NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF CORNELIUS Facility ID: 60003089 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/7/2024 Number Present: 126 Completed Date: 8/7/2024 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 121 Time In: 09:28 AM Time Out: 11:29 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an unannounced routine visit. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. T. Jenkins and shared the reason for the visit. She assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a One (1) Star License. The license was posted, with restrictions to first (1st) shift care, and children under two and one half (2 ½) years old in rooms with direct exits only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-five (95%) percent as of today’s visit. The following items were monitored: Licensing Posted, Permit Restrictions, Staff/Child Ratio, Supervision, Specialized Trainings, Storage of Hazardous Substances and Storage of Medication, Program Records, and General Safety. The Fire Inspection has not occurred since the last visit and remains current. The following items above were found in/out of compliance. The following inspections are below. •Last fire drill was conducted on 7/30/24. •Last Shelter in Place/Lockdown Drill was conducted 7/30/24. •Last Playground Inspection was conducted on 7/31/24. •The incident report(s) and log were in compliance. •The last Sanitation Inspection was completed on 5/18/24 and received a Superior Classification. The children were observed in the room that serves infants were observed to be participating in teacher director self-help activities such as feeding and diaper changing. The toddler and older two (2) year old's were finishing breakfast and were being assisted in self-help care routines such as diaper changing and hand washing. The children in the room that serves Preschool aged children were participating in transitions to teacher directed circle learning time and morning activities. The room that serves School aged children were participating in finishing breakfast , washing hands and transitioning to morning activities. In the younger preschool classrooms, children were also participating in soccer activities with “Happy Feet” a soccer skills company. Outdoor Learning Environment was observed and it was noted that the gate between the one’s (1s) and two’s (2) playground had sharp edges and small gaps at the bottom of the wiring of the fence. The Preschool age playground had a larger gap in the inner fence with protruding wires and needs to be addressed. It was not in good repair and large enough for a child to crawl through and get hurt. Staff Records: The staff-training worksheets were completed before the visit. There was one (1) new staff files to monitor. The staff records were very well maintained and organized. Medication: Medication was monitored and was in compliance. The system used for tracking medications was very well organized. The school does a very good job, of understanding the different types of allergies and medications used to treat allergies and were well versed in the rules about emergency medication. Nutrition: All menus were up to date and posted as well as allergy and food preference. Lunch today consisted of veggie burgers with a whole wheat bun, pears, sweet potato fries, and milk. Weapons: Today you reported that your facility was in compliance with childcare requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: Transportation does provide transportation but was not monitored at today’s visit. There was one (1) violation observed today. The violation is as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The fence between the preschool and older children's outdoor learning environment had a hole with protruding wires with sharp edges large enough for a child to crawl through. The fence gate between the ones (1) and twos (2) outdoor learning environments had gaps with sharp edges in the bottom of the gate that need to be addressed. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) On or before 8/20/24 I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered 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 may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Traci Meyer Carpenter Child Care Consultant PO Box 364 Matthews, NC 28105 OR Traci.Meyer@dhhs.nc.gov 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 (75%). Any violation (s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The compliance history could be impacted after today’s visit. 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. If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Rated License •Hold Harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). Providers in Cohort #1 (number one) are not required to go any further with a rated license assessment unless they want to, and providers in Cohort #2 (number two) do not need to start their preparation year unless they want to. Upon request, a childcare facility may be awarded a star-rated license based on accreditation from a national childhood education accreditation organization provided the facility maintains its accreditation and remains in good standing. •Use this time for staff to update their information in the WORKS database. For more information, please go to https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/DCDEE-WORKS. Have all staff update their education including certifications. Technical Assistance •Check with the fire inspector about the gate in the early preschool one room to make sure it is in compliance with their egress laws. Also once the fire inspection is completed, please submit the passing inspection within seven (7) days to your Child Care Consultant. •As a reminder, mulch should be raked often to ward off compaction under well trafficked areas. •Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2816 requires currently operating child care centers to test water initially and every three years. Family child care homes are required to test water for lead once. o DCDEE encourages you to utilize the Clean Classrooms for Children’s program. You can take the pre-enrollment webinars which is available at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina then enroll – At www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina completing the enrollment surveys for three program sections: 1) lead in water, 2) lead-based paint, and 3) asbestos. Keep mindful that once you evaluate potential hazards and receive results if there are recommendations and/or water mitigation support is needed they will provide direction in how to mitigate and ways to fund said mitigation. We jointly reviewed the visit summary and documentation of my findings and violations with you, I encouraged you to ask any questions and you stated that you had none. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov to get the latest updates. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at 704-594-0041 or via email at Traci.Meyer@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. Traci Meyer Carpenter If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

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