10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: CHAR. MECK. ASEP. DAVIDSON ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 60000644 Consultant: LASHAWNDA BERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/24/2024 Number Present: 28 Completed Date: 1/24/2024 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 03:40 PM Time Out: 06:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. The center operates with a Three-Star license, effective March 15, 2022. The restrictions include: Daytime care only; School age children only; Meets enhanced space. I was greeted by N. Abdullah. Ms. Abdullah assisted me with the walkthrough of the center. I discussed with you, Ms. Abdullah, the Annual Compliance Monitoring guidelines. The following items were posted within the center/ classrooms: Daily schedules, activity plans, staff/child ratio worksheets, emergency numbers, emergency procedures, arrival/ departure procedures, summary of law and menus. Indoor Learning Environment: Staff/child ratio, supervision, capacity, group size and space were observed in compliance today. Children were observed engaged in multi-play opportunities. Teachers were observed nurturing and engaged interactions with children. There were twenty-eight (28) children present today. There are thirty-five children enrolled. Outdoor Learning Environment: The outdoor learning environment was not monitored today due to inclement weather. Inspections: The outdoor inspections and fire drills were monitored. The documents were current and up to date. The last fire drill was conducted on 1/8/24. The centers last documented lockdown was conducted on 1/8/24. The last monthly playground inspection was conducted on 1/8/24. The center last had a sanitation inspection on 11/6/2023. The center received 4 demerits and received superior classification. The inspection was completed by the Mecklenburg County Health Department. The center last had a fire inspection on 5/10/23. Transportation: The center does not provide transportation. Nutrition: Meals met nutritional value during today’s visit. Files: Staff files were monitored and not in compliance. Student files were monitored and not in compliance. There were four (4) violations cited during today's visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. I observed Zyrtec medication with no parent authorization form. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. I observed Benadryl medication with an expiration date of 10/2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. One out of three staff members did not have documentation of completing all the the required hours of on-going training. (J.B) .1103(a) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. Two out of three staff members did not have documentation of completing all of the required health and safety trainings within one year of employment. (A.M , J.B) .1103(b) Violations must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be emailed to me by 2/7/2024, stating how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future include the violation number, statement of compliance, license ID and your signature in the letter or e-mail. 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. If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Please email me a signed copy of the letter to Lashawnda.Berry@dhhs.nc.gov Technical Assistance: * Friendly Reminders* - After each sanitation and fire inspection you must send a copy of the report to you Child Care consultant within one week. -I encouraged the Administrator, to stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the “What’s New” tab for important updates impacting childcare in North Carolina. Help with Challenging Behaviors: • Contact Heathy Social Behavioral specialists at https://www.childcarerrnc.org/special-projects/healthy-social-behaviors/ and participate in their initiative. • Helpline: Speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in your classroom. 1-888-600-1685 Option 1 Helpline: Submit your questions to a Behavior Support Advisor online- and receive a call or email in response to a Google Form that you complete at https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline Helpline: Chat on the “Talk to the Expert” online network, Social Emotional Connections, for early childhood educators at https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline. Having your staff become a part of this network will allow them to glean ideas and information that may assist them in providing a higher quality of care in their classroom….and its free! The provider was able to ask questions and did not have any at this time. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me by email at Lashawnda.berry@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 704-242-0960. Thank you for your assistance! Lashawnda Berry PO Box 236 Paw Creek, NC 28130 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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10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: CHAR. MECK. ASEP. DAVIDSON ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 60000644 Consultant: LASHAWNDA BERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/24/2024 Number Present: 28 Completed Date: 1/24/2024 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 03:40 PM Time Out: 06:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. The center operates with a Three-Star license, effective March 15, 2022. The restrictions include: Daytime care only; School age children only; Meets enhanced space. I was greeted by N. Abdullah. Ms. Abdullah assisted me with the walkthrough of the center. I discussed with you, Ms. Abdullah, the Annual Compliance Monitoring guidelines. The following items were posted within the center/ classrooms: Daily schedules, activity plans, staff/child ratio worksheets, emergency numbers, emergency procedures, arrival/ departure procedures, summary of law and menus. Indoor Learning Environment: Staff/child ratio, supervision, capacity, group size and space were observed in compliance today. Children were observed engaged in multi-play opportunities. Teachers were observed nurturing and engaged interactions with children. There were twenty-eight (28) children present today. There are thirty-five children enrolled. Outdoor Learning Environment: The outdoor learning environment was not monitored today due to inclement weather. Inspections: The outdoor inspections and fire drills were monitored. The documents were current and up to date. The last fire drill was conducted on 1/8/24. The centers last documented lockdown was conducted on 1/8/24. The last monthly playground inspection was conducted on 1/8/24. The center last had a sanitation inspection on 11/6/2023. The center received 4 demerits and received superior classification. The inspection was completed by the Mecklenburg County Health Department. The center last had a fire inspection on 5/10/23. Transportation: The center does not provide transportation. Nutrition: Meals met nutritional value during today’s visit. Files: Staff files were monitored and not in compliance. Student files were monitored and not in compliance. There were four (4) violations cited during today's visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. I observed Zyrtec medication with no parent authorization form. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. I observed Benadryl medication with an expiration date of 10/2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. One out of three staff members did not have documentation of completing all the the required hours of on-going training. (J.B) .1103(a) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. Two out of three staff members did not have documentation of completing all of the required health and safety trainings within one year of employment. (A.M , J.B) .1103(b) Violations must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be emailed to me by 2/7/2024, stating how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future include the violation number, statement of compliance, license ID and your signature in the letter or e-mail. 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. If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Please email me a signed copy of the letter to Lashawnda.Berry@dhhs.nc.gov Technical Assistance: * Friendly Reminders* - After each sanitation and fire inspection you must send a copy of the report to you Child Care consultant within one week. -I encouraged the Administrator, to stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the “What’s New” tab for important updates impacting childcare in North Carolina. Help with Challenging Behaviors: • Contact Heathy Social Behavioral specialists at https://www.childcarerrnc.org/special-projects/healthy-social-behaviors/ and participate in their initiative. • Helpline: Speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in your classroom. 1-888-600-1685 Option 1 Helpline: Submit your questions to a Behavior Support Advisor online- and receive a call or email in response to a Google Form that you complete at https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline Helpline: Chat on the “Talk to the Expert” online network, Social Emotional Connections, for early childhood educators at https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline. Having your staff become a part of this network will allow them to glean ideas and information that may assist them in providing a higher quality of care in their classroom….and its free! The provider was able to ask questions and did not have any at this time. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me by email at Lashawnda.berry@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 704-242-0960. Thank you for your assistance! Lashawnda Berry PO Box 236 Paw Creek, NC 28130 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