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453 OAK Grove Road, Elkin NC 28621 · License #8655027 · Child Care Center
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10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation
Name of Operation: OAK GROVE HEAD START Facility ID: 8655027 Consultant: KELLY HEALY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/27/2024 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 8/27/2024 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 11:30 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced visit was conducted at this child care today to monitor compliance with all applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted with Ms. Kelli Hayes, Assistant Teacher. Mr. Stephen Harris, Health Coordinator for Head Start, was present and assisted during the visit. This program currently operates with a Five Star license. Restrictions include daytime care only, meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, meets enhanced ratios minus one, no cooking allowed. The license was posted and the restrictions were being followed. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 08-27-2024. The program’s compliance history was 89% prior to today’s visit. Programs are required to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. I have observed indoor and outdoor areas today. I monitored staff/child ratios and space capacity today, as is indicated on the attached worksheet. I observed proper supervision of children. During the visit I observed children interacting with the teacher and taking a nap. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 09-07-2023. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 08-23-2024. The last fire inspection was conducted on 09-11-2024. A fire drill was documented on 08-27-2024. A shelter in place drill was documented on 05-01-2024. An outdoor inspection was documented on 05-01-2024. I observed program records and posted items today. I observed staff and children’s records today according to DCDEE procedures. I observed the storage of hazardous items and cleaning supplies. I observed both the storage of medications and the administration of medication paperwork. This program does not provide transportation. The staff report that for now, the LAST DAY OF SCHOOL IS MAY 13, 2025. This site is NOT NC Pre-K. I documented the following violations during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. There was no menu for the week posted in the classroom. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A gallon size plastic storage bag was in the art activity center within reach of children. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. I provided the following Technical Assistance during today’s visit: Gallon size plastic storage bags are a suffocation hazard for children because they will fit over a child’s head. Bins are a good option for storing toys. Consultation: I have reminded Ms. Wagoner that her CRC will expire on September 5, 2024. I have reviewed this visit summary with Ms. Hayes at the conclusion of the visit and a copy was given to her. I have appreciated Ms. Hayes’ time and assistance with this visit and have encouraged her to contact me if she has any questions at 336-317-5601. Kelly Healy PO Box 20423 Winston – Salem, NC 27120 kelly.healy@dhhs.nc.gov My supervisor, Ms. Pamela Hauser, can be reached at Pamela.Hauser@dhhs.nc.gov. For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
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10A NCAC 09 .0901 · Violation
Name of Operation: OAK GROVE HEAD START Facility ID: 8655027 Consultant: KELLY HEALY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/27/2024 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 8/27/2024 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 11:30 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced visit was conducted at this child care today to monitor compliance with all applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted with Ms. Kelli Hayes, Assistant Teacher. Mr. Stephen Harris, Health Coordinator for Head Start, was present and assisted during the visit. This program currently operates with a Five Star license. Restrictions include daytime care only, meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, meets enhanced ratios minus one, no cooking allowed. The license was posted and the restrictions were being followed. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 08-27-2024. The program’s compliance history was 89% prior to today’s visit. Programs are required to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. I have observed indoor and outdoor areas today. I monitored staff/child ratios and space capacity today, as is indicated on the attached worksheet. I observed proper supervision of children. During the visit I observed children interacting with the teacher and taking a nap. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 09-07-2023. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 08-23-2024. The last fire inspection was conducted on 09-11-2024. A fire drill was documented on 08-27-2024. A shelter in place drill was documented on 05-01-2024. An outdoor inspection was documented on 05-01-2024. I observed program records and posted items today. I observed staff and children’s records today according to DCDEE procedures. I observed the storage of hazardous items and cleaning supplies. I observed both the storage of medications and the administration of medication paperwork. This program does not provide transportation. The staff report that for now, the LAST DAY OF SCHOOL IS MAY 13, 2025. This site is NOT NC Pre-K. I documented the following violations during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. There was no menu for the week posted in the classroom. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A gallon size plastic storage bag was in the art activity center within reach of children. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. I provided the following Technical Assistance during today’s visit: Gallon size plastic storage bags are a suffocation hazard for children because they will fit over a child’s head. Bins are a good option for storing toys. Consultation: I have reminded Ms. Wagoner that her CRC will expire on September 5, 2024. I have reviewed this visit summary with Ms. Hayes at the conclusion of the visit and a copy was given to her. I have appreciated Ms. Hayes’ time and assistance with this visit and have encouraged her to contact me if she has any questions at 336-317-5601. Kelly Healy PO Box 20423 Winston – Salem, NC 27120 kelly.healy@dhhs.nc.gov My supervisor, Ms. Pamela Hauser, can be reached at Pamela.Hauser@dhhs.nc.gov. For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
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Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation
Name of Operation: OAK GROVE HEAD START Facility ID: 8655027 Consultant: AUDREY DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/7/2023 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 9/7/2023 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this Head Start site to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted by Audrey Davis, childcare consultant with Jessica Ruiz, lead teacher and Megan Pell, teacher assistant. Mary Ann Wagoner, substitute teacher, arrived at noon to relieve Ms. Ruiz for the afternoon. Your program currently operates one classroom with a five-star license issued 11/1/19. Restrictions include daytime care only; meets enhanced space; enhanced ratios and enhanced ratios minus 1, and no cooking allowed. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. This program is owned and operated by Yadkin Valley Economic Development District, Inc. listed as current and active on the NC Secretary of States website when checked on 9/5/23. The program’s compliance history was 88% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Upon arrival, staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed positive interactions today. I observed children involved in a fire safety enrichment activity. Two firemen/ fire trucks were on site for the children to experience. I observed free play in well developed activity areas, lunch, and rest. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/15/22. A sanitation inspection was conducted 4/6/23 with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on 9/21/22. You provided me with a copy of the report today. It is time to schedule your 2023 inspection prior to the expiration date of the current inspection. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was documented today prior to my arrival. A lockdown drill was documented yesterday, 9/6/23. An outdoor inspection was documented on 9/5/23. The outdoor inspection for August 2023 and September 2023 indicated additional mulch is needed which I verified during today’s visit. Children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Staff files were not available for review as staff reported they are not on site. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today and are stored in a locked cabinet in the food preparation area. Medication and medication authorization was observed and was in compliance. This classroom does not provide transportation. Parents are responsible for transporting their child to and from school daily. The classroom uses the Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. Rubber mulch in fall zones of equipment measured two inches or less instead of the required 6 inches. .0605(j) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Nails were protruding out of the bottom of the storage building in the fenced play area accessible to the children. Also on the storage building was chipped wood with very sharp edges also accessible to children. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(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. Emergency information was not on site for staff providing child care during today's visit. .0701(a) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Staff records were not on site for the teacher and teacher assistant. G.S. 110-91( 9) 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. Documentation was not on file verifying any staff has completed the required first aid training. .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. Documentation was not on site verifying any of the staff present today has completed the required child CPR. .1102(d) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Criminal qualification letters were not on file for the teacher, teacher assistant, and substitute teacher. All were verified in the DCDEE Regulatory system during the visit. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 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. Documentation was not on file verifying staff received a review of the EPR plan and the emergency medical care plan. .0607(f) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before September 21, 2023. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • accurate, detailed description of how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to Audrey.Davis@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Audrey Davis PO Box 17273 Winston-Salem, NC 27116 If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not yet been made, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance provided during today’s visit: • Staff records regarding emergency information, criminal qualification letter, verification of CPR and First Aid are required on site on the first day of school to be in compliance with child care requirements. • Reminder: Health and Safety training topics are required to be completed every 5 years, and can also count as on-going training in the year they are taken. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with Ms. Pell from my computer screen and emailed to Jessica Ruiz, Megan Pell, and Rhonda Wrenn. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Audrey Davis, Child Care Consultant (336)317-6514 Audrey.Davis@dhhs.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
G.S. 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: OAK GROVE HEAD START Facility ID: 8655027 Consultant: AUDREY DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/7/2023 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 9/7/2023 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this Head Start site to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted by Audrey Davis, childcare consultant with Jessica Ruiz, lead teacher and Megan Pell, teacher assistant. Mary Ann Wagoner, substitute teacher, arrived at noon to relieve Ms. Ruiz for the afternoon. Your program currently operates one classroom with a five-star license issued 11/1/19. Restrictions include daytime care only; meets enhanced space; enhanced ratios and enhanced ratios minus 1, and no cooking allowed. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. This program is owned and operated by Yadkin Valley Economic Development District, Inc. listed as current and active on the NC Secretary of States website when checked on 9/5/23. The program’s compliance history was 88% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Upon arrival, staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed positive interactions today. I observed children involved in a fire safety enrichment activity. Two firemen/ fire trucks were on site for the children to experience. I observed free play in well developed activity areas, lunch, and rest. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/15/22. A sanitation inspection was conducted 4/6/23 with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on 9/21/22. You provided me with a copy of the report today. It is time to schedule your 2023 inspection prior to the expiration date of the current inspection. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was documented today prior to my arrival. A lockdown drill was documented yesterday, 9/6/23. An outdoor inspection was documented on 9/5/23. The outdoor inspection for August 2023 and September 2023 indicated additional mulch is needed which I verified during today’s visit. Children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Staff files were not available for review as staff reported they are not on site. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today and are stored in a locked cabinet in the food preparation area. Medication and medication authorization was observed and was in compliance. This classroom does not provide transportation. Parents are responsible for transporting their child to and from school daily. The classroom uses the Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. Rubber mulch in fall zones of equipment measured two inches or less instead of the required 6 inches. .0605(j) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Nails were protruding out of the bottom of the storage building in the fenced play area accessible to the children. Also on the storage building was chipped wood with very sharp edges also accessible to children. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(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. Emergency information was not on site for staff providing child care during today's visit. .0701(a) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Staff records were not on site for the teacher and teacher assistant. G.S. 110-91( 9) 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. Documentation was not on file verifying any staff has completed the required first aid training. .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. Documentation was not on site verifying any of the staff present today has completed the required child CPR. .1102(d) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Criminal qualification letters were not on file for the teacher, teacher assistant, and substitute teacher. All were verified in the DCDEE Regulatory system during the visit. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 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. Documentation was not on file verifying staff received a review of the EPR plan and the emergency medical care plan. .0607(f) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before September 21, 2023. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • accurate, detailed description of how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to Audrey.Davis@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Audrey Davis PO Box 17273 Winston-Salem, NC 27116 If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not yet been made, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance provided during today’s visit: • Staff records regarding emergency information, criminal qualification letter, verification of CPR and First Aid are required on site on the first day of school to be in compliance with child care requirements. • Reminder: Health and Safety training topics are required to be completed every 5 years, and can also count as on-going training in the year they are taken. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with Ms. Pell from my computer screen and emailed to Jessica Ruiz, Megan Pell, and Rhonda Wrenn. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Audrey Davis, Child Care Consultant (336)317-6514 Audrey.Davis@dhhs.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
G.S. 110-91 · Violation
Name of Operation: OAK GROVE HEAD START Facility ID: 8655027 Consultant: AUDREY DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/7/2023 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 9/7/2023 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this Head Start site to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted by Audrey Davis, childcare consultant with Jessica Ruiz, lead teacher and Megan Pell, teacher assistant. Mary Ann Wagoner, substitute teacher, arrived at noon to relieve Ms. Ruiz for the afternoon. Your program currently operates one classroom with a five-star license issued 11/1/19. Restrictions include daytime care only; meets enhanced space; enhanced ratios and enhanced ratios minus 1, and no cooking allowed. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. This program is owned and operated by Yadkin Valley Economic Development District, Inc. listed as current and active on the NC Secretary of States website when checked on 9/5/23. The program’s compliance history was 88% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Upon arrival, staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed positive interactions today. I observed children involved in a fire safety enrichment activity. Two firemen/ fire trucks were on site for the children to experience. I observed free play in well developed activity areas, lunch, and rest. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/15/22. A sanitation inspection was conducted 4/6/23 with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on 9/21/22. You provided me with a copy of the report today. It is time to schedule your 2023 inspection prior to the expiration date of the current inspection. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was documented today prior to my arrival. A lockdown drill was documented yesterday, 9/6/23. An outdoor inspection was documented on 9/5/23. The outdoor inspection for August 2023 and September 2023 indicated additional mulch is needed which I verified during today’s visit. Children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Staff files were not available for review as staff reported they are not on site. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today and are stored in a locked cabinet in the food preparation area. Medication and medication authorization was observed and was in compliance. This classroom does not provide transportation. Parents are responsible for transporting their child to and from school daily. The classroom uses the Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. Rubber mulch in fall zones of equipment measured two inches or less instead of the required 6 inches. .0605(j) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Nails were protruding out of the bottom of the storage building in the fenced play area accessible to the children. Also on the storage building was chipped wood with very sharp edges also accessible to children. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(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. Emergency information was not on site for staff providing child care during today's visit. .0701(a) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Staff records were not on site for the teacher and teacher assistant. G.S. 110-91( 9) 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. Documentation was not on file verifying any staff has completed the required first aid training. .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. Documentation was not on site verifying any of the staff present today has completed the required child CPR. .1102(d) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Criminal qualification letters were not on file for the teacher, teacher assistant, and substitute teacher. All were verified in the DCDEE Regulatory system during the visit. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 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. Documentation was not on file verifying staff received a review of the EPR plan and the emergency medical care plan. .0607(f) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before September 21, 2023. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • accurate, detailed description of how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to Audrey.Davis@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Audrey Davis PO Box 17273 Winston-Salem, NC 27116 If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not yet been made, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance provided during today’s visit: • Staff records regarding emergency information, criminal qualification letter, verification of CPR and First Aid are required on site on the first day of school to be in compliance with child care requirements. • Reminder: Health and Safety training topics are required to be completed every 5 years, and can also count as on-going training in the year they are taken. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with Ms. Pell from my computer screen and emailed to Jessica Ruiz, Megan Pell, and Rhonda Wrenn. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Audrey Davis, Child Care Consultant (336)317-6514 Audrey.Davis@dhhs.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
NC GS 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: OAK GROVE HEAD START Facility ID: 8655027 Consultant: AUDREY DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/7/2023 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 9/7/2023 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this Head Start site to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted by Audrey Davis, childcare consultant with Jessica Ruiz, lead teacher and Megan Pell, teacher assistant. Mary Ann Wagoner, substitute teacher, arrived at noon to relieve Ms. Ruiz for the afternoon. Your program currently operates one classroom with a five-star license issued 11/1/19. Restrictions include daytime care only; meets enhanced space; enhanced ratios and enhanced ratios minus 1, and no cooking allowed. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. This program is owned and operated by Yadkin Valley Economic Development District, Inc. listed as current and active on the NC Secretary of States website when checked on 9/5/23. The program’s compliance history was 88% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Upon arrival, staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed positive interactions today. I observed children involved in a fire safety enrichment activity. Two firemen/ fire trucks were on site for the children to experience. I observed free play in well developed activity areas, lunch, and rest. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/15/22. A sanitation inspection was conducted 4/6/23 with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on 9/21/22. You provided me with a copy of the report today. It is time to schedule your 2023 inspection prior to the expiration date of the current inspection. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was documented today prior to my arrival. A lockdown drill was documented yesterday, 9/6/23. An outdoor inspection was documented on 9/5/23. The outdoor inspection for August 2023 and September 2023 indicated additional mulch is needed which I verified during today’s visit. Children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Staff files were not available for review as staff reported they are not on site. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today and are stored in a locked cabinet in the food preparation area. Medication and medication authorization was observed and was in compliance. This classroom does not provide transportation. Parents are responsible for transporting their child to and from school daily. The classroom uses the Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. Rubber mulch in fall zones of equipment measured two inches or less instead of the required 6 inches. .0605(j) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Nails were protruding out of the bottom of the storage building in the fenced play area accessible to the children. Also on the storage building was chipped wood with very sharp edges also accessible to children. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(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. Emergency information was not on site for staff providing child care during today's visit. .0701(a) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Staff records were not on site for the teacher and teacher assistant. G.S. 110-91( 9) 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. Documentation was not on file verifying any staff has completed the required first aid training. .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. Documentation was not on site verifying any of the staff present today has completed the required child CPR. .1102(d) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Criminal qualification letters were not on file for the teacher, teacher assistant, and substitute teacher. All were verified in the DCDEE Regulatory system during the visit. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 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. Documentation was not on file verifying staff received a review of the EPR plan and the emergency medical care plan. .0607(f) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before September 21, 2023. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • accurate, detailed description of how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to Audrey.Davis@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Audrey Davis PO Box 17273 Winston-Salem, NC 27116 If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not yet been made, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance provided during today’s visit: • Staff records regarding emergency information, criminal qualification letter, verification of CPR and First Aid are required on site on the first day of school to be in compliance with child care requirements. • Reminder: Health and Safety training topics are required to be completed every 5 years, and can also count as on-going training in the year they are taken. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with Ms. Pell from my computer screen and emailed to Jessica Ruiz, Megan Pell, and Rhonda Wrenn. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Audrey Davis, Child Care Consultant (336)317-6514 Audrey.Davis@dhhs.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
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