G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE VILLAGE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 60004034 Consultant: RESHA WASHINGTON Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 10/23/2025 Number Present: 0 Completed Date: 10/23/2025 Age: From 0 To 0 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 12:45 PM Time Out: 03:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor the facility for all applicable child care requirements during the full Annual Compliance visit. The facility is currently operating with a Four Star Rated License issued on March 09, 2023, and had an eighteen (18) month compliance history score of 99% prior to today’s visit. The April 2025 FCCH Item Number Listing and the March 2023 Annual Compliance Checklist were used to monitor today. A copy of the Annual Compliance Checklist was left with the operator. During today’s visit both the program’s license and a legible copy of the NC Summary of the Law were observed prominently posted. Upon arrival I rang the doorbell to the home twice and there was no response, so I returned to my vehicle to attempt to reach Ms. L. Wilson, owner/operator, by phone. As I was about to place the call my phone began to ring and upon answering it I was promptly greeted by Ms. Wilson. She explained that she was enroute to the home and would be there shortly. I informed her that I would be waiting in the home’s driveway and looked forward to seeing her soon. Earlier this week an attempted visit had been conducted at the facility and after leaving a voicemail when attempting to reach the provider by phone I received a follow-up voicemail from the provider informing me that she was currently had no children enrolled but she was typically onsite after lunch time, so in an effort to conduct the visit and remain in compliance today’s visit began after 12:30pm to accommodate the provider’s current program schedule. Shortly after the call Ms. Wilson arrived onsite and we exchanged greetings. I was allowed entry into the home and reiterated the purpose of today’s visit. There were no children observed present, as Ms. Wilson had previously informed me that after reopening her program following summer break there were no children currently enrolled. We briefly discussed a conversation she had with an interested family and the possibly of future enrollments prior to conducting a walkthrough of the program. During today’s visit one (1) licensed child care space, the program’s bathroom, the kitchen and outdoor learning area were each monitored. All were found to be in compliance. Ms. Wilson’s file was monitored, and it was observed that all specialized trainings were current. Ms. Wilson is required to receive eight (8) in-service training hours annually. It was observed that she has received 6.5 hours of training at this point and had brought over four additional hours from the previous monitoring year for a total of 10.5 annual training hours. I explained this to Ms. Wilson and informed her that she will carry over the remaining 2.5 hours into the next monitoring year. Criminal background checks and qualifying letters were reviewed for both Ms. Wilson and all other household members. It was observed that all have current CBC qualifying letters on file and easily accessible for review. No children’s files were reviewed, as there are currently no children enrolled in her program. Ms. Wilson stated she does not provide transportation, but a vehicle was observed onsite for emergencies. There is no medication being stored on site for use with children. Hazardous materials were observed stored as required. Attendance records were reviewed and reflected that no children had been enrolled in the program since reopening after summer break. Program records were monitored. Both monthly Fire drills and quarterly Emergency drills were observed to be completed as required. Monthly outdoor inspections were also observed to be completed and documented as required. The facility’s EPR and Ready to Go information was monitored and it was observed that the last review had occurred on August 18, 2025. The program's incident log was reviewed. It was found to completed and maintained, as required. The provider was asked about the status of her program’s CBC roster that is required to be created and maintained on the ABCMS portal. Ms. Wilson shared that she had not completed this process, as she was not aware of the requirement. I informed Ms. Wilson that information had been shared via both email from me and through other communications including the Raise NC newsletter at various times over the past year. I, then, provided technical assistance on how to complete the process including completing the corresponding training on MOODLE, successfully passing the final exam at the end of this training, submitting the related Power Form and creating the roster via the ABCMS Provider Portal after receiving a unique pin number via email. I encourage Ms. Wilson to reach out to myself if there were additional questions or needed assistance when completing this process. The program’s last Sanitation visit was conducted on January 06, 2025. There were no demerits received. There was one (1) violation cited today. Violation Number Comment Rule 1847 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The provider was asked about the status of her program’s CBC roster that is required to be created and maintained on the ABCMS portal. Ms. Wilson shared that she had not completed this process, as she was not aware of the requirement. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 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 Thursday November 06, 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: -During today’s visit Ms. Wilson was reminded of the requirement of both creating and maintaining a program CBC Roster via the ABCMS portal. I also informed Ms. Wilson this document needs to be updated within five business days of hiring new employees or when there are any changes in household members including the additional or removal of any individual over the age of 15 to ensure the program remains in compliance. -During today’s visit the provider and I discussed the current status of the QRIS process and that both in-person and virtual trainings had been offered for providers in Mecklenburg County. I reminded her that there are currently three Pathways now being offered and inquired if she had thought about which Pathway she would possibly choose. She informed me that she was currently most interested in Pathway Two. I, then, inquired if she knew when she might want to go through this process and she stated that potentially December of 2026 would be the best timeframe for her program based on current enrollment. We, then, completed the Pathway to the Stars information sheet and I provided her with three printed resources from the Division website explaining more about CQI, Education Standards and Pathway Two. -Please check your email regularly for updates from the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) and from your assigned child care consultant. -Quality Everyday (QED) through CCRI is available and works with one (1), two (2), three (3), four (4), and five (5) Star facilities. 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