North Graham Elementary Prek

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: NORTH GRAHAM ELEMENTARY PREK Facility ID: 01000559 Consultant: LORI RIERSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/11/2025 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 3/11/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 90 Time In: 09:55 AM Time Out: 11:25 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced Today an unannounced annual compliance with rated licensee assessment visit was conducted. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today, and a copy was left with you today. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 3/26/24. Currently this program operates with a five (5) Star License, issued 6/11/24. The facility earned seven (7) points in staff education, seven (7) points in program standards, and one (1) quality point for education options met. Lead teacher Kiara Felts was not present. Brandy Edmunds, teacher, assisted me today. I conducted an unassisted walk-through of the classroom. The last sanitation inspection was completed 9/12/24 with a ‘Superior’ classification and 0 demerits. The last fire inspection was conducted on 1/4/25. Children were observed playing outside, eating lunch, and routine care activities. Transportation is provided by children’s parents and Alamance Burlington School System. The center has one blended NCPK classroom with eight NCPK and four exceptional children enrolled. The NCPK requirements were monitored during today’s visit. The program operates for 6.5 hours a day. A monthly breakfast and lunch menu was posted in each classroom. Three NC Pre-K children's files were monitored and each contained a health assessment within 30 days, a DIAL screening within 90 days, and evidence of each child's on-going progress. The teachers use Tools of the Mind and activity plans were current and posted. Staff/child ratio of 1:9 or less is being maintained. The parents receive a monthly newsletter, receive updates through class DOJO, and they are able to volunteer throughout the school year. The parents are also invited to attend family engagement nights. The teachers also have parent meetings and conferences three times a year. The current ECERS-R score was received 5/14/24. The facility received a score of 6.19. During today’s visit, a full assessment of applicable childcare requirements was conducted. The following violation(s) were documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). The letter for K. Felts was due by 9/24/24 and was not received until 10/11/24. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. A drill was not conducted during the first quarter of the school year. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) You were provided an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all childcare requirements. Each violation cited was discussed with Ms. Edmonds. The violation(s) documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be received on or before 3/25/25. The letter must include the following: *Facility Name and ID number *List of each violation number *How each violation was corrected All items must be included, or the corrective action letter will be returned for corrections. All requested documentation must accompany the Corrective Action Letter. The letter can be emailed to lori.rierson@dhhs.nc.gov CONSULTATION: If the school does not complete a shelter-in-place or lockdown drill every three months, you are responsible for conducting your own with your children. AGENCY NEWS AND UPDATES: Please refer to the Division of Child Development and Early Education website, http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov for additional information regarding: *”What’s New” tab *QRIS-Public comment period ends 4/4/25. The public comment meeting is 3/26/25. If you have and questions or concerns, please call me at 336-816-4826, or email lori.rierson@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: NORTH GRAHAM ELEMENTARY PREK Facility ID: 01000559 Consultant: LORI RIERSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/1/2024 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 10/1/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 60 Time In: 11:45 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced Today a routine unannounced visit was conducted. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 3/26/24. Currently this program operates with a five (5) Star License, issued 6/11/24. The facility earned seven (7) points in staff education, seven (7) points in program standards, and one (1) quality point for programmatic options met. Lead teacher Kiara Felts assisted me today. I conducted an unassisted walk-through of the classroom. The last sanitation inspection was completed 9/12/24 with a ‘Superior’ classification and 0 demerits. The last fire inspection was conducted on 1/5/24. Children were observed playing in activity areas, group reading activity, playing outside, and routine care activities. Transportation is provided by children’s parents and Alamance Burlington School System. The center has one blended NCPK classroom with eight NCPK and four exceptional children enrolled. The NCPK requirements were not monitored during today’s visit. During today’s visit, a partial assessment of applicable childcare requirements was conducted. The following violations were observed today: Violation Number Comment Rule 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). The qualification letter for K. Felts expired 9/24/24. Technical assistance was provided. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) You were provided an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all childcare requirements. Each violation cited was discussed with Ms. Felts. The violation(s) documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be received on or before 10/14/24. The letter must include the following: *Facility Name and ID number *List of each violation number *How each violation was corrected All items must be included, or the corrective action letter will be returned for corrections. CONSULTATION: The next fire inspection must be completed by 1/4/25. A copy must be sent to me within seven days. Upcoming training opportunities can be found on the CCSA website https://www.childcareservices.org/programs/ccrr/professional-development/ Documents and forms for DCDEE licensure can be found at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Provider-Documents-and-Forms. AGENCY NEWS AND UPDATES: Please refer to the Division of Child Development and Early Education website, http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov for additional information regarding: *’What’s New’ tab *QRIS If you have and questions or concerns, please call me at 336-816-4826, or email lori.rierson@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