10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: LAKEWOOD AVE CHILDREN'S SCHOOL Facility ID: 32001589 Consultant: SHAMEQUA WILKERSON-HARRIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/1/2025 Number Present: 30 Completed Date: 5/1/2025 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 115 Time In: 11:15 AM Time Out: 01:10 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 complete your Routine Unannounced visit. Upon arrival I was greeted by Vanessa Hernandez, Director. I completed a general walk-through of the center. At the time of the visit, there were a total of thirty (30) children present, ranging in age from one (1) to four (4) years old. The children were observed playing outside, interacting with the teachers, eating lunch, and completing routine tasks. LICENSE STATUS Currently, this Child Care Center operates with a five (5) star license issued September 17, 2019, earning seven (7) points in education, seven (7) points in program standards and one (1) quality point. I reviewed the NC Secretary of State’s website and observed the owner of the facility Lakewood Children’s School LLC listed as current/active. MONITORING During today’s visit, a partial assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted for all classrooms. The monitoring included CPR/First Aid, criminal background checks and special training requirements for one newly hired staff and one newly enrolled child. The monitoring also included License and permit restrictions, staff/child ratios, supervision, storage of hazardous items, medication, materials/equipment, and all space occupied by the children. INSPECTIONS *The last fire drill was conducted on 4/30/25. *The last emergency drill was conducted 3/10/25. *The last playground inspection was completed 4/11/25. *The last sanitation was completed on 4/23/25 with a “Superior ‘’ classification. *The fire inspection was conducted on 3/19/24. The following violations were observed and documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The last fire inspection was conducted on 3/19/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. Insect repellent and Neutrogena sunscreen in space #1 did not have written authorization from a child's parent. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. Aquaphor and Think Baby sunscreen was observed in space #1 with an expiration date of 3/2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) To comply with the NC Laws and Rules any violations cited today MUST be corrected immediately. A compliance letter must be received on or before May 15, 2025, letter must address each violation, explain how it has been corrected and how the violation will maintain compliance in the future. Please make sure to include: -Facility name -Facility ID number -Each item number The letter can be emailed to Shamequa.Wilkerson-Harris@dhhs.nc.gov COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today’s visit, the program’s compliance history was 93%. According to NC General Statue 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 75% for the past eighteen months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE The following items were discussed during today’s visit to help you maintain quality within your program and to prevent further violations. MEDICATION Insect repellent, and Neutrogena sunscreen did not have an authorization form completed on file from the parents observed in space #1. Aquaphor and Think Baby sunscreen was observed with an expiration date of 3/2025. I would recommend checking all medications and forms monthly to make sure all forms and medications are up to date. ANNUAL INSPECTIONS The last fire inspection was conducted on 3/19/24. I would recommend setting up an outlook reminder to remind you of the upcoming fire inspection. To schedule your fire inspection please contact Chris Wilcox, Deputy Fire Marshall at 919.560.4233, ext. 19255 or email at Christopher.wilcox@durhamnc.gov. CONSULTATION AND REMINDERS The following items were discussed during today’s visit to improve the quality of your program. HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING Health and Safety trainings are now available through Moodle on the DCDEE website. These trainings are provided free of charge. You should use your NCID username and password to access the Moodle portal. The Health and Safety trainings must be renewed at least every five (5) years. If you completed the trainings in 2020, you should begin to retake the training now. CRIMINAL BACKGROUND As of July 11, 2022, criminal record checks are now to be renewed every five (5) years instead of three (3) years. Please make arrangements to complete your 5-year re-qualification before the expiration date. AGENCY UPDATES Please remember to check the Division of Child Development and Early Education website (ncchildcare.gov) on a weekly basis to stay up to date on all new policies and rules. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact me at Shamequa.Wilkerson-Harris@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 919 417-2872. 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: LAKEWOOD AVE CHILDREN'S SCHOOL Facility ID: 32001589 Consultant: SHAMEQUA WILKERSON-HARRIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/1/2025 Number Present: 30 Completed Date: 5/1/2025 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 115 Time In: 11:15 AM Time Out: 01:10 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 complete your Routine Unannounced visit. Upon arrival I was greeted by Vanessa Hernandez, Director. I completed a general walk-through of the center. At the time of the visit, there were a total of thirty (30) children present, ranging in age from one (1) to four (4) years old. The children were observed playing outside, interacting with the teachers, eating lunch, and completing routine tasks. LICENSE STATUS Currently, this Child Care Center operates with a five (5) star license issued September 17, 2019, earning seven (7) points in education, seven (7) points in program standards and one (1) quality point. I reviewed the NC Secretary of State’s website and observed the owner of the facility Lakewood Children’s School LLC listed as current/active. MONITORING During today’s visit, a partial assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted for all classrooms. The monitoring included CPR/First Aid, criminal background checks and special training requirements for one newly hired staff and one newly enrolled child. The monitoring also included License and permit restrictions, staff/child ratios, supervision, storage of hazardous items, medication, materials/equipment, and all space occupied by the children. INSPECTIONS *The last fire drill was conducted on 4/30/25. *The last emergency drill was conducted 3/10/25. *The last playground inspection was completed 4/11/25. *The last sanitation was completed on 4/23/25 with a “Superior ‘’ classification. *The fire inspection was conducted on 3/19/24. The following violations were observed and documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The last fire inspection was conducted on 3/19/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. Insect repellent and Neutrogena sunscreen in space #1 did not have written authorization from a child's parent. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. Aquaphor and Think Baby sunscreen was observed in space #1 with an expiration date of 3/2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) To comply with the NC Laws and Rules any violations cited today MUST be corrected immediately. A compliance letter must be received on or before May 15, 2025, letter must address each violation, explain how it has been corrected and how the violation will maintain compliance in the future. Please make sure to include: -Facility name -Facility ID number -Each item number The letter can be emailed to Shamequa.Wilkerson-Harris@dhhs.nc.gov COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today’s visit, the program’s compliance history was 93%. According to NC General Statue 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 75% for the past eighteen months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE The following items were discussed during today’s visit to help you maintain quality within your program and to prevent further violations. MEDICATION Insect repellent, and Neutrogena sunscreen did not have an authorization form completed on file from the parents observed in space #1. Aquaphor and Think Baby sunscreen was observed with an expiration date of 3/2025. I would recommend checking all medications and forms monthly to make sure all forms and medications are up to date. ANNUAL INSPECTIONS The last fire inspection was conducted on 3/19/24. I would recommend setting up an outlook reminder to remind you of the upcoming fire inspection. To schedule your fire inspection please contact Chris Wilcox, Deputy Fire Marshall at 919.560.4233, ext. 19255 or email at Christopher.wilcox@durhamnc.gov. CONSULTATION AND REMINDERS The following items were discussed during today’s visit to improve the quality of your program. HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING Health and Safety trainings are now available through Moodle on the DCDEE website. These trainings are provided free of charge. You should use your NCID username and password to access the Moodle portal. The Health and Safety trainings must be renewed at least every five (5) years. If you completed the trainings in 2020, you should begin to retake the training now. CRIMINAL BACKGROUND As of July 11, 2022, criminal record checks are now to be renewed every five (5) years instead of three (3) years. Please make arrangements to complete your 5-year re-qualification before the expiration date. AGENCY UPDATES Please remember to check the Division of Child Development and Early Education website (ncchildcare.gov) on a weekly basis to stay up to date on all new policies and rules. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact me at Shamequa.Wilkerson-Harris@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 919 417-2872. 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.