10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: Kiddie Academy of Steele Creek Facility ID: 60004349 Consultant: KAYE DUNLAP Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/7/2025 Number Present: 78 Completed Date: 5/7/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 245 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 01:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. The facility operates with a Four Star Rated License with an effective date of February 26, 2025. The program’s 18-month compliance history before today’s visit was 97%. Director, C. Wilson, assisted me with the visit. We completed a walk-through of the facility. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in personal care routines, free play of indoor and outdoor activity, group time, teacher directed activities and transitions. Staff members were observed leading group time, supervising activities and assisting with personal care routines. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on May 6, 2025, and KA Steele Creek LLC was listed as current- active. A sanitation inspection was completed December 10, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on April 18, 2024. A shelter-in-place drill was conducted on March 18, 2025, and the last fire drill was conducted on April 30, 2025. Playground safety checklists were also monitored and are occurring each month as required. Ten percent of children’s records were monitored. The Staff and Training Worksheets were received today. There have been five new staff hired since a temporary time period visit was conducted on November 7, 2024. Files for all new staff and ten percent of existing staff files were monitored. I updated dates on the worksheets to ensure they were current. My initials were placed beside items that I updated. The following violations were observed today. 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 facility's last fire inspection was conducted April 18, 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 619 Diaper changing surfaces were not cleaned with a detergent solution and disinfected after each use. In space #4, the diaper changing surface was cleaned with a detergent solution and disinfected however, the disinfectant did not remain on the surface for at least two minutes or allowed to air dry as required. The disinfectant was wipe immediately after it was sprayed on the surface. 15A NCAC 18A .2819(c) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. Authorization to administer an over the counter Aveeno baby cream expired April 30, 2025. .0803(12) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One new staff member did not have verification on file that First Aid was completed through an approved agency. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One new staff member did not have verification on file that CPR was completed through an approved agency. .1102(d) 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 violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before May 21, 2025, 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 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 may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Kaye Dunlap, Child Care Consultant PO Box 627 Matthews, NC 28106 Kaye.Dunlap@dhhs.nc.gov Technical Assistance/General Information: During preparation for today’s visit, I noticed the zip code on the facility’s license was 28277, however the facility is located in the 28273 zip code area. I checked the initial application completed by the owner and the zip code was also listed as 28277. I will update DCDEE’s Regulatory System and complete paperwork to issue another license with the correct zip code. Denise Watson will be the facility’s Child Care Consultant moving forward. Once violations from today’s visit have been corrected, I will transfer the file to Ms. Watson. You may contact Ms. Watson’s at (704)564-2910 or denise.watson@dhhs.nc.gov. Fire Inspection- I reminded the Director that fire inspections must be completed annually. The Director reported that she had contacted the Fire Inspector, and he stated he would conduct an inspection in May. I suggested she contact him again to request a visit as soon as possible since the inspection is past due. Automated Background Check Management System (ABCMS)- We discussed the process of entering and linking staff information to the facility via ABCMS. The Director of Operations has completed the process with the exception of one employee. The Director reported that the staff member is due for a five-year check soon and cannot be added until the process has been completed. I reviewed the staff roster during the visit. I encourage you to utilize the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. The What’s New tab provides current information. Also, all laws, rules, item number listing, sanitation requirements, and provider documents can be found on the website. Additionally, there are many resources such as DCDEE Moodle where you can complete health and safety trainings free of charge. 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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Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: Kiddie Academy of Steele Creek Facility ID: 60004349 Consultant: KAYE DUNLAP Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/7/2025 Number Present: 78 Completed Date: 5/7/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 245 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 01:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. The facility operates with a Four Star Rated License with an effective date of February 26, 2025. The program’s 18-month compliance history before today’s visit was 97%. Director, C. Wilson, assisted me with the visit. We completed a walk-through of the facility. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in personal care routines, free play of indoor and outdoor activity, group time, teacher directed activities and transitions. Staff members were observed leading group time, supervising activities and assisting with personal care routines. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on May 6, 2025, and KA Steele Creek LLC was listed as current- active. A sanitation inspection was completed December 10, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on April 18, 2024. A shelter-in-place drill was conducted on March 18, 2025, and the last fire drill was conducted on April 30, 2025. Playground safety checklists were also monitored and are occurring each month as required. Ten percent of children’s records were monitored. The Staff and Training Worksheets were received today. There have been five new staff hired since a temporary time period visit was conducted on November 7, 2024. Files for all new staff and ten percent of existing staff files were monitored. I updated dates on the worksheets to ensure they were current. My initials were placed beside items that I updated. The following violations were observed today. 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 facility's last fire inspection was conducted April 18, 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 619 Diaper changing surfaces were not cleaned with a detergent solution and disinfected after each use. In space #4, the diaper changing surface was cleaned with a detergent solution and disinfected however, the disinfectant did not remain on the surface for at least two minutes or allowed to air dry as required. The disinfectant was wipe immediately after it was sprayed on the surface. 15A NCAC 18A .2819(c) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. Authorization to administer an over the counter Aveeno baby cream expired April 30, 2025. .0803(12) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One new staff member did not have verification on file that First Aid was completed through an approved agency. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One new staff member did not have verification on file that CPR was completed through an approved agency. .1102(d) 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 violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before May 21, 2025, 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 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 may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Kaye Dunlap, Child Care Consultant PO Box 627 Matthews, NC 28106 Kaye.Dunlap@dhhs.nc.gov Technical Assistance/General Information: During preparation for today’s visit, I noticed the zip code on the facility’s license was 28277, however the facility is located in the 28273 zip code area. I checked the initial application completed by the owner and the zip code was also listed as 28277. I will update DCDEE’s Regulatory System and complete paperwork to issue another license with the correct zip code. Denise Watson will be the facility’s Child Care Consultant moving forward. Once violations from today’s visit have been corrected, I will transfer the file to Ms. Watson. You may contact Ms. Watson’s at (704)564-2910 or denise.watson@dhhs.nc.gov. Fire Inspection- I reminded the Director that fire inspections must be completed annually. The Director reported that she had contacted the Fire Inspector, and he stated he would conduct an inspection in May. I suggested she contact him again to request a visit as soon as possible since the inspection is past due. Automated Background Check Management System (ABCMS)- We discussed the process of entering and linking staff information to the facility via ABCMS. The Director of Operations has completed the process with the exception of one employee. The Director reported that the staff member is due for a five-year check soon and cannot be added until the process has been completed. I reviewed the staff roster during the visit. I encourage you to utilize the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. The What’s New tab provides current information. Also, all laws, rules, item number listing, sanitation requirements, and provider documents can be found on the website. Additionally, there are many resources such as DCDEE Moodle where you can complete health and safety trainings free of charge. 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