G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: PANDA DAY CARE & CREATIVE SCHOOL III Facility ID: 26000886 Consultant: RONA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/15/2024 Number Present: 77 Completed Date: 8/15/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:00 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 compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a Routine Announced Visit. The previous Annual Compliance with Rated License Assessment visit was completed March 19, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 92% which is above 75% as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a four-star license issued May 6, 2024. The License was based on the program earning seven points in education standards, two points in program standards, and one quality point for the Administrator completing a business training course of at least 30 clock hours. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Christina Green and the owner’s corporation status, LSDM Gainey Enterprises Inc. was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed March 22, 2024. Fire Classification of Approved completed October 18, 2023. Christina Green and Tina Jacobs, Administrators, were present. C. Green accompanied me while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Upon my arrival, there were seventy-seven children in care. Children in space #1, were crawling, sitting on the floor. One child was sitting in jumper bouncy seat using the attached toys. Two teachers were holding a child while feeding. Other children were observed crawling, using soft materials like, books and rattles. Spaces #2 and #3, were observed outdoors on the playground. They were running, digging, climbing up and going down a slide, riding Little Tykes cars, sitting in wagons, and playing in a playhouse. Children in space #4, were observed participating in running a race with their teacher. They were digging in the sand using plates and spoons. Some were riding bikes. A teacher took the time to acknowledge a child that was crying. Children in space #5, were away on a field trip at a skating ring. In space #6, children were outdoors riding bikes, sitting and running. They all participated in cleaning-up before going indoors. Children in space #7, were observed participating in various activities. They were building with large blocks and colored windows. They used magnetic alphabets on a magnetic board and colored dittos using crayons. I also observed diaper changing, toileting, hand washing, sanitation, and lunch. Lunch consisted of pasta, ground beef, green beans, mixed fruit, and milk. At the completion of the visit, the visit summary was reviewed with C. Green. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. There was peeling paint and a hole behind a blue shelf in the dramatic play area in space #5. A trash can near the exit door in space #7 was soiled on the outside and top of the can. Needs cleaning. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 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. The grass was not cut on the outdoor areas used by spaces #5 and #6. There was water draining from the air conditioning unit on to the playground on the outdoor areas used by spaces #5 and #6. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. One staff member (S.B.) did not have a signed acknowledgement form on file regarding The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy. .0608(d)(1-4) The violation must be corrected immediately. Mail or email a written, dated, and signed statement to me by 5:00 pm on August 29, 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 due date, an additional visit will be conducted to verify that violations have been corrected. Mail or email the information to: Rona Davis Child Care Consultant P. O. Box 1218 Raeford, NC 28376 Observation Suggestions: Always continue to use visual supervision of all children by talking to each other and moving about the classroom. Continue to show awareness, reacting quickly, and solving problems in a comforting way. Continue to facilitate positive peer interaction, modeling positive social interaction, and explaining children’s actions, intentions, and feelings to other children. Continue to smile and laugh with children showing enthusiasm and affection. You pay attention to children and notice their cues and when they may have difficulties and need assistance. The children appear comfortable and seeks support and interacts with you. Continue to resolve any issues that they cannot resolve on their own. There were frequent episodes of smiling and laughter by the teacher and child. On multiple occasions, the teacher and children showed enthusiasm and affection with one another. The children appeared comfortable seeking support from the teacher, interacting with the teacher, and participating in activities. Have the children assist you with cleaning up before moving to another activity. This contributes to the child’s guided decisions based on teacher’s clearly identified expectations (example, cleaning up before moving to another activity). Technical Assistant/Discussions/Reminders: Shaken Baby Syndrome and Head Trauma Policy: A violation was cited for not having an acknowledgement form on file for one staff member. Remember to review and have new employees sign an acknowledgement form and place in their file before caring for children under five years of age. Refer to child care rule NCAC 09 .0608(d)(1-4). We discussed water draining from the air conditioning unit on to the playground. You stated that the air conditioning had just been repaired and will figure out what to do about the draining water. Reminder: Your facility’s fire inspection expires on October 18, 2024. Remember to email me a copy of the fire inspection one week after the inspection. Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest child care updates 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: PANDA DAY CARE & CREATIVE SCHOOL III Facility ID: 26000886 Consultant: RONA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/19/2024 Number Present: 90 Completed Date: 3/19/2024 Age: From 0 To 8 Total Minutes: 450 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: 01:00 PM Time Out: 05:30 PM List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an Annual Compliance with Rated License Assessment visit, including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000, which serve children participating in the NC Pre-K program. The previous Annual Compliance visit was completed September 19, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 93% which is above 75% as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a four-star license issued April 13, 2018. The License was based on the program earning seven points in education standards, two points in program standards, and one quality point for the Administrator completing a business training course of at least 30 clock hours. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Imran Ali and the owner’s corporation status, LSDM Gainey Enterprises Inc. was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Provisional completed March 15, 2024. Fire Classification of Approved completed October 18, 2023. Tina Jacobs, Administrator, was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Imran Ali, Administrator for Panda Day Care & Creative School #1 and #2, arrived during the visit due to T. Jacobs needing to leave. Lewis Gainey, owner, was present during parts of the visit. I. Ali assisted me during the remaining of the visit. Upon my arrival, there were ninety children in care. Children in space #1, were crawling, sitting on the floor, in a jumper and bouncy seat using soft toys. One child was asleep in a crib. Children sat on the teacher’s lap and played with assorted age appropriate materials like soft dolls and rattles. In spaces #2 and #3, children were observed outdoors running, climbing, sliding, riding bikes, playing in a playhouse, and using a rocker. In space #4, children were using playdough and cookie cutters, blocks, dramatic play materials, books, and dolls. In space #5, children participated in a group activity on the carpet as they prepared for outdoors. In space #6, children sat at tables completing an art activity using crayons and a ditto sheet. In space #7, children played in the block area, dramatic play area, and used various manipulatives. I also observed toileting, hand washing, sanitation, lunch, rest time, and snack. Lunch consisted of hamburgers, corn, pineapples and milk. Snack consisted of cheese crackers and grape juice. The NCPK requirements were monitored. The review of children’s files was included in a random selection of seventeen (17) files. NCPK Staff: Administrator – Lewis Gainey Space #4 Lead Teacher- Long term substitute – Zondie Pauling Teacher- Jaleyah McClaren Space #7 Lead Teacher – Deanna Little Teacher – Kiah McCrimmon At the completion of the visit, the visit summary was reviewed with I. Ali. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. There were seventeen children, 3-4 years of age and one teacher in space #5. Another staff member arrived approximately three minutes later. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 603 All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbant, easily cleanable material. There were two damaged tiles in front of the hand washing sink in space #5. 15A NCAC 18A .2824(a)&(b) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. In space #2, the walls, baseboards, and window sills were soiled. Baseboards throughout the establishment and in classroom bathrooms were soiled or peeling paint. In space #2, there was a hole in the wall near the front door and exposed sheet rock near the diaper changing table. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. There were damaged blinds is spaces #2, #5, #6, and #7. In space #2, there were 2 ripped large blocks. In'space #7, all homemade cardboard blocks were damaged. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Outdoors on the playground used by space #4, there were two large holes in the center of the playground. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) The violation must be corrected immediately. Mail or email a written, dated, and signed statement to me by 5:00 pm on April 2, 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 due date, an additional visit will be conducted to verify that violations have been corrected. Mail or email the information to: Rona Davis Child Care Consultant P. O. Box 1218 Raeford, NC 28376 Rated License Assessment: An Application for Assessment for a Two Component Star Rated License and Rated License Assessment Request Review forms were completed and received during today’s visit. Education Standards: Seven (7) points Administrator – Seven (7) points Program Coordinator – Seven (7) Lead Teacher – seven (7) points Teacher – Seven (7) Group Leader – Seven (7) Program Standards: Program Standards: Two (2) points The facility meets requirements in Rule .2806. The facility meets Enhanced Space (Rule .2809) Quality Point: One (1) point Programmatic Option: A child care Administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administrative work experience in a licensed program that can be verified by the Division. Total Points: Ten (10) Based on the information provided, the facility will earn Ten (10) points and will maintain a Four-star license. The completed packet will be submitted for review and processing. A new license will be mailed directly to you and must be posted upon receipt. Mail the old license (original) to me. Technical Assistant/Discussions/Reminders Staff/Child ratios: A violation was cited for space #5 having one teacher and seventeen children, three and four years of age for approximately three minutes. This was corrected during the visit. I will return sometime within two weeks to verify that staff/child ratios are maintained. Refer to child care rule GS110-91(7); .0713(a-e). Walls, Baseboards, windows: Also, refer to child care rule15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) regarding soiled aand paint peeling on walls, baseboards, and window sills. Walls shall be clean and in good repair. Review violations with staff on how to identify and report indoor and outdoor safety concerns during the next staff meeting provide a maintenance request for identifying safety hazards in the indoor and outdoor environments. 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: PANDA DAY CARE & CREATIVE SCHOOL III Facility ID: 26000886 Consultant: RONA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/19/2024 Number Present: 90 Completed Date: 3/19/2024 Age: From 0 To 8 Total Minutes: 450 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: 01:00 PM Time Out: 05:30 PM List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an Annual Compliance with Rated License Assessment visit, including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000, which serve children participating in the NC Pre-K program. The previous Annual Compliance visit was completed September 19, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 93% which is above 75% as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a four-star license issued April 13, 2018. The License was based on the program earning seven points in education standards, two points in program standards, and one quality point for the Administrator completing a business training course of at least 30 clock hours. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Imran Ali and the owner’s corporation status, LSDM Gainey Enterprises Inc. was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Provisional completed March 15, 2024. Fire Classification of Approved completed October 18, 2023. Tina Jacobs, Administrator, was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Imran Ali, Administrator for Panda Day Care & Creative School #1 and #2, arrived during the visit due to T. Jacobs needing to leave. Lewis Gainey, owner, was present during parts of the visit. I. Ali assisted me during the remaining of the visit. Upon my arrival, there were ninety children in care. Children in space #1, were crawling, sitting on the floor, in a jumper and bouncy seat using soft toys. One child was asleep in a crib. Children sat on the teacher’s lap and played with assorted age appropriate materials like soft dolls and rattles. In spaces #2 and #3, children were observed outdoors running, climbing, sliding, riding bikes, playing in a playhouse, and using a rocker. In space #4, children were using playdough and cookie cutters, blocks, dramatic play materials, books, and dolls. In space #5, children participated in a group activity on the carpet as they prepared for outdoors. In space #6, children sat at tables completing an art activity using crayons and a ditto sheet. In space #7, children played in the block area, dramatic play area, and used various manipulatives. I also observed toileting, hand washing, sanitation, lunch, rest time, and snack. Lunch consisted of hamburgers, corn, pineapples and milk. Snack consisted of cheese crackers and grape juice. The NCPK requirements were monitored. The review of children’s files was included in a random selection of seventeen (17) files. NCPK Staff: Administrator – Lewis Gainey Space #4 Lead Teacher- Long term substitute – Zondie Pauling Teacher- Jaleyah McClaren Space #7 Lead Teacher – Deanna Little Teacher – Kiah McCrimmon At the completion of the visit, the visit summary was reviewed with I. Ali. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. There were seventeen children, 3-4 years of age and one teacher in space #5. Another staff member arrived approximately three minutes later. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 603 All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbant, easily cleanable material. There were two damaged tiles in front of the hand washing sink in space #5. 15A NCAC 18A .2824(a)&(b) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. In space #2, the walls, baseboards, and window sills were soiled. Baseboards throughout the establishment and in classroom bathrooms were soiled or peeling paint. In space #2, there was a hole in the wall near the front door and exposed sheet rock near the diaper changing table. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. There were damaged blinds is spaces #2, #5, #6, and #7. In space #2, there were 2 ripped large blocks. In'space #7, all homemade cardboard blocks were damaged. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Outdoors on the playground used by space #4, there were two large holes in the center of the playground. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) The violation must be corrected immediately. Mail or email a written, dated, and signed statement to me by 5:00 pm on April 2, 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 due date, an additional visit will be conducted to verify that violations have been corrected. Mail or email the information to: Rona Davis Child Care Consultant P. O. Box 1218 Raeford, NC 28376 Rated License Assessment: An Application for Assessment for a Two Component Star Rated License and Rated License Assessment Request Review forms were completed and received during today’s visit. Education Standards: Seven (7) points Administrator – Seven (7) points Program Coordinator – Seven (7) Lead Teacher – seven (7) points Teacher – Seven (7) Group Leader – Seven (7) Program Standards: Program Standards: Two (2) points The facility meets requirements in Rule .2806. The facility meets Enhanced Space (Rule .2809) Quality Point: One (1) point Programmatic Option: A child care Administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administrative work experience in a licensed program that can be verified by the Division. Total Points: Ten (10) Based on the information provided, the facility will earn Ten (10) points and will maintain a Four-star license. The completed packet will be submitted for review and processing. A new license will be mailed directly to you and must be posted upon receipt. Mail the old license (original) to me. Technical Assistant/Discussions/Reminders Staff/Child ratios: A violation was cited for space #5 having one teacher and seventeen children, three and four years of age for approximately three minutes. This was corrected during the visit. I will return sometime within two weeks to verify that staff/child ratios are maintained. Refer to child care rule GS110-91(7); .0713(a-e). Walls, Baseboards, windows: Also, refer to child care rule15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) regarding soiled aand paint peeling on walls, baseboards, and window sills. Walls shall be clean and in good repair. Review violations with staff on how to identify and report indoor and outdoor safety concerns during the next staff meeting provide a maintenance request for identifying safety hazards in the indoor and outdoor environments. 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

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: PANDA DAY CARE & CREATIVE SCHOOL III Facility ID: 26000886 Consultant: RONA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/19/2024 Number Present: 90 Completed Date: 3/19/2024 Age: From 0 To 8 Total Minutes: 450 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: 01:00 PM Time Out: 05:30 PM List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an Annual Compliance with Rated License Assessment visit, including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000, which serve children participating in the NC Pre-K program. The previous Annual Compliance visit was completed September 19, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 93% which is above 75% as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a four-star license issued April 13, 2018. The License was based on the program earning seven points in education standards, two points in program standards, and one quality point for the Administrator completing a business training course of at least 30 clock hours. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Imran Ali and the owner’s corporation status, LSDM Gainey Enterprises Inc. was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Provisional completed March 15, 2024. Fire Classification of Approved completed October 18, 2023. Tina Jacobs, Administrator, was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Imran Ali, Administrator for Panda Day Care & Creative School #1 and #2, arrived during the visit due to T. Jacobs needing to leave. Lewis Gainey, owner, was present during parts of the visit. I. Ali assisted me during the remaining of the visit. Upon my arrival, there were ninety children in care. Children in space #1, were crawling, sitting on the floor, in a jumper and bouncy seat using soft toys. One child was asleep in a crib. Children sat on the teacher’s lap and played with assorted age appropriate materials like soft dolls and rattles. In spaces #2 and #3, children were observed outdoors running, climbing, sliding, riding bikes, playing in a playhouse, and using a rocker. In space #4, children were using playdough and cookie cutters, blocks, dramatic play materials, books, and dolls. In space #5, children participated in a group activity on the carpet as they prepared for outdoors. In space #6, children sat at tables completing an art activity using crayons and a ditto sheet. In space #7, children played in the block area, dramatic play area, and used various manipulatives. I also observed toileting, hand washing, sanitation, lunch, rest time, and snack. Lunch consisted of hamburgers, corn, pineapples and milk. Snack consisted of cheese crackers and grape juice. The NCPK requirements were monitored. The review of children’s files was included in a random selection of seventeen (17) files. NCPK Staff: Administrator – Lewis Gainey Space #4 Lead Teacher- Long term substitute – Zondie Pauling Teacher- Jaleyah McClaren Space #7 Lead Teacher – Deanna Little Teacher – Kiah McCrimmon At the completion of the visit, the visit summary was reviewed with I. Ali. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. There were seventeen children, 3-4 years of age and one teacher in space #5. Another staff member arrived approximately three minutes later. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 603 All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbant, easily cleanable material. There were two damaged tiles in front of the hand washing sink in space #5. 15A NCAC 18A .2824(a)&(b) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. In space #2, the walls, baseboards, and window sills were soiled. Baseboards throughout the establishment and in classroom bathrooms were soiled or peeling paint. In space #2, there was a hole in the wall near the front door and exposed sheet rock near the diaper changing table. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. There were damaged blinds is spaces #2, #5, #6, and #7. In space #2, there were 2 ripped large blocks. In'space #7, all homemade cardboard blocks were damaged. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Outdoors on the playground used by space #4, there were two large holes in the center of the playground. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) The violation must be corrected immediately. Mail or email a written, dated, and signed statement to me by 5:00 pm on April 2, 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 due date, an additional visit will be conducted to verify that violations have been corrected. Mail or email the information to: Rona Davis Child Care Consultant P. O. Box 1218 Raeford, NC 28376 Rated License Assessment: An Application for Assessment for a Two Component Star Rated License and Rated License Assessment Request Review forms were completed and received during today’s visit. Education Standards: Seven (7) points Administrator – Seven (7) points Program Coordinator – Seven (7) Lead Teacher – seven (7) points Teacher – Seven (7) Group Leader – Seven (7) Program Standards: Program Standards: Two (2) points The facility meets requirements in Rule .2806. The facility meets Enhanced Space (Rule .2809) Quality Point: One (1) point Programmatic Option: A child care Administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administrative work experience in a licensed program that can be verified by the Division. Total Points: Ten (10) Based on the information provided, the facility will earn Ten (10) points and will maintain a Four-star license. The completed packet will be submitted for review and processing. A new license will be mailed directly to you and must be posted upon receipt. Mail the old license (original) to me. Technical Assistant/Discussions/Reminders Staff/Child ratios: A violation was cited for space #5 having one teacher and seventeen children, three and four years of age for approximately three minutes. This was corrected during the visit. I will return sometime within two weeks to verify that staff/child ratios are maintained. Refer to child care rule GS110-91(7); .0713(a-e). Walls, Baseboards, windows: Also, refer to child care rule15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) regarding soiled aand paint peeling on walls, baseboards, and window sills. Walls shall be clean and in good repair. Review violations with staff on how to identify and report indoor and outdoor safety concerns during the next staff meeting provide a maintenance request for identifying safety hazards in the indoor and outdoor environments. 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

GS110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: PANDA DAY CARE & CREATIVE SCHOOL III Facility ID: 26000886 Consultant: RONA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/19/2024 Number Present: 90 Completed Date: 3/19/2024 Age: From 0 To 8 Total Minutes: 450 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: 01:00 PM Time Out: 05:30 PM List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an Annual Compliance with Rated License Assessment visit, including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000, which serve children participating in the NC Pre-K program. The previous Annual Compliance visit was completed September 19, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 93% which is above 75% as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a four-star license issued April 13, 2018. The License was based on the program earning seven points in education standards, two points in program standards, and one quality point for the Administrator completing a business training course of at least 30 clock hours. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Imran Ali and the owner’s corporation status, LSDM Gainey Enterprises Inc. was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Provisional completed March 15, 2024. Fire Classification of Approved completed October 18, 2023. Tina Jacobs, Administrator, was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Imran Ali, Administrator for Panda Day Care & Creative School #1 and #2, arrived during the visit due to T. Jacobs needing to leave. Lewis Gainey, owner, was present during parts of the visit. I. Ali assisted me during the remaining of the visit. Upon my arrival, there were ninety children in care. Children in space #1, were crawling, sitting on the floor, in a jumper and bouncy seat using soft toys. One child was asleep in a crib. Children sat on the teacher’s lap and played with assorted age appropriate materials like soft dolls and rattles. In spaces #2 and #3, children were observed outdoors running, climbing, sliding, riding bikes, playing in a playhouse, and using a rocker. In space #4, children were using playdough and cookie cutters, blocks, dramatic play materials, books, and dolls. In space #5, children participated in a group activity on the carpet as they prepared for outdoors. In space #6, children sat at tables completing an art activity using crayons and a ditto sheet. In space #7, children played in the block area, dramatic play area, and used various manipulatives. I also observed toileting, hand washing, sanitation, lunch, rest time, and snack. Lunch consisted of hamburgers, corn, pineapples and milk. Snack consisted of cheese crackers and grape juice. The NCPK requirements were monitored. The review of children’s files was included in a random selection of seventeen (17) files. NCPK Staff: Administrator – Lewis Gainey Space #4 Lead Teacher- Long term substitute – Zondie Pauling Teacher- Jaleyah McClaren Space #7 Lead Teacher – Deanna Little Teacher – Kiah McCrimmon At the completion of the visit, the visit summary was reviewed with I. Ali. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. There were seventeen children, 3-4 years of age and one teacher in space #5. Another staff member arrived approximately three minutes later. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 603 All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbant, easily cleanable material. There were two damaged tiles in front of the hand washing sink in space #5. 15A NCAC 18A .2824(a)&(b) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. In space #2, the walls, baseboards, and window sills were soiled. Baseboards throughout the establishment and in classroom bathrooms were soiled or peeling paint. In space #2, there was a hole in the wall near the front door and exposed sheet rock near the diaper changing table. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. There were damaged blinds is spaces #2, #5, #6, and #7. In space #2, there were 2 ripped large blocks. In'space #7, all homemade cardboard blocks were damaged. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Outdoors on the playground used by space #4, there were two large holes in the center of the playground. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) The violation must be corrected immediately. Mail or email a written, dated, and signed statement to me by 5:00 pm on April 2, 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 due date, an additional visit will be conducted to verify that violations have been corrected. Mail or email the information to: Rona Davis Child Care Consultant P. O. Box 1218 Raeford, NC 28376 Rated License Assessment: An Application for Assessment for a Two Component Star Rated License and Rated License Assessment Request Review forms were completed and received during today’s visit. Education Standards: Seven (7) points Administrator – Seven (7) points Program Coordinator – Seven (7) Lead Teacher – seven (7) points Teacher – Seven (7) Group Leader – Seven (7) Program Standards: Program Standards: Two (2) points The facility meets requirements in Rule .2806. The facility meets Enhanced Space (Rule .2809) Quality Point: One (1) point Programmatic Option: A child care Administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administrative work experience in a licensed program that can be verified by the Division. Total Points: Ten (10) Based on the information provided, the facility will earn Ten (10) points and will maintain a Four-star license. The completed packet will be submitted for review and processing. A new license will be mailed directly to you and must be posted upon receipt. Mail the old license (original) to me. Technical Assistant/Discussions/Reminders Staff/Child ratios: A violation was cited for space #5 having one teacher and seventeen children, three and four years of age for approximately three minutes. This was corrected during the visit. I will return sometime within two weeks to verify that staff/child ratios are maintained. Refer to child care rule GS110-91(7); .0713(a-e). Walls, Baseboards, windows: Also, refer to child care rule15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) regarding soiled aand paint peeling on walls, baseboards, and window sills. Walls shall be clean and in good repair. Review violations with staff on how to identify and report indoor and outdoor safety concerns during the next staff meeting provide a maintenance request for identifying safety hazards in the indoor and outdoor environments. 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 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: PANDA DAY CARE & CREATIVE SCHOOL III Facility ID: 26000886 Consultant: AMY TENILLE LOWERY Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0224-032A Visit Date: 2/6/2024 Number Present: 103 Completed Date: 2/6/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 90 Time In: 10:45 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced visit was to investigate allegations of violations of child care requirements at this child care facility. A staff member accompanied me during a walk-through of the facility. During the visit, I discussed the allegations with Tina Jacobs, Administrator, and two additional staff members. Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. The following violations were observed and/or confirmed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. During a review of sign in/out sheets for the facility it was discovered that records were not completed. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A two-year-old child left out of the classroom and the facility. The child was brought back inside by another parent. .1801(a)(1-5) Violations must be corrected immediately. Within one week February 13, 2024, you must submit documentation of the corrections you made and your plan to maintain compliance with the identified child care requirements to me at the information below. You may contact me at Tenille Lowery, Investigations Consultant, (910) 733-1129, tenille.lowery@dhhs.nc.gov, Fax: (919) 715-1013, Mail: 2201 Mail Services Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-2201 or my supervisor, Melissa Loehr, Southeastern Investigations Supervisor, melissa.loehr@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time. 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.