Tommy'S Road Elementary School

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: TOMMY'S ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Facility ID: 96000381 Consultant: TINA JONES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/31/2024 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 10/31/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 80 Time In: 10:40 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM 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 this Routine Unannounced Visit. Currently this program operates with a Five Star license issued on April 30, 2024, earning seven (7) points in staff education, seven (7) points in program standards (meeting enhanced spaced and reduced ratios) and one (1) quality point based on 75% of lead teachers having a BA/BS or higher in ECE/CD. This program consists of one (1) NC Pre-K classroom, located on a public -school campus. The last Annual Compliance visit was completed on February 7, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed October 28, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was completed October 22, 2024, and the program was approved for day- time care only. The previous fire inspection was completed on October 6, 2023. As a reminder, fire inspections must be completed annually and prior to the expiration of the previous inspection. You, T. Allen, Administrator, and Lead Teacher, W. Reid, were present and available for consultation at the conclusion of today’s visit. You were notified of the purpose of the visit upon arrival. NC Pre-K monitoring was not completed. No new staff have been hired since the last Annual Compliance visit completed on February 7, 2024. Children were engaged in free choice play in various activity areas, group circle time, completing toileting and hand washing routines, and interacting with caregivers. Staff interacted with children in a positive and nurturing manner. Activities provided were developmentally age appropriate for children in care. This program is operated by the Wayne County Public Schools. The contact information for the owner and facility was reviewed and contained correct information, as documented with the Division of Child Development and Early Education. Prior to today’s visit, the facility has earned a Compliance History score of 100% over an 18 - month time- period. The computer-generated visit summary was reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. A copy of the visit summary was reviewed and left with you at the conclusion of the visit. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCD 0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements. The following violation of child care requirements was documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The previous fire inspection was completed on October 6, 2023. The new inspection was completed October 22, 2024, and not prior to the previous inspection. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) CONSULTATION/RESOURCES: Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. 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 child care laws and rules on the Division of Child Development and Early Education’s website. RESOURCES: QRIS MODERNIZATION: PATHWAYS TO THE STARS: North Carolina led the nation in 1999 when it launched its Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS), a star rating system for early childhood education facilities. QRIS is a systemic approach to assess, improve, and communicate the level of quality. It encourages early care and learning programs to engage in continuous quality improvement, and families may use the star rating to make informed decisions when choosing a child care facility. Listening to and communicating with early childhood professionals, families, communities and businesses is a critical component to ensure a successful QRIS modernization. The Commission began the modernization process by seeking public comment, and the Commission invites and welcomes public comment as we move towards finalizing rules. Some QRIS Modernization changes are still in draft form. To learn more about the Commission’s QRIS work, please note these upcoming opportunities for participation: • December 9, 2024 – Quarterly Commission meeting, with a public comment period for any topic. The Commission may decide to publish proposed QRIS rules, with publication occurring in January 2025. • Public Comment Period for QRIS Rules – After publication in the new year, DCDEE will announce a 60-day public comment period regarding QRIS Modernization, including a public hearing and the opportunity to submit written comments. Email your feedback to DCDEE_QRIS@dhhs.nc.gov at any time. ABCMS: CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK SYSTEM INFORMATION: 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 1-800-859-0829, and someone will assist you. PROVIDER DOCUMENTS/FORMS: You should visit the website often to ensure you’re using all updated forms. All requirements must be included if you choose to use your own forms electronically or hard copy. Child care rules updated effective January 2024. The most current provider documents/ forms, checklists, resources related to child care, MOODLE trainings, and new child care requirements can be found on the Division of Child Development and Early Education website. https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. CONTACT INFORMATION: TINA JONES If you have any questions related to this visit or if I can be of additional assistance, I can be reached at 252-361-3434 or tina.jones@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