G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: MARIZETTA KERRY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 60000415 Consultant: MICHELLE CUTHBERTSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/11/2025 Number Present: 106 Completed Date: 3/11/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 11:30 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 five star license and an 18 month compliance history score of 93%. The license and NC child care law summary were prominently posted. Upon arrival, I was greeted by C. Morrison, the director. Ms. Morrison accompanied me during the walkthrough of the facility. There were 106 children in attendance today. During the walk through, I spent time observing in space #5ab, the classroom for children one year of age. I observed a teacher sitting on the floor with a group of children as they engaged in a fine motor activity. I observed a teacher sitting with a small group of children helping them identify letters. I spent time observing in space #6a, an NC Pre-K classroom. I observed a teacher sitting with a small group of children helping them identify letters and sounds. 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 3 new staff since my last visit. I monitored the new staff files. 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. 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. I monitored NC Pre-K program requirements. I reviewed the NC Pre-K program site monitoring tool. The classrooms operates from 8:00am-2:30pm. I monitored a portion of NC Pre-K children’s files for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. I monitored documentation that parents participate in Family Engagement activities. There were 2 violations cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In space 102, there was a torn child size sofa. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 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. There was no documentation on file that a staff member took the Recognizing and Responding to maltreatment training for the 5 year mark. .1103(b) Technical Assistance: -I discuss the ABCMS Portal with the administrator. -Hold Harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). -Use this time for staff to update their information in the WORKS database. For more information, please go to https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/services/DCDEE-WORKS. Have all staff update their education. For the latest updates, please visit the division’s website at nchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and click on the What’s New Tab. Recommend new employees take additional training 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 3/24/2024. 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

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Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: MARIZETTA KERRY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 60000415 Consultant: MICHELLE CUTHBERTSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/1/2024 Number Present: 79 Completed Date: 8/1/2024 Age: From 0 To 12 Total Minutes: 175 Time In: 09:05 AM Time Out: 12:00 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 the center for annual compliance. The facility currently has a five-star license and an 18 month compliance history of 94%. The license and NC childcare law summary were prominently posted. The Secretary of State database was monitored and the FRIENDSHIP MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH. is current and active. I was greeted by C. Morrison, executive director. Ms. Morrison accompanied me during the walkthrough of the facility. 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 documented quarterly as required. The playground safety inspections were reviewed and documented. The center last had a sanitation inspection on 4/2/24. The center received 14 demerits and received superior classification. The inspection was completed by the Mecklenburg County Health Department. The center last had a fire inspection on 2/13/24. There were 79 children in attendance today during the walkthrough. I observed the children participating in free play, teacher directed activities and transitions. The playground was monitored during today’s visit. I monitored the facilities transportation vehicle after it returned to the facility from dropping children off for a field trip. I monitored all new staff files since my last visit and 10 percent of existing staff files were monitored today. Ten percent of the enrolled children’s files were monitored at random today. There were 3 violations cited today. Violation Number Comment Rule 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. In spaces 5ab, 6a and 119 there is peeling/chipping paint on the walls. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In space #2, there was a bug spray and a cerave cream without permission to give forms. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In space #2, there was an expired Destin cream. In space #2, there was expired permission to give forms for sunscreen and A&D ointment. In spaces #3 and #102, there was expired permission to give forms for epi-pens. In space #3, there was expired permission to give form for a child's albuterol. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) Technical Assistance: Recommend new employees take additional training 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. For the latest updates, please visit the divisions website at ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and click on the What’s New tab. 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 8/14/2024. 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

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Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: MARIZETTA KERRY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 60000415 Consultant: MICHELLE CUTHBERTSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/1/2024 Number Present: 79 Completed Date: 8/1/2024 Age: From 0 To 12 Total Minutes: 175 Time In: 09:05 AM Time Out: 12:00 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 the center for annual compliance. The facility currently has a five-star license and an 18 month compliance history of 94%. The license and NC childcare law summary were prominently posted. The Secretary of State database was monitored and the FRIENDSHIP MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH. is current and active. I was greeted by C. Morrison, executive director. Ms. Morrison accompanied me during the walkthrough of the facility. 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 documented quarterly as required. The playground safety inspections were reviewed and documented. The center last had a sanitation inspection on 4/2/24. The center received 14 demerits and received superior classification. The inspection was completed by the Mecklenburg County Health Department. The center last had a fire inspection on 2/13/24. There were 79 children in attendance today during the walkthrough. I observed the children participating in free play, teacher directed activities and transitions. The playground was monitored during today’s visit. I monitored the facilities transportation vehicle after it returned to the facility from dropping children off for a field trip. I monitored all new staff files since my last visit and 10 percent of existing staff files were monitored today. Ten percent of the enrolled children’s files were monitored at random today. There were 3 violations cited today. Violation Number Comment Rule 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. In spaces 5ab, 6a and 119 there is peeling/chipping paint on the walls. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In space #2, there was a bug spray and a cerave cream without permission to give forms. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In space #2, there was an expired Destin cream. In space #2, there was expired permission to give forms for sunscreen and A&D ointment. In spaces #3 and #102, there was expired permission to give forms for epi-pens. In space #3, there was expired permission to give form for a child's albuterol. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) Technical Assistance: Recommend new employees take additional training 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. For the latest updates, please visit the divisions website at ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and click on the What’s New tab. 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 8/14/2024. 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

10A NCAC 09 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: MARIZETTA KERRY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 60000415 Consultant: MICHELLE CUTHBERTSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/3/2023 Number Present: 62 Completed Date: 8/3/2023 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 176 Time In: 09:04 AM Time Out: 12:00 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 the center for annual compliance. The facility currently has a five-star license and an 18 month compliance history of 89%. The license and NC childcare law summary were prominently posted. The Secretary of State database was monitored and the FRIENDSHIP MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH. is current and active. I was greeted by C. Morrison, director. Ms. Morrison accompanied me during the walkthrough of the facility. 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 documented quarterly as required. The playground safety inspections were reviewed and documented. The center last had a sanitation inspection on 5/2/23. The center received 6 demerits and received superior classification. The inspection was completed by the Mecklenburg County Health Department. The center last had a fire inspection on 8/10/22. Ms. Morrison shared with me an email that was sent to Sean Herte, fire inspection on 8/2/2023 regarding their upcoming inspection. Ms. Morrison also contacted Ms. Herte by phone during the visit regarding their upcoming inspection. He stated that the facility has a new inspector and that the new inspector or himself would try to get out there before August 10, 2023. There were 62 children in attendance today. The children were observed participating in free play, transitions, routines and teacher directed activities. The playground was not monitored today due to inclement weather. It will be monitored during the next visit. The facility transportation vehicle was monitored today. All new staff files and 10 percent of existing staff files were monitored today. Ten percent of the enrolled children’s files were monitored at random today. I observed that J. Thompson and B. Bryant did not have the division’s medical report on file. There was 1 violation cited today. 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. J. Thompson and B. Bryant did not have the division's medical report on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) Technical Assistance: I shared with the administrator to make sure to put the health questionnaire, medical and TB in separate file. The administrator shared with me that they received a playground grant. She stated that new playground equipment will be installed. I shared with her to send me the new playground information prior to installing. I shared with her that a visit will need to be conducted prior to children having access to the new equipment. Recommend new employees take additional training 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. For the latest updates, please visit the divisions website at ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and click on the What’s New tab. 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 8/16/2023. 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.