10A NCAC 09 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: HUMPTY DUMPTY ACADEMY II Facility ID: 60002666 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/3/2024 Number Present: 11 Completed Date: 5/3/2024 Age: From 4 To 12 Total Minutes: 95 Time In: 03:45 PM Time Out: 05:20 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an unannounced routine visit. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. T. Gray. I shared the reason for the visit, the children were getting off the bus from school and once they were taken care of Ms. Gray assisted me with today’s visit. The lead teacher in the classroom was absent. Your program currently operates with a Five (5) Star License. The license was posted, with restrictions to: first (1st) shift care, meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space and no cooking allowed. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-six (96%) percent as of today’s visit. Ownership: The facility owner is Humpty Dumpty Child Care Company Inc. which is current and active. If any changes to the ownership need to be made, you must notify your consultant at least thirty (30) days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location or inherited. The following items were monitored: Licensing Posted, Permit Restrictions, Staff/Child Ratio, Supervision, Specialized Trainings, Storage of Hazardous Substances and Storage of Medication, Program Records, and General Safety. The following items above were found in/out of compliance. The following inspections are below. •Last fire drill was conducted on 4/5/24. •The fire inspection was completed on 3/6/2024. A copy was provided to the Consultant. •Last Shelter in Place/Lockdown Drill was conducted 4/15/24. •Last Playground Inspection was conducted on 4/5/24. •The incident report and report log was up to date and completed. •The Sanitation Inspection was completed on 2/20/23 with a Superior Classification. The children were observed arriving at After School, with limited outdoor time as there was evidence of a thunderstorm. Upon arrival the children walked to their classroom, participated in self-care routines such as hand-washing. The children had snack which consisted of cheese and crackers with apple juice. The menu was not posted in the classroom but a digital copy was provided. As a reminder, the menu has to be posted and correct until the meal is completed. The outdoor learning environment was monitored and was in compliance. A reminder was offered to rake the mulch daily, especially around critical height structures. A new fence is being built and meets all requirements. Staff Records: The staff-training worksheets were completed before the visit. There are no new staff files to monitor. Medication: There is no emergency medication used and there is no medication on site so this was not monitored. Weapons: Today you reported that your facility was in compliance with childcare requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: Transportation is not provided. One (1) violation was observed today and it was corrected during the visit. 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 was not posted in a location in the After School room, the menu was in compliance and easily accessible just not posted. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 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 (75%). Any violation (s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The compliance history could be impacted after today’s visit. 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. Rated License •Reach out to your Child Care Consultant for the facility’s star rated cohort assessment and preparation year. Please make the Child Care Consultant aware of when and if you are ready to begin the Star Rated License process within the cohort timeline. Technical Assistance •There is a new Summary of the Law on the DCDEE website that should be posted on the information board. •There are new NC Sanitation Laws that have been implemented, please reach out if you have any questions. •As a reminder, after the facility receives a passed and completed fire inspection it must be submitted to the Child Care Consultant within seven (7) days. •Reach out to your local CCRI and Partnership for Children for assistance with the Rated License process. •Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2816 requires currently operating child care centers to test water initially and every three years. Family child care homes are required to test water for lead once. o DCDEE encourages you to utilize the Clean Classrooms for Children’s program. You can take the pre-enrollment webinars which is available at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina then enroll – At www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina completing the enrollment surveys for three program sections: 1) lead in water, 2) lead-based paint, and 3) asbestos. Keep mindful that once you evaluate potential hazards and receive results if there are recommendations and/or water mitigation support is needed they will provide direction in how to mitigate and ways to fund said mitigation. We jointly reviewed the visit summary and documentation of my findings and violations with you, I encouraged you to ask any questions and you stated that you had none. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov to get the latest updates. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at 704-594-0041 or via email at Traci.Meyer@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. Traci Meyer Carpenter 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: HUMPTY DUMPTY ACADEMY II Facility ID: 60002666 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/3/2024 Number Present: 11 Completed Date: 5/3/2024 Age: From 4 To 12 Total Minutes: 95 Time In: 03:45 PM Time Out: 05:20 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an unannounced routine visit. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. T. Gray. I shared the reason for the visit, the children were getting off the bus from school and once they were taken care of Ms. Gray assisted me with today’s visit. The lead teacher in the classroom was absent. Your program currently operates with a Five (5) Star License. The license was posted, with restrictions to: first (1st) shift care, meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space and no cooking allowed. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-six (96%) percent as of today’s visit. Ownership: The facility owner is Humpty Dumpty Child Care Company Inc. which is current and active. If any changes to the ownership need to be made, you must notify your consultant at least thirty (30) days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location or inherited. The following items were monitored: Licensing Posted, Permit Restrictions, Staff/Child Ratio, Supervision, Specialized Trainings, Storage of Hazardous Substances and Storage of Medication, Program Records, and General Safety. The following items above were found in/out of compliance. The following inspections are below. •Last fire drill was conducted on 4/5/24. •The fire inspection was completed on 3/6/2024. A copy was provided to the Consultant. •Last Shelter in Place/Lockdown Drill was conducted 4/15/24. •Last Playground Inspection was conducted on 4/5/24. •The incident report and report log was up to date and completed. •The Sanitation Inspection was completed on 2/20/23 with a Superior Classification. The children were observed arriving at After School, with limited outdoor time as there was evidence of a thunderstorm. Upon arrival the children walked to their classroom, participated in self-care routines such as hand-washing. The children had snack which consisted of cheese and crackers with apple juice. The menu was not posted in the classroom but a digital copy was provided. As a reminder, the menu has to be posted and correct until the meal is completed. The outdoor learning environment was monitored and was in compliance. A reminder was offered to rake the mulch daily, especially around critical height structures. A new fence is being built and meets all requirements. Staff Records: The staff-training worksheets were completed before the visit. There are no new staff files to monitor. Medication: There is no emergency medication used and there is no medication on site so this was not monitored. Weapons: Today you reported that your facility was in compliance with childcare requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: Transportation is not provided. One (1) violation was observed today and it was corrected during the visit. 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 was not posted in a location in the After School room, the menu was in compliance and easily accessible just not posted. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 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 (75%). Any violation (s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The compliance history could be impacted after today’s visit. 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. Rated License •Reach out to your Child Care Consultant for the facility’s star rated cohort assessment and preparation year. Please make the Child Care Consultant aware of when and if you are ready to begin the Star Rated License process within the cohort timeline. Technical Assistance •There is a new Summary of the Law on the DCDEE website that should be posted on the information board. •There are new NC Sanitation Laws that have been implemented, please reach out if you have any questions. •As a reminder, after the facility receives a passed and completed fire inspection it must be submitted to the Child Care Consultant within seven (7) days. •Reach out to your local CCRI and Partnership for Children for assistance with the Rated License process. •Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2816 requires currently operating child care centers to test water initially and every three years. Family child care homes are required to test water for lead once. o DCDEE encourages you to utilize the Clean Classrooms for Children’s program. You can take the pre-enrollment webinars which is available at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina then enroll – At www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina completing the enrollment surveys for three program sections: 1) lead in water, 2) lead-based paint, and 3) asbestos. Keep mindful that once you evaluate potential hazards and receive results if there are recommendations and/or water mitigation support is needed they will provide direction in how to mitigate and ways to fund said mitigation. We jointly reviewed the visit summary and documentation of my findings and violations with you, I encouraged you to ask any questions and you stated that you had none. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov to get the latest updates. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at 704-594-0041 or via email at Traci.Meyer@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. Traci Meyer Carpenter 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 .0514 · Violation

Name of Operation: HUMPTY DUMPTY ACADEMY II Facility ID: 60002666 Consultant: LASHAWNDA BERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/11/2023 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 9/11/2023 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 03:45 PM Time Out: 05:30 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 during an annual compliance visit. This center has a five-star license and an 18-month compliance history score of 91%. The center’s license and NC child care law were prominently posted. I arrived at the center at 3:45pm and contacted T. Gary (Owner/Director) via cell phone. Ms. Gary informed me that she was not present at the center today and that Ms. T. Watson would be the caregiver for the school age program. Ms. Watson arrived at the center at 4:30pm with the children. Upon her arrival, I discussed the Annual Compliance Monitoring guidelines with her. Staff/child ratio, supervision, capacity, group size and space were observed in compliance today. 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 reviewed and in compliance. The playground safety inspections were reviewed and documented. The center last had a sanitation inspection on 6/29/23. The center received 0 demerits and received superior classification. The inspection was completed by the Mecklenburg County Health Department. The center last had a fire inspection on 5/4/23. There were five (5) children in attendance today. Children were observed upon arrival transitions and indoor free play. The center does provide transportation, the vehicle used to transport children has been monitored and in compliance. The playground was not monitored today due to inclement weather and will be monitored during the centers next visit. Three (3) violations were cited 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 center did not have a current menu posted, the menu that was posted was dated for 7/2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Staff member L. Watson's file did not contain an annual staff evaluation. An annual staff evaluation tracks an employee's work progress throughout the employment period and is required to be done annually. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. During today's visit, L. Watson's medical information was not filed separately from the personnel file. .0701(d) Violations must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be emailed to me by 9/26/2023, 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: * Friendly Reminders* - After each sanitation and fire inspection you must send a copy of the report to you Child Care consultant within one week. -I encouraged the Administrator, to stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the “What’s New” tab for important updates impacting childcare in North Carolina. Help with Challenging Behaviors: • Contact Heathy Social Behavioral specialists at https://www.childcarerrnc.org/special-projects/healthy-social-behaviors/ and participate in their initiative. • Helpline: Speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in your classroom. 1-888-600-1685 Option 1 Helpline: Submit your questions to a Behavior Support Advisor online- and receive a call or email in response to a Google Form that you complete at https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline Helpline: Chat on the “Talk to the Expert” online network, Social Emotional Connections, for early childhood educators at https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline. Having your staff become a part of this network will allow them to glean ideas and information that may assist them in providing a higher quality of care in their classroom….and its free! Rated License: Humpty Dumpty Academy II is in cohort two. I will reach out to you prior to the beginning of the preparation year of your assigned cohort and will provide guidance to assist you as you begin the process. Thank you for your assistance! Lashawnda Berry PO Box 236 Paw Creek, NC 28130 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 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: HUMPTY DUMPTY ACADEMY II Facility ID: 60002666 Consultant: LASHAWNDA BERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/11/2023 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 9/11/2023 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 03:45 PM Time Out: 05:30 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 during an annual compliance visit. This center has a five-star license and an 18-month compliance history score of 91%. The center’s license and NC child care law were prominently posted. I arrived at the center at 3:45pm and contacted T. Gary (Owner/Director) via cell phone. Ms. Gary informed me that she was not present at the center today and that Ms. T. Watson would be the caregiver for the school age program. Ms. Watson arrived at the center at 4:30pm with the children. Upon her arrival, I discussed the Annual Compliance Monitoring guidelines with her. Staff/child ratio, supervision, capacity, group size and space were observed in compliance today. 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 reviewed and in compliance. The playground safety inspections were reviewed and documented. The center last had a sanitation inspection on 6/29/23. The center received 0 demerits and received superior classification. The inspection was completed by the Mecklenburg County Health Department. The center last had a fire inspection on 5/4/23. There were five (5) children in attendance today. Children were observed upon arrival transitions and indoor free play. The center does provide transportation, the vehicle used to transport children has been monitored and in compliance. The playground was not monitored today due to inclement weather and will be monitored during the centers next visit. Three (3) violations were cited 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 center did not have a current menu posted, the menu that was posted was dated for 7/2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Staff member L. Watson's file did not contain an annual staff evaluation. An annual staff evaluation tracks an employee's work progress throughout the employment period and is required to be done annually. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. During today's visit, L. Watson's medical information was not filed separately from the personnel file. .0701(d) Violations must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be emailed to me by 9/26/2023, 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: * Friendly Reminders* - After each sanitation and fire inspection you must send a copy of the report to you Child Care consultant within one week. -I encouraged the Administrator, to stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the “What’s New” tab for important updates impacting childcare in North Carolina. Help with Challenging Behaviors: • Contact Heathy Social Behavioral specialists at https://www.childcarerrnc.org/special-projects/healthy-social-behaviors/ and participate in their initiative. • Helpline: Speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in your classroom. 1-888-600-1685 Option 1 Helpline: Submit your questions to a Behavior Support Advisor online- and receive a call or email in response to a Google Form that you complete at https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline Helpline: Chat on the “Talk to the Expert” online network, Social Emotional Connections, for early childhood educators at https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline. Having your staff become a part of this network will allow them to glean ideas and information that may assist them in providing a higher quality of care in their classroom….and its free! Rated License: Humpty Dumpty Academy II is in cohort two. I will reach out to you prior to the beginning of the preparation year of your assigned cohort and will provide guidance to assist you as you begin the process. Thank you for your assistance! Lashawnda Berry PO Box 236 Paw Creek, NC 28130 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