NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LIL' ANGELS DAY CARE Facility ID: 26000251 Consultant: YOLANDA PRIDGEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/12/2024 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 11/12/2024 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 12:15 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 compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an Annual Compliance Visit with health and safety training requirements. The previous annual compliance visit was conducted on November 15, 2023. The eighteen-month compliance history score prior to today’s visit was 98% which exceeds requirements as outlined in North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a four (4) Star License issued November 17, 2023. The license was based on the program earning seven (7) points in education standards, two (2) points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet an educational option: The child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Darlene Shaw. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of superior completed April 22, 2024. Fire Classification of approved for daytime and overnight care completed January 3, 2024. Darlene Shaw and Sherita Wright, Administrators, were present and accompanied me while observing the indoor and outdoor areas. I observed preschool-aged children engaged in free choice activities in interest centers both indoors and outdoors. Children in space #1 were engaged in playing with knobbed puzzles, building towers with soft vinyl blocks, playing with farm animals, and filling/dumping toys in containers. The teacher sang The Wheels on the Bus to children as she shared a toy school bus with the children, engaging them in the song. In space #3/4, I observed children playing with dress-up clothes, dolls, and cooking pretend meals in dramatic play. A group of children played with toy dinosaurs, farm animals, and plastic insects on the carpeted floor. Teachers were observed sitting on the floor and engaged on conversations with children, guiding their play. During outdoor play, children climbed on stationary equipment, rode rockers, and played in the playhouses. Upon return indoors, staff assisted children with completing diapering, toileting, and hand washing routines in preparation for mealtime. Lunch, prepared and served by the cook, consisted of hotdog on wheat bun, baked beans, pineapple, and milk. Following lunch, teachers read and discussed a book with children about colors. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. The Staff and Training Worksheet was received November 4, 2024 and updated during today’s visit. The Children’s Record worksheet was completed for three (3) children’s files monitored. The most current fire drill was conducted November 1, 2024 and a lockdown drill on October 10, 2024. The monthly playground inspection was completed on November 1, 2024. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with D. Shaw. The following violation was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 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. The Health and Safety training topic, Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment, was not completed for three (3) staff members once every 5 years. .1103(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. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on November 26, 2024, 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: Yolanda Pridgen Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 25561 Fayetteville, NC 28314 yolanda.pridgen@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/ and Reminders: Health & Safety Trainings A violation was cited for all Health and Safety training topics not being completed once every five (5) years. It was discussed with the administrator that required health and safety training topics must be completed once every five years with the exception of IT-SIDS and CPR/First Aid Trainings. Also, staff members are required to complete the training topic, Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment training. I reviewed and provided the administrator with a copy of the Health and Safety Training Record which can be found on the DCDEE website underneath the Provider tab in Documents and Forms. The training log will assist administrators in tracking trainings. You may access the training by visiting https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/. School-aged Professional Development Opportunities: The Cumberland County Partnership for Children is sponsoring the “Let’s Get Connected” The School Aged Connection. The in-person event focuses on creating a safe and inclusive community for sharing and learning new concepts. This learning event is for directors and school-age staff only (newly hired and/or seasoned Group Leaders). Training topics to be covered are: growth and development, classroom management, learning environments, building relationships, safety and wellness, positive behaviors, activity planning, and sanitation. For more information on how to register, contact Mary Anders, Lead Coach, at manders@ccpfc.org or (910)826-3018. Annual Child Care Immunization Report: The reporting period for child care immunizations is now open. Reporting for 2024-2025 has been extended due to Hurricane Helene. Children have a grace period from requirements until November 30, 2024, and reports will be accepted until January 15, 2025. Click here to submit your report. The Immunization Branch will host a webinar 11/13/24 at 1pm ET to provide instructions and answer questions on reporting. Register here in advance to attend. Send any questions regarding child care immunization reporting to immunization.reports@dhhs.nc.gov. Visit the DCDEE website (https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov) for updated requirements, forms, and other pertinent information. 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