GS110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: FRANKLINTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH DAY CARE Facility ID: 3559000 Consultant: FELICIA FAISON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/29/2025 Number Present: 36 Completed Date: 1/29/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 265 Time In: 09:05 AM Time Out: 01:30 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. D. Caudle, administrator, was present and assisted with the visit. Currently, this center operates with a Three-Star license issued on August 8, 2019, earning four (4) points in the Education Component, two (2) points in the Program Component and one (1) Quality point. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on February 7, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed on December 31, 2024, earning a Superior rating. The last fire inspection was completed on January 9, 2025, and approved for daytime care only. Children were observed participating in group time, a teacher directed art activity and free choice activity centers play. Observed interactions were caring and nurturing in nature. The following violations of child care requirements were documented. 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. An aerosol container of Modge Podge was kept in storage that did not have an appropriate lock in space #4. .2820(b) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. The child enrolled on 10/5/22 did not have a medical report completed and on file until 1/11/23. GS110-91(1) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. A shelter-in-place/lockdown drill was completed 1/9/24 and not again until 5/21/24. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 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 February 12, 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 each violation 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 96% over an eighteen (18) month period. FACILITY PROFILE This facility is owned by Franklinton United Methodist Church, Inc. I informed you that the corporation listed as owner of this facility is documented as current and active in the Secretary of State Database and is required to remain so per child care rules. I reviewed contact information for the owner and the facility with you and you verified the current information listed with DCDEE remains correct. CHILDREN RECORDS Ten (10) percent of children’s records were monitored today, and a violation was documented. A child enrolled 10/5/22 has a medical report on file dated 1/11/23. The child is identified on the Children’s Records form. Children medical reports are required to be completed and on file prior to or within thirty (30) days of enrollment. This ensures they have been medically cleared to participate in typical activities that occur in early education programs. STAFF RECORDS I reviewed all new staff and ten (10) percent, or more, of current staff records and no violations were documented. SAFETY & HEALTH While monitoring space #4 I observed an aerosol container of Modge Podge in a cabinet that does not have an approved lock. Any products that are pressurized must be kept in storage with a two (2) step lock to ensure that children never have access to the item. Otherwise, it is possible for them to misuse the time which could cause injury. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & REMINDERS Technical assistance discussed regarding monitoring metal playground equipment for signs of chipping our peeling paint. Once signs of disrepair are present the item should either be repainted or removed until it can be fixed or thrown away. This could result in a future violation. Technical assistance was also given related to ensuring that parents always note the amounts and when to apply ointments/creams or any medication. Please be reminded that parents or staff should write a child’s enrollment date on forms that require this information to remain in compliance with Child Care Rules. 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 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 completed lead water testing in 2024 and is not due to re-test until 2027. The program has no asbestos hazards. However, a lead paint hazard was identified regarding the door of a storage area not used by children. You have submitted a plan to Clean Water for Carolina Kids regarding mitigation of the hazard and are restricting access. 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 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: FRANKLINTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH DAY CARE Facility ID: 3559000 Consultant: FELICIA FAISON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/7/2024 Number Present: 31 Completed Date: 2/7/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 345 Time In: 09:05 AM Time Out: 02:50 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. D. Caudle, administrator, was present and assisted with the visit. Currently, this center operates with a Three-Star license issued on August 8, 2019, earning four (4) points in the Education Component, two (2) points in the Program Component and one (1) Quality point. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on February 21, 2023. The last sanitation inspection was completed July 5, 2023, earning a Superior rating. The last fire inspection was completed January 12, 2024, and approved for daytime care only. Children were observed playing in activity centers, coming in from outdoor play and teacher directed art at classroom tables. Observed interactions were caring and nurturing in nature. The following violations of child care requirements were documented. 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 fire inspection was not completed within twelve (12) months of the previous inspection. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(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. I observed an uncovered outlet in space #5a and #5b. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. The authorization to administer medication form for an epi pen expired in December in space #5a. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Staff person hired 9/13/22 did not complete the health and safety trainings within the required time frame. .1102(a) 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 February 21, 2024. 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 each violation 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 95% over an eighteen (18) month period. FACILITY PROFILE This facility is owned by Franklinton United Methodist Church, Inc. I informed you that the corporation listed as owner of this facility is documented as current and active in the Secretary of State Database and is required to remain so per child care rules. I reviewed contact information for the owner and the facility with you and you verified the current information listed with DCDEE remains correct. CHILDREN RECORDS Ten (10) percent of children’s records were monitored today and found to be in compliance. STAFF RECORDS I reviewed all new staff and ten (10) percent, or more, of current staff records and one (1) violation was documented. The staff person hired 9/13/22 did not complete the health and safety trainings within the required time frame of within the first year of hire. The required training was not completed until 12/2/23. MEDICATION While monitoring space #5a I observed that the medication authorization form for a child’s epi pen expired as of 12/2/23. These forms must be completed every six months to ensure that no changes to the child’s medical requirements have occurred such as dosage or severity of condition. ANNUAL INSPECTIONS While the fire inspection was completed it was not completed within twelve months of the previous inspection dated 1/10/23. The violation was noted as corrected during the visit. I would recommend contacting the local Fire Marshal at least two weeks prior to the expiration date of the previous fire inspection to ensure it is scheduled and completed on time. GENERAL SAFETY I observed an uncovered outlet in spaces #5a and #5b, which were both covered once the teacher was made aware of it. Therefore, the violation was corrected during the visit. Outlets in spaces accessible to children must be covered to ensure children do not use them improperly which could result in injury. ENVIRONMENTAL RATING SCALES You were reminded that this facility is in cohort two related to resuming the environmental rating scales (ERS). This means that the preparation year for your facility began July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. The assessment year begins July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, and the program must complete the ERS process during that year. Please visit the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) website for informational webinars related to the current process and infographics with information on activities to complete during the preparation year (ncrlap.org). Ensure that all new and current staff have submitted all education to DCDEE WORKS for evaluation prior to completing the ERS. You may also complete an ERS assessment prior to your reassessment year and only use the scores if they are acceptable to you. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & REMINDERS Technical assistance discussed to ensure parents document the phone number for their hospital preference at the time of enrollment. That way it may be referenced quickly in a time of emergency. The NC Commission for Public Health adopted and approved the amended rule regarding lead water testing effective October 1, 2019. The rule requires all licensed child care centers to test all drinking water faucets and food preparation sinks for lead contamination once every three years. If a child care center finds elevated concentrations of lead in the center’s water, they will be required to take immediate action. If your center was tested in 2021 you are due to re-test this year. I recommend you go to cleanwaterforcarolinakids.org regarding the second round of testing. 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 January 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 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: FRANKLINTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH DAY CARE Facility ID: 3559000 Consultant: FELICIA FAISON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/7/2024 Number Present: 31 Completed Date: 2/7/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 345 Time In: 09:05 AM Time Out: 02:50 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. D. Caudle, administrator, was present and assisted with the visit. Currently, this center operates with a Three-Star license issued on August 8, 2019, earning four (4) points in the Education Component, two (2) points in the Program Component and one (1) Quality point. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on February 21, 2023. The last sanitation inspection was completed July 5, 2023, earning a Superior rating. The last fire inspection was completed January 12, 2024, and approved for daytime care only. Children were observed playing in activity centers, coming in from outdoor play and teacher directed art at classroom tables. Observed interactions were caring and nurturing in nature. The following violations of child care requirements were documented. 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 fire inspection was not completed within twelve (12) months of the previous inspection. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(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. I observed an uncovered outlet in space #5a and #5b. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. The authorization to administer medication form for an epi pen expired in December in space #5a. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Staff person hired 9/13/22 did not complete the health and safety trainings within the required time frame. .1102(a) 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 February 21, 2024. 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 each violation 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 95% over an eighteen (18) month period. FACILITY PROFILE This facility is owned by Franklinton United Methodist Church, Inc. I informed you that the corporation listed as owner of this facility is documented as current and active in the Secretary of State Database and is required to remain so per child care rules. I reviewed contact information for the owner and the facility with you and you verified the current information listed with DCDEE remains correct. CHILDREN RECORDS Ten (10) percent of children’s records were monitored today and found to be in compliance. STAFF RECORDS I reviewed all new staff and ten (10) percent, or more, of current staff records and one (1) violation was documented. The staff person hired 9/13/22 did not complete the health and safety trainings within the required time frame of within the first year of hire. The required training was not completed until 12/2/23. MEDICATION While monitoring space #5a I observed that the medication authorization form for a child’s epi pen expired as of 12/2/23. These forms must be completed every six months to ensure that no changes to the child’s medical requirements have occurred such as dosage or severity of condition. ANNUAL INSPECTIONS While the fire inspection was completed it was not completed within twelve months of the previous inspection dated 1/10/23. The violation was noted as corrected during the visit. I would recommend contacting the local Fire Marshal at least two weeks prior to the expiration date of the previous fire inspection to ensure it is scheduled and completed on time. GENERAL SAFETY I observed an uncovered outlet in spaces #5a and #5b, which were both covered once the teacher was made aware of it. Therefore, the violation was corrected during the visit. Outlets in spaces accessible to children must be covered to ensure children do not use them improperly which could result in injury. ENVIRONMENTAL RATING SCALES You were reminded that this facility is in cohort two related to resuming the environmental rating scales (ERS). This means that the preparation year for your facility began July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. The assessment year begins July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, and the program must complete the ERS process during that year. Please visit the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) website for informational webinars related to the current process and infographics with information on activities to complete during the preparation year (ncrlap.org). Ensure that all new and current staff have submitted all education to DCDEE WORKS for evaluation prior to completing the ERS. You may also complete an ERS assessment prior to your reassessment year and only use the scores if they are acceptable to you. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & REMINDERS Technical assistance discussed to ensure parents document the phone number for their hospital preference at the time of enrollment. That way it may be referenced quickly in a time of emergency. The NC Commission for Public Health adopted and approved the amended rule regarding lead water testing effective October 1, 2019. The rule requires all licensed child care centers to test all drinking water faucets and food preparation sinks for lead contamination once every three years. If a child care center finds elevated concentrations of lead in the center’s water, they will be required to take immediate action. If your center was tested in 2021 you are due to re-test this year. I recommend you go to cleanwaterforcarolinakids.org regarding the second round of testing. 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 January 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