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1113 Chestnut Wood Drive, Fayetteville NC 28314 · License #26001316 · Center · Child Care Center
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10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation
Name of Operation: TINY TOTS CHILDCARE Facility ID: 26001316 Consultant: YOLANDA PRIDGEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/6/2025 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 5/6/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 245 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an Annual Compliance Visit including health and safety training requirements. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed May 23, 2024, prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 97% as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4) (c-d). This program currently operates with a Four-Star issued November 12, 2019. The License was based on the program earning 7 points in education standards, 3 points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet an education option all lead teachers have AAS or higher in ECE/CD and all lead teachers and teachers have at least 5 years EC work experience in no more than 2 different centers. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Melanie Little. Current inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Satisfaction completed March 17, 2025. Fire Classification of satisfactory completed December 12, 2024. A copy of the inspection report was received during today’s visit. Melanie Little, Operator/Owner, was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Upon arrival, ten preschool-aged children and two additional staff members were engaged in playing with table tabletop toys. Children played with framed puzzles, manipulated bolts, gears, locking boards, and shape sorters. One teacher was observed reading and discussing the book “Good Morning Farm Friend” while another group of children colored pictures of flowers with crayons for Mother’s Day. Staff members transitioned children to free choice centers and music and movement where children sang and danced. I observed children playing in dramatic play with dolls, pretend foods, and cooking utensils. During outdoor play, children climbed on portable slides, ran around chasing each other, and played in child-sized play houses. Upon returning indoors, staff members assisted children with toileting, diapering, and hand washing routines in preparation for mealtime. Lunch served was chicken nuggets, corn, applesauce, crackers, and milk. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored during the visit. Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers and Statements of Responsibility forms were completed and all staff files were monitored. A Children’s Record form was completed and two (2) files were monitored. The most recent fire drill was conducted on May 5, 2025 and a shelter-in-place emergency drill were completed on March 4, 2025. A playground inspection was conducted on May 4, 2025. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with M. Little. The following violation(s) 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 facility's most current fire inspection completed on 12/12/2024 was not submitted to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit. The violation was corrected when the operator provided a copy of the fire inspection report to DCDEE during the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. The administrator M.L. completed 2 hour of the 10 hours required for annual on-going training. .1103(a) 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. Documentation of parents' signed receipt of the facility's operational policies were not on file for all children enrolled. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) 1823 The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The EPR plan on file, completed 9/20/2017, was not updated with correct program information. The facility's Ready to Go File was not on file and available for review. .0607(d)(10) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Documentation of parents' signed receipt of the facility's smoking and tobacco restriction was not on file for all children enrolled. .0604(j) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. Documentation of parent's receipt of the facility's Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not on file for all children enrolled up to 5 years of age. .0608(b)(1-6) 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. 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 May 20, 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: Yolanda Pridgen Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 25561 Fayetteville, NC 28314 yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Specific Facility TA/Consultation/Reminders TA/Consultation: Children’s Records: Three violations were cited during today’s visit regarding parents’ receipt of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma, Tobacco and Smoking policy, and the facility’s Operational policies. Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with administering a child care program. It is an important part of licensure. Review children's files often to ensure the program is maintaining accurate licensing records. Organization and completeness of records is important to ensure easy access to information in emergency situations. For the files that contained the checklist, the form was incomplete and not updated to reflect dates of submission for required documentation and files were missing required paperwork. Three (3) files monitored today were missing the health assessment. Additionally, one (1) file was missing the immunization record. As a reminder, current health assessments and immunization records are required to be on file within thirty (30) days of enrollment. A copy of the Children’s File Checklist was provided and discussed with you today. This resource from the DCDEE website will be useful in tracking required information by checking off the items on the form as they’re received and setting reminders or creating a task list for items due after the first day of enrollment. EPR/Ready to Go File: A violation was cited for the Ready to Go File during today’s visit. All licensed ECE programs are required to have a Ready to Go File to ensure that all necessary information is available during an emergency. I provided a copy of the Ready to Go File Facility Checklist to you which can also be found on the DCDEE website underneath Provider Documents. You may find more information regarding EPR Plan and Ready to Go File in the NC Child Care Rules .1714(d)(10) On-going Training: A violation was cited for the administrator not completed the number of required on-going training hours annually. We discussed a variety agencies to obtain on-going training hours. Ms. Simpson stated she would prefer to attend virtual trainings. I recommended the operator visit the Partnership for Children of Cumberland County at www.ccpfc.org for an updated training calendar along with Southwestern Childcare Commission at https://www.swcdcinc.org/, and Positive Childhood Alliance of NC at https://preventchildabusenc.org/online-trainings/ for more information. Please feel free to contact me at yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-305-2371 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
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10A NCAC 09 .0514 · Violation
Name of Operation: TINY TOTS CHILDCARE Facility ID: 26001316 Consultant: YOLANDA PRIDGEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/6/2025 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 5/6/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 245 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an Annual Compliance Visit including health and safety training requirements. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed May 23, 2024, prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 97% as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4) (c-d). This program currently operates with a Four-Star issued November 12, 2019. The License was based on the program earning 7 points in education standards, 3 points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet an education option all lead teachers have AAS or higher in ECE/CD and all lead teachers and teachers have at least 5 years EC work experience in no more than 2 different centers. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Melanie Little. Current inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Satisfaction completed March 17, 2025. Fire Classification of satisfactory completed December 12, 2024. A copy of the inspection report was received during today’s visit. Melanie Little, Operator/Owner, was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Upon arrival, ten preschool-aged children and two additional staff members were engaged in playing with table tabletop toys. Children played with framed puzzles, manipulated bolts, gears, locking boards, and shape sorters. One teacher was observed reading and discussing the book “Good Morning Farm Friend” while another group of children colored pictures of flowers with crayons for Mother’s Day. Staff members transitioned children to free choice centers and music and movement where children sang and danced. I observed children playing in dramatic play with dolls, pretend foods, and cooking utensils. During outdoor play, children climbed on portable slides, ran around chasing each other, and played in child-sized play houses. Upon returning indoors, staff members assisted children with toileting, diapering, and hand washing routines in preparation for mealtime. Lunch served was chicken nuggets, corn, applesauce, crackers, and milk. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored during the visit. Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers and Statements of Responsibility forms were completed and all staff files were monitored. A Children’s Record form was completed and two (2) files were monitored. The most recent fire drill was conducted on May 5, 2025 and a shelter-in-place emergency drill were completed on March 4, 2025. A playground inspection was conducted on May 4, 2025. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with M. Little. The following violation(s) 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 facility's most current fire inspection completed on 12/12/2024 was not submitted to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit. The violation was corrected when the operator provided a copy of the fire inspection report to DCDEE during the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. The administrator M.L. completed 2 hour of the 10 hours required for annual on-going training. .1103(a) 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. Documentation of parents' signed receipt of the facility's operational policies were not on file for all children enrolled. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) 1823 The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The EPR plan on file, completed 9/20/2017, was not updated with correct program information. The facility's Ready to Go File was not on file and available for review. .0607(d)(10) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Documentation of parents' signed receipt of the facility's smoking and tobacco restriction was not on file for all children enrolled. .0604(j) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. Documentation of parent's receipt of the facility's Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not on file for all children enrolled up to 5 years of age. .0608(b)(1-6) 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. 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 May 20, 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: Yolanda Pridgen Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 25561 Fayetteville, NC 28314 yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Specific Facility TA/Consultation/Reminders TA/Consultation: Children’s Records: Three violations were cited during today’s visit regarding parents’ receipt of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma, Tobacco and Smoking policy, and the facility’s Operational policies. Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with administering a child care program. It is an important part of licensure. Review children's files often to ensure the program is maintaining accurate licensing records. Organization and completeness of records is important to ensure easy access to information in emergency situations. For the files that contained the checklist, the form was incomplete and not updated to reflect dates of submission for required documentation and files were missing required paperwork. Three (3) files monitored today were missing the health assessment. Additionally, one (1) file was missing the immunization record. As a reminder, current health assessments and immunization records are required to be on file within thirty (30) days of enrollment. A copy of the Children’s File Checklist was provided and discussed with you today. This resource from the DCDEE website will be useful in tracking required information by checking off the items on the form as they’re received and setting reminders or creating a task list for items due after the first day of enrollment. EPR/Ready to Go File: A violation was cited for the Ready to Go File during today’s visit. All licensed ECE programs are required to have a Ready to Go File to ensure that all necessary information is available during an emergency. I provided a copy of the Ready to Go File Facility Checklist to you which can also be found on the DCDEE website underneath Provider Documents. You may find more information regarding EPR Plan and Ready to Go File in the NC Child Care Rules .1714(d)(10) On-going Training: A violation was cited for the administrator not completed the number of required on-going training hours annually. We discussed a variety agencies to obtain on-going training hours. Ms. Simpson stated she would prefer to attend virtual trainings. I recommended the operator visit the Partnership for Children of Cumberland County at www.ccpfc.org for an updated training calendar along with Southwestern Childcare Commission at https://www.swcdcinc.org/, and Positive Childhood Alliance of NC at https://preventchildabusenc.org/online-trainings/ for more information. Please feel free to contact me at yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-305-2371 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
NC GS 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: TINY TOTS CHILDCARE Facility ID: 26001316 Consultant: YOLANDA PRIDGEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/6/2025 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 5/6/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 245 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an Annual Compliance Visit including health and safety training requirements. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed May 23, 2024, prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 97% as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4) (c-d). This program currently operates with a Four-Star issued November 12, 2019. The License was based on the program earning 7 points in education standards, 3 points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet an education option all lead teachers have AAS or higher in ECE/CD and all lead teachers and teachers have at least 5 years EC work experience in no more than 2 different centers. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Melanie Little. Current inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Satisfaction completed March 17, 2025. Fire Classification of satisfactory completed December 12, 2024. A copy of the inspection report was received during today’s visit. Melanie Little, Operator/Owner, was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Upon arrival, ten preschool-aged children and two additional staff members were engaged in playing with table tabletop toys. Children played with framed puzzles, manipulated bolts, gears, locking boards, and shape sorters. One teacher was observed reading and discussing the book “Good Morning Farm Friend” while another group of children colored pictures of flowers with crayons for Mother’s Day. Staff members transitioned children to free choice centers and music and movement where children sang and danced. I observed children playing in dramatic play with dolls, pretend foods, and cooking utensils. During outdoor play, children climbed on portable slides, ran around chasing each other, and played in child-sized play houses. Upon returning indoors, staff members assisted children with toileting, diapering, and hand washing routines in preparation for mealtime. Lunch served was chicken nuggets, corn, applesauce, crackers, and milk. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored during the visit. Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers and Statements of Responsibility forms were completed and all staff files were monitored. A Children’s Record form was completed and two (2) files were monitored. The most recent fire drill was conducted on May 5, 2025 and a shelter-in-place emergency drill were completed on March 4, 2025. A playground inspection was conducted on May 4, 2025. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with M. Little. The following violation(s) 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 facility's most current fire inspection completed on 12/12/2024 was not submitted to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit. The violation was corrected when the operator provided a copy of the fire inspection report to DCDEE during the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. The administrator M.L. completed 2 hour of the 10 hours required for annual on-going training. .1103(a) 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. Documentation of parents' signed receipt of the facility's operational policies were not on file for all children enrolled. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) 1823 The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The EPR plan on file, completed 9/20/2017, was not updated with correct program information. The facility's Ready to Go File was not on file and available for review. .0607(d)(10) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Documentation of parents' signed receipt of the facility's smoking and tobacco restriction was not on file for all children enrolled. .0604(j) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. Documentation of parent's receipt of the facility's Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not on file for all children enrolled up to 5 years of age. .0608(b)(1-6) 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. 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 May 20, 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: Yolanda Pridgen Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 25561 Fayetteville, NC 28314 yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Specific Facility TA/Consultation/Reminders TA/Consultation: Children’s Records: Three violations were cited during today’s visit regarding parents’ receipt of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma, Tobacco and Smoking policy, and the facility’s Operational policies. Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with administering a child care program. It is an important part of licensure. Review children's files often to ensure the program is maintaining accurate licensing records. Organization and completeness of records is important to ensure easy access to information in emergency situations. For the files that contained the checklist, the form was incomplete and not updated to reflect dates of submission for required documentation and files were missing required paperwork. Three (3) files monitored today were missing the health assessment. Additionally, one (1) file was missing the immunization record. As a reminder, current health assessments and immunization records are required to be on file within thirty (30) days of enrollment. A copy of the Children’s File Checklist was provided and discussed with you today. This resource from the DCDEE website will be useful in tracking required information by checking off the items on the form as they’re received and setting reminders or creating a task list for items due after the first day of enrollment. EPR/Ready to Go File: A violation was cited for the Ready to Go File during today’s visit. All licensed ECE programs are required to have a Ready to Go File to ensure that all necessary information is available during an emergency. I provided a copy of the Ready to Go File Facility Checklist to you which can also be found on the DCDEE website underneath Provider Documents. You may find more information regarding EPR Plan and Ready to Go File in the NC Child Care Rules .1714(d)(10) On-going Training: A violation was cited for the administrator not completed the number of required on-going training hours annually. We discussed a variety agencies to obtain on-going training hours. Ms. Simpson stated she would prefer to attend virtual trainings. I recommended the operator visit the Partnership for Children of Cumberland County at www.ccpfc.org for an updated training calendar along with Southwestern Childcare Commission at https://www.swcdcinc.org/, and Positive Childhood Alliance of NC at https://preventchildabusenc.org/online-trainings/ for more information. Please feel free to contact me at yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-305-2371 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
10A NCAC 09 .0701 · Violation
Name of Operation: TINY TOTS CHILDCARE Facility ID: 26001316 Consultant: YOLANDA PRIDGEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/6/2024 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 12/6/2024 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 200 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a Routine Unannounced Visit. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed May 23, 2024, prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 100% at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4) (c-d). This program currently operates with a Four-Star issued November 12, 2019. The License was based on the program earning 7 points in education standards, 3 points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet an education option all lead teachers have AAS or higher in ECE/CD and all lead teachers and teachers have at least 5 years EC work experience in no more than 2 different centers. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Melanie Little. Current inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Satisfaction completed April 15, 2024. Fire Classification of satisfactory completed January 12, 2024. Melanie Little, Operator/Owner, was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Upon arrival, eight preschool-aged children were engaged in painting individual pictures with tempera paint on construction paper. Staff members monitored children as they completed hand washing and transitioned to free choice activities. Children played with dramatic play materials such as dolls, cooking utensils, blocks, locks/fastener boards, puppets, and read books. Staff members were observed reading to children as they engaged in conversation. Handwashing and toileting routines were completed in preparation for mealtime. For lunch children were served pizza, corn, applesauce, and milk. Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers and Statements of Responsibility forms were completed during today’s visit. Violations were observed. The most recent fire drill and a shelter-in-place emergency drill were completed on December 4, 2024. A playground inspection was conducted on December 5, 2024. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with M. Little. The following violation(s) were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. The most current annual health questionnaire on file for all staff had expired. .0701(a) 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). The child care operator did not complete and submit required forms to complete an updated criminal background check. The most current qualification letter for operator, M.L. expired on July 19, 2024. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. CPR certification was not successfully completed for three staff members and expired on November 2, 2024. .1102(d) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. The most current qualification letter for operator, M.L. expired on July 19, 2024. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(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. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. 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 December 20, 2024, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Yolanda Pridgen Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 25561 Fayetteville, NC 28314 yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Specific Facility TA/Consultation/Reminders TA/Consultation: Classroom Observation: I observed the classroom space from 10:00am to 10:20am. Staff members were engaged in constant conversations with children during free choice activities. Children played and worked at their own developmental levels. A variety of age-appropriate materials were readily available in interest centers for each age group children to use at their choice. The learning environment provided a variety of materials to enhance children’s learning experiences. Children moved throughout the classroom space and were familiar with daily routines. I encouraged staff members to continue using positive and interactive directives to assist children with keeping the learning environment safe. Criminal Background Checks (CBC): A valid CBC qualification letter for operator Melanie Little expired on July 19, 2024. The operator stated that she has started the CBC process in the ABCMS portal and will to get fingerprints soon. 10A NCAC 09 .2700 requires all Child Care Providers to have qualified CBC on file with DCDEE. You must submit a valid qualification letter to me within 15 days. If a valid qualification letter is not on file by December 21, 2024 additional violations will be cited. If a valid qualification letter is not on file at the end of the two weeks, you will not be permitted to work at the facility until a valid qualification letter is on file. Annual Health Questionnaire: All staff members did not have an updated annual Health Questionnaire on file. Remember, health questionnaires shall be completed annually unless a medical statement was completed within the same year. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a). I recommended Ms. Little add a reminder on your calendar and monitor staff files quarterly. Health Questionnaire (FCCH): A violation for an annual health questionnaire was cited today. Your most current health questionnaire was completed on 1/22/2020. As a reminder, a health questionnaire shall be completed annually unless a medical statement was completed within the same year. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a). CPR Training: A violation was cited for expired CPR certifications for three staff members. As a reminder, CPR training must be completed within 90 days of employment and prior to expiration. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102(d) regarding staff requirements. Please feel free to contact me at yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-305-2371 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
10A NCAC 09 .1102 · Violation
Name of Operation: TINY TOTS CHILDCARE Facility ID: 26001316 Consultant: YOLANDA PRIDGEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/6/2024 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 12/6/2024 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 200 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a Routine Unannounced Visit. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed May 23, 2024, prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 100% at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4) (c-d). This program currently operates with a Four-Star issued November 12, 2019. The License was based on the program earning 7 points in education standards, 3 points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet an education option all lead teachers have AAS or higher in ECE/CD and all lead teachers and teachers have at least 5 years EC work experience in no more than 2 different centers. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Melanie Little. Current inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Satisfaction completed April 15, 2024. Fire Classification of satisfactory completed January 12, 2024. Melanie Little, Operator/Owner, was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Upon arrival, eight preschool-aged children were engaged in painting individual pictures with tempera paint on construction paper. Staff members monitored children as they completed hand washing and transitioned to free choice activities. Children played with dramatic play materials such as dolls, cooking utensils, blocks, locks/fastener boards, puppets, and read books. Staff members were observed reading to children as they engaged in conversation. Handwashing and toileting routines were completed in preparation for mealtime. For lunch children were served pizza, corn, applesauce, and milk. Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers and Statements of Responsibility forms were completed during today’s visit. Violations were observed. The most recent fire drill and a shelter-in-place emergency drill were completed on December 4, 2024. A playground inspection was conducted on December 5, 2024. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with M. Little. The following violation(s) were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. The most current annual health questionnaire on file for all staff had expired. .0701(a) 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). The child care operator did not complete and submit required forms to complete an updated criminal background check. The most current qualification letter for operator, M.L. expired on July 19, 2024. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. CPR certification was not successfully completed for three staff members and expired on November 2, 2024. .1102(d) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. The most current qualification letter for operator, M.L. expired on July 19, 2024. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(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. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. 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 December 20, 2024, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Yolanda Pridgen Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 25561 Fayetteville, NC 28314 yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Specific Facility TA/Consultation/Reminders TA/Consultation: Classroom Observation: I observed the classroom space from 10:00am to 10:20am. Staff members were engaged in constant conversations with children during free choice activities. Children played and worked at their own developmental levels. A variety of age-appropriate materials were readily available in interest centers for each age group children to use at their choice. The learning environment provided a variety of materials to enhance children’s learning experiences. Children moved throughout the classroom space and were familiar with daily routines. I encouraged staff members to continue using positive and interactive directives to assist children with keeping the learning environment safe. Criminal Background Checks (CBC): A valid CBC qualification letter for operator Melanie Little expired on July 19, 2024. The operator stated that she has started the CBC process in the ABCMS portal and will to get fingerprints soon. 10A NCAC 09 .2700 requires all Child Care Providers to have qualified CBC on file with DCDEE. You must submit a valid qualification letter to me within 15 days. If a valid qualification letter is not on file by December 21, 2024 additional violations will be cited. If a valid qualification letter is not on file at the end of the two weeks, you will not be permitted to work at the facility until a valid qualification letter is on file. Annual Health Questionnaire: All staff members did not have an updated annual Health Questionnaire on file. Remember, health questionnaires shall be completed annually unless a medical statement was completed within the same year. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a). I recommended Ms. Little add a reminder on your calendar and monitor staff files quarterly. Health Questionnaire (FCCH): A violation for an annual health questionnaire was cited today. Your most current health questionnaire was completed on 1/22/2020. As a reminder, a health questionnaire shall be completed annually unless a medical statement was completed within the same year. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a). CPR Training: A violation was cited for expired CPR certifications for three staff members. As a reminder, CPR training must be completed within 90 days of employment and prior to expiration. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102(d) regarding staff requirements. Please feel free to contact me at yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-305-2371 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
10A NCAC 09 .2700 · Violation
Name of Operation: TINY TOTS CHILDCARE Facility ID: 26001316 Consultant: YOLANDA PRIDGEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/6/2024 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 12/6/2024 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 200 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a Routine Unannounced Visit. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed May 23, 2024, prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 100% at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4) (c-d). This program currently operates with a Four-Star issued November 12, 2019. The License was based on the program earning 7 points in education standards, 3 points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet an education option all lead teachers have AAS or higher in ECE/CD and all lead teachers and teachers have at least 5 years EC work experience in no more than 2 different centers. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Melanie Little. Current inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Satisfaction completed April 15, 2024. Fire Classification of satisfactory completed January 12, 2024. Melanie Little, Operator/Owner, was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Upon arrival, eight preschool-aged children were engaged in painting individual pictures with tempera paint on construction paper. Staff members monitored children as they completed hand washing and transitioned to free choice activities. Children played with dramatic play materials such as dolls, cooking utensils, blocks, locks/fastener boards, puppets, and read books. Staff members were observed reading to children as they engaged in conversation. Handwashing and toileting routines were completed in preparation for mealtime. For lunch children were served pizza, corn, applesauce, and milk. Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers and Statements of Responsibility forms were completed during today’s visit. Violations were observed. The most recent fire drill and a shelter-in-place emergency drill were completed on December 4, 2024. A playground inspection was conducted on December 5, 2024. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with M. Little. The following violation(s) were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. The most current annual health questionnaire on file for all staff had expired. .0701(a) 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). The child care operator did not complete and submit required forms to complete an updated criminal background check. The most current qualification letter for operator, M.L. expired on July 19, 2024. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. CPR certification was not successfully completed for three staff members and expired on November 2, 2024. .1102(d) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. The most current qualification letter for operator, M.L. expired on July 19, 2024. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(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. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. 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 December 20, 2024, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Yolanda Pridgen Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 25561 Fayetteville, NC 28314 yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Specific Facility TA/Consultation/Reminders TA/Consultation: Classroom Observation: I observed the classroom space from 10:00am to 10:20am. Staff members were engaged in constant conversations with children during free choice activities. Children played and worked at their own developmental levels. A variety of age-appropriate materials were readily available in interest centers for each age group children to use at their choice. The learning environment provided a variety of materials to enhance children’s learning experiences. Children moved throughout the classroom space and were familiar with daily routines. I encouraged staff members to continue using positive and interactive directives to assist children with keeping the learning environment safe. Criminal Background Checks (CBC): A valid CBC qualification letter for operator Melanie Little expired on July 19, 2024. The operator stated that she has started the CBC process in the ABCMS portal and will to get fingerprints soon. 10A NCAC 09 .2700 requires all Child Care Providers to have qualified CBC on file with DCDEE. You must submit a valid qualification letter to me within 15 days. If a valid qualification letter is not on file by December 21, 2024 additional violations will be cited. If a valid qualification letter is not on file at the end of the two weeks, you will not be permitted to work at the facility until a valid qualification letter is on file. Annual Health Questionnaire: All staff members did not have an updated annual Health Questionnaire on file. Remember, health questionnaires shall be completed annually unless a medical statement was completed within the same year. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a). I recommended Ms. Little add a reminder on your calendar and monitor staff files quarterly. Health Questionnaire (FCCH): A violation for an annual health questionnaire was cited today. Your most current health questionnaire was completed on 1/22/2020. As a reminder, a health questionnaire shall be completed annually unless a medical statement was completed within the same year. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a). CPR Training: A violation was cited for expired CPR certifications for three staff members. As a reminder, CPR training must be completed within 90 days of employment and prior to expiration. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102(d) regarding staff requirements. Please feel free to contact me at yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-305-2371 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
G.S. 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: TINY TOTS CHILDCARE Facility ID: 26001316 Consultant: YOLANDA PRIDGEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/6/2024 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 12/6/2024 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 200 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a Routine Unannounced Visit. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed May 23, 2024, prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 100% at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4) (c-d). This program currently operates with a Four-Star issued November 12, 2019. The License was based on the program earning 7 points in education standards, 3 points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet an education option all lead teachers have AAS or higher in ECE/CD and all lead teachers and teachers have at least 5 years EC work experience in no more than 2 different centers. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Melanie Little. Current inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Satisfaction completed April 15, 2024. Fire Classification of satisfactory completed January 12, 2024. Melanie Little, Operator/Owner, was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Upon arrival, eight preschool-aged children were engaged in painting individual pictures with tempera paint on construction paper. Staff members monitored children as they completed hand washing and transitioned to free choice activities. Children played with dramatic play materials such as dolls, cooking utensils, blocks, locks/fastener boards, puppets, and read books. Staff members were observed reading to children as they engaged in conversation. Handwashing and toileting routines were completed in preparation for mealtime. For lunch children were served pizza, corn, applesauce, and milk. Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers and Statements of Responsibility forms were completed during today’s visit. Violations were observed. The most recent fire drill and a shelter-in-place emergency drill were completed on December 4, 2024. A playground inspection was conducted on December 5, 2024. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with M. Little. The following violation(s) were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. The most current annual health questionnaire on file for all staff had expired. .0701(a) 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). The child care operator did not complete and submit required forms to complete an updated criminal background check. The most current qualification letter for operator, M.L. expired on July 19, 2024. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. CPR certification was not successfully completed for three staff members and expired on November 2, 2024. .1102(d) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. The most current qualification letter for operator, M.L. expired on July 19, 2024. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(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. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. 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 December 20, 2024, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Yolanda Pridgen Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 25561 Fayetteville, NC 28314 yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Specific Facility TA/Consultation/Reminders TA/Consultation: Classroom Observation: I observed the classroom space from 10:00am to 10:20am. Staff members were engaged in constant conversations with children during free choice activities. Children played and worked at their own developmental levels. A variety of age-appropriate materials were readily available in interest centers for each age group children to use at their choice. The learning environment provided a variety of materials to enhance children’s learning experiences. Children moved throughout the classroom space and were familiar with daily routines. I encouraged staff members to continue using positive and interactive directives to assist children with keeping the learning environment safe. Criminal Background Checks (CBC): A valid CBC qualification letter for operator Melanie Little expired on July 19, 2024. The operator stated that she has started the CBC process in the ABCMS portal and will to get fingerprints soon. 10A NCAC 09 .2700 requires all Child Care Providers to have qualified CBC on file with DCDEE. You must submit a valid qualification letter to me within 15 days. If a valid qualification letter is not on file by December 21, 2024 additional violations will be cited. If a valid qualification letter is not on file at the end of the two weeks, you will not be permitted to work at the facility until a valid qualification letter is on file. Annual Health Questionnaire: All staff members did not have an updated annual Health Questionnaire on file. Remember, health questionnaires shall be completed annually unless a medical statement was completed within the same year. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a). I recommended Ms. Little add a reminder on your calendar and monitor staff files quarterly. Health Questionnaire (FCCH): A violation for an annual health questionnaire was cited today. Your most current health questionnaire was completed on 1/22/2020. As a reminder, a health questionnaire shall be completed annually unless a medical statement was completed within the same year. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a). CPR Training: A violation was cited for expired CPR certifications for three staff members. As a reminder, CPR training must be completed within 90 days of employment and prior to expiration. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102(d) regarding staff requirements. Please feel free to contact me at yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-305-2371 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
NC GS 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: TINY TOTS CHILDCARE Facility ID: 26001316 Consultant: YOLANDA PRIDGEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/6/2024 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 12/6/2024 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 200 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a Routine Unannounced Visit. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed May 23, 2024, prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 100% at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4) (c-d). This program currently operates with a Four-Star issued November 12, 2019. The License was based on the program earning 7 points in education standards, 3 points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet an education option all lead teachers have AAS or higher in ECE/CD and all lead teachers and teachers have at least 5 years EC work experience in no more than 2 different centers. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Melanie Little. Current inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Satisfaction completed April 15, 2024. Fire Classification of satisfactory completed January 12, 2024. Melanie Little, Operator/Owner, was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Upon arrival, eight preschool-aged children were engaged in painting individual pictures with tempera paint on construction paper. Staff members monitored children as they completed hand washing and transitioned to free choice activities. Children played with dramatic play materials such as dolls, cooking utensils, blocks, locks/fastener boards, puppets, and read books. Staff members were observed reading to children as they engaged in conversation. Handwashing and toileting routines were completed in preparation for mealtime. For lunch children were served pizza, corn, applesauce, and milk. Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers and Statements of Responsibility forms were completed during today’s visit. Violations were observed. The most recent fire drill and a shelter-in-place emergency drill were completed on December 4, 2024. A playground inspection was conducted on December 5, 2024. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with M. Little. The following violation(s) were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. The most current annual health questionnaire on file for all staff had expired. .0701(a) 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). The child care operator did not complete and submit required forms to complete an updated criminal background check. The most current qualification letter for operator, M.L. expired on July 19, 2024. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. CPR certification was not successfully completed for three staff members and expired on November 2, 2024. .1102(d) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. The most current qualification letter for operator, M.L. expired on July 19, 2024. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(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. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. 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 December 20, 2024, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Yolanda Pridgen Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 25561 Fayetteville, NC 28314 yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Specific Facility TA/Consultation/Reminders TA/Consultation: Classroom Observation: I observed the classroom space from 10:00am to 10:20am. Staff members were engaged in constant conversations with children during free choice activities. Children played and worked at their own developmental levels. A variety of age-appropriate materials were readily available in interest centers for each age group children to use at their choice. The learning environment provided a variety of materials to enhance children’s learning experiences. Children moved throughout the classroom space and were familiar with daily routines. I encouraged staff members to continue using positive and interactive directives to assist children with keeping the learning environment safe. Criminal Background Checks (CBC): A valid CBC qualification letter for operator Melanie Little expired on July 19, 2024. The operator stated that she has started the CBC process in the ABCMS portal and will to get fingerprints soon. 10A NCAC 09 .2700 requires all Child Care Providers to have qualified CBC on file with DCDEE. You must submit a valid qualification letter to me within 15 days. If a valid qualification letter is not on file by December 21, 2024 additional violations will be cited. If a valid qualification letter is not on file at the end of the two weeks, you will not be permitted to work at the facility until a valid qualification letter is on file. Annual Health Questionnaire: All staff members did not have an updated annual Health Questionnaire on file. Remember, health questionnaires shall be completed annually unless a medical statement was completed within the same year. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a). I recommended Ms. Little add a reminder on your calendar and monitor staff files quarterly. Health Questionnaire (FCCH): A violation for an annual health questionnaire was cited today. Your most current health questionnaire was completed on 1/22/2020. As a reminder, a health questionnaire shall be completed annually unless a medical statement was completed within the same year. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a). CPR Training: A violation was cited for expired CPR certifications for three staff members. As a reminder, CPR training must be completed within 90 days of employment and prior to expiration. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102(d) regarding staff requirements. Please feel free to contact me at yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-305-2371 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
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