10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: EAST BEND OUT-OF-SCHOOL-TIME PROGRAM Facility ID: 99000077 Consultant: JENNIFER DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/28/2025 Number Present: 23 Completed Date: 10/28/2025 Age: From 5 To 10 Total Minutes: 85 Time In: 02:50 PM Time Out: 04:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's routine unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements at this licensed program. This visit was conducted by Jennifer Davis , child care consultant with Karisma East , on-site program coordinator. Currently this program operates with a Five (5) Star License issued 5/7/2024. License restrictions include daytime care only; school-age children only, meets enhanced space and enhanced ratios minus one, reduced group size by 1 in each group from 7 pt. level; playground area does not meet child care playground safety guidelines. The license was observed, and the restrictions were met. This program is operated by Yadkin County Schools. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor areas were observed. The playground is not monitored by DCDEE. Today, the following items were monitored: • Supervision • Staff / Child Ratio • CPR / First Aid • Special Training • CBC Qualification • Emergency Medical Care Plan • Administration of Medication • Storage of Hazardous Products • Storage of Medication • General Safety • Discipline • Adequate / Approved Space • Program Records • License Posted • Permit Restrictions Upon arrival, staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed positive interactions today. I observed children eating snack and in free play. One new staff person was reported. I observed the file and requirements were met. I observed the CBC qualification letter and CPR/First Aid. One emergency medication was observed. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. Program records and required postings were monitored. A playground inspection was recorded 10/3/2025 A fire drill was recorded 9/22/2025. A shelter-in-place was recorded 9/29/25. An approved fire inspection was completed on 9/10/2025. The program does not provide routine transportation but they do go on field trips. Off-site verification forms were current. The program’s compliance history was 95% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain 75% compliance. One violation was cited during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1879 Prescribed medicines, that are pharmaceutical samples, was not stored in the manufacturers original packaging, was not labeled with the child's name, and/or written instructions did not include the required information. One prescription medication for an enrolled child was not in the manufacturer's original packaging labeled with child's name and instructions. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(2)(b)(i-v) 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. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before November 11, 2025. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to: jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. -Prescription medication must be kept in original packaging with label. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Additional information provided during today’s visit: •Additional Information: Begun in February 2023, the Child Care Commission’s work to modernize North Carolina’s QRIS is now complete. Pathways to the Stars, Section .3200, Standards for Two through Five Star Rated Licenses became effective July 1, 2025. Informed by national research, trends and outcomes, and input from more than 1,800 NC early childhood education professionals, Pathways to the Stars incorporates recommendations for change, such as: • Offering a choice of three pathways to demonstrate quality and earn a 2-5 Star Rated License. • Updating education standards for early childhood educators to expand options; and • Adding standards for both educators and facilities that support continuous quality improvement and family/community engagement and leadership best practices. A new Pathways to the Stars Rules Roll Out module is now available in the DCDEE Moodle digital learning platform. Effective February 1, 2025, ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "Threes"—will be used for program assessments and reassessments. The SACERS-R will continued to be used. Find information about updated resources, credit hour trainings, and outreach assessment opportunities from the North Carolina Rated License Project (NCRLAP). Star rated license assessments are still required for new child care programs. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Jennifer Davis, Child Care Consultant ( 336 ) 317-5041 Jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.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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Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: EAST BEND OUT-OF-SCHOOL-TIME PROGRAM Facility ID: 99000077 Consultant: JENNIFER DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/28/2025 Number Present: 23 Completed Date: 10/28/2025 Age: From 5 To 10 Total Minutes: 85 Time In: 02:50 PM Time Out: 04:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's routine unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements at this licensed program. This visit was conducted by Jennifer Davis , child care consultant with Karisma East , on-site program coordinator. Currently this program operates with a Five (5) Star License issued 5/7/2024. License restrictions include daytime care only; school-age children only, meets enhanced space and enhanced ratios minus one, reduced group size by 1 in each group from 7 pt. level; playground area does not meet child care playground safety guidelines. The license was observed, and the restrictions were met. This program is operated by Yadkin County Schools. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor areas were observed. The playground is not monitored by DCDEE. Today, the following items were monitored: • Supervision • Staff / Child Ratio • CPR / First Aid • Special Training • CBC Qualification • Emergency Medical Care Plan • Administration of Medication • Storage of Hazardous Products • Storage of Medication • General Safety • Discipline • Adequate / Approved Space • Program Records • License Posted • Permit Restrictions Upon arrival, staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed positive interactions today. I observed children eating snack and in free play. One new staff person was reported. I observed the file and requirements were met. I observed the CBC qualification letter and CPR/First Aid. One emergency medication was observed. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. Program records and required postings were monitored. A playground inspection was recorded 10/3/2025 A fire drill was recorded 9/22/2025. A shelter-in-place was recorded 9/29/25. An approved fire inspection was completed on 9/10/2025. The program does not provide routine transportation but they do go on field trips. Off-site verification forms were current. The program’s compliance history was 95% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain 75% compliance. One violation was cited during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1879 Prescribed medicines, that are pharmaceutical samples, was not stored in the manufacturers original packaging, was not labeled with the child's name, and/or written instructions did not include the required information. One prescription medication for an enrolled child was not in the manufacturer's original packaging labeled with child's name and instructions. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(2)(b)(i-v) 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. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before November 11, 2025. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to: jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. -Prescription medication must be kept in original packaging with label. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Additional information provided during today’s visit: •Additional Information: Begun in February 2023, the Child Care Commission’s work to modernize North Carolina’s QRIS is now complete. Pathways to the Stars, Section .3200, Standards for Two through Five Star Rated Licenses became effective July 1, 2025. Informed by national research, trends and outcomes, and input from more than 1,800 NC early childhood education professionals, Pathways to the Stars incorporates recommendations for change, such as: • Offering a choice of three pathways to demonstrate quality and earn a 2-5 Star Rated License. • Updating education standards for early childhood educators to expand options; and • Adding standards for both educators and facilities that support continuous quality improvement and family/community engagement and leadership best practices. A new Pathways to the Stars Rules Roll Out module is now available in the DCDEE Moodle digital learning platform. Effective February 1, 2025, ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "Threes"—will be used for program assessments and reassessments. The SACERS-R will continued to be used. Find information about updated resources, credit hour trainings, and outreach assessment opportunities from the North Carolina Rated License Project (NCRLAP). Star rated license assessments are still required for new child care programs. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Jennifer Davis, Child Care Consultant ( 336 ) 317-5041 Jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.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: EAST BEND OUT-OF-SCHOOL-TIME PROGRAM Facility ID: 99000077 Consultant: JENNIFER DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/15/2025 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 4/15/2025 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 03:00 PM Time Out: 04:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this licensed program to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements. This visit was conducted by Jennifer Davis, child care consultant with Lesley Benton, on-site program coordinator. Currently this program operates with a FIVE (5) Star License issued 5/7/24. License restrictions include daytime care only; school age children only; meets enhanced ratios and space, reduced group size by 1 in each group from 7 pt. level; playground area does not meet child care playground safety guidelines. This program is operated by Yadkin County Schools. The license was posted, and restrictions were met. A sanitation inspection was last completed on 7/24/2025 with a Superior classification. The center’s fire inspection was conducted on 2/17/2025. The program’s compliance history was 97% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. All indoor and outdoor areas were observed during the visit. Upon arrival staff/child ratio was observed and recorded on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed developmentally appropriate materials and activities were available to the children in the classroom. I observed the children playing outside and engaged in an art activity. The outdoor learning environment was observed. A current snack menu was posted. An allergy list was posted. Storage of hazardous items was monitored. One emergency medication was reported. The program does not provide routine transportation. They will go on field trips this summer. Staff and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. I observed DPI off-site verification forms for staff records and children’s records. There was one new employee that had been a substitute and started working full time at this site on 4/7/2025. A fire drill was documented on 3/28/2025. A shelter-in-place drill was documented on 3/28/25. A playground inspection was documented on 3/28/2025. The following violation was cited during the visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 851 When medication was administered, documentation was not completed or maintained for 6 months and/or the documentation did not include the required information. Documentation of administered emergency medication was not maintained. .0803(13)(a-e); .2318(3) 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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before April 29, 2025. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to: jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Technical Assistance: -A documentation form was emailed during the visit today. (13) Any time prescription or over-the-counter medication is administered by center personnel to children receiving care, the following information shall be recorded: (a) the child's name; (b) the date the medication was given; (c) the time the medication was given; (d) the amount and the type of medication given; and (e) the name and signature of the person administering the medication. This information shall be noted on a medication permission slip, or on a separate form developed by the provider which includes the required information. This information shall be available for review by a representative of the Division during the time period the medication is being administered and for six months after the medication is administered. No documentation shall be required when items listed in Item (7) of this Rule are applied to children. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. • The North Carolina Child Care Commission is proposing new rules and rule amendments in response to Session Laws 2023-40 and 2024-34 regarding the modernization of the state’s quality rating improvement system (QRIS). QRIS is the star-rating licensing system that applies to all licensed N.C. child care centers and family child care homes. The purpose of the star- rating system is twofold: 1) to promote high-quality child care by providing pathways for child care facilities to meet enhanced standards; and 2) to give parents a simple tool to help make informed decisions about the quality of a facility based on standardized educational and programmatic factors. Learn more about the QRIS Modernization in this webinar for child care professionals. • As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired within five business days. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Jennifer Davis, Child Care Consultant (336) 317. 5041 At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. 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.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: EAST BEND OUT-OF-SCHOOL-TIME PROGRAM Facility ID: 99000077 Consultant: JENNIFER DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/15/2025 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 4/15/2025 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 03:00 PM Time Out: 04:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this licensed program to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements. This visit was conducted by Jennifer Davis, child care consultant with Lesley Benton, on-site program coordinator. Currently this program operates with a FIVE (5) Star License issued 5/7/24. License restrictions include daytime care only; school age children only; meets enhanced ratios and space, reduced group size by 1 in each group from 7 pt. level; playground area does not meet child care playground safety guidelines. This program is operated by Yadkin County Schools. The license was posted, and restrictions were met. A sanitation inspection was last completed on 7/24/2025 with a Superior classification. The center’s fire inspection was conducted on 2/17/2025. The program’s compliance history was 97% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. All indoor and outdoor areas were observed during the visit. Upon arrival staff/child ratio was observed and recorded on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed developmentally appropriate materials and activities were available to the children in the classroom. I observed the children playing outside and engaged in an art activity. The outdoor learning environment was observed. A current snack menu was posted. An allergy list was posted. Storage of hazardous items was monitored. One emergency medication was reported. The program does not provide routine transportation. They will go on field trips this summer. Staff and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. I observed DPI off-site verification forms for staff records and children’s records. There was one new employee that had been a substitute and started working full time at this site on 4/7/2025. A fire drill was documented on 3/28/2025. A shelter-in-place drill was documented on 3/28/25. A playground inspection was documented on 3/28/2025. The following violation was cited during the visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 851 When medication was administered, documentation was not completed or maintained for 6 months and/or the documentation did not include the required information. Documentation of administered emergency medication was not maintained. .0803(13)(a-e); .2318(3) 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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before April 29, 2025. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to: jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Technical Assistance: -A documentation form was emailed during the visit today. (13) Any time prescription or over-the-counter medication is administered by center personnel to children receiving care, the following information shall be recorded: (a) the child's name; (b) the date the medication was given; (c) the time the medication was given; (d) the amount and the type of medication given; and (e) the name and signature of the person administering the medication. This information shall be noted on a medication permission slip, or on a separate form developed by the provider which includes the required information. This information shall be available for review by a representative of the Division during the time period the medication is being administered and for six months after the medication is administered. No documentation shall be required when items listed in Item (7) of this Rule are applied to children. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. • The North Carolina Child Care Commission is proposing new rules and rule amendments in response to Session Laws 2023-40 and 2024-34 regarding the modernization of the state’s quality rating improvement system (QRIS). QRIS is the star-rating licensing system that applies to all licensed N.C. child care centers and family child care homes. The purpose of the star- rating system is twofold: 1) to promote high-quality child care by providing pathways for child care facilities to meet enhanced standards; and 2) to give parents a simple tool to help make informed decisions about the quality of a facility based on standardized educational and programmatic factors. Learn more about the QRIS Modernization in this webinar for child care professionals. • As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired within five business days. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Jennifer Davis, Child Care Consultant (336) 317. 5041 At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. 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

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: EAST BEND OUT-OF-SCHOOL-TIME PROGRAM Facility ID: 99000077 Consultant: JENNIFER DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/21/2024 Number Present: 17 Completed Date: 10/21/2024 Age: From 5 To 10 Total Minutes: 110 Time In: 02:30 PM Time Out: 04:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's routine unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements at this licensed program. This visit was conducted by Jennifer Davis , child care consultant with Lesley Benton , on-site program coordinator. Currently this program operates with a Five (5) Star License issued 5/7/2024. License restrictions include daytime care only; school-age children only, meets enhanced space and enhanced ratios minus one, reduced group size by 1 in each group from 7 pt. level; playground area does not meet child care playground safety guidelines. The license was observed, and the restrictions were met. This program is operated by Yadkin County Schools. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor areas were observed. Today, the following items were monitored: • Supervision • Staff / Child Ratio • CPR / First Aid • Special Training • CBC Qualification • Emergency Medical Care Plan • Administration of Medication • Storage of Hazardous Products • Storage of Medication • General Safety • Discipline • Adequate / Approved Space • Program Records • License Posted • Permit Restrictions Upon arrival, staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed positive interactions today. I observed children engaged in an art activity and they played outside as well. No new staff was reported today. No medications were observed, and no medications were reported. Storage hazardous items was monitored today. Program records and required postings were monitored. A playground inspection was recorded 9/30/24. A fire drill was recorded 9/30/24. An emergency drill was recorded 7/31/24. An approved fire inspection was completed on 9/10/2024. A sanitation inspection was conducted on 7/24/24 earning a superior classification. The program does not provide transportation at this time. The program’s compliance history was 99% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain 75% compliance. One violation was cited during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete .An emergency drill was due in June 2024 but was not completed until of July 31, 2024. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 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. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The next emergency drill is due by the end of October. We discussed putting the three-month emergency drills due date on the calendar as a reminder. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Additional information provided during today’s visit: • Hold Harmless provisions have been extended and star rated license assessments for licensed child care providers will be conducted by provider request only, until the QRIS rulemaking process has been completed. Star rated license assessments are still required for new child care programs. • The North Carolina Child Care Commission adopted child care rule changes in January 2024. Changes relate to definitions; lead and asbestos for centers and family child care homes; building requirements for family child care homes; multi-unit child care centers; and criminal background checks. Consultants will assist as you begin to review and implement the changes, but please note, some of the rule changes may or may not impact your facility. An example is the rules in section .2600 for multi-unit child care center. These rules are specific to child care centers with multiple licensed centers within one building. Please ensure you are using the updated January 2024 rule book, and view information in the DCDEE Moodle. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Jennifer Davis, Child Care Consultant ( 336 ) 317-5041 Jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.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.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: EAST BEND OUT-OF-SCHOOL-TIME PROGRAM Facility ID: 99000077 Consultant: JENNIFER DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/25/2024 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 4/25/2024 Age: From 5 To 9 Total Minutes: 160 Time In: 02:35 PM Time Out: 05:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An announced annual compliance with rated license assessment visit was conducted at this child care center to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements and assess for a rated license. This visit was conducted by Jennifer Davis, child care consultant with Lesley Benton, program coordinator. Currently this program operates with a Five (5) Star License issued 7/19/17. License restrictions include daytime care only; school-age children only, meets enhanced ratios and space, reduced group size by 1 in each group from 7 pt. level; playground area does not meet child care playground safety guidelines. The sanitation inspection was completed on 2/5/2024 earning a superior classification with 0 demerits. The last fire inspection was 9/11/2023. Upon arrival staff/child ratio was observed and was in compliance as indicated on the attached worksheet. The license was posted and restrictions were met. All indoor and outdoor areas were observed during today's visit. I observed developmentally appropriate materials and activities available to the children in the classroom. I observed the children participating in a group time activities and freely choosing the activity centers available in the classroom. I observed positive and appropriate interactions between the children and teaching staff. A current menu was posted. Staff reported that are currently no children on medications. I observed hazardous supplies were kept in locked storage. The outdoor learning environment was observed. The outdoor learning environment is not regulated by DCDEE and permission to play on the playground was observed in the children’s records. Children are not transported except for field trips in the summer. They are currently working on required forms. Fire drill reports and playground inspections were monitored during today's visit. The playground is not monitored by DCDEE. A playground inspection was last documented on 3/28/2024. A fire drill was conducted 3/28/24. A lockdown drill was conducted on 3/28/2024. Children’s records and staff records were monitored today. I observed off-site verification forms for staff records (dated 5/23/24, children’s records (dated 5/23/24), and transportation records (dated 5/23/24). Prior to the visit, the program's compliance history was 100%. All programs are required to maintain 75% compliance. The ERS report was reviewed today. All items that were scored below at a four were reviewed with you today. The average score for the SACERS-U conducted on 3/26/2024 is 5.11 points. Observation Notes For Items Scoring 4 points or lower - Item 8 Indicator: 5.3 (see page: 15 in the SACERS-U) The required portable gross motor materials were present outdoors. Per teacher report, when children remain indoors due to the weather, they play with the sit-n-spin in the classroom as well as scooter boards and balls in the gym which promotes four skills. On days when outdoor play does not occur, portable gross motor equipment that stimulates at least five skills should be provided for children’s use indoors. Response:Staff reported that there are additional indoor materials to use: ping pong, corn hole, jump ropes, and bowling that were not mentioned. Item 10 Indicator: 3.1 (see page: 17 in the SACERS-U) Per teacher report, there is an adult restroom in a separate building. However, a separate restroom is not provided for adults in the building that the school age children use. Response: This is due to the building layout. Item 14 Indicator: 3.1 (see page: 21 in the SACERS-U) Outdoors, the children used a dome climber, stand-alone tan slide, and a complex climber with "S" slide, double tan slides, and rock wall. The mulch under and around these pieces of equipment measured .5 to 2 inches deep, rather than 6 inches deep. Also, rubber mats were placed under the swing seats. ASTM 1292 documentation was not provided for the mats; however, if documentation is provided stating the mats meet the requirements, this part of the report can be updated to reflect the change. Refer to the document, NCRLAP's Requirements for Gross Motor Space and Equipment, for more information. Response: The playground does not meet child safety requirements as listed on the permit and is not monitored by DCDEE. Item 15 Indicator: 3.3 (see page: 22 in the SACERS-U) Parents of children who are drop-ins for the after school program are contacted if they are expected to attend and do not arrive. However, the teacher reported that parents of children who are weekly pay are contacted if children are absent for four days. The procedure reported for weekly pay children did not meet the requirement for contacting parents when a child who is expected does not arrive. Response: Staff reported that they do use Dojo to send messages for absences but they don’t call. Item 17 Indicator: 3.5 (see page: 24 in the SACERS-U) This indicator requires that eating surfaces are cleaned with soapy water, and then sprayed with a sanitizing solution that is allowed to air dry on the surface for at least 2 minutes. After snack, the tables were cleaned with soapy water and then sprayed with sanitizer. The sanitizer was wiped dry before remaining on the surface for at least 2 minutes. Response: Staff reported that the assessor did not see the tables cleaned that day. She said that she uses a watch to make sure the two minutes is met. Item 20 Indicator: 5.2 (see page: 27 in the SACERS-U) Music materials and experiences provided for children's use during free play included: Recorded music: no examples counted (see below) Dance props: no examples Instruments: two rhythm sand blocks and one bell Regarding recorded music, the teacher reported that children can request for her to play music from her phone, but it is not accessible for the children to use independently. Also, there were no dance props to represent a second category as needed to earn credit for this indicator. Response: Staff reported that there is a CD player and CD’s available to use as well as Alexa that they can independently use. They do not have dance props. Item 22 Indicator: 5.2 (see page: 29 in the SACERS-U) The teacher did not extend children's dramatic play during the observation. Response: Staff stated that she remembered extending dramatic play that day when the children were not getting along and she offered additional questions and conversations. Item 23 Indicator: 5.3 (see page: 30 in the SACERS-U) Practical use of reading or writing was not encouraged. Response: Staff reported that there are journals and clip boards in centers that the children are encourage to use. Item 24 Indicator: 5.2 (see page: 31 in the SACERS-U) Examples of using practical math or reasoning skills during daily activities were not observed. Response: Staff stated that they count and keep score during games and when passing out napkins etc. although this was not observed that day. Item 26 Indicator: 5.2 (see page: 33 in the SACERS-U) There were no materials, books, or pictures representing non-traditional roles for males and females. Response: Staff stated that they do not have materials, books, or pictures representing non-traditional roles. Item 27 Indicator: 5.1 (see page: 34 in the SACERS-U) Some children were greeted by the teacher when the teacher entered the cafeteria. However, other children who were seated on the floor at the main school building door were not greeted when the teacher entered. They gathered their items and followed the teacher to the cafeteria. Indicator: 5.3 (see page: 34 in the SACERS-U) Some of the requirements were met during departure. However, the concerns mentioned in 5.1 regarding arrival apply here as well. Response: Staff stated that she does try to greet each child but did not that day because some of the children had already arrived and she was by herself. Item 29 Indicator: 5.1 (see page: 36 in the SACERS-U) The primary types of interactions that occurred included the teacher talking with children to give directions and telling children about their next activity. A few questions were asked, which the children answered, but the interactions did not continue further. There were few, rather than frequent conversations between the teacher and children. Indicator: 5.2 (see page: 36 in the SACERS-U) As described previously, there were not frequent conversations between the teacher and children; therefore, turn-taking during interactions was not encouraged. Indicator: 5.3 (see page: 36 in the SACERS-U) Some information was shared with children and there were quick social interactions between the teacher and children. However, most of the teacher's language consisted of directives and instructions, rather than for social purposes or sharing information. Indicator: 5.4 (see page: 36 in the SACERS-U) Although the teacher briefly spoke with the children during play activities, open-ended questions that required longer and more complex answers were not observed. Response: Staff reported that they try to have frequent turn-taking conversations but it may not have been observed that day because there was only one staff member present. Item 38 Indicator: 5.1 (see page: 45 in the SACERS-U) The teacher reported that during the summer this group of children went on field trips; however, she also stated that these types of activities are not offered during the school year, which does not meet the requirement of this indicator. Response: This is due to the Yadkin County Schools policy/procedures. One violation was cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 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 was not updated annually. .0607(e) 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. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 5/9/24. The following information must be included in your compliance letter: • each violation number, • how you corrected each violation, • the name of your center, • facility ID number, • date, • title of the person who signs the letter You may email the letter to jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If you state that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance or failure to submit the corrective action plan prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Technical Assistance -The EPR plan must be reviewed and updated annually in the emergency portal. I will email instructions on getting the plan transferred. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements.Rated License Review. The Application for Assessment for a Two Component Star Rated License and an ERS request form were received prior to the visit. Program Standards- You will earn 7 points in program. Your ERS score was 5.11 points. Enhanced Standards: Enhanced space and ratios are being met. The staff stated no changes have been made to the program’s policies and procedures since initial approval. Education Standards- Points in education will be determined following verification of all staff’s education in DCDEE WORKS. Quality Point- You will earn one quality point. Currently, the program earns the following quality point: “reduced staff/child ratios by one in each group from the seven-point level. A star rated license will be processed following the final evaluation of staff education. Today, we discussed the following topics: • Children’s applications need to be updated annually • Staff in-service training requirements • When your license is approved and processed, you will need to post your new license immediately. The information in this visit summary was discussed with you. A copy of the summary was provided to you after the visit today. You may e-mail or call me at the contact information provided if you have questions. Thank you for your time and assistance during today's visit. Jennifer Davis jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov 336-317-5041 For up to date information, please visit the DCDEE website www.ncchildcare.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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Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.