10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: COLFAX ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 41001403 Consultant: JENNIFER JONES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/14/2026 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 1/14/2026 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 12:30 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 for compliance during an annual compliance visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. This facility currently operates with a Five-Star License issued. This facility has a 100% compliance score as of 1/13/26. The last annual compliance visit was on 1/30/25. The last sanitation inspection occurred on 1/6/26 and was a superior classification with 13 demerits. Criminal background checks were checked in the ABCMS system. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by the office staff who took me to the NC-PreK classroom. I informed Tonja Walters, Lead Teacher, of the purpose of today’s visit. Ms. Walters gave me the necessary paperwork I needed to complete today’s visit. The last fire drill was conducted 12/10/25. The last emergency drill (shelter in place) was conducted on 9/11/25. The last playground inspection was completed on 9/8/25. Sixteen (16) children were present during today’s visit. This is a DPI program operated by Guilford County Schools. During today’s visit, I observed children participating in gross motor activities and a book reading during group time, drawing buildings with crayons and eating lunch. All medication and hazardous items were out of the children's reach. Staff and children’s files were monitored during today’s visit. The staff and training worksheets were reviewed during today’s visit. Your signature on these forms will serve as verification of the information provided is accurate and complete. There were three violations 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. There were three electrical outlets in the classroom that were not covered. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last playground inspection was completed 9/8/25. .0605(q) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last shelter in place drill was conducted 9/11/25. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) To maintain compliance with North Carolina child care laws and rules, the above violations must be corrected immediately. Please send me a correction letter by email stating how the violations were corrected and how you plan to maintain compliance in the future. It must be submitted to me by 1/28/26. Include the following information in your correction letter: 1. Facility Name 2. Facility ID 3. Date of the letter 4. The violation number, the date the violation was corrected and information regarding how the violation was corrected. I provided technical assistance regarding: Shelter-in-place and lockdown drills need to be completed once a quarter. If the Elementary School conducts this it can be counted. If the school does not conduct a lockdown/shelter-in-place drill within three months, the NC-PreK class can conduct their own. Playground inspections need to be conducted monthly. You can do these the same day as the monthly fire drill to help you remember. QRIS Modernization Pathways: The Pathway Discussion Template was discussed and completed. Since the facility has received a new rated license permit 10/23/25, they will not need to go through the pathway assessment until 2028. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest childcare/early education information at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. You were given the opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of child care requirements. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at 336-681-8348 or by email at jen.jones@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times