Herbert Akins Elementary

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: HERBERT AKINS ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 92003588 Consultant: SCOTT MOORE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/29/2024 Number Present: 28 Completed Date: 5/29/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 115 Time In: 09:05 AM Time Out: 11:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements during your Annual Compliance visit. Applicable childcare requirements and the inspection was discussed with Lead Teacher, Danielle Divone. Currently this facility operates with a 4 star license effective June 17, 2019. During the visit I monitored the indoor and outdoor spaces used for child care. I observed children during routine activities. I observed whole group activities and free play activities. Children were observed playing outside during outdoor play with adequate supervision. Age appropriate materials and equipment was accessible to all children. The facility was monitored for compliance using the annual compliance monitoring checklist. I also monitored, permit restrictions, posting requirements, training requirements, use of approved space, program records, and nutrition. 4 children's records were reviewed and staff records were reviewed along with the staff and training worksheet. The last fire inspection was completed 6/29/23. The last documented fire drill was completed on 4/29/24. When I arrived a school wide fire drill was being conducted. The last lockdown drill was completed 3/19/24. The last sanitation inspection was completed 2/8/24. The last lead water test for the operation was completed 6/16/21. The last site monitoring tool for the program was completed on 10/4/23. Family engagement logs were observed maintained in binders in each room. Screen time logs were observed in binders in each room. Medication is stored in the school nurses office and managed by the school nurse. Transportation is not provided by the program. I observed 3 violations during this inspection. Violation Number Comment Rule 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. It was observed that the last health questionnaires on file for 4 staff were dated 7/27/22 and were not renewed annually. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. It was observed that 4 staff had emergency information forms that were last completed 7/27/22 and were not renewed annually. .0701(a) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. One staff member last completed health and safety training on 5/2/19 and did not complete the trainings again within the 5 year window. .1103(b) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be mailed by June 12, 2024 stating that all violations have been corrected. The letter can be emailed to scott.moore@dhhs.nc.gov or mailed to: Scott Moore 5 Seawell Ct Durham, NC 27703 If you state in the compliance letter that corrections have been made when they have not, this will be considered falsification of information. If you cannot meet the requirements by June 12, 2024 you must contact me with a proposed timeline of the corrections. In some cases the timeline may be extended. You are required to always maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations. NC GS 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 75% for the past eighteen months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action. Violations cited during today's visit may negatively impact your compliance score. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE Rated License permit renewals have resumed. Your operation falls under cohort 2 in which your planning year begins July 1, 20234 and goes through June 30, 2025. Your implementation year will be July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. Please use the time during your planning year to upload education documents to WORKS and utilize NCRLAP resources to ensure you are prepared for assessment. If you've had a lead water test in the past it is likely due (every 3 years). Visit cleanwaterforcarolinakids.org and apply for a water test timely before you receive a sanitation inspection. Please sign up for lead paint testing and asbestos testing on the same website. During signup after you complete the questionnaire, you may receive a letter(s) of exemption. Please keep these letters on file. A copy of the health and safety training checklist was provided during inspection. Please remember these courses must be completed every 5 years. There was one violation for health and safety training but 2 other employees need to complete this training by September 2025. Copies of the annual Health Questionnaire and Staff Emergency information forms were provided during inspection. These forms must be completed annually. I advise creating process wherein these forms are completed at the start of every school year. If you have any questions or concerns I can be reached at scott.moore@dhhs.nc.gov or 984-389-7839. 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