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412 Armour Street, Davidson NC 28036 · License #60003673 · Center · Child Care Center
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G.S. 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: THE CHILDREN'S HOUSE Facility ID: 60003673 Consultant: LASHAWNDA BERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/9/2025 Number Present: 11 Completed Date: 6/9/2025 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 115 Time In: 02:05 PM Time Out: 04:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s routine unannounced visit was to monitor for compliance with child care requirements. The center currently has a One-Star rated license. The center license and Summary of the Law was prominently posted. I was greeted by S. Carr, staff member. Ms. Carr informed me that the Director, D. Richardson, was not present today. I completed the walkthrough of the center alone and Ms. Carr assisted me with the visit. Permit information-the program operates with a One- Star license, issued March 25, 2016. The center has zero (0) points for education, zero (0) points for program standards and zero (0) quality point. License restriction include: Daytime care only The program is still located at: 412 Armour Street, Davidson, NC 28036. The phone number is: (704) 975-6753. The center had eleven (11) children present during today’s visit and fourteen (14) children enrolled. The following items were monitored: Supervision, S/C Ratio, Storage of Hazardous Substances, Storage of Medication, Adequate Approved Space, Program Records, License Posted and Permit Restrictions. The center does not provide transportation. The center has hired a new staff member. There was no file available for review for the new staff member. The center has added a volunteer as well. There was no file available for review for the volunteer. The center’s last fire drill was documented on 4/25/25. The center’s last lockdown drill was on 5/2/25. The last sanitation inspection was completed on 2/13/25 with six (6) demerits, receiving a superior rating. The center playground inspections were monitored and in compliance. There were five (5) violations cited during todays visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. (1) In space #2, I observed a child in the classroom by themself as staff member (LS) and I were entering the space. (LS) then took the child outside with the rest of the children. (2) I observed the volunteer (LL) being counted in ratio while outside on the playground. There was a staff member and the volunteer (LL) with eleven children (2- two year old children, 3- three year old children, 2-four year old children and 4-five year old children). .1801(a)(1-5) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Both space #1 & #2 did not have a current activity plan posted. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The center's last fire drill was documented on 4/25/25. The center did not complete a fire drill in May 2025. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A new staff member (that was present during the time of the visit) (SB) did not complete a CBC prior to employment. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. One new staff member (SB) did not have a file available for review during today's visit. G.S. 110-91( 9) Violations must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be emailed to me by 6/23/25, 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: 1.Ms. Carr stated that the preschool school year ended on May 30, 2025 and that they are running a summer camp currently for the month of June and they plan to close the center for the month of July. I informed Ms. Carr that the center is operating as a licensed facility all year round and will need to make sure they are following the child care rules and regulations still while children are in care at the center. 2. "Volunteer" means a person who works in a child care facility and is not counted in staff/child ratio, does not have unsupervised contact with children, and is not monetarily compensated by the facility. A person who is at least 13 years of age, but less than 16 years of age, may work on a volunteer basis, as long as he or she is supervised by and works with a staff person who is at least 21 years of age and meets staff qualification requirements. Rated License: Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). The provider had the opportunity 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 550424 Gastonia, NC 28054 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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G.S. 110-91 · Violation
Name of Operation: THE CHILDREN'S HOUSE Facility ID: 60003673 Consultant: LASHAWNDA BERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/9/2025 Number Present: 11 Completed Date: 6/9/2025 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 115 Time In: 02:05 PM Time Out: 04:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s routine unannounced visit was to monitor for compliance with child care requirements. The center currently has a One-Star rated license. The center license and Summary of the Law was prominently posted. I was greeted by S. Carr, staff member. Ms. Carr informed me that the Director, D. Richardson, was not present today. I completed the walkthrough of the center alone and Ms. Carr assisted me with the visit. Permit information-the program operates with a One- Star license, issued March 25, 2016. The center has zero (0) points for education, zero (0) points for program standards and zero (0) quality point. License restriction include: Daytime care only The program is still located at: 412 Armour Street, Davidson, NC 28036. The phone number is: (704) 975-6753. The center had eleven (11) children present during today’s visit and fourteen (14) children enrolled. The following items were monitored: Supervision, S/C Ratio, Storage of Hazardous Substances, Storage of Medication, Adequate Approved Space, Program Records, License Posted and Permit Restrictions. The center does not provide transportation. The center has hired a new staff member. There was no file available for review for the new staff member. The center has added a volunteer as well. There was no file available for review for the volunteer. The center’s last fire drill was documented on 4/25/25. The center’s last lockdown drill was on 5/2/25. The last sanitation inspection was completed on 2/13/25 with six (6) demerits, receiving a superior rating. The center playground inspections were monitored and in compliance. There were five (5) violations cited during todays visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. (1) In space #2, I observed a child in the classroom by themself as staff member (LS) and I were entering the space. (LS) then took the child outside with the rest of the children. (2) I observed the volunteer (LL) being counted in ratio while outside on the playground. There was a staff member and the volunteer (LL) with eleven children (2- two year old children, 3- three year old children, 2-four year old children and 4-five year old children). .1801(a)(1-5) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Both space #1 & #2 did not have a current activity plan posted. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The center's last fire drill was documented on 4/25/25. The center did not complete a fire drill in May 2025. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A new staff member (that was present during the time of the visit) (SB) did not complete a CBC prior to employment. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. One new staff member (SB) did not have a file available for review during today's visit. G.S. 110-91( 9) Violations must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be emailed to me by 6/23/25, 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: 1.Ms. Carr stated that the preschool school year ended on May 30, 2025 and that they are running a summer camp currently for the month of June and they plan to close the center for the month of July. I informed Ms. Carr that the center is operating as a licensed facility all year round and will need to make sure they are following the child care rules and regulations still while children are in care at the center. 2. "Volunteer" means a person who works in a child care facility and is not counted in staff/child ratio, does not have unsupervised contact with children, and is not monetarily compensated by the facility. A person who is at least 13 years of age, but less than 16 years of age, may work on a volunteer basis, as long as he or she is supervised by and works with a staff person who is at least 21 years of age and meets staff qualification requirements. Rated License: Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). The provider had the opportunity 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 550424 Gastonia, NC 28054 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: THE CHILDREN'S HOUSE Facility ID: 60003673 Consultant: LASHAWNDA BERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/9/2025 Number Present: 11 Completed Date: 6/9/2025 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 115 Time In: 02:05 PM Time Out: 04:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s routine unannounced visit was to monitor for compliance with child care requirements. The center currently has a One-Star rated license. The center license and Summary of the Law was prominently posted. I was greeted by S. Carr, staff member. Ms. Carr informed me that the Director, D. Richardson, was not present today. I completed the walkthrough of the center alone and Ms. Carr assisted me with the visit. Permit information-the program operates with a One- Star license, issued March 25, 2016. The center has zero (0) points for education, zero (0) points for program standards and zero (0) quality point. License restriction include: Daytime care only The program is still located at: 412 Armour Street, Davidson, NC 28036. The phone number is: (704) 975-6753. The center had eleven (11) children present during today’s visit and fourteen (14) children enrolled. The following items were monitored: Supervision, S/C Ratio, Storage of Hazardous Substances, Storage of Medication, Adequate Approved Space, Program Records, License Posted and Permit Restrictions. The center does not provide transportation. The center has hired a new staff member. There was no file available for review for the new staff member. The center has added a volunteer as well. There was no file available for review for the volunteer. The center’s last fire drill was documented on 4/25/25. The center’s last lockdown drill was on 5/2/25. The last sanitation inspection was completed on 2/13/25 with six (6) demerits, receiving a superior rating. The center playground inspections were monitored and in compliance. There were five (5) violations cited during todays visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. (1) In space #2, I observed a child in the classroom by themself as staff member (LS) and I were entering the space. (LS) then took the child outside with the rest of the children. (2) I observed the volunteer (LL) being counted in ratio while outside on the playground. There was a staff member and the volunteer (LL) with eleven children (2- two year old children, 3- three year old children, 2-four year old children and 4-five year old children). .1801(a)(1-5) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Both space #1 & #2 did not have a current activity plan posted. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The center's last fire drill was documented on 4/25/25. The center did not complete a fire drill in May 2025. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A new staff member (that was present during the time of the visit) (SB) did not complete a CBC prior to employment. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. One new staff member (SB) did not have a file available for review during today's visit. G.S. 110-91( 9) Violations must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be emailed to me by 6/23/25, 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: 1.Ms. Carr stated that the preschool school year ended on May 30, 2025 and that they are running a summer camp currently for the month of June and they plan to close the center for the month of July. I informed Ms. Carr that the center is operating as a licensed facility all year round and will need to make sure they are following the child care rules and regulations still while children are in care at the center. 2. "Volunteer" means a person who works in a child care facility and is not counted in staff/child ratio, does not have unsupervised contact with children, and is not monetarily compensated by the facility. A person who is at least 13 years of age, but less than 16 years of age, may work on a volunteer basis, as long as he or she is supervised by and works with a staff person who is at least 21 years of age and meets staff qualification requirements. Rated License: Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). The provider had the opportunity 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 550424 Gastonia, NC 28054 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.
10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation
Name of Operation: THE CHILDREN'S HOUSE Facility ID: 60003673 Consultant: LASHAWNDA BERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/3/2024 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 9/3/2024 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 325 Time In: 09:05 AM Time Out: 02:30 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 One-Star license and an 18-month compliance history score of 91%, effective February 25, 2016. The restrictions include: Daytime care only. The Secretary of State website was checked and the status of THE CHILDREN'S HOUSE, LLC was current and active. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Debbie Richardson, Director. I discussed with Ms. Richardson the Annual Compliance Monitoring guidelines. I completed the walk through of the center alone and Ms. Richardson assisted me with the rest of the visit. 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. Child was observed engaged in nurturing interactions with caregivers, multi-play opportunities and transitions. There were twenty-seven (27) children present today. There are thirty (30) children enrolled in the center. Outdoor Learning Environment: The outdoor learning environment was monitored and in compliance. Inspections: The outdoor inspections and fire drills were monitored. The last fire drill was conducted on 8/22/24. The centers last documented lockdown was conducted on 5/17/24. The center was closed from to for summer break. The last monthly playground inspection was conducted on 8/7/2024. The center last had a sanitation inspection on 1/11/2024. The center received 0 demerits and received superior classification. The center last had a fire inspection on 8/20/24. Transportation: The center does not provide transportation. Nutrition: Meals met nutritional value during today’s visit. Files: Children records were monitored today and in compliance. Staff files were monitored today and not in compliance. There were four (4) violations cited during today's visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. In space #2, I osberved ceiling tiles in the classroom and bathroom that were not in good repair. Also, in space #2, the baseboard was not in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space #1, I observed Benadryl stored in an unlocked cabinet and cough drops in an unlocked drawer that were accessible to children. In space #2, I observed Motrin stored in an unlocked cabinet. .2820(b) 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In space #1, I observed Bugables Citronella wristbands with no authorization form. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 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. Four out of five staff members did not have an updated emergency information form on file. (DR,SC,JC,ES) .0701(a) Technical Assistance: 1.Inspections: 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. 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 550424 Gastonia, NC 28054 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.
10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation
Name of Operation: THE CHILDREN'S HOUSE Facility ID: 60003673 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/17/2024 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 5/17/2024 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 97 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 10:37 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. D Richardson and shared the reason for the visit. Your program currently operates with a One Star License with effective date of 2/25/2016. The license was posted, with restrictions to first shift (1st) care only and is a Montessori Program. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety (90 %) percent as of today’s visit. Ownership: The facility owner is The Children’s House, LLC SSI #0732534 which is current and active. If any changes to the ownership need to be made, you must notify your consultant at least thirty (30) days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location or inherited. 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 following items above were found in/out of compliance. The following inspections are below. •Last fire drill was conducted on 4/30/24. •Last Shelter in Place/Lockdown Drill was conducted 2/8/24. •Last Playground Inspection was conducted on 5/1/24. •Last Sanitation Inspection was conducted on 1/11/24 with a Superior rating. •The Fire Inspection was completed on 8/30/23. The children were observed in the room that serves toddlers and two-year-old's (2) participating in self-directed work activities including manipulatives, dramatic play, and independent work. The children in the room that serves three (3), four (4) and five (5) year old's were participating in self-directed work activities within the classroom. Outdoor Learning Environment was observed to be in compliance with some roots that could provide a tripping hazards. Nutrition: The children provide their own lunches and snacks. All refrigerated areas were in compliance and everything was labeled, allergies were listed. Staff Records: The staff-training worksheet was completed as a courtesy to the facility. There was one (1) new staff file to review. The file was well organized and in compliance. Medication: Medication was monitored and in the room that serves preschool age children, there was one (1) medication that needed a six (6) month permission form. This was provided to the facility, moving forward please use the medical action plan in addition to the medical permission form. Weapons: Today you reported that your facility was in compliance with childcare requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: Transportation is not provided. One (1) violation were observed today. The violations are as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In room number two (#2) a child's prescription medication did have have the correct medical permission slip. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) On or before 5/30/3034, 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. Technical Assistance •There is a new Summary of the Law on the DCDEE website that should be posted on the information board. •There are new NC Sanitation Laws that have been implemented, please reach out if you have any questions. •Consider marking the protruding roots on the playground with a mark, to reduce trip hazards. •Children with prescription medication, require a medical permission slip in addition to the medical action plan. •As a reminder all Children’s files should be updated at least annually or when changes occur. •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
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
NC GS 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: THE CHILDREN'S HOUSE Facility ID: 60003673 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/17/2024 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 5/17/2024 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 97 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 10:37 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. D Richardson and shared the reason for the visit. Your program currently operates with a One Star License with effective date of 2/25/2016. The license was posted, with restrictions to first shift (1st) care only and is a Montessori Program. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety (90 %) percent as of today’s visit. Ownership: The facility owner is The Children’s House, LLC SSI #0732534 which is current and active. If any changes to the ownership need to be made, you must notify your consultant at least thirty (30) days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location or inherited. 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 following items above were found in/out of compliance. The following inspections are below. •Last fire drill was conducted on 4/30/24. •Last Shelter in Place/Lockdown Drill was conducted 2/8/24. •Last Playground Inspection was conducted on 5/1/24. •Last Sanitation Inspection was conducted on 1/11/24 with a Superior rating. •The Fire Inspection was completed on 8/30/23. The children were observed in the room that serves toddlers and two-year-old's (2) participating in self-directed work activities including manipulatives, dramatic play, and independent work. The children in the room that serves three (3), four (4) and five (5) year old's were participating in self-directed work activities within the classroom. Outdoor Learning Environment was observed to be in compliance with some roots that could provide a tripping hazards. Nutrition: The children provide their own lunches and snacks. All refrigerated areas were in compliance and everything was labeled, allergies were listed. Staff Records: The staff-training worksheet was completed as a courtesy to the facility. There was one (1) new staff file to review. The file was well organized and in compliance. Medication: Medication was monitored and in the room that serves preschool age children, there was one (1) medication that needed a six (6) month permission form. This was provided to the facility, moving forward please use the medical action plan in addition to the medical permission form. Weapons: Today you reported that your facility was in compliance with childcare requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: Transportation is not provided. One (1) violation were observed today. The violations are as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In room number two (#2) a child's prescription medication did have have the correct medical permission slip. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) On or before 5/30/3034, 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. Technical Assistance •There is a new Summary of the Law on the DCDEE website that should be posted on the information board. •There are new NC Sanitation Laws that have been implemented, please reach out if you have any questions. •Consider marking the protruding roots on the playground with a mark, to reduce trip hazards. •Children with prescription medication, require a medical permission slip in addition to the medical action plan. •As a reminder all Children’s files should be updated at least annually or when changes occur. •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
10A NCAC 09 .0514 · Violation
Name of Operation: THE CHILDREN'S HOUSE Facility ID: 60003673 Consultant: LASHAWNDA BERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/6/2023 Number Present: 23 Completed Date: 9/6/2023 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 09:00 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 unannounced visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. This center has a one-star license and an 18-month compliance history score of 92%. The center’s license and NC child care law were prominently posted. I was greeted Debbie Richardson, Director. I discussed with you, Ms. Richardson, the Annual Compliance Monitoring guidelines. Staff/child ratio, supervision, capacity, group size and space were observed in compliance today. The center’s Emergency Drill Log and Report was reviewed and in compliance. Shelter-in-place and Lock-down drills were reviewed and in compliance. Playground inspections were reviewed and in compliance. The center last had a sanitation inspection on 8/29/2023. The center received 0 demerits and received superior classification. The center last had a fire inspection on 8/30/2023. There are twenty-nine (29) children enrolled. There were twenty-three (23) children in attendance today. Children were observed engaged in indoor and outdoor free play. The center closes in June for summer break and reopens at the end of August of each year. The facility does not provide transportation. The playground was monitored and in compliance. Staff files and children records were monitored today. There were six (6) violations cited today. Violation Number Comment Rule 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #1, I observed an activity plan date for 8/21/23 posted on the wall. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. I space #1, I observed activities for children to count beans on the shelf, accessible to children. These beans are small enough to be considered a choking hazard. .0604(q) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Two out of five staff members did not receive the required number of on-going training hours (DR and SC). .1103(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Three out of five staff members did not have documentation of an annual staff evaluation. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Staff member (FD) did not have a qualification letter available for review. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 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. Three out of five staff members did not complete the health and safety training topics within five years of completing the trainings before. .1103(b) Violations must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be emailed to me by 9/20/2023, 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! 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.
G.S. 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: THE CHILDREN'S HOUSE Facility ID: 60003673 Consultant: LASHAWNDA BERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/6/2023 Number Present: 23 Completed Date: 9/6/2023 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 09:00 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 unannounced visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. This center has a one-star license and an 18-month compliance history score of 92%. The center’s license and NC child care law were prominently posted. I was greeted Debbie Richardson, Director. I discussed with you, Ms. Richardson, the Annual Compliance Monitoring guidelines. Staff/child ratio, supervision, capacity, group size and space were observed in compliance today. The center’s Emergency Drill Log and Report was reviewed and in compliance. Shelter-in-place and Lock-down drills were reviewed and in compliance. Playground inspections were reviewed and in compliance. The center last had a sanitation inspection on 8/29/2023. The center received 0 demerits and received superior classification. The center last had a fire inspection on 8/30/2023. There are twenty-nine (29) children enrolled. There were twenty-three (23) children in attendance today. Children were observed engaged in indoor and outdoor free play. The center closes in June for summer break and reopens at the end of August of each year. The facility does not provide transportation. The playground was monitored and in compliance. Staff files and children records were monitored today. There were six (6) violations cited today. Violation Number Comment Rule 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #1, I observed an activity plan date for 8/21/23 posted on the wall. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. I space #1, I observed activities for children to count beans on the shelf, accessible to children. These beans are small enough to be considered a choking hazard. .0604(q) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Two out of five staff members did not receive the required number of on-going training hours (DR and SC). .1103(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Three out of five staff members did not have documentation of an annual staff evaluation. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Staff member (FD) did not have a qualification letter available for review. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 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. Three out of five staff members did not complete the health and safety training topics within five years of completing the trainings before. .1103(b) Violations must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be emailed to me by 9/20/2023, 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! 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
GS 110-91 · Violation
Name of Operation: THE CHILDREN'S HOUSE Facility ID: 60003673 Consultant: LASHAWNDA BERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/6/2023 Number Present: 23 Completed Date: 9/6/2023 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 09:00 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 unannounced visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. This center has a one-star license and an 18-month compliance history score of 92%. The center’s license and NC child care law were prominently posted. I was greeted Debbie Richardson, Director. I discussed with you, Ms. Richardson, the Annual Compliance Monitoring guidelines. Staff/child ratio, supervision, capacity, group size and space were observed in compliance today. The center’s Emergency Drill Log and Report was reviewed and in compliance. Shelter-in-place and Lock-down drills were reviewed and in compliance. Playground inspections were reviewed and in compliance. The center last had a sanitation inspection on 8/29/2023. The center received 0 demerits and received superior classification. The center last had a fire inspection on 8/30/2023. There are twenty-nine (29) children enrolled. There were twenty-three (23) children in attendance today. Children were observed engaged in indoor and outdoor free play. The center closes in June for summer break and reopens at the end of August of each year. The facility does not provide transportation. The playground was monitored and in compliance. Staff files and children records were monitored today. There were six (6) violations cited today. Violation Number Comment Rule 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #1, I observed an activity plan date for 8/21/23 posted on the wall. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. I space #1, I observed activities for children to count beans on the shelf, accessible to children. These beans are small enough to be considered a choking hazard. .0604(q) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Two out of five staff members did not receive the required number of on-going training hours (DR and SC). .1103(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Three out of five staff members did not have documentation of an annual staff evaluation. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Staff member (FD) did not have a qualification letter available for review. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 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. Three out of five staff members did not complete the health and safety training topics within five years of completing the trainings before. .1103(b) Violations must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be emailed to me by 9/20/2023, 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! 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.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.