Bracken Child Care

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: BRACKEN CHILD CARE Facility ID: 41000685 Consultant: WYTINA BLACKMON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/23/2024 Number Present: 11 Completed Date: 4/23/2024 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 125 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 11:55 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 for compliance during an annual compliance visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. This center located in a residence is currently operating with a Five Star License issued November 7, 2017. Meg, Riddle, licensing supervisor accompanied me during today’s visit. Upon our arrival, we were greeted by Ms. C. Bracken the owner/lead teacher. We introduced ourselves and informed Ms. Bracken the purpose of today’s visit. Ms. Bracken gave us the necessary paperwork and assisted us for the remainder of the visit. I observed and documented the attendance while Ms. Riddle monitor the staff files. Eleven (11) children were present during today’s visit. They were observed being fed, sleeping, drawing, singing songs, listening to story washing their hands in preparation for lunch and eating lunch. All indoor and outdoor spaces used use by the children was observed today. All required items were posted. All household medication and hazardous items were out of the children's reach. Today you reported there were no children on any medication and that you do not transport the children. Therefore, medication requirement and transportation requirements were not monitored. A sanitation inspection was conducted on February 7,2024. This facility received a superior rating with three (3) demerits. The last fire inspection was conducted October 20,2022. This is a violation. Ms. Bracken contacted the fire inspector and found out she has a new fire inspector Mr. Nick Jackson. Ms. Bracken informed me that she would contact Mr. Jackson to request her inspection. Staff and children files were monitored during today’s visit. The staff and training worksheets were updated during today’s visit. Your signature on these forms serves as verification the information provided is accurate and complete. Seven (7) violations were cited during today’s visit. 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. Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. The last fire inspection was October 20,2022. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan was not current. The activity plan posted was dated for the month of September. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A safe outdoor was not provided for the children. There were glass pieces, sharp rocks and dog pooped in the backyard where the children play. The provider removed the dog poop and the glass pieces. There was split wood on the shed with sharp edges and the bottom of the fence is lifting in several areas. This an entrapment hazard. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1302 Individual applications were not on file for each child. One of the children's file that was monitored today did not have an application. 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) 1308 Application did not include the names of individuals to whom the center may release the child, as authorized by the person who signs the application. One of the children's file that was monitored today did not include the names of individuals to whom the center may release the child. .0801(a)(7) 1313 Emergency information did not include name, address, and telephone number of parent or other emergency contact person. One of the children's file that was monitored today emergency information did not include name, address, and telephone number of other emergency contact person. .0802(c)(1) 1314 Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. Two of the children's file that were monitored today did not name the children's health care professional. .0802(c)(2) The above violations must be corrected immediately, and a letter must be sent to me no later than May 7,2024 stating how each item was corrected. My email address is wytina.blackmon@dhhs.nc.gov If I do not receive your letter by May 7,2024 /or if you do not address all violations, a return visit to your program will be made to monitor for compliance of violations and to obtain your compliance letter. Additional violations may be documented if the situation has not been corrected or addressed. Consultation: I discussed with Ms. Bracken the staff members need in-service training hours. It-SIDS, CPR and First Aid Trainings by specific dates. Please refer to the staff/training worksheet. Today I provided technical to Ms. Bracken to use the children’s file checklist to ensure all the required information is in the file. I will email you the form with this documentation. I also advised Ms. Bracken to contact the fire inspector two months prior to the expiration date of the fire inspection. This will help you to ensure your inspection is completed before the expiration date. New rules: I discussed with Ms. Bracken asbestos and lead-based paint inspections that is required. You can find information about asbestos and lead paint inspections as well as lead in water testing and remediation. To enroll, facilities should go to www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina to sign up for a pre-enrollment webinar and participate in the free process. Rated License Assessment: I also discussed with Ms. Bracken the Rated license assessment process will begin July 1,2024. I informed Ms. Bracken this facility is in Cohort 1. I explained to Ms. Bracken that she could participate in the Observation assessment or the Prep year assessment. I explained to Ms. Bracken the difference between the two types of assessment. Ms. Bracken informed me that she would contact EQUIP to have them come in and provide technical assistance in preparation for the environmental rating scales. I informed Ms. Bracken to contact me before June 30,2024 in order for me to request her Prep year reassessment. Your assessment year is July 1,2024 to June 30, 2025. Education Standards: I informed Ms. Bracken that based on the information of her current staff the lead teacher meets seven points and the teacher meets seven points in education. This facility will earn seven points as long as this facility keeps the same staff, or you replace the new staff with the same or higher education of previous staff. Thank you for your time. 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 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: BRACKEN CHILD CARE Facility ID: 41000685 Consultant: WYTINA BLACKMON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/23/2024 Number Present: 11 Completed Date: 4/23/2024 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 125 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 11:55 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 for compliance during an annual compliance visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. This center located in a residence is currently operating with a Five Star License issued November 7, 2017. Meg, Riddle, licensing supervisor accompanied me during today’s visit. Upon our arrival, we were greeted by Ms. C. Bracken the owner/lead teacher. We introduced ourselves and informed Ms. Bracken the purpose of today’s visit. Ms. Bracken gave us the necessary paperwork and assisted us for the remainder of the visit. I observed and documented the attendance while Ms. Riddle monitor the staff files. Eleven (11) children were present during today’s visit. They were observed being fed, sleeping, drawing, singing songs, listening to story washing their hands in preparation for lunch and eating lunch. All indoor and outdoor spaces used use by the children was observed today. All required items were posted. All household medication and hazardous items were out of the children's reach. Today you reported there were no children on any medication and that you do not transport the children. Therefore, medication requirement and transportation requirements were not monitored. A sanitation inspection was conducted on February 7,2024. This facility received a superior rating with three (3) demerits. The last fire inspection was conducted October 20,2022. This is a violation. Ms. Bracken contacted the fire inspector and found out she has a new fire inspector Mr. Nick Jackson. Ms. Bracken informed me that she would contact Mr. Jackson to request her inspection. Staff and children files were monitored during today’s visit. The staff and training worksheets were updated during today’s visit. Your signature on these forms serves as verification the information provided is accurate and complete. Seven (7) violations were cited during today’s visit. 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. Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. The last fire inspection was October 20,2022. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan was not current. The activity plan posted was dated for the month of September. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A safe outdoor was not provided for the children. There were glass pieces, sharp rocks and dog pooped in the backyard where the children play. The provider removed the dog poop and the glass pieces. There was split wood on the shed with sharp edges and the bottom of the fence is lifting in several areas. This an entrapment hazard. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1302 Individual applications were not on file for each child. One of the children's file that was monitored today did not have an application. 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) 1308 Application did not include the names of individuals to whom the center may release the child, as authorized by the person who signs the application. One of the children's file that was monitored today did not include the names of individuals to whom the center may release the child. .0801(a)(7) 1313 Emergency information did not include name, address, and telephone number of parent or other emergency contact person. One of the children's file that was monitored today emergency information did not include name, address, and telephone number of other emergency contact person. .0802(c)(1) 1314 Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. Two of the children's file that were monitored today did not name the children's health care professional. .0802(c)(2) The above violations must be corrected immediately, and a letter must be sent to me no later than May 7,2024 stating how each item was corrected. My email address is wytina.blackmon@dhhs.nc.gov If I do not receive your letter by May 7,2024 /or if you do not address all violations, a return visit to your program will be made to monitor for compliance of violations and to obtain your compliance letter. Additional violations may be documented if the situation has not been corrected or addressed. Consultation: I discussed with Ms. Bracken the staff members need in-service training hours. It-SIDS, CPR and First Aid Trainings by specific dates. Please refer to the staff/training worksheet. Today I provided technical to Ms. Bracken to use the children’s file checklist to ensure all the required information is in the file. I will email you the form with this documentation. I also advised Ms. Bracken to contact the fire inspector two months prior to the expiration date of the fire inspection. This will help you to ensure your inspection is completed before the expiration date. New rules: I discussed with Ms. Bracken asbestos and lead-based paint inspections that is required. You can find information about asbestos and lead paint inspections as well as lead in water testing and remediation. To enroll, facilities should go to www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina to sign up for a pre-enrollment webinar and participate in the free process. Rated License Assessment: I also discussed with Ms. Bracken the Rated license assessment process will begin July 1,2024. I informed Ms. Bracken this facility is in Cohort 1. I explained to Ms. Bracken that she could participate in the Observation assessment or the Prep year assessment. I explained to Ms. Bracken the difference between the two types of assessment. Ms. Bracken informed me that she would contact EQUIP to have them come in and provide technical assistance in preparation for the environmental rating scales. I informed Ms. Bracken to contact me before June 30,2024 in order for me to request her Prep year reassessment. Your assessment year is July 1,2024 to June 30, 2025. Education Standards: I informed Ms. Bracken that based on the information of her current staff the lead teacher meets seven points and the teacher meets seven points in education. This facility will earn seven points as long as this facility keeps the same staff, or you replace the new staff with the same or higher education of previous staff. Thank you for your time. 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 .0801 · Violation

Name of Operation: BRACKEN CHILD CARE Facility ID: 41000685 Consultant: WYTINA BLACKMON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/23/2024 Number Present: 11 Completed Date: 4/23/2024 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 125 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 11:55 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 for compliance during an annual compliance visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. This center located in a residence is currently operating with a Five Star License issued November 7, 2017. Meg, Riddle, licensing supervisor accompanied me during today’s visit. Upon our arrival, we were greeted by Ms. C. Bracken the owner/lead teacher. We introduced ourselves and informed Ms. Bracken the purpose of today’s visit. Ms. Bracken gave us the necessary paperwork and assisted us for the remainder of the visit. I observed and documented the attendance while Ms. Riddle monitor the staff files. Eleven (11) children were present during today’s visit. They were observed being fed, sleeping, drawing, singing songs, listening to story washing their hands in preparation for lunch and eating lunch. All indoor and outdoor spaces used use by the children was observed today. All required items were posted. All household medication and hazardous items were out of the children's reach. Today you reported there were no children on any medication and that you do not transport the children. Therefore, medication requirement and transportation requirements were not monitored. A sanitation inspection was conducted on February 7,2024. This facility received a superior rating with three (3) demerits. The last fire inspection was conducted October 20,2022. This is a violation. Ms. Bracken contacted the fire inspector and found out she has a new fire inspector Mr. Nick Jackson. Ms. Bracken informed me that she would contact Mr. Jackson to request her inspection. Staff and children files were monitored during today’s visit. The staff and training worksheets were updated during today’s visit. Your signature on these forms serves as verification the information provided is accurate and complete. Seven (7) violations were cited during today’s visit. 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. Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. The last fire inspection was October 20,2022. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan was not current. The activity plan posted was dated for the month of September. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A safe outdoor was not provided for the children. There were glass pieces, sharp rocks and dog pooped in the backyard where the children play. The provider removed the dog poop and the glass pieces. There was split wood on the shed with sharp edges and the bottom of the fence is lifting in several areas. This an entrapment hazard. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1302 Individual applications were not on file for each child. One of the children's file that was monitored today did not have an application. 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) 1308 Application did not include the names of individuals to whom the center may release the child, as authorized by the person who signs the application. One of the children's file that was monitored today did not include the names of individuals to whom the center may release the child. .0801(a)(7) 1313 Emergency information did not include name, address, and telephone number of parent or other emergency contact person. One of the children's file that was monitored today emergency information did not include name, address, and telephone number of other emergency contact person. .0802(c)(1) 1314 Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. Two of the children's file that were monitored today did not name the children's health care professional. .0802(c)(2) The above violations must be corrected immediately, and a letter must be sent to me no later than May 7,2024 stating how each item was corrected. My email address is wytina.blackmon@dhhs.nc.gov If I do not receive your letter by May 7,2024 /or if you do not address all violations, a return visit to your program will be made to monitor for compliance of violations and to obtain your compliance letter. Additional violations may be documented if the situation has not been corrected or addressed. Consultation: I discussed with Ms. Bracken the staff members need in-service training hours. It-SIDS, CPR and First Aid Trainings by specific dates. Please refer to the staff/training worksheet. Today I provided technical to Ms. Bracken to use the children’s file checklist to ensure all the required information is in the file. I will email you the form with this documentation. I also advised Ms. Bracken to contact the fire inspector two months prior to the expiration date of the fire inspection. This will help you to ensure your inspection is completed before the expiration date. New rules: I discussed with Ms. Bracken asbestos and lead-based paint inspections that is required. You can find information about asbestos and lead paint inspections as well as lead in water testing and remediation. To enroll, facilities should go to www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina to sign up for a pre-enrollment webinar and participate in the free process. Rated License Assessment: I also discussed with Ms. Bracken the Rated license assessment process will begin July 1,2024. I informed Ms. Bracken this facility is in Cohort 1. I explained to Ms. Bracken that she could participate in the Observation assessment or the Prep year assessment. I explained to Ms. Bracken the difference between the two types of assessment. Ms. Bracken informed me that she would contact EQUIP to have them come in and provide technical assistance in preparation for the environmental rating scales. I informed Ms. Bracken to contact me before June 30,2024 in order for me to request her Prep year reassessment. Your assessment year is July 1,2024 to June 30, 2025. Education Standards: I informed Ms. Bracken that based on the information of her current staff the lead teacher meets seven points and the teacher meets seven points in education. This facility will earn seven points as long as this facility keeps the same staff, or you replace the new staff with the same or higher education of previous staff. Thank you for your time. 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: BRACKEN CHILD CARE Facility ID: 41000685 Consultant: WYTINA BLACKMON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/23/2024 Number Present: 11 Completed Date: 4/23/2024 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 125 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 11:55 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 for compliance during an annual compliance visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. This center located in a residence is currently operating with a Five Star License issued November 7, 2017. Meg, Riddle, licensing supervisor accompanied me during today’s visit. Upon our arrival, we were greeted by Ms. C. Bracken the owner/lead teacher. We introduced ourselves and informed Ms. Bracken the purpose of today’s visit. Ms. Bracken gave us the necessary paperwork and assisted us for the remainder of the visit. I observed and documented the attendance while Ms. Riddle monitor the staff files. Eleven (11) children were present during today’s visit. They were observed being fed, sleeping, drawing, singing songs, listening to story washing their hands in preparation for lunch and eating lunch. All indoor and outdoor spaces used use by the children was observed today. All required items were posted. All household medication and hazardous items were out of the children's reach. Today you reported there were no children on any medication and that you do not transport the children. Therefore, medication requirement and transportation requirements were not monitored. A sanitation inspection was conducted on February 7,2024. This facility received a superior rating with three (3) demerits. The last fire inspection was conducted October 20,2022. This is a violation. Ms. Bracken contacted the fire inspector and found out she has a new fire inspector Mr. Nick Jackson. Ms. Bracken informed me that she would contact Mr. Jackson to request her inspection. Staff and children files were monitored during today’s visit. The staff and training worksheets were updated during today’s visit. Your signature on these forms serves as verification the information provided is accurate and complete. Seven (7) violations were cited during today’s visit. 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. Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. The last fire inspection was October 20,2022. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan was not current. The activity plan posted was dated for the month of September. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A safe outdoor was not provided for the children. There were glass pieces, sharp rocks and dog pooped in the backyard where the children play. The provider removed the dog poop and the glass pieces. There was split wood on the shed with sharp edges and the bottom of the fence is lifting in several areas. This an entrapment hazard. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1302 Individual applications were not on file for each child. One of the children's file that was monitored today did not have an application. 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) 1308 Application did not include the names of individuals to whom the center may release the child, as authorized by the person who signs the application. One of the children's file that was monitored today did not include the names of individuals to whom the center may release the child. .0801(a)(7) 1313 Emergency information did not include name, address, and telephone number of parent or other emergency contact person. One of the children's file that was monitored today emergency information did not include name, address, and telephone number of other emergency contact person. .0802(c)(1) 1314 Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. Two of the children's file that were monitored today did not name the children's health care professional. .0802(c)(2) The above violations must be corrected immediately, and a letter must be sent to me no later than May 7,2024 stating how each item was corrected. My email address is wytina.blackmon@dhhs.nc.gov If I do not receive your letter by May 7,2024 /or if you do not address all violations, a return visit to your program will be made to monitor for compliance of violations and to obtain your compliance letter. Additional violations may be documented if the situation has not been corrected or addressed. Consultation: I discussed with Ms. Bracken the staff members need in-service training hours. It-SIDS, CPR and First Aid Trainings by specific dates. Please refer to the staff/training worksheet. Today I provided technical to Ms. Bracken to use the children’s file checklist to ensure all the required information is in the file. I will email you the form with this documentation. I also advised Ms. Bracken to contact the fire inspector two months prior to the expiration date of the fire inspection. This will help you to ensure your inspection is completed before the expiration date. New rules: I discussed with Ms. Bracken asbestos and lead-based paint inspections that is required. You can find information about asbestos and lead paint inspections as well as lead in water testing and remediation. To enroll, facilities should go to www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina to sign up for a pre-enrollment webinar and participate in the free process. Rated License Assessment: I also discussed with Ms. Bracken the Rated license assessment process will begin July 1,2024. I informed Ms. Bracken this facility is in Cohort 1. I explained to Ms. Bracken that she could participate in the Observation assessment or the Prep year assessment. I explained to Ms. Bracken the difference between the two types of assessment. Ms. Bracken informed me that she would contact EQUIP to have them come in and provide technical assistance in preparation for the environmental rating scales. I informed Ms. Bracken to contact me before June 30,2024 in order for me to request her Prep year reassessment. Your assessment year is July 1,2024 to June 30, 2025. Education Standards: I informed Ms. Bracken that based on the information of her current staff the lead teacher meets seven points and the teacher meets seven points in education. This facility will earn seven points as long as this facility keeps the same staff, or you replace the new staff with the same or higher education of previous staff. Thank you for your time. 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