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10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation
Name of Operation: SOUTH ROWAN ACADEMY OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT, LLC Facility ID: 80000366 Consultant: ASHLYNN VAUGHAN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/9/2026 Number Present: 59 Completed Date: 4/9/2026 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 272 Time In: 08:58 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Rated License Assessment Announced/Unannounced: Announced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements and discuss results from the ECERS-3 assessment conducted on March 26, 2026. Your last Annual Compliance Visit was conducted on November 5, 2025. Your facility’s compliance history score prior to today’s visit was 95%. You, Marissa Donaldson, Administrator, assisted me with today’s visit. I observed your License, NC Child Care Summary of the Law, Emergency Medical Care Plan, sanitation placard, staff-child ratio worksheet, 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. All medications and accompanying documentation were monitored. Program records were monitored, including emergency drills, fire drills, monthly outdoor inspections, and incident logs. A sanitation inspection was conducted on March 12, 2026, with five (5) demerits and a superior classification. A fire inspection was conducted on December 12, 2025. There have been two new staff member hired since the last visit. I monitored their file today. Criminal Background Checks, CPR / First Aid, and special training were monitored in all staff files. Environmental Rating Scales: The ECERS-3 assessment was conducted on March 26, 2026, to meet the NC PreK requirements outlined in 10A NCAC 09 .3002(b). The Environment Rating Scale summary was reviewed and discussed with you during today’s visit. Specific attention was paid to the indicators that were scored three or below as identified on the summary. We reviewed the grievance process. You stated the facility would not file a grievance with NCRLAP. We identified two items discussed in the assessment which were potential licensing violations. Two of two items were monitored during today’s visit. These items are noted below: ECERS-3 Assessment – March 26, 2026 – Overall Score: 4.82 Item 8 Indicator: 5.1 Score: 3 points Assessor Comments: One consideration of the meal/snack schedule is whether children have independent access to drinking water during a 3-hour observation. While outside two children were allowed to carry their own personal water bottles; however, a teacher offered other children cups of water when the group returned indoors. This was not considered independent access. Since provisions for all children's independent access to drinking water were not present, credit was not earned. Today’s Observation: Today I observed that each classroom, including the NC Pre-K classroom, had a pitcher of water and cups in the classroom. You stated that water is available to all children, including outside, as the teachers take the pitcher with them. You stated that children are allowed to bring their own water bottles from home, but they are not required to. Item 8 Indicator 5.2 Score: 3 points Assessor Comments: For breakfast children were served biscuits, jelly, strawberries, and milk. However, four children were served water instead of milk. Water is not nutritionally comparable to cow's milk. Since an adequate substitute for cow's milk was not provided, credit was not earned. Today’s Observation: You stated that there are four children in the classroom that receive water in addition to their milk during meals. You reviewed camera footage which showed that all children were served milk. However, these four children refuse to drink the milk served and are also offered water with their meals. Today children were served milk with their meals. Item 10 Indicator 5.1 Score: 3 points Assessor Comments: The following categories of children's health-related handwashing are considered by this indicator: Upon arrival/returning to the classroom, before/after using wet materials (i.e., playdough, water play), after messy play, dealing with bodily fluids, and after touching contaminated objects. Some instances of handwashing occurred when needed such as upon arrival, after returning indoors from the playground and after using playdough or clay. However, children did not wash their hands before using playdough or clay and two children touched classroom materials before washing their hands after returning indoors. Today’s Observation: During today’s visit, I observed children completing the handwashing routines as required. You stated that you reminded teachers of when children are required to wash their hands and helped to ensure smooth transitions from outdoors to indoors. Item 10 Indicator 5.3 Score: 3 points Assessor Comments: To earn credit for this indicator, the teachers should model good health practices for the children and one of the considerations is handwashing related to health practices. The categories of health handwashing noted in 5.1 are considered for teachers in this indicator as well. The classroom teachers washed their hands after returning to the classroom from breaks and outdoors. However, a staff member entered the classroom twice and did not wash her hands. The teachers did not wash their hands before using playdough or clay, but they washed their hands afterward. Today’s Observation: During today’s visit, staff members were observed to complete handwashing at required times. You stated that you reminded staff members of handwashing requirements. Rated License Discussion – 1. Rated License Application: On April 7, 2026, I received the Application for Assessment for a Rated License for Centers form. You have chosen Classroom & Instructional Quality Pathway (Pathway2). 2. Enhanced Staff/Child Ratios: On the Application for Assessment for a Rated License form you checked that you meet Enhanced Staff/Child Ratio. Today, I verified that Enhanced Staff/Child Ratio was in place and being maintained. 3. Staff Education Standards: On April 7, 2026, I received the QRIS Staff Information and Education Worksheet. The group leader and three lead teachers are in the process of updating their WORKS account. As a reminder, the staff’s education that has been evaluated by the Workforce Unit will be used to verify the individual’s education level, as well as the overall education level earned by the facility. 4. On April 7, 2026, I received the Family and Community Engagement Standards Child Care Centers / Centers Located in a Residence form. • I verified the five foundational practices were in place by reviewing the plans you have documented in the facility’s operational policies, flyers, and calendars. • I verified that the three (3) additional Family Community Engagement Standards chosen by reviewing the plans you have documented in the facility’s policies and calendar. 5. On April 7, 2026, I received the Facility Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Plan form. • On April 9, 2026, I verified that the Facility CQI Plan was in place and progress was underway to carry out, complete, and maintain the documented Programmatic goal(s), Reason or Source for the goal(s), Expected timeframe, and Steps to Achieve the Goal(s). • On April 9, 2026, I monitored the Individual CQI plans for the administrator and staff with caregiving responsibilities. I verified that the Individual CQI Plans were in place and progress was underway to carry out, complete, and maintain the documented Professional goal(s), Reason or Source for the goal(s), Expected timeframe, and Steps to Achieve the Goal(s). 6. You stated that the approved curriculum used by the facility for ages one to five is the Creative Curriculum. However, you stated that you are in the process of ordering a new edition for the facility to use. You stated that you will also be purchasing a curriculum for children five to twelve years of age. Please send me verification of the curriculums purchased and used for all ages served. 7. You stated that the approved formative assessment used by the facility is Desired Results Developmental Profile. I verified your plan for using an approved formative assessment by monitoring the materials being used in the classroom. 8. You stated that you share formative assessments with families once annually by telephone, email, virtually, or in-person. Today, I verified your plan for reviewing formative assessments with families annually by monitoring your proposed calendar. 9. You, as the administrator, will need to complete training related to the curriculum and formative assessment used by the facility. Please send me verification once this has been completed. 10. You stated that you, the administrator, will complete five hours of coaching or mentoring by an administrator of another licensed child care center with a star-rating of four or five stars, or a community resource partner annually. You stated that the lead teachers will complete five hours of coaching or mentoring by the administrator, another lead teacher in the center, a lead teacher in another licensed child care center with a star-rating of four or five stars, an administrator of another licensed child care center with a star-rating of four or five stars, or a community resource partner annually. 11. Classrooms serving preschool children have written activity schedules and plans as required in Rule .0509, all five activity areas listed in G.S. 110-91(12) are available each day and activities listed in Rule .0510(c) are offered at least once per week, and activities for toddlers are available as required in Rule .0511. Please submit the following outstanding required documentation needed for verification to me no later than May 15, 2026. • Verification of Approved Curriculums for Children 1-12 years of age • Verification of Administrator’s Training in Approved Curriculum and Formative Assessment • Updated Staff Information and Education Worksheet Per child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .3224 (a & b) Recognition Of Quality Initiatives, a child care operator may choose to request one or more areas of recognition to accompany the issuance of a two through five-star rated license earned through compliance with any licensure pathway requirement of this Section. Quality initiatives will not be used to earn a star rating. Verification of requirements for each recognition shall be reassessed at least every three years, at the time of reassessment for a two through five-star rated license. Upon verification of the requirements, the Division will issue recognition of the following quality initiatives: • Education • Professional Development • Longevity and Experience • Staff Supports and Benefits • Health and Wellness Opportunities • Language Concentration • Culinary Emphasis • Ratio, Group Size, Enrollment Practices • Supplemental Environment • NC Breastfeeding – Friendly Child Care Designation Program • Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood – PLUS Recognition If you are interested in earning a Recognition Of Quality Initiatives send me verification of meeting them according to 10A NCAC 09 .3224 (a & b). Your signature on all forms served and will serve as verification that the information provided was accurate and complete The following violations were observed and cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In Space 4, two electrical outlets were not covered with a safety plug. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 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. A prescription nystatin cream was prescribed on 3/12/2026 for 14 days. The medication was not returned to the parent after the course of treatment or discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment. .0803(12) Technical Assistance: • To ensure the health and safety of children, please encourage teachers to complete a daily safety check of their classrooms prior to children arriving to check for hazards such as uncovered outlets. Item # 812 was corrected today by placing a safety plug in the two uncovered outlets in Space 4. • We discussed that any medication remaining after the course of treatment is completed, after authorization is withdrawn or has expired must be returned to the child's parents. Any medication the parent fails to retrieve within 72 hours must be discarded. We reviewed child care rule .0803(2)(d) which states that prescription medications can only be administered according to the prescription specified on the label. I suggested that all medications and forms are brought to the office to allow a member of administration to review the documentation prior to placing the medication in the classroom. Consultation: 1. We discussed that drinking water must be freely available to children of all ages, including during outdoor play. To support independent access, staff may set up an accessible water station or have individual labeled bottles readily available to all children. Additionally, meals must meet USDA meal pattern requirements. If a child cannot be served milk, an appropriate nutritional substitute must be provided. Water cannot replace milk as it is not nutritionally equivalent. Today I provided you with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs and Nutrient Requirements for Fluid Milk Substitutes/Nondairy Beverages document. 2. We reviewed 15A NCAC 18A .2803(a) and (b) regarding handwashing during today’s visit. Please reinforce consistent handwashing procedures for both staff and children in accordance with rule requirements. I suggested that you could make a visual for all classrooms that indicates when handwashing is required to serve as a friendly reminder. 3. Please be reminded that all plans put in place as part of the Classroom and Instructional Quality for Child Care Centers, QRIS Pathway 2 must be completed within one year from the date of the new Rated License issued to your facility. Rated License components required to earn your star rated license will be monitored annually. COMPLIANCE PLAN: All violations cited during today’s visit must be corrected immediately. Please submit a written, signed, and dated statement to me at the email/address below detailing the steps taken to correct each violation. Your compliance letter must include the following: 1. The name of your center 2. The center’s ID number 3. The date you write the letter 4. Address each violation stating how you corrected the violation and are now in compliance. 5. Your signature I must receive your compliance letter no later than April 23, 2026. 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. 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. 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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10A NCAC 09 .3002 · Violation
Name of Operation: SOUTH ROWAN ACADEMY OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT, LLC Facility ID: 80000366 Consultant: ASHLYNN VAUGHAN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/9/2026 Number Present: 59 Completed Date: 4/9/2026 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 272 Time In: 08:58 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Rated License Assessment Announced/Unannounced: Announced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements and discuss results from the ECERS-3 assessment conducted on March 26, 2026. Your last Annual Compliance Visit was conducted on November 5, 2025. Your facility’s compliance history score prior to today’s visit was 95%. You, Marissa Donaldson, Administrator, assisted me with today’s visit. I observed your License, NC Child Care Summary of the Law, Emergency Medical Care Plan, sanitation placard, staff-child ratio worksheet, 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. All medications and accompanying documentation were monitored. Program records were monitored, including emergency drills, fire drills, monthly outdoor inspections, and incident logs. A sanitation inspection was conducted on March 12, 2026, with five (5) demerits and a superior classification. A fire inspection was conducted on December 12, 2025. There have been two new staff member hired since the last visit. I monitored their file today. Criminal Background Checks, CPR / First Aid, and special training were monitored in all staff files. Environmental Rating Scales: The ECERS-3 assessment was conducted on March 26, 2026, to meet the NC PreK requirements outlined in 10A NCAC 09 .3002(b). The Environment Rating Scale summary was reviewed and discussed with you during today’s visit. Specific attention was paid to the indicators that were scored three or below as identified on the summary. We reviewed the grievance process. You stated the facility would not file a grievance with NCRLAP. We identified two items discussed in the assessment which were potential licensing violations. Two of two items were monitored during today’s visit. These items are noted below: ECERS-3 Assessment – March 26, 2026 – Overall Score: 4.82 Item 8 Indicator: 5.1 Score: 3 points Assessor Comments: One consideration of the meal/snack schedule is whether children have independent access to drinking water during a 3-hour observation. While outside two children were allowed to carry their own personal water bottles; however, a teacher offered other children cups of water when the group returned indoors. This was not considered independent access. Since provisions for all children's independent access to drinking water were not present, credit was not earned. Today’s Observation: Today I observed that each classroom, including the NC Pre-K classroom, had a pitcher of water and cups in the classroom. You stated that water is available to all children, including outside, as the teachers take the pitcher with them. You stated that children are allowed to bring their own water bottles from home, but they are not required to. Item 8 Indicator 5.2 Score: 3 points Assessor Comments: For breakfast children were served biscuits, jelly, strawberries, and milk. However, four children were served water instead of milk. Water is not nutritionally comparable to cow's milk. Since an adequate substitute for cow's milk was not provided, credit was not earned. Today’s Observation: You stated that there are four children in the classroom that receive water in addition to their milk during meals. You reviewed camera footage which showed that all children were served milk. However, these four children refuse to drink the milk served and are also offered water with their meals. Today children were served milk with their meals. Item 10 Indicator 5.1 Score: 3 points Assessor Comments: The following categories of children's health-related handwashing are considered by this indicator: Upon arrival/returning to the classroom, before/after using wet materials (i.e., playdough, water play), after messy play, dealing with bodily fluids, and after touching contaminated objects. Some instances of handwashing occurred when needed such as upon arrival, after returning indoors from the playground and after using playdough or clay. However, children did not wash their hands before using playdough or clay and two children touched classroom materials before washing their hands after returning indoors. Today’s Observation: During today’s visit, I observed children completing the handwashing routines as required. You stated that you reminded teachers of when children are required to wash their hands and helped to ensure smooth transitions from outdoors to indoors. Item 10 Indicator 5.3 Score: 3 points Assessor Comments: To earn credit for this indicator, the teachers should model good health practices for the children and one of the considerations is handwashing related to health practices. The categories of health handwashing noted in 5.1 are considered for teachers in this indicator as well. The classroom teachers washed their hands after returning to the classroom from breaks and outdoors. However, a staff member entered the classroom twice and did not wash her hands. The teachers did not wash their hands before using playdough or clay, but they washed their hands afterward. Today’s Observation: During today’s visit, staff members were observed to complete handwashing at required times. You stated that you reminded staff members of handwashing requirements. Rated License Discussion – 1. Rated License Application: On April 7, 2026, I received the Application for Assessment for a Rated License for Centers form. You have chosen Classroom & Instructional Quality Pathway (Pathway2). 2. Enhanced Staff/Child Ratios: On the Application for Assessment for a Rated License form you checked that you meet Enhanced Staff/Child Ratio. Today, I verified that Enhanced Staff/Child Ratio was in place and being maintained. 3. Staff Education Standards: On April 7, 2026, I received the QRIS Staff Information and Education Worksheet. The group leader and three lead teachers are in the process of updating their WORKS account. As a reminder, the staff’s education that has been evaluated by the Workforce Unit will be used to verify the individual’s education level, as well as the overall education level earned by the facility. 4. On April 7, 2026, I received the Family and Community Engagement Standards Child Care Centers / Centers Located in a Residence form. • I verified the five foundational practices were in place by reviewing the plans you have documented in the facility’s operational policies, flyers, and calendars. • I verified that the three (3) additional Family Community Engagement Standards chosen by reviewing the plans you have documented in the facility’s policies and calendar. 5. On April 7, 2026, I received the Facility Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Plan form. • On April 9, 2026, I verified that the Facility CQI Plan was in place and progress was underway to carry out, complete, and maintain the documented Programmatic goal(s), Reason or Source for the goal(s), Expected timeframe, and Steps to Achieve the Goal(s). • On April 9, 2026, I monitored the Individual CQI plans for the administrator and staff with caregiving responsibilities. I verified that the Individual CQI Plans were in place and progress was underway to carry out, complete, and maintain the documented Professional goal(s), Reason or Source for the goal(s), Expected timeframe, and Steps to Achieve the Goal(s). 6. You stated that the approved curriculum used by the facility for ages one to five is the Creative Curriculum. However, you stated that you are in the process of ordering a new edition for the facility to use. You stated that you will also be purchasing a curriculum for children five to twelve years of age. Please send me verification of the curriculums purchased and used for all ages served. 7. You stated that the approved formative assessment used by the facility is Desired Results Developmental Profile. I verified your plan for using an approved formative assessment by monitoring the materials being used in the classroom. 8. You stated that you share formative assessments with families once annually by telephone, email, virtually, or in-person. Today, I verified your plan for reviewing formative assessments with families annually by monitoring your proposed calendar. 9. You, as the administrator, will need to complete training related to the curriculum and formative assessment used by the facility. Please send me verification once this has been completed. 10. You stated that you, the administrator, will complete five hours of coaching or mentoring by an administrator of another licensed child care center with a star-rating of four or five stars, or a community resource partner annually. You stated that the lead teachers will complete five hours of coaching or mentoring by the administrator, another lead teacher in the center, a lead teacher in another licensed child care center with a star-rating of four or five stars, an administrator of another licensed child care center with a star-rating of four or five stars, or a community resource partner annually. 11. Classrooms serving preschool children have written activity schedules and plans as required in Rule .0509, all five activity areas listed in G.S. 110-91(12) are available each day and activities listed in Rule .0510(c) are offered at least once per week, and activities for toddlers are available as required in Rule .0511. Please submit the following outstanding required documentation needed for verification to me no later than May 15, 2026. • Verification of Approved Curriculums for Children 1-12 years of age • Verification of Administrator’s Training in Approved Curriculum and Formative Assessment • Updated Staff Information and Education Worksheet Per child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .3224 (a & b) Recognition Of Quality Initiatives, a child care operator may choose to request one or more areas of recognition to accompany the issuance of a two through five-star rated license earned through compliance with any licensure pathway requirement of this Section. Quality initiatives will not be used to earn a star rating. Verification of requirements for each recognition shall be reassessed at least every three years, at the time of reassessment for a two through five-star rated license. Upon verification of the requirements, the Division will issue recognition of the following quality initiatives: • Education • Professional Development • Longevity and Experience • Staff Supports and Benefits • Health and Wellness Opportunities • Language Concentration • Culinary Emphasis • Ratio, Group Size, Enrollment Practices • Supplemental Environment • NC Breastfeeding – Friendly Child Care Designation Program • Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood – PLUS Recognition If you are interested in earning a Recognition Of Quality Initiatives send me verification of meeting them according to 10A NCAC 09 .3224 (a & b). Your signature on all forms served and will serve as verification that the information provided was accurate and complete The following violations were observed and cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In Space 4, two electrical outlets were not covered with a safety plug. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 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. A prescription nystatin cream was prescribed on 3/12/2026 for 14 days. The medication was not returned to the parent after the course of treatment or discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment. .0803(12) Technical Assistance: • To ensure the health and safety of children, please encourage teachers to complete a daily safety check of their classrooms prior to children arriving to check for hazards such as uncovered outlets. Item # 812 was corrected today by placing a safety plug in the two uncovered outlets in Space 4. • We discussed that any medication remaining after the course of treatment is completed, after authorization is withdrawn or has expired must be returned to the child's parents. Any medication the parent fails to retrieve within 72 hours must be discarded. We reviewed child care rule .0803(2)(d) which states that prescription medications can only be administered according to the prescription specified on the label. I suggested that all medications and forms are brought to the office to allow a member of administration to review the documentation prior to placing the medication in the classroom. Consultation: 1. We discussed that drinking water must be freely available to children of all ages, including during outdoor play. To support independent access, staff may set up an accessible water station or have individual labeled bottles readily available to all children. Additionally, meals must meet USDA meal pattern requirements. If a child cannot be served milk, an appropriate nutritional substitute must be provided. Water cannot replace milk as it is not nutritionally equivalent. Today I provided you with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs and Nutrient Requirements for Fluid Milk Substitutes/Nondairy Beverages document. 2. We reviewed 15A NCAC 18A .2803(a) and (b) regarding handwashing during today’s visit. Please reinforce consistent handwashing procedures for both staff and children in accordance with rule requirements. I suggested that you could make a visual for all classrooms that indicates when handwashing is required to serve as a friendly reminder. 3. Please be reminded that all plans put in place as part of the Classroom and Instructional Quality for Child Care Centers, QRIS Pathway 2 must be completed within one year from the date of the new Rated License issued to your facility. Rated License components required to earn your star rated license will be monitored annually. COMPLIANCE PLAN: All violations cited during today’s visit must be corrected immediately. Please submit a written, signed, and dated statement to me at the email/address below detailing the steps taken to correct each violation. Your compliance letter must include the following: 1. The name of your center 2. The center’s ID number 3. The date you write the letter 4. Address each violation stating how you corrected the violation and are now in compliance. 5. Your signature I must receive your compliance letter no later than April 23, 2026. 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. 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. 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 .3224 · Violation
Name of Operation: SOUTH ROWAN ACADEMY OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT, LLC Facility ID: 80000366 Consultant: ASHLYNN VAUGHAN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/9/2026 Number Present: 59 Completed Date: 4/9/2026 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 272 Time In: 08:58 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Rated License Assessment Announced/Unannounced: Announced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements and discuss results from the ECERS-3 assessment conducted on March 26, 2026. Your last Annual Compliance Visit was conducted on November 5, 2025. Your facility’s compliance history score prior to today’s visit was 95%. You, Marissa Donaldson, Administrator, assisted me with today’s visit. I observed your License, NC Child Care Summary of the Law, Emergency Medical Care Plan, sanitation placard, staff-child ratio worksheet, 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. All medications and accompanying documentation were monitored. Program records were monitored, including emergency drills, fire drills, monthly outdoor inspections, and incident logs. A sanitation inspection was conducted on March 12, 2026, with five (5) demerits and a superior classification. A fire inspection was conducted on December 12, 2025. There have been two new staff member hired since the last visit. I monitored their file today. Criminal Background Checks, CPR / First Aid, and special training were monitored in all staff files. Environmental Rating Scales: The ECERS-3 assessment was conducted on March 26, 2026, to meet the NC PreK requirements outlined in 10A NCAC 09 .3002(b). The Environment Rating Scale summary was reviewed and discussed with you during today’s visit. Specific attention was paid to the indicators that were scored three or below as identified on the summary. We reviewed the grievance process. You stated the facility would not file a grievance with NCRLAP. We identified two items discussed in the assessment which were potential licensing violations. Two of two items were monitored during today’s visit. These items are noted below: ECERS-3 Assessment – March 26, 2026 – Overall Score: 4.82 Item 8 Indicator: 5.1 Score: 3 points Assessor Comments: One consideration of the meal/snack schedule is whether children have independent access to drinking water during a 3-hour observation. While outside two children were allowed to carry their own personal water bottles; however, a teacher offered other children cups of water when the group returned indoors. This was not considered independent access. Since provisions for all children's independent access to drinking water were not present, credit was not earned. Today’s Observation: Today I observed that each classroom, including the NC Pre-K classroom, had a pitcher of water and cups in the classroom. You stated that water is available to all children, including outside, as the teachers take the pitcher with them. You stated that children are allowed to bring their own water bottles from home, but they are not required to. Item 8 Indicator 5.2 Score: 3 points Assessor Comments: For breakfast children were served biscuits, jelly, strawberries, and milk. However, four children were served water instead of milk. Water is not nutritionally comparable to cow's milk. Since an adequate substitute for cow's milk was not provided, credit was not earned. Today’s Observation: You stated that there are four children in the classroom that receive water in addition to their milk during meals. You reviewed camera footage which showed that all children were served milk. However, these four children refuse to drink the milk served and are also offered water with their meals. Today children were served milk with their meals. Item 10 Indicator 5.1 Score: 3 points Assessor Comments: The following categories of children's health-related handwashing are considered by this indicator: Upon arrival/returning to the classroom, before/after using wet materials (i.e., playdough, water play), after messy play, dealing with bodily fluids, and after touching contaminated objects. Some instances of handwashing occurred when needed such as upon arrival, after returning indoors from the playground and after using playdough or clay. However, children did not wash their hands before using playdough or clay and two children touched classroom materials before washing their hands after returning indoors. Today’s Observation: During today’s visit, I observed children completing the handwashing routines as required. You stated that you reminded teachers of when children are required to wash their hands and helped to ensure smooth transitions from outdoors to indoors. Item 10 Indicator 5.3 Score: 3 points Assessor Comments: To earn credit for this indicator, the teachers should model good health practices for the children and one of the considerations is handwashing related to health practices. The categories of health handwashing noted in 5.1 are considered for teachers in this indicator as well. The classroom teachers washed their hands after returning to the classroom from breaks and outdoors. However, a staff member entered the classroom twice and did not wash her hands. The teachers did not wash their hands before using playdough or clay, but they washed their hands afterward. Today’s Observation: During today’s visit, staff members were observed to complete handwashing at required times. You stated that you reminded staff members of handwashing requirements. Rated License Discussion – 1. Rated License Application: On April 7, 2026, I received the Application for Assessment for a Rated License for Centers form. You have chosen Classroom & Instructional Quality Pathway (Pathway2). 2. Enhanced Staff/Child Ratios: On the Application for Assessment for a Rated License form you checked that you meet Enhanced Staff/Child Ratio. Today, I verified that Enhanced Staff/Child Ratio was in place and being maintained. 3. Staff Education Standards: On April 7, 2026, I received the QRIS Staff Information and Education Worksheet. The group leader and three lead teachers are in the process of updating their WORKS account. As a reminder, the staff’s education that has been evaluated by the Workforce Unit will be used to verify the individual’s education level, as well as the overall education level earned by the facility. 4. On April 7, 2026, I received the Family and Community Engagement Standards Child Care Centers / Centers Located in a Residence form. • I verified the five foundational practices were in place by reviewing the plans you have documented in the facility’s operational policies, flyers, and calendars. • I verified that the three (3) additional Family Community Engagement Standards chosen by reviewing the plans you have documented in the facility’s policies and calendar. 5. On April 7, 2026, I received the Facility Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Plan form. • On April 9, 2026, I verified that the Facility CQI Plan was in place and progress was underway to carry out, complete, and maintain the documented Programmatic goal(s), Reason or Source for the goal(s), Expected timeframe, and Steps to Achieve the Goal(s). • On April 9, 2026, I monitored the Individual CQI plans for the administrator and staff with caregiving responsibilities. I verified that the Individual CQI Plans were in place and progress was underway to carry out, complete, and maintain the documented Professional goal(s), Reason or Source for the goal(s), Expected timeframe, and Steps to Achieve the Goal(s). 6. You stated that the approved curriculum used by the facility for ages one to five is the Creative Curriculum. However, you stated that you are in the process of ordering a new edition for the facility to use. You stated that you will also be purchasing a curriculum for children five to twelve years of age. Please send me verification of the curriculums purchased and used for all ages served. 7. You stated that the approved formative assessment used by the facility is Desired Results Developmental Profile. I verified your plan for using an approved formative assessment by monitoring the materials being used in the classroom. 8. You stated that you share formative assessments with families once annually by telephone, email, virtually, or in-person. Today, I verified your plan for reviewing formative assessments with families annually by monitoring your proposed calendar. 9. You, as the administrator, will need to complete training related to the curriculum and formative assessment used by the facility. Please send me verification once this has been completed. 10. You stated that you, the administrator, will complete five hours of coaching or mentoring by an administrator of another licensed child care center with a star-rating of four or five stars, or a community resource partner annually. You stated that the lead teachers will complete five hours of coaching or mentoring by the administrator, another lead teacher in the center, a lead teacher in another licensed child care center with a star-rating of four or five stars, an administrator of another licensed child care center with a star-rating of four or five stars, or a community resource partner annually. 11. Classrooms serving preschool children have written activity schedules and plans as required in Rule .0509, all five activity areas listed in G.S. 110-91(12) are available each day and activities listed in Rule .0510(c) are offered at least once per week, and activities for toddlers are available as required in Rule .0511. Please submit the following outstanding required documentation needed for verification to me no later than May 15, 2026. • Verification of Approved Curriculums for Children 1-12 years of age • Verification of Administrator’s Training in Approved Curriculum and Formative Assessment • Updated Staff Information and Education Worksheet Per child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .3224 (a & b) Recognition Of Quality Initiatives, a child care operator may choose to request one or more areas of recognition to accompany the issuance of a two through five-star rated license earned through compliance with any licensure pathway requirement of this Section. Quality initiatives will not be used to earn a star rating. Verification of requirements for each recognition shall be reassessed at least every three years, at the time of reassessment for a two through five-star rated license. Upon verification of the requirements, the Division will issue recognition of the following quality initiatives: • Education • Professional Development • Longevity and Experience • Staff Supports and Benefits • Health and Wellness Opportunities • Language Concentration • Culinary Emphasis • Ratio, Group Size, Enrollment Practices • Supplemental Environment • NC Breastfeeding – Friendly Child Care Designation Program • Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood – PLUS Recognition If you are interested in earning a Recognition Of Quality Initiatives send me verification of meeting them according to 10A NCAC 09 .3224 (a & b). Your signature on all forms served and will serve as verification that the information provided was accurate and complete The following violations were observed and cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In Space 4, two electrical outlets were not covered with a safety plug. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 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. A prescription nystatin cream was prescribed on 3/12/2026 for 14 days. The medication was not returned to the parent after the course of treatment or discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment. .0803(12) Technical Assistance: • To ensure the health and safety of children, please encourage teachers to complete a daily safety check of their classrooms prior to children arriving to check for hazards such as uncovered outlets. Item # 812 was corrected today by placing a safety plug in the two uncovered outlets in Space 4. • We discussed that any medication remaining after the course of treatment is completed, after authorization is withdrawn or has expired must be returned to the child's parents. Any medication the parent fails to retrieve within 72 hours must be discarded. We reviewed child care rule .0803(2)(d) which states that prescription medications can only be administered according to the prescription specified on the label. I suggested that all medications and forms are brought to the office to allow a member of administration to review the documentation prior to placing the medication in the classroom. Consultation: 1. We discussed that drinking water must be freely available to children of all ages, including during outdoor play. To support independent access, staff may set up an accessible water station or have individual labeled bottles readily available to all children. Additionally, meals must meet USDA meal pattern requirements. If a child cannot be served milk, an appropriate nutritional substitute must be provided. Water cannot replace milk as it is not nutritionally equivalent. Today I provided you with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs and Nutrient Requirements for Fluid Milk Substitutes/Nondairy Beverages document. 2. We reviewed 15A NCAC 18A .2803(a) and (b) regarding handwashing during today’s visit. Please reinforce consistent handwashing procedures for both staff and children in accordance with rule requirements. I suggested that you could make a visual for all classrooms that indicates when handwashing is required to serve as a friendly reminder. 3. Please be reminded that all plans put in place as part of the Classroom and Instructional Quality for Child Care Centers, QRIS Pathway 2 must be completed within one year from the date of the new Rated License issued to your facility. Rated License components required to earn your star rated license will be monitored annually. COMPLIANCE PLAN: All violations cited during today’s visit must be corrected immediately. Please submit a written, signed, and dated statement to me at the email/address below detailing the steps taken to correct each violation. Your compliance letter must include the following: 1. The name of your center 2. The center’s ID number 3. The date you write the letter 4. Address each violation stating how you corrected the violation and are now in compliance. 5. Your signature I must receive your compliance letter no later than April 23, 2026. 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. 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. 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.
G.S. 110-91 · Violation
Name of Operation: SOUTH ROWAN ACADEMY OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT, LLC Facility ID: 80000366 Consultant: ASHLYNN VAUGHAN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/9/2026 Number Present: 59 Completed Date: 4/9/2026 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 272 Time In: 08:58 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Rated License Assessment Announced/Unannounced: Announced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements and discuss results from the ECERS-3 assessment conducted on March 26, 2026. Your last Annual Compliance Visit was conducted on November 5, 2025. Your facility’s compliance history score prior to today’s visit was 95%. You, Marissa Donaldson, Administrator, assisted me with today’s visit. I observed your License, NC Child Care Summary of the Law, Emergency Medical Care Plan, sanitation placard, staff-child ratio worksheet, 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. All medications and accompanying documentation were monitored. Program records were monitored, including emergency drills, fire drills, monthly outdoor inspections, and incident logs. A sanitation inspection was conducted on March 12, 2026, with five (5) demerits and a superior classification. A fire inspection was conducted on December 12, 2025. There have been two new staff member hired since the last visit. I monitored their file today. Criminal Background Checks, CPR / First Aid, and special training were monitored in all staff files. Environmental Rating Scales: The ECERS-3 assessment was conducted on March 26, 2026, to meet the NC PreK requirements outlined in 10A NCAC 09 .3002(b). The Environment Rating Scale summary was reviewed and discussed with you during today’s visit. Specific attention was paid to the indicators that were scored three or below as identified on the summary. We reviewed the grievance process. You stated the facility would not file a grievance with NCRLAP. We identified two items discussed in the assessment which were potential licensing violations. Two of two items were monitored during today’s visit. These items are noted below: ECERS-3 Assessment – March 26, 2026 – Overall Score: 4.82 Item 8 Indicator: 5.1 Score: 3 points Assessor Comments: One consideration of the meal/snack schedule is whether children have independent access to drinking water during a 3-hour observation. While outside two children were allowed to carry their own personal water bottles; however, a teacher offered other children cups of water when the group returned indoors. This was not considered independent access. Since provisions for all children's independent access to drinking water were not present, credit was not earned. Today’s Observation: Today I observed that each classroom, including the NC Pre-K classroom, had a pitcher of water and cups in the classroom. You stated that water is available to all children, including outside, as the teachers take the pitcher with them. You stated that children are allowed to bring their own water bottles from home, but they are not required to. Item 8 Indicator 5.2 Score: 3 points Assessor Comments: For breakfast children were served biscuits, jelly, strawberries, and milk. However, four children were served water instead of milk. Water is not nutritionally comparable to cow's milk. Since an adequate substitute for cow's milk was not provided, credit was not earned. Today’s Observation: You stated that there are four children in the classroom that receive water in addition to their milk during meals. You reviewed camera footage which showed that all children were served milk. However, these four children refuse to drink the milk served and are also offered water with their meals. Today children were served milk with their meals. Item 10 Indicator 5.1 Score: 3 points Assessor Comments: The following categories of children's health-related handwashing are considered by this indicator: Upon arrival/returning to the classroom, before/after using wet materials (i.e., playdough, water play), after messy play, dealing with bodily fluids, and after touching contaminated objects. Some instances of handwashing occurred when needed such as upon arrival, after returning indoors from the playground and after using playdough or clay. However, children did not wash their hands before using playdough or clay and two children touched classroom materials before washing their hands after returning indoors. Today’s Observation: During today’s visit, I observed children completing the handwashing routines as required. You stated that you reminded teachers of when children are required to wash their hands and helped to ensure smooth transitions from outdoors to indoors. Item 10 Indicator 5.3 Score: 3 points Assessor Comments: To earn credit for this indicator, the teachers should model good health practices for the children and one of the considerations is handwashing related to health practices. The categories of health handwashing noted in 5.1 are considered for teachers in this indicator as well. The classroom teachers washed their hands after returning to the classroom from breaks and outdoors. However, a staff member entered the classroom twice and did not wash her hands. The teachers did not wash their hands before using playdough or clay, but they washed their hands afterward. Today’s Observation: During today’s visit, staff members were observed to complete handwashing at required times. You stated that you reminded staff members of handwashing requirements. Rated License Discussion – 1. Rated License Application: On April 7, 2026, I received the Application for Assessment for a Rated License for Centers form. You have chosen Classroom & Instructional Quality Pathway (Pathway2). 2. Enhanced Staff/Child Ratios: On the Application for Assessment for a Rated License form you checked that you meet Enhanced Staff/Child Ratio. Today, I verified that Enhanced Staff/Child Ratio was in place and being maintained. 3. Staff Education Standards: On April 7, 2026, I received the QRIS Staff Information and Education Worksheet. The group leader and three lead teachers are in the process of updating their WORKS account. As a reminder, the staff’s education that has been evaluated by the Workforce Unit will be used to verify the individual’s education level, as well as the overall education level earned by the facility. 4. On April 7, 2026, I received the Family and Community Engagement Standards Child Care Centers / Centers Located in a Residence form. • I verified the five foundational practices were in place by reviewing the plans you have documented in the facility’s operational policies, flyers, and calendars. • I verified that the three (3) additional Family Community Engagement Standards chosen by reviewing the plans you have documented in the facility’s policies and calendar. 5. On April 7, 2026, I received the Facility Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Plan form. • On April 9, 2026, I verified that the Facility CQI Plan was in place and progress was underway to carry out, complete, and maintain the documented Programmatic goal(s), Reason or Source for the goal(s), Expected timeframe, and Steps to Achieve the Goal(s). • On April 9, 2026, I monitored the Individual CQI plans for the administrator and staff with caregiving responsibilities. I verified that the Individual CQI Plans were in place and progress was underway to carry out, complete, and maintain the documented Professional goal(s), Reason or Source for the goal(s), Expected timeframe, and Steps to Achieve the Goal(s). 6. You stated that the approved curriculum used by the facility for ages one to five is the Creative Curriculum. However, you stated that you are in the process of ordering a new edition for the facility to use. You stated that you will also be purchasing a curriculum for children five to twelve years of age. Please send me verification of the curriculums purchased and used for all ages served. 7. You stated that the approved formative assessment used by the facility is Desired Results Developmental Profile. I verified your plan for using an approved formative assessment by monitoring the materials being used in the classroom. 8. You stated that you share formative assessments with families once annually by telephone, email, virtually, or in-person. Today, I verified your plan for reviewing formative assessments with families annually by monitoring your proposed calendar. 9. You, as the administrator, will need to complete training related to the curriculum and formative assessment used by the facility. Please send me verification once this has been completed. 10. You stated that you, the administrator, will complete five hours of coaching or mentoring by an administrator of another licensed child care center with a star-rating of four or five stars, or a community resource partner annually. You stated that the lead teachers will complete five hours of coaching or mentoring by the administrator, another lead teacher in the center, a lead teacher in another licensed child care center with a star-rating of four or five stars, an administrator of another licensed child care center with a star-rating of four or five stars, or a community resource partner annually. 11. Classrooms serving preschool children have written activity schedules and plans as required in Rule .0509, all five activity areas listed in G.S. 110-91(12) are available each day and activities listed in Rule .0510(c) are offered at least once per week, and activities for toddlers are available as required in Rule .0511. Please submit the following outstanding required documentation needed for verification to me no later than May 15, 2026. • Verification of Approved Curriculums for Children 1-12 years of age • Verification of Administrator’s Training in Approved Curriculum and Formative Assessment • Updated Staff Information and Education Worksheet Per child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .3224 (a & b) Recognition Of Quality Initiatives, a child care operator may choose to request one or more areas of recognition to accompany the issuance of a two through five-star rated license earned through compliance with any licensure pathway requirement of this Section. Quality initiatives will not be used to earn a star rating. Verification of requirements for each recognition shall be reassessed at least every three years, at the time of reassessment for a two through five-star rated license. Upon verification of the requirements, the Division will issue recognition of the following quality initiatives: • Education • Professional Development • Longevity and Experience • Staff Supports and Benefits • Health and Wellness Opportunities • Language Concentration • Culinary Emphasis • Ratio, Group Size, Enrollment Practices • Supplemental Environment • NC Breastfeeding – Friendly Child Care Designation Program • Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood – PLUS Recognition If you are interested in earning a Recognition Of Quality Initiatives send me verification of meeting them according to 10A NCAC 09 .3224 (a & b). Your signature on all forms served and will serve as verification that the information provided was accurate and complete The following violations were observed and cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In Space 4, two electrical outlets were not covered with a safety plug. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 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. A prescription nystatin cream was prescribed on 3/12/2026 for 14 days. The medication was not returned to the parent after the course of treatment or discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment. .0803(12) Technical Assistance: • To ensure the health and safety of children, please encourage teachers to complete a daily safety check of their classrooms prior to children arriving to check for hazards such as uncovered outlets. Item # 812 was corrected today by placing a safety plug in the two uncovered outlets in Space 4. • We discussed that any medication remaining after the course of treatment is completed, after authorization is withdrawn or has expired must be returned to the child's parents. Any medication the parent fails to retrieve within 72 hours must be discarded. We reviewed child care rule .0803(2)(d) which states that prescription medications can only be administered according to the prescription specified on the label. I suggested that all medications and forms are brought to the office to allow a member of administration to review the documentation prior to placing the medication in the classroom. Consultation: 1. We discussed that drinking water must be freely available to children of all ages, including during outdoor play. To support independent access, staff may set up an accessible water station or have individual labeled bottles readily available to all children. Additionally, meals must meet USDA meal pattern requirements. If a child cannot be served milk, an appropriate nutritional substitute must be provided. Water cannot replace milk as it is not nutritionally equivalent. Today I provided you with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs and Nutrient Requirements for Fluid Milk Substitutes/Nondairy Beverages document. 2. We reviewed 15A NCAC 18A .2803(a) and (b) regarding handwashing during today’s visit. Please reinforce consistent handwashing procedures for both staff and children in accordance with rule requirements. I suggested that you could make a visual for all classrooms that indicates when handwashing is required to serve as a friendly reminder. 3. Please be reminded that all plans put in place as part of the Classroom and Instructional Quality for Child Care Centers, QRIS Pathway 2 must be completed within one year from the date of the new Rated License issued to your facility. Rated License components required to earn your star rated license will be monitored annually. COMPLIANCE PLAN: All violations cited during today’s visit must be corrected immediately. Please submit a written, signed, and dated statement to me at the email/address below detailing the steps taken to correct each violation. Your compliance letter must include the following: 1. The name of your center 2. The center’s ID number 3. The date you write the letter 4. Address each violation stating how you corrected the violation and are now in compliance. 5. Your signature I must receive your compliance letter no later than April 23, 2026. 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. 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. 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 .0302 · Violation
Name of Operation: SOUTH ROWAN ACADEMY OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT, LLC Facility ID: 80000366 Consultant: ASHLYNN VAUGHAN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/5/2025 Number Present: 51 Completed Date: 11/5/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 275 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:35 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess 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 November 20, 2024. Your facility’s compliance history score prior to today’s visit was 94%. You, Marissa Donaldson, Director, assisted me with today’s 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 provisional license and is licensed for 75 children on first and second shift, ages 1-12 with an effective date of August 21, 2025. The following restrictions are listed: first and second shift, meets enhanced ratios, and children under two and half years old in rooms with direct exits only. Your facility is currently working on a lead action with the health department. You stated that lead abatement began on the exterior of the building yesterday November 4, 2025. During my visit, I observed the Regional Environmental Health Specialist visually inspecting the wood to be installed as required. Space 3B/C was closed today due to construction taking place on the exterior door of the classroom. Children enrolled in this classroom were combined with Space 2C. Lead abatement will begin tomorrow November 6, 2025 in Space 2A. You stated that Space 2A will be closed during the construction tomorrow. Children from Space 2A will be combined with Space 4 while the classroom is closed. Your facility, owned by South Rowan Academy, LLC was listed as active 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 Provisional 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. 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 provide transportation. I monitored the documents and vehicle today. Program records were monitored, including emergency drills, fire drills, monthly outdoor inspections, and incident logs. A sanitation inspection was conducted on October 22, 2025, with zero (0) demerits and a superior classification. A fire inspection was conducted on December 6, 2024. There have been five 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 73 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 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. DIAL 4 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 include home visits, class celebrations, parent/teacher conferences, and take home activities. The program uses Child Pilot as a communication tool with families. You stated the NC Pre-K Program hours for the children are 8:00 am to 2:45 pm and the staff hours are 7:00 am - 3:00 pm. The facility is currently on a provisional license due to an administrative action that was issued on August 21, 2025, and expires on February 21, 2026. Once a closure letter is received from the Rowan County Health Department that the lead remediation has been completed, a star rated license will be issued. The facility will earn the program, education, and quality points earned on the star rated license issued on April 26, 2019. Points will be earned as follows: Program standard points: 5 Education standards points: 5 Quality Point: 1 11 points total for a four-star license. The following violations were observed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Two children's arrival times were not documented in Space 3A. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. One staff member (DOH: 9/8/2025) did not have their choice of health care professional documented on their Emergency Information Form. .0701(a) Technical Assistance: • To ensure the safety of children, it is essential that arrival and departure times are documented as children arrive and leave the classroom. You stated that the two children who did not have their arrival times documented today entered the classroom through a different door than usual due to construction. You corrected the violation by documenting the arrival time of the two children. Today I suggested that the teacher move the sign in and out sheet to the alternative entrance of the classroom while construction is underway. • When hiring new staff members, ensure that all required information is documented on forms completed during the hiring process. The Emergency Information Form should include the name, address, and telephone number of the person to be contacted in case of an emergency, and the responsible party's choice of health care professional. Today you corrected the violation by having the employee list their choice of health care professional on their Emergency Information Form. Consultation: • During today’s visit, we discussed the three QRIS Pathways to the Stars effective July 1, 2025. We covered staff education (including ensuring all staff have WORKS accounts, understanding the 50% requirement for lead teachers and for other educators, and how work experience may count), enhanced ratios and space expectations, the Family and Community Engagement Foundational Practices, and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Plans. The following steps are how you can begin preparing for the Rated License process: Next Steps by Pathway- If you choose Pathway 1: -Confirm all staff have active WORKS accounts. -Complete the QRIS Staff Information and Education Worksheet electronically. -Begin planning for your three-month self-study using the applicable ITERS-3, ECERS-3, SACERS-U, OR FCCERS-3 books. -Prepare for Environmental Rating Scale (ERS) assessments. -Access resources, trainings, and outreach via ncrlap.org. -Work with CCR&R or Smart Start for support in preparation. -Identify CQI goals and begin planning for implementation. -Develop strategies for Family and Community Engagement. -If four-year-olds are enrolled, select and implement an approved curriculum. If you choose Pathway 2: -Confirm all staff have active WORKS accounts. -Complete the QRIS Staff Information and Education Worksheet electronically. -Identify CQI goals and begin planning for implementation. -Develop strategies for Family and Community Engagement. -Select and implement a curriculum. (4- and 5-star centers must use an approved curriculum and formative assessment tool for all ages.) -Arranging coaching or training options for administrators and lead teachers. If you choose Pathway 3: -Ensure all staff have active WORKS accounts. -If you are accredited through NAFCC, NECPA, AMS, or IMC, you may earn a three star rated license with NO Education standards evaluation. -If you are accredited through NAFCC, NECPA, AMS, or IMC and would like to earn a four or five star rated license, the Education standard evaluation will determine the star rating earned. -If you are accredited through NAEYC, NAC, COGNIA, or your facility is Head Start and/or Early Head Start Education, NO Education standards evaluation is needed. -Documentation of accreditation status and Head Start designation must be submitted to process your star rated license. • 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 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. 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 .0304 · Violation
Name of Operation: SOUTH ROWAN ACADEMY OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT, LLC Facility ID: 80000366 Consultant: ASHLYNN VAUGHAN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/17/2025 Number Present: 52 Completed Date: 6/17/2025 Age: From 1 To 11 Total Minutes: 260 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 02:05 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during a Routine Unannounced visit. Your last Annual Compliance visit was conducted on November 20, 2024. Your facility’s compliance history score prior to today’s visit was 92%. You, Marissa Donaldson, Director, assisted me with the visit. Your facility, owned by South Rowan Academy, LLC was current and active with the NC Secretary of State as viewed on the NC Secretary of State Website today. I observed your Four-Star License, NC Child Care Summary of the Law, menu, Emergency Medical Care Plan, Sanitation placard, 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 teacher directed activities. All medications and accompanying documentation were monitored. Program records were monitored, including emergency drills, fire drills, monthly outdoor inspections, and incident logs. A sanitation inspection was conducted on April 23, 2025 with zero (0) demerits and a superior classification. A fire inspection was conducted on December 6, 2024. There have been two new staff members hired since the last visit. I monitored their files. Criminal Background Checks, CPR/First Aid, Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment, and BSAC trainings were monitored in staff files. Your signature on all forms served and will serve as verification that the information provided was accurate and complete. The following violations were observed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In Space 3B/C, the Medication Administration Permission Form for Aquaphor did not include the amount of cream to be administered. In Space 3A, the Medication Administration Permission Form for Desitin did not include the amount of cream to be administered. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 864 Medication was given to children for non-medical reasons. In Space 4, a parent provided Zarbee's Sleep + Immune gummies to assist their child with sleep during rest time. This medication was administered daily starting on 1/14/2025. In Space 2C, a parent provided Zarbee's Sleep + Immune gummies to assist their child with sleep during rest time. This medication was administered daily starting on 1/15/2025. 10A NCAC 09.0803(1)(e) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. A staff member hired on 5/22/2025 did not have a medical report signed by a healthcare professional indicating that they are emotionally and physically fit to care for children. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) Technical Assistance: • Remind staff members that they must thoroughly review the Medication Administration Permission Form to verify all required information, including the amount of ointment to be used, is provided. Child care centers may not administer prescription or over-the-counter medication for non-medical reasons, such as to induce sleep, per child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(e). Today I recommended that a member of the administration team complete a monthly review of all medications to ensure compliance. During today’s visit, you removed the Zarbee’s Sleep + Immune medication from Space 4 and Space 2C and stated that you will return these medications to the parent. • Prior to employment, new employees must have a statement signed by a healthcare professional that indicates that they are emotionally and physically fit to care for children. The Staff Health Assessment/Medical Report can be found on the Division’s website under Provider Document and Forms. 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. • As a reminder, child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304 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. 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 7/1/2025. 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 .0701 · Violation
Name of Operation: SOUTH ROWAN ACADEMY OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT, LLC Facility ID: 80000366 Consultant: ASHLYNN VAUGHAN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/17/2025 Number Present: 52 Completed Date: 6/17/2025 Age: From 1 To 11 Total Minutes: 260 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 02:05 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during a Routine Unannounced visit. Your last Annual Compliance visit was conducted on November 20, 2024. Your facility’s compliance history score prior to today’s visit was 92%. You, Marissa Donaldson, Director, assisted me with the visit. Your facility, owned by South Rowan Academy, LLC was current and active with the NC Secretary of State as viewed on the NC Secretary of State Website today. I observed your Four-Star License, NC Child Care Summary of the Law, menu, Emergency Medical Care Plan, Sanitation placard, 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 teacher directed activities. All medications and accompanying documentation were monitored. Program records were monitored, including emergency drills, fire drills, monthly outdoor inspections, and incident logs. A sanitation inspection was conducted on April 23, 2025 with zero (0) demerits and a superior classification. A fire inspection was conducted on December 6, 2024. There have been two new staff members hired since the last visit. I monitored their files. Criminal Background Checks, CPR/First Aid, Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment, and BSAC trainings were monitored in staff files. Your signature on all forms served and will serve as verification that the information provided was accurate and complete. The following violations were observed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In Space 3B/C, the Medication Administration Permission Form for Aquaphor did not include the amount of cream to be administered. In Space 3A, the Medication Administration Permission Form for Desitin did not include the amount of cream to be administered. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 864 Medication was given to children for non-medical reasons. In Space 4, a parent provided Zarbee's Sleep + Immune gummies to assist their child with sleep during rest time. This medication was administered daily starting on 1/14/2025. In Space 2C, a parent provided Zarbee's Sleep + Immune gummies to assist their child with sleep during rest time. This medication was administered daily starting on 1/15/2025. 10A NCAC 09.0803(1)(e) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. A staff member hired on 5/22/2025 did not have a medical report signed by a healthcare professional indicating that they are emotionally and physically fit to care for children. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) Technical Assistance: • Remind staff members that they must thoroughly review the Medication Administration Permission Form to verify all required information, including the amount of ointment to be used, is provided. Child care centers may not administer prescription or over-the-counter medication for non-medical reasons, such as to induce sleep, per child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(e). Today I recommended that a member of the administration team complete a monthly review of all medications to ensure compliance. During today’s visit, you removed the Zarbee’s Sleep + Immune medication from Space 4 and Space 2C and stated that you will return these medications to the parent. • Prior to employment, new employees must have a statement signed by a healthcare professional that indicates that they are emotionally and physically fit to care for children. The Staff Health Assessment/Medical Report can be found on the Division’s website under Provider Document and Forms. 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. • As a reminder, child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304 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. 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 7/1/2025. 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
10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation
Name of Operation: SOUTH ROWAN ACADEMY OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT, LLC Facility ID: 80000366 Consultant: ASHLYNN VAUGHAN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/17/2025 Number Present: 52 Completed Date: 6/17/2025 Age: From 1 To 11 Total Minutes: 260 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 02:05 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during a Routine Unannounced visit. Your last Annual Compliance visit was conducted on November 20, 2024. Your facility’s compliance history score prior to today’s visit was 92%. You, Marissa Donaldson, Director, assisted me with the visit. Your facility, owned by South Rowan Academy, LLC was current and active with the NC Secretary of State as viewed on the NC Secretary of State Website today. I observed your Four-Star License, NC Child Care Summary of the Law, menu, Emergency Medical Care Plan, Sanitation placard, 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 teacher directed activities. All medications and accompanying documentation were monitored. Program records were monitored, including emergency drills, fire drills, monthly outdoor inspections, and incident logs. A sanitation inspection was conducted on April 23, 2025 with zero (0) demerits and a superior classification. A fire inspection was conducted on December 6, 2024. There have been two new staff members hired since the last visit. I monitored their files. Criminal Background Checks, CPR/First Aid, Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment, and BSAC trainings were monitored in staff files. Your signature on all forms served and will serve as verification that the information provided was accurate and complete. The following violations were observed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In Space 3B/C, the Medication Administration Permission Form for Aquaphor did not include the amount of cream to be administered. In Space 3A, the Medication Administration Permission Form for Desitin did not include the amount of cream to be administered. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 864 Medication was given to children for non-medical reasons. In Space 4, a parent provided Zarbee's Sleep + Immune gummies to assist their child with sleep during rest time. This medication was administered daily starting on 1/14/2025. In Space 2C, a parent provided Zarbee's Sleep + Immune gummies to assist their child with sleep during rest time. This medication was administered daily starting on 1/15/2025. 10A NCAC 09.0803(1)(e) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. A staff member hired on 5/22/2025 did not have a medical report signed by a healthcare professional indicating that they are emotionally and physically fit to care for children. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) Technical Assistance: • Remind staff members that they must thoroughly review the Medication Administration Permission Form to verify all required information, including the amount of ointment to be used, is provided. Child care centers may not administer prescription or over-the-counter medication for non-medical reasons, such as to induce sleep, per child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(e). Today I recommended that a member of the administration team complete a monthly review of all medications to ensure compliance. During today’s visit, you removed the Zarbee’s Sleep + Immune medication from Space 4 and Space 2C and stated that you will return these medications to the parent. • Prior to employment, new employees must have a statement signed by a healthcare professional that indicates that they are emotionally and physically fit to care for children. The Staff Health Assessment/Medical Report can be found on the Division’s website under Provider Document and Forms. 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. • As a reminder, child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304 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. 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 7/1/2025. 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
10A NCAC 09.0803 · Violation
Name of Operation: SOUTH ROWAN ACADEMY OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT, LLC Facility ID: 80000366 Consultant: ASHLYNN VAUGHAN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/17/2025 Number Present: 52 Completed Date: 6/17/2025 Age: From 1 To 11 Total Minutes: 260 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 02:05 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during a Routine Unannounced visit. Your last Annual Compliance visit was conducted on November 20, 2024. Your facility’s compliance history score prior to today’s visit was 92%. You, Marissa Donaldson, Director, assisted me with the visit. Your facility, owned by South Rowan Academy, LLC was current and active with the NC Secretary of State as viewed on the NC Secretary of State Website today. I observed your Four-Star License, NC Child Care Summary of the Law, menu, Emergency Medical Care Plan, Sanitation placard, 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 teacher directed activities. All medications and accompanying documentation were monitored. Program records were monitored, including emergency drills, fire drills, monthly outdoor inspections, and incident logs. A sanitation inspection was conducted on April 23, 2025 with zero (0) demerits and a superior classification. A fire inspection was conducted on December 6, 2024. There have been two new staff members hired since the last visit. I monitored their files. Criminal Background Checks, CPR/First Aid, Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment, and BSAC trainings were monitored in staff files. Your signature on all forms served and will serve as verification that the information provided was accurate and complete. The following violations were observed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In Space 3B/C, the Medication Administration Permission Form for Aquaphor did not include the amount of cream to be administered. In Space 3A, the Medication Administration Permission Form for Desitin did not include the amount of cream to be administered. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 864 Medication was given to children for non-medical reasons. In Space 4, a parent provided Zarbee's Sleep + Immune gummies to assist their child with sleep during rest time. This medication was administered daily starting on 1/14/2025. In Space 2C, a parent provided Zarbee's Sleep + Immune gummies to assist their child with sleep during rest time. This medication was administered daily starting on 1/15/2025. 10A NCAC 09.0803(1)(e) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. A staff member hired on 5/22/2025 did not have a medical report signed by a healthcare professional indicating that they are emotionally and physically fit to care for children. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) Technical Assistance: • Remind staff members that they must thoroughly review the Medication Administration Permission Form to verify all required information, including the amount of ointment to be used, is provided. Child care centers may not administer prescription or over-the-counter medication for non-medical reasons, such as to induce sleep, per child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(e). Today I recommended that a member of the administration team complete a monthly review of all medications to ensure compliance. During today’s visit, you removed the Zarbee’s Sleep + Immune medication from Space 4 and Space 2C and stated that you will return these medications to the parent. • Prior to employment, new employees must have a statement signed by a healthcare professional that indicates that they are emotionally and physically fit to care for children. The Staff Health Assessment/Medical Report can be found on the Division’s website under Provider Document and Forms. 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. • As a reminder, child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304 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. 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 7/1/2025. 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
G.S. 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: SOUTH ROWAN ACADEMY OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT, LLC Facility ID: 80000366 Consultant: ASHLYNN VAUGHAN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/17/2025 Number Present: 52 Completed Date: 6/17/2025 Age: From 1 To 11 Total Minutes: 260 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 02:05 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during a Routine Unannounced visit. Your last Annual Compliance visit was conducted on November 20, 2024. Your facility’s compliance history score prior to today’s visit was 92%. You, Marissa Donaldson, Director, assisted me with the visit. Your facility, owned by South Rowan Academy, LLC was current and active with the NC Secretary of State as viewed on the NC Secretary of State Website today. I observed your Four-Star License, NC Child Care Summary of the Law, menu, Emergency Medical Care Plan, Sanitation placard, 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 teacher directed activities. All medications and accompanying documentation were monitored. Program records were monitored, including emergency drills, fire drills, monthly outdoor inspections, and incident logs. A sanitation inspection was conducted on April 23, 2025 with zero (0) demerits and a superior classification. A fire inspection was conducted on December 6, 2024. There have been two new staff members hired since the last visit. I monitored their files. Criminal Background Checks, CPR/First Aid, Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment, and BSAC trainings were monitored in staff files. Your signature on all forms served and will serve as verification that the information provided was accurate and complete. The following violations were observed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In Space 3B/C, the Medication Administration Permission Form for Aquaphor did not include the amount of cream to be administered. In Space 3A, the Medication Administration Permission Form for Desitin did not include the amount of cream to be administered. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 864 Medication was given to children for non-medical reasons. In Space 4, a parent provided Zarbee's Sleep + Immune gummies to assist their child with sleep during rest time. This medication was administered daily starting on 1/14/2025. In Space 2C, a parent provided Zarbee's Sleep + Immune gummies to assist their child with sleep during rest time. This medication was administered daily starting on 1/15/2025. 10A NCAC 09.0803(1)(e) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. A staff member hired on 5/22/2025 did not have a medical report signed by a healthcare professional indicating that they are emotionally and physically fit to care for children. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) Technical Assistance: • Remind staff members that they must thoroughly review the Medication Administration Permission Form to verify all required information, including the amount of ointment to be used, is provided. Child care centers may not administer prescription or over-the-counter medication for non-medical reasons, such as to induce sleep, per child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(e). Today I recommended that a member of the administration team complete a monthly review of all medications to ensure compliance. During today’s visit, you removed the Zarbee’s Sleep + Immune medication from Space 4 and Space 2C and stated that you will return these medications to the parent. • Prior to employment, new employees must have a statement signed by a healthcare professional that indicates that they are emotionally and physically fit to care for children. The Staff Health Assessment/Medical Report can be found on the Division’s website under Provider Document and Forms. 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. • As a reminder, child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304 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. 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 7/1/2025. 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
10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation
Name of Operation: SOUTH ROWAN ACADEMY OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT, LLC Facility ID: 80000366 Consultant: ASHLYNN VAUGHAN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/20/2024 Number Present: 59 Completed Date: 11/20/2024 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 355 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 03:25 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 during an Annual Compliance visit. Your last Annual Compliance visit was conducted on January 10, 2024. Your facility’s compliance history score prior to today’s visit was 89%. You, Mandy Safrit, Assistant Director, assisted me with the visit due to Marissa Donaldson, Director, being absent. 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 four-star license and is licensed for 75 children on first and second shift, ages 1-12 with an effective date September 1, 2022. The following restrictions are listed: first and second shift, meets enhanced ratios, and children under two and half years old in rooms with direct exits only Your facility, owned by South Rowan Academy, LLC was listed as active but not current 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 Four-Star License, NC Child Care Summary of the Law, menu, Emergency Medical Care Plan, Sanitation placard, daily schedule, activity plan, staff-child ratio worksheet, 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, engaged in teacher-directed activities, and preparing for lunch. 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 provide transportation. I monitored the documents and vehicle today. Program records were monitored, including emergency drills, fire drills, monthly outdoor inspections, and incident logs. A sanitation inspection was conducted on April 30, 2024, with zero (0) demerits and a superior classification. A fire inspection was conducted on November 27, 2023. There have been four 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 83 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 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. DIAL 4 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 include home visits, class celebrations, parent/teacher conferences, and take home activities. The program uses Child Pilot as a communication tool with families. You stated the NC Pre-K Program hours for the children are 8:00 to 2:45 and the staff hours are 7:00 - 3:00. The following violations were observed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. In Space 4, four children's arrival time were not documented. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Two staff member's last reviewed the EPR Plan on 10/20/2023. .0607(f) Technical Assistance: • To promote the health and safety of all children, it is essential that arrival and departure times are documented. Today we discussed posting a reminder on the door to remind families to sign their children in upon arrival and that staff should verify this after each entry to ensure accurate daily documentation of arrival times. • To ensure the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan is reviewed annually by staff, place a reminder on your calendar each year to hold a staff meeting to review the plan with all staff. Consultation: • I have reviewed the status of your facility, owned by South Rowan Academy, LLC, on the North Carolina Secretary of State website today. Secretary of State indicates that the business is marked as active but not current, with the Annual Report Status showing as "delinquent." This issue will need to be addressed and resolved to bring the business into good standing, as failure to do so may result in a possible administrative action. • 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. 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 in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their 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) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. • Kimberly Cruz, Child Care Health Consultant, is available to provide trainings and technical assistance for your teachers and children. Her email address is kimberly.cruz@rowancountync.gov and her phone number is 704-216-8806. • 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. 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 12/4/24. 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 https://www.msn.com/enus/feedNCAC 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 .0304 · Violation
Name of Operation: SOUTH ROWAN ACADEMY OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT, LLC Facility ID: 80000366 Consultant: ASHLYNN VAUGHAN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/20/2024 Number Present: 59 Completed Date: 11/20/2024 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 355 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 03:25 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 during an Annual Compliance visit. Your last Annual Compliance visit was conducted on January 10, 2024. Your facility’s compliance history score prior to today’s visit was 89%. You, Mandy Safrit, Assistant Director, assisted me with the visit due to Marissa Donaldson, Director, being absent. 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 four-star license and is licensed for 75 children on first and second shift, ages 1-12 with an effective date September 1, 2022. The following restrictions are listed: first and second shift, meets enhanced ratios, and children under two and half years old in rooms with direct exits only Your facility, owned by South Rowan Academy, LLC was listed as active but not current 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 Four-Star License, NC Child Care Summary of the Law, menu, Emergency Medical Care Plan, Sanitation placard, daily schedule, activity plan, staff-child ratio worksheet, 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, engaged in teacher-directed activities, and preparing for lunch. 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 provide transportation. I monitored the documents and vehicle today. Program records were monitored, including emergency drills, fire drills, monthly outdoor inspections, and incident logs. A sanitation inspection was conducted on April 30, 2024, with zero (0) demerits and a superior classification. A fire inspection was conducted on November 27, 2023. There have been four 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 83 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 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. DIAL 4 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 include home visits, class celebrations, parent/teacher conferences, and take home activities. The program uses Child Pilot as a communication tool with families. You stated the NC Pre-K Program hours for the children are 8:00 to 2:45 and the staff hours are 7:00 - 3:00. The following violations were observed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. In Space 4, four children's arrival time were not documented. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Two staff member's last reviewed the EPR Plan on 10/20/2023. .0607(f) Technical Assistance: • To promote the health and safety of all children, it is essential that arrival and departure times are documented. Today we discussed posting a reminder on the door to remind families to sign their children in upon arrival and that staff should verify this after each entry to ensure accurate daily documentation of arrival times. • To ensure the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan is reviewed annually by staff, place a reminder on your calendar each year to hold a staff meeting to review the plan with all staff. Consultation: • I have reviewed the status of your facility, owned by South Rowan Academy, LLC, on the North Carolina Secretary of State website today. Secretary of State indicates that the business is marked as active but not current, with the Annual Report Status showing as "delinquent." This issue will need to be addressed and resolved to bring the business into good standing, as failure to do so may result in a possible administrative action. • 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. 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 in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their 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) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. • Kimberly Cruz, Child Care Health Consultant, is available to provide trainings and technical assistance for your teachers and children. Her email address is kimberly.cruz@rowancountync.gov and her phone number is 704-216-8806. • 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. 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 12/4/24. 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 https://www.msn.com/enus/feedNCAC 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
G.S. 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: SOUTH ROWAN ACADEMY OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT, LLC Facility ID: 80000366 Consultant: ASHLYNN VAUGHAN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/20/2024 Number Present: 59 Completed Date: 11/20/2024 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 355 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 03:25 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 during an Annual Compliance visit. Your last Annual Compliance visit was conducted on January 10, 2024. Your facility’s compliance history score prior to today’s visit was 89%. You, Mandy Safrit, Assistant Director, assisted me with the visit due to Marissa Donaldson, Director, being absent. 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 four-star license and is licensed for 75 children on first and second shift, ages 1-12 with an effective date September 1, 2022. The following restrictions are listed: first and second shift, meets enhanced ratios, and children under two and half years old in rooms with direct exits only Your facility, owned by South Rowan Academy, LLC was listed as active but not current 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 Four-Star License, NC Child Care Summary of the Law, menu, Emergency Medical Care Plan, Sanitation placard, daily schedule, activity plan, staff-child ratio worksheet, 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, engaged in teacher-directed activities, and preparing for lunch. 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 provide transportation. I monitored the documents and vehicle today. Program records were monitored, including emergency drills, fire drills, monthly outdoor inspections, and incident logs. A sanitation inspection was conducted on April 30, 2024, with zero (0) demerits and a superior classification. A fire inspection was conducted on November 27, 2023. There have been four 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 83 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 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. DIAL 4 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 include home visits, class celebrations, parent/teacher conferences, and take home activities. The program uses Child Pilot as a communication tool with families. You stated the NC Pre-K Program hours for the children are 8:00 to 2:45 and the staff hours are 7:00 - 3:00. The following violations were observed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. In Space 4, four children's arrival time were not documented. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Two staff member's last reviewed the EPR Plan on 10/20/2023. .0607(f) Technical Assistance: • To promote the health and safety of all children, it is essential that arrival and departure times are documented. Today we discussed posting a reminder on the door to remind families to sign their children in upon arrival and that staff should verify this after each entry to ensure accurate daily documentation of arrival times. • To ensure the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan is reviewed annually by staff, place a reminder on your calendar each year to hold a staff meeting to review the plan with all staff. Consultation: • I have reviewed the status of your facility, owned by South Rowan Academy, LLC, on the North Carolina Secretary of State website today. Secretary of State indicates that the business is marked as active but not current, with the Annual Report Status showing as "delinquent." This issue will need to be addressed and resolved to bring the business into good standing, as failure to do so may result in a possible administrative action. • 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. 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 in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their 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) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. • Kimberly Cruz, Child Care Health Consultant, is available to provide trainings and technical assistance for your teachers and children. Her email address is kimberly.cruz@rowancountync.gov and her phone number is 704-216-8806. • 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. 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 12/4/24. 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 https://www.msn.com/enus/feedNCAC 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
GS 110-91 · Violation
Name of Operation: SOUTH ROWAN ACADEMY OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT, LLC Facility ID: 80000366 Consultant: CAROLYN CONLEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/10/2024 Number Present: 37 Completed Date: 1/10/2024 Age: From 1 To 9 Total Minutes: 285 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:45 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. This facility has a four-star license with an effective date of September 1, 2022. It has a capacity of seventy-five children on first and second shift and provides care for children between the ages of one through 12 years of age. The following restrictions are listed: first and second shift; meets enhanced ratios and children under two and half years old in rooms with direct exits only. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on February 6, 2023. The ERS assessments were last conducted in April 2019. This facility is in cohort two and will be going through the rated license process between July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026. The current 18-month compliance history is 90%. The Secretary of State’s website was monitored and SALISBURY-ROWAN SOUTH ACADEMY, LLC. is active and current. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Mandy Safrit, Assistant Director, who was caring for children in a classroom. You, Marissa Donaldson, director, arrived shortly after I did, and you accompanied me during the walkthrough of the facility. I used the "Annual Compliance Monitoring Visit Checklist for Child Care Centers" during today's visit. I observed the children during arrival procedures, hand washing routines and free choice activities indoors. I observed child to staff ratios, group size and supervision in compliance. I observed positive interactions between children and staff. You stated that this program provides transportation, and you sent me documents prior to today’s visit. I monitored the three vehicles today. I monitored the emergency drill report and the outdoor inspections to assure that drills were occurring as required. I monitored the outdoor play area. There has been one new staff hired since my last visit. I monitored her file and a portion of the staff files. There are seventy-six children enrolled at this facility and 17 are participating in the NC Pre-K program. 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. The staff in the classroom are the staff listed in the report. Staff stated that they are using the Creative Curriculum, the DIAL-4 developmental screening tool and Teaching Strategies Gold as the ongoing assessment tool. There was documentation that the following activities have taken place to involve families: parent/teacher conferences, home visits, weekly newsletters, field trips and occasionally take-home projects for the families. The hours for the children in the NC Pre-K are 8:00 to 2:45. The hours for the NC Pre-K staff are 7:00-3:00 The following violations were observed and corrected during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The Frogs classroom had a lesson plan post for the week of 1/2/24. The NC Pre-K classroom did not have a lesson plan posted. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. There was and unclear red beverage container in the frogs classroom that a parent placed in her child's storage drawer that was not labeled. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. The Frogs classroom had "Goo be Gone" on a shelf and was not in locked storage. .2820(b) TECHNICAL ASSITANCE: -The Frogs classroom did not have a current activity plan posted. The staff stated that she was sick the past week and was going to use last week’s lesson plan for this week. One of the reasons we post the lesson is so that if staff are out the substitute can come in and conduct the lesson in the staff’s absence. We discussed requiring staff to prepare at least two weeks of lesson plans and submit them to you for review or you can delegate someone to review. By doing this it may prevent a reoccurrence of this violation. -We discussed that staff should monitor their classroom daily before the children arrive to assure that there are no hazards like outlets not covered, cleaning chemicals are in locked storage, etc. -We discussed that beverages coming from the children’s homes can only be water and need to be labeled. Send out a reminder to families and reference the rules: 15A NCAC 18A.9001(f) and 15A NCAC 18A.2804(d). Have staff check any beverages that may be coming from home. Staff can label them if the family does not. Consultation: -You can go to the FMCSA.gov website to determine do see if you need an NCDOT#. There is a digital questionnaire that will lead you to determine what is required based on your vehicle and what it is used for. It will then determine if you need an NCDOT or a federal DOT# if they ever cross state lines. Both of these #’s are FREE. IF you need further assistance, you can call 1-800-832-5660. -Remind staff that they are required to meet the meal patterns for children in child care programs while in the presence of children in care. This includes beverages as well. Their options would be milk, water, or five oz. of 100% fruit juice. -We discussed line item seven on the Staff and Training Worksheet concerning the “Date Change of Information” form. This will need to be completed and submitted to the CBC Unit within five days of hire. This is for new staff that come to you with a CBC qualification letter. The unit will do a check to assure that the staff member stills qualify. We discussed that the form is located under “Provider Documents” on the DCDEE website. You located the form during my visit and printed a copy of it to remind you of this task. -We discussed that families need to be more specific on the amounts of creams that would like staff to use on their children. When they write “a thin coating” this may be perceived differently for the staff and families. Families should write “dime size, quarter size, pea size,” etc.-We discussed keeping a master attendance sheet for the school aged program that includes school aged children that attend periodically and keep it in the classroom. This will be helpful for days like today when schools were closed unexpectedly, and the children attend your program. -Contact Jennifer Misenheimer, Early Education Program Lead at Smart Start Rowan, at (704) 603-3351 for technical assistance as you prepare for the rated license process. -Visit the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project’s website: ncrlap.org. There is training and resources available for the Environmental Rating Scale (ERS) assessments. The documentation was completed electronically and reviewed with you during the visit. I emailed you the signed visit summary and annual compliance check list for your records. 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 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 .0803 · Violation
Name of Operation: SOUTH ROWAN ACADEMY OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT, LLC Facility ID: 80000366 Consultant: CAROLYN CONLEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/6/2023 Number Present: 49 Completed Date: 9/6/2023 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 155 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 12:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on February 6, 2023. The current 18-month compliance history is 90%. This facility has a four star license with an effective date of September 1, 2022. It has a capacity of 75 children on first and second shift and provides care for children between the ages of one through 12 years of age. The following restrictions are listed: first and second shift; meets enhanced ratios and children under two and half years old in rooms with direct exits only. The ERS assessments were last conducted in April 2019. This facility is part of cohort two and will go through the rated license process between July 2025 to June 2026. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Mandy Earnhardt, Assistant Director, and I stated the reason for my visit. She stated that you, Marissa Donaldson, Director, would be returning shortly. You arrived as were conducting a walk-through of the facility. I observed during free choice activities indoors, playing with playdough at the table, story time, transitioning to indoors from outdoors, handwashing and drinking water. I monitored the following items: supervision, staff/child ratios, CPR and First Aid, special training, criminal background checks completed, general safety, discipline, Emergency Medical Care Plan, administering of medication, storage of hazardous products and medications, adequate/approved space, program records, posted license and restrictions met. Emergency drills, fire drills and outdoor inspections are documented and are occurring as required. A fire inspection was completed on December 7, 2022 A sanitation inspection was completed on April 21, 2023 with four demerits and a superior rating. There were 49 children present today and 61 enrolled. There has been one new staff hired since my last visit and her file was monitored. The following violations were observed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 604 Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage. The "Turtles" classroom had art materials and supplies stored in their lavatory. The "Tigers" classroom had coats and materials stored in their lavatory. 15A NCAC 18A .2818(a) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. There were medicated Band-Aids for a child in the "Turtles" classroom that did not have an authorization form. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 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 were three medications and forms that were still in the "Turtles" classroom that their validation dates had expired: Desitin and Aquaphor expired 8/16/23; Ketoconazole Cream expired 7/23/23. .0803(12) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/RESOURCES/REMINNDERS: -We discussed putting a plan in place to have staff monitor their medications/creams/sprays in their classroom weekly to assure that they are all up to date. It may be helpful to have a list of medications posted with their validation dates as a reminder. -We discussed that families need to complete an medication administration form if they bring in band-aids that have antibacterial medication on them. -We discussed that any type of prescription medication, including diaper ointments/creams, will need to be stored in locked storage. -We discussed that only toileting supplies can be stored in the bathrooms used by the children. -We discussed that therapists for the school system will need a criminal background check qualification letter through DCDEE prior to working with children one on one. -Kimberly Cruz, Child Care Health Consultant, is available for assistance with health education for staff and children. You can reach her at kimberly.cruz@rowancountync.gov or704-216-8806. -The North Carolina child Care Resource and Referral Council (CCR&R) now has a challenging behavior helpline that staff can call and speak 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 September 20, 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 emailed today’s visit summary to you for your records. 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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Name of Operation: SOUTH ROWAN ACADEMY OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT, LLC Facility ID: 80000366 Consultant: CAROLYN CONLEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/6/2023 Number Present: 49 Completed Date: 9/6/2023 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 155 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 12:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on February 6, 2023. The current 18-month compliance history is 90%. This facility has a four star license with an effective date of September 1, 2022. It has a capacity of 75 children on first and second shift and provides care for children between the ages of one through 12 years of age. The following restrictions are listed: first and second shift; meets enhanced ratios and children under two and half years old in rooms with direct exits only. The ERS assessments were last conducted in April 2019. This facility is part of cohort two and will go through the rated license process between July 2025 to June 2026. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Mandy Earnhardt, Assistant Director, and I stated the reason for my visit. She stated that you, Marissa Donaldson, Director, would be returning shortly. You arrived as were conducting a walk-through of the facility. I observed during free choice activities indoors, playing with playdough at the table, story time, transitioning to indoors from outdoors, handwashing and drinking water. I monitored the following items: supervision, staff/child ratios, CPR and First Aid, special training, criminal background checks completed, general safety, discipline, Emergency Medical Care Plan, administering of medication, storage of hazardous products and medications, adequate/approved space, program records, posted license and restrictions met. Emergency drills, fire drills and outdoor inspections are documented and are occurring as required. A fire inspection was completed on December 7, 2022 A sanitation inspection was completed on April 21, 2023 with four demerits and a superior rating. There were 49 children present today and 61 enrolled. There has been one new staff hired since my last visit and her file was monitored. The following violations were observed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 604 Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage. The "Turtles" classroom had art materials and supplies stored in their lavatory. The "Tigers" classroom had coats and materials stored in their lavatory. 15A NCAC 18A .2818(a) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. There were medicated Band-Aids for a child in the "Turtles" classroom that did not have an authorization form. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 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 were three medications and forms that were still in the "Turtles" classroom that their validation dates had expired: Desitin and Aquaphor expired 8/16/23; Ketoconazole Cream expired 7/23/23. .0803(12) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/RESOURCES/REMINNDERS: -We discussed putting a plan in place to have staff monitor their medications/creams/sprays in their classroom weekly to assure that they are all up to date. It may be helpful to have a list of medications posted with their validation dates as a reminder. -We discussed that families need to complete an medication administration form if they bring in band-aids that have antibacterial medication on them. -We discussed that any type of prescription medication, including diaper ointments/creams, will need to be stored in locked storage. -We discussed that only toileting supplies can be stored in the bathrooms used by the children. -We discussed that therapists for the school system will need a criminal background check qualification letter through DCDEE prior to working with children one on one. -Kimberly Cruz, Child Care Health Consultant, is available for assistance with health education for staff and children. You can reach her at kimberly.cruz@rowancountync.gov or704-216-8806. -The North Carolina child Care Resource and Referral Council (CCR&R) now has a challenging behavior helpline that staff can call and speak 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 September 20, 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 emailed today’s visit summary to you for your records. 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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