monitored current with each employee linked to the facility. There were fifty-three (53) children enrolled. Five (5) children’s files were monitored for compliance and found to meet child care requirements. One child did not have an attached medical action plan to their application or emergency contact information completed. Another child was missing the first page of the application and parents’ permission for annual off-premises activities was not on file. Documentation for quarterly safety drills, monthly fire drills, playground inspections and center incident log were monitored for compliance. There was not a monthly fire drill completed in the month of February 2026. The administrator stated she had a bad week last week when it was scheduled to be completed. It was recommended to plan each monthly drill to be completed mid-month. This would allow for additional time to be completed if the drill could not be completed when scheduled. It was not recommended to schedule drills towards the end of the month. The center’s EPR plan and Ready to Go File were monitored for compliance and were found to meet child care requirements. Lesson plans were monitored, posted and developmentally appropriate. Ms. Polk stated Teaching Strategies were implemented in space #9. We discussed quarterly assessments on the four-year-old children. A writing center should be offered in space #9. There was not anything visible in any classrooms with anything live (plants, fish). The center is working with CCRI with Quality Every Day and the social behaviors support grants. The last sanitation inspection completed was dated October 1, 2025, with thirteen (13) demerits cited and a Superior classification issued. The center has been tested for lead in the water, lead based paint and asbestos were completed and documentation was monitored on file. The last annual fire inspection was completed June 25, 2025. It was highly recommended to begin your annual inspection process four to six weeks prior to expiration. Violation Number Comment Rule 508 Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. There was not a center allergy list posted in the kitchen. .0901(g) 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. The menu items served to children were not the items posted on the menu. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A monthly fire drill was not completed during the month of February 2026. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Exposed tree roots were monitored throughout the outdoor children's learning environments. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 808 The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. Various kinds of garbage were monitored in the outdoor learning environment like a plastic cup, plastic bags, and broken/cracked plastic adult chairs. Snack wrappers were observed on the van floor. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. A set of diapers was observed in a plastic bag. The plastic was observed accessible to mobile infants and toddlers in space #4. .0604(q) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. One staff member did not obtain the required number of annual in-service hours by their date of hire. The staff member was past due three annual in-service hours. .1103(a) 1123 All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. One van window would not open or close properly. The handle was monitored bent. 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) 1302 Individual applications were not on file for each child. One child was monitored without a child's application completed and on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. One child's emergency contacts information was not monitored on file. .0802(c) 1322 A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available. One child's annual permission to participate in off premises activities was monitored not current. .1005(b)(4) 1834 Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. One child with a MAP was not attached to the child's application on file. .0801(b) Technical Assistance Provided and General Discussion: 1. We discussed status on Pathway #1. Ms. Polk stated she was most concerned about the staff’s overall education levels. She stated some staff were taking additional semester hours or would take additional semesters in the spring short session. We discussed staff continuing to obtain additional semester hours as their individual CQI goals. Ms. Polk stated the center would be ready to begin the reassessment process during the summer. We discussed initiating the ERS process by mid-June and early July at the latest. 2. It was recommended to have school age children check the floor van upon return to afterschool to ensure any snack wrappers are picked up and removed from the van floor. 3. The center administrators have and know how to link employees and print the roster report from the ABCMS. The administrative staff are still working to link the staff applicants within the ABCMS. 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 on 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. 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 March 18,2026, 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 that 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: Mara Brinton, Child Care Consultant 3687 Stallings Road Harrisburg, NC 28075 mara.brinton@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Corrective Action Plan: All violations must be corrected immediately. You shall submit a written, signed, and dated statement/compliance letter to me, at the above listed address detailing how each violation has been corrected and when. This information shall be received by Monday, March 9, 2026. You may email me with your letter of correction. If you have any questions, please contact Mara Brinton at 704-594-0140 or email mara.brinton@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact my supervisor, Michele Sullivan at 704-594-0147 or by email at michele.sullivan@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
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
G.S. 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: FAIRYLAND ACADEMY Facility ID: 60001494 Consultant: MARA BRINTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/4/2026 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 3/4/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 360 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 04:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Announced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements during the Annual Compliance Visit. The four-star licensed child care center continued to meet voluntary enhanced ratios and space requirements. Upon arrival at the center, I was greeted in the lobby of the center by the on-site administrator, Ms. Shawana Polk. The Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers and the Child Care Item Number Listing dated April 2025 were used to document compliance. Spaces #1-9, kitchen, one van and outdoor learning environments were monitored for compliance. The kitchen was monitored with a posted menu, but not the center’s current allergy list. Foods were monitored stored properly in the freezer and refrigerator. The items served for lunch were not listed or modified on the posted menu. The children were served baked beans with meat, tator tots, mixed fruit, wheat bread and milk for lunch. The posted menu items were beef meatballs, wheat bread, broccoli and mashed potatoes. One van and transportation binder were monitored for compliance. The van was monitored with current registration, inspection, insurance and plates. Children’s emergency contact information and each child’s photographs were monitored maintained in the binder. There was snack wrappers observed on the van floor. It was recommended to have the children check the van floor for garbage before they come inside the building in the afternoons. Children were monitored served for lunch, The outdoor learning environments were monitored for compliance. Protective surfacing requirements were not met with at least six inches of mulch on the left corner preschool playground. There were exposed tree roots causing potential for tripping hazards for staff and children. There were three plastic little Tykes equipment that will need to be cleaned and resettled elsewhere. The three noted pieces were monitored too close to the edge of the wooden borders on the toddler playground. There were a few pieces of garbage throughout the outdoor environment like a plastic bag, a plastic cup and various other loose pieces of garbage. There were at least three cracked or broken blue chairs. It was recommended to remove the chairs from the environment. We discussed staff sitting in the chairs rather than moving about the outdoor environment and interacting with children. We discussed how infants were taken outside daily. There was evacuation cribs monitored in spaces #3 and #4. The administrator stated, infants and toddlers use the evacuation crib during evacuation drills and daily outdoor time. We discussed relocating two pieces of equipment (red riding wheel equipment and the red fire house) due to proximity to edge of protective surfacing border. Children were monitored engaged in free play, diapering, eating lunch, and napping time. Staff and Training worksheets were not updated since fall of 2025. There were seven total staff. The following staff files were monitored for compliance: T. Brown, M. Hall, S. Falls, S. Polk, A. Falls, A. Leung and S. Brown. One staff member was past due to obtaining their annual in-service training hours. The staff member, A. Leung, was monitored and passed due three hours of annual in-service training. There were not any new staff members hired since the last monitoring visit that was completed December 10, 2025. The ABCMS was run prior to the visit and was monitored current with each employee linked to the facility. There were fifty-three (53) children enrolled. Five (5) children’s files were monitored for compliance and found to meet child care requirements. One child did not have an attached medical action plan to their application or emergency contact information completed. Another child was missing the first page of the application and parents’ permission for annual off-premises activities was not on file. Documentation for quarterly safety drills, monthly fire drills, playground inspections and center incident log were monitored for compliance. There was not a monthly fire drill completed in the month of February 2026. The administrator stated she had a bad week last week when it was scheduled to be completed. It was recommended to plan each monthly drill to be completed mid-month. This would allow for additional time to be completed if the drill could not be completed when scheduled. It was not recommended to schedule drills towards the end of the month. The center’s EPR plan and Ready to Go File were monitored for compliance and were found to meet child care requirements. Lesson plans were monitored, posted and developmentally appropriate. Ms. Polk stated Teaching Strategies were implemented in space #9. We discussed quarterly assessments on the four-year-old children. A writing center should be offered in space #9. There was not anything visible in any classrooms with anything live (plants, fish). The center is working with CCRI with Quality Every Day and the social behaviors support grants. The last sanitation inspection completed was dated October 1, 2025, with thirteen (13) demerits cited and a Superior classification issued. The center has been tested for lead in the water, lead based paint and asbestos were completed and documentation was monitored on file. The last annual fire inspection was completed June 25, 2025. It was highly recommended to begin your annual inspection process four to six weeks prior to expiration. Violation Number Comment Rule 508 Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. There was not a center allergy list posted in the kitchen. .0901(g) 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. The menu items served to children were not the items posted on the menu. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A monthly fire drill was not completed during the month of February 2026. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Exposed tree roots were monitored throughout the outdoor children's learning environments. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 808 The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. Various kinds of garbage were monitored in the outdoor learning environment like a plastic cup, plastic bags, and broken/cracked plastic adult chairs. Snack wrappers were observed on the van floor. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. A set of diapers was observed in a plastic bag. The plastic was observed accessible to mobile infants and toddlers in space #4. .0604(q) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. One staff member did not obtain the required number of annual in-service hours by their date of hire. The staff member was past due three annual in-service hours. .1103(a) 1123 All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. One van window would not open or close properly. The handle was monitored bent. 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) 1302 Individual applications were not on file for each child. One child was monitored without a child's application completed and on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. One child's emergency contacts information was not monitored on file. .0802(c) 1322 A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available. One child's annual permission to participate in off premises activities was monitored not current. .1005(b)(4) 1834 Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. One child with a MAP was not attached to the child's application on file. .0801(b) Technical Assistance Provided and General Discussion: 1. We discussed status on Pathway #1. Ms. Polk stated she was most concerned about the staff’s overall education levels. She stated some staff were taking additional semester hours or would take additional semesters in the spring short session. We discussed staff continuing to obtain additional semester hours as their individual CQI goals. Ms. Polk stated the center would be ready to begin the reassessment process during the summer. We discussed initiating the ERS process by mid-June and early July at the latest. 2. It was recommended to have school age children check the floor van upon return to afterschool to ensure any snack wrappers are picked up and removed from the van floor. 3. The center administrators have and know how to link employees and print the roster report from the ABCMS. The administrative staff are still working to link the staff applicants within the ABCMS. 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 on 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. 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 March 18,2026, 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 that 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: Mara Brinton, Child Care Consultant 3687 Stallings Road Harrisburg, NC 28075 mara.brinton@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Corrective Action Plan: All violations must be corrected immediately. You shall submit a written, signed, and dated statement/compliance letter to me, at the above listed address detailing how each violation has been corrected and when. This information shall be received by Monday, March 9, 2026. You may email me with your letter of correction. If you have any questions, please contact Mara Brinton at 704-594-0140 or email mara.brinton@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact my supervisor, Michele Sullivan at 704-594-0147 or by email at michele.sullivan@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
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
NC GS 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: FAIRYLAND ACADEMY Facility ID: 60001494 Consultant: MARA BRINTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/4/2026 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 3/4/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 360 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 04:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Announced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements during the Annual Compliance Visit. The four-star licensed child care center continued to meet voluntary enhanced ratios and space requirements. Upon arrival at the center, I was greeted in the lobby of the center by the on-site administrator, Ms. Shawana Polk. The Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers and the Child Care Item Number Listing dated April 2025 were used to document compliance. Spaces #1-9, kitchen, one van and outdoor learning environments were monitored for compliance. The kitchen was monitored with a posted menu, but not the center’s current allergy list. Foods were monitored stored properly in the freezer and refrigerator. The items served for lunch were not listed or modified on the posted menu. The children were served baked beans with meat, tator tots, mixed fruit, wheat bread and milk for lunch. The posted menu items were beef meatballs, wheat bread, broccoli and mashed potatoes. One van and transportation binder were monitored for compliance. The van was monitored with current registration, inspection, insurance and plates. Children’s emergency contact information and each child’s photographs were monitored maintained in the binder. There was snack wrappers observed on the van floor. It was recommended to have the children check the van floor for garbage before they come inside the building in the afternoons. Children were monitored served for lunch, The outdoor learning environments were monitored for compliance. Protective surfacing requirements were not met with at least six inches of mulch on the left corner preschool playground. There were exposed tree roots causing potential for tripping hazards for staff and children. There were three plastic little Tykes equipment that will need to be cleaned and resettled elsewhere. The three noted pieces were monitored too close to the edge of the wooden borders on the toddler playground. There were a few pieces of garbage throughout the outdoor environment like a plastic bag, a plastic cup and various other loose pieces of garbage. There were at least three cracked or broken blue chairs. It was recommended to remove the chairs from the environment. We discussed staff sitting in the chairs rather than moving about the outdoor environment and interacting with children. We discussed how infants were taken outside daily. There was evacuation cribs monitored in spaces #3 and #4. The administrator stated, infants and toddlers use the evacuation crib during evacuation drills and daily outdoor time. We discussed relocating two pieces of equipment (red riding wheel equipment and the red fire house) due to proximity to edge of protective surfacing border. Children were monitored engaged in free play, diapering, eating lunch, and napping time. Staff and Training worksheets were not updated since fall of 2025. There were seven total staff. The following staff files were monitored for compliance: T. Brown, M. Hall, S. Falls, S. Polk, A. Falls, A. Leung and S. Brown. One staff member was past due to obtaining their annual in-service training hours. The staff member, A. Leung, was monitored and passed due three hours of annual in-service training. There were not any new staff members hired since the last monitoring visit that was completed December 10, 2025. The ABCMS was run prior to the visit and was monitored current with each employee linked to the facility. There were fifty-three (53) children enrolled. Five (5) children’s files were monitored for compliance and found to meet child care requirements. One child did not have an attached medical action plan to their application or emergency contact information completed. Another child was missing the first page of the application and parents’ permission for annual off-premises activities was not on file. Documentation for quarterly safety drills, monthly fire drills, playground inspections and center incident log were monitored for compliance. There was not a monthly fire drill completed in the month of February 2026. The administrator stated she had a bad week last week when it was scheduled to be completed. It was recommended to plan each monthly drill to be completed mid-month. This would allow for additional time to be completed if the drill could not be completed when scheduled. It was not recommended to schedule drills towards the end of the month. The center’s EPR plan and Ready to Go File were monitored for compliance and were found to meet child care requirements. Lesson plans were monitored, posted and developmentally appropriate. Ms. Polk stated Teaching Strategies were implemented in space #9. We discussed quarterly assessments on the four-year-old children. A writing center should be offered in space #9. There was not anything visible in any classrooms with anything live (plants, fish). The center is working with CCRI with Quality Every Day and the social behaviors support grants. The last sanitation inspection completed was dated October 1, 2025, with thirteen (13) demerits cited and a Superior classification issued. The center has been tested for lead in the water, lead based paint and asbestos were completed and documentation was monitored on file. The last annual fire inspection was completed June 25, 2025. It was highly recommended to begin your annual inspection process four to six weeks prior to expiration. Violation Number Comment Rule 508 Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. There was not a center allergy list posted in the kitchen. .0901(g) 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. The menu items served to children were not the items posted on the menu. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A monthly fire drill was not completed during the month of February 2026. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Exposed tree roots were monitored throughout the outdoor children's learning environments. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 808 The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. Various kinds of garbage were monitored in the outdoor learning environment like a plastic cup, plastic bags, and broken/cracked plastic adult chairs. Snack wrappers were observed on the van floor. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. A set of diapers was observed in a plastic bag. The plastic was observed accessible to mobile infants and toddlers in space #4. .0604(q) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. One staff member did not obtain the required number of annual in-service hours by their date of hire. The staff member was past due three annual in-service hours. .1103(a) 1123 All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. One van window would not open or close properly. The handle was monitored bent. 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) 1302 Individual applications were not on file for each child. One child was monitored without a child's application completed and on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. One child's emergency contacts information was not monitored on file. .0802(c) 1322 A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available. One child's annual permission to participate in off premises activities was monitored not current. .1005(b)(4) 1834 Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. One child with a MAP was not attached to the child's application on file. .0801(b) Technical Assistance Provided and General Discussion: 1. We discussed status on Pathway #1. Ms. Polk stated she was most concerned about the staff’s overall education levels. She stated some staff were taking additional semester hours or would take additional semesters in the spring short session. We discussed staff continuing to obtain additional semester hours as their individual CQI goals. Ms. Polk stated the center would be ready to begin the reassessment process during the summer. We discussed initiating the ERS process by mid-June and early July at the latest. 2. It was recommended to have school age children check the floor van upon return to afterschool to ensure any snack wrappers are picked up and removed from the van floor. 3. The center administrators have and know how to link employees and print the roster report from the ABCMS. The administrative staff are still working to link the staff applicants within the ABCMS. 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 on 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. 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 March 18,2026, 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 that 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: Mara Brinton, Child Care Consultant 3687 Stallings Road Harrisburg, NC 28075 mara.brinton@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Corrective Action Plan: All violations must be corrected immediately. You shall submit a written, signed, and dated statement/compliance letter to me, at the above listed address detailing how each violation has been corrected and when. This information shall be received by Monday, March 9, 2026. You may email me with your letter of correction. If you have any questions, please contact Mara Brinton at 704-594-0140 or email mara.brinton@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact my supervisor, Michele Sullivan at 704-594-0147 or by email at michele.sullivan@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
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
10A NCAC 09 .0701 · Violation
Name of Operation: FAIRYLAND ACADEMY Facility ID: 60001494 Consultant: MARA BRINTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/10/2025 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 12/10/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 02:00 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 compliance with applicable child care requirements during a Routine Unannounced Visit. The four-star licensed center continued to operate meeting enhanced ratios and space. Ms. Shawana Polk, administrator, greeted me at the front door and escorted me inside. The child care item listing dated April 2025 was used to identify and determine non-compliance. The following sections were monitored for compliance: A1, B1, C4, C5, C6, E1, E2, F3, G1, G3, G4 and G5. A walk through of spaces #1-9, one bus, and the outdoor learning environment were monitored for compliance. The vehicle and transportation requirements were monitored and met child care requirements with current registration and insurance. Routine transportation to and from five CMS school sites occurs daily. The posted menu was dated last week. Children were observed eating diced meatballs, mashed cream potatoes, mixed fruit, half slice of wheat bread and milk for lunch. There were two new staff hired since the last AC follow up visit completed March 2025. (M. Hall and S. Falls). The staff and training worksheet were updated and provided during the visit. One staff medical report was not completed on the DCDEE medical report form. All staff were monitored current with ABCMS, CBC’S, CPR and FA training including health and safety training. The center’s EPR plan, Ready to Go File, and allergy list were monitored current. The center incident log was monitored current. Incident reports were filed appropriately in each applicable child’s file. Medications on site were monitored with current medical action plans and permission to administer any medications needed. The center staff have worked with the Community Health Nurse, Ms. Junita Brown, to help with medication and forms compliance. The medication and forms monitored were organized and consistently stored. A monthly fire drill or playground inspection was not documented for the month of November 2025. Monthly outdoor inspections, incident log, monthly fire drills and quarterly safety drills were monitored. The outdoor learning environment was monitored for compliance. The last sanitation inspection was completed October 1, 2025, with thirteen (13) demerits cited and a Superior classification issued. The last annual fire inspection was completed on June 25, 2025. It was highly recommended to begin your annual inspection process four to six weeks prior to expiration. Violation Number Comment Rule 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The posted menu was from last week, dated December 1-5, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A monthly fire drill was not documented for the month of November 2025. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. A monthly outdoor inspection was not documented for the month of November 2025. .0605(q) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One new employee's medical on file was not completed on the DCDEE staff medical report form. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) Technical Assistance Provided and General Discussion: 1. A staff member has a medical condition, and a space heater was present, plugged into a surge protector, but not on. An email will be sent to the fire inspector to determine if a space heater could be used or if any other device could be approved for use to assist staff who have medical condition that requires additional warmth in the winter months. Space heaters are prohibited in child care centers per fire department rules. Based on educational review of existing staff. The administrator was encouraged to enroll staff in additional semester hours in ECE. 2. The administrator selected Pathway #1. Both Pathway #1 and #2 were reviewed and discussed. The CQI center and individual goals were reviewed, family engagement, required ratios, ERS, formative assessments, coaching and mentoring requirements were reviewed. Four and Five-star staff education requirements were reviewed. It was recommended to review all links sent pertaining to the QRIS Modernization via the DCDEE website and emails from the consultant. We discussed the timeline for processing. The center’s next AC will be due no later than March 5, 2026. If pathway #1 is chosen, the center will need to consider and plan for ERS to be requested within six months from the AC visit in 2026. 3. 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 on 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. 4. The center has been participating in quality every day with CCRI. It was recommended to have mock assessments completed to help with pathway #1 center self-study and establishment of one center CQI goal. Corrective Action Plan: All violations must be corrected immediately. You shall submit a written, signed, and dated statement/compliance letter to me, at the address below detailing how each violation has been corrected and when. This information shall be received by Wednesday, December 23, 2025. You may email me with your letter of correction. Mail documentation to Mara Brinton, 3687 Stallings Road, Harrisburg, NC 28075. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time-period. 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 .0901 · Violation
Name of Operation: FAIRYLAND ACADEMY Facility ID: 60001494 Consultant: MARA BRINTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/10/2025 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 12/10/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 02:00 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 compliance with applicable child care requirements during a Routine Unannounced Visit. The four-star licensed center continued to operate meeting enhanced ratios and space. Ms. Shawana Polk, administrator, greeted me at the front door and escorted me inside. The child care item listing dated April 2025 was used to identify and determine non-compliance. The following sections were monitored for compliance: A1, B1, C4, C5, C6, E1, E2, F3, G1, G3, G4 and G5. A walk through of spaces #1-9, one bus, and the outdoor learning environment were monitored for compliance. The vehicle and transportation requirements were monitored and met child care requirements with current registration and insurance. Routine transportation to and from five CMS school sites occurs daily. The posted menu was dated last week. Children were observed eating diced meatballs, mashed cream potatoes, mixed fruit, half slice of wheat bread and milk for lunch. There were two new staff hired since the last AC follow up visit completed March 2025. (M. Hall and S. Falls). The staff and training worksheet were updated and provided during the visit. One staff medical report was not completed on the DCDEE medical report form. All staff were monitored current with ABCMS, CBC’S, CPR and FA training including health and safety training. The center’s EPR plan, Ready to Go File, and allergy list were monitored current. The center incident log was monitored current. Incident reports were filed appropriately in each applicable child’s file. Medications on site were monitored with current medical action plans and permission to administer any medications needed. The center staff have worked with the Community Health Nurse, Ms. Junita Brown, to help with medication and forms compliance. The medication and forms monitored were organized and consistently stored. A monthly fire drill or playground inspection was not documented for the month of November 2025. Monthly outdoor inspections, incident log, monthly fire drills and quarterly safety drills were monitored. The outdoor learning environment was monitored for compliance. The last sanitation inspection was completed October 1, 2025, with thirteen (13) demerits cited and a Superior classification issued. The last annual fire inspection was completed on June 25, 2025. It was highly recommended to begin your annual inspection process four to six weeks prior to expiration. Violation Number Comment Rule 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The posted menu was from last week, dated December 1-5, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A monthly fire drill was not documented for the month of November 2025. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. A monthly outdoor inspection was not documented for the month of November 2025. .0605(q) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One new employee's medical on file was not completed on the DCDEE staff medical report form. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) Technical Assistance Provided and General Discussion: 1. A staff member has a medical condition, and a space heater was present, plugged into a surge protector, but not on. An email will be sent to the fire inspector to determine if a space heater could be used or if any other device could be approved for use to assist staff who have medical condition that requires additional warmth in the winter months. Space heaters are prohibited in child care centers per fire department rules. Based on educational review of existing staff. The administrator was encouraged to enroll staff in additional semester hours in ECE. 2. The administrator selected Pathway #1. Both Pathway #1 and #2 were reviewed and discussed. The CQI center and individual goals were reviewed, family engagement, required ratios, ERS, formative assessments, coaching and mentoring requirements were reviewed. Four and Five-star staff education requirements were reviewed. It was recommended to review all links sent pertaining to the QRIS Modernization via the DCDEE website and emails from the consultant. We discussed the timeline for processing. The center’s next AC will be due no later than March 5, 2026. If pathway #1 is chosen, the center will need to consider and plan for ERS to be requested within six months from the AC visit in 2026. 3. 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 on 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. 4. The center has been participating in quality every day with CCRI. It was recommended to have mock assessments completed to help with pathway #1 center self-study and establishment of one center CQI goal. Corrective Action Plan: All violations must be corrected immediately. You shall submit a written, signed, and dated statement/compliance letter to me, at the address below detailing how each violation has been corrected and when. This information shall be received by Wednesday, December 23, 2025. You may email me with your letter of correction. Mail documentation to Mara Brinton, 3687 Stallings Road, Harrisburg, NC 28075. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time-period. 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: FAIRYLAND ACADEMY Facility ID: 60001494 Consultant: MARA BRINTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/10/2025 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 12/10/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 02:00 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 compliance with applicable child care requirements during a Routine Unannounced Visit. The four-star licensed center continued to operate meeting enhanced ratios and space. Ms. Shawana Polk, administrator, greeted me at the front door and escorted me inside. The child care item listing dated April 2025 was used to identify and determine non-compliance. The following sections were monitored for compliance: A1, B1, C4, C5, C6, E1, E2, F3, G1, G3, G4 and G5. A walk through of spaces #1-9, one bus, and the outdoor learning environment were monitored for compliance. The vehicle and transportation requirements were monitored and met child care requirements with current registration and insurance. Routine transportation to and from five CMS school sites occurs daily. The posted menu was dated last week. Children were observed eating diced meatballs, mashed cream potatoes, mixed fruit, half slice of wheat bread and milk for lunch. There were two new staff hired since the last AC follow up visit completed March 2025. (M. Hall and S. Falls). The staff and training worksheet were updated and provided during the visit. One staff medical report was not completed on the DCDEE medical report form. All staff were monitored current with ABCMS, CBC’S, CPR and FA training including health and safety training. The center’s EPR plan, Ready to Go File, and allergy list were monitored current. The center incident log was monitored current. Incident reports were filed appropriately in each applicable child’s file. Medications on site were monitored with current medical action plans and permission to administer any medications needed. The center staff have worked with the Community Health Nurse, Ms. Junita Brown, to help with medication and forms compliance. The medication and forms monitored were organized and consistently stored. A monthly fire drill or playground inspection was not documented for the month of November 2025. Monthly outdoor inspections, incident log, monthly fire drills and quarterly safety drills were monitored. The outdoor learning environment was monitored for compliance. The last sanitation inspection was completed October 1, 2025, with thirteen (13) demerits cited and a Superior classification issued. The last annual fire inspection was completed on June 25, 2025. It was highly recommended to begin your annual inspection process four to six weeks prior to expiration. Violation Number Comment Rule 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The posted menu was from last week, dated December 1-5, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A monthly fire drill was not documented for the month of November 2025. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. A monthly outdoor inspection was not documented for the month of November 2025. .0605(q) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One new employee's medical on file was not completed on the DCDEE staff medical report form. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) Technical Assistance Provided and General Discussion: 1. A staff member has a medical condition, and a space heater was present, plugged into a surge protector, but not on. An email will be sent to the fire inspector to determine if a space heater could be used or if any other device could be approved for use to assist staff who have medical condition that requires additional warmth in the winter months. Space heaters are prohibited in child care centers per fire department rules. Based on educational review of existing staff. The administrator was encouraged to enroll staff in additional semester hours in ECE. 2. The administrator selected Pathway #1. Both Pathway #1 and #2 were reviewed and discussed. The CQI center and individual goals were reviewed, family engagement, required ratios, ERS, formative assessments, coaching and mentoring requirements were reviewed. Four and Five-star staff education requirements were reviewed. It was recommended to review all links sent pertaining to the QRIS Modernization via the DCDEE website and emails from the consultant. We discussed the timeline for processing. The center’s next AC will be due no later than March 5, 2026. If pathway #1 is chosen, the center will need to consider and plan for ERS to be requested within six months from the AC visit in 2026. 3. 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 on 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. 4. The center has been participating in quality every day with CCRI. It was recommended to have mock assessments completed to help with pathway #1 center self-study and establishment of one center CQI goal. Corrective Action Plan: All violations must be corrected immediately. You shall submit a written, signed, and dated statement/compliance letter to me, at the address below detailing how each violation has been corrected and when. This information shall be received by Wednesday, December 23, 2025. You may email me with your letter of correction. Mail documentation to Mara Brinton, 3687 Stallings Road, Harrisburg, NC 28075. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time-period. 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 .0601 · Violation
Name of Operation: FAIRYLAND ACADEMY Facility ID: 60001494 Consultant: MARA BRINTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0725-066L Visit Date: 7/22/2025 Number Present: 39 Completed Date: 7/22/2025 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 02:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Self Report Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor for compliance with applicable child care requirements during a “Self-Report” visit. The center administrator self-reported to the Raleigh office on July 3, 2025, that a five-month-old infant fell out of an infant stroller upon returning inside from a center fire alarm after not being strapped in properly. Upon arrival at the four-star rated licensed center, the on-site administrator, Ms. Polk, was off-site shopping for the center. Ms. Africa was in the office working on her computer. A volunteer was also in the office. Ms. Africa was requested to contact the administrator and notify her of the visit. While waiting for Ms. Polk to return, a walk-through of spaces #1-9 and the path of travel to/from the outdoors for infants and toddlers were monitored. In space #4, three infants were present with one caregiver monitored swaddled, and sleeping on community property (two infant swings and a boppy pillow on the floor). The caregiver was asked if she had ITS-SIDS training. Her response was that she had ITS-SIDS training. I explained swaddling infants was not permitted per ITS-SIDS requirements and the center’s approved ITS-SIDS plan. It was also explained that as soon as the infants fell asleep on community property, the caregiver was responsible for immediately placing the sleeping infants in their assigned crib. Infants were not permitted to remain asleep on any swing, floor, carpet, bobby pillow, car seat, or cart. It was recommended to retrain infant caregiving staff on ITS-SIDS, evacuation procedures, paths of travel and sanitation rules. It was recommended to involve the Community Health Nurses with training and evaluation of current procedures. The staff were instructed to place sheets on the crib mattresses and to place each sleeping infant down in their assigned crib. The caregiver complied, and when the administrator and I returned to space #4 to discuss and review the non-compliance, the infants were observed awake and on the floor with their caregiver. The cribs were observed with infant sheets on them. The infant room/space #4 has a direct exit with two steps. Staff have not used the direct exit to evacuate infants from the building when practicing monthly fire drills. The staff have used the toddler classroom/space #3 directly next to space #4. It was recommended to have staff use only the direct exit from space #4 and to get the cook to render assistance to the infant caregiver to help lift the evacuation crib down from the classroom and back up to the space once the drill was completed. It was also recommended to install a ramp so caregiving staff can safely exit the space with the use of an evacuation crib and one caregiver. An additional caregiver may be required during fire evacuations from space #4. The ramp leading to/from space #3 (path of travel of infants and toddlers) was monitored with two separate wooden slats with exposed hardware (nails) and one wooden slat missing causing an opening approximately a foot wide in the ramp railing. One floorboard in the ramp was uneven, potentially causing a tripping hazard. A vendor was contacted during the visit and the ramp issues were resolved and corrected prior to the end of the visit. Upon my return inside the building, I heard children’s voices in the hallway, I turned the corner and saw two preschool children running out of space #9 into the hallway directly in front of classroom #9. I heard the caregiver say to them, get in-line in a harsh tone. I walked down to the classroom and as I entered space #9, the caregiver was observed with a wooden painter stick in her hand, one child in a blue dress, standing up and facing the wall in the left corner of the room. Another child was also observed seated in a chair in a time out manner because he had nothing to do or play with. All the other children were observed moving about in the room and beginning to line up to transition to outdoor time. I asked the caregiver why was a child being made to face a wall in that manner? Why did she have a painter’s stick in her hand? The caregiver stated she didn’t tell the child to face the wall, but to go over there. She stated she had just taken the stick away from another child. It was explained to the caregiver, no parent would be happy to see their child facing a wall in that manner. I explained to the caregiver, the child guidance she deployed was not acceptable or approved for child care. I left the room and went to obtain Ms. Africa for assistance with classroom management. Ms. Polk, an administrator, returned to the center. Ms. Polk spoke with the caregiver and then returned to the office to review the video recording. The caregiver was observed using the painter’s wooden stick and moving the stick towards a child’s face in a threatening manner. After reviewing the video, Ms. Polk immediately terminated the staff member. The caregiver who was responsible for the infant’s safety was interviewed. The caregiver stated she panicked when the fire alarm went off. There were four children present during the fire alarm. Two were walkers and two were non-mobile. A fire evacuation crib was not used by the caregiver. A double infant stroller was used. The infant fell out of the stroller upon their return inside of the building onto the wooden ramp directly leading from space #3. The incident report, clinic report and center incident log were monitored during the visit. The infant sustained a red mark on the forehead that dissipated less than twenty-four hours later. Violation Number Comment Rule 714 Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches. A wooden ramp railing was missing and caused more than nine inches separation from the next railing causing a potential entrapment. .0605(g) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Two wooden ramp railing were monitored separated with exposed hardware (nails). One floorboard in the same ramp was protruding upward with an exposed nail. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On July 3, 2025, during a fire evacuation, a five-month-old infant fell from a stroller and hit their forehead. The five-month-old infant was not properly strapped in the stroller by their caregiver. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 871 Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. Three infants were monitored in space #4 swaddled in a blanket, sleeping and unable to move their arms. Three infants were monitored sleeping in a bobby pillow and two infant swings. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) 883 During the required fire, lockdown, or shelter-in-place drills, the evacuation crib or other approved device was not used as described in the EPR Plan. During a fire evacuation on July 3, 2025, four infants were not evacuated using an evacuation crib. .0604(r) 902 Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. A staff member was heard telling two children to get in line in a harsh stern voice. A staff member was observed on camera moving a wooden painter stick up to a child's face in a threating manner as the child sat next to the caregiver. G.S. 110-91(10) 908 Discipline was not appropriate for the child's age and development. A four-year-old child was instructed to face the wall in front of the class for approximately ten minutes. .1803(b) Technical Assistance Provided and General Discussion: 1. It was recommended to involve the community health nurses in review of center policies regarding safe sleep practices and re-training of all infant caregiving staff. 2. It was recommended to install a ramp for space #4 (infants) and only use evacuation cribs to exit the classroom for fire drills, and emergency evacuations. Infant strollers should be utilized when taking infants outside daily for their daily outdoor time. Evacuation cribs must be used during fire drills or emergency evacuations per child care rule. 3. A return visit will be completed to determine correction and compliance of cited violations. Corrective Action Plan: All violations must be corrected immediately. You shall submit a written, signed, and dated statement/compliance letter to me, at the address below detailing how each violation has been corrected and when. This information shall be received by Tuesday, August 5, 2025. You may email me with your letter of correction. Mail documentation to Mara Brinton, 3687 Stallings Road, Harrisburg, NC 28075. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time-period. If you have any questions, please contact Mara Brinton at 704-594-0140 or email mara.brinton@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
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
10A NCAC 09 .0606 · Violation
Name of Operation: FAIRYLAND ACADEMY Facility ID: 60001494 Consultant: MARA BRINTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0725-066L Visit Date: 7/22/2025 Number Present: 39 Completed Date: 7/22/2025 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 02:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Self Report Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor for compliance with applicable child care requirements during a “Self-Report” visit. The center administrator self-reported to the Raleigh office on July 3, 2025, that a five-month-old infant fell out of an infant stroller upon returning inside from a center fire alarm after not being strapped in properly. Upon arrival at the four-star rated licensed center, the on-site administrator, Ms. Polk, was off-site shopping for the center. Ms. Africa was in the office working on her computer. A volunteer was also in the office. Ms. Africa was requested to contact the administrator and notify her of the visit. While waiting for Ms. Polk to return, a walk-through of spaces #1-9 and the path of travel to/from the outdoors for infants and toddlers were monitored. In space #4, three infants were present with one caregiver monitored swaddled, and sleeping on community property (two infant swings and a boppy pillow on the floor). The caregiver was asked if she had ITS-SIDS training. Her response was that she had ITS-SIDS training. I explained swaddling infants was not permitted per ITS-SIDS requirements and the center’s approved ITS-SIDS plan. It was also explained that as soon as the infants fell asleep on community property, the caregiver was responsible for immediately placing the sleeping infants in their assigned crib. Infants were not permitted to remain asleep on any swing, floor, carpet, bobby pillow, car seat, or cart. It was recommended to retrain infant caregiving staff on ITS-SIDS, evacuation procedures, paths of travel and sanitation rules. It was recommended to involve the Community Health Nurses with training and evaluation of current procedures. The staff were instructed to place sheets on the crib mattresses and to place each sleeping infant down in their assigned crib. The caregiver complied, and when the administrator and I returned to space #4 to discuss and review the non-compliance, the infants were observed awake and on the floor with their caregiver. The cribs were observed with infant sheets on them. The infant room/space #4 has a direct exit with two steps. Staff have not used the direct exit to evacuate infants from the building when practicing monthly fire drills. The staff have used the toddler classroom/space #3 directly next to space #4. It was recommended to have staff use only the direct exit from space #4 and to get the cook to render assistance to the infant caregiver to help lift the evacuation crib down from the classroom and back up to the space once the drill was completed. It was also recommended to install a ramp so caregiving staff can safely exit the space with the use of an evacuation crib and one caregiver. An additional caregiver may be required during fire evacuations from space #4. The ramp leading to/from space #3 (path of travel of infants and toddlers) was monitored with two separate wooden slats with exposed hardware (nails) and one wooden slat missing causing an opening approximately a foot wide in the ramp railing. One floorboard in the ramp was uneven, potentially causing a tripping hazard. A vendor was contacted during the visit and the ramp issues were resolved and corrected prior to the end of the visit. Upon my return inside the building, I heard children’s voices in the hallway, I turned the corner and saw two preschool children running out of space #9 into the hallway directly in front of classroom #9. I heard the caregiver say to them, get in-line in a harsh tone. I walked down to the classroom and as I entered space #9, the caregiver was observed with a wooden painter stick in her hand, one child in a blue dress, standing up and facing the wall in the left corner of the room. Another child was also observed seated in a chair in a time out manner because he had nothing to do or play with. All the other children were observed moving about in the room and beginning to line up to transition to outdoor time. I asked the caregiver why was a child being made to face a wall in that manner? Why did she have a painter’s stick in her hand? The caregiver stated she didn’t tell the child to face the wall, but to go over there. She stated she had just taken the stick away from another child. It was explained to the caregiver, no parent would be happy to see their child facing a wall in that manner. I explained to the caregiver, the child guidance she deployed was not acceptable or approved for child care. I left the room and went to obtain Ms. Africa for assistance with classroom management. Ms. Polk, an administrator, returned to the center. Ms. Polk spoke with the caregiver and then returned to the office to review the video recording. The caregiver was observed using the painter’s wooden stick and moving the stick towards a child’s face in a threatening manner. After reviewing the video, Ms. Polk immediately terminated the staff member. The caregiver who was responsible for the infant’s safety was interviewed. The caregiver stated she panicked when the fire alarm went off. There were four children present during the fire alarm. Two were walkers and two were non-mobile. A fire evacuation crib was not used by the caregiver. A double infant stroller was used. The infant fell out of the stroller upon their return inside of the building onto the wooden ramp directly leading from space #3. The incident report, clinic report and center incident log were monitored during the visit. The infant sustained a red mark on the forehead that dissipated less than twenty-four hours later. Violation Number Comment Rule 714 Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches. A wooden ramp railing was missing and caused more than nine inches separation from the next railing causing a potential entrapment. .0605(g) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Two wooden ramp railing were monitored separated with exposed hardware (nails). One floorboard in the same ramp was protruding upward with an exposed nail. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On July 3, 2025, during a fire evacuation, a five-month-old infant fell from a stroller and hit their forehead. The five-month-old infant was not properly strapped in the stroller by their caregiver. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 871 Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. Three infants were monitored in space #4 swaddled in a blanket, sleeping and unable to move their arms. Three infants were monitored sleeping in a bobby pillow and two infant swings. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) 883 During the required fire, lockdown, or shelter-in-place drills, the evacuation crib or other approved device was not used as described in the EPR Plan. During a fire evacuation on July 3, 2025, four infants were not evacuated using an evacuation crib. .0604(r) 902 Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. A staff member was heard telling two children to get in line in a harsh stern voice. A staff member was observed on camera moving a wooden painter stick up to a child's face in a threating manner as the child sat next to the caregiver. G.S. 110-91(10) 908 Discipline was not appropriate for the child's age and development. A four-year-old child was instructed to face the wall in front of the class for approximately ten minutes. .1803(b) Technical Assistance Provided and General Discussion: 1. It was recommended to involve the community health nurses in review of center policies regarding safe sleep practices and re-training of all infant caregiving staff. 2. It was recommended to install a ramp for space #4 (infants) and only use evacuation cribs to exit the classroom for fire drills, and emergency evacuations. Infant strollers should be utilized when taking infants outside daily for their daily outdoor time. Evacuation cribs must be used during fire drills or emergency evacuations per child care rule. 3. A return visit will be completed to determine correction and compliance of cited violations. Corrective Action Plan: All violations must be corrected immediately. You shall submit a written, signed, and dated statement/compliance letter to me, at the address below detailing how each violation has been corrected and when. This information shall be received by Tuesday, August 5, 2025. You may email me with your letter of correction. Mail documentation to Mara Brinton, 3687 Stallings Road, Harrisburg, NC 28075. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time-period. If you have any questions, please contact Mara Brinton at 704-594-0140 or email mara.brinton@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. 110-91 · Violation
Name of Operation: FAIRYLAND ACADEMY Facility ID: 60001494 Consultant: MARA BRINTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0725-066L Visit Date: 7/22/2025 Number Present: 39 Completed Date: 7/22/2025 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 02:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Self Report Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor for compliance with applicable child care requirements during a “Self-Report” visit. The center administrator self-reported to the Raleigh office on July 3, 2025, that a five-month-old infant fell out of an infant stroller upon returning inside from a center fire alarm after not being strapped in properly. Upon arrival at the four-star rated licensed center, the on-site administrator, Ms. Polk, was off-site shopping for the center. Ms. Africa was in the office working on her computer. A volunteer was also in the office. Ms. Africa was requested to contact the administrator and notify her of the visit. While waiting for Ms. Polk to return, a walk-through of spaces #1-9 and the path of travel to/from the outdoors for infants and toddlers were monitored. In space #4, three infants were present with one caregiver monitored swaddled, and sleeping on community property (two infant swings and a boppy pillow on the floor). The caregiver was asked if she had ITS-SIDS training. Her response was that she had ITS-SIDS training. I explained swaddling infants was not permitted per ITS-SIDS requirements and the center’s approved ITS-SIDS plan. It was also explained that as soon as the infants fell asleep on community property, the caregiver was responsible for immediately placing the sleeping infants in their assigned crib. Infants were not permitted to remain asleep on any swing, floor, carpet, bobby pillow, car seat, or cart. It was recommended to retrain infant caregiving staff on ITS-SIDS, evacuation procedures, paths of travel and sanitation rules. It was recommended to involve the Community Health Nurses with training and evaluation of current procedures. The staff were instructed to place sheets on the crib mattresses and to place each sleeping infant down in their assigned crib. The caregiver complied, and when the administrator and I returned to space #4 to discuss and review the non-compliance, the infants were observed awake and on the floor with their caregiver. The cribs were observed with infant sheets on them. The infant room/space #4 has a direct exit with two steps. Staff have not used the direct exit to evacuate infants from the building when practicing monthly fire drills. The staff have used the toddler classroom/space #3 directly next to space #4. It was recommended to have staff use only the direct exit from space #4 and to get the cook to render assistance to the infant caregiver to help lift the evacuation crib down from the classroom and back up to the space once the drill was completed. It was also recommended to install a ramp so caregiving staff can safely exit the space with the use of an evacuation crib and one caregiver. An additional caregiver may be required during fire evacuations from space #4. The ramp leading to/from space #3 (path of travel of infants and toddlers) was monitored with two separate wooden slats with exposed hardware (nails) and one wooden slat missing causing an opening approximately a foot wide in the ramp railing. One floorboard in the ramp was uneven, potentially causing a tripping hazard. A vendor was contacted during the visit and the ramp issues were resolved and corrected prior to the end of the visit. Upon my return inside the building, I heard children’s voices in the hallway, I turned the corner and saw two preschool children running out of space #9 into the hallway directly in front of classroom #9. I heard the caregiver say to them, get in-line in a harsh tone. I walked down to the classroom and as I entered space #9, the caregiver was observed with a wooden painter stick in her hand, one child in a blue dress, standing up and facing the wall in the left corner of the room. Another child was also observed seated in a chair in a time out manner because he had nothing to do or play with. All the other children were observed moving about in the room and beginning to line up to transition to outdoor time. I asked the caregiver why was a child being made to face a wall in that manner? Why did she have a painter’s stick in her hand? The caregiver stated she didn’t tell the child to face the wall, but to go over there. She stated she had just taken the stick away from another child. It was explained to the caregiver, no parent would be happy to see their child facing a wall in that manner. I explained to the caregiver, the child guidance she deployed was not acceptable or approved for child care. I left the room and went to obtain Ms. Africa for assistance with classroom management. Ms. Polk, an administrator, returned to the center. Ms. Polk spoke with the caregiver and then returned to the office to review the video recording. The caregiver was observed using the painter’s wooden stick and moving the stick towards a child’s face in a threatening manner. After reviewing the video, Ms. Polk immediately terminated the staff member. The caregiver who was responsible for the infant’s safety was interviewed. The caregiver stated she panicked when the fire alarm went off. There were four children present during the fire alarm. Two were walkers and two were non-mobile. A fire evacuation crib was not used by the caregiver. A double infant stroller was used. The infant fell out of the stroller upon their return inside of the building onto the wooden ramp directly leading from space #3. The incident report, clinic report and center incident log were monitored during the visit. The infant sustained a red mark on the forehead that dissipated less than twenty-four hours later. Violation Number Comment Rule 714 Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches. A wooden ramp railing was missing and caused more than nine inches separation from the next railing causing a potential entrapment. .0605(g) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Two wooden ramp railing were monitored separated with exposed hardware (nails). One floorboard in the same ramp was protruding upward with an exposed nail. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On July 3, 2025, during a fire evacuation, a five-month-old infant fell from a stroller and hit their forehead. The five-month-old infant was not properly strapped in the stroller by their caregiver. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 871 Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. Three infants were monitored in space #4 swaddled in a blanket, sleeping and unable to move their arms. Three infants were monitored sleeping in a bobby pillow and two infant swings. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) 883 During the required fire, lockdown, or shelter-in-place drills, the evacuation crib or other approved device was not used as described in the EPR Plan. During a fire evacuation on July 3, 2025, four infants were not evacuated using an evacuation crib. .0604(r) 902 Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. A staff member was heard telling two children to get in line in a harsh stern voice. A staff member was observed on camera moving a wooden painter stick up to a child's face in a threating manner as the child sat next to the caregiver. G.S. 110-91(10) 908 Discipline was not appropriate for the child's age and development. A four-year-old child was instructed to face the wall in front of the class for approximately ten minutes. .1803(b) Technical Assistance Provided and General Discussion: 1. It was recommended to involve the community health nurses in review of center policies regarding safe sleep practices and re-training of all infant caregiving staff. 2. It was recommended to install a ramp for space #4 (infants) and only use evacuation cribs to exit the classroom for fire drills, and emergency evacuations. Infant strollers should be utilized when taking infants outside daily for their daily outdoor time. Evacuation cribs must be used during fire drills or emergency evacuations per child care rule. 3. A return visit will be completed to determine correction and compliance of cited violations. Corrective Action Plan: All violations must be corrected immediately. You shall submit a written, signed, and dated statement/compliance letter to me, at the address below detailing how each violation has been corrected and when. This information shall be received by Tuesday, August 5, 2025. You may email me with your letter of correction. Mail documentation to Mara Brinton, 3687 Stallings Road, Harrisburg, NC 28075. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time-period. If you have any questions, please contact Mara Brinton at 704-594-0140 or email mara.brinton@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
10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation
Name of Operation: FAIRYLAND ACADEMY Facility ID: 60001494 Consultant: MARA BRINTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/6/2025 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 3/6/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 285 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 02:45 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 during the Annual Compliance Visit. Upon arrival at the center, I was greeted by Ms. Polk, the site administrator. The center maintained a four-star rated license and continued to meet enhanced ratios and space. The Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers and the Child Care Item Number Listing dated November 2024 were used to document compliance. Spaces #1-9, kitchen, outdoor learning environment and one van were monitored for compliance. Children were monitored, engaged in free play, eating lunch, and napping on mats with linen. Forty-nine children were enrolled. Six children’s records were selected and monitored. We discussed developing a one-page parental acknowledgements page. Ms. Polk was reminded to include the child’s date of enrollment onto the acknowledgements page to cover the discipline policy rule. There were two plastic bags stored in children’s cubbies in space #4. The plastic bags were removed during the visit. We discussed adding a standing bar for developing infants/toddlers with walking and pulling themselves upward. We discussed adding a stand-alone thermometer to the space to ensure that the maximum temperature does not exceed 75F in space #4. We reviewed to ensure when a child showed signs of finishing drinking a bottle, the caregiver must discard the remaining contents of that bottle unless it is breast milk. While walking around the corner a staff member was monitored closing the door of a hallway storage room and then returning to space #4. There were seven children ranging in age from two to three years of age on their mats. The caregiver was asked why she left the children unsupervised. She replied that she was returning a vacuum cleaner to the storage room. Ms. Polk and I asked the staff member why she did not just place the vacuum cleaner outside in the hallway. We explained to the caregiver that she must be able to always see and hear children. Ms. Polk stated she reviews child care rule 10A NCAC 09. 1801 during each monthly staff meeting. It was recommended to review the rule with the caregiver who did not provide adequate supervision. There was not a current lesson plan for space #9. A lesson plan was completed and posted during the visit. The center’s approved and implemented curriculum with four-year-old children was monitored implemented with Creative Curriculum. Quarterly assessments were completed in December. Charting of children’s responses were monitored posted in space #9. Staff and Training worksheets were provided and monitored. One existing staff member was missing one hour of annual in-service training hours. Two new staff members were hired since the last completed visit in November 2024 (T. McCullough and L. Maske). One of the new staff members’ medical was not on the DCDEE medical report form. The ABCMS report was printed and reviewed. The center’s EPR plan was monitored for compliance and was found to meet requirements. Documentation for quarterly safety drills and monthly fire drills were discussed and monitored. The daily attendance with children’s arrival and departure times were monitored documented and current for today. The outdoor learning environment was monitored for compliance. Monthly inspections were conducted and compliance issued noted and corrected. There was not at least six inches of mulch present. Ms. Polk stated mulch was ordered and expected to be delivered this week. One van was monitored with current registration, inspection, and insurance. The right front mirror was broken/missing. The van fire extinguisher and first aid kit were monitored not secured or mounted. The front right tire treads were monitored balled. A current roster was monitored. It was recommended to clean the garbage observed on the van floor. The last sanitation inspection was conducted October 9, 2024, ten (10) demerits cited, and a Superior Classification issued. The last annual fire inspection was completed on July 15, 2024. It was recommended to begin the annual inspection process 4-6 weeks prior to expiration. The DCDEE annual fire inspection report must be completed by the fire inspector. Violation Number Comment Rule 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A caregiver in space #7 left seven children unsupervised ranging in age from two to three years of age after placing them down on mats to return a vacuum cleaner to a storage closet outside in the hallway. .1801(a)(1-5) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current lesson plan was not prepared nor available for this week in space #9. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The kitchen door was monitored unlocked. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Two plastic bags were monitored stored in children's cubbies, accessible to toddlers. .0604(q) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. A staff member hired February 24, 2025, medical was not on the DCDEE Staff Medical Report Form. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. One staff member was due January 30, 2025, to complete required annual in-service training hours. The staff member was missing one hour of annual training. .1103(a) 1115 First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. The fire extinguisher and first aid kit were not secured. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) 1123 All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. The right front tire was monitored balled. (The last two treads from the outside of the tire). The right front passenger mirror was monitored broken/missing the mirror portion. 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Required protective surfacing did not meet six inches in depth for all required playground areas. .0605(k)(1-4) Technical Assistance Provided and General Discussion: 1. It was recommended to purchase the third edition of ITERS and ECERS and begin training staff. There are several resources available on the NCRLAP website at www.NCRLAP.org. It was recommended to take advantage of the training available. 2. We discussed discarding the remaining contents of bottles once infants have finished drinking the contents. Any remaining contents should be discarded unless it is breast milk. 3. We discussed the supervision rule and why some staff may be struggling to understand the rule and how to properly apply it or seek assistance. Corrective Action Plan: All violations must be corrected immediately. You shall submit a written, signed, and dated statement/compliance letter to me, at the address below detailing how each violation has been corrected and when. This information shall be received by Thursday, March 20, 2025. You may email me with your letter of correction. Mail written documentation to Mara Brinton, 7870 Woodmere Drive, Harrisburg, NC 28075. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time-period. If you have any questions, please contact Mara Brinton at 704-594-0140 or email mara.brinton@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
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
10A NCAC 09 .0701 · Violation
Name of Operation: FAIRYLAND ACADEMY Facility ID: 60001494 Consultant: MARA BRINTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/6/2025 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 3/6/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 285 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 02:45 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 during the Annual Compliance Visit. Upon arrival at the center, I was greeted by Ms. Polk, the site administrator. The center maintained a four-star rated license and continued to meet enhanced ratios and space. The Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers and the Child Care Item Number Listing dated November 2024 were used to document compliance. Spaces #1-9, kitchen, outdoor learning environment and one van were monitored for compliance. Children were monitored, engaged in free play, eating lunch, and napping on mats with linen. Forty-nine children were enrolled. Six children’s records were selected and monitored. We discussed developing a one-page parental acknowledgements page. Ms. Polk was reminded to include the child’s date of enrollment onto the acknowledgements page to cover the discipline policy rule. There were two plastic bags stored in children’s cubbies in space #4. The plastic bags were removed during the visit. We discussed adding a standing bar for developing infants/toddlers with walking and pulling themselves upward. We discussed adding a stand-alone thermometer to the space to ensure that the maximum temperature does not exceed 75F in space #4. We reviewed to ensure when a child showed signs of finishing drinking a bottle, the caregiver must discard the remaining contents of that bottle unless it is breast milk. While walking around the corner a staff member was monitored closing the door of a hallway storage room and then returning to space #4. There were seven children ranging in age from two to three years of age on their mats. The caregiver was asked why she left the children unsupervised. She replied that she was returning a vacuum cleaner to the storage room. Ms. Polk and I asked the staff member why she did not just place the vacuum cleaner outside in the hallway. We explained to the caregiver that she must be able to always see and hear children. Ms. Polk stated she reviews child care rule 10A NCAC 09. 1801 during each monthly staff meeting. It was recommended to review the rule with the caregiver who did not provide adequate supervision. There was not a current lesson plan for space #9. A lesson plan was completed and posted during the visit. The center’s approved and implemented curriculum with four-year-old children was monitored implemented with Creative Curriculum. Quarterly assessments were completed in December. Charting of children’s responses were monitored posted in space #9. Staff and Training worksheets were provided and monitored. One existing staff member was missing one hour of annual in-service training hours. Two new staff members were hired since the last completed visit in November 2024 (T. McCullough and L. Maske). One of the new staff members’ medical was not on the DCDEE medical report form. The ABCMS report was printed and reviewed. The center’s EPR plan was monitored for compliance and was found to meet requirements. Documentation for quarterly safety drills and monthly fire drills were discussed and monitored. The daily attendance with children’s arrival and departure times were monitored documented and current for today. The outdoor learning environment was monitored for compliance. Monthly inspections were conducted and compliance issued noted and corrected. There was not at least six inches of mulch present. Ms. Polk stated mulch was ordered and expected to be delivered this week. One van was monitored with current registration, inspection, and insurance. The right front mirror was broken/missing. The van fire extinguisher and first aid kit were monitored not secured or mounted. The front right tire treads were monitored balled. A current roster was monitored. It was recommended to clean the garbage observed on the van floor. The last sanitation inspection was conducted October 9, 2024, ten (10) demerits cited, and a Superior Classification issued. The last annual fire inspection was completed on July 15, 2024. It was recommended to begin the annual inspection process 4-6 weeks prior to expiration. The DCDEE annual fire inspection report must be completed by the fire inspector. Violation Number Comment Rule 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A caregiver in space #7 left seven children unsupervised ranging in age from two to three years of age after placing them down on mats to return a vacuum cleaner to a storage closet outside in the hallway. .1801(a)(1-5) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current lesson plan was not prepared nor available for this week in space #9. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The kitchen door was monitored unlocked. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Two plastic bags were monitored stored in children's cubbies, accessible to toddlers. .0604(q) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. A staff member hired February 24, 2025, medical was not on the DCDEE Staff Medical Report Form. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. One staff member was due January 30, 2025, to complete required annual in-service training hours. The staff member was missing one hour of annual training. .1103(a) 1115 First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. The fire extinguisher and first aid kit were not secured. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) 1123 All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. The right front tire was monitored balled. (The last two treads from the outside of the tire). The right front passenger mirror was monitored broken/missing the mirror portion. 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Required protective surfacing did not meet six inches in depth for all required playground areas. .0605(k)(1-4) Technical Assistance Provided and General Discussion: 1. It was recommended to purchase the third edition of ITERS and ECERS and begin training staff. There are several resources available on the NCRLAP website at www.NCRLAP.org. It was recommended to take advantage of the training available. 2. We discussed discarding the remaining contents of bottles once infants have finished drinking the contents. Any remaining contents should be discarded unless it is breast milk. 3. We discussed the supervision rule and why some staff may be struggling to understand the rule and how to properly apply it or seek assistance. Corrective Action Plan: All violations must be corrected immediately. You shall submit a written, signed, and dated statement/compliance letter to me, at the address below detailing how each violation has been corrected and when. This information shall be received by Thursday, March 20, 2025. You may email me with your letter of correction. Mail written documentation to Mara Brinton, 7870 Woodmere Drive, Harrisburg, NC 28075. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time-period. If you have any questions, please contact Mara Brinton at 704-594-0140 or email mara.brinton@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
10A NCAC 09 .1002 · Violation
Name of Operation: FAIRYLAND ACADEMY Facility ID: 60001494 Consultant: MARA BRINTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/6/2025 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 3/6/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 285 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 02:45 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 during the Annual Compliance Visit. Upon arrival at the center, I was greeted by Ms. Polk, the site administrator. The center maintained a four-star rated license and continued to meet enhanced ratios and space. The Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers and the Child Care Item Number Listing dated November 2024 were used to document compliance. Spaces #1-9, kitchen, outdoor learning environment and one van were monitored for compliance. Children were monitored, engaged in free play, eating lunch, and napping on mats with linen. Forty-nine children were enrolled. Six children’s records were selected and monitored. We discussed developing a one-page parental acknowledgements page. Ms. Polk was reminded to include the child’s date of enrollment onto the acknowledgements page to cover the discipline policy rule. There were two plastic bags stored in children’s cubbies in space #4. The plastic bags were removed during the visit. We discussed adding a standing bar for developing infants/toddlers with walking and pulling themselves upward. We discussed adding a stand-alone thermometer to the space to ensure that the maximum temperature does not exceed 75F in space #4. We reviewed to ensure when a child showed signs of finishing drinking a bottle, the caregiver must discard the remaining contents of that bottle unless it is breast milk. While walking around the corner a staff member was monitored closing the door of a hallway storage room and then returning to space #4. There were seven children ranging in age from two to three years of age on their mats. The caregiver was asked why she left the children unsupervised. She replied that she was returning a vacuum cleaner to the storage room. Ms. Polk and I asked the staff member why she did not just place the vacuum cleaner outside in the hallway. We explained to the caregiver that she must be able to always see and hear children. Ms. Polk stated she reviews child care rule 10A NCAC 09. 1801 during each monthly staff meeting. It was recommended to review the rule with the caregiver who did not provide adequate supervision. There was not a current lesson plan for space #9. A lesson plan was completed and posted during the visit. The center’s approved and implemented curriculum with four-year-old children was monitored implemented with Creative Curriculum. Quarterly assessments were completed in December. Charting of children’s responses were monitored posted in space #9. Staff and Training worksheets were provided and monitored. One existing staff member was missing one hour of annual in-service training hours. Two new staff members were hired since the last completed visit in November 2024 (T. McCullough and L. Maske). One of the new staff members’ medical was not on the DCDEE medical report form. The ABCMS report was printed and reviewed. The center’s EPR plan was monitored for compliance and was found to meet requirements. Documentation for quarterly safety drills and monthly fire drills were discussed and monitored. The daily attendance with children’s arrival and departure times were monitored documented and current for today. The outdoor learning environment was monitored for compliance. Monthly inspections were conducted and compliance issued noted and corrected. There was not at least six inches of mulch present. Ms. Polk stated mulch was ordered and expected to be delivered this week. One van was monitored with current registration, inspection, and insurance. The right front mirror was broken/missing. The van fire extinguisher and first aid kit were monitored not secured or mounted. The front right tire treads were monitored balled. A current roster was monitored. It was recommended to clean the garbage observed on the van floor. The last sanitation inspection was conducted October 9, 2024, ten (10) demerits cited, and a Superior Classification issued. The last annual fire inspection was completed on July 15, 2024. It was recommended to begin the annual inspection process 4-6 weeks prior to expiration. The DCDEE annual fire inspection report must be completed by the fire inspector. Violation Number Comment Rule 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A caregiver in space #7 left seven children unsupervised ranging in age from two to three years of age after placing them down on mats to return a vacuum cleaner to a storage closet outside in the hallway. .1801(a)(1-5) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current lesson plan was not prepared nor available for this week in space #9. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The kitchen door was monitored unlocked. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Two plastic bags were monitored stored in children's cubbies, accessible to toddlers. .0604(q) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. A staff member hired February 24, 2025, medical was not on the DCDEE Staff Medical Report Form. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. One staff member was due January 30, 2025, to complete required annual in-service training hours. The staff member was missing one hour of annual training. .1103(a) 1115 First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. The fire extinguisher and first aid kit were not secured. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) 1123 All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. The right front tire was monitored balled. (The last two treads from the outside of the tire). The right front passenger mirror was monitored broken/missing the mirror portion. 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Required protective surfacing did not meet six inches in depth for all required playground areas. .0605(k)(1-4) Technical Assistance Provided and General Discussion: 1. It was recommended to purchase the third edition of ITERS and ECERS and begin training staff. There are several resources available on the NCRLAP website at www.NCRLAP.org. It was recommended to take advantage of the training available. 2. We discussed discarding the remaining contents of bottles once infants have finished drinking the contents. Any remaining contents should be discarded unless it is breast milk. 3. We discussed the supervision rule and why some staff may be struggling to understand the rule and how to properly apply it or seek assistance. Corrective Action Plan: All violations must be corrected immediately. You shall submit a written, signed, and dated statement/compliance letter to me, at the address below detailing how each violation has been corrected and when. This information shall be received by Thursday, March 20, 2025. You may email me with your letter of correction. Mail written documentation to Mara Brinton, 7870 Woodmere Drive, Harrisburg, NC 28075. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time-period. If you have any questions, please contact Mara Brinton at 704-594-0140 or email mara.brinton@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
10A NCAC 09 .1003 · Violation
Name of Operation: FAIRYLAND ACADEMY Facility ID: 60001494 Consultant: MARA BRINTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/6/2025 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 3/6/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 285 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 02:45 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 during the Annual Compliance Visit. Upon arrival at the center, I was greeted by Ms. Polk, the site administrator. The center maintained a four-star rated license and continued to meet enhanced ratios and space. The Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers and the Child Care Item Number Listing dated November 2024 were used to document compliance. Spaces #1-9, kitchen, outdoor learning environment and one van were monitored for compliance. Children were monitored, engaged in free play, eating lunch, and napping on mats with linen. Forty-nine children were enrolled. Six children’s records were selected and monitored. We discussed developing a one-page parental acknowledgements page. Ms. Polk was reminded to include the child’s date of enrollment onto the acknowledgements page to cover the discipline policy rule. There were two plastic bags stored in children’s cubbies in space #4. The plastic bags were removed during the visit. We discussed adding a standing bar for developing infants/toddlers with walking and pulling themselves upward. We discussed adding a stand-alone thermometer to the space to ensure that the maximum temperature does not exceed 75F in space #4. We reviewed to ensure when a child showed signs of finishing drinking a bottle, the caregiver must discard the remaining contents of that bottle unless it is breast milk. While walking around the corner a staff member was monitored closing the door of a hallway storage room and then returning to space #4. There were seven children ranging in age from two to three years of age on their mats. The caregiver was asked why she left the children unsupervised. She replied that she was returning a vacuum cleaner to the storage room. Ms. Polk and I asked the staff member why she did not just place the vacuum cleaner outside in the hallway. We explained to the caregiver that she must be able to always see and hear children. Ms. Polk stated she reviews child care rule 10A NCAC 09. 1801 during each monthly staff meeting. It was recommended to review the rule with the caregiver who did not provide adequate supervision. There was not a current lesson plan for space #9. A lesson plan was completed and posted during the visit. The center’s approved and implemented curriculum with four-year-old children was monitored implemented with Creative Curriculum. Quarterly assessments were completed in December. Charting of children’s responses were monitored posted in space #9. Staff and Training worksheets were provided and monitored. One existing staff member was missing one hour of annual in-service training hours. Two new staff members were hired since the last completed visit in November 2024 (T. McCullough and L. Maske). One of the new staff members’ medical was not on the DCDEE medical report form. The ABCMS report was printed and reviewed. The center’s EPR plan was monitored for compliance and was found to meet requirements. Documentation for quarterly safety drills and monthly fire drills were discussed and monitored. The daily attendance with children’s arrival and departure times were monitored documented and current for today. The outdoor learning environment was monitored for compliance. Monthly inspections were conducted and compliance issued noted and corrected. There was not at least six inches of mulch present. Ms. Polk stated mulch was ordered and expected to be delivered this week. One van was monitored with current registration, inspection, and insurance. The right front mirror was broken/missing. The van fire extinguisher and first aid kit were monitored not secured or mounted. The front right tire treads were monitored balled. A current roster was monitored. It was recommended to clean the garbage observed on the van floor. The last sanitation inspection was conducted October 9, 2024, ten (10) demerits cited, and a Superior Classification issued. The last annual fire inspection was completed on July 15, 2024. It was recommended to begin the annual inspection process 4-6 weeks prior to expiration. The DCDEE annual fire inspection report must be completed by the fire inspector. Violation Number Comment Rule 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A caregiver in space #7 left seven children unsupervised ranging in age from two to three years of age after placing them down on mats to return a vacuum cleaner to a storage closet outside in the hallway. .1801(a)(1-5) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current lesson plan was not prepared nor available for this week in space #9. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The kitchen door was monitored unlocked. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Two plastic bags were monitored stored in children's cubbies, accessible to toddlers. .0604(q) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. A staff member hired February 24, 2025, medical was not on the DCDEE Staff Medical Report Form. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. One staff member was due January 30, 2025, to complete required annual in-service training hours. The staff member was missing one hour of annual training. .1103(a) 1115 First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. The fire extinguisher and first aid kit were not secured. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) 1123 All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. The right front tire was monitored balled. (The last two treads from the outside of the tire). The right front passenger mirror was monitored broken/missing the mirror portion. 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Required protective surfacing did not meet six inches in depth for all required playground areas. .0605(k)(1-4) Technical Assistance Provided and General Discussion: 1. It was recommended to purchase the third edition of ITERS and ECERS and begin training staff. There are several resources available on the NCRLAP website at www.NCRLAP.org. It was recommended to take advantage of the training available. 2. We discussed discarding the remaining contents of bottles once infants have finished drinking the contents. Any remaining contents should be discarded unless it is breast milk. 3. We discussed the supervision rule and why some staff may be struggling to understand the rule and how to properly apply it or seek assistance. Corrective Action Plan: All violations must be corrected immediately. You shall submit a written, signed, and dated statement/compliance letter to me, at the address below detailing how each violation has been corrected and when. This information shall be received by Thursday, March 20, 2025. You may email me with your letter of correction. Mail written documentation to Mara Brinton, 7870 Woodmere Drive, Harrisburg, NC 28075. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time-period. If you have any questions, please contact Mara Brinton at 704-594-0140 or email mara.brinton@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
10A NCAC 09. 1801 · Violation
Name of Operation: FAIRYLAND ACADEMY Facility ID: 60001494 Consultant: MARA BRINTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/6/2025 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 3/6/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 285 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 02:45 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 during the Annual Compliance Visit. Upon arrival at the center, I was greeted by Ms. Polk, the site administrator. The center maintained a four-star rated license and continued to meet enhanced ratios and space. The Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers and the Child Care Item Number Listing dated November 2024 were used to document compliance. Spaces #1-9, kitchen, outdoor learning environment and one van were monitored for compliance. Children were monitored, engaged in free play, eating lunch, and napping on mats with linen. Forty-nine children were enrolled. Six children’s records were selected and monitored. We discussed developing a one-page parental acknowledgements page. Ms. Polk was reminded to include the child’s date of enrollment onto the acknowledgements page to cover the discipline policy rule. There were two plastic bags stored in children’s cubbies in space #4. The plastic bags were removed during the visit. We discussed adding a standing bar for developing infants/toddlers with walking and pulling themselves upward. We discussed adding a stand-alone thermometer to the space to ensure that the maximum temperature does not exceed 75F in space #4. We reviewed to ensure when a child showed signs of finishing drinking a bottle, the caregiver must discard the remaining contents of that bottle unless it is breast milk. While walking around the corner a staff member was monitored closing the door of a hallway storage room and then returning to space #4. There were seven children ranging in age from two to three years of age on their mats. The caregiver was asked why she left the children unsupervised. She replied that she was returning a vacuum cleaner to the storage room. Ms. Polk and I asked the staff member why she did not just place the vacuum cleaner outside in the hallway. We explained to the caregiver that she must be able to always see and hear children. Ms. Polk stated she reviews child care rule 10A NCAC 09. 1801 during each monthly staff meeting. It was recommended to review the rule with the caregiver who did not provide adequate supervision. There was not a current lesson plan for space #9. A lesson plan was completed and posted during the visit. The center’s approved and implemented curriculum with four-year-old children was monitored implemented with Creative Curriculum. Quarterly assessments were completed in December. Charting of children’s responses were monitored posted in space #9. Staff and Training worksheets were provided and monitored. One existing staff member was missing one hour of annual in-service training hours. Two new staff members were hired since the last completed visit in November 2024 (T. McCullough and L. Maske). One of the new staff members’ medical was not on the DCDEE medical report form. The ABCMS report was printed and reviewed. The center’s EPR plan was monitored for compliance and was found to meet requirements. Documentation for quarterly safety drills and monthly fire drills were discussed and monitored. The daily attendance with children’s arrival and departure times were monitored documented and current for today. The outdoor learning environment was monitored for compliance. Monthly inspections were conducted and compliance issued noted and corrected. There was not at least six inches of mulch present. Ms. Polk stated mulch was ordered and expected to be delivered this week. One van was monitored with current registration, inspection, and insurance. The right front mirror was broken/missing. The van fire extinguisher and first aid kit were monitored not secured or mounted. The front right tire treads were monitored balled. A current roster was monitored. It was recommended to clean the garbage observed on the van floor. The last sanitation inspection was conducted October 9, 2024, ten (10) demerits cited, and a Superior Classification issued. The last annual fire inspection was completed on July 15, 2024. It was recommended to begin the annual inspection process 4-6 weeks prior to expiration. The DCDEE annual fire inspection report must be completed by the fire inspector. Violation Number Comment Rule 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A caregiver in space #7 left seven children unsupervised ranging in age from two to three years of age after placing them down on mats to return a vacuum cleaner to a storage closet outside in the hallway. .1801(a)(1-5) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current lesson plan was not prepared nor available for this week in space #9. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The kitchen door was monitored unlocked. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Two plastic bags were monitored stored in children's cubbies, accessible to toddlers. .0604(q) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. A staff member hired February 24, 2025, medical was not on the DCDEE Staff Medical Report Form. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. One staff member was due January 30, 2025, to complete required annual in-service training hours. The staff member was missing one hour of annual training. .1103(a) 1115 First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. The fire extinguisher and first aid kit were not secured. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) 1123 All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. The right front tire was monitored balled. (The last two treads from the outside of the tire). The right front passenger mirror was monitored broken/missing the mirror portion. 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Required protective surfacing did not meet six inches in depth for all required playground areas. .0605(k)(1-4) Technical Assistance Provided and General Discussion: 1. It was recommended to purchase the third edition of ITERS and ECERS and begin training staff. There are several resources available on the NCRLAP website at www.NCRLAP.org. It was recommended to take advantage of the training available. 2. We discussed discarding the remaining contents of bottles once infants have finished drinking the contents. Any remaining contents should be discarded unless it is breast milk. 3. We discussed the supervision rule and why some staff may be struggling to understand the rule and how to properly apply it or seek assistance. Corrective Action Plan: All violations must be corrected immediately. You shall submit a written, signed, and dated statement/compliance letter to me, at the address below detailing how each violation has been corrected and when. This information shall be received by Thursday, March 20, 2025. You may email me with your letter of correction. Mail written documentation to Mara Brinton, 7870 Woodmere Drive, Harrisburg, NC 28075. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time-period. If you have any questions, please contact Mara Brinton at 704-594-0140 or email mara.brinton@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
GS 110-91 · Violation
Name of Operation: FAIRYLAND ACADEMY Facility ID: 60001494 Consultant: MARA BRINTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/6/2025 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 3/6/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 285 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 02:45 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 during the Annual Compliance Visit. Upon arrival at the center, I was greeted by Ms. Polk, the site administrator. The center maintained a four-star rated license and continued to meet enhanced ratios and space. The Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers and the Child Care Item Number Listing dated November 2024 were used to document compliance. Spaces #1-9, kitchen, outdoor learning environment and one van were monitored for compliance. Children were monitored, engaged in free play, eating lunch, and napping on mats with linen. Forty-nine children were enrolled. Six children’s records were selected and monitored. We discussed developing a one-page parental acknowledgements page. Ms. Polk was reminded to include the child’s date of enrollment onto the acknowledgements page to cover the discipline policy rule. There were two plastic bags stored in children’s cubbies in space #4. The plastic bags were removed during the visit. We discussed adding a standing bar for developing infants/toddlers with walking and pulling themselves upward. We discussed adding a stand-alone thermometer to the space to ensure that the maximum temperature does not exceed 75F in space #4. We reviewed to ensure when a child showed signs of finishing drinking a bottle, the caregiver must discard the remaining contents of that bottle unless it is breast milk. While walking around the corner a staff member was monitored closing the door of a hallway storage room and then returning to space #4. There were seven children ranging in age from two to three years of age on their mats. The caregiver was asked why she left the children unsupervised. She replied that she was returning a vacuum cleaner to the storage room. Ms. Polk and I asked the staff member why she did not just place the vacuum cleaner outside in the hallway. We explained to the caregiver that she must be able to always see and hear children. Ms. Polk stated she reviews child care rule 10A NCAC 09. 1801 during each monthly staff meeting. It was recommended to review the rule with the caregiver who did not provide adequate supervision. There was not a current lesson plan for space #9. A lesson plan was completed and posted during the visit. The center’s approved and implemented curriculum with four-year-old children was monitored implemented with Creative Curriculum. Quarterly assessments were completed in December. Charting of children’s responses were monitored posted in space #9. Staff and Training worksheets were provided and monitored. One existing staff member was missing one hour of annual in-service training hours. Two new staff members were hired since the last completed visit in November 2024 (T. McCullough and L. Maske). One of the new staff members’ medical was not on the DCDEE medical report form. The ABCMS report was printed and reviewed. The center’s EPR plan was monitored for compliance and was found to meet requirements. Documentation for quarterly safety drills and monthly fire drills were discussed and monitored. The daily attendance with children’s arrival and departure times were monitored documented and current for today. The outdoor learning environment was monitored for compliance. Monthly inspections were conducted and compliance issued noted and corrected. There was not at least six inches of mulch present. Ms. Polk stated mulch was ordered and expected to be delivered this week. One van was monitored with current registration, inspection, and insurance. The right front mirror was broken/missing. The van fire extinguisher and first aid kit were monitored not secured or mounted. The front right tire treads were monitored balled. A current roster was monitored. It was recommended to clean the garbage observed on the van floor. The last sanitation inspection was conducted October 9, 2024, ten (10) demerits cited, and a Superior Classification issued. The last annual fire inspection was completed on July 15, 2024. It was recommended to begin the annual inspection process 4-6 weeks prior to expiration. The DCDEE annual fire inspection report must be completed by the fire inspector. Violation Number Comment Rule 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A caregiver in space #7 left seven children unsupervised ranging in age from two to three years of age after placing them down on mats to return a vacuum cleaner to a storage closet outside in the hallway. .1801(a)(1-5) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current lesson plan was not prepared nor available for this week in space #9. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The kitchen door was monitored unlocked. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Two plastic bags were monitored stored in children's cubbies, accessible to toddlers. .0604(q) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. A staff member hired February 24, 2025, medical was not on the DCDEE Staff Medical Report Form. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. One staff member was due January 30, 2025, to complete required annual in-service training hours. The staff member was missing one hour of annual training. .1103(a) 1115 First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. The fire extinguisher and first aid kit were not secured. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) 1123 All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. The right front tire was monitored balled. (The last two treads from the outside of the tire). The right front passenger mirror was monitored broken/missing the mirror portion. 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Required protective surfacing did not meet six inches in depth for all required playground areas. .0605(k)(1-4) Technical Assistance Provided and General Discussion: 1. It was recommended to purchase the third edition of ITERS and ECERS and begin training staff. There are several resources available on the NCRLAP website at www.NCRLAP.org. It was recommended to take advantage of the training available. 2. We discussed discarding the remaining contents of bottles once infants have finished drinking the contents. Any remaining contents should be discarded unless it is breast milk. 3. We discussed the supervision rule and why some staff may be struggling to understand the rule and how to properly apply it or seek assistance. Corrective Action Plan: All violations must be corrected immediately. You shall submit a written, signed, and dated statement/compliance letter to me, at the address below detailing how each violation has been corrected and when. This information shall be received by Thursday, March 20, 2025. You may email me with your letter of correction. Mail written documentation to Mara Brinton, 7870 Woodmere Drive, Harrisburg, NC 28075. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time-period. If you have any questions, please contact Mara Brinton at 704-594-0140 or email mara.brinton@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. 110-91 · Violation
Name of Operation: FAIRYLAND ACADEMY Facility ID: 60001494 Consultant: MARA BRINTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/26/2024 Number Present: 26 Completed Date: 11/26/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 12:00 PM Time Out: 04:00 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 compliance with applicable child care requirements during a Routine Unannounced Visit. Today, a complaint visit was conducted prior to the RU visit. The center continued to operate a four-star rated licensed center with Ms. Polk as the on-site administrator. The child care item number listing dated March 2024 was used to identify and determine non-compliance. The following sections were monitored for compliance: A1, B1, C4, C5, C6, E1, E2, F3, G1, G3, G4 and G5. A walk through of spaces #1-9, the kitchen, and outdoor area were monitored for compliance. Monthly outdoor inspections, incident log, monthly fire drills and quarterly safety drills were monitored. Completed incident reports were monitored logged onto the incident log, but the reports were not filed in the applicable child’s file. We discussed further development of the following classrooms: #3, #4, and #7. A couch with exposed staples was removed from space #9 during the visit. A staff person QT drink was monitored stored on a child’s shelf with a straw in the translucent plastic cup. The staff person stated she just returned from her lunch break and had not had a chance to put up her drink. In space #4-Infants need other types of approved apparatus for staff to use with them while in the classrooms like a swing and entertainment seat. Something live and more of the children’s artwork posted. A bye-bye buggy or multiple infant strollers must be supplied for staff to be able to take non-mobile infants outdoors daily. In space #7-more of multiples of threes of materials. Recommended a portable basket of toys for children who are not using the restroom but need to be seated to help staff maintain adequate supervision when teaching staff have to toilet children in the restroom. More children’s artwork, pictures of ages and stages. In space #9-teachers are not charting or posting children’s responses (per approved curriculum). The center’s printed EPR plan and Ready to Go File were monitored current. applications/emergency contacts The staff and training worksheet were monitored for compliance. Updates were manually made on the presented worksheets. Two staff did not complete Child Maltreatment training within ninety (90) days of employment. One staff person did not complete the required Health and Safety Training within one year of employment. Ms. Polk informed me. The outdoor learning environment was monitored for compliance. A portion of the back fence was monitored not meeting the four feet high requirement. The right side of the back fence was monitored in disrepair (leaning over and separated from the top rail). The last sanitation inspection was completed October 9, 2024, with ten (10) demerits cited and a Superior classification issued. The last annual fire inspection was completed on July 25, 2024. It was recommended to begin your annual inspection process four to six weeks prior to expiration. Violation Number Comment Rule 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. A child's couch was not repaired or removed from space #9. The administrator removed the couch with exposed staples from the classroom during the visit. .0601(c) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The back right side of the fence was monitored in disrepair, leaning and separated from the top rail. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 824 Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. A section of the back fence did not measure a height of 4 feet. GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) 852 Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. Incident reports were completed, but not filed in the child's file. .0802 (e) 1792 Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. A staff person was monitored with a sugary drink from QT stored on center shelf. The drink was removed from the classroom during the visit. .0901(i) 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. Two staff did not complete the required training within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff member did not complete the H & S training within one year of employment. .1102(a) Technical Assistance Provided and General Discussion: 1. It was recommended to purchase the third edition of the ERS. It was also recommended to review all available resources at the NCRLAP website. www.NCLRAP.org. 2. It was recommended to update the staff and training worksheets and email them to the consultant. The electronic worksheets were reviewed and manually updated during the visit. Ms. Polk was asked to update the worksheet after today’s review and updates were completed. 3. The facility’s water was evaluated for lead on January 30, 2024, according to Ms. Polk’s documentation. 4. There were several classrooms not in use. It was highly recommended to transform the unoccupied rooms into specialty spaces like, indoor gross motor, art, library, STEM. Corrective Action Plan: All violations must be corrected immediately. You shall submit a written, signed, and dated statement/compliance letter to me, at the address below detailing how each violation has been corrected and when. This information shall be received by Tuesday, December 9, 2024. You may email me your letter of correction. Mail written documentation to Mara Brinton, 7870 Woodmere Drive, Harrisburg, NC 28075. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time-period. If you have any questions, please contact Mara Brinton at 704-594-0140 or email mara.brinton@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
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
GS 110-91 · Violation
Name of Operation: FAIRYLAND ACADEMY Facility ID: 60001494 Consultant: MARA BRINTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/26/2024 Number Present: 26 Completed Date: 11/26/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 12:00 PM Time Out: 04:00 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 compliance with applicable child care requirements during a Routine Unannounced Visit. Today, a complaint visit was conducted prior to the RU visit. The center continued to operate a four-star rated licensed center with Ms. Polk as the on-site administrator. The child care item number listing dated March 2024 was used to identify and determine non-compliance. The following sections were monitored for compliance: A1, B1, C4, C5, C6, E1, E2, F3, G1, G3, G4 and G5. A walk through of spaces #1-9, the kitchen, and outdoor area were monitored for compliance. Monthly outdoor inspections, incident log, monthly fire drills and quarterly safety drills were monitored. Completed incident reports were monitored logged onto the incident log, but the reports were not filed in the applicable child’s file. We discussed further development of the following classrooms: #3, #4, and #7. A couch with exposed staples was removed from space #9 during the visit. A staff person QT drink was monitored stored on a child’s shelf with a straw in the translucent plastic cup. The staff person stated she just returned from her lunch break and had not had a chance to put up her drink. In space #4-Infants need other types of approved apparatus for staff to use with them while in the classrooms like a swing and entertainment seat. Something live and more of the children’s artwork posted. A bye-bye buggy or multiple infant strollers must be supplied for staff to be able to take non-mobile infants outdoors daily. In space #7-more of multiples of threes of materials. Recommended a portable basket of toys for children who are not using the restroom but need to be seated to help staff maintain adequate supervision when teaching staff have to toilet children in the restroom. More children’s artwork, pictures of ages and stages. In space #9-teachers are not charting or posting children’s responses (per approved curriculum). The center’s printed EPR plan and Ready to Go File were monitored current. applications/emergency contacts The staff and training worksheet were monitored for compliance. Updates were manually made on the presented worksheets. Two staff did not complete Child Maltreatment training within ninety (90) days of employment. One staff person did not complete the required Health and Safety Training within one year of employment. Ms. Polk informed me. The outdoor learning environment was monitored for compliance. A portion of the back fence was monitored not meeting the four feet high requirement. The right side of the back fence was monitored in disrepair (leaning over and separated from the top rail). The last sanitation inspection was completed October 9, 2024, with ten (10) demerits cited and a Superior classification issued. The last annual fire inspection was completed on July 25, 2024. It was recommended to begin your annual inspection process four to six weeks prior to expiration. Violation Number Comment Rule 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. A child's couch was not repaired or removed from space #9. The administrator removed the couch with exposed staples from the classroom during the visit. .0601(c) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The back right side of the fence was monitored in disrepair, leaning and separated from the top rail. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 824 Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. A section of the back fence did not measure a height of 4 feet. GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) 852 Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. Incident reports were completed, but not filed in the child's file. .0802 (e) 1792 Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. A staff person was monitored with a sugary drink from QT stored on center shelf. The drink was removed from the classroom during the visit. .0901(i) 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. Two staff did not complete the required training within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff member did not complete the H & S training within one year of employment. .1102(a) Technical Assistance Provided and General Discussion: 1. It was recommended to purchase the third edition of the ERS. It was also recommended to review all available resources at the NCRLAP website. www.NCLRAP.org. 2. It was recommended to update the staff and training worksheets and email them to the consultant. The electronic worksheets were reviewed and manually updated during the visit. Ms. Polk was asked to update the worksheet after today’s review and updates were completed. 3. The facility’s water was evaluated for lead on January 30, 2024, according to Ms. Polk’s documentation. 4. There were several classrooms not in use. It was highly recommended to transform the unoccupied rooms into specialty spaces like, indoor gross motor, art, library, STEM. Corrective Action Plan: All violations must be corrected immediately. You shall submit a written, signed, and dated statement/compliance letter to me, at the address below detailing how each violation has been corrected and when. This information shall be received by Tuesday, December 9, 2024. You may email me your letter of correction. Mail written documentation to Mara Brinton, 7870 Woodmere Drive, Harrisburg, NC 28075. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time-period. If you have any questions, please contact Mara Brinton at 704-594-0140 or email mara.brinton@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
10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation
Name of Operation: FAIRYLAND ACADEMY Facility ID: 60001494 Consultant: MARA BRINTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/25/2024 Number Present: 25 Completed Date: 3/25/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 435 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 05:00 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 unannounced visit was to monitor for compliance with applicable child care requirements during the Annual Compliance Visit with a Rated License Assessment. Upon arrival at the center, I was greeted by the center administrator, Ms. Shawana Polk. The center continued to maintain a four-star rated license and continued to meet enhanced space and ratios. The Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers and the Child Care Item Number Listing dated August 2023 were used to document compliance. Spaces #1-8, one (15) passenger van, kitchen and an outdoor learning environment were monitored for compliance. The operator stated they provided transportation for child last week. One bus was monitored with a fire extinguisher maintained on the side passenger door, not secured. The extinguisher was not mounted and secured. The van operator, Ms. Africa stated there was not a first aid kit maintained in the van. A no smoking signage or sticker was not maintained in the van. The van (KEH-6266) was monitored with current insurance that will expire February 2025. A current safety inspection was not provided for review. The registration is due to expire October 2024. Children’s emergency contact information and photographs were monitored maintained in the binder. There was visible garbage on the van floor. It was recommended to clear the floor of the van before the children were picked up this afternoon. Children were monitored eating lunch, engaged in daily outdoor time and free play and PM snack. There were several menus posted throughout the center. It was recommended to only post one menu in the kitchen and at the front door, where visible to parents when they enter the building. The entire front door deck and ramp were monitored with chipped paint, splintered wood, and a railing in poor condition where it moves when pushed slightly. Ms. Polk was informed an email will be sent to code enforcement to request someone to be sent to monitor the railing and deck. There were plastic bags accessible to children under the age of three. Carpets were monitored with stains or duct tape being used to hold the frayed edges down. Carpets in the following rooms should be replaced: #3, #7 and #9. The lower cabinets in space #3 were monitored frayed with jagged edges. The center’s carton of milk was monitored stored in the college size refrigerator in space #4. Glue sticks were monitored in space #7 where two-year-old children were served. A glue gun was monitored on a shelf accessible to two- and three-year-old children. Both hazardous items were removed from space #7 by Ms. Polk during the visit. All classrooms need materials and multiples of three of the same toys for children three years of age and younger. The classrooms were lacking children’s art work and something live. The classroom serving four-year-old children did not have an approved and implemented curriculum. It was highly recommended for each staff enroll in the early childhood associate degree program through the community college. The staff should also enroll in workshops and training to implement the Creative Curriculum. There was not one teacher’s guide book or curriculum book on site. Six children’s files were monitored for compliance. Three children did not have an annual emergency authorization to seek medical attention. One child did not have any health care needs listed on their application or the parent didn’t indicate “N/A” on each applicable line. Three children were missing annual parental permission to participate in off-premises activities. The center administrator stated the Creative Curriculum was implemented with four-year-old children in space #9. A curriculum teacher’s guide book was not available or accessible in any space. There was not any charting of children’s responses, there was not a writing center in the four-year-old classroom. There were not any children’s quarterly assessments or child portfolios available. It was recommended for staff to obtain specialized training in the creative curriculum to ensure the curriculum is fully implemented in the four-year-old classroom. We discussed where posted menus were required (kitchen and prominent place for parents to see). The posted menu in the office was not current. The posted menu didn’t reflect the menu substitute changes of the day. Staff and Training worksheets were not updated or made available during the visit. The administrator was asked to update the worksheets and email them to me by the end of the week. One existing staff file was monitored for compliance (A. Falls). An annual health questionnaire was not current or annual EPR review. One new staff was hired since the last RU visit completed November 2, 2023. (M. Wheeler). I discussed with Ms. Polk the need to ensure existing staff are connected to the facility via the ABCMS system. She was encouraged to take the ABCMS training via the Moodle system. A report should be printed out and shared with the consultant to ensure all staff are connected to the center’s ID#. Space #4 was monitored with the center’s adopted posted ITS-SIDS policies. The safe sleep checks were monitored current. A dirty toy bin was monitored accessible and in use. A crib list should be developed. Cribs were monitored individually named and identified if the infant could roll over on their own. The area rug was monitored with stains. Ms. Polk stated she has a new rug but had not put it out. The center’s EPR plan and Ready to Go File were monitored for compliance. The administrator was asked to print page #28 annually if there are no changes or updates made to the plan. The ready to go file had blank incident report forms, allergy list, emergency numbers, and any nutritional information for children and staff. Documentation for quarterly safety drills and monthly fire drills were discussed and monitored. I reminded Ms. Polk that attendance should be maintained in a file of what adults and children participated in the drill. We discussed doing a fire drill with active precipitation and at the end of nap time at least once a year. The outdoor learning environment was monitored for compliance with many monitored issues not addressed. Wooden borders around each stationary play piece were monitored rotted. There were exposed tree roots, warped wooden ramps with exposed hardware, uneven wood planks causing tripping hazard. Plastic play pieces with dirt or mold on them. Mulch was monitored at two inches. Over time the mulch has deteriorated and turned into dirt. All gutters were monitored over-flowing. There were fallen leaves in corners of play spaces. Shrubs were monitored over grown (almost as high as some windows). The last sanitation inspection was conducted December 6, 2023, with eleven (11) demerits cited, and a Superior Classification issued. The last annual fire inspection was completed on September 22, 2023. It was highly recommended to begin the annual inspection process 4-6 weeks prior to expiration. The ERS or environmental rating scales will be required no later than July, 2024. The last RLA was not processed until October 26, 2018. The average ERS was 4.88. It was recommended to begin reviewing any items scored 5.0 and under. It was recommended to utilize all resources listed on the NCRLAP website at www.NCRLAP.org. The center is currently enrolled in a CCRI grant and is working with TA Specialist. It was highly recommended to have staff participate in the offered NCRLAP webinars. The next RLA will be due no later than October 26, 2024. The center will not be able to delay in having ERS until spring of 2025. Violation Number Comment Rule 468 When three-year-old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities. There were not multiple of threes in any type of offered toys to children in any classroom serving children one years or older. .0510(d)(1) 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. There were several posted menus. Each posted menu was not updated to reflect any menu substitutions made before the changes were served to children. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The front steps and deck were monitored with chipped paint and splinters. The front entrance deck was monitored with a very loose railing. Side wooden ramps were monitored with uneven wooden floor boards/planks, detached railings, exposed hardware, deteriorated or rotted borders. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Exposed tree roots caused tripping hazards to children and staff outdoors. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 808 The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. There were fallen leaves built up in corners and behind shrubs in the outdoor environment. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 832 There was no written emergency medical care (EMC) plan. The center had a written EMC plan posted. However, the posted EMC plan was not current. Patricia Curtis was listed and no longer employed since December 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One existing staff file was monitored and did not have a current HQ. The HQ expired February 2024. .0701(a) 1115 First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. The van used to transport children did not have a first aid kit maintained in the vehicle. The fire extinguisher was stored on the van door, not mounted and secured. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Three children were missing annual emergency care authorization. .0802(c) 1322 A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available. Three children were missing annual permission to participate in off premises activities. .1005(b)(4) 1329 Application for enrollment did not include all required information. One child's health care needs were not listed or identified as N/A on the child's application. .0801(a)(1-7) 1794 A Four- or Five- Star program serving four-year-old children was not implementing an approved curriculum. Space #9 served four-year-old children. There was not any charting of children's responses, curriculum teacher's guidebooks, writing center, or quarterly assessments. There were not any children's portfolios to show children's growth and progress. .2802(d) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. One existing staff file was monitored for compliance. One staff person's annual review of the center's EPR plan expired February 2024. .0607(f) 1850 Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children. The van used to transport children (KEH-6266) did not have a tobacco restriction sticker or signage. .0604(i) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Six inches of mulch in depth was required. Approximately two inches of mulch was monitored. Exit points or fall zones were not met. .0605(k)(1-4) Technical Assistance Provided and General Discussion: An administrative action may be issued due to the number of cited violations. The center’s for-profit corporation was listed as “current-active” by the NC Secretary of State’s office. We discussed the annual report required and how consultants are required to verify the corporation is in good standing with the NC Secretary of State. We discussed enduring annual reports are filed with the NC Secretary of State. Failure to maintain in good standing with the NC Secretary of State could result in a revocation of the child care license. Staff education was not verified during the visit and will be after the administrator emails to me the lead teacher educational standards worksheet with each lead teacher’s name listed. The center administrator developed a written plan for the outdoor learning environment but had not submitted it to the owners of the facility. The outdoor learning environment’s issues must be addressed immediately. The area and pending needs were identified during the last visit. Violations were not cited but the administrator was instructed to develop a plan and begin working on the long-term plan. Nothing was addressed since the last visit in November of 2023. Ms. Polk stated the CCRI representative had only been on site once. I expressed concern about the ERS timeline and needs of the classroom related to lack of materials and numbers of the same materials offered to children. Corrective Action Plan: All violations must be corrected immediately. You shall submit a written, signed, and dated statement/compliance letter to me, at the address below detailing how each violation has been corrected and when. This information shall be received by Monday, April 8, 2024. Mail written documentation to Mara Brinton, 7870 Woodmere Drive, Harrisburg, NC 28075. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time-period. If you have any questions, please contact Mara Brinton at 704-594-0140 or email mara.brinton@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
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10A NCAC 09 .0802 · Violation
Name of Operation: FAIRYLAND ACADEMY Facility ID: 60001494 Consultant: MARA BRINTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/25/2024 Number Present: 25 Completed Date: 3/25/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 435 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 05:00 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 unannounced visit was to monitor for compliance with applicable child care requirements during the Annual Compliance Visit with a Rated License Assessment. Upon arrival at the center, I was greeted by the center administrator, Ms. Shawana Polk. The center continued to maintain a four-star rated license and continued to meet enhanced space and ratios. The Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers and the Child Care Item Number Listing dated August 2023 were used to document compliance. Spaces #1-8, one (15) passenger van, kitchen and an outdoor learning environment were monitored for compliance. The operator stated they provided transportation for child last week. One bus was monitored with a fire extinguisher maintained on the side passenger door, not secured. The extinguisher was not mounted and secured. The van operator, Ms. Africa stated there was not a first aid kit maintained in the van. A no smoking signage or sticker was not maintained in the van. The van (KEH-6266) was monitored with current insurance that will expire February 2025. A current safety inspection was not provided for review. The registration is due to expire October 2024. Children’s emergency contact information and photographs were monitored maintained in the binder. There was visible garbage on the van floor. It was recommended to clear the floor of the van before the children were picked up this afternoon. Children were monitored eating lunch, engaged in daily outdoor time and free play and PM snack. There were several menus posted throughout the center. It was recommended to only post one menu in the kitchen and at the front door, where visible to parents when they enter the building. The entire front door deck and ramp were monitored with chipped paint, splintered wood, and a railing in poor condition where it moves when pushed slightly. Ms. Polk was informed an email will be sent to code enforcement to request someone to be sent to monitor the railing and deck. There were plastic bags accessible to children under the age of three. Carpets were monitored with stains or duct tape being used to hold the frayed edges down. Carpets in the following rooms should be replaced: #3, #7 and #9. The lower cabinets in space #3 were monitored frayed with jagged edges. The center’s carton of milk was monitored stored in the college size refrigerator in space #4. Glue sticks were monitored in space #7 where two-year-old children were served. A glue gun was monitored on a shelf accessible to two- and three-year-old children. Both hazardous items were removed from space #7 by Ms. Polk during the visit. All classrooms need materials and multiples of three of the same toys for children three years of age and younger. The classrooms were lacking children’s art work and something live. The classroom serving four-year-old children did not have an approved and implemented curriculum. It was highly recommended for each staff enroll in the early childhood associate degree program through the community college. The staff should also enroll in workshops and training to implement the Creative Curriculum. There was not one teacher’s guide book or curriculum book on site. Six children’s files were monitored for compliance. Three children did not have an annual emergency authorization to seek medical attention. One child did not have any health care needs listed on their application or the parent didn’t indicate “N/A” on each applicable line. Three children were missing annual parental permission to participate in off-premises activities. The center administrator stated the Creative Curriculum was implemented with four-year-old children in space #9. A curriculum teacher’s guide book was not available or accessible in any space. There was not any charting of children’s responses, there was not a writing center in the four-year-old classroom. There were not any children’s quarterly assessments or child portfolios available. It was recommended for staff to obtain specialized training in the creative curriculum to ensure the curriculum is fully implemented in the four-year-old classroom. We discussed where posted menus were required (kitchen and prominent place for parents to see). The posted menu in the office was not current. The posted menu didn’t reflect the menu substitute changes of the day. Staff and Training worksheets were not updated or made available during the visit. The administrator was asked to update the worksheets and email them to me by the end of the week. One existing staff file was monitored for compliance (A. Falls). An annual health questionnaire was not current or annual EPR review. One new staff was hired since the last RU visit completed November 2, 2023. (M. Wheeler). I discussed with Ms. Polk the need to ensure existing staff are connected to the facility via the ABCMS system. She was encouraged to take the ABCMS training via the Moodle system. A report should be printed out and shared with the consultant to ensure all staff are connected to the center’s ID#. Space #4 was monitored with the center’s adopted posted ITS-SIDS policies. The safe sleep checks were monitored current. A dirty toy bin was monitored accessible and in use. A crib list should be developed. Cribs were monitored individually named and identified if the infant could roll over on their own. The area rug was monitored with stains. Ms. Polk stated she has a new rug but had not put it out. The center’s EPR plan and Ready to Go File were monitored for compliance. The administrator was asked to print page #28 annually if there are no changes or updates made to the plan. The ready to go file had blank incident report forms, allergy list, emergency numbers, and any nutritional information for children and staff. Documentation for quarterly safety drills and monthly fire drills were discussed and monitored. I reminded Ms. Polk that attendance should be maintained in a file of what adults and children participated in the drill. We discussed doing a fire drill with active precipitation and at the end of nap time at least once a year. The outdoor learning environment was monitored for compliance with many monitored issues not addressed. Wooden borders around each stationary play piece were monitored rotted. There were exposed tree roots, warped wooden ramps with exposed hardware, uneven wood planks causing tripping hazard. Plastic play pieces with dirt or mold on them. Mulch was monitored at two inches. Over time the mulch has deteriorated and turned into dirt. All gutters were monitored over-flowing. There were fallen leaves in corners of play spaces. Shrubs were monitored over grown (almost as high as some windows). The last sanitation inspection was conducted December 6, 2023, with eleven (11) demerits cited, and a Superior Classification issued. The last annual fire inspection was completed on September 22, 2023. It was highly recommended to begin the annual inspection process 4-6 weeks prior to expiration. The ERS or environmental rating scales will be required no later than July, 2024. The last RLA was not processed until October 26, 2018. The average ERS was 4.88. It was recommended to begin reviewing any items scored 5.0 and under. It was recommended to utilize all resources listed on the NCRLAP website at www.NCRLAP.org. The center is currently enrolled in a CCRI grant and is working with TA Specialist. It was highly recommended to have staff participate in the offered NCRLAP webinars. The next RLA will be due no later than October 26, 2024. The center will not be able to delay in having ERS until spring of 2025. Violation Number Comment Rule 468 When three-year-old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities. There were not multiple of threes in any type of offered toys to children in any classroom serving children one years or older. .0510(d)(1) 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. There were several posted menus. Each posted menu was not updated to reflect any menu substitutions made before the changes were served to children. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The front steps and deck were monitored with chipped paint and splinters. The front entrance deck was monitored with a very loose railing. Side wooden ramps were monitored with uneven wooden floor boards/planks, detached railings, exposed hardware, deteriorated or rotted borders. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Exposed tree roots caused tripping hazards to children and staff outdoors. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 808 The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. There were fallen leaves built up in corners and behind shrubs in the outdoor environment. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 832 There was no written emergency medical care (EMC) plan. The center had a written EMC plan posted. However, the posted EMC plan was not current. Patricia Curtis was listed and no longer employed since December 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One existing staff file was monitored and did not have a current HQ. The HQ expired February 2024. .0701(a) 1115 First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. The van used to transport children did not have a first aid kit maintained in the vehicle. The fire extinguisher was stored on the van door, not mounted and secured. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Three children were missing annual emergency care authorization. .0802(c) 1322 A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available. Three children were missing annual permission to participate in off premises activities. .1005(b)(4) 1329 Application for enrollment did not include all required information. One child's health care needs were not listed or identified as N/A on the child's application. .0801(a)(1-7) 1794 A Four- or Five- Star program serving four-year-old children was not implementing an approved curriculum. Space #9 served four-year-old children. There was not any charting of children's responses, curriculum teacher's guidebooks, writing center, or quarterly assessments. There were not any children's portfolios to show children's growth and progress. .2802(d) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. One existing staff file was monitored for compliance. One staff person's annual review of the center's EPR plan expired February 2024. .0607(f) 1850 Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children. The van used to transport children (KEH-6266) did not have a tobacco restriction sticker or signage. .0604(i) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Six inches of mulch in depth was required. Approximately two inches of mulch was monitored. Exit points or fall zones were not met. .0605(k)(1-4) Technical Assistance Provided and General Discussion: An administrative action may be issued due to the number of cited violations. The center’s for-profit corporation was listed as “current-active” by the NC Secretary of State’s office. We discussed the annual report required and how consultants are required to verify the corporation is in good standing with the NC Secretary of State. We discussed enduring annual reports are filed with the NC Secretary of State. Failure to maintain in good standing with the NC Secretary of State could result in a revocation of the child care license. Staff education was not verified during the visit and will be after the administrator emails to me the lead teacher educational standards worksheet with each lead teacher’s name listed. The center administrator developed a written plan for the outdoor learning environment but had not submitted it to the owners of the facility. The outdoor learning environment’s issues must be addressed immediately. The area and pending needs were identified during the last visit. Violations were not cited but the administrator was instructed to develop a plan and begin working on the long-term plan. Nothing was addressed since the last visit in November of 2023. Ms. Polk stated the CCRI representative had only been on site once. I expressed concern about the ERS timeline and needs of the classroom related to lack of materials and numbers of the same materials offered to children. Corrective Action Plan: All violations must be corrected immediately. You shall submit a written, signed, and dated statement/compliance letter to me, at the address below detailing how each violation has been corrected and when. This information shall be received by Monday, April 8, 2024. Mail written documentation to Mara Brinton, 7870 Woodmere Drive, Harrisburg, NC 28075. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time-period. If you have any questions, please contact Mara Brinton at 704-594-0140 or email mara.brinton@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
10A NCAC 09 .0901 · Violation
Name of Operation: FAIRYLAND ACADEMY Facility ID: 60001494 Consultant: MARA BRINTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/25/2024 Number Present: 25 Completed Date: 3/25/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 435 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 05:00 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 unannounced visit was to monitor for compliance with applicable child care requirements during the Annual Compliance Visit with a Rated License Assessment. Upon arrival at the center, I was greeted by the center administrator, Ms. Shawana Polk. The center continued to maintain a four-star rated license and continued to meet enhanced space and ratios. The Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers and the Child Care Item Number Listing dated August 2023 were used to document compliance. Spaces #1-8, one (15) passenger van, kitchen and an outdoor learning environment were monitored for compliance. The operator stated they provided transportation for child last week. One bus was monitored with a fire extinguisher maintained on the side passenger door, not secured. The extinguisher was not mounted and secured. The van operator, Ms. Africa stated there was not a first aid kit maintained in the van. A no smoking signage or sticker was not maintained in the van. The van (KEH-6266) was monitored with current insurance that will expire February 2025. A current safety inspection was not provided for review. The registration is due to expire October 2024. Children’s emergency contact information and photographs were monitored maintained in the binder. There was visible garbage on the van floor. It was recommended to clear the floor of the van before the children were picked up this afternoon. Children were monitored eating lunch, engaged in daily outdoor time and free play and PM snack. There were several menus posted throughout the center. It was recommended to only post one menu in the kitchen and at the front door, where visible to parents when they enter the building. The entire front door deck and ramp were monitored with chipped paint, splintered wood, and a railing in poor condition where it moves when pushed slightly. Ms. Polk was informed an email will be sent to code enforcement to request someone to be sent to monitor the railing and deck. There were plastic bags accessible to children under the age of three. Carpets were monitored with stains or duct tape being used to hold the frayed edges down. Carpets in the following rooms should be replaced: #3, #7 and #9. The lower cabinets in space #3 were monitored frayed with jagged edges. The center’s carton of milk was monitored stored in the college size refrigerator in space #4. Glue sticks were monitored in space #7 where two-year-old children were served. A glue gun was monitored on a shelf accessible to two- and three-year-old children. Both hazardous items were removed from space #7 by Ms. Polk during the visit. All classrooms need materials and multiples of three of the same toys for children three years of age and younger. The classrooms were lacking children’s art work and something live. The classroom serving four-year-old children did not have an approved and implemented curriculum. It was highly recommended for each staff enroll in the early childhood associate degree program through the community college. The staff should also enroll in workshops and training to implement the Creative Curriculum. There was not one teacher’s guide book or curriculum book on site. Six children’s files were monitored for compliance. Three children did not have an annual emergency authorization to seek medical attention. One child did not have any health care needs listed on their application or the parent didn’t indicate “N/A” on each applicable line. Three children were missing annual parental permission to participate in off-premises activities. The center administrator stated the Creative Curriculum was implemented with four-year-old children in space #9. A curriculum teacher’s guide book was not available or accessible in any space. There was not any charting of children’s responses, there was not a writing center in the four-year-old classroom. There were not any children’s quarterly assessments or child portfolios available. It was recommended for staff to obtain specialized training in the creative curriculum to ensure the curriculum is fully implemented in the four-year-old classroom. We discussed where posted menus were required (kitchen and prominent place for parents to see). The posted menu in the office was not current. The posted menu didn’t reflect the menu substitute changes of the day. Staff and Training worksheets were not updated or made available during the visit. The administrator was asked to update the worksheets and email them to me by the end of the week. One existing staff file was monitored for compliance (A. Falls). An annual health questionnaire was not current or annual EPR review. One new staff was hired since the last RU visit completed November 2, 2023. (M. Wheeler). I discussed with Ms. Polk the need to ensure existing staff are connected to the facility via the ABCMS system. She was encouraged to take the ABCMS training via the Moodle system. A report should be printed out and shared with the consultant to ensure all staff are connected to the center’s ID#. Space #4 was monitored with the center’s adopted posted ITS-SIDS policies. The safe sleep checks were monitored current. A dirty toy bin was monitored accessible and in use. A crib list should be developed. Cribs were monitored individually named and identified if the infant could roll over on their own. The area rug was monitored with stains. Ms. Polk stated she has a new rug but had not put it out. The center’s EPR plan and Ready to Go File were monitored for compliance. The administrator was asked to print page #28 annually if there are no changes or updates made to the plan. The ready to go file had blank incident report forms, allergy list, emergency numbers, and any nutritional information for children and staff. Documentation for quarterly safety drills and monthly fire drills were discussed and monitored. I reminded Ms. Polk that attendance should be maintained in a file of what adults and children participated in the drill. We discussed doing a fire drill with active precipitation and at the end of nap time at least once a year. The outdoor learning environment was monitored for compliance with many monitored issues not addressed. Wooden borders around each stationary play piece were monitored rotted. There were exposed tree roots, warped wooden ramps with exposed hardware, uneven wood planks causing tripping hazard. Plastic play pieces with dirt or mold on them. Mulch was monitored at two inches. Over time the mulch has deteriorated and turned into dirt. All gutters were monitored over-flowing. There were fallen leaves in corners of play spaces. Shrubs were monitored over grown (almost as high as some windows). The last sanitation inspection was conducted December 6, 2023, with eleven (11) demerits cited, and a Superior Classification issued. The last annual fire inspection was completed on September 22, 2023. It was highly recommended to begin the annual inspection process 4-6 weeks prior to expiration. The ERS or environmental rating scales will be required no later than July, 2024. The last RLA was not processed until October 26, 2018. The average ERS was 4.88. It was recommended to begin reviewing any items scored 5.0 and under. It was recommended to utilize all resources listed on the NCRLAP website at www.NCRLAP.org. The center is currently enrolled in a CCRI grant and is working with TA Specialist. It was highly recommended to have staff participate in the offered NCRLAP webinars. The next RLA will be due no later than October 26, 2024. The center will not be able to delay in having ERS until spring of 2025. Violation Number Comment Rule 468 When three-year-old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities. There were not multiple of threes in any type of offered toys to children in any classroom serving children one years or older. .0510(d)(1) 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. There were several posted menus. Each posted menu was not updated to reflect any menu substitutions made before the changes were served to children. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The front steps and deck were monitored with chipped paint and splinters. The front entrance deck was monitored with a very loose railing. Side wooden ramps were monitored with uneven wooden floor boards/planks, detached railings, exposed hardware, deteriorated or rotted borders. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Exposed tree roots caused tripping hazards to children and staff outdoors. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 808 The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. There were fallen leaves built up in corners and behind shrubs in the outdoor environment. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 832 There was no written emergency medical care (EMC) plan. The center had a written EMC plan posted. However, the posted EMC plan was not current. Patricia Curtis was listed and no longer employed since December 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One existing staff file was monitored and did not have a current HQ. The HQ expired February 2024. .0701(a) 1115 First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. The van used to transport children did not have a first aid kit maintained in the vehicle. The fire extinguisher was stored on the van door, not mounted and secured. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Three children were missing annual emergency care authorization. .0802(c) 1322 A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available. Three children were missing annual permission to participate in off premises activities. .1005(b)(4) 1329 Application for enrollment did not include all required information. One child's health care needs were not listed or identified as N/A on the child's application. .0801(a)(1-7) 1794 A Four- or Five- Star program serving four-year-old children was not implementing an approved curriculum. Space #9 served four-year-old children. There was not any charting of children's responses, curriculum teacher's guidebooks, writing center, or quarterly assessments. There were not any children's portfolios to show children's growth and progress. .2802(d) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. One existing staff file was monitored for compliance. One staff person's annual review of the center's EPR plan expired February 2024. .0607(f) 1850 Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children. The van used to transport children (KEH-6266) did not have a tobacco restriction sticker or signage. .0604(i) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Six inches of mulch in depth was required. Approximately two inches of mulch was monitored. Exit points or fall zones were not met. .0605(k)(1-4) Technical Assistance Provided and General Discussion: An administrative action may be issued due to the number of cited violations. The center’s for-profit corporation was listed as “current-active” by the NC Secretary of State’s office. We discussed the annual report required and how consultants are required to verify the corporation is in good standing with the NC Secretary of State. We discussed enduring annual reports are filed with the NC Secretary of State. Failure to maintain in good standing with the NC Secretary of State could result in a revocation of the child care license. Staff education was not verified during the visit and will be after the administrator emails to me the lead teacher educational standards worksheet with each lead teacher’s name listed. The center administrator developed a written plan for the outdoor learning environment but had not submitted it to the owners of the facility. The outdoor learning environment’s issues must be addressed immediately. The area and pending needs were identified during the last visit. Violations were not cited but the administrator was instructed to develop a plan and begin working on the long-term plan. Nothing was addressed since the last visit in November of 2023. Ms. Polk stated the CCRI representative had only been on site once. I expressed concern about the ERS timeline and needs of the classroom related to lack of materials and numbers of the same materials offered to children. Corrective Action Plan: All violations must be corrected immediately. You shall submit a written, signed, and dated statement/compliance letter to me, at the address below detailing how each violation has been corrected and when. This information shall be received by Monday, April 8, 2024. Mail written documentation to Mara Brinton, 7870 Woodmere Drive, Harrisburg, NC 28075. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time-period. If you have any questions, please contact Mara Brinton at 704-594-0140 or email mara.brinton@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
10A NCAC 09 .1003 · Violation
Name of Operation: FAIRYLAND ACADEMY Facility ID: 60001494 Consultant: MARA BRINTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/25/2024 Number Present: 25 Completed Date: 3/25/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 435 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 05:00 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 unannounced visit was to monitor for compliance with applicable child care requirements during the Annual Compliance Visit with a Rated License Assessment. Upon arrival at the center, I was greeted by the center administrator, Ms. Shawana Polk. The center continued to maintain a four-star rated license and continued to meet enhanced space and ratios. The Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers and the Child Care Item Number Listing dated August 2023 were used to document compliance. Spaces #1-8, one (15) passenger van, kitchen and an outdoor learning environment were monitored for compliance. The operator stated they provided transportation for child last week. One bus was monitored with a fire extinguisher maintained on the side passenger door, not secured. The extinguisher was not mounted and secured. The van operator, Ms. Africa stated there was not a first aid kit maintained in the van. A no smoking signage or sticker was not maintained in the van. The van (KEH-6266) was monitored with current insurance that will expire February 2025. A current safety inspection was not provided for review. The registration is due to expire October 2024. Children’s emergency contact information and photographs were monitored maintained in the binder. There was visible garbage on the van floor. It was recommended to clear the floor of the van before the children were picked up this afternoon. Children were monitored eating lunch, engaged in daily outdoor time and free play and PM snack. There were several menus posted throughout the center. It was recommended to only post one menu in the kitchen and at the front door, where visible to parents when they enter the building. The entire front door deck and ramp were monitored with chipped paint, splintered wood, and a railing in poor condition where it moves when pushed slightly. Ms. Polk was informed an email will be sent to code enforcement to request someone to be sent to monitor the railing and deck. There were plastic bags accessible to children under the age of three. Carpets were monitored with stains or duct tape being used to hold the frayed edges down. Carpets in the following rooms should be replaced: #3, #7 and #9. The lower cabinets in space #3 were monitored frayed with jagged edges. The center’s carton of milk was monitored stored in the college size refrigerator in space #4. Glue sticks were monitored in space #7 where two-year-old children were served. A glue gun was monitored on a shelf accessible to two- and three-year-old children. Both hazardous items were removed from space #7 by Ms. Polk during the visit. All classrooms need materials and multiples of three of the same toys for children three years of age and younger. The classrooms were lacking children’s art work and something live. The classroom serving four-year-old children did not have an approved and implemented curriculum. It was highly recommended for each staff enroll in the early childhood associate degree program through the community college. The staff should also enroll in workshops and training to implement the Creative Curriculum. There was not one teacher’s guide book or curriculum book on site. Six children’s files were monitored for compliance. Three children did not have an annual emergency authorization to seek medical attention. One child did not have any health care needs listed on their application or the parent didn’t indicate “N/A” on each applicable line. Three children were missing annual parental permission to participate in off-premises activities. The center administrator stated the Creative Curriculum was implemented with four-year-old children in space #9. A curriculum teacher’s guide book was not available or accessible in any space. There was not any charting of children’s responses, there was not a writing center in the four-year-old classroom. There were not any children’s quarterly assessments or child portfolios available. It was recommended for staff to obtain specialized training in the creative curriculum to ensure the curriculum is fully implemented in the four-year-old classroom. We discussed where posted menus were required (kitchen and prominent place for parents to see). The posted menu in the office was not current. The posted menu didn’t reflect the menu substitute changes of the day. Staff and Training worksheets were not updated or made available during the visit. The administrator was asked to update the worksheets and email them to me by the end of the week. One existing staff file was monitored for compliance (A. Falls). An annual health questionnaire was not current or annual EPR review. One new staff was hired since the last RU visit completed November 2, 2023. (M. Wheeler). I discussed with Ms. Polk the need to ensure existing staff are connected to the facility via the ABCMS system. She was encouraged to take the ABCMS training via the Moodle system. A report should be printed out and shared with the consultant to ensure all staff are connected to the center’s ID#. Space #4 was monitored with the center’s adopted posted ITS-SIDS policies. The safe sleep checks were monitored current. A dirty toy bin was monitored accessible and in use. A crib list should be developed. Cribs were monitored individually named and identified if the infant could roll over on their own. The area rug was monitored with stains. Ms. Polk stated she has a new rug but had not put it out. The center’s EPR plan and Ready to Go File were monitored for compliance. The administrator was asked to print page #28 annually if there are no changes or updates made to the plan. The ready to go file had blank incident report forms, allergy list, emergency numbers, and any nutritional information for children and staff. Documentation for quarterly safety drills and monthly fire drills were discussed and monitored. I reminded Ms. Polk that attendance should be maintained in a file of what adults and children participated in the drill. We discussed doing a fire drill with active precipitation and at the end of nap time at least once a year. The outdoor learning environment was monitored for compliance with many monitored issues not addressed. Wooden borders around each stationary play piece were monitored rotted. There were exposed tree roots, warped wooden ramps with exposed hardware, uneven wood planks causing tripping hazard. Plastic play pieces with dirt or mold on them. Mulch was monitored at two inches. Over time the mulch has deteriorated and turned into dirt. All gutters were monitored over-flowing. There were fallen leaves in corners of play spaces. Shrubs were monitored over grown (almost as high as some windows). The last sanitation inspection was conducted December 6, 2023, with eleven (11) demerits cited, and a Superior Classification issued. The last annual fire inspection was completed on September 22, 2023. It was highly recommended to begin the annual inspection process 4-6 weeks prior to expiration. The ERS or environmental rating scales will be required no later than July, 2024. The last RLA was not processed until October 26, 2018. The average ERS was 4.88. It was recommended to begin reviewing any items scored 5.0 and under. It was recommended to utilize all resources listed on the NCRLAP website at www.NCRLAP.org. The center is currently enrolled in a CCRI grant and is working with TA Specialist. It was highly recommended to have staff participate in the offered NCRLAP webinars. The next RLA will be due no later than October 26, 2024. The center will not be able to delay in having ERS until spring of 2025. Violation Number Comment Rule 468 When three-year-old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities. There were not multiple of threes in any type of offered toys to children in any classroom serving children one years or older. .0510(d)(1) 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. There were several posted menus. Each posted menu was not updated to reflect any menu substitutions made before the changes were served to children. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The front steps and deck were monitored with chipped paint and splinters. The front entrance deck was monitored with a very loose railing. Side wooden ramps were monitored with uneven wooden floor boards/planks, detached railings, exposed hardware, deteriorated or rotted borders. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Exposed tree roots caused tripping hazards to children and staff outdoors. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 808 The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. There were fallen leaves built up in corners and behind shrubs in the outdoor environment. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 832 There was no written emergency medical care (EMC) plan. The center had a written EMC plan posted. However, the posted EMC plan was not current. Patricia Curtis was listed and no longer employed since December 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One existing staff file was monitored and did not have a current HQ. The HQ expired February 2024. .0701(a) 1115 First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. The van used to transport children did not have a first aid kit maintained in the vehicle. The fire extinguisher was stored on the van door, not mounted and secured. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Three children were missing annual emergency care authorization. .0802(c) 1322 A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available. Three children were missing annual permission to participate in off premises activities. .1005(b)(4) 1329 Application for enrollment did not include all required information. One child's health care needs were not listed or identified as N/A on the child's application. .0801(a)(1-7) 1794 A Four- or Five- Star program serving four-year-old children was not implementing an approved curriculum. Space #9 served four-year-old children. There was not any charting of children's responses, curriculum teacher's guidebooks, writing center, or quarterly assessments. There were not any children's portfolios to show children's growth and progress. .2802(d) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. One existing staff file was monitored for compliance. One staff person's annual review of the center's EPR plan expired February 2024. .0607(f) 1850 Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children. The van used to transport children (KEH-6266) did not have a tobacco restriction sticker or signage. .0604(i) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Six inches of mulch in depth was required. Approximately two inches of mulch was monitored. Exit points or fall zones were not met. .0605(k)(1-4) Technical Assistance Provided and General Discussion: An administrative action may be issued due to the number of cited violations. The center’s for-profit corporation was listed as “current-active” by the NC Secretary of State’s office. We discussed the annual report required and how consultants are required to verify the corporation is in good standing with the NC Secretary of State. We discussed enduring annual reports are filed with the NC Secretary of State. Failure to maintain in good standing with the NC Secretary of State could result in a revocation of the child care license. Staff education was not verified during the visit and will be after the administrator emails to me the lead teacher educational standards worksheet with each lead teacher’s name listed. The center administrator developed a written plan for the outdoor learning environment but had not submitted it to the owners of the facility. The outdoor learning environment’s issues must be addressed immediately. The area and pending needs were identified during the last visit. Violations were not cited but the administrator was instructed to develop a plan and begin working on the long-term plan. Nothing was addressed since the last visit in November of 2023. Ms. Polk stated the CCRI representative had only been on site once. I expressed concern about the ERS timeline and needs of the classroom related to lack of materials and numbers of the same materials offered to children. Corrective Action Plan: All violations must be corrected immediately. You shall submit a written, signed, and dated statement/compliance letter to me, at the address below detailing how each violation has been corrected and when. This information shall be received by Monday, April 8, 2024. Mail written documentation to Mara Brinton, 7870 Woodmere Drive, Harrisburg, NC 28075. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time-period. If you have any questions, please contact Mara Brinton at 704-594-0140 or email mara.brinton@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. 110-91 · Violation
Name of Operation: FAIRYLAND ACADEMY Facility ID: 60001494 Consultant: MARA BRINTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/25/2024 Number Present: 25 Completed Date: 3/25/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 435 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 05:00 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 unannounced visit was to monitor for compliance with applicable child care requirements during the Annual Compliance Visit with a Rated License Assessment. Upon arrival at the center, I was greeted by the center administrator, Ms. Shawana Polk. The center continued to maintain a four-star rated license and continued to meet enhanced space and ratios. The Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers and the Child Care Item Number Listing dated August 2023 were used to document compliance. Spaces #1-8, one (15) passenger van, kitchen and an outdoor learning environment were monitored for compliance. The operator stated they provided transportation for child last week. One bus was monitored with a fire extinguisher maintained on the side passenger door, not secured. The extinguisher was not mounted and secured. The van operator, Ms. Africa stated there was not a first aid kit maintained in the van. A no smoking signage or sticker was not maintained in the van. The van (KEH-6266) was monitored with current insurance that will expire February 2025. A current safety inspection was not provided for review. The registration is due to expire October 2024. Children’s emergency contact information and photographs were monitored maintained in the binder. There was visible garbage on the van floor. It was recommended to clear the floor of the van before the children were picked up this afternoon. Children were monitored eating lunch, engaged in daily outdoor time and free play and PM snack. There were several menus posted throughout the center. It was recommended to only post one menu in the kitchen and at the front door, where visible to parents when they enter the building. The entire front door deck and ramp were monitored with chipped paint, splintered wood, and a railing in poor condition where it moves when pushed slightly. Ms. Polk was informed an email will be sent to code enforcement to request someone to be sent to monitor the railing and deck. There were plastic bags accessible to children under the age of three. Carpets were monitored with stains or duct tape being used to hold the frayed edges down. Carpets in the following rooms should be replaced: #3, #7 and #9. The lower cabinets in space #3 were monitored frayed with jagged edges. The center’s carton of milk was monitored stored in the college size refrigerator in space #4. Glue sticks were monitored in space #7 where two-year-old children were served. A glue gun was monitored on a shelf accessible to two- and three-year-old children. Both hazardous items were removed from space #7 by Ms. Polk during the visit. All classrooms need materials and multiples of three of the same toys for children three years of age and younger. The classrooms were lacking children’s art work and something live. The classroom serving four-year-old children did not have an approved and implemented curriculum. It was highly recommended for each staff enroll in the early childhood associate degree program through the community college. The staff should also enroll in workshops and training to implement the Creative Curriculum. There was not one teacher’s guide book or curriculum book on site. Six children’s files were monitored for compliance. Three children did not have an annual emergency authorization to seek medical attention. One child did not have any health care needs listed on their application or the parent didn’t indicate “N/A” on each applicable line. Three children were missing annual parental permission to participate in off-premises activities. The center administrator stated the Creative Curriculum was implemented with four-year-old children in space #9. A curriculum teacher’s guide book was not available or accessible in any space. There was not any charting of children’s responses, there was not a writing center in the four-year-old classroom. There were not any children’s quarterly assessments or child portfolios available. It was recommended for staff to obtain specialized training in the creative curriculum to ensure the curriculum is fully implemented in the four-year-old classroom. We discussed where posted menus were required (kitchen and prominent place for parents to see). The posted menu in the office was not current. The posted menu didn’t reflect the menu substitute changes of the day. Staff and Training worksheets were not updated or made available during the visit. The administrator was asked to update the worksheets and email them to me by the end of the week. One existing staff file was monitored for compliance (A. Falls). An annual health questionnaire was not current or annual EPR review. One new staff was hired since the last RU visit completed November 2, 2023. (M. Wheeler). I discussed with Ms. Polk the need to ensure existing staff are connected to the facility via the ABCMS system. She was encouraged to take the ABCMS training via the Moodle system. A report should be printed out and shared with the consultant to ensure all staff are connected to the center’s ID#. Space #4 was monitored with the center’s adopted posted ITS-SIDS policies. The safe sleep checks were monitored current. A dirty toy bin was monitored accessible and in use. A crib list should be developed. Cribs were monitored individually named and identified if the infant could roll over on their own. The area rug was monitored with stains. Ms. Polk stated she has a new rug but had not put it out. The center’s EPR plan and Ready to Go File were monitored for compliance. The administrator was asked to print page #28 annually if there are no changes or updates made to the plan. The ready to go file had blank incident report forms, allergy list, emergency numbers, and any nutritional information for children and staff. Documentation for quarterly safety drills and monthly fire drills were discussed and monitored. I reminded Ms. Polk that attendance should be maintained in a file of what adults and children participated in the drill. We discussed doing a fire drill with active precipitation and at the end of nap time at least once a year. The outdoor learning environment was monitored for compliance with many monitored issues not addressed. Wooden borders around each stationary play piece were monitored rotted. There were exposed tree roots, warped wooden ramps with exposed hardware, uneven wood planks causing tripping hazard. Plastic play pieces with dirt or mold on them. Mulch was monitored at two inches. Over time the mulch has deteriorated and turned into dirt. All gutters were monitored over-flowing. There were fallen leaves in corners of play spaces. Shrubs were monitored over grown (almost as high as some windows). The last sanitation inspection was conducted December 6, 2023, with eleven (11) demerits cited, and a Superior Classification issued. The last annual fire inspection was completed on September 22, 2023. It was highly recommended to begin the annual inspection process 4-6 weeks prior to expiration. The ERS or environmental rating scales will be required no later than July, 2024. The last RLA was not processed until October 26, 2018. The average ERS was 4.88. It was recommended to begin reviewing any items scored 5.0 and under. It was recommended to utilize all resources listed on the NCRLAP website at www.NCRLAP.org. The center is currently enrolled in a CCRI grant and is working with TA Specialist. It was highly recommended to have staff participate in the offered NCRLAP webinars. The next RLA will be due no later than October 26, 2024. The center will not be able to delay in having ERS until spring of 2025. Violation Number Comment Rule 468 When three-year-old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities. There were not multiple of threes in any type of offered toys to children in any classroom serving children one years or older. .0510(d)(1) 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. There were several posted menus. Each posted menu was not updated to reflect any menu substitutions made before the changes were served to children. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The front steps and deck were monitored with chipped paint and splinters. The front entrance deck was monitored with a very loose railing. Side wooden ramps were monitored with uneven wooden floor boards/planks, detached railings, exposed hardware, deteriorated or rotted borders. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Exposed tree roots caused tripping hazards to children and staff outdoors. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 808 The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. There were fallen leaves built up in corners and behind shrubs in the outdoor environment. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 832 There was no written emergency medical care (EMC) plan. The center had a written EMC plan posted. However, the posted EMC plan was not current. Patricia Curtis was listed and no longer employed since December 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One existing staff file was monitored and did not have a current HQ. The HQ expired February 2024. .0701(a) 1115 First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. The van used to transport children did not have a first aid kit maintained in the vehicle. The fire extinguisher was stored on the van door, not mounted and secured. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Three children were missing annual emergency care authorization. .0802(c) 1322 A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available. Three children were missing annual permission to participate in off premises activities. .1005(b)(4) 1329 Application for enrollment did not include all required information. One child's health care needs were not listed or identified as N/A on the child's application. .0801(a)(1-7) 1794 A Four- or Five- Star program serving four-year-old children was not implementing an approved curriculum. Space #9 served four-year-old children. There was not any charting of children's responses, curriculum teacher's guidebooks, writing center, or quarterly assessments. There were not any children's portfolios to show children's growth and progress. .2802(d) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. One existing staff file was monitored for compliance. One staff person's annual review of the center's EPR plan expired February 2024. .0607(f) 1850 Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children. The van used to transport children (KEH-6266) did not have a tobacco restriction sticker or signage. .0604(i) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Six inches of mulch in depth was required. Approximately two inches of mulch was monitored. Exit points or fall zones were not met. .0605(k)(1-4) Technical Assistance Provided and General Discussion: An administrative action may be issued due to the number of cited violations. The center’s for-profit corporation was listed as “current-active” by the NC Secretary of State’s office. We discussed the annual report required and how consultants are required to verify the corporation is in good standing with the NC Secretary of State. We discussed enduring annual reports are filed with the NC Secretary of State. Failure to maintain in good standing with the NC Secretary of State could result in a revocation of the child care license. Staff education was not verified during the visit and will be after the administrator emails to me the lead teacher educational standards worksheet with each lead teacher’s name listed. The center administrator developed a written plan for the outdoor learning environment but had not submitted it to the owners of the facility. The outdoor learning environment’s issues must be addressed immediately. The area and pending needs were identified during the last visit. Violations were not cited but the administrator was instructed to develop a plan and begin working on the long-term plan. Nothing was addressed since the last visit in November of 2023. Ms. Polk stated the CCRI representative had only been on site once. I expressed concern about the ERS timeline and needs of the classroom related to lack of materials and numbers of the same materials offered to children. Corrective Action Plan: All violations must be corrected immediately. You shall submit a written, signed, and dated statement/compliance letter to me, at the address below detailing how each violation has been corrected and when. This information shall be received by Monday, April 8, 2024. Mail written documentation to Mara Brinton, 7870 Woodmere Drive, Harrisburg, NC 28075. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time-period. If you have any questions, please contact Mara Brinton at 704-594-0140 or email mara.brinton@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
10A NCAC 09 .0902 · Violation
Name of Operation: FAIRYLAND ACADEMY Facility ID: 60001494 Consultant: MARA BRINTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/2/2023 Number Present: 25 Completed Date: 11/2/2023 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 405 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 04:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor for compliance with applicable child care requirements during a Routine Unannounced Visit. Upon arrival at the center, the on-site administrator, Ms. Shawana Polk, was present and working in her office. The child care item number listing dated August 2023 was used to document compliance. The last sanitation inspection was completed March 28, 2023, with twenty-five (25) demerits cited and an Approved classification issued. The last annual fire inspection was completed September 22, 2023. The annual fire inspection was due no later than April 25, 2023. The last ERS were completed July 9, 2018. The last rated license reassessment was processed October 26, 2018. Based on the DCDEE Cohort model plan the center will be required to be reassessed by July 9, 2024. It was recommended to ensure each member of staff has a current DCDEE WORKS letter. It was recommended to contact CCRI and begin the process of support. It was recommended have staff participate in the offered webinars through www.ncrlap.org. There are additional resources on the site’s web page under the resource tab. It is recommended for each lead teacher utilize the ERS worksheets. A walk through of the following spaces was completed with Ms. Polk: 3, 4, 6, 7, and 8. Three new staff members were hired since the last annual compliance visit completed March 29, 2023. Their files were monitored for compliance and found to meet child care requirements. Staff and Training worksheets were provided for review of existing staff files. Staff were monitored current with CPR and FA. It was clarified the cook, Ms. Curtis, must obtain at least five hours of annual in-service training because she provides supervision of children during staff breaks. We discussed the classrooms and getting ready for ERS. There was not anything live. Concerns the quantity of blocks. Ms. Polk stated the center implemented the Creative Curriculum. Each classroom did not have a Creative Curriculum Teacher’s Guide Book. I did not see any charting of children’s expressions or ideas. The posted lesson plans did not list any Foundational goals. I did not see any Foundation books in any of the classrooms. It was recommended to first purchase the most current version of the curriculum books. It was recommended to have all new staff obtain training on the curriculum. We discussed writing centers, quantities of blocks in each block center. Ms. Polk was encouraged to develop a monthly plan of action to prepare for the RLA in 2024. The center’s printed EPR plan was incomplete and not current. The previous consultant and contact information was not current. The former Mecklenburg County Child Care Health Nurse was listed. The first page of the EPR plan was not present. Once the plan is revised and completed, the plan should be reviewed with all current employees. The center did not have an EPR Ready to Go File. A checklist for the required file was emailed to Ms. Polk to assist her with compliance. A rug was monitored stained in the infant room/space#4. One infant was missing a required infant feeding schedule for children under fifteen months. The posted lesson plans did not name/list the daily scheduled gross motor activity. At least nine books in poor repair were removed from the following spaces #3. A cracked chair was also removed from space #3. We discussed a comprehensive plan being developed to address the outdoor learning environments. We discussed developing a comprehensive plan, the contractors, cost, and timeline for completion. It was recommended to utilize the NLI organization to help with planning and development. The outdoor learning environment is not desirable for children’s use or pleasing to the eye. We discussed contacting an arborist to review the trees and determine if any of the trees should be cut down due to the fact that they are no longer living trees. We discussed staff’s children on site. It was recommended to have volunteer paperwork on file for any staff’s child who may need to be on site while waiting for their parent to return from a daily van route. 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 center was due to obtain their annual fire inspection no later than April 25, 2023. The center obtained their annual inspection September 22, 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 523 The activity plan did not include a daily gross motor activity which may occur indoors and outdoors. The posted lesson plans monitored in each classroom did not list the name of a daily gross motor activity. .0508(g)(3) 540 An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence). One infant in space #4 did not have a posted infant feeding schedule. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) 707 Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible. At least nine books in poor repair were removed from space #3 during the visit. .0601(d) 1812 The center did not complete an EPR Plan within four months of completing the EPR in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on a template provided by the Division. The printed plan was monitored only thirty-one (31) pages instead of sixty-five pages. The plan did not have the current consultant or contact information listed and the former Mecklenburg County Senior Child Care Health Nurse was listed. .0607(c) 1823 The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The center did not have an EPR Ready to Go File completed. .0607(d)(10) Technical Assistance Provided and General Discussion: 1. We discussed a plan of action related to implemented curriculum, teacher’s guidebooks and documenting Foundational goals on the posted lesson plans. 2. We discussed the need for a comprehensive plan to address the children’s outdoor learning environments. I reviewed the monitored safety drill tracking tool posted in the hallway. Quarterly drills were completed but were not at least once every three months. The drills were off by a couple of days. It was recommended to plan and track the drills on a corporate calendar. 3. It was recommended to have staff list the daily schedule out for the full length of a door or wall with times and pictures listed next to each time and scheduled activity. Corrective Action Plan: All violations must be corrected immediately. You shall submit a written, signed, and dated statement/compliance letter to me, at the address below detailing how each violation has been corrected and when. This information shall be received by Thursday, November 16, 2023. You may email me your letter of correction. Mail written documentation to Mara Brinton, 7870 Woodmere Drive, Harrisburg, NC 28075. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time-period. If you have any questions, please contact Mara Brinton at 704-594-0140 or email mara.brinton@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
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10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation
Name of Operation: FAIRYLAND ACADEMY Facility ID: 60001494 Consultant: MARA BRINTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/2/2023 Number Present: 25 Completed Date: 11/2/2023 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 405 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 04:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor for compliance with applicable child care requirements during a Routine Unannounced Visit. Upon arrival at the center, the on-site administrator, Ms. Shawana Polk, was present and working in her office. The child care item number listing dated August 2023 was used to document compliance. The last sanitation inspection was completed March 28, 2023, with twenty-five (25) demerits cited and an Approved classification issued. The last annual fire inspection was completed September 22, 2023. The annual fire inspection was due no later than April 25, 2023. The last ERS were completed July 9, 2018. The last rated license reassessment was processed October 26, 2018. Based on the DCDEE Cohort model plan the center will be required to be reassessed by July 9, 2024. It was recommended to ensure each member of staff has a current DCDEE WORKS letter. It was recommended to contact CCRI and begin the process of support. It was recommended have staff participate in the offered webinars through www.ncrlap.org. There are additional resources on the site’s web page under the resource tab. It is recommended for each lead teacher utilize the ERS worksheets. A walk through of the following spaces was completed with Ms. Polk: 3, 4, 6, 7, and 8. Three new staff members were hired since the last annual compliance visit completed March 29, 2023. Their files were monitored for compliance and found to meet child care requirements. Staff and Training worksheets were provided for review of existing staff files. Staff were monitored current with CPR and FA. It was clarified the cook, Ms. Curtis, must obtain at least five hours of annual in-service training because she provides supervision of children during staff breaks. We discussed the classrooms and getting ready for ERS. There was not anything live. Concerns the quantity of blocks. Ms. Polk stated the center implemented the Creative Curriculum. Each classroom did not have a Creative Curriculum Teacher’s Guide Book. I did not see any charting of children’s expressions or ideas. The posted lesson plans did not list any Foundational goals. I did not see any Foundation books in any of the classrooms. It was recommended to first purchase the most current version of the curriculum books. It was recommended to have all new staff obtain training on the curriculum. We discussed writing centers, quantities of blocks in each block center. Ms. Polk was encouraged to develop a monthly plan of action to prepare for the RLA in 2024. The center’s printed EPR plan was incomplete and not current. The previous consultant and contact information was not current. The former Mecklenburg County Child Care Health Nurse was listed. The first page of the EPR plan was not present. Once the plan is revised and completed, the plan should be reviewed with all current employees. The center did not have an EPR Ready to Go File. A checklist for the required file was emailed to Ms. Polk to assist her with compliance. A rug was monitored stained in the infant room/space#4. One infant was missing a required infant feeding schedule for children under fifteen months. The posted lesson plans did not name/list the daily scheduled gross motor activity. At least nine books in poor repair were removed from the following spaces #3. A cracked chair was also removed from space #3. We discussed a comprehensive plan being developed to address the outdoor learning environments. We discussed developing a comprehensive plan, the contractors, cost, and timeline for completion. It was recommended to utilize the NLI organization to help with planning and development. The outdoor learning environment is not desirable for children’s use or pleasing to the eye. We discussed contacting an arborist to review the trees and determine if any of the trees should be cut down due to the fact that they are no longer living trees. We discussed staff’s children on site. It was recommended to have volunteer paperwork on file for any staff’s child who may need to be on site while waiting for their parent to return from a daily van route. 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 center was due to obtain their annual fire inspection no later than April 25, 2023. The center obtained their annual inspection September 22, 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 523 The activity plan did not include a daily gross motor activity which may occur indoors and outdoors. The posted lesson plans monitored in each classroom did not list the name of a daily gross motor activity. .0508(g)(3) 540 An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence). One infant in space #4 did not have a posted infant feeding schedule. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) 707 Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible. At least nine books in poor repair were removed from space #3 during the visit. .0601(d) 1812 The center did not complete an EPR Plan within four months of completing the EPR in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on a template provided by the Division. The printed plan was monitored only thirty-one (31) pages instead of sixty-five pages. The plan did not have the current consultant or contact information listed and the former Mecklenburg County Senior Child Care Health Nurse was listed. .0607(c) 1823 The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The center did not have an EPR Ready to Go File completed. .0607(d)(10) Technical Assistance Provided and General Discussion: 1. We discussed a plan of action related to implemented curriculum, teacher’s guidebooks and documenting Foundational goals on the posted lesson plans. 2. We discussed the need for a comprehensive plan to address the children’s outdoor learning environments. I reviewed the monitored safety drill tracking tool posted in the hallway. Quarterly drills were completed but were not at least once every three months. The drills were off by a couple of days. It was recommended to plan and track the drills on a corporate calendar. 3. It was recommended to have staff list the daily schedule out for the full length of a door or wall with times and pictures listed next to each time and scheduled activity. Corrective Action Plan: All violations must be corrected immediately. You shall submit a written, signed, and dated statement/compliance letter to me, at the address below detailing how each violation has been corrected and when. This information shall be received by Thursday, November 16, 2023. You may email me your letter of correction. Mail written documentation to Mara Brinton, 7870 Woodmere Drive, Harrisburg, NC 28075. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time-period. If you have any questions, please contact Mara Brinton at 704-594-0140 or email mara.brinton@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
10A NCAC 09 .0901 · Violation
Name of Operation: FAIRYLAND ACADEMY Facility ID: 60001494 Consultant: KAYE DUNLAP Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0823-266L Visit Date: 8/29/2023 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 8/29/2023 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 01:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced Allegations: There are concerns of children not being cared for in a nurturing/caring manner and being spoken to inappropriately. There are sanitation and health concerns related to the provider smoking in the presence of the children. There are concerns of inadequate supervision. Purpose of Visit and Observations: The purpose of today’s visit was to investigate the above allegations. Upon arrival, I was greeted by staff member, P. Curtis. She stated the Director, S. Polk, was in the infant room. I walked to the infant room (space #4) to let the Director know I was present and the reason. She was in the process of moving materials and equipment out of the room due to large black ants being in the classroom. There were four infants present with two teachers. The infants had been placed in highchairs and bouncy seats on the tile portion of the classroom. During the visit, two infants were sent home and two infants remained since their parents work at the facility. However, they were placed in space #3 with children one year of age so that space #4 could be cleaned to ensure all ants had been removed. The Director also phoned the Exterminator during the visit. During the visit, I interviewed six staff members regarding the allegations in the report. Each stated they were not aware of issues and had no concerns regarding the allegations. Additional information received indicated that the concerns in the allegations were observed while school age children were on a field trip to a nearby park on August 4, 2023. During the visit, I reviewed field trip information/documentation. Based on documentation, the field trip to the park took place August 11, 2023. During the visit, the Director stated that she was also on the field trip with another staff member and had no concerns regarding the allegations. Additional information received indicated that the facility was called while the children were on the field trip to let them know of the concerns. The Director reported that she did not receive a phone call, nor did anyone speak to her at the park regarding concerns. She stated that part of the time she was in a different area of the park with a group of children and the other staff member was in another area with a group. Today, while speaking with the other staff member present during the field trip, he stated that he occasionally works with the school age children when needed and does not always accompany the children on field trips. He also stated that he received training and was aware of rules regarding supervision, smoking around children and speaking to them. He also reported that the park was busy that day with at least three different groups from other child care facilities present. During the walk through today, children were observed participating in personal care routines, free choice of indoor activities, transitioning to outside and lunch. Lunch consisted of cheese pizza, baked beans, mixed fruit and milk. Based on staff interviews and review of field trip information, the allegations in the report could not be confirmed and therefore considered unsubstantiated. There were five violations cited during the visit today. Violation Number Comment Rule 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menu posted was dated for the week of July 24, 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 617 All openings to the outer air were not protected against the entrance of flying insects. The door in space #9 was propped open. There is no screen on the door to protect insects from coming in. Although, they were not flying insects large black ants were observed in space #4. 15A NCAC 18A .2831(c) 808 The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. There were leaves piled up against the building near an entrance to space #4. Ants were observed in the leaves. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Pictures of the children being transported were not included in the emergency and identifying information. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1125 Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Written permission forms for children to be transported did not include expected time of departure and arrival. .1003(i)(j) A conversation was held with the Director regarding the violations cited. Below is the rule reference for each violation. 10A NCAC 09 .1003 SAFE PROCEDURES (d) For each child being transported, identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information, and a copy of the emergency medical care information form required by Rule .0802(c) of this Chapter, shall be in the vehicle. (i) Before children are transported, written permission from a parent shall be obtained that shall include when and where the child is to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. (j) Parents may give standing permission, valid for up to 12 months, for transport of children to and from the center not including off premise activities as described in Rule .1005 of this Sectio 10A NCAC 09 .0901 GENERAL NUTRITION REQUIREMENTS (a) Meals and snacks served to children in a child care center shall comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) which are based on the recommended nutrient intake judged by the National Research Council to be adequate for maintaining good nutrition. The types of food, number and size of servings shall be appropriate for the ages and developmental levels of the children in care. The Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs are incorporated by reference and include subsequent amendments. A copy of the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs is available online at https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp/meals-and-snacks (b) When food is prepared by or provided by the center, menus for nutritious meals and snacks shall be planned at least one week in advance. At least one dated copy of the current week's menu shall be posted where it can be seen by parents and food preparation staff when food is prepared or provided by the center. A variety of food shall be included in meals and snacks. Any substitution shall be of comparable food value and shall be recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. 15A NCAC 18A .2831 ANIMAL AND VERMIN CONTROL (a) Animals that are not contained in a cage or restrained on a leash, except those used in supervised activities or pet therapy programs, shall not be allowed in a child care center, including the outdoor learning environment. When animals are on the child care center premises, copies of each animal's vaccination records shall be available for review upon request during a sanitation inspection of the child care center. Any animals kept at the child care center as pets shall be examined by a veterinarian to determine that they are free from pests and pathogens that could adversely affect human health. Turtles, iguanas, frogs, salamanders, and other reptiles or amphibians shall not be kept as pets on the child care center premises. Animals shall not be allowed in or kept at the entrances to food preparation areas. Animal cages shall be kept clean and animal waste materials shall be bagged, sealed, and immediately disposed of in the child care center's exterior garbage area in a covered container. Animals belonging to child care center owners, employees, volunteers, visitors, and children shall not be allowed in child care centers or on the premises unless the requirements set forth in this Paragraph are met. (b) Pests shall be excluded from the child care center. Traps set for pests shall only be placed in areas that are inaccessible to children. (c) All openings to the area outside of the child care center shall be protected against the entrance of flying pests. In food preparation areas, only fly traps, pyrethrin-based insecticides, or a fly swatter shall be used for extermination of flying pests. Products shall be used only in accordance with directions and cautions appearing on their labels. Insecticides shall not come in contact with raw or cooked food, utensils, or equipment used in food preparation and serving, or with any other food-contact surface. Violations must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be mailed to me by September 12, 2023, describing how and when the violations were corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. The letter must be mailed to Kaye Dunlap, 3109 Wyntree Court, Matthews, NC, 28104. If a letter is not received by the required date another visit will be conducted to confirm the violations were corrected. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at 704-594-0152 or by email at Kaye.Dunlap@dhhs.nc.gov. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Thank you for your time today. If you have questions or concerns, please contact me at 704-594-0152 or by email at kaye.dunlap@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
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10A NCAC 09 .1003 · Violation
Name of Operation: FAIRYLAND ACADEMY Facility ID: 60001494 Consultant: KAYE DUNLAP Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0823-266L Visit Date: 8/29/2023 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 8/29/2023 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 01:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced Allegations: There are concerns of children not being cared for in a nurturing/caring manner and being spoken to inappropriately. There are sanitation and health concerns related to the provider smoking in the presence of the children. There are concerns of inadequate supervision. Purpose of Visit and Observations: The purpose of today’s visit was to investigate the above allegations. Upon arrival, I was greeted by staff member, P. Curtis. She stated the Director, S. Polk, was in the infant room. I walked to the infant room (space #4) to let the Director know I was present and the reason. She was in the process of moving materials and equipment out of the room due to large black ants being in the classroom. There were four infants present with two teachers. The infants had been placed in highchairs and bouncy seats on the tile portion of the classroom. During the visit, two infants were sent home and two infants remained since their parents work at the facility. However, they were placed in space #3 with children one year of age so that space #4 could be cleaned to ensure all ants had been removed. The Director also phoned the Exterminator during the visit. During the visit, I interviewed six staff members regarding the allegations in the report. Each stated they were not aware of issues and had no concerns regarding the allegations. Additional information received indicated that the concerns in the allegations were observed while school age children were on a field trip to a nearby park on August 4, 2023. During the visit, I reviewed field trip information/documentation. Based on documentation, the field trip to the park took place August 11, 2023. During the visit, the Director stated that she was also on the field trip with another staff member and had no concerns regarding the allegations. Additional information received indicated that the facility was called while the children were on the field trip to let them know of the concerns. The Director reported that she did not receive a phone call, nor did anyone speak to her at the park regarding concerns. She stated that part of the time she was in a different area of the park with a group of children and the other staff member was in another area with a group. Today, while speaking with the other staff member present during the field trip, he stated that he occasionally works with the school age children when needed and does not always accompany the children on field trips. He also stated that he received training and was aware of rules regarding supervision, smoking around children and speaking to them. He also reported that the park was busy that day with at least three different groups from other child care facilities present. During the walk through today, children were observed participating in personal care routines, free choice of indoor activities, transitioning to outside and lunch. Lunch consisted of cheese pizza, baked beans, mixed fruit and milk. Based on staff interviews and review of field trip information, the allegations in the report could not be confirmed and therefore considered unsubstantiated. There were five violations cited during the visit today. Violation Number Comment Rule 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menu posted was dated for the week of July 24, 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 617 All openings to the outer air were not protected against the entrance of flying insects. The door in space #9 was propped open. There is no screen on the door to protect insects from coming in. Although, they were not flying insects large black ants were observed in space #4. 15A NCAC 18A .2831(c) 808 The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. There were leaves piled up against the building near an entrance to space #4. Ants were observed in the leaves. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Pictures of the children being transported were not included in the emergency and identifying information. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1125 Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Written permission forms for children to be transported did not include expected time of departure and arrival. .1003(i)(j) A conversation was held with the Director regarding the violations cited. Below is the rule reference for each violation. 10A NCAC 09 .1003 SAFE PROCEDURES (d) For each child being transported, identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information, and a copy of the emergency medical care information form required by Rule .0802(c) of this Chapter, shall be in the vehicle. (i) Before children are transported, written permission from a parent shall be obtained that shall include when and where the child is to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. (j) Parents may give standing permission, valid for up to 12 months, for transport of children to and from the center not including off premise activities as described in Rule .1005 of this Sectio 10A NCAC 09 .0901 GENERAL NUTRITION REQUIREMENTS (a) Meals and snacks served to children in a child care center shall comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) which are based on the recommended nutrient intake judged by the National Research Council to be adequate for maintaining good nutrition. The types of food, number and size of servings shall be appropriate for the ages and developmental levels of the children in care. The Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs are incorporated by reference and include subsequent amendments. A copy of the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs is available online at https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp/meals-and-snacks (b) When food is prepared by or provided by the center, menus for nutritious meals and snacks shall be planned at least one week in advance. At least one dated copy of the current week's menu shall be posted where it can be seen by parents and food preparation staff when food is prepared or provided by the center. A variety of food shall be included in meals and snacks. Any substitution shall be of comparable food value and shall be recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. 15A NCAC 18A .2831 ANIMAL AND VERMIN CONTROL (a) Animals that are not contained in a cage or restrained on a leash, except those used in supervised activities or pet therapy programs, shall not be allowed in a child care center, including the outdoor learning environment. When animals are on the child care center premises, copies of each animal's vaccination records shall be available for review upon request during a sanitation inspection of the child care center. Any animals kept at the child care center as pets shall be examined by a veterinarian to determine that they are free from pests and pathogens that could adversely affect human health. Turtles, iguanas, frogs, salamanders, and other reptiles or amphibians shall not be kept as pets on the child care center premises. Animals shall not be allowed in or kept at the entrances to food preparation areas. Animal cages shall be kept clean and animal waste materials shall be bagged, sealed, and immediately disposed of in the child care center's exterior garbage area in a covered container. Animals belonging to child care center owners, employees, volunteers, visitors, and children shall not be allowed in child care centers or on the premises unless the requirements set forth in this Paragraph are met. (b) Pests shall be excluded from the child care center. Traps set for pests shall only be placed in areas that are inaccessible to children. (c) All openings to the area outside of the child care center shall be protected against the entrance of flying pests. In food preparation areas, only fly traps, pyrethrin-based insecticides, or a fly swatter shall be used for extermination of flying pests. Products shall be used only in accordance with directions and cautions appearing on their labels. Insecticides shall not come in contact with raw or cooked food, utensils, or equipment used in food preparation and serving, or with any other food-contact surface. Violations must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be mailed to me by September 12, 2023, describing how and when the violations were corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. The letter must be mailed to Kaye Dunlap, 3109 Wyntree Court, Matthews, NC, 28104. If a letter is not received by the required date another visit will be conducted to confirm the violations were corrected. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at 704-594-0152 or by email at Kaye.Dunlap@dhhs.nc.gov. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Thank you for your time today. If you have questions or concerns, please contact me at 704-594-0152 or by email at kaye.dunlap@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
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