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2720 Smithtown Road, East Bend NC 27018 · License #99000120 · Center · Child Care Center
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10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation
Name of Operation: FALL CREEK PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 99000120 Consultant: JENNIFER DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/19/2026 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 2/19/2026 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 160 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 12:00 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 and NCPK requirements. This visit was conducted by Jennifer Davis, child care consultant with Brooke VanHoy, lead teacher. Currently this program operates with a Five star license issued 4/26/19. License restrictions include daytime care only; meets enhanced ratios and space, enhanced ratios minus one. The program’s compliance history was 90% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. 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 in center free play. I observed developmentally appropriate materials and activities were available to the children in the classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 2/27/2026. A sanitation inspection was completed 10/9/2025 with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 9/9/2025. Program records and required postings were monitored. Fire drills and emergency drills were current. They are due to be completed in February. An outdoor inspection was documented on 1/7/2026 Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. No medications were reported. This program is operated by Yadkin County Schools and is designated NCPK. Per report, 11 children currently enrolled are designated NCPK. The license was posted, and restrictions were met. All indoor and outdoor areas were observed during the visit. I observed developmentally appropriate materials and activities were available to the children in the classroom. The children were observed engaged in center play. I observed the children participating in activity areas, routine care, and group reading activity. I observed positive interactions between staff and children. The outdoor learning environment was monitored. A current menu was posted. The program does provide transportation to some children enrolled. Required documentation, emergency information and authorization were monitored. DPI off-site verification forms were observed for: transportation; children’s records and staff records. A staff training worksheet was provided prior to the visit. Children’s records and staff files were monitored per DCDEE procedures. NCPK Requirements Staff Education Administrator: Hannah Andrews - MA/Ms with PL, Lev 3 adm. Lead Teacher: Brooke Moxley- BA/BS -Birth-Kindergarten Teacher: Keradyn Hayes- AAS - The program's instructional day is 7:30 a.m. to 2:50 p.m. Attendance is taken daily and if a child is absent the teacher stated that the teacher will communicate with parents daily. Teacher reported examples of family engagement include open house, Class DOJO, take home folders, home projects, parent conferences. Facility Requirements: The center currently holds a 5 Star License issued 4/26/19. An ECERS-R assessment was conducted in the NCPK class on 4/4/19 and the score was 5.54. You must maintain all requirements at all times. Child Health Assessment: Eleven records of children enrolled in the NCPK classroom were reviewed today. All files were observed. Developmental Screening: Children’s records reviewed today contained developmental screenings (Dial 4 Assessment). Children were confirmed to have had a developmental screening administered within 90 days of the first day of attendance in the program or 6 months prior. Developmental screening results were shared with families by the child’s teacher as required (Rule .3006(b), via verbal/written communication with parents. Curricula: The teacher stated Creative Curriculum is used in the NCPK program. During the observation, children were engaged in free play in the activity centers throughout the room. Throughout the classroom, items were in activity areas were consistent with the lesson plan. Formative Assessments: The teacher stated that the program is using Teaching Strategies Gold as the formative assessment tool. Three checkpoints are conducted during the school year for each child. Parent/teacher conferences are offered. Staff-to-Child Ratio and Class Size: The class size is 18 children or less and the staff/child ratio is 1:9 or less for the classroom. A lead teacher and teacher are assigned to the classroom. Instructional Staff Standards (Rule .3015): Instructional staff work in direct contact with children in the Pre-K program for at least a 32.5-hour work week. In addition to these direct, day-to-day instructional experiences, the Pre-K program provides adequate additional time for the instructional staff for related instructional activities, including time for planning, scheduling and conducting home visits, meeting with children's families, or attending required professional development activities. Be reminded these related activities shall take place outside of the six-and-a-half-hour day of direct teacher-child contact. Planning time occurs after the instructional day or during the day when opportunities allow. Professional Development Requirements (Rule .3016) Professional Development opportunities such as training are logged on a training log and kept in each staff’s file. The following violations were cited during the visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 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. Four outlets not in use were not covered with safety plugs. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Mulch depth did not meet the six inch requirement and measured between one and two inches around stationary equipment. .0605(k)(1-4) 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 violation cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before March 5, 2026. 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 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. You may email the letter to jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov. 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. Technical Assistance; -Mulch depth around stationary equipment should be six inches and replaced as needed. - Any outlets that are accessible to children should be covered with safety plugs when not in use. - - Other Information: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • DCDEE WORKS needs to be updated with current education for staff. • Pathway Option 1 is the pathway option chosen for the Yadkin County Pre-K. They have had a mock assessment and will receive technical assistance for the ECERS-3. • • 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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NC GS 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: FALL CREEK PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 99000120 Consultant: JENNIFER DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/19/2026 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 2/19/2026 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 160 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 12:00 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 and NCPK requirements. This visit was conducted by Jennifer Davis, child care consultant with Brooke VanHoy, lead teacher. Currently this program operates with a Five star license issued 4/26/19. License restrictions include daytime care only; meets enhanced ratios and space, enhanced ratios minus one. The program’s compliance history was 90% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. 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 in center free play. I observed developmentally appropriate materials and activities were available to the children in the classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 2/27/2026. A sanitation inspection was completed 10/9/2025 with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 9/9/2025. Program records and required postings were monitored. Fire drills and emergency drills were current. They are due to be completed in February. An outdoor inspection was documented on 1/7/2026 Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. No medications were reported. This program is operated by Yadkin County Schools and is designated NCPK. Per report, 11 children currently enrolled are designated NCPK. The license was posted, and restrictions were met. All indoor and outdoor areas were observed during the visit. I observed developmentally appropriate materials and activities were available to the children in the classroom. The children were observed engaged in center play. I observed the children participating in activity areas, routine care, and group reading activity. I observed positive interactions between staff and children. The outdoor learning environment was monitored. A current menu was posted. The program does provide transportation to some children enrolled. Required documentation, emergency information and authorization were monitored. DPI off-site verification forms were observed for: transportation; children’s records and staff records. A staff training worksheet was provided prior to the visit. Children’s records and staff files were monitored per DCDEE procedures. NCPK Requirements Staff Education Administrator: Hannah Andrews - MA/Ms with PL, Lev 3 adm. Lead Teacher: Brooke Moxley- BA/BS -Birth-Kindergarten Teacher: Keradyn Hayes- AAS - The program's instructional day is 7:30 a.m. to 2:50 p.m. Attendance is taken daily and if a child is absent the teacher stated that the teacher will communicate with parents daily. Teacher reported examples of family engagement include open house, Class DOJO, take home folders, home projects, parent conferences. Facility Requirements: The center currently holds a 5 Star License issued 4/26/19. An ECERS-R assessment was conducted in the NCPK class on 4/4/19 and the score was 5.54. You must maintain all requirements at all times. Child Health Assessment: Eleven records of children enrolled in the NCPK classroom were reviewed today. All files were observed. Developmental Screening: Children’s records reviewed today contained developmental screenings (Dial 4 Assessment). Children were confirmed to have had a developmental screening administered within 90 days of the first day of attendance in the program or 6 months prior. Developmental screening results were shared with families by the child’s teacher as required (Rule .3006(b), via verbal/written communication with parents. Curricula: The teacher stated Creative Curriculum is used in the NCPK program. During the observation, children were engaged in free play in the activity centers throughout the room. Throughout the classroom, items were in activity areas were consistent with the lesson plan. Formative Assessments: The teacher stated that the program is using Teaching Strategies Gold as the formative assessment tool. Three checkpoints are conducted during the school year for each child. Parent/teacher conferences are offered. Staff-to-Child Ratio and Class Size: The class size is 18 children or less and the staff/child ratio is 1:9 or less for the classroom. A lead teacher and teacher are assigned to the classroom. Instructional Staff Standards (Rule .3015): Instructional staff work in direct contact with children in the Pre-K program for at least a 32.5-hour work week. In addition to these direct, day-to-day instructional experiences, the Pre-K program provides adequate additional time for the instructional staff for related instructional activities, including time for planning, scheduling and conducting home visits, meeting with children's families, or attending required professional development activities. Be reminded these related activities shall take place outside of the six-and-a-half-hour day of direct teacher-child contact. Planning time occurs after the instructional day or during the day when opportunities allow. Professional Development Requirements (Rule .3016) Professional Development opportunities such as training are logged on a training log and kept in each staff’s file. The following violations were cited during the visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 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. Four outlets not in use were not covered with safety plugs. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Mulch depth did not meet the six inch requirement and measured between one and two inches around stationary equipment. .0605(k)(1-4) 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 violation cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before March 5, 2026. 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 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. You may email the letter to jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov. 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. Technical Assistance; -Mulch depth around stationary equipment should be six inches and replaced as needed. - Any outlets that are accessible to children should be covered with safety plugs when not in use. - - Other Information: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • DCDEE WORKS needs to be updated with current education for staff. • Pathway Option 1 is the pathway option chosen for the Yadkin County Pre-K. They have had a mock assessment and will receive technical assistance for the ECERS-3. • • 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.
10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation
Name of Operation: FALL CREEK PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 99000120 Consultant: JENNIFER DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/2/2025 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 10/2/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 11:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable childcare requirements for a routine unannounced visit Brooke Moxley, lead teacher, and Keradyn Bates, assistant teacher, assisted me with the visit. This program currently operates with a FIVE (5) star license effective 4/26/19. Restrictions include daytime care only; meets enhanced space and ratios; enhanced ratios minus one. This program is operated by Yadkin County Schools. The program’s compliance history was 88% prior to today’s visit. All programs 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. Today, the following items were monitored: • Supervision • Staff / Child Ratio • CPR / First Aid • Special Training • CBC Qualification • ITS – SIDS • 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 The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. 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 playing in activity centers. Both staff members worked at another Pre-K site last year. The principal was located at another Yadkin County school last year and has a current qualification letter. I observed emergency medications during the visit today. Storage hazardous items was monitored today. The most recent fire inspection was on September 9, 2025. I observed a sanitation inspection was last conducted on 9/6/2024.earning a superior classification. Fire drills, emergency drills and playground inspections were current. The following violations were cited at today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating.The last sanitation inspection was conducted 9/6/2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) 1834 Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. Five (5) emergency medications did not have an action plan on file. .0801(b) 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 October 16, 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. 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. Technical assistance provided during today’s visit: • (b) For any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services, a medical action plan shall be attached to the application. The medical action plan shall be completed by the child's parent or a health care professional and may include the following: (1) a list of the child's diagnosis or diagnoses including dietary, environmental, and activity considerations that are applicable; (2) contact information for the child's health care professional(s); (3) medications to be administered on a scheduled basis; and (4) medications to be administered on an emergency basis with symptoms, and instructions. The medical action plan shall be updated on an annual basis and when changes to the plan are made by the child's parent or health care professional. Sample medical action plans may be found on the Division's website at http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/providers/pv_provideforms.asp; Additional information: • We discussed the QRIS during the visit today. I spoke with the Yadkin County Preschool Coordinator on Monday and she stated that the Pre-K programs in Yadkin County would be going through Pathway 1 for the rated license. Ms. Moxley has had the ECERS-3 training and will be receiving technical assistance from Smart Start. The assistant has been working with WORKS to get her account updated. The principal will also need to submit her license through WORKS so she can receive an evaluation for the administrator position. For additional information on the QRIS, it can be accessed on the DCDEE website under “What’s New”. • Sanitation inspections are required to be conducted annually. If you have not received an inspection when it gets close to the annual inspection date, you will need to reach out to environmental health. 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: FALL CREEK PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 99000120 Consultant: JENNIFER DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/2/2025 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 10/2/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 11:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable childcare requirements for a routine unannounced visit Brooke Moxley, lead teacher, and Keradyn Bates, assistant teacher, assisted me with the visit. This program currently operates with a FIVE (5) star license effective 4/26/19. Restrictions include daytime care only; meets enhanced space and ratios; enhanced ratios minus one. This program is operated by Yadkin County Schools. The program’s compliance history was 88% prior to today’s visit. All programs 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. Today, the following items were monitored: • Supervision • Staff / Child Ratio • CPR / First Aid • Special Training • CBC Qualification • ITS – SIDS • 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 The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. 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 playing in activity centers. Both staff members worked at another Pre-K site last year. The principal was located at another Yadkin County school last year and has a current qualification letter. I observed emergency medications during the visit today. Storage hazardous items was monitored today. The most recent fire inspection was on September 9, 2025. I observed a sanitation inspection was last conducted on 9/6/2024.earning a superior classification. Fire drills, emergency drills and playground inspections were current. The following violations were cited at today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating.The last sanitation inspection was conducted 9/6/2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) 1834 Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. Five (5) emergency medications did not have an action plan on file. .0801(b) 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 October 16, 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. 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. Technical assistance provided during today’s visit: • (b) For any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services, a medical action plan shall be attached to the application. The medical action plan shall be completed by the child's parent or a health care professional and may include the following: (1) a list of the child's diagnosis or diagnoses including dietary, environmental, and activity considerations that are applicable; (2) contact information for the child's health care professional(s); (3) medications to be administered on a scheduled basis; and (4) medications to be administered on an emergency basis with symptoms, and instructions. The medical action plan shall be updated on an annual basis and when changes to the plan are made by the child's parent or health care professional. Sample medical action plans may be found on the Division's website at http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/providers/pv_provideforms.asp; Additional information: • We discussed the QRIS during the visit today. I spoke with the Yadkin County Preschool Coordinator on Monday and she stated that the Pre-K programs in Yadkin County would be going through Pathway 1 for the rated license. Ms. Moxley has had the ECERS-3 training and will be receiving technical assistance from Smart Start. The assistant has been working with WORKS to get her account updated. The principal will also need to submit her license through WORKS so she can receive an evaluation for the administrator position. For additional information on the QRIS, it can be accessed on the DCDEE website under “What’s New”. • Sanitation inspections are required to be conducted annually. If you have not received an inspection when it gets close to the annual inspection date, you will need to reach out to environmental health. 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. 110-91 · Violation
Name of Operation: FALL CREEK PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 99000120 Consultant: JENNIFER DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/8/2025 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 4/8/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 90 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 11:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Compliance Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced follow-up visit was conducted at this childcare center to verify correction of violations documented during my annual compliance visit on 2/27/2025. Today’s visit was conducted by Jennifer Davis, childcare consultant with Maribel Hernandez, lead teacher, and Paige Brown, teacher. Today, the following items were monitored: • Supervision • Staff / Child Ratio • Adequate / Approved Space • Permit Restrictions The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. Upon arrival, staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. A correction letter was received on 3/11/2025. Item 721 was approved to be completed by 3/31/2025. The following violations documented during the annual compliance visit on 2/27/2025 were monitored for compliance during this visit: • Item 468:There was not sufficient materials in the dramatic play, blocks, art, science, and gross motor. A correction letter was received 3/11/2025 and this was corrected today. • Item 716:Mulch was not six inches under the stationary equipment and swings. A correction letter was received 3/11/2025 and was corrected today. • • Item 721: The climbing stationary equipment had rust on the bridge and platforms and some of the areas had rubber pieces that was torn. A shed on the playground had five screws that were protruding and the wooden siding was splintering and peeling paint. The correction letter stated it would be corrected by March 31, 2025. This has not been corrected. • Item 1048: One staff did not have first aid from an approved training. The staff member has signed up for a class on May 27, 2025. They are looking for other classes as well. • Item 1767: Six(6) children need a vision screening. A correction letter was received 3/11/2025 and was corrected. • Item 1768: Six(6) children need a hearing screening . A correction letter was received 3/11/2025 and was corrected. • Item 1769: Four(4) children need a dental screening. . A correction letter was received 3/11/2025 and was corrected today. • Item 1811: An emergency drill was not conducted every three months. . A correction letter was received 3/11/2025 and was corrected today. • Item 1897: Two staff did not complete the training within 90 days of employment. . A correction letter was received 3/11/2025 and was corrected today. The following violation was documented today and was repeated violation as reflected in the violation customization. Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The climbing stationary equipment had rust on the bridge and platforms and some of the areas had rubber pieces that was torn. A shed on the playground had five screws that were protruding and the wooden siding was splintering and peeling paint.This is a repeat violation. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 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 4/14/2025. 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. 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. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit: • The shed with peeling paint and five protruding screws needs to be made inaccessible to the children for safety until it can be repaired. • Broken rubber areas on the playground equipment needs to be covered for safety. Rusted areas need to be covered on the stationary equipment for safety. Additional Information/Consultation: • An approved CPR/First Aid training list was emailed to Ms. Brown today. 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: FALL CREEK PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 99000120 Consultant: JENNIFER DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/8/2025 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 4/8/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 90 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 11:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Compliance Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced follow-up visit was conducted at this childcare center to verify correction of violations documented during my annual compliance visit on 2/27/2025. Today’s visit was conducted by Jennifer Davis, childcare consultant with Maribel Hernandez, lead teacher, and Paige Brown, teacher. Today, the following items were monitored: • Supervision • Staff / Child Ratio • Adequate / Approved Space • Permit Restrictions The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. Upon arrival, staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. A correction letter was received on 3/11/2025. Item 721 was approved to be completed by 3/31/2025. The following violations documented during the annual compliance visit on 2/27/2025 were monitored for compliance during this visit: • Item 468:There was not sufficient materials in the dramatic play, blocks, art, science, and gross motor. A correction letter was received 3/11/2025 and this was corrected today. • Item 716:Mulch was not six inches under the stationary equipment and swings. A correction letter was received 3/11/2025 and was corrected today. • • Item 721: The climbing stationary equipment had rust on the bridge and platforms and some of the areas had rubber pieces that was torn. A shed on the playground had five screws that were protruding and the wooden siding was splintering and peeling paint. The correction letter stated it would be corrected by March 31, 2025. This has not been corrected. • Item 1048: One staff did not have first aid from an approved training. The staff member has signed up for a class on May 27, 2025. They are looking for other classes as well. • Item 1767: Six(6) children need a vision screening. A correction letter was received 3/11/2025 and was corrected. • Item 1768: Six(6) children need a hearing screening . A correction letter was received 3/11/2025 and was corrected. • Item 1769: Four(4) children need a dental screening. . A correction letter was received 3/11/2025 and was corrected today. • Item 1811: An emergency drill was not conducted every three months. . A correction letter was received 3/11/2025 and was corrected today. • Item 1897: Two staff did not complete the training within 90 days of employment. . A correction letter was received 3/11/2025 and was corrected today. The following violation was documented today and was repeated violation as reflected in the violation customization. Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The climbing stationary equipment had rust on the bridge and platforms and some of the areas had rubber pieces that was torn. A shed on the playground had five screws that were protruding and the wooden siding was splintering and peeling paint.This is a repeat violation. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 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 4/14/2025. 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. 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. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit: • The shed with peeling paint and five protruding screws needs to be made inaccessible to the children for safety until it can be repaired. • Broken rubber areas on the playground equipment needs to be covered for safety. Rusted areas need to be covered on the stationary equipment for safety. Additional Information/Consultation: • An approved CPR/First Aid training list was emailed to Ms. Brown today. 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: FALL CREEK PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 99000120 Consultant: JENNIFER DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/27/2025 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 2/27/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this licensed program to monitor compliance with applicable child care and NCPK requirements. This visit was conducted by Jennifer Davis, child care consultant with Maribel Martinez, lead teacher. Currently this program operates with a Five star license issued 4/26/19. License restrictions include daytime care only; meets enhanced ratios and space, enhanced ratios minus one. The program’s compliance history was 99% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. 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 in center free play. I observed developmentally appropriate materials and activities were available to the children in the classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 3/14/2024. A sanitation inspection was completed 9/6/2024 with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 9/19/2024. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 2/25/2024. A shelter in place drill was documented on 9/26/2024. An outdoor inspection was documented on Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. No medications were reported. This program is operated by Yadkin County Schools and is designated NCPK. Per report, 11 children currently enrolled are designated NCPK. The license was posted, and restrictions were met. All indoor and outdoor areas were observed during the visit. I observed developmentally appropriate materials and activities were available to the children in the classroom. The children were observed engaged in center play. I observed the children participating in activity areas, routine care, and gross motor play. I observed positive interactions between staff and children. The outdoor learning environment was monitored. A current menu was posted. The program does provide transportation to some children enrolled. Required documentation, emergency information and authorization were monitored. DPI off-site verification forms were observed for: transportation (8/13/24); children’s records (8/15/24); staff records (8/15/24). A staff training worksheet was provided prior to the visit. Children’s records and staff files were monitored per DCDEE procedures. NCPK Requirements Staff Education Administrator: Lavonne Fortner - MA/MS w/ PL, Lev 3 adm. Lead Teacher: Maribel Hernandez- BA/BS -Birth-Kindergarten Teacher: Paige Brown- enrolled AAS ECE- will finish in June. The program's instructional day is 7:30 a.m. to 2:50 p.m. Attendance is taken daily and if a child is absent the teacher stated that the teacher will communicate with parents daily. Teacher reported examples of family engagement include open house, Class DOJO, take home folders, home projects, parent conferences. Facility Requirements: The center currently holds a 5 Star License issued 4/26/19. An ECERS-R assessment was conducted in the NCPK class on 4/4/19 and the score was 5.54. You must maintain all requirements at all times. Child Health Assessment: Eleven records of children enrolled in the NCPK classroom were reviewed today. All files were observed.Six(6) children need a vision and hearing screening. Four(4) children need a dental screening. Developmental Screening: Children’s records reviewed today contained developmental screenings (Dial 4 Assessment). Children were confirmed to have had a developmental screening administered within 90 days of the first day of attendance in the program or 6 months prior. Developmental screening results were shared with families by the child’s teacher as required (Rule .3006(b), via verbal/written communication with parents. Curricula: The teacher stated Creative Curriculum is used in the NCPK program. During the observation, children were engaged in free play in the activity centers throughout the room. Throughout the classroom, items were in activity areas were consistent with the lesson plan. Formative Assessments: The teacher stated that the program is using Teaching Strategies Gold as the formative assessment tool. I observed entries in Teaching Strategies Gold. Three checkpoints are conducted during the school year for each child. The teacher reported that a additional assessment will be completed, and parent conference opportunities will be offered in at the end of the year. Staff-to-Child Ratio and Class Size: The class size is 18 children or less and the staff/child ratio is 1:9 or less for the classroom. A lead teacher and teacher are assigned to the classroom. Instructional Staff Standards (Rule .3015): Instructional staff work in direct contact with children in the Pre-K program for at least a 32.5-hour work week. In addition to these direct, day-to-day instructional experiences, the Pre-K program provides adequate additional time for the instructional staff for related instructional activities, including time for planning, scheduling and conducting home visits, meeting with children's families, or attending required professional development activities. Be reminded these related activities shall take place outside of the six-and-a-half-hour day of direct teacher-child contact. Planning time occurs after the instructional day or during the day when opportunities allow. Professional Development Requirements (Rule .3016) Professional Development opportunities such as training are logged on a training log and kept in each staff’s file. The following violations were cited during the visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 468 When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities. There was not sufficient materials in the dramatic play, blocks, art, science, and gross motor. .0510(d)(1) 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. Mulch was not six inches under the stationary equipment and swings. .0605(j) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The climbing stationary equipment had rust on the bridge and platforms and some of the areas had rubber pieces that was torn. A shed on the playground had five screws that were protruding and the wooden siding was splintering and peeling paint. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff did not have first aid from an approved training. .1102(c) 1767 The health assessment did not include a vision screening. Six(6) children need a vision screening. .3005 (a)(3) 1768 The health assessment did not include a hearing screening. Six(6) children need a hearing screening. .3005 (a)(4) 1769 The health assessment did not include a dental screening. Four(4) children need a dental screening. .3005 (a)(5) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. An emergency drill was not conducted every three months. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Two staff did not complete the training within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) 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 violation cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before March 13, 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 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. You may email the letter to jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov. 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. Technical Assistance; -Mulch depth around stationary equipment should be six inches and replaced as needed.Equipment and materials must be kept in good repair and repaired or removed when needed. -The Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment Training can be taken at www. preventchildabusenc.org and is due within 90 days of employment. -CPR/First Aid must be taken from an approved organization and training. The approved training list was emailed. -Hearing, vision, and dental screenings are required for NC Pre-K children and on file. -All activity areas need enough materials in sufficient quanity for at least three children to play. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Other Information: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • Health and safety trainings are required to completed every five years. • • •You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility • 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 or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. • QRIS Modernization Rulemaking Update-The Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) published proposed Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS) Modernization Rules in the North Carolina Register on February 3, 2025., beginning a 60-day public comment period. Interested parties are invited to submit Public Comments on specific rules now through April 4, 2025. A Public Hearing will be held at 1:15 p.m. during the meeting of the North Carolina Child Care Commission on March 26, 2025 in Room 165, 333 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC and by WebEx. Sign up instructions and other details will be shared later. The Administrative Procedure Act (G.S. 150B) provides for a uniform procedure for the adoption of rules. Proposed rule changes must progress through several stages of analysis, review, and feedback before becoming effective and entering the state’s Administrative Code. Learn more about participating in the rulemaking process from the Office of Administrative Hearings. 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.
G.S. 110-91 · Violation
Name of Operation: FALL CREEK PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 99000120 Consultant: JENNIFER DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/27/2025 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 2/27/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this licensed program to monitor compliance with applicable child care and NCPK requirements. This visit was conducted by Jennifer Davis, child care consultant with Maribel Martinez, lead teacher. Currently this program operates with a Five star license issued 4/26/19. License restrictions include daytime care only; meets enhanced ratios and space, enhanced ratios minus one. The program’s compliance history was 99% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. 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 in center free play. I observed developmentally appropriate materials and activities were available to the children in the classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 3/14/2024. A sanitation inspection was completed 9/6/2024 with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 9/19/2024. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 2/25/2024. A shelter in place drill was documented on 9/26/2024. An outdoor inspection was documented on Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. No medications were reported. This program is operated by Yadkin County Schools and is designated NCPK. Per report, 11 children currently enrolled are designated NCPK. The license was posted, and restrictions were met. All indoor and outdoor areas were observed during the visit. I observed developmentally appropriate materials and activities were available to the children in the classroom. The children were observed engaged in center play. I observed the children participating in activity areas, routine care, and gross motor play. I observed positive interactions between staff and children. The outdoor learning environment was monitored. A current menu was posted. The program does provide transportation to some children enrolled. Required documentation, emergency information and authorization were monitored. DPI off-site verification forms were observed for: transportation (8/13/24); children’s records (8/15/24); staff records (8/15/24). A staff training worksheet was provided prior to the visit. Children’s records and staff files were monitored per DCDEE procedures. NCPK Requirements Staff Education Administrator: Lavonne Fortner - MA/MS w/ PL, Lev 3 adm. Lead Teacher: Maribel Hernandez- BA/BS -Birth-Kindergarten Teacher: Paige Brown- enrolled AAS ECE- will finish in June. The program's instructional day is 7:30 a.m. to 2:50 p.m. Attendance is taken daily and if a child is absent the teacher stated that the teacher will communicate with parents daily. Teacher reported examples of family engagement include open house, Class DOJO, take home folders, home projects, parent conferences. Facility Requirements: The center currently holds a 5 Star License issued 4/26/19. An ECERS-R assessment was conducted in the NCPK class on 4/4/19 and the score was 5.54. You must maintain all requirements at all times. Child Health Assessment: Eleven records of children enrolled in the NCPK classroom were reviewed today. All files were observed.Six(6) children need a vision and hearing screening. Four(4) children need a dental screening. Developmental Screening: Children’s records reviewed today contained developmental screenings (Dial 4 Assessment). Children were confirmed to have had a developmental screening administered within 90 days of the first day of attendance in the program or 6 months prior. Developmental screening results were shared with families by the child’s teacher as required (Rule .3006(b), via verbal/written communication with parents. Curricula: The teacher stated Creative Curriculum is used in the NCPK program. During the observation, children were engaged in free play in the activity centers throughout the room. Throughout the classroom, items were in activity areas were consistent with the lesson plan. Formative Assessments: The teacher stated that the program is using Teaching Strategies Gold as the formative assessment tool. I observed entries in Teaching Strategies Gold. Three checkpoints are conducted during the school year for each child. The teacher reported that a additional assessment will be completed, and parent conference opportunities will be offered in at the end of the year. Staff-to-Child Ratio and Class Size: The class size is 18 children or less and the staff/child ratio is 1:9 or less for the classroom. A lead teacher and teacher are assigned to the classroom. Instructional Staff Standards (Rule .3015): Instructional staff work in direct contact with children in the Pre-K program for at least a 32.5-hour work week. In addition to these direct, day-to-day instructional experiences, the Pre-K program provides adequate additional time for the instructional staff for related instructional activities, including time for planning, scheduling and conducting home visits, meeting with children's families, or attending required professional development activities. Be reminded these related activities shall take place outside of the six-and-a-half-hour day of direct teacher-child contact. Planning time occurs after the instructional day or during the day when opportunities allow. Professional Development Requirements (Rule .3016) Professional Development opportunities such as training are logged on a training log and kept in each staff’s file. The following violations were cited during the visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 468 When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities. There was not sufficient materials in the dramatic play, blocks, art, science, and gross motor. .0510(d)(1) 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. Mulch was not six inches under the stationary equipment and swings. .0605(j) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The climbing stationary equipment had rust on the bridge and platforms and some of the areas had rubber pieces that was torn. A shed on the playground had five screws that were protruding and the wooden siding was splintering and peeling paint. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff did not have first aid from an approved training. .1102(c) 1767 The health assessment did not include a vision screening. Six(6) children need a vision screening. .3005 (a)(3) 1768 The health assessment did not include a hearing screening. Six(6) children need a hearing screening. .3005 (a)(4) 1769 The health assessment did not include a dental screening. Four(4) children need a dental screening. .3005 (a)(5) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. An emergency drill was not conducted every three months. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Two staff did not complete the training within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) 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 violation cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before March 13, 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 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. You may email the letter to jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov. 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. Technical Assistance; -Mulch depth around stationary equipment should be six inches and replaced as needed.Equipment and materials must be kept in good repair and repaired or removed when needed. -The Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment Training can be taken at www. preventchildabusenc.org and is due within 90 days of employment. -CPR/First Aid must be taken from an approved organization and training. The approved training list was emailed. -Hearing, vision, and dental screenings are required for NC Pre-K children and on file. -All activity areas need enough materials in sufficient quanity for at least three children to play. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Other Information: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • Health and safety trainings are required to completed every five years. • • •You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility • 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 or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. • QRIS Modernization Rulemaking Update-The Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) published proposed Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS) Modernization Rules in the North Carolina Register on February 3, 2025., beginning a 60-day public comment period. Interested parties are invited to submit Public Comments on specific rules now through April 4, 2025. A Public Hearing will be held at 1:15 p.m. during the meeting of the North Carolina Child Care Commission on March 26, 2025 in Room 165, 333 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC and by WebEx. Sign up instructions and other details will be shared later. The Administrative Procedure Act (G.S. 150B) provides for a uniform procedure for the adoption of rules. Proposed rule changes must progress through several stages of analysis, review, and feedback before becoming effective and entering the state’s Administrative Code. Learn more about participating in the rulemaking process from the Office of Administrative Hearings. 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
NC GS 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: FALL CREEK PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 99000120 Consultant: JENNIFER DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/27/2025 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 2/27/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this licensed program to monitor compliance with applicable child care and NCPK requirements. This visit was conducted by Jennifer Davis, child care consultant with Maribel Martinez, lead teacher. Currently this program operates with a Five star license issued 4/26/19. License restrictions include daytime care only; meets enhanced ratios and space, enhanced ratios minus one. The program’s compliance history was 99% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. 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 in center free play. I observed developmentally appropriate materials and activities were available to the children in the classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 3/14/2024. A sanitation inspection was completed 9/6/2024 with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 9/19/2024. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 2/25/2024. A shelter in place drill was documented on 9/26/2024. An outdoor inspection was documented on Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. No medications were reported. This program is operated by Yadkin County Schools and is designated NCPK. Per report, 11 children currently enrolled are designated NCPK. The license was posted, and restrictions were met. All indoor and outdoor areas were observed during the visit. I observed developmentally appropriate materials and activities were available to the children in the classroom. The children were observed engaged in center play. I observed the children participating in activity areas, routine care, and gross motor play. I observed positive interactions between staff and children. The outdoor learning environment was monitored. A current menu was posted. The program does provide transportation to some children enrolled. Required documentation, emergency information and authorization were monitored. DPI off-site verification forms were observed for: transportation (8/13/24); children’s records (8/15/24); staff records (8/15/24). A staff training worksheet was provided prior to the visit. Children’s records and staff files were monitored per DCDEE procedures. NCPK Requirements Staff Education Administrator: Lavonne Fortner - MA/MS w/ PL, Lev 3 adm. Lead Teacher: Maribel Hernandez- BA/BS -Birth-Kindergarten Teacher: Paige Brown- enrolled AAS ECE- will finish in June. The program's instructional day is 7:30 a.m. to 2:50 p.m. Attendance is taken daily and if a child is absent the teacher stated that the teacher will communicate with parents daily. Teacher reported examples of family engagement include open house, Class DOJO, take home folders, home projects, parent conferences. Facility Requirements: The center currently holds a 5 Star License issued 4/26/19. An ECERS-R assessment was conducted in the NCPK class on 4/4/19 and the score was 5.54. You must maintain all requirements at all times. Child Health Assessment: Eleven records of children enrolled in the NCPK classroom were reviewed today. All files were observed.Six(6) children need a vision and hearing screening. Four(4) children need a dental screening. Developmental Screening: Children’s records reviewed today contained developmental screenings (Dial 4 Assessment). Children were confirmed to have had a developmental screening administered within 90 days of the first day of attendance in the program or 6 months prior. Developmental screening results were shared with families by the child’s teacher as required (Rule .3006(b), via verbal/written communication with parents. Curricula: The teacher stated Creative Curriculum is used in the NCPK program. During the observation, children were engaged in free play in the activity centers throughout the room. Throughout the classroom, items were in activity areas were consistent with the lesson plan. Formative Assessments: The teacher stated that the program is using Teaching Strategies Gold as the formative assessment tool. I observed entries in Teaching Strategies Gold. Three checkpoints are conducted during the school year for each child. The teacher reported that a additional assessment will be completed, and parent conference opportunities will be offered in at the end of the year. Staff-to-Child Ratio and Class Size: The class size is 18 children or less and the staff/child ratio is 1:9 or less for the classroom. A lead teacher and teacher are assigned to the classroom. Instructional Staff Standards (Rule .3015): Instructional staff work in direct contact with children in the Pre-K program for at least a 32.5-hour work week. In addition to these direct, day-to-day instructional experiences, the Pre-K program provides adequate additional time for the instructional staff for related instructional activities, including time for planning, scheduling and conducting home visits, meeting with children's families, or attending required professional development activities. Be reminded these related activities shall take place outside of the six-and-a-half-hour day of direct teacher-child contact. Planning time occurs after the instructional day or during the day when opportunities allow. Professional Development Requirements (Rule .3016) Professional Development opportunities such as training are logged on a training log and kept in each staff’s file. The following violations were cited during the visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 468 When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities. There was not sufficient materials in the dramatic play, blocks, art, science, and gross motor. .0510(d)(1) 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. Mulch was not six inches under the stationary equipment and swings. .0605(j) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The climbing stationary equipment had rust on the bridge and platforms and some of the areas had rubber pieces that was torn. A shed on the playground had five screws that were protruding and the wooden siding was splintering and peeling paint. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff did not have first aid from an approved training. .1102(c) 1767 The health assessment did not include a vision screening. Six(6) children need a vision screening. .3005 (a)(3) 1768 The health assessment did not include a hearing screening. Six(6) children need a hearing screening. .3005 (a)(4) 1769 The health assessment did not include a dental screening. Four(4) children need a dental screening. .3005 (a)(5) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. An emergency drill was not conducted every three months. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Two staff did not complete the training within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) 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 violation cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before March 13, 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 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. You may email the letter to jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov. 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. Technical Assistance; -Mulch depth around stationary equipment should be six inches and replaced as needed.Equipment and materials must be kept in good repair and repaired or removed when needed. -The Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment Training can be taken at www. preventchildabusenc.org and is due within 90 days of employment. -CPR/First Aid must be taken from an approved organization and training. The approved training list was emailed. -Hearing, vision, and dental screenings are required for NC Pre-K children and on file. -All activity areas need enough materials in sufficient quanity for at least three children to play. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Other Information: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • Health and safety trainings are required to completed every five years. • • •You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility • 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 or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. • QRIS Modernization Rulemaking Update-The Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) published proposed Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS) Modernization Rules in the North Carolina Register on February 3, 2025., beginning a 60-day public comment period. Interested parties are invited to submit Public Comments on specific rules now through April 4, 2025. A Public Hearing will be held at 1:15 p.m. during the meeting of the North Carolina Child Care Commission on March 26, 2025 in Room 165, 333 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC and by WebEx. Sign up instructions and other details will be shared later. The Administrative Procedure Act (G.S. 150B) provides for a uniform procedure for the adoption of rules. Proposed rule changes must progress through several stages of analysis, review, and feedback before becoming effective and entering the state’s Administrative Code. Learn more about participating in the rulemaking process from the Office of Administrative Hearings. 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
10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation
Name of Operation: FALL CREEK PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 99000120 Consultant: JENNIFER DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/14/2024 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 3/14/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 11:35 AM 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 and NCPK requirements. This visit was conducted by Jennifer Davis, child care consultant with Emily Norman, lead teacher. Currently this program operates with a Five star license issued 4/26/19. License restrictions include daytime care only; meets enhanced ratios and space, enhanced ratios minus one. The program’s compliance history was 98% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. 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 in center free play. I observed developmentally appropriate materials and activities were available to the children in the classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 4/19/2023. A sanitation inspection was completed 1/30/2024 with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 2/27/2024. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 2/26/2024. A shelter in place drill was documented on 3/6/2024. An outdoor inspection was documented on 3/5/2024. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. I observed a substitute's file during the visit today. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. No medications were reported. This program is operated by Yadkin County Schools and is designated NCPK. Per report, 11 children currently enrolled are designated NCPK. The license was posted, and restrictions were met. All indoor and outdoor areas were observed during the visit. I observed developmentally appropriate materials and activities were available to the children in the classroom. The children were observed engaged in center play. I observed the children participating in activity areas, a group activity and going to lunch. I observed positive interactions between staff and children. The outdoor learning environment was monitored. A current menu was posted. The program does provide transportation to some children enrolled. Required documentation, emergency information and authorization were monitored. DPI off-site verification forms were observed for: transportation (8/16/23); children’s records (8/16/23); staff records (8/16/23). A staff training worksheet was provided prior to the visit. Children’s records and staff files were monitored per DCDEE procedures. NCPK Requirements Staff Education Administrator: Lavonne Fortner - MA/MS w/ PL, Lev 3 adm. Lead Teacher: Emily Norman - BA/BS Other, Residency BK License in progress Teacher: Marissa Dzeskewicz- BA/BS Other The program's instructional day is 7:30 a.m. to 2:50 p.m. Attendance is taken daily and if a child is absent the teacher stated that the teacher will communicate with parents daily. Teacher reported examples of family engagement include open house, Class DOJO, take home folders, home projects, parent conferences. Facility Requirements: The center currently holds a 5 Star License issued 4/26/19. An ECERS-R assessment was conducted in the NCPK class on 4/4/19 and the score was 5.54. You must maintain all requirements at all times. Child Health Assessment: Eleven records of children enrolled in the NCPK classroom were reviewed today. All files were observed to contain physical examinations and updated immunizations. I observed required screenings in all files. Developmental Screening: Children’s records reviewed today contained developmental screenings (Dial 4 Assessment). Children were confirmed to have had a developmental screening administered within 90 days of the first day of attendance in the program or 6 months prior. Developmental screening results were shared with families by the child’s teacher as required (Rule .3006(b), via verbal/written communication with parents. Curricula: The teacher stated Creative Curriculum is used in the NCPK program. During the observation, children were engaged in free play in the activity centers throughout the room. Throughout the classroom, items were in activity areas were consistent with the lesson plan. Formative Assessments: The teacher stated that the program is using Teaching Strategies Gold as the formative assessment tool. I observed entries in Teaching Strategies Gold. Three checkpoints are conducted during the school year for each child. The teacher reported that a additional assessment will be completed, and parent conference opportunities will be offered in at the end of the year. Staff-to-Child Ratio and Class Size: The class size is 18 children or less and the staff/child ratio is 1:9 or less for the classroom. A lead teacher and teacher are assigned to the classroom. Instructional Staff Standards (Rule .3015): Instructional staff work in direct contact with children in the Pre-K program for at least a 32.5-hour work week. In addition to these direct, day-to-day instructional experiences, the Pre-K program provides adequate additional time for the instructional staff for related instructional activities, including time for planning, scheduling and conducting home visits, meeting with children's families, or attending required professional development activities. Be reminded these related activities shall take place outside of the six-and-a-half-hour day of direct teacher-child contact. Planning time occurs after the instructional day or during the day when opportunities allow. Professional Development Requirements (Rule .3016) Professional Development opportunities such as training are logged on a training log and kept in each staff’s file. Staff training was monitoring today. The following violation was cited during the visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Two rusted bolts at the top of two swings need to be replaced. Four hooks on swings that are showing signs of rust need to be replaced/repaired. Mulch depth around the stationary equipment needs to be replaced to meet the six inch depth requirement. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 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 violation cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before March 28, 2024. 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 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. You may email the letter to jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov. 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. Technical Assistance; -Mulch depth around stationary equipment should be six inches and replaced as needed. -Any metal hooks and bolts that show signs of rust need to be replaced/repaired. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Other Information: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • Health and safety trainings are required to completed every five years. • Your site is in Cohort 2 for the rated license. Your prep year will begin in July 2024. If you are interested in having the ERS completed during the prep year until June 2025, you will need to notify me so I can send you a request form. • An email was sent out regarding required lead and asbestos testing for each program. 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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NC GS 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: FALL CREEK PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 99000120 Consultant: JENNIFER DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/14/2024 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 3/14/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 11:35 AM 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 and NCPK requirements. This visit was conducted by Jennifer Davis, child care consultant with Emily Norman, lead teacher. Currently this program operates with a Five star license issued 4/26/19. License restrictions include daytime care only; meets enhanced ratios and space, enhanced ratios minus one. The program’s compliance history was 98% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. 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 in center free play. I observed developmentally appropriate materials and activities were available to the children in the classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 4/19/2023. A sanitation inspection was completed 1/30/2024 with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 2/27/2024. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 2/26/2024. A shelter in place drill was documented on 3/6/2024. An outdoor inspection was documented on 3/5/2024. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. I observed a substitute's file during the visit today. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. No medications were reported. This program is operated by Yadkin County Schools and is designated NCPK. Per report, 11 children currently enrolled are designated NCPK. The license was posted, and restrictions were met. All indoor and outdoor areas were observed during the visit. I observed developmentally appropriate materials and activities were available to the children in the classroom. The children were observed engaged in center play. I observed the children participating in activity areas, a group activity and going to lunch. I observed positive interactions between staff and children. The outdoor learning environment was monitored. A current menu was posted. The program does provide transportation to some children enrolled. Required documentation, emergency information and authorization were monitored. DPI off-site verification forms were observed for: transportation (8/16/23); children’s records (8/16/23); staff records (8/16/23). A staff training worksheet was provided prior to the visit. Children’s records and staff files were monitored per DCDEE procedures. NCPK Requirements Staff Education Administrator: Lavonne Fortner - MA/MS w/ PL, Lev 3 adm. Lead Teacher: Emily Norman - BA/BS Other, Residency BK License in progress Teacher: Marissa Dzeskewicz- BA/BS Other The program's instructional day is 7:30 a.m. to 2:50 p.m. Attendance is taken daily and if a child is absent the teacher stated that the teacher will communicate with parents daily. Teacher reported examples of family engagement include open house, Class DOJO, take home folders, home projects, parent conferences. Facility Requirements: The center currently holds a 5 Star License issued 4/26/19. An ECERS-R assessment was conducted in the NCPK class on 4/4/19 and the score was 5.54. You must maintain all requirements at all times. Child Health Assessment: Eleven records of children enrolled in the NCPK classroom were reviewed today. All files were observed to contain physical examinations and updated immunizations. I observed required screenings in all files. Developmental Screening: Children’s records reviewed today contained developmental screenings (Dial 4 Assessment). Children were confirmed to have had a developmental screening administered within 90 days of the first day of attendance in the program or 6 months prior. Developmental screening results were shared with families by the child’s teacher as required (Rule .3006(b), via verbal/written communication with parents. Curricula: The teacher stated Creative Curriculum is used in the NCPK program. During the observation, children were engaged in free play in the activity centers throughout the room. Throughout the classroom, items were in activity areas were consistent with the lesson plan. Formative Assessments: The teacher stated that the program is using Teaching Strategies Gold as the formative assessment tool. I observed entries in Teaching Strategies Gold. Three checkpoints are conducted during the school year for each child. The teacher reported that a additional assessment will be completed, and parent conference opportunities will be offered in at the end of the year. Staff-to-Child Ratio and Class Size: The class size is 18 children or less and the staff/child ratio is 1:9 or less for the classroom. A lead teacher and teacher are assigned to the classroom. Instructional Staff Standards (Rule .3015): Instructional staff work in direct contact with children in the Pre-K program for at least a 32.5-hour work week. In addition to these direct, day-to-day instructional experiences, the Pre-K program provides adequate additional time for the instructional staff for related instructional activities, including time for planning, scheduling and conducting home visits, meeting with children's families, or attending required professional development activities. Be reminded these related activities shall take place outside of the six-and-a-half-hour day of direct teacher-child contact. Planning time occurs after the instructional day or during the day when opportunities allow. Professional Development Requirements (Rule .3016) Professional Development opportunities such as training are logged on a training log and kept in each staff’s file. Staff training was monitoring today. The following violation was cited during the visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Two rusted bolts at the top of two swings need to be replaced. Four hooks on swings that are showing signs of rust need to be replaced/repaired. Mulch depth around the stationary equipment needs to be replaced to meet the six inch depth requirement. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 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 violation cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before March 28, 2024. 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 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. You may email the letter to jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov. 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. Technical Assistance; -Mulch depth around stationary equipment should be six inches and replaced as needed. -Any metal hooks and bolts that show signs of rust need to be replaced/repaired. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Other Information: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • Health and safety trainings are required to completed every five years. • Your site is in Cohort 2 for the rated license. Your prep year will begin in July 2024. If you are interested in having the ERS completed during the prep year until June 2025, you will need to notify me so I can send you a request form. • An email was sent out regarding required lead and asbestos testing for each program. 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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