G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: POPLAR GROVE EARLY LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 4155214 Consultant: WYTINA BLACKMON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/25/2024 Number Present: 116 Completed Date: 4/25/2024 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 01:20 PM Time Out: 04:50 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. S. Fiori, the acting director. I informed Ms. Fiori the purpose of today’s visit. Ms. Fiori informed me that Ms. H. Denson, the director was on leave. Ms. Fiori gave me the necessary paperwork I needed to complete today’s visit. I observed and documented the attendance. One hundred and sixteen (116) children were present during today’s visit. They were observed napping waking up from napping washing their hands eating snack, playing with table toys, listening to a story and departing. Limited licensing requirements were monitored. The followings items were observed in compliance during today's visit: supervision, staff/child ratio: space capacity: proper storage of medications; use of approved space, permit posted and permit restrictions. Four (4) violations were cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Two staff records were not available for review. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Two new staff did have documentation that they received at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. .1101(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. Two staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid. One staff did not have verification of completion of First Aid training on 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. Two staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training . One staff did not have verification completion of the CPR course. .1102(d) The above violations must be corrected immediately, and a letter must be sent to me no later than May 9,2024 stating how each item was corrected. My email address is wytina.blackmon@dhhs.nc.gov If I do not receive your letter by May 9,2024 /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 explained to Ms. Fiori that staff need to be available for review. Ms. Fiori informed me that she has been the acting director since April 22,2024. Ms. Fiori informed me will make sure that all new staff has a file at the facility. During today’s visit. I looked at the playground since this facility has added new playground equipment. The playground equipment was approved however the new fencing had a lot opening under the fence where children feet could get trapped in the fence. Also, the manufacture paperwork was not available at the facility. Ms. Fiori contacted Mr. Thomas, the maintenance supervisor. He came to the facility. I informed Mr. Thomas of the items that I need to be completed before the playgrounds can be used. These two playgrounds cannot be use until all items have been completed and I comeback to approve the playgrounds. Thank you for this 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: POPLAR GROVE EARLY LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 4155214 Consultant: WYTINA BLACKMON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/6/2023 Number Present: 130 Completed Date: 11/6/2023 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 460 Time In: 08:05 AM Time Out: 03:45 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 July 6,2018. Upon my arrival to the facility, I was greeted by Ms. T. Heathington the assistant director. She informed me that Ms. H. Denson, the administrator was off today. Ms. Denson arrived shortly after my arrival and 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, I observed the children playing in centers, playing outside on playground, washing their hands in preparation for lunch, eating, lunch and napping. One hundred and thirty (130) children were present during today’s visit. A sanitation inspection was conducted on January 26,2023. This facility received a superior rating with two (2) demerits. A fire inspection was conducted on February 15, 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. I monitored four (4) school buses this facility uses to transport the children to and from school and field trips. The insurance policy was current for the vehicle. The vehicle met the transportation requirements and was in compliance. Seven (7) violations were cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 468 When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities. Four classrooms did not have sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area. .0510(d)(1) 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. The mulch was measured less than 2 inches. .0605(j) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. There were cement expose on the bottom of the fence and the basketball goal. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. Benadryl was not store in a a locked cabinet or locked container. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 853 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. .0802(g)(1-6) 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 custodian and one bus driver 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 bus driver and one custodian 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 November 20,2023 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 20,2023 /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. Denson 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. Denson 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. Ms. Denson stated she would contact me when she was ready. I informed Ms. Denson this facility is in Cohort 1. 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.