ELM Street Early Learning Center

GS110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: ELM STREET EARLY LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 41001980 Consultant: SAMANTHA MCLEOD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/10/2025 Number Present: 81 Completed Date: 11/10/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor for compliance during an annual compliance visit. NC Pre-K requirements were also monitored for compliance during today’s visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. This facility is owned and operated by GenerationED. This center currently operates with a Five Star license reissued on May 24, 2024. The Administrator Ms. Tomeeka McCain was not on-site during today’s visit. Ms. Serita Jordan, Deputy Center Operations Director, assisted me during today’s visit along with the Family Advocate, Ms. Maura Rodriquez and several lead teachers. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on November 18, 2024. This facility is NAEYC accredited; this accreditation expires on December 1, 2029. A walk-thru of the indoor and outdoor spaces used by the children was conducted. Eighty-one (81) children were present during today’s visit. During today’s visit I observed the classrooms for preschool aged children. I observed the children during group time, center play, small group activities, transition times, and meal time. . Sufficient materials were available in the classrooms and accessible to the children. In the spaces for toddler aged children, small group learning was observed. The teachers were observed interacting and engaging with the children as they explored their indoor and out door learning environment. Age-appropriate sufficient materials were also observed in the learning environment. During today’s visit I observed hand washing and bathroom routines. Positive interaction was observed between the staff and the children. I monitored staff/ child ratios and supervision as I walked throughout the facility and found both in compliance. During my observation the staff was observed using the “Face to Name” method to document the attendance of the children. This was observed being completed every thirty (30) minutes. During today’s visit I also observed the staff as they transitioned from the playground into the classroom with the children. The teachers were observed using a walkie talkie to contact the administrative staff to make them aware they were ready to transition into the building. The administrative staff completed a sweep of the outdoor playground space and also used the “Face to Name” method to verify attendance of the children as they entered the building. Staff and children’s files were monitored for compliance during today’s visit. A sanitation inspection was conducted on June 24, 2025. This facility received a superior classification and zero (0) demerits. Monthly fire drills and playground inspections have been documented as well as quarterly disaster drills. A satisfactory fire inspection was completed on July 17, 2025. This facility was approved for daytime care only. This facility’s corporation status was verified current on the NC Department of the Secretary of State on November 10, 2025. The following violation of childcare requirements were cited today. Violation Number Comment Rule 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Three staff members did not have current First Aid training on file for review. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Three staff members did not have current CPR training on file for review .1102(d) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Two children enrolled did not have a medical assessment on file as required. GS110-91(1) Child Care facilities must maintain compliance with applicable childcare requirements at all times. In order to maintain compliance with North Carolina childcare laws and rules, the above violation must be corrected immediately. Please send a letter of compliance stating how the above violation was corrected and what you will do in the future to prevent this violation from being cited. Please email me this letter by November 24, 2025. CONSULTATION AND RESOURCES: **PATHWAYS TO THE STARS: (QRIS) The Pathways to the Stars transition has begun. I conducted a training for Center operators in September 2025, and the Center Administrator, Ms. Mcain attended the training. An in-depth review of the pathways was not completed today. But I did speak with Center Operations Director, Mrs. Patrica Price. Mrs. Price stated all Head Start Porgams would be pursing option #3 Program Assessment Pathway, Classroom and Instructional Quality Pathway, and Accreditation and Head Start Pathway. Education requirements were also reviewed. This facility is a Head Start program and is NAEYC accredited program. During your next visit we will begin discussing the timeframe for you to transition to new Rated License system. As a reminder it is important to have all your staff use this time to submit updated educational information to our Workforce system. All staff will need to have a current Workforce letter on file. Additional information on the new QRIS system can be found on the DCDEE website including informational handouts and webinars: Click under the “What’s New tab” than “QRIS Modernization” UPDATED RULES: For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ You were provided an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all child care requirements. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have any further questions or concerns about today’s visit, please contact me at: Samantha R. McLeod Child Care Consultant (336) 580-5363 (336) 559-3513 (fax) samantha.mcleod@dhhs.nc.gov www.ncchildcare.nc.gov (DCDEE Website) 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 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: ELM STREET EARLY LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 41001980 Consultant: WYTINA BLACKMON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/20/2023 Number Present: 69 Completed Date: 11/20/2023 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 455 Time In: 08:55 AM Time Out: 04:30 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 for compliance during an annual compliance visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. This facility currently operates with a Five Star license issued on June 11,2019. Upon my arrival to the facility, I was greeted by Ms. A. Griffin, the administrator. Ms. Griffin assisted us during my visit today. All indoor and outdoor spaces used use by the children was observed today. All required items were posted. All medication and hazardous items were out of the children's reach. During today’s visit, I observed the children playing in centers, playing outside on the playground, washing their hands in preparation for lunch, eating, lunch, napping and departing. Sixty- nine (69) children were present during today’s visit. A sanitation inspection was conducted on February 21, 2023. This facility received a superior rating with five (5) demerits. A fire inspection was conducted on April 21, 2023. The original inspection will be mailed to Raleigh with this documentation. 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. I checked the NC Department of the Secretary of State for your corporation status on November 20,2023. Your corporation status is active and current. Four (4) violations were cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. These was not enough protective surfacing at the bottom of the slide. .0605(j) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. There was cement exposed with sharp edge on the side of the slide. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. .1102(d) The above violations must be corrected immediately, and a letter must be sent to me no later than December 4,2023 stating how each item was corrected and a plan to maintain compliance with the requirement. My mailing address is Tina Blackmon PO Box 1791 Greensboro, NC 27402-1791 If I do not receive your letter by December 4,2023 /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. Griffin that the staff members need in-service training hours, health safety trainings, It-SIDS, CPR and First Aid Trainings by specific dates. Please refer to the staff/training worksheet. You need to email the training certificates once staff has completed the training hours. New rules: I also discussed with Ms. Griffin the Rated license assessment process will begin July 1,2024 next year. There is an observation assessment that you can contact the rated assessment project and a preparation assessment you contact me. Ms. Griffin stated she would let me know. I informed Ms. Griffin this facility is in Cohort 2. You must let me know if you ready to start the process before June 30,2024. Thank you for your time during today's visit. 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