N.C.G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: THROUGH FAITH FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME Facility ID: 32001167 Consultant: KIA REID Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 11/28/2023 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 11/28/2023 Age: From 1 To 2 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 11:30 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home 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 provider, Faith Wells was present and assisted me during the visit today. The visit summary was reviewed with the provider and copy was given to her at the conclusion of the visit. Upon arrival I was greeted by the provider and additional caregiver. I completed a general walk through of the areas used by the children and outdoor play area. I observed the two children present down for nap. CURRENT LICENSE STATUS Currently this family child care home (fcch) operates with a four-star license issued January 24, 2020 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 December 8, 2022. *The last fire drill, playground inspection and lockdown drill were all completed on November 1, 2023. INDOOR ENVIRONMENT The bedrooms in the fcch are made inaccessible by closed doors. In the children’s space, there are a variety of manipulatives, pretend play toys and books for the children to explore throughout the day. All activities take place in the childcare space, including meals. The bathroom is located in the childcare space and is equipped with a diaper changing table for those in diapers. *The outdoor play area is in the front yard of the home and is not fenced. There are no sheds on the property. *The provider informed me of the following: -There have not been any incident/accident reports written since my last visit. -There is one pet in the home. -There are no children with allergies. 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 908 Health questionnaire was not completed annually. The last documented health questionnaire was completed on 6/23/23. .1703(a)(1) 1922 Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three. Plastic bags were accessible to the children under the age of three. .1719(a)(18) The two violations cited were corrected during the visit therefore no letter of compliance is needed. COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today's visit, the Compliance History Score for the family child care home 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. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE Plastic bags can not be accessible to children under the age of three. The bags must be kept at least five feet out of reach of the children. CONSULTATION ANNUAL COMPLIANCE RECORDS The provider’s file, additional caregiver file, children’s records and program records were reviewed. You have completed the required number of on-going training hours for the year. HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAININGS You have met the requirement of renewing the health and safety trainings every five years as per Child Care Rule .1703(d)(2) as of 8/29/23. RATED LICENSE INFORMATION DCDEE has decided that Rated License assessments will resume, and each program will complete the process based on Co-Hort assignments (1-3). Based on the information I have received you are in Co-Hort 2. Your planning period will start on 7/1/24 and the assessment period begins 7/1/25. Once the process begins remember that you must complete a “self-study” to maintain two points in Program Standards. The self-study can include ways you have made improvements or enhancements to your program over a three-month period. I will also need an updated copy of your operational policies. -You must create a WORKS account. The WORKS portal holds education information. The WORKS portal shows you have existing education in the previous portal however this information must be migrated to WORKS. Using your NCID to create the account, go to the DCDEE website, click the provider tab, then click DCDEE WORKS. -Review updated resources on the North Carolina Rated License Project (NCRLAP) website (www.ncrlap.org). -Request technical assistance from CCSA and the Child Care Health Consultant if you are interested in the Family Child Care Environment Rating Scales (FCCERS) -Participate in trainings related to the FCCERS-R ANNUAL LICENSING FEE *The Division of Child Development and Early Education is required by law [North Carolina General Statute 110-90(1a)] to establish an annual licensing fee for child care facilities. Your invoice will be emailed, and payment must be made on the DCDEE website by December 31, 2023. Failure to pay the license fee is a violation of child care law (N.C.G.S. 110-90(1a)) and will result in a penalty assessment, accrued interest, and issuance of an Administrative Action, up to and including revocation of the child care license. If you have any questions, check the short Frequently Asked Questions on our website for answers or email DCDEE_LF@dhhs.nc.gov. CPSC RECALLS The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled numerous products. You can find more information about each item by accessing www.cpsc.gov. *The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an alert. FDA advises parents and caregivers not to buy or feed WanaBana Apple Cinnamon Fruit Puree Pouches to toddlers and young children because of elevated lead levels. EMERGENCY INFORMATION Remember to include a picture with the emergency information for the children that are being transported. The travel form must be updated annually. REMINDERS The following requirements will come due in the near future; please make arrangements to complete the items before the deadline. *Your ITS-SIDS training will expire on 5/21/24. *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 by 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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