Children Our Heritage Daycare Inc

10A NCAC 09.1721 · Violation

Name of Operation: CHILDREN OUR HERITAGE DAYCARE INC Facility ID: 32001231 Consultant: MANDY ANNUNZIATA Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 10/31/2024 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 10/31/2024 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 11:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. Upon arrival, I was greeted by the provider, Anita Graves, who assisted me during today’s visit. LICENSE STATUS The family child care home currently operates with a four-star license issued on July 13, 2018. The program received seven points for staff education, two points for program standards, and one quality point. INSPECTIONS/DRILLS STATUS -The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/14/2023. -The last documented monthly outdoor play area inspection was completed on 10/5/24. -The last documented monthly fire drill was conducted on 10/7/24. -The last documented quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 10/7/24. MONITORING I completed a walk-through of the home, including the children’s space, kitchen, bathroom, and outdoor play area. At the time of the visit, there were two children present ranging in age from three years old to four years old. There are three children enrolled. The children were observed engaging in pretend play, writing, building with blocks and eating lunch. A full assessment of child care requirements was conducted. I used a checklist to monitor all applicable requirements, including but not limited to supervision, capacity, health and safety requirements, equipment and furnishings, and program records. The provider does not transport children; therefore, this requirement was not monitored. No enrolled children have medications or medical care plans, so these requirements were not monitored. Children 12 months or younger are not enrolled; therefore, safe sleep requirements were not monitored. The provider verified that all the information on the FCCH Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers form was correct. INDOOR/OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT Inside the home, children are cared for in a bonus room adjoining the kitchen. A variety of items for learning through play are available, including puzzles, blocks, books, art materials, and home living props. The bathroom and changing table are located down the hall from the children’s play area. The outdoor play area is a fenced backyard with a variety of gross motor equipment, including riding toys, slides, and a ball toss. VIOLATIONS The following violations were observed and documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 910 Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. One child's file was missing a health assessment. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 1865 The EPR Plan did not include the date of the last revision of the plan. The EPR plan had not been updated since 2016. .1714(d)(8) In order to comply with the NC Laws and Rules, any violations documented today must be corrected immediately. I need to receive your compliance letter by November 14, 2024. The letter must address each violation and explain specifically when and how it was corrected, as well as how you will prevent the same violations from happening in the future. Please send this to mandy.annunziata@dhhs.nc.gov and include the following information: -Facility name -Facility ID number -Each item number COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today’s visit, the facility’s compliance history score was 99%. According to NC General Statute 110-90(4)(d), all facilities must maintain a compliance history of at least 75% for the past 18 months. Failure to maintain compliance may result in an administrative action. The facility was not in compliance with all applicable minimum licensing requirements during today’s visit and violations were documented that could impact the center’s overall compliance history score. An updated compliance history score will be generated after today’s visit, and you will be informed of the results during the next visit to your program. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE -The last EPR update of your plan was in 2016. It is important to review and update your plan yearly to be ready for any emergencies that might arise. You can access and update your EPR plan by using your NCID to log into the North Carolina Risk Management Portal at https://rmp.nc.gov/portal/portal.aspx. -It is important to keep children’s medical records on file to ensure children are healthy and able to participate in activities. Today, one child was missing a health assessment. I recommend using the children’s file checklist under “Provider Documents” on the DCDEE website and checking files regularly to help you keep track of required records. CONSULTATION -Criminal Backgrounds Checks for the provider and all household members 16 years of age and older should be completed every five years. TRAINING REMINDERS -Training from November 14, 2023 to October 30, 2024 was reviewed today and documented on the Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers form. You completed 11.5 hours of training, and 2.5 hours will carry over to apply to next year's training requirement. -CPR and First Aid must be renewed every two years. Your CPR and First Aid certification expires 6/6/25. -Health and safety training must be renewed every five years. Your training expires in 2027. RATED LICENSE STATUS The NC State Legislature has extended “hold harmless” status until new rated licensing guidelines are in place, and you may opt to keep your current license and delay your rated license assessment until the new guidelines are adopted. Please use this time to update your WORKS account with your education information. You can visit the North Carolina Rated License Project website (https://www.ncrlap.org) for resources regarding the rated license assessment process and the FCCH self-study. AGENCY UPDATES Please check the Division of Child Development and Early Education’s website frequently for any new policies or rules. Go to https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/, and click on the “What’s New” tab for all agency updates. CONTACT INFORMATION If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at (919) 971-6255 or mandy.annunziata@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

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: CHILDREN OUR HERITAGE DAYCARE INC Facility ID: 32001231 Consultant: MANDY ANNUNZIATA Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 10/31/2024 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 10/31/2024 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 11:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. Upon arrival, I was greeted by the provider, Anita Graves, who assisted me during today’s visit. LICENSE STATUS The family child care home currently operates with a four-star license issued on July 13, 2018. The program received seven points for staff education, two points for program standards, and one quality point. INSPECTIONS/DRILLS STATUS -The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/14/2023. -The last documented monthly outdoor play area inspection was completed on 10/5/24. -The last documented monthly fire drill was conducted on 10/7/24. -The last documented quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 10/7/24. MONITORING I completed a walk-through of the home, including the children’s space, kitchen, bathroom, and outdoor play area. At the time of the visit, there were two children present ranging in age from three years old to four years old. There are three children enrolled. The children were observed engaging in pretend play, writing, building with blocks and eating lunch. A full assessment of child care requirements was conducted. I used a checklist to monitor all applicable requirements, including but not limited to supervision, capacity, health and safety requirements, equipment and furnishings, and program records. The provider does not transport children; therefore, this requirement was not monitored. No enrolled children have medications or medical care plans, so these requirements were not monitored. Children 12 months or younger are not enrolled; therefore, safe sleep requirements were not monitored. The provider verified that all the information on the FCCH Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers form was correct. INDOOR/OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT Inside the home, children are cared for in a bonus room adjoining the kitchen. A variety of items for learning through play are available, including puzzles, blocks, books, art materials, and home living props. The bathroom and changing table are located down the hall from the children’s play area. The outdoor play area is a fenced backyard with a variety of gross motor equipment, including riding toys, slides, and a ball toss. VIOLATIONS The following violations were observed and documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 910 Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. One child's file was missing a health assessment. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 1865 The EPR Plan did not include the date of the last revision of the plan. The EPR plan had not been updated since 2016. .1714(d)(8) In order to comply with the NC Laws and Rules, any violations documented today must be corrected immediately. I need to receive your compliance letter by November 14, 2024. The letter must address each violation and explain specifically when and how it was corrected, as well as how you will prevent the same violations from happening in the future. Please send this to mandy.annunziata@dhhs.nc.gov and include the following information: -Facility name -Facility ID number -Each item number COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today’s visit, the facility’s compliance history score was 99%. According to NC General Statute 110-90(4)(d), all facilities must maintain a compliance history of at least 75% for the past 18 months. Failure to maintain compliance may result in an administrative action. The facility was not in compliance with all applicable minimum licensing requirements during today’s visit and violations were documented that could impact the center’s overall compliance history score. An updated compliance history score will be generated after today’s visit, and you will be informed of the results during the next visit to your program. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE -The last EPR update of your plan was in 2016. It is important to review and update your plan yearly to be ready for any emergencies that might arise. You can access and update your EPR plan by using your NCID to log into the North Carolina Risk Management Portal at https://rmp.nc.gov/portal/portal.aspx. -It is important to keep children’s medical records on file to ensure children are healthy and able to participate in activities. Today, one child was missing a health assessment. I recommend using the children’s file checklist under “Provider Documents” on the DCDEE website and checking files regularly to help you keep track of required records. CONSULTATION -Criminal Backgrounds Checks for the provider and all household members 16 years of age and older should be completed every five years. TRAINING REMINDERS -Training from November 14, 2023 to October 30, 2024 was reviewed today and documented on the Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers form. You completed 11.5 hours of training, and 2.5 hours will carry over to apply to next year's training requirement. -CPR and First Aid must be renewed every two years. Your CPR and First Aid certification expires 6/6/25. -Health and safety training must be renewed every five years. Your training expires in 2027. RATED LICENSE STATUS The NC State Legislature has extended “hold harmless” status until new rated licensing guidelines are in place, and you may opt to keep your current license and delay your rated license assessment until the new guidelines are adopted. Please use this time to update your WORKS account with your education information. You can visit the North Carolina Rated License Project website (https://www.ncrlap.org) for resources regarding the rated license assessment process and the FCCH self-study. AGENCY UPDATES Please check the Division of Child Development and Early Education’s website frequently for any new policies or rules. Go to https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/, and click on the “What’s New” tab for all agency updates. CONTACT INFORMATION If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at (919) 971-6255 or mandy.annunziata@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