10A NCAC 09 .0606 · Violation

Name of Operation: UNLIMITED PRAISE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Facility ID: 36000521 Consultant: FARRAN RHYNE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/29/2024 Number Present: 23 Completed Date: 8/29/2024 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 190 Time In: 09:35 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor your program for compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety requirements. Your last annual compliance visit was conducted on September 7, 2023. Upon arrival you, Natasha Samuel, Director and teacher and Janice Chalk, Owner, assisted us with the visit. Gail Dula, Child Care Consultant, accompanied me on the visit. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed on August 20, 2024, and Unlimited Praise, Incorporated was listed as current and active. If you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me, Farran Rhyne, at least thirty (30) days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. You had no updates to report. Your program operates with a notice of compliance issued on October 24, 2013. The permit restrictions were in compliance including 1st shift and 2nd shift. You stated you have no children currently enrolled on 2nd shift. A walk-through was completed, and all licensed indoor and outdoor spaces were monitored. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored. Staff and children were observed during indoor free play. Inspections/Drills: The last fire inspection was completed on June 26, 2024. The fire inspection needed to be completed by April 21, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed on October 30, 2023. A “superior” classification was issued with four (4) demerits noted on the grade card. The last monthly fire drill was completed on July 31, 2024, at 4:30pm. The last emergency drill was a lock down drill completed on July 31, 2024, at 2:30pm. The last playground inspection was completed on July 31, 2024. The Emergency Preparedness Plan on file was completed on February 27, 2024. Lead Testing: The last lead water test was completed on March 29, 2021. The lead water test needed to be completed by March 29, 2024. Files Reviewed: Children’s files, staff files, and program files were monitored. Two (2) children’s files were reviewed. Five (5) existing staff file were reviewed. No new staff have been hired since your last visit. We discussed the Staff and Training Worksheet and the Children’s Record form with you today. Both forms were completed and verified during the visit. The following violations were observed: 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 fire inspection on file for review was dated June 6, 2024. The previous fire inspection was dated April 21, 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 871 Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. The program’s Safe Sleep Policy was not followed. In space #1B, one (1) infant under the age of 12 months was placed on her stomach to sleep and there was no written sleep waiver available for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) Technical Assistance regarding the violations observed: Safe Sleep Policy: We discussed with you periodically reviewing the Safe Sleep Policy with your staff. We reviewed the Infant Sleep Chart and discussed how to document all required information. We reviewed the requirements regarding infant placement when being placed in the crib to sleep and discussed Prevention of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Fire Inspection: We discussed with you the requirements regarding annual fire inspections. We suggested you create a calendar reminder to alert you to time-sensitive tasks. Consultation: Lead Testing: We reviewed with you the new child care rule for lead testing that went into effect on January 1, 2024. We also discussed with you that I had checked the Clean Water for Kids website and that your program has not completed the lead water, lead-based paint and asbestos testing. Please visit http://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/carolina today to enroll and register in the lead water, lead-based paint and asbestos testing. Playground Inspections: We provided you with the most current Playground Inspection checklist. Moving forward, please utilize this document to record your monthly Playground Inspections. Incident Reports: We reminded you to place completed Incident Reports in the child’s file after it has been recorded on the Incident Log. Reminders & Resources: Under rule 15A NCAC 18A .2816, child care centers are required to complete lead water testing every three (3) years. Your lead water test was due by March 29, 2024. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to maintain at least a 75% compliance history for each 18-month period. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. For natural learning environment resources, consider using The Green Desk that is provided by the Natural Learning Initiative. The Green Desk contains numerous resources meant to improve outdoor learning environments and promote health, natural child development, physical activity, and nature-based learning. To access this page, Go to www.naturalearning.org, hover on the link for ‘resources’, click on the link for ‘The Green Desk’. Compliance History: The program’s compliance history was ninety-eight percent (98%) prior to today's visit. 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. Compliance Letter: You must correct the violations found during today's visit immediately. Please send me a letter verifying compliance by September 12, 2024. Please include in that letter each item number and explain in detail how you corrected each violation and what plan will be implemented to prevent these violations from occurring again. Please sign the letter, include your facility name, ID number, visit date and mail the letter to my mailing address below or email the letter to me at farran.m.rhyne@dhhs.nc.gov Farran M. Rhyne PO Box 92 Maiden, NC 28650 Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above will result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-594-0300. Farran M. Rhyne, Child Care Consultant PO Box 92 Maiden, NC 28650 farran.m.rhyne@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: UNLIMITED PRAISE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Facility ID: 36000521 Consultant: FARRAN RHYNE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/29/2024 Number Present: 23 Completed Date: 8/29/2024 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 190 Time In: 09:35 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor your program for compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety requirements. Your last annual compliance visit was conducted on September 7, 2023. Upon arrival you, Natasha Samuel, Director and teacher and Janice Chalk, Owner, assisted us with the visit. Gail Dula, Child Care Consultant, accompanied me on the visit. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed on August 20, 2024, and Unlimited Praise, Incorporated was listed as current and active. If you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me, Farran Rhyne, at least thirty (30) days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. You had no updates to report. Your program operates with a notice of compliance issued on October 24, 2013. The permit restrictions were in compliance including 1st shift and 2nd shift. You stated you have no children currently enrolled on 2nd shift. A walk-through was completed, and all licensed indoor and outdoor spaces were monitored. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored. Staff and children were observed during indoor free play. Inspections/Drills: The last fire inspection was completed on June 26, 2024. The fire inspection needed to be completed by April 21, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed on October 30, 2023. A “superior” classification was issued with four (4) demerits noted on the grade card. The last monthly fire drill was completed on July 31, 2024, at 4:30pm. The last emergency drill was a lock down drill completed on July 31, 2024, at 2:30pm. The last playground inspection was completed on July 31, 2024. The Emergency Preparedness Plan on file was completed on February 27, 2024. Lead Testing: The last lead water test was completed on March 29, 2021. The lead water test needed to be completed by March 29, 2024. Files Reviewed: Children’s files, staff files, and program files were monitored. Two (2) children’s files were reviewed. Five (5) existing staff file were reviewed. No new staff have been hired since your last visit. We discussed the Staff and Training Worksheet and the Children’s Record form with you today. Both forms were completed and verified during the visit. The following violations were observed: 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 fire inspection on file for review was dated June 6, 2024. The previous fire inspection was dated April 21, 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 871 Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. The program’s Safe Sleep Policy was not followed. In space #1B, one (1) infant under the age of 12 months was placed on her stomach to sleep and there was no written sleep waiver available for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) Technical Assistance regarding the violations observed: Safe Sleep Policy: We discussed with you periodically reviewing the Safe Sleep Policy with your staff. We reviewed the Infant Sleep Chart and discussed how to document all required information. We reviewed the requirements regarding infant placement when being placed in the crib to sleep and discussed Prevention of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Fire Inspection: We discussed with you the requirements regarding annual fire inspections. We suggested you create a calendar reminder to alert you to time-sensitive tasks. Consultation: Lead Testing: We reviewed with you the new child care rule for lead testing that went into effect on January 1, 2024. We also discussed with you that I had checked the Clean Water for Kids website and that your program has not completed the lead water, lead-based paint and asbestos testing. Please visit http://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/carolina today to enroll and register in the lead water, lead-based paint and asbestos testing. Playground Inspections: We provided you with the most current Playground Inspection checklist. Moving forward, please utilize this document to record your monthly Playground Inspections. Incident Reports: We reminded you to place completed Incident Reports in the child’s file after it has been recorded on the Incident Log. Reminders & Resources: Under rule 15A NCAC 18A .2816, child care centers are required to complete lead water testing every three (3) years. Your lead water test was due by March 29, 2024. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to maintain at least a 75% compliance history for each 18-month period. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. For natural learning environment resources, consider using The Green Desk that is provided by the Natural Learning Initiative. The Green Desk contains numerous resources meant to improve outdoor learning environments and promote health, natural child development, physical activity, and nature-based learning. To access this page, Go to www.naturalearning.org, hover on the link for ‘resources’, click on the link for ‘The Green Desk’. Compliance History: The program’s compliance history was ninety-eight percent (98%) prior to today's visit. 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. Compliance Letter: You must correct the violations found during today's visit immediately. Please send me a letter verifying compliance by September 12, 2024. Please include in that letter each item number and explain in detail how you corrected each violation and what plan will be implemented to prevent these violations from occurring again. Please sign the letter, include your facility name, ID number, visit date and mail the letter to my mailing address below or email the letter to me at farran.m.rhyne@dhhs.nc.gov Farran M. Rhyne PO Box 92 Maiden, NC 28650 Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above will result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-594-0300. Farran M. Rhyne, Child Care Consultant PO Box 92 Maiden, NC 28650 farran.m.rhyne@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: UNLIMITED PRAISE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Facility ID: 36000521 Consultant: FARRAN RHYNE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/29/2024 Number Present: 23 Completed Date: 8/29/2024 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 190 Time In: 09:35 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor your program for compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety requirements. Your last annual compliance visit was conducted on September 7, 2023. Upon arrival you, Natasha Samuel, Director and teacher and Janice Chalk, Owner, assisted us with the visit. Gail Dula, Child Care Consultant, accompanied me on the visit. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed on August 20, 2024, and Unlimited Praise, Incorporated was listed as current and active. If you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me, Farran Rhyne, at least thirty (30) days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. You had no updates to report. Your program operates with a notice of compliance issued on October 24, 2013. The permit restrictions were in compliance including 1st shift and 2nd shift. You stated you have no children currently enrolled on 2nd shift. A walk-through was completed, and all licensed indoor and outdoor spaces were monitored. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored. Staff and children were observed during indoor free play. Inspections/Drills: The last fire inspection was completed on June 26, 2024. The fire inspection needed to be completed by April 21, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed on October 30, 2023. A “superior” classification was issued with four (4) demerits noted on the grade card. The last monthly fire drill was completed on July 31, 2024, at 4:30pm. The last emergency drill was a lock down drill completed on July 31, 2024, at 2:30pm. The last playground inspection was completed on July 31, 2024. The Emergency Preparedness Plan on file was completed on February 27, 2024. Lead Testing: The last lead water test was completed on March 29, 2021. The lead water test needed to be completed by March 29, 2024. Files Reviewed: Children’s files, staff files, and program files were monitored. Two (2) children’s files were reviewed. Five (5) existing staff file were reviewed. No new staff have been hired since your last visit. We discussed the Staff and Training Worksheet and the Children’s Record form with you today. Both forms were completed and verified during the visit. The following violations were observed: 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 fire inspection on file for review was dated June 6, 2024. The previous fire inspection was dated April 21, 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 871 Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. The program’s Safe Sleep Policy was not followed. In space #1B, one (1) infant under the age of 12 months was placed on her stomach to sleep and there was no written sleep waiver available for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) Technical Assistance regarding the violations observed: Safe Sleep Policy: We discussed with you periodically reviewing the Safe Sleep Policy with your staff. We reviewed the Infant Sleep Chart and discussed how to document all required information. We reviewed the requirements regarding infant placement when being placed in the crib to sleep and discussed Prevention of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Fire Inspection: We discussed with you the requirements regarding annual fire inspections. We suggested you create a calendar reminder to alert you to time-sensitive tasks. Consultation: Lead Testing: We reviewed with you the new child care rule for lead testing that went into effect on January 1, 2024. We also discussed with you that I had checked the Clean Water for Kids website and that your program has not completed the lead water, lead-based paint and asbestos testing. Please visit http://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/carolina today to enroll and register in the lead water, lead-based paint and asbestos testing. Playground Inspections: We provided you with the most current Playground Inspection checklist. Moving forward, please utilize this document to record your monthly Playground Inspections. Incident Reports: We reminded you to place completed Incident Reports in the child’s file after it has been recorded on the Incident Log. Reminders & Resources: Under rule 15A NCAC 18A .2816, child care centers are required to complete lead water testing every three (3) years. Your lead water test was due by March 29, 2024. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to maintain at least a 75% compliance history for each 18-month period. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. For natural learning environment resources, consider using The Green Desk that is provided by the Natural Learning Initiative. The Green Desk contains numerous resources meant to improve outdoor learning environments and promote health, natural child development, physical activity, and nature-based learning. To access this page, Go to www.naturalearning.org, hover on the link for ‘resources’, click on the link for ‘The Green Desk’. Compliance History: The program’s compliance history was ninety-eight percent (98%) prior to today's visit. 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. Compliance Letter: You must correct the violations found during today's visit immediately. Please send me a letter verifying compliance by September 12, 2024. Please include in that letter each item number and explain in detail how you corrected each violation and what plan will be implemented to prevent these violations from occurring again. Please sign the letter, include your facility name, ID number, visit date and mail the letter to my mailing address below or email the letter to me at farran.m.rhyne@dhhs.nc.gov Farran M. Rhyne PO Box 92 Maiden, NC 28650 Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above will result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-594-0300. Farran M. Rhyne, Child Care Consultant PO Box 92 Maiden, NC 28650 farran.m.rhyne@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.