10A NCAC 09 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: HOWELLS PLAYSKOOL INC Facility ID: 6055691 Consultant: LASHAWNDA BERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/28/2024 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 3/28/2024 Age: From 2 To 6 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s routine unannounced visit was to monitor for compliance with child care requirements. The center currently has a Five-Star rated license, the 18-month compliance history score is 100%. The center license and Summary of the Law was prominently posted. I was greeted by Sheila Chambers, Owner/ Director. I informed Ms. Chambers the reason for my visit. Ms. Chambers assisted me with the walkthrough of the center. Permit information-the program operates with a Five- Star license, issued July 14, 2022. The center has seven (7) points for education, six (6) points for program standards and one (1) quality point. License restriction include: First and Second Shift; Outside play restricted to fenced play area; Meet enhanced ratios; meets enhanced space. The program is still located at: 2825 Seymour Drive, Charlotte, NC 28208. The phone number is (704) 817-7452. The center had nine (9) children present, and thirteen (13) children enrolled. The center is currently only providing care for first shift. The following items were monitored: Supervision, S/C Ratio, Storage of Hazardous Substances, Storage of Medication, Adequate Approved Space, Program Records, License Posted and Permit Restrictions. The center has hired two (2) new staff members since their last visit. The center’s last fire drill was documented for 2/23/2024 . The center’s last lockdown drill was on 1/18/2024 . The last sanitation inspection was completed on 11/13/2023 with 0 demerits, receiving a superior rating. The center playground inspections were conducted and documented as required. There was one (1) violation cited during todays visit Violation Number Comment Rule 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 staff member (A.T) with a start date of 2/12/24, did not have documentation of a medical report prior to start date. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) Violations must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be emailed to me by 4/11/24, stating how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future include the violation number, statement of compliance, license ID and your signature in the letter or e-mail. 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 and Early Education 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 state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Please email me a signed copy of the letter to Lashawnda.Berry@dhhs.nc.gov Technical Assistance: Today I emailed Ms. Chambers a checklist that will assist her with preparing for the annual compliance visit. The provider had the opportunity to ask questions and did not have any at this time. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me by email at Lashawnda.berry@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 704-242-0960. Thank you for your assistance! Lashawnda Berry PO Box 550424 Gastonia, NC 28055 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