Bryson Christian Montessori School II

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: BRYSON CHRISTIAN MONTESSORI SCHOOL II Facility ID: 3255245 Consultant: SHANNEL HALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/21/2024 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 5/21/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 80 Time In: 10:20 AM Time Out: 11:40 AM 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 assess applicable child-care requirements during your annual compliance visit. The director, Mrs. Bryson, assisted me on today's visit. Upon arrival, you greeted me and welcomed me into your program. Two (2) classrooms were opened today. I conducted a general walk-through of the indoor and outdoor learning environments. I observed the children having free play while exploring their outdoor learning environment. Some of the children inside were observed having circle time/dancing with their teacher in their indoor learning environment. RATED LICENSE STATUS The program holds a 5-star-rated license issued on 5/3/19. The program is in the "held harmless" status and points from the previous assessment are carried forward. The program received 7 points in Program Standards, 7 points in Staff Education, and 1 quality point through the programmatic options of having a staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. INSPECTIONS The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 3/11/24. The last fire inspection was conducted on 3/17/23. The last fire drill was conducted on 5/20/24. The last emergency drill was conducted on 4/11/24. The last playground inspection was conducted on 4/3/24. During this visit, a full assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored today. I did not assess transportation requirements because the program does not transport children. The following violations were observed and recorded during today's visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. A current fire inspection was not on file and available for review during today's visit. The last fire inspection was conducted on 3/17/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. A staff member did not have a current First Aid certification on file and available for review during today's visit. The staff member First Aid expired on 5/3/24. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. A staff member did not have a current CPR certification on file and available for review during today's visit. The staff member CPR expired on 5/3/23. .1102(d) In order to comply with the NC Laws & Rules, any violations cited today must be corrected immediately. A compliance letter should be sent to me by June 4, 2024. The letter should address each violation, and explain how and when it has been corrected. Please send the letter to shannel.hall@dhhs.nc.gov and include the following: -Facility name -Facility ID number -Each item number COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today’s visit, the program’s compliance history was 95%. It will be updated after today's visit, and you will be informed of the new score. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE The following items were discussed to help you prevent a reoccurrence of the violations observed during today's visit. I would suggest contacting the fire marshal two to three months in advance to schedule your inspection before your inspection expires. I would put on the calendar to schedule staff to get in a CPR & 1st Aid training at least two months before their certification expires. ANNUAL IN-SERVICE TRAINING The in-service hours were monitored for the annual year May 22, 2023- May 21, 2024. CONSULTATION Some providers are experiencing delays in scheduling their fingerprinting appointments. Criminal record checks can be completed up to six months prior to the expiration date. We are encouraging all staff to begin their renewal process early to avoid lapses in their qualification. HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING Health and Safety trainings are now available through Moodle on the DCDEE website. These trainings are provided free of charge. You should use your NCID username and password to access the Moodle portal. As per Child Care Rule .1103(b) the Health and Safety trainings must renew at least every 5 years. Some of your staff completed the trainings in 2017, they should begin to retake the training now. AGENCY UPDATES Please remember to check the Division of Child Development and Early Education website: nchildcare.ncdhhs.gov frequently to stay updated on rule requirements. CONTACT INFORMATION If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact me at shannel.hall@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at (919) 703- 5003. 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