10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: MRS. CHRIS PLAY AND LEARN #2 Facility ID: 60001410 Consultant: LASHAWNDA BERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/31/2023 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 8/31/2023 Age: From 4 To 4 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 11:45 AM 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 96%. The center’s license and NC child care law were prominently posted. I was greeted by staff member, K. Hill, who informed the Director, K. DeLeon, that I was present. I discussed with you, Ms. DeLeon, the Annual Compliance Monitoring guidelines. Ms. DeLeon assisted me on my walk through of the center. Staff/child ratio, supervision, capacity, group size and space were observed in compliance today. The NC Secretary of State website was viewed before the visit and MRS CHRIS PLAY AND LEARN, INC. was current and active. The center’s Emergency Drill Log and Report was reviewed. Fire drills were monitored and was in compliance. 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 1/12/2023. The center received six (6) demerits and a superior classification. The inspection was completed by the Mecklenburg County Health Department. The center last had a fire inspection on 3/28/2023. There are currently eighteen (18) children enrolled in the center and there were (3) children in attendance today. Children were observed engaged in teacher directed activities, indoor and outdoor free play. This facility currently does not provide care for second shift. The center does not provide transportation. This center has a NC- PreK program, all documents were monitored and in compliance. Staff files and children records were monitored today and in compliance. The playground was monitored today and in compliance. There were three (3) violation cited. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. While monitoring the outdoor learning environment, I observed the steps to the play structure were peeling and two of the small play structures were rusted/ peeling paint. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 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. Today I observed three bottles of paint that said keep out of reach of children on a shelf, accessible to children. .2820(b) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The mulch surfacing on the outdoor learning environment measured under the required six inches (6"). .0605(k)(1-4) Violations must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be emailed to me by 9/14/2023, stating how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future include the violation number, statement of compliance, license ID and your signature in the letter or e-mail. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Please email me a signed copy of the letter to Lashawnda.Berry@dhhs.nc.gov Technical Assistance: * Friendly Reminders* - After each sanitation and fire inspection you must send a copy of the report to you Child Care consultant within one week. -I encouraged the Administrator, to stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the “What’s New” tab for important updates impacting childcare in North Carolina. Help with Challenging Behaviors: • Contact Heathy Social Behavioral specialists at https://www.childcarerrnc.org/special-projects/healthy-social-behaviors/ and participate in their initiative. •Helpline: Speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in your classroom. 1-888-600-1685 Option 1 Helpline: Submit your questions to a Behavior Support Advisor online- and receive a call or email in response to a Google Form that you complete at https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline Helpline: Chat on the “Talk to the Expert” online network, Social Emotional Connections, for early childhood educators at https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline. Having your staff become a part of this network will allow them to glean ideas and information that may assist them in providing a higher quality of care in their classroom….and its free! Rated License: 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 include a preparation year and a reassessment year. While the first reassessment year won’t begin until July 1, 2024, the preparation year for cohort one began July 1, 2023. Your facility is in cohort two. I will reach out to you prior to the beginning of the preparation year of your assigned cohort and will provide guidance to assist you as you begin the process. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me by email 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.