NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: REEDY FORK EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY Facility ID: 41002232 Consultant: SHARON WILLIAMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/9/2026 Number Present: 40 Completed Date: 4/9/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced A routine unannounced visit was conducted today to assess compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This facility currently operates with a Five Star license issued on August 28, 2019. Upon arrival to the facility, I was greeted by Ms. Chantel Payton, lead teacher. Ms. Payton assisted me during my visit today. Ms. Tammy Davis, administrator was present during today’s visit. A partial assessment of child care requirements occurred during today's visit. I monitored supervision, staff/child ratio, adequate/approved space, license posted and permit restrictions. A walk-thru of the indoor spaces used by the children was monitored. Forty children were present during today’s visit. I observed the children completing bathroom routines, eating lunch, and transitioning to rest time. One new staff file was monitored for compliance. Two items of noncompliance with child care requirements were cited during today’s visit. 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. D. McDonald did not complete First Aid training within 90 days of hire. .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. D. McDonald did not complete CPR training within 90 days of hire. .1102(d) Childcare programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be emailed to me at sharon.y.williams@dhhs.nc.gov on or before April 23, 2026. The letter of compliance should contain the following information: 1. Facility Name 2. Facility ID 3. Date of the letter 4. The violation number. Date the violation was corrected. How the violation was corrected. 5. Signature of the person preparing the letter. If I do not receive your letter by April 23, 2026, 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 violations have not been corrected or addressed. Pathways to the Stars We reviewed the updated rules in Section .3200 regarding the Standards for Two- through Five-Star Rated facilities (Pathway to Stars), and I demonstrated how to access the relevant information on the DCDEE website. A new rule rollout module is now available on the DCDEE e-learning Moodle platform. As discussed, the facility should carefully consider the available QRIS options and determine which pathway it plans to pursue for its rated license reassessment. While the reassessment process may begin at any time, the facility should be prepared to submit the Application for Assessment for a Rated License between April 1, 2026, and September 30, 2026. The following steps are how you can begin preparing for the Rated License process: Today you chose Pathway 2: Classroom and Instructional Quality, please complete the following steps: • Submit the “Application for Assessment for a Rated License for Centers” electronically to your child care consultant no later than August 31, 2026. • Confirm that all staff members have active WORKS accounts. • Complete the QRIS Staff Information and Education Worksheet electronically. • Identify Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) goals and begin planning for implementation. • Develop strategies to strengthen Family and Community Engagement. • Select and implement a curriculum. (Four- and Five-Star centers must use an approved curriculum and a formative assessment tool for all age groups.) • Arrange coaching and/or training opportunities for administrators and lead teachers. 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/ If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me (336)-580-6239 or sharon.y.williams@dhhs.nc.gov. If there are additional concerns, please contact Meg Riddle, Licensing Supervisor at meg.riddle@dhhs.nc.gov Thank you for your time and cooperation 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