Gospel Tabernacle Academy

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: GOSPEL TABERNACLE ACADEMY Facility ID: 43000097 Consultant: MASHEKIA RAINES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/8/2026 Number Present: 28 Completed Date: 1/8/2026 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 190 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 01:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an Annual Compliance visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Upon arrival I was greeted by the administrator, Megan Harris. Ratio, group size, supervision, capacity, and approved space were in compliance. The license, restrictions, and emergency care plan were posted. CPR, First-Aid, and storage of hazardous materials were monitored. The NC Child Care Law was posted. The children were observed in teacher directed story-time activities. During today’s review I monitored program requirements, equipment and furnishings, medications, outdoor area, and transportation and all items were in compliance. I reviewed children’s records and the completed staff and training worksheets. Your signature on these forms will serve as further verification the information provided is accurate and complete. Your facility information and e-mail address were reviewed, and no changes were made. The following violations were observed during today’s visit; Violation Number Comment Rule 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Two staff that work in the classroom for preschool children had not completed the Recognizing and Responding to child maltreatment training within the required timeframe. .1102(g) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Two staff that work in the classroom for preschool children did not complete the required health and safety trainings within the required timeframe. .1102(a) In response to the violations that were cited during today’s visit, I provided technical assistance and clarification on the following items; The child care administrator and all staff members must complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training is available at https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/services/trainings-and-professional-development/rrcourse. Please be reminded that a certificate of each staff member's completion of this course shall be maintained in the staff member's file in the center. I recommend that a routine review of the staff training requirements and the staff file checklist will help maintain compliance in this area. Please be reminded that child care administrators and staff members must complete health and safety training within one year of employment, unless the staff member has completed the training within the year prior to beginning employment. Health and safety training must be in addition to the new staff orientation requirements that are in section 1101. Health and safety trainings are important because it helps providers create a safe and healthy environment for children and staff. Receiving this training helps providers identify and respond to potential hazards, prevent the spread of infectious diseases and respond effectively to emergencies and provide quality care. I recommend that a routine review of the staff file checklist helps maintain compliance in this area. Although violations were not observed, I provided clarification and technical assistance regarding the following items; I reviewed and explained that each operator must schedule a Sanitation and Fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous inspections. You must submit the original of the completed Sanitation and Fire inspection report to me within one week of the inspection, on the state form provided by the Division. Please be reminded your sanitation inspection will expire on 08/14/26 and your fire inspection will expire on 07/22/2026. Please contact the local EH and fire inspector to request an inspection be completed prior to the expiration date. I recommended that you could place your due dates on a calendar or spreadsheet to help you maintain compliance in this area. Once the inspections have been completed you can e-mail me or submit the inspections to me at P.O. Box 2306 Lillington, NC 27546. I reviewed the Criminal Background Check application and explained that it will be completed online at www.ncchildcare.nc.gov/general/dhhscrc.asp. The payment for a Criminal Background Check will be part of the online application process. Fingerprints must be completed through live scan at your local county Sheriff's Office. I recommended that you visit our website and stay familiar with the Criminal Background Check procedures. Please be reminded that all staff members need to complete the entire process initially and obtain an approved qualifying letter before they are hired or begin working. The General Assembly of North Carolina enacted G.S. 110-90.2(b) which explains that CBC renewals are currently due for all employees every five years. I also explained that you must place the correct e-mail on the CBC application to ensure that your qualifying letter is received in a timely manner. I explained that you can renew criminal background checks up to six months ahead of time. I also recommended that you place renewal dates on a calendar, spreadsheet, or bulletin board to help keep you reminded of when it's time for renewals to be completed and this will help to maintain compliance in this area. Per licensing requirements in section .605 Outdoor Environments in the rule book, please be reminded that protective surfacing must be maintained and cover the area under and around equipment where a child may fall, referred to as the fall zone. All stationary outdoor equipment more than 18 inches high, must be installed over protective surfacing. Footings which anchor equipment must not be exposed. For example, equipment with a critical height of 5 feet or less shall have 6 inches of loose surface materials. I also reviewed with you a list of trainings that were available through the Southwestern Child Development Commission which can also be found at www.swcdcinc.org. All health and safety trainings have now been relocated from Pro-Solutions to Moodle on our website free of charge. I observed that all applicable staff have completed the five-year renewal for the required health and safety trainings. Professional development training and education provides early childhood staff with the knowledge and skills needed to perform their duties and provide quality child care. Training is an on-going process which prepares educators to develop and expand upon their skills and knowledge. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. 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 childcare law and rules. I explained that you have access to the on-line version of the Child Care Rule Book, as well as a hard copy of the rules. I recommended that you visit the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in childcare. You could also find any needed Child Care forms by going on the web site and clicking on the "Provider" tab and then clicking on the "Provider Documents" tab. All violations must be corrected immediately. Please send me a compliance letter (written statement) and photos describing in detail how and when the above violations were corrected. The compliance letter must be received no later than 01/22/2026. The compliance letter may be sent to me via email, if you do not have access to email, please ensure that your compliance letter is mailed in a timely manner and that you allow for delays with the mail service. If your compliance letter is mailed, a handwritten signature must be included. Contact me if you have questions regarding correction of the violation documented during today’s visit. If you are unable to correct the violation within the specified timeframe, send a compliance letter regarding the violation that was not corrected and a specific plan to correct the violation. A follow-up visit may be conducted soon to verify compliance with violations documented during the visit. If you have any questions, you can contact me at 910-824-0137 or at mashekia.raines@dhhs.nc.gov and my mailing address is DCDEE 2201 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699. 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 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: GOSPEL TABERNACLE ACADEMY Facility ID: 43000097 Consultant: MASHEKIA RAINES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/22/2024 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 1/22/2024 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an Annual Compliance visit. Kareema King accompanied me during today’s visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Upon arrival I was greeted by the administrator, Eliza Thomas. Ratio, group size, supervision, capacity, and approved space were in compliance. The license, restrictions, and emergency care plan were posted. CPR, First-Aid, and storage of hazardous materials were monitored. The NC Child Care Law was posted. The children were observed participating in free-play activities. During today’s review I monitored program requirements, equipment and furnishings, medications, outdoor area, and transportation and all items were in compliance. I reviewed children’s records and the completed staff and training worksheets. Your signature on these forms will serve as further verification the information provided is accurate and complete. Your facility information and e-mail address were reviewed, and no changes were made. The following violations were observed during today’s visit; Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In the classroom for preschool children there were two outlets that were uncovered and accessible to the children. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The monthly playground inspection was not available during today's visit. .0605(q) In response to the violations that were cited during today’s visit, I provided technical assistance and clarification on the following items; I reviewed that playground inspections must be completed monthly. Please be reminded that the primary purpose of playground inspections is to keep the playground safe. Monthly inspections and proper maintenance allow potential problems to be noticed and corrected before they result in any injuries. I also reviewed that all electrical outlets not in use must have attached safety covers. The safety covers prevent children from placing fingers, or sticking objects into exposed electrical outlets and reduce the risk of electrical shock, burns or potential fires. Although violations were not observed, I provided clarification and technical assistance regarding the following items; I reviewed and explained that each operator must schedule a Sanitation and Fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous inspections. You must submit the original of the completed Sanitation and Fire inspection report to me within one week of the inspection, on the state form provided by the Division. Please be reminded your sanitation inspection will expire on 10/03/24 and your fire inspection will expire on 07/21/2024. Please contact the local EH and fire inspector to request an inspection be completed prior to the expiration date. I recommended that you could place your due dates on a calendar or spreadsheet to help you maintain compliance in this area. Once the inspections have been completed you can e-mail me or submit the inspections to me at P.O. Box 2306 Lillington, NC 27546. Please be reminded that per General Statues Article 6 of Chapter 130A each child must be immunized and an immunization record must be on file before or within 30 days after admission. It is important that all children are protected against certain diseases that can spread easily among children in group settings and cause serious health problems. Health Guidance has been established through NCDHHS that provides childcare facilities with steps to take that will help minimize the risk of exposure to both staff and the children in their care and reduce the likelihood of COVID-19 transmission in the facility and community. Please be reminded that it is essential to know your Ws, which are; •Wear a face covering-teachers and children over age two are encouraged to wear mask if it is determined they can reliably wear, remove, and handle masks following CDC guidance throughout the day. Please be reminded that children must NOT wear mask during naptime, because of danger of suffocation. •Wait 6 feet apart. Avoid close contact. •Wash your hands often-Wash your hands often and thoroughly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Specific to childcare facilities, continue to follow sanitation policies as a means to try to stop the spread of illness. Due to the current state of things, childcare facilities are encouraged to be hyper-vigilant with these actions. This includes hand washing, sanitizing, removing mouthed toys from the classroom for sanitizing, cleaning toys, and teaching the children to sneeze and cough into their elbows. For more information, the following resources are available: NC COVID-19 website, CDC COVID-19 website, NC environmental cleaning guidance, and CDC guidance for schools and childcare facilities. I also reviewed with you a list of trainings that were available through the Southwestern Child Development Commission which can also be found at www.swcdcinc.org. All health and safety trainings have now been relocated from Pro-Solutions to Moodle on our website free of charge. I observed that all applicable staff have completed the five-year renewal for the required health and safety trainings. Professional development training and education provides early childhood staff with the knowledge and skills needed to perform their duties and provide quality child care. Training is an on-going process which prepares educators to develop and expand upon their skills and knowledge. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. 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 childcare law and rules. I explained that you have access to the on-line version of the Child Care Rule Book, as well as a hard copy of the rules. I recommended that you visit the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in childcare. You could also find any needed Child Care forms by going on the web site and clicking on the "Provider" tab and then clicking on the "Provider Documents" tab. If you have any questions, you can contact me at 910-824-0137 or Mashekia.raines@dhhs.nc.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