NEW Hope FOR Kids

10A NCAC 09 .3009 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW HOPE FOR KIDS Facility ID: 36000513 Consultant: CHRISTINE ROSINSKI Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/14/2025 Number Present: 49 Completed Date: 4/14/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 99 Time In: 11:26 AM Time Out: 01:05 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety requirements and requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 regarding NC Pre-Kindergarten. You, Audrey Owenby, Owner/Administrator, assisted with today’s visit. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Your program currently operates with a five (5) star license issued April 12, 2019. The permit restrictions were in compliance including First Shift (daytime care), meets enhanced ratios, and meets enhanced space. The Secretary of State website was checked on April 14, 2025, and your business, New Hope for Kids, was not listed. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment. Children throughout the facility were participating in outdoor play, routines, free play, lunch, and nap during the visit. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on March 31, 2025. A “superior” classification was issued with zero (0) demerits noted on the grade card. The last fire inspection was conducted on October 30, 2024. The last fire drill was conducted on March 28, 2025. The last emergency drill was conducted on December 17, 2024. The last playground inspection was conducted on March 28, 2025. You received the results of your most recent lead water testing showing no levels of lead above the allowed amount, on October 25, 2023. You have not completed the lead based paint and/or asbestos testing. We reviewed the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website and FAQ page during the visit. We discussed the enrollment survey for lead-based paint and asbestos. You stated your facility was built after 1988 and that you complete the enrollment survey and submit required documentation this week. Five (5) children’s files were reviewed during the visit. Two (2) new staff files and one (1) existing staff file were reviewed during the visit. The following violations were observed/documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1771 A screening assessing development was not conducted within 90 days after the first day of attendance in the program or within six months prior to the first day of attendance and/or the screening was not conducted by a health care, community or school professional trained in administering the screening tool. One (1) child, enrolled in the NC Pre-Kindergarten Program on January 6, 2025, did not have a developmental screening conducted. .3006(a) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The most recent shelter-in-place/lockdown drill was conducted on December 17, 2024. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before April 28, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected, and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit, and license ID number in the letter. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, it may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, an unannounced follow-up visit may be conducted. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Please send your letter to christine.rosinski@dhhs.nc.gov. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Prior to today's visit, your program maintained a compliance history of 100%. Please note any violations cited during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Technical assistance was provided on the following: 1. All children enrolled in the NC Pre-K program shall receive a screening assessing the development of each child, across all domains, to ensure the child is growing and developing according to developmental milestones, unless the child has an existing Individualized Education Program (IEP). Children shall be screened within 90 days after the first day of attendance in the program or within six months prior to the first day of attendance. I suggested you complete the assessment within each child’s first month of attendance to ensure it is completed and on file in a timely manner. 2. A Shelter-in-Place or Lockdown drills must be completed at least once every three (3) months. I suggested you create a calendar reminder to ensure a drill is conducted within the required timeframe. Consultation: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS system is implemented. Programs still have the option to choose to voluntarily complete the star rated license reassessment if they so desire. We discussed the changes to ITERS and ECERS and the new 3’s. I encouraged you to visit the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project’s website for additional information and training opportunities at https://ncrlap.org/Resources/Training/Register/. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-579-4463. Christine Rosinski PO Box 927 Cornelius, NC 28031 Christine.rosinski@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: NEW HOPE FOR KIDS Facility ID: 36000513 Consultant: CHRISTINE ROSINSKI Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/14/2025 Number Present: 49 Completed Date: 4/14/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 99 Time In: 11:26 AM Time Out: 01:05 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety requirements and requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 regarding NC Pre-Kindergarten. You, Audrey Owenby, Owner/Administrator, assisted with today’s visit. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Your program currently operates with a five (5) star license issued April 12, 2019. The permit restrictions were in compliance including First Shift (daytime care), meets enhanced ratios, and meets enhanced space. The Secretary of State website was checked on April 14, 2025, and your business, New Hope for Kids, was not listed. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment. Children throughout the facility were participating in outdoor play, routines, free play, lunch, and nap during the visit. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on March 31, 2025. A “superior” classification was issued with zero (0) demerits noted on the grade card. The last fire inspection was conducted on October 30, 2024. The last fire drill was conducted on March 28, 2025. The last emergency drill was conducted on December 17, 2024. The last playground inspection was conducted on March 28, 2025. You received the results of your most recent lead water testing showing no levels of lead above the allowed amount, on October 25, 2023. You have not completed the lead based paint and/or asbestos testing. We reviewed the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website and FAQ page during the visit. We discussed the enrollment survey for lead-based paint and asbestos. You stated your facility was built after 1988 and that you complete the enrollment survey and submit required documentation this week. Five (5) children’s files were reviewed during the visit. Two (2) new staff files and one (1) existing staff file were reviewed during the visit. The following violations were observed/documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1771 A screening assessing development was not conducted within 90 days after the first day of attendance in the program or within six months prior to the first day of attendance and/or the screening was not conducted by a health care, community or school professional trained in administering the screening tool. One (1) child, enrolled in the NC Pre-Kindergarten Program on January 6, 2025, did not have a developmental screening conducted. .3006(a) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The most recent shelter-in-place/lockdown drill was conducted on December 17, 2024. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before April 28, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected, and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit, and license ID number in the letter. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, it may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, an unannounced follow-up visit may be conducted. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Please send your letter to christine.rosinski@dhhs.nc.gov. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Prior to today's visit, your program maintained a compliance history of 100%. Please note any violations cited during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Technical assistance was provided on the following: 1. All children enrolled in the NC Pre-K program shall receive a screening assessing the development of each child, across all domains, to ensure the child is growing and developing according to developmental milestones, unless the child has an existing Individualized Education Program (IEP). Children shall be screened within 90 days after the first day of attendance in the program or within six months prior to the first day of attendance. I suggested you complete the assessment within each child’s first month of attendance to ensure it is completed and on file in a timely manner. 2. A Shelter-in-Place or Lockdown drills must be completed at least once every three (3) months. I suggested you create a calendar reminder to ensure a drill is conducted within the required timeframe. Consultation: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS system is implemented. Programs still have the option to choose to voluntarily complete the star rated license reassessment if they so desire. We discussed the changes to ITERS and ECERS and the new 3’s. I encouraged you to visit the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project’s website for additional information and training opportunities at https://ncrlap.org/Resources/Training/Register/. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-579-4463. Christine Rosinski PO Box 927 Cornelius, NC 28031 Christine.rosinski@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