NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: SHARON BLEDSOE'S CHILD CARE HOME Facility ID: 86000397 Consultant: PAMELA HAUSER Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 11/19/2024 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 11/19/2024 Age: From 2 To 3 Total Minutes: 89 Time In: 01:11 PM Time Out: 02:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home 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. This visit was conducted by Turkessha Casterlow, Child Care Consultant, and Pam Hauser, Licensing Supervisor with Sharon Bledsoe, Operator. Your program currently operates with two-star license effective 9-18-2020. Restrictions include first shift only, maximum of 5 preschool children at any time, children in care on ground level only, fireplace/woodstove not used during operating hours, and serves no more than 2 infants under one year of age. Ms. Bledsoe is the sole proprietor of this licensed family child care home. The program’s compliance history was 95% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. Today, the following items were monitored: • Supervision • Capacity • CPR / First Aid • ITS-SIDS • CBC Qualification • General Health • Administering of Medication • Storage of Hazardous Products • Storage of Medication • General Safety • General License Requirements • Program Records • License Posted • Fire Safety • Sanitation The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. Be reminded that everyone living in the home must have criminal record checks conducted every five (5) years. You may go to the Division of Child Development & Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and complete this process six (6) months prior to the expiration date on your qualifying letter. A walk-through of the home was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. During the visit the fire alarm was not tested due to children napping. Ms. Bledsoe confirmed all six fire alarms are in working order and this will be be completed on the next annual compliance visit. Capacity was monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. Children were napping during the visit. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, ITS-SIDS, and Criminal Background Checks. No medications were observed nor reported. Storage hazardous items was monitored today. A playground inspection was recorded November 24, 2024. A fire drill was recorded November 11, 2024, at 9:30am with 15 seconds. A lock down shelter in place drill for the facility was recorded October 9, 2024. There was one pet inside the home and all vaccinations and parent acknowledgement forms were monitored. The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1876 The operator did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information is current. The facility EPR plan was last updated June 7, 2022. .1714(e ) 1922 Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three. There was one child's sleeping mat torn in two places with foam exposed and accessible to children. .1719(a)(18) 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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before December 3, 2024. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. You may email the letter to pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Pam Hauser P.O. Box 279 King, NC 27021 Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. Lead and Asbestos Testing Information for Family Child Care Homes Effective January 1, 2024, Child Care Rules were amended to include the requirement for testing of all child care facilities for lead in water, lead-based paint, and asbestos testing. An email blast from the Division of Child Development and Early Education detailing the steps for enrollment and participation in this testing was sent out on December 7, 2023. If you have not already, immediately visit the Clean Water for US Kids website at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina and sign up for a pre-enrollment webinar, which must be completed prior to enrolling for testing. Water samples shall be collected by the operator and tested within 12 months of the effective date of this Rule. The pre-enrollment webinar will give an overview of the program process and representatives will be able to answer your remaining questions or comments live after the presentation. If you need to connect with representatives before then, contact them at https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/carolina/contact/ or give them a call, voicemail, or text at 1-888-997-9290. You can access and review all new child care rules and amendments effective January 1, 2024, by going to the link shown below: • https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/S/Summary_of_Child_Care_Rules_Effective_01-01-24.pd. Another resource you are encouraged to use for reviewing the child care rule updates effective January 1, 2024, and to receive a training certificate, can be found by following the steps below: • Visit the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov • Hover your cursor (do not select) over the “Provider” tab at the top of the screen, then hover your cursor (do not select) over “Training and Professional Development” from the drop down options, and finally select “DCDEE Moodle” from the options shown to the right. • Log into Moodle using your NCID Username and Password • From the carousel of pictures at the top of the screen, select “Early Childhood and Professional Development” • Select “Regulatory” • Select “Child Care Rule Rollout” and from the options at the top of the screen select “New Rules/Amendments Effective January 1, 2024” • Select “Family Child Care Home Requirements (Jan. 2024)” • Click on “Click for Next Slide” and begin the training. • A training certificate that will count toward your on-gong training hour requirements will be provided at the end of the training. If you are not signed up to receive email communication from the Division of Child Development and Early Education visit the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and sign up for updates in the middle of the home page at the bottom of the screen. Also, by frequently looking under the “What’s New” tab (found at the top of the screen on the home page) you will find current and helpful information. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me using the information below. Pam Hauser (336) 317-5003 Pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ 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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NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: SHARON BLEDSOE'S CHILD CARE HOME Facility ID: 86000397 Consultant: AUDREY DAVIS Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 1/17/2024 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 1/17/2024 Age: From 1 To 3 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 02:15 PM Time Out: 04:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home 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. Sharon Bledsoe, Owner/ Operator of the home assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a two-star license. Restrictions include 1st shift care, minimum of five preschool children at any time, NMT 2 infants under age one; children in care only on ground level; and fireplace/ wood stove not used during operating hours. The program’s compliance history was 92% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. Today, the following items were monitored: • Supervision • Capacity • CPR / First Aid • ITS-SIDS • CBC Qualification • General Health • Administering of Medication • Storage of Hazardous Products • Storage of Medication • General Safety • General License Requirements • Program Records • License Posted • Fire Safety • Sanitation The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. Ms. Bledsoe stated the only person living in the home with you is your husband. Be reminded that you and your husband must have criminal record checks conducted every five (5) years. You may go to the Division of Child Development & Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and complete this process six (6) months prior to the expiration date on your qualifying letter. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. I observed a variety of developmentally appropriate toys for indoor play. You said for outdoor play, you have a sandbox, and you take out balls, frisbees, push toys, and riding toys. Upon arrival, capacity was monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed children getting up from rest; having a snack of animal crackers and apple juice; and playing with toys. I observed positive interactions today as the children set up a pretend ice cream shoppe and took each other’s ice cream order, discussed ice cream flavors, and the cost of the ice cream which cost “five monies”. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Playground Safety, ITS-SIDS, Special Training including Health and Safety Training and Criminal Background Checks. No medications were observed or reported. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today and are stored in a cabinet above the washer and dryer. An emergency lockdown drill was last documented 10/9/23. Another emergency drill is due this month to meet the requirement for conducting quarterly emergency drills. A fire drill was last documented 12/5/23. There is one pet in the home, a basset hound mix with current vaccinations on file. You stated you do not transport child care children for any reason. You said you do not conduct routine tasks and do not use any substitute providers. The following violation was documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1940 Hazardous cleaning supplies and other items that might be poisonous e.g. toxic plants, were not out of reach or in locked storage when children were in care. The cabinet used to store cleaning supplies was not locked during my walk-through. .1719(a)(6) Child Care programs are expected to be in 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. You must correct the violation cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 1/31/2024. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • an accurate, detailed description of how and when you corrected each violation If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not yet been made, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. You may email your compliance letter to Audrey.davis@dhhs.nc.gov Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance provided during today’s visit: You stated you did laundry this morning and did not remember to re-lock the cabinet where chemicals are stored. You are using magnetic locks and had some trouble working the lock during my visit. You may want to consider an easier type of lock in order to consistently meet this requirement. Other topics discussed today: You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. Examples of an ownership change include but are not limited to becoming incorporated or dissolving your corporation. Rated License – Your FCCH has been assigned to Cohort 2 to resume the rated license. This means your preparation year will begin July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 and your rated license points will be reassessed between July 1, 2025 and June 30, 2026. Although you have not requested the Environment Rating Scale in the past, this is something you could consider for the future if you wish to apply for higher stars. Provider Verification of Information Form: I emailed the family child care provider verification of information form which you completed and sent to me prior to this visit with the exception of the on-going training section. Be sure to resubmit the form to me 30 days prior to last year’s annual compliance visit, by May 14, 2024 so I can prepare for your visit. At the completion of today’s visit, this visit summary was reviewed with you from my computer screen and emailed to you for your records. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about today, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Audrey Davis, Child Care Consultant PO Box 17273 Winston-Salem, NC 27116 ( 336)575-9510 audrey.davis@dhh.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ 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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