10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: SPANISH LEARNING CENTER OF DURHAM Facility ID: 32002157 Consultant: SHANNEL HALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/11/2024 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 9/11/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 11:00 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 unannounced visit was to assess applicable child-care requirements during your routine unannounced visit. The owner/director, Ruth Carabez, and the assistant director, Ms. Jenny, was present and assisted me during the visit. Upon arrival, Ms. Carabez and Ms. Jenny, greeted me and welcomed me into your program. Four (4) classroom was opened today. I conducted a general walk-through of the indoor and outdoor learning environment. The children were observed having outdoor time, eating lunch, and preparing for nap time. RATED LICENSE STATUS The program holds a 3-star-rated license issued on 10/30/18. The program is in the “held harmless” status and points from the previous assessment are carried forward. The program received 2 points in Program Standards, 4 points in Staff Education, and 1 quality point through the programmatic option of having a staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. INSPECTIONS The last fire drill was conducted on 8/28/24. The last emergency drill was conducted on 8/27/24. The last playground inspection was conducted on 9/10/24. The last fire inspection was conducted on 12/29/23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 6/27/24. The following items were monitored during today's routine unannounced visit: indoor and outdoor area, supervision, capacity, CPR & 1st Aid certifications, CBC’s completed, storage of hazardous substances, adequate and approved space, provider records, license posted and permit restrictions. The following violation was observed and recorded during today’s visit. 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. Two children in space #4 feeding schedules did not include a parent signature. .0902(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The older children playground had several broken toys that is accessible to them during today's visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 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. One staff member did not complete the required training within the first 90 days of employment. .1102(g) In order to comply with the NC Laws & Rules, any violations cited today must be corrected immediately. A compliance letter should be sent to me by September 25, 2024. The letter should address each violation, and explain how and when it has been corrected. Please send the letter to shannel.hall@dhhs.nc.gov and include the following: -Facility name -Facility ID number -Each item number COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today’s visit, the program’s compliance history was 98%. It will be updated after today's visit, and you will be informed of the new score. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE The following items were discussed to help you prevent a reoccurrence of the violations observed during today's visit. I would suggest reminding teacher to check the playground for any broken toys when doing their daily playground check before the children go out to explore their outdoor learning environment. I would suggest double checking all forms that are received from new and former parents to ensure all pertinent information is completed. I would suggest creating a calendar for new employees where you are putting all mandatory trainings on it to ensure they are completed within the required timeframe. CONSULTATION Some providers are experiencing delays in scheduling their fingerprinting appointments. Criminal record checks can be completed up to six months prior to the expiration date. We are encouraging all staff to begin their renewal process early to avoid lapses in their qualification. HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAININGS Health and Safety trainings are now available through Moodle on the DCDEE website. These trainings dare provided free of charge. You should use your NCID username and password to access the Moodle portal. As per Child Care Rule .1103(b) the Health and Safety trainings must be renewed at least every 5 years. If you completed the trainings in 2017, you should begin to retake the training. AGENCY UPDATES Please remember to check the Division of Child Development and Early Education website: nchildcare.ncdhhs.gov frequently to stay updated on rule requirements. NEW CHILD CARE HEALTH CONSULTANT If you need information on health-related concerns, please reach out to our new Child Care Health Consultant Ellie Morris. Ms. Morris can be contacted at: morrise@unc.edu or by phone at (919) 809-9645. CONTACT INFORMATION If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact me at shannel.hall@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at (919) 703- 5003. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

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