10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE WOODCROFT SCHOOL Facility ID: 32002192 Consultant: KIA REID Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/20/2023 Number Present: 49 Completed Date: 7/20/2023 Age: From 0 To 9 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: 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. The visit summary was reviewed with Kelly Karr, owner and a copy was given to her at the conclusion of the visit. I completed a general walk through of the five (5) classrooms and outdoor play areas. I observed the infants and toddlers eating breakfast, napping, and listening to stories during circle time. The preschool children were observed eating breakfast, enjoying outdoor play and circle time. CURRENT LICENSE STATUS Currently this program operates with a five-star license issued January 9, 2018, earning seven (7) points in Staff Education, seven (7) points in Program Standards and one (1) Quality Point. INSPECTIONS *The last annual compliance visit was conducted on July 25, 2022. *The sanitation inspection was completed on March 20, 2023, with a “Superior” classification. *The last fire inspection was completed on October 10, 2022. *The last fire drill was conducted on June 13, 2023. *The last documented playground inspection was completed on June 15, 2023. *The last documented shelter-in-place drill was completed on June 7, 2023. Prior to today's visit I reviewed the NC Secretary of State's website and observed that the owner of this facility, The Woodcroft School, 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 violation was observed, documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In space #3 the medication authorization for the epi-pen and albuterol expired on 4/20/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 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 August 3, 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 Prior to today's visit, the Compliance History Score for the program was 94%. 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 MEDICATION AUTHORIZATION *The medication authorization form for chronic medical conditions is valid for six months and the medical action plan is valid for one year. *Each medication must have a separate authorization form signed by the parent. CONSULTATION ANNUAL COMPLIANCE RECORDS Seven children’s records were reviewed. The staff and training worksheets were received prior to the visit, and I monitored for two existing staff as well as five new staff since the last annual compliance visit. The on-going training requirements were monitored from July 2022- 2023 and was in compliance. The owners signature attests that staff files not monitored today contain all the required information. 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). Based on the information I have received you are in CoHort 1. Your planning period started on 7/1/23 and the assessment period begins 7/1/24. -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). -Request technical assistance from CCSA -Participate in trainings related to the Environment Rating Scale 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 updated Rules as well as Q and A documents from the past webinars. REMINDERS The following requirements will come due in the near future; please make arrangements to complete the items before the deadline. *You must obtain a fire inspection by 10/13/23. As per Child Care Rule. 304(a) Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. *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

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