Union Elementary

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: UNION ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 82000263 Consultant: TANYA HERRING Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/17/2026 Number Present: 0 Completed Date: 4/17/2026 Age: From 0 To 0 Total Minutes: 155 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. The annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note requirements monitored today. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by the school counselor, C. Hardison. Ms. Hardison stated that the administrator, T. Colwell, was present but she was in a meeting. I was unaccompanied as I completed a general walk-through of the facility which consisted of four (4) classrooms, and the outdoor learning environment. The NC Pre-K children were not present during today’s visit. They were on a field trip visiting the local library and Police Department. LICENSE STATUS: The facility currently operates with a five-star rated license issued on January 15, 2026. REQUIRED INSPECTIONS/DRILLS: The last annual compliance visit was completed April 29, 2025. The last annual fire inspection was completed on April 29, 2025, and the last annual sanitation inspection was completed on March 19, 2026, and received a “Superior” classification with two (2) demerits. The last documented monthly fire drill was on March 31, 2026, the last documented quarterly lockdown drill and/or shelter-in-place drill was conducted on March 4, 2026, and the last documented monthly playground inspection was completed on April 13, 2026. During today’s visit, a full assessment of the Child Care Requirements was conducted. I observed all required postings and attendance logs. I monitored program requirements, equipment and furnishings, staff/child ratios & supervision, storage and/or administering of medication, the outdoor area & equipment, and transportation. I also reviewed the staff files. I did not review a sample of the children’s records. Monitoring of the NC PreK program also occurred today, and the facility is in compliance with the requirements outlined in section .3000 of the Child Care Rules. The following violation was observed and documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The administrator did not notify the Division of newly hired staff within the required five business days, as required by the rule. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to today’s visit, the 18-month compliance history for this facility was 92%. COMPLIANCE LETTER: All violations must be corrected immediately. A compliance letter is due to me within two (2) weeks of today’s visit. By May 1, 2026, please send me a letter addressing each violation, how the violations were corrected, and how compliance will be maintained in the future. In your letter, be sure to include your facility name, facility ID number and each item number for the violation cited. You may submit the letter to me electronically at tanya.herring@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to mail your letter, please ensure that you allow sufficient time so that the letter reaches me on time. My mailing address is: Tanya Herring 2201 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-2200 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: During today's visit, a review of the ABCMS system determined that the administrator, Ms. Colwell had not completed the training in Moodle and/or all staff working with the NC PreK students have not linked their application to this facility. Initial information was sent in October/November 2024 and was also shared in the Raise NC newsletter. 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. The information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Should you need assistance contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-4401 and someone will assist you. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions, please contact me at tanya.herring@dhhs.nc.gov or at 910-624-4171. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Teraesa Leak at teraesa.leak@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 919-971-7765. 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 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: UNION ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 82000263 Consultant: TANYA HERRING Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/29/2025 Number Present: 59 Completed Date: 4/29/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. The annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note requirements monitored today. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by the front office staff, M. Boyette. Ms. Boyette stated that Ms. Finch was present onsite, but she was in a meeting. I was unaccompanied as I completed a general walk-through of the facility which consisted of four (4) classrooms, and the outdoor learning environment. A total of fifty-nine (59) children were present during today’s visit. The children were observed during free play, outdoor play, and teacher-directed activities. Today’s lunch was in compliance with the Meal Pattern requirements. LICENSE STATUS: The facility is currently operating with a five-star rated license issued on March 4, 2020. REQUIRED INSPECTIONS/DRILLS: The last annual compliance visit was completed May 13, 2024. The most recent annual fire inspection was completed on April 19, 2024, and the most recent annual sanitation inspection was completed on September 23, 2024. The most recent documented monthly fire drill was conducted on April 16, 2025, the most recent documented quarterly lockdown drill/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on March 3, 2025, and the most recent documented monthly playground inspection was completed on April 4, 2025. During today’s visit, a full assessment of the child care requirements was conducted. I observed all required postings and attendance logs. I monitored program requirements, equipment and furnishings, staff/child ratios & supervision, storage and/or administering of medication, the outdoor area & equipment, and transportation. I also reviewed the staff files, and a sample of the children’s records. Monitoring of the NC PreK program also occurred today, and the facility is in compliance with the requirements outlined in section .3000 of the Child Care Rules. The following violation was cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The last documented approved fire inspection was completed on 4-19-24. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 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. In all four (4) spaces, daily arrival/departure times were not maintained as children arrived in the morning. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 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 104, a power strip that was not in use did not have safety covers. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 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. In space 109, an aerosol can of Lysol was stored in an unlocked cabinet. .2820(b) 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 with a hire date of 8-19-24 did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicion of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to today’s visit, the 18-month compliance history for this facility was 96%. COMPLIANCE LETTER: All violations must be corrected immediately. A compliance letter is due to me within two (2) weeks of today’s visit. By May 13, 2025, please send me a letter addressing each violation, how the violations were corrected, and how compliance will be maintained in the future. In your letter, be sure to include your facility name, facility ID number and each item number for the violation cited. You may submit the letter to me electronically at tanya.herring@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to mail your letter, please ensure that you allow sufficient time so that the letter reaches me on time. My mailing address is: Tanya Herring 2201 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-2200 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: An approved annual fire inspection must be completed within 12 months of the most recent inspection. It is the responsibility of the child care provider to contact their local Fire Marshal prior to the expiration date of their current fire inspection to schedule the next inspection. Once the inspection is completed, a copy of the fire inspection report shall be submitted to the child care consultant within one week. The Child Care Commission is tentatively scheduled to adopt the new rules for the Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) Modernization, previously the star rated license assessment. Once the rules are adopted, the hold harmless for the rated license assessments will end and all programs will be required to transition. Before the new rules are adopted, please encourage all staff to create a WORKS account using their NCID credentials. The staff members should include administrators, lead teachers, teachers, program coordinators, and/or group leaders. Once the WORKS account is created, staff must submit their official transcripts. Providers without verifiable education may result in a reduction in stars at the facility. For more information, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/, click on the What’s New tab, then scroll down and click on the QRIS Modernization tab, and review the listed information and videos. There is also a FAQ document. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions, please contact me at tanya.herring@dhhs.nc.gov or at 910-624-4171. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Teraesa Leak at teraesa.leak@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 919-971-7765. 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: UNION ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 82000263 Consultant: TANYA HERRING Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/29/2025 Number Present: 59 Completed Date: 4/29/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. The annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note requirements monitored today. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by the front office staff, M. Boyette. Ms. Boyette stated that Ms. Finch was present onsite, but she was in a meeting. I was unaccompanied as I completed a general walk-through of the facility which consisted of four (4) classrooms, and the outdoor learning environment. A total of fifty-nine (59) children were present during today’s visit. The children were observed during free play, outdoor play, and teacher-directed activities. Today’s lunch was in compliance with the Meal Pattern requirements. LICENSE STATUS: The facility is currently operating with a five-star rated license issued on March 4, 2020. REQUIRED INSPECTIONS/DRILLS: The last annual compliance visit was completed May 13, 2024. The most recent annual fire inspection was completed on April 19, 2024, and the most recent annual sanitation inspection was completed on September 23, 2024. The most recent documented monthly fire drill was conducted on April 16, 2025, the most recent documented quarterly lockdown drill/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on March 3, 2025, and the most recent documented monthly playground inspection was completed on April 4, 2025. During today’s visit, a full assessment of the child care requirements was conducted. I observed all required postings and attendance logs. I monitored program requirements, equipment and furnishings, staff/child ratios & supervision, storage and/or administering of medication, the outdoor area & equipment, and transportation. I also reviewed the staff files, and a sample of the children’s records. Monitoring of the NC PreK program also occurred today, and the facility is in compliance with the requirements outlined in section .3000 of the Child Care Rules. The following violation was cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The last documented approved fire inspection was completed on 4-19-24. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 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. In all four (4) spaces, daily arrival/departure times were not maintained as children arrived in the morning. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 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 104, a power strip that was not in use did not have safety covers. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 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. In space 109, an aerosol can of Lysol was stored in an unlocked cabinet. .2820(b) 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 with a hire date of 8-19-24 did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicion of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to today’s visit, the 18-month compliance history for this facility was 96%. COMPLIANCE LETTER: All violations must be corrected immediately. A compliance letter is due to me within two (2) weeks of today’s visit. By May 13, 2025, please send me a letter addressing each violation, how the violations were corrected, and how compliance will be maintained in the future. In your letter, be sure to include your facility name, facility ID number and each item number for the violation cited. You may submit the letter to me electronically at tanya.herring@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to mail your letter, please ensure that you allow sufficient time so that the letter reaches me on time. My mailing address is: Tanya Herring 2201 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-2200 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: An approved annual fire inspection must be completed within 12 months of the most recent inspection. It is the responsibility of the child care provider to contact their local Fire Marshal prior to the expiration date of their current fire inspection to schedule the next inspection. Once the inspection is completed, a copy of the fire inspection report shall be submitted to the child care consultant within one week. The Child Care Commission is tentatively scheduled to adopt the new rules for the Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) Modernization, previously the star rated license assessment. Once the rules are adopted, the hold harmless for the rated license assessments will end and all programs will be required to transition. Before the new rules are adopted, please encourage all staff to create a WORKS account using their NCID credentials. The staff members should include administrators, lead teachers, teachers, program coordinators, and/or group leaders. Once the WORKS account is created, staff must submit their official transcripts. Providers without verifiable education may result in a reduction in stars at the facility. For more information, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/, click on the What’s New tab, then scroll down and click on the QRIS Modernization tab, and review the listed information and videos. There is also a FAQ document. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions, please contact me at tanya.herring@dhhs.nc.gov or at 910-624-4171. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Teraesa Leak at teraesa.leak@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 919-971-7765. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: UNION ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 82000263 Consultant: TANYA HERRING Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/29/2025 Number Present: 59 Completed Date: 4/29/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. The annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note requirements monitored today. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by the front office staff, M. Boyette. Ms. Boyette stated that Ms. Finch was present onsite, but she was in a meeting. I was unaccompanied as I completed a general walk-through of the facility which consisted of four (4) classrooms, and the outdoor learning environment. A total of fifty-nine (59) children were present during today’s visit. The children were observed during free play, outdoor play, and teacher-directed activities. Today’s lunch was in compliance with the Meal Pattern requirements. LICENSE STATUS: The facility is currently operating with a five-star rated license issued on March 4, 2020. REQUIRED INSPECTIONS/DRILLS: The last annual compliance visit was completed May 13, 2024. The most recent annual fire inspection was completed on April 19, 2024, and the most recent annual sanitation inspection was completed on September 23, 2024. The most recent documented monthly fire drill was conducted on April 16, 2025, the most recent documented quarterly lockdown drill/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on March 3, 2025, and the most recent documented monthly playground inspection was completed on April 4, 2025. During today’s visit, a full assessment of the child care requirements was conducted. I observed all required postings and attendance logs. I monitored program requirements, equipment and furnishings, staff/child ratios & supervision, storage and/or administering of medication, the outdoor area & equipment, and transportation. I also reviewed the staff files, and a sample of the children’s records. Monitoring of the NC PreK program also occurred today, and the facility is in compliance with the requirements outlined in section .3000 of the Child Care Rules. The following violation was cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The last documented approved fire inspection was completed on 4-19-24. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 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. In all four (4) spaces, daily arrival/departure times were not maintained as children arrived in the morning. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 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 104, a power strip that was not in use did not have safety covers. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 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. In space 109, an aerosol can of Lysol was stored in an unlocked cabinet. .2820(b) 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 with a hire date of 8-19-24 did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicion of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to today’s visit, the 18-month compliance history for this facility was 96%. COMPLIANCE LETTER: All violations must be corrected immediately. A compliance letter is due to me within two (2) weeks of today’s visit. By May 13, 2025, please send me a letter addressing each violation, how the violations were corrected, and how compliance will be maintained in the future. In your letter, be sure to include your facility name, facility ID number and each item number for the violation cited. You may submit the letter to me electronically at tanya.herring@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to mail your letter, please ensure that you allow sufficient time so that the letter reaches me on time. My mailing address is: Tanya Herring 2201 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-2200 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: An approved annual fire inspection must be completed within 12 months of the most recent inspection. It is the responsibility of the child care provider to contact their local Fire Marshal prior to the expiration date of their current fire inspection to schedule the next inspection. Once the inspection is completed, a copy of the fire inspection report shall be submitted to the child care consultant within one week. The Child Care Commission is tentatively scheduled to adopt the new rules for the Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) Modernization, previously the star rated license assessment. Once the rules are adopted, the hold harmless for the rated license assessments will end and all programs will be required to transition. Before the new rules are adopted, please encourage all staff to create a WORKS account using their NCID credentials. The staff members should include administrators, lead teachers, teachers, program coordinators, and/or group leaders. Once the WORKS account is created, staff must submit their official transcripts. Providers without verifiable education may result in a reduction in stars at the facility. For more information, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/, click on the What’s New tab, then scroll down and click on the QRIS Modernization tab, and review the listed information and videos. There is also a FAQ document. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions, please contact me at tanya.herring@dhhs.nc.gov or at 910-624-4171. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Teraesa Leak at teraesa.leak@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 919-971-7765. 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 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: UNION ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 82000263 Consultant: TANYA HERRING Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/21/2024 Number Present: 50 Completed Date: 10/21/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 260 Time In: 09:49 AM Time Out: 02:09 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during your routine unannounced visit. Upon my arrival, I checked in at the front office and was greeted by the front office clerk, M. Boyette. Ms. Boyette stated that the administrator, M. Finch, was present but she was in a meeting. I was unaccompanied as I completed a general walk- through of the facility which consisted of four (4) classrooms and the outdoor learning environment. A total of fifty (50) children were present during today’s visit. The children were observed participating in free choice play and having breakfast. Today’s lunch was in compliance with the Meal Pattern requirements. LICENSE STATUS: This facility currently operates with a five (5) star rated license issued on March 4, 2020. REQUIRED INSPECTIONS/DRILLS: The last annual compliance visit was conducted on May 13, 2024. The last annual fire inspection was completed on April 14, 2024, and the last annual sanitation inspection was completed on September 23, 2024, and received a “Superior” classification. The last documented monthly fire drill was conducted on October 16, 2024, the last documented quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on October 16, 2024, and the last documented monthly playground inspection was completed on October 14, 2024. During today’s visit, a partial assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted. I observed all required postings and attendance logs. I monitored the program records, equipment and furnishings, staff/child ratios & supervision, medications, outdoor area, and equipment. I also reviewed the staff files for three (3) new hires. The following violations were observed and documented 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 all four (4) classrooms, daily arrival/departure forms were not maintained as children arrived in the morning. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 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 104 and space 109, electrical outlets and power strips that were not in use were uncovered. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. A substitute did not have a current health questionnaire on file. .0701(a) 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. Two (2) staff members and one (1) substitute did not have an emergency information form on file. .0701(a) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. The SBS/AHT policy was not reviewed with one (1) staff and one (1) substitute prior to the first day of providing care for children. .0608(d)(1-4) COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to today’s visit, the 18-month compliance history for this facility was 100%. COMPLIANCE LETTER: All violations must be corrected immediately. A compliance letter is due to me within two (2) weeks of today’s visit. By November 4, 2024, please send me a letter addressing each violation, how the violations were corrected, and how compliance will be maintained in the future. In your letter, be sure to include your facility name, facility ID number and each item number for the violation cited. You may submit the letter to me electronically at tanya.herring@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to mail your letter, please ensure that you allow sufficient time so that the letter reaches me on time. My mailing address is: Tanya Herring 2201 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-2200 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: During today’s visit, I observed that all four (4) classrooms were not maintaining daily records of arrival and departure times at the center for each child as children arrive and depart. It is a requirement of child care rules to complete a daily record of the arrival/departure times for children and records must be maintained for a minimum of (1) year. When parents are not able to sign the form, a staff member must sign the child in and out on a daily basis. This documentation is extremely important when it comes to determining the precise time that a child arrives and/or leaves your facility. CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS: North Carolina child care administrators can now view and edit their facility’s staff roster in ABCMS, the DCDEE’s criminal background check system. ABCMS allows administrators to see the real-time background check status of staff members, run printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits, and see new background check applicants and add to the staff roster. To get started, complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal training in Moodle. It is a video tutorial followed by a few questions. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions, please contact me at tanya.herring@dhhs.nc.gov or at 910-624-4171. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Teraesa Leak at teraesa.leak@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 919-971-7765. 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: UNION ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 82000263 Consultant: TANYA HERRING Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/21/2024 Number Present: 50 Completed Date: 10/21/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 260 Time In: 09:49 AM Time Out: 02:09 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during your routine unannounced visit. Upon my arrival, I checked in at the front office and was greeted by the front office clerk, M. Boyette. Ms. Boyette stated that the administrator, M. Finch, was present but she was in a meeting. I was unaccompanied as I completed a general walk- through of the facility which consisted of four (4) classrooms and the outdoor learning environment. A total of fifty (50) children were present during today’s visit. The children were observed participating in free choice play and having breakfast. Today’s lunch was in compliance with the Meal Pattern requirements. LICENSE STATUS: This facility currently operates with a five (5) star rated license issued on March 4, 2020. REQUIRED INSPECTIONS/DRILLS: The last annual compliance visit was conducted on May 13, 2024. The last annual fire inspection was completed on April 14, 2024, and the last annual sanitation inspection was completed on September 23, 2024, and received a “Superior” classification. The last documented monthly fire drill was conducted on October 16, 2024, the last documented quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on October 16, 2024, and the last documented monthly playground inspection was completed on October 14, 2024. During today’s visit, a partial assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted. I observed all required postings and attendance logs. I monitored the program records, equipment and furnishings, staff/child ratios & supervision, medications, outdoor area, and equipment. I also reviewed the staff files for three (3) new hires. The following violations were observed and documented 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 all four (4) classrooms, daily arrival/departure forms were not maintained as children arrived in the morning. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 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 104 and space 109, electrical outlets and power strips that were not in use were uncovered. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. A substitute did not have a current health questionnaire on file. .0701(a) 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. Two (2) staff members and one (1) substitute did not have an emergency information form on file. .0701(a) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. The SBS/AHT policy was not reviewed with one (1) staff and one (1) substitute prior to the first day of providing care for children. .0608(d)(1-4) COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to today’s visit, the 18-month compliance history for this facility was 100%. COMPLIANCE LETTER: All violations must be corrected immediately. A compliance letter is due to me within two (2) weeks of today’s visit. By November 4, 2024, please send me a letter addressing each violation, how the violations were corrected, and how compliance will be maintained in the future. In your letter, be sure to include your facility name, facility ID number and each item number for the violation cited. You may submit the letter to me electronically at tanya.herring@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to mail your letter, please ensure that you allow sufficient time so that the letter reaches me on time. My mailing address is: Tanya Herring 2201 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-2200 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: During today’s visit, I observed that all four (4) classrooms were not maintaining daily records of arrival and departure times at the center for each child as children arrive and depart. It is a requirement of child care rules to complete a daily record of the arrival/departure times for children and records must be maintained for a minimum of (1) year. When parents are not able to sign the form, a staff member must sign the child in and out on a daily basis. This documentation is extremely important when it comes to determining the precise time that a child arrives and/or leaves your facility. CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS: North Carolina child care administrators can now view and edit their facility’s staff roster in ABCMS, the DCDEE’s criminal background check system. ABCMS allows administrators to see the real-time background check status of staff members, run printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits, and see new background check applicants and add to the staff roster. To get started, complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal training in Moodle. It is a video tutorial followed by a few questions. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions, please contact me at tanya.herring@dhhs.nc.gov or at 910-624-4171. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Teraesa Leak at teraesa.leak@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 919-971-7765. 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