10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: GASTON ELEMENTARY PRE-KINDERGARTEN CENTER Facility ID: 66000081 Consultant: MARQUITTA HOLLOMAN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/3/2025 Number Present: 23 Completed Date: 12/3/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 01:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced visit was to complete an annual compliance visit and monitor this program with applicable child care requirements. Currently this program operates with a Five Star license issued on March 23, 2018 earning six (6) points in staff education, seven (7) points in program standards and one (1) quality point. The last sanitation inspection was completed May 20,2025 earning a “Provisional” rating. A current sanitation inspection has not been completed. The last satisfactory fire inspection was completed October 21, 2025. The last annual compliance was completed on January 7, 2025. T. Morton, Lead Teacher and A. Ramsey, NC Pre K Coordinator, were present and available to assist today. Twenty-three (23) children were present during today’s visit ranging in ages three (3) to five (5) years of age. The children were observed in arts and crafts activities, free play, teacher directed activities, and toileting and handwashing routines. All teachers interacted with the children in a positive and nurturing manner. I used the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers and the Child Care Center Item Number Listing as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. Ten percent of staff records and ten percent of children’s records, and all program records were monitored. All staff and children’s records were in compliance. One (1) violation was documented for program records keeping/ annual inspections. One (1) violation was also documented for improper storage of hazardous products in Space 105. All off-site forms were reviewed and found to be compliant. Any violations observed today were discussed with you and documented on the visit summary report reviewed and left with you at the end of the visit. The following violations of child care requirements were documented today. Violation Number Comment Rule 104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. The last sanitation inspection was completed 5/20/2025 and yielded a provisional result. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) 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. One (1) open bottle of Pinesol cleaner, two (2) bottles of bleach spray, one (1) bottle of Fabuloso cleaner were stored in a bucket, on a shelf, in the restroom of Space 105. One (1) container of Comet was stored in an unlocked cabinet in Space 105. .2820(b) Child Care Licensing Requirements are established to ensure a safe, healthy, and developmentally appropriate environment for all child care facilities. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all licensing requirements that apply for your facility. 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. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with the applicable laws and rules; always whether they have been monitored or specifically discussed with you in the past. The best way for you to ensure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare laws and rules on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before December 17, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is accurate documentation. If any information provided in the letter is not accurate, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Marquitta Holloman, Child Care Consultant PO Box 644 Murfreesboro, NC 27855 marquitta.holloman@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today's visit, this facility has maintained an 18-month compliance score of 96%. A copy of the facility’s compliance score was left with you at the conclusion of the visit. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/ CONSULTATION ANNUAL INSPECTIONS The last sanitation inspection completed on 5/20/2025 yielded a “provisional” result. However, there has not been an inspection completed since the provisional inspection. A sanitation inspection yielding an approved or superior status should be completed yearly. STORAGE OF HAZARDOUS ITEMS One (1) open bottle of Pinesol cleaner, two (2) bottles of bleach spray, one (1) bottle of Fabuloso cleaner were stored in a bucket, on a shelf, in the restroom of Space 105. One (1) container of Comet was stored in an unlocked cabinet in Space 105. When this was bought to the staff’s attention the items were removed and locked in a cabinet. QRIS/STAR RATED LICENSE We discussed the different pathway options for the new QRIS system. You decided to complete Pathway 1-Program Assessment Pathway. We completed an in-depth review of the forms and requirements specific to Pathway 1 and you were given the opportunity to ask questions. RESOURCES The Division of Child Development and Early Education's (DCDEE) website is https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. Visit this website for the most up-to-date child care forms, resources related to child care, and new child care rules/laws. RECALLED ITEMS You can visit the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission website at www.cpsc.gov for more information on recently recalled items. CONTACTS • Hertford-Northampton Smart Start Partnership for Children at 711 East Vance Street, Murfreesboro, NC 27855, 252-398 -4124, northamptonsmartstart.org. • I encourage you to contact Wendy Finer, Lead Nurse (252) 534-5841 ext 6008, if additional assistance regarding applicable health and safety practices. If you have questions related to this visit or if I can be of additional assistance, I can be reached at 252-370-0207 or marquitta.holloman@dhhs.nc.gov. 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.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: GASTON ELEMENTARY PRE-KINDERGARTEN CENTER Facility ID: 66000081 Consultant: MARQUITTA HOLLOMAN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/3/2025 Number Present: 23 Completed Date: 12/3/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 01:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced visit was to complete an annual compliance visit and monitor this program with applicable child care requirements. Currently this program operates with a Five Star license issued on March 23, 2018 earning six (6) points in staff education, seven (7) points in program standards and one (1) quality point. The last sanitation inspection was completed May 20,2025 earning a “Provisional” rating. A current sanitation inspection has not been completed. The last satisfactory fire inspection was completed October 21, 2025. The last annual compliance was completed on January 7, 2025. T. Morton, Lead Teacher and A. Ramsey, NC Pre K Coordinator, were present and available to assist today. Twenty-three (23) children were present during today’s visit ranging in ages three (3) to five (5) years of age. The children were observed in arts and crafts activities, free play, teacher directed activities, and toileting and handwashing routines. All teachers interacted with the children in a positive and nurturing manner. I used the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers and the Child Care Center Item Number Listing as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. Ten percent of staff records and ten percent of children’s records, and all program records were monitored. All staff and children’s records were in compliance. One (1) violation was documented for program records keeping/ annual inspections. One (1) violation was also documented for improper storage of hazardous products in Space 105. All off-site forms were reviewed and found to be compliant. Any violations observed today were discussed with you and documented on the visit summary report reviewed and left with you at the end of the visit. The following violations of child care requirements were documented today. Violation Number Comment Rule 104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. The last sanitation inspection was completed 5/20/2025 and yielded a provisional result. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) 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. One (1) open bottle of Pinesol cleaner, two (2) bottles of bleach spray, one (1) bottle of Fabuloso cleaner were stored in a bucket, on a shelf, in the restroom of Space 105. One (1) container of Comet was stored in an unlocked cabinet in Space 105. .2820(b) Child Care Licensing Requirements are established to ensure a safe, healthy, and developmentally appropriate environment for all child care facilities. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all licensing requirements that apply for your facility. 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. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with the applicable laws and rules; always whether they have been monitored or specifically discussed with you in the past. The best way for you to ensure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare laws and rules on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before December 17, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is accurate documentation. If any information provided in the letter is not accurate, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Marquitta Holloman, Child Care Consultant PO Box 644 Murfreesboro, NC 27855 marquitta.holloman@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today's visit, this facility has maintained an 18-month compliance score of 96%. A copy of the facility’s compliance score was left with you at the conclusion of the visit. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/ CONSULTATION ANNUAL INSPECTIONS The last sanitation inspection completed on 5/20/2025 yielded a “provisional” result. However, there has not been an inspection completed since the provisional inspection. A sanitation inspection yielding an approved or superior status should be completed yearly. STORAGE OF HAZARDOUS ITEMS One (1) open bottle of Pinesol cleaner, two (2) bottles of bleach spray, one (1) bottle of Fabuloso cleaner were stored in a bucket, on a shelf, in the restroom of Space 105. One (1) container of Comet was stored in an unlocked cabinet in Space 105. When this was bought to the staff’s attention the items were removed and locked in a cabinet. QRIS/STAR RATED LICENSE We discussed the different pathway options for the new QRIS system. You decided to complete Pathway 1-Program Assessment Pathway. We completed an in-depth review of the forms and requirements specific to Pathway 1 and you were given the opportunity to ask questions. RESOURCES The Division of Child Development and Early Education's (DCDEE) website is https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. Visit this website for the most up-to-date child care forms, resources related to child care, and new child care rules/laws. RECALLED ITEMS You can visit the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission website at www.cpsc.gov for more information on recently recalled items. CONTACTS • Hertford-Northampton Smart Start Partnership for Children at 711 East Vance Street, Murfreesboro, NC 27855, 252-398 -4124, northamptonsmartstart.org. • I encourage you to contact Wendy Finer, Lead Nurse (252) 534-5841 ext 6008, if additional assistance regarding applicable health and safety practices. If you have questions related to this visit or if I can be of additional assistance, I can be reached at 252-370-0207 or marquitta.holloman@dhhs.nc.gov. 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

10A NCAC 09 .0802 · Violation

Name of Operation: GASTON ELEMENTARY PRE-KINDERGARTEN CENTER Facility ID: 66000081 Consultant: MARQUITTA HOLLOMAN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/7/2025 Number Present: 30 Completed Date: 1/7/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 270 Time In: 11:30 AM Time Out: 04:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced visit was to monitor this program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during an annual compliance visit. Currently this program operates with a Five Star license issued on March 23, 2018, earning six (6) points in staff education, seven (7) points in program standards and one (1) quality point. April Fleming, Child Care Consultant, accompanied me and assisted with the visit today. The last sanitation inspection was completed June 5, 2024, earning a “Superior” rating. There was a “provisional” sanitation inspection completed 12/10/2024, however the previous “superior” inspection had not expired. The last satisfactory fire inspection was completed October 22, 2024. The last annual compliance was completed on February 15, 2024. T. Morton, Lead Teacher, was present and available to assist today. Thirty (30) children were present during today’s visit, ranging in age three (3) to five (5) years of age. The children were observed in arts and crafts activities, free play activities, and teacher directed activities, and napping. All teachers interacted with the children in a positive and nurturing manner. I used the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers and the Child Care Center Item Number Listing as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. Ten percent of staff records, ten percent of children’s records, and all program records were monitored. All records were found to be in compliance. A computer- generated summary was and left with you at the end of the visit. The following violations were documented and corrected during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. There was no documentation of the annual review of the EMC plan on file for review 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. There was no documentation of the annual review of the EPR plan on file for review .0607(e) Child Care Licensing Requirements are established to ensure a safe, healthy, and developmentally appropriate environment for all child care facilities. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all licensing requirements that apply for your facility. 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. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with the applicable laws and rules; always whether they have been monitored or specifically discussed with you in the past. The best way for you to ensure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare laws and rules on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website. COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today's visit, this facility has maintained an 18-month compliance score of 94%. A copy of the compliance history score was printed and left with you at the conclusion of the visit. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/ CONSULTATION REMINDERS • Please continue to review each staff and child’s record thoroughly to ensure all information is completed in its entirety. • Lead in water testing is required every 3 years. Please ensure you are completing this process timely. STAR RATED LICENSE (SRL)/ ENVIRONMENT RATING SCALES (ERS) Your facility had the ERS assessment completed on December 13, 2024. A copy of the assessment was given to you. The ERS results were reviewed with Lead teacher, T. Morton and NC Pre K Coordinator, A. Ramsey during the visit. An opportunity to ask questions was provided. The following information pertains to your rated license. PROGRAM STANDARDS Your facility meets minimum requirements, enhanced space and reduced ratios. Also, your facility scored an overall score of 6.05 on the ERS assessment. Policies and procedures have been previously submitted and approved. Based on this information, your facility meets seven (7) points in program standards. EDUCATION One administrator, three lead teachers and three teacher assistants are required for this program. Education cannot be determined at this time. The administrator and one lead teacher education qualification were not in the DCDEE WORKS system. Once the staff education is reviewed and the qualification letter is received, you should notify me. QUALITY POINT Your facility will receive a quality point for meeting programmatic options. Based on this information your facility will receive one (1) quality point. Points could not be determined at this time. All education should be submitted and updated in DCDEE WORKS. Once completed, you should contact me immediately to complete the process. RESOURCES RECALLED ITEMS Red toolbox Recalls Stanley-Branded Jr. Kids Garden Sets: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Red-Toolbox-Recalls-Stanley-Branded-Jr-Kids-Garden-Sets-Due-to-Lead-Poisoning-Hazard-Violation-of-Federal-Ban-for-Lead-in-Paint-Sold-Exclusively-by-Costco-Wholesale?utm_campaign=recalls&utm_content=M1&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=20240912 Intellio Toys, Bright Builder Fort Kits: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Intellio-Toys-Recalls-Bright-Builder-Fort-Kits-Due-to-Battery-Ingestion-Hazard-Violation-of-Federal-Regulations-for-Battery-Operated-Toys Shawshank LEDz Squeeze Plush Ball Monsters Toys and Easter Squeezable Toys: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Shawshank-LEDz-Recalls-Squeeze-Plush-Ball-Monsters-Toys-and-Easter-Squeezable-Toys-Due-to-Injury-Hazard-Sold-Exclusively-at-Ace-Hardware Mamibaby and Cosy Nation Baby Loungers: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Mamibaby-and-Cosy-Nation-Baby-Loungers-Recalled-Due-to-Suffocation-Risk-and-Fall-and-Entrapment-Hazards-Violation-of-Federal-Regulations-for-Infant-Sleep-Products-Sold-on-Amazon-com-by-MEIXIA-Shop-and-Softbless MJKSARE High Chairs: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/MJKSARE-High-Chairs-Recalled-Due-to-Entrapment-and-Fall-Hazards-Violation-of-Federal-Regulation-for-High-Chairs-Imported-by-Worldwide-Windows-Sold-Exclusively-on-Amazon-com You can visit the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission website at www.cpsc.gov for more information. CONTACTS • Hertford-Northampton Smart Start Partnership for Children at 711 East Vance Street, Murfreesboro, NC 27855, 252-398 -4124, northamptonsmartstart.org. • I encourage you to contact Wendy Finer, Lead Nurse (252) 534-5841 ext 6008, if additional assistance regarding applicable health and safety practices as needed. If you have questions related to this visit or if I can be of additional assistance, I can be reached at 252-370-0207 or marquitta.holloman@dhhs.nc.gov. 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.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: GASTON ELEMENTARY PRE-KINDERGARTEN CENTER Facility ID: 66000081 Consultant: MARQUITTA HOLLOMAN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/7/2025 Number Present: 30 Completed Date: 1/7/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 270 Time In: 11:30 AM Time Out: 04:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced visit was to monitor this program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during an annual compliance visit. Currently this program operates with a Five Star license issued on March 23, 2018, earning six (6) points in staff education, seven (7) points in program standards and one (1) quality point. April Fleming, Child Care Consultant, accompanied me and assisted with the visit today. The last sanitation inspection was completed June 5, 2024, earning a “Superior” rating. There was a “provisional” sanitation inspection completed 12/10/2024, however the previous “superior” inspection had not expired. The last satisfactory fire inspection was completed October 22, 2024. The last annual compliance was completed on February 15, 2024. T. Morton, Lead Teacher, was present and available to assist today. Thirty (30) children were present during today’s visit, ranging in age three (3) to five (5) years of age. The children were observed in arts and crafts activities, free play activities, and teacher directed activities, and napping. All teachers interacted with the children in a positive and nurturing manner. I used the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers and the Child Care Center Item Number Listing as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. Ten percent of staff records, ten percent of children’s records, and all program records were monitored. All records were found to be in compliance. A computer- generated summary was and left with you at the end of the visit. The following violations were documented and corrected during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. There was no documentation of the annual review of the EMC plan on file for review 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. There was no documentation of the annual review of the EPR plan on file for review .0607(e) Child Care Licensing Requirements are established to ensure a safe, healthy, and developmentally appropriate environment for all child care facilities. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all licensing requirements that apply for your facility. 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. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with the applicable laws and rules; always whether they have been monitored or specifically discussed with you in the past. The best way for you to ensure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare laws and rules on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website. COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today's visit, this facility has maintained an 18-month compliance score of 94%. A copy of the compliance history score was printed and left with you at the conclusion of the visit. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/ CONSULTATION REMINDERS • Please continue to review each staff and child’s record thoroughly to ensure all information is completed in its entirety. • Lead in water testing is required every 3 years. Please ensure you are completing this process timely. STAR RATED LICENSE (SRL)/ ENVIRONMENT RATING SCALES (ERS) Your facility had the ERS assessment completed on December 13, 2024. A copy of the assessment was given to you. The ERS results were reviewed with Lead teacher, T. Morton and NC Pre K Coordinator, A. Ramsey during the visit. An opportunity to ask questions was provided. The following information pertains to your rated license. PROGRAM STANDARDS Your facility meets minimum requirements, enhanced space and reduced ratios. Also, your facility scored an overall score of 6.05 on the ERS assessment. Policies and procedures have been previously submitted and approved. Based on this information, your facility meets seven (7) points in program standards. EDUCATION One administrator, three lead teachers and three teacher assistants are required for this program. Education cannot be determined at this time. The administrator and one lead teacher education qualification were not in the DCDEE WORKS system. Once the staff education is reviewed and the qualification letter is received, you should notify me. QUALITY POINT Your facility will receive a quality point for meeting programmatic options. Based on this information your facility will receive one (1) quality point. Points could not be determined at this time. All education should be submitted and updated in DCDEE WORKS. Once completed, you should contact me immediately to complete the process. RESOURCES RECALLED ITEMS Red toolbox Recalls Stanley-Branded Jr. Kids Garden Sets: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Red-Toolbox-Recalls-Stanley-Branded-Jr-Kids-Garden-Sets-Due-to-Lead-Poisoning-Hazard-Violation-of-Federal-Ban-for-Lead-in-Paint-Sold-Exclusively-by-Costco-Wholesale?utm_campaign=recalls&utm_content=M1&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=20240912 Intellio Toys, Bright Builder Fort Kits: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Intellio-Toys-Recalls-Bright-Builder-Fort-Kits-Due-to-Battery-Ingestion-Hazard-Violation-of-Federal-Regulations-for-Battery-Operated-Toys Shawshank LEDz Squeeze Plush Ball Monsters Toys and Easter Squeezable Toys: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Shawshank-LEDz-Recalls-Squeeze-Plush-Ball-Monsters-Toys-and-Easter-Squeezable-Toys-Due-to-Injury-Hazard-Sold-Exclusively-at-Ace-Hardware Mamibaby and Cosy Nation Baby Loungers: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Mamibaby-and-Cosy-Nation-Baby-Loungers-Recalled-Due-to-Suffocation-Risk-and-Fall-and-Entrapment-Hazards-Violation-of-Federal-Regulations-for-Infant-Sleep-Products-Sold-on-Amazon-com-by-MEIXIA-Shop-and-Softbless MJKSARE High Chairs: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/MJKSARE-High-Chairs-Recalled-Due-to-Entrapment-and-Fall-Hazards-Violation-of-Federal-Regulation-for-High-Chairs-Imported-by-Worldwide-Windows-Sold-Exclusively-on-Amazon-com You can visit the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission website at www.cpsc.gov for more information. CONTACTS • Hertford-Northampton Smart Start Partnership for Children at 711 East Vance Street, Murfreesboro, NC 27855, 252-398 -4124, northamptonsmartstart.org. • I encourage you to contact Wendy Finer, Lead Nurse (252) 534-5841 ext 6008, if additional assistance regarding applicable health and safety practices as needed. If you have questions related to this visit or if I can be of additional assistance, I can be reached at 252-370-0207 or marquitta.holloman@dhhs.nc.gov. 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

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: GASTON ELEMENTARY PRE-KINDERGARTEN CENTER Facility ID: 66000081 Consultant: MARQUITTA HOLLOMAN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/15/2024 Number Present: 40 Completed Date: 2/15/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 260 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced visit was to complete an annual compliance visit and monitor this program with applicable child care requirements. Currently this program operates with a Five Star license issued on March 23, 2018 earning six (6) points in staff education, seven (7) points in program standards and one (1) quality point. The last sanitation inspection was completed December 13, 2023 earning a “Superior” rating. The last satisfactory fire inspection completed November 1, 2023. The last annual compliance was completed on March 14, 2023. T. Morton, Lead Teacher was present and available to assist today. Forty (40) children were present during today’s visit ranging in ages three (3) to five (5) years of age. The children were observed in arts and crafts activities, free play, teacher directed activities and outdoor play. All teachers interacted with the children in a positive and nurturing manner. I used the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers and the Child Care Center Item Number Listing as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. Staff and Training worksheets were reviewed and one (1) violation was documented. A review of 10% of children’s records was conducted and the records reviewed were found to be in compliance. All off-site forms were reviewed and found to be compliant. Any violations observed today were discussed with you and documented on the visit summary report reviewed and left with you at the end of the visit. The following violations of child care requirements were documented today. Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. One (1) spring rocker in the outdoor play area was missing a seat for the children to sit on. The seat area was not covered to prevent the children from sitting on it. There were six (6) round nails protruding from the plastic barrier surrounding the entire playground. The nails pose a safety risk to the children, in the event they may fall onto one. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. T. Rooks did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment training. .1102(g) Child Care Licensing Requirements are established to ensure a safe, healthy, and developmentally appropriate environment for all child care facilities. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all licensing requirements that apply for your facility. 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. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with the applicable laws and rules; always whether they have been monitored or specifically discussed with you in the past. The best way for you to ensure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare laws and rules on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before February 29, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is accurate documentation. If any information provided in the letter is not accurate, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Marquitta Holloman, Child Care Consultant PO Box 644 Murfreesboro, NC 27855 marquitta.holloman@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today's visit, this facility has maintained an 18-month compliance score of 91%. The compliance history score was printed and you were given a copy at the conclusion of the visit. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/ CONSULTATION STAFF RECORD KEEPING T. Rooks did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment within the required 90 days of hire date. The training has remains incomplete. I advised the staff member to take the required training as soon as possible. OUTDOOR PLAY AREA One (1) spring rocker in the outdoor play area was missing a seat for the children to sit on. The seat area was not covered to prevent the children from sitting on it. I suggested to repair or remove that equipment from the outdoor play area. There were six (6) round nails protruding from the plastic barrier surrounding the entire playground. The nails pose a safety risk to the children, in the event they may fall onto one. The plastic barrier needs to be repaired as soon as possible. REMINDERS The facility’s next shelter in place drill and playground inspection is due before the end of February 2024. RESOURCES HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAININGS DCDEE has partnered with the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center to offer health and safety trainings in MOODLE. These trainings will remain at no charge for staff. The contract with ProSolutions ended on September 30, 2020. Health and safety trainings are due every five (5) years, including the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment. The Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training must be completed via the Prevent Child Abuse NC website. The enrollment process and completion of course materials tend to work best with a windows laptop or desktop using Firefox, but other devices and Google Chrome should also work. You can access the health and safety trainings available in Moodle and Frequently Asked Questions by logging in using NCID and completing the following steps: • From the Moodle home page, students need to log-in with their NCID and password. The log-in is in the upper right corner of the screen. If you do not have a current log-in you will need to create one. • After log-in, the student should scroll to the bottom of the page. In the ‘Search courses’ box, the student should type in the short name “Year 2023 CCDF” and then click go. The student should not register for prior year courses as they are no longer available. • After completing the course search for “Year 2023 CCDF”, the student should be able to register for the course. • Once registered, the student will then need to use the “ADDITIONAL DIRECTIONS” for step-by-step instructions. Should a student encounter an issue, we are requesting they report the CCDF 2023 course issue (i.e. they are unable to complete the course evaluation or receive a training certificate), to the North Carolina Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center using the following link https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/contact-us-form/. Should the student need additional guidance with accessing the training, please refer them to Amia Eaton, Training and Program Development Consultant, at Amia.Eaton@dhhs.nc.gov or by telephone at 919-814-6365. STAR RATED LICENSE I informed you information regarding the preparation for the star rated license assessment process is located on the Division of Child Development (https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/) and North Carolina Rated License Project website. I recommended you and staff visit ncrlap.org to obtain detailed information about how the process will be implemented and review prep year activities and ideas offered. More information will be provided regarding your programs rated license assessment timeframe. CONTACTS • Hertford-Northampton Smart Start Partnership for Children at 711 East Vance Street, Murfreesboro, NC 27855, 252-398 -4124, northamptonsmartstart.org. • I encourage you to contact Wendy Finer, Lead Nurse (252) 534-5841 ext 6008, if additional assistance regarding applicable health and safety practices. If you have questions related to this visit or if I can be of additional assistance, I can be reached at 252-370-0207 or marquitta.holloman@dhhs.nc.gov. 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.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: GASTON ELEMENTARY PRE-KINDERGARTEN CENTER Facility ID: 66000081 Consultant: MARQUITTA HOLLOMAN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/15/2024 Number Present: 40 Completed Date: 2/15/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 260 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced visit was to complete an annual compliance visit and monitor this program with applicable child care requirements. Currently this program operates with a Five Star license issued on March 23, 2018 earning six (6) points in staff education, seven (7) points in program standards and one (1) quality point. The last sanitation inspection was completed December 13, 2023 earning a “Superior” rating. The last satisfactory fire inspection completed November 1, 2023. The last annual compliance was completed on March 14, 2023. T. Morton, Lead Teacher was present and available to assist today. Forty (40) children were present during today’s visit ranging in ages three (3) to five (5) years of age. The children were observed in arts and crafts activities, free play, teacher directed activities and outdoor play. All teachers interacted with the children in a positive and nurturing manner. I used the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers and the Child Care Center Item Number Listing as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. Staff and Training worksheets were reviewed and one (1) violation was documented. A review of 10% of children’s records was conducted and the records reviewed were found to be in compliance. All off-site forms were reviewed and found to be compliant. Any violations observed today were discussed with you and documented on the visit summary report reviewed and left with you at the end of the visit. The following violations of child care requirements were documented today. Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. One (1) spring rocker in the outdoor play area was missing a seat for the children to sit on. The seat area was not covered to prevent the children from sitting on it. There were six (6) round nails protruding from the plastic barrier surrounding the entire playground. The nails pose a safety risk to the children, in the event they may fall onto one. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. T. Rooks did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment training. .1102(g) Child Care Licensing Requirements are established to ensure a safe, healthy, and developmentally appropriate environment for all child care facilities. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all licensing requirements that apply for your facility. 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. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with the applicable laws and rules; always whether they have been monitored or specifically discussed with you in the past. The best way for you to ensure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare laws and rules on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before February 29, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is accurate documentation. If any information provided in the letter is not accurate, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Marquitta Holloman, Child Care Consultant PO Box 644 Murfreesboro, NC 27855 marquitta.holloman@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today's visit, this facility has maintained an 18-month compliance score of 91%. The compliance history score was printed and you were given a copy at the conclusion of the visit. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/ CONSULTATION STAFF RECORD KEEPING T. Rooks did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment within the required 90 days of hire date. The training has remains incomplete. I advised the staff member to take the required training as soon as possible. OUTDOOR PLAY AREA One (1) spring rocker in the outdoor play area was missing a seat for the children to sit on. The seat area was not covered to prevent the children from sitting on it. I suggested to repair or remove that equipment from the outdoor play area. There were six (6) round nails protruding from the plastic barrier surrounding the entire playground. The nails pose a safety risk to the children, in the event they may fall onto one. The plastic barrier needs to be repaired as soon as possible. REMINDERS The facility’s next shelter in place drill and playground inspection is due before the end of February 2024. RESOURCES HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAININGS DCDEE has partnered with the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center to offer health and safety trainings in MOODLE. These trainings will remain at no charge for staff. The contract with ProSolutions ended on September 30, 2020. Health and safety trainings are due every five (5) years, including the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment. The Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training must be completed via the Prevent Child Abuse NC website. The enrollment process and completion of course materials tend to work best with a windows laptop or desktop using Firefox, but other devices and Google Chrome should also work. You can access the health and safety trainings available in Moodle and Frequently Asked Questions by logging in using NCID and completing the following steps: • From the Moodle home page, students need to log-in with their NCID and password. The log-in is in the upper right corner of the screen. If you do not have a current log-in you will need to create one. • After log-in, the student should scroll to the bottom of the page. In the ‘Search courses’ box, the student should type in the short name “Year 2023 CCDF” and then click go. The student should not register for prior year courses as they are no longer available. • After completing the course search for “Year 2023 CCDF”, the student should be able to register for the course. • Once registered, the student will then need to use the “ADDITIONAL DIRECTIONS” for step-by-step instructions. Should a student encounter an issue, we are requesting they report the CCDF 2023 course issue (i.e. they are unable to complete the course evaluation or receive a training certificate), to the North Carolina Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center using the following link https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/contact-us-form/. Should the student need additional guidance with accessing the training, please refer them to Amia Eaton, Training and Program Development Consultant, at Amia.Eaton@dhhs.nc.gov or by telephone at 919-814-6365. STAR RATED LICENSE I informed you information regarding the preparation for the star rated license assessment process is located on the Division of Child Development (https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/) and North Carolina Rated License Project website. I recommended you and staff visit ncrlap.org to obtain detailed information about how the process will be implemented and review prep year activities and ideas offered. More information will be provided regarding your programs rated license assessment timeframe. CONTACTS • Hertford-Northampton Smart Start Partnership for Children at 711 East Vance Street, Murfreesboro, NC 27855, 252-398 -4124, northamptonsmartstart.org. • I encourage you to contact Wendy Finer, Lead Nurse (252) 534-5841 ext 6008, if additional assistance regarding applicable health and safety practices. If you have questions related to this visit or if I can be of additional assistance, I can be reached at 252-370-0207 or marquitta.holloman@dhhs.nc.gov. 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

10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: GASTON ELEMENTARY PRE-KINDERGARTEN CENTER Facility ID: 66000081 Consultant: MARQUITTA HOLLOMAN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/24/2023 Number Present: 34 Completed Date: 10/24/2023 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 250 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my routine unannounced visit was to monitor this program with applicable childcare requirements. Currently this program operates with a Five Star license issued on March 23, 2018, earning six (6) points in staff education, seven (7) points in program standards and one (1) quality point. The last sanitation inspection was completed November 16, 2022, earning a “Superior” rating. The last satisfactory fire inspection was completed November 22,2022. The last annual compliance was completed on March 14, 2023. T. Morton, Lead Teacher was present and available to assist today. Thirty-four (34) children were present during today’s visit ranging in age three (3) to five (5) years of age. The children were observed in arts and crafts activities, free play and teacher directed activities. All teachers interacted with the children in a positive and nurturing manner. The following requirements were monitored during today's visit: Staff/Child Ratio, Supervision, Specialized trainings, Storage of Hazardous Products, Storage of Medication, Adequate/Approved Space, General Safety, Staff Records, Program Records, and License Posted and Permit Restrictions. All off-site forms were reviewed and found to be compliant. I used a checklist as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable childcare requirements pertinent to your program. Any violations observed today were discussed with you and documented on the visit summary report reviewed and left with you at the end of the visit. The following violations of childcare requirements were documented today. Violation Number Comment Rule 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. One (1) electrical outlet was uncovered in space 101 and seven (7) electrical outlets in space 103 were observed uncovered. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 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. In space 103, three (3) bottles of hand sanitizer, one (1) big jug of Arm and Hammer washing detergent, four (4) Clorox wipe containers, one (1) big jug of Pine-Sol cleaner, and one (1) Lysol aerosol spray were observed in an unlocked closet. Also in space 103, in the bathroom used by the preschool children, one (1) Clorox wipe container and one (1) aerosol room spray was observed. .2820(b) Child Care Licensing Requirements are established to ensure a safe, healthy, and developmentally appropriate environment for all child care facilities. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all licensing requirements that apply for your facility. 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. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with the applicable laws and rules; always whether they have been monitored or specifically discussed with you in the past. The best way for you to ensure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare laws and rules on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. All violations documented were corrected during the visit, therefore a compliance letter is not warranted. COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today's visit, this facility has maintained an 18-month compliance score of 93%. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/ CONSULTATION SAFETY AND HEALTH In space 101, one (1) electrical outlet was observed without a safety plug. In space 103, seven (7) electrical outlets were observed without safety plugs. We discussed that all electrical outlets should be safety outlets or covered with a safety plug, unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. All safety plugs on space 101 and space 103 were covered during the visit. STORAGE OF HAZARDOUS ITEMS In space 103, three (3) bottles of hand sanitizer, one (1) big jug of Arm and Hammer washing detergent, four (4) Clorox wipe containers, one (1) big jug of Pine-Sol cleaner, and one (1) Lysol aerosol spray were observed in an unlocked closet. The teacher stated the closet would not lock properly. Also in space 103, in the bathroom used by the preschool children, one (1) Clorox wipe container and one (1) aerosol room spray was observed. The items in the bathroom were removed during the visit. We discussed all hazardous items should be locked at all times while the children are in attendance. The closet was fixed during the visit and the hazardous products were securely stored. Be mindful of repeat violations observed during visits, as repeat violations can be considered a pattern of non-compliance and can warrant further action. REMINDERS The fire inspection for the program will expire on November 22, 2023. I encourage you to contact the local fire inspector to schedule a time for the inspection to be completed before it expires. The sanitation inspection for the program will expire on November 16, 2023. I encourage you to contact the local sanitation inspector to schedule a time for the inspection to be completed before it expires. RESOURCES STAR RATED LICENSE I informed you information regarding the preparation for the star rated license assessment process is located on the Division of Child Development (https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/) and North Carolina Rated License Project website. I recommended you and staff visit ncrlap.org to obtain detailed information about how the process will be implemented and review prep year activities and ideas offered. More information will be provided regarding your programs rated license assessment timeframe. SAFETY RECALLS The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has recently recalled some items due to them being a safety risk. Below you will find a list of the recalled items: Boon Flair and Flair Elite Highchairs: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/TOMY-Recalls-Boon-Flair-and-Flair-Elite-Highchairs-Due-to-Fall-Hazard?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ICraves Infant High Chairs: https://www.cpsc.gov/Newsroom/News-Releases/2023/CPSC-Warns-Consumers-to-Immediately-Stop-Using-iCraves-Infant-High-Chairs-Due-to-Suffocation-Entrapment-and-Fall-Hazards-Failure-to-Meet-Federal-Safety-Standards Toddler Towers: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/The-Simplay3-Company-Recalls-Toddler-Towers-Due-to-Fall-and-Injury-Hazards Kids Bike Helmets: • Tengingyue Vera Natura Bicycle Helmets: https://www.cpsc.gov/Newsroom/News-Releases/2023/CPSC-Warns-Consumers-to-Immediately-Stop-Using-Tengingyue-Vera-Natura-Bicycle-Helmets-Due-to-Risk-of-Head-Injury-Failure-to-Meet-Federal-Safety-Standard-for-Bicycle-Helmets-Sold-Exclusively-on-Walmart-com • Multi-Purpose Kids Bike Helmets: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Multi-Purpose-Kids-Bike-Helmets-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Head-Injury-Failure-to-Meet-Bicycle-Helmet-Standard-Requirements-Sold-by-Ecnup-Exclusively-on-Amazon-com-Recall-Alert • SQM Bicycle Helmets: https://www.cpsc.gov/Newsroom/News-Releases/2023/CPSC-Warns-Consumers-to-Immediately-Stop-Using-SQM-Bicycle-Helmets-Due-to-Risk-of-Head-Injury-Failure-to-Meet-Federal-Safety-Standard-for-Bicycle-Helmets You can visit the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission website at www.cpsc.gov for more information. CONTACTS • The most current provider documents/ forms, checklists and resources related to child care and new child care requirements can be found on the Division of Child Development and Early Education website. https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ • Hertford-Northampton Smart Start Partnership for Children at 711 East Vance Street, Murfreesboro, NC 27855, 252-398- 4124, northamptonsmartstart.org. • I encourage you to contact Trey Breedlove, Child Care Health Consultant, at (252) 534-5841, if additional assistance regarding applicable health and safety practices. If you have questions related to this visit or if I can be of additional assistance, I can be reached at 252-370-0207 or marquitta.holloman@dhhs.nc.gov. 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.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: GASTON ELEMENTARY PRE-KINDERGARTEN CENTER Facility ID: 66000081 Consultant: MARQUITTA HOLLOMAN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/24/2023 Number Present: 34 Completed Date: 10/24/2023 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 250 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my routine unannounced visit was to monitor this program with applicable childcare requirements. Currently this program operates with a Five Star license issued on March 23, 2018, earning six (6) points in staff education, seven (7) points in program standards and one (1) quality point. The last sanitation inspection was completed November 16, 2022, earning a “Superior” rating. The last satisfactory fire inspection was completed November 22,2022. The last annual compliance was completed on March 14, 2023. T. Morton, Lead Teacher was present and available to assist today. Thirty-four (34) children were present during today’s visit ranging in age three (3) to five (5) years of age. The children were observed in arts and crafts activities, free play and teacher directed activities. All teachers interacted with the children in a positive and nurturing manner. The following requirements were monitored during today's visit: Staff/Child Ratio, Supervision, Specialized trainings, Storage of Hazardous Products, Storage of Medication, Adequate/Approved Space, General Safety, Staff Records, Program Records, and License Posted and Permit Restrictions. All off-site forms were reviewed and found to be compliant. I used a checklist as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable childcare requirements pertinent to your program. Any violations observed today were discussed with you and documented on the visit summary report reviewed and left with you at the end of the visit. The following violations of childcare requirements were documented today. Violation Number Comment Rule 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. One (1) electrical outlet was uncovered in space 101 and seven (7) electrical outlets in space 103 were observed uncovered. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 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. In space 103, three (3) bottles of hand sanitizer, one (1) big jug of Arm and Hammer washing detergent, four (4) Clorox wipe containers, one (1) big jug of Pine-Sol cleaner, and one (1) Lysol aerosol spray were observed in an unlocked closet. Also in space 103, in the bathroom used by the preschool children, one (1) Clorox wipe container and one (1) aerosol room spray was observed. .2820(b) Child Care Licensing Requirements are established to ensure a safe, healthy, and developmentally appropriate environment for all child care facilities. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all licensing requirements that apply for your facility. 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. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with the applicable laws and rules; always whether they have been monitored or specifically discussed with you in the past. The best way for you to ensure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare laws and rules on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. All violations documented were corrected during the visit, therefore a compliance letter is not warranted. COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today's visit, this facility has maintained an 18-month compliance score of 93%. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/ CONSULTATION SAFETY AND HEALTH In space 101, one (1) electrical outlet was observed without a safety plug. In space 103, seven (7) electrical outlets were observed without safety plugs. We discussed that all electrical outlets should be safety outlets or covered with a safety plug, unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. All safety plugs on space 101 and space 103 were covered during the visit. STORAGE OF HAZARDOUS ITEMS In space 103, three (3) bottles of hand sanitizer, one (1) big jug of Arm and Hammer washing detergent, four (4) Clorox wipe containers, one (1) big jug of Pine-Sol cleaner, and one (1) Lysol aerosol spray were observed in an unlocked closet. The teacher stated the closet would not lock properly. Also in space 103, in the bathroom used by the preschool children, one (1) Clorox wipe container and one (1) aerosol room spray was observed. The items in the bathroom were removed during the visit. We discussed all hazardous items should be locked at all times while the children are in attendance. The closet was fixed during the visit and the hazardous products were securely stored. Be mindful of repeat violations observed during visits, as repeat violations can be considered a pattern of non-compliance and can warrant further action. REMINDERS The fire inspection for the program will expire on November 22, 2023. I encourage you to contact the local fire inspector to schedule a time for the inspection to be completed before it expires. The sanitation inspection for the program will expire on November 16, 2023. I encourage you to contact the local sanitation inspector to schedule a time for the inspection to be completed before it expires. RESOURCES STAR RATED LICENSE I informed you information regarding the preparation for the star rated license assessment process is located on the Division of Child Development (https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/) and North Carolina Rated License Project website. I recommended you and staff visit ncrlap.org to obtain detailed information about how the process will be implemented and review prep year activities and ideas offered. More information will be provided regarding your programs rated license assessment timeframe. SAFETY RECALLS The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has recently recalled some items due to them being a safety risk. Below you will find a list of the recalled items: Boon Flair and Flair Elite Highchairs: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/TOMY-Recalls-Boon-Flair-and-Flair-Elite-Highchairs-Due-to-Fall-Hazard?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ICraves Infant High Chairs: https://www.cpsc.gov/Newsroom/News-Releases/2023/CPSC-Warns-Consumers-to-Immediately-Stop-Using-iCraves-Infant-High-Chairs-Due-to-Suffocation-Entrapment-and-Fall-Hazards-Failure-to-Meet-Federal-Safety-Standards Toddler Towers: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/The-Simplay3-Company-Recalls-Toddler-Towers-Due-to-Fall-and-Injury-Hazards Kids Bike Helmets: • Tengingyue Vera Natura Bicycle Helmets: https://www.cpsc.gov/Newsroom/News-Releases/2023/CPSC-Warns-Consumers-to-Immediately-Stop-Using-Tengingyue-Vera-Natura-Bicycle-Helmets-Due-to-Risk-of-Head-Injury-Failure-to-Meet-Federal-Safety-Standard-for-Bicycle-Helmets-Sold-Exclusively-on-Walmart-com • Multi-Purpose Kids Bike Helmets: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Multi-Purpose-Kids-Bike-Helmets-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Head-Injury-Failure-to-Meet-Bicycle-Helmet-Standard-Requirements-Sold-by-Ecnup-Exclusively-on-Amazon-com-Recall-Alert • SQM Bicycle Helmets: https://www.cpsc.gov/Newsroom/News-Releases/2023/CPSC-Warns-Consumers-to-Immediately-Stop-Using-SQM-Bicycle-Helmets-Due-to-Risk-of-Head-Injury-Failure-to-Meet-Federal-Safety-Standard-for-Bicycle-Helmets You can visit the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission website at www.cpsc.gov for more information. CONTACTS • The most current provider documents/ forms, checklists and resources related to child care and new child care requirements can be found on the Division of Child Development and Early Education website. https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ • Hertford-Northampton Smart Start Partnership for Children at 711 East Vance Street, Murfreesboro, NC 27855, 252-398- 4124, northamptonsmartstart.org. • I encourage you to contact Trey Breedlove, Child Care Health Consultant, at (252) 534-5841, if additional assistance regarding applicable health and safety practices. If you have questions related to this visit or if I can be of additional assistance, I can be reached at 252-370-0207 or marquitta.holloman@dhhs.nc.gov. 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