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2229 Southern Avenue, Fayetteville NC 28306 · License #26002018 · Center · Child Care Center
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10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation
Name of Operation: SOUTHERN AVENUE HEAD START Facility ID: 26002018 Consultant: NANCY STRATFORD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/16/2025 Number Present: 110 Completed Date: 9/16/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 395 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:20 PM Time In: 02:00 PM Time Out: 04:15 PM 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 Spaces #K and #L, which serve children participating in the NC Pre-K. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed September 19, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 95%. This program currently operates with a Five-Star License issued March 20, 2020. The License was based on the program earning seven points in education standards, five points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option for: Staff benefits package and Infrastructure of parent involvement. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Ms. Felicia Jones, Administrator, 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 September 11, 2025. Fire Classification of Approved completed September 04, 2024. A violation was observed today for the fire inspection. Ms. Jones was present and accompanied me while observing the indoor and outdoor areas. In Classroom A, the children were outdoors. The teachers were pushing the children around in the buggy. There were some children exploring their space. There was a violation observed for an infant feeding plan. In Space #K, the children were playing in the following activities: dramatic play, pretending to be construction workers, puzzles. Coloring, baby dolls, cooking, and measuring. A violation was observed today for an electrical outlet cover. In Classroom L, the children played in the following activities: table games, foam blocks, drawing with markers, manipulatives, dramatic play, weighing rocks on a scale, and drums. Lunch served was beef taco, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, corn, pineapple, At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Jones, Administrator. The following violations were 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 last fire inspection completed was September 4, 2024. The operator did not obtain an approved fire inspection within twelve months of the previous inspection. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 540 An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence) In Space #A, there was one child that did not have a written feeding plan posted. The infant feeding plan was on file, however, the infant feeding plan was not complete. This was corrected when the teacher showed me the completed infant feeding plan that was completed and signed by the parent. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In Space #K, there was one electrical outlet that did not contain a safety plug. This was corrected when the administrator covered the electrical outlet with a safety plug. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 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 violation(s) observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on September 30, 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: Nancy Stratford Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 371 Godwin, NC 28344 nancy.stratford@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 : Fire Inspection: A violation was cited today for fire inspection. The last fire inspection was dated September 04, 2024, and the fire inspection was not completed within 12 months of the center’s previous inspection. It is imperative to make sure to contact the Fire Marshal to find out the status of your required fire inspection. An annual Approved Fire Inspection is required annually and validates the building, premises, and program are following current Fire Codes; all of which attest a safe environment for children. Fire Inspections will need to be completed within 12 months of the center’s previous fire inspection. In addition, the Rule states the inspection must be on the form provided by the Division and mailed or emailed to the Consultant within seven (7) days. Please refer to Child Care Rules 10A NCAC 09 .0304 (a), for more information regarding this rule. Written Feeding Schedule: A violation was cited today for the Written Feeding Schedule. A Written Feeding Schedule is required for all children under fifteen months (15) of age. An Infant Feeding Plan will need to be followed and posted. The Written Feeding Schedule gives instructions to follow for each child. We talked about making sure that the staff members are following the written feeding plan. If there are any changes, the written feeding plan will need to be updated to reflect the new changes. Refer to Child Care Rules 10A NCAC 09 .1706 (i). Electrical Outlets: A violation was cited today for the missing electrical outlet plug. This was corrected during today’s visit. Today, we talked about different strategies to ensure that the facility is operating in compliance with Child Care Rules. Before the children arrive, it is best practice to conduct a walk-though of the classroom to make sure that all electrical outlets are covered, in addition, make sure the area used by children is safe from all hazards and potential hazards. Refer to Child Care Rule: 10A NCAC 09 .0604 for more information regarding this rule requirement. ABCMS: During today's visit, you stated that the information was completed for the staff. There are some staff members that need to update their things. Today you stated that you were just logged in, but somehow the system would not allow you to log in. A violation was not cited. Be reminded the ABCMS roster will need to remain updated to reflect current staff. Challenging Behaviors: 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 nancy.stratford@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-214-2244 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
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10A NCAC 09 .0902 · Violation
Name of Operation: SOUTHERN AVENUE HEAD START Facility ID: 26002018 Consultant: NANCY STRATFORD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/16/2025 Number Present: 110 Completed Date: 9/16/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 395 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:20 PM Time In: 02:00 PM Time Out: 04:15 PM 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 Spaces #K and #L, which serve children participating in the NC Pre-K. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed September 19, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 95%. This program currently operates with a Five-Star License issued March 20, 2020. The License was based on the program earning seven points in education standards, five points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option for: Staff benefits package and Infrastructure of parent involvement. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Ms. Felicia Jones, Administrator, 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 September 11, 2025. Fire Classification of Approved completed September 04, 2024. A violation was observed today for the fire inspection. Ms. Jones was present and accompanied me while observing the indoor and outdoor areas. In Classroom A, the children were outdoors. The teachers were pushing the children around in the buggy. There were some children exploring their space. There was a violation observed for an infant feeding plan. In Space #K, the children were playing in the following activities: dramatic play, pretending to be construction workers, puzzles. Coloring, baby dolls, cooking, and measuring. A violation was observed today for an electrical outlet cover. In Classroom L, the children played in the following activities: table games, foam blocks, drawing with markers, manipulatives, dramatic play, weighing rocks on a scale, and drums. Lunch served was beef taco, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, corn, pineapple, At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Jones, Administrator. The following violations were 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 last fire inspection completed was September 4, 2024. The operator did not obtain an approved fire inspection within twelve months of the previous inspection. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 540 An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence) In Space #A, there was one child that did not have a written feeding plan posted. The infant feeding plan was on file, however, the infant feeding plan was not complete. This was corrected when the teacher showed me the completed infant feeding plan that was completed and signed by the parent. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In Space #K, there was one electrical outlet that did not contain a safety plug. This was corrected when the administrator covered the electrical outlet with a safety plug. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 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 violation(s) observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on September 30, 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: Nancy Stratford Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 371 Godwin, NC 28344 nancy.stratford@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 : Fire Inspection: A violation was cited today for fire inspection. The last fire inspection was dated September 04, 2024, and the fire inspection was not completed within 12 months of the center’s previous inspection. It is imperative to make sure to contact the Fire Marshal to find out the status of your required fire inspection. An annual Approved Fire Inspection is required annually and validates the building, premises, and program are following current Fire Codes; all of which attest a safe environment for children. Fire Inspections will need to be completed within 12 months of the center’s previous fire inspection. In addition, the Rule states the inspection must be on the form provided by the Division and mailed or emailed to the Consultant within seven (7) days. Please refer to Child Care Rules 10A NCAC 09 .0304 (a), for more information regarding this rule. Written Feeding Schedule: A violation was cited today for the Written Feeding Schedule. A Written Feeding Schedule is required for all children under fifteen months (15) of age. An Infant Feeding Plan will need to be followed and posted. The Written Feeding Schedule gives instructions to follow for each child. We talked about making sure that the staff members are following the written feeding plan. If there are any changes, the written feeding plan will need to be updated to reflect the new changes. Refer to Child Care Rules 10A NCAC 09 .1706 (i). Electrical Outlets: A violation was cited today for the missing electrical outlet plug. This was corrected during today’s visit. Today, we talked about different strategies to ensure that the facility is operating in compliance with Child Care Rules. Before the children arrive, it is best practice to conduct a walk-though of the classroom to make sure that all electrical outlets are covered, in addition, make sure the area used by children is safe from all hazards and potential hazards. Refer to Child Care Rule: 10A NCAC 09 .0604 for more information regarding this rule requirement. ABCMS: During today's visit, you stated that the information was completed for the staff. There are some staff members that need to update their things. Today you stated that you were just logged in, but somehow the system would not allow you to log in. A violation was not cited. Be reminded the ABCMS roster will need to remain updated to reflect current staff. Challenging Behaviors: 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 nancy.stratford@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-214-2244 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
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation
Name of Operation: SOUTHERN AVENUE HEAD START Facility ID: 26002018 Consultant: NANCY STRATFORD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/16/2025 Number Present: 110 Completed Date: 9/16/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 395 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:20 PM Time In: 02:00 PM Time Out: 04:15 PM 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 Spaces #K and #L, which serve children participating in the NC Pre-K. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed September 19, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 95%. This program currently operates with a Five-Star License issued March 20, 2020. The License was based on the program earning seven points in education standards, five points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option for: Staff benefits package and Infrastructure of parent involvement. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Ms. Felicia Jones, Administrator, 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 September 11, 2025. Fire Classification of Approved completed September 04, 2024. A violation was observed today for the fire inspection. Ms. Jones was present and accompanied me while observing the indoor and outdoor areas. In Classroom A, the children were outdoors. The teachers were pushing the children around in the buggy. There were some children exploring their space. There was a violation observed for an infant feeding plan. In Space #K, the children were playing in the following activities: dramatic play, pretending to be construction workers, puzzles. Coloring, baby dolls, cooking, and measuring. A violation was observed today for an electrical outlet cover. In Classroom L, the children played in the following activities: table games, foam blocks, drawing with markers, manipulatives, dramatic play, weighing rocks on a scale, and drums. Lunch served was beef taco, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, corn, pineapple, At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Jones, Administrator. The following violations were 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 last fire inspection completed was September 4, 2024. The operator did not obtain an approved fire inspection within twelve months of the previous inspection. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 540 An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence) In Space #A, there was one child that did not have a written feeding plan posted. The infant feeding plan was on file, however, the infant feeding plan was not complete. This was corrected when the teacher showed me the completed infant feeding plan that was completed and signed by the parent. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In Space #K, there was one electrical outlet that did not contain a safety plug. This was corrected when the administrator covered the electrical outlet with a safety plug. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 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 violation(s) observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on September 30, 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: Nancy Stratford Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 371 Godwin, NC 28344 nancy.stratford@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 : Fire Inspection: A violation was cited today for fire inspection. The last fire inspection was dated September 04, 2024, and the fire inspection was not completed within 12 months of the center’s previous inspection. It is imperative to make sure to contact the Fire Marshal to find out the status of your required fire inspection. An annual Approved Fire Inspection is required annually and validates the building, premises, and program are following current Fire Codes; all of which attest a safe environment for children. Fire Inspections will need to be completed within 12 months of the center’s previous fire inspection. In addition, the Rule states the inspection must be on the form provided by the Division and mailed or emailed to the Consultant within seven (7) days. Please refer to Child Care Rules 10A NCAC 09 .0304 (a), for more information regarding this rule. Written Feeding Schedule: A violation was cited today for the Written Feeding Schedule. A Written Feeding Schedule is required for all children under fifteen months (15) of age. An Infant Feeding Plan will need to be followed and posted. The Written Feeding Schedule gives instructions to follow for each child. We talked about making sure that the staff members are following the written feeding plan. If there are any changes, the written feeding plan will need to be updated to reflect the new changes. Refer to Child Care Rules 10A NCAC 09 .1706 (i). Electrical Outlets: A violation was cited today for the missing electrical outlet plug. This was corrected during today’s visit. Today, we talked about different strategies to ensure that the facility is operating in compliance with Child Care Rules. Before the children arrive, it is best practice to conduct a walk-though of the classroom to make sure that all electrical outlets are covered, in addition, make sure the area used by children is safe from all hazards and potential hazards. Refer to Child Care Rule: 10A NCAC 09 .0604 for more information regarding this rule requirement. ABCMS: During today's visit, you stated that the information was completed for the staff. There are some staff members that need to update their things. Today you stated that you were just logged in, but somehow the system would not allow you to log in. A violation was not cited. Be reminded the ABCMS roster will need to remain updated to reflect current staff. Challenging Behaviors: 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 nancy.stratford@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-214-2244 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
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation
Name of Operation: SOUTHERN AVENUE HEAD START Facility ID: 26002018 Consultant: NANCY STRATFORD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/16/2025 Number Present: 110 Completed Date: 9/16/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 395 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:20 PM Time In: 02:00 PM Time Out: 04:15 PM 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 Spaces #K and #L, which serve children participating in the NC Pre-K. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed September 19, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 95%. This program currently operates with a Five-Star License issued March 20, 2020. The License was based on the program earning seven points in education standards, five points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option for: Staff benefits package and Infrastructure of parent involvement. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Ms. Felicia Jones, Administrator, 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 September 11, 2025. Fire Classification of Approved completed September 04, 2024. A violation was observed today for the fire inspection. Ms. Jones was present and accompanied me while observing the indoor and outdoor areas. In Classroom A, the children were outdoors. The teachers were pushing the children around in the buggy. There were some children exploring their space. There was a violation observed for an infant feeding plan. In Space #K, the children were playing in the following activities: dramatic play, pretending to be construction workers, puzzles. Coloring, baby dolls, cooking, and measuring. A violation was observed today for an electrical outlet cover. In Classroom L, the children played in the following activities: table games, foam blocks, drawing with markers, manipulatives, dramatic play, weighing rocks on a scale, and drums. Lunch served was beef taco, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, corn, pineapple, At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Jones, Administrator. The following violations were 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 last fire inspection completed was September 4, 2024. The operator did not obtain an approved fire inspection within twelve months of the previous inspection. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 540 An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence) In Space #A, there was one child that did not have a written feeding plan posted. The infant feeding plan was on file, however, the infant feeding plan was not complete. This was corrected when the teacher showed me the completed infant feeding plan that was completed and signed by the parent. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In Space #K, there was one electrical outlet that did not contain a safety plug. This was corrected when the administrator covered the electrical outlet with a safety plug. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 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 violation(s) observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on September 30, 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: Nancy Stratford Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 371 Godwin, NC 28344 nancy.stratford@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 : Fire Inspection: A violation was cited today for fire inspection. The last fire inspection was dated September 04, 2024, and the fire inspection was not completed within 12 months of the center’s previous inspection. It is imperative to make sure to contact the Fire Marshal to find out the status of your required fire inspection. An annual Approved Fire Inspection is required annually and validates the building, premises, and program are following current Fire Codes; all of which attest a safe environment for children. Fire Inspections will need to be completed within 12 months of the center’s previous fire inspection. In addition, the Rule states the inspection must be on the form provided by the Division and mailed or emailed to the Consultant within seven (7) days. Please refer to Child Care Rules 10A NCAC 09 .0304 (a), for more information regarding this rule. Written Feeding Schedule: A violation was cited today for the Written Feeding Schedule. A Written Feeding Schedule is required for all children under fifteen months (15) of age. An Infant Feeding Plan will need to be followed and posted. The Written Feeding Schedule gives instructions to follow for each child. We talked about making sure that the staff members are following the written feeding plan. If there are any changes, the written feeding plan will need to be updated to reflect the new changes. Refer to Child Care Rules 10A NCAC 09 .1706 (i). Electrical Outlets: A violation was cited today for the missing electrical outlet plug. This was corrected during today’s visit. Today, we talked about different strategies to ensure that the facility is operating in compliance with Child Care Rules. Before the children arrive, it is best practice to conduct a walk-though of the classroom to make sure that all electrical outlets are covered, in addition, make sure the area used by children is safe from all hazards and potential hazards. Refer to Child Care Rule: 10A NCAC 09 .0604 for more information regarding this rule requirement. ABCMS: During today's visit, you stated that the information was completed for the staff. There are some staff members that need to update their things. Today you stated that you were just logged in, but somehow the system would not allow you to log in. A violation was not cited. Be reminded the ABCMS roster will need to remain updated to reflect current staff. Challenging Behaviors: 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 nancy.stratford@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-214-2244 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
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
10A NCAC 09 .1706 · Violation
Name of Operation: SOUTHERN AVENUE HEAD START Facility ID: 26002018 Consultant: NANCY STRATFORD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/16/2025 Number Present: 110 Completed Date: 9/16/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 395 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:20 PM Time In: 02:00 PM Time Out: 04:15 PM 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 Spaces #K and #L, which serve children participating in the NC Pre-K. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed September 19, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 95%. This program currently operates with a Five-Star License issued March 20, 2020. The License was based on the program earning seven points in education standards, five points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option for: Staff benefits package and Infrastructure of parent involvement. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Ms. Felicia Jones, Administrator, 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 September 11, 2025. Fire Classification of Approved completed September 04, 2024. A violation was observed today for the fire inspection. Ms. Jones was present and accompanied me while observing the indoor and outdoor areas. In Classroom A, the children were outdoors. The teachers were pushing the children around in the buggy. There were some children exploring their space. There was a violation observed for an infant feeding plan. In Space #K, the children were playing in the following activities: dramatic play, pretending to be construction workers, puzzles. Coloring, baby dolls, cooking, and measuring. A violation was observed today for an electrical outlet cover. In Classroom L, the children played in the following activities: table games, foam blocks, drawing with markers, manipulatives, dramatic play, weighing rocks on a scale, and drums. Lunch served was beef taco, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, corn, pineapple, At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Jones, Administrator. The following violations were 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 last fire inspection completed was September 4, 2024. The operator did not obtain an approved fire inspection within twelve months of the previous inspection. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 540 An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence) In Space #A, there was one child that did not have a written feeding plan posted. The infant feeding plan was on file, however, the infant feeding plan was not complete. This was corrected when the teacher showed me the completed infant feeding plan that was completed and signed by the parent. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In Space #K, there was one electrical outlet that did not contain a safety plug. This was corrected when the administrator covered the electrical outlet with a safety plug. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 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 violation(s) observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on September 30, 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: Nancy Stratford Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 371 Godwin, NC 28344 nancy.stratford@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 : Fire Inspection: A violation was cited today for fire inspection. The last fire inspection was dated September 04, 2024, and the fire inspection was not completed within 12 months of the center’s previous inspection. It is imperative to make sure to contact the Fire Marshal to find out the status of your required fire inspection. An annual Approved Fire Inspection is required annually and validates the building, premises, and program are following current Fire Codes; all of which attest a safe environment for children. Fire Inspections will need to be completed within 12 months of the center’s previous fire inspection. In addition, the Rule states the inspection must be on the form provided by the Division and mailed or emailed to the Consultant within seven (7) days. Please refer to Child Care Rules 10A NCAC 09 .0304 (a), for more information regarding this rule. Written Feeding Schedule: A violation was cited today for the Written Feeding Schedule. A Written Feeding Schedule is required for all children under fifteen months (15) of age. An Infant Feeding Plan will need to be followed and posted. The Written Feeding Schedule gives instructions to follow for each child. We talked about making sure that the staff members are following the written feeding plan. If there are any changes, the written feeding plan will need to be updated to reflect the new changes. Refer to Child Care Rules 10A NCAC 09 .1706 (i). Electrical Outlets: A violation was cited today for the missing electrical outlet plug. This was corrected during today’s visit. Today, we talked about different strategies to ensure that the facility is operating in compliance with Child Care Rules. Before the children arrive, it is best practice to conduct a walk-though of the classroom to make sure that all electrical outlets are covered, in addition, make sure the area used by children is safe from all hazards and potential hazards. Refer to Child Care Rule: 10A NCAC 09 .0604 for more information regarding this rule requirement. ABCMS: During today's visit, you stated that the information was completed for the staff. There are some staff members that need to update their things. Today you stated that you were just logged in, but somehow the system would not allow you to log in. A violation was not cited. Be reminded the ABCMS roster will need to remain updated to reflect current staff. Challenging Behaviors: 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 nancy.stratford@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-214-2244 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
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
NC GS 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: SOUTHERN AVENUE HEAD START Facility ID: 26002018 Consultant: NANCY STRATFORD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/16/2025 Number Present: 110 Completed Date: 9/16/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 395 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:20 PM Time In: 02:00 PM Time Out: 04:15 PM 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 Spaces #K and #L, which serve children participating in the NC Pre-K. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed September 19, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 95%. This program currently operates with a Five-Star License issued March 20, 2020. The License was based on the program earning seven points in education standards, five points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option for: Staff benefits package and Infrastructure of parent involvement. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Ms. Felicia Jones, Administrator, 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 September 11, 2025. Fire Classification of Approved completed September 04, 2024. A violation was observed today for the fire inspection. Ms. Jones was present and accompanied me while observing the indoor and outdoor areas. In Classroom A, the children were outdoors. The teachers were pushing the children around in the buggy. There were some children exploring their space. There was a violation observed for an infant feeding plan. In Space #K, the children were playing in the following activities: dramatic play, pretending to be construction workers, puzzles. Coloring, baby dolls, cooking, and measuring. A violation was observed today for an electrical outlet cover. In Classroom L, the children played in the following activities: table games, foam blocks, drawing with markers, manipulatives, dramatic play, weighing rocks on a scale, and drums. Lunch served was beef taco, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, corn, pineapple, At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Jones, Administrator. The following violations were 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 last fire inspection completed was September 4, 2024. The operator did not obtain an approved fire inspection within twelve months of the previous inspection. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 540 An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence) In Space #A, there was one child that did not have a written feeding plan posted. The infant feeding plan was on file, however, the infant feeding plan was not complete. This was corrected when the teacher showed me the completed infant feeding plan that was completed and signed by the parent. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In Space #K, there was one electrical outlet that did not contain a safety plug. This was corrected when the administrator covered the electrical outlet with a safety plug. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 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 violation(s) observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on September 30, 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: Nancy Stratford Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 371 Godwin, NC 28344 nancy.stratford@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 : Fire Inspection: A violation was cited today for fire inspection. The last fire inspection was dated September 04, 2024, and the fire inspection was not completed within 12 months of the center’s previous inspection. It is imperative to make sure to contact the Fire Marshal to find out the status of your required fire inspection. An annual Approved Fire Inspection is required annually and validates the building, premises, and program are following current Fire Codes; all of which attest a safe environment for children. Fire Inspections will need to be completed within 12 months of the center’s previous fire inspection. In addition, the Rule states the inspection must be on the form provided by the Division and mailed or emailed to the Consultant within seven (7) days. Please refer to Child Care Rules 10A NCAC 09 .0304 (a), for more information regarding this rule. Written Feeding Schedule: A violation was cited today for the Written Feeding Schedule. A Written Feeding Schedule is required for all children under fifteen months (15) of age. An Infant Feeding Plan will need to be followed and posted. The Written Feeding Schedule gives instructions to follow for each child. We talked about making sure that the staff members are following the written feeding plan. If there are any changes, the written feeding plan will need to be updated to reflect the new changes. Refer to Child Care Rules 10A NCAC 09 .1706 (i). Electrical Outlets: A violation was cited today for the missing electrical outlet plug. This was corrected during today’s visit. Today, we talked about different strategies to ensure that the facility is operating in compliance with Child Care Rules. Before the children arrive, it is best practice to conduct a walk-though of the classroom to make sure that all electrical outlets are covered, in addition, make sure the area used by children is safe from all hazards and potential hazards. Refer to Child Care Rule: 10A NCAC 09 .0604 for more information regarding this rule requirement. ABCMS: During today's visit, you stated that the information was completed for the staff. There are some staff members that need to update their things. Today you stated that you were just logged in, but somehow the system would not allow you to log in. A violation was not cited. Be reminded the ABCMS roster will need to remain updated to reflect current staff. Challenging Behaviors: 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 nancy.stratford@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-214-2244 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
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
10A NCAC 09 .0102 · Violation
Name of Operation: SOUTHERN AVENUE HEAD START Facility ID: 26002018 Consultant: RHONDA BLACKMON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/4/2025 Number Present: 106 Completed Date: 3/4/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 235 Time In: 09:25 AM Time Out: 01:20 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 Unannounced Visit. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed September 19, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 95%, which exceeds requirements by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Five (5) Star License issued December 22, 2022. The License was based on the program earning seven (7) points in education standards, five (5) 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 Erica Melvin, Education Coordinator, 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 with eleven (11) demerits completed January 9, 2025. Fire Classification of approved for daytime care only completed September 4, 2024. Felicia Jones, Administrator, was not present today. I was greeted by E. Melvin. I explained the purpose of the visit and requested to conduct a walk-through of the indoor and outdoor areas. E. Melvin accompanied me while observing the indoor and outdoor areas. Preschool-aged children and staff assigned to Spaces A, B, C, D, G, H, I, K, and L were engaged in free play activities outdoors. Children played with balls and hula hoops, climbed on stationary and non-stationary equipment, and rode push/pull cars and trikes. In Space E, children used red and blue paint to make red and blue fish handprints. S. Bolden read the story, Llama, Llama Red Pajamas, while the children listened attentively and acted out the story. Additionally, children played with puppets and sorted shapes and colors at the table. In Space F, children participated in free play activities in the following areas: art, manipulatives, dramatic play, and blocks. Children used construction paper and glue to make the Letter J; built with unit blocks and pushed vehicles on the carpeted floor; and counted money and played with a cash register in the dramatic play area. S. Powell and A. Henderson walked around the classroom and interacted with the children during play. Assistance was offered as needed. In Space J, children manipulated Legos and magnetic tiles, played with farm animals, and painted at the art easel. J. Warren led a small group activity and assisted children with making their own storybooks for Dr. Seuss week. Children used collage material, crayons and markers to decorate the cover of their books. Children wrote their names on the cover of the book. I observed children and staff as they returned indoors to Space L to wash their hands and prepare for mealtime. Lunch served was chicken fajita pasta with vegetables, whole grain garlic bread, pineapple tidbits, and milk. Following lunch, staff assisted children with toileting routines, hand washing, and preparation for rest time. Soft music played as children rested on individual cots. A Staff and Training Worksheet was completed during today’s visit for two (2) new staff members and the employees’ files were monitored. The most recent fire drill, monthly outdoor inspection, and shelter-in-place emergency drill were completed on February 7, 2025, and February 27, 2025. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with E. Melvin. The following violation was observed and corrected during the visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. A child care provider, identified on the staff and training worksheet, did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information. This was corrected by having the child care provider to complete the emergency information form and the Education Coordinator maintaining it on file. .0701(a) No compliance letter is due at this time. As a reminder, 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. Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: Classroom Observations: Based on today’s classroom observation in Space E, I discussed with E. Melvin the positive teacher/child interactions and planned activities being completed with the children. Children’s artwork was displayed at the children’s eye level and represented the theme for this week. Children were engaged in classroom activities and were provided a variety of options such as blocks, dramatic play, art, manipulatives, books, and puppets. During interactions with children, the teachers engaged in rich, meaningful conversations with the children. I encouraged the teachers to continue providing and engaging in positive interactions with children and promote peer to peer interactions. This is important for proper growth and development of young children. I encouraged teachers to also be flexible in the posted schedule based on children’s interest and attention span. Childcare Health Consultant: The Cumberland County Department of Public Health current Child Care Health Consultant is Nicole Richardson. Her contact number is: 910-678-7706 and her email address: nrrichardson@cumberlandcountync.gov. Visit the website https://nccchcassociation.org/resources/, under resources there are several links that may be beneficial for your Child Care Center. For example, Caring for Our Children, My Plate, Safe Kids NC, and many others. The following website will also provide more information about the Child Care Health Consultants. The Child Care Health Consultant provides support in the following areas, but not limited to oral health, illness, infectious disease, emergency preparedness, health related areas, nutrition, environmental health, and physical activity. For addition information areas, visit the website, https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/child-care-health-consultants/about-cchc/. Public Notice: Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS) Modernization Proposed Rule Amendments and Adoptions - Public Comment Period Closes April 4, 2025. The Child Care Commission intends to adopt the rules cited as 10A NCAC 09 .3201-.3226 and amend the rules cited as 10A NCAC 09 .0102, .2902, .2905, .3002, .3009, and .3010. This set of rules is proposed for adoption and amendment by the N.C. Child Care Commission in response to Session Laws 2023-40 and 2024-34 regarding the modernization of the state’s Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS). The proposed rules incorporate all the elements of QRIS required by legislation as well as additional changes necessary for administrative clarity. The rules preserve the integrity of the state’s existing QRIS while providing more options for child care facilities to demonstrate and meet quality standards. These options include adjustments to current requirements related to staff/child ratio and enrollment that will result in more availability for families, options for early childhood education professionals to meet education standards at all star levels, and a choice of three licensure pathways to earn a Star Rated License. This will enable operators to demonstrate quality care practices by meeting standards that best fit the needs of the families they serve and the early childhood education professionals they employ. PUBLIC HEARING - March 26, 2025, at 1:15 p.m. 333 Six Forks Road, Room 165, Raleigh, NC 27609 and By WebEx SEND WRITTEN COMMENTS TO: Julie Peck, DCDEE Rulemaking Coordinator 2201 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-2201 Julie.peck@dhhs.nc.gov Please feel free to contact me at Rhonda.blackmon@hhs.nc.gov or 910-709-4168 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
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
10A NCAC 09 .3201 · Violation
Name of Operation: SOUTHERN AVENUE HEAD START Facility ID: 26002018 Consultant: RHONDA BLACKMON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/4/2025 Number Present: 106 Completed Date: 3/4/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 235 Time In: 09:25 AM Time Out: 01:20 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 Unannounced Visit. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed September 19, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 95%, which exceeds requirements by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Five (5) Star License issued December 22, 2022. The License was based on the program earning seven (7) points in education standards, five (5) 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 Erica Melvin, Education Coordinator, 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 with eleven (11) demerits completed January 9, 2025. Fire Classification of approved for daytime care only completed September 4, 2024. Felicia Jones, Administrator, was not present today. I was greeted by E. Melvin. I explained the purpose of the visit and requested to conduct a walk-through of the indoor and outdoor areas. E. Melvin accompanied me while observing the indoor and outdoor areas. Preschool-aged children and staff assigned to Spaces A, B, C, D, G, H, I, K, and L were engaged in free play activities outdoors. Children played with balls and hula hoops, climbed on stationary and non-stationary equipment, and rode push/pull cars and trikes. In Space E, children used red and blue paint to make red and blue fish handprints. S. Bolden read the story, Llama, Llama Red Pajamas, while the children listened attentively and acted out the story. Additionally, children played with puppets and sorted shapes and colors at the table. In Space F, children participated in free play activities in the following areas: art, manipulatives, dramatic play, and blocks. Children used construction paper and glue to make the Letter J; built with unit blocks and pushed vehicles on the carpeted floor; and counted money and played with a cash register in the dramatic play area. S. Powell and A. Henderson walked around the classroom and interacted with the children during play. Assistance was offered as needed. In Space J, children manipulated Legos and magnetic tiles, played with farm animals, and painted at the art easel. J. Warren led a small group activity and assisted children with making their own storybooks for Dr. Seuss week. Children used collage material, crayons and markers to decorate the cover of their books. Children wrote their names on the cover of the book. I observed children and staff as they returned indoors to Space L to wash their hands and prepare for mealtime. Lunch served was chicken fajita pasta with vegetables, whole grain garlic bread, pineapple tidbits, and milk. Following lunch, staff assisted children with toileting routines, hand washing, and preparation for rest time. Soft music played as children rested on individual cots. A Staff and Training Worksheet was completed during today’s visit for two (2) new staff members and the employees’ files were monitored. The most recent fire drill, monthly outdoor inspection, and shelter-in-place emergency drill were completed on February 7, 2025, and February 27, 2025. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with E. Melvin. The following violation was observed and corrected during the visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. A child care provider, identified on the staff and training worksheet, did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information. This was corrected by having the child care provider to complete the emergency information form and the Education Coordinator maintaining it on file. .0701(a) No compliance letter is due at this time. As a reminder, 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. Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: Classroom Observations: Based on today’s classroom observation in Space E, I discussed with E. Melvin the positive teacher/child interactions and planned activities being completed with the children. Children’s artwork was displayed at the children’s eye level and represented the theme for this week. Children were engaged in classroom activities and were provided a variety of options such as blocks, dramatic play, art, manipulatives, books, and puppets. During interactions with children, the teachers engaged in rich, meaningful conversations with the children. I encouraged the teachers to continue providing and engaging in positive interactions with children and promote peer to peer interactions. This is important for proper growth and development of young children. I encouraged teachers to also be flexible in the posted schedule based on children’s interest and attention span. Childcare Health Consultant: The Cumberland County Department of Public Health current Child Care Health Consultant is Nicole Richardson. Her contact number is: 910-678-7706 and her email address: nrrichardson@cumberlandcountync.gov. Visit the website https://nccchcassociation.org/resources/, under resources there are several links that may be beneficial for your Child Care Center. For example, Caring for Our Children, My Plate, Safe Kids NC, and many others. The following website will also provide more information about the Child Care Health Consultants. The Child Care Health Consultant provides support in the following areas, but not limited to oral health, illness, infectious disease, emergency preparedness, health related areas, nutrition, environmental health, and physical activity. For addition information areas, visit the website, https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/child-care-health-consultants/about-cchc/. Public Notice: Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS) Modernization Proposed Rule Amendments and Adoptions - Public Comment Period Closes April 4, 2025. The Child Care Commission intends to adopt the rules cited as 10A NCAC 09 .3201-.3226 and amend the rules cited as 10A NCAC 09 .0102, .2902, .2905, .3002, .3009, and .3010. This set of rules is proposed for adoption and amendment by the N.C. Child Care Commission in response to Session Laws 2023-40 and 2024-34 regarding the modernization of the state’s Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS). The proposed rules incorporate all the elements of QRIS required by legislation as well as additional changes necessary for administrative clarity. The rules preserve the integrity of the state’s existing QRIS while providing more options for child care facilities to demonstrate and meet quality standards. These options include adjustments to current requirements related to staff/child ratio and enrollment that will result in more availability for families, options for early childhood education professionals to meet education standards at all star levels, and a choice of three licensure pathways to earn a Star Rated License. This will enable operators to demonstrate quality care practices by meeting standards that best fit the needs of the families they serve and the early childhood education professionals they employ. PUBLIC HEARING - March 26, 2025, at 1:15 p.m. 333 Six Forks Road, Room 165, Raleigh, NC 27609 and By WebEx SEND WRITTEN COMMENTS TO: Julie Peck, DCDEE Rulemaking Coordinator 2201 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-2201 Julie.peck@dhhs.nc.gov Please feel free to contact me at Rhonda.blackmon@hhs.nc.gov or 910-709-4168 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: SOUTHERN AVENUE HEAD START Facility ID: 26002018 Consultant: RHONDA BLACKMON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/4/2025 Number Present: 106 Completed Date: 3/4/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 235 Time In: 09:25 AM Time Out: 01:20 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 Unannounced Visit. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed September 19, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 95%, which exceeds requirements by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Five (5) Star License issued December 22, 2022. The License was based on the program earning seven (7) points in education standards, five (5) 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 Erica Melvin, Education Coordinator, 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 with eleven (11) demerits completed January 9, 2025. Fire Classification of approved for daytime care only completed September 4, 2024. Felicia Jones, Administrator, was not present today. I was greeted by E. Melvin. I explained the purpose of the visit and requested to conduct a walk-through of the indoor and outdoor areas. E. Melvin accompanied me while observing the indoor and outdoor areas. Preschool-aged children and staff assigned to Spaces A, B, C, D, G, H, I, K, and L were engaged in free play activities outdoors. Children played with balls and hula hoops, climbed on stationary and non-stationary equipment, and rode push/pull cars and trikes. In Space E, children used red and blue paint to make red and blue fish handprints. S. Bolden read the story, Llama, Llama Red Pajamas, while the children listened attentively and acted out the story. Additionally, children played with puppets and sorted shapes and colors at the table. In Space F, children participated in free play activities in the following areas: art, manipulatives, dramatic play, and blocks. Children used construction paper and glue to make the Letter J; built with unit blocks and pushed vehicles on the carpeted floor; and counted money and played with a cash register in the dramatic play area. S. Powell and A. Henderson walked around the classroom and interacted with the children during play. Assistance was offered as needed. In Space J, children manipulated Legos and magnetic tiles, played with farm animals, and painted at the art easel. J. Warren led a small group activity and assisted children with making their own storybooks for Dr. Seuss week. Children used collage material, crayons and markers to decorate the cover of their books. Children wrote their names on the cover of the book. I observed children and staff as they returned indoors to Space L to wash their hands and prepare for mealtime. Lunch served was chicken fajita pasta with vegetables, whole grain garlic bread, pineapple tidbits, and milk. Following lunch, staff assisted children with toileting routines, hand washing, and preparation for rest time. Soft music played as children rested on individual cots. A Staff and Training Worksheet was completed during today’s visit for two (2) new staff members and the employees’ files were monitored. The most recent fire drill, monthly outdoor inspection, and shelter-in-place emergency drill were completed on February 7, 2025, and February 27, 2025. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with E. Melvin. The following violation was observed and corrected during the visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. A child care provider, identified on the staff and training worksheet, did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information. This was corrected by having the child care provider to complete the emergency information form and the Education Coordinator maintaining it on file. .0701(a) No compliance letter is due at this time. As a reminder, 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. Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: Classroom Observations: Based on today’s classroom observation in Space E, I discussed with E. Melvin the positive teacher/child interactions and planned activities being completed with the children. Children’s artwork was displayed at the children’s eye level and represented the theme for this week. Children were engaged in classroom activities and were provided a variety of options such as blocks, dramatic play, art, manipulatives, books, and puppets. During interactions with children, the teachers engaged in rich, meaningful conversations with the children. I encouraged the teachers to continue providing and engaging in positive interactions with children and promote peer to peer interactions. This is important for proper growth and development of young children. I encouraged teachers to also be flexible in the posted schedule based on children’s interest and attention span. Childcare Health Consultant: The Cumberland County Department of Public Health current Child Care Health Consultant is Nicole Richardson. Her contact number is: 910-678-7706 and her email address: nrrichardson@cumberlandcountync.gov. Visit the website https://nccchcassociation.org/resources/, under resources there are several links that may be beneficial for your Child Care Center. For example, Caring for Our Children, My Plate, Safe Kids NC, and many others. The following website will also provide more information about the Child Care Health Consultants. The Child Care Health Consultant provides support in the following areas, but not limited to oral health, illness, infectious disease, emergency preparedness, health related areas, nutrition, environmental health, and physical activity. For addition information areas, visit the website, https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/child-care-health-consultants/about-cchc/. Public Notice: Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS) Modernization Proposed Rule Amendments and Adoptions - Public Comment Period Closes April 4, 2025. The Child Care Commission intends to adopt the rules cited as 10A NCAC 09 .3201-.3226 and amend the rules cited as 10A NCAC 09 .0102, .2902, .2905, .3002, .3009, and .3010. This set of rules is proposed for adoption and amendment by the N.C. Child Care Commission in response to Session Laws 2023-40 and 2024-34 regarding the modernization of the state’s Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS). The proposed rules incorporate all the elements of QRIS required by legislation as well as additional changes necessary for administrative clarity. The rules preserve the integrity of the state’s existing QRIS while providing more options for child care facilities to demonstrate and meet quality standards. These options include adjustments to current requirements related to staff/child ratio and enrollment that will result in more availability for families, options for early childhood education professionals to meet education standards at all star levels, and a choice of three licensure pathways to earn a Star Rated License. This will enable operators to demonstrate quality care practices by meeting standards that best fit the needs of the families they serve and the early childhood education professionals they employ. PUBLIC HEARING - March 26, 2025, at 1:15 p.m. 333 Six Forks Road, Room 165, Raleigh, NC 27609 and By WebEx SEND WRITTEN COMMENTS TO: Julie Peck, DCDEE Rulemaking Coordinator 2201 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-2201 Julie.peck@dhhs.nc.gov Please feel free to contact me at Rhonda.blackmon@hhs.nc.gov or 910-709-4168 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
10A NCAC 09 .0902 · Violation
Name of Operation: SOUTHERN AVENUE HEAD START Facility ID: 26002018 Consultant: NANCY STRATFORD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/19/2024 Number Present: 95 Completed Date: 9/19/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 330 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:50 PM Time In: 01:50 PM Time Out: 03:30 PM 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 Spaces #K and #L, which serve children participating in the NC Pre-K. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed November 03, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 96%. This program currently operates with a Five-Star License issued March 20, 2020. The License was based on the program earning seven points in education standards, five points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option for: Staff benefits package and Infrastructure of parent involvement. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Ms. Felicia Jones, Administrator, 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 29, 2024. Fire Classification of Approved completed September 04, 2024. A violation was cited today for the fire inspection. Ms. Jones was present and accompanied me while observing the indoor and outdoor areas. In Classroom A, the children were outdoors. The teachers were pushing the children around in the buggy. After the buggy ride, the children explored their space outdoors. In Classroom L, the children played in the following activities: gluing, puzzles, coloring, blocks, manipulatives, dramatic play, weighing rocks on a scale, and looking at objects through a microscope. Lunch served was chicken nuggets, peas and carrots, tropical fruit, wheat bread, and milk. The most recent fire drill was completed on September 04, 2024. The last fire drill was completed on August 30, 2024. The most current outdoor inspection was completed on August 30, 2024. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Staff and Training Worksheets were received on September 16, 2024. Three (3) staff files were monitored, and eleven (11) children records were reviewed. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Jones, Administrator. The following violations were 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 last fire inspection was completed August 29, 2023. The current fire inspection was not completed within 12 months of the previous inspection. The current fire inspection is dated for September 4, 2024. This was corrected when the fire inspection was emailed on September 4, 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 540 An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence). The individual written feeding plan was not completed for seven (7) of the seven (7) children enrolled. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(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. 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 October 3, 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: Nancy Stratford Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 371 Godwin, NC 28344 nancy.stratford@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: Fire Inspection: A violation was cited today for fire inspection. The last fire inspection was dated August 29, 2023, and the fire inspection was not completed within 12 months of the center’s previous inspection. The fire inspection is now dated for September 4, 2024. It is imperative to make sure to contact the Fire Marshal to find out the status of your required fire inspection. An annual Approved Fire Inspection is required annually and validates the building, premises, and program are following current Fire Codes; all of which attest a safe environment for children. Fire Inspections will need to be completed within 12 months of the center’s previous fire inspection. In addition, the Rule states the inspection must be on the form provided by the Division and mailed or emailed to the Consultant within seven (7) days. Please refer to Child Care Rules 10A NCAC 09 .0304 (a), for more information regarding this rule. Written Feeding Schedule: A violation was cited today for the Written Feeding Schedule. A Written Feeding Schedule is required for all children under fifteen months (15) of age. An Infant Feeding Plan will need to be followed and posted. The Written Feeding Schedule gives instructions to follow for each child. We talked about making sure that the staff members are following the written feeding plan. If there are any changes, the written feeding plan will need to be updated to reflect the new changes. Refer to Child Care Rules 10A NCAC 09 .1706 (i). The staff member was able to have the parents complete six of the seven written feeding plan during my visit and posted these plans in the classroom. This violation will be fully corrected once all seven plans are completed and posted. Challenging Behaviors: 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. Choking Hazards/Plastic/Rubber/Wipes: A violation was not cited today however, technical assistance was provided today for plastic, gloves, and wipes. A violation could be warranted if the following items continue to be accessible to children: We talked about how plastic could be a choking hazard. It is best to remove the plastic and store it in an alternate place. If items are stored in plastic, it is important to make sure items are removed out of the plastic. I suggest using bins for storage or installing a shelf/cabinet. For the diapers, the diapers should be removed from the package and placed on the shelf or another location. Both wipes and gloves will need to be stored greater than 5 feet. The staff members will need to ensure that these items are out of the reach of children. The diaper packaging and gloves could be a potential choking hazard if consumed and the wipes have chemicals that could be harmful to children if consumed. During today’s visit, in the NCPK classroom, the playdoh was stored in Ziplock bags, while this is a way to store playdoh without it drying out, if the facility can purchase empty containers for use of playdoh, this may be safer for young children. Until you can purchase as best practice, continue to use the thick Ziplock bags and monitor children closely. Please feel free to contact me at nancy.stratford@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-214-2244 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
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10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation
Name of Operation: SOUTHERN AVENUE HEAD START Facility ID: 26002018 Consultant: NANCY STRATFORD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/19/2024 Number Present: 95 Completed Date: 9/19/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 330 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:50 PM Time In: 01:50 PM Time Out: 03:30 PM 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 Spaces #K and #L, which serve children participating in the NC Pre-K. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed November 03, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 96%. This program currently operates with a Five-Star License issued March 20, 2020. The License was based on the program earning seven points in education standards, five points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option for: Staff benefits package and Infrastructure of parent involvement. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Ms. Felicia Jones, Administrator, 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 29, 2024. Fire Classification of Approved completed September 04, 2024. A violation was cited today for the fire inspection. Ms. Jones was present and accompanied me while observing the indoor and outdoor areas. In Classroom A, the children were outdoors. The teachers were pushing the children around in the buggy. After the buggy ride, the children explored their space outdoors. In Classroom L, the children played in the following activities: gluing, puzzles, coloring, blocks, manipulatives, dramatic play, weighing rocks on a scale, and looking at objects through a microscope. Lunch served was chicken nuggets, peas and carrots, tropical fruit, wheat bread, and milk. The most recent fire drill was completed on September 04, 2024. The last fire drill was completed on August 30, 2024. The most current outdoor inspection was completed on August 30, 2024. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Staff and Training Worksheets were received on September 16, 2024. Three (3) staff files were monitored, and eleven (11) children records were reviewed. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Jones, Administrator. The following violations were 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 last fire inspection was completed August 29, 2023. The current fire inspection was not completed within 12 months of the previous inspection. The current fire inspection is dated for September 4, 2024. This was corrected when the fire inspection was emailed on September 4, 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 540 An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence). The individual written feeding plan was not completed for seven (7) of the seven (7) children enrolled. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(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. 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 October 3, 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: Nancy Stratford Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 371 Godwin, NC 28344 nancy.stratford@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: Fire Inspection: A violation was cited today for fire inspection. The last fire inspection was dated August 29, 2023, and the fire inspection was not completed within 12 months of the center’s previous inspection. The fire inspection is now dated for September 4, 2024. It is imperative to make sure to contact the Fire Marshal to find out the status of your required fire inspection. An annual Approved Fire Inspection is required annually and validates the building, premises, and program are following current Fire Codes; all of which attest a safe environment for children. Fire Inspections will need to be completed within 12 months of the center’s previous fire inspection. In addition, the Rule states the inspection must be on the form provided by the Division and mailed or emailed to the Consultant within seven (7) days. Please refer to Child Care Rules 10A NCAC 09 .0304 (a), for more information regarding this rule. Written Feeding Schedule: A violation was cited today for the Written Feeding Schedule. A Written Feeding Schedule is required for all children under fifteen months (15) of age. An Infant Feeding Plan will need to be followed and posted. The Written Feeding Schedule gives instructions to follow for each child. We talked about making sure that the staff members are following the written feeding plan. If there are any changes, the written feeding plan will need to be updated to reflect the new changes. Refer to Child Care Rules 10A NCAC 09 .1706 (i). The staff member was able to have the parents complete six of the seven written feeding plan during my visit and posted these plans in the classroom. This violation will be fully corrected once all seven plans are completed and posted. Challenging Behaviors: 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. Choking Hazards/Plastic/Rubber/Wipes: A violation was not cited today however, technical assistance was provided today for plastic, gloves, and wipes. A violation could be warranted if the following items continue to be accessible to children: We talked about how plastic could be a choking hazard. It is best to remove the plastic and store it in an alternate place. If items are stored in plastic, it is important to make sure items are removed out of the plastic. I suggest using bins for storage or installing a shelf/cabinet. For the diapers, the diapers should be removed from the package and placed on the shelf or another location. Both wipes and gloves will need to be stored greater than 5 feet. The staff members will need to ensure that these items are out of the reach of children. The diaper packaging and gloves could be a potential choking hazard if consumed and the wipes have chemicals that could be harmful to children if consumed. During today’s visit, in the NCPK classroom, the playdoh was stored in Ziplock bags, while this is a way to store playdoh without it drying out, if the facility can purchase empty containers for use of playdoh, this may be safer for young children. Until you can purchase as best practice, continue to use the thick Ziplock bags and monitor children closely. Please feel free to contact me at nancy.stratford@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-214-2244 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
10A NCAC 09 .1706 · Violation
Name of Operation: SOUTHERN AVENUE HEAD START Facility ID: 26002018 Consultant: NANCY STRATFORD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/19/2024 Number Present: 95 Completed Date: 9/19/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 330 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:50 PM Time In: 01:50 PM Time Out: 03:30 PM 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 Spaces #K and #L, which serve children participating in the NC Pre-K. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed November 03, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 96%. This program currently operates with a Five-Star License issued March 20, 2020. The License was based on the program earning seven points in education standards, five points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option for: Staff benefits package and Infrastructure of parent involvement. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Ms. Felicia Jones, Administrator, 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 29, 2024. Fire Classification of Approved completed September 04, 2024. A violation was cited today for the fire inspection. Ms. Jones was present and accompanied me while observing the indoor and outdoor areas. In Classroom A, the children were outdoors. The teachers were pushing the children around in the buggy. After the buggy ride, the children explored their space outdoors. In Classroom L, the children played in the following activities: gluing, puzzles, coloring, blocks, manipulatives, dramatic play, weighing rocks on a scale, and looking at objects through a microscope. Lunch served was chicken nuggets, peas and carrots, tropical fruit, wheat bread, and milk. The most recent fire drill was completed on September 04, 2024. The last fire drill was completed on August 30, 2024. The most current outdoor inspection was completed on August 30, 2024. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Staff and Training Worksheets were received on September 16, 2024. Three (3) staff files were monitored, and eleven (11) children records were reviewed. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Jones, Administrator. The following violations were 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 last fire inspection was completed August 29, 2023. The current fire inspection was not completed within 12 months of the previous inspection. The current fire inspection is dated for September 4, 2024. This was corrected when the fire inspection was emailed on September 4, 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 540 An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence). The individual written feeding plan was not completed for seven (7) of the seven (7) children enrolled. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(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. 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 October 3, 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: Nancy Stratford Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 371 Godwin, NC 28344 nancy.stratford@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: Fire Inspection: A violation was cited today for fire inspection. The last fire inspection was dated August 29, 2023, and the fire inspection was not completed within 12 months of the center’s previous inspection. The fire inspection is now dated for September 4, 2024. It is imperative to make sure to contact the Fire Marshal to find out the status of your required fire inspection. An annual Approved Fire Inspection is required annually and validates the building, premises, and program are following current Fire Codes; all of which attest a safe environment for children. Fire Inspections will need to be completed within 12 months of the center’s previous fire inspection. In addition, the Rule states the inspection must be on the form provided by the Division and mailed or emailed to the Consultant within seven (7) days. Please refer to Child Care Rules 10A NCAC 09 .0304 (a), for more information regarding this rule. Written Feeding Schedule: A violation was cited today for the Written Feeding Schedule. A Written Feeding Schedule is required for all children under fifteen months (15) of age. An Infant Feeding Plan will need to be followed and posted. The Written Feeding Schedule gives instructions to follow for each child. We talked about making sure that the staff members are following the written feeding plan. If there are any changes, the written feeding plan will need to be updated to reflect the new changes. Refer to Child Care Rules 10A NCAC 09 .1706 (i). The staff member was able to have the parents complete six of the seven written feeding plan during my visit and posted these plans in the classroom. This violation will be fully corrected once all seven plans are completed and posted. Challenging Behaviors: 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. Choking Hazards/Plastic/Rubber/Wipes: A violation was not cited today however, technical assistance was provided today for plastic, gloves, and wipes. A violation could be warranted if the following items continue to be accessible to children: We talked about how plastic could be a choking hazard. It is best to remove the plastic and store it in an alternate place. If items are stored in plastic, it is important to make sure items are removed out of the plastic. I suggest using bins for storage or installing a shelf/cabinet. For the diapers, the diapers should be removed from the package and placed on the shelf or another location. Both wipes and gloves will need to be stored greater than 5 feet. The staff members will need to ensure that these items are out of the reach of children. The diaper packaging and gloves could be a potential choking hazard if consumed and the wipes have chemicals that could be harmful to children if consumed. During today’s visit, in the NCPK classroom, the playdoh was stored in Ziplock bags, while this is a way to store playdoh without it drying out, if the facility can purchase empty containers for use of playdoh, this may be safer for young children. Until you can purchase as best practice, continue to use the thick Ziplock bags and monitor children closely. Please feel free to contact me at nancy.stratford@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-214-2244 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: SOUTHERN AVENUE HEAD START Facility ID: 26002018 Consultant: NANCY STRATFORD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/19/2024 Number Present: 95 Completed Date: 9/19/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 330 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:50 PM Time In: 01:50 PM Time Out: 03:30 PM 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 Spaces #K and #L, which serve children participating in the NC Pre-K. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed November 03, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 96%. This program currently operates with a Five-Star License issued March 20, 2020. The License was based on the program earning seven points in education standards, five points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option for: Staff benefits package and Infrastructure of parent involvement. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Ms. Felicia Jones, Administrator, 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 29, 2024. Fire Classification of Approved completed September 04, 2024. A violation was cited today for the fire inspection. Ms. Jones was present and accompanied me while observing the indoor and outdoor areas. In Classroom A, the children were outdoors. The teachers were pushing the children around in the buggy. After the buggy ride, the children explored their space outdoors. In Classroom L, the children played in the following activities: gluing, puzzles, coloring, blocks, manipulatives, dramatic play, weighing rocks on a scale, and looking at objects through a microscope. Lunch served was chicken nuggets, peas and carrots, tropical fruit, wheat bread, and milk. The most recent fire drill was completed on September 04, 2024. The last fire drill was completed on August 30, 2024. The most current outdoor inspection was completed on August 30, 2024. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Staff and Training Worksheets were received on September 16, 2024. Three (3) staff files were monitored, and eleven (11) children records were reviewed. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Jones, Administrator. The following violations were 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 last fire inspection was completed August 29, 2023. The current fire inspection was not completed within 12 months of the previous inspection. The current fire inspection is dated for September 4, 2024. This was corrected when the fire inspection was emailed on September 4, 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 540 An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence). The individual written feeding plan was not completed for seven (7) of the seven (7) children enrolled. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(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. 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 October 3, 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: Nancy Stratford Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 371 Godwin, NC 28344 nancy.stratford@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: Fire Inspection: A violation was cited today for fire inspection. The last fire inspection was dated August 29, 2023, and the fire inspection was not completed within 12 months of the center’s previous inspection. The fire inspection is now dated for September 4, 2024. It is imperative to make sure to contact the Fire Marshal to find out the status of your required fire inspection. An annual Approved Fire Inspection is required annually and validates the building, premises, and program are following current Fire Codes; all of which attest a safe environment for children. Fire Inspections will need to be completed within 12 months of the center’s previous fire inspection. In addition, the Rule states the inspection must be on the form provided by the Division and mailed or emailed to the Consultant within seven (7) days. Please refer to Child Care Rules 10A NCAC 09 .0304 (a), for more information regarding this rule. Written Feeding Schedule: A violation was cited today for the Written Feeding Schedule. A Written Feeding Schedule is required for all children under fifteen months (15) of age. An Infant Feeding Plan will need to be followed and posted. The Written Feeding Schedule gives instructions to follow for each child. We talked about making sure that the staff members are following the written feeding plan. If there are any changes, the written feeding plan will need to be updated to reflect the new changes. Refer to Child Care Rules 10A NCAC 09 .1706 (i). The staff member was able to have the parents complete six of the seven written feeding plan during my visit and posted these plans in the classroom. This violation will be fully corrected once all seven plans are completed and posted. Challenging Behaviors: 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. Choking Hazards/Plastic/Rubber/Wipes: A violation was not cited today however, technical assistance was provided today for plastic, gloves, and wipes. A violation could be warranted if the following items continue to be accessible to children: We talked about how plastic could be a choking hazard. It is best to remove the plastic and store it in an alternate place. If items are stored in plastic, it is important to make sure items are removed out of the plastic. I suggest using bins for storage or installing a shelf/cabinet. For the diapers, the diapers should be removed from the package and placed on the shelf or another location. Both wipes and gloves will need to be stored greater than 5 feet. The staff members will need to ensure that these items are out of the reach of children. The diaper packaging and gloves could be a potential choking hazard if consumed and the wipes have chemicals that could be harmful to children if consumed. During today’s visit, in the NCPK classroom, the playdoh was stored in Ziplock bags, while this is a way to store playdoh without it drying out, if the facility can purchase empty containers for use of playdoh, this may be safer for young children. Until you can purchase as best practice, continue to use the thick Ziplock bags and monitor children closely. Please feel free to contact me at nancy.stratford@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-214-2244 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: SOUTHERN AVENUE HEAD START Facility ID: 26002018 Consultant: NANCY STRATFORD Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0824-185L Visit Date: 8/28/2024 Number Present: 94 Completed Date: 8/28/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 260 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:20 PM Time In: Time Out: 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 Visit was completed November 03, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 96%. This program currently operates with a Five-Star License issued March 20, 2020. The License was based on the program earning seven points in education standards, five points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option for: Staff benefits package and Infrastructure of parent involvement. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Ms. Felicia Jones, Administrator, 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 29, 2024. Fire Classification of Approved completed August 29, 2023. Ms. Jones was present and accompanied me while observing the indoor and outdoor areas. In Classroom E, the children were playing outdoors. Outside, the children were climbing through a tunnel, walking, catching bubbles, and playing with musical instruments. In Classroom K (NC Pre-K), the children were playing in the following activities: drawing, shakers, counters, numbers and manipulatives. A violation was cited for hazardous substances. In Classroom L (NC-Pre-K), the children were playing in the following activities: cutting paper, Legos, blocks, pushing cars, manipulatives, and water table. Lunch served was chicken tenders, mixed vegetables, pears, rolls, and milk. There is a concern that the NC Pre-K teacher does not meet the education requirements for the position. The concerns were discussed with Ms. Jones, Administrator. Interviews were conducted with the Administrator, Ms. Jones and the staff files were reviewed for the NC Pre-K staff members. Regarding the concerns that the NC Pre-K teacher does not meet the education requirements for the position, observations and interviews were conducted. During observations and interviews, the Administrator stated the NC Pre-K staff members hired resigned from the position of NC Pre-K Lead Teacher. The facility is currently using two Lead Teachers that are approved subs for the NC Pre-K program. The teacher assistants are also substitutes. The facility has six months to hire new staff that meet the requirements or six months for staff members to complete the requirements for the position of a NC Pre-K Lead Teacher and NC Pre-K Teacher. Based on the information gathered and observations made during today’s visit, there wasn’t sufficient information to confirm the allegations of violation of child care requirements that the NC Pre-K teacher does not meet the education requirements is unsubstantiated. Four staff files were monitored during today’s visit. The staff and training worksheet is attached. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Felicia Jones, Administrator. The following violation was 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. In Space #K, there was a bottle of sanitizer and a bottle of disinfectant stored on a shelf less than five feet from the floor. This was corrected when the administrator removed the items and placed on a top of a cabinet greater than five feet from the floor. .2820(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 violation observed and documented today was corrected during today’s visit. A compliance letter is not required. Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: Storage of Hazardous Items: A violation was cited today for Storage of Hazardous Items. Store items that are labeled “keep out of reach of children” and have no other warning can be stored on a shelf or in an unlocked cabinet. The shelf or cabinet must be mounted at least five feet above the floor. In Space #K, there was one bottle of sanitizer and one bottle of disinfectant stores on a shelf less than five feet from the floor. It is important to make sure cleaning supplies are stored at least 5 feet from the floor. This will ensure that potentially harmful products will be out of reach for the children. Hazardous Items Storage for Child Care handout can be found on our website by clicking the tab Provider then Provider Document and Forms https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. For more information regarding this rule requirement review Child Care Rules 15A NCAC 18A.2820(b). Choking Hazards/Plastic/Rubber/Wipes: A violation was not cited today however, technical assistance was provided today for plastic, gloves, and wipes. A violation could be warranted if the following items continue to be accessible to children: We talked about how plastic could be a choking hazard. It is best to remove the plastic and store it in an alternate place. If items are stored in plastic, it is important to make sure items are removed out of the plastic. I suggest using bins for storage or installing a shelf/cabinet. For the diapers, the diapers should be removed from the package and placed on the shelf or another location. Both wipes and gloves will need to be stored greater than 5 feet. The staff members will need to ensure that these items are out of the reach of children. The diaper packaging and gloves could be a potential choking hazard if consumed and the wipes have chemicals that could be harmful to children if consumed. Please feel free to contact me at nancy.stratford@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-214-2244 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
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
NC GS 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: SOUTHERN AVENUE HEAD START Facility ID: 26002018 Consultant: NANCY STRATFORD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/2/2024 Number Present: 100 Completed Date: 5/2/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a routine unannounced visit. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed November 03, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 96%. This program currently operates with a Five-Star License issued March 20, 2020. The License was based on the program earning seven points in education standards, five points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option for: Staff benefits package and Infrastructure of parent involvement. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Ms. Felicia Jones, Administrator, 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 29, 2024. Fire Classification of Approved completed August 29, 2023. Ms. Jones was present and accompanied me while observing the indoor and outdoor areas. In Classroom A, the children were playing in the following activities: pushing toys, books, push cars, and shakers. In Classroom H, the children were playing in the following activities: puzzles, singing, dancing, dramatic play, and looking at dinosaurs using a magnifying glass. In Classroom L, the children were playing outdoors. After outdoor play, the children came inside to wash their hands. Water was served to the children. After the children were served water, the teacher talked to the children about the “letter of the week”. A violation was cited today for water not freely accessible for the children outdoors. This was corrected during today’s visit. Lunch served was turkey, cheese, cucumber salad, strawberries, bread, and milk. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Felicia Jones, Administrator. The following violation was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 505 Drinking water was not freely available to children of all ages. Drinking water was not freely available to children during outdoor play for children in Space #L. This was corrected when the children were provided water when returning indoors. The administrator reminded the staff members that drinking water will need to be accessible outdoors. .0901(e) 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 and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violation observed and documented today was corrected during today’s visit. A compliance letter is not required. Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: Classroom Observations/TA Consultation: It is important that teachers always interact with the children. During one observation, the children were playing in centers and the teachers were supervising the children. This is the opportunity for teachers to engage with the children and help children learn a variety of skills through play. In addition, the teacher can use language to talk about what he/she is doing. The teacher can engage the children in conversation and/or sing songs. I observed some children not engaging in activities. I suggest providing an alternative activity when the child does not want to participate. In addition, you can visit http://csefel.vanderbilt.edu/ for resources to help manage behaviors and provide strategies to help your non-verbal children. This website is the Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (CSEFEL) that focuses on promoting the social emotional development and school readiness of young children birth to age 5. There are books that can be printed out and utilized in your facility to help manage children’s behaviors. For example, Tucker Turtle Takes Time to Tuck and Think. There are some resources and training that are free of charge. The steps to access the resources are located on the main page, select For Teachers and Caregivers, and then you will see the option for the book to print. Once you print the book, the staff can utilize sheet protectors and use a binder. It may be best to print a cover page and add on the front of the binder. For additional accessories, provide a soft turtle to use as a prop. The staff members can place these items in the cozy area as a way for the children to transition when he or she is having a difficult moment. The book promotes strategies for helping young children manage behaviors when they are upset. Outdoor Learning Environment: This website below offers opportunities of professional development to include training and techniques for learning environments that supports both healthy child development and natural environments. If you click on the Resources Tab and then click Toolkit-Preschool, it will bring to a page titled “Preschool Outdoor Toolkit”. At the bottom of the page, there is a place for you to complete your information if you would be interested in downloading the Toolkit-Preschool. This is an excellent resource to help guide you in making enhancements to your outdoor learning environment. This toolkit will be able to be downloaded to your laptop/desktop computer. You will also have the option of printing the information. Due to the high cost of a natural environment, the toolkit offers suggestions for raising money and involving the community to support your program. The website used to access the information above is: https://naturalearning.org/ Child Care Health Consultant: The Cumberland County Department of Public Health current Child Care Health Consultant is Nicole Richardson. Her contact number is: 910-678-7706 and her email address: nrrichardson@cumberlandcountync.gov Visit the website https://nccchcassociation.org/resources/, under resources there are several links that may be beneficial for your Family Child Care Home. For example, Caring for Our Children, My Plate, Safe Kids NC, and many others. The following website will also provide more information about the Child Care Health Consultants. The Child Care Health Consultant provides support in the following areas, but not limited to: oral health, illness, infectious disease, emergency preparedness, health related areas, nutrition, environmental health, and physical activity. For addition information areas, visit the website, https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/child-care-health-consultants/about-cchc/ . My mailing address is: Nancy Stratford Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 371 Godwin, NC 28344 Please feel free to contact me at nancy.stratford@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-214-2244 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
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation
Name of Operation: SOUTHERN AVENUE HEAD START Facility ID: 26002018 Consultant: NANCY STRATFORD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/3/2023 Number Present: 96 Completed Date: 11/3/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 390 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 03:30 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 Health and Safety Training. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed November 09, 2022, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 96%. This program currently operates with a Five-Star License issued March 20, 2020. The License was based on the program earning seven points in education standards, five points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option for: Staff benefits package and Infrastructure of parent involvement. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Ms. Felicia Jones, Administrator, 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 19, 2022. Fire Classification of Approved completed August 29, 2023. Ms. Jones was present and accompanied me while observing the indoor and outdoor areas. In Classroom A, there was one infant sleeping in their crib, 3 infants were eating, 2 children were laying down on their backs. In Classroom H, the children were playing musical instruments. In Classroom J, the children were cleaning up their things from breakfast, washing their hands, and transitioning to the carpet for group time. In Classroom K, the children were talking about the letter “G” and making the “G” sound. In Classroom L, the children were sitting on the carpet taking turns discussing their toys from home. A violation was cited today for electrical outlets. This was corrected during today’s visit. Lunch served was turkey, cheese, green beans, oranges, bread, and milk. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Felicia Jones, Administrator. The following violations was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In Space #L, there were three outlets that were missing safety plugs. This was corrected and safety plugs were placed in the outlets. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 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 and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violation observed and documented today was corrected during today’s visit. A compliance letter is not required. Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: Electrical Outlets: A violation was cited today for electrical outlets. There were three missing safety plugs from three different outlets. This was corrected during today’s visit. Today, we talked about different strategies to ensure that the facility is operating in compliance with Child Care Rules. Before the children arrive, it is best practice to conduct a walk-though of the classroom to make sure that all electrical outlets are covered, in addition, make sure the area used by children is safe from all hazards and potential hazards. Refer to Child Care Rule: 10A NCAC 09 .0604 for more information regarding this rule requirement. Technical assistance was provided today for baby wipes, gloves, and diaper storage. We talked about the best areas to store these items. For the diapers, the diapers should be removed from the package and placed on the shelf or another location. Both wipes and gloves will need to be stored greater than 5 feet. The teachers will need to ensure that these items are out of the reach of children. The diaper packaging and gloves could be a potential choking hazard if consumed and the wipes have chemicals that could be harmful to children if consumed. My mailing address is: Nancy Stratford Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 371 Godwin, NC 28344 Please feel free to contact me at nancy.stratford@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-214-2244 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
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation
Name of Operation: SOUTHERN AVENUE HEAD START Facility ID: 26002018 Consultant: NANCY STRATFORD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/3/2023 Number Present: 96 Completed Date: 11/3/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 390 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 03:30 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 Health and Safety Training. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed November 09, 2022, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 96%. This program currently operates with a Five-Star License issued March 20, 2020. The License was based on the program earning seven points in education standards, five points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option for: Staff benefits package and Infrastructure of parent involvement. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Ms. Felicia Jones, Administrator, 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 19, 2022. Fire Classification of Approved completed August 29, 2023. Ms. Jones was present and accompanied me while observing the indoor and outdoor areas. In Classroom A, there was one infant sleeping in their crib, 3 infants were eating, 2 children were laying down on their backs. In Classroom H, the children were playing musical instruments. In Classroom J, the children were cleaning up their things from breakfast, washing their hands, and transitioning to the carpet for group time. In Classroom K, the children were talking about the letter “G” and making the “G” sound. In Classroom L, the children were sitting on the carpet taking turns discussing their toys from home. A violation was cited today for electrical outlets. This was corrected during today’s visit. Lunch served was turkey, cheese, green beans, oranges, bread, and milk. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Felicia Jones, Administrator. The following violations was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In Space #L, there were three outlets that were missing safety plugs. This was corrected and safety plugs were placed in the outlets. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 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 and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violation observed and documented today was corrected during today’s visit. A compliance letter is not required. Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: Electrical Outlets: A violation was cited today for electrical outlets. There were three missing safety plugs from three different outlets. This was corrected during today’s visit. Today, we talked about different strategies to ensure that the facility is operating in compliance with Child Care Rules. Before the children arrive, it is best practice to conduct a walk-though of the classroom to make sure that all electrical outlets are covered, in addition, make sure the area used by children is safe from all hazards and potential hazards. Refer to Child Care Rule: 10A NCAC 09 .0604 for more information regarding this rule requirement. Technical assistance was provided today for baby wipes, gloves, and diaper storage. We talked about the best areas to store these items. For the diapers, the diapers should be removed from the package and placed on the shelf or another location. Both wipes and gloves will need to be stored greater than 5 feet. The teachers will need to ensure that these items are out of the reach of children. The diaper packaging and gloves could be a potential choking hazard if consumed and the wipes have chemicals that could be harmful to children if consumed. My mailing address is: Nancy Stratford Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 371 Godwin, NC 28344 Please feel free to contact me at nancy.stratford@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-214-2244 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: SOUTHERN AVENUE HEAD START Facility ID: 26002018 Consultant: NANCY STRATFORD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/3/2023 Number Present: 96 Completed Date: 11/3/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 390 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 03:30 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 Health and Safety Training. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed November 09, 2022, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 96%. This program currently operates with a Five-Star License issued March 20, 2020. The License was based on the program earning seven points in education standards, five points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option for: Staff benefits package and Infrastructure of parent involvement. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Ms. Felicia Jones, Administrator, 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 19, 2022. Fire Classification of Approved completed August 29, 2023. Ms. Jones was present and accompanied me while observing the indoor and outdoor areas. In Classroom A, there was one infant sleeping in their crib, 3 infants were eating, 2 children were laying down on their backs. In Classroom H, the children were playing musical instruments. In Classroom J, the children were cleaning up their things from breakfast, washing their hands, and transitioning to the carpet for group time. In Classroom K, the children were talking about the letter “G” and making the “G” sound. In Classroom L, the children were sitting on the carpet taking turns discussing their toys from home. A violation was cited today for electrical outlets. This was corrected during today’s visit. Lunch served was turkey, cheese, green beans, oranges, bread, and milk. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Felicia Jones, Administrator. The following violations was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In Space #L, there were three outlets that were missing safety plugs. This was corrected and safety plugs were placed in the outlets. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 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 and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violation observed and documented today was corrected during today’s visit. A compliance letter is not required. Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: Electrical Outlets: A violation was cited today for electrical outlets. There were three missing safety plugs from three different outlets. This was corrected during today’s visit. Today, we talked about different strategies to ensure that the facility is operating in compliance with Child Care Rules. Before the children arrive, it is best practice to conduct a walk-though of the classroom to make sure that all electrical outlets are covered, in addition, make sure the area used by children is safe from all hazards and potential hazards. Refer to Child Care Rule: 10A NCAC 09 .0604 for more information regarding this rule requirement. Technical assistance was provided today for baby wipes, gloves, and diaper storage. We talked about the best areas to store these items. For the diapers, the diapers should be removed from the package and placed on the shelf or another location. Both wipes and gloves will need to be stored greater than 5 feet. The teachers will need to ensure that these items are out of the reach of children. The diaper packaging and gloves could be a potential choking hazard if consumed and the wipes have chemicals that could be harmful to children if consumed. My mailing address is: Nancy Stratford Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 371 Godwin, NC 28344 Please feel free to contact me at nancy.stratford@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-214-2244 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
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