10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: WHITE ROCK CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 32000771 Consultant: MANDY ANNUNZIATA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/6/2025 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 3/6/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 01:30 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 applicable child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. Upon arrival, I was greeted by the director, Jennifer Lacewell, who assisted me during today’s visit. LICENSE STATUS The center currently operates with a five star license issued on 6/7/18. The program received seven points for staff education, seven points for program standards, and one quality point. It is licensed to serve children on first shift. The center is also accredited by NAEYC. Prior to today’s visit, I reviewed the NC Secretary of State’s website and noted that the owner of this facility, White Rock Baptist Church, is listed as current/active. INSPECTIONS/DRILLS STATUS -The last sanitation inspection was completed on 2/14/25, and the center scored a superior rating with two demerits. -The last fire inspection was completed on 4/9/24. -The last documented outdoor play area inspection was completed on 2/14/25. -The last documented fire drill was conducted on 2/14/25. -The last documented lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 3/5/25. -The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 4/11/24. MONITORING I completed a walk-through of the center, visiting two NC Pre-K classrooms as well as the bathrooms, kitchen, and outdoor play area. Preschoolers were observed engaging in free play in centers, participating in a math game with a teacher, participating in a letter/spelling activity with a teacher, visiting the bookmobile, using the restroom and washing hands, and eating lunch. The themes this week were “Transportation” and “Pets,” with activities reflecting both themes. The director shared that the school is receiving assistance from Shaping Healthy Lives to make playground improvements this year, including new plantings and a possible music garden. A full assessment of child care requirements was conducted. I used a checklist to monitor all applicable requirements, including but not limited to supervision, staff-child ratios, health and safety requirements, equipment and furnishings, and program records. Six staff and five children’s files were reviewed. This program does not provide transportation; therefore, this requirement was not monitored. Children at this center do require medication; therefore, storage and administration of medication was monitored. The center does not serve children under one year of age, thus, safe sleep requirements were not monitored. VIOLATIONS The following violations were observed and documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. A child who enrolled on 10/17/24 did not have a medical report 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. A child who enrolled on 10/17/24 did not have an immunization record on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. The medical authorization did not include the year the authorization was given, and it did not include the length of time the authorization was valid. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) In order to comply with the NC Laws and Rules, any violations documented today must be corrected immediately. I need to receive your compliance letter by March 20, 2025. The letter must address each violation and explain specifically when and how it was corrected, as well as how you will prevent the same violations from happening in the future. Please send this to mandy.annunziata@dhhs.nc.gov and include the following information: -Facility name -Facility ID number -Each item number COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today’s visit, the center’s compliance history score was 95%. According to NC General Statute 110-90(4)(d), all facilities must maintain a compliance history of at least 75% for the past 18 months. Failure to maintain compliance may result in an administrative action. The center was not in compliance with all applicable minimum licensing requirements during today’s visit and violations were documented that could impact the center’s overall compliance history score. An updated compliance history score will be generated after today’s visit, and you will be informed of the results during the next visit to your center. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE -It is important to keep children’s medical records on file to ensure children are healthy and able to participate in activities. Today, one child was missing a health assessment and immunization record. I recommend using the children’s file checklist under “Provider Documents” on the DCDEE website and checking files regularly to help you keep track of required records. -It is vital to keep medication administration forms current for all emergency medications. Today, one child with breathing medication had a medication authorization form that was dated “2/24” and did not have the valid dates completed. You stated that the teacher said the parent had supplied the medication last week and forgot to fill in the year. You said you will ask the parent to fill in the year and valid dates for administering the medication. Child care rules state that medical authorization forms must be renewed every six months and that the medication administration form must contain the length of time the authorization is valid. CONSULTATION -Your center recently achieved re-accreditation by NAEYC. Congratulations on this accomplishment! If you wish to apply for a new five star license using the accreditation pathway, please complete the request form I gave you and return it to me with a copy of your NAEYC accreditation certificate. You stated that you will return the paperwork as soon as you receive your NAEYC certificate. -Be sure to schedule your annual fire inspection prior to 4/9/25. I recommend contacting the fire marshal this week. -The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids Program provides free facility-wide testing for lead in water and inspections for asbestos and lead-based paint hazards without any out-of-pocket costs. Visit www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/carolina to enroll before May 31, 2025. -You can access and update your EPR plan by using your NCID to log into the North Carolina Risk Management Portal at https://rmp.nc.gov/portal/portal.aspx. Please review and update your EPR plan yearly, and remember to add my name as your consultant. -Criminal Backgrounds Checks for all staff members should be completed every five years. One staff member’s qualifying letter will expire 12/3/25. TRAINING REMINDERS -The Staff/Training worksheet was unavailable for review today. Please complete the worksheet and email it to me by 3/10/25. -CPR and First Aid must be renewed every two years. Three staff members have certifications that will expire 11/2025. -Health and safety training must be renewed every five years. Staff members who completed training in 2020 or earlier are due to renew in 2025. New staff members must complete Health and Safety training within one year of hire. RATED LICENSE STATUS The NC State Legislature has extended “hold harmless” status until new rated licensing guidelines are in place, and you may opt to keep your current license and delay your rated license assessment until the new guidelines are adopted. Please use this time to update your WORKS account with your staff members’ education information. You can visit the North Carolina Rated License Project website (https://www.ncrlap.org) for resources regarding the rated license assessment process. AGENCY UPDATES Please check the Division of Child Development and Early Education’s website frequently for any new policies or rules. Go to https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/, and click on the “What’s New” tab for all agency updates. CONTACT INFORMATION If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at (919) 971-6255 or mandy.annunziata@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.

GS110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: WHITE ROCK CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 32000771 Consultant: MANDY ANNUNZIATA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/6/2025 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 3/6/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 01:30 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 applicable child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. Upon arrival, I was greeted by the director, Jennifer Lacewell, who assisted me during today’s visit. LICENSE STATUS The center currently operates with a five star license issued on 6/7/18. The program received seven points for staff education, seven points for program standards, and one quality point. It is licensed to serve children on first shift. The center is also accredited by NAEYC. Prior to today’s visit, I reviewed the NC Secretary of State’s website and noted that the owner of this facility, White Rock Baptist Church, is listed as current/active. INSPECTIONS/DRILLS STATUS -The last sanitation inspection was completed on 2/14/25, and the center scored a superior rating with two demerits. -The last fire inspection was completed on 4/9/24. -The last documented outdoor play area inspection was completed on 2/14/25. -The last documented fire drill was conducted on 2/14/25. -The last documented lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 3/5/25. -The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 4/11/24. MONITORING I completed a walk-through of the center, visiting two NC Pre-K classrooms as well as the bathrooms, kitchen, and outdoor play area. Preschoolers were observed engaging in free play in centers, participating in a math game with a teacher, participating in a letter/spelling activity with a teacher, visiting the bookmobile, using the restroom and washing hands, and eating lunch. The themes this week were “Transportation” and “Pets,” with activities reflecting both themes. The director shared that the school is receiving assistance from Shaping Healthy Lives to make playground improvements this year, including new plantings and a possible music garden. A full assessment of child care requirements was conducted. I used a checklist to monitor all applicable requirements, including but not limited to supervision, staff-child ratios, health and safety requirements, equipment and furnishings, and program records. Six staff and five children’s files were reviewed. This program does not provide transportation; therefore, this requirement was not monitored. Children at this center do require medication; therefore, storage and administration of medication was monitored. The center does not serve children under one year of age, thus, safe sleep requirements were not monitored. VIOLATIONS The following violations were observed and documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. A child who enrolled on 10/17/24 did not have a medical report 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. A child who enrolled on 10/17/24 did not have an immunization record on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. The medical authorization did not include the year the authorization was given, and it did not include the length of time the authorization was valid. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) In order to comply with the NC Laws and Rules, any violations documented today must be corrected immediately. I need to receive your compliance letter by March 20, 2025. The letter must address each violation and explain specifically when and how it was corrected, as well as how you will prevent the same violations from happening in the future. Please send this to mandy.annunziata@dhhs.nc.gov and include the following information: -Facility name -Facility ID number -Each item number COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today’s visit, the center’s compliance history score was 95%. According to NC General Statute 110-90(4)(d), all facilities must maintain a compliance history of at least 75% for the past 18 months. Failure to maintain compliance may result in an administrative action. The center was not in compliance with all applicable minimum licensing requirements during today’s visit and violations were documented that could impact the center’s overall compliance history score. An updated compliance history score will be generated after today’s visit, and you will be informed of the results during the next visit to your center. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE -It is important to keep children’s medical records on file to ensure children are healthy and able to participate in activities. Today, one child was missing a health assessment and immunization record. I recommend using the children’s file checklist under “Provider Documents” on the DCDEE website and checking files regularly to help you keep track of required records. -It is vital to keep medication administration forms current for all emergency medications. Today, one child with breathing medication had a medication authorization form that was dated “2/24” and did not have the valid dates completed. You stated that the teacher said the parent had supplied the medication last week and forgot to fill in the year. You said you will ask the parent to fill in the year and valid dates for administering the medication. Child care rules state that medical authorization forms must be renewed every six months and that the medication administration form must contain the length of time the authorization is valid. CONSULTATION -Your center recently achieved re-accreditation by NAEYC. Congratulations on this accomplishment! If you wish to apply for a new five star license using the accreditation pathway, please complete the request form I gave you and return it to me with a copy of your NAEYC accreditation certificate. You stated that you will return the paperwork as soon as you receive your NAEYC certificate. -Be sure to schedule your annual fire inspection prior to 4/9/25. I recommend contacting the fire marshal this week. -The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids Program provides free facility-wide testing for lead in water and inspections for asbestos and lead-based paint hazards without any out-of-pocket costs. Visit www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/carolina to enroll before May 31, 2025. -You can access and update your EPR plan by using your NCID to log into the North Carolina Risk Management Portal at https://rmp.nc.gov/portal/portal.aspx. Please review and update your EPR plan yearly, and remember to add my name as your consultant. -Criminal Backgrounds Checks for all staff members should be completed every five years. One staff member’s qualifying letter will expire 12/3/25. TRAINING REMINDERS -The Staff/Training worksheet was unavailable for review today. Please complete the worksheet and email it to me by 3/10/25. -CPR and First Aid must be renewed every two years. Three staff members have certifications that will expire 11/2025. -Health and safety training must be renewed every five years. Staff members who completed training in 2020 or earlier are due to renew in 2025. New staff members must complete Health and Safety training within one year of hire. RATED LICENSE STATUS The NC State Legislature has extended “hold harmless” status until new rated licensing guidelines are in place, and you may opt to keep your current license and delay your rated license assessment until the new guidelines are adopted. Please use this time to update your WORKS account with your staff members’ education information. You can visit the North Carolina Rated License Project website (https://www.ncrlap.org) for resources regarding the rated license assessment process. AGENCY UPDATES Please check the Division of Child Development and Early Education’s website frequently for any new policies or rules. Go to https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/, and click on the “What’s New” tab for all agency updates. CONTACT INFORMATION If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at (919) 971-6255 or mandy.annunziata@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

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: WHITE ROCK CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 32000771 Consultant: MANDY ANNUNZIATA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/13/2024 Number Present: 26 Completed Date: 11/13/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 140 Time In: 11:55 AM Time Out: 02:15 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 monitor applicable child care requirements during your routine unannounced visit. Upon arrival, I was greeted by the director, Jennifer Lacewell, who assisted me today. LICENSE STATUS The center currently operates with a Five Star License issued on June 7, 2018. The program received seven points for Program Standards, seven points for Staff Education, and one quality point. The center is also NAEYC accredited, and their accreditation renewal visit is due this month. Prior to today’s visit, I reviewed the NC Secretary of State’s website and noted that the owner of this facility, White Rock Baptist Church, is listed as current/active. INSPECTIONS/DRILLS STATUS -The last sanitation inspection was completed on 4/9/24. -The last fire inspection was completed on 4/9/24. -The last documented outdoor play area inspection was completed on 10/22/24. -The last documented fire drill was conducted on 10/22/24. -The last documented lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 9/12/24. -The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 4/11/24. MONITORING I completed a walk-through of the center, visiting two NC Pre-K classrooms as well as the bathrooms, kitchen, and outdoor play area. Preschoolers were observed transitioning from the playground to the bathrooms, washing hands, and eating lunch. Lunch consisted of cheese pizza, salad with ranch dressing, bananas, and milk. The classes are learning about trees and fall, and the classrooms had several displays featuring children’s themed art and writing samples. A partial assessment of child care requirements was conducted. I monitored all applicable requirements, including but not limited to supervision, staff-child ratios, health and safety requirements, equipment and furnishings, and program records. Staff records for newly hired staff members also were reviewed. VIOLATIONS The following violations were observed and documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. A sand table on the playground had a plastic lid that was cracked and had jagged edges, posing a hazard. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). The director's qualifying letter expired on 7/18/24. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) In order to comply with the NC Laws and Rules, any violations documented today must be corrected immediately. I need to receive your compliance letter by November 27, 2024. The letter must address each violation and explain how it has been corrected. Please send this to mandy.annunziata@dhhs.nc.gov and include the following information: -Facility name -Facility ID number -Each item number COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today’s visit, the center’s compliance history score was 98%. According to NC General Statute 110-90(4)(d), all facilities must maintain a compliance history of at least 75% for the past 18 months. Failure to maintain compliance may result in an administrative action. The center was not in compliance with all applicable minimum licensing requirements during today’s visit and violations were documented that could impact the center’s overall compliance history score. An updated compliance history score will be generated after today’s visit, and you will be informed of the results during the next visit to your center. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE -Criminal Backgrounds Checks for all providers should be completed every five years. Your last qualifying letter expired 7/18/24 and must be renewed immediately. You have 15 days to obtain a new qualifying letter. -When you conduct your outdoor inspections, it’s important to remove any broken toys or equipment that might pose a hazard to children. Today I observed a sand table on the playground that had a cracked lid with jagged edges. Please remove the broken lid immediately and order a replacement lid. CONSULTATION -The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids Program provides free facility-wide testing for lead in water and inspections for asbestos and lead-based paint hazards without any out-of-pocket costs. Visit www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/carolina to enroll. -You can access and update your EPR plan by using your NCID to log into the North Carolina Risk Management Portal at https://rmp.nc.gov/portal/portal.aspx. Please review and update your EPR plan yearly. -New staff must complete Health and Safety Training within one year of hire, and then it must be renewed every five years thereafter. You can find this training in Moodle on the DCDEE website. Also, “Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment” (part of the Health and Safety Training) should be completed within 90 days of hire and renewed every five years. This training can be found on the Prevent Child Abuse NC website: https://preventchildabusenc.org/online-trainings/ TRAINING REMINDERS -An EPR plan review should be conducted with staff yearly. -CPR and First Aid must be renewed every two years. RATED LICENSE STATUS The NC State Legislature has extended “hold harmless” status until new rated licensing guidelines are in place, and you may opt to keep your current license and delay your rated license assessment until the new guidelines are adopted. Please use this time to update your WORKS account with your staff members’ education information. You can visit the North Carolina Rated License Project website (https://www.ncrlap.org) for resources regarding the rated license assessment process. If you wish to renew your Five Star license under the new accreditation pathway, please contact me when your NAEYC re-accreditation is complete. AGENCY UPDATES Please check the Division of Child Development and Early Education’s website frequently for any new policies or rules. Go to https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/, and click on the “What’s New” tab for all agency updates. CONTACT INFORMATION If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at (919) 971-6255 or mandy.annunziata@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.

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: WHITE ROCK CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 32000771 Consultant: MANDY ANNUNZIATA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/13/2024 Number Present: 26 Completed Date: 11/13/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 140 Time In: 11:55 AM Time Out: 02:15 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 monitor applicable child care requirements during your routine unannounced visit. Upon arrival, I was greeted by the director, Jennifer Lacewell, who assisted me today. LICENSE STATUS The center currently operates with a Five Star License issued on June 7, 2018. The program received seven points for Program Standards, seven points for Staff Education, and one quality point. The center is also NAEYC accredited, and their accreditation renewal visit is due this month. Prior to today’s visit, I reviewed the NC Secretary of State’s website and noted that the owner of this facility, White Rock Baptist Church, is listed as current/active. INSPECTIONS/DRILLS STATUS -The last sanitation inspection was completed on 4/9/24. -The last fire inspection was completed on 4/9/24. -The last documented outdoor play area inspection was completed on 10/22/24. -The last documented fire drill was conducted on 10/22/24. -The last documented lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 9/12/24. -The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 4/11/24. MONITORING I completed a walk-through of the center, visiting two NC Pre-K classrooms as well as the bathrooms, kitchen, and outdoor play area. Preschoolers were observed transitioning from the playground to the bathrooms, washing hands, and eating lunch. Lunch consisted of cheese pizza, salad with ranch dressing, bananas, and milk. The classes are learning about trees and fall, and the classrooms had several displays featuring children’s themed art and writing samples. A partial assessment of child care requirements was conducted. I monitored all applicable requirements, including but not limited to supervision, staff-child ratios, health and safety requirements, equipment and furnishings, and program records. Staff records for newly hired staff members also were reviewed. VIOLATIONS The following violations were observed and documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. A sand table on the playground had a plastic lid that was cracked and had jagged edges, posing a hazard. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). The director's qualifying letter expired on 7/18/24. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) In order to comply with the NC Laws and Rules, any violations documented today must be corrected immediately. I need to receive your compliance letter by November 27, 2024. The letter must address each violation and explain how it has been corrected. Please send this to mandy.annunziata@dhhs.nc.gov and include the following information: -Facility name -Facility ID number -Each item number COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today’s visit, the center’s compliance history score was 98%. According to NC General Statute 110-90(4)(d), all facilities must maintain a compliance history of at least 75% for the past 18 months. Failure to maintain compliance may result in an administrative action. The center was not in compliance with all applicable minimum licensing requirements during today’s visit and violations were documented that could impact the center’s overall compliance history score. An updated compliance history score will be generated after today’s visit, and you will be informed of the results during the next visit to your center. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE -Criminal Backgrounds Checks for all providers should be completed every five years. Your last qualifying letter expired 7/18/24 and must be renewed immediately. You have 15 days to obtain a new qualifying letter. -When you conduct your outdoor inspections, it’s important to remove any broken toys or equipment that might pose a hazard to children. Today I observed a sand table on the playground that had a cracked lid with jagged edges. Please remove the broken lid immediately and order a replacement lid. CONSULTATION -The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids Program provides free facility-wide testing for lead in water and inspections for asbestos and lead-based paint hazards without any out-of-pocket costs. Visit www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/carolina to enroll. -You can access and update your EPR plan by using your NCID to log into the North Carolina Risk Management Portal at https://rmp.nc.gov/portal/portal.aspx. Please review and update your EPR plan yearly. -New staff must complete Health and Safety Training within one year of hire, and then it must be renewed every five years thereafter. You can find this training in Moodle on the DCDEE website. Also, “Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment” (part of the Health and Safety Training) should be completed within 90 days of hire and renewed every five years. This training can be found on the Prevent Child Abuse NC website: https://preventchildabusenc.org/online-trainings/ TRAINING REMINDERS -An EPR plan review should be conducted with staff yearly. -CPR and First Aid must be renewed every two years. RATED LICENSE STATUS The NC State Legislature has extended “hold harmless” status until new rated licensing guidelines are in place, and you may opt to keep your current license and delay your rated license assessment until the new guidelines are adopted. Please use this time to update your WORKS account with your staff members’ education information. You can visit the North Carolina Rated License Project website (https://www.ncrlap.org) for resources regarding the rated license assessment process. If you wish to renew your Five Star license under the new accreditation pathway, please contact me when your NAEYC re-accreditation is complete. AGENCY UPDATES Please check the Division of Child Development and Early Education’s website frequently for any new policies or rules. Go to https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/, and click on the “What’s New” tab for all agency updates. CONTACT INFORMATION If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at (919) 971-6255 or mandy.annunziata@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: WHITE ROCK CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 32000771 Consultant: SHANNEL HALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/11/2024 Number Present: 19 Completed Date: 4/11/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 265 Time In: 10:50 AM Time Out: 03:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. The director, Jennifer Lacewell, assisted me with today's visit. Upon arrival, you greeted and welcomed me into your program. Two (2) classrooms were opened during today’s visit. I conducted a walk-through of the children’s indoor and outdoor learning environments. The children were observed engaging in a paint and sip activity, lunch, free play, and napping in their indoor learning environment. RATED LICENSE STATUS The program holds a 5-star-rated license issued on 6/7/18. The program is in the “held harmless” status and points from the previous assessment are carried forward. The program received 7 points in Program Standards, 7 points in Staff Education, and 1 Quality point. INSPECTIONS The last fire drill was conducted on 3/20/24. The last emergency drill was conducted on 4/11/24. The last playground inspection was conducted on 3/20/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 4/9/24. The fire inspection was conducted on 4/23/23. According to the NC Secretary of State website, the owner status of White Rock Baptist Church, is current and active. During this visit, a full assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted. The facility does not provide transportation; therefore, transportation was not access during today’s visit. The following violations were recorded and documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In space #1 and space #2 bleach solutions and hand sanitizers that were not stored 5ft high and out of the reach of the children. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 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. In space #1 and space #2 outlet covers were missing on the power strips. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. A staff member did not complete all the required trainings hours within the timeframe according to her education and experience. .1103(a) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The mulch playground was less than 2 inches in depth around the fall zones to the climbing structure. .0605(k)(1-4) 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 April 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 Compliance History Score for the facility was 97%. 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 doing a general walk-through in the morning to make sure all items are stored properly. I would suggest monitoring the mulch on a monthly basis to gage when to order more. I would create a calendar to track with all employees training hours should be completed and the number of hours they are completing monthly. 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. ANNUAL IN-SERVICE TRAINING The in-service hours were monitored for the annual year April 13, 2023 -April 11, 2024. RATED LICENSE REASSESSMENT This facility prep year is from July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024. The facility reassessment year will begin July 1, 2024. During this time, we discussed making sure all staff WORKS account reflects their current degree. Also, reviewing the NCRLAP website ERS resources (www.NCRLAP.org) for updated information was discussed for addition resources for the provider and the staff. Technical assistance can be requested if needed. 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. As per Child Care Rule .1103(b) the Health and Safety trainings must be renewed at least every 5 years. Some of your staff completed the trainings in 2017, so they should begin to retake the training now. 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. 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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10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: WHITE ROCK CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 32000771 Consultant: SHANNEL HALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/11/2024 Number Present: 19 Completed Date: 4/11/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 265 Time In: 10:50 AM Time Out: 03:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. The director, Jennifer Lacewell, assisted me with today's visit. Upon arrival, you greeted and welcomed me into your program. Two (2) classrooms were opened during today’s visit. I conducted a walk-through of the children’s indoor and outdoor learning environments. The children were observed engaging in a paint and sip activity, lunch, free play, and napping in their indoor learning environment. RATED LICENSE STATUS The program holds a 5-star-rated license issued on 6/7/18. The program is in the “held harmless” status and points from the previous assessment are carried forward. The program received 7 points in Program Standards, 7 points in Staff Education, and 1 Quality point. INSPECTIONS The last fire drill was conducted on 3/20/24. The last emergency drill was conducted on 4/11/24. The last playground inspection was conducted on 3/20/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 4/9/24. The fire inspection was conducted on 4/23/23. According to the NC Secretary of State website, the owner status of White Rock Baptist Church, is current and active. During this visit, a full assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted. The facility does not provide transportation; therefore, transportation was not access during today’s visit. The following violations were recorded and documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In space #1 and space #2 bleach solutions and hand sanitizers that were not stored 5ft high and out of the reach of the children. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 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. In space #1 and space #2 outlet covers were missing on the power strips. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. A staff member did not complete all the required trainings hours within the timeframe according to her education and experience. .1103(a) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The mulch playground was less than 2 inches in depth around the fall zones to the climbing structure. .0605(k)(1-4) 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 April 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 Compliance History Score for the facility was 97%. 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 doing a general walk-through in the morning to make sure all items are stored properly. I would suggest monitoring the mulch on a monthly basis to gage when to order more. I would create a calendar to track with all employees training hours should be completed and the number of hours they are completing monthly. 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. ANNUAL IN-SERVICE TRAINING The in-service hours were monitored for the annual year April 13, 2023 -April 11, 2024. RATED LICENSE REASSESSMENT This facility prep year is from July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024. The facility reassessment year will begin July 1, 2024. During this time, we discussed making sure all staff WORKS account reflects their current degree. Also, reviewing the NCRLAP website ERS resources (www.NCRLAP.org) for updated information was discussed for addition resources for the provider and the staff. Technical assistance can be requested if needed. 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. As per Child Care Rule .1103(b) the Health and Safety trainings must be renewed at least every 5 years. Some of your staff completed the trainings in 2017, so they should begin to retake the training now. 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. 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