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525 Bostian Road, China Grove NC 28023 · License #80000400 · Center · Child Care Center
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10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation
Name of Operation: CORNERSTONE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER SOUTH Facility ID: 80000400 Consultant: ASHLYNN VAUGHAN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/14/2025 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 5/14/2025 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 193 Time In: 09:32 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 visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. Your last Annual Compliance visit was conducted on June 18, 2024. Your facility’s compliance history score prior to today’s visit was 93%. You, Beverly Bass, Interim Director, and Michelle Macon, Executive Director, assisted me with the visit. I reviewed with you today the information found in our system. You stated there have been no changes to your phone number, email address, mailing address, administrator, or owner. I reviewed the facilities permit with you today. This facility operates with a five-star license and is licensed for 100 children on first shift, ages 0-12 with an effective date of November 18, 2021. The following restrictions are listed: first shift, meets enhanced space, meets enhanced ratios, children under 2 ½ in rooms with direct exits only, reduced enhanced ratios minus 1, bldg. 1 capacity 78, and bldg. 2 capacity 37. Your facility, owned by Cornerstone Church of Salisbury, Inc. was current and active with the NC Secretary of State as viewed on the NC Secretary of State Website today. I used the “Annual Compliance Monitoring Visit Checklist for Child Care Centers” during today’s visit. I observed your Five-Star License, NC Child Care Summary of the Law, menu, Emergency Medical Care Plan, Sanitation placard, daily schedules, activity plans, staff-child ratio worksheets, First Aid poster, tobacco free policy signage and evacuation plans posted as required. Child to staff ratios, group size, supervision, permit restrictions, and adequate and approved space were monitored. A walk-through of the indoor and outdoor spaces was completed. I observed the children participating in free choice activities indoors and outdoors, during the lunch routine, and rest time. There were a variety of materials available to children. Materials and furnishings were found to be developmentally appropriate. All medications and accompanying documentation were monitored. You stated your program does not provide transportation. Program records were monitored, including emergency drills, fire drills, monthly outdoor inspections, and incident logs. A sanitation inspection was conducted on April 17, 2025, with three (3) demerits and a superior classification. A fire inspection was conducted on June 13, 2024. There have been three new staff members hired since the last visit. I monitored their files and a portion of existing staff files during today’s visit. There are 33 children enrolled. I monitored a portion of the children’s records. The developmental screenings, health assessments, vision screenings, hearing screenings and dental screenings required for the NC Pre-K Program were present and monitored. Prior to today's visit, the Program Consultant Site Visit Information Report was reviewed in the NC Pre-K Plan system. Staff listed on the report are staff that were in the classroom. Ages and Stages Questionnaire, Third Edition is used for the developmental screening tool, Teaching Strategies Gold is the on-going assessment used and Creative Curriculum is the curriculum used. Parent involvement activities are occurring as required. You stated the NC Pre-K Program hours for the children are 7:30 am – 2:15 pm and the staff hours are 6:45 am – 2:45 pm. The following violation was observed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 603 All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair. There are broken floor tiles in the bathroom of Space 2-1. 15A NCAC 18A .2824(a)&(b) Technical Assistance: • Today we discussed having staff routinely inspect classrooms, including walls, ceilings, and flooring, for damage and report any issues to administration immediately. You stated that you have a work order in for the floor tiles to be repaired in Space 2-1. Consultation: • NEW QRIS MODERNIZATION PLAN: The new QRIS Modernization Plan known as “Pathways to Success” is being added to law which includes moving to the use of the updated Environmental Rating Scale (ERS-3 versions) for ITERS, ECERS, and FCCERS, effective February 1, 2025. DCDEE and the NC Child Care Commission will continue the rulemaking process to add the rule language to child care requirements. This process with take several months. Hold Harmless provisions have been extended. Star rated license reassessments are postponed until the QRIS rulemaking process has been completed. Star rated license assessments are still required for new child care programs. A pathway for child care programs currently accredited through the approved accrediting bodies may now move to a 3- or 5-star license if they are not already at this star level. Providers need to submit a request to their licensing consultant and provide a copy of their accreditation award/certificate for processing: Accreditation Licensure Request Form. Please be reminded any ERS assessment completed on February 1, 2025 and after will be assessed using the ERS-3 versions. • DCDEE WEBSITE RESOURCES: -Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. -Child Care Rules and Laws: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/Licensing/Getting-a-License -Training and Professional Development: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development -Required Health and Safety Training: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development/Health-and-Safety-Trainings -Care for Children Receiving Subsidy: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Providing-Child-Care/Subsidized-Child-Care/Care-for-Children-Receiving-Subsidy -DCDEE Updates, Current Projects, and information applicable to Child Care in NC: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Whats-New • ABCMS SYSTEM: The process of notifying the Division of any new child care providers working who are hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days 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. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. 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 on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement as stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 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) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. You can access the ABCMS Provider Portal Guide here: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Home/DCDEE-Sections/Criminal-Background-Check-Unit/Basic-Information • Child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304 which requires a child care center operator to: schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection, to notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection, and to 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. • Due to the recent impacts of Hurricane Helene and other natural disasters, the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids enrollment deadline has been revised statewide. Child care facilities that have not yet enrolled should complete the online process by May 31, 2025. Today the dashboard indicated that enrollment needs to be completed for Lead-Based Paint and Asbestos. Child care programs are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past eighteen (18) months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action against the facility's license. Any violations cited during a visit may affect your score. COMPLIANCE PLAN: Violations must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be received by me no later than 5/28/2025. Your compliance documentation must include the following: • The name of your facility • The ID number of your facility • The date you write the letter • A corrective action statement for each violation stating how you corrected the violation and are now in compliance. • A compliance plan statement for each violation stating how you plan to ensure that you will not have that violation again. • Your signature Please mail or email a signed copy of the letter to: Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1078 Faith, NC 28041 Email: ashlynn.vaughan@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. If a letter is not received by the required date an unannounced follow-up visit may be conducted to confirm the violations were corrected or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Please Note: Please be aware that any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If you state in your compliance letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you today. We appreciate all you and your staff do to serve the children and families in your community. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me by phone at (704) 330-3722 or by email at ashlynn.vaughan@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Erin Pickard, at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time today. 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.
G.S. 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: CORNERSTONE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER SOUTH Facility ID: 80000400 Consultant: ASHLYNN VAUGHAN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/14/2025 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 5/14/2025 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 193 Time In: 09:32 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 visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. Your last Annual Compliance visit was conducted on June 18, 2024. Your facility’s compliance history score prior to today’s visit was 93%. You, Beverly Bass, Interim Director, and Michelle Macon, Executive Director, assisted me with the visit. I reviewed with you today the information found in our system. You stated there have been no changes to your phone number, email address, mailing address, administrator, or owner. I reviewed the facilities permit with you today. This facility operates with a five-star license and is licensed for 100 children on first shift, ages 0-12 with an effective date of November 18, 2021. The following restrictions are listed: first shift, meets enhanced space, meets enhanced ratios, children under 2 ½ in rooms with direct exits only, reduced enhanced ratios minus 1, bldg. 1 capacity 78, and bldg. 2 capacity 37. Your facility, owned by Cornerstone Church of Salisbury, Inc. was current and active with the NC Secretary of State as viewed on the NC Secretary of State Website today. I used the “Annual Compliance Monitoring Visit Checklist for Child Care Centers” during today’s visit. I observed your Five-Star License, NC Child Care Summary of the Law, menu, Emergency Medical Care Plan, Sanitation placard, daily schedules, activity plans, staff-child ratio worksheets, First Aid poster, tobacco free policy signage and evacuation plans posted as required. Child to staff ratios, group size, supervision, permit restrictions, and adequate and approved space were monitored. A walk-through of the indoor and outdoor spaces was completed. I observed the children participating in free choice activities indoors and outdoors, during the lunch routine, and rest time. There were a variety of materials available to children. Materials and furnishings were found to be developmentally appropriate. All medications and accompanying documentation were monitored. You stated your program does not provide transportation. Program records were monitored, including emergency drills, fire drills, monthly outdoor inspections, and incident logs. A sanitation inspection was conducted on April 17, 2025, with three (3) demerits and a superior classification. A fire inspection was conducted on June 13, 2024. There have been three new staff members hired since the last visit. I monitored their files and a portion of existing staff files during today’s visit. There are 33 children enrolled. I monitored a portion of the children’s records. The developmental screenings, health assessments, vision screenings, hearing screenings and dental screenings required for the NC Pre-K Program were present and monitored. Prior to today's visit, the Program Consultant Site Visit Information Report was reviewed in the NC Pre-K Plan system. Staff listed on the report are staff that were in the classroom. Ages and Stages Questionnaire, Third Edition is used for the developmental screening tool, Teaching Strategies Gold is the on-going assessment used and Creative Curriculum is the curriculum used. Parent involvement activities are occurring as required. You stated the NC Pre-K Program hours for the children are 7:30 am – 2:15 pm and the staff hours are 6:45 am – 2:45 pm. The following violation was observed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 603 All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair. There are broken floor tiles in the bathroom of Space 2-1. 15A NCAC 18A .2824(a)&(b) Technical Assistance: • Today we discussed having staff routinely inspect classrooms, including walls, ceilings, and flooring, for damage and report any issues to administration immediately. You stated that you have a work order in for the floor tiles to be repaired in Space 2-1. Consultation: • NEW QRIS MODERNIZATION PLAN: The new QRIS Modernization Plan known as “Pathways to Success” is being added to law which includes moving to the use of the updated Environmental Rating Scale (ERS-3 versions) for ITERS, ECERS, and FCCERS, effective February 1, 2025. DCDEE and the NC Child Care Commission will continue the rulemaking process to add the rule language to child care requirements. This process with take several months. Hold Harmless provisions have been extended. Star rated license reassessments are postponed until the QRIS rulemaking process has been completed. Star rated license assessments are still required for new child care programs. A pathway for child care programs currently accredited through the approved accrediting bodies may now move to a 3- or 5-star license if they are not already at this star level. Providers need to submit a request to their licensing consultant and provide a copy of their accreditation award/certificate for processing: Accreditation Licensure Request Form. Please be reminded any ERS assessment completed on February 1, 2025 and after will be assessed using the ERS-3 versions. • DCDEE WEBSITE RESOURCES: -Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. -Child Care Rules and Laws: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/Licensing/Getting-a-License -Training and Professional Development: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development -Required Health and Safety Training: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development/Health-and-Safety-Trainings -Care for Children Receiving Subsidy: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Providing-Child-Care/Subsidized-Child-Care/Care-for-Children-Receiving-Subsidy -DCDEE Updates, Current Projects, and information applicable to Child Care in NC: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Whats-New • ABCMS SYSTEM: The process of notifying the Division of any new child care providers working who are hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days 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. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. 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 on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement as stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 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) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. You can access the ABCMS Provider Portal Guide here: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Home/DCDEE-Sections/Criminal-Background-Check-Unit/Basic-Information • Child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304 which requires a child care center operator to: schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection, to notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection, and to 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. • Due to the recent impacts of Hurricane Helene and other natural disasters, the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids enrollment deadline has been revised statewide. Child care facilities that have not yet enrolled should complete the online process by May 31, 2025. Today the dashboard indicated that enrollment needs to be completed for Lead-Based Paint and Asbestos. Child care programs are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past eighteen (18) months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action against the facility's license. Any violations cited during a visit may affect your score. COMPLIANCE PLAN: Violations must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be received by me no later than 5/28/2025. Your compliance documentation must include the following: • The name of your facility • The ID number of your facility • The date you write the letter • A corrective action statement for each violation stating how you corrected the violation and are now in compliance. • A compliance plan statement for each violation stating how you plan to ensure that you will not have that violation again. • Your signature Please mail or email a signed copy of the letter to: Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1078 Faith, NC 28041 Email: ashlynn.vaughan@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. If a letter is not received by the required date an unannounced follow-up visit may be conducted to confirm the violations were corrected or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Please Note: Please be aware that any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If you state in your compliance letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you today. We appreciate all you and your staff do to serve the children and families in your community. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me by phone at (704) 330-3722 or by email at ashlynn.vaughan@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Erin Pickard, at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time today. 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: CORNERSTONE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER SOUTH Facility ID: 80000400 Consultant: CAROLYN CONLEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/18/2024 Number Present: 32 Completed Date: 6/18/2024 Age: From 2 To 8 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this visit is to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements. The last Annual Compliance visit was conducted on July 27, 2023. The current Five-Star license effective November 18, 2021, was posted on the wall by the main entrance. This facility is licensed for 100 children between the ages of zero to twelve years on first shift. The following restrictions are listed: reduced enhanced ratios minus 1; bldg. 1 capacity 78; bldg. 2 capacity 37; meets enhanced ratios and space and children under 2 ½ years old in rooms with direct exits only. The legal owner is CORNERSTONE CHURCH OF SALISBURY, INC. and the status with the Secretary of State is current and active. The 18-month compliance history is at 91%. Upon arrival, I was greeted by you, Atrice Feamster, Center Director. Tamara Lewis, new administration staff. Michelle Macon, Executive Director, arrived as we were conducting a walk-through of the facility. I completed the "Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Centers" during today's visit. The children were observed during breakfast, free choice activities indoors and outdoors, group time, hand washing routines, lunch and nap. I also observed the school age children departing for a field trip to the library. Prior to them leaving I was able to monitor the vehicle and the required documents. Staff/child ratios, group size and supervision were monitored. The outdoor play area, outdoor play inspections and emergency drills were monitored. The fire inspection was conducted on June 13, 2024. A sanitation inspection was conducted on April 30, 2024 with no demerits and superior rating. There have been no new staff members hired since the last visit. I monitored a portion of the existing staff files. Health and Safety requirements were monitored. There are 34 children enrolled and I monitored a portion of the children’s records. The following violations were observed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. There were areas with in the 6 feet of the stationary equipment in which the pea gravel was measuring 1 inch to 3 inches instead of the required 6 inches in depth. .0605(j) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. There were two areas on the storage building that the siding is torn and the children have access to this from the outdoor play areas. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. There was a Coppertone sunblock stored in the locked cabinet between spaces 1-2 and 1-3 that should have been sent home effective 6/7/24. .0803(12) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. There was one school aged child that did not have a photograph with his emergency information. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: -Monitor the outdoor play areas daily to ensure that there are no hazards. If there are notify the appropriate staff to ensured that the hazard is removed or repaired. This includes the peas gravel that needs to be raked back up to the structure daily to ensure that the depth is always at leas six inches in depth. -Have staff list the medications/sun blocks that they have in their classrooms with the validation dates. This can be used as a visual reminder to ensure that medications/sun blocks are sent home in a timely manner. -Monitor the emergency information for transporting to make sure that each child has a current picture. Place a reminder on the enrollment packets that a picture is needed if the child will be transported. -Use the Staff File Checklist prior to having staff transfer to your facility to ensure that they have all the required documents and trainings before they begin working. CONSULTATION: -We discussed working with staff in space 1-2 to enlarge their group time space so that the children will have more room to move about when doing gross motor group activities. -We discussed that pea gravel cannot be on the surface for children under three years of age. Remind staff to rake the gravel back on the appropriate outdoor play area at times when it washes away onto the younger outdoor play areas. -We discussed that sun blocks, just like medications, need to have specific amounts, for example, “palm size” or “ 2 pumps per limb”, etc. -We discussed that the summary of the law has been updated in September 2023. This can be found under “Provider Documents” on the DCDEE website. Make sure to post the current summary and give new families the current one. -To fulfill the new requirements to inspect for lead-based paint and asbestos, you will go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ and fill out the questionnaires to get started. -Have all staff review their WORKS accounts to ensure that all the information is accurate. REQUIRED RESPONSE: Violations must be corrected immediately. You shall submit a written/typed, signed and dated statement to me at the address noted below or email me detailing how the violations were corrected with exact dates and details including how you plan to prevent reoccurrence of such violations which must be received by July 2, 2024. Failure to correct the violation(s) and send the written statement by the established deadline listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit or an administrative action may be recommended based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2200. 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 any questions, please contact me at: 704-594-0149 or carolyn.conley@dhhs.nc.gov. or my supervisor Erin Pickard at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov. Carolyn Conley Lead Child Care Consultant Regulatory Services Section/DHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education Post Office Box 835 Kannapolis, NC 28082-0835 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 .1003 · Violation
Name of Operation: CORNERSTONE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER SOUTH Facility ID: 80000400 Consultant: CAROLYN CONLEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/18/2024 Number Present: 32 Completed Date: 6/18/2024 Age: From 2 To 8 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this visit is to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements. The last Annual Compliance visit was conducted on July 27, 2023. The current Five-Star license effective November 18, 2021, was posted on the wall by the main entrance. This facility is licensed for 100 children between the ages of zero to twelve years on first shift. The following restrictions are listed: reduced enhanced ratios minus 1; bldg. 1 capacity 78; bldg. 2 capacity 37; meets enhanced ratios and space and children under 2 ½ years old in rooms with direct exits only. The legal owner is CORNERSTONE CHURCH OF SALISBURY, INC. and the status with the Secretary of State is current and active. The 18-month compliance history is at 91%. Upon arrival, I was greeted by you, Atrice Feamster, Center Director. Tamara Lewis, new administration staff. Michelle Macon, Executive Director, arrived as we were conducting a walk-through of the facility. I completed the "Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Centers" during today's visit. The children were observed during breakfast, free choice activities indoors and outdoors, group time, hand washing routines, lunch and nap. I also observed the school age children departing for a field trip to the library. Prior to them leaving I was able to monitor the vehicle and the required documents. Staff/child ratios, group size and supervision were monitored. The outdoor play area, outdoor play inspections and emergency drills were monitored. The fire inspection was conducted on June 13, 2024. A sanitation inspection was conducted on April 30, 2024 with no demerits and superior rating. There have been no new staff members hired since the last visit. I monitored a portion of the existing staff files. Health and Safety requirements were monitored. There are 34 children enrolled and I monitored a portion of the children’s records. The following violations were observed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. There were areas with in the 6 feet of the stationary equipment in which the pea gravel was measuring 1 inch to 3 inches instead of the required 6 inches in depth. .0605(j) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. There were two areas on the storage building that the siding is torn and the children have access to this from the outdoor play areas. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. There was a Coppertone sunblock stored in the locked cabinet between spaces 1-2 and 1-3 that should have been sent home effective 6/7/24. .0803(12) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. There was one school aged child that did not have a photograph with his emergency information. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: -Monitor the outdoor play areas daily to ensure that there are no hazards. If there are notify the appropriate staff to ensured that the hazard is removed or repaired. This includes the peas gravel that needs to be raked back up to the structure daily to ensure that the depth is always at leas six inches in depth. -Have staff list the medications/sun blocks that they have in their classrooms with the validation dates. This can be used as a visual reminder to ensure that medications/sun blocks are sent home in a timely manner. -Monitor the emergency information for transporting to make sure that each child has a current picture. Place a reminder on the enrollment packets that a picture is needed if the child will be transported. -Use the Staff File Checklist prior to having staff transfer to your facility to ensure that they have all the required documents and trainings before they begin working. CONSULTATION: -We discussed working with staff in space 1-2 to enlarge their group time space so that the children will have more room to move about when doing gross motor group activities. -We discussed that pea gravel cannot be on the surface for children under three years of age. Remind staff to rake the gravel back on the appropriate outdoor play area at times when it washes away onto the younger outdoor play areas. -We discussed that sun blocks, just like medications, need to have specific amounts, for example, “palm size” or “ 2 pumps per limb”, etc. -We discussed that the summary of the law has been updated in September 2023. This can be found under “Provider Documents” on the DCDEE website. Make sure to post the current summary and give new families the current one. -To fulfill the new requirements to inspect for lead-based paint and asbestos, you will go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ and fill out the questionnaires to get started. -Have all staff review their WORKS accounts to ensure that all the information is accurate. REQUIRED RESPONSE: Violations must be corrected immediately. You shall submit a written/typed, signed and dated statement to me at the address noted below or email me detailing how the violations were corrected with exact dates and details including how you plan to prevent reoccurrence of such violations which must be received by July 2, 2024. Failure to correct the violation(s) and send the written statement by the established deadline listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit or an administrative action may be recommended based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2200. 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 any questions, please contact me at: 704-594-0149 or carolyn.conley@dhhs.nc.gov. or my supervisor Erin Pickard at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov. Carolyn Conley Lead Child Care Consultant Regulatory Services Section/DHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education Post Office Box 835 Kannapolis, NC 28082-0835 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 .2200 · Violation
Name of Operation: CORNERSTONE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER SOUTH Facility ID: 80000400 Consultant: CAROLYN CONLEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/18/2024 Number Present: 32 Completed Date: 6/18/2024 Age: From 2 To 8 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this visit is to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements. The last Annual Compliance visit was conducted on July 27, 2023. The current Five-Star license effective November 18, 2021, was posted on the wall by the main entrance. This facility is licensed for 100 children between the ages of zero to twelve years on first shift. The following restrictions are listed: reduced enhanced ratios minus 1; bldg. 1 capacity 78; bldg. 2 capacity 37; meets enhanced ratios and space and children under 2 ½ years old in rooms with direct exits only. The legal owner is CORNERSTONE CHURCH OF SALISBURY, INC. and the status with the Secretary of State is current and active. The 18-month compliance history is at 91%. Upon arrival, I was greeted by you, Atrice Feamster, Center Director. Tamara Lewis, new administration staff. Michelle Macon, Executive Director, arrived as we were conducting a walk-through of the facility. I completed the "Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Centers" during today's visit. The children were observed during breakfast, free choice activities indoors and outdoors, group time, hand washing routines, lunch and nap. I also observed the school age children departing for a field trip to the library. Prior to them leaving I was able to monitor the vehicle and the required documents. Staff/child ratios, group size and supervision were monitored. The outdoor play area, outdoor play inspections and emergency drills were monitored. The fire inspection was conducted on June 13, 2024. A sanitation inspection was conducted on April 30, 2024 with no demerits and superior rating. There have been no new staff members hired since the last visit. I monitored a portion of the existing staff files. Health and Safety requirements were monitored. There are 34 children enrolled and I monitored a portion of the children’s records. The following violations were observed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. There were areas with in the 6 feet of the stationary equipment in which the pea gravel was measuring 1 inch to 3 inches instead of the required 6 inches in depth. .0605(j) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. There were two areas on the storage building that the siding is torn and the children have access to this from the outdoor play areas. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. There was a Coppertone sunblock stored in the locked cabinet between spaces 1-2 and 1-3 that should have been sent home effective 6/7/24. .0803(12) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. There was one school aged child that did not have a photograph with his emergency information. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: -Monitor the outdoor play areas daily to ensure that there are no hazards. If there are notify the appropriate staff to ensured that the hazard is removed or repaired. This includes the peas gravel that needs to be raked back up to the structure daily to ensure that the depth is always at leas six inches in depth. -Have staff list the medications/sun blocks that they have in their classrooms with the validation dates. This can be used as a visual reminder to ensure that medications/sun blocks are sent home in a timely manner. -Monitor the emergency information for transporting to make sure that each child has a current picture. Place a reminder on the enrollment packets that a picture is needed if the child will be transported. -Use the Staff File Checklist prior to having staff transfer to your facility to ensure that they have all the required documents and trainings before they begin working. CONSULTATION: -We discussed working with staff in space 1-2 to enlarge their group time space so that the children will have more room to move about when doing gross motor group activities. -We discussed that pea gravel cannot be on the surface for children under three years of age. Remind staff to rake the gravel back on the appropriate outdoor play area at times when it washes away onto the younger outdoor play areas. -We discussed that sun blocks, just like medications, need to have specific amounts, for example, “palm size” or “ 2 pumps per limb”, etc. -We discussed that the summary of the law has been updated in September 2023. This can be found under “Provider Documents” on the DCDEE website. Make sure to post the current summary and give new families the current one. -To fulfill the new requirements to inspect for lead-based paint and asbestos, you will go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ and fill out the questionnaires to get started. -Have all staff review their WORKS accounts to ensure that all the information is accurate. REQUIRED RESPONSE: Violations must be corrected immediately. You shall submit a written/typed, signed and dated statement to me at the address noted below or email me detailing how the violations were corrected with exact dates and details including how you plan to prevent reoccurrence of such violations which must be received by July 2, 2024. Failure to correct the violation(s) and send the written statement by the established deadline listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit or an administrative action may be recommended based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2200. 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 any questions, please contact me at: 704-594-0149 or carolyn.conley@dhhs.nc.gov. or my supervisor Erin Pickard at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov. Carolyn Conley Lead Child Care Consultant Regulatory Services Section/DHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education Post Office Box 835 Kannapolis, NC 28082-0835 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 .2200 · Violation
Name of Operation: CORNERSTONE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER SOUTH Facility ID: 80000400 Consultant: CAROLYN CONLEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/27/2023 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 7/27/2023 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this visit is to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on August 11, 2022. The ERS assessments were conducted in October 2021. The current 18-month compliance history is 91%. The Secretary of State’s website was monitored and Cornerstone Church of Salisbury, Inc. is current and active. The current Five-Star license effective November 18, 2021 was posted on the wall by the main entrance. This facility is licensed for 100 children between the ages of zero to twelve years on first shift. The following restrictions are listed: reduced enhanced ratios minus 1; bldg. 1 capacity 78; bldg. 2 capacity 37; meets enhanced ratios and space and children under 2 ½ years old in rooms with direct exits only. Upon arrival, we were greeted by you, Atrice Feamster, Center Director. Monica Tyson, Director from Cornerstone North, arrived as we were conducting a walk-through of the facility. I used the "Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Centers" during today's visit. I observed the children during free choice activities indoors and outdoors, art activity, hand-washing routines and lunch. I observed positive interactions between staff and the children. I observed that staff/child ratios, group size and supervision were in compliance. I monitored the outdoor play area and outdoor play inspections. I reviewed the emergency drills and they are occurring as required. The fire inspection was conducted on June 26, 2023. The sanitation inspection was conducted on March 17, 2023 with no demerits and a superior rating. This facility does not provide transportation. There was one new staff member hired since my last visit. I monitored their file and a portion of the existing staff files. I monitored a portion of the children’s records. The following violations were observed during today's visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 468 When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities. Space 2-1 used by the children two and three years of age had a language area with books but did not have 2 additional language activities. .0510(d)(1) 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. There were areas around the the stationary equipment that was measuring between one inch and three inches. .0605(j) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. A staff member that was hired 12/7/20 has not completed the Administration of Medication training. .1102(a) TECHNICAL ASSITANCE/RESOURCES: -We discussed with staff items that can be added to the language area to promote language: phones, felt board with felt pieces, letter puzzles, “See and Says”, “Magnadoodles” puppets, Large magnet letters with a metal cookie sheets, etc. Make sure to have enough for three children for each activity. -It is important to monitor the pea gravel to assure that it is at least 6 inches in depth; especially in the area that we observed was not at the correct depth. This section is on a slant which causes the gravel to gravitate to the fence. -Make sure to complete the Health and Safety training log to assure that staff are completing all the required trainings the first year and every five years there after. -Monitor the training certificates to make sure that the presenter has included the training hours. The CACFP training certificates did not have this information. -Kimberly Cruz, Child Care Health Consultant, will need to be added to your EPR plan. Her phone number is 704-216-8806. She is also available to provide trainings and technical assistance for you teachers and children. Here email address is kimberly.cruz@rowancountync.gov -The North Carolina child Care Resource and Referral Council (CCR&R) now has a challenging behavior helpline that staff can call and peak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classrooms: 1-888-600-1685 option 1. I also sent an email about this resource on April 4th. REQUIRED RESPONSE: Violations must be corrected immediately. You shall submit a written/typed, signed and dated statement to me at the address noted below or email me detailing how the violations were corrected with exact dates and details including how you plan to prevent reoccurrence of such violations which must be received by August 10, 2023. Failure to correct the violation(s) and send the written statement by the established deadline listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit or an administrative action may be recommended based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2200. The documentation was completed electronically and reviewed with you during the visit. I provided you with a printed copy of today’s visit summary. 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 any questions, please contact me at: 704-594-0149 or carolyn.conley@dhhs.nc.gov. or my supervisor Kris Updike at kris.updike@dhhs.nc.gov. Carolyn Conley Child Care Consultant Regulatory Services Section/DHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education Post Office Box 835 Kannapolis, NC 28082-0835 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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