10A NCAC 09 .1101 · Violation

Name of Operation: LA PETITE ACADEMY, INC. HWY 98 Facility ID: 3255224 Consultant: MANDY ANNUNZIATA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/13/2025 Number Present: 47 Completed Date: 11/13/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 235 Time In: 10:05 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: 01:30 PM Time Out: 02:45 PM List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during your routine unannounced visit. Upon arrival, I was greeted by the assistant director, Tonya Williams, who walked me through the center. The director, Tawanna Beasley, is at an off-site meeting today. LICENSE STATUS The center currently operates with a Five Star License issued on March 24, 2020. The program received six points for Program Standards, six points for Staff Education, and one Quality Point. Prior to today’s visit, I reviewed the NC Secretary of State’s website and noted that the owner of this facility, La Petite Academy, Inc., is listed as current/active. INSPECTIONS/DRILLS STATUS -The last sanitation inspection was completed on 8/5/25, and the center scored a superior rating with eight demerits. -The last fire inspection was completed on 3/3/25. -The last documented outdoor play area inspection was completed on 11/4/25. -The last documented fire drill was conducted on 11/6/25. -The last documented lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 9/15/25. -The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 4/24/25. MONITORING I completed a walk-through of the center, visiting eight classrooms as well as the outdoor learning environments. Infants were observed sleeping, being fed by staff, and playing on the floor. Toddlers were playing freely in centers. Preschoolers were observed playing outside, participating in Soccer Shots, using the restroom/washing hands, and playing freely in centers. The outdoor learning environment is fenced and contains a variety of gross motor equipment, riding toys, hula hoops, and balls. There are two outdoor spaces: one for infants/toddlers/2 year olds, and one for preschoolers. A partial assessment of child care requirements was conducted. I monitored all applicable requirements, including but not limited to supervision, staff-child ratios, health and safety requirements, equipment and furnishings, and program records. Staff records for four newly hired staff members also were reviewed. Children under 12 months of age are enrolled; therefore, safe sleep requirements were monitored. Storage of medication/diaper creams and corresponding permission forms were monitored and found in compliance. VIOLATIONS The following violations were observed and documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 853 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. Incident reports completed after 8/12/25 were not recorded on an incident log. .0802(g)(1-6) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Disposable gloves in space #4 were stored less than five feet high. .0604(q) 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). A staff member's (Y.G.) qualification letter expired on 9/20/25. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1534 Personnel records were not maintained on file in the timeframes given by Rule .2318(7). No staff orientation was documented in the file for L.R., who was hired on 5/27/25. .2318 (7) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. A signed shaken baby policy was not in a new staff member's file (L.R.). .0608(d)(1-4) 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. A staff member (L.R.) hired on 5/27/25 did not have documentation of this training on file. .1102(g) 1921 Staff working in part-time, full-day or track out school age care programs required to complete BSAC training, did not complete it within three months of employment. The staff member (L.R.) responsible for supervising school-age children does not have documentation of BSAC training on file. .2510(j) 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 27, 2025. The letter must address each violation and explain how it has been corrected. 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 center’s compliance history score was 90%. 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 center 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 center. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE -Because of children’s vulnerability, it is important that everyone caring for them has passed a background check. Criminal backgrounds checks for all staff members should be completed every five years. One staff member’s (Y.G.) qualifying letter expired on 9/20/25 and must be renewed immediately. They have 15 days to obtain a new qualifying letter; after that, they will not be able to work in your center until they have received their new qualifying letter. -Generation of incident reports is required by child care rule .0802(e) and maintenance of incident logs are required by Child Care Rule .0802(g)(1-6); both documents are an important measure in ensuring the health and safety of the children in your care. Injury patterns can be discerned from such records and can be used to prevent future problems. All incident reports should be documented on the Incident Log. Today, you had incident reports available for my review, but they had not been documented on the incident log since 8/12/25. Please document all incidents on the log moving forward. Remember, any time the child’s injury results in medical attention, a signed copy of the incident report must be sent to me within seven days after the incident occurred. -Safety is a top priority when providing care for young children. Today I observed disposable plastic gloves within reach of children in the diaper changing area in Room 4, which has two year olds enrolled. This poses a suffocation and choking hazard for the young children in your care. I suggest conducting a walk-through of the children’s space prior to children’s arrival each morning, removing any potential choking hazards and placing them at least five feet high. -It is important that all adults working with young children are trained to spot potential signs of abuse. New staff members are required to complete the class “Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment” (part of the Health and Safety Training) within 90 days of hire. A staff member hired on 5/27/25 (L.R.) does not have documentation of this training on file. Moving forward, please be sure new staff complete the training within the required time. This training can be found on the Positive Child Alliance NC website: https://preventchildabusenc.org/online-trainings/. -Basic School-Age Care training is required for all staff who work with school-age children. Today, the lead teacher of your school-age group (L.R.) did not have this certification on file. In order to provide high-quality, age-appropriate programming, it is important that staff are well-trained to understand the development and care of school-aged children. You can find online BSAC training courses through the Southwestern Child Development Commission website: https://www.swcdcinc.org. -Staff members must review and sign the “Shaken Baby Head Trauma Policy” before beginning work with young children. It is important for program staff to have training and understand the vulnerabilities of children to help prevent injuries and properly handle young children. One staff member (L.R.) does not have this signed policy on file. Moving forward, please have new staff review and sign this document prior to beginning their work with children. -Child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1101 requires you to have documentation of 16 hours of staff orientation on file within six weeks of employment, including six hours within the first two weeks of employment, for all new hires. An employee hired on 5/27/25 (L.R.) did not have any orientation hours documented. Please update the employee’s orientation log today with all required dates/topics discussed. CONSULTATION -It is time to discuss the new licensure pathway options. I will contact you (the director) next week to schedule a time to discuss your pathway choice and timeline for obtaining your new license. -Per sanitation inspectors, centers will need to discontinue the use of baby gates to make kitchens inaccessible to children. If found at an inspection, the center will be placed into provisional status (which will be longer than 7 days since it will be a construction issue) and it will remain in that status until they have addressed the issue. -The center is starting to show signs of wear and tear. Walls and trim could use a fresh coat of paint, and shelves and toys should be evaluated for replacement. Involving teachers in the process can help give them ownership of and pride in their classrooms. -Although it may be necessary on occasion to move children between classrooms to maintain adequate ratios, this should not become a regular practice. Children thrive in stable classrooms where they can cultivate close relationships with teachers and classmates. Changes in room assignments and children served may also contribute to staff stress and turnover, as well as student attrition. You might consider hiring more staff to maintain your class offerings. -One of the best signs of quality child care is consistent staff with low turnover rates. Stress contributes to increased staff turnover and can negatively affect their interactions with children. Staff who are under stress may not be able to offer the praise, nurturing, and direction that children need for optimal development. Stress reduction procedures allow staff to identify risks of stress and the stressors specific to child caregiving, and specific ways to manage stress in the early care and education environment. Ways to reduce staff stress include providing the following into your operating procedures: *Regular work breaks and paid time off *Keeping up-to-date substitute staff lists and availability *Unscheduled work breaks when staff recognize that they or a colleague is stressed and needs to be removed from a stressful situation (e.g., needs immediate relief away from a situation) *Backup staffing plan for staff absences or illness *Open communication between program management and staff *Tools and resources to manage and reduce stress *Lower child-staff ratios that meet or are lower than licensing regulations *Consultation on child development and behavior (with experts in early intervention, behavioral health, or mental health) to help solve child-specific issues TRAINING REMINDERS -Health and safety training must be renewed every five years and can be accessed through Moodle. This includes “Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment,” which can be found on the Positive Childhood Alliance NC website: https://preventchildabusenc.org/online-trainings/ New teachers must complete this training within one year of hire. -CPR and First Aid certification must be renewed every two years. A new staff member (J.S.) should obtain this certification within 90 days of hire. -ITS-SIDS training must be renewed every three years. A new staff member (J.S.) should obtain this certification within two months of hire. Until then, she may not be left alone caring for children under 12 months old. 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 staff members’ education information. You can visit the North Carolina Rated License Project website (https://www.ncrlap.org) for resources regarding the rated license assessment process. 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, including QRIS Modernization. I recommend exploring the new pathway options to obtain a rated license. New QRIS rules are in effect, and the Division is preparing for a gradual transition to the new requirements. Resources, forms, and training will be provided to support you in preparing for new options to earn your Two- through Five-Star Rated License. All the newest information will be posted at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization and will also be provided through emails and Raise NC newsletters. 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

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G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LA PETITE ACADEMY, INC. HWY 98 Facility ID: 3255224 Consultant: MANDY ANNUNZIATA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/13/2025 Number Present: 47 Completed Date: 11/13/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 235 Time In: 10:05 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: 01:30 PM Time Out: 02:45 PM List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during your routine unannounced visit. Upon arrival, I was greeted by the assistant director, Tonya Williams, who walked me through the center. The director, Tawanna Beasley, is at an off-site meeting today. LICENSE STATUS The center currently operates with a Five Star License issued on March 24, 2020. The program received six points for Program Standards, six points for Staff Education, and one Quality Point. Prior to today’s visit, I reviewed the NC Secretary of State’s website and noted that the owner of this facility, La Petite Academy, Inc., is listed as current/active. INSPECTIONS/DRILLS STATUS -The last sanitation inspection was completed on 8/5/25, and the center scored a superior rating with eight demerits. -The last fire inspection was completed on 3/3/25. -The last documented outdoor play area inspection was completed on 11/4/25. -The last documented fire drill was conducted on 11/6/25. -The last documented lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 9/15/25. -The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 4/24/25. MONITORING I completed a walk-through of the center, visiting eight classrooms as well as the outdoor learning environments. Infants were observed sleeping, being fed by staff, and playing on the floor. Toddlers were playing freely in centers. Preschoolers were observed playing outside, participating in Soccer Shots, using the restroom/washing hands, and playing freely in centers. The outdoor learning environment is fenced and contains a variety of gross motor equipment, riding toys, hula hoops, and balls. There are two outdoor spaces: one for infants/toddlers/2 year olds, and one for preschoolers. A partial assessment of child care requirements was conducted. I monitored all applicable requirements, including but not limited to supervision, staff-child ratios, health and safety requirements, equipment and furnishings, and program records. Staff records for four newly hired staff members also were reviewed. Children under 12 months of age are enrolled; therefore, safe sleep requirements were monitored. Storage of medication/diaper creams and corresponding permission forms were monitored and found in compliance. VIOLATIONS The following violations were observed and documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 853 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. Incident reports completed after 8/12/25 were not recorded on an incident log. .0802(g)(1-6) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Disposable gloves in space #4 were stored less than five feet high. .0604(q) 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). A staff member's (Y.G.) qualification letter expired on 9/20/25. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1534 Personnel records were not maintained on file in the timeframes given by Rule .2318(7). No staff orientation was documented in the file for L.R., who was hired on 5/27/25. .2318 (7) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. A signed shaken baby policy was not in a new staff member's file (L.R.). .0608(d)(1-4) 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. A staff member (L.R.) hired on 5/27/25 did not have documentation of this training on file. .1102(g) 1921 Staff working in part-time, full-day or track out school age care programs required to complete BSAC training, did not complete it within three months of employment. The staff member (L.R.) responsible for supervising school-age children does not have documentation of BSAC training on file. .2510(j) 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 27, 2025. The letter must address each violation and explain how it has been corrected. 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 center’s compliance history score was 90%. 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 center 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 center. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE -Because of children’s vulnerability, it is important that everyone caring for them has passed a background check. Criminal backgrounds checks for all staff members should be completed every five years. One staff member’s (Y.G.) qualifying letter expired on 9/20/25 and must be renewed immediately. They have 15 days to obtain a new qualifying letter; after that, they will not be able to work in your center until they have received their new qualifying letter. -Generation of incident reports is required by child care rule .0802(e) and maintenance of incident logs are required by Child Care Rule .0802(g)(1-6); both documents are an important measure in ensuring the health and safety of the children in your care. Injury patterns can be discerned from such records and can be used to prevent future problems. All incident reports should be documented on the Incident Log. Today, you had incident reports available for my review, but they had not been documented on the incident log since 8/12/25. Please document all incidents on the log moving forward. Remember, any time the child’s injury results in medical attention, a signed copy of the incident report must be sent to me within seven days after the incident occurred. -Safety is a top priority when providing care for young children. Today I observed disposable plastic gloves within reach of children in the diaper changing area in Room 4, which has two year olds enrolled. This poses a suffocation and choking hazard for the young children in your care. I suggest conducting a walk-through of the children’s space prior to children’s arrival each morning, removing any potential choking hazards and placing them at least five feet high. -It is important that all adults working with young children are trained to spot potential signs of abuse. New staff members are required to complete the class “Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment” (part of the Health and Safety Training) within 90 days of hire. A staff member hired on 5/27/25 (L.R.) does not have documentation of this training on file. Moving forward, please be sure new staff complete the training within the required time. This training can be found on the Positive Child Alliance NC website: https://preventchildabusenc.org/online-trainings/. -Basic School-Age Care training is required for all staff who work with school-age children. Today, the lead teacher of your school-age group (L.R.) did not have this certification on file. In order to provide high-quality, age-appropriate programming, it is important that staff are well-trained to understand the development and care of school-aged children. You can find online BSAC training courses through the Southwestern Child Development Commission website: https://www.swcdcinc.org. -Staff members must review and sign the “Shaken Baby Head Trauma Policy” before beginning work with young children. It is important for program staff to have training and understand the vulnerabilities of children to help prevent injuries and properly handle young children. One staff member (L.R.) does not have this signed policy on file. Moving forward, please have new staff review and sign this document prior to beginning their work with children. -Child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1101 requires you to have documentation of 16 hours of staff orientation on file within six weeks of employment, including six hours within the first two weeks of employment, for all new hires. An employee hired on 5/27/25 (L.R.) did not have any orientation hours documented. Please update the employee’s orientation log today with all required dates/topics discussed. CONSULTATION -It is time to discuss the new licensure pathway options. I will contact you (the director) next week to schedule a time to discuss your pathway choice and timeline for obtaining your new license. -Per sanitation inspectors, centers will need to discontinue the use of baby gates to make kitchens inaccessible to children. If found at an inspection, the center will be placed into provisional status (which will be longer than 7 days since it will be a construction issue) and it will remain in that status until they have addressed the issue. -The center is starting to show signs of wear and tear. Walls and trim could use a fresh coat of paint, and shelves and toys should be evaluated for replacement. Involving teachers in the process can help give them ownership of and pride in their classrooms. -Although it may be necessary on occasion to move children between classrooms to maintain adequate ratios, this should not become a regular practice. Children thrive in stable classrooms where they can cultivate close relationships with teachers and classmates. Changes in room assignments and children served may also contribute to staff stress and turnover, as well as student attrition. You might consider hiring more staff to maintain your class offerings. -One of the best signs of quality child care is consistent staff with low turnover rates. Stress contributes to increased staff turnover and can negatively affect their interactions with children. Staff who are under stress may not be able to offer the praise, nurturing, and direction that children need for optimal development. Stress reduction procedures allow staff to identify risks of stress and the stressors specific to child caregiving, and specific ways to manage stress in the early care and education environment. Ways to reduce staff stress include providing the following into your operating procedures: *Regular work breaks and paid time off *Keeping up-to-date substitute staff lists and availability *Unscheduled work breaks when staff recognize that they or a colleague is stressed and needs to be removed from a stressful situation (e.g., needs immediate relief away from a situation) *Backup staffing plan for staff absences or illness *Open communication between program management and staff *Tools and resources to manage and reduce stress *Lower child-staff ratios that meet or are lower than licensing regulations *Consultation on child development and behavior (with experts in early intervention, behavioral health, or mental health) to help solve child-specific issues TRAINING REMINDERS -Health and safety training must be renewed every five years and can be accessed through Moodle. This includes “Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment,” which can be found on the Positive Childhood Alliance NC website: https://preventchildabusenc.org/online-trainings/ New teachers must complete this training within one year of hire. -CPR and First Aid certification must be renewed every two years. A new staff member (J.S.) should obtain this certification within 90 days of hire. -ITS-SIDS training must be renewed every three years. A new staff member (J.S.) should obtain this certification within two months of hire. Until then, she may not be left alone caring for children under 12 months old. 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 staff members’ education information. You can visit the North Carolina Rated License Project website (https://www.ncrlap.org) for resources regarding the rated license assessment process. 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, including QRIS Modernization. I recommend exploring the new pathway options to obtain a rated license. New QRIS rules are in effect, and the Division is preparing for a gradual transition to the new requirements. Resources, forms, and training will be provided to support you in preparing for new options to earn your Two- through Five-Star Rated License. All the newest information will be posted at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization and will also be provided through emails and Raise NC newsletters. 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

10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: LA PETITE ACADEMY, INC. HWY 98 Facility ID: 3255224 Consultant: MANDY ANNUNZIATA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/24/2025 Number Present: 50 Completed Date: 4/24/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 355 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 12:55 PM Time In: 01:45 PM Time Out: 04:30 PM List to Use: Center 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 new assistant director, Narquasia Christian. The director, Tawanna Beasley, accompanied me on a tour of the facility and assisted me during today’s visit. LICENSE STATUS The center currently operates with a Five Star license issued on March 24, 2020. The program received six points for Staff Education, six points for Program Standards, and one Quality Point. It is licensed to serve 141 children on first shift. Prior to today’s visit, I reviewed the NC Secretary of State’s website and noted that the owner of this facility, La Petite Academy, Inc., is listed as current/active. INSPECTIONS/DRILLS STATUS -The last sanitation inspection was completed on 4/9/25, and the center scored a superior rating with 15 demerits. -The last fire inspection was completed on 3/3/25. -The last documented outdoor play area inspection was completed on 3/3/25. -The last documented fire drill was conducted on 3/3/25. -The last documented lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 3/28/25. -The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 5/6/24. MONITORING I completed a walk-through of the center, visiting seven classrooms as well as the outdoor play areas. The infants were getting their diapers changed, being rocked, and playing on a mat with toys. The toddlers were observed in free play and transitioning to the playground. Preschoolers were observed playing on the playground, eating lunch, and playing in centers in the classroom. A full assessment of child care requirements was conducted. I used a checklist to monitor all applicable requirements, including but not limited to supervision, staff-child ratios, health and safety requirements, equipment and furnishings, and program records. Five staff and nine children’s files were reviewed. This program does not provide transportation; therefore, this requirement was not monitored. Some children in the center require medication or diaper creams; therefore, medication storage and permission forms were reviewed. The center serves children under one year of age, thus, safe sleep requirements were monitored and found in compliance. VIOLATIONS The following violations were observed and documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 830 A First Aid information sheet was not posted in a place for referral and/or the information sheet did not include all the required information. No First Aid poster was available for reference. .0802(h) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In the infant room, two children's diaper cream medication authorization forms did not specify the amount or frequency of the application of the cream. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 856 The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. A tricycle with a missing pedal was being used by the children on the playground. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. Two children's files were missing this signed policy. .0608(b)(1-6) 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 May 8, 2025. 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 center’s compliance history score was 88%. 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 center 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 center. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE -Two newly enrolled students’ files were missing a signed Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome policy. To ensure you have all required forms, I recommend collecting them from the parent before you begin caring for the child. You can also use the children’s file checklist available on the DCDEE website under the “Provider” tab. -It’s best practice to have easily accessible materials, including a first aid kit and instructions, that you can use in the event of an emergency. Your first aid poster was not available for reference. You can order a free copy of this poster from healthychildcare.unc.edu. Click on “Resources” and then “Posters.” Be sure to post it in your child care area. -A tricycle on the playground was missing a pedal, exposing a metal piece that could potentially scratch a child. You said you would order a new pedal. Please remove the tricycle from the play area until the new part arrives, and be sure to inspect the playground each morning for hazards before children arrive. -Medication permission forms for diaper creams must indicate the amount of cream to apply (for example, “dime-sized”) as well as specific application instructions for how often to apply it (for example, “after every diaper change”). The instruction to apply “as needed” is not acceptable. There were two children in the infant room whose medication permission forms did not supply complete directions as specified in the child care rules. Please have parents correct the forms. CONSULTATION -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. Please review and update your EPR plan yearly. -Criminal Backgrounds Checks for all staff members should be completed every five years. Several staff member’s qualifying letters will expire in 2025. I recommend starting the renewal process soon. Background checks may be completed up to six months prior to the qualifying letter’s expiration date. -One of the biggest challenges that early childhood educators and administrators face is children’s behavior. Often these behaviors are developmentally appropriate, however, some behaviors can be difficult for a teacher to manage. Providing technical assistance, coaching and professional development for staff to prevent and address these challenging behaviors, as well as promote children’s social competence can be beneficial. If you would like assistance with dealing with challenging behaviors of children in your care, you can contact a Healthy Social Behavior Specialist at Early Years; they can be reached at (919) 403-6950. I will also email you some resources for addressing biting in the classroom. TRAINING REMINDERS -Training from 5/6/24 to 4/23/25 could not be fully reviewed today because the Staff and Training Worksheets were incomplete. Please complete all fields and email them for my review by 4/29/25. All required staff ongoing training hours for the current year should be completed by 5/6/25. A good resource for training hours is the North Carolina Rated Assessment Project website. They have several webinars explaining the new rating scales. -Health and safety training must be renewed every five years. Staff members who completed training in 2020 are due to renew in 2025. -ITS-SIDS training must be renewed every three years. Staff members who completed training in 2022 are due to renew in 2025. 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 staff members’ education information. You can visit the North Carolina Rated License Project website (https://www.ncrlap.org) for resources and training related to the rated license assessment process. 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: LA PETITE ACADEMY, INC. HWY 98 Facility ID: 3255224 Consultant: MANDY ANNUNZIATA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/24/2025 Number Present: 50 Completed Date: 4/24/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 355 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 12:55 PM Time In: 01:45 PM Time Out: 04:30 PM List to Use: Center 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 new assistant director, Narquasia Christian. The director, Tawanna Beasley, accompanied me on a tour of the facility and assisted me during today’s visit. LICENSE STATUS The center currently operates with a Five Star license issued on March 24, 2020. The program received six points for Staff Education, six points for Program Standards, and one Quality Point. It is licensed to serve 141 children on first shift. Prior to today’s visit, I reviewed the NC Secretary of State’s website and noted that the owner of this facility, La Petite Academy, Inc., is listed as current/active. INSPECTIONS/DRILLS STATUS -The last sanitation inspection was completed on 4/9/25, and the center scored a superior rating with 15 demerits. -The last fire inspection was completed on 3/3/25. -The last documented outdoor play area inspection was completed on 3/3/25. -The last documented fire drill was conducted on 3/3/25. -The last documented lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 3/28/25. -The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 5/6/24. MONITORING I completed a walk-through of the center, visiting seven classrooms as well as the outdoor play areas. The infants were getting their diapers changed, being rocked, and playing on a mat with toys. The toddlers were observed in free play and transitioning to the playground. Preschoolers were observed playing on the playground, eating lunch, and playing in centers in the classroom. A full assessment of child care requirements was conducted. I used a checklist to monitor all applicable requirements, including but not limited to supervision, staff-child ratios, health and safety requirements, equipment and furnishings, and program records. Five staff and nine children’s files were reviewed. This program does not provide transportation; therefore, this requirement was not monitored. Some children in the center require medication or diaper creams; therefore, medication storage and permission forms were reviewed. The center serves children under one year of age, thus, safe sleep requirements were monitored and found in compliance. VIOLATIONS The following violations were observed and documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 830 A First Aid information sheet was not posted in a place for referral and/or the information sheet did not include all the required information. No First Aid poster was available for reference. .0802(h) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In the infant room, two children's diaper cream medication authorization forms did not specify the amount or frequency of the application of the cream. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 856 The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. A tricycle with a missing pedal was being used by the children on the playground. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. Two children's files were missing this signed policy. .0608(b)(1-6) 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 May 8, 2025. 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 center’s compliance history score was 88%. 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 center 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 center. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE -Two newly enrolled students’ files were missing a signed Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome policy. To ensure you have all required forms, I recommend collecting them from the parent before you begin caring for the child. You can also use the children’s file checklist available on the DCDEE website under the “Provider” tab. -It’s best practice to have easily accessible materials, including a first aid kit and instructions, that you can use in the event of an emergency. Your first aid poster was not available for reference. You can order a free copy of this poster from healthychildcare.unc.edu. Click on “Resources” and then “Posters.” Be sure to post it in your child care area. -A tricycle on the playground was missing a pedal, exposing a metal piece that could potentially scratch a child. You said you would order a new pedal. Please remove the tricycle from the play area until the new part arrives, and be sure to inspect the playground each morning for hazards before children arrive. -Medication permission forms for diaper creams must indicate the amount of cream to apply (for example, “dime-sized”) as well as specific application instructions for how often to apply it (for example, “after every diaper change”). The instruction to apply “as needed” is not acceptable. There were two children in the infant room whose medication permission forms did not supply complete directions as specified in the child care rules. Please have parents correct the forms. CONSULTATION -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. Please review and update your EPR plan yearly. -Criminal Backgrounds Checks for all staff members should be completed every five years. Several staff member’s qualifying letters will expire in 2025. I recommend starting the renewal process soon. Background checks may be completed up to six months prior to the qualifying letter’s expiration date. -One of the biggest challenges that early childhood educators and administrators face is children’s behavior. Often these behaviors are developmentally appropriate, however, some behaviors can be difficult for a teacher to manage. Providing technical assistance, coaching and professional development for staff to prevent and address these challenging behaviors, as well as promote children’s social competence can be beneficial. If you would like assistance with dealing with challenging behaviors of children in your care, you can contact a Healthy Social Behavior Specialist at Early Years; they can be reached at (919) 403-6950. I will also email you some resources for addressing biting in the classroom. TRAINING REMINDERS -Training from 5/6/24 to 4/23/25 could not be fully reviewed today because the Staff and Training Worksheets were incomplete. Please complete all fields and email them for my review by 4/29/25. All required staff ongoing training hours for the current year should be completed by 5/6/25. A good resource for training hours is the North Carolina Rated Assessment Project website. They have several webinars explaining the new rating scales. -Health and safety training must be renewed every five years. Staff members who completed training in 2020 are due to renew in 2025. -ITS-SIDS training must be renewed every three years. Staff members who completed training in 2022 are due to renew in 2025. 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 staff members’ education information. You can visit the North Carolina Rated License Project website (https://www.ncrlap.org) for resources and training related to the rated license assessment process. 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

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LA PETITE ACADEMY, INC. HWY 98 Facility ID: 3255224 Consultant: MANDY ANNUNZIATA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/20/2024 Number Present: 50 Completed Date: 11/20/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 01:45 PM 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 monitor applicable child care requirements during your routine unannounced visit. Upon arrival, I was greeted by the assistant director, Amani Moxley, who introduced me to the director, Tawanna Beasley. Ms. Beasley walked me through the center. Both the director and assistant director began their new positions within the last month. LICENSE STATUS The center currently operates with a Five Star License issued on March 24, 2020. The program received six points for Program Standards, six points for Staff Education, and one quality point. Prior to today’s visit, I reviewed the NC Secretary of State’s website and noted that the owner of this facility, La Petite Academy, Inc., is listed as current/active. INSPECTIONS/DRILLS STATUS -The last sanitation inspection was completed on 6/10/24. -The last fire inspection was completed on 12/15/23. -The last documented outdoor play area inspection was completed on 11/13/24. -The last documented fire drill was conducted on 11/13/24. -The last documented lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 9/24/24. -The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 5/6/24. MONITORING I completed a walk-through of the center, visiting seven classrooms. The infants were playing with toys on the floor with a caregiver, getting their diapers changed, and napping. The toddlers were observed playing freely with toys and eating lunch. Lunch today was a chicken sandwich, carrots, peaches, and milk. Preschoolers were observed in center playing with vehicles, building with k’nex and bristle blocks, and completing a turkey craft. A partial assessment of child care requirements was conducted. I monitored all applicable requirements, including but not limited to supervision, staff-child ratios, health and safety requirements, equipment and furnishings, and program records. Staff records for newly hired staff members also were reviewed. VIOLATIONS The following violations were observed and documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 853 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. The center had incident reports on file but no log had been completed. .0802(g)(1-6) 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). A staff member in the room for infants had a qualification letter that expired on 10/28/24. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 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 December 4, 2024. The letter must address each violation and explain how it has been corrected. 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 center’s compliance history score was 86%. 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 center 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 center. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE -Criminal Backgrounds Checks for all staff members should be completed every five years. One staff member’s qualifying letter expired 10/28/24 and must be renewed immediately. They have 15 days to obtain a new qualifying letter; after that, they will not be able to work in your center until they have received their new qualifying letter. -Keeping track of incidents that require medical attention can help you identify any patterns to injuries, which in turn can help you prevent future incidents. According to child care rules, an incident log should be completed any time an incident report is completed. This log shall include the name of the child, the date of the incident, the date the incident report was submitted to the Division (if applicable), the name of the staff member who complete the incident report, and be cumulative and maintained in a separate file. This log should be completed on a form provided by the Division. A copy of the log may be found on the Division's website. CONSULTATION -Your yearly fire inspection is due by 12/15/24. If you haven’t contacted the fire marshal to request a visit, please do so now. -The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids Program provides free facility-wide testing for lead in water and inspections for asbestos and lead-based paint hazards without any out-of-pocket costs. Visit www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/carolina to enroll. -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. Please review and update your EPR plan yearly. -Today we discussed your goal of focusing on the social/emotional health of children and their needs. One of the biggest challenges that early childhood educators and administrators face is children’s behavior. Often these behaviors are developmentally appropriate, however, some behaviors can be difficult for a teacher to manage. Providing technical assistance, coaching and professional development for staff to prevent and address these challenging behaviors, as well as promote children’s social competence can be beneficial. If you would like assistance with dealing with challenging behaviors of children in your care, you can contact a Healthy Social Behavior Specialist at Child Care Services Association; they can be reached at (919) 403-6950. TRAINING REMINDERS -Health and safety training must be completed within one year of hire and renewed every five years. It can be accessed through Moodle. This includes “Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment,” which must be completed within 90 days of hire. This training can be found on the Prevent Child Abuse NC website: https://preventchildabusenc.org/online-trainings/ -Be sure all new teachers and administrative staff complete CPR and First Aid within three months of hire and ITS-SIDS (if applicable) within 2 months of hire. 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 staff members’ education information. You can visit the North Carolina Rated License Project website (https://www.ncrlap.org) for resources regarding the rated license assessment process. 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0514 · Violation

Name of Operation: LA PETITE ACADEMY, INC. HWY 98 Facility ID: 3255224 Consultant: KIA REID Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/6/2024 Number Present: 82 Completed Date: 5/6/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 305 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:40 PM Time In: 02:50 PM Time Out: 03:45 PM List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. Tonia Cain, the director, was present and assisted me during the visit. I reviewed the visit summary with Ms. Cain and a copy was given to her at the conclusion of the visit. I completed a general walk through of the facility observing the indoor and outdoor environments. The Infants were being changed, fed, and having free play. The toddlers and preschool children were observed in center activities and eating lunch. CURRENT LICENSE STATUS Currently this center operates with a five-star license issued March 24, 2020, earning six (6) points in Staff Education, six (6) points in Program Standards and One (1) Quality Point. INSPECTIONS *The last annual compliance visit was conducted on May 17, 2023. *The sanitation inspection was completed on October 3, 2023, with a "Superior" classification. *The fire inspection was completed on December 15, 2023, and the facility is approved for day time care only. *The last documented fire drill was conducted on April 9, 2024. *The last documented playground inspection was completed on April 25, 2024. *The last documented lockdown drill was completed on March 7, 2024. Prior to today's visit I reviewed the NC Secretary of State's website and observed that the owner of this facility, La Petite Academy, Inc. is listed as current/active. During this visit, a full assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored today. The following violations were observed, documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 541 The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center. One feeding schedule in space #1 was not signed by the parent. .0902(a) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In space #2 the medication authorization form to administer Baby healing ointment had "anytime" in the dates to be given and when to apply sections. The medication authorization form to administer Auqaphor ointment did not have dates to be given and when to apply. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One staff did not have this information on file. .0701(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. Three staff had expired First Aid training on file. .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. Three staff had expired CPR training on file. .1102(d) 1065 Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. The ITS-SIDS training for one infant teacher and assistant director expired in April 2024. .1102(f) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. One child's emergency information did not include a photograph and two children did not have emergency pick-up other than the parents on file. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1125 Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. This was not on file for two children that are transported. .1003(i)(j) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Two staff did not have annual staff evaluations on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1314 Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. This was not on file for one child currently enrolled. .0802(c)(2) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. This was not on file for one child currently enrolled. GS110-91(1) 1329 Application for enrollment did not include all required information. The applications for two children enrolled did not include the hospital preference. .0801(a)(1-7) In order to comply with the NC Laws and Rules any violations cited today must be corrected immediately. A compliance letter must be sent to me by May 20, 2024. The letter must address each violation and explain how it has been corrected. Please send this to Kia.Reid@dhhs.nc.gov and include the following: -Facility name -Facility ID number -Each item number COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today's visit, the Compliance History Score for the center was 89%. According to NC General Statute 110-90 (4)(d) all facilities must maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past 18 months. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE *To ensure each file is complete for staff and children you should use the checklist available on the DCDEE website. This will ensure all the required paperwork is on file. You should also check files at least twice per year to make sure there are no missing documents. I explained to the provider that good record keeping is important to the success of your child care business. *Medication forms should be checked monthly to ensure all information has been completed by the parent. ON-GOING TRAINING HOURS The on-going training requirements were monitored from May 2023- 2024 and was not in compliance. One staff has until 5/23/24 to submit 8 training hours. If the trainings are not received by that date a violation of not completing on-going training hours will be added to the visit. New staff files and two existing staff files were monitored. The director’s signature attests that staff files not monitored today contain all the required information. RATED LICENSE INFORMATION Your program is in Cohort 2. The prep year begins 7/1/24 and the assessment period begins 6/30/25. -Use this time to make sure all your staff have a WORKS account with updated education information. -Review updated resources on the North Carolina Rated License Project (NCRLAP) website 5/23(www.ncrlap.org). -Request technical assistance from CCSA in preparation for completion of the ITERS and ECERS assessments. RULE CHANGES EFFECTIVE 1/1/24 We discussed child care rule changes effective 1/1/24 for child care centers. For specific details and training regarding these changes, please ensure you have the January 2024 Child Care Rulebook and enroll to view information in the DCDEE Moodle. The training modules about these rule changes can be found in the January 2024 Child Care Rule Rollout. *Please check the Division of Child Development and Early Education website: ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov frequently and click the “what’s new” tab to stay informed of all updates available to you. If you have any questions or if I can be of any assistance, please feel free to contact me at (919) 819-9378. 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: LA PETITE ACADEMY, INC. HWY 98 Facility ID: 3255224 Consultant: KIA REID Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/6/2024 Number Present: 82 Completed Date: 5/6/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 305 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:40 PM Time In: 02:50 PM Time Out: 03:45 PM List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. Tonia Cain, the director, was present and assisted me during the visit. I reviewed the visit summary with Ms. Cain and a copy was given to her at the conclusion of the visit. I completed a general walk through of the facility observing the indoor and outdoor environments. The Infants were being changed, fed, and having free play. The toddlers and preschool children were observed in center activities and eating lunch. CURRENT LICENSE STATUS Currently this center operates with a five-star license issued March 24, 2020, earning six (6) points in Staff Education, six (6) points in Program Standards and One (1) Quality Point. INSPECTIONS *The last annual compliance visit was conducted on May 17, 2023. *The sanitation inspection was completed on October 3, 2023, with a "Superior" classification. *The fire inspection was completed on December 15, 2023, and the facility is approved for day time care only. *The last documented fire drill was conducted on April 9, 2024. *The last documented playground inspection was completed on April 25, 2024. *The last documented lockdown drill was completed on March 7, 2024. Prior to today's visit I reviewed the NC Secretary of State's website and observed that the owner of this facility, La Petite Academy, Inc. is listed as current/active. During this visit, a full assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored today. The following violations were observed, documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 541 The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center. One feeding schedule in space #1 was not signed by the parent. .0902(a) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In space #2 the medication authorization form to administer Baby healing ointment had "anytime" in the dates to be given and when to apply sections. The medication authorization form to administer Auqaphor ointment did not have dates to be given and when to apply. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One staff did not have this information on file. .0701(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. Three staff had expired First Aid training on file. .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. Three staff had expired CPR training on file. .1102(d) 1065 Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. The ITS-SIDS training for one infant teacher and assistant director expired in April 2024. .1102(f) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. One child's emergency information did not include a photograph and two children did not have emergency pick-up other than the parents on file. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1125 Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. This was not on file for two children that are transported. .1003(i)(j) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Two staff did not have annual staff evaluations on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1314 Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. This was not on file for one child currently enrolled. .0802(c)(2) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. This was not on file for one child currently enrolled. GS110-91(1) 1329 Application for enrollment did not include all required information. The applications for two children enrolled did not include the hospital preference. .0801(a)(1-7) In order to comply with the NC Laws and Rules any violations cited today must be corrected immediately. A compliance letter must be sent to me by May 20, 2024. The letter must address each violation and explain how it has been corrected. Please send this to Kia.Reid@dhhs.nc.gov and include the following: -Facility name -Facility ID number -Each item number COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today's visit, the Compliance History Score for the center was 89%. According to NC General Statute 110-90 (4)(d) all facilities must maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past 18 months. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE *To ensure each file is complete for staff and children you should use the checklist available on the DCDEE website. This will ensure all the required paperwork is on file. You should also check files at least twice per year to make sure there are no missing documents. I explained to the provider that good record keeping is important to the success of your child care business. *Medication forms should be checked monthly to ensure all information has been completed by the parent. ON-GOING TRAINING HOURS The on-going training requirements were monitored from May 2023- 2024 and was not in compliance. One staff has until 5/23/24 to submit 8 training hours. If the trainings are not received by that date a violation of not completing on-going training hours will be added to the visit. New staff files and two existing staff files were monitored. The director’s signature attests that staff files not monitored today contain all the required information. RATED LICENSE INFORMATION Your program is in Cohort 2. The prep year begins 7/1/24 and the assessment period begins 6/30/25. -Use this time to make sure all your staff have a WORKS account with updated education information. -Review updated resources on the North Carolina Rated License Project (NCRLAP) website 5/23(www.ncrlap.org). -Request technical assistance from CCSA in preparation for completion of the ITERS and ECERS assessments. RULE CHANGES EFFECTIVE 1/1/24 We discussed child care rule changes effective 1/1/24 for child care centers. For specific details and training regarding these changes, please ensure you have the January 2024 Child Care Rulebook and enroll to view information in the DCDEE Moodle. The training modules about these rule changes can be found in the January 2024 Child Care Rule Rollout. *Please check the Division of Child Development and Early Education website: ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov frequently and click the “what’s new” tab to stay informed of all updates available to you. If you have any questions or if I can be of any assistance, please feel free to contact me at (919) 819-9378. 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 .1003 · Violation

Name of Operation: LA PETITE ACADEMY, INC. HWY 98 Facility ID: 3255224 Consultant: KIA REID Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/6/2024 Number Present: 82 Completed Date: 5/6/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 305 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:40 PM Time In: 02:50 PM Time Out: 03:45 PM List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. Tonia Cain, the director, was present and assisted me during the visit. I reviewed the visit summary with Ms. Cain and a copy was given to her at the conclusion of the visit. I completed a general walk through of the facility observing the indoor and outdoor environments. The Infants were being changed, fed, and having free play. The toddlers and preschool children were observed in center activities and eating lunch. CURRENT LICENSE STATUS Currently this center operates with a five-star license issued March 24, 2020, earning six (6) points in Staff Education, six (6) points in Program Standards and One (1) Quality Point. INSPECTIONS *The last annual compliance visit was conducted on May 17, 2023. *The sanitation inspection was completed on October 3, 2023, with a "Superior" classification. *The fire inspection was completed on December 15, 2023, and the facility is approved for day time care only. *The last documented fire drill was conducted on April 9, 2024. *The last documented playground inspection was completed on April 25, 2024. *The last documented lockdown drill was completed on March 7, 2024. Prior to today's visit I reviewed the NC Secretary of State's website and observed that the owner of this facility, La Petite Academy, Inc. is listed as current/active. During this visit, a full assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored today. The following violations were observed, documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 541 The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center. One feeding schedule in space #1 was not signed by the parent. .0902(a) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In space #2 the medication authorization form to administer Baby healing ointment had "anytime" in the dates to be given and when to apply sections. The medication authorization form to administer Auqaphor ointment did not have dates to be given and when to apply. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One staff did not have this information on file. .0701(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. Three staff had expired First Aid training on file. .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. Three staff had expired CPR training on file. .1102(d) 1065 Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. The ITS-SIDS training for one infant teacher and assistant director expired in April 2024. .1102(f) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. One child's emergency information did not include a photograph and two children did not have emergency pick-up other than the parents on file. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1125 Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. This was not on file for two children that are transported. .1003(i)(j) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Two staff did not have annual staff evaluations on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1314 Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. This was not on file for one child currently enrolled. .0802(c)(2) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. This was not on file for one child currently enrolled. GS110-91(1) 1329 Application for enrollment did not include all required information. The applications for two children enrolled did not include the hospital preference. .0801(a)(1-7) In order to comply with the NC Laws and Rules any violations cited today must be corrected immediately. A compliance letter must be sent to me by May 20, 2024. The letter must address each violation and explain how it has been corrected. Please send this to Kia.Reid@dhhs.nc.gov and include the following: -Facility name -Facility ID number -Each item number COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today's visit, the Compliance History Score for the center was 89%. According to NC General Statute 110-90 (4)(d) all facilities must maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past 18 months. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE *To ensure each file is complete for staff and children you should use the checklist available on the DCDEE website. This will ensure all the required paperwork is on file. You should also check files at least twice per year to make sure there are no missing documents. I explained to the provider that good record keeping is important to the success of your child care business. *Medication forms should be checked monthly to ensure all information has been completed by the parent. ON-GOING TRAINING HOURS The on-going training requirements were monitored from May 2023- 2024 and was not in compliance. One staff has until 5/23/24 to submit 8 training hours. If the trainings are not received by that date a violation of not completing on-going training hours will be added to the visit. New staff files and two existing staff files were monitored. The director’s signature attests that staff files not monitored today contain all the required information. RATED LICENSE INFORMATION Your program is in Cohort 2. The prep year begins 7/1/24 and the assessment period begins 6/30/25. -Use this time to make sure all your staff have a WORKS account with updated education information. -Review updated resources on the North Carolina Rated License Project (NCRLAP) website 5/23(www.ncrlap.org). -Request technical assistance from CCSA in preparation for completion of the ITERS and ECERS assessments. RULE CHANGES EFFECTIVE 1/1/24 We discussed child care rule changes effective 1/1/24 for child care centers. For specific details and training regarding these changes, please ensure you have the January 2024 Child Care Rulebook and enroll to view information in the DCDEE Moodle. The training modules about these rule changes can be found in the January 2024 Child Care Rule Rollout. *Please check the Division of Child Development and Early Education website: ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov frequently and click the “what’s new” tab to stay informed of all updates available to you. If you have any questions or if I can be of any assistance, please feel free to contact me at (919) 819-9378. 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

GS110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: LA PETITE ACADEMY, INC. HWY 98 Facility ID: 3255224 Consultant: KIA REID Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/6/2024 Number Present: 82 Completed Date: 5/6/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 305 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:40 PM Time In: 02:50 PM Time Out: 03:45 PM List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. Tonia Cain, the director, was present and assisted me during the visit. I reviewed the visit summary with Ms. Cain and a copy was given to her at the conclusion of the visit. I completed a general walk through of the facility observing the indoor and outdoor environments. The Infants were being changed, fed, and having free play. The toddlers and preschool children were observed in center activities and eating lunch. CURRENT LICENSE STATUS Currently this center operates with a five-star license issued March 24, 2020, earning six (6) points in Staff Education, six (6) points in Program Standards and One (1) Quality Point. INSPECTIONS *The last annual compliance visit was conducted on May 17, 2023. *The sanitation inspection was completed on October 3, 2023, with a "Superior" classification. *The fire inspection was completed on December 15, 2023, and the facility is approved for day time care only. *The last documented fire drill was conducted on April 9, 2024. *The last documented playground inspection was completed on April 25, 2024. *The last documented lockdown drill was completed on March 7, 2024. Prior to today's visit I reviewed the NC Secretary of State's website and observed that the owner of this facility, La Petite Academy, Inc. is listed as current/active. During this visit, a full assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored today. The following violations were observed, documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 541 The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center. One feeding schedule in space #1 was not signed by the parent. .0902(a) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In space #2 the medication authorization form to administer Baby healing ointment had "anytime" in the dates to be given and when to apply sections. The medication authorization form to administer Auqaphor ointment did not have dates to be given and when to apply. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One staff did not have this information on file. .0701(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. Three staff had expired First Aid training on file. .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. Three staff had expired CPR training on file. .1102(d) 1065 Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. The ITS-SIDS training for one infant teacher and assistant director expired in April 2024. .1102(f) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. One child's emergency information did not include a photograph and two children did not have emergency pick-up other than the parents on file. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1125 Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. This was not on file for two children that are transported. .1003(i)(j) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Two staff did not have annual staff evaluations on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1314 Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. This was not on file for one child currently enrolled. .0802(c)(2) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. This was not on file for one child currently enrolled. GS110-91(1) 1329 Application for enrollment did not include all required information. The applications for two children enrolled did not include the hospital preference. .0801(a)(1-7) In order to comply with the NC Laws and Rules any violations cited today must be corrected immediately. A compliance letter must be sent to me by May 20, 2024. The letter must address each violation and explain how it has been corrected. Please send this to Kia.Reid@dhhs.nc.gov and include the following: -Facility name -Facility ID number -Each item number COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today's visit, the Compliance History Score for the center was 89%. According to NC General Statute 110-90 (4)(d) all facilities must maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past 18 months. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE *To ensure each file is complete for staff and children you should use the checklist available on the DCDEE website. This will ensure all the required paperwork is on file. You should also check files at least twice per year to make sure there are no missing documents. I explained to the provider that good record keeping is important to the success of your child care business. *Medication forms should be checked monthly to ensure all information has been completed by the parent. ON-GOING TRAINING HOURS The on-going training requirements were monitored from May 2023- 2024 and was not in compliance. One staff has until 5/23/24 to submit 8 training hours. If the trainings are not received by that date a violation of not completing on-going training hours will be added to the visit. New staff files and two existing staff files were monitored. The director’s signature attests that staff files not monitored today contain all the required information. RATED LICENSE INFORMATION Your program is in Cohort 2. The prep year begins 7/1/24 and the assessment period begins 6/30/25. -Use this time to make sure all your staff have a WORKS account with updated education information. -Review updated resources on the North Carolina Rated License Project (NCRLAP) website 5/23(www.ncrlap.org). -Request technical assistance from CCSA in preparation for completion of the ITERS and ECERS assessments. RULE CHANGES EFFECTIVE 1/1/24 We discussed child care rule changes effective 1/1/24 for child care centers. For specific details and training regarding these changes, please ensure you have the January 2024 Child Care Rulebook and enroll to view information in the DCDEE Moodle. The training modules about these rule changes can be found in the January 2024 Child Care Rule Rollout. *Please check the Division of Child Development and Early Education website: ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov frequently and click the “what’s new” tab to stay informed of all updates available to you. If you have any questions or if I can be of any assistance, please feel free to contact me at (919) 819-9378. 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 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: LA PETITE ACADEMY, INC. HWY 98 Facility ID: 3255224 Consultant: KIA REID Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/14/2023 Number Present: 68 Completed Date: 12/14/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor child care requirements during your routine unannounced visit. The visit summary was reviewed with the director, Tonia Cain, and a copy was left with her at the conclusion of the visit today. I completed a general walk through of the facility with Ms. Cain observing the indoor and outdoor environments. The Infants were being fed, changed, and having tummy time/free play. The toddlers and preschool children were observed in center activities, outdoor play and eating lunch. CURRENT LICENSE STATUS Currently this center operates with a five-star license issued March 24, 2020, earning six (6) points in Staff Education, six (6) points in Program Standards and One (1) Quality Point. INSPECTIONS *The last annual compliance visit was conducted on May 17, 2023. *The sanitation inspection was completed on October 3, 2023, with a "Superior" classification. *The fire inspection was completed on October 25, 2022 and the facility is approved for day time care only. *The last documented fire drill was conducted on December 12, 2023. *The last documented playground inspection was completed on November 27, 2023. *The last documented lockdown drill was completed on September 6, 2023. During this visit, a partial assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted monitoring all classrooms. The monitoring included License and Permit Restrictions, Staff/Child Ratios, Supervision, CPR/First Aid coverage for the center, Special Training Requirements, Storage of Hazardous Items and Medication, Use of Approved Space, Criminal Background Checks, Program Records and Materials/Equipment for the Indoor Environment. The following violation was observed, documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. 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 last fire inspection was completed on 10/25/22. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) In order to comply with the NC Laws and Rules any violations cited today must be corrected immediately. A compliance letter must be sent to me by December 28, 2023. The letter must address each violation and explain how it has been corrected. Please send this to Kia.Reid@dhhs.nc.gov and include the following: -Facility name -Facility ID number -Each item number TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE The last fire inspection was completed on 10/25/22. Ms. Cain stated that she has tried contacting the fire inspector who completed the inspection last year but has not been able to make contact with him. I explained that she would need to call the City of Durham 919-560-0660/919-560-7596 or send an email to Dcofiremarshals@dconc.gov to request the inspection. STAFF RECORDS Staff records were monitored for new staff since the last annual compliance visit in May 2022 for criminal background qualifying letters, current CPR/First Aid, medical, TB test and other specialized training. On your next annual compliance visit training hours will be monitored. All staff must complete on-going training hours by April 30, 2024. SANITATION RULES There are new Child Care Sanitation Rules, effective July 1, 2023. You can access https://ehs.dph.ncdhhs.gov/hhccehb/cehu/ccs/children to get the latest Rules as well as Q and A documents from the past webinars. RATED LICENSE INFORMATION DCDEE has decided that Rated License assessments will resume, and each program will complete the process based on Cohort assignments (1-3). Your program is in Cohort 2. The planning (preparation) period will start on 7/1/24 and end 6/30/25. The assessment period begins 7/1/25 and ends 6/30/26. Consider requesting an ERS assessment (free of charge) during the preparation year. Remember the scores can be used in a variety of ways: -ERS assessments can be requested during the preparation year and scores can be used as guidance to enhance program quality, we will not be evaluating staff education at that time. -If you do a prep year ERS and like your scores, we could wait longer in the assessment year for a staff education evaluation since there will not be the pressure of ERS score receipt timing. -If desired, assessment scores can be used during the preparation year if the operator wants to move forward with a rated license reassessment. -Use this time to make sure all your staff have a WORKS account with updated education information. -Review updated resources on the North Carolina Rated License Project (NCRLAP) website (www.ncrlap.org). -Participate in trainings related to the Environment Rating Scale CPSC RECALLS The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled numerous items. To find more information about the recalls access www.cpsc.gov. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an alert. FDA advises parents and caregivers not to buy or feed WanaBana Apple Cinnamon Fruit Puree Pouches to toddlers and young children because of elevated lead levels. NEW CHILD CARE HEALTH CONSULTANT If you have any health-related questions during this cold/flu season, please reach out to our new Child Care Health Consultant Ellie Morrise. Her contact information is below. morrise@email.unc.edu (919)809-9645 REMINDERS The following requirements will come due in the near future; please make arrangements to complete the items before the deadline. *Your shelter-in-place/lockdown drill must be completed by December 31, 2023. *A. Lloyd must complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment *C. Tyler and S. Clayton must complete CPR and First Aid training by 1/16/24. *T. Camara must complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment and CPR/First Aid training by 3/5/24. *The Division of Child Development and Early Education is required by law [North Carolina General Statute 110-90(1a)] to establish an annual licensing fee for child care facilities. You will receive your invoice via email. Payment must be made online on the DCDEE website by December 31, 2023. Failure to pay the license fee is a violation of child care law (N.C.G.S. 110-90(1a)) and will result in a penalty assessment, accrued interest, and issuance of an Administrative Action, up to and including revocation of the child care license. *Please check the Division of Child Development and Early Education website: ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov frequently and click the “what’s new” tab to stay informed of all updates available to you. If you have any questions or if I can be of any assistance, please feel free to contact me at (919) 819-9378 of Kia.Reid@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

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Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

N.C.G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LA PETITE ACADEMY, INC. HWY 98 Facility ID: 3255224 Consultant: KIA REID Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/14/2023 Number Present: 68 Completed Date: 12/14/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor child care requirements during your routine unannounced visit. The visit summary was reviewed with the director, Tonia Cain, and a copy was left with her at the conclusion of the visit today. I completed a general walk through of the facility with Ms. Cain observing the indoor and outdoor environments. The Infants were being fed, changed, and having tummy time/free play. The toddlers and preschool children were observed in center activities, outdoor play and eating lunch. CURRENT LICENSE STATUS Currently this center operates with a five-star license issued March 24, 2020, earning six (6) points in Staff Education, six (6) points in Program Standards and One (1) Quality Point. INSPECTIONS *The last annual compliance visit was conducted on May 17, 2023. *The sanitation inspection was completed on October 3, 2023, with a "Superior" classification. *The fire inspection was completed on October 25, 2022 and the facility is approved for day time care only. *The last documented fire drill was conducted on December 12, 2023. *The last documented playground inspection was completed on November 27, 2023. *The last documented lockdown drill was completed on September 6, 2023. During this visit, a partial assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted monitoring all classrooms. The monitoring included License and Permit Restrictions, Staff/Child Ratios, Supervision, CPR/First Aid coverage for the center, Special Training Requirements, Storage of Hazardous Items and Medication, Use of Approved Space, Criminal Background Checks, Program Records and Materials/Equipment for the Indoor Environment. The following violation was observed, documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. 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 last fire inspection was completed on 10/25/22. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) In order to comply with the NC Laws and Rules any violations cited today must be corrected immediately. A compliance letter must be sent to me by December 28, 2023. The letter must address each violation and explain how it has been corrected. Please send this to Kia.Reid@dhhs.nc.gov and include the following: -Facility name -Facility ID number -Each item number TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE The last fire inspection was completed on 10/25/22. Ms. Cain stated that she has tried contacting the fire inspector who completed the inspection last year but has not been able to make contact with him. I explained that she would need to call the City of Durham 919-560-0660/919-560-7596 or send an email to Dcofiremarshals@dconc.gov to request the inspection. STAFF RECORDS Staff records were monitored for new staff since the last annual compliance visit in May 2022 for criminal background qualifying letters, current CPR/First Aid, medical, TB test and other specialized training. On your next annual compliance visit training hours will be monitored. All staff must complete on-going training hours by April 30, 2024. SANITATION RULES There are new Child Care Sanitation Rules, effective July 1, 2023. You can access https://ehs.dph.ncdhhs.gov/hhccehb/cehu/ccs/children to get the latest Rules as well as Q and A documents from the past webinars. RATED LICENSE INFORMATION DCDEE has decided that Rated License assessments will resume, and each program will complete the process based on Cohort assignments (1-3). Your program is in Cohort 2. The planning (preparation) period will start on 7/1/24 and end 6/30/25. The assessment period begins 7/1/25 and ends 6/30/26. Consider requesting an ERS assessment (free of charge) during the preparation year. Remember the scores can be used in a variety of ways: -ERS assessments can be requested during the preparation year and scores can be used as guidance to enhance program quality, we will not be evaluating staff education at that time. -If you do a prep year ERS and like your scores, we could wait longer in the assessment year for a staff education evaluation since there will not be the pressure of ERS score receipt timing. -If desired, assessment scores can be used during the preparation year if the operator wants to move forward with a rated license reassessment. -Use this time to make sure all your staff have a WORKS account with updated education information. -Review updated resources on the North Carolina Rated License Project (NCRLAP) website (www.ncrlap.org). -Participate in trainings related to the Environment Rating Scale CPSC RECALLS The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled numerous items. To find more information about the recalls access www.cpsc.gov. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an alert. FDA advises parents and caregivers not to buy or feed WanaBana Apple Cinnamon Fruit Puree Pouches to toddlers and young children because of elevated lead levels. NEW CHILD CARE HEALTH CONSULTANT If you have any health-related questions during this cold/flu season, please reach out to our new Child Care Health Consultant Ellie Morrise. Her contact information is below. morrise@email.unc.edu (919)809-9645 REMINDERS The following requirements will come due in the near future; please make arrangements to complete the items before the deadline. *Your shelter-in-place/lockdown drill must be completed by December 31, 2023. *A. Lloyd must complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment *C. Tyler and S. Clayton must complete CPR and First Aid training by 1/16/24. *T. Camara must complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment and CPR/First Aid training by 3/5/24. *The Division of Child Development and Early Education is required by law [North Carolina General Statute 110-90(1a)] to establish an annual licensing fee for child care facilities. You will receive your invoice via email. Payment must be made online on the DCDEE website by December 31, 2023. Failure to pay the license fee is a violation of child care law (N.C.G.S. 110-90(1a)) and will result in a penalty assessment, accrued interest, and issuance of an Administrative Action, up to and including revocation of the child care license. *Please check the Division of Child Development and Early Education website: ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov frequently and click the “what’s new” tab to stay informed of all updates available to you. If you have any questions or if I can be of any assistance, please feel free to contact me at (919) 819-9378 of Kia.Reid@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