Reid Park

10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: REID PARK Facility ID: 60003569 Consultant: LASHAWNDA BERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/20/2025 Number Present: 31 Completed Date: 5/20/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 115 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 11:05 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s routine unannounced visit was to monitor for compliance with child care requirements. The center currently has a Five-Star rated license. The center license and Summary of the Law was prominently posted. I was greeted by R. McMillian, Administrator. I informed Ms. McMillian the reason for the visit. I conducted a walkthrough of the center alone and Ms. McMillian assisted me with the rest of the visit. Permit information-the program operates with a Five- Star license, issued April 25, 2017. The center has six (6) points for education, seven (7) points for program standards and one (1) quality point. License restriction include: Daytime care only, Meets all En. Requirements and reduced ratios.; Meets enhanced ratios; Meets enhanced space. The program is still located at: 4108 West Tyvola Road, Charlotte, NC 28028. The phone number is: (980) 343-5035. The center had thirty-one (31) children present during today’s visit and thirty-six (36) children enrolled. The following items were monitored: Supervision, S/C Ratio, Storage of Hazardous Substances, Storage of Medication, Adequate Approved Space, Program Records, License Posted and Permit Restrictions. The center has not hired any new staff since their last visit. The center’s last fire drill was documented on 4/28/25. The center’s last lockdown drill was on 5/15/25. The last sanitation inspection was completed on 2/20/25 with four (4) demerits, receiving a superior rating. The center playground inspections were monitored and in compliance. There was one (1) violation cited during todays visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 856 The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. In space #107, I observed a purple tote bin with a broken top in the housekeeping area. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) Violations were corrected during the visit, therefore no further action is required. 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

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: REID PARK Facility ID: 60003569 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/8/2024 Number Present: 26 Completed Date: 5/8/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 101 Time In: 08:55 AM Time Out: 10:36 AM 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Upon arrival I was greeted by the front desk receptionist and I shared the reason for the visit. I was taken to the cafeteria where I met all the Pre K Teachers. Ms. McMillan assisted me throughout the walk-through of the facility and the outdoor learning environments. Your program currently operates with a Five (5) Star License. The license was posted, with restrictions to first (1st) shift, meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space and meets reduced ratios. Ownership: The facility owner is Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools. If any changes to the ownership need to be made, you must notify your consultant at least thirty (30) days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location or inherited. The facility is a NC Pre-K site and there are two (2) classrooms in use. The NC Pre-K classrooms is in compliance with the developmental screening tool, and they use the Creative Curriculum for Developmental Continuum for their ongoing instructional assessments. I reviewed documentation logs for family engagement and conferences which were current and up to date. I monitored the following items today: supervision, staff/child ratio, staff, health, safety, and program records. Both classrooms, and the outdoor learning environment were monitored and were in compliance. Inspections: All inspections were monitored, and inspection dates are listed below. •Fire drill was conducted on 4/25/24. •Emergency drill was conducted on 3/12/24. •Fire inspection was completed on 11/13/23 and while it is current and in compliance the correct form was not available for review. I have contacted the Mecklenburg County Fire Marshall for clarification. •Playground inspection was completed on 4/25/24. •Sanitation inspection was conducted on 2/28/24 and received a Superior classification. •Incident reports were current and up to date. Indoor Learning Environment: I observed children in the indoor learning environment and the following items were posted in the classrooms that were monitored: Daily schedules, activity plans, staff/child ratio worksheets, emergency numbers, emergency procedures, arrival/departure procedures, summary of law and menus. Children were eating breakfast when I arrived. After breakfast, the children washed their hands, and began their morning meeting. They were also observed to be participating in self-directed center choice time. Outdoor Learning Environment: The outdoor learning environments were monitored and in compliance. The mulch was compacted around some of the structures and needed to be raked. While there was enough mulch on the playground, more mulch should be ordered before the next school year. We discussed using the larger playground area for the older five (5) year old children, the area is not fenced. Staff Records: The staff-training worksheet was completed prior to the visit. There was one (1) new staff files to review today. Medication: It was reported there was no emergency medication on site or administered. Nutrition: The facility was in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Meal Patterns Requirements. The menu consisted of banana bread, applesauce and milk. Weapons: Your facility reported that they were in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: The facility reported that they do not transport children. One (1) violation was observed today and it was corrected during the visit. The violations are as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 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. Q.H. did not have the required form in her file or in the off-site verification form. She does have this training but it was not noted in the file. .0608(d)(1-4) 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 (75%). Any violation (s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-three percent (93%) prior to today’s visit. The compliance history could be impacted after today’s visit. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Rated License: Please reach out to your Childcare Consultant for your Star Rated License Cohort Date for the preparation assessment year and assessment year. Technical Assistance: •The outdoor learning area that serves children ages five and up was looked at, and more information will be provided. •An updated Summary of the Law is available on the DCDEE website, please print and take down the previous version. •Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ to get the latest updates. •Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2816 requires currently operating child care centers to test water initially and every three years. Family child care homes are required to test water for lead once. o DCDEE encourages you to utilize the Clean Classrooms for Children’s program. You can take the pre-enrollment webinars which is available at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina then enroll – At www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina completing the enrollment surveys for three program sections: 1) lead in water, 2) lead-based paint, and 3) asbestos. Keep mindful that once you evaluate potential hazards and receive results if there are recommendations and/or water mitigation support is needed they will provide direction in how to mitigate and ways to fund said mitigation. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. We jointly reviewed the visit summary and documentation of my findings and violations with you, person I encouraged to ask any questions and you did not have any. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at 704-594-0041 or via email at Traci.Meyer@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. Traci Meyer Carpenter Child Care Consultant Division of Child Development and Early Education 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 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: REID PARK Facility ID: 60003569 Consultant: LASHAWNDA BERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/20/2023 Number Present: 30 Completed Date: 10/20/2023 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: 01:30 PM Time Out: 02:10 PM List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. The centers 18-month compliance history is 97%. The center’s license and NC child care law were prominently posted. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable childcare requirements pertinent to this facility. In addition to monitoring for health and safety, I reviewed center files and required postings. I observed staff to child and child to child interactions. I was greeted by R. McMillan, Lead Teacher. I discussed with you, Ms. McMillan, the Annual Compliance Monitoring guidelines. The following items were posted within the center/ classrooms: Daily schedules, activity plans, staff/child ratio worksheets, emergency numbers, emergency procedures, arrival/ departure procedures, summary of law and menus. Indoor Learning Environment: Staff/child ratio, supervision, capacity, group size and space were observed in compliance today. Children in space #1 were observed watching a video on the smart board. There was no documentation for screen time. Ms. McMillan was able to provide one before the end of the visit today. Children in space #2 were engaged in literacy game. Teachers were observed nurturing and engaged in interactions with children. There were thirty (30) children present today and there are thirty-two (32) children enrolled. Outdoor Learning Environment: The center’s outdoor learning environment was not monitored today due to weather conditions. Inspections: The outdoor inspections and fire drills were monitored. The documents were current and up to date. The last fire drill was conducted on 9/29/23. The last monthly playground inspection was conducted on 10/2/2023.The center last had a sanitation inspection on 9/ 7/2023. The center received 3 demerits and received superior classification. The inspection was completed by the Mecklenburg County Health Department. The center last had a fire inspection on 8/22/22. Ms. McMillan stated that she has been trying to get an inspector to come out for the inspection, but has been unsuccessful with doing so. Transportation: The center does not provide transportation. Nutrition: Meals met nutritional value during today’s visit. 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 sanitation inspection was conducted on 8/22/22, the facility has attempted to schedule a fire inspection but they have been unsuccessful with doing so. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 524 When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. Children in space #1 were observed watching a video on the smartboard. The provider was not able to provide a screen time log. .0510(d)(2)(A-C) 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. During today's visit I observed the door to space #2 open and accessible to the office, where cleaning supplies are stored and in reach of children. .2820(b) 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. One out of five staff members did not have documentation of completing all of the health and safety topics within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. (M.M) .1103(b) Technical Assistance: 1. Today we discussed the cohorts. The provider was able to ask questions about the facility's cohort and upcoming plans for rated license. Please see information below as a reminder for the dates of your cohort, cohort #2. 2. Today we discussed the screen time log. I explained to the provider that a screen time is needed for children when they watch videos on the smartboard. Ms. McMillian was able to print a screen time log during the visit and update it. 3. As a reminder, please check the DCDEE website frequently for updated forms and documents. An updated staff and training worksheet and an updated summary of law was left with the provider during todays visit. Violations must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be emailed to me by 11/3/2023, stating how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future include the violation number, statement of compliance, license ID and your signature in the letter or e-mail. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Please email me a signed copy of the letter to Lashawnda.Berry@dhhs.nc.gov Technical Assistance: * Friendly Reminders* - After each sanitation and fire inspection you must send a copy of the report to you Child Care consultant within one week. -I encouraged the Administrator, to stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the “What’s New” tab for important updates impacting childcare in North Carolina. Help with Challenging Behaviors: • Contact Heathy Social Behavioral specialists at https://www.childcarerrnc.org/special-projects/healthy-social-behaviors/ and participate in their initiative. • Helpline: Speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in your classroom. 1-888-600-1685 Option 1 Helpline: Submit your questions to a Behavior Support Advisor online- and receive a call or email in response to a Google Form that you complete at https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline Helpline: Chat on the “Talk to the Expert” online network, Social Emotional Connections, for early childhood educators at https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline. Having your staff become a part of this network will allow them to glean ideas and information that may assist them in providing a higher quality of care in their classroom….and its free! Rated License: Your facility is in cohort two. This means that your preparation year will be from 7/1/2024- 6/30/2025 and your reassessment year will be from 7/1/2025-6/30/2026. I will reach out to you prior to the beginning of the preparation year of your assigned cohort and will provide guidance to assist you as you begin the process. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me by email or by phone at 704-242-0960. Thank you for your assistance! Lashawnda Berry PO Box 236 Paw Creek, NC 28130 If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times