10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: FRANKLINTON HEAD START Facility ID: 35000147 Consultant: FELICIA FAISON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/14/2025 Number Present: 41 Completed Date: 5/14/2025 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 250 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 01:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced visit today was to monitor compliance with child care requirements applicable to an annual compliance visit. L. Wimbush, lead teacher, was present and assisted with the visit. Currently, this center operates with a Five-Star License issued March 21, 2019, earning seven (7) points in the Education Component, six (6) points in the Program Component and one (1) Quality point. The last Annual Compliance visit at this center was completed May 29, 2024. The posted sanitation inspection was completed April 30, 2025 earning a “Superior” rating. The last fire inspection was completed May 1, 2025 and the facility was approved for daytime care only. Children were observed engaging in circle time, brushing teeth and gross motor indoor play. Observed interactions were nurturing in nature between teachers and children. The following violations of child care requirements were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. There were several missing arrival/departure times for the month of May in spaces #2 and #3. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. The epi pen stored in space #3 for an enrolled child expired March 31, 2025. .0803(12) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The date of the last review or revision of the EPR Plan is noted as June 27, 2023. .0607(e) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance can be mailed or emailed to me and must be received by May 28, 2025. If mailing, you must submit two (2) signed and dated copies. My mailing and email addresses are noted at the bottom. The letter of compliance must detail how you plan to maintain compliance in the future in addition to how it was corrected. Please be aware any written information you submit regarding the correction of the violation is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all submitted information is accurate and truthful. If it is determined that submitted information was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today’s visit your compliance history was 92% over an eighteen (18) month period. FACILITY PROFILE This facility is owned by Franklin-Vance-Warren Opportunity, Inc. The corporation is listed as current/active in the North Carolina Secretary of State corporation’s database and is required to remain so. I reviewed contact information for the owner and the facility with you, L. Wimbush, and you verified the current information listed with DCDEE remains correct. CHILDREN RECORDS I monitored ten (10) percent of the records for enrolled children. The records were observed to be in compliance with Child Care Rules. STAFF RECORDS I monitored ten (10) percent, or more, of staff files and the files monitored were in compliance. Continue to ensure that if/when substitute staff are utilized that they have a file on-site for review or carry their staff file with them to each location. If staff working at a site do not have files available to review during the visit then a violation will be documented. MEDICATION I observed an epi pen in space #3 that expired March 2024. All medication stored on-site to administer to children must not be expired or returned to parents if expired. Continue to ensure that all aerosol products are kept in locked storage when not in use as they pose an injury risk should children have access to it. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & RESPONSE PLAN I reviewed the programs EPR plan and observed that it has not been reviewed or revised since June 27, 2023. Child Care Rules require that the EPR plan be reviewed yearly, even if no changes are required. Providers must log into the risk management portal (https://rmp.nc.gov/portal/) to review the plan. If no changes are made and you do not need to print the entire plan then print the cover page, which notes date reviewed or page 28 which notes review/revision dates. You may also print both. When you review the plan change the Child Care Consultant to my name. ENVIRONMENTAL RATING SCALES You were reminded that the hold harmless state has been extended. Therefore, programs that were in cohorts 1 and 2 do not have to proceed with the Environmental Rating Scale assessments (ERS). ERS is voluntary at this time, and you will be notified when this changes. As of February 1, 2025 all the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3, also known as the "3s", will be used for all assessments. These third editions come with a spiral binding at the top, replacing the revised editions. I encourage you to go to the North Carolina Rated License Project (NCRLAP) website for more information at: https://ncrlap.org/. There are a variety of webinars and infographics available with detailed information on the changes with the 3s. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & REMINDERS Technical assistance discussed related to sand surfacing beneath the playground equipment. I recommend staff redistribute sand at the slide exit as this gets kicked away by children while playing. When children are enrolled in the center’s NC Pre-K program staff should keep a copy of their developmental screening and formative assessment (Teaching Strategies GOLD) on site for review during visits. The developmental screening tool observed was ASQ-3 however it notes that Brigance Head Start Screen in the NC Pre K Plan website. When parents submit the Medication Administration Permission form please review so any missing information can be completed by the parent. The Clean Water for Carolina Kids program has expanded to the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program. This is a legislatively mandated effort to address lead and asbestos hazards in North Carolina public schools, licensed child care centers, and licensed family child care homes. Rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 require all programs to be free of lead and asbestos hazards. Currently operating child care facilities are required to identify if there’s lead in paint and asbestos once unless the consultant notes a concern during a visit and refers the program to environmental health. After reviewing the website, I noted that this facility has completed the lead paint and asbestos testing, and no hazards were identified. The program also completed a second round of lead water testing and is not due again until July 2027. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all applicable laws and rules. The best way to do so is to periodically review the child care laws and rules. The current rule book dated November 1, 2024, is available at the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. There are also modules reviewing the new Child Care Rules available on Moodle, which can be found on the Division website. I recommend you frequently click the “What’s New” tab to stay informed of all updates on the DCDEE website. Please feel free to contact me at (984) 867-7089 or email at Felicia.faison@dhhs.nc.gov for questions and assistance. If needed my mailing address is PO Box 61161, Raleigh NC 27661. You may also contact Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor at (252) 373-9809. 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 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: FRANKLINTON HEAD START Facility ID: 35000147 Consultant: FELICIA FAISON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/17/2025 Number Present: 34 Completed Date: 1/17/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 01:00 PM Time Out: 03:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced visit today was to monitor compliance with child care requirements applicable to a routine unannounced visit. L. Wimbush, lead teacher, was present and assisted with the visit. Currently, this center operates with a Five-Star License issued March 21, 2019, earning seven (7) points in the Education Component, six (6) points in the Program Component and one (1) Quality point. The last Annual Compliance visit at this center was completed May 29, 2024. The posted sanitation inspection was completed April 25, 2024, earning a “Superior” rating. The last fire inspection was completed May 22, 2024, and the facility was approved for daytime care only. Children were observed waking from nap, completing toileting and handwashing routines, as well as having snack. Teacher interactions with children were positive and nurturing in nature. The following violation of child care requirements was documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. There was not Medication Administration Permission form on file for the cetirizine on-site for an enrolled child in space #2. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance can be mailed or emailed to me and must be received by January 31, 2025. If mailing, you must submit two (2) signed and dated copies. My mailing and email addresses are noted at the bottom. The letter of compliance must detail how you plan to maintain compliance in the future in addition to how it was corrected. Please be aware any written information you submit regarding the correction of the violation is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all submitted information is accurate and truthful. If it is determined that submitted information was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. STAFF/CHILD INTERACTIONS & TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE Current activity plans and schedules were posted in each classroom. I observed a variety of age-appropriate materials available for the children to use and for implementing the lesson plan. The current theme is “Clothes Investigation.” In space #2 as the children put their blankets and cots away from nap time the teacher reminded them to fold their blankets. She stated, “Remember, we worked on folding clothes today and you can fold your blanket.” This is an example of an activity that works on multiple developmental domains. Children use fine and gross motor skills to fold and learn how to take care of their environment without assistance which builds social-emotional and cognitive skills. The children confirmed they remembered, and some stated they were folding their blankets. Upon my arrival children were napping safely in each space. During the visit children woke from nap and began putting their cots, as well as completing toileting and handwashing routines. I also observed children having snack, which consisted of cheddar Chex mix and grape juice. Technical assistance given related to redistributing the sand surfacing beneath the large equipment periodically. Often surfacing at slide exits gets kicked away and needs to be replenished to ensure it maintains a required depth of at least six (6) inches. I also recommend that staff be reminded that all purses and personal belongings should be kept in locked storage. If a purse or personal bag contains items that should be kept in locked storage like over the counter medication, lighters, cleaning products, etc. it could result in the injury of a child and/or a violation. Anything in the space is considered a part of the children’s environment and may be monitored by a child care consultant. Technical assistance also discussed regarding having teachers of other staff review each classrooms sign in/out sheet to ensure that parents are signing children out as they are picked up. Remember, staff may also sign children in and out of the program as long as an adult documents the time the child arrived or left and notes either their name or initials. These items could result in future violations if not kept in compliance with Child Care Rules. MEDICATION There is a child enrolled in space #2 that has cetirizine medication on-site for allergic reactions. While there is a current medical action plan on file for the child there is no medication administration permission form available. This form is required as written documentation that the parent gave their permission for staff of the facility to give the child the medication when needed. This should be submitted at the same as the medication to ensure they are always available. STAFF RECORDS You noted that no new staff have been hired since the Annual Compliance visit completed May 29, 2024. Therefore, no staff records were monitored. REMINDERS The Clean Water for Carolina Kids program has expanded to the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program. This is a legislatively mandated effort to address lead and asbestos hazards in North Carolina public schools, licensed child care centers, and licensed family child care homes. Participation allows facilities to meet all rule requirements for identified lead and asbestos hazards, as required by law. Rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 require all programs to be free of lead and asbestos hazards. RTI is coordinating all the lead in water, paint and asbestos testing and remediation. Currently operating child care facilities are required to test for lead in paint and asbestos once unless the consultant notes a concern during a visit and refers the program to environmental health. After reviewing the website, I noted that your program has completed lead water testing in 2024 and is not due to re-test until 2027. The program has also completed the lead paint and asbestos testing requirement and was found to be exempt. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all applicable laws and rules. The best way to do so is to periodically review the child care laws and rules. The current rule book dated November 1, 2024, is available at the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. There are also modules reviewing the new Child Care Rules available on Moodle, which can be found on the Division website. I recommend you frequently click the “What’s New” tab to stay informed of all updates on the DCDEE website. Please feel free to contact me at (984) 867-7089 or email at Felicia.faison@dhhs.nc.gov for questions and assistance. If needed my mailing address is PO Box 61161, Raleigh NC 27661. You may also contact Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor at (252) 373-9809. 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.