10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: MCKEE ROAD ASEP Facility ID: 6055674 Consultant: KAYE DUNLAP Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/20/2025 Number Present: 31 Completed Date: 5/20/2025 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 01:45 PM Time Out: 04:00 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 a routine unannounced visit. Your program currently operates a Five Star Rated License with an effective date of January 30, 2025. Program Coordinator, L. Sifford assisted me with today’s visit. The following items were monitored for compliance today: supervision, staff/child ratio, CPR, First Aid, special training, CBC qualification, Emergency Medical Care Plan, administration of medication, storage of hazardous products, storage of medication, general safety, discipline, adequate/approved space, program records, license posted and permit restrictions. The facility uses two classrooms in a mobile unit as their primary spaces for two groups of children. Both spaces have activity areas set up. Activity areas include reading, math, science/discovery, writing, art, global world studies, and manipulatives. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children were observed participating in arrival procedures, personal care routines, and snack. Snack consisted of whole grain cinnamon graham crackers and 100% berry juice. There have been no new staff hired since the last annual compliance visit was conducted on January 9, 2025. First Aid, CPR, criminal background checks and BSAC for staff were monitored today. The last fire inspection posted was dated April 10, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on January 8, 2025, with a “Superior” classification. Lockdown and shelter-in-place drills were conducted April 4, 2025. The last fire drill was conducted on April 29, 2025. Playground safety checklists were monitored and occurring monthly as required. The Program Coordinator reported that there are no children currently on medication. The following violations were observed. 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. Verification was not on file that a fire inspection has been conducted since April 10, 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 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 staff member's First Aid certification expired April 4, 2025. .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 staff member's CPR certification expired April 4, 2025. .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 June 3, 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 The following technical assistance was provided: Fire Inspection: Inspections must be completed annually and mailed to the facility’s Child Care Consultant within one week of receiving the inspection. I reviewed an email that the Program Coordinator sent to the Principal of the school requesting a copy of the most current inspection. First Aid/CPR: Certification must be renewed on or before expiration of previous certification. The Program Coordinator stated that she is registered May 21, 2025, for the training. -Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS): DCDEE is preparing for the transition to the new Pathways to the Stars requirements. A brief survey will be sent out to all licensed child care facilities next week. Completing the survey will assist DCDEE in developing resources, training, technical assistance and forms to support the transition to the new pathways to earn your Two through Five Star Rated License. As we begin to transition to the new Pathways to the Stars, I encourage you to use the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) for resources and training opportunities related to the SACERS-U assessment. DCDEE- I encourage you to utilize DCDEE’s website on a regular basis for updated information regarding rules and regulations, etc. DCDEE’s website address is https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. Thank you for your time today. If you have any 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: MCKEE ROAD ASEP Facility ID: 6055674 Consultant: KAYE DUNLAP Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/20/2025 Number Present: 31 Completed Date: 5/20/2025 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 01:45 PM Time Out: 04:00 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 a routine unannounced visit. Your program currently operates a Five Star Rated License with an effective date of January 30, 2025. Program Coordinator, L. Sifford assisted me with today’s visit. The following items were monitored for compliance today: supervision, staff/child ratio, CPR, First Aid, special training, CBC qualification, Emergency Medical Care Plan, administration of medication, storage of hazardous products, storage of medication, general safety, discipline, adequate/approved space, program records, license posted and permit restrictions. The facility uses two classrooms in a mobile unit as their primary spaces for two groups of children. Both spaces have activity areas set up. Activity areas include reading, math, science/discovery, writing, art, global world studies, and manipulatives. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children were observed participating in arrival procedures, personal care routines, and snack. Snack consisted of whole grain cinnamon graham crackers and 100% berry juice. There have been no new staff hired since the last annual compliance visit was conducted on January 9, 2025. First Aid, CPR, criminal background checks and BSAC for staff were monitored today. The last fire inspection posted was dated April 10, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on January 8, 2025, with a “Superior” classification. Lockdown and shelter-in-place drills were conducted April 4, 2025. The last fire drill was conducted on April 29, 2025. Playground safety checklists were monitored and occurring monthly as required. The Program Coordinator reported that there are no children currently on medication. The following violations were observed. 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. Verification was not on file that a fire inspection has been conducted since April 10, 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 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 staff member's First Aid certification expired April 4, 2025. .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 staff member's CPR certification expired April 4, 2025. .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 June 3, 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 The following technical assistance was provided: Fire Inspection: Inspections must be completed annually and mailed to the facility’s Child Care Consultant within one week of receiving the inspection. I reviewed an email that the Program Coordinator sent to the Principal of the school requesting a copy of the most current inspection. First Aid/CPR: Certification must be renewed on or before expiration of previous certification. The Program Coordinator stated that she is registered May 21, 2025, for the training. -Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS): DCDEE is preparing for the transition to the new Pathways to the Stars requirements. A brief survey will be sent out to all licensed child care facilities next week. Completing the survey will assist DCDEE in developing resources, training, technical assistance and forms to support the transition to the new pathways to earn your Two through Five Star Rated License. As we begin to transition to the new Pathways to the Stars, I encourage you to use the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) for resources and training opportunities related to the SACERS-U assessment. DCDEE- I encourage you to utilize DCDEE’s website on a regular basis for updated information regarding rules and regulations, etc. DCDEE’s website address is https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. Thank you for your time today. If you have any 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

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: MCKEE ROAD ASEP Facility ID: 6055674 Consultant: LISA EDDINS-SMITH Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/9/2025 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 1/9/2025 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 177 Time In: 01:33 PM Time Out: 04:30 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. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued April 28, 2017, earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component meeting enhanced space and enhanced reduced ratios and 1 quality point for offering staff benefits package, an infrastructure of parent involvement and having enhanced policies approved. The program’s compliance history score before today’s visit was 91 %. The last annual compliance visit was conducted January 18, 2024. Lauren Sifford, Site Coordinator assisted me with the visit. I arrived prior to the children’s arrival and was provided notebooks with all the paperwork I needed to review during the annual compliance visit. The current Public-School Off-Site Verification Form for Staff Records, Children's Record and Transportation was signed and on file with each current staff listed and all current children enrolled listed for after school. I reviewed the current Staff and Training Worksheet. Each group leader is current with their Health and Safety Training, First Aid and CPR. All staff at this site have their CBC qualification letter and BSAC. Program records were monitored. The emergency drill log was reviewed and found meeting compliance. The last fire drill was conducted on December 18, 2024. A lockdown and shelter-in-place drill was conducted on December 18, 2024. The playground inspections were reviewed and found in compliance. The incident log was reviewed and found in compliance. The last sanitation inspection was completed January 8, 2025, with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted April 10, 2024. Cleaning supplies were observed properly stored. General safety requirements were monitored and found meeting compliance. I reviewed the current ASEP bulletin board outside the cafeteria and observed all information required to be posted. The summary of law is dated 2016. A current summary is available on our website, see technical assistance. Current activity plans were reviewed, and interest centers were set up for each group. The teacher directed activity plans were observed posted on a bulletin board in the cafeteria. The menu was posted and current. It was reported one child has emergency medication. I reviewed the medical action plan and permission to administer form. The Medical Action Plan is current however the Benadryl expired September 2024. The Albuterol was observed stored in a bag lower than 5 feet accessible to children. I monitored the outdoor environment play area. The mulch is compacted, and the critical depth was not met in the fall zones. I observed several large rocks and tree roots posing safety hazards for children. I observed associates set up centers for each group. I observed 7 learning areas with materials that were age appropriate. As children arrived, they placed their belongings down and attendance was taken. The children were taken by groups to wash hands and served snack. During the visit, children were observed in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios in compliance. The children were observed participating in arrival procedures, snack and a teacher directed activity. Staff members were supervising and interacting with the children in a caring and nurturing manner. The following violations were cited: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Tree roots and rocks on the outdoor playground posed safety hazards for children. Albuterol was observed stored in a bag lower than 5 feet accessible to children. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 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. Benadryl which expired September, 2024 was observed in Space 1. .0803(12) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The mulch was compacted and did not reach the critical height depth for fall zone under the large slide and the climbing area of the stationary equipment. .0605(k)(1-4) Compliance Statement: 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 violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before January 23, 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. Please email the information to: Lisa Eddins-Smith, Child Care Consultant Lisa.Eddins-Smith@dhhs.nc.gov Technical Assistance: Reminders: Continue to review emails from the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) and from your assigned child care consultant. DCDEE Website: I encourage you to utilize the DCDEE website, https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/, on a regular basis. All the laws, rules and regulations, 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. The What’s New tab provides current information that is sent out through blast emails. You can access the most updated Summary of Law here as well. ABCMS (Criminal Background System): North Carolina child care administrators can now view and edit their facility’s staff roster in ABCMS, the DCDEE’s criminal background check system. Provider Access to ABCMS allows administrators to: • See the real-time background check status of staff members. • Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. • See new background check applicants and add to staff roster. As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Thank you for your time today. If you have questions or concerns regarding today’s visit, please contact me at Lisa.EddinsSmith@dhhs.nc.gov or 980-748-6270. 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.

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: MCKEE ROAD ASEP Facility ID: 6055674 Consultant: LISA EDDINS-SMITH Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/9/2025 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 1/9/2025 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 177 Time In: 01:33 PM Time Out: 04:30 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. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued April 28, 2017, earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component meeting enhanced space and enhanced reduced ratios and 1 quality point for offering staff benefits package, an infrastructure of parent involvement and having enhanced policies approved. The program’s compliance history score before today’s visit was 91 %. The last annual compliance visit was conducted January 18, 2024. Lauren Sifford, Site Coordinator assisted me with the visit. I arrived prior to the children’s arrival and was provided notebooks with all the paperwork I needed to review during the annual compliance visit. The current Public-School Off-Site Verification Form for Staff Records, Children's Record and Transportation was signed and on file with each current staff listed and all current children enrolled listed for after school. I reviewed the current Staff and Training Worksheet. Each group leader is current with their Health and Safety Training, First Aid and CPR. All staff at this site have their CBC qualification letter and BSAC. Program records were monitored. The emergency drill log was reviewed and found meeting compliance. The last fire drill was conducted on December 18, 2024. A lockdown and shelter-in-place drill was conducted on December 18, 2024. The playground inspections were reviewed and found in compliance. The incident log was reviewed and found in compliance. The last sanitation inspection was completed January 8, 2025, with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted April 10, 2024. Cleaning supplies were observed properly stored. General safety requirements were monitored and found meeting compliance. I reviewed the current ASEP bulletin board outside the cafeteria and observed all information required to be posted. The summary of law is dated 2016. A current summary is available on our website, see technical assistance. Current activity plans were reviewed, and interest centers were set up for each group. The teacher directed activity plans were observed posted on a bulletin board in the cafeteria. The menu was posted and current. It was reported one child has emergency medication. I reviewed the medical action plan and permission to administer form. The Medical Action Plan is current however the Benadryl expired September 2024. The Albuterol was observed stored in a bag lower than 5 feet accessible to children. I monitored the outdoor environment play area. The mulch is compacted, and the critical depth was not met in the fall zones. I observed several large rocks and tree roots posing safety hazards for children. I observed associates set up centers for each group. I observed 7 learning areas with materials that were age appropriate. As children arrived, they placed their belongings down and attendance was taken. The children were taken by groups to wash hands and served snack. During the visit, children were observed in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios in compliance. The children were observed participating in arrival procedures, snack and a teacher directed activity. Staff members were supervising and interacting with the children in a caring and nurturing manner. The following violations were cited: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Tree roots and rocks on the outdoor playground posed safety hazards for children. Albuterol was observed stored in a bag lower than 5 feet accessible to children. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 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. Benadryl which expired September, 2024 was observed in Space 1. .0803(12) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The mulch was compacted and did not reach the critical height depth for fall zone under the large slide and the climbing area of the stationary equipment. .0605(k)(1-4) Compliance Statement: 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 violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before January 23, 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. Please email the information to: Lisa Eddins-Smith, Child Care Consultant Lisa.Eddins-Smith@dhhs.nc.gov Technical Assistance: Reminders: Continue to review emails from the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) and from your assigned child care consultant. DCDEE Website: I encourage you to utilize the DCDEE website, https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/, on a regular basis. All the laws, rules and regulations, 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. The What’s New tab provides current information that is sent out through blast emails. You can access the most updated Summary of Law here as well. ABCMS (Criminal Background System): North Carolina child care administrators can now view and edit their facility’s staff roster in ABCMS, the DCDEE’s criminal background check system. Provider Access to ABCMS allows administrators to: • See the real-time background check status of staff members. • Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. • See new background check applicants and add to staff roster. As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Thank you for your time today. If you have questions or concerns regarding today’s visit, please contact me at Lisa.EddinsSmith@dhhs.nc.gov or 980-748-6270. 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

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: MCKEE ROAD ASEP Facility ID: 6055674 Consultant: LISA EDDINS-SMITH Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/9/2025 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 1/9/2025 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 177 Time In: 01:33 PM Time Out: 04:30 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. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued April 28, 2017, earning 7 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component meeting enhanced space and enhanced reduced ratios and 1 quality point for offering staff benefits package, an infrastructure of parent involvement and having enhanced policies approved. The program’s compliance history score before today’s visit was 91 %. The last annual compliance visit was conducted January 18, 2024. Lauren Sifford, Site Coordinator assisted me with the visit. I arrived prior to the children’s arrival and was provided notebooks with all the paperwork I needed to review during the annual compliance visit. The current Public-School Off-Site Verification Form for Staff Records, Children's Record and Transportation was signed and on file with each current staff listed and all current children enrolled listed for after school. I reviewed the current Staff and Training Worksheet. Each group leader is current with their Health and Safety Training, First Aid and CPR. All staff at this site have their CBC qualification letter and BSAC. Program records were monitored. The emergency drill log was reviewed and found meeting compliance. The last fire drill was conducted on December 18, 2024. A lockdown and shelter-in-place drill was conducted on December 18, 2024. The playground inspections were reviewed and found in compliance. The incident log was reviewed and found in compliance. The last sanitation inspection was completed January 8, 2025, with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted April 10, 2024. Cleaning supplies were observed properly stored. General safety requirements were monitored and found meeting compliance. I reviewed the current ASEP bulletin board outside the cafeteria and observed all information required to be posted. The summary of law is dated 2016. A current summary is available on our website, see technical assistance. Current activity plans were reviewed, and interest centers were set up for each group. The teacher directed activity plans were observed posted on a bulletin board in the cafeteria. The menu was posted and current. It was reported one child has emergency medication. I reviewed the medical action plan and permission to administer form. The Medical Action Plan is current however the Benadryl expired September 2024. The Albuterol was observed stored in a bag lower than 5 feet accessible to children. I monitored the outdoor environment play area. The mulch is compacted, and the critical depth was not met in the fall zones. I observed several large rocks and tree roots posing safety hazards for children. I observed associates set up centers for each group. I observed 7 learning areas with materials that were age appropriate. As children arrived, they placed their belongings down and attendance was taken. The children were taken by groups to wash hands and served snack. During the visit, children were observed in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios in compliance. The children were observed participating in arrival procedures, snack and a teacher directed activity. Staff members were supervising and interacting with the children in a caring and nurturing manner. The following violations were cited: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Tree roots and rocks on the outdoor playground posed safety hazards for children. Albuterol was observed stored in a bag lower than 5 feet accessible to children. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 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. Benadryl which expired September, 2024 was observed in Space 1. .0803(12) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The mulch was compacted and did not reach the critical height depth for fall zone under the large slide and the climbing area of the stationary equipment. .0605(k)(1-4) Compliance Statement: 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 violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before January 23, 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. Please email the information to: Lisa Eddins-Smith, Child Care Consultant Lisa.Eddins-Smith@dhhs.nc.gov Technical Assistance: Reminders: Continue to review emails from the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) and from your assigned child care consultant. DCDEE Website: I encourage you to utilize the DCDEE website, https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/, on a regular basis. All the laws, rules and regulations, 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. The What’s New tab provides current information that is sent out through blast emails. You can access the most updated Summary of Law here as well. ABCMS (Criminal Background System): North Carolina child care administrators can now view and edit their facility’s staff roster in ABCMS, the DCDEE’s criminal background check system. Provider Access to ABCMS allows administrators to: • See the real-time background check status of staff members. • Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. • See new background check applicants and add to staff roster. As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Thank you for your time today. If you have questions or concerns regarding today’s visit, please contact me at Lisa.EddinsSmith@dhhs.nc.gov or 980-748-6270. 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 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: MCKEE ROAD ASEP Facility ID: 6055674 Consultant: KAYE DUNLAP Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/8/2024 Number Present: 25 Completed Date: 5/8/2024 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 02:00 PM Time Out: 04:15 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 a routine unannounced visit. Your program currently operates a Five Star Rated License with an effective date of August 28, 2017. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Upon arrival, I checked into the school’s main office. Program Coordinator, L. Sifford was not present today. Group Leader, L. Matthews, assisted me with today’s visit. The facility uses two classrooms in a mobile unit as their primary spaces for two groups of children. Both spaces have activity areas set up. Activity areas include reading, math, science/discovery, writing, art, dramatic play, and manipulatives. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children were observed participating in arrival procedures, personal care routines, and snack. Snack consisted of birthday cake flavored whole grain graham crackers and 100% fruit juice. There have been no new staff hired since the last annual compliance visit was conducted on January 19, 2024. First Aid, CPR, criminal background checks and BSAC for staff were monitored and confirmed in compliance. The last fire inspection was conducted on May 30, 2023. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on February 22, 2024 with a “Superior” classification. The last documented fire drill on emergency drill log was conducted in March 2024. A lockdown drill was conducted March 28, 2024. There were four violations cited and one 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 posted was for the month of April and ending on May 3, 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. Documentation that a fire drill was conducted in April was not on file. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. A bottle of Clorox was stored on top of a cabinet. .2820(b) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. A bottle of Benadryl was not stored in locked storage. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) The following technical assistance was provided: - Benadryl is not considered a lifesaving medication and therefore must be stored in locked storage. The medication was locked in a storage box by the Group Leader during the visit. - Fire Drills are required monthly. Documentation must include date and time of drill, length of time to evacuate building and signature of person conducting the drill. -Menus for meals and snacks must be current and posted for easy reference for parents. I suggest giving the 2nd per in charge access to menus so they can be posted in the absence of the Program Coordinator. -Before storing items, I suggest reading each label so each product can be stored correctly. Items that state “keep out of reach of children” must be stored at least 5 feet above the floor. Items with additional warnings and any product in an aerosol can must be stored in locked storage. -The hold harmless legislation was extended and signed into law on Monday June 12th, 2023. This legislation allows facilities to remain at their current star level without a reassessment until June 30, 2024, and when reassessed it reduces the education evaluation requirements for lead teachers from 75% to 50% until June of 2026. To prepare for the reassessment process, DCDEE has developed a cohort system. There are three cohorts, and each includes a preparation year and a reassessment year. The facility is in cohort #1 which means your preparation year began July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 with a reassessment years of July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025. We will begin the rated license process during the facility’s next annual compliance visit which is due by January 18, 2024. I will email resources to the Program Coordinator. Thank you for your time today. If you have any 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.