Logan Community Child Development Center #1

10A NCAC 09 .3009 · Violation

Name of Operation: LOGAN COMMUNITY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER #1 Facility ID: 1355043 Consultant: TONI WASHINGTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/11/2024 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 1/11/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:00 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 for an annual compliance visit. You, Deborah Beatty, Director, assisted me with today’s visit. Your last annual compliance visit was conducted on February 22, 2023. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued on May 26, 2016, earning 7 points in staff education, 7points in program standards, and 1 quality point. Your program’s compliance history was 100% as of January 10, 2024, and was reviewed with you today. I observed your sanitation inspection was dated April 4, 2023, with a superior classification and 0 demerits. I observed your last fire inspection was dated October 16, 2023. I visited each license indoor space and each outdoor space with you today. I observed children adequately supervised during today’s visit. I observed enhanced staff-child ratio maintained during today’s visit. I observed adequate approved enhanced space use maintained during today’s visit. I observed children engaged in free play activities indoor and outdoor. I observed toys, materials, and equipment to be child-sized, developmentally appropriate, and in good repair. I observed materials accessible to the children and of sufficient quantity. I reviewed children’s records today and observed no violations. I reviewed staff records today. I observed and monitored four medications, and four medical action plans on file. All were in compliance during the visit today. I observed the outdoor play environment. I observed the equipment and materials to be in good repair. I observed the fence to be of adequate height and in good repair in all areas. I observed monthly outdoor inspections documented for the past twelve months. The last outdoor inspection was conducted on January 04, 2024. The playground needs more much and a violation was cited. I observed your monthly fire drill log documented for the past twelve (12) months. I observed your last fire drill was January 04, 2024. I observed your quarterly shelter-in-place and lock-down drill log. I observed your last dill was a Shelter-in-Place drill, and it was dated January 04, 2024. I observed your Emergency Preparedness Response (EPR) Plan was last updated in August 2023. I observed menus posted for the month of January and current. I observed today’s lunch consisted of Tuna Salad, peas, carrots, crackers, and milk. I observed your Incident Log to be current and in compliance. The NC Pre-K requirement in section .3000 of the child care rule were monitored for compliance. I observed the screening toll used was Teaching Strategies. The formative assessment used is Teaching Strategies Gold. I observed activity plans to information from the Teaching Strategies Curriculum. You stated the class uses Class Dojo to communicate with parents, you completed 2 home visits a year, you have parent volunteers, and encourage parents to come along for field trips. Staff-child ratio and maximum group sizes required in child care rules 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. I reviewed your completed Staff and Training worksheet. The visit summary packet was discussed at the end of you visit. The following violations were observed and cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 808 The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. Leaves were in the outdoor block area which needs to be cleaned before children go on playground. Water was standing in container on the playground. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Mulch needs to be raked and mulch needs to be added to some areas of the playground. .0605(k)(1-4) Technical Assistance: 1. Make sure the playground area is free of debris. Leaves were in the outdoor block area and this area needs to be cleaned so the children can play with the blocks. Water needs to be emptied from toys and other containers before the children enter the playground area. Mulch needs to be raked and added to the playground area. Water needs to be emptied from the containers on the playground. The water was emptied by the director during the visit. This could cause insects and vermin. All violations cited 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 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. Address your plan to ensure that you will not have that violation again. 6. Your signature I advise you to be prepared to provide supporting documentation in the form of photos, documents, certificates, etc. should I request them in order to clarify or verify compliance. Your letter may be mailed to me at: Toni Washington Post Office Box 5347 Mooresville, NC 28117 For your convenience, your letter may be sent by email to: toni.washington@dhhs.nc.gov I must receive your compliance letter no later than January 25, 2024. Please Note: If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. If you cannot meet the requirements by this date, you shall contact me with a timeline of the corrections. In some cases, this timeline may be extended. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted 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. Compliance History: You 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 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. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest information for child care settings and child care updates at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. Thank you for having your Staff & Training Worksheet complete and available for review prior to today’s visit. The most up to date Staff & Training Worksheet form is available on the DCDEE website under the Provider tab and “Provider Documents and Forms”. Thank you for your time today. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me by phone at (704) 437-2549 or by email at toni.washington@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Erin Pickard, by email at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov. or at (704)594-0153. 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