10A NCAC 09 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: TRIAD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Facility ID: 41000432 Consultant: SHARON WILLIAMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/20/2025 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 3/20/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced This routine unannounced visit was to assess compliance with all applicable childcare requirements. This center currently operates with a Five Star-Star License effective September 30, 2019. Upon arrival to the facility, I was greeted by the administrator Ms. O. Thompson. Ms. Thompson assisted me during my visit today. I conducted a partial assessment of the childcare requirements and completed a walkthrough of the facility's indoor and outdoor areas. Today 27 children were observed. The children's activities included bathroom routines, eating lunch, participating in free choice and teacher directed activities. In the infant room, two children were napping in cribs. Current fire drills, shelter-in-place drills, and playground inspections were documented and current. During today's visit, I observed the following items to be in compliance: supervision, appropriate staff-to-child ratios, adequate space capacity, proper storage of medications, use of approved spaces, a posted permit, and adherence to permit restrictions. Today violations of childcare requirements were cited. Violation Number Comment Rule 808 The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. The grass in certain areas near the classroom doors on the left side of the building was overgrown, creating an environment conducive to attracting or harboring pests. The playground designated for three to four-year-olds is littered with numerous gumballs, which present tripping hazards. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(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. The director (O. Thompson) and one staff (A. Harriel)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. The director (O. Thompson) and one staff (A. Harriel) TB test or screening was older than 12 months. .0701(a) The violations documented must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be emailed to me on or before April 3, 2025. The letter of compliance should contain the following information: 1. Facility Name 2. Facility ID 3. Date of the letter 4. The violation number. The date the violation was corrected. How the violation was corrected. 5. Signature of the person preparing the letter. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email the information to: sharon.y.williams@dhhs.nc.gov We discussed: Prior to children participating in aquatic activities, the center must develop policies. Before staff first supervise children during an aquatic activity, and annually thereafter, staff must sign and date statements that they have reviewed the center policies related to aquatic activities, any specific guidelines provided by the pool operator, and child care requirements related to aquatic activities. Manufacturer's instructions should be on file electronically or in paper format for any outdoor play structures purchased or installed on or after September 1, 2017. Lead and asbestos testing are mandated and required for facilities. You are required to meet rule requirements (NC 10A NCAC 41C.1001-1007, NC 154A NCAC 18A.2816). All facilities with a child care license are required to complete this process. If you have not begun the steps and completed the process, I encourage you to do so as soon as possible. If not completed this will be a violation going forward beginning July 2025. -Six steps to take to complete the entire process. 1. Sign Up – Pre-enrollment webinars are available at cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina or paste https://bit.ly/3CK-webinar into your web browser to see available dates and times for the next month. Choose only one webinar and plan to attend from your computer or phone using the Zoom app. The webinar will cover: a) Lead and asbestos background, b) Program overview, C) Participation, D) Preparing for enrollment, E)The PIN to enroll, and F) A live questions or comments session. 2. Enroll – At www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina using the PIN and complete the enrollment surveys for three program sections: 1) lead in water, 2) lead-based paint, and 3) asbestos. 3. Evaluate Hazards - The program will ship your facility a water sample kit and may coordinate an on-site visit by a professional to assess for lead-based paint and asbestos hazards, if needed. 4. Receive Results – Receive your results, recommendations, and water mitigation support, if needed. 5. Request Reimbursement - If you choose to conduct lead-based paint or asbestos mitigation, you can request reimbursement from NC DHHS. Visit the web site at: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/public-health/asbestos-and-lead-based-paint-reimbursement-program-arpa 6. Communicate - Throughout the process, you can use our communication toolkit (bit.ly/3CK-communication) to communicate to your center’s community about the program. -Link for reimbursement information https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/public-health/asbestos-and-lead-based-paint-reimbursement-program-arpa If your program is testing for the first time you should have testing completed by July 2025. If the process has not been completed a violation will be cited. In addition, testing should also be completed every three years. Testing includes water, lead, and asbestos. The pre-enrollment webinar will overview the program process and will be able to answer any remaining questions you may have. https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/carolina/contact/ or 1-888-997-9290. Thank you for your 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: TRIAD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Facility ID: 41000432 Consultant: SHARON WILLIAMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/23/2024 Number Present: 37 Completed Date: 10/23/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 02:30 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 September 30, 2018. Upon arrival to the facility, I was greeted by the Administrator, Ms. Strong. M assisted me during my visit today. Thirty seven (37) children were present during today’s visit. All indoor and outdoor spaces used use by the children was observed today. During today’s visit, I observed the children eating lunching, completing bathroom routines, completing transition routines, and napping. Staff and child ratios were observed in compliance during today’s visit. Positive staff and child interactions were also observed. A sanitation inspection was conducted on May 31, 2024. This facility received a superior rating with eight (8) demerits. This facility has received an approved fire inspection. This facility was approved for daytime and overnight care only. Monthly playground and fire drills have been conducted and documentation was available for review. Quarterly disaster drills have also been documented. Staff and children files were monitored during today’s visit. This facility’s corporation status was verified current on the NC Department of the Secretary of State on October 24, 2024. Today violations of child care requirements were cited. Violation Number Comment Rule 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. The cubby's bottom border in the school-age classroom was starting to detach. .0601(c) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The volleyball net on the school-aged playground was torn in multiple places. The stage structure was unsecured, allowing it to move when touched. The wooden platform of the stage was in poor condition. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. Prescribed Hydrocortisone ointment for one child was in medication lock box. It was not given back to the parent by the discard date of 3/15/24. The date on the Aquaphor and the topical paste were expired. .0803(12) 1835 The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. The medical action plan for one child was not being followed. Instruction on the plan stated Benadryl was to be given in the event of an allergic reaction; the medication was not at the facility. .0801(b) The violations documented must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be emailed to me on or before November 6, 2024. The compliance letter should contain the following information: 1. Facility Name 2. Facility ID 3. Date of the letter 4. The violation number. The date each violation was corrected. How the violation was corrected. 5. Signature of the person preparing the letter. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email the information to: sharon.y.williams@dhhs.nc.gov Rated License Assessment Update: The Governor signed Senate Bill 425 (now Session Law 2024-34), Health and Human Services Omnibus Bill, which includes the Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS) Modifications recommended to the Legislature by the NC Child Care Commission to update QRIS and create additional pathways for licensed child care facilities to earn star rated licenses. Hold Harmless provisions have been extended and star rated license assessments for licensed child care providers will be conducted by provider request only, until the QRIS rulemaking process has been completed. Star rated license assessments are still required for new child care programs. Thank you for your 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

GS 110-105 · Violation

Name of Operation: TRIAD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Facility ID: 41000432 Consultant: RHONDA GRADY Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0724-148A Visit Date: 7/16/2024 Number Present: 44 Completed Date: 7/16/2024 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 190 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 02:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced visit was to investigate allegations of violations of child care requirements at this child care facility. Nikita Terry, the administrative secretary, accompanied me during a walk-through of the facility. During the visit, I discussed the allegations with Datannica Strong, the administrator and additional staff members. Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. The following violations were confirmed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 904 Child was handled roughly. A staff member grabbed a one-year-old child, by the child's shirt, slapped the child in the face, and the child fell backwards into a bookshelf. The staff member grabbed the child by the forearms, picked the child up, and grabbed the child by the wrist during a transition. .1803(a)(1) 1810 There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. DCDEE substantiated child maltreatment when the center failed to meet the physical needs of a child based on inappropriate discipline of a child. GS 110-105.6(a) Violations must be corrected immediately. Within one week, no later than July 23, 2024 you must submit documentation of the corrections you made and your plan to maintain compliance with the identified child care requirements to me via email at rhonda.m.grady@dhhs.nc.gov or fax at (919) 715-1013. You may contact me, Rhonda Grady, Investigations Consultant at (336) 266-0520 or Elizabeth Nichols, Investigations Supervisor at elizabeth.nichols@dhhs.nc.gov. 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.