GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: MS. PECOLA'S FAMILY DAY CARE HOME Facility ID: 60000256 Consultant: LASHAWNDA BERRY Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 5/7/2025 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 5/7/2025 Age: From 5 To 6 Total Minutes: 90 Time In: 04:00 PM Time Out: 05:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home 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 family child care home has a three-star license and an 18-month compliance history score of 94%. The center’s license and NC child care law were prominently posted. I was greeted by Pecola Knight, Owner. I discussed with you, Ms. Knight, the Annual Compliance Monitoring guidelines. Indoor Learning Environment: Staff/child ratio, supervision, capacity, group size and space were observed in compliance today. Children were observed during transitions. There were two (2) children present today. There are four (4) children enrolled in the center. The center is only providing care for first shift currently. Inspections: The center’s Emergency Drill Log and Report was reviewed. Fire drills were documented monthly as required, the centers last fire drill was documented on 5/1/25. Shelter-in-place and lockdown drills were in compliance and documented on 5/1/25. The playground safety inspections were reviewed, the last playground inspection was documented on 5/1/25. The facility last had a sanitation inspection on 10/24. The inspection was completed by the Mecklenburg County Health Department. Outdoor Learning Environment: The outdoor learning environment was monitored today and in compliance. Safety: The center is in compliance with the firearm safety requirements. Transportation: The center does not provide transportation. Nutrition: Meals met nutritional value during today’s visit. Files: Children records were monitored today and in compliance. Staff files were monitored today and not in compliance. The caregiver did not meet the required hours of on-going training requirements. P. Knight received 4.8/8 on-going training hours. There were two (2) violations cited today. Violation Number Comment Rule 508 Operator did not successfully complete a first aid course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) First aid training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. The caregiver (PK) first aid expired on 2/25, PK took First Aid training on 5/5/25. .1703(a)(2) 1301 Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule. The caregiver (PK) received 4.5 hours of on-going training out of the 8 required hours. GS 110-91(11); 10A NCAC 09 .1705(b)(5) Technical Assistance: 1. Today Mrs. Knight and I discussed using the calendar as reminders so that she doesn't miss deadlines. During today's visit she was able to put upcoming dates on her calendar for trainings and due dates for deadlines. Violations must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be emailed to me by 5/27/25, 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 Please note that any violations cited today or during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action against the facility's license. 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 550424 Gastonia, NC 28055 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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