10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW BEGINNER'S HOME DAY CARE Facility ID: 60002032 Consultant: RESHA WASHINGTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/29/2025 Number Present: 0 Completed Date: 4/29/2025 Age: From 0 To 0 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 03:45 PM Time Out: 06:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor applicable child care rules and laws during a Routine Unannounced visit. The facility has a Three Star Rated License issued November 07, 2017 and an eighteen month compliance history of 99% prior to today’s visit. The license and NC child care law summary were posted. The following was monitored using the April 2025 Child Care Center Item Number Listing: supervision, capacity, staff/child ratios, adequate and approved space, criminal background checks, CPR, First Aid, special training, new staff records, storage of hazardous products, and storage of medication. Upon arrival I was greeted at the entrance of the home by Ms. C. Miller, owner/operator, and invited into the home. As Ms. Miller and I headed to the home’s kitchen area where she was observed working on her laptop. Ms. Miller shared that she was currently working on updating program documentation and checking emails, as there were no children currently present. It was at that point I explained the purpose of today’s visit and informed Ms. Miller that I could still conduct the visit even with no children present. Ms. Miller stated that she understood. We then discussed her program’s current enrollment in more detail prior to a walk-through of the facility being conducted. During today’s visit one (1) licensed child care space, the program’s bathroom, the program’s kitchen and spaces adjacent to these areas and along the path of travel were monitored. Each was found to be in compliance. Two staff files were reviewed, and it was observed that each staff member had current CPR, First Aid and ITS-SIDS certifications on file. It was also observed that all staff members had current Criminal Background Checks (CBC) on file. Supervision and staff/child ratio were not monitored, as there were no children present. Emergency medication was monitored and it was shared that there are currently no enrolled children that require medication and there is no medication being stored onsite for use with enrolled children. The facility does not provide transportation but there is a vehicle onsite for emergency use. Hazardous products were observed stored as required. Program records were monitored. It was observed that documentation was not available for either monthly fire drills or emergency drills conducted after November 2024. Monthly outdoor inspections were monitored and it was observed that there was no documentation on file for inspections conducted in both November 2024 and December 2024. There was, however, documentation on file for monthly outdoor inspections conducted in the following months between January 2025 and March 2025 so this violation was considered corrected during today’s visit. The last Sanitation inspection was conducted on December 03, 2024 with no demerits cited and receiving a Superior. The last Fire Inspection the facility has on file was conducted and approved on December 12, 2023. This was due to be completed either on or before December 11, 2024 and forwarded to myself within seven business days but this did not occur. There were four (4) violations cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The last Fire Inspection the facility has on file was conducted and approved on December 12, 2023. This was due to be completed either on or before December 11, 2024 and forwarded to myself within seven business days but this did not occur. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. Program records were monitored. It was observed that documentation was not available for monthly fire drills conducted after November 2024. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Program records were monitored. Monthly outdoor inspections were monitored and it was observed that there was no documentation on file for inspections conducted in both November 2024 and December 2024. .0605(q) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. Program records were monitored. It was observed that documentation was not available for emergency drills conducted after November 2024. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) Corrective Action: All violations must be corrected immediately. The childcare provider is expected to maintain all applicable childcare requirements at all times. The provider will send me a compliance letter explaining how she corrected today’s violation and the steps she put in place to ensure on going compliance on or before Tuesday May 13, 2025 to the email listed below. Failure to correct the violation 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. Technical Assistance Provided and General Discussion: -Ms. Miller and I revisited the discussion about the importance of having a plan in place to ensure all program-related forms are completed, reviewed and updated, as required. We also discussed the benefit of utilizing this same method for any forms or paperwork required including but not limited to staff files, inspections, drills and children’s files. -Please continue to check your email on a regular basis for updates and resources shared from both your consultant and the NC Division of Child Development and Early Education. Thank you for your time and if you have any questions, please contact Resha K. Washington at 704-910-7947 or email resha.washington@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.

10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW BEGINNER'S HOME DAY CARE Facility ID: 60002032 Consultant: RESHA WASHINGTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/18/2023 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 9/18/2023 Age: From 2 To 10 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 02:30 PM Time Out: 06:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor the facility for all applicable child care requirements during an Annual Compliance visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 09/21/22. The facility is currently operating with a Three Star Rated License issued on 11/07/17 and had an eighteen (18) month compliance history score of 95% prior to today’s visit. The June 2022 Child Care Center Item Number Listing and the March 2023 Annual Compliance Checklist were used to monitor today. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. C. Miller, owner/operator, and I explained the purpose of my visit. There were no children present. Ms. Miller stated that children should begin arriving around 3:15pm for afterschool care. She shared that she currently has two (2) preschool children enrolled and five (5) school-aged children. I began a walk-through of the facility. The child care space, bathroom, outdoor play area and kitchen were monitored. It was observed that attendance was taken daily but there was no sign-in or sign-out sheet being used to document the hours that children were in care. I brought this to Ms. Miller’s attention and she shared that she had stopped doing this but beginning today she would provide parents with a sign-in/sign-out sheet and continue this process moving forward. Around 3:30pm the children began to arrive. They were signed in by parents before performing personal care routines and either choosing an activity or homework to do. During the visit children were observed in free play, completing homework, transitional activities, personal care routines and afterschool snack. The child care space, kitchen, bathroom and outdoor learning area were all found to be in compliance. Adequate supervision and capacity were observed in compliance today. There are currently no medications being stored on site. The facility does not provide transportation but there is a vehicle onsite for emergency use. Program records were monitored. Fire drills were monitored and found to be compliant. The monthly outdoor inspections were monitored and found to be conducted as required. It was observed during the walk-through that the last emergency drill, a shelter in place drill, had occurred on May 13, 2023. These are required every three months and one should have taken place on August 13, 2023. I reviewed two (2) staff files and each had current CPR, First Aid, and Criminal Background Checks (CBC). According to the Staff and Training worksheet and available documentation IT-SIDS certification expired for both C. Miller and P. Miller on September 12, 2023. Ms. Miller shared that they had completed this training on September 05, 2023 but had not yet received their certificates. She reached out to CCRI during the visit and was informed that certificates should have been emailed to her and if needed they could be resent. I informed Ms. Miller that a violation would be cited until the current certifications were available for review to ensure there was no lapse. I also reminded Ms. Miller that all current certifications and necessary documentation should be readily available at all times. Health and Safety trainings were first completed on August 14, 2018 for both C. Miller and P. Miller. They have not yet been completed for the five (5) year renewal as required. Three (3) children’s files were monitored and found to be in compliance. The last annual Sanitation Inspection was conducted on 07/11/23 with a rating of Superior and 0 demerits. The last annual Fire Inspection was conducted on 01/09/23. The center’s incident logs and copies of the incident reports were monitored in each applicable child’s file. The Emergency Response Plan was reviewed and found to not have been updated annually as required. I shared with Ms. Miller that this is required to be reviewed and updated annually or whenever changes occur. The Ready to Go File was monitored and found to have been updated as required. There were five (5) violations cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. It was observed that attendance was taken daily but there was no sign-in or sign-out sheet being used to document the hours that children were in care. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 1065 Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. It was observed on the Staff and Training worksheet and available documentation IT-SIDS certification expired for both C. Miller and P. Miller on September 12, 2023. .1102(f) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. It was observed during the walk-through that the last emergency drill, a shelter in place drill, had occurred on May 13, 2023. These are required every three months and one should have taken place on August 13, 2023. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The Emergency Response Plan was reviewed and found to not have been updated annually as required. .0607(e) 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. Health and Safety trainings were first completed on August 14, 2018 for both C. Miller and P. Miller. They have not yet been completed for the five (5) year renewal as required. .1103(b) Corrective Action: All violations must be corrected immediately. The childcare provider is expected to maintain all applicable childcare requirements at all times. The provider will send me a compliance letter explaining how she corrected today’s violation and the steps she put in place to ensure on going compliance on or before Monday October 02, 2023 to the email listed below. Failure to correct the violation 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. Technical Assistance Provided and General Discussion: -I shared with Ms. Miller that it is necessary to keep all current training certificates easily accessible and on file for the duration of their validity. It is also best practice to keep older training certificates on file for at least three years. - I reminded Ms. Miller to review all paperwork and forms submitted by parents and other caregivers to ensure that they are completed in their entirety. - I reminded Ms. Miller to utilize the appropriate documentation when recording completed annual training hours and completed Health and Safety trainings. -Ms. Miller shared that she may want to change her program hours in the future but she would let me know if and when she would like to move forward. -We discussed keeping the staff and training worksheet current at all times. Thank you for your time today and if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me, Resha K. Washington by phone at 704-910-7947 or via email at resha.washington@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.