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303 South Morehead Street, Elizabethtown NC 28337 · License #09000141 · Center · Child Care Center
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10A NCAC 09 .0514 · Violation
Name of Operation: KIDZ-N-MOTION Facility ID: 09000141 Consultant: MIRIAM BYRD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/31/2026 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 3/31/2026 Age: From 1 To 8 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a unannounced Annual Compliance Visit. Ilka McElveen, Owner/Administrator, was not present during today's visit. Two staff, Ms. Peggy Davis and Tavonda McElveen, assisted me with today's visit. This program currently operates with a four-star rated license, issued June 17, 2021. Restrictions include: 1st and 2nd shift, meets enhanced ratios. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed and the childcare facility was listed as current and active. A walk-through of the indoor and outdoor premises was conducted. Two staff were present with thirteen children. I observed children participating in teacher-directed and free-play activities, and completing routine care tasks. REQUIRED INSPECTIONS: A sanitation inspection was completed on November 14, 2025 with 11 demerits and a Superior rating. A fire inspection was completed on September 17, 2025. The Emergency Drill Log was reviewed. All staff files and three children's records were reviewed during the visit. The staff and training worksheet and children's records form were completed during the visit. Mrs. Ilka McElveen contacted me via the center's telephone. She stated one staff returned after a short leave of absence and her information was not up to date. Thirteen violations of child care requirements were observed and documented. Each were thoroughly reviewed with staff member Tavonda McElveen. Violation Number Comment Rule 808 The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. There was a container of standing water on the back porch accessible to children exiting to the playground. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. One staff did not have verification on file showing an annual review of the Emergency Medical Care plan. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One staff did not have an annual health questionnaire on file. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. One staff did not have documentation on file showing an annual Emergency Information form was on file. .0701(a) 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 verification on file of completing First Aid certification. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff did not have verification on file of completing CPR certification. .1102(d) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. One staff needs 12 hours of ongoing training to complete the training requirements. .1103(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Three staff files did not have an annual staff evaluation on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. One child did not have medical assessment on file. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Three staff files did not have documentation on file of an annual review of the center's EPR Plan. .0607(f) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. Medical reports, TB test screening or test and completed health questionnaire were not maintained separately for all staff. .0701(d) 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. One staff did not documentation on file of completion of the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment. .1102(g) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff did not have verification on file showing the health and safety trainings were completed within one year of employment. .1102(a) All violations must be corrected immediately. You must submit a compliance letter that explains in detail how each violation was corrected. I must receive the compliance letter no later than April 14, 2026. You may email the compliance letter to Miriam.Byrd@dhhs.nc.gov. If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, this will be considered falsification of information. If you cannot meet the requirements by this date, you must contact me with a purposed timeline of the corrections. In some cases, this timeline may be extended. Make sure to review the staff and training worksheet and the children's records form for violations that were cited during today's visit. 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. Your compliance history score from 9/2/2024 to 3/1/2026 is 94%. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Reminder- Child care licensing requirements were established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. You can assess the on-line version of the Child Care Rule Book, as well as a hard copy of the rules by going to the DCDEE website. I recommend that you visit the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in childcare. You can also find any needed Child Care forms by going on the web site and clicking on the "Provider" tab and then clicking on the "Provider Documents" tab. Technical assistance was provided regarding the use of staff file checklists. During today's monitoring of staff files, it was observed that required documentation is missing and/or not consistently updated. I encourage you to ensure that a checklist is used as an active tool to verify that all required information is obtained, maintained in the file, and kept current to support ongoing compliance. I recommend you use the Staff and Children's File checklist found on the DCDEE website under Provider Documents. I left a copy of a Staff Acknowledgement form with Ms. Tavonda. This form will ensure that all policies and any annual reviews of policies is complete. QRIS Pathways to the Stars- Mrs. Ilka McElveen attended the Director's meeting in September 2025 regarding the new QRIS rules in section .3200 of the Child Care Rules. During the routine unannounced visit conducted on 11/5/2025, I reviewed Pathway #2 Classroom and Instructional Quality standards. Based on the conversation on that day, the facility would pursue this pathway. All licensed facilities must apply for a Pathway no later than September 31, 2026. Since Mrs. McElveen was not present during today's visit, additional information regarding the application process was not discussed. You are welcomed to ask for a Technical Assistance visit that will ensure a thorough review of pathway expectations, documentation requirements, and next steps for participation. Additionally, all teaching staff are encouraged to log into DCDEE WORKS to review their individual education profiles and obtain current education verification status letters. Maintaining up-to-date and accurate education information in DCDEE WORKS is essential for QRIS participation and to ensure all qualifications are properly documented and counted towards program requirements. Please call me to set up the Technical Assistance visit, if applicable. You may contact me at (910) 709-5985 or Miriam.Byrd@dhhs.nc.gov with any questions or concerns. You may also contact Janet Edwards, Licensing Supervisor at (910) 709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
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Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
10A NCAC 09 .0802 · Violation
Name of Operation: KIDZ-N-MOTION Facility ID: 09000141 Consultant: MIRIAM BYRD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/31/2026 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 3/31/2026 Age: From 1 To 8 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a unannounced Annual Compliance Visit. Ilka McElveen, Owner/Administrator, was not present during today's visit. Two staff, Ms. Peggy Davis and Tavonda McElveen, assisted me with today's visit. This program currently operates with a four-star rated license, issued June 17, 2021. Restrictions include: 1st and 2nd shift, meets enhanced ratios. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed and the childcare facility was listed as current and active. A walk-through of the indoor and outdoor premises was conducted. Two staff were present with thirteen children. I observed children participating in teacher-directed and free-play activities, and completing routine care tasks. REQUIRED INSPECTIONS: A sanitation inspection was completed on November 14, 2025 with 11 demerits and a Superior rating. A fire inspection was completed on September 17, 2025. The Emergency Drill Log was reviewed. All staff files and three children's records were reviewed during the visit. The staff and training worksheet and children's records form were completed during the visit. Mrs. Ilka McElveen contacted me via the center's telephone. She stated one staff returned after a short leave of absence and her information was not up to date. Thirteen violations of child care requirements were observed and documented. Each were thoroughly reviewed with staff member Tavonda McElveen. Violation Number Comment Rule 808 The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. There was a container of standing water on the back porch accessible to children exiting to the playground. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. One staff did not have verification on file showing an annual review of the Emergency Medical Care plan. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One staff did not have an annual health questionnaire on file. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. One staff did not have documentation on file showing an annual Emergency Information form was on file. .0701(a) 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 verification on file of completing First Aid certification. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff did not have verification on file of completing CPR certification. .1102(d) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. One staff needs 12 hours of ongoing training to complete the training requirements. .1103(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Three staff files did not have an annual staff evaluation on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. One child did not have medical assessment on file. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Three staff files did not have documentation on file of an annual review of the center's EPR Plan. .0607(f) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. Medical reports, TB test screening or test and completed health questionnaire were not maintained separately for all staff. .0701(d) 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. One staff did not documentation on file of completion of the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment. .1102(g) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff did not have verification on file showing the health and safety trainings were completed within one year of employment. .1102(a) All violations must be corrected immediately. You must submit a compliance letter that explains in detail how each violation was corrected. I must receive the compliance letter no later than April 14, 2026. You may email the compliance letter to Miriam.Byrd@dhhs.nc.gov. If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, this will be considered falsification of information. If you cannot meet the requirements by this date, you must contact me with a purposed timeline of the corrections. In some cases, this timeline may be extended. Make sure to review the staff and training worksheet and the children's records form for violations that were cited during today's visit. 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. Your compliance history score from 9/2/2024 to 3/1/2026 is 94%. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Reminder- Child care licensing requirements were established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. You can assess the on-line version of the Child Care Rule Book, as well as a hard copy of the rules by going to the DCDEE website. I recommend that you visit the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in childcare. You can also find any needed Child Care forms by going on the web site and clicking on the "Provider" tab and then clicking on the "Provider Documents" tab. Technical assistance was provided regarding the use of staff file checklists. During today's monitoring of staff files, it was observed that required documentation is missing and/or not consistently updated. I encourage you to ensure that a checklist is used as an active tool to verify that all required information is obtained, maintained in the file, and kept current to support ongoing compliance. I recommend you use the Staff and Children's File checklist found on the DCDEE website under Provider Documents. I left a copy of a Staff Acknowledgement form with Ms. Tavonda. This form will ensure that all policies and any annual reviews of policies is complete. QRIS Pathways to the Stars- Mrs. Ilka McElveen attended the Director's meeting in September 2025 regarding the new QRIS rules in section .3200 of the Child Care Rules. During the routine unannounced visit conducted on 11/5/2025, I reviewed Pathway #2 Classroom and Instructional Quality standards. Based on the conversation on that day, the facility would pursue this pathway. All licensed facilities must apply for a Pathway no later than September 31, 2026. Since Mrs. McElveen was not present during today's visit, additional information regarding the application process was not discussed. You are welcomed to ask for a Technical Assistance visit that will ensure a thorough review of pathway expectations, documentation requirements, and next steps for participation. Additionally, all teaching staff are encouraged to log into DCDEE WORKS to review their individual education profiles and obtain current education verification status letters. Maintaining up-to-date and accurate education information in DCDEE WORKS is essential for QRIS participation and to ensure all qualifications are properly documented and counted towards program requirements. Please call me to set up the Technical Assistance visit, if applicable. You may contact me at (910) 709-5985 or Miriam.Byrd@dhhs.nc.gov with any questions or concerns. You may also contact Janet Edwards, Licensing Supervisor at (910) 709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
GS 110-91 · Violation
Name of Operation: KIDZ-N-MOTION Facility ID: 09000141 Consultant: MIRIAM BYRD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/31/2026 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 3/31/2026 Age: From 1 To 8 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a unannounced Annual Compliance Visit. Ilka McElveen, Owner/Administrator, was not present during today's visit. Two staff, Ms. Peggy Davis and Tavonda McElveen, assisted me with today's visit. This program currently operates with a four-star rated license, issued June 17, 2021. Restrictions include: 1st and 2nd shift, meets enhanced ratios. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed and the childcare facility was listed as current and active. A walk-through of the indoor and outdoor premises was conducted. Two staff were present with thirteen children. I observed children participating in teacher-directed and free-play activities, and completing routine care tasks. REQUIRED INSPECTIONS: A sanitation inspection was completed on November 14, 2025 with 11 demerits and a Superior rating. A fire inspection was completed on September 17, 2025. The Emergency Drill Log was reviewed. All staff files and three children's records were reviewed during the visit. The staff and training worksheet and children's records form were completed during the visit. Mrs. Ilka McElveen contacted me via the center's telephone. She stated one staff returned after a short leave of absence and her information was not up to date. Thirteen violations of child care requirements were observed and documented. Each were thoroughly reviewed with staff member Tavonda McElveen. Violation Number Comment Rule 808 The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. There was a container of standing water on the back porch accessible to children exiting to the playground. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. One staff did not have verification on file showing an annual review of the Emergency Medical Care plan. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One staff did not have an annual health questionnaire on file. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. One staff did not have documentation on file showing an annual Emergency Information form was on file. .0701(a) 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 verification on file of completing First Aid certification. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff did not have verification on file of completing CPR certification. .1102(d) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. One staff needs 12 hours of ongoing training to complete the training requirements. .1103(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Three staff files did not have an annual staff evaluation on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. One child did not have medical assessment on file. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Three staff files did not have documentation on file of an annual review of the center's EPR Plan. .0607(f) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. Medical reports, TB test screening or test and completed health questionnaire were not maintained separately for all staff. .0701(d) 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. One staff did not documentation on file of completion of the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment. .1102(g) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff did not have verification on file showing the health and safety trainings were completed within one year of employment. .1102(a) All violations must be corrected immediately. You must submit a compliance letter that explains in detail how each violation was corrected. I must receive the compliance letter no later than April 14, 2026. You may email the compliance letter to Miriam.Byrd@dhhs.nc.gov. If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, this will be considered falsification of information. If you cannot meet the requirements by this date, you must contact me with a purposed timeline of the corrections. In some cases, this timeline may be extended. Make sure to review the staff and training worksheet and the children's records form for violations that were cited during today's visit. 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. Your compliance history score from 9/2/2024 to 3/1/2026 is 94%. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Reminder- Child care licensing requirements were established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. You can assess the on-line version of the Child Care Rule Book, as well as a hard copy of the rules by going to the DCDEE website. I recommend that you visit the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in childcare. You can also find any needed Child Care forms by going on the web site and clicking on the "Provider" tab and then clicking on the "Provider Documents" tab. Technical assistance was provided regarding the use of staff file checklists. During today's monitoring of staff files, it was observed that required documentation is missing and/or not consistently updated. I encourage you to ensure that a checklist is used as an active tool to verify that all required information is obtained, maintained in the file, and kept current to support ongoing compliance. I recommend you use the Staff and Children's File checklist found on the DCDEE website under Provider Documents. I left a copy of a Staff Acknowledgement form with Ms. Tavonda. This form will ensure that all policies and any annual reviews of policies is complete. QRIS Pathways to the Stars- Mrs. Ilka McElveen attended the Director's meeting in September 2025 regarding the new QRIS rules in section .3200 of the Child Care Rules. During the routine unannounced visit conducted on 11/5/2025, I reviewed Pathway #2 Classroom and Instructional Quality standards. Based on the conversation on that day, the facility would pursue this pathway. All licensed facilities must apply for a Pathway no later than September 31, 2026. Since Mrs. McElveen was not present during today's visit, additional information regarding the application process was not discussed. You are welcomed to ask for a Technical Assistance visit that will ensure a thorough review of pathway expectations, documentation requirements, and next steps for participation. Additionally, all teaching staff are encouraged to log into DCDEE WORKS to review their individual education profiles and obtain current education verification status letters. Maintaining up-to-date and accurate education information in DCDEE WORKS is essential for QRIS participation and to ensure all qualifications are properly documented and counted towards program requirements. Please call me to set up the Technical Assistance visit, if applicable. You may contact me at (910) 709-5985 or Miriam.Byrd@dhhs.nc.gov with any questions or concerns. You may also contact Janet Edwards, Licensing Supervisor at (910) 709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
NC GS 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: KIDZ-N-MOTION Facility ID: 09000141 Consultant: MIRIAM BYRD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/31/2026 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 3/31/2026 Age: From 1 To 8 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a unannounced Annual Compliance Visit. Ilka McElveen, Owner/Administrator, was not present during today's visit. Two staff, Ms. Peggy Davis and Tavonda McElveen, assisted me with today's visit. This program currently operates with a four-star rated license, issued June 17, 2021. Restrictions include: 1st and 2nd shift, meets enhanced ratios. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed and the childcare facility was listed as current and active. A walk-through of the indoor and outdoor premises was conducted. Two staff were present with thirteen children. I observed children participating in teacher-directed and free-play activities, and completing routine care tasks. REQUIRED INSPECTIONS: A sanitation inspection was completed on November 14, 2025 with 11 demerits and a Superior rating. A fire inspection was completed on September 17, 2025. The Emergency Drill Log was reviewed. All staff files and three children's records were reviewed during the visit. The staff and training worksheet and children's records form were completed during the visit. Mrs. Ilka McElveen contacted me via the center's telephone. She stated one staff returned after a short leave of absence and her information was not up to date. Thirteen violations of child care requirements were observed and documented. Each were thoroughly reviewed with staff member Tavonda McElveen. Violation Number Comment Rule 808 The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. There was a container of standing water on the back porch accessible to children exiting to the playground. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. One staff did not have verification on file showing an annual review of the Emergency Medical Care plan. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One staff did not have an annual health questionnaire on file. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. One staff did not have documentation on file showing an annual Emergency Information form was on file. .0701(a) 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 verification on file of completing First Aid certification. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff did not have verification on file of completing CPR certification. .1102(d) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. One staff needs 12 hours of ongoing training to complete the training requirements. .1103(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Three staff files did not have an annual staff evaluation on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. One child did not have medical assessment on file. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Three staff files did not have documentation on file of an annual review of the center's EPR Plan. .0607(f) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. Medical reports, TB test screening or test and completed health questionnaire were not maintained separately for all staff. .0701(d) 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. One staff did not documentation on file of completion of the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment. .1102(g) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff did not have verification on file showing the health and safety trainings were completed within one year of employment. .1102(a) All violations must be corrected immediately. You must submit a compliance letter that explains in detail how each violation was corrected. I must receive the compliance letter no later than April 14, 2026. You may email the compliance letter to Miriam.Byrd@dhhs.nc.gov. If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, this will be considered falsification of information. If you cannot meet the requirements by this date, you must contact me with a purposed timeline of the corrections. In some cases, this timeline may be extended. Make sure to review the staff and training worksheet and the children's records form for violations that were cited during today's visit. 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. Your compliance history score from 9/2/2024 to 3/1/2026 is 94%. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Reminder- Child care licensing requirements were established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. You can assess the on-line version of the Child Care Rule Book, as well as a hard copy of the rules by going to the DCDEE website. I recommend that you visit the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in childcare. You can also find any needed Child Care forms by going on the web site and clicking on the "Provider" tab and then clicking on the "Provider Documents" tab. Technical assistance was provided regarding the use of staff file checklists. During today's monitoring of staff files, it was observed that required documentation is missing and/or not consistently updated. I encourage you to ensure that a checklist is used as an active tool to verify that all required information is obtained, maintained in the file, and kept current to support ongoing compliance. I recommend you use the Staff and Children's File checklist found on the DCDEE website under Provider Documents. I left a copy of a Staff Acknowledgement form with Ms. Tavonda. This form will ensure that all policies and any annual reviews of policies is complete. QRIS Pathways to the Stars- Mrs. Ilka McElveen attended the Director's meeting in September 2025 regarding the new QRIS rules in section .3200 of the Child Care Rules. During the routine unannounced visit conducted on 11/5/2025, I reviewed Pathway #2 Classroom and Instructional Quality standards. Based on the conversation on that day, the facility would pursue this pathway. All licensed facilities must apply for a Pathway no later than September 31, 2026. Since Mrs. McElveen was not present during today's visit, additional information regarding the application process was not discussed. You are welcomed to ask for a Technical Assistance visit that will ensure a thorough review of pathway expectations, documentation requirements, and next steps for participation. Additionally, all teaching staff are encouraged to log into DCDEE WORKS to review their individual education profiles and obtain current education verification status letters. Maintaining up-to-date and accurate education information in DCDEE WORKS is essential for QRIS participation and to ensure all qualifications are properly documented and counted towards program requirements. Please call me to set up the Technical Assistance visit, if applicable. You may contact me at (910) 709-5985 or Miriam.Byrd@dhhs.nc.gov with any questions or concerns. You may also contact Janet Edwards, Licensing Supervisor at (910) 709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
G.S. 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: KIDZ-N-MOTION Facility ID: 09000141 Consultant: MIRIAM BYRD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/5/2025 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 11/5/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor applicable childcare requirements during a Routine Unannounced visit. Today’s visit was conducted with the Administrator, Ilka McElveen The program operates with a 4-star Center License issued June 17, 2021, with 7 points earned in Staff Education, 2 points in Program Standards, and 1 point in Quality by meeting a programmatic option. The program is currently implementing an approved curriculum- Creative Curriculum/Teaching Strategies, as required for all 4- and 5-star licensed facilities where four-year old children are enrolled. I completed a general walk-through of the indoor and outdoor areas used by the children. I monitored the required postings, attendance logs, program records, equipment and furnishings, staff/child ratios & supervision, and outdoor area & equipment. I observed all children participating in teacher-directed activities, free-choice activities and outside gross motor play. Today’s lunch was in compliance with the Meal Pattern requirements. REQUIRED INSPECTIONS/DRILLS: The last fire inspection was completed on September 17, 2025 with approval for day time and night care. The most recent annual sanitation inspection was completed on December 2, 2024, and received an Approved classification with 18 demerits. The Emergency Drill Log form was monitored during today's visit. Computer-generated report was printed at the conclusion of today's visit and a copy was left with Mrs. McElveen. Access to the ABCMS Provider Portal was unavailable during the visit, preventing verification of provider information, as required by Child Care Law. A violation was added to the visit summary report and a copy was emailed to Mrs. McElveen, along with instructions of how to complete the ABCMS Provider Portal. Violation Number Comment Rule 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The ABCMS Provider Portal has not been completed. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) In response to the violation cited, please submit a compliance letter that states how and when the violation was corrected. I must receive the compliance letter no later than November 19, 2025. You may email the letter to: Miriam.Byrd@dhhs.nc.gov. If for some reason you can't correct the violation by the due date, please email me a Compliance Letter extension request asking for additional time to get the violation corrected. You will need to state the following in the extension request: Date of visit, item # documented for the violation, issues you are having in getting the item # corrected and an expected compliance date. You will be notified via email if the extension request is granted. Child care licensing requirements were established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. Make sure you visit the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in childcare. You can also find any needed Child Care forms by going on the web site and clicking on the "Provider" tab and then clicking on the "Provider Documents" tab. You are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. NC GS 110- 90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 75% for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action. Pathways to the Stars: Mrs. McElveen attended the Directors Meeting in September regarding the new QRIS rules in Section .3200; Standards for Two through Five Star Rated License. During today’s visit, Pathway #2 Classroom and Instructional Quality was reviewed thoroughly with Mrs. McElveen. Based on today’s conversation the facility will pursue this pathway in Spring 2026. I reviewed the application process with her and informed her I would email her the documents in March 2026 so that by the time her Annual Compliance is due, an Annual with Rated License Assessment can be completed. I informed her to contact me if she has any further questions regarding the Family and Engagement Standards and the CQI Plan for the Center and Individual Staff. Technical Assistance with Policies was provided during today’s visit: The NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center (NC Resource Center) promotes safe and healthy environments for children in early care and education settings. Services include telephone consultation, technical assistance, training resources, and web-based training. The NC Child Care Health and Safety E-Newsletter includes in-depth information abouthealth and safety concerns in early care and education settings, as well as information forchild care programs to share with families. Contact the NC Resource Center for information, resources, and referrals on topics related to child health and health and safety in child care, www.healthychildcare.unc.edu The NC Resource Center recently developed the following sample policies for child care facilities to use and adapt to the program’s needs: 1. Biting Policy for North Carolina Child Care 2. Tummy Time Policy for North Carolina Child Care Additional policies available on this page cover the following topics: Confidentiality Immunization Infant and Toddler Safe Sleep Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma Tobacco Free Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Homes Toothbrushing Visit https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/resources/documents-forms-policies/ to download the sample policies. Contact me at (910) 709-5985 or via email: Miriam.Byrd@dhhs.nc.gov with any questions or concerns. You may also contact Janet Edwards, Licensing Supervisor, at (910) 709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
NC GS 110- 90 · Violation
Name of Operation: KIDZ-N-MOTION Facility ID: 09000141 Consultant: MIRIAM BYRD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/5/2025 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 11/5/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor applicable childcare requirements during a Routine Unannounced visit. Today’s visit was conducted with the Administrator, Ilka McElveen The program operates with a 4-star Center License issued June 17, 2021, with 7 points earned in Staff Education, 2 points in Program Standards, and 1 point in Quality by meeting a programmatic option. The program is currently implementing an approved curriculum- Creative Curriculum/Teaching Strategies, as required for all 4- and 5-star licensed facilities where four-year old children are enrolled. I completed a general walk-through of the indoor and outdoor areas used by the children. I monitored the required postings, attendance logs, program records, equipment and furnishings, staff/child ratios & supervision, and outdoor area & equipment. I observed all children participating in teacher-directed activities, free-choice activities and outside gross motor play. Today’s lunch was in compliance with the Meal Pattern requirements. REQUIRED INSPECTIONS/DRILLS: The last fire inspection was completed on September 17, 2025 with approval for day time and night care. The most recent annual sanitation inspection was completed on December 2, 2024, and received an Approved classification with 18 demerits. The Emergency Drill Log form was monitored during today's visit. Computer-generated report was printed at the conclusion of today's visit and a copy was left with Mrs. McElveen. Access to the ABCMS Provider Portal was unavailable during the visit, preventing verification of provider information, as required by Child Care Law. A violation was added to the visit summary report and a copy was emailed to Mrs. McElveen, along with instructions of how to complete the ABCMS Provider Portal. Violation Number Comment Rule 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The ABCMS Provider Portal has not been completed. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) In response to the violation cited, please submit a compliance letter that states how and when the violation was corrected. I must receive the compliance letter no later than November 19, 2025. You may email the letter to: Miriam.Byrd@dhhs.nc.gov. If for some reason you can't correct the violation by the due date, please email me a Compliance Letter extension request asking for additional time to get the violation corrected. You will need to state the following in the extension request: Date of visit, item # documented for the violation, issues you are having in getting the item # corrected and an expected compliance date. You will be notified via email if the extension request is granted. Child care licensing requirements were established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. Make sure you visit the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in childcare. You can also find any needed Child Care forms by going on the web site and clicking on the "Provider" tab and then clicking on the "Provider Documents" tab. You are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. NC GS 110- 90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 75% for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action. Pathways to the Stars: Mrs. McElveen attended the Directors Meeting in September regarding the new QRIS rules in Section .3200; Standards for Two through Five Star Rated License. During today’s visit, Pathway #2 Classroom and Instructional Quality was reviewed thoroughly with Mrs. McElveen. Based on today’s conversation the facility will pursue this pathway in Spring 2026. I reviewed the application process with her and informed her I would email her the documents in March 2026 so that by the time her Annual Compliance is due, an Annual with Rated License Assessment can be completed. I informed her to contact me if she has any further questions regarding the Family and Engagement Standards and the CQI Plan for the Center and Individual Staff. Technical Assistance with Policies was provided during today’s visit: The NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center (NC Resource Center) promotes safe and healthy environments for children in early care and education settings. Services include telephone consultation, technical assistance, training resources, and web-based training. The NC Child Care Health and Safety E-Newsletter includes in-depth information abouthealth and safety concerns in early care and education settings, as well as information forchild care programs to share with families. Contact the NC Resource Center for information, resources, and referrals on topics related to child health and health and safety in child care, www.healthychildcare.unc.edu The NC Resource Center recently developed the following sample policies for child care facilities to use and adapt to the program’s needs: 1. Biting Policy for North Carolina Child Care 2. Tummy Time Policy for North Carolina Child Care Additional policies available on this page cover the following topics: Confidentiality Immunization Infant and Toddler Safe Sleep Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma Tobacco Free Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Homes Toothbrushing Visit https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/resources/documents-forms-policies/ to download the sample policies. Contact me at (910) 709-5985 or via email: Miriam.Byrd@dhhs.nc.gov with any questions or concerns. You may also contact Janet Edwards, Licensing Supervisor, at (910) 709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
G.S. 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: KIDZ-N-MOTION Facility ID: 09000141 Consultant: MIRIAM BYRD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/8/2025 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 4/8/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor applicable childcare requirements during your annual compliance visit. The annual compliance monitoring checklist for Child Care Centers was used to note requirements monitored today. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by Ilka McElveen, Administrator. LICENSE STATUS: This facility currently operates with a 4-star rated license issued May 14, 2024 earning 7 points in Education Standards, 2 points in Program Standards and 1 point in Quality by meeting a programmatic option. License Restrictions include: 1st and 2nd shift, meets enhanced ratios. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed prior to today's visit, and the childcare facility was listed as current and active. I was unaccompanied as I completed a general walk-through of the facility, which consisted of the indoor and outdoor areas. A total of twenty-seven (27) children were present during today’s visit. I observed the children participating in free choice play, outdoor play, completing routine care tasks and having lunch. Today’s lunch was in compliance with the Meal Pattern requirements. REQUIRED INSPECTIONS/DRILLS: The last annual compliance visit was completed April 29, 2024. The most recent annual fire inspection was completed on September 25, 2024. The most recent annual sanitation inspection was completed December 2, 2024, and received an Approved classification with 18 demerits. The last documented monthly fire drill was conducted on March 25, 2025, and the last documented quarterly lockdown drill/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on January 12, 2025. The last documented monthly playground inspection was completed on March 25, 2025. RECORDS: I reviewed five (5) staff files and four (4) children's files during today's visit. The following items of non-compliance of childcare requirements were observed and documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. One staff's qualification letter expired February 13, 2025. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. One staff needed to renew the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training in 2024. .1103(b) COMPLIANCE LETTER: All violations must be corrected immediately. A compliance letter is due to me within two weeks of today’s visit. By April 22, 2025, please send me a letter addressing how each violation was corrected. In your letter, be sure to include your facility name, facility ID number and each item number for the violation cited. You may submit the letter to me electronically at Miriam.Byrd@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to mail your letter, please ensure that you allow sufficient time so that the letter reaches me by the close of business on March 10, 2025. My mailing address is: Miriam Byrd, Child Care Consultant 2201 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-2000 Child care licensing requirements were established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. I recommend that you visit the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in childcare. You could also find any needed Child Care forms by going on the web site and clicking on the "Provider" tab and then clicking on the "Provider Documents" tab. You are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. NC GS 110- 90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 75% for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action. Your compliance history score as of 4/1/2025 is 92%. During today's visit, Kalisha Brunson's criminal background qualification letter expired February 13, 2025. This violation must be corrected within fifteen (15) days and a copy of the qualification letter be mailed to me with the required compliance letter. After the 15th day, I will follow-up in the criminal background check of the DCDEE Regulatory System to verify Ms. Brunson was qualified. If the qualification letter is not file after the 15th day, Ms. Brunson cannot be at the facility any longer until she received their qualification letter. Reminders: 1. Ms. D. Smith must complete 6 hours of on-going training by 4-29-2025. 2. Ms. K. Brunson must complete 4 hours of on-going training by 4-29-2025. 3. M. Cooper must complete the following by May 2025- Health and Safety training topics, including the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Maltreatment training 4. In-house trainings/reviews, such as the Annual EPR training and Annual Emergency Medical Care Plan review cannot be counted towards On-going Training Requirements 5. CPR and First Aid certification training cannot be counted towards On-Going Training Requirements. I reminded you during today's visit the training date and the review date of the EPR Trainings (line 25 of the staff and training worksheet) are two different things. The training date is the actual Emergency Response and Preparedness training that you completed as required by DCDEE. Not all staff are required to complete the actual EPR training. The review date is when the trained staff review the completed EPR Plan with staff during orientation and annually. Substitutes and volunteers in ratio and additional caregivers who are present must be informed of the EPR Plan and its location. CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK PROVIDER PORTAL: As stated in NC General Statute 110-90.2 &.2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of Child Development and Early Education 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 the 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 referenced 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 granted, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ACBMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify DCDEE 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. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Contact me at (910) 709-5985 or via email Miriam.Byrd@dhhs.nc.gov with any questions or concerns. 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: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
NC GS 110- 90 · Violation
Name of Operation: KIDZ-N-MOTION Facility ID: 09000141 Consultant: MIRIAM BYRD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/8/2025 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 4/8/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor applicable childcare requirements during your annual compliance visit. The annual compliance monitoring checklist for Child Care Centers was used to note requirements monitored today. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by Ilka McElveen, Administrator. LICENSE STATUS: This facility currently operates with a 4-star rated license issued May 14, 2024 earning 7 points in Education Standards, 2 points in Program Standards and 1 point in Quality by meeting a programmatic option. License Restrictions include: 1st and 2nd shift, meets enhanced ratios. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed prior to today's visit, and the childcare facility was listed as current and active. I was unaccompanied as I completed a general walk-through of the facility, which consisted of the indoor and outdoor areas. A total of twenty-seven (27) children were present during today’s visit. I observed the children participating in free choice play, outdoor play, completing routine care tasks and having lunch. Today’s lunch was in compliance with the Meal Pattern requirements. REQUIRED INSPECTIONS/DRILLS: The last annual compliance visit was completed April 29, 2024. The most recent annual fire inspection was completed on September 25, 2024. The most recent annual sanitation inspection was completed December 2, 2024, and received an Approved classification with 18 demerits. The last documented monthly fire drill was conducted on March 25, 2025, and the last documented quarterly lockdown drill/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on January 12, 2025. The last documented monthly playground inspection was completed on March 25, 2025. RECORDS: I reviewed five (5) staff files and four (4) children's files during today's visit. The following items of non-compliance of childcare requirements were observed and documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. One staff's qualification letter expired February 13, 2025. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. One staff needed to renew the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training in 2024. .1103(b) COMPLIANCE LETTER: All violations must be corrected immediately. A compliance letter is due to me within two weeks of today’s visit. By April 22, 2025, please send me a letter addressing how each violation was corrected. In your letter, be sure to include your facility name, facility ID number and each item number for the violation cited. You may submit the letter to me electronically at Miriam.Byrd@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to mail your letter, please ensure that you allow sufficient time so that the letter reaches me by the close of business on March 10, 2025. My mailing address is: Miriam Byrd, Child Care Consultant 2201 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-2000 Child care licensing requirements were established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. I recommend that you visit the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in childcare. You could also find any needed Child Care forms by going on the web site and clicking on the "Provider" tab and then clicking on the "Provider Documents" tab. You are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. NC GS 110- 90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 75% for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action. Your compliance history score as of 4/1/2025 is 92%. During today's visit, Kalisha Brunson's criminal background qualification letter expired February 13, 2025. This violation must be corrected within fifteen (15) days and a copy of the qualification letter be mailed to me with the required compliance letter. After the 15th day, I will follow-up in the criminal background check of the DCDEE Regulatory System to verify Ms. Brunson was qualified. If the qualification letter is not file after the 15th day, Ms. Brunson cannot be at the facility any longer until she received their qualification letter. Reminders: 1. Ms. D. Smith must complete 6 hours of on-going training by 4-29-2025. 2. Ms. K. Brunson must complete 4 hours of on-going training by 4-29-2025. 3. M. Cooper must complete the following by May 2025- Health and Safety training topics, including the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Maltreatment training 4. In-house trainings/reviews, such as the Annual EPR training and Annual Emergency Medical Care Plan review cannot be counted towards On-going Training Requirements 5. CPR and First Aid certification training cannot be counted towards On-Going Training Requirements. I reminded you during today's visit the training date and the review date of the EPR Trainings (line 25 of the staff and training worksheet) are two different things. The training date is the actual Emergency Response and Preparedness training that you completed as required by DCDEE. Not all staff are required to complete the actual EPR training. The review date is when the trained staff review the completed EPR Plan with staff during orientation and annually. Substitutes and volunteers in ratio and additional caregivers who are present must be informed of the EPR Plan and its location. CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK PROVIDER PORTAL: As stated in NC General Statute 110-90.2 &.2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of Child Development and Early Education 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 the 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 referenced 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 granted, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ACBMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify DCDEE 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. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Contact me at (910) 709-5985 or via email Miriam.Byrd@dhhs.nc.gov with any questions or concerns. 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: KIDZ-N-MOTION Facility ID: 09000141 Consultant: MIRIAM BYRD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/19/2024 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 12/19/2024 Age: From 0 To 6 Total Minutes: 115 Time In: 10:20 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM 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 compliance with applicable child care requirements during a Routine Unannounced visit. You currently operate with a 4-Star Rated License issued May 14, 2024 with 7 points earned in Staff Education, 2 points in Program Standards, and 1 point in Quality by meeting a programmatic option. Restrictions: First and Second shift, meets enhanced ratios. Ms. Peggy Davis, staff member, assisted me during today’s visit. The owner/operator, Ilka McElveen was not at the center. I observed all the indoor and outdoor spaces. Staff/child ratios, group size, supervision, use of licensed space, space capacity, and license restrictions were monitored. The license and emergency care plan were posted. Fire drills, medication administration, and storage of hazardous products were also monitored. I observed preschool children participating in outdoor gross motor play, teacher-directed activities, and preparing for lunch. Infants were observed napping and participating in daily routines. Children were observed being attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner. Today’s lunch consisted of corn dogs, applesauce, green beans and milk. Your last Annual Compliance visit was completed on 4-29-2024. A sanitation inspection was completed on 12-2-204 with 18 demerits and an Approved classification. A fire inspection was completed on 9-25-2024. The Emergency Drill log was reviewed during today’s visit. Three violations of child care requirements were observed and documented during today’s visit. The Visit Summary Word document was printed at the conclusion of today’s visit and a copy was left with Ms. Davis. Violation Number Comment Rule 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. One staff member's date of employment was November 6, 2024. The criminal background qualification letter was dated December 12, 2024. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Two staff did not have a signed acknowledgement on file showing a review of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was completed. .0608(d)(1-4) 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. One staff did not have verification of completion of the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) The violations must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated compliance letter must be submitted that describes in detail how the violations were corrected. Your program will be closed 12/23/2024-1/3/2025 for Christmas break; therefore your compliance letter must be received by January 9, 2025. Miriam Byrd Child Care Consultant 2201 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-2201 Miriam.Byrd@dhhs.nc.gov If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, this will be considered falsification of information. If you cannot meet the requirements by this date, you must contact me with a purposed timeline of the corrections. In some cases, this timeline may be extended. You are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. NC GS 110- 90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 75% for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action. Technical assistance with staff records was offered during today’s visit. A SAMPLE Staff Acknowledgement form was provided during the visit. You can use the information to create your own document that staff can sign off on showing they received the required information, such as, Policies, Shaken Baby Head Trauma Policy, EPR Plan review, etc.… You may also use the Staff File Checklist that is provided for you on the DCDEE website: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. Technical assistance with completing the Emergency Drill Log form was also provided. I observed under the section for conducting a shelter-in-place or lock down drill that for the drill completed on December 16, 2024, both shelter-in-place and lock down were marked as being completed. Every 3 months, you must complete one of the drills. The shelter-in-place drill generally means taking immediate refuge where you are, often during a weather event or environmental hazard. A lockdown drill is a more active security measure, usually implemented when there is an immediate threat requiring securing yourself within a room and locking doors to prevent entry. Rated License: The Governor signed Senate Bill 425 (now Session Law 2024-34), Health and Human Services Omnibus Bill, which includes the Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS) Modifications recommended to the Legislature by the NC Child Care Commission to update QRIS and create additional pathways for licensed child care facilities to earn star rated licenses. The Child Care Commission is currently in the process of drafting proposed child care rule language to begin the rulemaking process for implementing the new requirements. The rulemaking process will include publishing of proposed revised rules as well as a public hearing and public comment period. Hold Harmless provisions have been extended and star rated license assessments for licensed child care providers will be conducted by provider request only, until the QRIS rulemaking process has been completed. Star rated license assessments are still required for new child care programs. Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for DCDEE environment rating scale assessments. The DCDEE and the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) are collaboratively working on preparations for the transition to the third editions. These third editions come with a spiral binding at the top, replacing the current revised editions. Visit the NCRLAP’s website for more information about updated resources, credit hour trainings, and outreach assessment opportunities to help you become familiar with these tools. For official environment rating scale assessments for a NC Star Rated License, the NCRLAP will use the Revised editions until February 1, 2025. Contact me at (910) 709-5985 or via email: Miriam.Byrd@dhhs.nc.gov with any questions or concerns. You may also contact Janet Edwards, Licensing Supervisor, (910) 709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
NC GS 110- 90 · Violation
Name of Operation: KIDZ-N-MOTION Facility ID: 09000141 Consultant: MIRIAM BYRD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/19/2024 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 12/19/2024 Age: From 0 To 6 Total Minutes: 115 Time In: 10:20 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM 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 compliance with applicable child care requirements during a Routine Unannounced visit. You currently operate with a 4-Star Rated License issued May 14, 2024 with 7 points earned in Staff Education, 2 points in Program Standards, and 1 point in Quality by meeting a programmatic option. Restrictions: First and Second shift, meets enhanced ratios. Ms. Peggy Davis, staff member, assisted me during today’s visit. The owner/operator, Ilka McElveen was not at the center. I observed all the indoor and outdoor spaces. Staff/child ratios, group size, supervision, use of licensed space, space capacity, and license restrictions were monitored. The license and emergency care plan were posted. Fire drills, medication administration, and storage of hazardous products were also monitored. I observed preschool children participating in outdoor gross motor play, teacher-directed activities, and preparing for lunch. Infants were observed napping and participating in daily routines. Children were observed being attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner. Today’s lunch consisted of corn dogs, applesauce, green beans and milk. Your last Annual Compliance visit was completed on 4-29-2024. A sanitation inspection was completed on 12-2-204 with 18 demerits and an Approved classification. A fire inspection was completed on 9-25-2024. The Emergency Drill log was reviewed during today’s visit. Three violations of child care requirements were observed and documented during today’s visit. The Visit Summary Word document was printed at the conclusion of today’s visit and a copy was left with Ms. Davis. Violation Number Comment Rule 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. One staff member's date of employment was November 6, 2024. The criminal background qualification letter was dated December 12, 2024. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Two staff did not have a signed acknowledgement on file showing a review of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was completed. .0608(d)(1-4) 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. One staff did not have verification of completion of the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) The violations must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated compliance letter must be submitted that describes in detail how the violations were corrected. Your program will be closed 12/23/2024-1/3/2025 for Christmas break; therefore your compliance letter must be received by January 9, 2025. Miriam Byrd Child Care Consultant 2201 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-2201 Miriam.Byrd@dhhs.nc.gov If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, this will be considered falsification of information. If you cannot meet the requirements by this date, you must contact me with a purposed timeline of the corrections. In some cases, this timeline may be extended. You are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. NC GS 110- 90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 75% for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action. Technical assistance with staff records was offered during today’s visit. A SAMPLE Staff Acknowledgement form was provided during the visit. You can use the information to create your own document that staff can sign off on showing they received the required information, such as, Policies, Shaken Baby Head Trauma Policy, EPR Plan review, etc.… You may also use the Staff File Checklist that is provided for you on the DCDEE website: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. Technical assistance with completing the Emergency Drill Log form was also provided. I observed under the section for conducting a shelter-in-place or lock down drill that for the drill completed on December 16, 2024, both shelter-in-place and lock down were marked as being completed. Every 3 months, you must complete one of the drills. The shelter-in-place drill generally means taking immediate refuge where you are, often during a weather event or environmental hazard. A lockdown drill is a more active security measure, usually implemented when there is an immediate threat requiring securing yourself within a room and locking doors to prevent entry. Rated License: The Governor signed Senate Bill 425 (now Session Law 2024-34), Health and Human Services Omnibus Bill, which includes the Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS) Modifications recommended to the Legislature by the NC Child Care Commission to update QRIS and create additional pathways for licensed child care facilities to earn star rated licenses. The Child Care Commission is currently in the process of drafting proposed child care rule language to begin the rulemaking process for implementing the new requirements. The rulemaking process will include publishing of proposed revised rules as well as a public hearing and public comment period. Hold Harmless provisions have been extended and star rated license assessments for licensed child care providers will be conducted by provider request only, until the QRIS rulemaking process has been completed. Star rated license assessments are still required for new child care programs. Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for DCDEE environment rating scale assessments. The DCDEE and the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) are collaboratively working on preparations for the transition to the third editions. These third editions come with a spiral binding at the top, replacing the current revised editions. Visit the NCRLAP’s website for more information about updated resources, credit hour trainings, and outreach assessment opportunities to help you become familiar with these tools. For official environment rating scale assessments for a NC Star Rated License, the NCRLAP will use the Revised editions until February 1, 2025. Contact me at (910) 709-5985 or via email: Miriam.Byrd@dhhs.nc.gov with any questions or concerns. You may also contact Janet Edwards, Licensing Supervisor, (910) 709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
GS 110-91 · Violation
Name of Operation: KIDZ-N-MOTION Facility ID: 09000141 Consultant: MIRIAM BYRD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/29/2024 Number Present: 30 Completed Date: 4/29/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 10:45 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit. The Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child care Centers was used today to note requirements that were monitored. The program operates with a 3-star rated license issued June 17, 2021, earning 7 points for education standards, 2 points for program standards, and one quality point for complying with programmatic option. License restrictions include: 1st and 2nd shift, meets enhanced ratios. Today’s visit was conducted with the owner/operator, Ilka McElveen. During today's visit the Provisional Notice of Administrative Action issued April 19, 2024 was left with Mrs. McElveen. The Action was reviewedd with her. She posted the Action, Cover Letter, and the Corrective Action Plan, and the Provisional license in a location that is visible to the parents and visitors. However, Mrs. McElveen stated she would appeal the Action at this time. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. Staff/child ratios, group size, capacity, use of space, and supervision were observed. I observed children playing in various activity centers, teacher lead activities, and outdoor play. Developmentally age-appropriate materials were used. Positive and nurturing communication occurred as teachers interacted with children. A sanitation inspection was completed on November 28, 2023 with 14 demerits and a Superior rating. A fire inspection was completed on December 6, 2023. The Emergency Drill log was reviewed during today’s visit. Prior to today’s visit the staff and training worksheet was obtained. A review of the information was completed. New staff files were monitored as well as existing staff files for compliance with on-going training hours. During today’s visit, four children records were reviewed. The children’s records form was completed during the visit. Two violations of child care requirements were observed. Due to computer issues, the computer-generated report will be emailed within 24 hours. A compliance letter is not required at this time. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan for the children ages 1-2 years, did not have a date. This was corrected when the activity plan was dated during the visit. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 544 Screen time was offered to children under three years of age. A tablet screen was playing a child's music video in the space used by children 0-1 years of age. This was corrected during the visit when the tablet was turned off so the video would not show but the music stilled played. .0510(f) You are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. NC GS 110- 90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 75% for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action. Child care licensing requirements were established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. I explained that you have access to the on-line version of the Child Care Rule Book, as well as a hard copy of the rules. I recommend that you visit the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in childcare. You could also find any needed Child Care forms by going on the web site and clicking on the "Provider" tab and then clicking on the "Provider Documents" tab. Reminders: 1. The children's file checklist has been updated as of April 2024. You can find it under the Provide Documents tab of the website. 2. Remind staff that work with children less than three years of age that screen time is not allowed. Staff can instill in the babies the joyful habit of self-directed play. Check out A-Creative-Alternative-to-Baby-TV-time at janetlansbury.com. 3. When completing the staff and training worksheets for the 2025 annual compliance visit, make sure to complete items #18- On-going Training requirements. Reminder- CPR and First Aid no longer count in the on-going training hours received. Also, make sure to put the expiration date of the CPR and First Aid training in item #19. Contact me at (910) 709-5985 or via email: Miriam.Byrd@dhhs.nc.gov with any questions or concerns. 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: KIDZ-N-MOTION Facility ID: 09000141 Consultant: MIRIAM BYRD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/29/2024 Number Present: 30 Completed Date: 4/29/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 10:45 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit. The Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child care Centers was used today to note requirements that were monitored. The program operates with a 3-star rated license issued June 17, 2021, earning 7 points for education standards, 2 points for program standards, and one quality point for complying with programmatic option. License restrictions include: 1st and 2nd shift, meets enhanced ratios. Today’s visit was conducted with the owner/operator, Ilka McElveen. During today's visit the Provisional Notice of Administrative Action issued April 19, 2024 was left with Mrs. McElveen. The Action was reviewedd with her. She posted the Action, Cover Letter, and the Corrective Action Plan, and the Provisional license in a location that is visible to the parents and visitors. However, Mrs. McElveen stated she would appeal the Action at this time. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. Staff/child ratios, group size, capacity, use of space, and supervision were observed. I observed children playing in various activity centers, teacher lead activities, and outdoor play. Developmentally age-appropriate materials were used. Positive and nurturing communication occurred as teachers interacted with children. A sanitation inspection was completed on November 28, 2023 with 14 demerits and a Superior rating. A fire inspection was completed on December 6, 2023. The Emergency Drill log was reviewed during today’s visit. Prior to today’s visit the staff and training worksheet was obtained. A review of the information was completed. New staff files were monitored as well as existing staff files for compliance with on-going training hours. During today’s visit, four children records were reviewed. The children’s records form was completed during the visit. Two violations of child care requirements were observed. Due to computer issues, the computer-generated report will be emailed within 24 hours. A compliance letter is not required at this time. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan for the children ages 1-2 years, did not have a date. This was corrected when the activity plan was dated during the visit. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 544 Screen time was offered to children under three years of age. A tablet screen was playing a child's music video in the space used by children 0-1 years of age. This was corrected during the visit when the tablet was turned off so the video would not show but the music stilled played. .0510(f) You are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. NC GS 110- 90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 75% for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action. Child care licensing requirements were established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. I explained that you have access to the on-line version of the Child Care Rule Book, as well as a hard copy of the rules. I recommend that you visit the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in childcare. You could also find any needed Child Care forms by going on the web site and clicking on the "Provider" tab and then clicking on the "Provider Documents" tab. Reminders: 1. The children's file checklist has been updated as of April 2024. You can find it under the Provide Documents tab of the website. 2. Remind staff that work with children less than three years of age that screen time is not allowed. Staff can instill in the babies the joyful habit of self-directed play. Check out A-Creative-Alternative-to-Baby-TV-time at janetlansbury.com. 3. When completing the staff and training worksheets for the 2025 annual compliance visit, make sure to complete items #18- On-going Training requirements. Reminder- CPR and First Aid no longer count in the on-going training hours received. Also, make sure to put the expiration date of the CPR and First Aid training in item #19. Contact me at (910) 709-5985 or via email: Miriam.Byrd@dhhs.nc.gov with any questions or concerns. 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 .0701 · Violation
Name of Operation: KIDZ-N-MOTION Facility ID: 09000141 Consultant: MIRIAM BYRD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/25/2024 Number Present: 21 Completed Date: 1/25/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 11:30 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 compliance with applicable childcare requirements during your routine unannounced visit. The program currently operates with a three-star license issued June 17, 2021, earning seven points in education standards, two points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option. Restrictions are as follows: 1st and 2nd shift, meets enhanced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was May 23, 2023. Today’s visit was conducted with Ms. Ilka McElveen, Owner/Administrator. I observed the Preschool-age children participating in free choice activities and teacher-directed activities. Teacher interaction was observed with adequate supervision being provided. Two infants were present and observed in daily routines and sleeping. Safe sleep checks were monitored. The following items were monitored: Supervision, Staff/Child Ratios, Adequate/Approved Space, CBC, Permit Posted, CPR, FA, Special Training, Program Records, Three New Staff Records, Storage of Hazardous Products, Storage of Medication. Five violations of child care requirements were observed and documented. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. McElveen. The signed visit summary was emailed to Ms. McElveen at the conclusion of today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One staff did not have a medical report on file prior to employment. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One staff's first day of employment was 1-2-2024 and the TB test results were dated 1-16-2024. .0701(a) 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 verification of completing a First Aid training from an approved training organization on file within 90 days of employment. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff did not have verification of completing a CPR course from an approved training organization on file within 90 days of employment. .1102(d) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. One staff did not have on file a signed acknowledgement that the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma police was reviewed with them prior to providing care with children. This was corrected when the staff signed the acknowledgement and it was placed in their file. .0608(d)(1-4) The violations recorded above must be corrected immediately. Mail or email a dated and signed compliance statement to me by February 8, 2024 describing how the violations were corrected. The compliance letter may be mailed to me at PO Box 1731, Clinton, NC 28329 or emailed to Miriam.Byrd@dhhs.nc.gov You are required to maintain compliance applicable childcare requirements at all times. NC GS 110-90(4) (d) requires all childcare facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past 18 months. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: All age groups present were observed. During today’s visit, you stated you currently have two preschool-aged children who present behaviors that may need evaluation. You requested assistance with how the staff can provide positive guidance to the children. Please contact the Regional Child Care Health Consultant, Sharleen Laporte, with the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center. She currently serves Bladen County. As a CCHC, she can assist you with health and safety practices as well as provide technical assistance with guidance, and training on Children with Special Health Care Needs, and much more. She can also conduct a health and safety assessment that includes an observation, development of a quality improvement plan, and a follow-up assessment to complete the cycle. Please contact her at: Sharleen Laporte, MS, CHES®, CCHC-C/E, Regional Child Care Health Consultant, NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center, UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, Department of Maternal and Child Health Phone: (910)401-2207 Web: healthychildcare.unc.edu Rated License Re-Assessment: Your program is in Cohort 3 of the Rated License Reassessment plan. This means your Prep year will begin July 1, 2025 and end June 30, 2026. During the Prep year, you need to make sure that ALL teaching staff (lead teachers, teachers, group leaders) have a current Status letter from the WORKS Unit of DCDEE. If staff have completed any EDU coursework or obtained a degree since your last evaluation, make sure an ORIGINAL transcript has been mailed to the WORKS unit. Your Assessment year will begin July 1, 2026 and end June 30, 2027. You will need to have completed the Rated License Reassessment application and have a current license by June 30, 2027. Contact me at (910) 709-5985 or via email with any questions or concerns. 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: KIDZ-N-MOTION Facility ID: 09000141 Consultant: MIRIAM BYRD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/25/2024 Number Present: 21 Completed Date: 1/25/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 11:30 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 compliance with applicable childcare requirements during your routine unannounced visit. The program currently operates with a three-star license issued June 17, 2021, earning seven points in education standards, two points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option. Restrictions are as follows: 1st and 2nd shift, meets enhanced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was May 23, 2023. Today’s visit was conducted with Ms. Ilka McElveen, Owner/Administrator. I observed the Preschool-age children participating in free choice activities and teacher-directed activities. Teacher interaction was observed with adequate supervision being provided. Two infants were present and observed in daily routines and sleeping. Safe sleep checks were monitored. The following items were monitored: Supervision, Staff/Child Ratios, Adequate/Approved Space, CBC, Permit Posted, CPR, FA, Special Training, Program Records, Three New Staff Records, Storage of Hazardous Products, Storage of Medication. Five violations of child care requirements were observed and documented. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. McElveen. The signed visit summary was emailed to Ms. McElveen at the conclusion of today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One staff did not have a medical report on file prior to employment. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One staff's first day of employment was 1-2-2024 and the TB test results were dated 1-16-2024. .0701(a) 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 verification of completing a First Aid training from an approved training organization on file within 90 days of employment. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff did not have verification of completing a CPR course from an approved training organization on file within 90 days of employment. .1102(d) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. One staff did not have on file a signed acknowledgement that the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma police was reviewed with them prior to providing care with children. This was corrected when the staff signed the acknowledgement and it was placed in their file. .0608(d)(1-4) The violations recorded above must be corrected immediately. Mail or email a dated and signed compliance statement to me by February 8, 2024 describing how the violations were corrected. The compliance letter may be mailed to me at PO Box 1731, Clinton, NC 28329 or emailed to Miriam.Byrd@dhhs.nc.gov You are required to maintain compliance applicable childcare requirements at all times. NC GS 110-90(4) (d) requires all childcare facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past 18 months. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: All age groups present were observed. During today’s visit, you stated you currently have two preschool-aged children who present behaviors that may need evaluation. You requested assistance with how the staff can provide positive guidance to the children. Please contact the Regional Child Care Health Consultant, Sharleen Laporte, with the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center. She currently serves Bladen County. As a CCHC, she can assist you with health and safety practices as well as provide technical assistance with guidance, and training on Children with Special Health Care Needs, and much more. She can also conduct a health and safety assessment that includes an observation, development of a quality improvement plan, and a follow-up assessment to complete the cycle. Please contact her at: Sharleen Laporte, MS, CHES®, CCHC-C/E, Regional Child Care Health Consultant, NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center, UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, Department of Maternal and Child Health Phone: (910)401-2207 Web: healthychildcare.unc.edu Rated License Re-Assessment: Your program is in Cohort 3 of the Rated License Reassessment plan. This means your Prep year will begin July 1, 2025 and end June 30, 2026. During the Prep year, you need to make sure that ALL teaching staff (lead teachers, teachers, group leaders) have a current Status letter from the WORKS Unit of DCDEE. If staff have completed any EDU coursework or obtained a degree since your last evaluation, make sure an ORIGINAL transcript has been mailed to the WORKS unit. Your Assessment year will begin July 1, 2026 and end June 30, 2027. You will need to have completed the Rated License Reassessment application and have a current license by June 30, 2027. Contact me at (910) 709-5985 or via email with any questions or concerns. 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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