G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: PRECIOUS PLAYMATES CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 60003913 Consultant: MICHELLE CUTHBERTSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/2/2024 Number Present: 17 Completed Date: 7/2/2024 Age: From 2 To 10 Total Minutes: 127 Time In: 09:03 AM Time Out: 11:10 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor the center for annual compliance. The facility currently has a four-star license and an 18 month compliance history of 95%. The license and NC childcare law summary were prominently posted. The Secretary of State database was monitored and the PRECIOUS PLAYMATES ENTERPRISES, INC. is current and active. I was greeted by N. Michael, director. Ms. Michael accompanied me during the walkthrough of the facility. Staff/child ratio, supervision, capacity, group size and space were observed in compliance today. The center’s Emergency Drill Log and Report was reviewed. Fire drills were documented monthly as required. Shelter-in-place and Lock-down drills were documented quarterly as required. The playground safety inspections were reviewed and documented. The center last had a sanitation inspection on 1.23/24. The center received 9 demerits and received superior classification. The inspection was completed by the Mecklenburg County Health Department. The center last had a fire inspection on 11/12/23. There were 17 children in attendance today during the walkthrough. I observed the children participating in transitions and outdoor play. The playground was monitored during today’s visit. The facility transportation vehicle was monitored; the Cadillac Escalade. Ms. Michael stated that it will be used for field trips this summer for school age children. She stated that it may be used in the Fall for the upcoming school year. She stated that she will update her transportation binder if providing transportation in the Fall. There are no new staff since my last visit and 10 percent of existing staff files were monitored today. Ten percent of the enrolled children’s files were monitored at random today. There was 1 violation cited today. Violation Number Comment Rule 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. A staff members medical and TB was unavailable for review. It was monitored at the previous visit. G.S. 110-91( 9) Technical Assistance: Recommend new employees take additional training after completing orientation. Please visit www.childcareresourcesinc.org and click on training catalog. The suggested trainings are: A+ supervision Keep It Clean (Sanitation) Positive Guidance The above-listed trainings are offered on-demand. For the latest updates, please visit the divisions website at ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and click on the What’s New tab. Compliance Plan: All violations cited must be corrected immediately. Please submit a written, signed and dated statement to me at the email address below detailing the steps taken to correct each violation. Your letter must include the following: 1. The name of your center 2. The center’s ID number 3. The date you write the letter 4. Address each violation using the item listing in your visit summary, you must state how each violation was corrected and are now in compliance. 5. Your signature For your convenience, your letter may be sent by email to: Michelle.Cuthbertson@dhhs.nc.gov Your letter may be mailed to me at: Michelle Cuthbertson PO Box 681376 Charlotte, NC 28216 I must receive your compliance letter by 7/15/2024 If a letter is not received by the required date another visit will be conducted to confirm the violation was corrected. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me by email or by phone at 704-297-5431. 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 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: PRECIOUS PLAYMATES CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 60003913 Consultant: MICHELLE CUTHBERTSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/11/2024 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 1/11/2024 Age: From 1 To 3 Total Minutes: 91 Time In: 09:29 AM Time Out: 11:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit is to monitor applicable child care rules and laws. This center has a four star license and an 18 month compliance history score of 94%. The license and NC child care law summary were prominently posted. Upon arrival, I was greeted by R. Michael, assistant director. I conducted a walkthrough of the facility. Ms. N. Michael, the director, arrived later during the visit. There were 8 children in attendance today. The children were observed participating in free play and teacher directed activities. During the walkthrough, I spent time observing space #5, a classroom for children 2 and 3 years of age. I observed the children sitting on the carpet singing songs and the teacher helping them with the calendar. The following items were monitored today: supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, license posted, approved space, storage of hazardous products, storage of medication, staff records and program records. There is 1 new staff since my last visit. I monitored the new staff file. The staff and training worksheets were reviewed to confirm existing staff were still current with CPR, First Aid, ITS-SIDS training and criminal background qualifying letters. The center’s Emergency Drill Log and Report was reviewed. Fire drills were documented monthly as required. Shelter-in-place and Lock-Down drills were documented quarterly as required. The playground safety inspections were reviewed. Reports were documented monthly as required. There was 1 violation 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 operator did not submit the fire inspection report in the required timeframe. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) Technical Assistance: For the latest updates, please visit the divisions website at nchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and click on the What’s New Tab. Recommend new employees take additional trainings after completing orientation. Please visit www.childcareresourcesinc.org and click on training catalog. The suggested trainings are: A+ supervision Keep It Clean (Sanitation) Positive Guidance The above listed trainings are offered on-demand. Compliance Plan: All violations cited must be corrected immediately. Please submit a written, signed and dated statement to me at the email address below detailing the steps taken to correct each violation. Your letter must include the following: 1. The name of your center 2. The center’s ID number 3. The date you write the letter 4. Address each violation using the item listing in your visit summary, you must state how each violation was corrected and are now in compliance. 5. Your signature For your convenience, your letter may be sent by email to: Michelle.Cuthbertson@dhhs.nc.gov Your letter may be mailed to me at: Michelle Cuthbertson PO Box 681376 Charlotte, NC 28216 I must receive your compliance letter by 1/24/24. If a letter is not received by the required date another visit will be conducted to confirm the violation was corrected. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me by email or by phone at 704-297-5431. 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.