10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDZ ARE FUN CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER #1 Facility ID: 60001955 Consultant: LASHAWNDA BERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/11/2023 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 9/11/2023 Age: From 2 To 3 Total Minutes: 230 Time In: 08:40 AM Time Out: 12:30 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 98%. The center’s license and NC child care law were prominently posted. I was greeted by Owner/ Director, Nettie McCrory. Mrs. McCrory assisted me with the visit today. I discussed with Mrs. McCrory the Annual Compliance Monitoring guidelines. 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 7/6/2023. The center received six (6) demerits and received a superior classification. The inspection was completed by the Mecklenburg County Health Department. The center last had a fire inspection on 6/21/2023. There are twenty-eight (28) children enrolled in the center. There were ten (10) children in attendance today. Children were observed engaged in indoor free play and teacher directed activities throughout the building. The center does not provide transportation. The playground was monitored today. Staff files and children’s records were monitored today. There were seven (7) violations cited today. Violation Number Comment Rule 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. I observed peeling paint on the walls in space #4 and space #6. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 856 The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. I observed a broken toy mirror in space #4 and broken totes on the playground. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) 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 our seven staff members (E.S) with a start date of 8/14/2023 had a medical report dated for after their start date on 8/23/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One out of seven staff members (E.S) with a start date of 8/14/23 had a TB test dated after their start date on 8/23/23. .0701(a) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. One out of seven staff members (F.S) did not complete the required number of on-going training hours. .1103(a) 1828 Jump ropes and rubber bands were accessible to children under five years of age without adult supervision. Today I observed two (2) jump ropes on the playground that four year old children use. .0604(q) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. One out of seven staff members (F.S) did not complete the health and safety trainings with in five years of completing previously. .1103(b) Violations must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be emailed to me by 9/25/2023, 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! The provider was able 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 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

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10A NCAC 09 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDZ ARE FUN CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER #1 Facility ID: 60001955 Consultant: LASHAWNDA BERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/11/2023 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 9/11/2023 Age: From 2 To 3 Total Minutes: 230 Time In: 08:40 AM Time Out: 12:30 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 98%. The center’s license and NC child care law were prominently posted. I was greeted by Owner/ Director, Nettie McCrory. Mrs. McCrory assisted me with the visit today. I discussed with Mrs. McCrory the Annual Compliance Monitoring guidelines. 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 7/6/2023. The center received six (6) demerits and received a superior classification. The inspection was completed by the Mecklenburg County Health Department. The center last had a fire inspection on 6/21/2023. There are twenty-eight (28) children enrolled in the center. There were ten (10) children in attendance today. Children were observed engaged in indoor free play and teacher directed activities throughout the building. The center does not provide transportation. The playground was monitored today. Staff files and children’s records were monitored today. There were seven (7) violations cited today. Violation Number Comment Rule 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. I observed peeling paint on the walls in space #4 and space #6. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 856 The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. I observed a broken toy mirror in space #4 and broken totes on the playground. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) 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 our seven staff members (E.S) with a start date of 8/14/2023 had a medical report dated for after their start date on 8/23/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One out of seven staff members (E.S) with a start date of 8/14/23 had a TB test dated after their start date on 8/23/23. .0701(a) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. One out of seven staff members (F.S) did not complete the required number of on-going training hours. .1103(a) 1828 Jump ropes and rubber bands were accessible to children under five years of age without adult supervision. Today I observed two (2) jump ropes on the playground that four year old children use. .0604(q) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. One out of seven staff members (F.S) did not complete the health and safety trainings with in five years of completing previously. .1103(b) Violations must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be emailed to me by 9/25/2023, 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! The provider was able 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 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