G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: MT. PLEASANT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER, INC Facility ID: 4151526 Consultant: SHERRY PROCTOR Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/6/2024 Number Present: 57 Completed Date: 8/6/2024 Age: From 2 To 12 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 12:30 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 compliance during an annual compliance visit. I was greeted by Ms. Temicia Rhymer, the center director. This center currently operates with a Four-Star license, effective August 28, 2018. An approved fire inspection was conducted on August 15, 2024, and I received a copy. Ms. Rhymer has a fire inspection scheduled for this month. The latest sanitation inspection was conducted on July 30, 2024, with a Superior score. The compliance history is 92% as of August 5, 2025. The NC Department of the Secretary of State list this center’s status as active and current as of August 4, 2024. A full assessment of applicable child care requirements was conducted, I used the Annual Monitoring Checklist during today’s visit. I walked through the center with Ms. Rhymer. I observed the children and gathered attendance. Children were participating in group activities, individual play, coming back from a field trip and eating lunch. The classrooms are supplied with activities and toys for the children. The playground has plenty of shade, also there is room for vigorous play. There is mulch under climbing equipment. Ms. Rhymer has ordered mulch and expects it this month. All interactions I observed were warm and caring. I reviewed staff files and a sampling of children files. Program files were current and in order. Your signature on these forms will serve as verification that the information provided is accurate and complete. All staff must have all of their training by August 24, 2024. I asked Ms. Rhymer to email me the completed Staff and Training Sheets by Friday, August 9, 2024. Also, email me the updated and completed On-Going Training Documentation sheets for each staff. This center provides transportation and has a 32-passenger bus. Ms. Rhymer maintains a transportation notebook for summer field trips and during the school year for drop off and pick at schools. There is completed attendance sheets used during field trips. The bus has a fire extinguisher, first aid kit, current registration and current insurance. I observed one item of non-compliance of childcare rules during the visit today. Violation Number Comment Rule 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. One staff member's file is not complete. The director could not locate all of the forms for the file. G.S. 110-91( 9) In order to maintain compliance with North Carolina child care laws and rules, the above violations must be corrected immediately. Please send me a correction letter by email stating how the violations were corrected and how you plan to maintain compliance in the future. It must be submitted to me by August 20, 2024. Include the following information in your correction letter: 1. Facility Name 2. Facility ID 3. Date of the letter 4. The violation number, the date the violation was corrected, information regarding how the violation was corrected and how you plan to maintain compliance with the item number in the future. All Health and Safety trainings are located on MOODLE. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training is located on this website, https://www.preventchildabusenc.org. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment is to be completed every five years as the Health and Safety trainings are. For up-to-date information concerning early education/childcare visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. Check MOODLE on the DCDEE website for free training hours. Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented. This means that you do not need to schedule an assessment of your rated license during your cohort year. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. You were given the opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of child care requirements. If you have any questions or if I may be of further assistance, please contact me, my email is sherry.proctor@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time today. 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: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0514 · Violation

Name of Operation: MT. PLEASANT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER, INC Facility ID: 4151526 Consultant: WYTINA BLACKMON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/13/2024 Number Present: 56 Completed Date: 2/13/2024 Age: From 2 To 10 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 12:15 PM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced Upon my arrival, I was greeted by Ms. T. Rhymer, the director. Ms. Rhymer gave me the necessary paperwork I needed to complete today’s visit. I observed and documented the attendance. Fifty-six (56) children were present during today’s visit. They were observed napping, waking up from napping using the bathroom, washing their hands in preparation for snack, eating snack and arriving from school. Limited licensing requirements were monitored. The followings items were observed in compliance during today's visit: supervision, staff/child ratio: proper storage of medications; use of approved space, permit posted; permit restrictions, new staff files CPR and First Aid. Eight (8) violations were cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 323 Prior to supervising children on an aquatic activity, and annually, staff did not sign and date a statement that they had reviewed the center's policies on aquatic activities. 10A NCAC 09 .1403(h)(1-3) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. .0701(a) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. .1101(a)(b) 1233 Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. .0607(f) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. .0608(d)(1-4) The above violations must be corrected immediately, and a letter must be email to me no later than February 27 ,2024 stating how each item was corrected. My email address is wytina.blackmon@dhhs.nc.gov If I do not receive your letter by February 27 ,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. Sistrunk 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 your previous staff/training works form. You need to email the training certificates once staff has completed the training hours. Rated License Assessment: I also discussed with Ms. Rhymer the Rated license assessment process will begin July 1,2024. I informed Ms. Rhymer this facility is in Cohort 1. The facility had an observation assessment conducted on September 23,2023. Today I discussed with Ms. Rhymer about the Prep year assessment. Ms. Rhymer informed me that she would let me know when she was ready to request the assessment. Your prep year is July 1,2023 to June 30,2024 and your assessment year is July 1,2024 to June30, 2025. You must let me know if you ready to start the process before June 30,2024. Education standards: Today I reviewed the education of your current staff. The administrator meets six points. The lead teachers meet seven points. I discussed with Ms. Rhymer that a few of the teachers only meet four points. Ms. Rhymer informed me that two for the teachers are enrolled in the school for their Associate’s Degree. I informed Ms. Rhymer all teachers need to update their education in the workforce system. 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

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Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: MT. PLEASANT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER, INC Facility ID: 4151526 Consultant: WYTINA BLACKMON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/13/2024 Number Present: 56 Completed Date: 2/13/2024 Age: From 2 To 10 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 12:15 PM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced Upon my arrival, I was greeted by Ms. T. Rhymer, the director. Ms. Rhymer gave me the necessary paperwork I needed to complete today’s visit. I observed and documented the attendance. Fifty-six (56) children were present during today’s visit. They were observed napping, waking up from napping using the bathroom, washing their hands in preparation for snack, eating snack and arriving from school. Limited licensing requirements were monitored. The followings items were observed in compliance during today's visit: supervision, staff/child ratio: proper storage of medications; use of approved space, permit posted; permit restrictions, new staff files CPR and First Aid. Eight (8) violations were cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 323 Prior to supervising children on an aquatic activity, and annually, staff did not sign and date a statement that they had reviewed the center's policies on aquatic activities. 10A NCAC 09 .1403(h)(1-3) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. .0701(a) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. .1101(a)(b) 1233 Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. .0607(f) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. .0608(d)(1-4) The above violations must be corrected immediately, and a letter must be email to me no later than February 27 ,2024 stating how each item was corrected. My email address is wytina.blackmon@dhhs.nc.gov If I do not receive your letter by February 27 ,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. Sistrunk 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 your previous staff/training works form. You need to email the training certificates once staff has completed the training hours. Rated License Assessment: I also discussed with Ms. Rhymer the Rated license assessment process will begin July 1,2024. I informed Ms. Rhymer this facility is in Cohort 1. The facility had an observation assessment conducted on September 23,2023. Today I discussed with Ms. Rhymer about the Prep year assessment. Ms. Rhymer informed me that she would let me know when she was ready to request the assessment. Your prep year is July 1,2023 to June 30,2024 and your assessment year is July 1,2024 to June30, 2025. You must let me know if you ready to start the process before June 30,2024. Education standards: Today I reviewed the education of your current staff. The administrator meets six points. The lead teachers meet seven points. I discussed with Ms. Rhymer that a few of the teachers only meet four points. Ms. Rhymer informed me that two for the teachers are enrolled in the school for their Associate’s Degree. I informed Ms. Rhymer all teachers need to update their education in the workforce system. 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 .0802 · Violation

Name of Operation: MT. PLEASANT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER, INC Facility ID: 4151526 Consultant: WYTINA BLACKMON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/13/2024 Number Present: 56 Completed Date: 2/13/2024 Age: From 2 To 10 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 12:15 PM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced Upon my arrival, I was greeted by Ms. T. Rhymer, the director. Ms. Rhymer gave me the necessary paperwork I needed to complete today’s visit. I observed and documented the attendance. Fifty-six (56) children were present during today’s visit. They were observed napping, waking up from napping using the bathroom, washing their hands in preparation for snack, eating snack and arriving from school. Limited licensing requirements were monitored. The followings items were observed in compliance during today's visit: supervision, staff/child ratio: proper storage of medications; use of approved space, permit posted; permit restrictions, new staff files CPR and First Aid. Eight (8) violations were cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 323 Prior to supervising children on an aquatic activity, and annually, staff did not sign and date a statement that they had reviewed the center's policies on aquatic activities. 10A NCAC 09 .1403(h)(1-3) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. .0701(a) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. .1101(a)(b) 1233 Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. .0607(f) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. .0608(d)(1-4) The above violations must be corrected immediately, and a letter must be email to me no later than February 27 ,2024 stating how each item was corrected. My email address is wytina.blackmon@dhhs.nc.gov If I do not receive your letter by February 27 ,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. Sistrunk 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 your previous staff/training works form. You need to email the training certificates once staff has completed the training hours. Rated License Assessment: I also discussed with Ms. Rhymer the Rated license assessment process will begin July 1,2024. I informed Ms. Rhymer this facility is in Cohort 1. The facility had an observation assessment conducted on September 23,2023. Today I discussed with Ms. Rhymer about the Prep year assessment. Ms. Rhymer informed me that she would let me know when she was ready to request the assessment. Your prep year is July 1,2023 to June 30,2024 and your assessment year is July 1,2024 to June30, 2025. You must let me know if you ready to start the process before June 30,2024. Education standards: Today I reviewed the education of your current staff. The administrator meets six points. The lead teachers meet seven points. I discussed with Ms. Rhymer that a few of the teachers only meet four points. Ms. Rhymer informed me that two for the teachers are enrolled in the school for their Associate’s Degree. I informed Ms. Rhymer all teachers need to update their education in the workforce system. 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 .1403 · Violation

Name of Operation: MT. PLEASANT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER, INC Facility ID: 4151526 Consultant: WYTINA BLACKMON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/13/2024 Number Present: 56 Completed Date: 2/13/2024 Age: From 2 To 10 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 12:15 PM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced Upon my arrival, I was greeted by Ms. T. Rhymer, the director. Ms. Rhymer gave me the necessary paperwork I needed to complete today’s visit. I observed and documented the attendance. Fifty-six (56) children were present during today’s visit. They were observed napping, waking up from napping using the bathroom, washing their hands in preparation for snack, eating snack and arriving from school. Limited licensing requirements were monitored. The followings items were observed in compliance during today's visit: supervision, staff/child ratio: proper storage of medications; use of approved space, permit posted; permit restrictions, new staff files CPR and First Aid. Eight (8) violations were cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 323 Prior to supervising children on an aquatic activity, and annually, staff did not sign and date a statement that they had reviewed the center's policies on aquatic activities. 10A NCAC 09 .1403(h)(1-3) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. .0701(a) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. .1101(a)(b) 1233 Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. .0607(f) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. .0608(d)(1-4) The above violations must be corrected immediately, and a letter must be email to me no later than February 27 ,2024 stating how each item was corrected. My email address is wytina.blackmon@dhhs.nc.gov If I do not receive your letter by February 27 ,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. Sistrunk 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 your previous staff/training works form. You need to email the training certificates once staff has completed the training hours. Rated License Assessment: I also discussed with Ms. Rhymer the Rated license assessment process will begin July 1,2024. I informed Ms. Rhymer this facility is in Cohort 1. The facility had an observation assessment conducted on September 23,2023. Today I discussed with Ms. Rhymer about the Prep year assessment. Ms. Rhymer informed me that she would let me know when she was ready to request the assessment. Your prep year is July 1,2023 to June 30,2024 and your assessment year is July 1,2024 to June30, 2025. You must let me know if you ready to start the process before June 30,2024. Education standards: Today I reviewed the education of your current staff. The administrator meets six points. The lead teachers meet seven points. I discussed with Ms. Rhymer that a few of the teachers only meet four points. Ms. Rhymer informed me that two for the teachers are enrolled in the school for their Associate’s Degree. I informed Ms. Rhymer all teachers need to update their education in the workforce system. 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 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: MT. PLEASANT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER, INC Facility ID: 4151526 Consultant: WYTINA BLACKMON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/24/2023 Number Present: 49 Completed Date: 8/24/2023 Age: From 3 To 11 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 10:55 AM Time Out: 02:40 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 Four Star license issued on August 28,2018. Upon my arrival to the facility, I was greeted by Ms. T. Rhymer, the administrator. Ms. Rhymer 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. Forty-nine (49) children were present during today’s visit. I observed the children playing in centers, returning from a field trip, playing on the playground, washing their hands in preparation for lunch, eating lunch and napping. A sanitation inspection was conducted on January 19,2023. This facility received a superior rating with twelve (12) demerits. A fire inspection was conducted on August 15, 2022. This is a violation. 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 monitored thirty- two (32) passenger bus this facility uses to transport the children from school and on field trips. The first aid kit and the children's emergency information were on the vehicle. The insurance policy was current for the bus and met the transportation requirements and were in compliance during today's visit. I checked the NC Department of the Secretary of State for your corporation status. Your corporation status is active and current as of August 24,2023. Five (5) 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 August 15,2022. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 476 Staff did not use the list of participating children to check attendance when leaving the center, periodically when the children were involved in the activity, before leaving the activity to return to the center, and/or upon return to the center. The staff did not use the list of the participating children to check attending periodically when the children were involved in the activity. .1005(b)(6) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 853 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. .0802(g)(1-6) 1865 The operator did not maintain the manufacturer's instructions on file electronically or in paper format for any outdoor play structures purchased or installed on or after September 1, 2017. .0605(b) The above violations must be corrected immediately, and a letter must be sent to me no later than September 7 ,2023 stating how the each item was corrected. My mailing address is Tina Blackmon PO Box 1791 Greensboro, NC 27402-1791 If I do not receive your letter by September 7,2023 /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. Rhymer 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. Also today I discussed with you the rules about playground equipment as well as any furnishing that you purchase for the child care facility. Here are the childcare rules: 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT ( b) All equipment and furnishings shall be in good repair. All commercially manufactured equipment and furnishings shall be assembled and installed according to procedures specified by the manufacturer. For equipment and furnishings purchased after September 1, 2017, the manufacturer's instructions shall be kept on file or electronically accessible, if available. 10A NCAC 09 .0605 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN CHILD CARE (b)For outdoor play structures purchased or installed on or after September 1, 2017 the provider shall maintain manufacturer's instructions on file electronically or in paper format. (l)Protective surfacing shall cover the area under and around equipment where a child may fall, referred to as the fall zone. The area for fall zones is as follows: (1) for stationary outdoor equipment used by children under two years of age, the protective surfacing shall extend beyond the external limits of the equipment for a minimum of three feet, except that protective surfacing shall be required at all points of entrance and exit for any structure that has a protective barrier; and (2) for stationary outdoor equipment used by children two years of age or older, the protective surfacing shall extend beyond the external limits of the equipment for six feet. New rules: I also discussed with Ms. Rhymer the Rated license assessment process will begin July 1,2024 next year. This facility I in Cohort 1. Today I informed Ms. Rhymer there is an observation assessment that can participate to prepare for this facility’s rated license assessment due after July 1,2024. You can contact the rated assessment project. Ms. Rhymer informed me today that she has scheduled an Observation Assessment. The facility’s four week window is September 18,2023-October 13,2023. You must let me know if you ready to start the process before June 30,2024. Also, we discussed the new sanitation rules. You can find the information using this link. https://ehs.dph.ncdhhs.gov/hhccehb/cehu/ccs/children.htm. 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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Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: MT. PLEASANT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER, INC Facility ID: 4151526 Consultant: WYTINA BLACKMON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/24/2023 Number Present: 49 Completed Date: 8/24/2023 Age: From 3 To 11 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 10:55 AM Time Out: 02:40 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 Four Star license issued on August 28,2018. Upon my arrival to the facility, I was greeted by Ms. T. Rhymer, the administrator. Ms. Rhymer 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. Forty-nine (49) children were present during today’s visit. I observed the children playing in centers, returning from a field trip, playing on the playground, washing their hands in preparation for lunch, eating lunch and napping. A sanitation inspection was conducted on January 19,2023. This facility received a superior rating with twelve (12) demerits. A fire inspection was conducted on August 15, 2022. This is a violation. 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 monitored thirty- two (32) passenger bus this facility uses to transport the children from school and on field trips. The first aid kit and the children's emergency information were on the vehicle. The insurance policy was current for the bus and met the transportation requirements and were in compliance during today's visit. I checked the NC Department of the Secretary of State for your corporation status. Your corporation status is active and current as of August 24,2023. Five (5) 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 August 15,2022. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 476 Staff did not use the list of participating children to check attendance when leaving the center, periodically when the children were involved in the activity, before leaving the activity to return to the center, and/or upon return to the center. The staff did not use the list of the participating children to check attending periodically when the children were involved in the activity. .1005(b)(6) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 853 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. .0802(g)(1-6) 1865 The operator did not maintain the manufacturer's instructions on file electronically or in paper format for any outdoor play structures purchased or installed on or after September 1, 2017. .0605(b) The above violations must be corrected immediately, and a letter must be sent to me no later than September 7 ,2023 stating how the each item was corrected. My mailing address is Tina Blackmon PO Box 1791 Greensboro, NC 27402-1791 If I do not receive your letter by September 7,2023 /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. Rhymer 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. Also today I discussed with you the rules about playground equipment as well as any furnishing that you purchase for the child care facility. Here are the childcare rules: 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT ( b) All equipment and furnishings shall be in good repair. All commercially manufactured equipment and furnishings shall be assembled and installed according to procedures specified by the manufacturer. For equipment and furnishings purchased after September 1, 2017, the manufacturer's instructions shall be kept on file or electronically accessible, if available. 10A NCAC 09 .0605 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN CHILD CARE (b)For outdoor play structures purchased or installed on or after September 1, 2017 the provider shall maintain manufacturer's instructions on file electronically or in paper format. (l)Protective surfacing shall cover the area under and around equipment where a child may fall, referred to as the fall zone. The area for fall zones is as follows: (1) for stationary outdoor equipment used by children under two years of age, the protective surfacing shall extend beyond the external limits of the equipment for a minimum of three feet, except that protective surfacing shall be required at all points of entrance and exit for any structure that has a protective barrier; and (2) for stationary outdoor equipment used by children two years of age or older, the protective surfacing shall extend beyond the external limits of the equipment for six feet. New rules: I also discussed with Ms. Rhymer the Rated license assessment process will begin July 1,2024 next year. This facility I in Cohort 1. Today I informed Ms. Rhymer there is an observation assessment that can participate to prepare for this facility’s rated license assessment due after July 1,2024. You can contact the rated assessment project. Ms. Rhymer informed me today that she has scheduled an Observation Assessment. The facility’s four week window is September 18,2023-October 13,2023. You must let me know if you ready to start the process before June 30,2024. Also, we discussed the new sanitation rules. You can find the information using this link. https://ehs.dph.ncdhhs.gov/hhccehb/cehu/ccs/children.htm. 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

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: MT. PLEASANT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER, INC Facility ID: 4151526 Consultant: WYTINA BLACKMON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/24/2023 Number Present: 49 Completed Date: 8/24/2023 Age: From 3 To 11 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 10:55 AM Time Out: 02:40 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 Four Star license issued on August 28,2018. Upon my arrival to the facility, I was greeted by Ms. T. Rhymer, the administrator. Ms. Rhymer 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. Forty-nine (49) children were present during today’s visit. I observed the children playing in centers, returning from a field trip, playing on the playground, washing their hands in preparation for lunch, eating lunch and napping. A sanitation inspection was conducted on January 19,2023. This facility received a superior rating with twelve (12) demerits. A fire inspection was conducted on August 15, 2022. This is a violation. 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 monitored thirty- two (32) passenger bus this facility uses to transport the children from school and on field trips. The first aid kit and the children's emergency information were on the vehicle. The insurance policy was current for the bus and met the transportation requirements and were in compliance during today's visit. I checked the NC Department of the Secretary of State for your corporation status. Your corporation status is active and current as of August 24,2023. Five (5) 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 August 15,2022. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 476 Staff did not use the list of participating children to check attendance when leaving the center, periodically when the children were involved in the activity, before leaving the activity to return to the center, and/or upon return to the center. The staff did not use the list of the participating children to check attending periodically when the children were involved in the activity. .1005(b)(6) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 853 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. .0802(g)(1-6) 1865 The operator did not maintain the manufacturer's instructions on file electronically or in paper format for any outdoor play structures purchased or installed on or after September 1, 2017. .0605(b) The above violations must be corrected immediately, and a letter must be sent to me no later than September 7 ,2023 stating how the each item was corrected. My mailing address is Tina Blackmon PO Box 1791 Greensboro, NC 27402-1791 If I do not receive your letter by September 7,2023 /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. Rhymer 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. Also today I discussed with you the rules about playground equipment as well as any furnishing that you purchase for the child care facility. Here are the childcare rules: 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT ( b) All equipment and furnishings shall be in good repair. All commercially manufactured equipment and furnishings shall be assembled and installed according to procedures specified by the manufacturer. For equipment and furnishings purchased after September 1, 2017, the manufacturer's instructions shall be kept on file or electronically accessible, if available. 10A NCAC 09 .0605 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN CHILD CARE (b)For outdoor play structures purchased or installed on or after September 1, 2017 the provider shall maintain manufacturer's instructions on file electronically or in paper format. (l)Protective surfacing shall cover the area under and around equipment where a child may fall, referred to as the fall zone. The area for fall zones is as follows: (1) for stationary outdoor equipment used by children under two years of age, the protective surfacing shall extend beyond the external limits of the equipment for a minimum of three feet, except that protective surfacing shall be required at all points of entrance and exit for any structure that has a protective barrier; and (2) for stationary outdoor equipment used by children two years of age or older, the protective surfacing shall extend beyond the external limits of the equipment for six feet. New rules: I also discussed with Ms. Rhymer the Rated license assessment process will begin July 1,2024 next year. This facility I in Cohort 1. Today I informed Ms. Rhymer there is an observation assessment that can participate to prepare for this facility’s rated license assessment due after July 1,2024. You can contact the rated assessment project. Ms. Rhymer informed me today that she has scheduled an Observation Assessment. The facility’s four week window is September 18,2023-October 13,2023. You must let me know if you ready to start the process before June 30,2024. Also, we discussed the new sanitation rules. You can find the information using this link. https://ehs.dph.ncdhhs.gov/hhccehb/cehu/ccs/children.htm. 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

10A NCAC 09 .0605 · Violation

Name of Operation: MT. PLEASANT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER, INC Facility ID: 4151526 Consultant: WYTINA BLACKMON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/24/2023 Number Present: 49 Completed Date: 8/24/2023 Age: From 3 To 11 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 10:55 AM Time Out: 02:40 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 Four Star license issued on August 28,2018. Upon my arrival to the facility, I was greeted by Ms. T. Rhymer, the administrator. Ms. Rhymer 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. Forty-nine (49) children were present during today’s visit. I observed the children playing in centers, returning from a field trip, playing on the playground, washing their hands in preparation for lunch, eating lunch and napping. A sanitation inspection was conducted on January 19,2023. This facility received a superior rating with twelve (12) demerits. A fire inspection was conducted on August 15, 2022. This is a violation. 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 monitored thirty- two (32) passenger bus this facility uses to transport the children from school and on field trips. The first aid kit and the children's emergency information were on the vehicle. The insurance policy was current for the bus and met the transportation requirements and were in compliance during today's visit. I checked the NC Department of the Secretary of State for your corporation status. Your corporation status is active and current as of August 24,2023. Five (5) 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 August 15,2022. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 476 Staff did not use the list of participating children to check attendance when leaving the center, periodically when the children were involved in the activity, before leaving the activity to return to the center, and/or upon return to the center. The staff did not use the list of the participating children to check attending periodically when the children were involved in the activity. .1005(b)(6) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 853 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. .0802(g)(1-6) 1865 The operator did not maintain the manufacturer's instructions on file electronically or in paper format for any outdoor play structures purchased or installed on or after September 1, 2017. .0605(b) The above violations must be corrected immediately, and a letter must be sent to me no later than September 7 ,2023 stating how the each item was corrected. My mailing address is Tina Blackmon PO Box 1791 Greensboro, NC 27402-1791 If I do not receive your letter by September 7,2023 /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. Rhymer 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. Also today I discussed with you the rules about playground equipment as well as any furnishing that you purchase for the child care facility. Here are the childcare rules: 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT ( b) All equipment and furnishings shall be in good repair. All commercially manufactured equipment and furnishings shall be assembled and installed according to procedures specified by the manufacturer. For equipment and furnishings purchased after September 1, 2017, the manufacturer's instructions shall be kept on file or electronically accessible, if available. 10A NCAC 09 .0605 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN CHILD CARE (b)For outdoor play structures purchased or installed on or after September 1, 2017 the provider shall maintain manufacturer's instructions on file electronically or in paper format. (l)Protective surfacing shall cover the area under and around equipment where a child may fall, referred to as the fall zone. The area for fall zones is as follows: (1) for stationary outdoor equipment used by children under two years of age, the protective surfacing shall extend beyond the external limits of the equipment for a minimum of three feet, except that protective surfacing shall be required at all points of entrance and exit for any structure that has a protective barrier; and (2) for stationary outdoor equipment used by children two years of age or older, the protective surfacing shall extend beyond the external limits of the equipment for six feet. New rules: I also discussed with Ms. Rhymer the Rated license assessment process will begin July 1,2024 next year. This facility I in Cohort 1. Today I informed Ms. Rhymer there is an observation assessment that can participate to prepare for this facility’s rated license assessment due after July 1,2024. You can contact the rated assessment project. Ms. Rhymer informed me today that she has scheduled an Observation Assessment. The facility’s four week window is September 18,2023-October 13,2023. You must let me know if you ready to start the process before June 30,2024. Also, we discussed the new sanitation rules. You can find the information using this link. https://ehs.dph.ncdhhs.gov/hhccehb/cehu/ccs/children.htm. 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