10A NCAC 09 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: JO'S HOME CENTER Facility ID: 41000338 Consultant: WYTINA BLACKMON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/3/2023 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 11/3/2023 Age: From 1 To 7 Total Minutes: 130 Time In: 08:50 AM Time Out: 11:00 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 facility currently operates with a Three Star license issued on March 23,2019. Upon arrival to the facility, I was greeted by Ms. J. Jones, the owner/lead teacher. Ms. Jones assisted me 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 the children were observed arriving, playing with available toys and listening to a story. Ten (10) children were present during today’s visit. A sanitation inspection was conducted on July 14, 2023. This facility received a superior rating with zero (0) demerits. A fire inspection was conducted on July 12, 2023. The original 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. Three (3) violations were cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 525 Menus for all meals and snacks were not planned at least 1 week ahead and dated. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 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. .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. .1102(d) The above violations must be corrected immediately, and a letter must be sent to me no later than November 17,2023 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 November 17,2023 /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. Jones that 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. You need to email the training certificates once staff has completed the training hours. New rules: I explained to Ms. Jones the hold harmless that allows facilities to remain at their current star level without a reassessment will end June 30, 2024. I also discussed with Ms. Jones 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 with me. I informed Ms. Jones this facility is in Cohort 2. You must let me know if you ready to start the process before June 30,2024. Rated license information: I informed Ms. Jones that since she has enrollment that requires an additional caregiver. I explained to Ms. Jones any additional caregiver must meet the same educational point level as She has. The additional caregiver has until June 30,2024 to increase her education. I discuss with Ms. Chapman the option of testing out. I will email you this information. I discussed with Ms. Jones if your additional caregiver does not increase their education, then this facility will receive three (3) points in education. This will give you six (6) points which will be a Two star rated license unless you have the Environmental Rating Scales and score at least a 4.0 or higher in order the maintain your Three Star license. 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

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