Rocky River Kids: Plus

10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: ROCKY RIVER KIDS: PLUS Facility ID: 13000144 Consultant: BRITTANY ADAMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/28/2025 Number Present: 20 Completed Date: 4/28/2025 Age: From 5 To 10 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 02:30 PM Time Out: 05:00 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, Dan Lundberg, Site Coordinator, assisted me with today’s visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on May 9, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed on September 11, 2024. The last fire inspection was conducted September 8, 2024, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 100% prior to today’s visit. The center's three star rated license, NC Child Care law summary, safe arrival and departure procedures, emergency phone numbers, tobacco restriction, monthly menu, and Emergency Medical Care Plan were prominently posted. The following was monitored during today’s visit: supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, group size, capacity, adequate and approved space, and hazardous product storage. A walkthrough of the indoor and outdoor environment was completed. Children were observed transitioning into the after school program, engaging in meal time, routine care taking, and free choice activities indoors and outdoors. Fire drills are being completed monthly as required. Emergency drills are being conducted every three months as required. Incident logs were monitored during today’s visit. Incident reports are being filed in children’s individual files. Playground inspections are being conducted monthly. Your playground meets child care safety standards. No concerns were observed. Materials, toys, and equipment throughout the facility was of sufficient quantity, developmentally appropriate, and in good repair. Medications, permission to administer forms and Medical Action Plans were monitored today. A selection of staff files and children’s files were monitored during today’s visit. This program does not provide transportation. The following violation was documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. A child with a date of birth of 4/17/18 did not have a medication authorization document on file and available for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 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. A staff member hired on 7/15/24 did not have an Emergency Information document on file and available for review. .0701(a) 1314 Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. A child with a 10/6/17 date of birth did not have a health care professional listed in their file. .0802(c)(2) 1834 Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. A child with a date of birth of 4/17/18 did not have a medical action plan on file and available for review. .0801(b) Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Please ensure staff files and staff and training worksheets are monitored at least every 90 days to ensure that all items on the worksheets and in the files are current. Please check all medications, permission to administer forms and medical action plans monthly to ensure medications and all documents are not expired and available for review. Please ensure all child applications are reviewed thoroughly to ensure all required information is listed, prior to a child being enrolled in the program. Consultation was provided on the following: Please post the most current 2025 version of the Summary of NC Child Care Law. NEW QRIS MODERNIZATION PLAN: The new QRIS Modernization Plan known as “Pathways to Success” is being added to law which included moving to the use of the updated Environmental Rating Scale (ERS-3 versions) for 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 in 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. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A three star licensed is required to be eligible to receive DSS subsidy. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before May 12, 2025, I must receive a typed and dated compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Email the information to: brittany.j.adams@dhhs.nc.gov 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. You may contact me by phone at (704) 594-0049 or by email at brittany.j.adams@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Erin Pickard, by email at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov, if you have questions. 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: ROCKY RIVER KIDS: PLUS Facility ID: 13000144 Consultant: BRITTANY ADAMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/28/2025 Number Present: 20 Completed Date: 4/28/2025 Age: From 5 To 10 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 02:30 PM Time Out: 05:00 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, Dan Lundberg, Site Coordinator, assisted me with today’s visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on May 9, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed on September 11, 2024. The last fire inspection was conducted September 8, 2024, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 100% prior to today’s visit. The center's three star rated license, NC Child Care law summary, safe arrival and departure procedures, emergency phone numbers, tobacco restriction, monthly menu, and Emergency Medical Care Plan were prominently posted. The following was monitored during today’s visit: supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, group size, capacity, adequate and approved space, and hazardous product storage. A walkthrough of the indoor and outdoor environment was completed. Children were observed transitioning into the after school program, engaging in meal time, routine care taking, and free choice activities indoors and outdoors. Fire drills are being completed monthly as required. Emergency drills are being conducted every three months as required. Incident logs were monitored during today’s visit. Incident reports are being filed in children’s individual files. Playground inspections are being conducted monthly. Your playground meets child care safety standards. No concerns were observed. Materials, toys, and equipment throughout the facility was of sufficient quantity, developmentally appropriate, and in good repair. Medications, permission to administer forms and Medical Action Plans were monitored today. A selection of staff files and children’s files were monitored during today’s visit. This program does not provide transportation. The following violation was documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. A child with a date of birth of 4/17/18 did not have a medication authorization document on file and available for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 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. A staff member hired on 7/15/24 did not have an Emergency Information document on file and available for review. .0701(a) 1314 Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. A child with a 10/6/17 date of birth did not have a health care professional listed in their file. .0802(c)(2) 1834 Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. A child with a date of birth of 4/17/18 did not have a medical action plan on file and available for review. .0801(b) Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Please ensure staff files and staff and training worksheets are monitored at least every 90 days to ensure that all items on the worksheets and in the files are current. Please check all medications, permission to administer forms and medical action plans monthly to ensure medications and all documents are not expired and available for review. Please ensure all child applications are reviewed thoroughly to ensure all required information is listed, prior to a child being enrolled in the program. Consultation was provided on the following: Please post the most current 2025 version of the Summary of NC Child Care Law. NEW QRIS MODERNIZATION PLAN: The new QRIS Modernization Plan known as “Pathways to Success” is being added to law which included moving to the use of the updated Environmental Rating Scale (ERS-3 versions) for 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 in 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. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A three star licensed is required to be eligible to receive DSS subsidy. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before May 12, 2025, I must receive a typed and dated compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Email the information to: brittany.j.adams@dhhs.nc.gov 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. You may contact me by phone at (704) 594-0049 or by email at brittany.j.adams@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Erin Pickard, by email at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov, if you have questions. 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

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: ROCKY RIVER KIDS: PLUS Facility ID: 13000144 Consultant: BRITTANY ADAMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/28/2025 Number Present: 20 Completed Date: 4/28/2025 Age: From 5 To 10 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 02:30 PM Time Out: 05:00 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, Dan Lundberg, Site Coordinator, assisted me with today’s visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on May 9, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed on September 11, 2024. The last fire inspection was conducted September 8, 2024, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 100% prior to today’s visit. The center's three star rated license, NC Child Care law summary, safe arrival and departure procedures, emergency phone numbers, tobacco restriction, monthly menu, and Emergency Medical Care Plan were prominently posted. The following was monitored during today’s visit: supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, group size, capacity, adequate and approved space, and hazardous product storage. A walkthrough of the indoor and outdoor environment was completed. Children were observed transitioning into the after school program, engaging in meal time, routine care taking, and free choice activities indoors and outdoors. Fire drills are being completed monthly as required. Emergency drills are being conducted every three months as required. Incident logs were monitored during today’s visit. Incident reports are being filed in children’s individual files. Playground inspections are being conducted monthly. Your playground meets child care safety standards. No concerns were observed. Materials, toys, and equipment throughout the facility was of sufficient quantity, developmentally appropriate, and in good repair. Medications, permission to administer forms and Medical Action Plans were monitored today. A selection of staff files and children’s files were monitored during today’s visit. This program does not provide transportation. The following violation was documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. A child with a date of birth of 4/17/18 did not have a medication authorization document on file and available for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 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. A staff member hired on 7/15/24 did not have an Emergency Information document on file and available for review. .0701(a) 1314 Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. A child with a 10/6/17 date of birth did not have a health care professional listed in their file. .0802(c)(2) 1834 Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. A child with a date of birth of 4/17/18 did not have a medical action plan on file and available for review. .0801(b) Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Please ensure staff files and staff and training worksheets are monitored at least every 90 days to ensure that all items on the worksheets and in the files are current. Please check all medications, permission to administer forms and medical action plans monthly to ensure medications and all documents are not expired and available for review. Please ensure all child applications are reviewed thoroughly to ensure all required information is listed, prior to a child being enrolled in the program. Consultation was provided on the following: Please post the most current 2025 version of the Summary of NC Child Care Law. NEW QRIS MODERNIZATION PLAN: The new QRIS Modernization Plan known as “Pathways to Success” is being added to law which included moving to the use of the updated Environmental Rating Scale (ERS-3 versions) for 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 in 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. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A three star licensed is required to be eligible to receive DSS subsidy. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before May 12, 2025, I must receive a typed and dated compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Email the information to: brittany.j.adams@dhhs.nc.gov 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. You may contact me by phone at (704) 594-0049 or by email at brittany.j.adams@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Erin Pickard, by email at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov, if you have questions. 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 .1003 · Violation

Name of Operation: ROCKY RIVER KIDS: PLUS Facility ID: 13000144 Consultant: DANA STIKELEATHER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/27/2023 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 7/27/2023 Age: From 6 To 10 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:00 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. Ms. Brandy Monk, sit director, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued February 22, 2019, earning 5 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced space and enhanced ratios reduced by one) and 1 quality point. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on September 6, 2022. There are no new staff. A sampling of staff files was monitored today. One staff did not have a medical file at this location. A sampling of children’s files was monitored today. Additional files may be monitored during other visits throughout the year. There was an Auvi-Q medication that was not returned to the parent. There was a bottle of Max Block sunscreen that expired 9/22. I visited each indoor and outdoor spaces. The Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers was used during today’s visit. A copy of this document was emailed to you during today’s visit. While the program has chosen not to meet playground standards, below are some things I noticed: mulch low in some areas, and chipping paint throughout. Children were observed during a group activity, staff/child interactions, routines, transitions, outdoor play, and lunch. Lunch included cheeseburger, tropical trio slushie, fresh fruit, and milk. You stated that you are providing transportation for field trips during the summer. A bus and bus driver with Cabarrus County Schools comes to the site and picks you up when it is time for a field trip. There was not a bus present during today’s visit. We reviewed transportation requirements. You did not have identifying information with the children’s emergency information. A sanitation inspection was completed on December 14, 2022. You received a superior classification with three demerits. The last fire inspection was conducted on September 13, 2022. A fire inspection will need to be completed by September 2023. The last fire drill was conducted on June 9, 2023. The last playground inspection was conducted on July 21, 2023. A lockdown drill was conducted on June 9, 2023. A shelter-in-place and/or lock down drill will need to be conducted in September 2023. The center's compliance history was reviewed with you. The programs compliance history was at ninety-six percent as of July 27, 2023. The following violations were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 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 was an Auvi-Q medication that was not returned to the parent. There was a bottle of Max Block sunscreen that expired 9/22. .0803(12) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. You did not have identifying information with the children’s emergency information. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. One staff did not have a medical file at this location. .0701(d) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before August 10, 2023, I need to receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. An unannounced visit will be conducted. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. While the Division allow you time to explain how you have corrected violations when violations are cited, it is expected you correct all violations immediately. When you are asked to send a compliance letter to me, it is expected and required that your compliance letter be sent to me no later than the date indicated in this documentation. Your letter must include the following: -Name of your program -ID number of your program -Date of Letter -Violation number -Explain how you corrected the violation (send supporting documentation to show compliance) -Describe your plan to make sure you will not have that same violation in the future -Name or signature of the person who wrote the letter. (If emailing the letter, your email address will be considered your digital signature.) Technical assistance was given today concerning the following: We reviewed and discussed medication requirements. We discussed having someone check the medication and form when it is brought in. Make sure that all required information is complete. We discussed making sure dates are accurate, the amount and how to apply is a measurable description. We also discussed that when medication is no longer being used and/or has expired it has to be returned within 72 hours. We discussed the outdoor play area. Suggestions were given concerning mulch levels and chipping paint. We reviewed and discussed staff files and making sure all information is completed within the required timeframes and is with the staff at whichever location they are providing care at. We discussed using the staff file checklist, orientation sheet, and staff and training worksheet to make sure information is completed. Suggestions were given concerning doing routine checks of staff files to make sure all required information is on file. We reviewed and discussed transportation requirements. We discussed that each child’s emergency information needs to also have a picture for identification. We discussed when new children enroll that will be transported that you add their emergency and identifying information. We discussed reviewing transportation requirements with all staff. You have a feature on the children’s emergency information to add a picture. We discussed adding a question concerning if the child will be participating in field trips, then a picture will need to be uploaded or given to you. For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed, and a copy was emailed to you. Thank you for your time today. Contact me at 704-594-0049 or by email at dana.stikeleather@dhhs.nc.gov or Kris Updike, Supervisor, at 336-404-4133 or by email at kris.updike@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: ROCKY RIVER KIDS: PLUS Facility ID: 13000144 Consultant: DANA STIKELEATHER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/27/2023 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 7/27/2023 Age: From 6 To 10 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:00 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. Ms. Brandy Monk, sit director, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued February 22, 2019, earning 5 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced space and enhanced ratios reduced by one) and 1 quality point. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on September 6, 2022. There are no new staff. A sampling of staff files was monitored today. One staff did not have a medical file at this location. A sampling of children’s files was monitored today. Additional files may be monitored during other visits throughout the year. There was an Auvi-Q medication that was not returned to the parent. There was a bottle of Max Block sunscreen that expired 9/22. I visited each indoor and outdoor spaces. The Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers was used during today’s visit. A copy of this document was emailed to you during today’s visit. While the program has chosen not to meet playground standards, below are some things I noticed: mulch low in some areas, and chipping paint throughout. Children were observed during a group activity, staff/child interactions, routines, transitions, outdoor play, and lunch. Lunch included cheeseburger, tropical trio slushie, fresh fruit, and milk. You stated that you are providing transportation for field trips during the summer. A bus and bus driver with Cabarrus County Schools comes to the site and picks you up when it is time for a field trip. There was not a bus present during today’s visit. We reviewed transportation requirements. You did not have identifying information with the children’s emergency information. A sanitation inspection was completed on December 14, 2022. You received a superior classification with three demerits. The last fire inspection was conducted on September 13, 2022. A fire inspection will need to be completed by September 2023. The last fire drill was conducted on June 9, 2023. The last playground inspection was conducted on July 21, 2023. A lockdown drill was conducted on June 9, 2023. A shelter-in-place and/or lock down drill will need to be conducted in September 2023. The center's compliance history was reviewed with you. The programs compliance history was at ninety-six percent as of July 27, 2023. The following violations were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 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 was an Auvi-Q medication that was not returned to the parent. There was a bottle of Max Block sunscreen that expired 9/22. .0803(12) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. You did not have identifying information with the children’s emergency information. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. One staff did not have a medical file at this location. .0701(d) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before August 10, 2023, I need to receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. An unannounced visit will be conducted. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. While the Division allow you time to explain how you have corrected violations when violations are cited, it is expected you correct all violations immediately. When you are asked to send a compliance letter to me, it is expected and required that your compliance letter be sent to me no later than the date indicated in this documentation. Your letter must include the following: -Name of your program -ID number of your program -Date of Letter -Violation number -Explain how you corrected the violation (send supporting documentation to show compliance) -Describe your plan to make sure you will not have that same violation in the future -Name or signature of the person who wrote the letter. (If emailing the letter, your email address will be considered your digital signature.) Technical assistance was given today concerning the following: We reviewed and discussed medication requirements. We discussed having someone check the medication and form when it is brought in. Make sure that all required information is complete. We discussed making sure dates are accurate, the amount and how to apply is a measurable description. We also discussed that when medication is no longer being used and/or has expired it has to be returned within 72 hours. We discussed the outdoor play area. Suggestions were given concerning mulch levels and chipping paint. We reviewed and discussed staff files and making sure all information is completed within the required timeframes and is with the staff at whichever location they are providing care at. We discussed using the staff file checklist, orientation sheet, and staff and training worksheet to make sure information is completed. Suggestions were given concerning doing routine checks of staff files to make sure all required information is on file. We reviewed and discussed transportation requirements. We discussed that each child’s emergency information needs to also have a picture for identification. We discussed when new children enroll that will be transported that you add their emergency and identifying information. We discussed reviewing transportation requirements with all staff. You have a feature on the children’s emergency information to add a picture. We discussed adding a question concerning if the child will be participating in field trips, then a picture will need to be uploaded or given to you. For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed, and a copy was emailed to you. Thank you for your time today. Contact me at 704-594-0049 or by email at dana.stikeleather@dhhs.nc.gov or Kris Updike, Supervisor, at 336-404-4133 or by email at kris.updike@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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