G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: BATON WRAPAROUND Facility ID: 14000326 Consultant: DINAH BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/16/2025 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 9/16/2025 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 220 Time In: 02:00 PM Time Out: 05:40 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. You, Tori Lingerfelt, Director, assisted with today’s visit. The Secretary of State website was checked on September 16, 2025, and your business, Caldwell County Schools, 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 and outdoor learning environment. Children throughout the facility were participating in routines and free play during the visit. Required Inspections: The last fire inspection was conducted on March 19, 2025. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on September 24, 2024. A “superior” classification was issued with four (4) demerits noted on the grade card. You received the results of your most recent lead water testing showing no levels of lead above the allowed amount, on February 5, 2024. Per the facility data on the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website, your facility is exempt from lead-based paint and asbestos testing. Emergency Drills: The last fire drill documented was conducted on August 26, 2025. The last emergency drill documented was conducted on June 2, 2025. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. I reviewed the ABCMS Provider portal during the visit. Your facility is listed, and three staff members are listed under your facility portal. Files Reviewed: Three (3) children’s files were reviewed during the visit. One (1) new staff file 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 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. A staff member employed on May 8, 2024, did not complete and have a certificate of training on file. .1102(g) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff member employed on May 8, 2024, did not complete and have certificates for trainings on file for review. .1102(a) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before September 30, 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 dinah.brown@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 94%. 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: Health and Safety Training: I suggested you set calendar reminders to ensure all new staff complete this training within the first 90 days of employment. I also suggested you use the Health and Safety Training Record to keep track of required trainings and to ensure trainings are completed on time. This form can be found on the DCDEE website under the “Provider” tab. Additionally, I suggested you use the staff file checklist found on the DCDEE website under the “Provider” tab to ensure all required documentation is on file. I also provided you with a copy of the staff file checklist during the visit. I suggested you set a calendar reminder to ensure trainings for new staff members are completed in a timely manner. I also suggested you use the Health and Safety Training Record to keep track of required trainings and to ensure trainings are completed on time. I provided you with a copy of the Health and Safety Training Record during the visit. This form can be found on the DCDEE website under the “Provider” tab. Additionally, I suggested you use the staff file checklist found on the DCDEE website under the “Provider” tab to ensure all required documentation is on file. I also provided you with a copy of the staff file checklist during the visit. Consultation: We discussed the QRIS Modernization and the Pathway to the Stars. We reviewed all three (3) pathways, as well as the Family and Community Engagement Standards. I encouraged you to visit the QRIS Modernization website to review information regarding the changes to the rated license process. Information on the three (3) pathway options, as well as links to upcoming webinars may be found on the DCDEE QRIS Modernization website: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. We discussed changes to the environmental rating scales and the implementation of the “3’s”. I encouraged you to visit the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project website for more information regarding the 3’s, as well as webinars and training opportunities: https://ncrlap.org/Resources/pages/get-ready-for-3s/. I also suggested you reach out to Deirdre Sykes, your technical assistant with the Partnership for Children of Lincoln and Gaston Counties, to request technical assistance as you prepare to begin the rated license process. Additionally, please ensure all staff members have a WORKS account, that all transcripts have been submitted, and all WORKS accounts are up to date. 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 828-231-2311. Dinah Brown PO Box 6373 Hickory, NC 28601 Dinah.brown@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

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Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: BATON WRAPAROUND Facility ID: 14000326 Consultant: DINAH BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/24/2024 Number Present: 30 Completed Date: 9/24/2024 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 197 Time In: 01:58 PM Time Out: 05:15 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Upon arrival, the purpose of today’s visit was reviewed with you, Tori Lingerfelt, Director. Your last annual compliance visit was conducted on October 10, 2023. Your program currently operates with a five (5) star license effective November 9, 2023. The permit restrictions were in compliance including daytime care only, school age children only, playground area does not meet child care playground safety standards, meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space. You have earned seven (7) points in education, six(6) points in program standards and zero(0) quality point for a total of thirteen (13) points. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, You, Tori Lingerfelt, Director, assisted me with today's visit. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children were observed during transitions, independent free choice center play, snack, handwashing, and departure. Inspections/Emergency Drills: Fire Inspection: The last fire inspection was completed on March 18, 2024. Sanitation Inspection: The last sanitation inspection was completed on September 24, 2024. A “superior” classification was issued with four (4) demerits noted on the grade card. Emergency Drills/Playground Inspections: The last lockdown drill was completed on September 12, 2024, and recorded. The last fire drill was completed on September 12, 2024, at 3:00pm and recorded. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Files Reviewed: Two (2) staff files were reviewed today. Four (4) children’s files were reviewed today. The following violation was observed during the walk through today. I discussed this violation with you in detail at the end of the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. The most recent sanitation inspections were dated August 28, 2023 and September 24, 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) Technical Assistance: Required Inspections: I recommended that you contact the environmental health inspector at least one month prior to the expiration of the current sanitation inspection posted to maintain compliance with all child care rules and requirements. Consultation: Prior to today’s visit, your compliance history was ninety-four (94) percent as of September 24, 2024. 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. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Lead Testing: Child Care Rule .0601(f)- Safe Environments Child Care Rule Effective January 1, 2024 Rule Amendment- This rule was amended to include the specific requirements that child care centers must be free of asbestos hazards. This is in addition to the existing requirement that they be free of lead poisoning hazards. In addition to the updates to this rule, 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 and 15A NCAC 18A .2816, require all child care facilities (homes and centers) to test for lead in drinking, water, identify lead-based paint hazard, and mitigate or restrict access to identified hazards. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program is designed to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in building infrastructure, while providing child care facilities with the support needed to meet all rule requirements. The program is free, and the first step is to watch one of the pre-enrollment webinars, which are available at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina or paste https://bit.ly/3CK-webinar All licensed child care programs must register by May 1, 2024, at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina and watch one of the pre-enrollment webinars. Child Care Centers have until July 1, 2024, to complete the required lead testing. Moodle Information On-going Trainings: Please visit Moodle on the DCDEE website to obtain necessary on-going training hours as required annually. Challenging Behaviors Helpline by Healthy Social Behavior Project The Healthy Social Behavior Project is offering technical assistance with challenging behaviors to programs. Please see the link below for more information. I shared the flier with you with information on the Challenging Behaviors Helpline. Website Link: https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline To speak to a Healthy Social Behavior Specialist, please contact the helpline at 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. 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 childcare in North Carolina. If you have any concerns with today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov If I can be of assistance in the future, please feel free to contact me at 828-231-2311 or e-mail dinah.brown@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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: BATON WRAPAROUND Facility ID: 14000326 Consultant: DINAH BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/24/2024 Number Present: 30 Completed Date: 9/24/2024 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 197 Time In: 01:58 PM Time Out: 05:15 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Upon arrival, the purpose of today’s visit was reviewed with you, Tori Lingerfelt, Director. Your last annual compliance visit was conducted on October 10, 2023. Your program currently operates with a five (5) star license effective November 9, 2023. The permit restrictions were in compliance including daytime care only, school age children only, playground area does not meet child care playground safety standards, meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space. You have earned seven (7) points in education, six(6) points in program standards and zero(0) quality point for a total of thirteen (13) points. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, You, Tori Lingerfelt, Director, assisted me with today's visit. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children were observed during transitions, independent free choice center play, snack, handwashing, and departure. Inspections/Emergency Drills: Fire Inspection: The last fire inspection was completed on March 18, 2024. Sanitation Inspection: The last sanitation inspection was completed on September 24, 2024. A “superior” classification was issued with four (4) demerits noted on the grade card. Emergency Drills/Playground Inspections: The last lockdown drill was completed on September 12, 2024, and recorded. The last fire drill was completed on September 12, 2024, at 3:00pm and recorded. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Files Reviewed: Two (2) staff files were reviewed today. Four (4) children’s files were reviewed today. The following violation was observed during the walk through today. I discussed this violation with you in detail at the end of the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. The most recent sanitation inspections were dated August 28, 2023 and September 24, 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) Technical Assistance: Required Inspections: I recommended that you contact the environmental health inspector at least one month prior to the expiration of the current sanitation inspection posted to maintain compliance with all child care rules and requirements. Consultation: Prior to today’s visit, your compliance history was ninety-four (94) percent as of September 24, 2024. 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. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Lead Testing: Child Care Rule .0601(f)- Safe Environments Child Care Rule Effective January 1, 2024 Rule Amendment- This rule was amended to include the specific requirements that child care centers must be free of asbestos hazards. This is in addition to the existing requirement that they be free of lead poisoning hazards. In addition to the updates to this rule, 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 and 15A NCAC 18A .2816, require all child care facilities (homes and centers) to test for lead in drinking, water, identify lead-based paint hazard, and mitigate or restrict access to identified hazards. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program is designed to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in building infrastructure, while providing child care facilities with the support needed to meet all rule requirements. The program is free, and the first step is to watch one of the pre-enrollment webinars, which are available at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina or paste https://bit.ly/3CK-webinar All licensed child care programs must register by May 1, 2024, at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina and watch one of the pre-enrollment webinars. Child Care Centers have until July 1, 2024, to complete the required lead testing. Moodle Information On-going Trainings: Please visit Moodle on the DCDEE website to obtain necessary on-going training hours as required annually. Challenging Behaviors Helpline by Healthy Social Behavior Project The Healthy Social Behavior Project is offering technical assistance with challenging behaviors to programs. Please see the link below for more information. I shared the flier with you with information on the Challenging Behaviors Helpline. Website Link: https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline To speak to a Healthy Social Behavior Specialist, please contact the helpline at 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. 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 childcare in North Carolina. If you have any concerns with today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov If I can be of assistance in the future, please feel free to contact me at 828-231-2311 or e-mail dinah.brown@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 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: BATON WRAPAROUND Facility ID: 14000326 Consultant: DINAH BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/19/2024 Number Present: 32 Completed Date: 6/19/2024 Age: From 6 To 11 Total Minutes: 234 Time In: 09:36 AM Time Out: 01:30 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Upon arrival, the purpose of today’s visit was reviewed with you, Tori Lingerfelt, Group Leader/Interim Program Coordinator. Your last annual compliance visit was conducted on October 10, 2023. Your program currently operates with a five (5) star license effective November 9, 2023. The permit restrictions were in compliance including daytime care only, school age children only, playground area does not meet child care playground safety standards, seven-point group size reduced by 1, enhanced ratios reduced by 1, meets enhanced ratios and meets enhanced space. You have earned seven (7) points in education, seven (7) points in program standards and one (1) quality point for a total of fifteen (15) points. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, spaces #5 and #6 were being used during the visit. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children were observed during individual center activities in the cafeteria, toileting, handwashing, lunch, indoor gross motor play in the gym. Inspections/Emergency Drills: Fire Inspection: The last fire inspection was completed on March 18, 2024. Sanitation Inspection: The last sanitation inspection was completed on August 28, 2023. A “superior” classification was issued with zero (0) demerits noted on the grade card. Emergency Drills/Playground Inspections: The last lockdown drill was completed on February 18, 2024, and recorded. The last fire drill was completed on May 29, 2024, at 3:20pm and recorded. A complete walkthrough of licensed indoor and outdoor spaces was conducted. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Files Reviewed: Five (5) staff files were reviewed today. The following violations were observed during the walk through today. I discussed these violations with you in detail at the end of the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. On Monday June 10, 2024 twenty-eight children were not signed in and one was not signed out. On Tuesday June 11, 2024 two children were not signed in. On Thursday June 13, 2024 five children were not signed in. On Friday June 14, 2024 three children were not signed in. Monday June 17, 2024 twenty-five children were not signed in and one was not signed out. On Tuesday June 18, 2024 five children were not signed in. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. A lockdown drill was completed on February 18, 2024. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. One child enrolled on May 12, 2024 had a medication whos medical authorization administration form instructions listed two puffs every 4-6 hours as needed while the prescription label on the medication box listed one puff every 4-6 hours as needed .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) Technical Assistance: Arrival and Departure Records: All children must be signed in and out each day. If the parent fails to sign the child in or out, it is then the responsibility of the staff to complete this information. I recommended that you assign one person to monitor the arrival and departure records at designated times each day to ensure all children have been signed in and signed out. Emergency Drills: Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills must be practiced every three months and recorded on the drill record. I recommended that these drills be conducted at the beginning or end of each three-month period. I also recommended the emergency drill log sheet be checked each month for accuracy and to ensure all drills are being conducted and recorded within the required timeframe. Prescribed medications: I recommended that one medication and its accompanying paperwork be given to the parent to obtain dosage information that matches on both the medical authorization paperwork and the medication prescription label located on the medication box. Consultation: Prior to today’s visit, your compliance history was ninety-six (96) percent as of June 18, 2024. 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. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Lead Testing: Child Care Rule .0601(f)- Safe Environments Child Care Rule Effective January 1, 2024 Rule Amendment- This rule was amended to include the specific requirements that child care centers must be free of asbestos hazards. This is in addition to the existing requirement that they be free of lead poisoning hazards. In addition to the updates to this rule, 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 and 15A NCAC 18A .2816, require all child care facilities (homes and centers) to test for lead in drinking, water, identify lead-based paint hazard, and mitigate or restrict access to identified hazards. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program is designed to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in building infrastructure, while providing child care facilities with the support needed to meet all rule requirements. The program is free, and the first step is to watch one of the pre-enrollment webinars, which are available at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina or paste https://bit.ly/3CK-webinar All licensed child care programs must register by May 1, 2024, at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina and watch one of the pre-enrollment webinars. Child Care Centers have until July 1, 2024, to complete the required lead testing. Moodle Information On-going Trainings: Please visit Moodle on the DCDEE website to obtain necessary on-going training hours as required annually. Challenging Behaviors Helpline by Healthy Social Behavior Project The Healthy Social Behavior Project is offering technical assistance with challenging behaviors to programs. Please see the link below for more information. I shared the flier with you with information on the Challenging Behaviors Helpline. Website Link: https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline To speak to a Healthy Social Behavior Specialist, please contact the helpline at 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. 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 childcare in North Carolina. Compliance Letter: You must correct the violations found during today's visit immediately. Please send me a letter verifying compliance by July 3, 2024. Please include in that letter each item number and explain in detail how you corrected each violation and what plan will be implemented to prevent these violations from occurring again. Please sign the letter, include your facility name, ID number, visit date and mail the letter to my mailing address below or email the letter to me at dinah.brown@dhhs.nc.gov. 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, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Dinah Brown Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 6373 Hickory, NC 28601 Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above will result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, 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. If you have any concerns with today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov If I can be of assistance in the future, please feel free to contact me at 828-231-2311 or e-mail dinah.brown@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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: BATON WRAPAROUND Facility ID: 14000326 Consultant: DINAH BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/19/2024 Number Present: 32 Completed Date: 6/19/2024 Age: From 6 To 11 Total Minutes: 234 Time In: 09:36 AM Time Out: 01:30 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Upon arrival, the purpose of today’s visit was reviewed with you, Tori Lingerfelt, Group Leader/Interim Program Coordinator. Your last annual compliance visit was conducted on October 10, 2023. Your program currently operates with a five (5) star license effective November 9, 2023. The permit restrictions were in compliance including daytime care only, school age children only, playground area does not meet child care playground safety standards, seven-point group size reduced by 1, enhanced ratios reduced by 1, meets enhanced ratios and meets enhanced space. You have earned seven (7) points in education, seven (7) points in program standards and one (1) quality point for a total of fifteen (15) points. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, spaces #5 and #6 were being used during the visit. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children were observed during individual center activities in the cafeteria, toileting, handwashing, lunch, indoor gross motor play in the gym. Inspections/Emergency Drills: Fire Inspection: The last fire inspection was completed on March 18, 2024. Sanitation Inspection: The last sanitation inspection was completed on August 28, 2023. A “superior” classification was issued with zero (0) demerits noted on the grade card. Emergency Drills/Playground Inspections: The last lockdown drill was completed on February 18, 2024, and recorded. The last fire drill was completed on May 29, 2024, at 3:20pm and recorded. A complete walkthrough of licensed indoor and outdoor spaces was conducted. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Files Reviewed: Five (5) staff files were reviewed today. The following violations were observed during the walk through today. I discussed these violations with you in detail at the end of the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. On Monday June 10, 2024 twenty-eight children were not signed in and one was not signed out. On Tuesday June 11, 2024 two children were not signed in. On Thursday June 13, 2024 five children were not signed in. On Friday June 14, 2024 three children were not signed in. Monday June 17, 2024 twenty-five children were not signed in and one was not signed out. On Tuesday June 18, 2024 five children were not signed in. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. A lockdown drill was completed on February 18, 2024. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. One child enrolled on May 12, 2024 had a medication whos medical authorization administration form instructions listed two puffs every 4-6 hours as needed while the prescription label on the medication box listed one puff every 4-6 hours as needed .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) Technical Assistance: Arrival and Departure Records: All children must be signed in and out each day. If the parent fails to sign the child in or out, it is then the responsibility of the staff to complete this information. I recommended that you assign one person to monitor the arrival and departure records at designated times each day to ensure all children have been signed in and signed out. Emergency Drills: Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills must be practiced every three months and recorded on the drill record. I recommended that these drills be conducted at the beginning or end of each three-month period. I also recommended the emergency drill log sheet be checked each month for accuracy and to ensure all drills are being conducted and recorded within the required timeframe. Prescribed medications: I recommended that one medication and its accompanying paperwork be given to the parent to obtain dosage information that matches on both the medical authorization paperwork and the medication prescription label located on the medication box. Consultation: Prior to today’s visit, your compliance history was ninety-six (96) percent as of June 18, 2024. 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. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Lead Testing: Child Care Rule .0601(f)- Safe Environments Child Care Rule Effective January 1, 2024 Rule Amendment- This rule was amended to include the specific requirements that child care centers must be free of asbestos hazards. This is in addition to the existing requirement that they be free of lead poisoning hazards. In addition to the updates to this rule, 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 and 15A NCAC 18A .2816, require all child care facilities (homes and centers) to test for lead in drinking, water, identify lead-based paint hazard, and mitigate or restrict access to identified hazards. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program is designed to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in building infrastructure, while providing child care facilities with the support needed to meet all rule requirements. The program is free, and the first step is to watch one of the pre-enrollment webinars, which are available at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina or paste https://bit.ly/3CK-webinar All licensed child care programs must register by May 1, 2024, at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina and watch one of the pre-enrollment webinars. Child Care Centers have until July 1, 2024, to complete the required lead testing. Moodle Information On-going Trainings: Please visit Moodle on the DCDEE website to obtain necessary on-going training hours as required annually. Challenging Behaviors Helpline by Healthy Social Behavior Project The Healthy Social Behavior Project is offering technical assistance with challenging behaviors to programs. Please see the link below for more information. I shared the flier with you with information on the Challenging Behaviors Helpline. Website Link: https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline To speak to a Healthy Social Behavior Specialist, please contact the helpline at 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. 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 childcare in North Carolina. Compliance Letter: You must correct the violations found during today's visit immediately. Please send me a letter verifying compliance by July 3, 2024. Please include in that letter each item number and explain in detail how you corrected each violation and what plan will be implemented to prevent these violations from occurring again. Please sign the letter, include your facility name, ID number, visit date and mail the letter to my mailing address below or email the letter to me at dinah.brown@dhhs.nc.gov. 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, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Dinah Brown Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 6373 Hickory, NC 28601 Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above will result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, 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. If you have any concerns with today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov If I can be of assistance in the future, please feel free to contact me at 828-231-2311 or e-mail dinah.brown@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

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: BATON WRAPAROUND Facility ID: 14000326 Consultant: JENNIFER H ROBERTS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/8/2023 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 11/8/2023 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 70 Time In: 02:20 PM Time Out: 03:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Rated License Assessment Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance during a rated license visit. Tori Lingerfelt, group leader, assisted with the visit. Currently, this facility operates with a five-star child care license issued on August 29, 2017, with the following restrictions noted on the license: daytime care only, school age children only, enhanced ratios reduced by 1, seven point group size reduced by 1, playground area does not meet child care playground safety standards, meets enhanced space and meets enhanced ratios. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, Space #7 was in use during the visit. I conducted the walk-through alone, while you were engaged in arrival activities with the children. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children were observed during arrival, afternoon snack, departure, and indoor free play. The following violation was observed and corrected during the visit: 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. In space #7, the following items were observed in the unlocked cabinet located behind the teacher area: one bottle of bleach, two aerosol cans of white spray paint, one aerosol can of Mod Podge sealer, one aerosol can of 3M Adhesive, and three aerosol cans of Medicide Disinfectant. .2820(b) Compliance History: The center’s compliance history prior to today’s visit was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-six (96%) percent as of November 8, 2023. 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. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Technical Assistance: • Item #840: Potentially hazardous items and items under pressure must be kept in locked storage. I suggested that you conduct daily safety checks to ensure the cabinet located in the teacher area is kept locked at all times. You corrected this violation by placing the lock on the cabinet and securing the lock on the cabinet. Rated License: You previously had the SACERS-U assessment conducted on May 1, 2023. A rated license visit was needed to complete the rated license reassessment. The facility will now qualify for seven points in education and six points in program standards for a total of thirteen points and a five-star child care license. Your license will be mailed from the Raleigh office. Please post it in a prominent place so that parents can view the license. Thank you for your time and assistance today. You can reach me at 828-782-0945, jennifer.roberts@dhhs.nc.gov or at PO Box 426, Sherrills Ford, NC 28673 or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. 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. 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.