10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: BRIGHT BEGINNINGS PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 39000225 Consultant: GILETTE PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/23/2024 Number Present: 107 Completed Date: 7/23/2024 Age: From 0 To 12 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 11:50 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 childcare requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Mrs. Deanna (Director), Pam and Aubri assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a Four-star license, issued 8/15/18. Your new license should be arriving in the mail soon. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor and outdoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, art, outdoor play, transitions, and personal care routines. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The following items were observed in compliance during today's visit: license posted, and restrictions followed, summary of law posted, attendance taken daily, emergency medical care plan posted, activity plans posted, daily schedule posted, menus posted, allergies posted, storage of hazardous materials and substances, CPR/First Aid and SIDS training completed as required, and Criminal Record Checks completed as required. I received three new staff files for compliance. Sanitation inspection (4/3/24) and fire inspection (2/9/24) remain current. Playground inspection :6/3/24 next one due by 7/31/24. Emergency drill log: Shelter and lock down drills 4/8/2, next one due but 7/31/24. Fire drill: 6/4/24. Next one due by 7/31/24 Two violations were cited during today’s visit; one was corrected during today’s visit; the provider did ask questions about the topics below to ensure the facility stays in compliance. Violation Number Comment Rule 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current schedule was not posted in one of the Toddler rooms, it was dated July 15th-`19th. This was corrected during today's visit. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 1879 Prescribed medicines, that are pharmaceutical samples, was not stored in the manufacturers original packaging, was not labeled with the child's name, and/or written instructions did not include the required information. One child's prescribed medicine was not stored in the manufactures original packaging. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(2)(b)(i-v) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 8-6-24, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Also, please provide information regarding how the facility will maintain compliance in the future. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. 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. 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: Gilette Parker, Child Care Consultant Gilette.parker@dhhs.nc.gov The emailed compliance letter 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. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Falsification: If child care operators state in the compliance letter that corrections have been made when they have not, this will be considered falsification of information, and an Administrative Action may be issued. If you cannot meet the requirements by the date, you must contact me with a proposed timeline of the corrections in a timely manner. In some cases, this timeline may be extended. You were provided with an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all child care requirements. Child care licensing rules and regulations are established to ensure a safe and healthy environment for children in care. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. Both are available on the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/, on the home page under the ‘Services’ tab. Consultation and Technical Assistance Prescribed medications: shall be stored in the original containers in which they were dispensed with the pharmacy labels. All centers shall have a current schedule and activity plan for each group of children posted for reference by parents and by caregivers. RESOURCES The Health and Safety Trainings are offered on the DCDEE Moodle format. On the Division’s website look under the “SERVICES” tab for “DCDEE Moodle”. These trainings are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/ . Thank you for your cooperation during today’s visit. If you need assistance, I can be reached at gilette.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 919-939-7519. My supervisor Kaye Adkins can be reached at kaye.adkins@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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: BRIGHT BEGINNINGS PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 39000225 Consultant: GILETTE PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/23/2024 Number Present: 107 Completed Date: 7/23/2024 Age: From 0 To 12 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 11:50 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 childcare requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Mrs. Deanna (Director), Pam and Aubri assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a Four-star license, issued 8/15/18. Your new license should be arriving in the mail soon. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor and outdoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, art, outdoor play, transitions, and personal care routines. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The following items were observed in compliance during today's visit: license posted, and restrictions followed, summary of law posted, attendance taken daily, emergency medical care plan posted, activity plans posted, daily schedule posted, menus posted, allergies posted, storage of hazardous materials and substances, CPR/First Aid and SIDS training completed as required, and Criminal Record Checks completed as required. I received three new staff files for compliance. Sanitation inspection (4/3/24) and fire inspection (2/9/24) remain current. Playground inspection :6/3/24 next one due by 7/31/24. Emergency drill log: Shelter and lock down drills 4/8/2, next one due but 7/31/24. Fire drill: 6/4/24. Next one due by 7/31/24 Two violations were cited during today’s visit; one was corrected during today’s visit; the provider did ask questions about the topics below to ensure the facility stays in compliance. Violation Number Comment Rule 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current schedule was not posted in one of the Toddler rooms, it was dated July 15th-`19th. This was corrected during today's visit. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 1879 Prescribed medicines, that are pharmaceutical samples, was not stored in the manufacturers original packaging, was not labeled with the child's name, and/or written instructions did not include the required information. One child's prescribed medicine was not stored in the manufactures original packaging. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(2)(b)(i-v) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 8-6-24, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Also, please provide information regarding how the facility will maintain compliance in the future. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. 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. 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: Gilette Parker, Child Care Consultant Gilette.parker@dhhs.nc.gov The emailed compliance letter 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. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Falsification: If child care operators state in the compliance letter that corrections have been made when they have not, this will be considered falsification of information, and an Administrative Action may be issued. If you cannot meet the requirements by the date, you must contact me with a proposed timeline of the corrections in a timely manner. In some cases, this timeline may be extended. You were provided with an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all child care requirements. Child care licensing rules and regulations are established to ensure a safe and healthy environment for children in care. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. Both are available on the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/, on the home page under the ‘Services’ tab. Consultation and Technical Assistance Prescribed medications: shall be stored in the original containers in which they were dispensed with the pharmacy labels. All centers shall have a current schedule and activity plan for each group of children posted for reference by parents and by caregivers. RESOURCES The Health and Safety Trainings are offered on the DCDEE Moodle format. On the Division’s website look under the “SERVICES” tab for “DCDEE Moodle”. These trainings are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/ . Thank you for your cooperation during today’s visit. If you need assistance, I can be reached at gilette.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 919-939-7519. My supervisor Kaye Adkins can be reached at kaye.adkins@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: BRIGHT BEGINNINGS PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 39000225 Consultant: GILETTE PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/23/2024 Number Present: 107 Completed Date: 7/23/2024 Age: From 0 To 12 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 11:50 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 childcare requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Mrs. Deanna (Director), Pam and Aubri assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a Four-star license, issued 8/15/18. Your new license should be arriving in the mail soon. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor and outdoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, art, outdoor play, transitions, and personal care routines. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The following items were observed in compliance during today's visit: license posted, and restrictions followed, summary of law posted, attendance taken daily, emergency medical care plan posted, activity plans posted, daily schedule posted, menus posted, allergies posted, storage of hazardous materials and substances, CPR/First Aid and SIDS training completed as required, and Criminal Record Checks completed as required. I received three new staff files for compliance. Sanitation inspection (4/3/24) and fire inspection (2/9/24) remain current. Playground inspection :6/3/24 next one due by 7/31/24. Emergency drill log: Shelter and lock down drills 4/8/2, next one due but 7/31/24. Fire drill: 6/4/24. Next one due by 7/31/24 Two violations were cited during today’s visit; one was corrected during today’s visit; the provider did ask questions about the topics below to ensure the facility stays in compliance. Violation Number Comment Rule 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current schedule was not posted in one of the Toddler rooms, it was dated July 15th-`19th. This was corrected during today's visit. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 1879 Prescribed medicines, that are pharmaceutical samples, was not stored in the manufacturers original packaging, was not labeled with the child's name, and/or written instructions did not include the required information. One child's prescribed medicine was not stored in the manufactures original packaging. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(2)(b)(i-v) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 8-6-24, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Also, please provide information regarding how the facility will maintain compliance in the future. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. 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. 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: Gilette Parker, Child Care Consultant Gilette.parker@dhhs.nc.gov The emailed compliance letter 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. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Falsification: If child care operators state in the compliance letter that corrections have been made when they have not, this will be considered falsification of information, and an Administrative Action may be issued. If you cannot meet the requirements by the date, you must contact me with a proposed timeline of the corrections in a timely manner. In some cases, this timeline may be extended. You were provided with an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all child care requirements. Child care licensing rules and regulations are established to ensure a safe and healthy environment for children in care. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. Both are available on the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/, on the home page under the ‘Services’ tab. Consultation and Technical Assistance Prescribed medications: shall be stored in the original containers in which they were dispensed with the pharmacy labels. All centers shall have a current schedule and activity plan for each group of children posted for reference by parents and by caregivers. RESOURCES The Health and Safety Trainings are offered on the DCDEE Moodle format. On the Division’s website look under the “SERVICES” tab for “DCDEE Moodle”. These trainings are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/ . Thank you for your cooperation during today’s visit. If you need assistance, I can be reached at gilette.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 919-939-7519. My supervisor Kaye Adkins can be reached at kaye.adkins@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