Children First, Inc.

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: CHILDREN FIRST, INC. Facility ID: 3206032 Consultant: SHANNEL HALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/8/2025 Number Present: 12 Completed Date: 4/8/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 75 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 11:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to assess applicable child-care requirements during your routine unannounced visit. Ms. Sarah Meyer and Ms. Donna King were both present. Ms. Sarah assisted me with the visit today. Upon my arrival, I was greeted and welcomed into your program. I completed a general walk-through of the indoor and outdoor learning environment. The children were observed exploring their learning environment. RATED LICENSE STATUS The facility currently operates with a three-star license issued on January 2, 2020. The program is in the "held harmless" status, and points from the previous assessment are carried forward. The program received 2 points in Program Standards, and 7 points in Staff Education. INSPECTIONS The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 12/9/24. The last fire inspection was conducted on 1/11/24. The last fire drill was conducted on 3/27/25. The last emergency drill was conducted on 3/27/25. The last playground inspection was conducted on 3/27/25. During this visit, a partial assessment of the child care requirements was conducted. The following items were monitored and found in compliance during this visit: nurturing interactions, daily attendance, license posted & permit restrictions followed, safe indoor environment, fire drills & inspections, CBC qualifications, CPR/First Aid certification, and storage of medications & hazardous materials. The following violation was 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. The facility did not have a current fire inspection available for review during today's visit. The last fire inspection was conducted on 1/11/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 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 April 22, 2025. 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 98%. 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 reaching out to the fire marshal two to three months before your inspection is due to schedule them to come out. Once the initial call has been made then a month later do a follow-up call or email if no one has made a visit or contacted you. CONSULTATION Criminal background checks must be renewed every five (5) years. Criminal background 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 TRAININGS 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 be renewed at least every 5 years. Some of your staff completed the trainings in 2017, they should begin to retake the training. 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. CHILD CARE HEALTH CONSULTANT If you need information on health-related concerns, please reach out to our new Child Care Health Consultant Ellie Morris. Ms. Morris can be contacted at morrise@unc.edu or by phone at (919) 809-9645. 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