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10 Adams Creek RD, Cherokee NC 28719 · License #87000035 · Center · Child Care Center
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10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation
Name of Operation: KALEIDOSCOPE DREAMS Facility ID: 87000035 Consultant: SARAH UPTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/12/2025 Number Present: 23 Completed Date: 8/12/2025 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 02:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Sarah Upton, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Michelle Owle-Smith, Owner, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left with you. Brittany Fuller, Administrator, was not present during my visit today. Today, Ms. Owle-Smith, was able to assist me with paperwork needed. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-three (93%) percentage prior to today’s visit. Permit type – Four Star issued on February 08, 2019 Special Services/Restrictions –meets enhanced space, meet enhanced ratios The last annual compliance visit was conducted on August 20, 2024. The last fire drill was practiced on July 31, 2025 The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on July 31, 2025 The last playground inspection was documented on August 08, 2025 The last fire inspection was approved on October 10, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on February 27, 2025 with four (4) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Learn Everyday. Lead water testing was completed on June 12, 2024 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing enrollment has started. The program does not provide transportation. Transportation was marked on the facility information page in Regulatory. Today, I unmarked that item and Ms. Owle-Smith reported that the facility does not transport children. Upon arrival I introduced my presence. The group of children aged one -through -two years of age were observed during free play in centers, lunch, which consisted of shrimp, green peas, pineapples, and milk and nap. The group of children aged three-through-ten years of age were observed during lunch and preparing for nap. The group of children aged zero-through-one year of age were observed during naptime, free play and being bottle fed. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were written. Violation Number Comment Rule 541 The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center. In the infant toddler classroom there were three (3) children's written feeding plan that was not signed. (I.C., F.O. and A.A) .0902(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. After review of the staff and training worksheet it was noted that five (5) staff members had not received their annual staff evaluation for 2024-2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #541 feeding schedules for children under 15 months must be signed by the parent/guardian. In NC child care, a feeding schedule, particularly for infants, ensures consistent and appropriate nutrition, promotes healthy eating habits, and supports developmental milestones. It also helps caregivers provide tailored care, especially for infants with specific dietary needs. Additionally, a structured feeding schedule helps children learn social and self-help skills during mealtimes. Item #1232 In North Carolina child care, staff evaluations serve multiple purposes: assessing performance, identifying strengths and areas for improvement, facilitating professional development, and ensuring quality care for children. These evaluations are a formal process to provide feedback, establish goals, and maintain a high standard of care in the center. Staff evaluations need to be completed at least annually. Achieving Compliance: 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. 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. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by August 26, 2025. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: Sarah.Upton@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Sarah Upton 143 Bobcat Trail, Clyde NC 28721 Please call me at 828-782-0937, or email sarah.upton@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. 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. 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. Consultation is provided as follows: DCDEE will be providing a rule roll out module in the DCDEE e-learning Moodle platform and host webinars on the following dates and times: August 18th at 1:00pm (child care centers and centers located in a residence) and 6:30pm (family child care homes) August 20th at 1:00pm (family child care homes) and 6:30pm (child care centers and centers located in a residence, New and terminated staff notification requirement: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when the employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. There are areas on the exterior of building that the paint is starting to peel. Before it becomes an issue I would suggest going ahead and touching up those areas. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at sarah.upton@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-782-0937, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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
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Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
10A NCAC 09 .0514 · Violation
Name of Operation: KALEIDOSCOPE DREAMS Facility ID: 87000035 Consultant: SARAH UPTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/12/2025 Number Present: 23 Completed Date: 8/12/2025 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 02:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Sarah Upton, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Michelle Owle-Smith, Owner, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left with you. Brittany Fuller, Administrator, was not present during my visit today. Today, Ms. Owle-Smith, was able to assist me with paperwork needed. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-three (93%) percentage prior to today’s visit. Permit type – Four Star issued on February 08, 2019 Special Services/Restrictions –meets enhanced space, meet enhanced ratios The last annual compliance visit was conducted on August 20, 2024. The last fire drill was practiced on July 31, 2025 The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on July 31, 2025 The last playground inspection was documented on August 08, 2025 The last fire inspection was approved on October 10, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on February 27, 2025 with four (4) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Learn Everyday. Lead water testing was completed on June 12, 2024 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing enrollment has started. The program does not provide transportation. Transportation was marked on the facility information page in Regulatory. Today, I unmarked that item and Ms. Owle-Smith reported that the facility does not transport children. Upon arrival I introduced my presence. The group of children aged one -through -two years of age were observed during free play in centers, lunch, which consisted of shrimp, green peas, pineapples, and milk and nap. The group of children aged three-through-ten years of age were observed during lunch and preparing for nap. The group of children aged zero-through-one year of age were observed during naptime, free play and being bottle fed. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were written. Violation Number Comment Rule 541 The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center. In the infant toddler classroom there were three (3) children's written feeding plan that was not signed. (I.C., F.O. and A.A) .0902(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. After review of the staff and training worksheet it was noted that five (5) staff members had not received their annual staff evaluation for 2024-2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #541 feeding schedules for children under 15 months must be signed by the parent/guardian. In NC child care, a feeding schedule, particularly for infants, ensures consistent and appropriate nutrition, promotes healthy eating habits, and supports developmental milestones. It also helps caregivers provide tailored care, especially for infants with specific dietary needs. Additionally, a structured feeding schedule helps children learn social and self-help skills during mealtimes. Item #1232 In North Carolina child care, staff evaluations serve multiple purposes: assessing performance, identifying strengths and areas for improvement, facilitating professional development, and ensuring quality care for children. These evaluations are a formal process to provide feedback, establish goals, and maintain a high standard of care in the center. Staff evaluations need to be completed at least annually. Achieving Compliance: 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. 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. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by August 26, 2025. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: Sarah.Upton@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Sarah Upton 143 Bobcat Trail, Clyde NC 28721 Please call me at 828-782-0937, or email sarah.upton@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. 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. 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. Consultation is provided as follows: DCDEE will be providing a rule roll out module in the DCDEE e-learning Moodle platform and host webinars on the following dates and times: August 18th at 1:00pm (child care centers and centers located in a residence) and 6:30pm (family child care homes) August 20th at 1:00pm (family child care homes) and 6:30pm (child care centers and centers located in a residence, New and terminated staff notification requirement: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when the employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. There are areas on the exterior of building that the paint is starting to peel. Before it becomes an issue I would suggest going ahead and touching up those areas. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at sarah.upton@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-782-0937, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
10A NCAC 09 .1102 · Violation
Name of Operation: KALEIDOSCOPE DREAMS Facility ID: 87000035 Consultant: SARAH UPTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/12/2025 Number Present: 23 Completed Date: 8/12/2025 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 02:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Sarah Upton, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Michelle Owle-Smith, Owner, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left with you. Brittany Fuller, Administrator, was not present during my visit today. Today, Ms. Owle-Smith, was able to assist me with paperwork needed. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-three (93%) percentage prior to today’s visit. Permit type – Four Star issued on February 08, 2019 Special Services/Restrictions –meets enhanced space, meet enhanced ratios The last annual compliance visit was conducted on August 20, 2024. The last fire drill was practiced on July 31, 2025 The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on July 31, 2025 The last playground inspection was documented on August 08, 2025 The last fire inspection was approved on October 10, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on February 27, 2025 with four (4) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Learn Everyday. Lead water testing was completed on June 12, 2024 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing enrollment has started. The program does not provide transportation. Transportation was marked on the facility information page in Regulatory. Today, I unmarked that item and Ms. Owle-Smith reported that the facility does not transport children. Upon arrival I introduced my presence. The group of children aged one -through -two years of age were observed during free play in centers, lunch, which consisted of shrimp, green peas, pineapples, and milk and nap. The group of children aged three-through-ten years of age were observed during lunch and preparing for nap. The group of children aged zero-through-one year of age were observed during naptime, free play and being bottle fed. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were written. Violation Number Comment Rule 541 The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center. In the infant toddler classroom there were three (3) children's written feeding plan that was not signed. (I.C., F.O. and A.A) .0902(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. After review of the staff and training worksheet it was noted that five (5) staff members had not received their annual staff evaluation for 2024-2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #541 feeding schedules for children under 15 months must be signed by the parent/guardian. In NC child care, a feeding schedule, particularly for infants, ensures consistent and appropriate nutrition, promotes healthy eating habits, and supports developmental milestones. It also helps caregivers provide tailored care, especially for infants with specific dietary needs. Additionally, a structured feeding schedule helps children learn social and self-help skills during mealtimes. Item #1232 In North Carolina child care, staff evaluations serve multiple purposes: assessing performance, identifying strengths and areas for improvement, facilitating professional development, and ensuring quality care for children. These evaluations are a formal process to provide feedback, establish goals, and maintain a high standard of care in the center. Staff evaluations need to be completed at least annually. Achieving Compliance: 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. 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. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by August 26, 2025. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: Sarah.Upton@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Sarah Upton 143 Bobcat Trail, Clyde NC 28721 Please call me at 828-782-0937, or email sarah.upton@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. 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. 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. Consultation is provided as follows: DCDEE will be providing a rule roll out module in the DCDEE e-learning Moodle platform and host webinars on the following dates and times: August 18th at 1:00pm (child care centers and centers located in a residence) and 6:30pm (family child care homes) August 20th at 1:00pm (family child care homes) and 6:30pm (child care centers and centers located in a residence, New and terminated staff notification requirement: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when the employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. There are areas on the exterior of building that the paint is starting to peel. Before it becomes an issue I would suggest going ahead and touching up those areas. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at sarah.upton@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-782-0937, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
10A NCAC 09 .1703 · Violation
Name of Operation: KALEIDOSCOPE DREAMS Facility ID: 87000035 Consultant: SARAH UPTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/12/2025 Number Present: 23 Completed Date: 8/12/2025 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 02:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Sarah Upton, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Michelle Owle-Smith, Owner, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left with you. Brittany Fuller, Administrator, was not present during my visit today. Today, Ms. Owle-Smith, was able to assist me with paperwork needed. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-three (93%) percentage prior to today’s visit. Permit type – Four Star issued on February 08, 2019 Special Services/Restrictions –meets enhanced space, meet enhanced ratios The last annual compliance visit was conducted on August 20, 2024. The last fire drill was practiced on July 31, 2025 The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on July 31, 2025 The last playground inspection was documented on August 08, 2025 The last fire inspection was approved on October 10, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on February 27, 2025 with four (4) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Learn Everyday. Lead water testing was completed on June 12, 2024 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing enrollment has started. The program does not provide transportation. Transportation was marked on the facility information page in Regulatory. Today, I unmarked that item and Ms. Owle-Smith reported that the facility does not transport children. Upon arrival I introduced my presence. The group of children aged one -through -two years of age were observed during free play in centers, lunch, which consisted of shrimp, green peas, pineapples, and milk and nap. The group of children aged three-through-ten years of age were observed during lunch and preparing for nap. The group of children aged zero-through-one year of age were observed during naptime, free play and being bottle fed. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were written. Violation Number Comment Rule 541 The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center. In the infant toddler classroom there were three (3) children's written feeding plan that was not signed. (I.C., F.O. and A.A) .0902(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. After review of the staff and training worksheet it was noted that five (5) staff members had not received their annual staff evaluation for 2024-2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #541 feeding schedules for children under 15 months must be signed by the parent/guardian. In NC child care, a feeding schedule, particularly for infants, ensures consistent and appropriate nutrition, promotes healthy eating habits, and supports developmental milestones. It also helps caregivers provide tailored care, especially for infants with specific dietary needs. Additionally, a structured feeding schedule helps children learn social and self-help skills during mealtimes. Item #1232 In North Carolina child care, staff evaluations serve multiple purposes: assessing performance, identifying strengths and areas for improvement, facilitating professional development, and ensuring quality care for children. These evaluations are a formal process to provide feedback, establish goals, and maintain a high standard of care in the center. Staff evaluations need to be completed at least annually. Achieving Compliance: 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. 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. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by August 26, 2025. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: Sarah.Upton@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Sarah Upton 143 Bobcat Trail, Clyde NC 28721 Please call me at 828-782-0937, or email sarah.upton@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. 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. 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. Consultation is provided as follows: DCDEE will be providing a rule roll out module in the DCDEE e-learning Moodle platform and host webinars on the following dates and times: August 18th at 1:00pm (child care centers and centers located in a residence) and 6:30pm (family child care homes) August 20th at 1:00pm (family child care homes) and 6:30pm (child care centers and centers located in a residence, New and terminated staff notification requirement: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when the employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. There are areas on the exterior of building that the paint is starting to peel. Before it becomes an issue I would suggest going ahead and touching up those areas. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at sarah.upton@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-782-0937, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
10A NCAC 09 .2830 · Violation
Name of Operation: KALEIDOSCOPE DREAMS Facility ID: 87000035 Consultant: SARAH UPTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/12/2025 Number Present: 23 Completed Date: 8/12/2025 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 02:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Sarah Upton, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Michelle Owle-Smith, Owner, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left with you. Brittany Fuller, Administrator, was not present during my visit today. Today, Ms. Owle-Smith, was able to assist me with paperwork needed. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-three (93%) percentage prior to today’s visit. Permit type – Four Star issued on February 08, 2019 Special Services/Restrictions –meets enhanced space, meet enhanced ratios The last annual compliance visit was conducted on August 20, 2024. The last fire drill was practiced on July 31, 2025 The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on July 31, 2025 The last playground inspection was documented on August 08, 2025 The last fire inspection was approved on October 10, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on February 27, 2025 with four (4) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Learn Everyday. Lead water testing was completed on June 12, 2024 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing enrollment has started. The program does not provide transportation. Transportation was marked on the facility information page in Regulatory. Today, I unmarked that item and Ms. Owle-Smith reported that the facility does not transport children. Upon arrival I introduced my presence. The group of children aged one -through -two years of age were observed during free play in centers, lunch, which consisted of shrimp, green peas, pineapples, and milk and nap. The group of children aged three-through-ten years of age were observed during lunch and preparing for nap. The group of children aged zero-through-one year of age were observed during naptime, free play and being bottle fed. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were written. Violation Number Comment Rule 541 The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center. In the infant toddler classroom there were three (3) children's written feeding plan that was not signed. (I.C., F.O. and A.A) .0902(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. After review of the staff and training worksheet it was noted that five (5) staff members had not received their annual staff evaluation for 2024-2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #541 feeding schedules for children under 15 months must be signed by the parent/guardian. In NC child care, a feeding schedule, particularly for infants, ensures consistent and appropriate nutrition, promotes healthy eating habits, and supports developmental milestones. It also helps caregivers provide tailored care, especially for infants with specific dietary needs. Additionally, a structured feeding schedule helps children learn social and self-help skills during mealtimes. Item #1232 In North Carolina child care, staff evaluations serve multiple purposes: assessing performance, identifying strengths and areas for improvement, facilitating professional development, and ensuring quality care for children. These evaluations are a formal process to provide feedback, establish goals, and maintain a high standard of care in the center. Staff evaluations need to be completed at least annually. Achieving Compliance: 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. 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. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by August 26, 2025. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: Sarah.Upton@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Sarah Upton 143 Bobcat Trail, Clyde NC 28721 Please call me at 828-782-0937, or email sarah.upton@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. 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. 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. Consultation is provided as follows: DCDEE will be providing a rule roll out module in the DCDEE e-learning Moodle platform and host webinars on the following dates and times: August 18th at 1:00pm (child care centers and centers located in a residence) and 6:30pm (family child care homes) August 20th at 1:00pm (family child care homes) and 6:30pm (child care centers and centers located in a residence, New and terminated staff notification requirement: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when the employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. There are areas on the exterior of building that the paint is starting to peel. Before it becomes an issue I would suggest going ahead and touching up those areas. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at sarah.upton@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-782-0937, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
G.S. 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: KALEIDOSCOPE DREAMS Facility ID: 87000035 Consultant: SARAH UPTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/12/2025 Number Present: 23 Completed Date: 8/12/2025 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 02:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Sarah Upton, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Michelle Owle-Smith, Owner, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left with you. Brittany Fuller, Administrator, was not present during my visit today. Today, Ms. Owle-Smith, was able to assist me with paperwork needed. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-three (93%) percentage prior to today’s visit. Permit type – Four Star issued on February 08, 2019 Special Services/Restrictions –meets enhanced space, meet enhanced ratios The last annual compliance visit was conducted on August 20, 2024. The last fire drill was practiced on July 31, 2025 The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on July 31, 2025 The last playground inspection was documented on August 08, 2025 The last fire inspection was approved on October 10, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on February 27, 2025 with four (4) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Learn Everyday. Lead water testing was completed on June 12, 2024 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing enrollment has started. The program does not provide transportation. Transportation was marked on the facility information page in Regulatory. Today, I unmarked that item and Ms. Owle-Smith reported that the facility does not transport children. Upon arrival I introduced my presence. The group of children aged one -through -two years of age were observed during free play in centers, lunch, which consisted of shrimp, green peas, pineapples, and milk and nap. The group of children aged three-through-ten years of age were observed during lunch and preparing for nap. The group of children aged zero-through-one year of age were observed during naptime, free play and being bottle fed. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were written. Violation Number Comment Rule 541 The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center. In the infant toddler classroom there were three (3) children's written feeding plan that was not signed. (I.C., F.O. and A.A) .0902(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. After review of the staff and training worksheet it was noted that five (5) staff members had not received their annual staff evaluation for 2024-2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #541 feeding schedules for children under 15 months must be signed by the parent/guardian. In NC child care, a feeding schedule, particularly for infants, ensures consistent and appropriate nutrition, promotes healthy eating habits, and supports developmental milestones. It also helps caregivers provide tailored care, especially for infants with specific dietary needs. Additionally, a structured feeding schedule helps children learn social and self-help skills during mealtimes. Item #1232 In North Carolina child care, staff evaluations serve multiple purposes: assessing performance, identifying strengths and areas for improvement, facilitating professional development, and ensuring quality care for children. These evaluations are a formal process to provide feedback, establish goals, and maintain a high standard of care in the center. Staff evaluations need to be completed at least annually. Achieving Compliance: 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. 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. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by August 26, 2025. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: Sarah.Upton@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Sarah Upton 143 Bobcat Trail, Clyde NC 28721 Please call me at 828-782-0937, or email sarah.upton@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. 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. 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. Consultation is provided as follows: DCDEE will be providing a rule roll out module in the DCDEE e-learning Moodle platform and host webinars on the following dates and times: August 18th at 1:00pm (child care centers and centers located in a residence) and 6:30pm (family child care homes) August 20th at 1:00pm (family child care homes) and 6:30pm (child care centers and centers located in a residence, New and terminated staff notification requirement: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when the employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. There are areas on the exterior of building that the paint is starting to peel. Before it becomes an issue I would suggest going ahead and touching up those areas. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at sarah.upton@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-782-0937, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
NC GS 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: KALEIDOSCOPE DREAMS Facility ID: 87000035 Consultant: SARAH UPTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/12/2025 Number Present: 23 Completed Date: 8/12/2025 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 02:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Sarah Upton, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Michelle Owle-Smith, Owner, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left with you. Brittany Fuller, Administrator, was not present during my visit today. Today, Ms. Owle-Smith, was able to assist me with paperwork needed. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-three (93%) percentage prior to today’s visit. Permit type – Four Star issued on February 08, 2019 Special Services/Restrictions –meets enhanced space, meet enhanced ratios The last annual compliance visit was conducted on August 20, 2024. The last fire drill was practiced on July 31, 2025 The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on July 31, 2025 The last playground inspection was documented on August 08, 2025 The last fire inspection was approved on October 10, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on February 27, 2025 with four (4) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Learn Everyday. Lead water testing was completed on June 12, 2024 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing enrollment has started. The program does not provide transportation. Transportation was marked on the facility information page in Regulatory. Today, I unmarked that item and Ms. Owle-Smith reported that the facility does not transport children. Upon arrival I introduced my presence. The group of children aged one -through -two years of age were observed during free play in centers, lunch, which consisted of shrimp, green peas, pineapples, and milk and nap. The group of children aged three-through-ten years of age were observed during lunch and preparing for nap. The group of children aged zero-through-one year of age were observed during naptime, free play and being bottle fed. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were written. Violation Number Comment Rule 541 The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center. In the infant toddler classroom there were three (3) children's written feeding plan that was not signed. (I.C., F.O. and A.A) .0902(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. After review of the staff and training worksheet it was noted that five (5) staff members had not received their annual staff evaluation for 2024-2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #541 feeding schedules for children under 15 months must be signed by the parent/guardian. In NC child care, a feeding schedule, particularly for infants, ensures consistent and appropriate nutrition, promotes healthy eating habits, and supports developmental milestones. It also helps caregivers provide tailored care, especially for infants with specific dietary needs. Additionally, a structured feeding schedule helps children learn social and self-help skills during mealtimes. Item #1232 In North Carolina child care, staff evaluations serve multiple purposes: assessing performance, identifying strengths and areas for improvement, facilitating professional development, and ensuring quality care for children. These evaluations are a formal process to provide feedback, establish goals, and maintain a high standard of care in the center. Staff evaluations need to be completed at least annually. Achieving Compliance: 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. 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. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by August 26, 2025. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: Sarah.Upton@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Sarah Upton 143 Bobcat Trail, Clyde NC 28721 Please call me at 828-782-0937, or email sarah.upton@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. 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. 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. Consultation is provided as follows: DCDEE will be providing a rule roll out module in the DCDEE e-learning Moodle platform and host webinars on the following dates and times: August 18th at 1:00pm (child care centers and centers located in a residence) and 6:30pm (family child care homes) August 20th at 1:00pm (family child care homes) and 6:30pm (child care centers and centers located in a residence, New and terminated staff notification requirement: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when the employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. There are areas on the exterior of building that the paint is starting to peel. Before it becomes an issue I would suggest going ahead and touching up those areas. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at sarah.upton@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-782-0937, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
10A NCAC 09 .1102 · Violation
Name of Operation: KALEIDOSCOPE DREAMS Facility ID: 87000035 Consultant: SARAH UPTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/28/2024 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 5/28/2024 Age: From 0 To 12 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 03:00 PM Time Out: 05:00 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 compliance during a Routine Unannounced visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Sarah Upton, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Paulette Shoaf, Owner, during the visit. A printed signed copy of the visit summary was left with you. Ms. Shoaf was present and available to ask and answer questions throughout the visit today. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, and routine caregiving activities. The following items were monitored today: Supervision Staff Child Ratios CPR First Aid Special Training Criminal Record Checks Completed Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Substances Storage of Medication Adequate/Approved Space General Safety Discipline Program Records License Posted Permit Restrictions Permit type – Four Star issued on February 08, 2019 Special Services/Restrictions – 1st shift (daytime care) , meets all enhanced requirements. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on August 23, 2023 The last fire drill was practiced on April 30, 2024 The last lockdown drill was practiced on April 30, 2024. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. In the group for children ages two of age I observed children during free play. In the group for children zero-through- one year of age I observed children during free play outside, routine care needs and departure. In the group for children three-through-twelve years of age I observed children during free play and routine care needs. Interactions were positive and nurturing. No new staff have been hired since your last annual compliance visit. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ There were no violations written. 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. After review of the Staff and Training Worksheet submitted for your Annual Compliance visit in August 2023, it was noted that one (1) staff member's First Aid training expired 11/2023. .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. After review of the Staff and Training Worksheet submitted for your Annual Compliance visit in August 2023, it was noted that one (1) staff member's CPR training expired 11/2023. .1102(d) Technical Assistance: Item #1048 and #1049 staff must be completed the First Aid and CPR training on or before the expiration date. According to 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (c) All staff who provide direct care or accompany children when they are off premises shall successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. The training shall be completed by June 30, 2018, or for new staff hired on or after September 1, 2017, training must be completed within 90 days of employment. Distance learning shall not be permitted for First Aid training. At all times when children are in care at least one staff member present must have successfully completed First Aid training, as evidenced by a certificate or card from an approved training organization. First Aid training shall be renewed on or before expiration of the certification. "Successfully completed" is defined as demonstrating competency, as evaluated by the instructor. Verification of each required staff member's completion of this course from an approved training organization shall be maintained in the staff member's file in the center. (d) All staff who provide direct care or accompany children when they are off premises shall successfully complete certification in a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) course appropriate to the ages of children in care. At all times when children are in care one staff member present must have successfully completed CPR training. The training shall be completed by June 30, 2018 or for new staff hired on or after September 1, 2017 training must be completed within 90 days of employment. Distance learning shall not be permitted for CPR training. CPR training shall be renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. Verification of each staff member's completion of this course from an approved training organization shall be maintained in the staff member's file in the center. Corrective Action Plan: Corrective Action Plan: All violations are required to be corrected immediately. However, if at any time you are unable to correct all violations within the specified time frame, please send a written statement regarding those violations that were corrected and include a specific plan for correction of the remaining violations. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today’s visit would be considered as legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license may be issued. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by May 07, 2024 Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or on the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: sarah.upton@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Sarah Upton 143 Bobcat Trail Clyde NC 28721 Please call me at 828-782-0937, or email sarah.upton@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt within the designated timeline. 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. 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. Falsification of any information may result in a revocation of your license. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Please note any violations cited today and during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Closure: If you would like assistance with classroom behavior and classroom management I encourage you to reach out to Sharon Fitzgerald, Healthy Social Behavior Specialist, at Fitzgerald.sharon@swcdcinc.org. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify me, may result in a violation of child care requirements. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at Sarah.upton@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.782.0937, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
G.S. 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: KALEIDOSCOPE DREAMS Facility ID: 87000035 Consultant: SARAH UPTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/28/2024 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 5/28/2024 Age: From 0 To 12 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 03:00 PM Time Out: 05:00 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 compliance during a Routine Unannounced visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Sarah Upton, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Paulette Shoaf, Owner, during the visit. A printed signed copy of the visit summary was left with you. Ms. Shoaf was present and available to ask and answer questions throughout the visit today. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, and routine caregiving activities. The following items were monitored today: Supervision Staff Child Ratios CPR First Aid Special Training Criminal Record Checks Completed Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Substances Storage of Medication Adequate/Approved Space General Safety Discipline Program Records License Posted Permit Restrictions Permit type – Four Star issued on February 08, 2019 Special Services/Restrictions – 1st shift (daytime care) , meets all enhanced requirements. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on August 23, 2023 The last fire drill was practiced on April 30, 2024 The last lockdown drill was practiced on April 30, 2024. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. In the group for children ages two of age I observed children during free play. In the group for children zero-through- one year of age I observed children during free play outside, routine care needs and departure. In the group for children three-through-twelve years of age I observed children during free play and routine care needs. Interactions were positive and nurturing. No new staff have been hired since your last annual compliance visit. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ There were no violations written. 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. After review of the Staff and Training Worksheet submitted for your Annual Compliance visit in August 2023, it was noted that one (1) staff member's First Aid training expired 11/2023. .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. After review of the Staff and Training Worksheet submitted for your Annual Compliance visit in August 2023, it was noted that one (1) staff member's CPR training expired 11/2023. .1102(d) Technical Assistance: Item #1048 and #1049 staff must be completed the First Aid and CPR training on or before the expiration date. According to 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (c) All staff who provide direct care or accompany children when they are off premises shall successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. The training shall be completed by June 30, 2018, or for new staff hired on or after September 1, 2017, training must be completed within 90 days of employment. Distance learning shall not be permitted for First Aid training. At all times when children are in care at least one staff member present must have successfully completed First Aid training, as evidenced by a certificate or card from an approved training organization. First Aid training shall be renewed on or before expiration of the certification. "Successfully completed" is defined as demonstrating competency, as evaluated by the instructor. Verification of each required staff member's completion of this course from an approved training organization shall be maintained in the staff member's file in the center. (d) All staff who provide direct care or accompany children when they are off premises shall successfully complete certification in a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) course appropriate to the ages of children in care. At all times when children are in care one staff member present must have successfully completed CPR training. The training shall be completed by June 30, 2018 or for new staff hired on or after September 1, 2017 training must be completed within 90 days of employment. Distance learning shall not be permitted for CPR training. CPR training shall be renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. Verification of each staff member's completion of this course from an approved training organization shall be maintained in the staff member's file in the center. Corrective Action Plan: Corrective Action Plan: All violations are required to be corrected immediately. However, if at any time you are unable to correct all violations within the specified time frame, please send a written statement regarding those violations that were corrected and include a specific plan for correction of the remaining violations. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today’s visit would be considered as legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license may be issued. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by May 07, 2024 Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or on the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: sarah.upton@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Sarah Upton 143 Bobcat Trail Clyde NC 28721 Please call me at 828-782-0937, or email sarah.upton@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt within the designated timeline. 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. 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. Falsification of any information may result in a revocation of your license. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Please note any violations cited today and during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Closure: If you would like assistance with classroom behavior and classroom management I encourage you to reach out to Sharon Fitzgerald, Healthy Social Behavior Specialist, at Fitzgerald.sharon@swcdcinc.org. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify me, may result in a violation of child care requirements. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at Sarah.upton@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.782.0937, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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
10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation
Name of Operation: KALEIDOSCOPE DREAMS Facility ID: 87000035 Consultant: SARAH UPTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/14/2023 Number Present: 19 Completed Date: 9/14/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 60 Time In: 12:45 PM Time Out: 01:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Unannounced Visit Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to follow-up on violations written during your annual compliance visit conducted on 08/23/2023 please refer to the visit summary dated 08/23/2023 for full details of the violations written. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Sarah Upton, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Brittany Fuller, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically to you. Upon my arrival I explained to Ms. Fuller the reason for my visit. During today's visit I received a copy of the new approved fire inspection dated September 08, 2023. Item 106 was marked corrected today in the regulatory system. Item 808 was marked corrected during today's visit due to no ant hills being observed. Item 705 was written during this visit. Ms. Fuller reported that they someone in place to fix the ramps. A request was made to the Environmental Health Specialist to conduct lead hazard testing on the exterior of the building due to the age of the building and the peeling and flaking paint. Ms. Fuller reported today that she has not heard anything from Environmental Health about the testing. Other areas noted in the violation will also need to be corrected before this violation can be marked as corrected. The following violation was written: Violation Number Comment Rule 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. The wooden ramp had a rotting board that was coming loose and when stepped on it it would move. The handrail on the ramp was rough and splintering. There were several rotting and deteriorating boards on the exterior wall of the building. There were several areas of peeling and chipping paint on the exterior of the building and around the window seals. The wooden window seal around one window was rotting and deteriorating. The lattice used on all three (3) playgrounds was broken and missing pieces. .0601(c) Technical Assistance: Item # 705 -All wooden lattice used on playground spaces shall be whole pieces and in good repair. The wooden ramp needs to have the handrail smoothed down so it is not splintering. The wooden board that is rotting and coming loose needs to be replaced. The wooden boards that are visually rotting and coming apart need to be replaced. The areas of the building where the wood is rotting and deteriorating needs to be fixed. The wood around the window seals needs to be replaced. The peeling and chipping paint on the exterior wall of the building and around the window seals needs to be fixed. The tree trunks on the playground areas need to be removed due to them rotting and splintering. According to 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT (a) A safe indoor and outdoor environment shall be provided for the children in care in accordance with rules in this Section. (c) Equipment and furnishings shall be sturdy, stable, and free of hazards that may injure children including sharp edges, lead based or peeling paint, rust, loose nails, splinters, protrusions (excluding nuts and bolts on sides of fences), and pinch and crush points Corrective Action Plan: 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. 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. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by September 28, 2023 Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: sarah.upton@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Division Attn: Sarah Upton 143 Bobcat Trail Clyde NC 287221 Please call me at 828-782-0937, or email Sarah.upton@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt within the designated timeline. 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. 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. Consultation is provided as follows: Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at Sarah.upton@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-782-0937 or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
NC GS 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: KALEIDOSCOPE DREAMS Facility ID: 87000035 Consultant: SARAH UPTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/14/2023 Number Present: 19 Completed Date: 9/14/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 60 Time In: 12:45 PM Time Out: 01:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Unannounced Visit Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to follow-up on violations written during your annual compliance visit conducted on 08/23/2023 please refer to the visit summary dated 08/23/2023 for full details of the violations written. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Sarah Upton, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Brittany Fuller, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically to you. Upon my arrival I explained to Ms. Fuller the reason for my visit. During today's visit I received a copy of the new approved fire inspection dated September 08, 2023. Item 106 was marked corrected today in the regulatory system. Item 808 was marked corrected during today's visit due to no ant hills being observed. Item 705 was written during this visit. Ms. Fuller reported that they someone in place to fix the ramps. A request was made to the Environmental Health Specialist to conduct lead hazard testing on the exterior of the building due to the age of the building and the peeling and flaking paint. Ms. Fuller reported today that she has not heard anything from Environmental Health about the testing. Other areas noted in the violation will also need to be corrected before this violation can be marked as corrected. The following violation was written: Violation Number Comment Rule 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. The wooden ramp had a rotting board that was coming loose and when stepped on it it would move. The handrail on the ramp was rough and splintering. There were several rotting and deteriorating boards on the exterior wall of the building. There were several areas of peeling and chipping paint on the exterior of the building and around the window seals. The wooden window seal around one window was rotting and deteriorating. The lattice used on all three (3) playgrounds was broken and missing pieces. .0601(c) Technical Assistance: Item # 705 -All wooden lattice used on playground spaces shall be whole pieces and in good repair. The wooden ramp needs to have the handrail smoothed down so it is not splintering. The wooden board that is rotting and coming loose needs to be replaced. The wooden boards that are visually rotting and coming apart need to be replaced. The areas of the building where the wood is rotting and deteriorating needs to be fixed. The wood around the window seals needs to be replaced. The peeling and chipping paint on the exterior wall of the building and around the window seals needs to be fixed. The tree trunks on the playground areas need to be removed due to them rotting and splintering. According to 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT (a) A safe indoor and outdoor environment shall be provided for the children in care in accordance with rules in this Section. (c) Equipment and furnishings shall be sturdy, stable, and free of hazards that may injure children including sharp edges, lead based or peeling paint, rust, loose nails, splinters, protrusions (excluding nuts and bolts on sides of fences), and pinch and crush points Corrective Action Plan: 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. 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. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by September 28, 2023 Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: sarah.upton@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Division Attn: Sarah Upton 143 Bobcat Trail Clyde NC 287221 Please call me at 828-782-0937, or email Sarah.upton@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt within the designated timeline. 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. 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. Consultation is provided as follows: Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at Sarah.upton@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-782-0937 or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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
10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation
Name of Operation: KALEIDOSCOPE DREAMS Facility ID: 87000035 Consultant: SARAH UPTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/23/2023 Number Present: 20 Completed Date: 8/23/2023 Age: From 0 To 6 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 10:45 AM Time Out: 03:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Sarah Upton, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Brittany Fuller, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was to you. Today, Ms. Fuller was able to assist me with paperwork needed. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-eight (98) percentage prior to today’s visit. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed prior to today’s visit and the private for profit corporation, is current/active as of 08/22/23. Permit type – Four Star issued on February 08, 2019 Special Services/Restrictions –meets enhanced space, meet enhanced ratios The last annual compliance visit was conducted on September 13, 2022. The last fire drill was practiced on July 28, 2023 The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on May 05, 2023 The last playground inspection was documented on August 01, 2023 The last fire inspection was approved on January 20, 2023 The last sanitation inspection was conducted on March 23, 2023 with four (4) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Learn Everyday. Upon arrival I introduced my presence to the Administrator. Ms. Fuller reported that due to low enrollment she has had to close two (2) of her classrooms and combine children with the two remaining classrooms. The group of children ages zero-through-one year of age were combined in space two (2). These children were observed playing outside, free play inside, routine care needs, lunch, which consisted of ham and cheese Hot Pockets, peas, oranges, and milk and nap. The group of children ages two-through-six years of age were combined in space three (3). These children were observed during outside free play, lunch and preparing for nap. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were written: 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 conducted on 01-20-23, however, there were three (3) areas that were marked "NO" number 1, 2, and 10. Because these items were marked "NO" this inspection could not be considered approved. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Upon my arrival into the facility's parking lot I noted two (2) teachers on the lower playground sitting underneath the shade canopy at a small table together while children were playing at the sand box located a good distance away from where they were sitting and children playing near the playhouse at the other of the playground, which is also a good distance away from the teachers. .1801(a)(1-5) 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. The wooden ramp had a rotting board that was coming loose and when stepped on it it would move. The handrail on the ramp was rough and splintering. There were several rotting and deteriorating boards on the exterior wall of the building. There were several areas of peeling and chipping paint on the exterior of the building and around the window seals. The wooden window seal around one window was rotting and deteriorating. The lattice used on all three (3) playgrounds was broken and missing pieces. .0601(c) 808 The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. The playground on the hill used by the younger children had several what appeared to be fire ant hills located near the gate. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item 106- in order for a Fire Inspection to be considered approved it can't have any items checked "No" According to 10A NCAC 09 .0304 ON-GOING REQUIREMENTS FOR A LICENSE (a) Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. Item # 303 - Staff must adequately supervise children while on the playground. Staff must be positioned in the outdoor environment to maximize their ability to hear or see children at all times while moving about the area. According to 10A NCAC 09 .1801 SUPERVISION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) Children shall be adequately supervised at all times in child care centers. Adequate supervision shall mean that: (1) staff must be positioned in the indoor and outdoor environment to maximize their ability to hear or see the children at all times and render assistance; (2) staff must interact with the children while moving about the indoor or outdoor area; Another visit will be made to ensure that this violation is being corrected. Item # 705 -All wooden lattice used on playground spaces shall be whole pieces and in good repair. The wooden ramp needs to have the handrail smoothed down so it is not splintering. The wooden board that is rotting and coming loose needs to be replaced. The wooden boards that are visually rotting and coming apart need to be replaced. The areas of the building where the wood is rotting and deteriorating needs to be fixed. The wood around the window seals needs to be replaced. The peeling and chipping paint on the exterior wall of the building and around the window seals needs to be fixed. The tree trunks on the playground areas need to be removed due to them rotting and splintering. ***All areas of concern noted today were shown to Ms. Fuller. **According to Ms. Fuller this building was built around 1930s. Due to the age of the building and the observation of peeling and chipping paint I will be requesting lead testing to be conducted by Environmental Health. You will be notified if and when the testing will take place According to 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT (a) A safe indoor and outdoor environment shall be provided for the children in care in accordance with rules in this Section. (c) Equipment and furnishings shall be sturdy, stable, and free of hazards that may injure children including sharp edges, lead based or peeling paint, rust, loose nails, splinters, protrusions (excluding nuts and bolts on sides of fences), and pinch and crush points Item 808- the outdoor play area on the hill will need to be treated for ants. According to 15A NCAC 18A .2831 ANIMAL AND VERMIN CONTROL (b) Effective measures shall be taken to keep uncontained insects, rodents, and other vermin out of the child care centers and to prevent their breeding or presence on the premises. Traps shall only be placed in areas inaccessible to children. Corrective Action Plan: 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. 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. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by September 6, 2023 Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: sarah.upton@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Division Attn: Sarah Upton 143 Bobcat Trail Clyde NC 287221 Please call me at 828-782-0937, or email Sarah.upton@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt within the designated timeline. 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. 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. Consultation is provided as follows: If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at Sarah.upton@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-782-0937 or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation
Name of Operation: KALEIDOSCOPE DREAMS Facility ID: 87000035 Consultant: SARAH UPTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/23/2023 Number Present: 20 Completed Date: 8/23/2023 Age: From 0 To 6 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 10:45 AM Time Out: 03:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Sarah Upton, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Brittany Fuller, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was to you. Today, Ms. Fuller was able to assist me with paperwork needed. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-eight (98) percentage prior to today’s visit. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed prior to today’s visit and the private for profit corporation, is current/active as of 08/22/23. Permit type – Four Star issued on February 08, 2019 Special Services/Restrictions –meets enhanced space, meet enhanced ratios The last annual compliance visit was conducted on September 13, 2022. The last fire drill was practiced on July 28, 2023 The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on May 05, 2023 The last playground inspection was documented on August 01, 2023 The last fire inspection was approved on January 20, 2023 The last sanitation inspection was conducted on March 23, 2023 with four (4) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Learn Everyday. Upon arrival I introduced my presence to the Administrator. Ms. Fuller reported that due to low enrollment she has had to close two (2) of her classrooms and combine children with the two remaining classrooms. The group of children ages zero-through-one year of age were combined in space two (2). These children were observed playing outside, free play inside, routine care needs, lunch, which consisted of ham and cheese Hot Pockets, peas, oranges, and milk and nap. The group of children ages two-through-six years of age were combined in space three (3). These children were observed during outside free play, lunch and preparing for nap. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were written: 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 conducted on 01-20-23, however, there were three (3) areas that were marked "NO" number 1, 2, and 10. Because these items were marked "NO" this inspection could not be considered approved. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Upon my arrival into the facility's parking lot I noted two (2) teachers on the lower playground sitting underneath the shade canopy at a small table together while children were playing at the sand box located a good distance away from where they were sitting and children playing near the playhouse at the other of the playground, which is also a good distance away from the teachers. .1801(a)(1-5) 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. The wooden ramp had a rotting board that was coming loose and when stepped on it it would move. The handrail on the ramp was rough and splintering. There were several rotting and deteriorating boards on the exterior wall of the building. There were several areas of peeling and chipping paint on the exterior of the building and around the window seals. The wooden window seal around one window was rotting and deteriorating. The lattice used on all three (3) playgrounds was broken and missing pieces. .0601(c) 808 The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. The playground on the hill used by the younger children had several what appeared to be fire ant hills located near the gate. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item 106- in order for a Fire Inspection to be considered approved it can't have any items checked "No" According to 10A NCAC 09 .0304 ON-GOING REQUIREMENTS FOR A LICENSE (a) Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. Item # 303 - Staff must adequately supervise children while on the playground. Staff must be positioned in the outdoor environment to maximize their ability to hear or see children at all times while moving about the area. According to 10A NCAC 09 .1801 SUPERVISION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) Children shall be adequately supervised at all times in child care centers. Adequate supervision shall mean that: (1) staff must be positioned in the indoor and outdoor environment to maximize their ability to hear or see the children at all times and render assistance; (2) staff must interact with the children while moving about the indoor or outdoor area; Another visit will be made to ensure that this violation is being corrected. Item # 705 -All wooden lattice used on playground spaces shall be whole pieces and in good repair. The wooden ramp needs to have the handrail smoothed down so it is not splintering. The wooden board that is rotting and coming loose needs to be replaced. The wooden boards that are visually rotting and coming apart need to be replaced. The areas of the building where the wood is rotting and deteriorating needs to be fixed. The wood around the window seals needs to be replaced. The peeling and chipping paint on the exterior wall of the building and around the window seals needs to be fixed. The tree trunks on the playground areas need to be removed due to them rotting and splintering. ***All areas of concern noted today were shown to Ms. Fuller. **According to Ms. Fuller this building was built around 1930s. Due to the age of the building and the observation of peeling and chipping paint I will be requesting lead testing to be conducted by Environmental Health. You will be notified if and when the testing will take place According to 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT (a) A safe indoor and outdoor environment shall be provided for the children in care in accordance with rules in this Section. (c) Equipment and furnishings shall be sturdy, stable, and free of hazards that may injure children including sharp edges, lead based or peeling paint, rust, loose nails, splinters, protrusions (excluding nuts and bolts on sides of fences), and pinch and crush points Item 808- the outdoor play area on the hill will need to be treated for ants. According to 15A NCAC 18A .2831 ANIMAL AND VERMIN CONTROL (b) Effective measures shall be taken to keep uncontained insects, rodents, and other vermin out of the child care centers and to prevent their breeding or presence on the premises. Traps shall only be placed in areas inaccessible to children. Corrective Action Plan: 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. 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. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by September 6, 2023 Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: sarah.upton@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Division Attn: Sarah Upton 143 Bobcat Trail Clyde NC 287221 Please call me at 828-782-0937, or email Sarah.upton@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt within the designated timeline. 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. 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. Consultation is provided as follows: If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at Sarah.upton@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-782-0937 or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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
10A NCAC 09 .1102 · Violation
Name of Operation: KALEIDOSCOPE DREAMS Facility ID: 87000035 Consultant: SARAH UPTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/23/2023 Number Present: 20 Completed Date: 8/23/2023 Age: From 0 To 6 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 10:45 AM Time Out: 03:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Sarah Upton, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Brittany Fuller, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was to you. Today, Ms. Fuller was able to assist me with paperwork needed. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-eight (98) percentage prior to today’s visit. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed prior to today’s visit and the private for profit corporation, is current/active as of 08/22/23. Permit type – Four Star issued on February 08, 2019 Special Services/Restrictions –meets enhanced space, meet enhanced ratios The last annual compliance visit was conducted on September 13, 2022. The last fire drill was practiced on July 28, 2023 The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on May 05, 2023 The last playground inspection was documented on August 01, 2023 The last fire inspection was approved on January 20, 2023 The last sanitation inspection was conducted on March 23, 2023 with four (4) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Learn Everyday. Upon arrival I introduced my presence to the Administrator. Ms. Fuller reported that due to low enrollment she has had to close two (2) of her classrooms and combine children with the two remaining classrooms. The group of children ages zero-through-one year of age were combined in space two (2). These children were observed playing outside, free play inside, routine care needs, lunch, which consisted of ham and cheese Hot Pockets, peas, oranges, and milk and nap. The group of children ages two-through-six years of age were combined in space three (3). These children were observed during outside free play, lunch and preparing for nap. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were written: 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 conducted on 01-20-23, however, there were three (3) areas that were marked "NO" number 1, 2, and 10. Because these items were marked "NO" this inspection could not be considered approved. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Upon my arrival into the facility's parking lot I noted two (2) teachers on the lower playground sitting underneath the shade canopy at a small table together while children were playing at the sand box located a good distance away from where they were sitting and children playing near the playhouse at the other of the playground, which is also a good distance away from the teachers. .1801(a)(1-5) 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. The wooden ramp had a rotting board that was coming loose and when stepped on it it would move. The handrail on the ramp was rough and splintering. There were several rotting and deteriorating boards on the exterior wall of the building. There were several areas of peeling and chipping paint on the exterior of the building and around the window seals. The wooden window seal around one window was rotting and deteriorating. The lattice used on all three (3) playgrounds was broken and missing pieces. .0601(c) 808 The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. The playground on the hill used by the younger children had several what appeared to be fire ant hills located near the gate. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item 106- in order for a Fire Inspection to be considered approved it can't have any items checked "No" According to 10A NCAC 09 .0304 ON-GOING REQUIREMENTS FOR A LICENSE (a) Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. Item # 303 - Staff must adequately supervise children while on the playground. Staff must be positioned in the outdoor environment to maximize their ability to hear or see children at all times while moving about the area. According to 10A NCAC 09 .1801 SUPERVISION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) Children shall be adequately supervised at all times in child care centers. Adequate supervision shall mean that: (1) staff must be positioned in the indoor and outdoor environment to maximize their ability to hear or see the children at all times and render assistance; (2) staff must interact with the children while moving about the indoor or outdoor area; Another visit will be made to ensure that this violation is being corrected. Item # 705 -All wooden lattice used on playground spaces shall be whole pieces and in good repair. The wooden ramp needs to have the handrail smoothed down so it is not splintering. The wooden board that is rotting and coming loose needs to be replaced. The wooden boards that are visually rotting and coming apart need to be replaced. The areas of the building where the wood is rotting and deteriorating needs to be fixed. The wood around the window seals needs to be replaced. The peeling and chipping paint on the exterior wall of the building and around the window seals needs to be fixed. The tree trunks on the playground areas need to be removed due to them rotting and splintering. ***All areas of concern noted today were shown to Ms. Fuller. **According to Ms. Fuller this building was built around 1930s. Due to the age of the building and the observation of peeling and chipping paint I will be requesting lead testing to be conducted by Environmental Health. You will be notified if and when the testing will take place According to 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT (a) A safe indoor and outdoor environment shall be provided for the children in care in accordance with rules in this Section. (c) Equipment and furnishings shall be sturdy, stable, and free of hazards that may injure children including sharp edges, lead based or peeling paint, rust, loose nails, splinters, protrusions (excluding nuts and bolts on sides of fences), and pinch and crush points Item 808- the outdoor play area on the hill will need to be treated for ants. According to 15A NCAC 18A .2831 ANIMAL AND VERMIN CONTROL (b) Effective measures shall be taken to keep uncontained insects, rodents, and other vermin out of the child care centers and to prevent their breeding or presence on the premises. Traps shall only be placed in areas inaccessible to children. Corrective Action Plan: 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. 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. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by September 6, 2023 Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: sarah.upton@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Division Attn: Sarah Upton 143 Bobcat Trail Clyde NC 287221 Please call me at 828-782-0937, or email Sarah.upton@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt within the designated timeline. 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. 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. Consultation is provided as follows: If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at Sarah.upton@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-782-0937 or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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
10A NCAC 09 .1703 · Violation
Name of Operation: KALEIDOSCOPE DREAMS Facility ID: 87000035 Consultant: SARAH UPTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/23/2023 Number Present: 20 Completed Date: 8/23/2023 Age: From 0 To 6 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 10:45 AM Time Out: 03:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Sarah Upton, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Brittany Fuller, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was to you. Today, Ms. Fuller was able to assist me with paperwork needed. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-eight (98) percentage prior to today’s visit. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed prior to today’s visit and the private for profit corporation, is current/active as of 08/22/23. Permit type – Four Star issued on February 08, 2019 Special Services/Restrictions –meets enhanced space, meet enhanced ratios The last annual compliance visit was conducted on September 13, 2022. The last fire drill was practiced on July 28, 2023 The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on May 05, 2023 The last playground inspection was documented on August 01, 2023 The last fire inspection was approved on January 20, 2023 The last sanitation inspection was conducted on March 23, 2023 with four (4) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Learn Everyday. Upon arrival I introduced my presence to the Administrator. Ms. Fuller reported that due to low enrollment she has had to close two (2) of her classrooms and combine children with the two remaining classrooms. The group of children ages zero-through-one year of age were combined in space two (2). These children were observed playing outside, free play inside, routine care needs, lunch, which consisted of ham and cheese Hot Pockets, peas, oranges, and milk and nap. The group of children ages two-through-six years of age were combined in space three (3). These children were observed during outside free play, lunch and preparing for nap. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were written: 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 conducted on 01-20-23, however, there were three (3) areas that were marked "NO" number 1, 2, and 10. Because these items were marked "NO" this inspection could not be considered approved. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Upon my arrival into the facility's parking lot I noted two (2) teachers on the lower playground sitting underneath the shade canopy at a small table together while children were playing at the sand box located a good distance away from where they were sitting and children playing near the playhouse at the other of the playground, which is also a good distance away from the teachers. .1801(a)(1-5) 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. The wooden ramp had a rotting board that was coming loose and when stepped on it it would move. The handrail on the ramp was rough and splintering. There were several rotting and deteriorating boards on the exterior wall of the building. There were several areas of peeling and chipping paint on the exterior of the building and around the window seals. The wooden window seal around one window was rotting and deteriorating. The lattice used on all three (3) playgrounds was broken and missing pieces. .0601(c) 808 The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. The playground on the hill used by the younger children had several what appeared to be fire ant hills located near the gate. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item 106- in order for a Fire Inspection to be considered approved it can't have any items checked "No" According to 10A NCAC 09 .0304 ON-GOING REQUIREMENTS FOR A LICENSE (a) Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. Item # 303 - Staff must adequately supervise children while on the playground. Staff must be positioned in the outdoor environment to maximize their ability to hear or see children at all times while moving about the area. According to 10A NCAC 09 .1801 SUPERVISION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) Children shall be adequately supervised at all times in child care centers. Adequate supervision shall mean that: (1) staff must be positioned in the indoor and outdoor environment to maximize their ability to hear or see the children at all times and render assistance; (2) staff must interact with the children while moving about the indoor or outdoor area; Another visit will be made to ensure that this violation is being corrected. Item # 705 -All wooden lattice used on playground spaces shall be whole pieces and in good repair. The wooden ramp needs to have the handrail smoothed down so it is not splintering. The wooden board that is rotting and coming loose needs to be replaced. The wooden boards that are visually rotting and coming apart need to be replaced. The areas of the building where the wood is rotting and deteriorating needs to be fixed. The wood around the window seals needs to be replaced. The peeling and chipping paint on the exterior wall of the building and around the window seals needs to be fixed. The tree trunks on the playground areas need to be removed due to them rotting and splintering. ***All areas of concern noted today were shown to Ms. Fuller. **According to Ms. Fuller this building was built around 1930s. Due to the age of the building and the observation of peeling and chipping paint I will be requesting lead testing to be conducted by Environmental Health. You will be notified if and when the testing will take place According to 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT (a) A safe indoor and outdoor environment shall be provided for the children in care in accordance with rules in this Section. (c) Equipment and furnishings shall be sturdy, stable, and free of hazards that may injure children including sharp edges, lead based or peeling paint, rust, loose nails, splinters, protrusions (excluding nuts and bolts on sides of fences), and pinch and crush points Item 808- the outdoor play area on the hill will need to be treated for ants. According to 15A NCAC 18A .2831 ANIMAL AND VERMIN CONTROL (b) Effective measures shall be taken to keep uncontained insects, rodents, and other vermin out of the child care centers and to prevent their breeding or presence on the premises. Traps shall only be placed in areas inaccessible to children. Corrective Action Plan: 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. 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. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by September 6, 2023 Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: sarah.upton@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Division Attn: Sarah Upton 143 Bobcat Trail Clyde NC 287221 Please call me at 828-782-0937, or email Sarah.upton@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt within the designated timeline. 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. 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. Consultation is provided as follows: If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at Sarah.upton@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-782-0937 or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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
10A NCAC 09 .1801 · Violation
Name of Operation: KALEIDOSCOPE DREAMS Facility ID: 87000035 Consultant: SARAH UPTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/23/2023 Number Present: 20 Completed Date: 8/23/2023 Age: From 0 To 6 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 10:45 AM Time Out: 03:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Sarah Upton, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Brittany Fuller, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was to you. Today, Ms. Fuller was able to assist me with paperwork needed. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-eight (98) percentage prior to today’s visit. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed prior to today’s visit and the private for profit corporation, is current/active as of 08/22/23. Permit type – Four Star issued on February 08, 2019 Special Services/Restrictions –meets enhanced space, meet enhanced ratios The last annual compliance visit was conducted on September 13, 2022. The last fire drill was practiced on July 28, 2023 The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on May 05, 2023 The last playground inspection was documented on August 01, 2023 The last fire inspection was approved on January 20, 2023 The last sanitation inspection was conducted on March 23, 2023 with four (4) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Learn Everyday. Upon arrival I introduced my presence to the Administrator. Ms. Fuller reported that due to low enrollment she has had to close two (2) of her classrooms and combine children with the two remaining classrooms. The group of children ages zero-through-one year of age were combined in space two (2). These children were observed playing outside, free play inside, routine care needs, lunch, which consisted of ham and cheese Hot Pockets, peas, oranges, and milk and nap. The group of children ages two-through-six years of age were combined in space three (3). These children were observed during outside free play, lunch and preparing for nap. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were written: 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 conducted on 01-20-23, however, there were three (3) areas that were marked "NO" number 1, 2, and 10. Because these items were marked "NO" this inspection could not be considered approved. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Upon my arrival into the facility's parking lot I noted two (2) teachers on the lower playground sitting underneath the shade canopy at a small table together while children were playing at the sand box located a good distance away from where they were sitting and children playing near the playhouse at the other of the playground, which is also a good distance away from the teachers. .1801(a)(1-5) 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. The wooden ramp had a rotting board that was coming loose and when stepped on it it would move. The handrail on the ramp was rough and splintering. There were several rotting and deteriorating boards on the exterior wall of the building. There were several areas of peeling and chipping paint on the exterior of the building and around the window seals. The wooden window seal around one window was rotting and deteriorating. The lattice used on all three (3) playgrounds was broken and missing pieces. .0601(c) 808 The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. The playground on the hill used by the younger children had several what appeared to be fire ant hills located near the gate. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item 106- in order for a Fire Inspection to be considered approved it can't have any items checked "No" According to 10A NCAC 09 .0304 ON-GOING REQUIREMENTS FOR A LICENSE (a) Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. Item # 303 - Staff must adequately supervise children while on the playground. Staff must be positioned in the outdoor environment to maximize their ability to hear or see children at all times while moving about the area. According to 10A NCAC 09 .1801 SUPERVISION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) Children shall be adequately supervised at all times in child care centers. Adequate supervision shall mean that: (1) staff must be positioned in the indoor and outdoor environment to maximize their ability to hear or see the children at all times and render assistance; (2) staff must interact with the children while moving about the indoor or outdoor area; Another visit will be made to ensure that this violation is being corrected. Item # 705 -All wooden lattice used on playground spaces shall be whole pieces and in good repair. The wooden ramp needs to have the handrail smoothed down so it is not splintering. The wooden board that is rotting and coming loose needs to be replaced. The wooden boards that are visually rotting and coming apart need to be replaced. The areas of the building where the wood is rotting and deteriorating needs to be fixed. The wood around the window seals needs to be replaced. The peeling and chipping paint on the exterior wall of the building and around the window seals needs to be fixed. The tree trunks on the playground areas need to be removed due to them rotting and splintering. ***All areas of concern noted today were shown to Ms. Fuller. **According to Ms. Fuller this building was built around 1930s. Due to the age of the building and the observation of peeling and chipping paint I will be requesting lead testing to be conducted by Environmental Health. You will be notified if and when the testing will take place According to 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT (a) A safe indoor and outdoor environment shall be provided for the children in care in accordance with rules in this Section. (c) Equipment and furnishings shall be sturdy, stable, and free of hazards that may injure children including sharp edges, lead based or peeling paint, rust, loose nails, splinters, protrusions (excluding nuts and bolts on sides of fences), and pinch and crush points Item 808- the outdoor play area on the hill will need to be treated for ants. According to 15A NCAC 18A .2831 ANIMAL AND VERMIN CONTROL (b) Effective measures shall be taken to keep uncontained insects, rodents, and other vermin out of the child care centers and to prevent their breeding or presence on the premises. Traps shall only be placed in areas inaccessible to children. Corrective Action Plan: 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. 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. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by September 6, 2023 Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: sarah.upton@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Division Attn: Sarah Upton 143 Bobcat Trail Clyde NC 287221 Please call me at 828-782-0937, or email Sarah.upton@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt within the designated timeline. 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. 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. Consultation is provided as follows: If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at Sarah.upton@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-782-0937 or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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
10A NCAC 09 .2830 · Violation
Name of Operation: KALEIDOSCOPE DREAMS Facility ID: 87000035 Consultant: SARAH UPTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/23/2023 Number Present: 20 Completed Date: 8/23/2023 Age: From 0 To 6 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 10:45 AM Time Out: 03:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Sarah Upton, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Brittany Fuller, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was to you. Today, Ms. Fuller was able to assist me with paperwork needed. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-eight (98) percentage prior to today’s visit. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed prior to today’s visit and the private for profit corporation, is current/active as of 08/22/23. Permit type – Four Star issued on February 08, 2019 Special Services/Restrictions –meets enhanced space, meet enhanced ratios The last annual compliance visit was conducted on September 13, 2022. The last fire drill was practiced on July 28, 2023 The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on May 05, 2023 The last playground inspection was documented on August 01, 2023 The last fire inspection was approved on January 20, 2023 The last sanitation inspection was conducted on March 23, 2023 with four (4) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Learn Everyday. Upon arrival I introduced my presence to the Administrator. Ms. Fuller reported that due to low enrollment she has had to close two (2) of her classrooms and combine children with the two remaining classrooms. The group of children ages zero-through-one year of age were combined in space two (2). These children were observed playing outside, free play inside, routine care needs, lunch, which consisted of ham and cheese Hot Pockets, peas, oranges, and milk and nap. The group of children ages two-through-six years of age were combined in space three (3). These children were observed during outside free play, lunch and preparing for nap. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were written: 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 conducted on 01-20-23, however, there were three (3) areas that were marked "NO" number 1, 2, and 10. Because these items were marked "NO" this inspection could not be considered approved. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Upon my arrival into the facility's parking lot I noted two (2) teachers on the lower playground sitting underneath the shade canopy at a small table together while children were playing at the sand box located a good distance away from where they were sitting and children playing near the playhouse at the other of the playground, which is also a good distance away from the teachers. .1801(a)(1-5) 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. The wooden ramp had a rotting board that was coming loose and when stepped on it it would move. The handrail on the ramp was rough and splintering. There were several rotting and deteriorating boards on the exterior wall of the building. There were several areas of peeling and chipping paint on the exterior of the building and around the window seals. The wooden window seal around one window was rotting and deteriorating. The lattice used on all three (3) playgrounds was broken and missing pieces. .0601(c) 808 The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. The playground on the hill used by the younger children had several what appeared to be fire ant hills located near the gate. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item 106- in order for a Fire Inspection to be considered approved it can't have any items checked "No" According to 10A NCAC 09 .0304 ON-GOING REQUIREMENTS FOR A LICENSE (a) Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. Item # 303 - Staff must adequately supervise children while on the playground. Staff must be positioned in the outdoor environment to maximize their ability to hear or see children at all times while moving about the area. According to 10A NCAC 09 .1801 SUPERVISION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) Children shall be adequately supervised at all times in child care centers. Adequate supervision shall mean that: (1) staff must be positioned in the indoor and outdoor environment to maximize their ability to hear or see the children at all times and render assistance; (2) staff must interact with the children while moving about the indoor or outdoor area; Another visit will be made to ensure that this violation is being corrected. Item # 705 -All wooden lattice used on playground spaces shall be whole pieces and in good repair. The wooden ramp needs to have the handrail smoothed down so it is not splintering. The wooden board that is rotting and coming loose needs to be replaced. The wooden boards that are visually rotting and coming apart need to be replaced. The areas of the building where the wood is rotting and deteriorating needs to be fixed. The wood around the window seals needs to be replaced. The peeling and chipping paint on the exterior wall of the building and around the window seals needs to be fixed. The tree trunks on the playground areas need to be removed due to them rotting and splintering. ***All areas of concern noted today were shown to Ms. Fuller. **According to Ms. Fuller this building was built around 1930s. Due to the age of the building and the observation of peeling and chipping paint I will be requesting lead testing to be conducted by Environmental Health. You will be notified if and when the testing will take place According to 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT (a) A safe indoor and outdoor environment shall be provided for the children in care in accordance with rules in this Section. (c) Equipment and furnishings shall be sturdy, stable, and free of hazards that may injure children including sharp edges, lead based or peeling paint, rust, loose nails, splinters, protrusions (excluding nuts and bolts on sides of fences), and pinch and crush points Item 808- the outdoor play area on the hill will need to be treated for ants. According to 15A NCAC 18A .2831 ANIMAL AND VERMIN CONTROL (b) Effective measures shall be taken to keep uncontained insects, rodents, and other vermin out of the child care centers and to prevent their breeding or presence on the premises. Traps shall only be placed in areas inaccessible to children. Corrective Action Plan: 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. 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. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by September 6, 2023 Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: sarah.upton@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Division Attn: Sarah Upton 143 Bobcat Trail Clyde NC 287221 Please call me at 828-782-0937, or email Sarah.upton@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt within the designated timeline. 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. 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. Consultation is provided as follows: If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at Sarah.upton@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-782-0937 or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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
NC GS 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: KALEIDOSCOPE DREAMS Facility ID: 87000035 Consultant: SARAH UPTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/23/2023 Number Present: 20 Completed Date: 8/23/2023 Age: From 0 To 6 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 10:45 AM Time Out: 03:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Sarah Upton, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Brittany Fuller, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was to you. Today, Ms. Fuller was able to assist me with paperwork needed. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-eight (98) percentage prior to today’s visit. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed prior to today’s visit and the private for profit corporation, is current/active as of 08/22/23. Permit type – Four Star issued on February 08, 2019 Special Services/Restrictions –meets enhanced space, meet enhanced ratios The last annual compliance visit was conducted on September 13, 2022. The last fire drill was practiced on July 28, 2023 The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on May 05, 2023 The last playground inspection was documented on August 01, 2023 The last fire inspection was approved on January 20, 2023 The last sanitation inspection was conducted on March 23, 2023 with four (4) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Learn Everyday. Upon arrival I introduced my presence to the Administrator. Ms. Fuller reported that due to low enrollment she has had to close two (2) of her classrooms and combine children with the two remaining classrooms. The group of children ages zero-through-one year of age were combined in space two (2). These children were observed playing outside, free play inside, routine care needs, lunch, which consisted of ham and cheese Hot Pockets, peas, oranges, and milk and nap. The group of children ages two-through-six years of age were combined in space three (3). These children were observed during outside free play, lunch and preparing for nap. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were written: 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 conducted on 01-20-23, however, there were three (3) areas that were marked "NO" number 1, 2, and 10. Because these items were marked "NO" this inspection could not be considered approved. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Upon my arrival into the facility's parking lot I noted two (2) teachers on the lower playground sitting underneath the shade canopy at a small table together while children were playing at the sand box located a good distance away from where they were sitting and children playing near the playhouse at the other of the playground, which is also a good distance away from the teachers. .1801(a)(1-5) 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. The wooden ramp had a rotting board that was coming loose and when stepped on it it would move. The handrail on the ramp was rough and splintering. There were several rotting and deteriorating boards on the exterior wall of the building. There were several areas of peeling and chipping paint on the exterior of the building and around the window seals. The wooden window seal around one window was rotting and deteriorating. The lattice used on all three (3) playgrounds was broken and missing pieces. .0601(c) 808 The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. The playground on the hill used by the younger children had several what appeared to be fire ant hills located near the gate. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item 106- in order for a Fire Inspection to be considered approved it can't have any items checked "No" According to 10A NCAC 09 .0304 ON-GOING REQUIREMENTS FOR A LICENSE (a) Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. Item # 303 - Staff must adequately supervise children while on the playground. Staff must be positioned in the outdoor environment to maximize their ability to hear or see children at all times while moving about the area. According to 10A NCAC 09 .1801 SUPERVISION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) Children shall be adequately supervised at all times in child care centers. Adequate supervision shall mean that: (1) staff must be positioned in the indoor and outdoor environment to maximize their ability to hear or see the children at all times and render assistance; (2) staff must interact with the children while moving about the indoor or outdoor area; Another visit will be made to ensure that this violation is being corrected. Item # 705 -All wooden lattice used on playground spaces shall be whole pieces and in good repair. The wooden ramp needs to have the handrail smoothed down so it is not splintering. The wooden board that is rotting and coming loose needs to be replaced. The wooden boards that are visually rotting and coming apart need to be replaced. The areas of the building where the wood is rotting and deteriorating needs to be fixed. The wood around the window seals needs to be replaced. The peeling and chipping paint on the exterior wall of the building and around the window seals needs to be fixed. The tree trunks on the playground areas need to be removed due to them rotting and splintering. ***All areas of concern noted today were shown to Ms. Fuller. **According to Ms. Fuller this building was built around 1930s. Due to the age of the building and the observation of peeling and chipping paint I will be requesting lead testing to be conducted by Environmental Health. You will be notified if and when the testing will take place According to 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT (a) A safe indoor and outdoor environment shall be provided for the children in care in accordance with rules in this Section. (c) Equipment and furnishings shall be sturdy, stable, and free of hazards that may injure children including sharp edges, lead based or peeling paint, rust, loose nails, splinters, protrusions (excluding nuts and bolts on sides of fences), and pinch and crush points Item 808- the outdoor play area on the hill will need to be treated for ants. According to 15A NCAC 18A .2831 ANIMAL AND VERMIN CONTROL (b) Effective measures shall be taken to keep uncontained insects, rodents, and other vermin out of the child care centers and to prevent their breeding or presence on the premises. Traps shall only be placed in areas inaccessible to children. Corrective Action Plan: 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. 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. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by September 6, 2023 Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: sarah.upton@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Division Attn: Sarah Upton 143 Bobcat Trail Clyde NC 287221 Please call me at 828-782-0937, or email Sarah.upton@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt within the designated timeline. 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. 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. Consultation is provided as follows: If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at Sarah.upton@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-782-0937 or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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
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