10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: GOD'S CREATION CHILD DEVELOPMENT Facility ID: 60002378 Consultant: MICHELLE CUTHBERTSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/21/2023 Number Present: 17 Completed Date: 9/21/2023 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 70 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 10:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit is to monitor applicable child care rules and laws. This center has a four star license and an 18 month compliance history score of 94%. The license and NC child care law summary were prominently posted. Upon arrival, I was greeted by K Kelly, assistant director. Ms. Kelly accompanied me during the walkthrough of the facility. There were 17 children in attendance today. The children were observed participating in free play and teacher directed activities. During the walkthrough, I spent time observing space A, the classroom for children one year of age. I observed a teacher assisting the children with putting on dress up clothes. During the walkthrough, I spent time observing space B, the preschool classroom. I observed the teacher helping the children discover words that start with a specific letter. In space B, I observed thumbtacks accessible to children. This was corrected during the visit. The following items were monitored today: supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, license posted, approved space, storage of hazardous products, storage of medication, staff records and program records. There have been no new staff since my last visit. I monitored a substitute file. I was told that she had recently sub at the facility. The staff and training worksheets were reviewed to confirm existing staff were still current with CPR, First Aid, ITS-SIDS training and criminal background qualifying letters. I observed no documentation of an annual EPR review for A. Gibbs (sub). I observed no documentation of an annual emergency medical care review for A. Gibbs (sub). The center’s Emergency Drill Log and Report was reviewed. Fire drills were documented monthly as required. Shelter-in-place and Lock-Down drills were documented quarterly as required. The playground safety inspections were reviewed. Reports were documented monthly as required. There were 3 violations cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In space B, there were thumbtacks accessible to children. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. There was no documentation of an annual EMC plan review for A. Gibbs. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. There was no documentation of an annual EPR plan review for A. Gibbs. .0607(e) Technical Assistance: I shared with the administrator to make sure all staff complete the divisions medical form. I shared with the administrator that if a substitute provides care at the facility for 10 or more days in a 12 month period, they have to complete the health and safety trainings on MOODLE. Recommend new employees take additional trainings after completing orientation. Please visit www.childcareresourcesinc.org and click on training catalog. The suggested trainings are: A+ supervision Keep It Clean (Sanitation) Positive Guidance The above listed trainings are offered on-demand. Compliance Plan: All violations cited must be corrected immediately. Please submit a written, signed and dated statement to me at the email address below detailing the steps taken to correct each violation. Your letter must include the following: 1. The name of your center 2. The center’s ID number 3. The date you write the letter 4. Address each violation using the item listing in your visit summary, you must state how each violation was corrected and are now in compliance. 5. Your signature For your convenience, your letter may be sent by email to: Michelle.Cuthbertson@dhhs.nc.gov Your letter may be mailed to me at: Michelle Cuthbertson PO Box 681376 Charlotte, NC 28216 I must receive your compliance letter by 10/4/2023. If a letter is not received by the required date another visit will be conducted to confirm the violation was corrected. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me by email or by phone at 704-297-5431. 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 .0802 · Violation

Name of Operation: GOD'S CREATION CHILD DEVELOPMENT Facility ID: 60002378 Consultant: MICHELLE CUTHBERTSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/21/2023 Number Present: 17 Completed Date: 9/21/2023 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 70 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 10:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit is to monitor applicable child care rules and laws. This center has a four star license and an 18 month compliance history score of 94%. The license and NC child care law summary were prominently posted. Upon arrival, I was greeted by K Kelly, assistant director. Ms. Kelly accompanied me during the walkthrough of the facility. There were 17 children in attendance today. The children were observed participating in free play and teacher directed activities. During the walkthrough, I spent time observing space A, the classroom for children one year of age. I observed a teacher assisting the children with putting on dress up clothes. During the walkthrough, I spent time observing space B, the preschool classroom. I observed the teacher helping the children discover words that start with a specific letter. In space B, I observed thumbtacks accessible to children. This was corrected during the visit. The following items were monitored today: supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, license posted, approved space, storage of hazardous products, storage of medication, staff records and program records. There have been no new staff since my last visit. I monitored a substitute file. I was told that she had recently sub at the facility. The staff and training worksheets were reviewed to confirm existing staff were still current with CPR, First Aid, ITS-SIDS training and criminal background qualifying letters. I observed no documentation of an annual EPR review for A. Gibbs (sub). I observed no documentation of an annual emergency medical care review for A. Gibbs (sub). The center’s Emergency Drill Log and Report was reviewed. Fire drills were documented monthly as required. Shelter-in-place and Lock-Down drills were documented quarterly as required. The playground safety inspections were reviewed. Reports were documented monthly as required. There were 3 violations cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In space B, there were thumbtacks accessible to children. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. There was no documentation of an annual EMC plan review for A. Gibbs. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. There was no documentation of an annual EPR plan review for A. Gibbs. .0607(e) Technical Assistance: I shared with the administrator to make sure all staff complete the divisions medical form. I shared with the administrator that if a substitute provides care at the facility for 10 or more days in a 12 month period, they have to complete the health and safety trainings on MOODLE. Recommend new employees take additional trainings after completing orientation. Please visit www.childcareresourcesinc.org and click on training catalog. The suggested trainings are: A+ supervision Keep It Clean (Sanitation) Positive Guidance The above listed trainings are offered on-demand. Compliance Plan: All violations cited must be corrected immediately. Please submit a written, signed and dated statement to me at the email address below detailing the steps taken to correct each violation. Your letter must include the following: 1. The name of your center 2. The center’s ID number 3. The date you write the letter 4. Address each violation using the item listing in your visit summary, you must state how each violation was corrected and are now in compliance. 5. Your signature For your convenience, your letter may be sent by email to: Michelle.Cuthbertson@dhhs.nc.gov Your letter may be mailed to me at: Michelle Cuthbertson PO Box 681376 Charlotte, NC 28216 I must receive your compliance letter by 10/4/2023. If a letter is not received by the required date another visit will be conducted to confirm the violation was corrected. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me by email or by phone at 704-297-5431. 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