NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: WALTER G BYERS ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 60003470 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/20/2025 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 5/20/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 151 Time In: 09:44 AM Time Out: 12:15 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 the full Annual Compliance visit. The facility was currently operating with a Five Star License issued on March 25, 2019 and had an eighteen (18) month compliance history score of 90% prior to today’s visit. The April 2025 Center Item Number Listing and March 2023 Annual Compliance Checklist were used to monitor today. NC Pre-K requirements were monitored today. The license and NC Summary of the Law were prominently posted. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 9/26/24. The annual compliance month was moved to May and changed in Regulatory as Charlotte-Mecklenburg-Schools (CMS) begin the school year late August. The routine unannounced visit will move to Fall going forward. Upon arrival I checked in at the main office and walked unaccompanied to the classroom. I was greeted by Ms. Karen Surles, Lead Teacher, and I explained the purpose of my visit. Children were observed participating in free choice activities to include manipulatives, art, and center play. Both teachers were engaged with children and provided a nurturing environment that encouraged children to explore on their own and problem solve independently. Children washed hands and used the restroom prior to lining up to have lunch in the cafeteria. All required documents were observed posted. The facility operated one (1) classroom. The Public School Off Site Verification Form for children's records was found to be current, meeting compliance. Emergency information was on file in the classroom. The binder in the classroom had signature pages for families that included the NC Summary of Law, off-premise permission, emergency contacts, and shaken baby and abusive head trauma policy. Initial health screenings were completed and additional evaluations were recommended based on results. Materials were observed plentiful and in good repair. Ms. Surles reported no child enrolled required emergency medications. Arrival/departure times were documented as required. Staff/child ratio was maintained during the visit and adequate supervision was provided. The playground was monitored today. The large equipment was labeled for use by children 5 -12 years of age. There was a small structure and swings available for children 2 -4 years of age. Ms. Surles reported one (1) 4 yr old child enrolled. She stated that child played on the small climbing structure and used age-appropriate swings. Heavy rain occurred the past week and mulch was compacted, however the mulch was measured at an adequate depth. The playground met requirements. The last sanitation inspection was conducted 3/26/25 and the facility received a superior rating. I was unable to verify the last fire inspection as the financial secretary was being audited and unable to access her office. Ms. Surles will email a copy of the inspection by 5/23/25. If the current inspection is not received the violation will be cited during the next monitoring visit. Fire drills were completed as required. We discussed the importance of completing all line items on the fire drill report. Playground inspections were completed and maintained as required. Staff records were reviewed. The public-school off-site verification form for this school year was reviewed. Both teachers had current CBC qualification letters on file for review. CPR/First Aid training expired on 4/30/25 for Ms. Surles. She stated she was registered for the training and would send the current certificates once received. The teacher assistant had current CPR/First Aid training. Ms. Surles required five (5) ongoing training hours and met requirements. Ms. Givens should complete health and safety trainings by 8/30/25. Three (3) violations were cited today. Violation Number Comment Rule 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. The lead teacher's First Aid training expired on 4/30/25. .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. The lead teacher's CPR training expired on 4/30/25. .1102(d) 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. The teacher assistant was required to complete child maltreatment training by 11/30/24. The training was completed 12/6/24. .1102(g) Corrective Action: 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 Tuesday, June 3, 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 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 will be conducted. Email the information to Jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov The compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. Technical Assistance/General Comments: Rated License Information Update: SB 425 extended hold harmless until the new Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS) is revised and implemented. Facilities are not required to proceed with the rated license assessment unless they voluntarily choose to proceed. – QRIS update: Get ready for the 3s 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 edition. Information regarding the transition can be found by visiting https://ncrlap.org/Resources/pages/get-ready-for-3s. These third editions come with a spiral binding at the top, replacing the current revised editions. Visit the NCRLAP’s website, https://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. As a reminder the annual compliance month was changed to May. The required second visit, a routine unannounced visit, will occur in the fall of the new school year. The facility earned 7 points in program stating they would follow highest enhanced voluntary ratios. The ratio for the program is 1:9 instead of 1:10. Staff training certificates should be maintained onsite. I recommend making 2 copies of trainings. One (1) set for the facility and one (1) for personal records. Thank you for your time today. Contact me at jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-956-1648 or Michele Sullivan, Licensing Supervisor, michele.sullivan@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-594-0147 if you have questions. 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 .1102 · Violation

Name of Operation: WALTER G BYERS ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 60003470 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/26/2024 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 9/26/2024 Age: From 4 To 4 Total Minutes: 130 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 11:40 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 facility for all applicable child care requirements during the full Annual Compliance visit. The facility was currently operating with a Five Star License issued on March 25, 2019 and had an eighteen (18) month compliance history score of 89% prior to today’s visit. The March 2024 Center Item Number Listing and March 2023 Annual Compliance Checklist were used to monitor today. A copy of the checklist was left today. NC Pre-K requirements were monitored today. The license and NC Summary of the Law were prominently posted. Upon arrival I signed in at the main office and was accompanied by a school employee to the classroom. I was greeted by Ms. Karen Surles, Lead Teacher, and I explained the purpose of my visit. Children were observed participating in free choice activities to include manipulatives, play dough, puzzles on the carpet. Both teachers were engaged with children and provided a nurturing environment that encouraged children to explore on their own and problem solve independently. All required documents were observed posted. The facility operated with one (1) classroom. Children ate breakfast and lunch in the cafeteria. The posted menu reflected what was served for lunch. Children washed hands after returning to the classroom from lunch. Large group instruction occurred after lunch. The lesson plan was current. Health screenings will be reviewed during the routine unannounced visit. Records were maintained in the nurses office and children were still within the 30 day requirement health screenings. The Public School Off Site Verification Form for children's records was found to be current, meeting compliance. Emergency information was on file in the classroom. The binder in the classroom had signature pages for families that included the NC Summary of Law, off-premise permission, emergency contacts, and shaken baby and abusive head trauma policy. NC Pre-K requirements were monitored. Materials were observed plentiful and in good repair. The last sanitation inspection was conducted 4/10/24 and the facility received a superior rating. The last fire inspection was completed 1/17/24. It was reported that all fire drills were conducted as required. Ms. Surles stated she did not have documentation from the main office regarding the drills for January, February, and March 2024, so she didn’t write the information on the log. I explained that she could input the information without the school’s information going forward. Playground inspections were completed and maintained as required. It was determined today that Ms. Surles did not complete playground safety training in person. Her training was completed online. I explained that playground safety training was required to be completed in person. She should complete the training as soon as possible. Staff records were reviewed. The public-school off-site verification form for this school year was reviewed. Both teachers had current CBC qualification letters on file for review. Ms. Surles had current CPR/First Aid training. The new assistant teacher, Ms. E. Givens, should complete CPR/First Aid training by 11/30/24. Ms. Surles updated her emergency information today. Ms. Surles was required to complete five (5) ongoing training hours and she carried over 2.5 hours from last year. She should complete 2.5 hours by 10/3/24. Her health and safety trainings were current. Ms. Givens should complete health and safety trainings by 8/30/25. Child maltreatment training should be completed within 90 days on the preventchildabusenc.org website. Free CDA course information was sent to Ms. Givens today. I was unable to find her education in WORKS. She needs to update information in WORKS and submit official transcripts for new completed coursework for evaluation. The playground was not monitored today due to tropical storm conditions. The playground will be monitored during the routine unannounced visit in the spring. The following violations were cited today: Violation Number Comment Rule 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. Fire drills were not documented for January, February and March 2024. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. The lead teachers emergency information was not updated annually. .0701(a) 1893 Distance learning was used to complete First Aid, CPR and/or playground safety training. The teacher with playground safety training completed the training online. 10A NCAC 09 .1102(c-e); 10A NCAC 09 .1105(3) Corrective Action: 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 Thursday, October 10, 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 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 will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Jennifer Stansfield, Child Care Consultant PO Box 1967 Huntersville, NC 28078 jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. Technical Assistance/General Comments: 10A NCAC 09 .1102 (e) One staff member shall complete training in playground safety. This training shall address playground safety hazards, playground supervision, maintenance and general upkeep of the outdoor learning environment, and age and developmentally appropriate playground materials and equipment. Distance learning shall not be permitted for playground safety training. Completion of playground safety training shall be included in the number of hours needed to meet annual on-going training requirements in this Section. Staff counted to comply with this Rule shall have six months from the date of employment, or from the date a vacancy occurs, to complete the required safety training. A certificate of each designated staff member's completion of this course shall be maintained in the staff member's file in the center. - If a child has a reported allergy the medical action plan should be completed every 12 months and the medication permission form should be completed every 6 months. If emergency medication is required it should be maintained in the classroom and stored above 5 feet for easy access. If an antihistamine is a part of the medical action plan it should be stored behind lock and key as it is not considered emergency medication. Examples of emergency medications are EPI pens and albuterol. Rated License Information Update: SB 425 extended hold harmless until the new Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS) is revised and implemented. Facilities are not required to proceed with the rated license assessment unless they voluntarily choose to proceed. – QRIS update: Get ready for the 3s 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 edition. Information regarding the transition can be found by visiting https://ncrlap.org/Resources/pages/get-ready-for-3s. These third editions come with a spiral binding at the top, replacing the current revised editions. Visit the NCRLAP’s website, https://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. Thank you for your time today. Contact me at jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-956-1648 or Michele Sullivan, Licensing Supervisor, michele.sullivan@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-594-0147 if you have questions. 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 .1105 · Violation

Name of Operation: WALTER G BYERS ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 60003470 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/26/2024 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 9/26/2024 Age: From 4 To 4 Total Minutes: 130 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 11:40 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 facility for all applicable child care requirements during the full Annual Compliance visit. The facility was currently operating with a Five Star License issued on March 25, 2019 and had an eighteen (18) month compliance history score of 89% prior to today’s visit. The March 2024 Center Item Number Listing and March 2023 Annual Compliance Checklist were used to monitor today. A copy of the checklist was left today. NC Pre-K requirements were monitored today. The license and NC Summary of the Law were prominently posted. Upon arrival I signed in at the main office and was accompanied by a school employee to the classroom. I was greeted by Ms. Karen Surles, Lead Teacher, and I explained the purpose of my visit. Children were observed participating in free choice activities to include manipulatives, play dough, puzzles on the carpet. Both teachers were engaged with children and provided a nurturing environment that encouraged children to explore on their own and problem solve independently. All required documents were observed posted. The facility operated with one (1) classroom. Children ate breakfast and lunch in the cafeteria. The posted menu reflected what was served for lunch. Children washed hands after returning to the classroom from lunch. Large group instruction occurred after lunch. The lesson plan was current. Health screenings will be reviewed during the routine unannounced visit. Records were maintained in the nurses office and children were still within the 30 day requirement health screenings. The Public School Off Site Verification Form for children's records was found to be current, meeting compliance. Emergency information was on file in the classroom. The binder in the classroom had signature pages for families that included the NC Summary of Law, off-premise permission, emergency contacts, and shaken baby and abusive head trauma policy. NC Pre-K requirements were monitored. Materials were observed plentiful and in good repair. The last sanitation inspection was conducted 4/10/24 and the facility received a superior rating. The last fire inspection was completed 1/17/24. It was reported that all fire drills were conducted as required. Ms. Surles stated she did not have documentation from the main office regarding the drills for January, February, and March 2024, so she didn’t write the information on the log. I explained that she could input the information without the school’s information going forward. Playground inspections were completed and maintained as required. It was determined today that Ms. Surles did not complete playground safety training in person. Her training was completed online. I explained that playground safety training was required to be completed in person. She should complete the training as soon as possible. Staff records were reviewed. The public-school off-site verification form for this school year was reviewed. Both teachers had current CBC qualification letters on file for review. Ms. Surles had current CPR/First Aid training. The new assistant teacher, Ms. E. Givens, should complete CPR/First Aid training by 11/30/24. Ms. Surles updated her emergency information today. Ms. Surles was required to complete five (5) ongoing training hours and she carried over 2.5 hours from last year. She should complete 2.5 hours by 10/3/24. Her health and safety trainings were current. Ms. Givens should complete health and safety trainings by 8/30/25. Child maltreatment training should be completed within 90 days on the preventchildabusenc.org website. Free CDA course information was sent to Ms. Givens today. I was unable to find her education in WORKS. She needs to update information in WORKS and submit official transcripts for new completed coursework for evaluation. The playground was not monitored today due to tropical storm conditions. The playground will be monitored during the routine unannounced visit in the spring. The following violations were cited today: Violation Number Comment Rule 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. Fire drills were not documented for January, February and March 2024. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. The lead teachers emergency information was not updated annually. .0701(a) 1893 Distance learning was used to complete First Aid, CPR and/or playground safety training. The teacher with playground safety training completed the training online. 10A NCAC 09 .1102(c-e); 10A NCAC 09 .1105(3) Corrective Action: 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 Thursday, October 10, 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 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 will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Jennifer Stansfield, Child Care Consultant PO Box 1967 Huntersville, NC 28078 jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. Technical Assistance/General Comments: 10A NCAC 09 .1102 (e) One staff member shall complete training in playground safety. This training shall address playground safety hazards, playground supervision, maintenance and general upkeep of the outdoor learning environment, and age and developmentally appropriate playground materials and equipment. Distance learning shall not be permitted for playground safety training. Completion of playground safety training shall be included in the number of hours needed to meet annual on-going training requirements in this Section. Staff counted to comply with this Rule shall have six months from the date of employment, or from the date a vacancy occurs, to complete the required safety training. A certificate of each designated staff member's completion of this course shall be maintained in the staff member's file in the center. - If a child has a reported allergy the medical action plan should be completed every 12 months and the medication permission form should be completed every 6 months. If emergency medication is required it should be maintained in the classroom and stored above 5 feet for easy access. If an antihistamine is a part of the medical action plan it should be stored behind lock and key as it is not considered emergency medication. Examples of emergency medications are EPI pens and albuterol. Rated License Information Update: SB 425 extended hold harmless until the new Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS) is revised and implemented. Facilities are not required to proceed with the rated license assessment unless they voluntarily choose to proceed. – QRIS update: Get ready for the 3s 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 edition. Information regarding the transition can be found by visiting https://ncrlap.org/Resources/pages/get-ready-for-3s. These third editions come with a spiral binding at the top, replacing the current revised editions. Visit the NCRLAP’s website, https://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. Thank you for your time today. Contact me at jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-956-1648 or Michele Sullivan, Licensing Supervisor, michele.sullivan@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-594-0147 if you have questions. 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: WALTER G BYERS ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 60003470 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/26/2024 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 9/26/2024 Age: From 4 To 4 Total Minutes: 130 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 11:40 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 facility for all applicable child care requirements during the full Annual Compliance visit. The facility was currently operating with a Five Star License issued on March 25, 2019 and had an eighteen (18) month compliance history score of 89% prior to today’s visit. The March 2024 Center Item Number Listing and March 2023 Annual Compliance Checklist were used to monitor today. A copy of the checklist was left today. NC Pre-K requirements were monitored today. The license and NC Summary of the Law were prominently posted. Upon arrival I signed in at the main office and was accompanied by a school employee to the classroom. I was greeted by Ms. Karen Surles, Lead Teacher, and I explained the purpose of my visit. Children were observed participating in free choice activities to include manipulatives, play dough, puzzles on the carpet. Both teachers were engaged with children and provided a nurturing environment that encouraged children to explore on their own and problem solve independently. All required documents were observed posted. The facility operated with one (1) classroom. Children ate breakfast and lunch in the cafeteria. The posted menu reflected what was served for lunch. Children washed hands after returning to the classroom from lunch. Large group instruction occurred after lunch. The lesson plan was current. Health screenings will be reviewed during the routine unannounced visit. Records were maintained in the nurses office and children were still within the 30 day requirement health screenings. The Public School Off Site Verification Form for children's records was found to be current, meeting compliance. Emergency information was on file in the classroom. The binder in the classroom had signature pages for families that included the NC Summary of Law, off-premise permission, emergency contacts, and shaken baby and abusive head trauma policy. NC Pre-K requirements were monitored. Materials were observed plentiful and in good repair. The last sanitation inspection was conducted 4/10/24 and the facility received a superior rating. The last fire inspection was completed 1/17/24. It was reported that all fire drills were conducted as required. Ms. Surles stated she did not have documentation from the main office regarding the drills for January, February, and March 2024, so she didn’t write the information on the log. I explained that she could input the information without the school’s information going forward. Playground inspections were completed and maintained as required. It was determined today that Ms. Surles did not complete playground safety training in person. Her training was completed online. I explained that playground safety training was required to be completed in person. She should complete the training as soon as possible. Staff records were reviewed. The public-school off-site verification form for this school year was reviewed. Both teachers had current CBC qualification letters on file for review. Ms. Surles had current CPR/First Aid training. The new assistant teacher, Ms. E. Givens, should complete CPR/First Aid training by 11/30/24. Ms. Surles updated her emergency information today. Ms. Surles was required to complete five (5) ongoing training hours and she carried over 2.5 hours from last year. She should complete 2.5 hours by 10/3/24. Her health and safety trainings were current. Ms. Givens should complete health and safety trainings by 8/30/25. Child maltreatment training should be completed within 90 days on the preventchildabusenc.org website. Free CDA course information was sent to Ms. Givens today. I was unable to find her education in WORKS. She needs to update information in WORKS and submit official transcripts for new completed coursework for evaluation. The playground was not monitored today due to tropical storm conditions. The playground will be monitored during the routine unannounced visit in the spring. The following violations were cited today: Violation Number Comment Rule 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. Fire drills were not documented for January, February and March 2024. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. The lead teachers emergency information was not updated annually. .0701(a) 1893 Distance learning was used to complete First Aid, CPR and/or playground safety training. The teacher with playground safety training completed the training online. 10A NCAC 09 .1102(c-e); 10A NCAC 09 .1105(3) Corrective Action: 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 Thursday, October 10, 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 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 will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Jennifer Stansfield, Child Care Consultant PO Box 1967 Huntersville, NC 28078 jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. Technical Assistance/General Comments: 10A NCAC 09 .1102 (e) One staff member shall complete training in playground safety. This training shall address playground safety hazards, playground supervision, maintenance and general upkeep of the outdoor learning environment, and age and developmentally appropriate playground materials and equipment. Distance learning shall not be permitted for playground safety training. Completion of playground safety training shall be included in the number of hours needed to meet annual on-going training requirements in this Section. Staff counted to comply with this Rule shall have six months from the date of employment, or from the date a vacancy occurs, to complete the required safety training. A certificate of each designated staff member's completion of this course shall be maintained in the staff member's file in the center. - If a child has a reported allergy the medical action plan should be completed every 12 months and the medication permission form should be completed every 6 months. If emergency medication is required it should be maintained in the classroom and stored above 5 feet for easy access. If an antihistamine is a part of the medical action plan it should be stored behind lock and key as it is not considered emergency medication. Examples of emergency medications are EPI pens and albuterol. Rated License Information Update: SB 425 extended hold harmless until the new Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS) is revised and implemented. Facilities are not required to proceed with the rated license assessment unless they voluntarily choose to proceed. – QRIS update: Get ready for the 3s 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 edition. Information regarding the transition can be found by visiting https://ncrlap.org/Resources/pages/get-ready-for-3s. These third editions come with a spiral binding at the top, replacing the current revised editions. Visit the NCRLAP’s website, https://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. Thank you for your time today. Contact me at jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-956-1648 or Michele Sullivan, Licensing Supervisor, michele.sullivan@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-594-0147 if you have questions. 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 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: WALTER G BYERS ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 60003470 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/23/2024 Number Present: 17 Completed Date: 4/23/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 10:45 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 visit was to monitor applicable child care rules and laws during a routine unannounced visit. The facility currently operated with a Five Star Rated License issued March 25, 2019 and earned 7 points in the staff education component, 7 points in the program component meeting reduced enhanced ratios and enhanced space requirements per the restrictions on the permit and 1 point in the quality component for having approved enhanced policies, a staff benefits package, and an infrastructure of parent involvement. The facility had an eighteen month compliance history of 85% prior to today’s visit. The license and NC child care law summary were posted. The following was monitored using the March 2024 Master 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 by Ms. Karen Surles, Lead Teacher, and I explained the purpose of my visit. Children were observed eating lunch. Lunch met nutrition requirements. Two (2) children were reported as opting out of school provided food. I observed nutrition opt out forms for both children. The facility operated one (1) classroom. I observed classroom arranged in activity centers, including books, blocks, writing, sand/water, science, dramatic play, art, and manipulative toys. Materials in the activity centers were rotated to correspond with the theme. During my observation activities included lunch, handwashing, and a large group time where children participated in gross motor activities led by an App on the SmartBoard. The assistant teacher participated in the activity with the children and Ms. Surles engaged with children as they danced and played. Children transitioned to outdoor play as I left the room to monitor health screenings located in the office. Teachers were supervising the children and providing guidance. The children appeared to be fully engaged in each activity. I observed a current allergy list posted in the classroom. Ms. Surles stated emergency medications were kept in the nurse’s office. The nurse was listed as the first responder. Mats were available for rest time. All required items were observed posted on the parent board and inside the classroom. Arrival times were not documented for two (2) children who were present today. It was explained that children often arrive to the program late. I explained that arrival and departure times were required to be documented as they occurred per Child Care Rule 10 NCAC .09 .0302(d)(4). Both teachers had current CBC qualification letters on file for review. Ms. Surles had current CPR/First Aid certification. The assistant teacher’s CPR and First Aid stated Basic Life Support certification. She stated she took the training through the YMCA where she worked with children and that her training included child and adult skills testing on child and adult sized mannequins. Her certification would expire in June 2024. I explained that when the course is renewed she should ensure the correct certification card is given to include child and adult certification. The program was operated by CMS Pre-K Department as listed on the permit. The last fire inspection was due March 3/15/24. The inspection report was not available for review and Ms. Surles was unsure if the inspection occurred. I observed the fire systems report in her notebook, but the inspection report was not present. A violation was cited today for the inspection occurring more than 12 months from the date of the last inspection. I monitored a sampling of children’s files for health screenings as they were unable to be monitored during the annual compliance visit conducted 10/3/23. No violations were observed regarding screenings. 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 was completed March 3/15/24. A current inspection report was not available for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 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. Arrival time was not documented for two (2) children today. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 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. A tub of disinfecting wipes with multiple warnings was observed stored on an open shelf. .2820(b) Corrective Action: 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 Tuesday, May 7, 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: Jennifer Stansfield, Child Care Consultant PO Box 1967 Huntersville, NC 28078 Jennifer.stansfield@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. Resuming Rated License Reassessment: The hold harmless legislation was extended and signed into law on Monday June 12th, 2023. This legislation allows facilities to remain at their current star level without a reassessment until June 30, 2024 and when reassessed it reduces the education evaluation requirements for lead teachers from 75% to 50% until June of 2026. To prepare for the reassessment process, DCDEE has developed a cohort system. There are three cohorts, and each include a preparation year and a reassessment year. Your facility is in cohort 2. 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 prior to me reaching out, please don’t hesitate to contact me. Technical Assistance: - Fire inspections should occur within 365 days of the last inspection. Inspection reports are required to me sent to consultants within seven (7) days of the inspection. - CPR/First Aid certification should include training for the ages of children served in the program. Double check certification cards to ensure accurate information listed o the card. - Best practice for emergency medications would be to have the medication available in the classroom for quick access. If the emergency medication is stored in the classroom it should be stored above five feet and unlocked as it should be readily available. Emergency medications include Epi pens, Auvi-Q, and albuterol. If an OTC medication like Benadryl is also provided it should be stored behind lock and key as it is not considered an emergency medication. - Cleaning and sanitizing products that have multiple warnings listed on the label should be stored behind lock and key. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ Thank you for your time today. Please contact me with questions or concerns at jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-956-1648. 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: WALTER G BYERS ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 60003470 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/23/2024 Number Present: 17 Completed Date: 4/23/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 10:45 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 visit was to monitor applicable child care rules and laws during a routine unannounced visit. The facility currently operated with a Five Star Rated License issued March 25, 2019 and earned 7 points in the staff education component, 7 points in the program component meeting reduced enhanced ratios and enhanced space requirements per the restrictions on the permit and 1 point in the quality component for having approved enhanced policies, a staff benefits package, and an infrastructure of parent involvement. The facility had an eighteen month compliance history of 85% prior to today’s visit. The license and NC child care law summary were posted. The following was monitored using the March 2024 Master 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 by Ms. Karen Surles, Lead Teacher, and I explained the purpose of my visit. Children were observed eating lunch. Lunch met nutrition requirements. Two (2) children were reported as opting out of school provided food. I observed nutrition opt out forms for both children. The facility operated one (1) classroom. I observed classroom arranged in activity centers, including books, blocks, writing, sand/water, science, dramatic play, art, and manipulative toys. Materials in the activity centers were rotated to correspond with the theme. During my observation activities included lunch, handwashing, and a large group time where children participated in gross motor activities led by an App on the SmartBoard. The assistant teacher participated in the activity with the children and Ms. Surles engaged with children as they danced and played. Children transitioned to outdoor play as I left the room to monitor health screenings located in the office. Teachers were supervising the children and providing guidance. The children appeared to be fully engaged in each activity. I observed a current allergy list posted in the classroom. Ms. Surles stated emergency medications were kept in the nurse’s office. The nurse was listed as the first responder. Mats were available for rest time. All required items were observed posted on the parent board and inside the classroom. Arrival times were not documented for two (2) children who were present today. It was explained that children often arrive to the program late. I explained that arrival and departure times were required to be documented as they occurred per Child Care Rule 10 NCAC .09 .0302(d)(4). Both teachers had current CBC qualification letters on file for review. Ms. Surles had current CPR/First Aid certification. The assistant teacher’s CPR and First Aid stated Basic Life Support certification. She stated she took the training through the YMCA where she worked with children and that her training included child and adult skills testing on child and adult sized mannequins. Her certification would expire in June 2024. I explained that when the course is renewed she should ensure the correct certification card is given to include child and adult certification. The program was operated by CMS Pre-K Department as listed on the permit. The last fire inspection was due March 3/15/24. The inspection report was not available for review and Ms. Surles was unsure if the inspection occurred. I observed the fire systems report in her notebook, but the inspection report was not present. A violation was cited today for the inspection occurring more than 12 months from the date of the last inspection. I monitored a sampling of children’s files for health screenings as they were unable to be monitored during the annual compliance visit conducted 10/3/23. No violations were observed regarding screenings. 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 was completed March 3/15/24. A current inspection report was not available for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 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. Arrival time was not documented for two (2) children today. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 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. A tub of disinfecting wipes with multiple warnings was observed stored on an open shelf. .2820(b) Corrective Action: 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 Tuesday, May 7, 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: Jennifer Stansfield, Child Care Consultant PO Box 1967 Huntersville, NC 28078 Jennifer.stansfield@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. Resuming Rated License Reassessment: The hold harmless legislation was extended and signed into law on Monday June 12th, 2023. This legislation allows facilities to remain at their current star level without a reassessment until June 30, 2024 and when reassessed it reduces the education evaluation requirements for lead teachers from 75% to 50% until June of 2026. To prepare for the reassessment process, DCDEE has developed a cohort system. There are three cohorts, and each include a preparation year and a reassessment year. Your facility is in cohort 2. 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 prior to me reaching out, please don’t hesitate to contact me. Technical Assistance: - Fire inspections should occur within 365 days of the last inspection. Inspection reports are required to me sent to consultants within seven (7) days of the inspection. - CPR/First Aid certification should include training for the ages of children served in the program. Double check certification cards to ensure accurate information listed o the card. - Best practice for emergency medications would be to have the medication available in the classroom for quick access. If the emergency medication is stored in the classroom it should be stored above five feet and unlocked as it should be readily available. Emergency medications include Epi pens, Auvi-Q, and albuterol. If an OTC medication like Benadryl is also provided it should be stored behind lock and key as it is not considered an emergency medication. - Cleaning and sanitizing products that have multiple warnings listed on the label should be stored behind lock and key. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ Thank you for your time today. Please contact me with questions or concerns at jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-956-1648. 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: WALTER G BYERS ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 60003470 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/23/2024 Number Present: 17 Completed Date: 4/23/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 10:45 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 visit was to monitor applicable child care rules and laws during a routine unannounced visit. The facility currently operated with a Five Star Rated License issued March 25, 2019 and earned 7 points in the staff education component, 7 points in the program component meeting reduced enhanced ratios and enhanced space requirements per the restrictions on the permit and 1 point in the quality component for having approved enhanced policies, a staff benefits package, and an infrastructure of parent involvement. The facility had an eighteen month compliance history of 85% prior to today’s visit. The license and NC child care law summary were posted. The following was monitored using the March 2024 Master 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 by Ms. Karen Surles, Lead Teacher, and I explained the purpose of my visit. Children were observed eating lunch. Lunch met nutrition requirements. Two (2) children were reported as opting out of school provided food. I observed nutrition opt out forms for both children. The facility operated one (1) classroom. I observed classroom arranged in activity centers, including books, blocks, writing, sand/water, science, dramatic play, art, and manipulative toys. Materials in the activity centers were rotated to correspond with the theme. During my observation activities included lunch, handwashing, and a large group time where children participated in gross motor activities led by an App on the SmartBoard. The assistant teacher participated in the activity with the children and Ms. Surles engaged with children as they danced and played. Children transitioned to outdoor play as I left the room to monitor health screenings located in the office. Teachers were supervising the children and providing guidance. The children appeared to be fully engaged in each activity. I observed a current allergy list posted in the classroom. Ms. Surles stated emergency medications were kept in the nurse’s office. The nurse was listed as the first responder. Mats were available for rest time. All required items were observed posted on the parent board and inside the classroom. Arrival times were not documented for two (2) children who were present today. It was explained that children often arrive to the program late. I explained that arrival and departure times were required to be documented as they occurred per Child Care Rule 10 NCAC .09 .0302(d)(4). Both teachers had current CBC qualification letters on file for review. Ms. Surles had current CPR/First Aid certification. The assistant teacher’s CPR and First Aid stated Basic Life Support certification. She stated she took the training through the YMCA where she worked with children and that her training included child and adult skills testing on child and adult sized mannequins. Her certification would expire in June 2024. I explained that when the course is renewed she should ensure the correct certification card is given to include child and adult certification. The program was operated by CMS Pre-K Department as listed on the permit. The last fire inspection was due March 3/15/24. The inspection report was not available for review and Ms. Surles was unsure if the inspection occurred. I observed the fire systems report in her notebook, but the inspection report was not present. A violation was cited today for the inspection occurring more than 12 months from the date of the last inspection. I monitored a sampling of children’s files for health screenings as they were unable to be monitored during the annual compliance visit conducted 10/3/23. No violations were observed regarding screenings. 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 was completed March 3/15/24. A current inspection report was not available for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 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. Arrival time was not documented for two (2) children today. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 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. A tub of disinfecting wipes with multiple warnings was observed stored on an open shelf. .2820(b) Corrective Action: 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 Tuesday, May 7, 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: Jennifer Stansfield, Child Care Consultant PO Box 1967 Huntersville, NC 28078 Jennifer.stansfield@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. Resuming Rated License Reassessment: The hold harmless legislation was extended and signed into law on Monday June 12th, 2023. This legislation allows facilities to remain at their current star level without a reassessment until June 30, 2024 and when reassessed it reduces the education evaluation requirements for lead teachers from 75% to 50% until June of 2026. To prepare for the reassessment process, DCDEE has developed a cohort system. There are three cohorts, and each include a preparation year and a reassessment year. Your facility is in cohort 2. 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 prior to me reaching out, please don’t hesitate to contact me. Technical Assistance: - Fire inspections should occur within 365 days of the last inspection. Inspection reports are required to me sent to consultants within seven (7) days of the inspection. - CPR/First Aid certification should include training for the ages of children served in the program. Double check certification cards to ensure accurate information listed o the card. - Best practice for emergency medications would be to have the medication available in the classroom for quick access. If the emergency medication is stored in the classroom it should be stored above five feet and unlocked as it should be readily available. Emergency medications include Epi pens, Auvi-Q, and albuterol. If an OTC medication like Benadryl is also provided it should be stored behind lock and key as it is not considered an emergency medication. - Cleaning and sanitizing products that have multiple warnings listed on the label should be stored behind lock and key. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ Thank you for your time today. Please contact me with questions or concerns at jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-956-1648. 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: WALTER G BYERS ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 60003470 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/3/2023 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 10/3/2023 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 185 Time In: 10:20 AM Time Out: 01:25 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 the full Annual Compliance visit. The facility was currently operating with a Five Star License issued on March 25, 2019 and had an eighteen (18) month compliance history score of 88% prior to today’s visit. The August 2023 Center Item Number Listing and March 2023 Annual Compliance Checklist were used to monitor today. A copy of the checklist was left today. NC Pre-K requirements were monitored today. The license and NC Summary of the Law were prominently posted. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. Karen Surles, Lead Teacher, and I explained the purpose of my visit. Children were observed participating in a large group activity on the carpet. The SmartBoard was used for transitions to lunch and after lunch before going outside. It was explained that the screen time log was completed after each use. The posted screen time log had no documentation for this week. There were thirteen (13) children enrolled and thirteen (13) children present. The facility operated with one (1) classroom. Lunch was delivered to the classroom and met nutrition requirements. One (1) child had a nutrition opt out form on file and that child’s lunch was brought from home today and was labeled and dated. Children washed hands prior to eating. The lesson plan was current. Screenings were stored in the nurses office on site. The school nurse was not onsite today. I was unable to monitor for screenings. The Public School Off Site Verification Form for children's records was found to be current, meeting compliance. Emergency information was on file in the classroom. The binder in the classroom had signature pages for families that included the NC Summary of Law, off-premise permission, emergency contacts, and shaken baby and abusive head trauma policy. Nine (9) children had forms completed. All required documents were observed posted. Staff/child ratio was posted inside the classroom. NC Pre-K requirements were monitored. Allergies were posted. Materials were observed plentiful and in good repair. The last sanitation inspection was conducted 4/4/23 and the facility received a superior rating. The last fire inspection was completed 9/9/22. Fire drills were conducted and documented as required. Playground inspections were completed and maintained as required. Staff records were reviewed. The public-school off-site verification form for this school year was reviewed. Both teachers had current CBC qualification letters on file for review. Both had current CPR/First Aid training. Updated health questionnaires were not completed for this school year. Ms. Surles was required to complete five (5) ongoing training hours and she completed seventeen (17) for 2022. She may carry over 2.5 hours to 2024. Ms. Brannon, program assistant, was required to receive fifteen (15) hours of ongoing training by 12/4/23. She must complete Health and Safety Trainings by 12/4/23 as well. She may count health and safety trainings hours towards her ongoing training. The playground was monitored today. Ms. Surles stated the playground was installed last spring. The information attached to one climbing structure stated for use for children ages 5 -12 years and a set of swings had the same information attached. Thirteen (13) children were four (4) years of age. Children were observed playing on the age restricted climbing structure. A smaller climbing structure was located on the playground for ages 2-5 years or 5-12 years and there were two (2) swings for children 2-5 years of age. I explained that until all children were five years old the large climbing structure and one set of swings could not be used. I recommended using the field and baseball field for outdoor play. The following violations were cited today: 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 was completed 9/9/22. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Six (6) children did not have documentation of receiving the NC Child Care summary of the Law. GS 110-102 524 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. A screen time log was not completed and available for review. .0510(d)(2)(A-C) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Two (2) teachers did not have an updated health questionnaire completed. .0701(a) 1313 Emergency information did not include name, address, and telephone number of parent or other emergency contact person. Six (6) children did not have emergency information completed. .0802(c)(1) 1322 A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available. Six (6) children did not have off-premise permission on file for review. .1005(b)(4) 1864 Outdoor play equipment was not age and developmentally appropriate. New playground equipment installed in the Spring of 2023 had a climbing structure for children ages 5 -12 years of age and a set of swings for children 5-12 years of age. Children including four year olds were observed playing on the equipment today. .0605(a) 1871 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with parents of currently enrolled children 0-5 within 30 days of adopting the policy. Six (6) children did not have documentation of receiving the policy. .0608(b) Corrective Action: Violations must be corrected immediately. The child care provider is expected to maintain all applicable child care requirements at all times. The provider will send me a compliance letter that includes the violation item number and an explanation of how each of today’s violations were corrected. Corrections must be received by me on or before Tuesday, October 17, 2023 to the email address listed below or the provider may mail corrections to me at P.O. Box 1967, Huntersville, NC 28078 understanding the letter of compliance should be delivered not submitted by the due date. Another visit will be made in the near future to verify compliance with violations. 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. Technical Assistance/General Comments: Resuming Star Rated License Reassessments: The hold harmless legislation was extended and signed into law on Monday June 12th, 2023. This legislation allows facilities to remain at their current star level without a reassessment until June 30, 2024 and when reassessed it reduces the education evaluation requirements for lead teachers from 75% to 50% until June of 2026. To prepare for the reassessment process, DCDEE has developed a cohort system. There are three cohorts, and each include a preparation year and a reassessment year. 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. - Ms. J. Brannon will complete her Bachelors Degree in Early Child Education in December. She stated she will submit her official transcripts to WORKS once she graduates. - Child screenings will be monitored during the routine unannounced visit as the school nurse was not onsite today and health information was stored in her office. - Fire inspections should be emailed to the consultant within 7 days of the inspection. - CMS gave classrooms Active Shooter bags with materials to assist in an emergency. There was a packet of Celox inside the bag. The packet did not have hazardous product warnings listed however it was noted that it contained shellfish. If a student has a shellfish allergy the Celox should be stored behind lock and key. If no allergies the bag can be stored above five (5) feet. Thank you for your time today. Please contact me with questions or concerns at jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-956-1648. 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: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

GS 110-102 · Violation

Name of Operation: WALTER G BYERS ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 60003470 Consultant: JENNIFER STANSFIELD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/3/2023 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 10/3/2023 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 185 Time In: 10:20 AM Time Out: 01:25 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 the full Annual Compliance visit. The facility was currently operating with a Five Star License issued on March 25, 2019 and had an eighteen (18) month compliance history score of 88% prior to today’s visit. The August 2023 Center Item Number Listing and March 2023 Annual Compliance Checklist were used to monitor today. A copy of the checklist was left today. NC Pre-K requirements were monitored today. The license and NC Summary of the Law were prominently posted. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. Karen Surles, Lead Teacher, and I explained the purpose of my visit. Children were observed participating in a large group activity on the carpet. The SmartBoard was used for transitions to lunch and after lunch before going outside. It was explained that the screen time log was completed after each use. The posted screen time log had no documentation for this week. There were thirteen (13) children enrolled and thirteen (13) children present. The facility operated with one (1) classroom. Lunch was delivered to the classroom and met nutrition requirements. One (1) child had a nutrition opt out form on file and that child’s lunch was brought from home today and was labeled and dated. Children washed hands prior to eating. The lesson plan was current. Screenings were stored in the nurses office on site. The school nurse was not onsite today. I was unable to monitor for screenings. The Public School Off Site Verification Form for children's records was found to be current, meeting compliance. Emergency information was on file in the classroom. The binder in the classroom had signature pages for families that included the NC Summary of Law, off-premise permission, emergency contacts, and shaken baby and abusive head trauma policy. Nine (9) children had forms completed. All required documents were observed posted. Staff/child ratio was posted inside the classroom. NC Pre-K requirements were monitored. Allergies were posted. Materials were observed plentiful and in good repair. The last sanitation inspection was conducted 4/4/23 and the facility received a superior rating. The last fire inspection was completed 9/9/22. Fire drills were conducted and documented as required. Playground inspections were completed and maintained as required. Staff records were reviewed. The public-school off-site verification form for this school year was reviewed. Both teachers had current CBC qualification letters on file for review. Both had current CPR/First Aid training. Updated health questionnaires were not completed for this school year. Ms. Surles was required to complete five (5) ongoing training hours and she completed seventeen (17) for 2022. She may carry over 2.5 hours to 2024. Ms. Brannon, program assistant, was required to receive fifteen (15) hours of ongoing training by 12/4/23. She must complete Health and Safety Trainings by 12/4/23 as well. She may count health and safety trainings hours towards her ongoing training. The playground was monitored today. Ms. Surles stated the playground was installed last spring. The information attached to one climbing structure stated for use for children ages 5 -12 years and a set of swings had the same information attached. Thirteen (13) children were four (4) years of age. Children were observed playing on the age restricted climbing structure. A smaller climbing structure was located on the playground for ages 2-5 years or 5-12 years and there were two (2) swings for children 2-5 years of age. I explained that until all children were five years old the large climbing structure and one set of swings could not be used. I recommended using the field and baseball field for outdoor play. The following violations were cited today: 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 was completed 9/9/22. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Six (6) children did not have documentation of receiving the NC Child Care summary of the Law. GS 110-102 524 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. A screen time log was not completed and available for review. .0510(d)(2)(A-C) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Two (2) teachers did not have an updated health questionnaire completed. .0701(a) 1313 Emergency information did not include name, address, and telephone number of parent or other emergency contact person. Six (6) children did not have emergency information completed. .0802(c)(1) 1322 A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available. Six (6) children did not have off-premise permission on file for review. .1005(b)(4) 1864 Outdoor play equipment was not age and developmentally appropriate. New playground equipment installed in the Spring of 2023 had a climbing structure for children ages 5 -12 years of age and a set of swings for children 5-12 years of age. Children including four year olds were observed playing on the equipment today. .0605(a) 1871 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with parents of currently enrolled children 0-5 within 30 days of adopting the policy. Six (6) children did not have documentation of receiving the policy. .0608(b) Corrective Action: Violations must be corrected immediately. The child care provider is expected to maintain all applicable child care requirements at all times. The provider will send me a compliance letter that includes the violation item number and an explanation of how each of today’s violations were corrected. Corrections must be received by me on or before Tuesday, October 17, 2023 to the email address listed below or the provider may mail corrections to me at P.O. Box 1967, Huntersville, NC 28078 understanding the letter of compliance should be delivered not submitted by the due date. Another visit will be made in the near future to verify compliance with violations. 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. Technical Assistance/General Comments: Resuming Star Rated License Reassessments: The hold harmless legislation was extended and signed into law on Monday June 12th, 2023. This legislation allows facilities to remain at their current star level without a reassessment until June 30, 2024 and when reassessed it reduces the education evaluation requirements for lead teachers from 75% to 50% until June of 2026. To prepare for the reassessment process, DCDEE has developed a cohort system. There are three cohorts, and each include a preparation year and a reassessment year. 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. - Ms. J. Brannon will complete her Bachelors Degree in Early Child Education in December. She stated she will submit her official transcripts to WORKS once she graduates. - Child screenings will be monitored during the routine unannounced visit as the school nurse was not onsite today and health information was stored in her office. - Fire inspections should be emailed to the consultant within 7 days of the inspection. - CMS gave classrooms Active Shooter bags with materials to assist in an emergency. There was a packet of Celox inside the bag. The packet did not have hazardous product warnings listed however it was noted that it contained shellfish. If a student has a shellfish allergy the Celox should be stored behind lock and key. If no allergies the bag can be stored above five (5) feet. Thank you for your time today. Please contact me with questions or concerns at jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-956-1648. 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