Hay-Branson Head Start

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: HAY-BRANSON HEAD START Facility ID: 26000354 Consultant: YOLANDA PRIDGEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/9/2024 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 9/9/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an Annual Compliance Visit, including requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in Spaces #1 and #2, which serve children participating in the NC Pre-K program. Health and Safety training requirements were monitored. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed September 20, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 94%, which exceeds requirements by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Five (5) Star License issued November 22, 2022. The License was based on the program earning seven (7) points in education standards, seven (7) points in program standards, and one (1) quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option: Staff benefits package and Infrastructure of parent involvement. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Amy Emanuel and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of superior completed January 16, 2024. Fire Classification of approved for day time care only completed August 30, 2024. A copy of the fire inspection was received during the visit. Amy Emanuel, Administrator, accompanied me while observing the indoor and outdoor areas. I observed preschool-aged children engaged in free choice activities both indoors. In space #1, I observed children in circle time discussing their families and what order the children are in with siblings. Children talked about having grandparents, aunts, and uncles. Teachers played the song “Baby Shark” and children danced and moved to music then discussed what family members were in the song. Children in space #2 were observed playing with gears and bolts, colored magnetic tiles, cooking pretend meals in dramatic play and cleaning the floor with a toy vacuum cleaner. A small group of children were observed reading books in the cozy area as one teacher assisted children with counting/sorting colored bears and matching the dots on domino tiles. In science, I observed a child use magnifying glass to look at the plant that was in the science area. Children completed toileting and hand washing routines before transitioning to the outdoor play area. Outdoors, children climbed and slid on stationary equipment, played with bowling balls, and tossed balls back and forth with their teachers. Children were observed playing with large wooden hollow blocks and stacking them in a toy wheelbarrow. Upon returning indoors, children completed toileting and hand washing routines and transitioned to the carpet for story time before mealtime. Lunch was prepared by cooks offsite. Children were observed consuming chicken tenders, whole wheat roll, glazed carrots, tropical fruit cup, and milk. Following lunch, teachers monitored children during personal care routines and hand washing. Soft instrumental music played as children rested on individual cots with clean linen. The most recent fire drill was completed on August 28, 2024. A lockdown emergency drill was completed on August 29, 2024. The most current outdoor inspection was completed on August 30, 2024. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. A Staff and Training Worksheets were received on September 6, 2024. Two (2) staff files were monitored and four (4) children records were reviewed. Ms. Emanuel informed me the facility currently serves children enrolled in the NCPreK program in both classrooms. The lead teacher in space #2 resigned effective September 6, 2024. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with A. Emanuel. The following violation was observed: 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 current fire inspection completed August 30, 2024 was not submitted to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit. The violation was corrected when the administrator submitted a copy of the current fire inspection during the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. The violation observed during the visit was corrected immediately therefore a compliance letter is not required for today’s visit. Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: Mailing Fire Inspection: A violation was cited during today’s visit regarding the facility’s current fire inspection not being mailed to DCDEE within one week of the inspection. I recommended the administrator submit updated fire inspections immediately following an inspection to avoid not submitting it to DCDEE within one week of inspection date. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) for more information. Challenging Behaviors: Do you have children who bite? Do children struggle to focus during circle time? Do challenging behaviors cause difficult transitions? Do you spend all day managing behavior? Are you at your wits' end? Help is available for these and other behavior challenges! The Challenging Behaviors Hotline has opened and is provided for Free. You may speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to challenging behaviors in your facility. Dial 1-888-600-1685 Option 1 or for more information go to www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline. Natural Outdoor Learning Initiative: The DCDEE has a new initiative – Natural Outdoor Learning Initiative. Through this initiative, we hope to: increase knowledge and confidence for everyone in developing and implementing best practices to support the creation, programming, and safe use of naturalized outdoor spaces in child care facilities. You can learn more by visiting the NLI website, where you will also find many resources, including an updated Toolkit designed to help you enhance your outdoor learning environment. The downloadable NLI Toolkit is available at: https://naturalearning.org/preschool-outdoor-toolkit. Please feel free to contact me at yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-305-2371 if you have any questions, comments, 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

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: HAY-BRANSON HEAD START Facility ID: 26000354 Consultant: YOLANDA PRIDGEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/9/2024 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 9/9/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an Annual Compliance Visit, including requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in Spaces #1 and #2, which serve children participating in the NC Pre-K program. Health and Safety training requirements were monitored. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed September 20, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 94%, which exceeds requirements by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Five (5) Star License issued November 22, 2022. The License was based on the program earning seven (7) points in education standards, seven (7) points in program standards, and one (1) quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option: Staff benefits package and Infrastructure of parent involvement. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Amy Emanuel and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of superior completed January 16, 2024. Fire Classification of approved for day time care only completed August 30, 2024. A copy of the fire inspection was received during the visit. Amy Emanuel, Administrator, accompanied me while observing the indoor and outdoor areas. I observed preschool-aged children engaged in free choice activities both indoors. In space #1, I observed children in circle time discussing their families and what order the children are in with siblings. Children talked about having grandparents, aunts, and uncles. Teachers played the song “Baby Shark” and children danced and moved to music then discussed what family members were in the song. Children in space #2 were observed playing with gears and bolts, colored magnetic tiles, cooking pretend meals in dramatic play and cleaning the floor with a toy vacuum cleaner. A small group of children were observed reading books in the cozy area as one teacher assisted children with counting/sorting colored bears and matching the dots on domino tiles. In science, I observed a child use magnifying glass to look at the plant that was in the science area. Children completed toileting and hand washing routines before transitioning to the outdoor play area. Outdoors, children climbed and slid on stationary equipment, played with bowling balls, and tossed balls back and forth with their teachers. Children were observed playing with large wooden hollow blocks and stacking them in a toy wheelbarrow. Upon returning indoors, children completed toileting and hand washing routines and transitioned to the carpet for story time before mealtime. Lunch was prepared by cooks offsite. Children were observed consuming chicken tenders, whole wheat roll, glazed carrots, tropical fruit cup, and milk. Following lunch, teachers monitored children during personal care routines and hand washing. Soft instrumental music played as children rested on individual cots with clean linen. The most recent fire drill was completed on August 28, 2024. A lockdown emergency drill was completed on August 29, 2024. The most current outdoor inspection was completed on August 30, 2024. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. A Staff and Training Worksheets were received on September 6, 2024. Two (2) staff files were monitored and four (4) children records were reviewed. Ms. Emanuel informed me the facility currently serves children enrolled in the NCPreK program in both classrooms. The lead teacher in space #2 resigned effective September 6, 2024. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with A. Emanuel. The following violation was observed: 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 current fire inspection completed August 30, 2024 was not submitted to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit. The violation was corrected when the administrator submitted a copy of the current fire inspection during the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. The violation observed during the visit was corrected immediately therefore a compliance letter is not required for today’s visit. Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: Mailing Fire Inspection: A violation was cited during today’s visit regarding the facility’s current fire inspection not being mailed to DCDEE within one week of the inspection. I recommended the administrator submit updated fire inspections immediately following an inspection to avoid not submitting it to DCDEE within one week of inspection date. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) for more information. Challenging Behaviors: Do you have children who bite? Do children struggle to focus during circle time? Do challenging behaviors cause difficult transitions? Do you spend all day managing behavior? Are you at your wits' end? Help is available for these and other behavior challenges! The Challenging Behaviors Hotline has opened and is provided for Free. You may speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to challenging behaviors in your facility. Dial 1-888-600-1685 Option 1 or for more information go to www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline. Natural Outdoor Learning Initiative: The DCDEE has a new initiative – Natural Outdoor Learning Initiative. Through this initiative, we hope to: increase knowledge and confidence for everyone in developing and implementing best practices to support the creation, programming, and safe use of naturalized outdoor spaces in child care facilities. You can learn more by visiting the NLI website, where you will also find many resources, including an updated Toolkit designed to help you enhance your outdoor learning environment. The downloadable NLI Toolkit is available at: https://naturalearning.org/preschool-outdoor-toolkit. Please feel free to contact me at yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-305-2371 if you have any questions, comments, 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

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: HAY-BRANSON HEAD START Facility ID: 26000354 Consultant: YOLANDA PRIDGEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/20/2023 Number Present: 30 Completed Date: 9/20/2023 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an Annual Compliance Visit, including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in Space #1, which serve children participating in the NC Pre-K program. Health and Safety training requirements were monitored. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed October 5, 2022, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 91%, which exceeds requirements by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Five (5) Star License issued November 22, 2022. The License was based on the program earning seven (7) points in education standards, seven (7) points in program standards, and one (1) quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option: Staff benefits package and Infrastructure of parent involvement. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Lawanda Thomas and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of superior completed December 20 2022. Fire Classification of approved for day time care only completed September 1, 2023. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Princess Johnson, NCPreK Lead Teacher. I observed the indoor and outdoor areas unaccompanied by a staff member. Lawanda Thomas, Administrator, arrived shortly after and assisted with the visit. I observed preschool-aged children engaged in free choice activities both indoors and outdoors. Children in space #1 were observed playing with framed puzzles, Legos, building towers with unit blocks, community helpers, and reading books in the cozy area. During outdoor play, a teacher assisted children as they raced tricycles across the pavement while a group of children played in the sand with sand toys. Another teacher was observed encouraging children as they climbed stationary equipment and reminded them to slide down safely. Upon return indoors, children completed toileting and hand washing routines and transitioned to the carpet for story time before mealtime. Lunch was prepared by cooks offsite and served by L. Thomas. Children were observed consuming ravioli with meat sauce, garlic bread, steamed broccoli, mixed fruit cup, and milk. Following lunch teachers assisted with hand washing and children were observed resting on cots with clean linen. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. The Staff and Training Worksheet were received during today’s visit. The Children’s Record worksheet was completed for four (4) children’s files monitored. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with L. Thomas. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 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. Accessible to preschool-aged children in space #2, a staff member's purse was stored on the countertop in the bathroom area. .2820(b) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. A monthly playground inspection was not completed at the facility and/or was not on file. .0605(q) 1823 The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The facility's Ready to Go File did not include a copy of the most current EPR Plan and updated Staff Contact Information. .0607(d)(10) 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. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today were corrected immediately therefore a compliance letter is not required. Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: Storage of Hazardous Items: The violation for storage of hazardous items was cited today. Properly storing hazardous materials is important because if in reach of children, may present a poison hazard if ingested, inhaled, or handled. I shared that additional information regarding the storage of medication can be found in Child Care Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A.2820(b). A copy of the “Hazardous Items Storage for Child Care” resource may be obtained from our website. We also discussed the following strategies for achieving and maintaining compliance: review the resource with staff at your next staff meeting; remind staff to check behind the other; and periodically check classroom spaces throughout the day to ensure all hazardous items are locked. Monthly Playground Inspection: A violation for the monthly playground inspection not being completed was cited during today’s visit. Proving a safe environment is important for children’s growth and development. I encouraged the administrator to schedule monthly playground/outdoor inspections on the facility calendar to ensure inspections are conducted monthly. You may find more information regarding monthly outdoor inspections in Child Care Rules .0605 (q). July 2023 Child Care Rule Changes: The DCDEE is excited to share information about the July 2023 child care rule changes. The NC Child Care Commission revised rules related to staff/child ratios for multi-age groups; cooperative arrangements; and enhanced space requirements. These rule changes may or may not impact your facility. The multi-age group staff/child ratio changes support a previous rule change submitted by Early Head Start and the new rule for defining cooperative arrangements provides clarification to a previous change in statute. 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, learn how to navigate Moodle. To access 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. Please feel free to contact me at yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-305-2371 if you have any questions, comments, 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