Guy'S Schools, Inc.

10A NCAC 09 .0713 · Violation

Name of Operation: GUY'S SCHOOLS, INC. Facility ID: 2651624 Consultant: RONA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/17/2025 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 7/17/2025 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a Routine Unannounced visit. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed January 29, 2025, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 93%. Your program currently operates with a Three Star License issued March 8, 2024. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Neill Guy, Administrator, and the owner’s corporation status, Guy’s Schools Inc. was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Provisional completed September 12, 2024. Fire Classification of Approved completed June 28, 2024. A current fire inspection was completed on June 27, 2025. The operator is waiting for the Fire Marshall to send the fire inspection checklist via email. It will be emailed within ten business days. Jennifer Guy and Neill Guy, Administrators, were present and assisted me while observing the indoor and outdoor areas. Upon my arrival, there were two children in care, ages eight months and three years of age. One child was sleeping in a crib, and another child was sitting at a table coloring a pre-drawn picture. The child used various colors. J. Guy asked the child about the colors she was using. For example, she asked, “what color are the hands?” Next, the child played in the dramatic play area. The child sleeping in the crib was picked up and taken out of the crib upon waking up. He sat with the teacher. She talked to him, played soft music, and sang songs (twinkle little star and baby shark). I observed toileting and hand washing. According to the menu, lunch will consist of fish sticks, sweet peas, fruit cocktails, cheese, crackers, ketchup, and milk. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with N. Guy. One violation was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 316 Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older. In space #1, there was one child under one year of age, grouped with one child three years of age. 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(5) The violation observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on July 31, 2025. You must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, 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: Rona Davis Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 1218 Raeford, NC 28376 rona.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: A violation was cited for grouping. In space #1, there was one child under one year of age, grouped with one child three years of age. You stated you will hire another teacher. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(5) regarding children under one year of age being kept away from children two years and up. Observation Suggestions: Fostering Children’s thinking Skills: Children’s thinking skills can be promoted throughout the school day in many classroom activities including centers, whole group instruction, meal and snack time, as well as transition. This is important when teachers are intentionally thinking about finding opportunities to do this at different times during the day, and not just during a structured instructional activity. Create opportunities for children to solve problems, experiment, and figure out how things work. • When children are building towers with blocks, the teacher asks, “What do you think will happen if we add more blocks? Why do you think that?” The teacher then asks children to add more blocks and talk about what happens. This allows children to experiment and learn more from the activity. Make learning meaningful and connected to children’s lives. • When going outside for a spring nature walk, a child notices flowers blooming. The teacher says, “Tell me about what you see coming out of the ground. Why are the flowers coming out now? Why didn’t we see them last month? Have you seen flowers like this at home or somewhere else?” This helps children deepen their understanding of their world. Use how and why questions that help children think about ideas. • When reading a story, the teacher asks questions, such as: “How do you think that made her feel? Why do you think that?” to help children think more deeply about the book. Link understanding with something previously learned. • Children are in a center time and playing store, buying and selling various items. The teacher reminds the children about their visit to a store the day before and connects what they saw and did with the current activity. Predict what may happen next. • When reading a book, the teacher asks questions, such as: “What do you think will happen next?” to help children with their prediction skills. Brainstorm new ideas make something in a new way. • When coloring, the teacher asks children to draw pictures of animals that lay eggs. After the children are done with drawing, the teacher and children sit together and make a list of all the animals they came up with. Visit the DCDEE website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) for updated requirements, forms, and other pertinent information. Please feel free to contact me at rona.davis@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-309-2480 if you have any questions or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1102 · Violation

Name of Operation: GUY'S SCHOOLS, INC. Facility ID: 2651624 Consultant: RONA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/29/2025 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 1/29/2025 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an Annual Compliance visit. The previous Annual Compliance with Rated License Assessment Visit was completed February 8, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 96%. Your program currently operates with a Three Star License issued March 8, 2024. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Jennifer Guy, Administrator, and the owner’s corporation status, Guy’s Schools Inc. was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Provisional completed March 22, 2024. Fire Classification of Approved completed June 28, 2024. Jennifer Guy, Administrator was present and assisted me while observing the indoor and outdoor areas. Neal Guy, Administrator, arrived during the visit. Upon my arrival, there were two children in care. Another child arrived during the visit. The children were observed sitting at a table creating a drawing using crayons and paper. Next, they participated in a group activity, singing a song about alphabet sounds. I observed toileting, hand washing, and children playing in activity centers. Children used waffle blocks and dramatic play materials like pretend food and dishes. The children recited nursery rhymes like, “Hey Diddle, Diddle”. According to the menu, lunch will consist of pizza rolls, green beans, pineapples, cheese, crackers, and milk. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with J. Guy. One violation was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 1065 Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. The Administraor did not complete the ITS-SIDS training every three years. .1102(f) The violation observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on February 12, 2025. You must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, 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: Rona Davis Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 1218 Raeford, NC 28376 rona.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: ITS-SIDS Training: A violation was cited for the Administrator not completing ITS-SIDS three years after the last ITS-SIDS training. ITS-SIDS expired on 8/30/24. You stated that you did not think you had to take the training because the facility is currently not serving infants. Remember, the administrator must stay current with ITS-SIDS training when the facility license is serving children 0 – 1 year of age. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102(f). Reminder: N.G.’s Criminal Background Check (CBC) qualifying letter expires 10/2/25. You may submit the required information to the CBC unit six months before your letter expires. An updated copy of the Summary of the North Carolina Child Care Law and Rules were given to you during the visit. Be sure to replace the old summary within the facility. Visit the DCDEE website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) for updated requirements, forms, and other pertinent information. Please feel free to contact me at rona.davis@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-309-2480 if you have any questions or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: GUY'S SCHOOLS, INC. Facility ID: 2651624 Consultant: RONA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0324-082L Visit Date: 3/11/2024 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 3/11/2024 Age: From 2 To 4 Total Minutes: 435 Time In: 08:45 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: 01:30 PM Time Out: 05:00 PM List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to investigate allegations regarding violations of child care requirements. The previous Annual Compliance with Rated License Assessment Visit was completed February 8, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 93%, which is at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a three-Star License issued March 8, 2024. The License was based on the program earning five points in education standards, two points in program standards, and one quality point by the Administrator completing a business training course of at least 30 clock hours. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Neill Guy and the owner’s corporation status, Guy’s Schools, INC., was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Porcha Small and Jasmin Fryar, Environmental Health Specialists, conducted a sanitation inspection during today’s visit. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of disapproved completed March 11, 2024. Fire Inspection approved completed July 11, 2023. There is a concern that sanitation guidelines are not being followed. Upon my visit, I joined P. Small and J. Fryar as they conducted a sanitation inspection. J. Guy was working in a classroom and N. Guy accompanied us as we monitored the indoor and areas. There were three children in care. In space #1, children were playing with assorted dinosaurs and sitting at a table participating in activities. J. Guy was observed greeting a parent and child during arrival. In a cabinet with a latch, less than five feet from the floor, there were two aerosol cans of Lysol, one hand sanitizer, four containers of disinfectant wipes, and one can of Pledge. There were air fresheners stored in the bathroom and in spaces #2A/B and 3A/B. Today’s lunch consisted of pizza, mixed vegetables, pineapples, cheese, crackers, and milk. The allegation was discussed with N. Guy and J. Guy. In addition, I interviewed one teacher. It was stated that pest control comes every twenty-one days and are called for additional treatment as needed. Two dead insects were observed in the facility one behind the children’s couch, and one in bathroom. A sanitation inspection was completed by environmental health specialist and the facility received a disapproved sanitation inspection. Based on the information gathered and observations made, the allegation of violation of child requirements pertaining to sanitation guidelines not being followed is substantiated. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with N. Guy. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. The facility received a disqualified sanitation inspection during today's visit (3/11/24). 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) 504 Perishable foods were not stored to protect against spoilage. One large storage bowl of spoiled white rice was stored in the refrigerator. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 603 All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbant, easily cleanable material. Floor mats throughout the establishment were fraying. The floor under the teachers sitting chair in space #1, was observed with black build-up. Blue floor mats in front of the diaper changing table in space #3A/B were soiled. 15A NCAC 18A .2824(a)&(b) 605 Toilet fixtures were not cleaned and disinfected at least daily and when visibly soiled. One toilet seat in space #2A/B bathroom was damaged and not clean. One toilet seat in the bathroom for space #3A/B was damaged and not clean. 15A NCAC 18A.2817(b) 615 Beds, cots and mats were not in good repair, properly handled, stored, or clean and sanitized between users. In space #3A/B, there was one crib with a soiled mattress. The blue cots were fraying and not in good repair in space #2A/B 15A NCAC 18A .2821(a) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. Throughout the establishment, there were gaps, cracks, holes, hanging ceiling return vents covers, blinds, soiled baseboards. There was a damaged wall panel in the bathroom, in space #2A/B, weather damaged along the window sills in the space #3 A/B, and soiled cabinets in the kitchen. There were damaged floor tiles in space #2A/B and cracking paint around the kitchen entrance door frame. The bottom of the exit doors in spaces #1 and #3A/B are damaged. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. One storage bin with play materials was damaged in space #1. The diaper changing tables in spaces #2A/B and 3 A/B were damaged. A screened child's gate seperating spaces 3A and 3B was damaged. Three Bumbo seats were soiled. There were soiled straps on a diaper changing mat in space #2 A/B. There were soiled kitchen cabinets. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Dead crickets and roaches were observed on the floor unsder equipment and furnishing throughout the establishment. Spider webs were observed in the kitchen.Paint was chipping on the green fence and gate around the play area. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 808 The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. There were a large number of leaves on the outdoor area. Vegetation was observed along the walkway. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 811 Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. Hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes were stored less than five feet above the floor in space #1 in cabinet with a latch. The items were removed and stored in a locked cabinet. .0604(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 space #1 and space #3A/B, there were Lysol, Disinfectsnt Sprays, and pledge, stored in cabinets with a latch and lower than five feet above the floor. All potential hazaedous products mentioned were stored in a locked cabinet. .2820(b) The violation(s) must be corrected immediately. Mail or email a written, dated, and signed statement to me by 5:00 pm on March 25, 2024, describing how and when the violations were corrected and how the facility plans to maintain compliance in the future. If the compliance letter is not received by the deadline, an annual compliance follow-up visit will be conducted to verify that all violation(s) have been corrected. Mail or email the information to: Rona Davis Child Care Consultant P. O. Box 1218 Raeford, NC 28376 Technical Assistant/Discussions/Reminders: Hazardous Items Storage: A violation was cited for hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes being stored in unlocked cabinets with a latch, accessible to children in space #1. These items shall be stored five feet above the floor. Refer to child care rule 15A NCAC 18A .2820 Aerosol Cans/Air Fresheners: A violation was cited for aerosol cans and air fresheners stored in unlocked cabinets, bathrooms, and in the classrooms. Aerosol cans and air fresheners must be stored in a locked room or cabinet. Refer to NC child care rule reference .2820(b). The items were removed and stored in a locked cabinet during the visit. We discussed the disapproved sanitation inspection and an unsubstantiated allegation of child care rules. Your facility will be recommended for an Administrative Action. Once you have corrected the demerits received, contact the Environmental Specialist that conducted the inspection immediately, for a re-inspection. Once completed email the sanitation inspection to me. Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest child care updates and COVID-19 information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. If you have questions, please contact me at 910-309-2480 or rona.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: GUY'S SCHOOLS, INC. Facility ID: 2651624 Consultant: RONA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0324-082L Visit Date: 3/11/2024 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 3/11/2024 Age: From 2 To 4 Total Minutes: 435 Time In: 08:45 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: 01:30 PM Time Out: 05:00 PM List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to investigate allegations regarding violations of child care requirements. The previous Annual Compliance with Rated License Assessment Visit was completed February 8, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 93%, which is at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a three-Star License issued March 8, 2024. The License was based on the program earning five points in education standards, two points in program standards, and one quality point by the Administrator completing a business training course of at least 30 clock hours. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Neill Guy and the owner’s corporation status, Guy’s Schools, INC., was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Porcha Small and Jasmin Fryar, Environmental Health Specialists, conducted a sanitation inspection during today’s visit. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of disapproved completed March 11, 2024. Fire Inspection approved completed July 11, 2023. There is a concern that sanitation guidelines are not being followed. Upon my visit, I joined P. Small and J. Fryar as they conducted a sanitation inspection. J. Guy was working in a classroom and N. Guy accompanied us as we monitored the indoor and areas. There were three children in care. In space #1, children were playing with assorted dinosaurs and sitting at a table participating in activities. J. Guy was observed greeting a parent and child during arrival. In a cabinet with a latch, less than five feet from the floor, there were two aerosol cans of Lysol, one hand sanitizer, four containers of disinfectant wipes, and one can of Pledge. There were air fresheners stored in the bathroom and in spaces #2A/B and 3A/B. Today’s lunch consisted of pizza, mixed vegetables, pineapples, cheese, crackers, and milk. The allegation was discussed with N. Guy and J. Guy. In addition, I interviewed one teacher. It was stated that pest control comes every twenty-one days and are called for additional treatment as needed. Two dead insects were observed in the facility one behind the children’s couch, and one in bathroom. A sanitation inspection was completed by environmental health specialist and the facility received a disapproved sanitation inspection. Based on the information gathered and observations made, the allegation of violation of child requirements pertaining to sanitation guidelines not being followed is substantiated. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with N. Guy. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. The facility received a disqualified sanitation inspection during today's visit (3/11/24). 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) 504 Perishable foods were not stored to protect against spoilage. One large storage bowl of spoiled white rice was stored in the refrigerator. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 603 All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbant, easily cleanable material. Floor mats throughout the establishment were fraying. The floor under the teachers sitting chair in space #1, was observed with black build-up. Blue floor mats in front of the diaper changing table in space #3A/B were soiled. 15A NCAC 18A .2824(a)&(b) 605 Toilet fixtures were not cleaned and disinfected at least daily and when visibly soiled. One toilet seat in space #2A/B bathroom was damaged and not clean. One toilet seat in the bathroom for space #3A/B was damaged and not clean. 15A NCAC 18A.2817(b) 615 Beds, cots and mats were not in good repair, properly handled, stored, or clean and sanitized between users. In space #3A/B, there was one crib with a soiled mattress. The blue cots were fraying and not in good repair in space #2A/B 15A NCAC 18A .2821(a) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. Throughout the establishment, there were gaps, cracks, holes, hanging ceiling return vents covers, blinds, soiled baseboards. There was a damaged wall panel in the bathroom, in space #2A/B, weather damaged along the window sills in the space #3 A/B, and soiled cabinets in the kitchen. There were damaged floor tiles in space #2A/B and cracking paint around the kitchen entrance door frame. The bottom of the exit doors in spaces #1 and #3A/B are damaged. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. One storage bin with play materials was damaged in space #1. The diaper changing tables in spaces #2A/B and 3 A/B were damaged. A screened child's gate seperating spaces 3A and 3B was damaged. Three Bumbo seats were soiled. There were soiled straps on a diaper changing mat in space #2 A/B. There were soiled kitchen cabinets. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Dead crickets and roaches were observed on the floor unsder equipment and furnishing throughout the establishment. Spider webs were observed in the kitchen.Paint was chipping on the green fence and gate around the play area. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 808 The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. There were a large number of leaves on the outdoor area. Vegetation was observed along the walkway. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 811 Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. Hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes were stored less than five feet above the floor in space #1 in cabinet with a latch. The items were removed and stored in a locked cabinet. .0604(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 space #1 and space #3A/B, there were Lysol, Disinfectsnt Sprays, and pledge, stored in cabinets with a latch and lower than five feet above the floor. All potential hazaedous products mentioned were stored in a locked cabinet. .2820(b) The violation(s) must be corrected immediately. Mail or email a written, dated, and signed statement to me by 5:00 pm on March 25, 2024, describing how and when the violations were corrected and how the facility plans to maintain compliance in the future. If the compliance letter is not received by the deadline, an annual compliance follow-up visit will be conducted to verify that all violation(s) have been corrected. Mail or email the information to: Rona Davis Child Care Consultant P. O. Box 1218 Raeford, NC 28376 Technical Assistant/Discussions/Reminders: Hazardous Items Storage: A violation was cited for hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes being stored in unlocked cabinets with a latch, accessible to children in space #1. These items shall be stored five feet above the floor. Refer to child care rule 15A NCAC 18A .2820 Aerosol Cans/Air Fresheners: A violation was cited for aerosol cans and air fresheners stored in unlocked cabinets, bathrooms, and in the classrooms. Aerosol cans and air fresheners must be stored in a locked room or cabinet. Refer to NC child care rule reference .2820(b). The items were removed and stored in a locked cabinet during the visit. We discussed the disapproved sanitation inspection and an unsubstantiated allegation of child care rules. Your facility will be recommended for an Administrative Action. Once you have corrected the demerits received, contact the Environmental Specialist that conducted the inspection immediately, for a re-inspection. Once completed email the sanitation inspection to me. Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest child care updates and COVID-19 information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. If you have questions, please contact me at 910-309-2480 or rona.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: GUY'S SCHOOLS, INC. Facility ID: 2651624 Consultant: RONA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0324-082L Visit Date: 3/11/2024 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 3/11/2024 Age: From 2 To 4 Total Minutes: 435 Time In: 08:45 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: 01:30 PM Time Out: 05:00 PM List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to investigate allegations regarding violations of child care requirements. The previous Annual Compliance with Rated License Assessment Visit was completed February 8, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 93%, which is at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a three-Star License issued March 8, 2024. The License was based on the program earning five points in education standards, two points in program standards, and one quality point by the Administrator completing a business training course of at least 30 clock hours. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Neill Guy and the owner’s corporation status, Guy’s Schools, INC., was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Porcha Small and Jasmin Fryar, Environmental Health Specialists, conducted a sanitation inspection during today’s visit. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of disapproved completed March 11, 2024. Fire Inspection approved completed July 11, 2023. There is a concern that sanitation guidelines are not being followed. Upon my visit, I joined P. Small and J. Fryar as they conducted a sanitation inspection. J. Guy was working in a classroom and N. Guy accompanied us as we monitored the indoor and areas. There were three children in care. In space #1, children were playing with assorted dinosaurs and sitting at a table participating in activities. J. Guy was observed greeting a parent and child during arrival. In a cabinet with a latch, less than five feet from the floor, there were two aerosol cans of Lysol, one hand sanitizer, four containers of disinfectant wipes, and one can of Pledge. There were air fresheners stored in the bathroom and in spaces #2A/B and 3A/B. Today’s lunch consisted of pizza, mixed vegetables, pineapples, cheese, crackers, and milk. The allegation was discussed with N. Guy and J. Guy. In addition, I interviewed one teacher. It was stated that pest control comes every twenty-one days and are called for additional treatment as needed. Two dead insects were observed in the facility one behind the children’s couch, and one in bathroom. A sanitation inspection was completed by environmental health specialist and the facility received a disapproved sanitation inspection. Based on the information gathered and observations made, the allegation of violation of child requirements pertaining to sanitation guidelines not being followed is substantiated. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with N. Guy. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. The facility received a disqualified sanitation inspection during today's visit (3/11/24). 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) 504 Perishable foods were not stored to protect against spoilage. One large storage bowl of spoiled white rice was stored in the refrigerator. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 603 All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbant, easily cleanable material. Floor mats throughout the establishment were fraying. The floor under the teachers sitting chair in space #1, was observed with black build-up. Blue floor mats in front of the diaper changing table in space #3A/B were soiled. 15A NCAC 18A .2824(a)&(b) 605 Toilet fixtures were not cleaned and disinfected at least daily and when visibly soiled. One toilet seat in space #2A/B bathroom was damaged and not clean. One toilet seat in the bathroom for space #3A/B was damaged and not clean. 15A NCAC 18A.2817(b) 615 Beds, cots and mats were not in good repair, properly handled, stored, or clean and sanitized between users. In space #3A/B, there was one crib with a soiled mattress. The blue cots were fraying and not in good repair in space #2A/B 15A NCAC 18A .2821(a) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. Throughout the establishment, there were gaps, cracks, holes, hanging ceiling return vents covers, blinds, soiled baseboards. There was a damaged wall panel in the bathroom, in space #2A/B, weather damaged along the window sills in the space #3 A/B, and soiled cabinets in the kitchen. There were damaged floor tiles in space #2A/B and cracking paint around the kitchen entrance door frame. The bottom of the exit doors in spaces #1 and #3A/B are damaged. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. One storage bin with play materials was damaged in space #1. The diaper changing tables in spaces #2A/B and 3 A/B were damaged. A screened child's gate seperating spaces 3A and 3B was damaged. Three Bumbo seats were soiled. There were soiled straps on a diaper changing mat in space #2 A/B. There were soiled kitchen cabinets. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Dead crickets and roaches were observed on the floor unsder equipment and furnishing throughout the establishment. Spider webs were observed in the kitchen.Paint was chipping on the green fence and gate around the play area. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 808 The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. There were a large number of leaves on the outdoor area. Vegetation was observed along the walkway. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 811 Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. Hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes were stored less than five feet above the floor in space #1 in cabinet with a latch. The items were removed and stored in a locked cabinet. .0604(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 space #1 and space #3A/B, there were Lysol, Disinfectsnt Sprays, and pledge, stored in cabinets with a latch and lower than five feet above the floor. All potential hazaedous products mentioned were stored in a locked cabinet. .2820(b) The violation(s) must be corrected immediately. Mail or email a written, dated, and signed statement to me by 5:00 pm on March 25, 2024, describing how and when the violations were corrected and how the facility plans to maintain compliance in the future. If the compliance letter is not received by the deadline, an annual compliance follow-up visit will be conducted to verify that all violation(s) have been corrected. Mail or email the information to: Rona Davis Child Care Consultant P. O. Box 1218 Raeford, NC 28376 Technical Assistant/Discussions/Reminders: Hazardous Items Storage: A violation was cited for hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes being stored in unlocked cabinets with a latch, accessible to children in space #1. These items shall be stored five feet above the floor. Refer to child care rule 15A NCAC 18A .2820 Aerosol Cans/Air Fresheners: A violation was cited for aerosol cans and air fresheners stored in unlocked cabinets, bathrooms, and in the classrooms. Aerosol cans and air fresheners must be stored in a locked room or cabinet. Refer to NC child care rule reference .2820(b). The items were removed and stored in a locked cabinet during the visit. We discussed the disapproved sanitation inspection and an unsubstantiated allegation of child care rules. Your facility will be recommended for an Administrative Action. Once you have corrected the demerits received, contact the Environmental Specialist that conducted the inspection immediately, for a re-inspection. Once completed email the sanitation inspection to me. Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest child care updates and COVID-19 information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. If you have questions, please contact me at 910-309-2480 or rona.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times