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2501 Oxford Place, Charlotte NC 28207 · License #60003143 · Center · Child Care Center
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10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation
Name of Operation: MYERS PARK PRESBYTERIAN WEEKDAY SCHOOL Facility ID: 60003143 Consultant: LISA EDDINS-SMITH Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/9/2026 Number Present: 91 Completed Date: 2/9/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 390 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 04:10 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. The facility currently has a Five Star Rated License with an effective date September 29, 2025. The center meets enhanced space and ratios. The facility’s 18-month compliance history before today’s visit is 91%. The last Annual Compliance Visit was completed February 21, 2025. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on February 6, 2026, and Myers Park Presbyterian Church was listed as current-active. Upon our arrival I was greeted by Hannah Twedt, Program Coordinator and Nicole Prendergast, Director. Victoria Ellis, Administrative Assistant and Heidi Truong, Managing Director were also present during the visit. I met with the administrative staff, and we discussed the visit and looked over the floor plan since recently remodeled rooms were approved. A sanitation inspection was completed December 12, 2025, with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on November 20, 2025, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. A walk through the facility and outdoor play area was conducted with Ms. Prendergast. Supervision and staff child ratios were maintained during today’s visit. Each group was observed in approved/adequate space. Permit restrictions were met. I observed caregivers use nurturing and caring tones. Each classroom was monitored today. I observed children engaged in tummy time, personal care routines, sleep, free play, activity centers, lunch, transitions and teacher directed activities. I observed teachers on the floor with the children encouraging play and interacting with the children. Caring and nurturing tones were heard throughout the facility. The activity plan and attendance were reviewed for each room and found meeting compliance. I observed lesson plans and evidence of materials supporting the curriculum in each classroom. Throughout the facility, material and equipment in each classroom were found in good repair and developmentally appropriate for the age range. In the infant room and toddler room feeding schedules were posted and met compliance for children enrolled under 15 months. I monitored safe sleep check sheets dated the week of and found them in compliance. The safe sleep policy was not posted in the rooms serving infants. This was corrected during the visit. I observed bottles labeled and dated. I monitored all topical ointments and found in compliance. I monitored each room for safe indoor environment and general safety and found in compliance. I monitored each room and the outdoor play area sheds for storage of hazardous materials and a violation was cited. There are currently five (5) children enrolled requiring emergency medications. I monitored all medications and required paperwork and found There are three (3) outdoor areas used for the facility monitored and violations were cited. The center does not provide transportation. Ten (10) percent of children’s files were selected, reviewed and no violations were cited The staff and training worksheets were provided for today’s visit. Thirteen (13) new staff have been hired since the routine unannounced visit August 13, 2025. I monitored all new staff files. Ten (10) percent of veteran staff files were reviewed. Violations were cited. Please see violations section for details. On-going training and health and safety training was reviewed for all veteran staff and found in compliance. I reviewed ABCMS and found in compliance. The following violations were cited today: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the playground serving preschool debris and algae were observed accessible to children. On the outdoor play area serving PreK, the surfacing near the logs was ripped presenting a trip hazard, two holes exposing roots and rocks were observed presenting a safety concern, and the siding on the shed was ripped exposing sharp edges. 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. In space B104, emergency mediation was stored in a backpack lower than five (5) feet accessible to children. In Space B103, nasal spray was observed in a teacher's purse in an unlocked drawer. In Space C104, hand sanitizer in a teacher bag under the sink. On the infant playground, hand sanitizer and bubbles labeled for children over age three (3) were observed in an unlocked shed accessible to children. .2820(b) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In Space B103 and Space C102, plastic bag storing food and broccoli wrapped in plastic was in an unlocked refrigerator accessible to children. In Space C102 and Space C104, art supplies wrapped in plastic containing cotton balls and small jewels were observed in an unlocked drawer accessible to children. .0604(q) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The playground inspections observed were completed by a staff member without a current playground safety certificate on file. .0605(q) 892 The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily. In Spaces B102 and B104, the safe sleep policy was not posted. .0606(b) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One (1) employee hired 12/8/2025 had a HQ on file dated 12/17/2025. One (1) employee hired 10/20/2025 had a HQ on file dated 10/27/2025. .0701(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. One (1) employee hired 9/11/2025 only had 5 hours orientation training documented after the first two weeks. One (1) employee hired 8/25/2025 had 5 hours training documented after the first two weeks. One (1) employee hired 9/5/2025 had 8.5 hours training documented after the first two weeks. One (1) employee hired 9/30/2025 had 4.5 total hours documented. .1101(a) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. One (1) employee hired 9/30/2025 had 1.5 hours documented training. .1101(a)(b) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One (1) employee hired 9/5/2025 had a training dated 7/9/2024. One (1) staff member hired 9/11/2025 had a certificate dated 1/1/27/2026. .1102(g) 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 February 23, 2026, 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@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. 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 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. 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. QRIS/Pathway to the Stars We discussed that your current rated license will not expire until September 29, 2028. You are considering Pathway 2 and we will discuss your time line and next steps at the Routine Unannounced Visit. I will verify the effective date of your current license . NC FELD Training We discussed utilizing the NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development resource book to prepare your teachers for competency evaluations. I recommend taking the NC FELD training offered through Child Care Resources. The training description and calendar can be accessed here: https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/training .CCRI will also contract training for your facility if you are interested. Staff Records We discussed continued ways to monitor required orientation and training dates moving forward. Safe Sleep Policy We discussed importance of updating the policy annually using the most current form located here: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Provider-Documents-and-Forms and posting the same policy in the infant room that is given to the parents. Teacher supply storage: We discussed moving teacher supplies to areas locked or higher than five (5) feet. New Rules Effective July 1, 2025, Now Available Please bookmark Chapter 9 to reference the most current rules effective July 1, 2025. https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/C/Chapter_9_Child_Care_Rules_Effective_July_1_2025.pdf?ver=9gQO5ZV3KdVI8BanULluoA%3d%3d Staff WORKS Letters We discussed keeping your staff WORKS Letters up to date and on file. You can access more information here: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/DCDEE-WORKS MOODLE Staff Orientation We discussed that Moodle now offers orientation and child development training for your staff. Moodle can be accessed here: https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/ HEALTHY SOCIAL BEHAVIORS PROJECT We discussed that the staff in your two-year-old classroom would benefit from support with healthy social behavior resources. I encourage you to Contact Stephanie Dreyer, Child Care Resources Inc. 704-376-6697 x 120 | sdreyer@childcareresourcesinc.org in an email to discuss needed support for a challenging behavior in your classroom currently. HSB supports teachers to develop pro-social early childhood learning environments that help to prevent suspension and expulsion, as related to challenging behaviors. The Healthy Social Behaviors project is an initiative of the North Carolina Resource and Referral Council funded by the North Carolina Department of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE). Quality Every Day (QED) Quality Every Day (QED) helps directors and teachers improve each child’s experience in the classroom through supportive adult-child interactions and high-quality learning Serving as the director of a child care center means responding to competing needs and demands on your time as you manage the many responsibilities of running a quality program – maintaining compliance with licensing requirements, nurturing children, supporting families, and developing your staff. We discussed resources available to you to help you prepare to open a full day classroom serving two-year-old children. I connected you by email with LBush@childcareresourcesinc.org to discuss if it benefits you to become part of QED which can be found here: https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/technical-assistance 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.Eddins-Smith@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
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NC GS 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: MYERS PARK PRESBYTERIAN WEEKDAY SCHOOL Facility ID: 60003143 Consultant: LISA EDDINS-SMITH Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/9/2026 Number Present: 91 Completed Date: 2/9/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 390 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 04:10 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. The facility currently has a Five Star Rated License with an effective date September 29, 2025. The center meets enhanced space and ratios. The facility’s 18-month compliance history before today’s visit is 91%. The last Annual Compliance Visit was completed February 21, 2025. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on February 6, 2026, and Myers Park Presbyterian Church was listed as current-active. Upon our arrival I was greeted by Hannah Twedt, Program Coordinator and Nicole Prendergast, Director. Victoria Ellis, Administrative Assistant and Heidi Truong, Managing Director were also present during the visit. I met with the administrative staff, and we discussed the visit and looked over the floor plan since recently remodeled rooms were approved. A sanitation inspection was completed December 12, 2025, with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on November 20, 2025, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. A walk through the facility and outdoor play area was conducted with Ms. Prendergast. Supervision and staff child ratios were maintained during today’s visit. Each group was observed in approved/adequate space. Permit restrictions were met. I observed caregivers use nurturing and caring tones. Each classroom was monitored today. I observed children engaged in tummy time, personal care routines, sleep, free play, activity centers, lunch, transitions and teacher directed activities. I observed teachers on the floor with the children encouraging play and interacting with the children. Caring and nurturing tones were heard throughout the facility. The activity plan and attendance were reviewed for each room and found meeting compliance. I observed lesson plans and evidence of materials supporting the curriculum in each classroom. Throughout the facility, material and equipment in each classroom were found in good repair and developmentally appropriate for the age range. In the infant room and toddler room feeding schedules were posted and met compliance for children enrolled under 15 months. I monitored safe sleep check sheets dated the week of and found them in compliance. The safe sleep policy was not posted in the rooms serving infants. This was corrected during the visit. I observed bottles labeled and dated. I monitored all topical ointments and found in compliance. I monitored each room for safe indoor environment and general safety and found in compliance. I monitored each room and the outdoor play area sheds for storage of hazardous materials and a violation was cited. There are currently five (5) children enrolled requiring emergency medications. I monitored all medications and required paperwork and found There are three (3) outdoor areas used for the facility monitored and violations were cited. The center does not provide transportation. Ten (10) percent of children’s files were selected, reviewed and no violations were cited The staff and training worksheets were provided for today’s visit. Thirteen (13) new staff have been hired since the routine unannounced visit August 13, 2025. I monitored all new staff files. Ten (10) percent of veteran staff files were reviewed. Violations were cited. Please see violations section for details. On-going training and health and safety training was reviewed for all veteran staff and found in compliance. I reviewed ABCMS and found in compliance. The following violations were cited today: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the playground serving preschool debris and algae were observed accessible to children. On the outdoor play area serving PreK, the surfacing near the logs was ripped presenting a trip hazard, two holes exposing roots and rocks were observed presenting a safety concern, and the siding on the shed was ripped exposing sharp edges. 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. In space B104, emergency mediation was stored in a backpack lower than five (5) feet accessible to children. In Space B103, nasal spray was observed in a teacher's purse in an unlocked drawer. In Space C104, hand sanitizer in a teacher bag under the sink. On the infant playground, hand sanitizer and bubbles labeled for children over age three (3) were observed in an unlocked shed accessible to children. .2820(b) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In Space B103 and Space C102, plastic bag storing food and broccoli wrapped in plastic was in an unlocked refrigerator accessible to children. In Space C102 and Space C104, art supplies wrapped in plastic containing cotton balls and small jewels were observed in an unlocked drawer accessible to children. .0604(q) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The playground inspections observed were completed by a staff member without a current playground safety certificate on file. .0605(q) 892 The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily. In Spaces B102 and B104, the safe sleep policy was not posted. .0606(b) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One (1) employee hired 12/8/2025 had a HQ on file dated 12/17/2025. One (1) employee hired 10/20/2025 had a HQ on file dated 10/27/2025. .0701(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. One (1) employee hired 9/11/2025 only had 5 hours orientation training documented after the first two weeks. One (1) employee hired 8/25/2025 had 5 hours training documented after the first two weeks. One (1) employee hired 9/5/2025 had 8.5 hours training documented after the first two weeks. One (1) employee hired 9/30/2025 had 4.5 total hours documented. .1101(a) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. One (1) employee hired 9/30/2025 had 1.5 hours documented training. .1101(a)(b) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One (1) employee hired 9/5/2025 had a training dated 7/9/2024. One (1) staff member hired 9/11/2025 had a certificate dated 1/1/27/2026. .1102(g) 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 February 23, 2026, 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@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. 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 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. 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. QRIS/Pathway to the Stars We discussed that your current rated license will not expire until September 29, 2028. You are considering Pathway 2 and we will discuss your time line and next steps at the Routine Unannounced Visit. I will verify the effective date of your current license . NC FELD Training We discussed utilizing the NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development resource book to prepare your teachers for competency evaluations. I recommend taking the NC FELD training offered through Child Care Resources. The training description and calendar can be accessed here: https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/training .CCRI will also contract training for your facility if you are interested. Staff Records We discussed continued ways to monitor required orientation and training dates moving forward. Safe Sleep Policy We discussed importance of updating the policy annually using the most current form located here: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Provider-Documents-and-Forms and posting the same policy in the infant room that is given to the parents. Teacher supply storage: We discussed moving teacher supplies to areas locked or higher than five (5) feet. New Rules Effective July 1, 2025, Now Available Please bookmark Chapter 9 to reference the most current rules effective July 1, 2025. https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/C/Chapter_9_Child_Care_Rules_Effective_July_1_2025.pdf?ver=9gQO5ZV3KdVI8BanULluoA%3d%3d Staff WORKS Letters We discussed keeping your staff WORKS Letters up to date and on file. You can access more information here: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/DCDEE-WORKS MOODLE Staff Orientation We discussed that Moodle now offers orientation and child development training for your staff. Moodle can be accessed here: https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/ HEALTHY SOCIAL BEHAVIORS PROJECT We discussed that the staff in your two-year-old classroom would benefit from support with healthy social behavior resources. I encourage you to Contact Stephanie Dreyer, Child Care Resources Inc. 704-376-6697 x 120 | sdreyer@childcareresourcesinc.org in an email to discuss needed support for a challenging behavior in your classroom currently. HSB supports teachers to develop pro-social early childhood learning environments that help to prevent suspension and expulsion, as related to challenging behaviors. The Healthy Social Behaviors project is an initiative of the North Carolina Resource and Referral Council funded by the North Carolina Department of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE). Quality Every Day (QED) Quality Every Day (QED) helps directors and teachers improve each child’s experience in the classroom through supportive adult-child interactions and high-quality learning Serving as the director of a child care center means responding to competing needs and demands on your time as you manage the many responsibilities of running a quality program – maintaining compliance with licensing requirements, nurturing children, supporting families, and developing your staff. We discussed resources available to you to help you prepare to open a full day classroom serving two-year-old children. I connected you by email with LBush@childcareresourcesinc.org to discuss if it benefits you to become part of QED which can be found here: https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/technical-assistance 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.Eddins-Smith@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.
10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation
Name of Operation: MYERS PARK PRESBYTERIAN WEEKDAY SCHOOL Facility ID: 60003143 Consultant: LISA EDDINS-SMITH Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/13/2025 Number Present: 60 Completed Date: 8/13/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 215 Time In: 09:25 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance of applicable childcare requirements during the routine unannounced visit. February 21, 2025. The facility currently has a Five Star Rated License with an effective date of August 8, 2019. The center meets enhanced space and ratios. The facility’s 18-month compliance history before today’s visit was 82%. Upon our arrival I was greeted by Kate Taylor, Director. I stated the reason for the visit and discussed what would be monitored during today's visit. Angel Tyler, Program Coordinator and Heidi Truong, Managing Director, were present during the visit. During a walkthrough of indoor and outdoor areas today I observed children engaged in tummy time, personal care routines, free play, activity centers, transitions, circle time, indoor and outdoor gross motor play, and teacher directed activities. I observed teachers on the floor with the children encouraging play and interacting during teacher director activities. The teachers were nurturing and caring in their interactions with the children. There have been two (2) new staff hired since the annual compliance visit on February 21, 2025. I reviewed all the new staff files for the required items for today’s visit and found in compliance. I reviewed the Staff and Training Worksheets from the annual compliance visit to verify items needed for veteran staff today and found in compliance. The following items were monitored today: License Posted/Permit Restrictions: The license was posted, and all restrictions were in compliance. Supervision: Each group of children was adequately supervised during the visit. Staff/Child Ratio: The ratios were maintained during today’s visit. CPR: All staff are current with CPR/First Aid. First Aid: All staff are current with CPR/First Aid. CBC Qualification: Staff were current with Criminal Background Check (CBC) qualifications. The requirements for ABCMS have been met and the center is in compliance. ITS-SIDS: I reviewed the staff requiring ITS-SIDS training and found in compliance. Safe sleep policy and sleep charts: I reviewed the center safe sleep policy, observed it posted and monitored sleep charts. The center is in compliance. Emergency Medical Care Plan: The Emergency Care Plan was posted and current. Administration of Medication: I monitored all topical creams and found in compliance. I monitored sunscreens and one violation was cited. There are two (2) children in the facility currently with emergency medications. I monitored all emergency medical action plans and found in compliance Storage of Hazardous Substances and Medications: I monitored storage of hazardous materials and medications in each room. General Safety: I monitored each room for general safety and found classrooms in compliance. Discipline: There were no discipline concerns; appropriate discipline was provided. Nurturing tones were heard when staff spoke with children. Adequate/Approved Space: Each group of children were observed in licensed approved space. Program Records: A sanitation inspection was completed June 23, 2025, with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on November 4, 2024, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. Posted items required were observed and met compliance. Program records were reviewed. The last fire drill was conducted July 31, 2025. The last shelter in place was conducted on June 18, 2025. The playground inspections and the incident log were in compliance. The EPR is dated November 5, 2024, and the ready to go file was monitored and found in compliance. The following violation was cited today: Violation Number Comment Rule 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In Space C104, a center permission to administer form for sunscreen did not contain one (1) parent signature and date signed for eight (8) children. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 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 August 27, 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@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. 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 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. Renovated Classrooms We discussed that Heidi Truong, Managing Director will contact Amy Italiano, Lead Child Care Consultant to approve the newly renovated space prior to occupying the new space. New Administrators Please submit Preservice Administrator form to me once the new director is employed. You can find the form here: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/P/PreServiceRequirements_admin.pdf?ver=EZU0tbDfRnUY9SVJsnVudA%3d%3d 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 training free of charge. The What’s New tab provides current information that is sent out through blast emails. All updated forms including current staff and training worksheets can be found here under provider documents and forms. Understanding the New QRIS and Pathway to the Stars Provider Resources We discussed that the NCDCDEE will host webinars in August 2025 and provider meetings in September 2025 to provide additional guidance on the changes, the transition plan and timeline. We will discuss your preference of pathway during your next routine or annual compliance visit, or I will schedule a meeting with you when you are ready to choose the pathway. You do not need to choose a pathway at this time. Please continue to regularly visit the following page on our website for more infotmaion and to access links to webinars and additional resources: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization Webinar Dates: o August 18 at 1:00pm (child care centers and centers located in a residence) o August 18 at 6:30pm (family child care homes) o August 20 at 1:00pm (family child care homes) o August 20 at 6:30pm (child care centers and centers located in a residence) NC RATE LICENSE ASSESSMENT PROJECT Get ready for the 3s (ECERS-3, ITERS-3, FCCERS-3) Starting on February 1, 2025, ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for program assessments and reassessments. Find information about updated resources, credit hour trainings, and outreach assessment opportunities from the North Carolina Rated License Project (NCRLAP). https://www.ncrlap.org/ NC FELD Training We discussed utilizing the NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development as you write your lesson plans. I recommend offering the NC FELD training through Child Care Resources to your staff. The training description and calendar can be accessed here: https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/training. CCRI will also contract training for your facility if you are interested. MOODLE We discussed that Moodle now offers orientation and child development training for your staff. Moodle can be accessed here: https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/ STAFF WORKS LETTERS We discussed keeping your staff WORKS Letters up to date and on file. You can access more inflation here: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/DCDEE-WORKS 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.Eddins-Smith@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.
NC GS 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: MYERS PARK PRESBYTERIAN WEEKDAY SCHOOL Facility ID: 60003143 Consultant: LISA EDDINS-SMITH Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/13/2025 Number Present: 60 Completed Date: 8/13/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 215 Time In: 09:25 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance of applicable childcare requirements during the routine unannounced visit. February 21, 2025. The facility currently has a Five Star Rated License with an effective date of August 8, 2019. The center meets enhanced space and ratios. The facility’s 18-month compliance history before today’s visit was 82%. Upon our arrival I was greeted by Kate Taylor, Director. I stated the reason for the visit and discussed what would be monitored during today's visit. Angel Tyler, Program Coordinator and Heidi Truong, Managing Director, were present during the visit. During a walkthrough of indoor and outdoor areas today I observed children engaged in tummy time, personal care routines, free play, activity centers, transitions, circle time, indoor and outdoor gross motor play, and teacher directed activities. I observed teachers on the floor with the children encouraging play and interacting during teacher director activities. The teachers were nurturing and caring in their interactions with the children. There have been two (2) new staff hired since the annual compliance visit on February 21, 2025. I reviewed all the new staff files for the required items for today’s visit and found in compliance. I reviewed the Staff and Training Worksheets from the annual compliance visit to verify items needed for veteran staff today and found in compliance. The following items were monitored today: License Posted/Permit Restrictions: The license was posted, and all restrictions were in compliance. Supervision: Each group of children was adequately supervised during the visit. Staff/Child Ratio: The ratios were maintained during today’s visit. CPR: All staff are current with CPR/First Aid. First Aid: All staff are current with CPR/First Aid. CBC Qualification: Staff were current with Criminal Background Check (CBC) qualifications. The requirements for ABCMS have been met and the center is in compliance. ITS-SIDS: I reviewed the staff requiring ITS-SIDS training and found in compliance. Safe sleep policy and sleep charts: I reviewed the center safe sleep policy, observed it posted and monitored sleep charts. The center is in compliance. Emergency Medical Care Plan: The Emergency Care Plan was posted and current. Administration of Medication: I monitored all topical creams and found in compliance. I monitored sunscreens and one violation was cited. There are two (2) children in the facility currently with emergency medications. I monitored all emergency medical action plans and found in compliance Storage of Hazardous Substances and Medications: I monitored storage of hazardous materials and medications in each room. General Safety: I monitored each room for general safety and found classrooms in compliance. Discipline: There were no discipline concerns; appropriate discipline was provided. Nurturing tones were heard when staff spoke with children. Adequate/Approved Space: Each group of children were observed in licensed approved space. Program Records: A sanitation inspection was completed June 23, 2025, with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on November 4, 2024, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. Posted items required were observed and met compliance. Program records were reviewed. The last fire drill was conducted July 31, 2025. The last shelter in place was conducted on June 18, 2025. The playground inspections and the incident log were in compliance. The EPR is dated November 5, 2024, and the ready to go file was monitored and found in compliance. The following violation was cited today: Violation Number Comment Rule 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In Space C104, a center permission to administer form for sunscreen did not contain one (1) parent signature and date signed for eight (8) children. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 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 August 27, 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@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. 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 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. Renovated Classrooms We discussed that Heidi Truong, Managing Director will contact Amy Italiano, Lead Child Care Consultant to approve the newly renovated space prior to occupying the new space. New Administrators Please submit Preservice Administrator form to me once the new director is employed. You can find the form here: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/P/PreServiceRequirements_admin.pdf?ver=EZU0tbDfRnUY9SVJsnVudA%3d%3d 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 training free of charge. The What’s New tab provides current information that is sent out through blast emails. All updated forms including current staff and training worksheets can be found here under provider documents and forms. Understanding the New QRIS and Pathway to the Stars Provider Resources We discussed that the NCDCDEE will host webinars in August 2025 and provider meetings in September 2025 to provide additional guidance on the changes, the transition plan and timeline. We will discuss your preference of pathway during your next routine or annual compliance visit, or I will schedule a meeting with you when you are ready to choose the pathway. You do not need to choose a pathway at this time. Please continue to regularly visit the following page on our website for more infotmaion and to access links to webinars and additional resources: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization Webinar Dates: o August 18 at 1:00pm (child care centers and centers located in a residence) o August 18 at 6:30pm (family child care homes) o August 20 at 1:00pm (family child care homes) o August 20 at 6:30pm (child care centers and centers located in a residence) NC RATE LICENSE ASSESSMENT PROJECT Get ready for the 3s (ECERS-3, ITERS-3, FCCERS-3) Starting on February 1, 2025, ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for program assessments and reassessments. Find information about updated resources, credit hour trainings, and outreach assessment opportunities from the North Carolina Rated License Project (NCRLAP). https://www.ncrlap.org/ NC FELD Training We discussed utilizing the NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development as you write your lesson plans. I recommend offering the NC FELD training through Child Care Resources to your staff. The training description and calendar can be accessed here: https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/training. CCRI will also contract training for your facility if you are interested. MOODLE We discussed that Moodle now offers orientation and child development training for your staff. Moodle can be accessed here: https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/ STAFF WORKS LETTERS We discussed keeping your staff WORKS Letters up to date and on file. You can access more inflation here: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/DCDEE-WORKS 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.Eddins-Smith@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
G.S. 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: MYERS PARK PRESBYTERIAN WEEKDAY SCHOOL Facility ID: 60003143 Consultant: LISA EDDINS-SMITH Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/21/2025 Number Present: 54 Completed Date: 2/21/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 315 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 02:30 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. The facility currently has a Five Star Rated License with an effective date of August 8, 2019. The center meets enhanced space and ratios. The facility’s 18-month compliance history before today’s visit was 78%. The last Annual Compliance Visit was completed February 28, 2024. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on February 20 13, 2025, and Myers Park Presbyterian Church was listed as current-active. Upon our arrival I was greeted by Kate Taylor, Director. I stated the reason for the visit and discussed what would be monitored during today's visit. Angel Tyler, Program Coordinator and Heidi Truong, Managing Director, were present during the visit. A sanitation inspection was completed December 12, 2024, with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on November 4, 2024, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. Posted items required were observed and met compliance. Program records were reviewed. The last fire drill was conducted on February 20, 2025. The last shelter in place was conducted December 30, 2024. The playground inspections and the incident log were in compliance. The EPR is dated November 5, 2024, and the ready to go file was monitored and found in compliance. A walk through the facility and outdoor play area was conducted with Ms. Taylor. Supervision and staff child ratios were maintained during today’s visit. Each group was observed in approved/adequate space. Permit restrictions were met. I observed caregivers use nurturing and caring tones. Each classroom was monitored today. I observed children engaged in tummy time, personal care routines, sleep, free play, activity centers, transitions and teacher directed activities. I observed teachers on the floor with the children encouraging play. The activity plan and attendance were reviewed for each room and found meeting compliance. The program uses The Creative Curriculum which is an approved curriculum. I observed lesson plans and evidence of materials supporting the curriculum in each classroom. Throughout the facility, material and equipment in each classroom were found in good repair and developmentally appropriate for the age range. In the infant room and toddler room feeding schedules were posted and met compliance for children enrolled under 15 months. I observed the safe sleep policy posted and in compliance. No infants were napping during the observation. I reviewed several safe sleep check sheets dated the week of February 17, 2025, and found in compliance. I observed bottles labeled and dated. I monitored each room for safe indoor environment and general safety. In the room serving two-year-old children I observed plastic bags used to discard diapers stored lower than five (5) feet, batteries stored in a plastic storage container on the counter, cars with small wheels in blocks and small foam pieces on an art project accessible to children. In the room serving infants, I observed batteries located in a plastic storage bin on a counter lower than five (5) feet accessible to children. In the room serving toddlers I observed toy cars with small wheels and a plastic basket with hair bows on a counter lower than five (5) feet accessible to children. I monitored all emergency medications and diaper creams today and found in compliance. The outdoor area and equipment were clean and found in good repair. The resilient surfacing met requirements and was in compliance. The center does not provide transportation. Seven (7) children’s files were selected, reviewed and no violations were cited The staff and training worksheet was used to review staff files. One (1) new staff file was reviewed, one (1) substitute file and ten (10) percent of veteran staff files were reviewed. On-going training was reviewed for all veteran staff and found in compliance. Health and Safety Trainings for all staff was reviewed and a violation was cited. Violation Number Comment Rule 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. In Spaces 2 and 4 batteries were observed on a counter lower than five (5) feet accessible to children. .2820(b) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In Space 2 cars with small wheels were observed in blocks and small foam pieces on an art project was accessible to children. In Space 5, toy cars with small wheels and hair bow in a bin on a counter were observed accessible to children. .0604(q) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Five (5)veteran staff members need to complete Medication in Childcare training and one (1) veteran staff member did not have health and safety training on file. .1102(a) 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 March 7, 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@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. 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 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. 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. On-Going Training and Health and Safety Training: We discussed documenting all training on the forms provided by NCDCDEE located on our website here: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Provider-Documents-and-Forms . I recommend one training sheet per year of employment beginning with the date of employment for each staff member. We discussed accessing the Medication in Childcare Training needed to complete the requirements for Health and Safety training within one year of employment and every five (5) years thereafter. Safe Sleep Policy: We discussed importance of updating the policy annually using the most current form located here: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Provider-Documents-and-Forms and posting the same policy in the infant room that is given to the parents. We discussed checking all plants in the classrooms to make sure none are toxic to children. A toxic plant list resource can be found on our website and here: https://eh.mecknc.gov/lodging Teacher supply storage: We discussed moving teacher supplies to areas locked or higher than five (5) feet. Understanding the New QRIS If you missed the information sessions on the QRIS Modernization, you can now watch recordings of the webinars for parents and providers, including one with live Spanish translation. Visit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization for videos, new resources and updates. Get Ready for the 3’s / QRIS: Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for DCDEE environment rating scale assessments. The DCDEE and the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) are collaboratively working on preparations for the transition to the third editions. These third editions come with a spiral binding at the top, replacing the current revised editions. Visit the NCRLAP’s website, https://www.ncrlap.org/ for more information about updated resources, credit hour trainings, and outreach assessment opportunities to help you become familiar with these tools. For official environment rating scale assessments for a NC Star Rated License, the NCRLAP will use the Revised editions until February 1, 2025. Until February 1, 2025, NCRLAP will use the Revised editions for official environment rating scale assessments for a NC Star Rated License (for new licensees or upon request.) 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.Eddins-Smith@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.
NC GS 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: MYERS PARK PRESBYTERIAN WEEKDAY SCHOOL Facility ID: 60003143 Consultant: LISA EDDINS-SMITH Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/21/2025 Number Present: 54 Completed Date: 2/21/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 315 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 02:30 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. The facility currently has a Five Star Rated License with an effective date of August 8, 2019. The center meets enhanced space and ratios. The facility’s 18-month compliance history before today’s visit was 78%. The last Annual Compliance Visit was completed February 28, 2024. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on February 20 13, 2025, and Myers Park Presbyterian Church was listed as current-active. Upon our arrival I was greeted by Kate Taylor, Director. I stated the reason for the visit and discussed what would be monitored during today's visit. Angel Tyler, Program Coordinator and Heidi Truong, Managing Director, were present during the visit. A sanitation inspection was completed December 12, 2024, with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on November 4, 2024, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. Posted items required were observed and met compliance. Program records were reviewed. The last fire drill was conducted on February 20, 2025. The last shelter in place was conducted December 30, 2024. The playground inspections and the incident log were in compliance. The EPR is dated November 5, 2024, and the ready to go file was monitored and found in compliance. A walk through the facility and outdoor play area was conducted with Ms. Taylor. Supervision and staff child ratios were maintained during today’s visit. Each group was observed in approved/adequate space. Permit restrictions were met. I observed caregivers use nurturing and caring tones. Each classroom was monitored today. I observed children engaged in tummy time, personal care routines, sleep, free play, activity centers, transitions and teacher directed activities. I observed teachers on the floor with the children encouraging play. The activity plan and attendance were reviewed for each room and found meeting compliance. The program uses The Creative Curriculum which is an approved curriculum. I observed lesson plans and evidence of materials supporting the curriculum in each classroom. Throughout the facility, material and equipment in each classroom were found in good repair and developmentally appropriate for the age range. In the infant room and toddler room feeding schedules were posted and met compliance for children enrolled under 15 months. I observed the safe sleep policy posted and in compliance. No infants were napping during the observation. I reviewed several safe sleep check sheets dated the week of February 17, 2025, and found in compliance. I observed bottles labeled and dated. I monitored each room for safe indoor environment and general safety. In the room serving two-year-old children I observed plastic bags used to discard diapers stored lower than five (5) feet, batteries stored in a plastic storage container on the counter, cars with small wheels in blocks and small foam pieces on an art project accessible to children. In the room serving infants, I observed batteries located in a plastic storage bin on a counter lower than five (5) feet accessible to children. In the room serving toddlers I observed toy cars with small wheels and a plastic basket with hair bows on a counter lower than five (5) feet accessible to children. I monitored all emergency medications and diaper creams today and found in compliance. The outdoor area and equipment were clean and found in good repair. The resilient surfacing met requirements and was in compliance. The center does not provide transportation. Seven (7) children’s files were selected, reviewed and no violations were cited The staff and training worksheet was used to review staff files. One (1) new staff file was reviewed, one (1) substitute file and ten (10) percent of veteran staff files were reviewed. On-going training was reviewed for all veteran staff and found in compliance. Health and Safety Trainings for all staff was reviewed and a violation was cited. Violation Number Comment Rule 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. In Spaces 2 and 4 batteries were observed on a counter lower than five (5) feet accessible to children. .2820(b) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In Space 2 cars with small wheels were observed in blocks and small foam pieces on an art project was accessible to children. In Space 5, toy cars with small wheels and hair bow in a bin on a counter were observed accessible to children. .0604(q) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Five (5)veteran staff members need to complete Medication in Childcare training and one (1) veteran staff member did not have health and safety training on file. .1102(a) 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 March 7, 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@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. 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 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. 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. On-Going Training and Health and Safety Training: We discussed documenting all training on the forms provided by NCDCDEE located on our website here: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Provider-Documents-and-Forms . I recommend one training sheet per year of employment beginning with the date of employment for each staff member. We discussed accessing the Medication in Childcare Training needed to complete the requirements for Health and Safety training within one year of employment and every five (5) years thereafter. Safe Sleep Policy: We discussed importance of updating the policy annually using the most current form located here: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Provider-Documents-and-Forms and posting the same policy in the infant room that is given to the parents. We discussed checking all plants in the classrooms to make sure none are toxic to children. A toxic plant list resource can be found on our website and here: https://eh.mecknc.gov/lodging Teacher supply storage: We discussed moving teacher supplies to areas locked or higher than five (5) feet. Understanding the New QRIS If you missed the information sessions on the QRIS Modernization, you can now watch recordings of the webinars for parents and providers, including one with live Spanish translation. Visit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization for videos, new resources and updates. Get Ready for the 3’s / QRIS: Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for DCDEE environment rating scale assessments. The DCDEE and the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) are collaboratively working on preparations for the transition to the third editions. These third editions come with a spiral binding at the top, replacing the current revised editions. Visit the NCRLAP’s website, https://www.ncrlap.org/ for more information about updated resources, credit hour trainings, and outreach assessment opportunities to help you become familiar with these tools. For official environment rating scale assessments for a NC Star Rated License, the NCRLAP will use the Revised editions until February 1, 2025. Until February 1, 2025, NCRLAP will use the Revised editions for official environment rating scale assessments for a NC Star Rated License (for new licensees or upon request.) 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.Eddins-Smith@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 .0803 · Violation
Name of Operation: MYERS PARK PRESBYTERIAN WEEKDAY SCHOOL Facility ID: 60003143 Consultant: LISA EDDINS-SMITH Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/19/2024 Number Present: 49 Completed Date: 8/19/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 270 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 02:10 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 for applicable child care requirements during the routine unannounced visit. The facility currently has a Five Star Rated License with an effective date of August 8, 2019. The center meets enhanced space and ratios. The facility’s 18-month compliance history before today’s visit was 81%. The facility license and NC Summary of the Child Care Law was prominently posted. The no smoking signage was posted at the entrance to the center. However, the tobacco restriction was not included in the wording on the sign. Previously, during the Annual Compliance Visit February 28, 2024, the missing signage was cited and the administrator corrected it during the visit. However, at the time of correction it was not noticed that the tobacco restriction wording had not been included. Upon arrival I was greeted by Kate Taylor, Administrator. I explained the purpose of today’s visit. You were able to accompany me on the walkthrough of the facility for most of the time. I observed the toddler room while you were assisting teachers with needs. You explained to me that your assistant was out today due to her mother’s declining health, and you would need to be available for center needs and lunch breaks. The following items were monitored: supervision, staff/child ratio, first aid, CPR, special training, criminal background checks, BSAC, emergency medical care plan, administering of medication, storage of hazardous products, storage of medication, general safety, discipline, adequate/approved space, program records, license posted and permit restrictions. I monitored all five classrooms during today’s visit. Supervision and reduced enhanced ratios were observed being maintained. Children were observed outside on the playground, in center free play and preparing for lunch. The children were observed preparing for outdoor play, engaged in free play, personal care routines, meal time, center play and napping on mats with linen. Staff interactions were nurturing and positive. While in the infant room, infants were observed having floor time. The staff interactions were nurturing, and the children were comforted as needed. There was no excessive crying heard or seen. I observed two infants in a high chair and was told they were preparing to take a bottle in the chairs. I explained that the chairs must only be used for feeding and should not be used to restrain children at any time. The teachers were preparing their bottles. All children have a current feeding schedule, and sleep charts were up to date and in compliance. Storage of medication was in in compliance. One permission to administer sunscreen did not have a parent signature. Bottles were observed labeled and dated. The thermometer read 37 degrees. The toddler classroom was observed eating lunch. The meal served included the items posted on the menu, macaroni and cheese, roasted zucchini, fresh fruit, and milk. Both teachers watched and assisted the children while eating. Supervision was found meeting compliance. Staff used nurturing tones, and I observed staff consoling a toddler after spilling milk on a personal security item. The classrooms serving two-year-olds and preschool children were observed playing outside, transitioning to center play, personal care routines, center play and teacher directed activities. Children were actively playing in centers as teachers monitored and engaged in play with the children. Hand sanitizer was observed accessible to children in the preschool room. Teacher interactions were caring and nurturing. Materials and equipment were found to be clean and in good repair. While in the classroom serving two-year-olds I observed a torn book, and the teacher removed the book. The center has a lot of age-appropriate books accessible to the children as well as extra books to replace torn or damaged books. All other material was found to be developmentally appropriate for the age range served. In the classrooms serving preschool and two year old's, area rugs were observed with stains needing to be cleaned. While I was in the center several new rugs were delivered. Outlets were observed covered and general safety requirements were found meeting compliance. There was no emergency medication located in the center. Monthly playground inspections were reviewed and found meeting compliance. The emergency drill log was reviewed and found meeting compliance. The incident log was reviewed and found meeting compliance. The last fire inspection was conducted on January 2, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on June 20, 2024, with 5 demerits and a Superior rating. The Emergency Drill Log and Report was reviewed and in compliance The last fire drill was conducted on July 7, 2024, and the shelter-in-place drill was conducted July 15, 2024. Daily attendance was reviewed and found meeting compliance. You use an electronic program to record daily arrival and departure for each child daily. Information required to be posted in classrooms was observed posted. Each classroom had a current activity plan posted. The Staff and Training Worksheet was reviewed to confirm staff were current with CPR, First Aid, ITS/SIDS and criminal background qualifying letters. There were two new staff employed since the last the last Annual Compliance Visit, February 28, 2024. All staff files were reviewed for their current DCDEE qualifying letters, CPR/FA, ITS/SIDS, and Health and Safety training requirements. You have EPR training, and you and a few other staff have completed Playground Safety. The following violations were cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 707 Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible In several spaces rugs need to be cleaned. In Space 2,a torn book was observed. .0601(d) 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. In Space 2, Eucerin and Coppertone Pure was found in an unlocked drawer accessible to children. in Space 5, hand sanitizer was on a shelf accessible to children. .2820(b) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In Space 2 diaper creams were found not locked in cubbies of two children . 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In Space 1, a permission to apply sunscreen for one child did not have a parent signature. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In Space 2 plastic bags were found in an unlocked drawer accessible to children and tape was peeling off of pictures located on a drawer accessible to children and small feathers were observed in the sensory table. In Space 4 plastic bags were accessible to children in a cubby. .0604(q) Technical Assistance: 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 September 2, 2024, 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: Lisa Eddins-Smith, Child Care Consultant 8801 Crosstimbers Drive Charlotte. NC 28215 Lisa.Eddins-Smith@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. 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 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. Reminders Please add the wording no tobacco usage to the no smoking signage. 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. Staff who have not received NC Early Childhood Credentials can test out and obtain NC Early Childhood Credential Equivalency. The What’s New tab provides current information that is sent out through blast emails. Star Rated License: Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (Senate Bill 425). Currently, you do not need to move forward with a rated license assessment. Continue to review emails from the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) and from your assigned child care consultant. I encourage you to keep staff credentials updated in WORKS. Please review the NCRLAP website at https://www.ncrlap.org/ for additional resources and trainings for your staff. We discussed your options for quality point and enhanced ratios. Your current quality point is your 10 years experience as an Administrator. Additional Resources: We discussed the Healthy Social Behaviors initiative and additional resources for your center will be emailed to you. I will send you the most current Fire Inspector information for your next inspection. Please remember to get the Fire Inspection checklist completed at the inspection. This form is found on our website as well. 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, please contact me at 980-748-6270 or by email at Lisa.Eddins-Smith@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: MYERS PARK PRESBYTERIAN WEEKDAY SCHOOL Facility ID: 60003143 Consultant: LISA EDDINS-SMITH Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/19/2024 Number Present: 49 Completed Date: 8/19/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 270 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 02:10 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 for applicable child care requirements during the routine unannounced visit. The facility currently has a Five Star Rated License with an effective date of August 8, 2019. The center meets enhanced space and ratios. The facility’s 18-month compliance history before today’s visit was 81%. The facility license and NC Summary of the Child Care Law was prominently posted. The no smoking signage was posted at the entrance to the center. However, the tobacco restriction was not included in the wording on the sign. Previously, during the Annual Compliance Visit February 28, 2024, the missing signage was cited and the administrator corrected it during the visit. However, at the time of correction it was not noticed that the tobacco restriction wording had not been included. Upon arrival I was greeted by Kate Taylor, Administrator. I explained the purpose of today’s visit. You were able to accompany me on the walkthrough of the facility for most of the time. I observed the toddler room while you were assisting teachers with needs. You explained to me that your assistant was out today due to her mother’s declining health, and you would need to be available for center needs and lunch breaks. The following items were monitored: supervision, staff/child ratio, first aid, CPR, special training, criminal background checks, BSAC, emergency medical care plan, administering of medication, storage of hazardous products, storage of medication, general safety, discipline, adequate/approved space, program records, license posted and permit restrictions. I monitored all five classrooms during today’s visit. Supervision and reduced enhanced ratios were observed being maintained. Children were observed outside on the playground, in center free play and preparing for lunch. The children were observed preparing for outdoor play, engaged in free play, personal care routines, meal time, center play and napping on mats with linen. Staff interactions were nurturing and positive. While in the infant room, infants were observed having floor time. The staff interactions were nurturing, and the children were comforted as needed. There was no excessive crying heard or seen. I observed two infants in a high chair and was told they were preparing to take a bottle in the chairs. I explained that the chairs must only be used for feeding and should not be used to restrain children at any time. The teachers were preparing their bottles. All children have a current feeding schedule, and sleep charts were up to date and in compliance. Storage of medication was in in compliance. One permission to administer sunscreen did not have a parent signature. Bottles were observed labeled and dated. The thermometer read 37 degrees. The toddler classroom was observed eating lunch. The meal served included the items posted on the menu, macaroni and cheese, roasted zucchini, fresh fruit, and milk. Both teachers watched and assisted the children while eating. Supervision was found meeting compliance. Staff used nurturing tones, and I observed staff consoling a toddler after spilling milk on a personal security item. The classrooms serving two-year-olds and preschool children were observed playing outside, transitioning to center play, personal care routines, center play and teacher directed activities. Children were actively playing in centers as teachers monitored and engaged in play with the children. Hand sanitizer was observed accessible to children in the preschool room. Teacher interactions were caring and nurturing. Materials and equipment were found to be clean and in good repair. While in the classroom serving two-year-olds I observed a torn book, and the teacher removed the book. The center has a lot of age-appropriate books accessible to the children as well as extra books to replace torn or damaged books. All other material was found to be developmentally appropriate for the age range served. In the classrooms serving preschool and two year old's, area rugs were observed with stains needing to be cleaned. While I was in the center several new rugs were delivered. Outlets were observed covered and general safety requirements were found meeting compliance. There was no emergency medication located in the center. Monthly playground inspections were reviewed and found meeting compliance. The emergency drill log was reviewed and found meeting compliance. The incident log was reviewed and found meeting compliance. The last fire inspection was conducted on January 2, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on June 20, 2024, with 5 demerits and a Superior rating. The Emergency Drill Log and Report was reviewed and in compliance The last fire drill was conducted on July 7, 2024, and the shelter-in-place drill was conducted July 15, 2024. Daily attendance was reviewed and found meeting compliance. You use an electronic program to record daily arrival and departure for each child daily. Information required to be posted in classrooms was observed posted. Each classroom had a current activity plan posted. The Staff and Training Worksheet was reviewed to confirm staff were current with CPR, First Aid, ITS/SIDS and criminal background qualifying letters. There were two new staff employed since the last the last Annual Compliance Visit, February 28, 2024. All staff files were reviewed for their current DCDEE qualifying letters, CPR/FA, ITS/SIDS, and Health and Safety training requirements. You have EPR training, and you and a few other staff have completed Playground Safety. The following violations were cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 707 Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible In several spaces rugs need to be cleaned. In Space 2,a torn book was observed. .0601(d) 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. In Space 2, Eucerin and Coppertone Pure was found in an unlocked drawer accessible to children. in Space 5, hand sanitizer was on a shelf accessible to children. .2820(b) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In Space 2 diaper creams were found not locked in cubbies of two children . 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In Space 1, a permission to apply sunscreen for one child did not have a parent signature. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In Space 2 plastic bags were found in an unlocked drawer accessible to children and tape was peeling off of pictures located on a drawer accessible to children and small feathers were observed in the sensory table. In Space 4 plastic bags were accessible to children in a cubby. .0604(q) Technical Assistance: 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 September 2, 2024, 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: Lisa Eddins-Smith, Child Care Consultant 8801 Crosstimbers Drive Charlotte. NC 28215 Lisa.Eddins-Smith@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. 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 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. Reminders Please add the wording no tobacco usage to the no smoking signage. 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. Staff who have not received NC Early Childhood Credentials can test out and obtain NC Early Childhood Credential Equivalency. The What’s New tab provides current information that is sent out through blast emails. Star Rated License: Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (Senate Bill 425). Currently, you do not need to move forward with a rated license assessment. Continue to review emails from the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) and from your assigned child care consultant. I encourage you to keep staff credentials updated in WORKS. Please review the NCRLAP website at https://www.ncrlap.org/ for additional resources and trainings for your staff. We discussed your options for quality point and enhanced ratios. Your current quality point is your 10 years experience as an Administrator. Additional Resources: We discussed the Healthy Social Behaviors initiative and additional resources for your center will be emailed to you. I will send you the most current Fire Inspector information for your next inspection. Please remember to get the Fire Inspection checklist completed at the inspection. This form is found on our website as well. 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, please contact me at 980-748-6270 or by email at Lisa.Eddins-Smith@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 .0803 · Violation
Name of Operation: MYERS PARK PRESBYTERIAN WEEKDAY SCHOOL Facility ID: 60003143 Consultant: ANDREA ANDERSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/28/2024 Number Present: 50 Completed Date: 2/28/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 315 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 02:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced was to monitor compliance of applicable child care requirements during the annual compliance visit. The 18 month compliance history was 87%, prior to today's visit. Lisa Eddins-Smith, Licensing consultant accompanied me on today's visit. Upon our arrival we met with Kate Taylor, Center Director. We sat in your office and discussed what would be monitored during today's visit. You were able to accompany us on the walkthrough. During the walkthrough we monitored in each classroom. Supervision and enhanced ratios were observed being maintained. Staff were observed moving about the indoor classrooms monitoring children as they played. Staff were also observed engaged in activities with children in each classroom. Nurturing tones were heard as staff spoke with children in care. Children were redirected or staff render immediate assistance when children were upset about an item another child had. Material and equipment in each classroom were clean, in good repair and developmentally appropriate for the age served, except in Space 2, serving toddlers we found a bottle of glitter glue in an unlocked low cabinet drawer that had two warnings and stated for children 3 and over. You removed the item during the visit. While in the infant room all feeding schedules were reviewed, in Space 2 one feeding schedule was not current depicting what the child currently eats and drinks while in care, all others were observed meeting compliance. The visual safe sleep document was reviewed and found meeting compliance. Each classroom has a refrigerator, all had thermometers that read 40 or below. All bottles were labeled and dated properly. Open food was observed stored properly and labeled and dated properly. Each classroom had a current activity plan and daily schedule posted, we observed activities offered that followed the current activity plan posted. Medications were monitored today. In space 2 the Epi Pen was stored in a backpack that hung below 5 feet in the classroom, you moved it to a location that is above 5 feet during the visit. The permission to administer the epi pen was dated in July 2023, and is only valid for 6 months and should have been updated by January 2024. The Benadryl permission for the allergic reaction was signed by the parent, she wants you to offer 5ml, however the bottle itself states for children 2 and under do not use, you did not have the child's doctor provide permission to administer. Some permission slips listed two medications, you need a medication permission slip per each medication on site. You also need clear instructions of when to administer. The outdoor environment was monitored today. The surfacing has some areas that need to be patched, one area was considered a tripping hazard and the other area had concrete footing exposed, you covered these during the visit and your playground inspection for February notes that you have contacted maintenance for repair. The stationary equipment on the preschool playground was observed to have the equipment platform surfacing disintegrating and causing tripping hazards. The monthly playground inspections were reviewed, you are completing them and stated you completed playground safety training in 2016 but did not have your training certificate on site. A sample of children's records were reviewed today. The discipline policy does not list the enrollment date, and is required. You added the line item to the form to use moving forward. One child's shaken baby syndrome policy did not have the child's enrollment date listed either. You have parents resign forms annually and review the application to ensure it remains current, you have filed all old paperwork and could not provide it for review today. You want to keep the child's file as a running document, the only item you can remove is the permission to administer medication. As long as the child is enrolled you will just add paperwork to the file and not remove anything. Once a child is no longer enrolled you can discard the file after 1 year from disenrollment. I reviewed all new staff files and a percentage of existing staff's files. New hires did not complete recognizing and responding to suspicions of maltreatment within 90 days of hire, you have corrected this and they have completed the training and you stated moving forward you will ensure they complete it with the first 90 days if they don't have a current training less than a year old from hire. Existing staff did not complete all the health and safety topic trainings within the next 5 years of employment, you have since corrected that and they complete the training in mid February 2024. All other information was observed being maintained today. One sub was present today, from a sub agency, you provided her information for review, it was found meeting compliance. Program Records were reviewed today. The last fire inspection was corrected on 8-22-23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 12-21-23. All information required to be posted, but the tobacco notice, was observed posted. Incident log was reviewed and found meeting compliance. The emergency drill log was reviewed and found meeting compliance. You are having issues signing into the Risk Management portal to update the current EPR plan, I tried to help you today and was unsuccessful so I instructed you to contact the number on the risk management portal page for assistance. You do not offer transportation. The following violations were cited during today's visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 542 The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed. Space 2 has one feeding schedule that does not depict the child's current eating habits. 10 NCAC 09 .0902(a) 617 All openings to the outer air were not protected against the entrance of flying insects. In Space 4, the window was open and had no screen. 15A NCAC 18A .2831(c) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The outdoor stationary equipment on the preschool playground has the platform surfacing disintegrating causing a tripping hazard. The rubber surfacing you use as the resilient surfacing on the outdoor playground has two areas were two holes were observed, causing tripping hazards. The shed trim is weathering at the base of the door and is splinter. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. One Epi Pen was observed stored in a back pack that hung less than 5 feet from the floor. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. A Benadryl on site for a children under 2 years of age, has parent permission to administer 5ml. The bottle instructions states children under 2 do not use. You do not have written permission from a health professional to administer. Space 1 has several permission forms list two types of diaper creams and lotions on one form. Each medication needs it's own written permission to administer. In Space 2, the permission to administer the Epi Pen on site was given in July 2023, and should have been updated in January 2024 since it is still required to use for the child's allergic reactions. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Several diaper ointment permissions do not have instructions of when and for what reason to apply the medication. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. You complete the monthly playground inspections and stated you completed Playground Safety Training in 2016 and could not locate the training slip for my review today. .0605(q) 1325 Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. Two children's signed discipline policy did not list the child's enrollment date. .1804(b) 1417 The equipment and materials were not age-appropriate for the children in care. We observed glitter glue in an unlocked cabinet drawer that states for 3 and over, in Space 2 which serves children 1 and 2 years of age. 10A NCAC 09 .2508(d) 1734 All children's records, except ones regarding administration of medications as referenced in rule.0803 (13), were not retained on file for as long as the child was enrolled, and/or for at least one year from the date the child was no longer enrolled in the facility. You could not locate current children's file records from enrollment, only this years information and incident reports were on available to review today. .2318(6) 1850 Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children. We did not observe any signage regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center. .0604(i) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Five new staff did not complete recognizing and responding to suspicions of maltreatment within 90 days of hire. .1102(g) 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. Four staff, from the files I reviewed did not complete the health and safety training within 5 years of last completion. .1103(b) Compliance Letter: Childcare providers are expected to maintain compliance with all applicable child care requirements at all times. All violations cited today shall be corrected immediately. Kate Taylor, center director, will email a compliance letter explaining how each violation cited today has been corrected. The compliance letter must be received by the consultant, andrea.anderson@dhhs.nc.gov, on or before March 13, 2024. Failure to correct the violations and/or submit the compliance letter to me by the date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted to ensure corrections were made. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Rated License Assessment: All licenses are under the hold harmless law, which is in effect until June 30, 2024. You will be expected to go through a star rated license reassessment during the second cohort. The preparation year is July 2024 - June 2025 and you will be required to be reassessed during the July 2025 - June 2026 year. You can request the scale during your prep year. If you do well you can choose to continue being reassessed or hold the score until the required year. If you don't like the score you can make improvements and will have the scale conducted again during the required year and use that score to determine program points of the license. You want to make sure everyone's education has been evaluated by WORKS. I encourage you to utilize the rated license assessment projects website for additional notes, videos and resources pertaining to the assessment, NCRLAP.org. Medication: We discussed having all medications come through the administrative team to ensure you have all required, current and clear permission to administer prior to allowing the medication to remain on site. You need to read the medication manufacturer guidelines on over the counter medications to ensure what the parent is asking is age and dosage appropriate for their child. I also encourage you to keep a master list of all medications on site, listing the child's name, medication, medication expiration, permission expiration and if medical action plan required and on site and when it expires (annually.) Health and Safety Trainings: Are required within the first year of employment, within 365 days from hire date. CPR/FA certification and recognizing and responding to suspicions of maltreatment must be completed within 90 days of hire. You can accept any training less than a year old from hire. Using the health and safety training log and utilizing the staff and training worksheet as a running document will help you maintain compliance. Record retention: Record retention can be found in 10A NCAC 09 .2813. Children's files remain until a year after the child disenrolls, only permission to administer can be discarded when no longer current. Utilize the annual compliance checklist I am leaving with you today to help you maintain requirements with required posted information. Also utilize the children's record form left with you today to maintain children's records. The DCDEE website has a children's file checklist and a staff file checklist I also encourage you to utilize, it can be found under Provider Documents. If you have any questions please contact me: Andrea Anderson 12233 Royal Castle Ct Charlotte NC 28277 (704)594-0039 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.
10A NCAC 09 .2508 · Violation
Name of Operation: MYERS PARK PRESBYTERIAN WEEKDAY SCHOOL Facility ID: 60003143 Consultant: ANDREA ANDERSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/28/2024 Number Present: 50 Completed Date: 2/28/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 315 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 02:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced was to monitor compliance of applicable child care requirements during the annual compliance visit. The 18 month compliance history was 87%, prior to today's visit. Lisa Eddins-Smith, Licensing consultant accompanied me on today's visit. Upon our arrival we met with Kate Taylor, Center Director. We sat in your office and discussed what would be monitored during today's visit. You were able to accompany us on the walkthrough. During the walkthrough we monitored in each classroom. Supervision and enhanced ratios were observed being maintained. Staff were observed moving about the indoor classrooms monitoring children as they played. Staff were also observed engaged in activities with children in each classroom. Nurturing tones were heard as staff spoke with children in care. Children were redirected or staff render immediate assistance when children were upset about an item another child had. Material and equipment in each classroom were clean, in good repair and developmentally appropriate for the age served, except in Space 2, serving toddlers we found a bottle of glitter glue in an unlocked low cabinet drawer that had two warnings and stated for children 3 and over. You removed the item during the visit. While in the infant room all feeding schedules were reviewed, in Space 2 one feeding schedule was not current depicting what the child currently eats and drinks while in care, all others were observed meeting compliance. The visual safe sleep document was reviewed and found meeting compliance. Each classroom has a refrigerator, all had thermometers that read 40 or below. All bottles were labeled and dated properly. Open food was observed stored properly and labeled and dated properly. Each classroom had a current activity plan and daily schedule posted, we observed activities offered that followed the current activity plan posted. Medications were monitored today. In space 2 the Epi Pen was stored in a backpack that hung below 5 feet in the classroom, you moved it to a location that is above 5 feet during the visit. The permission to administer the epi pen was dated in July 2023, and is only valid for 6 months and should have been updated by January 2024. The Benadryl permission for the allergic reaction was signed by the parent, she wants you to offer 5ml, however the bottle itself states for children 2 and under do not use, you did not have the child's doctor provide permission to administer. Some permission slips listed two medications, you need a medication permission slip per each medication on site. You also need clear instructions of when to administer. The outdoor environment was monitored today. The surfacing has some areas that need to be patched, one area was considered a tripping hazard and the other area had concrete footing exposed, you covered these during the visit and your playground inspection for February notes that you have contacted maintenance for repair. The stationary equipment on the preschool playground was observed to have the equipment platform surfacing disintegrating and causing tripping hazards. The monthly playground inspections were reviewed, you are completing them and stated you completed playground safety training in 2016 but did not have your training certificate on site. A sample of children's records were reviewed today. The discipline policy does not list the enrollment date, and is required. You added the line item to the form to use moving forward. One child's shaken baby syndrome policy did not have the child's enrollment date listed either. You have parents resign forms annually and review the application to ensure it remains current, you have filed all old paperwork and could not provide it for review today. You want to keep the child's file as a running document, the only item you can remove is the permission to administer medication. As long as the child is enrolled you will just add paperwork to the file and not remove anything. Once a child is no longer enrolled you can discard the file after 1 year from disenrollment. I reviewed all new staff files and a percentage of existing staff's files. New hires did not complete recognizing and responding to suspicions of maltreatment within 90 days of hire, you have corrected this and they have completed the training and you stated moving forward you will ensure they complete it with the first 90 days if they don't have a current training less than a year old from hire. Existing staff did not complete all the health and safety topic trainings within the next 5 years of employment, you have since corrected that and they complete the training in mid February 2024. All other information was observed being maintained today. One sub was present today, from a sub agency, you provided her information for review, it was found meeting compliance. Program Records were reviewed today. The last fire inspection was corrected on 8-22-23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 12-21-23. All information required to be posted, but the tobacco notice, was observed posted. Incident log was reviewed and found meeting compliance. The emergency drill log was reviewed and found meeting compliance. You are having issues signing into the Risk Management portal to update the current EPR plan, I tried to help you today and was unsuccessful so I instructed you to contact the number on the risk management portal page for assistance. You do not offer transportation. The following violations were cited during today's visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 542 The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed. Space 2 has one feeding schedule that does not depict the child's current eating habits. 10 NCAC 09 .0902(a) 617 All openings to the outer air were not protected against the entrance of flying insects. In Space 4, the window was open and had no screen. 15A NCAC 18A .2831(c) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The outdoor stationary equipment on the preschool playground has the platform surfacing disintegrating causing a tripping hazard. The rubber surfacing you use as the resilient surfacing on the outdoor playground has two areas were two holes were observed, causing tripping hazards. The shed trim is weathering at the base of the door and is splinter. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. One Epi Pen was observed stored in a back pack that hung less than 5 feet from the floor. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. A Benadryl on site for a children under 2 years of age, has parent permission to administer 5ml. The bottle instructions states children under 2 do not use. You do not have written permission from a health professional to administer. Space 1 has several permission forms list two types of diaper creams and lotions on one form. Each medication needs it's own written permission to administer. In Space 2, the permission to administer the Epi Pen on site was given in July 2023, and should have been updated in January 2024 since it is still required to use for the child's allergic reactions. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Several diaper ointment permissions do not have instructions of when and for what reason to apply the medication. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. You complete the monthly playground inspections and stated you completed Playground Safety Training in 2016 and could not locate the training slip for my review today. .0605(q) 1325 Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. Two children's signed discipline policy did not list the child's enrollment date. .1804(b) 1417 The equipment and materials were not age-appropriate for the children in care. We observed glitter glue in an unlocked cabinet drawer that states for 3 and over, in Space 2 which serves children 1 and 2 years of age. 10A NCAC 09 .2508(d) 1734 All children's records, except ones regarding administration of medications as referenced in rule.0803 (13), were not retained on file for as long as the child was enrolled, and/or for at least one year from the date the child was no longer enrolled in the facility. You could not locate current children's file records from enrollment, only this years information and incident reports were on available to review today. .2318(6) 1850 Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children. We did not observe any signage regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center. .0604(i) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Five new staff did not complete recognizing and responding to suspicions of maltreatment within 90 days of hire. .1102(g) 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. Four staff, from the files I reviewed did not complete the health and safety training within 5 years of last completion. .1103(b) Compliance Letter: Childcare providers are expected to maintain compliance with all applicable child care requirements at all times. All violations cited today shall be corrected immediately. Kate Taylor, center director, will email a compliance letter explaining how each violation cited today has been corrected. The compliance letter must be received by the consultant, andrea.anderson@dhhs.nc.gov, on or before March 13, 2024. Failure to correct the violations and/or submit the compliance letter to me by the date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted to ensure corrections were made. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Rated License Assessment: All licenses are under the hold harmless law, which is in effect until June 30, 2024. You will be expected to go through a star rated license reassessment during the second cohort. The preparation year is July 2024 - June 2025 and you will be required to be reassessed during the July 2025 - June 2026 year. You can request the scale during your prep year. If you do well you can choose to continue being reassessed or hold the score until the required year. If you don't like the score you can make improvements and will have the scale conducted again during the required year and use that score to determine program points of the license. You want to make sure everyone's education has been evaluated by WORKS. I encourage you to utilize the rated license assessment projects website for additional notes, videos and resources pertaining to the assessment, NCRLAP.org. Medication: We discussed having all medications come through the administrative team to ensure you have all required, current and clear permission to administer prior to allowing the medication to remain on site. You need to read the medication manufacturer guidelines on over the counter medications to ensure what the parent is asking is age and dosage appropriate for their child. I also encourage you to keep a master list of all medications on site, listing the child's name, medication, medication expiration, permission expiration and if medical action plan required and on site and when it expires (annually.) Health and Safety Trainings: Are required within the first year of employment, within 365 days from hire date. CPR/FA certification and recognizing and responding to suspicions of maltreatment must be completed within 90 days of hire. You can accept any training less than a year old from hire. Using the health and safety training log and utilizing the staff and training worksheet as a running document will help you maintain compliance. Record retention: Record retention can be found in 10A NCAC 09 .2813. Children's files remain until a year after the child disenrolls, only permission to administer can be discarded when no longer current. Utilize the annual compliance checklist I am leaving with you today to help you maintain requirements with required posted information. Also utilize the children's record form left with you today to maintain children's records. The DCDEE website has a children's file checklist and a staff file checklist I also encourage you to utilize, it can be found under Provider Documents. If you have any questions please contact me: Andrea Anderson 12233 Royal Castle Ct Charlotte NC 28277 (704)594-0039 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 .2813 · Violation
Name of Operation: MYERS PARK PRESBYTERIAN WEEKDAY SCHOOL Facility ID: 60003143 Consultant: ANDREA ANDERSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/28/2024 Number Present: 50 Completed Date: 2/28/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 315 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 02:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced was to monitor compliance of applicable child care requirements during the annual compliance visit. The 18 month compliance history was 87%, prior to today's visit. Lisa Eddins-Smith, Licensing consultant accompanied me on today's visit. Upon our arrival we met with Kate Taylor, Center Director. We sat in your office and discussed what would be monitored during today's visit. You were able to accompany us on the walkthrough. During the walkthrough we monitored in each classroom. Supervision and enhanced ratios were observed being maintained. Staff were observed moving about the indoor classrooms monitoring children as they played. Staff were also observed engaged in activities with children in each classroom. Nurturing tones were heard as staff spoke with children in care. Children were redirected or staff render immediate assistance when children were upset about an item another child had. Material and equipment in each classroom were clean, in good repair and developmentally appropriate for the age served, except in Space 2, serving toddlers we found a bottle of glitter glue in an unlocked low cabinet drawer that had two warnings and stated for children 3 and over. You removed the item during the visit. While in the infant room all feeding schedules were reviewed, in Space 2 one feeding schedule was not current depicting what the child currently eats and drinks while in care, all others were observed meeting compliance. The visual safe sleep document was reviewed and found meeting compliance. Each classroom has a refrigerator, all had thermometers that read 40 or below. All bottles were labeled and dated properly. Open food was observed stored properly and labeled and dated properly. Each classroom had a current activity plan and daily schedule posted, we observed activities offered that followed the current activity plan posted. Medications were monitored today. In space 2 the Epi Pen was stored in a backpack that hung below 5 feet in the classroom, you moved it to a location that is above 5 feet during the visit. The permission to administer the epi pen was dated in July 2023, and is only valid for 6 months and should have been updated by January 2024. The Benadryl permission for the allergic reaction was signed by the parent, she wants you to offer 5ml, however the bottle itself states for children 2 and under do not use, you did not have the child's doctor provide permission to administer. Some permission slips listed two medications, you need a medication permission slip per each medication on site. You also need clear instructions of when to administer. The outdoor environment was monitored today. The surfacing has some areas that need to be patched, one area was considered a tripping hazard and the other area had concrete footing exposed, you covered these during the visit and your playground inspection for February notes that you have contacted maintenance for repair. The stationary equipment on the preschool playground was observed to have the equipment platform surfacing disintegrating and causing tripping hazards. The monthly playground inspections were reviewed, you are completing them and stated you completed playground safety training in 2016 but did not have your training certificate on site. A sample of children's records were reviewed today. The discipline policy does not list the enrollment date, and is required. You added the line item to the form to use moving forward. One child's shaken baby syndrome policy did not have the child's enrollment date listed either. You have parents resign forms annually and review the application to ensure it remains current, you have filed all old paperwork and could not provide it for review today. You want to keep the child's file as a running document, the only item you can remove is the permission to administer medication. As long as the child is enrolled you will just add paperwork to the file and not remove anything. Once a child is no longer enrolled you can discard the file after 1 year from disenrollment. I reviewed all new staff files and a percentage of existing staff's files. New hires did not complete recognizing and responding to suspicions of maltreatment within 90 days of hire, you have corrected this and they have completed the training and you stated moving forward you will ensure they complete it with the first 90 days if they don't have a current training less than a year old from hire. Existing staff did not complete all the health and safety topic trainings within the next 5 years of employment, you have since corrected that and they complete the training in mid February 2024. All other information was observed being maintained today. One sub was present today, from a sub agency, you provided her information for review, it was found meeting compliance. Program Records were reviewed today. The last fire inspection was corrected on 8-22-23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 12-21-23. All information required to be posted, but the tobacco notice, was observed posted. Incident log was reviewed and found meeting compliance. The emergency drill log was reviewed and found meeting compliance. You are having issues signing into the Risk Management portal to update the current EPR plan, I tried to help you today and was unsuccessful so I instructed you to contact the number on the risk management portal page for assistance. You do not offer transportation. The following violations were cited during today's visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 542 The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed. Space 2 has one feeding schedule that does not depict the child's current eating habits. 10 NCAC 09 .0902(a) 617 All openings to the outer air were not protected against the entrance of flying insects. In Space 4, the window was open and had no screen. 15A NCAC 18A .2831(c) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The outdoor stationary equipment on the preschool playground has the platform surfacing disintegrating causing a tripping hazard. The rubber surfacing you use as the resilient surfacing on the outdoor playground has two areas were two holes were observed, causing tripping hazards. The shed trim is weathering at the base of the door and is splinter. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. One Epi Pen was observed stored in a back pack that hung less than 5 feet from the floor. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. A Benadryl on site for a children under 2 years of age, has parent permission to administer 5ml. The bottle instructions states children under 2 do not use. You do not have written permission from a health professional to administer. Space 1 has several permission forms list two types of diaper creams and lotions on one form. Each medication needs it's own written permission to administer. In Space 2, the permission to administer the Epi Pen on site was given in July 2023, and should have been updated in January 2024 since it is still required to use for the child's allergic reactions. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Several diaper ointment permissions do not have instructions of when and for what reason to apply the medication. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. You complete the monthly playground inspections and stated you completed Playground Safety Training in 2016 and could not locate the training slip for my review today. .0605(q) 1325 Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. Two children's signed discipline policy did not list the child's enrollment date. .1804(b) 1417 The equipment and materials were not age-appropriate for the children in care. We observed glitter glue in an unlocked cabinet drawer that states for 3 and over, in Space 2 which serves children 1 and 2 years of age. 10A NCAC 09 .2508(d) 1734 All children's records, except ones regarding administration of medications as referenced in rule.0803 (13), were not retained on file for as long as the child was enrolled, and/or for at least one year from the date the child was no longer enrolled in the facility. You could not locate current children's file records from enrollment, only this years information and incident reports were on available to review today. .2318(6) 1850 Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children. We did not observe any signage regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center. .0604(i) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Five new staff did not complete recognizing and responding to suspicions of maltreatment within 90 days of hire. .1102(g) 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. Four staff, from the files I reviewed did not complete the health and safety training within 5 years of last completion. .1103(b) Compliance Letter: Childcare providers are expected to maintain compliance with all applicable child care requirements at all times. All violations cited today shall be corrected immediately. Kate Taylor, center director, will email a compliance letter explaining how each violation cited today has been corrected. The compliance letter must be received by the consultant, andrea.anderson@dhhs.nc.gov, on or before March 13, 2024. Failure to correct the violations and/or submit the compliance letter to me by the date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted to ensure corrections were made. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Rated License Assessment: All licenses are under the hold harmless law, which is in effect until June 30, 2024. You will be expected to go through a star rated license reassessment during the second cohort. The preparation year is July 2024 - June 2025 and you will be required to be reassessed during the July 2025 - June 2026 year. You can request the scale during your prep year. If you do well you can choose to continue being reassessed or hold the score until the required year. If you don't like the score you can make improvements and will have the scale conducted again during the required year and use that score to determine program points of the license. You want to make sure everyone's education has been evaluated by WORKS. I encourage you to utilize the rated license assessment projects website for additional notes, videos and resources pertaining to the assessment, NCRLAP.org. Medication: We discussed having all medications come through the administrative team to ensure you have all required, current and clear permission to administer prior to allowing the medication to remain on site. You need to read the medication manufacturer guidelines on over the counter medications to ensure what the parent is asking is age and dosage appropriate for their child. I also encourage you to keep a master list of all medications on site, listing the child's name, medication, medication expiration, permission expiration and if medical action plan required and on site and when it expires (annually.) Health and Safety Trainings: Are required within the first year of employment, within 365 days from hire date. CPR/FA certification and recognizing and responding to suspicions of maltreatment must be completed within 90 days of hire. You can accept any training less than a year old from hire. Using the health and safety training log and utilizing the staff and training worksheet as a running document will help you maintain compliance. Record retention: Record retention can be found in 10A NCAC 09 .2813. Children's files remain until a year after the child disenrolls, only permission to administer can be discarded when no longer current. Utilize the annual compliance checklist I am leaving with you today to help you maintain requirements with required posted information. Also utilize the children's record form left with you today to maintain children's records. The DCDEE website has a children's file checklist and a staff file checklist I also encourage you to utilize, it can be found under Provider Documents. If you have any questions please contact me: Andrea Anderson 12233 Royal Castle Ct Charlotte NC 28277 (704)594-0039 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
G.S. 110-91 · Violation
Name of Operation: MYERS PARK PRESBYTERIAN WEEKDAY SCHOOL Facility ID: 60003143 Consultant: ANDREA ANDERSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/28/2024 Number Present: 50 Completed Date: 2/28/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 315 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 02:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced was to monitor compliance of applicable child care requirements during the annual compliance visit. The 18 month compliance history was 87%, prior to today's visit. Lisa Eddins-Smith, Licensing consultant accompanied me on today's visit. Upon our arrival we met with Kate Taylor, Center Director. We sat in your office and discussed what would be monitored during today's visit. You were able to accompany us on the walkthrough. During the walkthrough we monitored in each classroom. Supervision and enhanced ratios were observed being maintained. Staff were observed moving about the indoor classrooms monitoring children as they played. Staff were also observed engaged in activities with children in each classroom. Nurturing tones were heard as staff spoke with children in care. Children were redirected or staff render immediate assistance when children were upset about an item another child had. Material and equipment in each classroom were clean, in good repair and developmentally appropriate for the age served, except in Space 2, serving toddlers we found a bottle of glitter glue in an unlocked low cabinet drawer that had two warnings and stated for children 3 and over. You removed the item during the visit. While in the infant room all feeding schedules were reviewed, in Space 2 one feeding schedule was not current depicting what the child currently eats and drinks while in care, all others were observed meeting compliance. The visual safe sleep document was reviewed and found meeting compliance. Each classroom has a refrigerator, all had thermometers that read 40 or below. All bottles were labeled and dated properly. Open food was observed stored properly and labeled and dated properly. Each classroom had a current activity plan and daily schedule posted, we observed activities offered that followed the current activity plan posted. Medications were monitored today. In space 2 the Epi Pen was stored in a backpack that hung below 5 feet in the classroom, you moved it to a location that is above 5 feet during the visit. The permission to administer the epi pen was dated in July 2023, and is only valid for 6 months and should have been updated by January 2024. The Benadryl permission for the allergic reaction was signed by the parent, she wants you to offer 5ml, however the bottle itself states for children 2 and under do not use, you did not have the child's doctor provide permission to administer. Some permission slips listed two medications, you need a medication permission slip per each medication on site. You also need clear instructions of when to administer. The outdoor environment was monitored today. The surfacing has some areas that need to be patched, one area was considered a tripping hazard and the other area had concrete footing exposed, you covered these during the visit and your playground inspection for February notes that you have contacted maintenance for repair. The stationary equipment on the preschool playground was observed to have the equipment platform surfacing disintegrating and causing tripping hazards. The monthly playground inspections were reviewed, you are completing them and stated you completed playground safety training in 2016 but did not have your training certificate on site. A sample of children's records were reviewed today. The discipline policy does not list the enrollment date, and is required. You added the line item to the form to use moving forward. One child's shaken baby syndrome policy did not have the child's enrollment date listed either. You have parents resign forms annually and review the application to ensure it remains current, you have filed all old paperwork and could not provide it for review today. You want to keep the child's file as a running document, the only item you can remove is the permission to administer medication. As long as the child is enrolled you will just add paperwork to the file and not remove anything. Once a child is no longer enrolled you can discard the file after 1 year from disenrollment. I reviewed all new staff files and a percentage of existing staff's files. New hires did not complete recognizing and responding to suspicions of maltreatment within 90 days of hire, you have corrected this and they have completed the training and you stated moving forward you will ensure they complete it with the first 90 days if they don't have a current training less than a year old from hire. Existing staff did not complete all the health and safety topic trainings within the next 5 years of employment, you have since corrected that and they complete the training in mid February 2024. All other information was observed being maintained today. One sub was present today, from a sub agency, you provided her information for review, it was found meeting compliance. Program Records were reviewed today. The last fire inspection was corrected on 8-22-23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 12-21-23. All information required to be posted, but the tobacco notice, was observed posted. Incident log was reviewed and found meeting compliance. The emergency drill log was reviewed and found meeting compliance. You are having issues signing into the Risk Management portal to update the current EPR plan, I tried to help you today and was unsuccessful so I instructed you to contact the number on the risk management portal page for assistance. You do not offer transportation. The following violations were cited during today's visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 542 The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed. Space 2 has one feeding schedule that does not depict the child's current eating habits. 10 NCAC 09 .0902(a) 617 All openings to the outer air were not protected against the entrance of flying insects. In Space 4, the window was open and had no screen. 15A NCAC 18A .2831(c) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The outdoor stationary equipment on the preschool playground has the platform surfacing disintegrating causing a tripping hazard. The rubber surfacing you use as the resilient surfacing on the outdoor playground has two areas were two holes were observed, causing tripping hazards. The shed trim is weathering at the base of the door and is splinter. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. One Epi Pen was observed stored in a back pack that hung less than 5 feet from the floor. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. A Benadryl on site for a children under 2 years of age, has parent permission to administer 5ml. The bottle instructions states children under 2 do not use. You do not have written permission from a health professional to administer. Space 1 has several permission forms list two types of diaper creams and lotions on one form. Each medication needs it's own written permission to administer. In Space 2, the permission to administer the Epi Pen on site was given in July 2023, and should have been updated in January 2024 since it is still required to use for the child's allergic reactions. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Several diaper ointment permissions do not have instructions of when and for what reason to apply the medication. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. You complete the monthly playground inspections and stated you completed Playground Safety Training in 2016 and could not locate the training slip for my review today. .0605(q) 1325 Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. Two children's signed discipline policy did not list the child's enrollment date. .1804(b) 1417 The equipment and materials were not age-appropriate for the children in care. We observed glitter glue in an unlocked cabinet drawer that states for 3 and over, in Space 2 which serves children 1 and 2 years of age. 10A NCAC 09 .2508(d) 1734 All children's records, except ones regarding administration of medications as referenced in rule.0803 (13), were not retained on file for as long as the child was enrolled, and/or for at least one year from the date the child was no longer enrolled in the facility. You could not locate current children's file records from enrollment, only this years information and incident reports were on available to review today. .2318(6) 1850 Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children. We did not observe any signage regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center. .0604(i) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Five new staff did not complete recognizing and responding to suspicions of maltreatment within 90 days of hire. .1102(g) 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. Four staff, from the files I reviewed did not complete the health and safety training within 5 years of last completion. .1103(b) Compliance Letter: Childcare providers are expected to maintain compliance with all applicable child care requirements at all times. All violations cited today shall be corrected immediately. Kate Taylor, center director, will email a compliance letter explaining how each violation cited today has been corrected. The compliance letter must be received by the consultant, andrea.anderson@dhhs.nc.gov, on or before March 13, 2024. Failure to correct the violations and/or submit the compliance letter to me by the date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted to ensure corrections were made. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Rated License Assessment: All licenses are under the hold harmless law, which is in effect until June 30, 2024. You will be expected to go through a star rated license reassessment during the second cohort. The preparation year is July 2024 - June 2025 and you will be required to be reassessed during the July 2025 - June 2026 year. You can request the scale during your prep year. If you do well you can choose to continue being reassessed or hold the score until the required year. If you don't like the score you can make improvements and will have the scale conducted again during the required year and use that score to determine program points of the license. You want to make sure everyone's education has been evaluated by WORKS. I encourage you to utilize the rated license assessment projects website for additional notes, videos and resources pertaining to the assessment, NCRLAP.org. Medication: We discussed having all medications come through the administrative team to ensure you have all required, current and clear permission to administer prior to allowing the medication to remain on site. You need to read the medication manufacturer guidelines on over the counter medications to ensure what the parent is asking is age and dosage appropriate for their child. I also encourage you to keep a master list of all medications on site, listing the child's name, medication, medication expiration, permission expiration and if medical action plan required and on site and when it expires (annually.) Health and Safety Trainings: Are required within the first year of employment, within 365 days from hire date. CPR/FA certification and recognizing and responding to suspicions of maltreatment must be completed within 90 days of hire. You can accept any training less than a year old from hire. Using the health and safety training log and utilizing the staff and training worksheet as a running document will help you maintain compliance. Record retention: Record retention can be found in 10A NCAC 09 .2813. Children's files remain until a year after the child disenrolls, only permission to administer can be discarded when no longer current. Utilize the annual compliance checklist I am leaving with you today to help you maintain requirements with required posted information. Also utilize the children's record form left with you today to maintain children's records. The DCDEE website has a children's file checklist and a staff file checklist I also encourage you to utilize, it can be found under Provider Documents. If you have any questions please contact me: Andrea Anderson 12233 Royal Castle Ct Charlotte NC 28277 (704)594-0039 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 .0902 · Violation
Name of Operation: MYERS PARK PRESBYTERIAN WEEKDAY SCHOOL Facility ID: 60003143 Consultant: ANDREA ANDERSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/28/2023 Number Present: 49 Completed Date: 9/28/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 235 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 01:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during the routine unannounced visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on March 1, 2023. The 18 month compliance history was 83%. The current 5 star rated license was issued on August 8, 2019. Upon my arrival I was greeted by Kate Taylor, Administrator. I introduced myself and explained the purpose of today’s visit. You were able to accompany me on the walkthrough of the facility. The outdoor environment and children’s records were not monitored during today’s visit. I monitored all five classrooms during today’s visit. Supervision and reduced enhanced ratios were observed being maintained. Children were observed in center free play and preparing for lunch. The current menu was posted and found meeting compliance. I did not observe any discipline issued during today’s visit. You informed me that you are working with CCRI’s behavior specialists to provide staff support and guidance on dealing with challenging behaviors. While in the infant room, infants were observed having floor time and being bottle fed. Four children did not have a current feeding schedule. The other four feeing schedules were not posted or signed by the parents. Four children in the toddler classroom were under 15 months and did not have a current feeding schedule. The refrigerator thermometer read 38 degrees. Bottles were observed labeled and dated. The sippy cups in the toddler classroom were labeled but not dated. Staff were heard using nurturing tones. The classroom serving two-year-olds and preschool children were observed during center play. Children were actively playing in centers as teachers monitored and engaged in play with the children. Material and equipment were found to be clean and in good repair. While in the classroom serving two-year-olds I observed foam blocks on the shelf in the block center, you removed these during the visit. All other material was found to be developmentally appropriate for the age range served. Outlets observed covered. General safety requirements were found meeting compliance. Medications and hazardous cleaning supplies were observed stored properly throughout the facility. I reviewed program records. The last fire inspection was conducted on 1-27-23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted 3-14-23. Daily attendance was reviewed and found meeting compliance. You use Tadpole electronic program to record daily arrival and departure for each child daily. Information required to be posted was observed posted. Each classroom had a current activity plan posted. Monthly playground inspections were reviewed and found meeting compliance. The emergency drill log was reviewed and found meeting compliance. The incident log was reviewed and found meeting compliance. All staff files were reviewed for their current DCDEE qualifying letters, CPR/FA, ITS/SIDS, and Health and Safety training requirements. You have EPR training, and you and a few other staff have completed Playground safety training. Four new staff’s files were reviewed. The following violations were cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 540 An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence). Feeding schedules were not posted in Space 1 and Space 2, both spaces serve children 15 months and younger. Four children in Space 1 and four children in Space 2 did not have a feeding schedule on site. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) 541 The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center. The feeding schedules that were on sight were not filled out accurately and were not signed by the parent. .0902(a) 861 Prohibited styrofoam and foam rubber products were accessible to children under 3 years of age and/or approved foam products were used without proper supervision. While in space 4, serving children under 3, I observed foam blocks stored on the shelf in the block center. .0604(q) 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 hired 6/8/23 and one staff hired in April 2023 did not have proof on file of receiving First Aid certification. .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 hired 6/8/23 and one staff hired in April 2023 did not have proof on file of receiving CPR certification. .1102(d) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. One staff hired 8/29/23 and observed caring for children during today's visit, did not have proof on file that she has received and reviewed the center's Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy. .0608(d)(1-4) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff hired in April 2023 has not completed Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Maltreatment training. .1102(g) 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. Nine staff employed more than five years have not completed Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Maltreatment since May 2017. .1103(b) Compliance Letter: Childcare providers are expected to maintain compliance with all applicable child care requirements at all times. All violations cited today shall be corrected immediately. Kate Taylor, administrator, will email a compliance letter explaining how each violation cited today has been corrected. The compliance letter must be received by the consultant, andrea.anderson@dhhs.nc.gov, on or before October 12, 2023. Failure to correct the violations and/or submit the compliance letter to me by the date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted to ensure corrections were made. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Rated License Assessment: All licenses are under the hold harmless law, which is in effect until June 30, 2024. You will be expected to go through a star rated license reassessment during the 2nd cohort. Your preparation year will begin July 1, 2024 and end June 30, 2025. You will be required to be reassessed during July 2025 to June 2026. I encourage you to utilize the NC Rated License Assessment Projects website, NCRLAP.org, as it has additional notes for each rating scale and provides additional resources. I also encourage you to reach out to CCRI for additional support as you prepare for the rated license reassessment. You may choose to have the assessments conducted during your preparation year, if you score 5.0 and above those scores can be used during your required reassessment year. If you score below a 5.0 they will not be used and you can continue working on indicators you want to improve upon in preparation for the actual reassessment during your required reassessment year. I encourage you to ensure all staff have submitted their education to DCDEE WORKS to be evaluated. DCDEE Website: I encourage you to utilize the DCDEE website, https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/, on a regular basis. Not only are the Laws, requirements, sanitation requirements, and provider documents found on the website, there are many resources such as DCDEE Moodle where you can complete health and safety trainings free of charge and staff who have not received NC Early Childhood Credentials and can test out and obtain NC Early Childhood Credential Equivalency. The What’s New tab provides current information that is sent out through blast emails. I showed you how to find approved CPR/FA trainings in the area. There are many more resources on the website that are beneficial to you. Incident reports: I reviewed 10A NCAC 09 .0802(e) The child care provider shall complete an incident report each time a child is injured as a result of an incident occurring while the child is in care. This incident report shall include: (1) facility identifying information; (2) the child's name; (3) date and time of the incident; (4) witness to the incident; (5) time the parent is notified of the incident and by whom; (6) piece of equipment involved, if applicable; (7) cause of injury, if applicable; (8) type of injury, if applicable; (9) body part injured, if applicable; (10) where the child received medical treatment, if applicable; (11) description of how and where the incident occurred, and the First Aid received; and (12) steps taken to prevent reoccurrence. This report shall be signed by the person completing it and by the parent, a copy given to the parent or a parent signature declining a copy and the report maintained in the child's file. A copy of the form may be found on the Division's website at http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/pdf_forms/DCDEE-0058.pdf Once you log the incident report on the incident log, you will file the report in the child’s file. Child Care Record Retention: Record Retention requirements can be found in 10A NCAC 09 .2318. There are charts to help with maintaining staff, children and program records and I encourage you to review that section of the rules prior to discarding any paperwork. Due to computer issues the visit summary was not completed on site. I discussed today's findings with you prior to the visit ending. Once you read the full visit summary if you have questions, please contact me. Anytime you have any questions do not hesitate to contact me: Andrea Anderson PO Box 49335 Charlotte, NC, 28277 Andrea.anderson@dhhs.nc.gov (704)594-0039 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 .0802 · Violation
Name of Operation: MYERS PARK PRESBYTERIAN WEEKDAY SCHOOL Facility ID: 60003143 Consultant: ANDREA ANDERSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/28/2023 Number Present: 49 Completed Date: 9/28/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 235 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 01:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during the routine unannounced visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on March 1, 2023. The 18 month compliance history was 83%. The current 5 star rated license was issued on August 8, 2019. Upon my arrival I was greeted by Kate Taylor, Administrator. I introduced myself and explained the purpose of today’s visit. You were able to accompany me on the walkthrough of the facility. The outdoor environment and children’s records were not monitored during today’s visit. I monitored all five classrooms during today’s visit. Supervision and reduced enhanced ratios were observed being maintained. Children were observed in center free play and preparing for lunch. The current menu was posted and found meeting compliance. I did not observe any discipline issued during today’s visit. You informed me that you are working with CCRI’s behavior specialists to provide staff support and guidance on dealing with challenging behaviors. While in the infant room, infants were observed having floor time and being bottle fed. Four children did not have a current feeding schedule. The other four feeing schedules were not posted or signed by the parents. Four children in the toddler classroom were under 15 months and did not have a current feeding schedule. The refrigerator thermometer read 38 degrees. Bottles were observed labeled and dated. The sippy cups in the toddler classroom were labeled but not dated. Staff were heard using nurturing tones. The classroom serving two-year-olds and preschool children were observed during center play. Children were actively playing in centers as teachers monitored and engaged in play with the children. Material and equipment were found to be clean and in good repair. While in the classroom serving two-year-olds I observed foam blocks on the shelf in the block center, you removed these during the visit. All other material was found to be developmentally appropriate for the age range served. Outlets observed covered. General safety requirements were found meeting compliance. Medications and hazardous cleaning supplies were observed stored properly throughout the facility. I reviewed program records. The last fire inspection was conducted on 1-27-23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted 3-14-23. Daily attendance was reviewed and found meeting compliance. You use Tadpole electronic program to record daily arrival and departure for each child daily. Information required to be posted was observed posted. Each classroom had a current activity plan posted. Monthly playground inspections were reviewed and found meeting compliance. The emergency drill log was reviewed and found meeting compliance. The incident log was reviewed and found meeting compliance. All staff files were reviewed for their current DCDEE qualifying letters, CPR/FA, ITS/SIDS, and Health and Safety training requirements. You have EPR training, and you and a few other staff have completed Playground safety training. Four new staff’s files were reviewed. The following violations were cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 540 An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence). Feeding schedules were not posted in Space 1 and Space 2, both spaces serve children 15 months and younger. Four children in Space 1 and four children in Space 2 did not have a feeding schedule on site. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) 541 The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center. The feeding schedules that were on sight were not filled out accurately and were not signed by the parent. .0902(a) 861 Prohibited styrofoam and foam rubber products were accessible to children under 3 years of age and/or approved foam products were used without proper supervision. While in space 4, serving children under 3, I observed foam blocks stored on the shelf in the block center. .0604(q) 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 hired 6/8/23 and one staff hired in April 2023 did not have proof on file of receiving First Aid certification. .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 hired 6/8/23 and one staff hired in April 2023 did not have proof on file of receiving CPR certification. .1102(d) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. One staff hired 8/29/23 and observed caring for children during today's visit, did not have proof on file that she has received and reviewed the center's Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy. .0608(d)(1-4) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff hired in April 2023 has not completed Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Maltreatment training. .1102(g) 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. Nine staff employed more than five years have not completed Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Maltreatment since May 2017. .1103(b) Compliance Letter: Childcare providers are expected to maintain compliance with all applicable child care requirements at all times. All violations cited today shall be corrected immediately. Kate Taylor, administrator, will email a compliance letter explaining how each violation cited today has been corrected. The compliance letter must be received by the consultant, andrea.anderson@dhhs.nc.gov, on or before October 12, 2023. Failure to correct the violations and/or submit the compliance letter to me by the date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted to ensure corrections were made. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Rated License Assessment: All licenses are under the hold harmless law, which is in effect until June 30, 2024. You will be expected to go through a star rated license reassessment during the 2nd cohort. Your preparation year will begin July 1, 2024 and end June 30, 2025. You will be required to be reassessed during July 2025 to June 2026. I encourage you to utilize the NC Rated License Assessment Projects website, NCRLAP.org, as it has additional notes for each rating scale and provides additional resources. I also encourage you to reach out to CCRI for additional support as you prepare for the rated license reassessment. You may choose to have the assessments conducted during your preparation year, if you score 5.0 and above those scores can be used during your required reassessment year. If you score below a 5.0 they will not be used and you can continue working on indicators you want to improve upon in preparation for the actual reassessment during your required reassessment year. I encourage you to ensure all staff have submitted their education to DCDEE WORKS to be evaluated. DCDEE Website: I encourage you to utilize the DCDEE website, https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/, on a regular basis. Not only are the Laws, requirements, sanitation requirements, and provider documents found on the website, there are many resources such as DCDEE Moodle where you can complete health and safety trainings free of charge and staff who have not received NC Early Childhood Credentials and can test out and obtain NC Early Childhood Credential Equivalency. The What’s New tab provides current information that is sent out through blast emails. I showed you how to find approved CPR/FA trainings in the area. There are many more resources on the website that are beneficial to you. Incident reports: I reviewed 10A NCAC 09 .0802(e) The child care provider shall complete an incident report each time a child is injured as a result of an incident occurring while the child is in care. This incident report shall include: (1) facility identifying information; (2) the child's name; (3) date and time of the incident; (4) witness to the incident; (5) time the parent is notified of the incident and by whom; (6) piece of equipment involved, if applicable; (7) cause of injury, if applicable; (8) type of injury, if applicable; (9) body part injured, if applicable; (10) where the child received medical treatment, if applicable; (11) description of how and where the incident occurred, and the First Aid received; and (12) steps taken to prevent reoccurrence. This report shall be signed by the person completing it and by the parent, a copy given to the parent or a parent signature declining a copy and the report maintained in the child's file. A copy of the form may be found on the Division's website at http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/pdf_forms/DCDEE-0058.pdf Once you log the incident report on the incident log, you will file the report in the child’s file. Child Care Record Retention: Record Retention requirements can be found in 10A NCAC 09 .2318. There are charts to help with maintaining staff, children and program records and I encourage you to review that section of the rules prior to discarding any paperwork. Due to computer issues the visit summary was not completed on site. I discussed today's findings with you prior to the visit ending. Once you read the full visit summary if you have questions, please contact me. Anytime you have any questions do not hesitate to contact me: Andrea Anderson PO Box 49335 Charlotte, NC, 28277 Andrea.anderson@dhhs.nc.gov (704)594-0039 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 .2318 · Violation
Name of Operation: MYERS PARK PRESBYTERIAN WEEKDAY SCHOOL Facility ID: 60003143 Consultant: ANDREA ANDERSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/28/2023 Number Present: 49 Completed Date: 9/28/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 235 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 01:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during the routine unannounced visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on March 1, 2023. The 18 month compliance history was 83%. The current 5 star rated license was issued on August 8, 2019. Upon my arrival I was greeted by Kate Taylor, Administrator. I introduced myself and explained the purpose of today’s visit. You were able to accompany me on the walkthrough of the facility. The outdoor environment and children’s records were not monitored during today’s visit. I monitored all five classrooms during today’s visit. Supervision and reduced enhanced ratios were observed being maintained. Children were observed in center free play and preparing for lunch. The current menu was posted and found meeting compliance. I did not observe any discipline issued during today’s visit. You informed me that you are working with CCRI’s behavior specialists to provide staff support and guidance on dealing with challenging behaviors. While in the infant room, infants were observed having floor time and being bottle fed. Four children did not have a current feeding schedule. The other four feeing schedules were not posted or signed by the parents. Four children in the toddler classroom were under 15 months and did not have a current feeding schedule. The refrigerator thermometer read 38 degrees. Bottles were observed labeled and dated. The sippy cups in the toddler classroom were labeled but not dated. Staff were heard using nurturing tones. The classroom serving two-year-olds and preschool children were observed during center play. Children were actively playing in centers as teachers monitored and engaged in play with the children. Material and equipment were found to be clean and in good repair. While in the classroom serving two-year-olds I observed foam blocks on the shelf in the block center, you removed these during the visit. All other material was found to be developmentally appropriate for the age range served. Outlets observed covered. General safety requirements were found meeting compliance. Medications and hazardous cleaning supplies were observed stored properly throughout the facility. I reviewed program records. The last fire inspection was conducted on 1-27-23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted 3-14-23. Daily attendance was reviewed and found meeting compliance. You use Tadpole electronic program to record daily arrival and departure for each child daily. Information required to be posted was observed posted. Each classroom had a current activity plan posted. Monthly playground inspections were reviewed and found meeting compliance. The emergency drill log was reviewed and found meeting compliance. The incident log was reviewed and found meeting compliance. All staff files were reviewed for their current DCDEE qualifying letters, CPR/FA, ITS/SIDS, and Health and Safety training requirements. You have EPR training, and you and a few other staff have completed Playground safety training. Four new staff’s files were reviewed. The following violations were cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 540 An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence). Feeding schedules were not posted in Space 1 and Space 2, both spaces serve children 15 months and younger. Four children in Space 1 and four children in Space 2 did not have a feeding schedule on site. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) 541 The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center. The feeding schedules that were on sight were not filled out accurately and were not signed by the parent. .0902(a) 861 Prohibited styrofoam and foam rubber products were accessible to children under 3 years of age and/or approved foam products were used without proper supervision. While in space 4, serving children under 3, I observed foam blocks stored on the shelf in the block center. .0604(q) 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 hired 6/8/23 and one staff hired in April 2023 did not have proof on file of receiving First Aid certification. .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 hired 6/8/23 and one staff hired in April 2023 did not have proof on file of receiving CPR certification. .1102(d) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. One staff hired 8/29/23 and observed caring for children during today's visit, did not have proof on file that she has received and reviewed the center's Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy. .0608(d)(1-4) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff hired in April 2023 has not completed Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Maltreatment training. .1102(g) 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. Nine staff employed more than five years have not completed Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Maltreatment since May 2017. .1103(b) Compliance Letter: Childcare providers are expected to maintain compliance with all applicable child care requirements at all times. All violations cited today shall be corrected immediately. Kate Taylor, administrator, will email a compliance letter explaining how each violation cited today has been corrected. The compliance letter must be received by the consultant, andrea.anderson@dhhs.nc.gov, on or before October 12, 2023. Failure to correct the violations and/or submit the compliance letter to me by the date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted to ensure corrections were made. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Rated License Assessment: All licenses are under the hold harmless law, which is in effect until June 30, 2024. You will be expected to go through a star rated license reassessment during the 2nd cohort. Your preparation year will begin July 1, 2024 and end June 30, 2025. You will be required to be reassessed during July 2025 to June 2026. I encourage you to utilize the NC Rated License Assessment Projects website, NCRLAP.org, as it has additional notes for each rating scale and provides additional resources. I also encourage you to reach out to CCRI for additional support as you prepare for the rated license reassessment. You may choose to have the assessments conducted during your preparation year, if you score 5.0 and above those scores can be used during your required reassessment year. If you score below a 5.0 they will not be used and you can continue working on indicators you want to improve upon in preparation for the actual reassessment during your required reassessment year. I encourage you to ensure all staff have submitted their education to DCDEE WORKS to be evaluated. DCDEE Website: I encourage you to utilize the DCDEE website, https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/, on a regular basis. Not only are the Laws, requirements, sanitation requirements, and provider documents found on the website, there are many resources such as DCDEE Moodle where you can complete health and safety trainings free of charge and staff who have not received NC Early Childhood Credentials and can test out and obtain NC Early Childhood Credential Equivalency. The What’s New tab provides current information that is sent out through blast emails. I showed you how to find approved CPR/FA trainings in the area. There are many more resources on the website that are beneficial to you. Incident reports: I reviewed 10A NCAC 09 .0802(e) The child care provider shall complete an incident report each time a child is injured as a result of an incident occurring while the child is in care. This incident report shall include: (1) facility identifying information; (2) the child's name; (3) date and time of the incident; (4) witness to the incident; (5) time the parent is notified of the incident and by whom; (6) piece of equipment involved, if applicable; (7) cause of injury, if applicable; (8) type of injury, if applicable; (9) body part injured, if applicable; (10) where the child received medical treatment, if applicable; (11) description of how and where the incident occurred, and the First Aid received; and (12) steps taken to prevent reoccurrence. This report shall be signed by the person completing it and by the parent, a copy given to the parent or a parent signature declining a copy and the report maintained in the child's file. A copy of the form may be found on the Division's website at http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/pdf_forms/DCDEE-0058.pdf Once you log the incident report on the incident log, you will file the report in the child’s file. Child Care Record Retention: Record Retention requirements can be found in 10A NCAC 09 .2318. There are charts to help with maintaining staff, children and program records and I encourage you to review that section of the rules prior to discarding any paperwork. Due to computer issues the visit summary was not completed on site. I discussed today's findings with you prior to the visit ending. Once you read the full visit summary if you have questions, please contact me. Anytime you have any questions do not hesitate to contact me: Andrea Anderson PO Box 49335 Charlotte, NC, 28277 Andrea.anderson@dhhs.nc.gov (704)594-0039 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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