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200 OLD Amity Hill Road, Cleveland NC 27013 · License #80000056 · Center · Child Care Center
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10A NCAC 09 .1801 · Violation
Name of Operation: ADVANTAGE CHILDREN'S CENTER Facility ID: 80000056 Consultant: ASHLYNN VAUGHAN Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0526-155L Visit Date: 5/18/2026 Number Present: 36 Completed Date: 5/18/2026 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 291 Time In: 09:54 AM Time Out: 02:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to investigate a report received in the Raleigh office. There are concerns regarding sanitation / health related to mold, positive staff / child interactions, and supervision. You, Kimberly Barrier, Administrator and Owner, assisted me with today’s visit. The facility’s five-star rated license was posted. Permit restrictions, staff/child ratio, supervision, capacity, group size and space were monitored. You stated that there are 36 children present between age one through five years of age and there are 70 children enrolled. I conducted a walkthrough of each classroom. The children were observed during free choice activities outdoors, during lunch, and rest time. I interviewed six staff members. Allegation – Sanitation / Health Related to Mold: During the walkthrough of the facility today, I observed a floor drain located in the kitchen area with visible dark discoloration and build up present around and inside the drain. The drain cover and interior surfaces had black spotting and discoloration. I observed floor vents in Space 3A, Space 3B, and Space 2 to contain visible dirt accumulation and dark spotting/discoloration. In Space 5, I observed ceiling vents to contain visible dirt accumulation and dark spotting/discoloration. You reported that approximately a month ago a pipe in the kitchen area had been leaking, which resulted in a mildew odor within the facility. You stated that the plumbing issue was immediately repaired and corrective measures were taken to address the odor and affected area. I reviewed the cleaning checklist found in the staff handbook. The checklist outlined daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning responsibilities for classroom staff, administration, and kitchen staff. Tasks included cleaning and sanitizing bathrooms, floors, toys, shelves, windows, drains, kitchen equipment, and furnace filters, as well as trash removal, laundering linens, and general organization and maintenance of the facility. I reviewed the Sanitation Inspection conducted on March 27, 2026, which indicated that the facility received zero (0) demerits and a Superior classification. Information gathered during staff interviews indicated concerns related to sanitation / health regarding mold. Staff noted concerns about dark discoloration present on vents throughout the facility. Based on observations conducted during the walkthrough and information gathered during staff interviews, sanitation concerns related to visible discoloration, build up, and cleanliness within the facility were observed. However, the presence of mold could not be confirmed, therefore the allegation is unsubstantiated. Allegation – Positive Staff/Child Interactions: During the walkthrough of the facility today, I observed positive interactions between staff members and children. Staff members were observed to get down on children’s level, using a nurturing tone while speaking, offering guidance/redirection, and comforting children when upset. Children’s individual needs were observed to be met by teachers within the classroom environment. I reviewed the staff handbook, which indicated that all employees are expected to treat children with respect. Information gathered during staff interviews indicated that staff members can become overwhelmed when addressing challenging behaviors, at times resulting in raised voices. Staff reported that efforts are made to maintain appropriate and respectful interactions with children at all times. There were no specific dates, times, or detailed incidents provided regarding concerns related to positive staff/child interactions. Based on observations and information gathered during staff interviews, the allegation could not be confirmed and is unsubstantiated. Allegation – Supervision: During the walkthrough, I observed two (2) staff members with seventeen (17) children four and five years of age in Outdoor Space 1. Both staff members were seated in child-sized chairs under the shaded area and were observed talking with one another. In Outdoor Space 2, I observed three (3) staff members with nineteen (19) children from one to three years of age. The three staff members were seated together in child-sized chairs and were observed talking to one another. Within the indoor environment, I observed staff members positioning themselves where they were able to see and hear all children in the room. I reviewed the supervision expectations outlined within the staff handbook, which stated that staff are expected to maintain active supervision by knowing the number and location of children at all times, remaining aware of blind spots, and staying near equipment being used outdoors. You stated that cell phone usage is prohibited within the classrooms unless staff are calling administration for assistance. However, there is currently not a cell phone policy in place. You further stated that an incident was brought to your attention on April 29, 2026, regarding a staff member wearing an earbud and using a cell phone to talk while seated in the classroom during rest time. Information gathered through staff interviews indicated that staff members are expected to actively supervise children by positioning themselves where they can see all children. Staff members reported concerns regarding cell phone usage, including talking on the phone and scrolling on social media, resulting in distractions. Concerns were also reported regarding children eloping from the building to the parking lot. However, no specific dates, times, or detailed incidents were provided. Based on observations conducted through the walkthrough and information gathered during staff interviews, the allegation could not be confirmed and is unsubstantiated. A supervision violation was cited that was not directly related to the allegation. The following violations were observed and cited during today's visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. I observed two (2) members sitting together and talking in Outdoor Space 1. I observed three (3) staff members sitting together and talking in Outdoor Space 2. Staff members were not positioned throughout the outdoor environment to maximize their ability to hear or see the children at all times and render assistance as needed. Staff members were also not observed interacting with the children while moving throughout the outdoor area. .1801(a)(1-5) 603 All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair. Floor vents in Space 3A, Space 3B, and Space 2 were observed to contain visible dirt accumulation and dark spotting/discoloration. The floor drain located in the kitchen area was observed to have visible dark discoloration and build up present around and inside the drain. The drain cover and interior surfaces had black spotting and discoloration. 15A NCAC 18A .2824(a)&(b) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. In Space 5, I observed ceiling vents to contain visible dirt accumulation and dark spotting/discoloration. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) Technical Assistance: • During today’s visit, we reviewed 10A NCAC 09 .1801(a)(1-5) regarding active supervision. I recommended limiting or removing seating and establishing designated staff supervision zones/positions throughout the outdoor learning environment. It is important that staff remain standing, actively scan the environment, and interact with children while moving throughout the outdoor area. • To maintain sanitary conditions, I encouraged you to incorporate routine cleaning of vents, drains, and other high-moisture or high-dust areas into the facility’s cleaning checklist. I suggested that staff members document competition of cleaning tasks and that routine inspections of classrooms and the kitchen be conducted to monitor for visible building up, discoloration, mildew, and dust accumulation. Consultation: • To support teachers in the classroom for younger children, I suggested that you visit https://www.earlyyearsnc.org/program/nc-birth-to-three-quality-initiative. The Birth-to-Three Quality Initiative supports early care and education centers across North Carolina through coaching, consultation and training for teachers and administrators working with children ages birth to three. Birth-to-three specialists provide on-site support and virtual learning collaboratives to improve the quality and availability of infant-toddler care statewide. • I encouraged you to also look into the Healthy Social Behaviors Project which focuses on teacher practices that can calm challenging behaviors. You can learn more by visiting https://www.childcarerrnc.org/special-projects/healthy-social-behaviors/ 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 June 1, 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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Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation
Name of Operation: ADVANTAGE CHILDREN'S CENTER Facility ID: 80000056 Consultant: ASHLYNN VAUGHAN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/24/2025 Number Present: 47 Completed Date: 1/24/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 207 Time In: 09:43 AM Time Out: 01:10 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 February 13, 2024. Your facility’s compliance history score prior to today’s visit was 98%. You, Kimberly Barrier, Administrator and Owner, assisted me with the visit. I reviewed with you today the information found in our system. You stated there have been no changes to your phone number, email address, mailing address, administrator, or owner. I reviewed the facilities permit with you today. This facility operates with a five-star license and is licensed for 111 children on first shift, ages 1-12 with an effective date of February 16, 2024. The following restrictions are listed: first shift, meets enhanced space and ratios, building 1 capacity 55 and building 2 capacity 56. Your facility, owned by Advantage V, Inc. was current and active with the NC Secretary of State as viewed on the NC Secretary of State Website today. I used the “Annual Compliance Monitoring Visit Checklist for Child Care Centers” during today’s visit. I observed your Five-Star License, NC Child Care Summary of the Law, menu, Emergency Medical Care Plan, Sanitation placard, daily schedules, activity plans, staff-child ratio worksheets, First Aid poster, tobacco free policy signage and evacuation plans posted as required. Child to staff ratios, group size, supervision, permit restrictions, and adequate and approved space were monitored. A walk-through of the indoor and outdoor spaces was completed. I observed the children participating in free choice activities indoors, the lunch routine, and rest time. There were a variety of materials available to children. Materials and furnishings were found to be developmentally appropriate. All medications and accompanying documentation were monitored. You stated that this program provides transportation, and you sent me documents prior to today’s visit. I monitored the vehicle today. Program records were monitored, including emergency drills, fire drills, monthly outdoor inspections, and incident logs. A sanitation inspection was conducted on December 4, 2024, with four (4) demerits and a superior classification. A fire inspection was conducted on November 14, 2024. There have been three new staff members hired since the last visit. I monitored their files and a portion of existing staff files during today’s visit. There are 85 children enrolled. I monitored a portion of the children’s records. The following violation was observed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. A staff member hired on 7/21/2024 completed the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training on 10/22/2024. A staff member hired on 7/22/2024 completed the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training on 1/5/2025. A staff member hired on 9/5/2024 completed the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training on 1/5/2025. .1102(g) Technical Assistance: • All staff members are required to complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. To ensure timely completion, I recommend incorporating this training into the staff orientation process. For tracking due dates, I suggest using the Staff File Checklist located at the front of each staff binder to ensure that all documentation is completed and filed appropriately. I have printed a Staff File Checklist for you today. Consultation: •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. • 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. • Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. Here are some important links on the DCEEE website that may be helpful: -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.
G.S. 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: ADVANTAGE CHILDREN'S CENTER Facility ID: 80000056 Consultant: ASHLYNN VAUGHAN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/24/2025 Number Present: 47 Completed Date: 1/24/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 207 Time In: 09:43 AM Time Out: 01:10 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 February 13, 2024. Your facility’s compliance history score prior to today’s visit was 98%. You, Kimberly Barrier, Administrator and Owner, assisted me with the visit. I reviewed with you today the information found in our system. You stated there have been no changes to your phone number, email address, mailing address, administrator, or owner. I reviewed the facilities permit with you today. This facility operates with a five-star license and is licensed for 111 children on first shift, ages 1-12 with an effective date of February 16, 2024. The following restrictions are listed: first shift, meets enhanced space and ratios, building 1 capacity 55 and building 2 capacity 56. Your facility, owned by Advantage V, Inc. was current and active with the NC Secretary of State as viewed on the NC Secretary of State Website today. I used the “Annual Compliance Monitoring Visit Checklist for Child Care Centers” during today’s visit. I observed your Five-Star License, NC Child Care Summary of the Law, menu, Emergency Medical Care Plan, Sanitation placard, daily schedules, activity plans, staff-child ratio worksheets, First Aid poster, tobacco free policy signage and evacuation plans posted as required. Child to staff ratios, group size, supervision, permit restrictions, and adequate and approved space were monitored. A walk-through of the indoor and outdoor spaces was completed. I observed the children participating in free choice activities indoors, the lunch routine, and rest time. There were a variety of materials available to children. Materials and furnishings were found to be developmentally appropriate. All medications and accompanying documentation were monitored. You stated that this program provides transportation, and you sent me documents prior to today’s visit. I monitored the vehicle today. Program records were monitored, including emergency drills, fire drills, monthly outdoor inspections, and incident logs. A sanitation inspection was conducted on December 4, 2024, with four (4) demerits and a superior classification. A fire inspection was conducted on November 14, 2024. There have been three new staff members hired since the last visit. I monitored their files and a portion of existing staff files during today’s visit. There are 85 children enrolled. I monitored a portion of the children’s records. The following violation was observed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. A staff member hired on 7/21/2024 completed the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training on 10/22/2024. A staff member hired on 7/22/2024 completed the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training on 1/5/2025. A staff member hired on 9/5/2024 completed the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training on 1/5/2025. .1102(g) Technical Assistance: • All staff members are required to complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. To ensure timely completion, I recommend incorporating this training into the staff orientation process. For tracking due dates, I suggest using the Staff File Checklist located at the front of each staff binder to ensure that all documentation is completed and filed appropriately. I have printed a Staff File Checklist for you today. Consultation: •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. • 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. • Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. Here are some important links on the DCEEE website that may be helpful: -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.