10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: George E. Simmons YMCA Facility ID: 60003648 Consultant: QUWANYA THOMPSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/5/2024 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 11/5/2024 Age: From 5 To 12 Total Minutes: 175 Time In: 12:45 PM Time Out: 03:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor for compliance with childcare requirements. I arrived at the front desk and stated the purpose of my visits, the front desk clerk made Ms. Sandra McPhaul, Administrator/Operations Manager aware. Ms. McPhaul and Ms. “Ruby Red”, greeted me and I restated the purpose of my visit. I proceeded with the monitoring visit assisted by both Ms. McPhaul, and Ms. “Ruby Red”, Program Coordinator. The program operated with a five-star license issued June 27, 2018. Restriction: Daytime care only; School Age Care only; Meets enhanced ratios; Meets enhanced space; Meets all En. Requirements and reduced ratios. The age range is 5-12 years of age and the capacity is 69. Facility Contact information and Ownership: The NC Secretary of State website was viewed before the visit and the Owner, SoSid 0165793, was current/active as of 03/18/1973. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify your consultant at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. Upon arrival in the classrooms children were observed transitioning to the large gym for active gross motor play. Co-group leaders were cleaning the classrooms and two children were sitting at the tables waiting. INSPECTIONS: The last sanitation inspection was conducted 8-06-2024. The last fire inspection was conducted.10-24-2024 The last documented fire drill was conducted 10-09-2024. The last documented shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was conducted 10-24-2024. The last documented playground inspection was conducted 10-25-2024. The last documented compliance prior to today’s visit was 95% I monitored the following items today: Supervision, Staff/child ratio, health, safety, program and management. The Staff and Training worksheet was received during this visit and Children files were monitored. This facility currently does not provide transportation. The Pool has passed Sanitation and has the permit expires 5/31/24. The outdoor environment was not monitored today due to active precipitation and will be monitored at the next visit. The attached checklist was used to note the requirements we monitored today. During this visit we discussed you decreasing the age range to include four-year-old children. It was stated that you were interested in housing a Mecklenburg preschool classroom (Meck PreK), in the Red room which is an approved space. Please contact Environmental health, building/code enforcement, hire a teacher with that is Lead Teacher qualified, and purchase age-appropriate materials for four year olds. Once this is completed, contact me and I can visit the space for approval. I also sent an email to you Associate director Program experience and Compliance Development. Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. The blue room had two uncovered outlets near the windows and television. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) Any Violations observed today were discussed with you and documented on the visit summary and left with you at the The following violations of child care requirements were cited during today’s visit and must be corrected immediately. Technical assistance on how to maintain compliance with the violations cited today was provided. Comments: It is important for licensed providers to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to their type of program. Child care consultants can make unannounced visits at any time. It is the provider's responsibility to be in compliance with all the applicable laws and rules. You are required to always maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations. NC GS 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 75% for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action. Technical Assistance: Rating Scales: Today we discussed the Environmental Rating Scales for School aged children. We covered questions and tips on how to train staff and I showed Ms. “Ruby Red”, how to navigate the website. I sent you an email of the website and notes for clarification to review as you prepare staff. Printing and discussing the Thinking About section for SACERS-U will give group leaders an opportunity to reflect on their interactions with children and materials that are in the learning space. Access the resources for your upcoming assessment at www.ncrlap.org. On the first page there is a section that allows you to access resources. For classrooms serving children 5 to 12 years: SACERS-Updated like: -NC Additional Notes SACERS-U (sent via email) -Health Reminders for the SACERS-U -Language for learning: School-agers -SACERS-U Important Program Policies and Procedures -SACERS-U Promoting Engagement -SACERS-U Statewide and county scores -SACERS-U: Language Activity: Understanding the requirement for item 29 *If you have a Meck PreK classroom contact CCRI to assist with that classroom. You will need to review ECERS-R/ECERS-3(new scale if you apply in 2025) Education: *Have all staff update their information in the WORKS database. The WORKS database is designed to streamline education evaluation, using a web-based process designed to increase efficiency with which staff can process child care provider applications. For more information, please go to https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/DCDEE-WORKS, (per the files * Outdoor environment: I was unable to monitor the outdoor environment, however from the window it appeared that the mulch needs to be fluffed and raked to add more near the exit of the sliding board. When maintenance adds more mulch, remind them to add more under the sliding board and frequently rake to ensure there is enough mulch to prevent accidents. You may contact me for any concerns or assistance at QuWanya Thompson Child Care Consultant Regulatory Services Section/DHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education P.O. Box 6682 Concord, NC 28027 QuWanya.Thompson@dhhs.nc.gov 704-785-0981 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: George E. Simmons YMCA Facility ID: 60003648 Consultant: QUWANYA THOMPSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/5/2024 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 11/5/2024 Age: From 5 To 12 Total Minutes: 175 Time In: 12:45 PM Time Out: 03:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor for compliance with childcare requirements. I arrived at the front desk and stated the purpose of my visits, the front desk clerk made Ms. Sandra McPhaul, Administrator/Operations Manager aware. Ms. McPhaul and Ms. “Ruby Red”, greeted me and I restated the purpose of my visit. I proceeded with the monitoring visit assisted by both Ms. McPhaul, and Ms. “Ruby Red”, Program Coordinator. The program operated with a five-star license issued June 27, 2018. Restriction: Daytime care only; School Age Care only; Meets enhanced ratios; Meets enhanced space; Meets all En. Requirements and reduced ratios. The age range is 5-12 years of age and the capacity is 69. Facility Contact information and Ownership: The NC Secretary of State website was viewed before the visit and the Owner, SoSid 0165793, was current/active as of 03/18/1973. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify your consultant at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. Upon arrival in the classrooms children were observed transitioning to the large gym for active gross motor play. Co-group leaders were cleaning the classrooms and two children were sitting at the tables waiting. INSPECTIONS: The last sanitation inspection was conducted 8-06-2024. The last fire inspection was conducted.10-24-2024 The last documented fire drill was conducted 10-09-2024. The last documented shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was conducted 10-24-2024. The last documented playground inspection was conducted 10-25-2024. The last documented compliance prior to today’s visit was 95% I monitored the following items today: Supervision, Staff/child ratio, health, safety, program and management. The Staff and Training worksheet was received during this visit and Children files were monitored. This facility currently does not provide transportation. The Pool has passed Sanitation and has the permit expires 5/31/24. The outdoor environment was not monitored today due to active precipitation and will be monitored at the next visit. The attached checklist was used to note the requirements we monitored today. During this visit we discussed you decreasing the age range to include four-year-old children. It was stated that you were interested in housing a Mecklenburg preschool classroom (Meck PreK), in the Red room which is an approved space. Please contact Environmental health, building/code enforcement, hire a teacher with that is Lead Teacher qualified, and purchase age-appropriate materials for four year olds. Once this is completed, contact me and I can visit the space for approval. I also sent an email to you Associate director Program experience and Compliance Development. Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. The blue room had two uncovered outlets near the windows and television. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) Any Violations observed today were discussed with you and documented on the visit summary and left with you at the The following violations of child care requirements were cited during today’s visit and must be corrected immediately. Technical assistance on how to maintain compliance with the violations cited today was provided. Comments: It is important for licensed providers to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to their type of program. Child care consultants can make unannounced visits at any time. It is the provider's responsibility to be in compliance with all the applicable laws and rules. You are required to always maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations. NC GS 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 75% for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action. Technical Assistance: Rating Scales: Today we discussed the Environmental Rating Scales for School aged children. We covered questions and tips on how to train staff and I showed Ms. “Ruby Red”, how to navigate the website. I sent you an email of the website and notes for clarification to review as you prepare staff. Printing and discussing the Thinking About section for SACERS-U will give group leaders an opportunity to reflect on their interactions with children and materials that are in the learning space. Access the resources for your upcoming assessment at www.ncrlap.org. On the first page there is a section that allows you to access resources. For classrooms serving children 5 to 12 years: SACERS-Updated like: -NC Additional Notes SACERS-U (sent via email) -Health Reminders for the SACERS-U -Language for learning: School-agers -SACERS-U Important Program Policies and Procedures -SACERS-U Promoting Engagement -SACERS-U Statewide and county scores -SACERS-U: Language Activity: Understanding the requirement for item 29 *If you have a Meck PreK classroom contact CCRI to assist with that classroom. You will need to review ECERS-R/ECERS-3(new scale if you apply in 2025) Education: *Have all staff update their information in the WORKS database. The WORKS database is designed to streamline education evaluation, using a web-based process designed to increase efficiency with which staff can process child care provider applications. For more information, please go to https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/DCDEE-WORKS, (per the files * Outdoor environment: I was unable to monitor the outdoor environment, however from the window it appeared that the mulch needs to be fluffed and raked to add more near the exit of the sliding board. When maintenance adds more mulch, remind them to add more under the sliding board and frequently rake to ensure there is enough mulch to prevent accidents. You may contact me for any concerns or assistance at QuWanya Thompson Child Care Consultant Regulatory Services Section/DHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education P.O. Box 6682 Concord, NC 28027 QuWanya.Thompson@dhhs.nc.gov 704-785-0981 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: George E. Simmons YMCA Facility ID: 60003648 Consultant: QUWANYA THOMPSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/7/2023 Number Present: 26 Completed Date: 11/7/2023 Age: From 5 To 12 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 04:30 PM Time Out: 06:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced Observations: The purpose of my unannounced annual compliance visit today was to monitor this program for compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Upon arrival the receptionist greeted me, I stated the purpose of my visit. He stated that the coordinator was in an interview. I asked him to let him know that I was here, and I began my walk-through. During the walk-through, Mr. Z. Holmes arrived in the classroom. I restated my purpose, and the rest of the visit was conducted with you, Mr. Z. Holmes, Family Service coordinator. This facility currently operates with a five-star rated license effective June 27, 2018. The facility has three spaces. Children and staff were observed playing in the following activity centers, and gross motor physical play. Children were also observed transitioning to and from the indoor to outdoor. The center had all required activity centers. INSPECTIONS: The last sanitation inspection was conducted 7-21-2023. The last fire inspection was conducted.11-01-2023 The last documented fire drill was conducted 09-12-2023. The last documented shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was conducted 8-07-2023. The last documented playground inspection was conducted 10-02-2023. The last documented compliance prior to today’s visit was 93% I monitored the following items today: Supervision, Staff/child ratio, health, safety, program and management. This facility currently does not provide transportation. The attached checklist was used to note the requirements we monitored today. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. there was no activity plan in the green room (space 2). GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Staff last health questionnaire was dated for 7/2022. .0701(a) Violations: Comments: Violations: Any Violations observed today were discussed with you and documented on the visit summary and left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations of child care requirements were cited during today’s visit and must be corrected immediately. Technical assistance on how to maintain compliance with the violations cited today was provided. Comments: It is important for licensed providers to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to their type of program. Child care consultants can make unannounced visits at any time. It is the provider's responsibility to be in compliance with all the applicable laws and rules. REQUIRED RESPONSE: You shall correct the violation(s) immediately. Send two (2) signed corrections letters to the address below by November 21, 2022 The format to follow is: -Name of your facility, -ID number, -date of the visit, -date you are submitting the letter, -citing each violation number, -when AND how it was corrected AND how you will prevent the reoccurrence of this violation, -Close with YOUR SIGNATURE REQUIRED RESPONSE: If it is stated in your correction letter that corrections have been made when they have not, this will be considered falsification of information. If you cannot meet the requirements by this date, you must contact me with a proposed timeline of the corrections. In some cases, the timeline may be extended. You are required to always maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations. NC GS 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 75% for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action. Your compliance history was 95% prior to today’s visit. Violations cited today may negatively affect this score. As outlined in Session Law 2021-127 - Senate Bill (SB); facilities who have been unable to hire/retain staff with the same educational levels in the current star rating are in a hold harmless state. Your facility meets these criteria and therefore will retain your current star rating until six months after Governor Cooper issues an order to rescind Executive Order No. 116 Declaration of a State of Emergency to Coordinate Response and Protective Actions to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19. The state of emergency ended August 15, 2022. You are in the first Cohort and will be due for reassessment in 2024. This year is your prep year. Technical Assistance: Rated License: I left a copy of the reassessment application. Please complete in send to me when you are ready. During this interim time I suggested that you take the following steps: *Contact CCRI for assistance: Jonathan Williams, Statewide School Age Project Manager Direct #: 828-450-9218, williams.jon@swcdcinc.org *Have all staff update their information in the WORKS database. The WORKS database is designed to streamline education evaluation, using a web-based process designed to increase efficiency with which staff can process child care provider applications. For more information, please go to https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/DCDEE-WORKS, (per the files * Access the resources for your upcoming assessment at www.ncrlap.org. On the first page there is a section that allows you to access resources. For classrooms serving children 5 to 12 years: SACERS-Updated like: -NC Additional Notes SACERS-U -Health Reminders for the SACERS-U -Language for learning: School-agers -SACERS-U Important Program Policies and Procedures -SACERS-U Promoting Engagement -SACERS-U Statewide and county scores -SACERS-U: Language Activity: Understanding the requirement for item 29 Resources: Visit the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. This website contains provider resources, new rules, and updates. Practice the three W's: Wear, Wait, Wash •Wear a cloth face covering if you will be with other people •Wait 6 feet apart. Avoid close contact. •Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use hand sanitizer. You may contact me for any concerns or assistance at QuWanya Thompson Child Care Consultant Regulatory Services Section/DHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education P.O. Box 6682 Concord, NC 28027 QuWanya.Thompson@dhhs.nc.gov 704-785-0981 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: George E. Simmons YMCA Facility ID: 60003648 Consultant: QUWANYA THOMPSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/7/2023 Number Present: 26 Completed Date: 11/7/2023 Age: From 5 To 12 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 04:30 PM Time Out: 06:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced Observations: The purpose of my unannounced annual compliance visit today was to monitor this program for compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Upon arrival the receptionist greeted me, I stated the purpose of my visit. He stated that the coordinator was in an interview. I asked him to let him know that I was here, and I began my walk-through. During the walk-through, Mr. Z. Holmes arrived in the classroom. I restated my purpose, and the rest of the visit was conducted with you, Mr. Z. Holmes, Family Service coordinator. This facility currently operates with a five-star rated license effective June 27, 2018. The facility has three spaces. Children and staff were observed playing in the following activity centers, and gross motor physical play. Children were also observed transitioning to and from the indoor to outdoor. The center had all required activity centers. INSPECTIONS: The last sanitation inspection was conducted 7-21-2023. The last fire inspection was conducted.11-01-2023 The last documented fire drill was conducted 09-12-2023. The last documented shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was conducted 8-07-2023. The last documented playground inspection was conducted 10-02-2023. The last documented compliance prior to today’s visit was 93% I monitored the following items today: Supervision, Staff/child ratio, health, safety, program and management. This facility currently does not provide transportation. The attached checklist was used to note the requirements we monitored today. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. there was no activity plan in the green room (space 2). GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Staff last health questionnaire was dated for 7/2022. .0701(a) Violations: Comments: Violations: Any Violations observed today were discussed with you and documented on the visit summary and left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations of child care requirements were cited during today’s visit and must be corrected immediately. Technical assistance on how to maintain compliance with the violations cited today was provided. Comments: It is important for licensed providers to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to their type of program. Child care consultants can make unannounced visits at any time. It is the provider's responsibility to be in compliance with all the applicable laws and rules. REQUIRED RESPONSE: You shall correct the violation(s) immediately. Send two (2) signed corrections letters to the address below by November 21, 2022 The format to follow is: -Name of your facility, -ID number, -date of the visit, -date you are submitting the letter, -citing each violation number, -when AND how it was corrected AND how you will prevent the reoccurrence of this violation, -Close with YOUR SIGNATURE REQUIRED RESPONSE: If it is stated in your correction letter that corrections have been made when they have not, this will be considered falsification of information. If you cannot meet the requirements by this date, you must contact me with a proposed timeline of the corrections. In some cases, the timeline may be extended. You are required to always maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations. NC GS 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 75% for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action. Your compliance history was 95% prior to today’s visit. Violations cited today may negatively affect this score. As outlined in Session Law 2021-127 - Senate Bill (SB); facilities who have been unable to hire/retain staff with the same educational levels in the current star rating are in a hold harmless state. Your facility meets these criteria and therefore will retain your current star rating until six months after Governor Cooper issues an order to rescind Executive Order No. 116 Declaration of a State of Emergency to Coordinate Response and Protective Actions to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19. The state of emergency ended August 15, 2022. You are in the first Cohort and will be due for reassessment in 2024. This year is your prep year. Technical Assistance: Rated License: I left a copy of the reassessment application. Please complete in send to me when you are ready. During this interim time I suggested that you take the following steps: *Contact CCRI for assistance: Jonathan Williams, Statewide School Age Project Manager Direct #: 828-450-9218, williams.jon@swcdcinc.org *Have all staff update their information in the WORKS database. The WORKS database is designed to streamline education evaluation, using a web-based process designed to increase efficiency with which staff can process child care provider applications. For more information, please go to https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/DCDEE-WORKS, (per the files * Access the resources for your upcoming assessment at www.ncrlap.org. On the first page there is a section that allows you to access resources. For classrooms serving children 5 to 12 years: SACERS-Updated like: -NC Additional Notes SACERS-U -Health Reminders for the SACERS-U -Language for learning: School-agers -SACERS-U Important Program Policies and Procedures -SACERS-U Promoting Engagement -SACERS-U Statewide and county scores -SACERS-U: Language Activity: Understanding the requirement for item 29 Resources: Visit the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. This website contains provider resources, new rules, and updates. Practice the three W's: Wear, Wait, Wash •Wear a cloth face covering if you will be with other people •Wait 6 feet apart. Avoid close contact. •Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use hand sanitizer. You may contact me for any concerns or assistance at QuWanya Thompson Child Care Consultant Regulatory Services Section/DHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education P.O. Box 6682 Concord, NC 28027 QuWanya.Thompson@dhhs.nc.gov 704-785-0981 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