East Garner Elementary

10A NCAC 09 .2818 · Violation

Name of Operation: EAST GARNER ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 92003885 Consultant: KIMBERLY WIMBERLY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/7/2024 Number Present: 32 Completed Date: 11/7/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 55 Time In: 10:45 AM Time Out: 11:40 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Compliance Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor child care requirements during an annual compliance follow up visit. Upon arrival to the program, I observed one of the staff members from classroom # 206 leaving the classroom headed to a staff bathroom. When I entered the classroom I observed one staff member with eighteen (18) children ranging in age from 4-5 years old. This is a violation of child care requirements pertaining to staff/child ratios. The second staff member did arrive back to the classroom a few minutes after my arrival. We discussed that staff/child ratios are required to be maintained at all times, even for bathroom breaks. We discussed that the third Instructional Assistant (IA) assigned to the PreK program should be utilized for all instances when staff/child ratios would be compromised. Examples of when the IA should be used would be to pick up lunches for the children from the cafeteria as well as bathroom breaks. Staff expressed their concerns to me that the third IA only works part-time hours so there are instances also when there is not coverage for breaks. I did observe that a staff member from classroom #204 did come into classroom #206 so that the IA could go to the cafeteria to pick up the children’s lunches. One violation regarding staff/child ratios was observed and was corrected during the visit. A corrective action letter stating how future occurrences of this violation will not occur is due to me no later than November 21, 2024. I will also be conducting another visit to monitor staff/child ratios are being maintained. The correction letter can be e-mailed or mailed to be at the address at the bottom of this report Violation Number Comment Rule 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. A staff member left the classroom to use the adult bathroom which was located down the hall leaving one staff member with eighteen children age 4-5 years old. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: A staff-to-child ratio is a measure of the number of children for whom each childcare provider is responsible. Because younger children need more direct one-on-one interaction, response, and supervision, staff-to-child ratios are lower for younger children than for older ones. Ratio and group size are two factors that are critical to a child’s health, safety, and development. Ratios and group sizes help ensure that a child gets enough one-on-one attention from an adult who is available to take care of each child’s unique needs. This responsive caregiving is extremely important to a child’s social and emotional development, physical well-being, and overall learning. Please feel free to call me with questions. Kim Wimberly PO Box 609 Knightdale, NC 27545 919-819-9387 Kim.Wimberly@dhhs.nc.gov 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 .2818 · Violation

Name of Operation: EAST GARNER ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 92003885 Consultant: KIMBERLY WIMBERLY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/30/2024 Number Present: 26 Completed Date: 10/30/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM 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 the program during an annual compliance visit. The classroom is an PreK classroom housed in East Garner Elementary School. Currently, this facility operates with a 5 star license. This program is approved for 36 children ages 4-5 years. The visit was conducted with Colleen Claffey-Velez, Lead Teacher for classroom #204 and Daisy Tuck, TA for classroom #206. The Administrator for the program is Katie Lewis and operates as an off-site Administrator. CLASSROOM OBSERVATIONS Upon my arrival, the children in room #204 were observed playing in centers and taking turns using an apple peeler/corer/slicer making applesauce under the supervision of Ms. Claffey-Velez. I observed the centers around the classroom were themed around apples. Centers were observed to have numerous equipment and furnishings. I did observe in the Dramatic Play area that the red plastic sink is broken on two of the four edges. This is a safety concern for the children and a violation of child care requirements. This broken sink must be removed and replaced with a different one. The children in classroom #206 playing in centers and then transitioned to circle time. I observed that one of the assigned staff members was out today and a substitute was in place. During my observation in this classroom, I observed one of the two staff present leave the classroom to go get the children’s lunches from the cafeteria at 10:50am and returned back to the classroom at 11:05am. This left one staff member in the classroom with seven (7) four year-old children and eight (8) five year old children. This is a violation of child care requirements regarding staff/child ratios as well as a violation of permit restrictions. This violation was corrected during the visit. On the days when classrooms are short staff, I encourage you to utilize a third staff member from the other classroom for assistance with picking up lunches from the cafeteria. For outdoor play, the children use a fenced playground outside of the classrooms. I observed numerous items for gross motor play as well as a concrete trike path. I did observe that the grass is in dire need to be cut. Please follow up on a work order to have WCPSS mow the grassy areas. ATTENDANCE Attendance was monitored and found to be in compliance. Daily arrival and departure times are documented on clipboards in each classroom. POSTINGS The license, menu, and allergy information was observed posted. Staff/Child ratios were posted and the classrooms were found to be in compliance. STAFF RECORDS Staff and training worksheets were reviewed during my visit today. All staff files were monitored for required information and observed to be in compliance. CHILDREN RECORDS Eight (8) children’s files were monitored and all files were observed to be in compliance. Program Records: Fire drills, EPR drills and outdoor playground inspections were current and on file. The last documented fire drill was conducted on 9-6-24 and the last EPR drill was conducted on 8-27-24. Please make a note that another fire drill must be conducted no later than 10-31-24 in order to remain in compliance. The most recent fire inspection was conducted on 9-23-24. Please send me a copy of the most recent fire inspection. VIOLATIONS Three (3) violations of child care requirements pertaining to staff/child ratios, permit restrictions and equipment and furnishings were observed today. A corrective action letter stating how each violation was corrected is due to me no later than November 13, 2024. Another unannounced visit will be made in the near future to verify that staff/child ratios are being maintained. The correction letter can me mailed or e-mailed to me. Please refer to my contact information at the bottom of this report. Violation Number Comment Rule 107 The center did not comply with the permit restrictions. Enhanced s staff/child ratios as stated on the license were observed out of compliance during my visit. GS 110-91; GS 110-106 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. The red plastic sink in dramatic play area in classroom #204 was broken and jagged on 2 corners. .0601(c) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In classroom #206, I observed one staff member leave the room to get lunches for children in the cafeteria leaving one staff member in the classroom with seven (7) four-year old children and eight (8) five-year old children. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 Technical Assistance: We discussed during my visit today that the menus posted in the classrooms did not reflect all components of the meals which were served to the children. Staff stated to me that most days, they are not aware if the menus have changed until they arrive to the cafeteria to pick up the lunches for the children. Staff also stated that there have been days when items which are reflected on the WCPSS menu run out of that component and staff have to choose another component of equal nutrition. For future purposes I would suggest two options. Option #1 – If the meals change from what is posted, when staff get back to classroom, make changes on the menus. Option #2 – If there is a way to list all possible options for lunches then staff could circle the option that was actually served. This will allow parents/guardians to see what the options are which may be served. Please feel free to contact me with any question/concerns. Kim Wimberly PO Box 609 Knightdale NC 27545 919-819-9387 Kim.Wimberly@dhhs.nc.gov 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

GS 110-106 · Violation

Name of Operation: EAST GARNER ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 92003885 Consultant: KIMBERLY WIMBERLY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/30/2024 Number Present: 26 Completed Date: 10/30/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM 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 the program during an annual compliance visit. The classroom is an PreK classroom housed in East Garner Elementary School. Currently, this facility operates with a 5 star license. This program is approved for 36 children ages 4-5 years. The visit was conducted with Colleen Claffey-Velez, Lead Teacher for classroom #204 and Daisy Tuck, TA for classroom #206. The Administrator for the program is Katie Lewis and operates as an off-site Administrator. CLASSROOM OBSERVATIONS Upon my arrival, the children in room #204 were observed playing in centers and taking turns using an apple peeler/corer/slicer making applesauce under the supervision of Ms. Claffey-Velez. I observed the centers around the classroom were themed around apples. Centers were observed to have numerous equipment and furnishings. I did observe in the Dramatic Play area that the red plastic sink is broken on two of the four edges. This is a safety concern for the children and a violation of child care requirements. This broken sink must be removed and replaced with a different one. The children in classroom #206 playing in centers and then transitioned to circle time. I observed that one of the assigned staff members was out today and a substitute was in place. During my observation in this classroom, I observed one of the two staff present leave the classroom to go get the children’s lunches from the cafeteria at 10:50am and returned back to the classroom at 11:05am. This left one staff member in the classroom with seven (7) four year-old children and eight (8) five year old children. This is a violation of child care requirements regarding staff/child ratios as well as a violation of permit restrictions. This violation was corrected during the visit. On the days when classrooms are short staff, I encourage you to utilize a third staff member from the other classroom for assistance with picking up lunches from the cafeteria. For outdoor play, the children use a fenced playground outside of the classrooms. I observed numerous items for gross motor play as well as a concrete trike path. I did observe that the grass is in dire need to be cut. Please follow up on a work order to have WCPSS mow the grassy areas. ATTENDANCE Attendance was monitored and found to be in compliance. Daily arrival and departure times are documented on clipboards in each classroom. POSTINGS The license, menu, and allergy information was observed posted. Staff/Child ratios were posted and the classrooms were found to be in compliance. STAFF RECORDS Staff and training worksheets were reviewed during my visit today. All staff files were monitored for required information and observed to be in compliance. CHILDREN RECORDS Eight (8) children’s files were monitored and all files were observed to be in compliance. Program Records: Fire drills, EPR drills and outdoor playground inspections were current and on file. The last documented fire drill was conducted on 9-6-24 and the last EPR drill was conducted on 8-27-24. Please make a note that another fire drill must be conducted no later than 10-31-24 in order to remain in compliance. The most recent fire inspection was conducted on 9-23-24. Please send me a copy of the most recent fire inspection. VIOLATIONS Three (3) violations of child care requirements pertaining to staff/child ratios, permit restrictions and equipment and furnishings were observed today. A corrective action letter stating how each violation was corrected is due to me no later than November 13, 2024. Another unannounced visit will be made in the near future to verify that staff/child ratios are being maintained. The correction letter can me mailed or e-mailed to me. Please refer to my contact information at the bottom of this report. Violation Number Comment Rule 107 The center did not comply with the permit restrictions. Enhanced s staff/child ratios as stated on the license were observed out of compliance during my visit. GS 110-91; GS 110-106 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. The red plastic sink in dramatic play area in classroom #204 was broken and jagged on 2 corners. .0601(c) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In classroom #206, I observed one staff member leave the room to get lunches for children in the cafeteria leaving one staff member in the classroom with seven (7) four-year old children and eight (8) five-year old children. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 Technical Assistance: We discussed during my visit today that the menus posted in the classrooms did not reflect all components of the meals which were served to the children. Staff stated to me that most days, they are not aware if the menus have changed until they arrive to the cafeteria to pick up the lunches for the children. Staff also stated that there have been days when items which are reflected on the WCPSS menu run out of that component and staff have to choose another component of equal nutrition. For future purposes I would suggest two options. Option #1 – If the meals change from what is posted, when staff get back to classroom, make changes on the menus. Option #2 – If there is a way to list all possible options for lunches then staff could circle the option that was actually served. This will allow parents/guardians to see what the options are which may be served. Please feel free to contact me with any question/concerns. Kim Wimberly PO Box 609 Knightdale NC 27545 919-819-9387 Kim.Wimberly@dhhs.nc.gov 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

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: EAST GARNER ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 92003885 Consultant: KIMBERLY WIMBERLY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/30/2024 Number Present: 26 Completed Date: 10/30/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM 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 the program during an annual compliance visit. The classroom is an PreK classroom housed in East Garner Elementary School. Currently, this facility operates with a 5 star license. This program is approved for 36 children ages 4-5 years. The visit was conducted with Colleen Claffey-Velez, Lead Teacher for classroom #204 and Daisy Tuck, TA for classroom #206. The Administrator for the program is Katie Lewis and operates as an off-site Administrator. CLASSROOM OBSERVATIONS Upon my arrival, the children in room #204 were observed playing in centers and taking turns using an apple peeler/corer/slicer making applesauce under the supervision of Ms. Claffey-Velez. I observed the centers around the classroom were themed around apples. Centers were observed to have numerous equipment and furnishings. I did observe in the Dramatic Play area that the red plastic sink is broken on two of the four edges. This is a safety concern for the children and a violation of child care requirements. This broken sink must be removed and replaced with a different one. The children in classroom #206 playing in centers and then transitioned to circle time. I observed that one of the assigned staff members was out today and a substitute was in place. During my observation in this classroom, I observed one of the two staff present leave the classroom to go get the children’s lunches from the cafeteria at 10:50am and returned back to the classroom at 11:05am. This left one staff member in the classroom with seven (7) four year-old children and eight (8) five year old children. This is a violation of child care requirements regarding staff/child ratios as well as a violation of permit restrictions. This violation was corrected during the visit. On the days when classrooms are short staff, I encourage you to utilize a third staff member from the other classroom for assistance with picking up lunches from the cafeteria. For outdoor play, the children use a fenced playground outside of the classrooms. I observed numerous items for gross motor play as well as a concrete trike path. I did observe that the grass is in dire need to be cut. Please follow up on a work order to have WCPSS mow the grassy areas. ATTENDANCE Attendance was monitored and found to be in compliance. Daily arrival and departure times are documented on clipboards in each classroom. POSTINGS The license, menu, and allergy information was observed posted. Staff/Child ratios were posted and the classrooms were found to be in compliance. STAFF RECORDS Staff and training worksheets were reviewed during my visit today. All staff files were monitored for required information and observed to be in compliance. CHILDREN RECORDS Eight (8) children’s files were monitored and all files were observed to be in compliance. Program Records: Fire drills, EPR drills and outdoor playground inspections were current and on file. The last documented fire drill was conducted on 9-6-24 and the last EPR drill was conducted on 8-27-24. Please make a note that another fire drill must be conducted no later than 10-31-24 in order to remain in compliance. The most recent fire inspection was conducted on 9-23-24. Please send me a copy of the most recent fire inspection. VIOLATIONS Three (3) violations of child care requirements pertaining to staff/child ratios, permit restrictions and equipment and furnishings were observed today. A corrective action letter stating how each violation was corrected is due to me no later than November 13, 2024. Another unannounced visit will be made in the near future to verify that staff/child ratios are being maintained. The correction letter can me mailed or e-mailed to me. Please refer to my contact information at the bottom of this report. Violation Number Comment Rule 107 The center did not comply with the permit restrictions. Enhanced s staff/child ratios as stated on the license were observed out of compliance during my visit. GS 110-91; GS 110-106 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. The red plastic sink in dramatic play area in classroom #204 was broken and jagged on 2 corners. .0601(c) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In classroom #206, I observed one staff member leave the room to get lunches for children in the cafeteria leaving one staff member in the classroom with seven (7) four-year old children and eight (8) five-year old children. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 Technical Assistance: We discussed during my visit today that the menus posted in the classrooms did not reflect all components of the meals which were served to the children. Staff stated to me that most days, they are not aware if the menus have changed until they arrive to the cafeteria to pick up the lunches for the children. Staff also stated that there have been days when items which are reflected on the WCPSS menu run out of that component and staff have to choose another component of equal nutrition. For future purposes I would suggest two options. Option #1 – If the meals change from what is posted, when staff get back to classroom, make changes on the menus. Option #2 – If there is a way to list all possible options for lunches then staff could circle the option that was actually served. This will allow parents/guardians to see what the options are which may be served. Please feel free to contact me with any question/concerns. Kim Wimberly PO Box 609 Knightdale NC 27545 919-819-9387 Kim.Wimberly@dhhs.nc.gov 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 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: EAST GARNER ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 92003885 Consultant: KIMBERLY WIMBERLY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/30/2024 Number Present: 28 Completed Date: 4/30/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor child care requirements during a Routine Unannounced visit. Today’s visit was conducted with Colleen Claffey-Valez and Elizabeth Brice, Lead Teachers. The PreK program is housed within East Garner Elementary School. The Principal/Administrator of the school, Carmen Graf is on leave since January 2024 and an Interim Principal, Rhonda Jones, has been placed at the school. Program requirements The following items were observe posted: License, Safe Arrival and Departure Procedures, NC Summary of the Law, Emergency Medical Care Plan, Daily Schedule, Activity Plan, Staff/child ratios, Allergies, Menu, First Aid chart, Fire evacuation route, hand washing signs, and cot chart. The indoor environment was monitored for safety and no items of non compliance were observed. Attendance records were current and on file indicating arrival and departure times. All space used by the children were adequately heated and cooled. An incident log is stored in the teacher’s office in a notebook. The last fire inspection conducted at the center was on August 2023. The program received a Provisional Sanitation on 2-27-24. A follow up visit was conducted on 3-8-24 and a Superior rating was awarded. Staff Records: During my visit today, I observed in space # 204, there was a substitute (T. Delos-Santos) present as well as a 3rd staff member, an Instructional Assistant (S. Lagunas.) A criminal background qualifying letter was not on file for T. Delos-Santos but I was able to verify in the CBC database that she is qualified until 11-2-28. I did discuss with Ms. Delos-Santos that she will need to print out a copy of her qualification letter and keep on file in the classroom. I was unable to verify that S. Lagunas has been qualified with a criminal background qualification letter. If I am unable to verify that Ms. Lagunas has obtained a Criminal Record Qualifying letter, she will be unable to return to the classroom until one has been obtained from DCDEE. A criminal background qualifying letter was also not on file or verified in the CBC database for the Interim Principal. Staff/Child Ratios and Supervision: During today's visit I observed the children participating in various activities in centers. I also observed one of the classrooms transition to group time while the tables were cleaned/disinfected for lunch. Supervision was observed being maintained. I did observe that the meal served to the children varied from the posted menu in the classroom. The posted menu reflected Beef Chalupa, black beans and sliced pears however the meal served to the children was fried chicken legs, a banana, black beans and milk. I also observed that 2 children were served alternate lunches due to special diet. Four children had lunches brought from home. Please assure that if the children have meals brought from home, that the Nutritional opt Out Form is completed. In the event that substitutions have to be made, you must indicate on the posted menu what is being substituted. Three (3) violations regarding Criminal Background checks and nutrition were observed during my visit today. A corrective action letter is due to me no later than May 14, 2024. The Instructional Assistant present in room 204 who was present in the classroom today will be unable to return to the PreK classroom until a criminal record qualification letter issued by DCDEE has been obtained and is on file. Violation Number Comment Rule 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. Substitutions to the meal served was not indicated on the posted menu. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Criminal background checks could not be verified for the Interim Principal as well as an Instructional Assistant . G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A criminal background qualification letter was not on file for the substitute who was present and caring for the children in classroom 204. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) Please feel free to call me if you have any questions regarding your report. Kim Wimberly PO BOX 609 Knightdale,NC 27545 919-819-9387 Kim.Wimberly@dhhs.nc.gov 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: EAST GARNER ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 92003885 Consultant: KIMBERLY WIMBERLY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/30/2024 Number Present: 28 Completed Date: 4/30/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor child care requirements during a Routine Unannounced visit. Today’s visit was conducted with Colleen Claffey-Valez and Elizabeth Brice, Lead Teachers. The PreK program is housed within East Garner Elementary School. The Principal/Administrator of the school, Carmen Graf is on leave since January 2024 and an Interim Principal, Rhonda Jones, has been placed at the school. Program requirements The following items were observe posted: License, Safe Arrival and Departure Procedures, NC Summary of the Law, Emergency Medical Care Plan, Daily Schedule, Activity Plan, Staff/child ratios, Allergies, Menu, First Aid chart, Fire evacuation route, hand washing signs, and cot chart. The indoor environment was monitored for safety and no items of non compliance were observed. Attendance records were current and on file indicating arrival and departure times. All space used by the children were adequately heated and cooled. An incident log is stored in the teacher’s office in a notebook. The last fire inspection conducted at the center was on August 2023. The program received a Provisional Sanitation on 2-27-24. A follow up visit was conducted on 3-8-24 and a Superior rating was awarded. Staff Records: During my visit today, I observed in space # 204, there was a substitute (T. Delos-Santos) present as well as a 3rd staff member, an Instructional Assistant (S. Lagunas.) A criminal background qualifying letter was not on file for T. Delos-Santos but I was able to verify in the CBC database that she is qualified until 11-2-28. I did discuss with Ms. Delos-Santos that she will need to print out a copy of her qualification letter and keep on file in the classroom. I was unable to verify that S. Lagunas has been qualified with a criminal background qualification letter. If I am unable to verify that Ms. Lagunas has obtained a Criminal Record Qualifying letter, she will be unable to return to the classroom until one has been obtained from DCDEE. A criminal background qualifying letter was also not on file or verified in the CBC database for the Interim Principal. Staff/Child Ratios and Supervision: During today's visit I observed the children participating in various activities in centers. I also observed one of the classrooms transition to group time while the tables were cleaned/disinfected for lunch. Supervision was observed being maintained. I did observe that the meal served to the children varied from the posted menu in the classroom. The posted menu reflected Beef Chalupa, black beans and sliced pears however the meal served to the children was fried chicken legs, a banana, black beans and milk. I also observed that 2 children were served alternate lunches due to special diet. Four children had lunches brought from home. Please assure that if the children have meals brought from home, that the Nutritional opt Out Form is completed. In the event that substitutions have to be made, you must indicate on the posted menu what is being substituted. Three (3) violations regarding Criminal Background checks and nutrition were observed during my visit today. A corrective action letter is due to me no later than May 14, 2024. The Instructional Assistant present in room 204 who was present in the classroom today will be unable to return to the PreK classroom until a criminal record qualification letter issued by DCDEE has been obtained and is on file. Violation Number Comment Rule 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. Substitutions to the meal served was not indicated on the posted menu. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Criminal background checks could not be verified for the Interim Principal as well as an Instructional Assistant . G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A criminal background qualification letter was not on file for the substitute who was present and caring for the children in classroom 204. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) Please feel free to call me if you have any questions regarding your report. Kim Wimberly PO BOX 609 Knightdale,NC 27545 919-819-9387 Kim.Wimberly@dhhs.nc.gov 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 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: EAST GARNER ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 92003885 Consultant: KIMBERLY WIMBERLY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/14/2023 Number Present: 26 Completed Date: 11/14/2023 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM 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 the program during an annual compliance visit. The classroom is an PreK classroom housed in East Garner Elementary School. Currently, this facility operates with a 5 star license. This program has 2 classrooms which are approved for care is approved for 18 children ages 4-5 years. The visit was conducted with Colleen Claffey-Velez and Elizabeth Brice, Lead Teachers. Michele Remington, Wake County Licensing Supervisor, was also present during my visit today. CLASSROOM OBSERVATIONS Upon my arrival, the children were observed playing in centers. Lunch was also served during my visit. After lunch, the children washed hands and went outside to play. I observed the 11 children present in Room 204 and 15 children present in Room 206. The children were cared for in the approved space with adequate supervision. I observed there was an unlocked cabinet in one of the classrooms which had 2 aerosol cans of cooking spray. This is a violation of child care requirements as all aerosol cans must be stored in locked storage. ATTENDANCE Attendance was monitored and it was observed that one of the classrooms did not have documentation of arrival and departure times of the children after 10-30-23. Arrival and departure times are kept in DCDEE Licensing notebooks in each classroom. POSTINGS The license, menu, and allergy information was posted and found to be in compliance. The license was observed posted in room 206. The lesson plans were posted and found to be in compliance. Staff/Child ratios were posted and the classrooms were found to be in compliance with ratios. STAFF RECORDS Staff and training worksheets were reviewed during my visit. Staff had started completing the worksheets but they were not completed in their entirety. Staff records were reviewed during my visit. I did observe that there was an Orientation sheet for staff but it was not completed. Procedures allow for orientation forms to be stored on or off site. Please review DCDEE requirements to assure that all required information is documented. I did observe that staff had started the required Health & Safety trainings. Procedures allow for the WCPSS Safe Schools training to be counted as the equivalent to the Health & Safety trainings. Please remember that completion of the DCDEE Health & Safety trainings titled: Recognizing & Responding to Child Maltreatment and Prevention of Shaken Baby must still be completed on MOODLE. staff did not have proof of review of the Shaken Baby. Criminal Record letters were current and on file for staff assigned to the classroom. During today’s visit, there were 2 staff who were assisting in the PreK classrooms who stated that they were “coaches” to assist with any obstacles that may occur with behaviors. Staff work 40 hours per week and are provided time to plan lessons and attend staff development opportunities. CHILDREN RECORDS Ten children’s files were monitored today. I did observe that there were a very small number children who did not have Dental Screening forms completed in it’s entirety. Please review all children’s files to assure that Dental screening Forms are completed from top to bottom and signed by the appropriate licensed professional and placed back in the children’s files to assure compliance. Program Records: Fire drill, EPR drill and outdoor playground inspections were current and on file. Fire and Sanitation inspections were current and on file. It was observed today that the playground which was approved for outdoor play was not being used due to a metal pole that connected the shaded area had fallen. Staff stated that a work order had been placed and they were waiting for it to be repaired to begin using the playground again. In the temporary time, another fenced outdoor area is being used. VIOLATIONS Two violations regarding safety and program records was observed out of compliance during my visit today. A corrective action letter stating how each violation was documented is due to me no later than November 28, 2023. The correction letter can be mailed or emailed to me at the contact information at the bottom of this report. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. One classroom did not have documentation of arrival and departure times after 10-30-23. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 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. I observed two cans of aerosol cooking spray being stored in an unlocked cabinet in one of the classrooms. .2820(b) Please feel free to contact me with any question/concerns. Kim Wimberly PO Box 609 Knightdale NC 27545 919-819-9387 Kim.Wimberly@dhhs.nc.gov 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