Royall Avenue Head Start

10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: ROYALL AVENUE HEAD START Facility ID: 96000022 Consultant: TAMEKA JOHNSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/7/2025 Number Present: 100 Completed Date: 5/7/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 75 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 11:05 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during your routine unannounced visit. Upon my arrival I was greeted by the assistant director Towanna Wilson. I was accompanied by Ms. Wilson as I completed a general walkthrough of the indoor environment which consisted of eleven (11) classrooms, kitchen and the outdoor environment. The children were observed during teacher directed activities, outdoor play and completing routine care tasks. Today’s meal was in compliance with the Meal Patterns. ** License Status: The facility is currently operating with a five-star license issued on June 12, 2019. ** Annual Inspections: The last sanitation inspection was completed September 24, 2024, and received a ‘Superior’ classification with 0 demerits. The last fire inspection was completed on August 30, 2024. The last documented fire drill was conducted on April 16, 2025, the last documented lockdown drill was completed on March 27, 2025, and the last documented playground inspection was completed on April 25, 2025. Prior to today’s visit I reviewed the NC Secretary of State’s website and observed that the owner of this facility is listed current/active. During today’s visit, a partial assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted. The monitoring included: supervision of children, staff/child ratio, storage of hazardous substances, storage of medicine, adequate/ approved space, posted license, license restrictions, attendance logs, transportation and program records The following violations were observed, documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. 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. An outlet cover was missing in Classroom A. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1110 Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. Front passenger tire on bus 53 needs to be replaced. .1002(b) To comply with the NC Laws and Rules, any violations cited today must be corrected immediately. A compliance letter must be sent to me by May 21, 2025. The letter must address each violation, explain how it has been corrected and how it will be maintained in the future. If the compliance letter is not received by the date listed a return visit will be made and the violations cited again. Please send the letter to tameka.b.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov and include the following: Facility name Facility ID number Each item number Prior to today’s visit the 18-month compliance history was 91% Technical assistance/ Consultation: During today’s visit, I observed that the front passenger tire on bus 53 that transport preschool age children needed to be replaced. Send me a copy of the receipt and picture of the new tire. During today’s visit, I asked a caregiver how many children she was caring for on the playground. The caregiver was not confident in the number of children she had on the playground. The other caregiver that was responsible for that group also knew that she cared for fifteen (15) four- and five-year-old children. Although a violation was not cited, we discussed measures to ensure that teachers know how many children they have at all times. Please continue to visit the DCDEE website for the latest information and updates. If I can be of any assistance, I can be reached at 252-326-1867 or by email tameka.b.johnson@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 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: ROYALL AVENUE HEAD START Facility ID: 96000022 Consultant: TAMEKA JOHNSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/12/2024 Number Present: 106 Completed Date: 11/12/2024 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 153 Time In: 10:12 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. Upon my arrival I was greeted by Center Director Towanna Wilson. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored today. I was accompanied by Ms. Wilson as I completed a general walkthrough of the indoor environment which consisted of eleven (11) classrooms, kitchen and the outdoor environment. The children were observed during free choice activities, outdoor play and completing routine care tasks. Today’s meal was in compliance with the Meal Patterns. ** License Status: The facility is currently operating with a five-star license issued on June 12, 2019. ** Annual Inspections: The last sanitation inspection was completed September 24, 2024, and received a ‘Superior’ classification with 0 demerits. The last fire inspection was completed on August 30, 2024. The last documented fire drill was conducted on October 30, 2024, the last documented lockdown drill was completed on September 15, 2024, and the last documented playground inspection was completed on October 30, 2024. Prior to today’s visit I reviewed the NC Secretary of State’s website and observed that the owner of this facility is listed current/active. During today’s visit, a full assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted. I observed all required postings, safe sleep checks, attendance logs, NC pre kindergarten requirements, and transportation. I reviewed a sample of children’s records, staff files and all applicable program records. The following violations were observed, documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. A pump spray bottle of air freshener labeled keep out of reach of children was stored in a drawer that was accessible to children. .2820(b) The violations cited during today’s visit were corrected; therefore, a compliance letter is not needed. Prior to today’s visit the 18-month compliance history was 94%. Technical assistance/ Consultation: During today’s visit we discussed the storage of hazardous products. I reminded Ms. Wilson that everything that states keep out of reach of children should be inaccessible to children. Please review NC sanitation rule 15 NCAC 18A regarding storage. It is important to know how to store supplies that enter the facility to keep the children safe. Pursuant to GS 110-90(1a) the Division establishes an annual fee for licensed child care facilities. The invoices for the fees are assessed based on your licensed capacity and mailed after the 1st of November every year. You will only receive one invoice, and payment is due in FULL within 30 days. Please closely monitor your mail and be on the lookout for your invoice. If you have not received your invoice by November 15th, you should contact the Division at 1-800-850-0829. Please do not delay making your payment and be aware that Payment Plans are NOT available. In addition, please be aware that failure to pay a license fee within 30 days of receipt will result in late charges. If payments are made late and late charges are applied, the fee as well as the late charge must be resolved. Please be reminded that failure to pay a license fee could also result in the facility's child care license being revoked. Please continue to visit the DCDEE website for the latest information and updates. If I can be of any assistance, I can be reached at 252-326-1867 or by email tameka.b.johnson@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 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: ROYALL AVENUE HEAD START Facility ID: 96000022 Consultant: TAMEKA JOHNSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/16/2024 Number Present: 34 Completed Date: 7/16/2024 Age: From 2 To 3 Total Minutes: 78 Time In: 09:12 AM Time Out: 10:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during your routine unannounced visit. Upon my arrival I was greeted by the director Towanna Wilson. I was accompanied by Ms. Wilson as I completed a general walkthrough of the indoor environment which consisted of eleven (11) classrooms, kitchen and the outdoor environment. The children were observed during teacher directed activities, outdoor play and completing routine care tasks. Today’s meal was in compliance with the Meal Patterns. ** License Status: The facility is currently operating with a five-star license issued on June 12, 2019. ** Annual Inspections: The last sanitation inspection was completed September 25, 2023, and received a ‘Superior’ classification with 4 demerits. The last fire inspection was completed on September 1, 2023. The last documented fire drill was conducted on July 15, 2024 the last documented lockdown drill was completed on September 21, 2023, and the last documented playground inspection was completed on June 27, 2024. During today’s visit, a partial assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted. The monitoring included: supervision of children, staff/child ratio, storage of hazardous substances, storage of medicine, adequate/ approved space, posted license, license restrictions, attendance logs, and program records. The following violations were observed, documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 851 When medication was administered, documentation was not completed or maintained for 6 months and/or the documentation did not include the required information. Documentation stating the dosage for diaper cream was not completed. .0803(13)(a-e); .2318(3) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Plastic sleeves from diaper were stored under an unlock cabinet accessible to two year old children. .0604(q) To comply with the NC Laws and Rules, any violations cited today must be corrected immediately. A compliance letter must be sent to me by July 30, 2024. The letter must address each violation, explain how it has been corrected, and how it will be maintained in the future. If the compliance letter is not received by the date listed a return visit will be made to the child care center. Please send to tameka.b.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov and include the following: Facility name Facility ID number Each item number Technical Assistance/ Consultation: During today’s visit, I observed in the classroom designated for two and three year olds that the documentations to administer over the counter diaper cream was not completed. The dosage amount should be specified when administering any type of medication. Please review child care rules 10A NCAC 09 .0803 regarding administering medication in child care facilities. As a reminder your fire inspection will expire on 9/1/23. Your sanitation inspection will expire on 09/25/23. Please contact Environmental Health and your local fire inspector within 30 days of the due date to request an inspection to be completed. Once your inspection has been received, you will need to email them to me within seven business days. Please continue to visit the DCDEE website for the latest information and updates. If I can be of any assistance, I can be reached at 252-326-1867 or by email. 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 .0606 · Violation

Name of Operation: ROYALL AVENUE HEAD START Facility ID: 96000022 Consultant: TAMEKA JOHNSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/7/2023 Number Present: 106 Completed Date: 12/7/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 130 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. Upon my arrival I was greeted by the assistant director Towanna Wilson. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored today. I was accompanied by Ms. Wilson as I completed a general walkthrough of the indoor environment which consisted of eleven (11) classrooms, kitchen and the outdoor environment. The children were observed during teacher directed activities, outdoor play and completing routine care tasks. Today’s meal was in compliance with the Meal Patterns. ** License Status: The facility is currently operating with a five-star license issued on June 12, 2019. ** Annual Inspections: The last sanitation inspection was completed September 25, 2023, and received a ‘Superior’ classification with 4 demerits. The last fire inspection was completed on September 1, 2023. The last documented fire drill was conducted on November 29, 2023 the last documented lockdown drill was completed on September 21, 2023, and the last documented playground inspection was completed on November 30, 2023. During today’s visit, a full assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted. I observed all required postings, safe sleep checks, attendance logs, NC Pre-K requirements, and transportation. I reviewed a sample of children’s records, staff files and all applicable program records. The following violations were observed, documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 542 The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed. Two feeding plans were not modified as the child needs changed. 10 NCAC 09 .0902(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. An unlocked cabinet containing room spray was accessible to children. .2820(b) 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. Safe sleep checks were not completed for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of the current week. .0606(g) 1301 Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. The sign in form was not completed for the children who arrived to the center. GS 110-91(9) To comply with the NC Laws and Rules, any violations cited today must be corrected immediately. A compliance letter must be sent to me by December 21, 2023. The letter must address each violation, explain how it has been corrected and how it will be maintained in the future. If the compliance letter is not received by the date listed a return visit will be made and the violations cited again. Please send the letter to tameka.b.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov and include the following: Facility name Facility ID number Each item number Prior to today’s visit the 18-month compliance history was 97% Technical assistance/ Consultation: During today’s visit, I observed that the safe sleep checks were not completed for Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of the week. The caregiver stated that copies of the document were not available to complete the checks. As a reminder, if copies aren’t available write the information down on a blank piece of paper. Child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) 6-7 specifies that caregivers shall visually check, in person, sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger at least every 15 minutes; and specifies how caregivers shall document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger. I recommend that you follow up with your infant staff on safe sleep practices to maintain compliance. Please continue to visit the DCDEE website for the latest information and updates. If I can be of any assistance, I can be reached at 252-326-1867 or by email tameka.b.johnson@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: ROYALL AVENUE HEAD START Facility ID: 96000022 Consultant: TAMEKA JOHNSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/7/2023 Number Present: 106 Completed Date: 12/7/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 130 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. Upon my arrival I was greeted by the assistant director Towanna Wilson. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored today. I was accompanied by Ms. Wilson as I completed a general walkthrough of the indoor environment which consisted of eleven (11) classrooms, kitchen and the outdoor environment. The children were observed during teacher directed activities, outdoor play and completing routine care tasks. Today’s meal was in compliance with the Meal Patterns. ** License Status: The facility is currently operating with a five-star license issued on June 12, 2019. ** Annual Inspections: The last sanitation inspection was completed September 25, 2023, and received a ‘Superior’ classification with 4 demerits. The last fire inspection was completed on September 1, 2023. The last documented fire drill was conducted on November 29, 2023 the last documented lockdown drill was completed on September 21, 2023, and the last documented playground inspection was completed on November 30, 2023. During today’s visit, a full assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted. I observed all required postings, safe sleep checks, attendance logs, NC Pre-K requirements, and transportation. I reviewed a sample of children’s records, staff files and all applicable program records. The following violations were observed, documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 542 The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed. Two feeding plans were not modified as the child needs changed. 10 NCAC 09 .0902(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. An unlocked cabinet containing room spray was accessible to children. .2820(b) 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. Safe sleep checks were not completed for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of the current week. .0606(g) 1301 Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. The sign in form was not completed for the children who arrived to the center. GS 110-91(9) To comply with the NC Laws and Rules, any violations cited today must be corrected immediately. A compliance letter must be sent to me by December 21, 2023. The letter must address each violation, explain how it has been corrected and how it will be maintained in the future. If the compliance letter is not received by the date listed a return visit will be made and the violations cited again. Please send the letter to tameka.b.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov and include the following: Facility name Facility ID number Each item number Prior to today’s visit the 18-month compliance history was 97% Technical assistance/ Consultation: During today’s visit, I observed that the safe sleep checks were not completed for Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of the week. The caregiver stated that copies of the document were not available to complete the checks. As a reminder, if copies aren’t available write the information down on a blank piece of paper. Child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) 6-7 specifies that caregivers shall visually check, in person, sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger at least every 15 minutes; and specifies how caregivers shall document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger. I recommend that you follow up with your infant staff on safe sleep practices to maintain compliance. Please continue to visit the DCDEE website for the latest information and updates. If I can be of any assistance, I can be reached at 252-326-1867 or by email tameka.b.johnson@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