10A NCAC 09 .1102 · Violation

Name of Operation: PONDEROSA ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 26002195 Consultant: RONA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/18/2024 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 9/18/2024 Age: From 4 To 4 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 11:15 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 March 21, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 100%, which is at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a five-star license, issued December 23, 2019, earning seven (7) points in education standards, seven (7) points in program standards, and one quality (1) point by having reduced staff/child ratios by one in each group from the seven point level as required in .2818(c). The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Taneka Garrett. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of superior completed March 20, 2024. Fire Classification of approved completed September 14, 2023. Taneka Garrett, teacher, was present and assisted me while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Upon my arrival, there were fifteen (15) children in care. Children were participating in various activities; Art, using paper plates, crayons, glue sticks, and pre-cut shapes; playdough with various cookie cutters; Name tracing in the writing area. A teacher asked questions like, “What letter is that?” and “How to spell your name?” In dramatic play, children used pretend food and cookware. They washed dishes and cooked on the stove. Next, children prepared for outdoors by toileting and washing their hands. Children chanted nursery rhymes while waiting in line. Outdoors, children were observed running, climbing, sliding, riding bikes, digging in the sand using buckets and shovels. A teacher participated in a re-lay race with children. Upon returning indoors, children washed their hands and got a drink of water from individual water bottles. Positive communication was observed between teachers and children. For example, a child was asked, “Why we don’t throw sand?” The teacher told the child to look in her eyes and she asked the question again. The teacher repeated the child’s answer and the child returned to play. Children were asked if they were making good choices. They were also reminded that they could make another choice. Lunch consisted of hamburgers, chicken alfredo, bread sticks, seasoned peas, sweet potato fries, fresh apple, and milk. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with T. Garrett. The following violation was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 124 The center did not maintain records as required in rule, and/or were not made available to the Division for review. A current fire inspection was not on file and available for review. The last fire inspection on file was dated September 14, 2023. G.S. 110-91(9); .0304(g); .2318 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member's (F.T.) CPR training certification expired on April 30, 2024. .1102(d) The violation observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. You must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me by 5:00 pm on October 2, 2024. 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 Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: Fire Inspection: A violation was cited for the facility not having a current fire inspection. The last fire inspection was dated September 14, 2023. Contact the fire department, to inform them of your routine Unannounced visit. Once receiving the fire inspection checklist, email to me within one week of the inspection. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a). Consider emailing the fire inspection to me immediately after the inspection. CPR: A violation was cited for CPR training certification expired for one staff member (F.T.) on April 30, 2024. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102(d) regarding staff requirements. All staff members working with children must have a current CPR training Certification. Observation Suggestions: When speaking with children, continue to repeat what they say to you. This shows them that you are listening. Prompt their thought process by asking them to explain their thinking. Provide information by expanding, giving clarification, and giving specific feedback on the subject matter. Continue giving encouragement and affirmation (ex. great job, I know you can do it, and talking about what you see them do in an exciting tone). 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: PONDEROSA ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 26002195 Consultant: RONA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/18/2024 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 9/18/2024 Age: From 4 To 4 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 11:15 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 March 21, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 100%, which is at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a five-star license, issued December 23, 2019, earning seven (7) points in education standards, seven (7) points in program standards, and one quality (1) point by having reduced staff/child ratios by one in each group from the seven point level as required in .2818(c). The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Taneka Garrett. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of superior completed March 20, 2024. Fire Classification of approved completed September 14, 2023. Taneka Garrett, teacher, was present and assisted me while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Upon my arrival, there were fifteen (15) children in care. Children were participating in various activities; Art, using paper plates, crayons, glue sticks, and pre-cut shapes; playdough with various cookie cutters; Name tracing in the writing area. A teacher asked questions like, “What letter is that?” and “How to spell your name?” In dramatic play, children used pretend food and cookware. They washed dishes and cooked on the stove. Next, children prepared for outdoors by toileting and washing their hands. Children chanted nursery rhymes while waiting in line. Outdoors, children were observed running, climbing, sliding, riding bikes, digging in the sand using buckets and shovels. A teacher participated in a re-lay race with children. Upon returning indoors, children washed their hands and got a drink of water from individual water bottles. Positive communication was observed between teachers and children. For example, a child was asked, “Why we don’t throw sand?” The teacher told the child to look in her eyes and she asked the question again. The teacher repeated the child’s answer and the child returned to play. Children were asked if they were making good choices. They were also reminded that they could make another choice. Lunch consisted of hamburgers, chicken alfredo, bread sticks, seasoned peas, sweet potato fries, fresh apple, and milk. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with T. Garrett. The following violation was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 124 The center did not maintain records as required in rule, and/or were not made available to the Division for review. A current fire inspection was not on file and available for review. The last fire inspection on file was dated September 14, 2023. G.S. 110-91(9); .0304(g); .2318 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member's (F.T.) CPR training certification expired on April 30, 2024. .1102(d) The violation observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. You must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me by 5:00 pm on October 2, 2024. 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 Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: Fire Inspection: A violation was cited for the facility not having a current fire inspection. The last fire inspection was dated September 14, 2023. Contact the fire department, to inform them of your routine Unannounced visit. Once receiving the fire inspection checklist, email to me within one week of the inspection. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a). Consider emailing the fire inspection to me immediately after the inspection. CPR: A violation was cited for CPR training certification expired for one staff member (F.T.) on April 30, 2024. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102(d) regarding staff requirements. All staff members working with children must have a current CPR training Certification. Observation Suggestions: When speaking with children, continue to repeat what they say to you. This shows them that you are listening. Prompt their thought process by asking them to explain their thinking. Provide information by expanding, giving clarification, and giving specific feedback on the subject matter. Continue giving encouragement and affirmation (ex. great job, I know you can do it, and talking about what you see them do in an exciting tone). 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.