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711 Berwyn AVE, Durham NC 27704 · License #32000612 · Center · Child Care Center
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10A NCAC 09 .1003 · Violation
Name of Operation: LITTLE LEARNERS DAY CARE CENTER Facility ID: 32000612 Consultant: KIA REID Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/12/2026 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 2/12/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 10:10 AM Time Out: 11:10 AM Time In: 01:15 PM Time Out: 02:00 PM 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. You, Portia Wilson-Whitaker, Owner/Director, assisted me when needed. A walk-through of the facility was completed today; all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. Ms. Whitaker informed me that she was preparing the preschool children for a field trip to the Carolina Theater to see a performance by Drum Tao. Infants and toddlers were engaged in story time with their teacher and coloring with crayons. Mr. Whitaker arrived at the center to help the infant/toddler teacher. CURRENT LICENSE STATUS Currently this program operates with a four-star license issued July 17, 2020, earning seven (7) points in Staff Education, two (2) points in Program Standards and one (1) Quality Point. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Staff files were reviewed for CPR/First Aid training, qualification letters and SIDS training. INSPECTIONS *The last annual compliance visit was conducted on August 18, 2025. *The sanitation inspection was completed September 15, 2025, with a “Superior” classification. *The last documented playground inspection was completed on February 3, 2026. *The last fire drill and shelter-in-place drill were both conducted on February 3, 2026. Four violations were observed today and must be corrected immediately. The violations are as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. Safe sleep checks were not completed for the infant currently enrolled. .0606(g) 1110 Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. The insurance information reviewed today expired on 11/10/25. .1002(b) 1115 First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. The fire extinguisher was in the empty zone. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) 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. The emergency information for the children did not include a photograph. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. The program’s compliance history was 94% as of 2/6/26. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before February 26, 2026. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how the violations were corrected. Email the letter to: Kia.Reid@dhhs.nc.gov -Name, position -Facility name -Facility ID number -Your Signature TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE *Staff must observe and record sleep positions for all infants who are sleeping. Please remind staff working in the classroom for infants of this requirement. Some programs find it helpful to set a timer for 15 minutes, when infants are sleeping and reset the timer until all infants are awake. This gives an auditory reminder to check on the infants while they are sleeping. You should also keep the safe sleep charts near the cribs where the infants sleep. A safe sleeping environment is essential in reducing the risk of SIDS. *Transportation safety is critical in child care to ensure health, safety and well-being of the children to and from the facility. Compliance with transportation requirements helps maintain consistent oversight and ensures programs are meeting standards designed to protect children at all times. I received a copy of the field trips for the remainder of the year, and a copy of the most current off-premise activity form was left for Ms. Wilson-Whitaker's use. RATED LICENSE INFORMATION During today’s visit we discussed the new QRIS REQUIREMENTS, Pathways to the Stars and you were given an opportunity to ask questions. We completed the QRIS Conversion template and you stated that you were interested in Pathway 2. The application will be submitted in June. REMINDERS The following requirements will come due soon; please plan to complete the items before the deadline. *The ITS-SIDS training for P. Wilson-Whitaker will expire on 3/3/26. *The CPR/First Aid training for P. Wilson-Whitaker and M. Whitaker on 3-8-26. *The qualification letter for P. Wilson-Whitaker will expire on 8-26-26. Remember your paperwork for the 3-year re-check can be submitted six months prior to the expiration of the qualification letter. *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. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at (919) 819-9378, Kia.Reid@dhhs.nc.com or Holli Hemby, Supervisor, 919-819-9363, Holli.Hemby@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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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NC GS 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: LITTLE LEARNERS DAY CARE CENTER Facility ID: 32000612 Consultant: KIA REID Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/12/2026 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 2/12/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 10:10 AM Time Out: 11:10 AM Time In: 01:15 PM Time Out: 02:00 PM 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. You, Portia Wilson-Whitaker, Owner/Director, assisted me when needed. A walk-through of the facility was completed today; all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. Ms. Whitaker informed me that she was preparing the preschool children for a field trip to the Carolina Theater to see a performance by Drum Tao. Infants and toddlers were engaged in story time with their teacher and coloring with crayons. Mr. Whitaker arrived at the center to help the infant/toddler teacher. CURRENT LICENSE STATUS Currently this program operates with a four-star license issued July 17, 2020, earning seven (7) points in Staff Education, two (2) points in Program Standards and one (1) Quality Point. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Staff files were reviewed for CPR/First Aid training, qualification letters and SIDS training. INSPECTIONS *The last annual compliance visit was conducted on August 18, 2025. *The sanitation inspection was completed September 15, 2025, with a “Superior” classification. *The last documented playground inspection was completed on February 3, 2026. *The last fire drill and shelter-in-place drill were both conducted on February 3, 2026. Four violations were observed today and must be corrected immediately. The violations are as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. Safe sleep checks were not completed for the infant currently enrolled. .0606(g) 1110 Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. The insurance information reviewed today expired on 11/10/25. .1002(b) 1115 First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. The fire extinguisher was in the empty zone. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) 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. The emergency information for the children did not include a photograph. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. The program’s compliance history was 94% as of 2/6/26. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before February 26, 2026. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how the violations were corrected. Email the letter to: Kia.Reid@dhhs.nc.gov -Name, position -Facility name -Facility ID number -Your Signature TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE *Staff must observe and record sleep positions for all infants who are sleeping. Please remind staff working in the classroom for infants of this requirement. Some programs find it helpful to set a timer for 15 minutes, when infants are sleeping and reset the timer until all infants are awake. This gives an auditory reminder to check on the infants while they are sleeping. You should also keep the safe sleep charts near the cribs where the infants sleep. A safe sleeping environment is essential in reducing the risk of SIDS. *Transportation safety is critical in child care to ensure health, safety and well-being of the children to and from the facility. Compliance with transportation requirements helps maintain consistent oversight and ensures programs are meeting standards designed to protect children at all times. I received a copy of the field trips for the remainder of the year, and a copy of the most current off-premise activity form was left for Ms. Wilson-Whitaker's use. RATED LICENSE INFORMATION During today’s visit we discussed the new QRIS REQUIREMENTS, Pathways to the Stars and you were given an opportunity to ask questions. We completed the QRIS Conversion template and you stated that you were interested in Pathway 2. The application will be submitted in June. REMINDERS The following requirements will come due soon; please plan to complete the items before the deadline. *The ITS-SIDS training for P. Wilson-Whitaker will expire on 3/3/26. *The CPR/First Aid training for P. Wilson-Whitaker and M. Whitaker on 3-8-26. *The qualification letter for P. Wilson-Whitaker will expire on 8-26-26. Remember your paperwork for the 3-year re-check can be submitted six months prior to the expiration of the qualification letter. *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. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at (919) 819-9378, Kia.Reid@dhhs.nc.com or Holli Hemby, Supervisor, 919-819-9363, Holli.Hemby@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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.
10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation
Name of Operation: LITTLE LEARNERS DAY CARE CENTER Facility ID: 32000612 Consultant: KIA REID Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/18/2025 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 8/18/2025 Age: From 1 To 7 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 11:45 AM Time In: 01:45 PM Time Out: 02:15 PM List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. This documentation was reviewed with the owner/director, Portia Wilson-Whitaker, and a copy was given to her at the conclusion of the visit. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Ms. Wilson-Whitaker. I completed a general walk through of the indoor and outdoor areas. Children throughout the facility were participating in personal care routines, completing an art project, circle time, outdoor play and eating lunch. CURRENT LICENSE STATUS Currently this program operates with a three-star license issued August 22, 2018, earning seven (7) points in Staff Education, two (2) points in Program Standards and one (1) Quality Point. INSPECTIONS *The last annual compliance visit was conducted on September 4, 2024. *The sanitation inspection was completed on April 28, 2025, with a “Superior” classification. *The last fire inspection was completed on September 4, 2024, and the facility is approved for daytime care only. *The last documented playground inspection was completed on August 1, 2025. *The last fire drill was conducted on August 4, 2025. *The last documented shelter-in-place drill was conducted on April 1, 2025. 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 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. This was not on file for two children currently enrolled. GS 110-102 542 The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed. One child enrolled in space 1C did not have the feeding schedule modified as the child's needs changed. 10 NCAC 09 .0902(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Outside on the playground to the right of the deck there were several bricks protruding out of the ground with sharp edges. The protruding bricks could result in a tripping hazard. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 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 an updated health questionnaire on file. .0701(a) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 4/1/25. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1821 The EPR Plan did not include the date of the last revision of the plan. The last revision date on the EPR Plan was 2017. .0607(d)(8) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. Three staff files did not have this information in an individual personnel file. .0701(d) 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 September 1, 2025. 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 facility was 92%. 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. ANNUAL COMPLIANCE RECORDS I monitored staff files, children's records, and required program records. No new staff has been hired since the last annual compliance visit. On-going training was met for 2024-2025. Any approved DCDEE trainings taken today going forward will count towards the 2026 annual compliance visit. Start a new on-going training log and attach any training certificates to the log. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE -I suggested Ms. Wilson-Whitaker check the files twice per year to make sure all forms are present and signed by the parent/guardian. Good record keeping is the key to a successful business. -The EPR Plan must be reviewed/updated annually. In case of an emergency, you need to have all the updated information in your ready to go kit, this includes children’s information. Please use this email address to update your EPR Plan. rmp.nc.gov/portal/ CONSULTATION *I encourage you to visit the DCDEE website in preparation for the transition to the new Quality Rating Information System (QRIS). Facilities will be offered a choice of three pathways to demonstrate quality and earn a 2-5 Star Rated License. You will find the following resources in the QRIS section. -Webinars (8/20/25 6:30pm) -Frequently asked questions -Updated Program Assessment tool (Environment Rating Scales-ERS) As of February 1, 2025, new Environment Rating Scales will be used. The ITERS-3, and ECERS-3, also known as the "3s” will be used for all assessments. Access www.ncrlap.org to participate in webinar sessions that will focus on the changes. REMINDERS The following requirements will come due in the near future; please make arrangements to complete the items before the deadline. *You must contact the fire inspector to schedule a fire inspection by 9/4/25. The facility must obtain a fire inspection within twelve months of the previous inspection as per Child Care Rule .0304(a). *The ITS-SIDS training for J. Moore will expire on 11/17/25. *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 or email at 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
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
GS 110-102 · Violation
Name of Operation: LITTLE LEARNERS DAY CARE CENTER Facility ID: 32000612 Consultant: KIA REID Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/18/2025 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 8/18/2025 Age: From 1 To 7 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 11:45 AM Time In: 01:45 PM Time Out: 02:15 PM List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. This documentation was reviewed with the owner/director, Portia Wilson-Whitaker, and a copy was given to her at the conclusion of the visit. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Ms. Wilson-Whitaker. I completed a general walk through of the indoor and outdoor areas. Children throughout the facility were participating in personal care routines, completing an art project, circle time, outdoor play and eating lunch. CURRENT LICENSE STATUS Currently this program operates with a three-star license issued August 22, 2018, earning seven (7) points in Staff Education, two (2) points in Program Standards and one (1) Quality Point. INSPECTIONS *The last annual compliance visit was conducted on September 4, 2024. *The sanitation inspection was completed on April 28, 2025, with a “Superior” classification. *The last fire inspection was completed on September 4, 2024, and the facility is approved for daytime care only. *The last documented playground inspection was completed on August 1, 2025. *The last fire drill was conducted on August 4, 2025. *The last documented shelter-in-place drill was conducted on April 1, 2025. 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 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. This was not on file for two children currently enrolled. GS 110-102 542 The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed. One child enrolled in space 1C did not have the feeding schedule modified as the child's needs changed. 10 NCAC 09 .0902(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Outside on the playground to the right of the deck there were several bricks protruding out of the ground with sharp edges. The protruding bricks could result in a tripping hazard. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 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 an updated health questionnaire on file. .0701(a) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 4/1/25. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1821 The EPR Plan did not include the date of the last revision of the plan. The last revision date on the EPR Plan was 2017. .0607(d)(8) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. Three staff files did not have this information in an individual personnel file. .0701(d) 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 September 1, 2025. 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 facility was 92%. 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. ANNUAL COMPLIANCE RECORDS I monitored staff files, children's records, and required program records. No new staff has been hired since the last annual compliance visit. On-going training was met for 2024-2025. Any approved DCDEE trainings taken today going forward will count towards the 2026 annual compliance visit. Start a new on-going training log and attach any training certificates to the log. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE -I suggested Ms. Wilson-Whitaker check the files twice per year to make sure all forms are present and signed by the parent/guardian. Good record keeping is the key to a successful business. -The EPR Plan must be reviewed/updated annually. In case of an emergency, you need to have all the updated information in your ready to go kit, this includes children’s information. Please use this email address to update your EPR Plan. rmp.nc.gov/portal/ CONSULTATION *I encourage you to visit the DCDEE website in preparation for the transition to the new Quality Rating Information System (QRIS). Facilities will be offered a choice of three pathways to demonstrate quality and earn a 2-5 Star Rated License. You will find the following resources in the QRIS section. -Webinars (8/20/25 6:30pm) -Frequently asked questions -Updated Program Assessment tool (Environment Rating Scales-ERS) As of February 1, 2025, new Environment Rating Scales will be used. The ITERS-3, and ECERS-3, also known as the "3s” will be used for all assessments. Access www.ncrlap.org to participate in webinar sessions that will focus on the changes. REMINDERS The following requirements will come due in the near future; please make arrangements to complete the items before the deadline. *You must contact the fire inspector to schedule a fire inspection by 9/4/25. The facility must obtain a fire inspection within twelve months of the previous inspection as per Child Care Rule .0304(a). *The ITS-SIDS training for J. Moore will expire on 11/17/25. *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 or email at 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
10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation
Name of Operation: LITTLE LEARNERS DAY CARE CENTER Facility ID: 32000612 Consultant: KIA REID Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/8/2025 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 4/8/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 115 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: 01:00 PM Time Out: 01:15 PM 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. This documentation was reviewed with the owner/director, Portia Wilson-Whitaker, and a copy was given to her at the conclusion of the visit. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Ms. Wilson-Whitaker. I completed a general walk through of the indoor and outdoor areas. Children throughout the facility were participating in circle time, outdoor play and preparing for lunch. CURRENT LICENSE STATUS Currently this program operates with a three-star license issued August 22, 2018, earning seven (7) points in Staff Education, two (2) points in Program Standards and one (1) Quality Point. INSPECTIONS *The last annual compliance visit was conducted on September 4, 2024. *The sanitation inspection was completed November 6, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. *The last fire inspection was completed on September 4, 2024, and the facility is approved for daytime care only. *The last documented outdoor inspection was completed on March 3, 2025. *The last documented fire drill was conducted on April 1, 2025. *The last documented shelter-in-place drill was conducted on January 29, 2025. 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. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the playground there was an opening in the fence, standing water in a wheelbarrow, and a sharp piece of siding by the door leading to the playground. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(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 April 22, 2025. 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 center is having playground renovations which should be completed by the end of the month. While repairing the fence at the back of the playground the contractors didn’t attach the gate and left a part of the fence open. I explained to Ms. Wilson-Whitaker that a daily check for hazards should be conducted before the children have access to the area. CPSC RECALLS The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled numerous items. You can find more information about each item by accessing www cpsc.gov. Please share with the parents in your program. REMINDERS The following requirements will come due in the near future; please make arrangements to complete the items before the deadline. *You must conduct a playground inspection and shelter-in-place or lockdown drill by 4/30/25. *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 or email at 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
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation
Name of Operation: LITTLE LEARNERS DAY CARE CENTER Facility ID: 32000612 Consultant: KIA REID Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/4/2024 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 9/4/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 160 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 11:45 AM Time In: 01:30 PM Time Out: 02:15 PM List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. This documentation was reviewed with the owner/director, Portia Wilson-Whitaker, and a copy was given to her at the conclusion of the visit. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Ms. Wilson-Whitaker. I completed a general walk through of the indoor and outdoor areas. Children throughout the facility were participating in personal care routines, free play of indoor areas, circle time, outdoor play and eating lunch. CURRENT LICENSE STATUS Currently this program operates with a three-star license issued August 22, 2018, earning seven (7) points in Staff Education, two (2) points in Program Standards and one (1) Quality Point. INSPECTIONS *The last annual compliance visit was conducted on September 12, 2023. *The sanitation inspection was completed March 25, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. *The last fire inspection was completed on July 25, 2023, and the facility is approved for daytime care only. *The last documented playground inspection was completed on August 1, 2024. *The last documented fire drill was conducted on September 3, 2024. *The last documented shelter-in-place drill was conducted on July 1, 2024. 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 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 the administrator expired on 8/21/24. .1102(f) 1314 Emergency information did not name child's health care professional. One child currently enrolled did not have a health care professional listed on the application. .0802(c)(2) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child currently enrolled did not have a medical exam on file. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child currently enrolled did not have immunizations on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Two staff did not complete the health and safety trainings within one year of employment. .1102(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 September 18, 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 facility was 90%. 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 *I encouraged Ms. Wilson-Whitaker to utilize the staff file and children’s file checklist to ensure all forms are present for a complete file. You will also be able to keep track of items with an expiration date. *Health and Safety trainings are to be completed within one year of employment. Best practice would be to have your employees complete the trainings in their orientation period. One staff who started employment on 11/14/22 and one staff who started employment on 3/1/23 did not complete the health and safety trainings. ANNUAL COMPLIANCE RECORDS Four children’s records were monitored. The staff and training worksheets were not received prior to the visit. I explained to Ms. Wilson-Whitaker that I would need the worksheets by 9/6/24. Two existing staff files were monitored. The required number of on-going training hours for the year have not been completed. You have until 9/11/24 to send me verification of 8 training hours for J. Moore. If the information is not received by the date listed a violation will be added to the visit for not completing on-going trainings for the year. CONSULTATION Ms. Wilson-Whitaker has handwritten updates on her EPR Plan. I explained that she must enter all information for the EPR Plan in this portal rmp.nc.gov/portal/. The EPR Plan must be reviewed annually as per Child Care Rule .1714(e). Ms. Wilson-Whitaker informed me that she has been approved for the Healthy Start program. CHILD CARE HEALTH CONSULTANT If you need information on health-related concerns, please reach out to our new Child Care Health Consultant Ellie Morris. 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. *The CPR and First Aid training for J. Moore will expire on 11/17/24. *You must complete a shelter-in-place or lockdown drill by 10/31/2024. *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 or email at 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
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
GS110-91 · Violation
Name of Operation: LITTLE LEARNERS DAY CARE CENTER Facility ID: 32000612 Consultant: KIA REID Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/4/2024 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 9/4/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 160 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 11:45 AM Time In: 01:30 PM Time Out: 02:15 PM List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. This documentation was reviewed with the owner/director, Portia Wilson-Whitaker, and a copy was given to her at the conclusion of the visit. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Ms. Wilson-Whitaker. I completed a general walk through of the indoor and outdoor areas. Children throughout the facility were participating in personal care routines, free play of indoor areas, circle time, outdoor play and eating lunch. CURRENT LICENSE STATUS Currently this program operates with a three-star license issued August 22, 2018, earning seven (7) points in Staff Education, two (2) points in Program Standards and one (1) Quality Point. INSPECTIONS *The last annual compliance visit was conducted on September 12, 2023. *The sanitation inspection was completed March 25, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. *The last fire inspection was completed on July 25, 2023, and the facility is approved for daytime care only. *The last documented playground inspection was completed on August 1, 2024. *The last documented fire drill was conducted on September 3, 2024. *The last documented shelter-in-place drill was conducted on July 1, 2024. 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 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 the administrator expired on 8/21/24. .1102(f) 1314 Emergency information did not name child's health care professional. One child currently enrolled did not have a health care professional listed on the application. .0802(c)(2) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child currently enrolled did not have a medical exam on file. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child currently enrolled did not have immunizations on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Two staff did not complete the health and safety trainings within one year of employment. .1102(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 September 18, 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 facility was 90%. 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 *I encouraged Ms. Wilson-Whitaker to utilize the staff file and children’s file checklist to ensure all forms are present for a complete file. You will also be able to keep track of items with an expiration date. *Health and Safety trainings are to be completed within one year of employment. Best practice would be to have your employees complete the trainings in their orientation period. One staff who started employment on 11/14/22 and one staff who started employment on 3/1/23 did not complete the health and safety trainings. ANNUAL COMPLIANCE RECORDS Four children’s records were monitored. The staff and training worksheets were not received prior to the visit. I explained to Ms. Wilson-Whitaker that I would need the worksheets by 9/6/24. Two existing staff files were monitored. The required number of on-going training hours for the year have not been completed. You have until 9/11/24 to send me verification of 8 training hours for J. Moore. If the information is not received by the date listed a violation will be added to the visit for not completing on-going trainings for the year. CONSULTATION Ms. Wilson-Whitaker has handwritten updates on her EPR Plan. I explained that she must enter all information for the EPR Plan in this portal rmp.nc.gov/portal/. The EPR Plan must be reviewed annually as per Child Care Rule .1714(e). Ms. Wilson-Whitaker informed me that she has been approved for the Healthy Start program. CHILD CARE HEALTH CONSULTANT If you need information on health-related concerns, please reach out to our new Child Care Health Consultant Ellie Morris. 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. *The CPR and First Aid training for J. Moore will expire on 11/17/24. *You must complete a shelter-in-place or lockdown drill by 10/31/2024. *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 or email at 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
10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation
Name of Operation: LITTLE LEARNERS DAY CARE CENTER Facility ID: 32000612 Consultant: TONI FULLER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/7/2024 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 3/7/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 90 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 11:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced Upon arrival the director greeted me. The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor child care requirements during a Routine Unannounced visit. The last Annual Compliance visit was conducted on 9/12/23. This center operates with a four-star license, which was issued on 7/17/20. The compliance history for this center for the previous eighteen-month timeframe was 93%. OBSERVATIONS: All indoor licensed space and the outdoor environment were monitored today. I observed the children having circle time and music time. The children said the pledge alliance to the flag and sang the national anthem. Some of the singing and circle time was in English and Spanish. CHILDREN’S RECORDS: Children’s records were not reviewed today. STAFF RECORDS: There were no new staff at this center. Staff records were reviewed today to verify that staff had current Criminal Record Check clearance and current CPR/First Aid training. I also verified that the administrator and the teacher in the infant classroom had current IT’S SIDS training. INSPECTIONS: The last documented annual fire inspection was conducted on 7/25/23. The last documented sanitation inspection was conducted on 3/29/23. The last documented fire drill was conducted on 3/1/24. The last documented playground inspection was completed on 3/6/24. The last documented shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 2/1/24. The following violations were cited today: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. (1) There were discarded items that needed to be moved outside the fenced-in space. (2) There were roofing shingles on the steps to access the playgroundd that posed a tripping hazard for young children. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(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. First Aid training for one teacher expired in February 2024. .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. CPR training for one teacher on expired in February 2024. .1102(d) Please send me a signed Corrective Action letter by 3/21/24, stating how the violations cited today have been corrected. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED TODAY ON THE FOLLOWING TOPICS: OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT: I encouraged the owner/director to submit a new application on 7/1/24 for the Healthy Start program, for assistance on revamping the outdoor environment. RATED LICENSE: The Rated License reassessment process has resumed. Little Learners is in Cohort II for the reassessment. Your preparation year for the assessment will begin on 7/1/25. Your assessment year will begin on 7/1/26. CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK REMINDER: One member of the staff needs to complete the Criminal Record Check re-qualification process before 10/10/24. IT’S SIDS REMINDER: The administrator needed to complete an updated IT’S SIDS training before 8/21/24. AGENCY UPDATES: Child Care facilities are required to test their drinking and cooking water for lead every three years. For information you should contact Clean Water for Carolina Kids www.cleanwaterforcarolinakids.org. In addition, child care facilities are now required to test for lead and asbestos hazards in their buildings. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program is designed to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in building infrastructure, while providing child care facilities with the support needed to meet all rule requirements. The program is free, and the first step is to watch one of the pre-enrollment webinar, which are available at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina. Additional information can be found in the Raise NC newsletter emailed to you on December 7, 2023. CONTACT INFORMATION: Please contact me if I can be of any assistance to you. I can be reached at toni.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov or (919) 819-9366. 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 .0604 · Violation
Name of Operation: LITTLE LEARNERS DAY CARE CENTER Facility ID: 32000612 Consultant: TONI FULLER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/12/2023 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 9/12/2023 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 250 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 01:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced Upon arrival the owner/director greeted me. The purpose of today’s visit unannounced was to monitor applicable child care requirements during an Annual Compliance visit. The last Annual Compliance visit was conducted on 9/14/22. This center operates with a four-star license, which was re-issued on 7/17/20. The compliance history for this center for the previous eighteen-month timeframe was 95%. The owner/director was also the lead teacher for the children in classroom space A. I observed the children interacting with the teachers and enjoying the outdoor environment. I observed the children having story time and singing about Johnny Appleseed. Upon arrival there were 7 children present with two teachers. A third teacher arrived with three children near the end of the visit. During today’s visit all indoor and outdoor licensed space was monitored. Current activity plans were posted for each group of children. CURRICULUM: The center was implementing the Creative Curriculum. STAFF FILES: The staff/training worksheet was reviewed during the visit. CHILDEREN’S FILES: Nine children’s files were reviewed during the visit. TRANSPORTATION: This center does not offer transportation services. INSPECTIONS: The last documented annual fire inspection was conducted on 7/25/23. The last documented sanitation inspection was conducted on 3/29/23. The last documented playground inspection was conducted on 9/1/23. The last documented fire drill was conducted on 9/1/23. The last documented shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 8/18/23. The following violations were cited today: Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. Two outlets on a power strip needed to be covered. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 893 A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center. One infant did not have a signed Safe Sleep policy on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(c) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Two staff needed an updated Health Questionnaire on file. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Two staff needed updated emergency information on file. .0701(a) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Of the nine files reviewed today, one child did not have a medical assessment on file. GS110-91(1) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The EPR Plan needed to be reviewed with the two new staff. .0607(e) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. The medical assessment for the teacher, who began employment on 11/14/22 was not filled out or signed. .0701(d) All violations must be corrected immediately. Please send me a signed Corrective Action letter by 9/26/23, stating how each violation cited today has been corrected. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED TODAY ON THE FOLLOWING TOPICS: HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAININGS: Please be reminded that the two new teachers must complete the required Health and Safety trainings by the end of their first year of employment. The completed trainings can be counted toward meeting their yearly in-service training hour requirement. KITCHEN ACCESS: During today’s visit I observed that half door or gates had been set up in classrooms space A, B, and C to deny children access to the kitchen. The children in classroom space #A are supervised when going to the bathroom, because they must walk through the kitchen area to get to the bathroom. This arrangement was reviewed and discussed with the Durham County Environmental Health inspectors. OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT: I stated that I was hoping that Little Learners would be selected for the Shaping Health Lives program for assistance in dealing in tree roots in the fenced-in space. Technical assistance was provided by suggesting that the children play in the established area when their equipment is located and avoid playing in the fall zone area that contains most of the large tree roots. The owner/director stated that she planned to ask CCSA if one of the staff with the Shaping Healthy Lives program could just visit the center to provide suggestions on the outdoor environment. The owner/director stated that she planned to use the large black containers that had been donated as flower beds. I asked the owner/director to place the containers flat on the ground (not stand on end) for added safety for children, while waiting to set up the flower beds. INCIDENT REPORT: The owner/director stated that the center had had no injuries during the past year. I reviewed the use of the incident log and incident report form when an injury occurs. INSERVICE TRAINING: During today’s visit I verified that one new staff was currently enrolled in Education 119 in Person County. The second new teacher stated that she had completed Education 119 and her NCECC certificate had not arrived. Based on the “registration pending” information in WORKS, I suggested that the new teacher call Workforce to inquire about the status of her education evaluation. EMC Plan and EPR Plan: As Technical Assistance, I suggested adding these two items to the new staff orientation for suggestion. Then the information could be reviewed yearly during a staff meeting. STAFF DEVELOPMENT PLAN: Please be reminded that both new staff need a staff development plan on file before the end of their first year of employment. RATED LICENSE: The Rated License reassessment process is resuming. Little Learners will begin the reassessment process on July 1, 2025. During today’s visit we discussed the first steps of preparation for the assessment year. The owner/director stated that she may be interested in having the Environment Rating Scales conducted as part of the reassessment process for the first time. CONTACT INFORMATION: Please contact me if I can be of any assistance to you. I can be reached at toni.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov or (919) 819-9366. 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 .0606 · Violation
Name of Operation: LITTLE LEARNERS DAY CARE CENTER Facility ID: 32000612 Consultant: TONI FULLER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/12/2023 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 9/12/2023 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 250 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 01:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced Upon arrival the owner/director greeted me. The purpose of today’s visit unannounced was to monitor applicable child care requirements during an Annual Compliance visit. The last Annual Compliance visit was conducted on 9/14/22. This center operates with a four-star license, which was re-issued on 7/17/20. The compliance history for this center for the previous eighteen-month timeframe was 95%. The owner/director was also the lead teacher for the children in classroom space A. I observed the children interacting with the teachers and enjoying the outdoor environment. I observed the children having story time and singing about Johnny Appleseed. Upon arrival there were 7 children present with two teachers. A third teacher arrived with three children near the end of the visit. During today’s visit all indoor and outdoor licensed space was monitored. Current activity plans were posted for each group of children. CURRICULUM: The center was implementing the Creative Curriculum. STAFF FILES: The staff/training worksheet was reviewed during the visit. CHILDEREN’S FILES: Nine children’s files were reviewed during the visit. TRANSPORTATION: This center does not offer transportation services. INSPECTIONS: The last documented annual fire inspection was conducted on 7/25/23. The last documented sanitation inspection was conducted on 3/29/23. The last documented playground inspection was conducted on 9/1/23. The last documented fire drill was conducted on 9/1/23. The last documented shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 8/18/23. The following violations were cited today: Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. Two outlets on a power strip needed to be covered. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 893 A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center. One infant did not have a signed Safe Sleep policy on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(c) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Two staff needed an updated Health Questionnaire on file. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Two staff needed updated emergency information on file. .0701(a) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Of the nine files reviewed today, one child did not have a medical assessment on file. GS110-91(1) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The EPR Plan needed to be reviewed with the two new staff. .0607(e) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. The medical assessment for the teacher, who began employment on 11/14/22 was not filled out or signed. .0701(d) All violations must be corrected immediately. Please send me a signed Corrective Action letter by 9/26/23, stating how each violation cited today has been corrected. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED TODAY ON THE FOLLOWING TOPICS: HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAININGS: Please be reminded that the two new teachers must complete the required Health and Safety trainings by the end of their first year of employment. The completed trainings can be counted toward meeting their yearly in-service training hour requirement. KITCHEN ACCESS: During today’s visit I observed that half door or gates had been set up in classrooms space A, B, and C to deny children access to the kitchen. The children in classroom space #A are supervised when going to the bathroom, because they must walk through the kitchen area to get to the bathroom. This arrangement was reviewed and discussed with the Durham County Environmental Health inspectors. OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT: I stated that I was hoping that Little Learners would be selected for the Shaping Health Lives program for assistance in dealing in tree roots in the fenced-in space. Technical assistance was provided by suggesting that the children play in the established area when their equipment is located and avoid playing in the fall zone area that contains most of the large tree roots. The owner/director stated that she planned to ask CCSA if one of the staff with the Shaping Healthy Lives program could just visit the center to provide suggestions on the outdoor environment. The owner/director stated that she planned to use the large black containers that had been donated as flower beds. I asked the owner/director to place the containers flat on the ground (not stand on end) for added safety for children, while waiting to set up the flower beds. INCIDENT REPORT: The owner/director stated that the center had had no injuries during the past year. I reviewed the use of the incident log and incident report form when an injury occurs. INSERVICE TRAINING: During today’s visit I verified that one new staff was currently enrolled in Education 119 in Person County. The second new teacher stated that she had completed Education 119 and her NCECC certificate had not arrived. Based on the “registration pending” information in WORKS, I suggested that the new teacher call Workforce to inquire about the status of her education evaluation. EMC Plan and EPR Plan: As Technical Assistance, I suggested adding these two items to the new staff orientation for suggestion. Then the information could be reviewed yearly during a staff meeting. STAFF DEVELOPMENT PLAN: Please be reminded that both new staff need a staff development plan on file before the end of their first year of employment. RATED LICENSE: The Rated License reassessment process is resuming. Little Learners will begin the reassessment process on July 1, 2025. During today’s visit we discussed the first steps of preparation for the assessment year. The owner/director stated that she may be interested in having the Environment Rating Scales conducted as part of the reassessment process for the first time. CONTACT INFORMATION: Please contact me if I can be of any assistance to you. I can be reached at toni.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov or (919) 819-9366. 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: LITTLE LEARNERS DAY CARE CENTER Facility ID: 32000612 Consultant: TONI FULLER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/12/2023 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 9/12/2023 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 250 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 01:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced Upon arrival the owner/director greeted me. The purpose of today’s visit unannounced was to monitor applicable child care requirements during an Annual Compliance visit. The last Annual Compliance visit was conducted on 9/14/22. This center operates with a four-star license, which was re-issued on 7/17/20. The compliance history for this center for the previous eighteen-month timeframe was 95%. The owner/director was also the lead teacher for the children in classroom space A. I observed the children interacting with the teachers and enjoying the outdoor environment. I observed the children having story time and singing about Johnny Appleseed. Upon arrival there were 7 children present with two teachers. A third teacher arrived with three children near the end of the visit. During today’s visit all indoor and outdoor licensed space was monitored. Current activity plans were posted for each group of children. CURRICULUM: The center was implementing the Creative Curriculum. STAFF FILES: The staff/training worksheet was reviewed during the visit. CHILDEREN’S FILES: Nine children’s files were reviewed during the visit. TRANSPORTATION: This center does not offer transportation services. INSPECTIONS: The last documented annual fire inspection was conducted on 7/25/23. The last documented sanitation inspection was conducted on 3/29/23. The last documented playground inspection was conducted on 9/1/23. The last documented fire drill was conducted on 9/1/23. The last documented shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 8/18/23. The following violations were cited today: Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. Two outlets on a power strip needed to be covered. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 893 A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center. One infant did not have a signed Safe Sleep policy on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(c) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Two staff needed an updated Health Questionnaire on file. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Two staff needed updated emergency information on file. .0701(a) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Of the nine files reviewed today, one child did not have a medical assessment on file. GS110-91(1) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The EPR Plan needed to be reviewed with the two new staff. .0607(e) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. The medical assessment for the teacher, who began employment on 11/14/22 was not filled out or signed. .0701(d) All violations must be corrected immediately. Please send me a signed Corrective Action letter by 9/26/23, stating how each violation cited today has been corrected. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED TODAY ON THE FOLLOWING TOPICS: HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAININGS: Please be reminded that the two new teachers must complete the required Health and Safety trainings by the end of their first year of employment. The completed trainings can be counted toward meeting their yearly in-service training hour requirement. KITCHEN ACCESS: During today’s visit I observed that half door or gates had been set up in classrooms space A, B, and C to deny children access to the kitchen. The children in classroom space #A are supervised when going to the bathroom, because they must walk through the kitchen area to get to the bathroom. This arrangement was reviewed and discussed with the Durham County Environmental Health inspectors. OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT: I stated that I was hoping that Little Learners would be selected for the Shaping Health Lives program for assistance in dealing in tree roots in the fenced-in space. Technical assistance was provided by suggesting that the children play in the established area when their equipment is located and avoid playing in the fall zone area that contains most of the large tree roots. The owner/director stated that she planned to ask CCSA if one of the staff with the Shaping Healthy Lives program could just visit the center to provide suggestions on the outdoor environment. The owner/director stated that she planned to use the large black containers that had been donated as flower beds. I asked the owner/director to place the containers flat on the ground (not stand on end) for added safety for children, while waiting to set up the flower beds. INCIDENT REPORT: The owner/director stated that the center had had no injuries during the past year. I reviewed the use of the incident log and incident report form when an injury occurs. INSERVICE TRAINING: During today’s visit I verified that one new staff was currently enrolled in Education 119 in Person County. The second new teacher stated that she had completed Education 119 and her NCECC certificate had not arrived. Based on the “registration pending” information in WORKS, I suggested that the new teacher call Workforce to inquire about the status of her education evaluation. EMC Plan and EPR Plan: As Technical Assistance, I suggested adding these two items to the new staff orientation for suggestion. Then the information could be reviewed yearly during a staff meeting. STAFF DEVELOPMENT PLAN: Please be reminded that both new staff need a staff development plan on file before the end of their first year of employment. RATED LICENSE: The Rated License reassessment process is resuming. Little Learners will begin the reassessment process on July 1, 2025. During today’s visit we discussed the first steps of preparation for the assessment year. The owner/director stated that she may be interested in having the Environment Rating Scales conducted as part of the reassessment process for the first time. CONTACT INFORMATION: Please contact me if I can be of any assistance to you. I can be reached at toni.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov or (919) 819-9366. 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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