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8527 West Marlboro Road, Farmville NC 27828 · License #74000792 · Center · Child Care Center
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10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation
Name of Operation: KID'S PARADISE CHILDCARE CENTER, LLC Facility ID: 74000792 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/9/2025 Number Present: 19 Completed Date: 9/9/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 324 Time In: 08:51 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Staff members D. Yarrell and S. Faye assisted me during the visit. K. Johnson, administrator arrived later during the visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 3/7/2023. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 9/24/24. The sanitation inspection was completed 6/27/25 with an “provisional” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 8/26/24 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-three percent as of 9/3/25. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 9/3/2025 and Kid’s Paradise Childcare Center, LLC was listed as current- active. I visited indoor and outdoor spaces. Children in classroom spaces # 1 and #4 were observed during free play. In classroom space #3 children were observed during morning group time. The children named emotions as the teacher showed a picture. The children also reviewed the numbers they were learning in Spanish and spelled the words using sign language. Later the children read using the sight word “Is” and reviewed the days of the week. Following morning group the children engaged in outdoor play. Lunch was observed and included chicken taquitos, corn, pineapples, and milk. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The last fire inspection was conducted on 8/26/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. The staff lounge door was unlocked, stored inside was a container of Kleen Strip Paint thinner and Zep Wipes. .2820(b) 853 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. Thirteen incident reports completed from March 2025-August 2025 were not documented on the incident log. .0802(g)(1-6) 856 The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. There was a piece of wood behind the toilet in the bathroom in classroom space #3. There was a broken shelf in classroom space #2, and on the playground there were two pieces of debris and a broken airplane riding toy. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) 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. The staff medical report on file for a staff member hired on 7/1/25 was dated 7/31/25. 10A NCAC 09 .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. Emergency information forms on file for two staff members were dated 9/3/24 and one staff member hired on 7/1/25 did not have an emergency information form on file. .0701(a) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Five hours of orientation was documented within the first two weeks for staff hired on 7/1/25. .1101(a)(b) 1110 Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. Registration for the Chevy Minibus expired April 2025 and registration for the Chevy Express van expired on May 2025. .1002(b) 1115 First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. The Chevy Mini bus did not have a first aid kit or fire extinguisher. The Chevy Express van did not have a fire extinguisher. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Emergency Information was not on file for thirty three children documented as being transported on the transportation logs. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1125 Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Permission to transport forms for thirty-three children being transported were not on file. .1003(i)(j) 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. Staff hired on 7/2/17 had a training on file dated 7/23/18. .1103(b) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. One of six children's records reviewed did not include a parent acknowledgement of receipt of the facilities Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy. .0608(b)(1-6) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before September 23, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO BOX 3187 Greenville, NC 27836 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was provided on the following: Fire Inspection: Facility safeguarding is not achieved by one agency carrying out a single regulatory program. Total safeguarding is achieved through a multiplicity of regulatory programs and agencies including sanitation and fire inspectors. Fire inspections should be completed annually and within 12 months of the previous inspection. The inspection file was dated 8/26/24, a new inspection has not been conducted. You stated that you thought the fire inspection was due in October. Schedule an annual reminder in your phone for the month inspection is due. Transportation: Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death in children two to fourteen years of age in the United States. It is necessary for the safety of children to require that the caregiver/teacher comply with requirements governing the transportation of children in care, in the absence of the parent/guardian. Each child transported must be have on file emergency contact information along with a photograph of each child. This is helpful in identifying children in the event of an emergency/accident. Thirty-three school age children did not have emergency information or photograph on file or have permission to transport on file. We reviewed the transportation requirements. Vehicle Registration: Transporting children is a high risk activity, particularly for child care centers. Child care operators, staff members need to be aware that transporting children requires careful planning and proactive, protective measures to ensure the safety of children and staff. Careful planning also reduces liability for facility operators and their programs. All child care facilities shall comply with all State laws and federal laws and local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare. State inspections are required for all vehicles. The state inspection for the Chevy Minibus expired April 2025 and the Chevy Express Van expired May 2025. You stated that you have already had both vehicles inspected, and just need to go pay the taxes. We discussed ensuring staff are using the safety checklist you created with your transportation policies. Review these policies with each driver. Incident Log: You must now document every injury incurred while a child is in your care, including cuts, scrapes, bumps, and bitemarks. These incidents must be recorded on the incident report form supplied by the Division. The incident must then be logged on the facility incident report log. Incidents from March 2025-August 2025 were not documented on the incident log. Create a system for logging incident reports weekly to insure documentation is completed as required. A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children items and equipment that were accessible to the children. I observed a wooden pole behind the toilet in classroom space #3, there was a broken shelf with toys stored on the shelf in classroom space #2. The door labeled staff lounge was unlocked, and stored in the room was paint thinner and containers of Zep Wipes. On the toddler playground there was a broken airplane riding toy. On the preschool playground there was two pieces of debris near the back fence. In addition to the monthly playground inspection reports, staff should daily scan the playground for any hazards prior to the children using the outdoor space. Safety walk throughs of the classroom spaces should be completed daily. Storage of Hazardous Items: Intentional planning of the environment ensures a safe environment has been created which prevents and reduces injuries to young children. The staff lounge door was unlocked. Place a sign on the door to remind staff that the door must remain locked. Staff Records: The health and safety of children requires that information regarding each staff working with the children be kept and available when needed. Staff records consist of various documentation to include emergency contact information. Staff J. Gardner hired on 7/1/25, received five hours of orientation. Each new staff member is required to receive six hours of orientation within the first two weeks of hire. The staff medical report must be received prior to or on the date of hire. The medical form on file was dated 7/31/25 and staff was hired on 7/1/25. Staff members E. Jones and C. Payton’s emergency form was dated 9/3/24. The emergency information form must be updated annually. Set a date once a year to update forms with annual completion requirements. Require new staff to have all documents completed prior to their start date at the facility. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Maltreatment: Child care staff are expected to be well informed about child abuse and neglect issues and adequately trained to prevent and recognize potential maltreatment. All staff are required to complete the training within 90 days of hire and every five years as part of the Health and Safety trainings. Staff J. Jones did not complete the renewal of the training. The training on file was dated 7/23/18. Use the health and safety training log to track training deadlines. Additional Comments: Rated License: As DCDEE transitions to the new QRIS system, also known as Pathways to the Stars, located in Section .3200 of the Child Care Rules. Visit the QRIS Modernization page on the DCDEE website under the “What’s New” tab to learn more on the Pathways. Your next rated license assessment is due by March 7, 2026. A provider meeting will be held on September 29, 2025 focused on the Pathways to the Stars. North Carolina General Statute 14-208 requires sex offenders to register with the North Carolina Department of Justice. The law states that a sex offender shall not knowingly reside within 1,000 feet of the property on which any public or nonpublic school or child care center is located. This does not apply to child care centers that are located on or within 1,000 feet of property of an institution of higher education where the registrant is a student or is employed. All licensed child care centers must register to receive e-mail notification when a registered sex offender moves within a one-mile radius of the center. (§14-208.19) To register for the e-mail notification, go to http://sexoffender.ncsbi.gov. If you have any questions, please contact your local sheriff's department. Reminders: The Healthy Social Behaviors (HSB) Project supports teachers to promote healthy social-emotional development and reduce the expulsion rate among young children in licensed child care centers across North Carolina. The team is made up of specialists with early childhood education backgrounds who are passionate about empowering teachers to develop learning environments and teaching practices that promote prosocial skills in young children. To speak to a Behavior Support Advisor contact 1-888-600-1685 option 1 or to submit a question visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-4ADUCpoHc9MrxFvD15H12AwsNWbUtWEJRXW38q_41Y3hzA/viewform The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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 .0304 · Violation
Name of Operation: KID'S PARADISE CHILDCARE CENTER, LLC Facility ID: 74000792 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/9/2025 Number Present: 19 Completed Date: 9/9/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 324 Time In: 08:51 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Staff members D. Yarrell and S. Faye assisted me during the visit. K. Johnson, administrator arrived later during the visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 3/7/2023. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 9/24/24. The sanitation inspection was completed 6/27/25 with an “provisional” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 8/26/24 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-three percent as of 9/3/25. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 9/3/2025 and Kid’s Paradise Childcare Center, LLC was listed as current- active. I visited indoor and outdoor spaces. Children in classroom spaces # 1 and #4 were observed during free play. In classroom space #3 children were observed during morning group time. The children named emotions as the teacher showed a picture. The children also reviewed the numbers they were learning in Spanish and spelled the words using sign language. Later the children read using the sight word “Is” and reviewed the days of the week. Following morning group the children engaged in outdoor play. Lunch was observed and included chicken taquitos, corn, pineapples, and milk. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The last fire inspection was conducted on 8/26/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. The staff lounge door was unlocked, stored inside was a container of Kleen Strip Paint thinner and Zep Wipes. .2820(b) 853 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. Thirteen incident reports completed from March 2025-August 2025 were not documented on the incident log. .0802(g)(1-6) 856 The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. There was a piece of wood behind the toilet in the bathroom in classroom space #3. There was a broken shelf in classroom space #2, and on the playground there were two pieces of debris and a broken airplane riding toy. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) 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. The staff medical report on file for a staff member hired on 7/1/25 was dated 7/31/25. 10A NCAC 09 .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. Emergency information forms on file for two staff members were dated 9/3/24 and one staff member hired on 7/1/25 did not have an emergency information form on file. .0701(a) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Five hours of orientation was documented within the first two weeks for staff hired on 7/1/25. .1101(a)(b) 1110 Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. Registration for the Chevy Minibus expired April 2025 and registration for the Chevy Express van expired on May 2025. .1002(b) 1115 First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. The Chevy Mini bus did not have a first aid kit or fire extinguisher. The Chevy Express van did not have a fire extinguisher. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Emergency Information was not on file for thirty three children documented as being transported on the transportation logs. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1125 Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Permission to transport forms for thirty-three children being transported were not on file. .1003(i)(j) 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. Staff hired on 7/2/17 had a training on file dated 7/23/18. .1103(b) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. One of six children's records reviewed did not include a parent acknowledgement of receipt of the facilities Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy. .0608(b)(1-6) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before September 23, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO BOX 3187 Greenville, NC 27836 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was provided on the following: Fire Inspection: Facility safeguarding is not achieved by one agency carrying out a single regulatory program. Total safeguarding is achieved through a multiplicity of regulatory programs and agencies including sanitation and fire inspectors. Fire inspections should be completed annually and within 12 months of the previous inspection. The inspection file was dated 8/26/24, a new inspection has not been conducted. You stated that you thought the fire inspection was due in October. Schedule an annual reminder in your phone for the month inspection is due. Transportation: Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death in children two to fourteen years of age in the United States. It is necessary for the safety of children to require that the caregiver/teacher comply with requirements governing the transportation of children in care, in the absence of the parent/guardian. Each child transported must be have on file emergency contact information along with a photograph of each child. This is helpful in identifying children in the event of an emergency/accident. Thirty-three school age children did not have emergency information or photograph on file or have permission to transport on file. We reviewed the transportation requirements. Vehicle Registration: Transporting children is a high risk activity, particularly for child care centers. Child care operators, staff members need to be aware that transporting children requires careful planning and proactive, protective measures to ensure the safety of children and staff. Careful planning also reduces liability for facility operators and their programs. All child care facilities shall comply with all State laws and federal laws and local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare. State inspections are required for all vehicles. The state inspection for the Chevy Minibus expired April 2025 and the Chevy Express Van expired May 2025. You stated that you have already had both vehicles inspected, and just need to go pay the taxes. We discussed ensuring staff are using the safety checklist you created with your transportation policies. Review these policies with each driver. Incident Log: You must now document every injury incurred while a child is in your care, including cuts, scrapes, bumps, and bitemarks. These incidents must be recorded on the incident report form supplied by the Division. The incident must then be logged on the facility incident report log. Incidents from March 2025-August 2025 were not documented on the incident log. Create a system for logging incident reports weekly to insure documentation is completed as required. A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children items and equipment that were accessible to the children. I observed a wooden pole behind the toilet in classroom space #3, there was a broken shelf with toys stored on the shelf in classroom space #2. The door labeled staff lounge was unlocked, and stored in the room was paint thinner and containers of Zep Wipes. On the toddler playground there was a broken airplane riding toy. On the preschool playground there was two pieces of debris near the back fence. In addition to the monthly playground inspection reports, staff should daily scan the playground for any hazards prior to the children using the outdoor space. Safety walk throughs of the classroom spaces should be completed daily. Storage of Hazardous Items: Intentional planning of the environment ensures a safe environment has been created which prevents and reduces injuries to young children. The staff lounge door was unlocked. Place a sign on the door to remind staff that the door must remain locked. Staff Records: The health and safety of children requires that information regarding each staff working with the children be kept and available when needed. Staff records consist of various documentation to include emergency contact information. Staff J. Gardner hired on 7/1/25, received five hours of orientation. Each new staff member is required to receive six hours of orientation within the first two weeks of hire. The staff medical report must be received prior to or on the date of hire. The medical form on file was dated 7/31/25 and staff was hired on 7/1/25. Staff members E. Jones and C. Payton’s emergency form was dated 9/3/24. The emergency information form must be updated annually. Set a date once a year to update forms with annual completion requirements. Require new staff to have all documents completed prior to their start date at the facility. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Maltreatment: Child care staff are expected to be well informed about child abuse and neglect issues and adequately trained to prevent and recognize potential maltreatment. All staff are required to complete the training within 90 days of hire and every five years as part of the Health and Safety trainings. Staff J. Jones did not complete the renewal of the training. The training on file was dated 7/23/18. Use the health and safety training log to track training deadlines. Additional Comments: Rated License: As DCDEE transitions to the new QRIS system, also known as Pathways to the Stars, located in Section .3200 of the Child Care Rules. Visit the QRIS Modernization page on the DCDEE website under the “What’s New” tab to learn more on the Pathways. Your next rated license assessment is due by March 7, 2026. A provider meeting will be held on September 29, 2025 focused on the Pathways to the Stars. North Carolina General Statute 14-208 requires sex offenders to register with the North Carolina Department of Justice. The law states that a sex offender shall not knowingly reside within 1,000 feet of the property on which any public or nonpublic school or child care center is located. This does not apply to child care centers that are located on or within 1,000 feet of property of an institution of higher education where the registrant is a student or is employed. All licensed child care centers must register to receive e-mail notification when a registered sex offender moves within a one-mile radius of the center. (§14-208.19) To register for the e-mail notification, go to http://sexoffender.ncsbi.gov. If you have any questions, please contact your local sheriff's department. Reminders: The Healthy Social Behaviors (HSB) Project supports teachers to promote healthy social-emotional development and reduce the expulsion rate among young children in licensed child care centers across North Carolina. The team is made up of specialists with early childhood education backgrounds who are passionate about empowering teachers to develop learning environments and teaching practices that promote prosocial skills in young children. To speak to a Behavior Support Advisor contact 1-888-600-1685 option 1 or to submit a question visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-4ADUCpoHc9MrxFvD15H12AwsNWbUtWEJRXW38q_41Y3hzA/viewform The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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.
10A NCAC 09 .0701 · Violation
Name of Operation: KID'S PARADISE CHILDCARE CENTER, LLC Facility ID: 74000792 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/9/2025 Number Present: 19 Completed Date: 9/9/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 324 Time In: 08:51 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Staff members D. Yarrell and S. Faye assisted me during the visit. K. Johnson, administrator arrived later during the visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 3/7/2023. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 9/24/24. The sanitation inspection was completed 6/27/25 with an “provisional” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 8/26/24 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-three percent as of 9/3/25. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 9/3/2025 and Kid’s Paradise Childcare Center, LLC was listed as current- active. I visited indoor and outdoor spaces. Children in classroom spaces # 1 and #4 were observed during free play. In classroom space #3 children were observed during morning group time. The children named emotions as the teacher showed a picture. The children also reviewed the numbers they were learning in Spanish and spelled the words using sign language. Later the children read using the sight word “Is” and reviewed the days of the week. Following morning group the children engaged in outdoor play. Lunch was observed and included chicken taquitos, corn, pineapples, and milk. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The last fire inspection was conducted on 8/26/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. The staff lounge door was unlocked, stored inside was a container of Kleen Strip Paint thinner and Zep Wipes. .2820(b) 853 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. Thirteen incident reports completed from March 2025-August 2025 were not documented on the incident log. .0802(g)(1-6) 856 The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. There was a piece of wood behind the toilet in the bathroom in classroom space #3. There was a broken shelf in classroom space #2, and on the playground there were two pieces of debris and a broken airplane riding toy. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) 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. The staff medical report on file for a staff member hired on 7/1/25 was dated 7/31/25. 10A NCAC 09 .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. Emergency information forms on file for two staff members were dated 9/3/24 and one staff member hired on 7/1/25 did not have an emergency information form on file. .0701(a) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Five hours of orientation was documented within the first two weeks for staff hired on 7/1/25. .1101(a)(b) 1110 Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. Registration for the Chevy Minibus expired April 2025 and registration for the Chevy Express van expired on May 2025. .1002(b) 1115 First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. The Chevy Mini bus did not have a first aid kit or fire extinguisher. The Chevy Express van did not have a fire extinguisher. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Emergency Information was not on file for thirty three children documented as being transported on the transportation logs. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1125 Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Permission to transport forms for thirty-three children being transported were not on file. .1003(i)(j) 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. Staff hired on 7/2/17 had a training on file dated 7/23/18. .1103(b) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. One of six children's records reviewed did not include a parent acknowledgement of receipt of the facilities Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy. .0608(b)(1-6) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before September 23, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO BOX 3187 Greenville, NC 27836 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was provided on the following: Fire Inspection: Facility safeguarding is not achieved by one agency carrying out a single regulatory program. Total safeguarding is achieved through a multiplicity of regulatory programs and agencies including sanitation and fire inspectors. Fire inspections should be completed annually and within 12 months of the previous inspection. The inspection file was dated 8/26/24, a new inspection has not been conducted. You stated that you thought the fire inspection was due in October. Schedule an annual reminder in your phone for the month inspection is due. Transportation: Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death in children two to fourteen years of age in the United States. It is necessary for the safety of children to require that the caregiver/teacher comply with requirements governing the transportation of children in care, in the absence of the parent/guardian. Each child transported must be have on file emergency contact information along with a photograph of each child. This is helpful in identifying children in the event of an emergency/accident. Thirty-three school age children did not have emergency information or photograph on file or have permission to transport on file. We reviewed the transportation requirements. Vehicle Registration: Transporting children is a high risk activity, particularly for child care centers. Child care operators, staff members need to be aware that transporting children requires careful planning and proactive, protective measures to ensure the safety of children and staff. Careful planning also reduces liability for facility operators and their programs. All child care facilities shall comply with all State laws and federal laws and local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare. State inspections are required for all vehicles. The state inspection for the Chevy Minibus expired April 2025 and the Chevy Express Van expired May 2025. You stated that you have already had both vehicles inspected, and just need to go pay the taxes. We discussed ensuring staff are using the safety checklist you created with your transportation policies. Review these policies with each driver. Incident Log: You must now document every injury incurred while a child is in your care, including cuts, scrapes, bumps, and bitemarks. These incidents must be recorded on the incident report form supplied by the Division. The incident must then be logged on the facility incident report log. Incidents from March 2025-August 2025 were not documented on the incident log. Create a system for logging incident reports weekly to insure documentation is completed as required. A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children items and equipment that were accessible to the children. I observed a wooden pole behind the toilet in classroom space #3, there was a broken shelf with toys stored on the shelf in classroom space #2. The door labeled staff lounge was unlocked, and stored in the room was paint thinner and containers of Zep Wipes. On the toddler playground there was a broken airplane riding toy. On the preschool playground there was two pieces of debris near the back fence. In addition to the monthly playground inspection reports, staff should daily scan the playground for any hazards prior to the children using the outdoor space. Safety walk throughs of the classroom spaces should be completed daily. Storage of Hazardous Items: Intentional planning of the environment ensures a safe environment has been created which prevents and reduces injuries to young children. The staff lounge door was unlocked. Place a sign on the door to remind staff that the door must remain locked. Staff Records: The health and safety of children requires that information regarding each staff working with the children be kept and available when needed. Staff records consist of various documentation to include emergency contact information. Staff J. Gardner hired on 7/1/25, received five hours of orientation. Each new staff member is required to receive six hours of orientation within the first two weeks of hire. The staff medical report must be received prior to or on the date of hire. The medical form on file was dated 7/31/25 and staff was hired on 7/1/25. Staff members E. Jones and C. Payton’s emergency form was dated 9/3/24. The emergency information form must be updated annually. Set a date once a year to update forms with annual completion requirements. Require new staff to have all documents completed prior to their start date at the facility. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Maltreatment: Child care staff are expected to be well informed about child abuse and neglect issues and adequately trained to prevent and recognize potential maltreatment. All staff are required to complete the training within 90 days of hire and every five years as part of the Health and Safety trainings. Staff J. Jones did not complete the renewal of the training. The training on file was dated 7/23/18. Use the health and safety training log to track training deadlines. Additional Comments: Rated License: As DCDEE transitions to the new QRIS system, also known as Pathways to the Stars, located in Section .3200 of the Child Care Rules. Visit the QRIS Modernization page on the DCDEE website under the “What’s New” tab to learn more on the Pathways. Your next rated license assessment is due by March 7, 2026. A provider meeting will be held on September 29, 2025 focused on the Pathways to the Stars. North Carolina General Statute 14-208 requires sex offenders to register with the North Carolina Department of Justice. The law states that a sex offender shall not knowingly reside within 1,000 feet of the property on which any public or nonpublic school or child care center is located. This does not apply to child care centers that are located on or within 1,000 feet of property of an institution of higher education where the registrant is a student or is employed. All licensed child care centers must register to receive e-mail notification when a registered sex offender moves within a one-mile radius of the center. (§14-208.19) To register for the e-mail notification, go to http://sexoffender.ncsbi.gov. If you have any questions, please contact your local sheriff's department. Reminders: The Healthy Social Behaviors (HSB) Project supports teachers to promote healthy social-emotional development and reduce the expulsion rate among young children in licensed child care centers across North Carolina. The team is made up of specialists with early childhood education backgrounds who are passionate about empowering teachers to develop learning environments and teaching practices that promote prosocial skills in young children. To speak to a Behavior Support Advisor contact 1-888-600-1685 option 1 or to submit a question visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-4ADUCpoHc9MrxFvD15H12AwsNWbUtWEJRXW38q_41Y3hzA/viewform The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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.
10A NCAC 09 .1003 · Violation
Name of Operation: KID'S PARADISE CHILDCARE CENTER, LLC Facility ID: 74000792 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/9/2025 Number Present: 19 Completed Date: 9/9/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 324 Time In: 08:51 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Staff members D. Yarrell and S. Faye assisted me during the visit. K. Johnson, administrator arrived later during the visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 3/7/2023. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 9/24/24. The sanitation inspection was completed 6/27/25 with an “provisional” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 8/26/24 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-three percent as of 9/3/25. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 9/3/2025 and Kid’s Paradise Childcare Center, LLC was listed as current- active. I visited indoor and outdoor spaces. Children in classroom spaces # 1 and #4 were observed during free play. In classroom space #3 children were observed during morning group time. The children named emotions as the teacher showed a picture. The children also reviewed the numbers they were learning in Spanish and spelled the words using sign language. Later the children read using the sight word “Is” and reviewed the days of the week. Following morning group the children engaged in outdoor play. Lunch was observed and included chicken taquitos, corn, pineapples, and milk. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The last fire inspection was conducted on 8/26/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. The staff lounge door was unlocked, stored inside was a container of Kleen Strip Paint thinner and Zep Wipes. .2820(b) 853 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. Thirteen incident reports completed from March 2025-August 2025 were not documented on the incident log. .0802(g)(1-6) 856 The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. There was a piece of wood behind the toilet in the bathroom in classroom space #3. There was a broken shelf in classroom space #2, and on the playground there were two pieces of debris and a broken airplane riding toy. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) 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. The staff medical report on file for a staff member hired on 7/1/25 was dated 7/31/25. 10A NCAC 09 .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. Emergency information forms on file for two staff members were dated 9/3/24 and one staff member hired on 7/1/25 did not have an emergency information form on file. .0701(a) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Five hours of orientation was documented within the first two weeks for staff hired on 7/1/25. .1101(a)(b) 1110 Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. Registration for the Chevy Minibus expired April 2025 and registration for the Chevy Express van expired on May 2025. .1002(b) 1115 First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. The Chevy Mini bus did not have a first aid kit or fire extinguisher. The Chevy Express van did not have a fire extinguisher. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Emergency Information was not on file for thirty three children documented as being transported on the transportation logs. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1125 Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Permission to transport forms for thirty-three children being transported were not on file. .1003(i)(j) 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. Staff hired on 7/2/17 had a training on file dated 7/23/18. .1103(b) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. One of six children's records reviewed did not include a parent acknowledgement of receipt of the facilities Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy. .0608(b)(1-6) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before September 23, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO BOX 3187 Greenville, NC 27836 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was provided on the following: Fire Inspection: Facility safeguarding is not achieved by one agency carrying out a single regulatory program. Total safeguarding is achieved through a multiplicity of regulatory programs and agencies including sanitation and fire inspectors. Fire inspections should be completed annually and within 12 months of the previous inspection. The inspection file was dated 8/26/24, a new inspection has not been conducted. You stated that you thought the fire inspection was due in October. Schedule an annual reminder in your phone for the month inspection is due. Transportation: Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death in children two to fourteen years of age in the United States. It is necessary for the safety of children to require that the caregiver/teacher comply with requirements governing the transportation of children in care, in the absence of the parent/guardian. Each child transported must be have on file emergency contact information along with a photograph of each child. This is helpful in identifying children in the event of an emergency/accident. Thirty-three school age children did not have emergency information or photograph on file or have permission to transport on file. We reviewed the transportation requirements. Vehicle Registration: Transporting children is a high risk activity, particularly for child care centers. Child care operators, staff members need to be aware that transporting children requires careful planning and proactive, protective measures to ensure the safety of children and staff. Careful planning also reduces liability for facility operators and their programs. All child care facilities shall comply with all State laws and federal laws and local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare. State inspections are required for all vehicles. The state inspection for the Chevy Minibus expired April 2025 and the Chevy Express Van expired May 2025. You stated that you have already had both vehicles inspected, and just need to go pay the taxes. We discussed ensuring staff are using the safety checklist you created with your transportation policies. Review these policies with each driver. Incident Log: You must now document every injury incurred while a child is in your care, including cuts, scrapes, bumps, and bitemarks. These incidents must be recorded on the incident report form supplied by the Division. The incident must then be logged on the facility incident report log. Incidents from March 2025-August 2025 were not documented on the incident log. Create a system for logging incident reports weekly to insure documentation is completed as required. A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children items and equipment that were accessible to the children. I observed a wooden pole behind the toilet in classroom space #3, there was a broken shelf with toys stored on the shelf in classroom space #2. The door labeled staff lounge was unlocked, and stored in the room was paint thinner and containers of Zep Wipes. On the toddler playground there was a broken airplane riding toy. On the preschool playground there was two pieces of debris near the back fence. In addition to the monthly playground inspection reports, staff should daily scan the playground for any hazards prior to the children using the outdoor space. Safety walk throughs of the classroom spaces should be completed daily. Storage of Hazardous Items: Intentional planning of the environment ensures a safe environment has been created which prevents and reduces injuries to young children. The staff lounge door was unlocked. Place a sign on the door to remind staff that the door must remain locked. Staff Records: The health and safety of children requires that information regarding each staff working with the children be kept and available when needed. Staff records consist of various documentation to include emergency contact information. Staff J. Gardner hired on 7/1/25, received five hours of orientation. Each new staff member is required to receive six hours of orientation within the first two weeks of hire. The staff medical report must be received prior to or on the date of hire. The medical form on file was dated 7/31/25 and staff was hired on 7/1/25. Staff members E. Jones and C. Payton’s emergency form was dated 9/3/24. The emergency information form must be updated annually. Set a date once a year to update forms with annual completion requirements. Require new staff to have all documents completed prior to their start date at the facility. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Maltreatment: Child care staff are expected to be well informed about child abuse and neglect issues and adequately trained to prevent and recognize potential maltreatment. All staff are required to complete the training within 90 days of hire and every five years as part of the Health and Safety trainings. Staff J. Jones did not complete the renewal of the training. The training on file was dated 7/23/18. Use the health and safety training log to track training deadlines. Additional Comments: Rated License: As DCDEE transitions to the new QRIS system, also known as Pathways to the Stars, located in Section .3200 of the Child Care Rules. Visit the QRIS Modernization page on the DCDEE website under the “What’s New” tab to learn more on the Pathways. Your next rated license assessment is due by March 7, 2026. A provider meeting will be held on September 29, 2025 focused on the Pathways to the Stars. North Carolina General Statute 14-208 requires sex offenders to register with the North Carolina Department of Justice. The law states that a sex offender shall not knowingly reside within 1,000 feet of the property on which any public or nonpublic school or child care center is located. This does not apply to child care centers that are located on or within 1,000 feet of property of an institution of higher education where the registrant is a student or is employed. All licensed child care centers must register to receive e-mail notification when a registered sex offender moves within a one-mile radius of the center. (§14-208.19) To register for the e-mail notification, go to http://sexoffender.ncsbi.gov. If you have any questions, please contact your local sheriff's department. Reminders: The Healthy Social Behaviors (HSB) Project supports teachers to promote healthy social-emotional development and reduce the expulsion rate among young children in licensed child care centers across North Carolina. The team is made up of specialists with early childhood education backgrounds who are passionate about empowering teachers to develop learning environments and teaching practices that promote prosocial skills in young children. To speak to a Behavior Support Advisor contact 1-888-600-1685 option 1 or to submit a question visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-4ADUCpoHc9MrxFvD15H12AwsNWbUtWEJRXW38q_41Y3hzA/viewform The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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: KID'S PARADISE CHILDCARE CENTER, LLC Facility ID: 74000792 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/9/2025 Number Present: 19 Completed Date: 9/9/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 324 Time In: 08:51 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Staff members D. Yarrell and S. Faye assisted me during the visit. K. Johnson, administrator arrived later during the visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 3/7/2023. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 9/24/24. The sanitation inspection was completed 6/27/25 with an “provisional” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 8/26/24 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-three percent as of 9/3/25. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 9/3/2025 and Kid’s Paradise Childcare Center, LLC was listed as current- active. I visited indoor and outdoor spaces. Children in classroom spaces # 1 and #4 were observed during free play. In classroom space #3 children were observed during morning group time. The children named emotions as the teacher showed a picture. The children also reviewed the numbers they were learning in Spanish and spelled the words using sign language. Later the children read using the sight word “Is” and reviewed the days of the week. Following morning group the children engaged in outdoor play. Lunch was observed and included chicken taquitos, corn, pineapples, and milk. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The last fire inspection was conducted on 8/26/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. The staff lounge door was unlocked, stored inside was a container of Kleen Strip Paint thinner and Zep Wipes. .2820(b) 853 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. Thirteen incident reports completed from March 2025-August 2025 were not documented on the incident log. .0802(g)(1-6) 856 The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. There was a piece of wood behind the toilet in the bathroom in classroom space #3. There was a broken shelf in classroom space #2, and on the playground there were two pieces of debris and a broken airplane riding toy. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) 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. The staff medical report on file for a staff member hired on 7/1/25 was dated 7/31/25. 10A NCAC 09 .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. Emergency information forms on file for two staff members were dated 9/3/24 and one staff member hired on 7/1/25 did not have an emergency information form on file. .0701(a) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Five hours of orientation was documented within the first two weeks for staff hired on 7/1/25. .1101(a)(b) 1110 Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. Registration for the Chevy Minibus expired April 2025 and registration for the Chevy Express van expired on May 2025. .1002(b) 1115 First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. The Chevy Mini bus did not have a first aid kit or fire extinguisher. The Chevy Express van did not have a fire extinguisher. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Emergency Information was not on file for thirty three children documented as being transported on the transportation logs. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1125 Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Permission to transport forms for thirty-three children being transported were not on file. .1003(i)(j) 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. Staff hired on 7/2/17 had a training on file dated 7/23/18. .1103(b) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. One of six children's records reviewed did not include a parent acknowledgement of receipt of the facilities Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy. .0608(b)(1-6) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before September 23, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO BOX 3187 Greenville, NC 27836 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was provided on the following: Fire Inspection: Facility safeguarding is not achieved by one agency carrying out a single regulatory program. Total safeguarding is achieved through a multiplicity of regulatory programs and agencies including sanitation and fire inspectors. Fire inspections should be completed annually and within 12 months of the previous inspection. The inspection file was dated 8/26/24, a new inspection has not been conducted. You stated that you thought the fire inspection was due in October. Schedule an annual reminder in your phone for the month inspection is due. Transportation: Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death in children two to fourteen years of age in the United States. It is necessary for the safety of children to require that the caregiver/teacher comply with requirements governing the transportation of children in care, in the absence of the parent/guardian. Each child transported must be have on file emergency contact information along with a photograph of each child. This is helpful in identifying children in the event of an emergency/accident. Thirty-three school age children did not have emergency information or photograph on file or have permission to transport on file. We reviewed the transportation requirements. Vehicle Registration: Transporting children is a high risk activity, particularly for child care centers. Child care operators, staff members need to be aware that transporting children requires careful planning and proactive, protective measures to ensure the safety of children and staff. Careful planning also reduces liability for facility operators and their programs. All child care facilities shall comply with all State laws and federal laws and local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare. State inspections are required for all vehicles. The state inspection for the Chevy Minibus expired April 2025 and the Chevy Express Van expired May 2025. You stated that you have already had both vehicles inspected, and just need to go pay the taxes. We discussed ensuring staff are using the safety checklist you created with your transportation policies. Review these policies with each driver. Incident Log: You must now document every injury incurred while a child is in your care, including cuts, scrapes, bumps, and bitemarks. These incidents must be recorded on the incident report form supplied by the Division. The incident must then be logged on the facility incident report log. Incidents from March 2025-August 2025 were not documented on the incident log. Create a system for logging incident reports weekly to insure documentation is completed as required. A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children items and equipment that were accessible to the children. I observed a wooden pole behind the toilet in classroom space #3, there was a broken shelf with toys stored on the shelf in classroom space #2. The door labeled staff lounge was unlocked, and stored in the room was paint thinner and containers of Zep Wipes. On the toddler playground there was a broken airplane riding toy. On the preschool playground there was two pieces of debris near the back fence. In addition to the monthly playground inspection reports, staff should daily scan the playground for any hazards prior to the children using the outdoor space. Safety walk throughs of the classroom spaces should be completed daily. Storage of Hazardous Items: Intentional planning of the environment ensures a safe environment has been created which prevents and reduces injuries to young children. The staff lounge door was unlocked. Place a sign on the door to remind staff that the door must remain locked. Staff Records: The health and safety of children requires that information regarding each staff working with the children be kept and available when needed. Staff records consist of various documentation to include emergency contact information. Staff J. Gardner hired on 7/1/25, received five hours of orientation. Each new staff member is required to receive six hours of orientation within the first two weeks of hire. The staff medical report must be received prior to or on the date of hire. The medical form on file was dated 7/31/25 and staff was hired on 7/1/25. Staff members E. Jones and C. Payton’s emergency form was dated 9/3/24. The emergency information form must be updated annually. Set a date once a year to update forms with annual completion requirements. Require new staff to have all documents completed prior to their start date at the facility. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Maltreatment: Child care staff are expected to be well informed about child abuse and neglect issues and adequately trained to prevent and recognize potential maltreatment. All staff are required to complete the training within 90 days of hire and every five years as part of the Health and Safety trainings. Staff J. Jones did not complete the renewal of the training. The training on file was dated 7/23/18. Use the health and safety training log to track training deadlines. Additional Comments: Rated License: As DCDEE transitions to the new QRIS system, also known as Pathways to the Stars, located in Section .3200 of the Child Care Rules. Visit the QRIS Modernization page on the DCDEE website under the “What’s New” tab to learn more on the Pathways. Your next rated license assessment is due by March 7, 2026. A provider meeting will be held on September 29, 2025 focused on the Pathways to the Stars. North Carolina General Statute 14-208 requires sex offenders to register with the North Carolina Department of Justice. The law states that a sex offender shall not knowingly reside within 1,000 feet of the property on which any public or nonpublic school or child care center is located. This does not apply to child care centers that are located on or within 1,000 feet of property of an institution of higher education where the registrant is a student or is employed. All licensed child care centers must register to receive e-mail notification when a registered sex offender moves within a one-mile radius of the center. (§14-208.19) To register for the e-mail notification, go to http://sexoffender.ncsbi.gov. If you have any questions, please contact your local sheriff's department. Reminders: The Healthy Social Behaviors (HSB) Project supports teachers to promote healthy social-emotional development and reduce the expulsion rate among young children in licensed child care centers across North Carolina. The team is made up of specialists with early childhood education backgrounds who are passionate about empowering teachers to develop learning environments and teaching practices that promote prosocial skills in young children. To speak to a Behavior Support Advisor contact 1-888-600-1685 option 1 or to submit a question visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-4ADUCpoHc9MrxFvD15H12AwsNWbUtWEJRXW38q_41Y3hzA/viewform The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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: KID'S PARADISE CHILDCARE CENTER, LLC Facility ID: 74000792 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/15/2025 Number Present: 21 Completed Date: 4/15/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 193 Time In: 09:17 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 visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit with rated license assessment. K. Johnson, administrator assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 3/7/2023 earning 4 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratio) and 1 quality point for using an age/developmentally appropriate curriculum. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-two percent as of 4/14/25. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 4/14/25 and Kid’s Paradise Childcare Center, LLC was listed as current- active. We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website and all information is current. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your contact information, e.g., phone numbers, mailing address. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children enrolled in classroom space #4 were observed during free play. In classroom space3 children were observed sitting at child sized tables for morning group, the children recited cite words and used sign language to spell the words. During outdoor play the children danced to music and played with push toys. The violations are as follows: 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 four active ant hills on the preschool playground and four seats on the seesaw were broken. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Staff A. Randolph hired on 11/25/24 did not have documentation of orientation received on file. .1101(a) 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 administrator did not complete the ABCMS Provider portal training or create the facility roster. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1818 The EPR Plan did not include the relocation and reunification process. The section for evacuation out of neighborhood and onsite was undefined. .0607(d)(5) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before April 29, 2025 I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO Box 3187 Greenville, NC 27836 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was provided on the following: ABCMS: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. To gain access to the Provider Portal complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training on DCDEE's Moodle. A certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the test. Email the certificate and Powerform along with your full name, position and Facility ID to DCDEE_ABCMS_Provider@dhhs.nc.gov to get access to the portal. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Outdoor Environment: The outdoor learning environment offers a sense of freedom for children. Children are able to play freely with peers, expand their imagination beyond restraints of indoor activities, release energy and explore their sense of touch, smell, taste and their sense of motion. There were four active ant hills on the preschool playground and the four seats of the seesaw were broken. It is important that the outdoor area is checked daily and proper upkeep is conducted to ensure the environment is safe for use. EPR Plan: Your programs Emergency Preparedness and Response plan was created to assist you with following a plan in the event of an emergency. You must update your plan yearly or update the plan whenever changes occur in your program. Your facilities emergency response plan must be reviewed with staff annually or when changes occur. It is important during your annual review that evacuation information is included in your plan. So that when an emergency arises all information is current, and staff are aware of what to do. Orientation: Staff qualifications and training requirements are essential for adults who interact with and teach children. These requirements protect children in child care facilities by ensuring these facilities provide a physically safe and healthy environment where the developmental needs of children are met and where children are cared for by qualified staff. Each staff member shall receive 16 hours of orientation within the first 6 weeks of employment. Six of the hours are required to be completed within the first two weeks of employment. One staff member hired on 11/25/24 did not have documentation of orientation on file. The documentation form was available in the staff file but was not complete. You stated you completed orientation with the staff but did not document it on the form. Additional Comments: When I arrived at your facility, I rang the doorbell three times and knocked on the door two times, five minutes before access was granted to the facility. We reviewed child care rules regarding access to the facility. Activity plans: Activity plans help teachers to plan for and implement daily activities for children. They provide information to families on activities taking place during their children’s day. Planning for a week of activities helps teachers to obtain and prepare the materials and equipment needed to successfully carry out the activities on the plan. We have discussed having staff submit plans weeks in advance to ensure they are ready and available for the current week. We also reviewed attendance records and discussed ways to organize records for the classroom spaces. Reminders: The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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: KID'S PARADISE CHILDCARE CENTER, LLC Facility ID: 74000792 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/15/2025 Number Present: 21 Completed Date: 4/15/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 193 Time In: 09:17 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 visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit with rated license assessment. K. Johnson, administrator assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 3/7/2023 earning 4 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratio) and 1 quality point for using an age/developmentally appropriate curriculum. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-two percent as of 4/14/25. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 4/14/25 and Kid’s Paradise Childcare Center, LLC was listed as current- active. We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website and all information is current. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your contact information, e.g., phone numbers, mailing address. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children enrolled in classroom space #4 were observed during free play. In classroom space3 children were observed sitting at child sized tables for morning group, the children recited cite words and used sign language to spell the words. During outdoor play the children danced to music and played with push toys. The violations are as follows: 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 four active ant hills on the preschool playground and four seats on the seesaw were broken. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Staff A. Randolph hired on 11/25/24 did not have documentation of orientation received on file. .1101(a) 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 administrator did not complete the ABCMS Provider portal training or create the facility roster. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1818 The EPR Plan did not include the relocation and reunification process. The section for evacuation out of neighborhood and onsite was undefined. .0607(d)(5) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before April 29, 2025 I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO Box 3187 Greenville, NC 27836 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was provided on the following: ABCMS: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. To gain access to the Provider Portal complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training on DCDEE's Moodle. A certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the test. Email the certificate and Powerform along with your full name, position and Facility ID to DCDEE_ABCMS_Provider@dhhs.nc.gov to get access to the portal. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Outdoor Environment: The outdoor learning environment offers a sense of freedom for children. Children are able to play freely with peers, expand their imagination beyond restraints of indoor activities, release energy and explore their sense of touch, smell, taste and their sense of motion. There were four active ant hills on the preschool playground and the four seats of the seesaw were broken. It is important that the outdoor area is checked daily and proper upkeep is conducted to ensure the environment is safe for use. EPR Plan: Your programs Emergency Preparedness and Response plan was created to assist you with following a plan in the event of an emergency. You must update your plan yearly or update the plan whenever changes occur in your program. Your facilities emergency response plan must be reviewed with staff annually or when changes occur. It is important during your annual review that evacuation information is included in your plan. So that when an emergency arises all information is current, and staff are aware of what to do. Orientation: Staff qualifications and training requirements are essential for adults who interact with and teach children. These requirements protect children in child care facilities by ensuring these facilities provide a physically safe and healthy environment where the developmental needs of children are met and where children are cared for by qualified staff. Each staff member shall receive 16 hours of orientation within the first 6 weeks of employment. Six of the hours are required to be completed within the first two weeks of employment. One staff member hired on 11/25/24 did not have documentation of orientation on file. The documentation form was available in the staff file but was not complete. You stated you completed orientation with the staff but did not document it on the form. Additional Comments: When I arrived at your facility, I rang the doorbell three times and knocked on the door two times, five minutes before access was granted to the facility. We reviewed child care rules regarding access to the facility. Activity plans: Activity plans help teachers to plan for and implement daily activities for children. They provide information to families on activities taking place during their children’s day. Planning for a week of activities helps teachers to obtain and prepare the materials and equipment needed to successfully carry out the activities on the plan. We have discussed having staff submit plans weeks in advance to ensure they are ready and available for the current week. We also reviewed attendance records and discussed ways to organize records for the classroom spaces. Reminders: The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation
Name of Operation: KID'S PARADISE CHILDCARE CENTER, LLC Facility ID: 74000792 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/24/2024 Number Present: 31 Completed Date: 9/24/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 261 Time In: 09:04 AM Time Out: 01:25 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 an annual compliance visit. K. Johnson, administrator assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 3/7/2023, earning 4 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point for the administrator having at least 10 years of documented experience. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 10/20/23. The sanitation inspection was completed 7/15/24 with an “Approved” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 8/26/24 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty percent as of 9/23/24. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 9/23/2024 and Kid’s Paradise Childcare Center, LLC was listed as current- active. I visited indoor and outdoor spaces. Children enrolled in space #1 were observed during free play with a variety of age-appropriate toys, children in space #3 were observed during morning group and were using sign language to spell words. After group the children transitioned to free play in designated areas. Children enrolled in classroom space #4 were observed moving freely around the room and sitting in bouncy seats and high chairs. Lunch consisted of beef and cheese tacos, corn, pineapples and milk. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. One of eight children's records reviewed did not include parents acknowledgement of the summary of NC Child Care Laws. GS 110-102 504 Perishable foods were not stored to protect against spoilage. In the kitchen a container of Idahoan Potatoes and Goldfish in the cabinet were not sealed. Groceries were stored on the counter that included hotdogs, cheese, rolls of ground beef, and a bag of lettuce. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In classroom space #4 the sink was clogged, on the school age playground the seats on the seesaw were broken, the bolts on the xylophone were protruding, and there was a broken hula hoop near the back fence. On the toddler playground there was an active ant hill. In classroom space #2 the black storage shelf was broken, the pillow in the soft area was ripped open, and a storage bin was torn. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In classroom space #2 stored in an unlocked cabinet was a jog of bleach, Febreeze Air Freshener Mist, Windex, and Zep Wipes. On the Yellow mini bus there was a White Barn Spray Air Freshener in the center console .2820(b) 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. Sleep charts for one of three infants did not have the time or positioned indicated for the dates of 9/12/24-9/20/24 and 9/20/24. There were two sleep records available for the month of September but there was not identifying information on the records. .0606(g) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Eight of thirty children being transported did not have emergency information including a picture on file. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. One of eight children's records reviewed did not have parents acknowledgement of receipt of the facilities operational policies on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. One of eight children's records reviewed did not have parents acknowledgement of receipt of the facilities parent participation on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. One of eight children's records reviewed did not have parents acknowledgement of receipt of the facilities discipline policy on file. .1804(c) 1820 The EPR Plan did not include evacuation diagrams showing how the staff, children, and any other individuals who may be present will evacuate during an emergency. The facilities EPR plan did not include the floor plan, or evacuation map. .0607(d)(7) 1850 Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children. The white Chevrolet van did not have a "no smoking" sign. .0604(i) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. One of eight children's records reviewed did not have parents acknowledgement of receipt of the facilities tobacco policy on file. .0604(j) 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. Staff K. Johnson, S. Smith, N. Lawrence, M. Spruill, and J. Jones did not complete the five year renewal of the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Maltreatment training .1103(b) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. One of eight children's records reviewed did not have parents acknowledgement of receipt of the facilities Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy on file. .0608(b)(1-6) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before October 8, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO BOX 3187 Greenville, NC 27836 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was provided on the following: Transportation: Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death in children two to fourteen years of age in the United States. It is necessary for the safety of children to require that the caregiver/teacher comply with requirements governing the transportation of children in care, in the absence of the parent/guardian. Each child transported must be have on file emergency contact information along with a photograph of each child. This is helpful in identifying children in the event of an emergency/accident. Eight school age children did not have a photograph attached to their emergency information or have permission to transport on file. We discussed the transportation requirements. Children’s Files: Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with administering a child care program. It is an important part of licensure. Organization and completeness of records is important to ensure easy access to information in emergency situations. Children’s records include several documents including application, emergency information, review of parent participations, operational policies, medical, immunization records, and etc. Today I reviewed eight children’s records, you received a copy of this review and the documented items that were missing or not received within the required timeframe. Review children’s files often and use the Center children’s checklist to ensure you have all required documents within the specified timeframe. A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children items and equipment that were accessible to the children. I observed the sink in the infant classroom was clogged, and in the school age classroom black storage shelf the inserts are broken, and there was a ripped pillow in the soft area. On the school age playground, the seats on the seesaw were broken, the bolts on the xylophone were protruding, and there was a broken hula hoop near the back fence. On the toddler playground there was an active ant hill. In addition to the monthly playground inspection reports, staff should daily scan the playground for any hazards prior to the children using the outdoor space. Safety walk throughs of the classroom spaces should be completed daily. Storage of Hazardous Items: Intentional planning of the environment ensures a safe environment has been created which prevents and reduces injuries to young children. Bleaches, Windex, and aerosol sprays must be placed in locked storage. You removed the items from the cabinet in classroom space #2. Remove the air freshener spray from the mini bus. Review storage of hazardous items with staff. Safe Sleep: Documenting the supervision that is provided for sleeping infants is one way to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). The use of sleep charts is identified in your center’s ITS-SIDS policy. Sleep charts are part of the center’s program records and must be kept on file and available for review. Sleep charts for one infant did not include who checked the child and when but indicated the position of the sleeping child for 9/12/24-9/2024. Two other charts were reviewed but did include the child’s name, date of birth or any identifying information. You have three children under age one enrolled in classroom space #4. Retrain staff on how and when to complete sleep charts. Check sleep charts weekly to ensure they are completed daily for infants in care. Additional Comments: You have a total of eighty-three children enrolled in your facility. The capacity of your building is 73. Though there was thirty-one children in care today, be reminded that if all children are present your facility would be over capacity. We discussed limiting enrollment, updating classroom rosters to remove any children that are no longer in attendance, and adhere to children’s scheduled enrollment hours and time. Reminders: NCDHHS Children’s Environmental Health adopted new Child Care Sanitation Rules, effective July 1, 2023. The rules have been approved but have not yet been updated in the Administrative Code. Once updated, notification will be sent out via listserv. See the training presentation, new rules and other resources at https://ehs.dph.ncdhhs.gov/hhccehb/cehu/ccs/children.htm. The Healthy Social Behaviors (HSB) Project supports teachers to promote healthy social-emotional development and reduce the expulsion rate among young children in licensed child care centers across North Carolina. The team is made up of specialists with early childhood education backgrounds who are passionate about empowering teachers to develop learning environments and teaching practices that promote prosocial skills in young children. To speak to a Behavior Support Advisor contact 1-888-600-1685 option 1 or to submit a question visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-4ADUCpoHc9MrxFvD15H12AwsNWbUtWEJRXW38q_41Y3hzA/viewform The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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 .0514 · Violation
Name of Operation: KID'S PARADISE CHILDCARE CENTER, LLC Facility ID: 74000792 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/24/2024 Number Present: 31 Completed Date: 9/24/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 261 Time In: 09:04 AM Time Out: 01:25 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 an annual compliance visit. K. Johnson, administrator assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 3/7/2023, earning 4 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point for the administrator having at least 10 years of documented experience. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 10/20/23. The sanitation inspection was completed 7/15/24 with an “Approved” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 8/26/24 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty percent as of 9/23/24. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 9/23/2024 and Kid’s Paradise Childcare Center, LLC was listed as current- active. I visited indoor and outdoor spaces. Children enrolled in space #1 were observed during free play with a variety of age-appropriate toys, children in space #3 were observed during morning group and were using sign language to spell words. After group the children transitioned to free play in designated areas. Children enrolled in classroom space #4 were observed moving freely around the room and sitting in bouncy seats and high chairs. Lunch consisted of beef and cheese tacos, corn, pineapples and milk. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. One of eight children's records reviewed did not include parents acknowledgement of the summary of NC Child Care Laws. GS 110-102 504 Perishable foods were not stored to protect against spoilage. In the kitchen a container of Idahoan Potatoes and Goldfish in the cabinet were not sealed. Groceries were stored on the counter that included hotdogs, cheese, rolls of ground beef, and a bag of lettuce. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In classroom space #4 the sink was clogged, on the school age playground the seats on the seesaw were broken, the bolts on the xylophone were protruding, and there was a broken hula hoop near the back fence. On the toddler playground there was an active ant hill. In classroom space #2 the black storage shelf was broken, the pillow in the soft area was ripped open, and a storage bin was torn. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In classroom space #2 stored in an unlocked cabinet was a jog of bleach, Febreeze Air Freshener Mist, Windex, and Zep Wipes. On the Yellow mini bus there was a White Barn Spray Air Freshener in the center console .2820(b) 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. Sleep charts for one of three infants did not have the time or positioned indicated for the dates of 9/12/24-9/20/24 and 9/20/24. There were two sleep records available for the month of September but there was not identifying information on the records. .0606(g) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Eight of thirty children being transported did not have emergency information including a picture on file. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. One of eight children's records reviewed did not have parents acknowledgement of receipt of the facilities operational policies on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. One of eight children's records reviewed did not have parents acknowledgement of receipt of the facilities parent participation on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. One of eight children's records reviewed did not have parents acknowledgement of receipt of the facilities discipline policy on file. .1804(c) 1820 The EPR Plan did not include evacuation diagrams showing how the staff, children, and any other individuals who may be present will evacuate during an emergency. The facilities EPR plan did not include the floor plan, or evacuation map. .0607(d)(7) 1850 Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children. The white Chevrolet van did not have a "no smoking" sign. .0604(i) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. One of eight children's records reviewed did not have parents acknowledgement of receipt of the facilities tobacco policy on file. .0604(j) 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. Staff K. Johnson, S. Smith, N. Lawrence, M. Spruill, and J. Jones did not complete the five year renewal of the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Maltreatment training .1103(b) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. One of eight children's records reviewed did not have parents acknowledgement of receipt of the facilities Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy on file. .0608(b)(1-6) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before October 8, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO BOX 3187 Greenville, NC 27836 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was provided on the following: Transportation: Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death in children two to fourteen years of age in the United States. It is necessary for the safety of children to require that the caregiver/teacher comply with requirements governing the transportation of children in care, in the absence of the parent/guardian. Each child transported must be have on file emergency contact information along with a photograph of each child. This is helpful in identifying children in the event of an emergency/accident. Eight school age children did not have a photograph attached to their emergency information or have permission to transport on file. We discussed the transportation requirements. Children’s Files: Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with administering a child care program. It is an important part of licensure. Organization and completeness of records is important to ensure easy access to information in emergency situations. Children’s records include several documents including application, emergency information, review of parent participations, operational policies, medical, immunization records, and etc. Today I reviewed eight children’s records, you received a copy of this review and the documented items that were missing or not received within the required timeframe. Review children’s files often and use the Center children’s checklist to ensure you have all required documents within the specified timeframe. A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children items and equipment that were accessible to the children. I observed the sink in the infant classroom was clogged, and in the school age classroom black storage shelf the inserts are broken, and there was a ripped pillow in the soft area. On the school age playground, the seats on the seesaw were broken, the bolts on the xylophone were protruding, and there was a broken hula hoop near the back fence. On the toddler playground there was an active ant hill. In addition to the monthly playground inspection reports, staff should daily scan the playground for any hazards prior to the children using the outdoor space. Safety walk throughs of the classroom spaces should be completed daily. Storage of Hazardous Items: Intentional planning of the environment ensures a safe environment has been created which prevents and reduces injuries to young children. Bleaches, Windex, and aerosol sprays must be placed in locked storage. You removed the items from the cabinet in classroom space #2. Remove the air freshener spray from the mini bus. Review storage of hazardous items with staff. Safe Sleep: Documenting the supervision that is provided for sleeping infants is one way to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). The use of sleep charts is identified in your center’s ITS-SIDS policy. Sleep charts are part of the center’s program records and must be kept on file and available for review. Sleep charts for one infant did not include who checked the child and when but indicated the position of the sleeping child for 9/12/24-9/2024. Two other charts were reviewed but did include the child’s name, date of birth or any identifying information. You have three children under age one enrolled in classroom space #4. Retrain staff on how and when to complete sleep charts. Check sleep charts weekly to ensure they are completed daily for infants in care. Additional Comments: You have a total of eighty-three children enrolled in your facility. The capacity of your building is 73. Though there was thirty-one children in care today, be reminded that if all children are present your facility would be over capacity. We discussed limiting enrollment, updating classroom rosters to remove any children that are no longer in attendance, and adhere to children’s scheduled enrollment hours and time. Reminders: NCDHHS Children’s Environmental Health adopted new Child Care Sanitation Rules, effective July 1, 2023. The rules have been approved but have not yet been updated in the Administrative Code. Once updated, notification will be sent out via listserv. See the training presentation, new rules and other resources at https://ehs.dph.ncdhhs.gov/hhccehb/cehu/ccs/children.htm. The Healthy Social Behaviors (HSB) Project supports teachers to promote healthy social-emotional development and reduce the expulsion rate among young children in licensed child care centers across North Carolina. The team is made up of specialists with early childhood education backgrounds who are passionate about empowering teachers to develop learning environments and teaching practices that promote prosocial skills in young children. To speak to a Behavior Support Advisor contact 1-888-600-1685 option 1 or to submit a question visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-4ADUCpoHc9MrxFvD15H12AwsNWbUtWEJRXW38q_41Y3hzA/viewform The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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 .0515 · Violation
Name of Operation: KID'S PARADISE CHILDCARE CENTER, LLC Facility ID: 74000792 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/24/2024 Number Present: 31 Completed Date: 9/24/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 261 Time In: 09:04 AM Time Out: 01:25 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 an annual compliance visit. K. Johnson, administrator assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 3/7/2023, earning 4 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point for the administrator having at least 10 years of documented experience. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 10/20/23. The sanitation inspection was completed 7/15/24 with an “Approved” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 8/26/24 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty percent as of 9/23/24. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 9/23/2024 and Kid’s Paradise Childcare Center, LLC was listed as current- active. I visited indoor and outdoor spaces. Children enrolled in space #1 were observed during free play with a variety of age-appropriate toys, children in space #3 were observed during morning group and were using sign language to spell words. After group the children transitioned to free play in designated areas. Children enrolled in classroom space #4 were observed moving freely around the room and sitting in bouncy seats and high chairs. Lunch consisted of beef and cheese tacos, corn, pineapples and milk. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. One of eight children's records reviewed did not include parents acknowledgement of the summary of NC Child Care Laws. GS 110-102 504 Perishable foods were not stored to protect against spoilage. In the kitchen a container of Idahoan Potatoes and Goldfish in the cabinet were not sealed. Groceries were stored on the counter that included hotdogs, cheese, rolls of ground beef, and a bag of lettuce. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In classroom space #4 the sink was clogged, on the school age playground the seats on the seesaw were broken, the bolts on the xylophone were protruding, and there was a broken hula hoop near the back fence. On the toddler playground there was an active ant hill. In classroom space #2 the black storage shelf was broken, the pillow in the soft area was ripped open, and a storage bin was torn. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In classroom space #2 stored in an unlocked cabinet was a jog of bleach, Febreeze Air Freshener Mist, Windex, and Zep Wipes. On the Yellow mini bus there was a White Barn Spray Air Freshener in the center console .2820(b) 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. Sleep charts for one of three infants did not have the time or positioned indicated for the dates of 9/12/24-9/20/24 and 9/20/24. There were two sleep records available for the month of September but there was not identifying information on the records. .0606(g) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Eight of thirty children being transported did not have emergency information including a picture on file. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. One of eight children's records reviewed did not have parents acknowledgement of receipt of the facilities operational policies on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. One of eight children's records reviewed did not have parents acknowledgement of receipt of the facilities parent participation on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. One of eight children's records reviewed did not have parents acknowledgement of receipt of the facilities discipline policy on file. .1804(c) 1820 The EPR Plan did not include evacuation diagrams showing how the staff, children, and any other individuals who may be present will evacuate during an emergency. The facilities EPR plan did not include the floor plan, or evacuation map. .0607(d)(7) 1850 Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children. The white Chevrolet van did not have a "no smoking" sign. .0604(i) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. One of eight children's records reviewed did not have parents acknowledgement of receipt of the facilities tobacco policy on file. .0604(j) 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. Staff K. Johnson, S. Smith, N. Lawrence, M. Spruill, and J. Jones did not complete the five year renewal of the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Maltreatment training .1103(b) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. One of eight children's records reviewed did not have parents acknowledgement of receipt of the facilities Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy on file. .0608(b)(1-6) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before October 8, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO BOX 3187 Greenville, NC 27836 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was provided on the following: Transportation: Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death in children two to fourteen years of age in the United States. It is necessary for the safety of children to require that the caregiver/teacher comply with requirements governing the transportation of children in care, in the absence of the parent/guardian. Each child transported must be have on file emergency contact information along with a photograph of each child. This is helpful in identifying children in the event of an emergency/accident. Eight school age children did not have a photograph attached to their emergency information or have permission to transport on file. We discussed the transportation requirements. Children’s Files: Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with administering a child care program. It is an important part of licensure. Organization and completeness of records is important to ensure easy access to information in emergency situations. Children’s records include several documents including application, emergency information, review of parent participations, operational policies, medical, immunization records, and etc. Today I reviewed eight children’s records, you received a copy of this review and the documented items that were missing or not received within the required timeframe. Review children’s files often and use the Center children’s checklist to ensure you have all required documents within the specified timeframe. A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children items and equipment that were accessible to the children. I observed the sink in the infant classroom was clogged, and in the school age classroom black storage shelf the inserts are broken, and there was a ripped pillow in the soft area. On the school age playground, the seats on the seesaw were broken, the bolts on the xylophone were protruding, and there was a broken hula hoop near the back fence. On the toddler playground there was an active ant hill. In addition to the monthly playground inspection reports, staff should daily scan the playground for any hazards prior to the children using the outdoor space. Safety walk throughs of the classroom spaces should be completed daily. Storage of Hazardous Items: Intentional planning of the environment ensures a safe environment has been created which prevents and reduces injuries to young children. Bleaches, Windex, and aerosol sprays must be placed in locked storage. You removed the items from the cabinet in classroom space #2. Remove the air freshener spray from the mini bus. Review storage of hazardous items with staff. Safe Sleep: Documenting the supervision that is provided for sleeping infants is one way to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). The use of sleep charts is identified in your center’s ITS-SIDS policy. Sleep charts are part of the center’s program records and must be kept on file and available for review. Sleep charts for one infant did not include who checked the child and when but indicated the position of the sleeping child for 9/12/24-9/2024. Two other charts were reviewed but did include the child’s name, date of birth or any identifying information. You have three children under age one enrolled in classroom space #4. Retrain staff on how and when to complete sleep charts. Check sleep charts weekly to ensure they are completed daily for infants in care. Additional Comments: You have a total of eighty-three children enrolled in your facility. The capacity of your building is 73. Though there was thirty-one children in care today, be reminded that if all children are present your facility would be over capacity. We discussed limiting enrollment, updating classroom rosters to remove any children that are no longer in attendance, and adhere to children’s scheduled enrollment hours and time. Reminders: NCDHHS Children’s Environmental Health adopted new Child Care Sanitation Rules, effective July 1, 2023. The rules have been approved but have not yet been updated in the Administrative Code. Once updated, notification will be sent out via listserv. See the training presentation, new rules and other resources at https://ehs.dph.ncdhhs.gov/hhccehb/cehu/ccs/children.htm. The Healthy Social Behaviors (HSB) Project supports teachers to promote healthy social-emotional development and reduce the expulsion rate among young children in licensed child care centers across North Carolina. The team is made up of specialists with early childhood education backgrounds who are passionate about empowering teachers to develop learning environments and teaching practices that promote prosocial skills in young children. To speak to a Behavior Support Advisor contact 1-888-600-1685 option 1 or to submit a question visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-4ADUCpoHc9MrxFvD15H12AwsNWbUtWEJRXW38q_41Y3hzA/viewform The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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 .1003 · Violation
Name of Operation: KID'S PARADISE CHILDCARE CENTER, LLC Facility ID: 74000792 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/24/2024 Number Present: 31 Completed Date: 9/24/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 261 Time In: 09:04 AM Time Out: 01:25 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 an annual compliance visit. K. Johnson, administrator assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 3/7/2023, earning 4 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point for the administrator having at least 10 years of documented experience. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 10/20/23. The sanitation inspection was completed 7/15/24 with an “Approved” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 8/26/24 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty percent as of 9/23/24. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 9/23/2024 and Kid’s Paradise Childcare Center, LLC was listed as current- active. I visited indoor and outdoor spaces. Children enrolled in space #1 were observed during free play with a variety of age-appropriate toys, children in space #3 were observed during morning group and were using sign language to spell words. After group the children transitioned to free play in designated areas. Children enrolled in classroom space #4 were observed moving freely around the room and sitting in bouncy seats and high chairs. Lunch consisted of beef and cheese tacos, corn, pineapples and milk. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. One of eight children's records reviewed did not include parents acknowledgement of the summary of NC Child Care Laws. GS 110-102 504 Perishable foods were not stored to protect against spoilage. In the kitchen a container of Idahoan Potatoes and Goldfish in the cabinet were not sealed. Groceries were stored on the counter that included hotdogs, cheese, rolls of ground beef, and a bag of lettuce. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In classroom space #4 the sink was clogged, on the school age playground the seats on the seesaw were broken, the bolts on the xylophone were protruding, and there was a broken hula hoop near the back fence. On the toddler playground there was an active ant hill. In classroom space #2 the black storage shelf was broken, the pillow in the soft area was ripped open, and a storage bin was torn. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In classroom space #2 stored in an unlocked cabinet was a jog of bleach, Febreeze Air Freshener Mist, Windex, and Zep Wipes. On the Yellow mini bus there was a White Barn Spray Air Freshener in the center console .2820(b) 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. Sleep charts for one of three infants did not have the time or positioned indicated for the dates of 9/12/24-9/20/24 and 9/20/24. There were two sleep records available for the month of September but there was not identifying information on the records. .0606(g) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Eight of thirty children being transported did not have emergency information including a picture on file. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. One of eight children's records reviewed did not have parents acknowledgement of receipt of the facilities operational policies on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. One of eight children's records reviewed did not have parents acknowledgement of receipt of the facilities parent participation on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. One of eight children's records reviewed did not have parents acknowledgement of receipt of the facilities discipline policy on file. .1804(c) 1820 The EPR Plan did not include evacuation diagrams showing how the staff, children, and any other individuals who may be present will evacuate during an emergency. The facilities EPR plan did not include the floor plan, or evacuation map. .0607(d)(7) 1850 Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children. The white Chevrolet van did not have a "no smoking" sign. .0604(i) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. One of eight children's records reviewed did not have parents acknowledgement of receipt of the facilities tobacco policy on file. .0604(j) 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. Staff K. Johnson, S. Smith, N. Lawrence, M. Spruill, and J. Jones did not complete the five year renewal of the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Maltreatment training .1103(b) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. One of eight children's records reviewed did not have parents acknowledgement of receipt of the facilities Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy on file. .0608(b)(1-6) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before October 8, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO BOX 3187 Greenville, NC 27836 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was provided on the following: Transportation: Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death in children two to fourteen years of age in the United States. It is necessary for the safety of children to require that the caregiver/teacher comply with requirements governing the transportation of children in care, in the absence of the parent/guardian. Each child transported must be have on file emergency contact information along with a photograph of each child. This is helpful in identifying children in the event of an emergency/accident. Eight school age children did not have a photograph attached to their emergency information or have permission to transport on file. We discussed the transportation requirements. Children’s Files: Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with administering a child care program. It is an important part of licensure. Organization and completeness of records is important to ensure easy access to information in emergency situations. Children’s records include several documents including application, emergency information, review of parent participations, operational policies, medical, immunization records, and etc. Today I reviewed eight children’s records, you received a copy of this review and the documented items that were missing or not received within the required timeframe. Review children’s files often and use the Center children’s checklist to ensure you have all required documents within the specified timeframe. A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children items and equipment that were accessible to the children. I observed the sink in the infant classroom was clogged, and in the school age classroom black storage shelf the inserts are broken, and there was a ripped pillow in the soft area. On the school age playground, the seats on the seesaw were broken, the bolts on the xylophone were protruding, and there was a broken hula hoop near the back fence. On the toddler playground there was an active ant hill. In addition to the monthly playground inspection reports, staff should daily scan the playground for any hazards prior to the children using the outdoor space. Safety walk throughs of the classroom spaces should be completed daily. Storage of Hazardous Items: Intentional planning of the environment ensures a safe environment has been created which prevents and reduces injuries to young children. Bleaches, Windex, and aerosol sprays must be placed in locked storage. You removed the items from the cabinet in classroom space #2. Remove the air freshener spray from the mini bus. Review storage of hazardous items with staff. Safe Sleep: Documenting the supervision that is provided for sleeping infants is one way to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). The use of sleep charts is identified in your center’s ITS-SIDS policy. Sleep charts are part of the center’s program records and must be kept on file and available for review. Sleep charts for one infant did not include who checked the child and when but indicated the position of the sleeping child for 9/12/24-9/2024. Two other charts were reviewed but did include the child’s name, date of birth or any identifying information. You have three children under age one enrolled in classroom space #4. Retrain staff on how and when to complete sleep charts. Check sleep charts weekly to ensure they are completed daily for infants in care. Additional Comments: You have a total of eighty-three children enrolled in your facility. The capacity of your building is 73. Though there was thirty-one children in care today, be reminded that if all children are present your facility would be over capacity. We discussed limiting enrollment, updating classroom rosters to remove any children that are no longer in attendance, and adhere to children’s scheduled enrollment hours and time. Reminders: NCDHHS Children’s Environmental Health adopted new Child Care Sanitation Rules, effective July 1, 2023. The rules have been approved but have not yet been updated in the Administrative Code. Once updated, notification will be sent out via listserv. See the training presentation, new rules and other resources at https://ehs.dph.ncdhhs.gov/hhccehb/cehu/ccs/children.htm. The Healthy Social Behaviors (HSB) Project supports teachers to promote healthy social-emotional development and reduce the expulsion rate among young children in licensed child care centers across North Carolina. The team is made up of specialists with early childhood education backgrounds who are passionate about empowering teachers to develop learning environments and teaching practices that promote prosocial skills in young children. To speak to a Behavior Support Advisor contact 1-888-600-1685 option 1 or to submit a question visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-4ADUCpoHc9MrxFvD15H12AwsNWbUtWEJRXW38q_41Y3hzA/viewform The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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 110-102 · Violation
Name of Operation: KID'S PARADISE CHILDCARE CENTER, LLC Facility ID: 74000792 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/24/2024 Number Present: 31 Completed Date: 9/24/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 261 Time In: 09:04 AM Time Out: 01:25 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 an annual compliance visit. K. Johnson, administrator assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 3/7/2023, earning 4 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point for the administrator having at least 10 years of documented experience. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 10/20/23. The sanitation inspection was completed 7/15/24 with an “Approved” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 8/26/24 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty percent as of 9/23/24. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 9/23/2024 and Kid’s Paradise Childcare Center, LLC was listed as current- active. I visited indoor and outdoor spaces. Children enrolled in space #1 were observed during free play with a variety of age-appropriate toys, children in space #3 were observed during morning group and were using sign language to spell words. After group the children transitioned to free play in designated areas. Children enrolled in classroom space #4 were observed moving freely around the room and sitting in bouncy seats and high chairs. Lunch consisted of beef and cheese tacos, corn, pineapples and milk. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. One of eight children's records reviewed did not include parents acknowledgement of the summary of NC Child Care Laws. GS 110-102 504 Perishable foods were not stored to protect against spoilage. In the kitchen a container of Idahoan Potatoes and Goldfish in the cabinet were not sealed. Groceries were stored on the counter that included hotdogs, cheese, rolls of ground beef, and a bag of lettuce. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In classroom space #4 the sink was clogged, on the school age playground the seats on the seesaw were broken, the bolts on the xylophone were protruding, and there was a broken hula hoop near the back fence. On the toddler playground there was an active ant hill. In classroom space #2 the black storage shelf was broken, the pillow in the soft area was ripped open, and a storage bin was torn. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In classroom space #2 stored in an unlocked cabinet was a jog of bleach, Febreeze Air Freshener Mist, Windex, and Zep Wipes. On the Yellow mini bus there was a White Barn Spray Air Freshener in the center console .2820(b) 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. Sleep charts for one of three infants did not have the time or positioned indicated for the dates of 9/12/24-9/20/24 and 9/20/24. There were two sleep records available for the month of September but there was not identifying information on the records. .0606(g) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Eight of thirty children being transported did not have emergency information including a picture on file. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. One of eight children's records reviewed did not have parents acknowledgement of receipt of the facilities operational policies on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. One of eight children's records reviewed did not have parents acknowledgement of receipt of the facilities parent participation on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. One of eight children's records reviewed did not have parents acknowledgement of receipt of the facilities discipline policy on file. .1804(c) 1820 The EPR Plan did not include evacuation diagrams showing how the staff, children, and any other individuals who may be present will evacuate during an emergency. The facilities EPR plan did not include the floor plan, or evacuation map. .0607(d)(7) 1850 Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children. The white Chevrolet van did not have a "no smoking" sign. .0604(i) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. One of eight children's records reviewed did not have parents acknowledgement of receipt of the facilities tobacco policy on file. .0604(j) 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. Staff K. Johnson, S. Smith, N. Lawrence, M. Spruill, and J. Jones did not complete the five year renewal of the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Maltreatment training .1103(b) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. One of eight children's records reviewed did not have parents acknowledgement of receipt of the facilities Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy on file. .0608(b)(1-6) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before October 8, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO BOX 3187 Greenville, NC 27836 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was provided on the following: Transportation: Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death in children two to fourteen years of age in the United States. It is necessary for the safety of children to require that the caregiver/teacher comply with requirements governing the transportation of children in care, in the absence of the parent/guardian. Each child transported must be have on file emergency contact information along with a photograph of each child. This is helpful in identifying children in the event of an emergency/accident. Eight school age children did not have a photograph attached to their emergency information or have permission to transport on file. We discussed the transportation requirements. Children’s Files: Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with administering a child care program. It is an important part of licensure. Organization and completeness of records is important to ensure easy access to information in emergency situations. Children’s records include several documents including application, emergency information, review of parent participations, operational policies, medical, immunization records, and etc. Today I reviewed eight children’s records, you received a copy of this review and the documented items that were missing or not received within the required timeframe. Review children’s files often and use the Center children’s checklist to ensure you have all required documents within the specified timeframe. A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children items and equipment that were accessible to the children. I observed the sink in the infant classroom was clogged, and in the school age classroom black storage shelf the inserts are broken, and there was a ripped pillow in the soft area. On the school age playground, the seats on the seesaw were broken, the bolts on the xylophone were protruding, and there was a broken hula hoop near the back fence. On the toddler playground there was an active ant hill. In addition to the monthly playground inspection reports, staff should daily scan the playground for any hazards prior to the children using the outdoor space. Safety walk throughs of the classroom spaces should be completed daily. Storage of Hazardous Items: Intentional planning of the environment ensures a safe environment has been created which prevents and reduces injuries to young children. Bleaches, Windex, and aerosol sprays must be placed in locked storage. You removed the items from the cabinet in classroom space #2. Remove the air freshener spray from the mini bus. Review storage of hazardous items with staff. Safe Sleep: Documenting the supervision that is provided for sleeping infants is one way to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). The use of sleep charts is identified in your center’s ITS-SIDS policy. Sleep charts are part of the center’s program records and must be kept on file and available for review. Sleep charts for one infant did not include who checked the child and when but indicated the position of the sleeping child for 9/12/24-9/2024. Two other charts were reviewed but did include the child’s name, date of birth or any identifying information. You have three children under age one enrolled in classroom space #4. Retrain staff on how and when to complete sleep charts. Check sleep charts weekly to ensure they are completed daily for infants in care. Additional Comments: You have a total of eighty-three children enrolled in your facility. The capacity of your building is 73. Though there was thirty-one children in care today, be reminded that if all children are present your facility would be over capacity. We discussed limiting enrollment, updating classroom rosters to remove any children that are no longer in attendance, and adhere to children’s scheduled enrollment hours and time. Reminders: NCDHHS Children’s Environmental Health adopted new Child Care Sanitation Rules, effective July 1, 2023. The rules have been approved but have not yet been updated in the Administrative Code. Once updated, notification will be sent out via listserv. See the training presentation, new rules and other resources at https://ehs.dph.ncdhhs.gov/hhccehb/cehu/ccs/children.htm. The Healthy Social Behaviors (HSB) Project supports teachers to promote healthy social-emotional development and reduce the expulsion rate among young children in licensed child care centers across North Carolina. The team is made up of specialists with early childhood education backgrounds who are passionate about empowering teachers to develop learning environments and teaching practices that promote prosocial skills in young children. To speak to a Behavior Support Advisor contact 1-888-600-1685 option 1 or to submit a question visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-4ADUCpoHc9MrxFvD15H12AwsNWbUtWEJRXW38q_41Y3hzA/viewform The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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: KID'S PARADISE CHILDCARE CENTER, LLC Facility ID: 74000792 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/24/2024 Number Present: 31 Completed Date: 9/24/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 261 Time In: 09:04 AM Time Out: 01:25 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 an annual compliance visit. K. Johnson, administrator assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 3/7/2023, earning 4 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point for the administrator having at least 10 years of documented experience. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 10/20/23. The sanitation inspection was completed 7/15/24 with an “Approved” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 8/26/24 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty percent as of 9/23/24. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 9/23/2024 and Kid’s Paradise Childcare Center, LLC was listed as current- active. I visited indoor and outdoor spaces. Children enrolled in space #1 were observed during free play with a variety of age-appropriate toys, children in space #3 were observed during morning group and were using sign language to spell words. After group the children transitioned to free play in designated areas. Children enrolled in classroom space #4 were observed moving freely around the room and sitting in bouncy seats and high chairs. Lunch consisted of beef and cheese tacos, corn, pineapples and milk. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. One of eight children's records reviewed did not include parents acknowledgement of the summary of NC Child Care Laws. GS 110-102 504 Perishable foods were not stored to protect against spoilage. In the kitchen a container of Idahoan Potatoes and Goldfish in the cabinet were not sealed. Groceries were stored on the counter that included hotdogs, cheese, rolls of ground beef, and a bag of lettuce. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In classroom space #4 the sink was clogged, on the school age playground the seats on the seesaw were broken, the bolts on the xylophone were protruding, and there was a broken hula hoop near the back fence. On the toddler playground there was an active ant hill. In classroom space #2 the black storage shelf was broken, the pillow in the soft area was ripped open, and a storage bin was torn. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In classroom space #2 stored in an unlocked cabinet was a jog of bleach, Febreeze Air Freshener Mist, Windex, and Zep Wipes. On the Yellow mini bus there was a White Barn Spray Air Freshener in the center console .2820(b) 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. Sleep charts for one of three infants did not have the time or positioned indicated for the dates of 9/12/24-9/20/24 and 9/20/24. There were two sleep records available for the month of September but there was not identifying information on the records. .0606(g) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Eight of thirty children being transported did not have emergency information including a picture on file. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. One of eight children's records reviewed did not have parents acknowledgement of receipt of the facilities operational policies on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. One of eight children's records reviewed did not have parents acknowledgement of receipt of the facilities parent participation on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. One of eight children's records reviewed did not have parents acknowledgement of receipt of the facilities discipline policy on file. .1804(c) 1820 The EPR Plan did not include evacuation diagrams showing how the staff, children, and any other individuals who may be present will evacuate during an emergency. The facilities EPR plan did not include the floor plan, or evacuation map. .0607(d)(7) 1850 Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children. The white Chevrolet van did not have a "no smoking" sign. .0604(i) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. One of eight children's records reviewed did not have parents acknowledgement of receipt of the facilities tobacco policy on file. .0604(j) 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. Staff K. Johnson, S. Smith, N. Lawrence, M. Spruill, and J. Jones did not complete the five year renewal of the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Maltreatment training .1103(b) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. One of eight children's records reviewed did not have parents acknowledgement of receipt of the facilities Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy on file. .0608(b)(1-6) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before October 8, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO BOX 3187 Greenville, NC 27836 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was provided on the following: Transportation: Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death in children two to fourteen years of age in the United States. It is necessary for the safety of children to require that the caregiver/teacher comply with requirements governing the transportation of children in care, in the absence of the parent/guardian. Each child transported must be have on file emergency contact information along with a photograph of each child. This is helpful in identifying children in the event of an emergency/accident. Eight school age children did not have a photograph attached to their emergency information or have permission to transport on file. We discussed the transportation requirements. Children’s Files: Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with administering a child care program. It is an important part of licensure. Organization and completeness of records is important to ensure easy access to information in emergency situations. Children’s records include several documents including application, emergency information, review of parent participations, operational policies, medical, immunization records, and etc. Today I reviewed eight children’s records, you received a copy of this review and the documented items that were missing or not received within the required timeframe. Review children’s files often and use the Center children’s checklist to ensure you have all required documents within the specified timeframe. A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children items and equipment that were accessible to the children. I observed the sink in the infant classroom was clogged, and in the school age classroom black storage shelf the inserts are broken, and there was a ripped pillow in the soft area. On the school age playground, the seats on the seesaw were broken, the bolts on the xylophone were protruding, and there was a broken hula hoop near the back fence. On the toddler playground there was an active ant hill. In addition to the monthly playground inspection reports, staff should daily scan the playground for any hazards prior to the children using the outdoor space. Safety walk throughs of the classroom spaces should be completed daily. Storage of Hazardous Items: Intentional planning of the environment ensures a safe environment has been created which prevents and reduces injuries to young children. Bleaches, Windex, and aerosol sprays must be placed in locked storage. You removed the items from the cabinet in classroom space #2. Remove the air freshener spray from the mini bus. Review storage of hazardous items with staff. Safe Sleep: Documenting the supervision that is provided for sleeping infants is one way to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). The use of sleep charts is identified in your center’s ITS-SIDS policy. Sleep charts are part of the center’s program records and must be kept on file and available for review. Sleep charts for one infant did not include who checked the child and when but indicated the position of the sleeping child for 9/12/24-9/2024. Two other charts were reviewed but did include the child’s name, date of birth or any identifying information. You have three children under age one enrolled in classroom space #4. Retrain staff on how and when to complete sleep charts. Check sleep charts weekly to ensure they are completed daily for infants in care. Additional Comments: You have a total of eighty-three children enrolled in your facility. The capacity of your building is 73. Though there was thirty-one children in care today, be reminded that if all children are present your facility would be over capacity. We discussed limiting enrollment, updating classroom rosters to remove any children that are no longer in attendance, and adhere to children’s scheduled enrollment hours and time. Reminders: NCDHHS Children’s Environmental Health adopted new Child Care Sanitation Rules, effective July 1, 2023. The rules have been approved but have not yet been updated in the Administrative Code. Once updated, notification will be sent out via listserv. See the training presentation, new rules and other resources at https://ehs.dph.ncdhhs.gov/hhccehb/cehu/ccs/children.htm. The Healthy Social Behaviors (HSB) Project supports teachers to promote healthy social-emotional development and reduce the expulsion rate among young children in licensed child care centers across North Carolina. The team is made up of specialists with early childhood education backgrounds who are passionate about empowering teachers to develop learning environments and teaching practices that promote prosocial skills in young children. To speak to a Behavior Support Advisor contact 1-888-600-1685 option 1 or to submit a question visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-4ADUCpoHc9MrxFvD15H12AwsNWbUtWEJRXW38q_41Y3hzA/viewform The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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: KID'S PARADISE CHILDCARE CENTER, LLC Facility ID: 74000792 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/5/2024 Number Present: 30 Completed Date: 6/5/2024 Age: From 0 To 6 Total Minutes: 95 Time In: 08:45 AM Time Out: 10:20 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Unannounced Visit Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to verify correction of violations documented during my 5/29/2024 routine unannounced visit. Michelle O’Kelley, Child Care Consultant accompanied me during today’s visit. Children enrolled in classroom space #1 were observed transitioning from breakfast to free play with manipulatives. In classroom space #3 children sat in child sized chairs and engaged in morning group time. Infant and toddler children in classroom space #4 engaged in free play as soft music played. The following violations documented during the 5/29/24 visit were monitored for compliance during this visit: 215- The outdoor learning environment did not include 75 square feet for each child using the space at any one time. Eighteen children enrolled in classroom space #1 were observed during play in outdoor space #1. The capacity for outdoor space #1 is thirteen children per seventy-five square feet. When asking staff assigned to classroom space #1 about outdoor play, staff N. Lawrence stated that either they would only take nine children to outdoor space #1, and if the entire class went out at the same time, then they would go to outdoor space #2. Later children enrolled in classroom space #1 were observed during outdoor play; one staff member was observed with nine children in outdoor space #1 and a second staff member was observed with nine children in outdoor space #2. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 902 Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. In classroom space #4, a child was observed attempting to exit the classroom space through a door that lead to the outdoor space #1. Staff N. Lawrence stopped the child from going through the door by grabbing the door and redirecting the child, the staff was also observed pulling the child by the arms from the floor, after the child fell to the floor . G.S. 110-91(10) 1792 Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. In classroom space #4 there was a bag of Ruffles chips on the desk and a Bojangles cup in the desk. .0901(i) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before June 19, 2024 I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO Box 3187 Greenville, NC 27836 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. Technical Assistance with documented violations: Nurture/Care Treatment: Nurture & Care/ Discipline: Providing positive guidance through nurturing and responsive relationships and supportive environments to promote children's self-control, teach responsibility and help children make thoughtful choices. The more effective caregivers are at encouraging appropriate behavior, the less time and effort caregivers have to spend correcting children's behavior. Today, a staff member was observed pulling a child by the arms from the floor. Today we discussed it is important to develop a collaborative approach when caring for children with special needs. Use the healthy social behaviors hotline to assist teachers in developing their skills. The Healthy Social Behaviors (HSB) Project supports teachers to promote healthy social-emotional development and reduce the expulsion rate among young children in licensed child care centers across North Carolina. The team is made up of specialists with early childhood education backgrounds who are passionate about empowering teachers to develop learning environments and teaching practices that promote prosocial skills in young children. To speak to a Behavior Support Advisor contact 1-888-600-1685 option 1 or to submit a question visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-4ADUCpoHc9MrxFvD15H12AwsNWbUtWEJRXW38q_41Y3hzA/viewform Additional Comments: As stated in the 5/29/2024 visit summary, all violations must be corrected immediately and a compliance letter verifying this must be received by the established due date. At this time a compliance letter has not been received. Today I verified of one of six violations has been corrected. Please be reminded that repeat violations may lead to issuance of an administrative action. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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: KID'S PARADISE CHILDCARE CENTER, LLC Facility ID: 74000792 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/5/2024 Number Present: 30 Completed Date: 6/5/2024 Age: From 0 To 6 Total Minutes: 95 Time In: 08:45 AM Time Out: 10:20 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Unannounced Visit Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to verify correction of violations documented during my 5/29/2024 routine unannounced visit. Michelle O’Kelley, Child Care Consultant accompanied me during today’s visit. Children enrolled in classroom space #1 were observed transitioning from breakfast to free play with manipulatives. In classroom space #3 children sat in child sized chairs and engaged in morning group time. Infant and toddler children in classroom space #4 engaged in free play as soft music played. The following violations documented during the 5/29/24 visit were monitored for compliance during this visit: 215- The outdoor learning environment did not include 75 square feet for each child using the space at any one time. Eighteen children enrolled in classroom space #1 were observed during play in outdoor space #1. The capacity for outdoor space #1 is thirteen children per seventy-five square feet. When asking staff assigned to classroom space #1 about outdoor play, staff N. Lawrence stated that either they would only take nine children to outdoor space #1, and if the entire class went out at the same time, then they would go to outdoor space #2. Later children enrolled in classroom space #1 were observed during outdoor play; one staff member was observed with nine children in outdoor space #1 and a second staff member was observed with nine children in outdoor space #2. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 902 Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. In classroom space #4, a child was observed attempting to exit the classroom space through a door that lead to the outdoor space #1. Staff N. Lawrence stopped the child from going through the door by grabbing the door and redirecting the child, the staff was also observed pulling the child by the arms from the floor, after the child fell to the floor . G.S. 110-91(10) 1792 Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. In classroom space #4 there was a bag of Ruffles chips on the desk and a Bojangles cup in the desk. .0901(i) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before June 19, 2024 I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO Box 3187 Greenville, NC 27836 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. Technical Assistance with documented violations: Nurture/Care Treatment: Nurture & Care/ Discipline: Providing positive guidance through nurturing and responsive relationships and supportive environments to promote children's self-control, teach responsibility and help children make thoughtful choices. The more effective caregivers are at encouraging appropriate behavior, the less time and effort caregivers have to spend correcting children's behavior. Today, a staff member was observed pulling a child by the arms from the floor. Today we discussed it is important to develop a collaborative approach when caring for children with special needs. Use the healthy social behaviors hotline to assist teachers in developing their skills. The Healthy Social Behaviors (HSB) Project supports teachers to promote healthy social-emotional development and reduce the expulsion rate among young children in licensed child care centers across North Carolina. The team is made up of specialists with early childhood education backgrounds who are passionate about empowering teachers to develop learning environments and teaching practices that promote prosocial skills in young children. To speak to a Behavior Support Advisor contact 1-888-600-1685 option 1 or to submit a question visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-4ADUCpoHc9MrxFvD15H12AwsNWbUtWEJRXW38q_41Y3hzA/viewform Additional Comments: As stated in the 5/29/2024 visit summary, all violations must be corrected immediately and a compliance letter verifying this must be received by the established due date. At this time a compliance letter has not been received. Today I verified of one of six violations has been corrected. Please be reminded that repeat violations may lead to issuance of an administrative action. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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 .0902 · Violation
Name of Operation: KID'S PARADISE CHILDCARE CENTER, LLC Facility ID: 74000792 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/29/2024 Number Present: 32 Completed Date: 5/29/2024 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 09:15 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 visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit with rated license assessment. K. Johnson, administrator assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 3/7/2023 earning 4 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratio) and 1 quality point for using an age/developmentally appropriate curriculum. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety percent as of 5/28/24. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 11/9/2022 and Kid’s Paradise Childcare Center, LLC was listed as current- active. We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website and all information is current. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your contact information, e.g., phone numbers, mailing address. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children enrolled in classroom space #3 were observed during free play in designated learning areas. During outdoor play the children engaged in play with push toys, riding toys, and were sliding down a portable slide. Files for new staff were reviewed. A sanitation inspection was conducted at the facility on 2/1/24 and an “approved” classification was received. The violations are as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 215 The outdoor learning environment did not include 75 square feet for each child using the space at any one time. Eighteen children enrolled in classroom space #1 were observed during play in outdoor space #1. The capacity for outdoor space #1 is thirteen children per seventy-five square feet. GS 110-91(6); .1402(a) 540 An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. Three children under age one did not have a feeding plan in classroom space #4. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) 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. In outdoor space #2 the grass was tall creating conditions to attract pest and there was elven pieces of debris in the space. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. A can of paint was sitting on the floor next to the door in classroom space #2. .2820(b) 853 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. A current incident log was not on file. .0802(g)(1-6) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Staff, T. Willoughby hired on 10/23/23 did not have documentation of orientation on file. .1101(a)(b) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before June 12, 2024 I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO Box 3187 Greenville, NC 27836 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was provided on the following: Capacity: The usable space for children’s outdoor activities should provide sufficient space to accommodate the activities. When adequate space is provided children are able to play freely with peers, expand their imagination beyond the restraints of indoor activities, release energy, and explore their sense of touch, smell, taste and their sense of motion. Caregivers are in a unique position to utilize the outdoor environment to promote development and learning. The total number of children on the playground cannot exceed the number of children the space will accommodate at 75 square feet per child. Additionally, the outdoor environment should be checked daily to remove any hazards, and regular lawn service to prevent areas from attracting pest. You stated that your husband was coming today to cut the grass, we also discussed adding additional space to outdoor space #1. Incident Reports and Log: You must now document every injury incurred while a child is in your care, including cuts, scrapes, bumps, and bitemarks. These incidents must be recorded on the incident report form supplied by the Division. The report must include all required information and be signed by the parent. The incident must then be logged on the facility incident report log and the completed report placed in the child’s file. If a child’s injury requires medical attention from a health care professional, the incident report must be submitted to me within 7 days. The incident log should be used to track patterns of injuries and adjust routines or the learning environment to prevent further injuries. It must be kept with other program records for review during monitoring and complaint visits. Per our discussion, you will need to create a folder/binder with a current log and blank reports to use as needed. Additional Comments: Today we discussed classroom management techniques and schedules within classroom space #4 including continuity of care with one provider, splitting the group into two smaller groups with 1:9 ratio, have alternating schedules, and return to large class group for meals and rest time. Reminders: The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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: KID'S PARADISE CHILDCARE CENTER, LLC Facility ID: 74000792 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/29/2024 Number Present: 32 Completed Date: 5/29/2024 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 09:15 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 visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit with rated license assessment. K. Johnson, administrator assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 3/7/2023 earning 4 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratio) and 1 quality point for using an age/developmentally appropriate curriculum. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety percent as of 5/28/24. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 11/9/2022 and Kid’s Paradise Childcare Center, LLC was listed as current- active. We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website and all information is current. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your contact information, e.g., phone numbers, mailing address. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children enrolled in classroom space #3 were observed during free play in designated learning areas. During outdoor play the children engaged in play with push toys, riding toys, and were sliding down a portable slide. Files for new staff were reviewed. A sanitation inspection was conducted at the facility on 2/1/24 and an “approved” classification was received. The violations are as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 215 The outdoor learning environment did not include 75 square feet for each child using the space at any one time. Eighteen children enrolled in classroom space #1 were observed during play in outdoor space #1. The capacity for outdoor space #1 is thirteen children per seventy-five square feet. GS 110-91(6); .1402(a) 540 An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. Three children under age one did not have a feeding plan in classroom space #4. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) 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. In outdoor space #2 the grass was tall creating conditions to attract pest and there was elven pieces of debris in the space. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. A can of paint was sitting on the floor next to the door in classroom space #2. .2820(b) 853 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. A current incident log was not on file. .0802(g)(1-6) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Staff, T. Willoughby hired on 10/23/23 did not have documentation of orientation on file. .1101(a)(b) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before June 12, 2024 I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO Box 3187 Greenville, NC 27836 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was provided on the following: Capacity: The usable space for children’s outdoor activities should provide sufficient space to accommodate the activities. When adequate space is provided children are able to play freely with peers, expand their imagination beyond the restraints of indoor activities, release energy, and explore their sense of touch, smell, taste and their sense of motion. Caregivers are in a unique position to utilize the outdoor environment to promote development and learning. The total number of children on the playground cannot exceed the number of children the space will accommodate at 75 square feet per child. Additionally, the outdoor environment should be checked daily to remove any hazards, and regular lawn service to prevent areas from attracting pest. You stated that your husband was coming today to cut the grass, we also discussed adding additional space to outdoor space #1. Incident Reports and Log: You must now document every injury incurred while a child is in your care, including cuts, scrapes, bumps, and bitemarks. These incidents must be recorded on the incident report form supplied by the Division. The report must include all required information and be signed by the parent. The incident must then be logged on the facility incident report log and the completed report placed in the child’s file. If a child’s injury requires medical attention from a health care professional, the incident report must be submitted to me within 7 days. The incident log should be used to track patterns of injuries and adjust routines or the learning environment to prevent further injuries. It must be kept with other program records for review during monitoring and complaint visits. Per our discussion, you will need to create a folder/binder with a current log and blank reports to use as needed. Additional Comments: Today we discussed classroom management techniques and schedules within classroom space #4 including continuity of care with one provider, splitting the group into two smaller groups with 1:9 ratio, have alternating schedules, and return to large class group for meals and rest time. Reminders: The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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: KID'S PARADISE CHILDCARE CENTER, LLC Facility ID: 74000792 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/29/2024 Number Present: 32 Completed Date: 5/29/2024 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 09:15 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 visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit with rated license assessment. K. Johnson, administrator assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 3/7/2023 earning 4 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratio) and 1 quality point for using an age/developmentally appropriate curriculum. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety percent as of 5/28/24. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 11/9/2022 and Kid’s Paradise Childcare Center, LLC was listed as current- active. We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website and all information is current. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your contact information, e.g., phone numbers, mailing address. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children enrolled in classroom space #3 were observed during free play in designated learning areas. During outdoor play the children engaged in play with push toys, riding toys, and were sliding down a portable slide. Files for new staff were reviewed. A sanitation inspection was conducted at the facility on 2/1/24 and an “approved” classification was received. The violations are as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 215 The outdoor learning environment did not include 75 square feet for each child using the space at any one time. Eighteen children enrolled in classroom space #1 were observed during play in outdoor space #1. The capacity for outdoor space #1 is thirteen children per seventy-five square feet. GS 110-91(6); .1402(a) 540 An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. Three children under age one did not have a feeding plan in classroom space #4. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) 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. In outdoor space #2 the grass was tall creating conditions to attract pest and there was elven pieces of debris in the space. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. A can of paint was sitting on the floor next to the door in classroom space #2. .2820(b) 853 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. A current incident log was not on file. .0802(g)(1-6) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Staff, T. Willoughby hired on 10/23/23 did not have documentation of orientation on file. .1101(a)(b) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before June 12, 2024 I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO Box 3187 Greenville, NC 27836 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was provided on the following: Capacity: The usable space for children’s outdoor activities should provide sufficient space to accommodate the activities. When adequate space is provided children are able to play freely with peers, expand their imagination beyond the restraints of indoor activities, release energy, and explore their sense of touch, smell, taste and their sense of motion. Caregivers are in a unique position to utilize the outdoor environment to promote development and learning. The total number of children on the playground cannot exceed the number of children the space will accommodate at 75 square feet per child. Additionally, the outdoor environment should be checked daily to remove any hazards, and regular lawn service to prevent areas from attracting pest. You stated that your husband was coming today to cut the grass, we also discussed adding additional space to outdoor space #1. Incident Reports and Log: You must now document every injury incurred while a child is in your care, including cuts, scrapes, bumps, and bitemarks. These incidents must be recorded on the incident report form supplied by the Division. The report must include all required information and be signed by the parent. The incident must then be logged on the facility incident report log and the completed report placed in the child’s file. If a child’s injury requires medical attention from a health care professional, the incident report must be submitted to me within 7 days. The incident log should be used to track patterns of injuries and adjust routines or the learning environment to prevent further injuries. It must be kept with other program records for review during monitoring and complaint visits. Per our discussion, you will need to create a folder/binder with a current log and blank reports to use as needed. Additional Comments: Today we discussed classroom management techniques and schedules within classroom space #4 including continuity of care with one provider, splitting the group into two smaller groups with 1:9 ratio, have alternating schedules, and return to large class group for meals and rest time. Reminders: The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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 .0302 · Violation
Name of Operation: KID'S PARADISE CHILDCARE CENTER, LLC Facility ID: 74000792 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/1/2023 Number Present: 19 Completed Date: 11/1/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 221 Time In: 10:34 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Compliance Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to verify correction of violations documented during my 10/20/2023 Annual Compliance visit. Children in space #1 were observed transitioning from the outdoor environment to the classroom space. Children in space #3 were observed during free play with age-appropriate materials. Children in space #4 were observed eating lunch. Lunch included spaghetti, cornbread, mixed vegetables, mixed fruit and milk. The following violations documented during the 10/20/2023 visit were monitored for compliance during this visit: 114 - A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Three of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of receiving the summary of NC Child Care laws are enrollment on file. This is a violation of a requirement in GS 110-102. 538 - Baby bottles were not stored to protect from contamination. One infant bottle stored in the refrigerator did not have a lid. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2806(f). Today two bottles stored in the refrigerator did not have lids. You used foil to cover the bottles. You also contacted the parent during the visit to remind them that bottles must be covered. 1067- Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. One staff hired on 1/18/23 did not have six hours of orientation documented within the first six weeks of employment. This is a violation of a requirement in .1101(a)(b). New staff hired on 10/23/25 had six hours of documented orientation on file. 1115 - First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. A first aid kit was not on the gold van and white mini bus used to transport children. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c). Today I observed a first aid kit on the white mini bus used to transport children. You stated that the mechanic took the gold van to get the brakes fixed. 1123 - All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. The tire treads on front passenger side of the Gold van used to transport measured less 2/32 of an inch, the bumper was hanging, the front driver side tire was flat, and the windshield was cracked. Tire treads on the white mini bus passenger and rear measured less than 2/32 of an inch. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a). You stated that the bumper was not able to be repaired and you were going to order a new bumper. You also stated that the van would not be used to transport children until it is received. Today the tire treads on the white mini bus rear driver and passenger side tires measure less than 2/32 of an inch. You immediately contacted the mechanic to take the mini bus to get tires. Later in the visit the mechanic returned with the mini bus and the tires were replaced, you also provided the receipt for review. 1124 - Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Ten of twenty-seven children being transported did not have emergency information on file or a photograph. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d). Transportation information was reviewed and all children had emergency information on file with a photograph. 1125 - Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Ten of twenty-seven children being transported did not have pression to transport forms on file. This is a violation of a requirement in .1003(i) (j). Transportation records were reviewed and all children had permission to transport forms on file. 1203 - Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. Four of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of the operational policies discussed at enrollment on file. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b). 1207 - Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. Four of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of the parent participation plan discussed at enrollment on file. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a). 1310 - The completed, signed application was not on file on the first day each child attends. One child enrolled on 5/20/2021 did not have an application file at enrollment. This is a violation of a requirement in .0801(a). 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 enrolled on 8/29/22 did not have a medical record on file. This is a violation of a requirement in GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g). 1321- Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child enrolled on 9/15/23 did not have a medical report on file within 30 days of enrollment. This is a violation of a requirement in GS110-91(1). One child enrolled on 8/29/22 did not have a medical report on file. You contacted the parent during the visit and requested the medical report again. 1323- Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Two of seven children's records reviewed did not have immunization records on file within 30 days of enrollment. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2). 1324 - Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Three of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of a signed discipline policy on file at enrollment. This is a violation of a requirement in .1804(c). 1908 - A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. Three of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of a signed Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy on file at enrollment. This is a violation of a requirement in .0608(b)(1-6). 9995 - A violation was found for which there is no item number. A thermometer was not available in the refrigerator where milk and children's bottles were store. This is a violation of sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (h). Today I observed a thermometer stored in the refrigerator where the children ‘s milk and bottles were stored. As stated in the 10/20/2023 visit summary, all violations must be corrected immediately and a compliance letter verifying this must be received by the established due date. I received a compliance letter from you on 10/31/23, and updates were requested. I observed the correction of eleven of the seventeen violations. Today, items# 9995, 538, 1321 had not been corrected and violations were documented. Repeat violations demonstrate a pattern of noncompliance and may result in an administrative action per Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2204(6). You will be notified in writing of any action taken. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 538 Baby bottles were not stored to protect from contamination. Two bottles stored in the refrigerator did not have lids. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 1123 All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. The rear passenger and driver side tires measured less than 2/32 of an inch. 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. A health assessment was not on file for a child enrolled on 8/29/22. GS110-91(1) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before November 15, 2023, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO BOX 3187 Greenville, NC 27836 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was provided on the following: Infant Bottles: Breast milk, formula, and other bottled beverages sent from home shall be fully prepared, dated, labeled with individual child names, and covered. Properly covered bottles protect the bottle from contamination and exposure. Today two infant bottles stored in the refrigerator did not have a lid. When I brought this to your attention your covered the bottles with foil and contacted the parent. You also reminded staff during the visit of the requirement. Vehicle Maintenance: Children should be cared for and transported in safe environments. Maintaining interior of vehicles is important to the safety of children. The tire treads on the white mini bus rear driver and passenger side measured less than 2/32 of an inch. You immediately had the mechanic take the mini bus to get new tires. We discussed using a safety checklist moving forward. Children’s Files: Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with administering a child care program. It is an important part of licensure. Organization and completeness of records is important to ensure easy access to information in emergency situations. Children’s records include several documents including application, emergency information, review of parent participations, operational policies, medical, immunization records, and etc. Today one child did not have a medical report on file. You contacted the parent during the visit. You stated that you will no longer allow children to begin care until all required documents are recieved. Consultation: The Staff and Training Worksheet is used to document the center's compliance with requirements for preservice staff qualifications, staff records, orientation, and annual training. This is a live document and should be updated annually and as changes occur. We reviewed the Staff and Training Worksheet, how it is currently being used, and tracking benefits. We discussed the importance of accurate record keeping. We reviewed your current files, checklists, and tracking tools. I shared with you the updated checklist for staff files. Staff File Checklist, Children’s File Checklist, and Program Records Checklist were shared with you during the visit. We used the checklist to set up a children’s file and staff file during the visit. We also discussed storage for files. We discussed developing a system to assist you with upcoming deadlines for forms, records, and inspections will be most beneficial during your day-to-day operations. We also discussed various types of tracking tools such as computer systems and visual list. It is most important to create a system that works best for you and your operation style. Today we discussed designating one month a year to update all annual paperwork. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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.
10A NCAC 09 .0514 · Violation
Name of Operation: KID'S PARADISE CHILDCARE CENTER, LLC Facility ID: 74000792 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/1/2023 Number Present: 19 Completed Date: 11/1/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 221 Time In: 10:34 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Compliance Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to verify correction of violations documented during my 10/20/2023 Annual Compliance visit. Children in space #1 were observed transitioning from the outdoor environment to the classroom space. Children in space #3 were observed during free play with age-appropriate materials. Children in space #4 were observed eating lunch. Lunch included spaghetti, cornbread, mixed vegetables, mixed fruit and milk. The following violations documented during the 10/20/2023 visit were monitored for compliance during this visit: 114 - A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Three of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of receiving the summary of NC Child Care laws are enrollment on file. This is a violation of a requirement in GS 110-102. 538 - Baby bottles were not stored to protect from contamination. One infant bottle stored in the refrigerator did not have a lid. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2806(f). Today two bottles stored in the refrigerator did not have lids. You used foil to cover the bottles. You also contacted the parent during the visit to remind them that bottles must be covered. 1067- Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. One staff hired on 1/18/23 did not have six hours of orientation documented within the first six weeks of employment. This is a violation of a requirement in .1101(a)(b). New staff hired on 10/23/25 had six hours of documented orientation on file. 1115 - First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. A first aid kit was not on the gold van and white mini bus used to transport children. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c). Today I observed a first aid kit on the white mini bus used to transport children. You stated that the mechanic took the gold van to get the brakes fixed. 1123 - All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. The tire treads on front passenger side of the Gold van used to transport measured less 2/32 of an inch, the bumper was hanging, the front driver side tire was flat, and the windshield was cracked. Tire treads on the white mini bus passenger and rear measured less than 2/32 of an inch. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a). You stated that the bumper was not able to be repaired and you were going to order a new bumper. You also stated that the van would not be used to transport children until it is received. Today the tire treads on the white mini bus rear driver and passenger side tires measure less than 2/32 of an inch. You immediately contacted the mechanic to take the mini bus to get tires. Later in the visit the mechanic returned with the mini bus and the tires were replaced, you also provided the receipt for review. 1124 - Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Ten of twenty-seven children being transported did not have emergency information on file or a photograph. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d). Transportation information was reviewed and all children had emergency information on file with a photograph. 1125 - Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Ten of twenty-seven children being transported did not have pression to transport forms on file. This is a violation of a requirement in .1003(i) (j). Transportation records were reviewed and all children had permission to transport forms on file. 1203 - Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. Four of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of the operational policies discussed at enrollment on file. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b). 1207 - Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. Four of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of the parent participation plan discussed at enrollment on file. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a). 1310 - The completed, signed application was not on file on the first day each child attends. One child enrolled on 5/20/2021 did not have an application file at enrollment. This is a violation of a requirement in .0801(a). 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 enrolled on 8/29/22 did not have a medical record on file. This is a violation of a requirement in GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g). 1321- Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child enrolled on 9/15/23 did not have a medical report on file within 30 days of enrollment. This is a violation of a requirement in GS110-91(1). One child enrolled on 8/29/22 did not have a medical report on file. You contacted the parent during the visit and requested the medical report again. 1323- Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Two of seven children's records reviewed did not have immunization records on file within 30 days of enrollment. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2). 1324 - Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Three of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of a signed discipline policy on file at enrollment. This is a violation of a requirement in .1804(c). 1908 - A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. Three of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of a signed Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy on file at enrollment. This is a violation of a requirement in .0608(b)(1-6). 9995 - A violation was found for which there is no item number. A thermometer was not available in the refrigerator where milk and children's bottles were store. This is a violation of sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (h). Today I observed a thermometer stored in the refrigerator where the children ‘s milk and bottles were stored. As stated in the 10/20/2023 visit summary, all violations must be corrected immediately and a compliance letter verifying this must be received by the established due date. I received a compliance letter from you on 10/31/23, and updates were requested. I observed the correction of eleven of the seventeen violations. Today, items# 9995, 538, 1321 had not been corrected and violations were documented. Repeat violations demonstrate a pattern of noncompliance and may result in an administrative action per Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2204(6). You will be notified in writing of any action taken. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 538 Baby bottles were not stored to protect from contamination. Two bottles stored in the refrigerator did not have lids. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 1123 All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. The rear passenger and driver side tires measured less than 2/32 of an inch. 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. A health assessment was not on file for a child enrolled on 8/29/22. GS110-91(1) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before November 15, 2023, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO BOX 3187 Greenville, NC 27836 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was provided on the following: Infant Bottles: Breast milk, formula, and other bottled beverages sent from home shall be fully prepared, dated, labeled with individual child names, and covered. Properly covered bottles protect the bottle from contamination and exposure. Today two infant bottles stored in the refrigerator did not have a lid. When I brought this to your attention your covered the bottles with foil and contacted the parent. You also reminded staff during the visit of the requirement. Vehicle Maintenance: Children should be cared for and transported in safe environments. Maintaining interior of vehicles is important to the safety of children. The tire treads on the white mini bus rear driver and passenger side measured less than 2/32 of an inch. You immediately had the mechanic take the mini bus to get new tires. We discussed using a safety checklist moving forward. Children’s Files: Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with administering a child care program. It is an important part of licensure. Organization and completeness of records is important to ensure easy access to information in emergency situations. Children’s records include several documents including application, emergency information, review of parent participations, operational policies, medical, immunization records, and etc. Today one child did not have a medical report on file. You contacted the parent during the visit. You stated that you will no longer allow children to begin care until all required documents are recieved. Consultation: The Staff and Training Worksheet is used to document the center's compliance with requirements for preservice staff qualifications, staff records, orientation, and annual training. This is a live document and should be updated annually and as changes occur. We reviewed the Staff and Training Worksheet, how it is currently being used, and tracking benefits. We discussed the importance of accurate record keeping. We reviewed your current files, checklists, and tracking tools. I shared with you the updated checklist for staff files. Staff File Checklist, Children’s File Checklist, and Program Records Checklist were shared with you during the visit. We used the checklist to set up a children’s file and staff file during the visit. We also discussed storage for files. We discussed developing a system to assist you with upcoming deadlines for forms, records, and inspections will be most beneficial during your day-to-day operations. We also discussed various types of tracking tools such as computer systems and visual list. It is most important to create a system that works best for you and your operation style. Today we discussed designating one month a year to update all annual paperwork. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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 .0515 · Violation
Name of Operation: KID'S PARADISE CHILDCARE CENTER, LLC Facility ID: 74000792 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/1/2023 Number Present: 19 Completed Date: 11/1/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 221 Time In: 10:34 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Compliance Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to verify correction of violations documented during my 10/20/2023 Annual Compliance visit. Children in space #1 were observed transitioning from the outdoor environment to the classroom space. Children in space #3 were observed during free play with age-appropriate materials. Children in space #4 were observed eating lunch. Lunch included spaghetti, cornbread, mixed vegetables, mixed fruit and milk. The following violations documented during the 10/20/2023 visit were monitored for compliance during this visit: 114 - A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Three of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of receiving the summary of NC Child Care laws are enrollment on file. This is a violation of a requirement in GS 110-102. 538 - Baby bottles were not stored to protect from contamination. One infant bottle stored in the refrigerator did not have a lid. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2806(f). Today two bottles stored in the refrigerator did not have lids. You used foil to cover the bottles. You also contacted the parent during the visit to remind them that bottles must be covered. 1067- Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. One staff hired on 1/18/23 did not have six hours of orientation documented within the first six weeks of employment. This is a violation of a requirement in .1101(a)(b). New staff hired on 10/23/25 had six hours of documented orientation on file. 1115 - First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. A first aid kit was not on the gold van and white mini bus used to transport children. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c). Today I observed a first aid kit on the white mini bus used to transport children. You stated that the mechanic took the gold van to get the brakes fixed. 1123 - All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. The tire treads on front passenger side of the Gold van used to transport measured less 2/32 of an inch, the bumper was hanging, the front driver side tire was flat, and the windshield was cracked. Tire treads on the white mini bus passenger and rear measured less than 2/32 of an inch. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a). You stated that the bumper was not able to be repaired and you were going to order a new bumper. You also stated that the van would not be used to transport children until it is received. Today the tire treads on the white mini bus rear driver and passenger side tires measure less than 2/32 of an inch. You immediately contacted the mechanic to take the mini bus to get tires. Later in the visit the mechanic returned with the mini bus and the tires were replaced, you also provided the receipt for review. 1124 - Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Ten of twenty-seven children being transported did not have emergency information on file or a photograph. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d). Transportation information was reviewed and all children had emergency information on file with a photograph. 1125 - Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Ten of twenty-seven children being transported did not have pression to transport forms on file. This is a violation of a requirement in .1003(i) (j). Transportation records were reviewed and all children had permission to transport forms on file. 1203 - Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. Four of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of the operational policies discussed at enrollment on file. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b). 1207 - Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. Four of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of the parent participation plan discussed at enrollment on file. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a). 1310 - The completed, signed application was not on file on the first day each child attends. One child enrolled on 5/20/2021 did not have an application file at enrollment. This is a violation of a requirement in .0801(a). 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 enrolled on 8/29/22 did not have a medical record on file. This is a violation of a requirement in GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g). 1321- Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child enrolled on 9/15/23 did not have a medical report on file within 30 days of enrollment. This is a violation of a requirement in GS110-91(1). One child enrolled on 8/29/22 did not have a medical report on file. You contacted the parent during the visit and requested the medical report again. 1323- Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Two of seven children's records reviewed did not have immunization records on file within 30 days of enrollment. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2). 1324 - Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Three of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of a signed discipline policy on file at enrollment. This is a violation of a requirement in .1804(c). 1908 - A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. Three of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of a signed Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy on file at enrollment. This is a violation of a requirement in .0608(b)(1-6). 9995 - A violation was found for which there is no item number. A thermometer was not available in the refrigerator where milk and children's bottles were store. This is a violation of sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (h). Today I observed a thermometer stored in the refrigerator where the children ‘s milk and bottles were stored. As stated in the 10/20/2023 visit summary, all violations must be corrected immediately and a compliance letter verifying this must be received by the established due date. I received a compliance letter from you on 10/31/23, and updates were requested. I observed the correction of eleven of the seventeen violations. Today, items# 9995, 538, 1321 had not been corrected and violations were documented. Repeat violations demonstrate a pattern of noncompliance and may result in an administrative action per Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2204(6). You will be notified in writing of any action taken. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 538 Baby bottles were not stored to protect from contamination. Two bottles stored in the refrigerator did not have lids. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 1123 All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. The rear passenger and driver side tires measured less than 2/32 of an inch. 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. A health assessment was not on file for a child enrolled on 8/29/22. GS110-91(1) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before November 15, 2023, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO BOX 3187 Greenville, NC 27836 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was provided on the following: Infant Bottles: Breast milk, formula, and other bottled beverages sent from home shall be fully prepared, dated, labeled with individual child names, and covered. Properly covered bottles protect the bottle from contamination and exposure. Today two infant bottles stored in the refrigerator did not have a lid. When I brought this to your attention your covered the bottles with foil and contacted the parent. You also reminded staff during the visit of the requirement. Vehicle Maintenance: Children should be cared for and transported in safe environments. Maintaining interior of vehicles is important to the safety of children. The tire treads on the white mini bus rear driver and passenger side measured less than 2/32 of an inch. You immediately had the mechanic take the mini bus to get new tires. We discussed using a safety checklist moving forward. Children’s Files: Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with administering a child care program. It is an important part of licensure. Organization and completeness of records is important to ensure easy access to information in emergency situations. Children’s records include several documents including application, emergency information, review of parent participations, operational policies, medical, immunization records, and etc. Today one child did not have a medical report on file. You contacted the parent during the visit. You stated that you will no longer allow children to begin care until all required documents are recieved. Consultation: The Staff and Training Worksheet is used to document the center's compliance with requirements for preservice staff qualifications, staff records, orientation, and annual training. This is a live document and should be updated annually and as changes occur. We reviewed the Staff and Training Worksheet, how it is currently being used, and tracking benefits. We discussed the importance of accurate record keeping. We reviewed your current files, checklists, and tracking tools. I shared with you the updated checklist for staff files. Staff File Checklist, Children’s File Checklist, and Program Records Checklist were shared with you during the visit. We used the checklist to set up a children’s file and staff file during the visit. We also discussed storage for files. We discussed developing a system to assist you with upcoming deadlines for forms, records, and inspections will be most beneficial during your day-to-day operations. We also discussed various types of tracking tools such as computer systems and visual list. It is most important to create a system that works best for you and your operation style. Today we discussed designating one month a year to update all annual paperwork. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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 .1002 · Violation
Name of Operation: KID'S PARADISE CHILDCARE CENTER, LLC Facility ID: 74000792 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/1/2023 Number Present: 19 Completed Date: 11/1/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 221 Time In: 10:34 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Compliance Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to verify correction of violations documented during my 10/20/2023 Annual Compliance visit. Children in space #1 were observed transitioning from the outdoor environment to the classroom space. Children in space #3 were observed during free play with age-appropriate materials. Children in space #4 were observed eating lunch. Lunch included spaghetti, cornbread, mixed vegetables, mixed fruit and milk. The following violations documented during the 10/20/2023 visit were monitored for compliance during this visit: 114 - A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Three of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of receiving the summary of NC Child Care laws are enrollment on file. This is a violation of a requirement in GS 110-102. 538 - Baby bottles were not stored to protect from contamination. One infant bottle stored in the refrigerator did not have a lid. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2806(f). Today two bottles stored in the refrigerator did not have lids. You used foil to cover the bottles. You also contacted the parent during the visit to remind them that bottles must be covered. 1067- Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. One staff hired on 1/18/23 did not have six hours of orientation documented within the first six weeks of employment. This is a violation of a requirement in .1101(a)(b). New staff hired on 10/23/25 had six hours of documented orientation on file. 1115 - First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. A first aid kit was not on the gold van and white mini bus used to transport children. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c). Today I observed a first aid kit on the white mini bus used to transport children. You stated that the mechanic took the gold van to get the brakes fixed. 1123 - All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. The tire treads on front passenger side of the Gold van used to transport measured less 2/32 of an inch, the bumper was hanging, the front driver side tire was flat, and the windshield was cracked. Tire treads on the white mini bus passenger and rear measured less than 2/32 of an inch. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a). You stated that the bumper was not able to be repaired and you were going to order a new bumper. You also stated that the van would not be used to transport children until it is received. Today the tire treads on the white mini bus rear driver and passenger side tires measure less than 2/32 of an inch. You immediately contacted the mechanic to take the mini bus to get tires. Later in the visit the mechanic returned with the mini bus and the tires were replaced, you also provided the receipt for review. 1124 - Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Ten of twenty-seven children being transported did not have emergency information on file or a photograph. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d). Transportation information was reviewed and all children had emergency information on file with a photograph. 1125 - Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Ten of twenty-seven children being transported did not have pression to transport forms on file. This is a violation of a requirement in .1003(i) (j). Transportation records were reviewed and all children had permission to transport forms on file. 1203 - Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. Four of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of the operational policies discussed at enrollment on file. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b). 1207 - Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. Four of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of the parent participation plan discussed at enrollment on file. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a). 1310 - The completed, signed application was not on file on the first day each child attends. One child enrolled on 5/20/2021 did not have an application file at enrollment. This is a violation of a requirement in .0801(a). 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 enrolled on 8/29/22 did not have a medical record on file. This is a violation of a requirement in GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g). 1321- Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child enrolled on 9/15/23 did not have a medical report on file within 30 days of enrollment. This is a violation of a requirement in GS110-91(1). One child enrolled on 8/29/22 did not have a medical report on file. You contacted the parent during the visit and requested the medical report again. 1323- Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Two of seven children's records reviewed did not have immunization records on file within 30 days of enrollment. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2). 1324 - Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Three of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of a signed discipline policy on file at enrollment. This is a violation of a requirement in .1804(c). 1908 - A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. Three of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of a signed Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy on file at enrollment. This is a violation of a requirement in .0608(b)(1-6). 9995 - A violation was found for which there is no item number. A thermometer was not available in the refrigerator where milk and children's bottles were store. This is a violation of sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (h). Today I observed a thermometer stored in the refrigerator where the children ‘s milk and bottles were stored. As stated in the 10/20/2023 visit summary, all violations must be corrected immediately and a compliance letter verifying this must be received by the established due date. I received a compliance letter from you on 10/31/23, and updates were requested. I observed the correction of eleven of the seventeen violations. Today, items# 9995, 538, 1321 had not been corrected and violations were documented. Repeat violations demonstrate a pattern of noncompliance and may result in an administrative action per Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2204(6). You will be notified in writing of any action taken. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 538 Baby bottles were not stored to protect from contamination. Two bottles stored in the refrigerator did not have lids. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 1123 All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. The rear passenger and driver side tires measured less than 2/32 of an inch. 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. A health assessment was not on file for a child enrolled on 8/29/22. GS110-91(1) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before November 15, 2023, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO BOX 3187 Greenville, NC 27836 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was provided on the following: Infant Bottles: Breast milk, formula, and other bottled beverages sent from home shall be fully prepared, dated, labeled with individual child names, and covered. Properly covered bottles protect the bottle from contamination and exposure. Today two infant bottles stored in the refrigerator did not have a lid. When I brought this to your attention your covered the bottles with foil and contacted the parent. You also reminded staff during the visit of the requirement. Vehicle Maintenance: Children should be cared for and transported in safe environments. Maintaining interior of vehicles is important to the safety of children. The tire treads on the white mini bus rear driver and passenger side measured less than 2/32 of an inch. You immediately had the mechanic take the mini bus to get new tires. We discussed using a safety checklist moving forward. Children’s Files: Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with administering a child care program. It is an important part of licensure. Organization and completeness of records is important to ensure easy access to information in emergency situations. Children’s records include several documents including application, emergency information, review of parent participations, operational policies, medical, immunization records, and etc. Today one child did not have a medical report on file. You contacted the parent during the visit. You stated that you will no longer allow children to begin care until all required documents are recieved. Consultation: The Staff and Training Worksheet is used to document the center's compliance with requirements for preservice staff qualifications, staff records, orientation, and annual training. This is a live document and should be updated annually and as changes occur. We reviewed the Staff and Training Worksheet, how it is currently being used, and tracking benefits. We discussed the importance of accurate record keeping. We reviewed your current files, checklists, and tracking tools. I shared with you the updated checklist for staff files. Staff File Checklist, Children’s File Checklist, and Program Records Checklist were shared with you during the visit. We used the checklist to set up a children’s file and staff file during the visit. We also discussed storage for files. We discussed developing a system to assist you with upcoming deadlines for forms, records, and inspections will be most beneficial during your day-to-day operations. We also discussed various types of tracking tools such as computer systems and visual list. It is most important to create a system that works best for you and your operation style. Today we discussed designating one month a year to update all annual paperwork. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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 .1003 · Violation
Name of Operation: KID'S PARADISE CHILDCARE CENTER, LLC Facility ID: 74000792 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/1/2023 Number Present: 19 Completed Date: 11/1/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 221 Time In: 10:34 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Compliance Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to verify correction of violations documented during my 10/20/2023 Annual Compliance visit. Children in space #1 were observed transitioning from the outdoor environment to the classroom space. Children in space #3 were observed during free play with age-appropriate materials. Children in space #4 were observed eating lunch. Lunch included spaghetti, cornbread, mixed vegetables, mixed fruit and milk. The following violations documented during the 10/20/2023 visit were monitored for compliance during this visit: 114 - A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Three of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of receiving the summary of NC Child Care laws are enrollment on file. This is a violation of a requirement in GS 110-102. 538 - Baby bottles were not stored to protect from contamination. One infant bottle stored in the refrigerator did not have a lid. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2806(f). Today two bottles stored in the refrigerator did not have lids. You used foil to cover the bottles. You also contacted the parent during the visit to remind them that bottles must be covered. 1067- Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. One staff hired on 1/18/23 did not have six hours of orientation documented within the first six weeks of employment. This is a violation of a requirement in .1101(a)(b). New staff hired on 10/23/25 had six hours of documented orientation on file. 1115 - First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. A first aid kit was not on the gold van and white mini bus used to transport children. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c). Today I observed a first aid kit on the white mini bus used to transport children. You stated that the mechanic took the gold van to get the brakes fixed. 1123 - All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. The tire treads on front passenger side of the Gold van used to transport measured less 2/32 of an inch, the bumper was hanging, the front driver side tire was flat, and the windshield was cracked. Tire treads on the white mini bus passenger and rear measured less than 2/32 of an inch. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a). You stated that the bumper was not able to be repaired and you were going to order a new bumper. You also stated that the van would not be used to transport children until it is received. Today the tire treads on the white mini bus rear driver and passenger side tires measure less than 2/32 of an inch. You immediately contacted the mechanic to take the mini bus to get tires. Later in the visit the mechanic returned with the mini bus and the tires were replaced, you also provided the receipt for review. 1124 - Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Ten of twenty-seven children being transported did not have emergency information on file or a photograph. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d). Transportation information was reviewed and all children had emergency information on file with a photograph. 1125 - Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Ten of twenty-seven children being transported did not have pression to transport forms on file. This is a violation of a requirement in .1003(i) (j). Transportation records were reviewed and all children had permission to transport forms on file. 1203 - Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. Four of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of the operational policies discussed at enrollment on file. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b). 1207 - Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. Four of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of the parent participation plan discussed at enrollment on file. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a). 1310 - The completed, signed application was not on file on the first day each child attends. One child enrolled on 5/20/2021 did not have an application file at enrollment. This is a violation of a requirement in .0801(a). 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 enrolled on 8/29/22 did not have a medical record on file. This is a violation of a requirement in GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g). 1321- Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child enrolled on 9/15/23 did not have a medical report on file within 30 days of enrollment. This is a violation of a requirement in GS110-91(1). One child enrolled on 8/29/22 did not have a medical report on file. You contacted the parent during the visit and requested the medical report again. 1323- Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Two of seven children's records reviewed did not have immunization records on file within 30 days of enrollment. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2). 1324 - Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Three of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of a signed discipline policy on file at enrollment. This is a violation of a requirement in .1804(c). 1908 - A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. Three of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of a signed Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy on file at enrollment. This is a violation of a requirement in .0608(b)(1-6). 9995 - A violation was found for which there is no item number. A thermometer was not available in the refrigerator where milk and children's bottles were store. This is a violation of sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (h). Today I observed a thermometer stored in the refrigerator where the children ‘s milk and bottles were stored. As stated in the 10/20/2023 visit summary, all violations must be corrected immediately and a compliance letter verifying this must be received by the established due date. I received a compliance letter from you on 10/31/23, and updates were requested. I observed the correction of eleven of the seventeen violations. Today, items# 9995, 538, 1321 had not been corrected and violations were documented. Repeat violations demonstrate a pattern of noncompliance and may result in an administrative action per Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2204(6). You will be notified in writing of any action taken. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 538 Baby bottles were not stored to protect from contamination. Two bottles stored in the refrigerator did not have lids. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 1123 All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. The rear passenger and driver side tires measured less than 2/32 of an inch. 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. A health assessment was not on file for a child enrolled on 8/29/22. GS110-91(1) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before November 15, 2023, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO BOX 3187 Greenville, NC 27836 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was provided on the following: Infant Bottles: Breast milk, formula, and other bottled beverages sent from home shall be fully prepared, dated, labeled with individual child names, and covered. Properly covered bottles protect the bottle from contamination and exposure. Today two infant bottles stored in the refrigerator did not have a lid. When I brought this to your attention your covered the bottles with foil and contacted the parent. You also reminded staff during the visit of the requirement. Vehicle Maintenance: Children should be cared for and transported in safe environments. Maintaining interior of vehicles is important to the safety of children. The tire treads on the white mini bus rear driver and passenger side measured less than 2/32 of an inch. You immediately had the mechanic take the mini bus to get new tires. We discussed using a safety checklist moving forward. Children’s Files: Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with administering a child care program. It is an important part of licensure. Organization and completeness of records is important to ensure easy access to information in emergency situations. Children’s records include several documents including application, emergency information, review of parent participations, operational policies, medical, immunization records, and etc. Today one child did not have a medical report on file. You contacted the parent during the visit. You stated that you will no longer allow children to begin care until all required documents are recieved. Consultation: The Staff and Training Worksheet is used to document the center's compliance with requirements for preservice staff qualifications, staff records, orientation, and annual training. This is a live document and should be updated annually and as changes occur. We reviewed the Staff and Training Worksheet, how it is currently being used, and tracking benefits. We discussed the importance of accurate record keeping. We reviewed your current files, checklists, and tracking tools. I shared with you the updated checklist for staff files. Staff File Checklist, Children’s File Checklist, and Program Records Checklist were shared with you during the visit. We used the checklist to set up a children’s file and staff file during the visit. We also discussed storage for files. We discussed developing a system to assist you with upcoming deadlines for forms, records, and inspections will be most beneficial during your day-to-day operations. We also discussed various types of tracking tools such as computer systems and visual list. It is most important to create a system that works best for you and your operation style. Today we discussed designating one month a year to update all annual paperwork. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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 .2204 · Violation
Name of Operation: KID'S PARADISE CHILDCARE CENTER, LLC Facility ID: 74000792 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/1/2023 Number Present: 19 Completed Date: 11/1/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 221 Time In: 10:34 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Compliance Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to verify correction of violations documented during my 10/20/2023 Annual Compliance visit. Children in space #1 were observed transitioning from the outdoor environment to the classroom space. Children in space #3 were observed during free play with age-appropriate materials. Children in space #4 were observed eating lunch. Lunch included spaghetti, cornbread, mixed vegetables, mixed fruit and milk. The following violations documented during the 10/20/2023 visit were monitored for compliance during this visit: 114 - A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Three of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of receiving the summary of NC Child Care laws are enrollment on file. This is a violation of a requirement in GS 110-102. 538 - Baby bottles were not stored to protect from contamination. One infant bottle stored in the refrigerator did not have a lid. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2806(f). Today two bottles stored in the refrigerator did not have lids. You used foil to cover the bottles. You also contacted the parent during the visit to remind them that bottles must be covered. 1067- Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. One staff hired on 1/18/23 did not have six hours of orientation documented within the first six weeks of employment. This is a violation of a requirement in .1101(a)(b). New staff hired on 10/23/25 had six hours of documented orientation on file. 1115 - First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. A first aid kit was not on the gold van and white mini bus used to transport children. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c). Today I observed a first aid kit on the white mini bus used to transport children. You stated that the mechanic took the gold van to get the brakes fixed. 1123 - All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. The tire treads on front passenger side of the Gold van used to transport measured less 2/32 of an inch, the bumper was hanging, the front driver side tire was flat, and the windshield was cracked. Tire treads on the white mini bus passenger and rear measured less than 2/32 of an inch. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a). You stated that the bumper was not able to be repaired and you were going to order a new bumper. You also stated that the van would not be used to transport children until it is received. Today the tire treads on the white mini bus rear driver and passenger side tires measure less than 2/32 of an inch. You immediately contacted the mechanic to take the mini bus to get tires. Later in the visit the mechanic returned with the mini bus and the tires were replaced, you also provided the receipt for review. 1124 - Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Ten of twenty-seven children being transported did not have emergency information on file or a photograph. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d). Transportation information was reviewed and all children had emergency information on file with a photograph. 1125 - Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Ten of twenty-seven children being transported did not have pression to transport forms on file. This is a violation of a requirement in .1003(i) (j). Transportation records were reviewed and all children had permission to transport forms on file. 1203 - Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. Four of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of the operational policies discussed at enrollment on file. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b). 1207 - Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. Four of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of the parent participation plan discussed at enrollment on file. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a). 1310 - The completed, signed application was not on file on the first day each child attends. One child enrolled on 5/20/2021 did not have an application file at enrollment. This is a violation of a requirement in .0801(a). 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 enrolled on 8/29/22 did not have a medical record on file. This is a violation of a requirement in GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g). 1321- Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child enrolled on 9/15/23 did not have a medical report on file within 30 days of enrollment. This is a violation of a requirement in GS110-91(1). One child enrolled on 8/29/22 did not have a medical report on file. You contacted the parent during the visit and requested the medical report again. 1323- Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Two of seven children's records reviewed did not have immunization records on file within 30 days of enrollment. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2). 1324 - Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Three of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of a signed discipline policy on file at enrollment. This is a violation of a requirement in .1804(c). 1908 - A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. Three of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of a signed Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy on file at enrollment. This is a violation of a requirement in .0608(b)(1-6). 9995 - A violation was found for which there is no item number. A thermometer was not available in the refrigerator where milk and children's bottles were store. This is a violation of sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (h). Today I observed a thermometer stored in the refrigerator where the children ‘s milk and bottles were stored. As stated in the 10/20/2023 visit summary, all violations must be corrected immediately and a compliance letter verifying this must be received by the established due date. I received a compliance letter from you on 10/31/23, and updates were requested. I observed the correction of eleven of the seventeen violations. Today, items# 9995, 538, 1321 had not been corrected and violations were documented. Repeat violations demonstrate a pattern of noncompliance and may result in an administrative action per Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2204(6). You will be notified in writing of any action taken. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 538 Baby bottles were not stored to protect from contamination. Two bottles stored in the refrigerator did not have lids. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 1123 All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. The rear passenger and driver side tires measured less than 2/32 of an inch. 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. A health assessment was not on file for a child enrolled on 8/29/22. GS110-91(1) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before November 15, 2023, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO BOX 3187 Greenville, NC 27836 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was provided on the following: Infant Bottles: Breast milk, formula, and other bottled beverages sent from home shall be fully prepared, dated, labeled with individual child names, and covered. Properly covered bottles protect the bottle from contamination and exposure. Today two infant bottles stored in the refrigerator did not have a lid. When I brought this to your attention your covered the bottles with foil and contacted the parent. You also reminded staff during the visit of the requirement. Vehicle Maintenance: Children should be cared for and transported in safe environments. Maintaining interior of vehicles is important to the safety of children. The tire treads on the white mini bus rear driver and passenger side measured less than 2/32 of an inch. You immediately had the mechanic take the mini bus to get new tires. We discussed using a safety checklist moving forward. Children’s Files: Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with administering a child care program. It is an important part of licensure. Organization and completeness of records is important to ensure easy access to information in emergency situations. Children’s records include several documents including application, emergency information, review of parent participations, operational policies, medical, immunization records, and etc. Today one child did not have a medical report on file. You contacted the parent during the visit. You stated that you will no longer allow children to begin care until all required documents are recieved. Consultation: The Staff and Training Worksheet is used to document the center's compliance with requirements for preservice staff qualifications, staff records, orientation, and annual training. This is a live document and should be updated annually and as changes occur. We reviewed the Staff and Training Worksheet, how it is currently being used, and tracking benefits. We discussed the importance of accurate record keeping. We reviewed your current files, checklists, and tracking tools. I shared with you the updated checklist for staff files. Staff File Checklist, Children’s File Checklist, and Program Records Checklist were shared with you during the visit. We used the checklist to set up a children’s file and staff file during the visit. We also discussed storage for files. We discussed developing a system to assist you with upcoming deadlines for forms, records, and inspections will be most beneficial during your day-to-day operations. We also discussed various types of tracking tools such as computer systems and visual list. It is most important to create a system that works best for you and your operation style. Today we discussed designating one month a year to update all annual paperwork. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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 110-102 · Violation
Name of Operation: KID'S PARADISE CHILDCARE CENTER, LLC Facility ID: 74000792 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/1/2023 Number Present: 19 Completed Date: 11/1/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 221 Time In: 10:34 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Compliance Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to verify correction of violations documented during my 10/20/2023 Annual Compliance visit. Children in space #1 were observed transitioning from the outdoor environment to the classroom space. Children in space #3 were observed during free play with age-appropriate materials. Children in space #4 were observed eating lunch. Lunch included spaghetti, cornbread, mixed vegetables, mixed fruit and milk. The following violations documented during the 10/20/2023 visit were monitored for compliance during this visit: 114 - A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Three of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of receiving the summary of NC Child Care laws are enrollment on file. This is a violation of a requirement in GS 110-102. 538 - Baby bottles were not stored to protect from contamination. One infant bottle stored in the refrigerator did not have a lid. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2806(f). Today two bottles stored in the refrigerator did not have lids. You used foil to cover the bottles. You also contacted the parent during the visit to remind them that bottles must be covered. 1067- Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. One staff hired on 1/18/23 did not have six hours of orientation documented within the first six weeks of employment. This is a violation of a requirement in .1101(a)(b). New staff hired on 10/23/25 had six hours of documented orientation on file. 1115 - First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. A first aid kit was not on the gold van and white mini bus used to transport children. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c). Today I observed a first aid kit on the white mini bus used to transport children. You stated that the mechanic took the gold van to get the brakes fixed. 1123 - All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. The tire treads on front passenger side of the Gold van used to transport measured less 2/32 of an inch, the bumper was hanging, the front driver side tire was flat, and the windshield was cracked. Tire treads on the white mini bus passenger and rear measured less than 2/32 of an inch. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a). You stated that the bumper was not able to be repaired and you were going to order a new bumper. You also stated that the van would not be used to transport children until it is received. Today the tire treads on the white mini bus rear driver and passenger side tires measure less than 2/32 of an inch. You immediately contacted the mechanic to take the mini bus to get tires. Later in the visit the mechanic returned with the mini bus and the tires were replaced, you also provided the receipt for review. 1124 - Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Ten of twenty-seven children being transported did not have emergency information on file or a photograph. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d). Transportation information was reviewed and all children had emergency information on file with a photograph. 1125 - Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Ten of twenty-seven children being transported did not have pression to transport forms on file. This is a violation of a requirement in .1003(i) (j). Transportation records were reviewed and all children had permission to transport forms on file. 1203 - Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. Four of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of the operational policies discussed at enrollment on file. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b). 1207 - Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. Four of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of the parent participation plan discussed at enrollment on file. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a). 1310 - The completed, signed application was not on file on the first day each child attends. One child enrolled on 5/20/2021 did not have an application file at enrollment. This is a violation of a requirement in .0801(a). 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 enrolled on 8/29/22 did not have a medical record on file. This is a violation of a requirement in GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g). 1321- Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child enrolled on 9/15/23 did not have a medical report on file within 30 days of enrollment. This is a violation of a requirement in GS110-91(1). One child enrolled on 8/29/22 did not have a medical report on file. You contacted the parent during the visit and requested the medical report again. 1323- Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Two of seven children's records reviewed did not have immunization records on file within 30 days of enrollment. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2). 1324 - Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Three of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of a signed discipline policy on file at enrollment. This is a violation of a requirement in .1804(c). 1908 - A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. Three of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of a signed Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy on file at enrollment. This is a violation of a requirement in .0608(b)(1-6). 9995 - A violation was found for which there is no item number. A thermometer was not available in the refrigerator where milk and children's bottles were store. This is a violation of sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (h). Today I observed a thermometer stored in the refrigerator where the children ‘s milk and bottles were stored. As stated in the 10/20/2023 visit summary, all violations must be corrected immediately and a compliance letter verifying this must be received by the established due date. I received a compliance letter from you on 10/31/23, and updates were requested. I observed the correction of eleven of the seventeen violations. Today, items# 9995, 538, 1321 had not been corrected and violations were documented. Repeat violations demonstrate a pattern of noncompliance and may result in an administrative action per Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2204(6). You will be notified in writing of any action taken. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 538 Baby bottles were not stored to protect from contamination. Two bottles stored in the refrigerator did not have lids. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 1123 All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. The rear passenger and driver side tires measured less than 2/32 of an inch. 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. A health assessment was not on file for a child enrolled on 8/29/22. GS110-91(1) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before November 15, 2023, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO BOX 3187 Greenville, NC 27836 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was provided on the following: Infant Bottles: Breast milk, formula, and other bottled beverages sent from home shall be fully prepared, dated, labeled with individual child names, and covered. Properly covered bottles protect the bottle from contamination and exposure. Today two infant bottles stored in the refrigerator did not have a lid. When I brought this to your attention your covered the bottles with foil and contacted the parent. You also reminded staff during the visit of the requirement. Vehicle Maintenance: Children should be cared for and transported in safe environments. Maintaining interior of vehicles is important to the safety of children. The tire treads on the white mini bus rear driver and passenger side measured less than 2/32 of an inch. You immediately had the mechanic take the mini bus to get new tires. We discussed using a safety checklist moving forward. Children’s Files: Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with administering a child care program. It is an important part of licensure. Organization and completeness of records is important to ensure easy access to information in emergency situations. Children’s records include several documents including application, emergency information, review of parent participations, operational policies, medical, immunization records, and etc. Today one child did not have a medical report on file. You contacted the parent during the visit. You stated that you will no longer allow children to begin care until all required documents are recieved. Consultation: The Staff and Training Worksheet is used to document the center's compliance with requirements for preservice staff qualifications, staff records, orientation, and annual training. This is a live document and should be updated annually and as changes occur. We reviewed the Staff and Training Worksheet, how it is currently being used, and tracking benefits. We discussed the importance of accurate record keeping. We reviewed your current files, checklists, and tracking tools. I shared with you the updated checklist for staff files. Staff File Checklist, Children’s File Checklist, and Program Records Checklist were shared with you during the visit. We used the checklist to set up a children’s file and staff file during the visit. We also discussed storage for files. We discussed developing a system to assist you with upcoming deadlines for forms, records, and inspections will be most beneficial during your day-to-day operations. We also discussed various types of tracking tools such as computer systems and visual list. It is most important to create a system that works best for you and your operation style. Today we discussed designating one month a year to update all annual paperwork. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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: KID'S PARADISE CHILDCARE CENTER, LLC Facility ID: 74000792 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/1/2023 Number Present: 19 Completed Date: 11/1/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 221 Time In: 10:34 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Compliance Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to verify correction of violations documented during my 10/20/2023 Annual Compliance visit. Children in space #1 were observed transitioning from the outdoor environment to the classroom space. Children in space #3 were observed during free play with age-appropriate materials. Children in space #4 were observed eating lunch. Lunch included spaghetti, cornbread, mixed vegetables, mixed fruit and milk. The following violations documented during the 10/20/2023 visit were monitored for compliance during this visit: 114 - A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Three of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of receiving the summary of NC Child Care laws are enrollment on file. This is a violation of a requirement in GS 110-102. 538 - Baby bottles were not stored to protect from contamination. One infant bottle stored in the refrigerator did not have a lid. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2806(f). Today two bottles stored in the refrigerator did not have lids. You used foil to cover the bottles. You also contacted the parent during the visit to remind them that bottles must be covered. 1067- Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. One staff hired on 1/18/23 did not have six hours of orientation documented within the first six weeks of employment. This is a violation of a requirement in .1101(a)(b). New staff hired on 10/23/25 had six hours of documented orientation on file. 1115 - First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. A first aid kit was not on the gold van and white mini bus used to transport children. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c). Today I observed a first aid kit on the white mini bus used to transport children. You stated that the mechanic took the gold van to get the brakes fixed. 1123 - All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. The tire treads on front passenger side of the Gold van used to transport measured less 2/32 of an inch, the bumper was hanging, the front driver side tire was flat, and the windshield was cracked. Tire treads on the white mini bus passenger and rear measured less than 2/32 of an inch. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a). You stated that the bumper was not able to be repaired and you were going to order a new bumper. You also stated that the van would not be used to transport children until it is received. Today the tire treads on the white mini bus rear driver and passenger side tires measure less than 2/32 of an inch. You immediately contacted the mechanic to take the mini bus to get tires. Later in the visit the mechanic returned with the mini bus and the tires were replaced, you also provided the receipt for review. 1124 - Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Ten of twenty-seven children being transported did not have emergency information on file or a photograph. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d). Transportation information was reviewed and all children had emergency information on file with a photograph. 1125 - Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Ten of twenty-seven children being transported did not have pression to transport forms on file. This is a violation of a requirement in .1003(i) (j). Transportation records were reviewed and all children had permission to transport forms on file. 1203 - Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. Four of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of the operational policies discussed at enrollment on file. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b). 1207 - Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. Four of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of the parent participation plan discussed at enrollment on file. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a). 1310 - The completed, signed application was not on file on the first day each child attends. One child enrolled on 5/20/2021 did not have an application file at enrollment. This is a violation of a requirement in .0801(a). 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 enrolled on 8/29/22 did not have a medical record on file. This is a violation of a requirement in GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g). 1321- Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child enrolled on 9/15/23 did not have a medical report on file within 30 days of enrollment. This is a violation of a requirement in GS110-91(1). One child enrolled on 8/29/22 did not have a medical report on file. You contacted the parent during the visit and requested the medical report again. 1323- Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Two of seven children's records reviewed did not have immunization records on file within 30 days of enrollment. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2). 1324 - Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Three of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of a signed discipline policy on file at enrollment. This is a violation of a requirement in .1804(c). 1908 - A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. Three of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of a signed Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy on file at enrollment. This is a violation of a requirement in .0608(b)(1-6). 9995 - A violation was found for which there is no item number. A thermometer was not available in the refrigerator where milk and children's bottles were store. This is a violation of sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (h). Today I observed a thermometer stored in the refrigerator where the children ‘s milk and bottles were stored. As stated in the 10/20/2023 visit summary, all violations must be corrected immediately and a compliance letter verifying this must be received by the established due date. I received a compliance letter from you on 10/31/23, and updates were requested. I observed the correction of eleven of the seventeen violations. Today, items# 9995, 538, 1321 had not been corrected and violations were documented. Repeat violations demonstrate a pattern of noncompliance and may result in an administrative action per Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2204(6). You will be notified in writing of any action taken. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 538 Baby bottles were not stored to protect from contamination. Two bottles stored in the refrigerator did not have lids. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 1123 All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. The rear passenger and driver side tires measured less than 2/32 of an inch. 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. A health assessment was not on file for a child enrolled on 8/29/22. GS110-91(1) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before November 15, 2023, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO BOX 3187 Greenville, NC 27836 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was provided on the following: Infant Bottles: Breast milk, formula, and other bottled beverages sent from home shall be fully prepared, dated, labeled with individual child names, and covered. Properly covered bottles protect the bottle from contamination and exposure. Today two infant bottles stored in the refrigerator did not have a lid. When I brought this to your attention your covered the bottles with foil and contacted the parent. You also reminded staff during the visit of the requirement. Vehicle Maintenance: Children should be cared for and transported in safe environments. Maintaining interior of vehicles is important to the safety of children. The tire treads on the white mini bus rear driver and passenger side measured less than 2/32 of an inch. You immediately had the mechanic take the mini bus to get new tires. We discussed using a safety checklist moving forward. Children’s Files: Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with administering a child care program. It is an important part of licensure. Organization and completeness of records is important to ensure easy access to information in emergency situations. Children’s records include several documents including application, emergency information, review of parent participations, operational policies, medical, immunization records, and etc. Today one child did not have a medical report on file. You contacted the parent during the visit. You stated that you will no longer allow children to begin care until all required documents are recieved. Consultation: The Staff and Training Worksheet is used to document the center's compliance with requirements for preservice staff qualifications, staff records, orientation, and annual training. This is a live document and should be updated annually and as changes occur. We reviewed the Staff and Training Worksheet, how it is currently being used, and tracking benefits. We discussed the importance of accurate record keeping. We reviewed your current files, checklists, and tracking tools. I shared with you the updated checklist for staff files. Staff File Checklist, Children’s File Checklist, and Program Records Checklist were shared with you during the visit. We used the checklist to set up a children’s file and staff file during the visit. We also discussed storage for files. We discussed developing a system to assist you with upcoming deadlines for forms, records, and inspections will be most beneficial during your day-to-day operations. We also discussed various types of tracking tools such as computer systems and visual list. It is most important to create a system that works best for you and your operation style. Today we discussed designating one month a year to update all annual paperwork. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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
GS110-91 · Violation
Name of Operation: KID'S PARADISE CHILDCARE CENTER, LLC Facility ID: 74000792 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/1/2023 Number Present: 19 Completed Date: 11/1/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 221 Time In: 10:34 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Compliance Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to verify correction of violations documented during my 10/20/2023 Annual Compliance visit. Children in space #1 were observed transitioning from the outdoor environment to the classroom space. Children in space #3 were observed during free play with age-appropriate materials. Children in space #4 were observed eating lunch. Lunch included spaghetti, cornbread, mixed vegetables, mixed fruit and milk. The following violations documented during the 10/20/2023 visit were monitored for compliance during this visit: 114 - A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Three of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of receiving the summary of NC Child Care laws are enrollment on file. This is a violation of a requirement in GS 110-102. 538 - Baby bottles were not stored to protect from contamination. One infant bottle stored in the refrigerator did not have a lid. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2806(f). Today two bottles stored in the refrigerator did not have lids. You used foil to cover the bottles. You also contacted the parent during the visit to remind them that bottles must be covered. 1067- Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. One staff hired on 1/18/23 did not have six hours of orientation documented within the first six weeks of employment. This is a violation of a requirement in .1101(a)(b). New staff hired on 10/23/25 had six hours of documented orientation on file. 1115 - First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. A first aid kit was not on the gold van and white mini bus used to transport children. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c). Today I observed a first aid kit on the white mini bus used to transport children. You stated that the mechanic took the gold van to get the brakes fixed. 1123 - All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. The tire treads on front passenger side of the Gold van used to transport measured less 2/32 of an inch, the bumper was hanging, the front driver side tire was flat, and the windshield was cracked. Tire treads on the white mini bus passenger and rear measured less than 2/32 of an inch. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a). You stated that the bumper was not able to be repaired and you were going to order a new bumper. You also stated that the van would not be used to transport children until it is received. Today the tire treads on the white mini bus rear driver and passenger side tires measure less than 2/32 of an inch. You immediately contacted the mechanic to take the mini bus to get tires. Later in the visit the mechanic returned with the mini bus and the tires were replaced, you also provided the receipt for review. 1124 - Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Ten of twenty-seven children being transported did not have emergency information on file or a photograph. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d). Transportation information was reviewed and all children had emergency information on file with a photograph. 1125 - Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Ten of twenty-seven children being transported did not have pression to transport forms on file. This is a violation of a requirement in .1003(i) (j). Transportation records were reviewed and all children had permission to transport forms on file. 1203 - Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. Four of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of the operational policies discussed at enrollment on file. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b). 1207 - Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. Four of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of the parent participation plan discussed at enrollment on file. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a). 1310 - The completed, signed application was not on file on the first day each child attends. One child enrolled on 5/20/2021 did not have an application file at enrollment. This is a violation of a requirement in .0801(a). 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 enrolled on 8/29/22 did not have a medical record on file. This is a violation of a requirement in GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g). 1321- Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child enrolled on 9/15/23 did not have a medical report on file within 30 days of enrollment. This is a violation of a requirement in GS110-91(1). One child enrolled on 8/29/22 did not have a medical report on file. You contacted the parent during the visit and requested the medical report again. 1323- Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Two of seven children's records reviewed did not have immunization records on file within 30 days of enrollment. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2). 1324 - Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Three of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of a signed discipline policy on file at enrollment. This is a violation of a requirement in .1804(c). 1908 - A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. Three of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of a signed Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy on file at enrollment. This is a violation of a requirement in .0608(b)(1-6). 9995 - A violation was found for which there is no item number. A thermometer was not available in the refrigerator where milk and children's bottles were store. This is a violation of sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (h). Today I observed a thermometer stored in the refrigerator where the children ‘s milk and bottles were stored. As stated in the 10/20/2023 visit summary, all violations must be corrected immediately and a compliance letter verifying this must be received by the established due date. I received a compliance letter from you on 10/31/23, and updates were requested. I observed the correction of eleven of the seventeen violations. Today, items# 9995, 538, 1321 had not been corrected and violations were documented. Repeat violations demonstrate a pattern of noncompliance and may result in an administrative action per Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2204(6). You will be notified in writing of any action taken. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 538 Baby bottles were not stored to protect from contamination. Two bottles stored in the refrigerator did not have lids. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 1123 All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. The rear passenger and driver side tires measured less than 2/32 of an inch. 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. A health assessment was not on file for a child enrolled on 8/29/22. GS110-91(1) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before November 15, 2023, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO BOX 3187 Greenville, NC 27836 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was provided on the following: Infant Bottles: Breast milk, formula, and other bottled beverages sent from home shall be fully prepared, dated, labeled with individual child names, and covered. Properly covered bottles protect the bottle from contamination and exposure. Today two infant bottles stored in the refrigerator did not have a lid. When I brought this to your attention your covered the bottles with foil and contacted the parent. You also reminded staff during the visit of the requirement. Vehicle Maintenance: Children should be cared for and transported in safe environments. Maintaining interior of vehicles is important to the safety of children. The tire treads on the white mini bus rear driver and passenger side measured less than 2/32 of an inch. You immediately had the mechanic take the mini bus to get new tires. We discussed using a safety checklist moving forward. Children’s Files: Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with administering a child care program. It is an important part of licensure. Organization and completeness of records is important to ensure easy access to information in emergency situations. Children’s records include several documents including application, emergency information, review of parent participations, operational policies, medical, immunization records, and etc. Today one child did not have a medical report on file. You contacted the parent during the visit. You stated that you will no longer allow children to begin care until all required documents are recieved. Consultation: The Staff and Training Worksheet is used to document the center's compliance with requirements for preservice staff qualifications, staff records, orientation, and annual training. This is a live document and should be updated annually and as changes occur. We reviewed the Staff and Training Worksheet, how it is currently being used, and tracking benefits. We discussed the importance of accurate record keeping. We reviewed your current files, checklists, and tracking tools. I shared with you the updated checklist for staff files. Staff File Checklist, Children’s File Checklist, and Program Records Checklist were shared with you during the visit. We used the checklist to set up a children’s file and staff file during the visit. We also discussed storage for files. We discussed developing a system to assist you with upcoming deadlines for forms, records, and inspections will be most beneficial during your day-to-day operations. We also discussed various types of tracking tools such as computer systems and visual list. It is most important to create a system that works best for you and your operation style. Today we discussed designating one month a year to update all annual paperwork. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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: KID'S PARADISE CHILDCARE CENTER, LLC Facility ID: 74000792 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/1/2023 Number Present: 19 Completed Date: 11/1/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 221 Time In: 10:34 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Compliance Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to verify correction of violations documented during my 10/20/2023 Annual Compliance visit. Children in space #1 were observed transitioning from the outdoor environment to the classroom space. Children in space #3 were observed during free play with age-appropriate materials. Children in space #4 were observed eating lunch. Lunch included spaghetti, cornbread, mixed vegetables, mixed fruit and milk. The following violations documented during the 10/20/2023 visit were monitored for compliance during this visit: 114 - A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Three of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of receiving the summary of NC Child Care laws are enrollment on file. This is a violation of a requirement in GS 110-102. 538 - Baby bottles were not stored to protect from contamination. One infant bottle stored in the refrigerator did not have a lid. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2806(f). Today two bottles stored in the refrigerator did not have lids. You used foil to cover the bottles. You also contacted the parent during the visit to remind them that bottles must be covered. 1067- Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. One staff hired on 1/18/23 did not have six hours of orientation documented within the first six weeks of employment. This is a violation of a requirement in .1101(a)(b). New staff hired on 10/23/25 had six hours of documented orientation on file. 1115 - First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. A first aid kit was not on the gold van and white mini bus used to transport children. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c). Today I observed a first aid kit on the white mini bus used to transport children. You stated that the mechanic took the gold van to get the brakes fixed. 1123 - All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. The tire treads on front passenger side of the Gold van used to transport measured less 2/32 of an inch, the bumper was hanging, the front driver side tire was flat, and the windshield was cracked. Tire treads on the white mini bus passenger and rear measured less than 2/32 of an inch. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a). You stated that the bumper was not able to be repaired and you were going to order a new bumper. You also stated that the van would not be used to transport children until it is received. Today the tire treads on the white mini bus rear driver and passenger side tires measure less than 2/32 of an inch. You immediately contacted the mechanic to take the mini bus to get tires. Later in the visit the mechanic returned with the mini bus and the tires were replaced, you also provided the receipt for review. 1124 - Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Ten of twenty-seven children being transported did not have emergency information on file or a photograph. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d). Transportation information was reviewed and all children had emergency information on file with a photograph. 1125 - Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Ten of twenty-seven children being transported did not have pression to transport forms on file. This is a violation of a requirement in .1003(i) (j). Transportation records were reviewed and all children had permission to transport forms on file. 1203 - Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. Four of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of the operational policies discussed at enrollment on file. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b). 1207 - Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. Four of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of the parent participation plan discussed at enrollment on file. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a). 1310 - The completed, signed application was not on file on the first day each child attends. One child enrolled on 5/20/2021 did not have an application file at enrollment. This is a violation of a requirement in .0801(a). 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 enrolled on 8/29/22 did not have a medical record on file. This is a violation of a requirement in GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g). 1321- Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child enrolled on 9/15/23 did not have a medical report on file within 30 days of enrollment. This is a violation of a requirement in GS110-91(1). One child enrolled on 8/29/22 did not have a medical report on file. You contacted the parent during the visit and requested the medical report again. 1323- Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Two of seven children's records reviewed did not have immunization records on file within 30 days of enrollment. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2). 1324 - Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Three of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of a signed discipline policy on file at enrollment. This is a violation of a requirement in .1804(c). 1908 - A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. Three of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of a signed Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy on file at enrollment. This is a violation of a requirement in .0608(b)(1-6). 9995 - A violation was found for which there is no item number. A thermometer was not available in the refrigerator where milk and children's bottles were store. This is a violation of sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (h). Today I observed a thermometer stored in the refrigerator where the children ‘s milk and bottles were stored. As stated in the 10/20/2023 visit summary, all violations must be corrected immediately and a compliance letter verifying this must be received by the established due date. I received a compliance letter from you on 10/31/23, and updates were requested. I observed the correction of eleven of the seventeen violations. Today, items# 9995, 538, 1321 had not been corrected and violations were documented. Repeat violations demonstrate a pattern of noncompliance and may result in an administrative action per Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2204(6). You will be notified in writing of any action taken. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 538 Baby bottles were not stored to protect from contamination. Two bottles stored in the refrigerator did not have lids. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 1123 All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. The rear passenger and driver side tires measured less than 2/32 of an inch. 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. A health assessment was not on file for a child enrolled on 8/29/22. GS110-91(1) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before November 15, 2023, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO BOX 3187 Greenville, NC 27836 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was provided on the following: Infant Bottles: Breast milk, formula, and other bottled beverages sent from home shall be fully prepared, dated, labeled with individual child names, and covered. Properly covered bottles protect the bottle from contamination and exposure. Today two infant bottles stored in the refrigerator did not have a lid. When I brought this to your attention your covered the bottles with foil and contacted the parent. You also reminded staff during the visit of the requirement. Vehicle Maintenance: Children should be cared for and transported in safe environments. Maintaining interior of vehicles is important to the safety of children. The tire treads on the white mini bus rear driver and passenger side measured less than 2/32 of an inch. You immediately had the mechanic take the mini bus to get new tires. We discussed using a safety checklist moving forward. Children’s Files: Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with administering a child care program. It is an important part of licensure. Organization and completeness of records is important to ensure easy access to information in emergency situations. Children’s records include several documents including application, emergency information, review of parent participations, operational policies, medical, immunization records, and etc. Today one child did not have a medical report on file. You contacted the parent during the visit. You stated that you will no longer allow children to begin care until all required documents are recieved. Consultation: The Staff and Training Worksheet is used to document the center's compliance with requirements for preservice staff qualifications, staff records, orientation, and annual training. This is a live document and should be updated annually and as changes occur. We reviewed the Staff and Training Worksheet, how it is currently being used, and tracking benefits. We discussed the importance of accurate record keeping. We reviewed your current files, checklists, and tracking tools. I shared with you the updated checklist for staff files. Staff File Checklist, Children’s File Checklist, and Program Records Checklist were shared with you during the visit. We used the checklist to set up a children’s file and staff file during the visit. We also discussed storage for files. We discussed developing a system to assist you with upcoming deadlines for forms, records, and inspections will be most beneficial during your day-to-day operations. We also discussed various types of tracking tools such as computer systems and visual list. It is most important to create a system that works best for you and your operation style. Today we discussed designating one month a year to update all annual paperwork. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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 .0302 · Violation
Name of Operation: KID'S PARADISE CHILDCARE CENTER, LLC Facility ID: 74000792 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/20/2023 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 10/20/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 319 Time In: 09:06 AM Time Out: 02:25 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 an annual compliance visit. A teacher assisted me with the visit, you arrived later during the visit and assisted with records. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 3/7/2023, earning 4 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point for the administrator having at least 10 years of documented experience. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 11/4/2022. The sanitation inspection was completed 6/28/22. with an “Approved” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 11/2/2022 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-five percent as of 10/16/23. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 10/16/2023 and KID'S PARADISE CHILDCARE CENTER, LLC was listed as current- active. I visited indoor and outdoor spaces. Children enrolled in space #1 were observed during free play with a variety of age-appropriate toys, children in space #3 were observed during morning group and were using sign language to spell words. Later children were observed sitting at child sized tables having lunch. Lunch consisted of sausage biscuit, mixed vegetables, pineapples and milk. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Three of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of receiving the summary of NC Child Care laws are enrollment on file. GS 110-102 538 Baby bottles were not stored to protect from contamination. One infant bottle stored in the refrigerator did not have a lid. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. One staff hired on 1/18/23 did not have six hours of orientation documented within the first six weeks of employment. .1101(a)(b) 1115 First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. A first aid kit was not on the gold van and white mini bus used to transport children. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) 1123 All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. The tire treads on front passenger side of the Gold van used to transport measured less 2/32 of an inch, the bumper was hanging, the front driver side tire was flat, and the windshield was cracked. Tire treads on the white mini bus passenger and rear measured less tan 2/32 of an inch. 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Ten of twenty-seven children being transported did not have emergency information on file or a photograph. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1125 Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Ten of twenty-seven children being transported did not have pression to transport forms on file. .1003(i)(j) 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. Four of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of the operational policies discussed at enrollment on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. Four of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of the parent participation plan discussed at enrollment on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) 1310 The completed, signed application was not on file on the first day each child attends. One child enrolled on 5/20/2021 did not have an application file at enrollment. .0801(a) 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 enrolled on 8/29/22 did not have a medical record on file. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child enrolled on 9/15/23 did not have have a medical report on file within 30 days of enrollment. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Two of seven children's records reviewed did not have immunization records on file within 30 days of enrollment. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Three of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of a signed discipline policy on file at enrollment. .1804(c) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. Three of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of a signed Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy on file at enrollment. .0608(b)(1-6) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. A thermometer was not available in the refrigerator where milk and children's bottles were store. This is a violation of sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (h). 9996 A violation was found for which there is no item number. There was food stored in a deep freezer that was not operational. This is a violation of sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (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 achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before October 31, 2023, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO BOX 3187 Greenville, NC 27836 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was provided on the following: Infant Bottles: Breast milk, formula, and other bottled beverages sent from home shall be fully prepared, dated, labeled with individual child names, and covered. Properly covered bottles protect the bottle from contamination and exposure. Today an infant bottle stored in the refrigerator did not have a lid. Check children’s bottles upon arrival to ensure bottles are properly cover, dated and fully prepared. Orientation: Staff qualifications and training requirements are essential for adults who interact with and teach children. These requirements protect children in child care facilities by ensuring these facilities provide a physically safe and healthy environment where the developmental needs of children are being met and where children are cared for by qualified staff. One staff member hired on 1/18/23 did not have documentation of six hours of orientation in the first two weeks on file. Each staff person shall receive 16 hours of orientation within the first 6 weeks of employment. Six of the hours are required to be completed within the first two weeks of employment. Transportation: Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death in children two to fourteen years of age in the United States. It is necessary for the safety of children to require that the caregiver/teacher comply with requirements governing the transportation of children in care, in the absence of the parent/guardian. Each child transported must be have on file emergency contact information along with a photograph of each child. This is helpful in identifying children in the event of an emergency/accident. Ten school age children did not have a photograph attached to their emergency information or have permission to transport on file. A transportable first aid kit should be located in each vehicle that is used to transport children to and from a child care facility. The first aid kit should be securely mounted to not move about the vehicle. A first aid kit was not available on the van and white mini bus used to transport children. We discussed the transportation requirements. Vehicle Maintenance: Children should be cared for and transported in safe environments. Maintaining interior of vehicles is important to the safety of children. The tire treads on front passenger side of the Gold van used to transport measured less 2/32 of an inch, the bumper was hanging, the front driver side tire was flat, and the windshield was cracked. The tire treads on the white mini bus passenger and rear measured less than 2/32 of an inch. Staff stated the flat tire occurred this morning. We discussed safety checks daily prior to use of vehicles. Children’s Files: Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with administering a child care program. It is an important part of licensure. Organization and completeness of records is important to ensure easy access to information in emergency situations. Children’s records include several documents including application, emergency information, review of parent participations, operational policies, medical, immunization records, and etc. Today I reviewed seven children’s records, you received a copy of this review and the documented items that were missing or not received within the required timeframe. Review children’s files often and use the Center children’s checklist to ensure you have all required documents within the specified timeframe. Sanitation: Safe handling of all food is a basic principle to prevent and reduce foodborne illnesses. To prevent bacterial growth, refrigerator(s) must maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. The refrigerator for milk and bottle storage did not have a thermometer. The temperature of potentially hazardous food provided by the center shall be 45°F (7°C) or below, or 140°F (60°C) or above at all times. A deep freezer used to store foods including raw meat and packaged items was not working. Staff discard all the food items during todays visit. Reminders: A new July 2023 New Rule/Rule Amendments Overview module has been added to the Child Care Rules Training on DCDEE Moodle. If you are unfamiliar with the Child Care Rule Rollout within Moodle, you will need to have an NCID - the same NCID that you use for the health & safety training, WORKS login, and/or the CBC Portal - to participate in Moodle training. If you do not have an NCID, register for an individual NCID at https://ncid.nc.gov/ncidsspr/.To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326 NCDHHS Children’s Environmental Health adopted new Child Care Sanitation Rules, effective July 1, 2023. The rules have been approved but have not yet been updated in the Administrative Code. Once updated, notification will be sent out via listserv. See the training presentation, new rules and other resources at https://ehs.dph.ncdhhs.gov/hhccehb/cehu/ccs/children.htm. The Healthy Social Behaviors (HSB) Project supports teachers to promote healthy social-emotional development and reduce the expulsion rate among young children in licensed child care centers across North Carolina. The team is made up of specialists with early childhood education backgrounds who are passionate about empowering teachers to develop learning environments and teaching practices that promote prosocial skills in young children. To speak to a Behavior Support Advisor contact 1-888-600-1685 option 1 or to submit a question visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-4ADUCpoHc9MrxFvD15H12AwsNWbUtWEJRXW38q_41Y3hzA/viewform The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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.
10A NCAC 09 .0514 · Violation
Name of Operation: KID'S PARADISE CHILDCARE CENTER, LLC Facility ID: 74000792 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/20/2023 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 10/20/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 319 Time In: 09:06 AM Time Out: 02:25 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 an annual compliance visit. A teacher assisted me with the visit, you arrived later during the visit and assisted with records. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 3/7/2023, earning 4 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point for the administrator having at least 10 years of documented experience. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 11/4/2022. The sanitation inspection was completed 6/28/22. with an “Approved” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 11/2/2022 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-five percent as of 10/16/23. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 10/16/2023 and KID'S PARADISE CHILDCARE CENTER, LLC was listed as current- active. I visited indoor and outdoor spaces. Children enrolled in space #1 were observed during free play with a variety of age-appropriate toys, children in space #3 were observed during morning group and were using sign language to spell words. Later children were observed sitting at child sized tables having lunch. Lunch consisted of sausage biscuit, mixed vegetables, pineapples and milk. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Three of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of receiving the summary of NC Child Care laws are enrollment on file. GS 110-102 538 Baby bottles were not stored to protect from contamination. One infant bottle stored in the refrigerator did not have a lid. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. One staff hired on 1/18/23 did not have six hours of orientation documented within the first six weeks of employment. .1101(a)(b) 1115 First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. A first aid kit was not on the gold van and white mini bus used to transport children. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) 1123 All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. The tire treads on front passenger side of the Gold van used to transport measured less 2/32 of an inch, the bumper was hanging, the front driver side tire was flat, and the windshield was cracked. Tire treads on the white mini bus passenger and rear measured less tan 2/32 of an inch. 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Ten of twenty-seven children being transported did not have emergency information on file or a photograph. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1125 Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Ten of twenty-seven children being transported did not have pression to transport forms on file. .1003(i)(j) 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. Four of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of the operational policies discussed at enrollment on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. Four of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of the parent participation plan discussed at enrollment on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) 1310 The completed, signed application was not on file on the first day each child attends. One child enrolled on 5/20/2021 did not have an application file at enrollment. .0801(a) 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 enrolled on 8/29/22 did not have a medical record on file. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child enrolled on 9/15/23 did not have have a medical report on file within 30 days of enrollment. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Two of seven children's records reviewed did not have immunization records on file within 30 days of enrollment. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Three of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of a signed discipline policy on file at enrollment. .1804(c) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. Three of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of a signed Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy on file at enrollment. .0608(b)(1-6) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. A thermometer was not available in the refrigerator where milk and children's bottles were store. This is a violation of sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (h). 9996 A violation was found for which there is no item number. There was food stored in a deep freezer that was not operational. This is a violation of sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (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 achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before October 31, 2023, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO BOX 3187 Greenville, NC 27836 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was provided on the following: Infant Bottles: Breast milk, formula, and other bottled beverages sent from home shall be fully prepared, dated, labeled with individual child names, and covered. Properly covered bottles protect the bottle from contamination and exposure. Today an infant bottle stored in the refrigerator did not have a lid. Check children’s bottles upon arrival to ensure bottles are properly cover, dated and fully prepared. Orientation: Staff qualifications and training requirements are essential for adults who interact with and teach children. These requirements protect children in child care facilities by ensuring these facilities provide a physically safe and healthy environment where the developmental needs of children are being met and where children are cared for by qualified staff. One staff member hired on 1/18/23 did not have documentation of six hours of orientation in the first two weeks on file. Each staff person shall receive 16 hours of orientation within the first 6 weeks of employment. Six of the hours are required to be completed within the first two weeks of employment. Transportation: Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death in children two to fourteen years of age in the United States. It is necessary for the safety of children to require that the caregiver/teacher comply with requirements governing the transportation of children in care, in the absence of the parent/guardian. Each child transported must be have on file emergency contact information along with a photograph of each child. This is helpful in identifying children in the event of an emergency/accident. Ten school age children did not have a photograph attached to their emergency information or have permission to transport on file. A transportable first aid kit should be located in each vehicle that is used to transport children to and from a child care facility. The first aid kit should be securely mounted to not move about the vehicle. A first aid kit was not available on the van and white mini bus used to transport children. We discussed the transportation requirements. Vehicle Maintenance: Children should be cared for and transported in safe environments. Maintaining interior of vehicles is important to the safety of children. The tire treads on front passenger side of the Gold van used to transport measured less 2/32 of an inch, the bumper was hanging, the front driver side tire was flat, and the windshield was cracked. The tire treads on the white mini bus passenger and rear measured less than 2/32 of an inch. Staff stated the flat tire occurred this morning. We discussed safety checks daily prior to use of vehicles. Children’s Files: Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with administering a child care program. It is an important part of licensure. Organization and completeness of records is important to ensure easy access to information in emergency situations. Children’s records include several documents including application, emergency information, review of parent participations, operational policies, medical, immunization records, and etc. Today I reviewed seven children’s records, you received a copy of this review and the documented items that were missing or not received within the required timeframe. Review children’s files often and use the Center children’s checklist to ensure you have all required documents within the specified timeframe. Sanitation: Safe handling of all food is a basic principle to prevent and reduce foodborne illnesses. To prevent bacterial growth, refrigerator(s) must maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. The refrigerator for milk and bottle storage did not have a thermometer. The temperature of potentially hazardous food provided by the center shall be 45°F (7°C) or below, or 140°F (60°C) or above at all times. A deep freezer used to store foods including raw meat and packaged items was not working. Staff discard all the food items during todays visit. Reminders: A new July 2023 New Rule/Rule Amendments Overview module has been added to the Child Care Rules Training on DCDEE Moodle. If you are unfamiliar with the Child Care Rule Rollout within Moodle, you will need to have an NCID - the same NCID that you use for the health & safety training, WORKS login, and/or the CBC Portal - to participate in Moodle training. If you do not have an NCID, register for an individual NCID at https://ncid.nc.gov/ncidsspr/.To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326 NCDHHS Children’s Environmental Health adopted new Child Care Sanitation Rules, effective July 1, 2023. The rules have been approved but have not yet been updated in the Administrative Code. Once updated, notification will be sent out via listserv. See the training presentation, new rules and other resources at https://ehs.dph.ncdhhs.gov/hhccehb/cehu/ccs/children.htm. The Healthy Social Behaviors (HSB) Project supports teachers to promote healthy social-emotional development and reduce the expulsion rate among young children in licensed child care centers across North Carolina. The team is made up of specialists with early childhood education backgrounds who are passionate about empowering teachers to develop learning environments and teaching practices that promote prosocial skills in young children. To speak to a Behavior Support Advisor contact 1-888-600-1685 option 1 or to submit a question visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-4ADUCpoHc9MrxFvD15H12AwsNWbUtWEJRXW38q_41Y3hzA/viewform The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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 .0515 · Violation
Name of Operation: KID'S PARADISE CHILDCARE CENTER, LLC Facility ID: 74000792 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/20/2023 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 10/20/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 319 Time In: 09:06 AM Time Out: 02:25 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 an annual compliance visit. A teacher assisted me with the visit, you arrived later during the visit and assisted with records. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 3/7/2023, earning 4 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point for the administrator having at least 10 years of documented experience. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 11/4/2022. The sanitation inspection was completed 6/28/22. with an “Approved” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 11/2/2022 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-five percent as of 10/16/23. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 10/16/2023 and KID'S PARADISE CHILDCARE CENTER, LLC was listed as current- active. I visited indoor and outdoor spaces. Children enrolled in space #1 were observed during free play with a variety of age-appropriate toys, children in space #3 were observed during morning group and were using sign language to spell words. Later children were observed sitting at child sized tables having lunch. Lunch consisted of sausage biscuit, mixed vegetables, pineapples and milk. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Three of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of receiving the summary of NC Child Care laws are enrollment on file. GS 110-102 538 Baby bottles were not stored to protect from contamination. One infant bottle stored in the refrigerator did not have a lid. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. One staff hired on 1/18/23 did not have six hours of orientation documented within the first six weeks of employment. .1101(a)(b) 1115 First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. A first aid kit was not on the gold van and white mini bus used to transport children. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) 1123 All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. The tire treads on front passenger side of the Gold van used to transport measured less 2/32 of an inch, the bumper was hanging, the front driver side tire was flat, and the windshield was cracked. Tire treads on the white mini bus passenger and rear measured less tan 2/32 of an inch. 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Ten of twenty-seven children being transported did not have emergency information on file or a photograph. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1125 Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Ten of twenty-seven children being transported did not have pression to transport forms on file. .1003(i)(j) 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. Four of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of the operational policies discussed at enrollment on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. Four of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of the parent participation plan discussed at enrollment on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) 1310 The completed, signed application was not on file on the first day each child attends. One child enrolled on 5/20/2021 did not have an application file at enrollment. .0801(a) 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 enrolled on 8/29/22 did not have a medical record on file. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child enrolled on 9/15/23 did not have have a medical report on file within 30 days of enrollment. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Two of seven children's records reviewed did not have immunization records on file within 30 days of enrollment. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Three of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of a signed discipline policy on file at enrollment. .1804(c) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. Three of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of a signed Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy on file at enrollment. .0608(b)(1-6) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. A thermometer was not available in the refrigerator where milk and children's bottles were store. This is a violation of sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (h). 9996 A violation was found for which there is no item number. There was food stored in a deep freezer that was not operational. This is a violation of sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (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 achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before October 31, 2023, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO BOX 3187 Greenville, NC 27836 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was provided on the following: Infant Bottles: Breast milk, formula, and other bottled beverages sent from home shall be fully prepared, dated, labeled with individual child names, and covered. Properly covered bottles protect the bottle from contamination and exposure. Today an infant bottle stored in the refrigerator did not have a lid. Check children’s bottles upon arrival to ensure bottles are properly cover, dated and fully prepared. Orientation: Staff qualifications and training requirements are essential for adults who interact with and teach children. These requirements protect children in child care facilities by ensuring these facilities provide a physically safe and healthy environment where the developmental needs of children are being met and where children are cared for by qualified staff. One staff member hired on 1/18/23 did not have documentation of six hours of orientation in the first two weeks on file. Each staff person shall receive 16 hours of orientation within the first 6 weeks of employment. Six of the hours are required to be completed within the first two weeks of employment. Transportation: Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death in children two to fourteen years of age in the United States. It is necessary for the safety of children to require that the caregiver/teacher comply with requirements governing the transportation of children in care, in the absence of the parent/guardian. Each child transported must be have on file emergency contact information along with a photograph of each child. This is helpful in identifying children in the event of an emergency/accident. Ten school age children did not have a photograph attached to their emergency information or have permission to transport on file. A transportable first aid kit should be located in each vehicle that is used to transport children to and from a child care facility. The first aid kit should be securely mounted to not move about the vehicle. A first aid kit was not available on the van and white mini bus used to transport children. We discussed the transportation requirements. Vehicle Maintenance: Children should be cared for and transported in safe environments. Maintaining interior of vehicles is important to the safety of children. The tire treads on front passenger side of the Gold van used to transport measured less 2/32 of an inch, the bumper was hanging, the front driver side tire was flat, and the windshield was cracked. The tire treads on the white mini bus passenger and rear measured less than 2/32 of an inch. Staff stated the flat tire occurred this morning. We discussed safety checks daily prior to use of vehicles. Children’s Files: Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with administering a child care program. It is an important part of licensure. Organization and completeness of records is important to ensure easy access to information in emergency situations. Children’s records include several documents including application, emergency information, review of parent participations, operational policies, medical, immunization records, and etc. Today I reviewed seven children’s records, you received a copy of this review and the documented items that were missing or not received within the required timeframe. Review children’s files often and use the Center children’s checklist to ensure you have all required documents within the specified timeframe. Sanitation: Safe handling of all food is a basic principle to prevent and reduce foodborne illnesses. To prevent bacterial growth, refrigerator(s) must maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. The refrigerator for milk and bottle storage did not have a thermometer. The temperature of potentially hazardous food provided by the center shall be 45°F (7°C) or below, or 140°F (60°C) or above at all times. A deep freezer used to store foods including raw meat and packaged items was not working. Staff discard all the food items during todays visit. Reminders: A new July 2023 New Rule/Rule Amendments Overview module has been added to the Child Care Rules Training on DCDEE Moodle. If you are unfamiliar with the Child Care Rule Rollout within Moodle, you will need to have an NCID - the same NCID that you use for the health & safety training, WORKS login, and/or the CBC Portal - to participate in Moodle training. If you do not have an NCID, register for an individual NCID at https://ncid.nc.gov/ncidsspr/.To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326 NCDHHS Children’s Environmental Health adopted new Child Care Sanitation Rules, effective July 1, 2023. The rules have been approved but have not yet been updated in the Administrative Code. Once updated, notification will be sent out via listserv. See the training presentation, new rules and other resources at https://ehs.dph.ncdhhs.gov/hhccehb/cehu/ccs/children.htm. The Healthy Social Behaviors (HSB) Project supports teachers to promote healthy social-emotional development and reduce the expulsion rate among young children in licensed child care centers across North Carolina. The team is made up of specialists with early childhood education backgrounds who are passionate about empowering teachers to develop learning environments and teaching practices that promote prosocial skills in young children. To speak to a Behavior Support Advisor contact 1-888-600-1685 option 1 or to submit a question visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-4ADUCpoHc9MrxFvD15H12AwsNWbUtWEJRXW38q_41Y3hzA/viewform The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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 .1002 · Violation
Name of Operation: KID'S PARADISE CHILDCARE CENTER, LLC Facility ID: 74000792 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/20/2023 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 10/20/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 319 Time In: 09:06 AM Time Out: 02:25 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 an annual compliance visit. A teacher assisted me with the visit, you arrived later during the visit and assisted with records. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 3/7/2023, earning 4 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point for the administrator having at least 10 years of documented experience. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 11/4/2022. The sanitation inspection was completed 6/28/22. with an “Approved” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 11/2/2022 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-five percent as of 10/16/23. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 10/16/2023 and KID'S PARADISE CHILDCARE CENTER, LLC was listed as current- active. I visited indoor and outdoor spaces. Children enrolled in space #1 were observed during free play with a variety of age-appropriate toys, children in space #3 were observed during morning group and were using sign language to spell words. Later children were observed sitting at child sized tables having lunch. Lunch consisted of sausage biscuit, mixed vegetables, pineapples and milk. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Three of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of receiving the summary of NC Child Care laws are enrollment on file. GS 110-102 538 Baby bottles were not stored to protect from contamination. One infant bottle stored in the refrigerator did not have a lid. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. One staff hired on 1/18/23 did not have six hours of orientation documented within the first six weeks of employment. .1101(a)(b) 1115 First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. A first aid kit was not on the gold van and white mini bus used to transport children. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) 1123 All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. The tire treads on front passenger side of the Gold van used to transport measured less 2/32 of an inch, the bumper was hanging, the front driver side tire was flat, and the windshield was cracked. Tire treads on the white mini bus passenger and rear measured less tan 2/32 of an inch. 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Ten of twenty-seven children being transported did not have emergency information on file or a photograph. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1125 Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Ten of twenty-seven children being transported did not have pression to transport forms on file. .1003(i)(j) 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. Four of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of the operational policies discussed at enrollment on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. Four of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of the parent participation plan discussed at enrollment on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) 1310 The completed, signed application was not on file on the first day each child attends. One child enrolled on 5/20/2021 did not have an application file at enrollment. .0801(a) 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 enrolled on 8/29/22 did not have a medical record on file. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child enrolled on 9/15/23 did not have have a medical report on file within 30 days of enrollment. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Two of seven children's records reviewed did not have immunization records on file within 30 days of enrollment. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Three of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of a signed discipline policy on file at enrollment. .1804(c) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. Three of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of a signed Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy on file at enrollment. .0608(b)(1-6) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. A thermometer was not available in the refrigerator where milk and children's bottles were store. This is a violation of sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (h). 9996 A violation was found for which there is no item number. There was food stored in a deep freezer that was not operational. This is a violation of sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (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 achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before October 31, 2023, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO BOX 3187 Greenville, NC 27836 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was provided on the following: Infant Bottles: Breast milk, formula, and other bottled beverages sent from home shall be fully prepared, dated, labeled with individual child names, and covered. Properly covered bottles protect the bottle from contamination and exposure. Today an infant bottle stored in the refrigerator did not have a lid. Check children’s bottles upon arrival to ensure bottles are properly cover, dated and fully prepared. Orientation: Staff qualifications and training requirements are essential for adults who interact with and teach children. These requirements protect children in child care facilities by ensuring these facilities provide a physically safe and healthy environment where the developmental needs of children are being met and where children are cared for by qualified staff. One staff member hired on 1/18/23 did not have documentation of six hours of orientation in the first two weeks on file. Each staff person shall receive 16 hours of orientation within the first 6 weeks of employment. Six of the hours are required to be completed within the first two weeks of employment. Transportation: Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death in children two to fourteen years of age in the United States. It is necessary for the safety of children to require that the caregiver/teacher comply with requirements governing the transportation of children in care, in the absence of the parent/guardian. Each child transported must be have on file emergency contact information along with a photograph of each child. This is helpful in identifying children in the event of an emergency/accident. Ten school age children did not have a photograph attached to their emergency information or have permission to transport on file. A transportable first aid kit should be located in each vehicle that is used to transport children to and from a child care facility. The first aid kit should be securely mounted to not move about the vehicle. A first aid kit was not available on the van and white mini bus used to transport children. We discussed the transportation requirements. Vehicle Maintenance: Children should be cared for and transported in safe environments. Maintaining interior of vehicles is important to the safety of children. The tire treads on front passenger side of the Gold van used to transport measured less 2/32 of an inch, the bumper was hanging, the front driver side tire was flat, and the windshield was cracked. The tire treads on the white mini bus passenger and rear measured less than 2/32 of an inch. Staff stated the flat tire occurred this morning. We discussed safety checks daily prior to use of vehicles. Children’s Files: Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with administering a child care program. It is an important part of licensure. Organization and completeness of records is important to ensure easy access to information in emergency situations. Children’s records include several documents including application, emergency information, review of parent participations, operational policies, medical, immunization records, and etc. Today I reviewed seven children’s records, you received a copy of this review and the documented items that were missing or not received within the required timeframe. Review children’s files often and use the Center children’s checklist to ensure you have all required documents within the specified timeframe. Sanitation: Safe handling of all food is a basic principle to prevent and reduce foodborne illnesses. To prevent bacterial growth, refrigerator(s) must maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. The refrigerator for milk and bottle storage did not have a thermometer. The temperature of potentially hazardous food provided by the center shall be 45°F (7°C) or below, or 140°F (60°C) or above at all times. A deep freezer used to store foods including raw meat and packaged items was not working. Staff discard all the food items during todays visit. Reminders: A new July 2023 New Rule/Rule Amendments Overview module has been added to the Child Care Rules Training on DCDEE Moodle. If you are unfamiliar with the Child Care Rule Rollout within Moodle, you will need to have an NCID - the same NCID that you use for the health & safety training, WORKS login, and/or the CBC Portal - to participate in Moodle training. If you do not have an NCID, register for an individual NCID at https://ncid.nc.gov/ncidsspr/.To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326 NCDHHS Children’s Environmental Health adopted new Child Care Sanitation Rules, effective July 1, 2023. The rules have been approved but have not yet been updated in the Administrative Code. Once updated, notification will be sent out via listserv. See the training presentation, new rules and other resources at https://ehs.dph.ncdhhs.gov/hhccehb/cehu/ccs/children.htm. The Healthy Social Behaviors (HSB) Project supports teachers to promote healthy social-emotional development and reduce the expulsion rate among young children in licensed child care centers across North Carolina. The team is made up of specialists with early childhood education backgrounds who are passionate about empowering teachers to develop learning environments and teaching practices that promote prosocial skills in young children. To speak to a Behavior Support Advisor contact 1-888-600-1685 option 1 or to submit a question visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-4ADUCpoHc9MrxFvD15H12AwsNWbUtWEJRXW38q_41Y3hzA/viewform The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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 .1003 · Violation
Name of Operation: KID'S PARADISE CHILDCARE CENTER, LLC Facility ID: 74000792 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/20/2023 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 10/20/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 319 Time In: 09:06 AM Time Out: 02:25 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 an annual compliance visit. A teacher assisted me with the visit, you arrived later during the visit and assisted with records. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 3/7/2023, earning 4 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point for the administrator having at least 10 years of documented experience. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 11/4/2022. The sanitation inspection was completed 6/28/22. with an “Approved” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 11/2/2022 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-five percent as of 10/16/23. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 10/16/2023 and KID'S PARADISE CHILDCARE CENTER, LLC was listed as current- active. I visited indoor and outdoor spaces. Children enrolled in space #1 were observed during free play with a variety of age-appropriate toys, children in space #3 were observed during morning group and were using sign language to spell words. Later children were observed sitting at child sized tables having lunch. Lunch consisted of sausage biscuit, mixed vegetables, pineapples and milk. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Three of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of receiving the summary of NC Child Care laws are enrollment on file. GS 110-102 538 Baby bottles were not stored to protect from contamination. One infant bottle stored in the refrigerator did not have a lid. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. One staff hired on 1/18/23 did not have six hours of orientation documented within the first six weeks of employment. .1101(a)(b) 1115 First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. A first aid kit was not on the gold van and white mini bus used to transport children. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) 1123 All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. The tire treads on front passenger side of the Gold van used to transport measured less 2/32 of an inch, the bumper was hanging, the front driver side tire was flat, and the windshield was cracked. Tire treads on the white mini bus passenger and rear measured less tan 2/32 of an inch. 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Ten of twenty-seven children being transported did not have emergency information on file or a photograph. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1125 Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Ten of twenty-seven children being transported did not have pression to transport forms on file. .1003(i)(j) 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. Four of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of the operational policies discussed at enrollment on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. Four of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of the parent participation plan discussed at enrollment on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) 1310 The completed, signed application was not on file on the first day each child attends. One child enrolled on 5/20/2021 did not have an application file at enrollment. .0801(a) 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 enrolled on 8/29/22 did not have a medical record on file. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child enrolled on 9/15/23 did not have have a medical report on file within 30 days of enrollment. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Two of seven children's records reviewed did not have immunization records on file within 30 days of enrollment. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Three of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of a signed discipline policy on file at enrollment. .1804(c) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. Three of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of a signed Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy on file at enrollment. .0608(b)(1-6) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. A thermometer was not available in the refrigerator where milk and children's bottles were store. This is a violation of sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (h). 9996 A violation was found for which there is no item number. There was food stored in a deep freezer that was not operational. This is a violation of sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (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 achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before October 31, 2023, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO BOX 3187 Greenville, NC 27836 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was provided on the following: Infant Bottles: Breast milk, formula, and other bottled beverages sent from home shall be fully prepared, dated, labeled with individual child names, and covered. Properly covered bottles protect the bottle from contamination and exposure. Today an infant bottle stored in the refrigerator did not have a lid. Check children’s bottles upon arrival to ensure bottles are properly cover, dated and fully prepared. Orientation: Staff qualifications and training requirements are essential for adults who interact with and teach children. These requirements protect children in child care facilities by ensuring these facilities provide a physically safe and healthy environment where the developmental needs of children are being met and where children are cared for by qualified staff. One staff member hired on 1/18/23 did not have documentation of six hours of orientation in the first two weeks on file. Each staff person shall receive 16 hours of orientation within the first 6 weeks of employment. Six of the hours are required to be completed within the first two weeks of employment. Transportation: Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death in children two to fourteen years of age in the United States. It is necessary for the safety of children to require that the caregiver/teacher comply with requirements governing the transportation of children in care, in the absence of the parent/guardian. Each child transported must be have on file emergency contact information along with a photograph of each child. This is helpful in identifying children in the event of an emergency/accident. Ten school age children did not have a photograph attached to their emergency information or have permission to transport on file. A transportable first aid kit should be located in each vehicle that is used to transport children to and from a child care facility. The first aid kit should be securely mounted to not move about the vehicle. A first aid kit was not available on the van and white mini bus used to transport children. We discussed the transportation requirements. Vehicle Maintenance: Children should be cared for and transported in safe environments. Maintaining interior of vehicles is important to the safety of children. The tire treads on front passenger side of the Gold van used to transport measured less 2/32 of an inch, the bumper was hanging, the front driver side tire was flat, and the windshield was cracked. The tire treads on the white mini bus passenger and rear measured less than 2/32 of an inch. Staff stated the flat tire occurred this morning. We discussed safety checks daily prior to use of vehicles. Children’s Files: Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with administering a child care program. It is an important part of licensure. Organization and completeness of records is important to ensure easy access to information in emergency situations. Children’s records include several documents including application, emergency information, review of parent participations, operational policies, medical, immunization records, and etc. Today I reviewed seven children’s records, you received a copy of this review and the documented items that were missing or not received within the required timeframe. Review children’s files often and use the Center children’s checklist to ensure you have all required documents within the specified timeframe. Sanitation: Safe handling of all food is a basic principle to prevent and reduce foodborne illnesses. To prevent bacterial growth, refrigerator(s) must maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. The refrigerator for milk and bottle storage did not have a thermometer. The temperature of potentially hazardous food provided by the center shall be 45°F (7°C) or below, or 140°F (60°C) or above at all times. A deep freezer used to store foods including raw meat and packaged items was not working. Staff discard all the food items during todays visit. Reminders: A new July 2023 New Rule/Rule Amendments Overview module has been added to the Child Care Rules Training on DCDEE Moodle. If you are unfamiliar with the Child Care Rule Rollout within Moodle, you will need to have an NCID - the same NCID that you use for the health & safety training, WORKS login, and/or the CBC Portal - to participate in Moodle training. If you do not have an NCID, register for an individual NCID at https://ncid.nc.gov/ncidsspr/.To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326 NCDHHS Children’s Environmental Health adopted new Child Care Sanitation Rules, effective July 1, 2023. The rules have been approved but have not yet been updated in the Administrative Code. Once updated, notification will be sent out via listserv. See the training presentation, new rules and other resources at https://ehs.dph.ncdhhs.gov/hhccehb/cehu/ccs/children.htm. The Healthy Social Behaviors (HSB) Project supports teachers to promote healthy social-emotional development and reduce the expulsion rate among young children in licensed child care centers across North Carolina. The team is made up of specialists with early childhood education backgrounds who are passionate about empowering teachers to develop learning environments and teaching practices that promote prosocial skills in young children. To speak to a Behavior Support Advisor contact 1-888-600-1685 option 1 or to submit a question visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-4ADUCpoHc9MrxFvD15H12AwsNWbUtWEJRXW38q_41Y3hzA/viewform The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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 110-102 · Violation
Name of Operation: KID'S PARADISE CHILDCARE CENTER, LLC Facility ID: 74000792 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/20/2023 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 10/20/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 319 Time In: 09:06 AM Time Out: 02:25 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 an annual compliance visit. A teacher assisted me with the visit, you arrived later during the visit and assisted with records. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 3/7/2023, earning 4 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point for the administrator having at least 10 years of documented experience. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 11/4/2022. The sanitation inspection was completed 6/28/22. with an “Approved” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 11/2/2022 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-five percent as of 10/16/23. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 10/16/2023 and KID'S PARADISE CHILDCARE CENTER, LLC was listed as current- active. I visited indoor and outdoor spaces. Children enrolled in space #1 were observed during free play with a variety of age-appropriate toys, children in space #3 were observed during morning group and were using sign language to spell words. Later children were observed sitting at child sized tables having lunch. Lunch consisted of sausage biscuit, mixed vegetables, pineapples and milk. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Three of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of receiving the summary of NC Child Care laws are enrollment on file. GS 110-102 538 Baby bottles were not stored to protect from contamination. One infant bottle stored in the refrigerator did not have a lid. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. One staff hired on 1/18/23 did not have six hours of orientation documented within the first six weeks of employment. .1101(a)(b) 1115 First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. A first aid kit was not on the gold van and white mini bus used to transport children. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) 1123 All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. The tire treads on front passenger side of the Gold van used to transport measured less 2/32 of an inch, the bumper was hanging, the front driver side tire was flat, and the windshield was cracked. Tire treads on the white mini bus passenger and rear measured less tan 2/32 of an inch. 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Ten of twenty-seven children being transported did not have emergency information on file or a photograph. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1125 Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Ten of twenty-seven children being transported did not have pression to transport forms on file. .1003(i)(j) 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. Four of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of the operational policies discussed at enrollment on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. Four of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of the parent participation plan discussed at enrollment on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) 1310 The completed, signed application was not on file on the first day each child attends. One child enrolled on 5/20/2021 did not have an application file at enrollment. .0801(a) 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 enrolled on 8/29/22 did not have a medical record on file. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child enrolled on 9/15/23 did not have have a medical report on file within 30 days of enrollment. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Two of seven children's records reviewed did not have immunization records on file within 30 days of enrollment. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Three of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of a signed discipline policy on file at enrollment. .1804(c) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. Three of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of a signed Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy on file at enrollment. .0608(b)(1-6) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. A thermometer was not available in the refrigerator where milk and children's bottles were store. This is a violation of sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (h). 9996 A violation was found for which there is no item number. There was food stored in a deep freezer that was not operational. This is a violation of sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (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 achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before October 31, 2023, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO BOX 3187 Greenville, NC 27836 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was provided on the following: Infant Bottles: Breast milk, formula, and other bottled beverages sent from home shall be fully prepared, dated, labeled with individual child names, and covered. Properly covered bottles protect the bottle from contamination and exposure. Today an infant bottle stored in the refrigerator did not have a lid. Check children’s bottles upon arrival to ensure bottles are properly cover, dated and fully prepared. Orientation: Staff qualifications and training requirements are essential for adults who interact with and teach children. These requirements protect children in child care facilities by ensuring these facilities provide a physically safe and healthy environment where the developmental needs of children are being met and where children are cared for by qualified staff. One staff member hired on 1/18/23 did not have documentation of six hours of orientation in the first two weeks on file. Each staff person shall receive 16 hours of orientation within the first 6 weeks of employment. Six of the hours are required to be completed within the first two weeks of employment. Transportation: Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death in children two to fourteen years of age in the United States. It is necessary for the safety of children to require that the caregiver/teacher comply with requirements governing the transportation of children in care, in the absence of the parent/guardian. Each child transported must be have on file emergency contact information along with a photograph of each child. This is helpful in identifying children in the event of an emergency/accident. Ten school age children did not have a photograph attached to their emergency information or have permission to transport on file. A transportable first aid kit should be located in each vehicle that is used to transport children to and from a child care facility. The first aid kit should be securely mounted to not move about the vehicle. A first aid kit was not available on the van and white mini bus used to transport children. We discussed the transportation requirements. Vehicle Maintenance: Children should be cared for and transported in safe environments. Maintaining interior of vehicles is important to the safety of children. The tire treads on front passenger side of the Gold van used to transport measured less 2/32 of an inch, the bumper was hanging, the front driver side tire was flat, and the windshield was cracked. The tire treads on the white mini bus passenger and rear measured less than 2/32 of an inch. Staff stated the flat tire occurred this morning. We discussed safety checks daily prior to use of vehicles. Children’s Files: Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with administering a child care program. It is an important part of licensure. Organization and completeness of records is important to ensure easy access to information in emergency situations. Children’s records include several documents including application, emergency information, review of parent participations, operational policies, medical, immunization records, and etc. Today I reviewed seven children’s records, you received a copy of this review and the documented items that were missing or not received within the required timeframe. Review children’s files often and use the Center children’s checklist to ensure you have all required documents within the specified timeframe. Sanitation: Safe handling of all food is a basic principle to prevent and reduce foodborne illnesses. To prevent bacterial growth, refrigerator(s) must maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. The refrigerator for milk and bottle storage did not have a thermometer. The temperature of potentially hazardous food provided by the center shall be 45°F (7°C) or below, or 140°F (60°C) or above at all times. A deep freezer used to store foods including raw meat and packaged items was not working. Staff discard all the food items during todays visit. Reminders: A new July 2023 New Rule/Rule Amendments Overview module has been added to the Child Care Rules Training on DCDEE Moodle. If you are unfamiliar with the Child Care Rule Rollout within Moodle, you will need to have an NCID - the same NCID that you use for the health & safety training, WORKS login, and/or the CBC Portal - to participate in Moodle training. If you do not have an NCID, register for an individual NCID at https://ncid.nc.gov/ncidsspr/.To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326 NCDHHS Children’s Environmental Health adopted new Child Care Sanitation Rules, effective July 1, 2023. The rules have been approved but have not yet been updated in the Administrative Code. Once updated, notification will be sent out via listserv. See the training presentation, new rules and other resources at https://ehs.dph.ncdhhs.gov/hhccehb/cehu/ccs/children.htm. The Healthy Social Behaviors (HSB) Project supports teachers to promote healthy social-emotional development and reduce the expulsion rate among young children in licensed child care centers across North Carolina. The team is made up of specialists with early childhood education backgrounds who are passionate about empowering teachers to develop learning environments and teaching practices that promote prosocial skills in young children. To speak to a Behavior Support Advisor contact 1-888-600-1685 option 1 or to submit a question visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-4ADUCpoHc9MrxFvD15H12AwsNWbUtWEJRXW38q_41Y3hzA/viewform The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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: KID'S PARADISE CHILDCARE CENTER, LLC Facility ID: 74000792 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/20/2023 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 10/20/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 319 Time In: 09:06 AM Time Out: 02:25 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 an annual compliance visit. A teacher assisted me with the visit, you arrived later during the visit and assisted with records. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 3/7/2023, earning 4 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point for the administrator having at least 10 years of documented experience. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 11/4/2022. The sanitation inspection was completed 6/28/22. with an “Approved” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 11/2/2022 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-five percent as of 10/16/23. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 10/16/2023 and KID'S PARADISE CHILDCARE CENTER, LLC was listed as current- active. I visited indoor and outdoor spaces. Children enrolled in space #1 were observed during free play with a variety of age-appropriate toys, children in space #3 were observed during morning group and were using sign language to spell words. Later children were observed sitting at child sized tables having lunch. Lunch consisted of sausage biscuit, mixed vegetables, pineapples and milk. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Three of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of receiving the summary of NC Child Care laws are enrollment on file. GS 110-102 538 Baby bottles were not stored to protect from contamination. One infant bottle stored in the refrigerator did not have a lid. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. One staff hired on 1/18/23 did not have six hours of orientation documented within the first six weeks of employment. .1101(a)(b) 1115 First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. A first aid kit was not on the gold van and white mini bus used to transport children. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) 1123 All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. The tire treads on front passenger side of the Gold van used to transport measured less 2/32 of an inch, the bumper was hanging, the front driver side tire was flat, and the windshield was cracked. Tire treads on the white mini bus passenger and rear measured less tan 2/32 of an inch. 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Ten of twenty-seven children being transported did not have emergency information on file or a photograph. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1125 Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Ten of twenty-seven children being transported did not have pression to transport forms on file. .1003(i)(j) 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. Four of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of the operational policies discussed at enrollment on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. Four of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of the parent participation plan discussed at enrollment on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) 1310 The completed, signed application was not on file on the first day each child attends. One child enrolled on 5/20/2021 did not have an application file at enrollment. .0801(a) 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 enrolled on 8/29/22 did not have a medical record on file. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child enrolled on 9/15/23 did not have have a medical report on file within 30 days of enrollment. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Two of seven children's records reviewed did not have immunization records on file within 30 days of enrollment. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Three of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of a signed discipline policy on file at enrollment. .1804(c) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. Three of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of a signed Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy on file at enrollment. .0608(b)(1-6) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. A thermometer was not available in the refrigerator where milk and children's bottles were store. This is a violation of sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (h). 9996 A violation was found for which there is no item number. There was food stored in a deep freezer that was not operational. This is a violation of sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (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 achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before October 31, 2023, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO BOX 3187 Greenville, NC 27836 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was provided on the following: Infant Bottles: Breast milk, formula, and other bottled beverages sent from home shall be fully prepared, dated, labeled with individual child names, and covered. Properly covered bottles protect the bottle from contamination and exposure. Today an infant bottle stored in the refrigerator did not have a lid. Check children’s bottles upon arrival to ensure bottles are properly cover, dated and fully prepared. Orientation: Staff qualifications and training requirements are essential for adults who interact with and teach children. These requirements protect children in child care facilities by ensuring these facilities provide a physically safe and healthy environment where the developmental needs of children are being met and where children are cared for by qualified staff. One staff member hired on 1/18/23 did not have documentation of six hours of orientation in the first two weeks on file. Each staff person shall receive 16 hours of orientation within the first 6 weeks of employment. Six of the hours are required to be completed within the first two weeks of employment. Transportation: Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death in children two to fourteen years of age in the United States. It is necessary for the safety of children to require that the caregiver/teacher comply with requirements governing the transportation of children in care, in the absence of the parent/guardian. Each child transported must be have on file emergency contact information along with a photograph of each child. This is helpful in identifying children in the event of an emergency/accident. Ten school age children did not have a photograph attached to their emergency information or have permission to transport on file. A transportable first aid kit should be located in each vehicle that is used to transport children to and from a child care facility. The first aid kit should be securely mounted to not move about the vehicle. A first aid kit was not available on the van and white mini bus used to transport children. We discussed the transportation requirements. Vehicle Maintenance: Children should be cared for and transported in safe environments. Maintaining interior of vehicles is important to the safety of children. The tire treads on front passenger side of the Gold van used to transport measured less 2/32 of an inch, the bumper was hanging, the front driver side tire was flat, and the windshield was cracked. The tire treads on the white mini bus passenger and rear measured less than 2/32 of an inch. Staff stated the flat tire occurred this morning. We discussed safety checks daily prior to use of vehicles. Children’s Files: Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with administering a child care program. It is an important part of licensure. Organization and completeness of records is important to ensure easy access to information in emergency situations. Children’s records include several documents including application, emergency information, review of parent participations, operational policies, medical, immunization records, and etc. Today I reviewed seven children’s records, you received a copy of this review and the documented items that were missing or not received within the required timeframe. Review children’s files often and use the Center children’s checklist to ensure you have all required documents within the specified timeframe. Sanitation: Safe handling of all food is a basic principle to prevent and reduce foodborne illnesses. To prevent bacterial growth, refrigerator(s) must maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. The refrigerator for milk and bottle storage did not have a thermometer. The temperature of potentially hazardous food provided by the center shall be 45°F (7°C) or below, or 140°F (60°C) or above at all times. A deep freezer used to store foods including raw meat and packaged items was not working. Staff discard all the food items during todays visit. Reminders: A new July 2023 New Rule/Rule Amendments Overview module has been added to the Child Care Rules Training on DCDEE Moodle. If you are unfamiliar with the Child Care Rule Rollout within Moodle, you will need to have an NCID - the same NCID that you use for the health & safety training, WORKS login, and/or the CBC Portal - to participate in Moodle training. If you do not have an NCID, register for an individual NCID at https://ncid.nc.gov/ncidsspr/.To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326 NCDHHS Children’s Environmental Health adopted new Child Care Sanitation Rules, effective July 1, 2023. The rules have been approved but have not yet been updated in the Administrative Code. Once updated, notification will be sent out via listserv. See the training presentation, new rules and other resources at https://ehs.dph.ncdhhs.gov/hhccehb/cehu/ccs/children.htm. The Healthy Social Behaviors (HSB) Project supports teachers to promote healthy social-emotional development and reduce the expulsion rate among young children in licensed child care centers across North Carolina. The team is made up of specialists with early childhood education backgrounds who are passionate about empowering teachers to develop learning environments and teaching practices that promote prosocial skills in young children. To speak to a Behavior Support Advisor contact 1-888-600-1685 option 1 or to submit a question visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-4ADUCpoHc9MrxFvD15H12AwsNWbUtWEJRXW38q_41Y3hzA/viewform The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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
GS110-91 · Violation
Name of Operation: KID'S PARADISE CHILDCARE CENTER, LLC Facility ID: 74000792 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/20/2023 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 10/20/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 319 Time In: 09:06 AM Time Out: 02:25 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 an annual compliance visit. A teacher assisted me with the visit, you arrived later during the visit and assisted with records. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 3/7/2023, earning 4 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point for the administrator having at least 10 years of documented experience. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 11/4/2022. The sanitation inspection was completed 6/28/22. with an “Approved” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 11/2/2022 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-five percent as of 10/16/23. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 10/16/2023 and KID'S PARADISE CHILDCARE CENTER, LLC was listed as current- active. I visited indoor and outdoor spaces. Children enrolled in space #1 were observed during free play with a variety of age-appropriate toys, children in space #3 were observed during morning group and were using sign language to spell words. Later children were observed sitting at child sized tables having lunch. Lunch consisted of sausage biscuit, mixed vegetables, pineapples and milk. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Three of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of receiving the summary of NC Child Care laws are enrollment on file. GS 110-102 538 Baby bottles were not stored to protect from contamination. One infant bottle stored in the refrigerator did not have a lid. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. One staff hired on 1/18/23 did not have six hours of orientation documented within the first six weeks of employment. .1101(a)(b) 1115 First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. A first aid kit was not on the gold van and white mini bus used to transport children. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) 1123 All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. The tire treads on front passenger side of the Gold van used to transport measured less 2/32 of an inch, the bumper was hanging, the front driver side tire was flat, and the windshield was cracked. Tire treads on the white mini bus passenger and rear measured less tan 2/32 of an inch. 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Ten of twenty-seven children being transported did not have emergency information on file or a photograph. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1125 Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Ten of twenty-seven children being transported did not have pression to transport forms on file. .1003(i)(j) 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. Four of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of the operational policies discussed at enrollment on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. Four of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of the parent participation plan discussed at enrollment on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) 1310 The completed, signed application was not on file on the first day each child attends. One child enrolled on 5/20/2021 did not have an application file at enrollment. .0801(a) 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 enrolled on 8/29/22 did not have a medical record on file. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child enrolled on 9/15/23 did not have have a medical report on file within 30 days of enrollment. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Two of seven children's records reviewed did not have immunization records on file within 30 days of enrollment. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Three of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of a signed discipline policy on file at enrollment. .1804(c) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. Three of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of a signed Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy on file at enrollment. .0608(b)(1-6) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. A thermometer was not available in the refrigerator where milk and children's bottles were store. This is a violation of sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (h). 9996 A violation was found for which there is no item number. There was food stored in a deep freezer that was not operational. This is a violation of sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (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 achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before October 31, 2023, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO BOX 3187 Greenville, NC 27836 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was provided on the following: Infant Bottles: Breast milk, formula, and other bottled beverages sent from home shall be fully prepared, dated, labeled with individual child names, and covered. Properly covered bottles protect the bottle from contamination and exposure. Today an infant bottle stored in the refrigerator did not have a lid. Check children’s bottles upon arrival to ensure bottles are properly cover, dated and fully prepared. Orientation: Staff qualifications and training requirements are essential for adults who interact with and teach children. These requirements protect children in child care facilities by ensuring these facilities provide a physically safe and healthy environment where the developmental needs of children are being met and where children are cared for by qualified staff. One staff member hired on 1/18/23 did not have documentation of six hours of orientation in the first two weeks on file. Each staff person shall receive 16 hours of orientation within the first 6 weeks of employment. Six of the hours are required to be completed within the first two weeks of employment. Transportation: Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death in children two to fourteen years of age in the United States. It is necessary for the safety of children to require that the caregiver/teacher comply with requirements governing the transportation of children in care, in the absence of the parent/guardian. Each child transported must be have on file emergency contact information along with a photograph of each child. This is helpful in identifying children in the event of an emergency/accident. Ten school age children did not have a photograph attached to their emergency information or have permission to transport on file. A transportable first aid kit should be located in each vehicle that is used to transport children to and from a child care facility. The first aid kit should be securely mounted to not move about the vehicle. A first aid kit was not available on the van and white mini bus used to transport children. We discussed the transportation requirements. Vehicle Maintenance: Children should be cared for and transported in safe environments. Maintaining interior of vehicles is important to the safety of children. The tire treads on front passenger side of the Gold van used to transport measured less 2/32 of an inch, the bumper was hanging, the front driver side tire was flat, and the windshield was cracked. The tire treads on the white mini bus passenger and rear measured less than 2/32 of an inch. Staff stated the flat tire occurred this morning. We discussed safety checks daily prior to use of vehicles. Children’s Files: Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with administering a child care program. It is an important part of licensure. Organization and completeness of records is important to ensure easy access to information in emergency situations. Children’s records include several documents including application, emergency information, review of parent participations, operational policies, medical, immunization records, and etc. Today I reviewed seven children’s records, you received a copy of this review and the documented items that were missing or not received within the required timeframe. Review children’s files often and use the Center children’s checklist to ensure you have all required documents within the specified timeframe. Sanitation: Safe handling of all food is a basic principle to prevent and reduce foodborne illnesses. To prevent bacterial growth, refrigerator(s) must maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. The refrigerator for milk and bottle storage did not have a thermometer. The temperature of potentially hazardous food provided by the center shall be 45°F (7°C) or below, or 140°F (60°C) or above at all times. A deep freezer used to store foods including raw meat and packaged items was not working. Staff discard all the food items during todays visit. Reminders: A new July 2023 New Rule/Rule Amendments Overview module has been added to the Child Care Rules Training on DCDEE Moodle. If you are unfamiliar with the Child Care Rule Rollout within Moodle, you will need to have an NCID - the same NCID that you use for the health & safety training, WORKS login, and/or the CBC Portal - to participate in Moodle training. If you do not have an NCID, register for an individual NCID at https://ncid.nc.gov/ncidsspr/.To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326 NCDHHS Children’s Environmental Health adopted new Child Care Sanitation Rules, effective July 1, 2023. The rules have been approved but have not yet been updated in the Administrative Code. Once updated, notification will be sent out via listserv. See the training presentation, new rules and other resources at https://ehs.dph.ncdhhs.gov/hhccehb/cehu/ccs/children.htm. The Healthy Social Behaviors (HSB) Project supports teachers to promote healthy social-emotional development and reduce the expulsion rate among young children in licensed child care centers across North Carolina. The team is made up of specialists with early childhood education backgrounds who are passionate about empowering teachers to develop learning environments and teaching practices that promote prosocial skills in young children. To speak to a Behavior Support Advisor contact 1-888-600-1685 option 1 or to submit a question visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-4ADUCpoHc9MrxFvD15H12AwsNWbUtWEJRXW38q_41Y3hzA/viewform The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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: KID'S PARADISE CHILDCARE CENTER, LLC Facility ID: 74000792 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/20/2023 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 10/20/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 319 Time In: 09:06 AM Time Out: 02:25 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 an annual compliance visit. A teacher assisted me with the visit, you arrived later during the visit and assisted with records. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 3/7/2023, earning 4 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point for the administrator having at least 10 years of documented experience. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 11/4/2022. The sanitation inspection was completed 6/28/22. with an “Approved” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 11/2/2022 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-five percent as of 10/16/23. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 10/16/2023 and KID'S PARADISE CHILDCARE CENTER, LLC was listed as current- active. I visited indoor and outdoor spaces. Children enrolled in space #1 were observed during free play with a variety of age-appropriate toys, children in space #3 were observed during morning group and were using sign language to spell words. Later children were observed sitting at child sized tables having lunch. Lunch consisted of sausage biscuit, mixed vegetables, pineapples and milk. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Three of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of receiving the summary of NC Child Care laws are enrollment on file. GS 110-102 538 Baby bottles were not stored to protect from contamination. One infant bottle stored in the refrigerator did not have a lid. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. One staff hired on 1/18/23 did not have six hours of orientation documented within the first six weeks of employment. .1101(a)(b) 1115 First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. A first aid kit was not on the gold van and white mini bus used to transport children. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) 1123 All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. The tire treads on front passenger side of the Gold van used to transport measured less 2/32 of an inch, the bumper was hanging, the front driver side tire was flat, and the windshield was cracked. Tire treads on the white mini bus passenger and rear measured less tan 2/32 of an inch. 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Ten of twenty-seven children being transported did not have emergency information on file or a photograph. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1125 Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Ten of twenty-seven children being transported did not have pression to transport forms on file. .1003(i)(j) 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. Four of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of the operational policies discussed at enrollment on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. Four of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of the parent participation plan discussed at enrollment on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) 1310 The completed, signed application was not on file on the first day each child attends. One child enrolled on 5/20/2021 did not have an application file at enrollment. .0801(a) 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 enrolled on 8/29/22 did not have a medical record on file. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child enrolled on 9/15/23 did not have have a medical report on file within 30 days of enrollment. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Two of seven children's records reviewed did not have immunization records on file within 30 days of enrollment. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Three of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of a signed discipline policy on file at enrollment. .1804(c) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. Three of seven children's records reviewed did not have documentation of a signed Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy on file at enrollment. .0608(b)(1-6) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. A thermometer was not available in the refrigerator where milk and children's bottles were store. This is a violation of sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (h). 9996 A violation was found for which there is no item number. There was food stored in a deep freezer that was not operational. This is a violation of sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (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 achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before October 31, 2023, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO BOX 3187 Greenville, NC 27836 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was provided on the following: Infant Bottles: Breast milk, formula, and other bottled beverages sent from home shall be fully prepared, dated, labeled with individual child names, and covered. Properly covered bottles protect the bottle from contamination and exposure. Today an infant bottle stored in the refrigerator did not have a lid. Check children’s bottles upon arrival to ensure bottles are properly cover, dated and fully prepared. Orientation: Staff qualifications and training requirements are essential for adults who interact with and teach children. These requirements protect children in child care facilities by ensuring these facilities provide a physically safe and healthy environment where the developmental needs of children are being met and where children are cared for by qualified staff. One staff member hired on 1/18/23 did not have documentation of six hours of orientation in the first two weeks on file. Each staff person shall receive 16 hours of orientation within the first 6 weeks of employment. Six of the hours are required to be completed within the first two weeks of employment. Transportation: Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death in children two to fourteen years of age in the United States. It is necessary for the safety of children to require that the caregiver/teacher comply with requirements governing the transportation of children in care, in the absence of the parent/guardian. Each child transported must be have on file emergency contact information along with a photograph of each child. This is helpful in identifying children in the event of an emergency/accident. Ten school age children did not have a photograph attached to their emergency information or have permission to transport on file. A transportable first aid kit should be located in each vehicle that is used to transport children to and from a child care facility. The first aid kit should be securely mounted to not move about the vehicle. A first aid kit was not available on the van and white mini bus used to transport children. We discussed the transportation requirements. Vehicle Maintenance: Children should be cared for and transported in safe environments. Maintaining interior of vehicles is important to the safety of children. The tire treads on front passenger side of the Gold van used to transport measured less 2/32 of an inch, the bumper was hanging, the front driver side tire was flat, and the windshield was cracked. The tire treads on the white mini bus passenger and rear measured less than 2/32 of an inch. Staff stated the flat tire occurred this morning. We discussed safety checks daily prior to use of vehicles. Children’s Files: Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with administering a child care program. It is an important part of licensure. Organization and completeness of records is important to ensure easy access to information in emergency situations. Children’s records include several documents including application, emergency information, review of parent participations, operational policies, medical, immunization records, and etc. Today I reviewed seven children’s records, you received a copy of this review and the documented items that were missing or not received within the required timeframe. Review children’s files often and use the Center children’s checklist to ensure you have all required documents within the specified timeframe. Sanitation: Safe handling of all food is a basic principle to prevent and reduce foodborne illnesses. To prevent bacterial growth, refrigerator(s) must maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. The refrigerator for milk and bottle storage did not have a thermometer. The temperature of potentially hazardous food provided by the center shall be 45°F (7°C) or below, or 140°F (60°C) or above at all times. A deep freezer used to store foods including raw meat and packaged items was not working. Staff discard all the food items during todays visit. Reminders: A new July 2023 New Rule/Rule Amendments Overview module has been added to the Child Care Rules Training on DCDEE Moodle. If you are unfamiliar with the Child Care Rule Rollout within Moodle, you will need to have an NCID - the same NCID that you use for the health & safety training, WORKS login, and/or the CBC Portal - to participate in Moodle training. If you do not have an NCID, register for an individual NCID at https://ncid.nc.gov/ncidsspr/.To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326 NCDHHS Children’s Environmental Health adopted new Child Care Sanitation Rules, effective July 1, 2023. The rules have been approved but have not yet been updated in the Administrative Code. Once updated, notification will be sent out via listserv. See the training presentation, new rules and other resources at https://ehs.dph.ncdhhs.gov/hhccehb/cehu/ccs/children.htm. The Healthy Social Behaviors (HSB) Project supports teachers to promote healthy social-emotional development and reduce the expulsion rate among young children in licensed child care centers across North Carolina. The team is made up of specialists with early childhood education backgrounds who are passionate about empowering teachers to develop learning environments and teaching practices that promote prosocial skills in young children. To speak to a Behavior Support Advisor contact 1-888-600-1685 option 1 or to submit a question visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-4ADUCpoHc9MrxFvD15H12AwsNWbUtWEJRXW38q_41Y3hzA/viewform The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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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