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1173 Dragstrip Road, Hudson NC 28638 · License #14000380 · Center · Child Care Center
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10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation
Name of Operation: PAYTON'S PLAYHOUSE Facility ID: 14000380 Consultant: DINAH BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/3/2026 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 3/3/2026 Age: From 1 To 3 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 10:40 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. You, Kim Milam, Owner/Operator, assisted with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a three (3) star license effective November 17, 2022. The permit restrictions were in compliance including daytime care only and meets enhanced space. You have earned four (4) points in education, two (2) points in program standards, and one (1) quality point. The Secretary of State website was checked on September 10, 2025, and your business, Payton’s Playhouse, was not listed. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in routines, lunch, free play, and rest time during the visit. Required Inspections: The last fire inspection was conducted on November 17, 2025. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on February 17, 2026. A “superior” classification was issued with seven (7) demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent playground inspection was conducted on February 5, 2026. You received the results of your most recent lead water testing showing no levels of lead above the allowed amount, on November 7, 2023. Per the facility data on the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website, your facility is exempt from lead-based paint and asbestos testing. Emergency Drills: The most recent fire drill was conducted on February 27, 2026. The most recent emergency drill was conducted on February 27, 2026. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Playground Safety, ITS-SIDS, Special Training, and Criminal Background Checks. No new staff members have been hired since the last visit. The following violations were observed/documented during the visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. A sanitation inspection was conducted on February 8, 2025 and again on February 13, 2026. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) 410 Each child did not have an opportunity to be outdoors daily, if weather conditions permitted. Children did not go outside for outdoor gross motor play as weather allowed. GS 110-91(2);.0508(c) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A daily activity plan was not posted for the children enrolled. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. No staff are listed in the ABCMS portal for you facility. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before March 17, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected, and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit, and license ID number in the letter. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, it may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, an unannounced follow-up visit may be conducted. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Please send your letter to dinah.brown@dhhs.nc.gov. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) I. Prior to today’s visit, your program maintained a compliance history of 95%. Please note any violations cited during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Technical assistance was provided on the following: Sanitation Inspection: I suggested that you reach out to your local Environmental Health office at least two months prior to the date your sanitation inspection is due to request and obtain an inspection within the required timeframe. Gross motor outdoor Play: I suggested you use the weather chart for daily outdoor gross motor play. When children are in care and weather conditions permit, there shall be outdoor time, either as part of a small group, a whole group, or individual activity, for no less than the following durations: all programs for children under two years of age thirty minutes daily; less than five hours for children zero to twelve years of age thirty minutes daily; five hours or more children ages two to twelve years of age sixty minutes daily. Daily Schedule: I suggested you assist teachers in developing their daily schedules and activity plans to ensure all requirements are met. I also suggested you remind teachers that an activity plan and schedule must be posted at all times. Additionally, I suggested you have staff members post the following weeks’ activity plan at the end of the day on the previous Friday to ensure a current activity plan is posted. ABCMS: I suggested you create a working document or use the ABCMS Provider Portal to track the expiration dates of qualifying letters to ensure all staff members maintain a current and valid qualifying letter. I also suggested you review staff files regularly to ensure no qualifying letters have expired. Additionally, I suggested you use the staff file checklist found on the DCDEE website under the “Provider” tab to ensure all required documentation is on file. I provided you with instructions on how to access and complete the process for the ABCMS Provider Portal required information. Consultation As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. We discussed the QRIS Modernization and the Pathway to the Stars. We reviewed all three (3) pathways, as well as the Education standards, Continuous Quality Improvement Standards (CQI), and Family and Community Engagement Standards. I encouraged you to visit the QRIS Modernization website to review information regarding the changes to the rated license process. Information on the three (3) pathway options, as well as links to upcoming webinars may be found on the DCDEE QRIS Modernization website: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. We discussed changes to the environmental rating scales and the implementation of the “3’s”. I encouraged you to visit the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project website for more information regarding the 3’s, as well as webinars and training opportunities: https://ncrlap.org/Resources/pages/get-ready-for-3s/. I also suggested you reach out to Paula Arrowood or Wendy Smith, your technical assistant with the Partnership for Children Caldwell County, to request technical assistance as you prepare to begin the rated license process. Additionally, please ensure all staff members have a WORKS account, that all transcripts have been submitted, and all WORKS accounts are up to date. DCDEE Website Link to the QRIS Modernization page: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization Links for Resources Approved Curriculum: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/2/2023_Approved_Curriculum.pdf?ver=Hxr2QwCIRb8kdaccUr3ETA%3d%3d2023 NC Child Care Commission Approved Formative Assessments: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/2/2023_Approved_EC_Formative_Assessments.pdf?ver=TzSdkUdkhMNoa8W505qTEw%3d%3d DCDEE Provider Documents and Forms: Link: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Provider-Documents-and-Forms For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ . This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Dinah Brown, Child Care Consultant, (828)-231-2311, dinah.brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Tammy McGalliard, Licensing Supervisor, (828)-872-0718, tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. Thank you for your time and assistance 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: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
G.S. 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: PAYTON'S PLAYHOUSE Facility ID: 14000380 Consultant: DINAH BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/3/2026 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 3/3/2026 Age: From 1 To 3 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 10:40 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. You, Kim Milam, Owner/Operator, assisted with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a three (3) star license effective November 17, 2022. The permit restrictions were in compliance including daytime care only and meets enhanced space. You have earned four (4) points in education, two (2) points in program standards, and one (1) quality point. The Secretary of State website was checked on September 10, 2025, and your business, Payton’s Playhouse, was not listed. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in routines, lunch, free play, and rest time during the visit. Required Inspections: The last fire inspection was conducted on November 17, 2025. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on February 17, 2026. A “superior” classification was issued with seven (7) demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent playground inspection was conducted on February 5, 2026. You received the results of your most recent lead water testing showing no levels of lead above the allowed amount, on November 7, 2023. Per the facility data on the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website, your facility is exempt from lead-based paint and asbestos testing. Emergency Drills: The most recent fire drill was conducted on February 27, 2026. The most recent emergency drill was conducted on February 27, 2026. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Playground Safety, ITS-SIDS, Special Training, and Criminal Background Checks. No new staff members have been hired since the last visit. The following violations were observed/documented during the visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. A sanitation inspection was conducted on February 8, 2025 and again on February 13, 2026. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) 410 Each child did not have an opportunity to be outdoors daily, if weather conditions permitted. Children did not go outside for outdoor gross motor play as weather allowed. GS 110-91(2);.0508(c) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A daily activity plan was not posted for the children enrolled. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. No staff are listed in the ABCMS portal for you facility. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before March 17, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected, and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit, and license ID number in the letter. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, it may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, an unannounced follow-up visit may be conducted. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Please send your letter to dinah.brown@dhhs.nc.gov. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) I. Prior to today’s visit, your program maintained a compliance history of 95%. Please note any violations cited during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Technical assistance was provided on the following: Sanitation Inspection: I suggested that you reach out to your local Environmental Health office at least two months prior to the date your sanitation inspection is due to request and obtain an inspection within the required timeframe. Gross motor outdoor Play: I suggested you use the weather chart for daily outdoor gross motor play. When children are in care and weather conditions permit, there shall be outdoor time, either as part of a small group, a whole group, or individual activity, for no less than the following durations: all programs for children under two years of age thirty minutes daily; less than five hours for children zero to twelve years of age thirty minutes daily; five hours or more children ages two to twelve years of age sixty minutes daily. Daily Schedule: I suggested you assist teachers in developing their daily schedules and activity plans to ensure all requirements are met. I also suggested you remind teachers that an activity plan and schedule must be posted at all times. Additionally, I suggested you have staff members post the following weeks’ activity plan at the end of the day on the previous Friday to ensure a current activity plan is posted. ABCMS: I suggested you create a working document or use the ABCMS Provider Portal to track the expiration dates of qualifying letters to ensure all staff members maintain a current and valid qualifying letter. I also suggested you review staff files regularly to ensure no qualifying letters have expired. Additionally, I suggested you use the staff file checklist found on the DCDEE website under the “Provider” tab to ensure all required documentation is on file. I provided you with instructions on how to access and complete the process for the ABCMS Provider Portal required information. Consultation As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. We discussed the QRIS Modernization and the Pathway to the Stars. We reviewed all three (3) pathways, as well as the Education standards, Continuous Quality Improvement Standards (CQI), and Family and Community Engagement Standards. I encouraged you to visit the QRIS Modernization website to review information regarding the changes to the rated license process. Information on the three (3) pathway options, as well as links to upcoming webinars may be found on the DCDEE QRIS Modernization website: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. We discussed changes to the environmental rating scales and the implementation of the “3’s”. I encouraged you to visit the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project website for more information regarding the 3’s, as well as webinars and training opportunities: https://ncrlap.org/Resources/pages/get-ready-for-3s/. I also suggested you reach out to Paula Arrowood or Wendy Smith, your technical assistant with the Partnership for Children Caldwell County, to request technical assistance as you prepare to begin the rated license process. Additionally, please ensure all staff members have a WORKS account, that all transcripts have been submitted, and all WORKS accounts are up to date. DCDEE Website Link to the QRIS Modernization page: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization Links for Resources Approved Curriculum: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/2/2023_Approved_Curriculum.pdf?ver=Hxr2QwCIRb8kdaccUr3ETA%3d%3d2023 NC Child Care Commission Approved Formative Assessments: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/2/2023_Approved_EC_Formative_Assessments.pdf?ver=TzSdkUdkhMNoa8W505qTEw%3d%3d DCDEE Provider Documents and Forms: Link: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Provider-Documents-and-Forms For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ . This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Dinah Brown, Child Care Consultant, (828)-231-2311, dinah.brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Tammy McGalliard, Licensing Supervisor, (828)-872-0718, tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. Thank you for your time and assistance 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
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
GS 110-91 · Violation
Name of Operation: PAYTON'S PLAYHOUSE Facility ID: 14000380 Consultant: DINAH BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/3/2026 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 3/3/2026 Age: From 1 To 3 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 10:40 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. You, Kim Milam, Owner/Operator, assisted with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a three (3) star license effective November 17, 2022. The permit restrictions were in compliance including daytime care only and meets enhanced space. You have earned four (4) points in education, two (2) points in program standards, and one (1) quality point. The Secretary of State website was checked on September 10, 2025, and your business, Payton’s Playhouse, was not listed. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in routines, lunch, free play, and rest time during the visit. Required Inspections: The last fire inspection was conducted on November 17, 2025. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on February 17, 2026. A “superior” classification was issued with seven (7) demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent playground inspection was conducted on February 5, 2026. You received the results of your most recent lead water testing showing no levels of lead above the allowed amount, on November 7, 2023. Per the facility data on the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website, your facility is exempt from lead-based paint and asbestos testing. Emergency Drills: The most recent fire drill was conducted on February 27, 2026. The most recent emergency drill was conducted on February 27, 2026. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Playground Safety, ITS-SIDS, Special Training, and Criminal Background Checks. No new staff members have been hired since the last visit. The following violations were observed/documented during the visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. A sanitation inspection was conducted on February 8, 2025 and again on February 13, 2026. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) 410 Each child did not have an opportunity to be outdoors daily, if weather conditions permitted. Children did not go outside for outdoor gross motor play as weather allowed. GS 110-91(2);.0508(c) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A daily activity plan was not posted for the children enrolled. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. No staff are listed in the ABCMS portal for you facility. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before March 17, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected, and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit, and license ID number in the letter. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, it may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, an unannounced follow-up visit may be conducted. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Please send your letter to dinah.brown@dhhs.nc.gov. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) I. Prior to today’s visit, your program maintained a compliance history of 95%. Please note any violations cited during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Technical assistance was provided on the following: Sanitation Inspection: I suggested that you reach out to your local Environmental Health office at least two months prior to the date your sanitation inspection is due to request and obtain an inspection within the required timeframe. Gross motor outdoor Play: I suggested you use the weather chart for daily outdoor gross motor play. When children are in care and weather conditions permit, there shall be outdoor time, either as part of a small group, a whole group, or individual activity, for no less than the following durations: all programs for children under two years of age thirty minutes daily; less than five hours for children zero to twelve years of age thirty minutes daily; five hours or more children ages two to twelve years of age sixty minutes daily. Daily Schedule: I suggested you assist teachers in developing their daily schedules and activity plans to ensure all requirements are met. I also suggested you remind teachers that an activity plan and schedule must be posted at all times. Additionally, I suggested you have staff members post the following weeks’ activity plan at the end of the day on the previous Friday to ensure a current activity plan is posted. ABCMS: I suggested you create a working document or use the ABCMS Provider Portal to track the expiration dates of qualifying letters to ensure all staff members maintain a current and valid qualifying letter. I also suggested you review staff files regularly to ensure no qualifying letters have expired. Additionally, I suggested you use the staff file checklist found on the DCDEE website under the “Provider” tab to ensure all required documentation is on file. I provided you with instructions on how to access and complete the process for the ABCMS Provider Portal required information. Consultation As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. We discussed the QRIS Modernization and the Pathway to the Stars. We reviewed all three (3) pathways, as well as the Education standards, Continuous Quality Improvement Standards (CQI), and Family and Community Engagement Standards. I encouraged you to visit the QRIS Modernization website to review information regarding the changes to the rated license process. Information on the three (3) pathway options, as well as links to upcoming webinars may be found on the DCDEE QRIS Modernization website: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. We discussed changes to the environmental rating scales and the implementation of the “3’s”. I encouraged you to visit the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project website for more information regarding the 3’s, as well as webinars and training opportunities: https://ncrlap.org/Resources/pages/get-ready-for-3s/. I also suggested you reach out to Paula Arrowood or Wendy Smith, your technical assistant with the Partnership for Children Caldwell County, to request technical assistance as you prepare to begin the rated license process. Additionally, please ensure all staff members have a WORKS account, that all transcripts have been submitted, and all WORKS accounts are up to date. DCDEE Website Link to the QRIS Modernization page: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization Links for Resources Approved Curriculum: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/2/2023_Approved_Curriculum.pdf?ver=Hxr2QwCIRb8kdaccUr3ETA%3d%3d2023 NC Child Care Commission Approved Formative Assessments: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/2/2023_Approved_EC_Formative_Assessments.pdf?ver=TzSdkUdkhMNoa8W505qTEw%3d%3d DCDEE Provider Documents and Forms: Link: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Provider-Documents-and-Forms For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ . This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Dinah Brown, Child Care Consultant, (828)-231-2311, dinah.brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Tammy McGalliard, Licensing Supervisor, (828)-872-0718, tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. Thank you for your time and assistance 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
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
G.S. 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: PAYTON'S PLAYHOUSE Facility ID: 14000380 Consultant: DINAH BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/12/2025 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 3/12/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 01:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s routine unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements including health and safety. Upon arrival, the purpose of today’s visit was reviewed with you, Kim Milam, Owner/Operator, who assisted with today’s visit. Your last annual compliance visit was conducted on September 25, 2024. Your program currently operates with a three (3) star license effective November 17, 2022. The permit restrictions were in compliance including daytime care only and meets enhanced space. You have earned four (4) points in education, two (2) points in program standards, and one (1) quality point. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas used by children enrolled were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children were observed during independent center play, teacher lead group time activities, transitions, lunch, and rest time. Fire Inspection: The most recent fire inspection was completed on November 25, 2024. Sanitation Inspection: The last sanitation inspection was completed on February 13, 2025. A “superior” classification was issued with zero (0) demerits noted on the grade card. Playground Inspection: The last playground inspection was completed on February 25, 2025, and recorded. Emergency Drills: The last fire drill was completed on February 28, 2025, at 11:30am and recorded. The last shelter-in-place/lockdown drill was completed on February 24, 2025, and recorded. Files Reviewed: No New staff have been hired since the annual compliance visit on September 25, 2024. There were three violations observed and documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. One child enrolled on March 3, 2025, did not have a sleep position marked for 10:00am, 10:15, 10:30, 10:45, 11:00, 11:15, 11:30, and 12:00pm for sleep checks conducted on March 10, 2025. One child did not have a sleep position marked for 9:45am, 10:00, 10:15, and 10:30am for sleep checks conducted on March 12, 2025. .0606(g) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. One child enrolled on March 20, 2023, had a Permission to Administer Medication of an Epi Pen on file that expired on February 26, 2025. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. One staff member employed on February 17, 2020, had a certificate for the completion of Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Maltreatment on file that expired on February 28, 2025. One staff member employed on January 21, 2013, did not have a certificate of completion on file for Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Maltreatment on file for review. .1103(b) Technical Assistance: Sleep Checks: I suggested that a staff member review sleep check sheets daily to ensure all information, including name, date, time and position has been documented and accurate to ensure compliance with child care rules. Medication: I suggested staff review all medication paperwork upon receipt and monthly to ensure all information is present, has been documented accurately, and is current to maintain compliance with child care rules. Required Staff Training: I suggested that staff use the staff file checklist and the staff and training worksheet to track required trainings for staff. Use the checklist and the worksheet to ensure that all training is completed within the required timeframe, is kept current, is accurate, and is on file for review. Contact Information: You confirmed that Kim Milam was your current Administrator, that 1173 Dragstrip Road Hudson, NC 28638 was your current physical address, that kmilam9901@gmail.com was your current email address, and that (828)-726-1542 was your current phone contact. Compliance History: Prior to today’s visit, your compliance history was ninety-four (94) percent as of March 12, 2025. Child care 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. Compliance Letter: You must correct the violation found during today's visit immediately. Please send me a letter verifying compliance by March 26, 2025. Please include in that letter each item number and explain in detail how you corrected each violation and what plan will be implemented to prevent these violations from occurring again. Please sign the letter, include your facility name, ID number, visit date and mail the letter to my mailing address below or email the letter to me at dinah.brown@dhhs.nc.gov. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Dinah Brown Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 6373 Hickory, NC 28601 Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above will result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Lead Testing: Child Care Rule .0601(f)- Safe Environments Child Care Rule Effective January 1, 2024 Rule Amendment- This rule was amended to include the specific requirements that child care centers must be free of asbestos hazards. This is in addition to the existing requirement that they be free of lead poisoning hazards. In addition to the updates to this rule, 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 and 15A NCAC 18A .2816, require all child care facilities (homes and centers) to test for lead in drinking, water, identify lead-based paint hazard, and mitigate or restrict access to identified hazards. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program is designed to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in building infrastructure, while providing child care facilities with the support needed to meet all rule requirements. The program is free, and the first step is to watch one of the pre-enrollment webinars, which are available at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina or paste https://bit.ly/3CK-webinar All licensed child care programs must register by May 1, 2024, at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina and watch one of the pre-enrollment webinars. Child Care Centers have until July 1, 2024, to complete the required lead testing. Moodle Information On-going Trainings: Please visit Moodle on the DCDEE website to obtain necessary on-going training hours as required annually. Challenging Behaviors Helpline by Healthy Social Behavior Project The Healthy Social Behavior Project is offering technical assistance with challenging behaviors to programs. Please see the link below for more information. I shared the flier with you with information on the Challenging Behaviors Helpline. Website Link: https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline To speak to a Healthy Social Behavior Specialist, please contact the helpline at 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the “What’s New” tab for important updates impacting childcare in North Carolina. If you have any concerns with today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov If I can be of assistance in the future, please feel free to contact me at 828-231-2311 or e-mail dinah.brown@dhhs.nc.gov. 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.
NC GS 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: PAYTON'S PLAYHOUSE Facility ID: 14000380 Consultant: DINAH BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/12/2025 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 3/12/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 01:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s routine unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements including health and safety. Upon arrival, the purpose of today’s visit was reviewed with you, Kim Milam, Owner/Operator, who assisted with today’s visit. Your last annual compliance visit was conducted on September 25, 2024. Your program currently operates with a three (3) star license effective November 17, 2022. The permit restrictions were in compliance including daytime care only and meets enhanced space. You have earned four (4) points in education, two (2) points in program standards, and one (1) quality point. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas used by children enrolled were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children were observed during independent center play, teacher lead group time activities, transitions, lunch, and rest time. Fire Inspection: The most recent fire inspection was completed on November 25, 2024. Sanitation Inspection: The last sanitation inspection was completed on February 13, 2025. A “superior” classification was issued with zero (0) demerits noted on the grade card. Playground Inspection: The last playground inspection was completed on February 25, 2025, and recorded. Emergency Drills: The last fire drill was completed on February 28, 2025, at 11:30am and recorded. The last shelter-in-place/lockdown drill was completed on February 24, 2025, and recorded. Files Reviewed: No New staff have been hired since the annual compliance visit on September 25, 2024. There were three violations observed and documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. One child enrolled on March 3, 2025, did not have a sleep position marked for 10:00am, 10:15, 10:30, 10:45, 11:00, 11:15, 11:30, and 12:00pm for sleep checks conducted on March 10, 2025. One child did not have a sleep position marked for 9:45am, 10:00, 10:15, and 10:30am for sleep checks conducted on March 12, 2025. .0606(g) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. One child enrolled on March 20, 2023, had a Permission to Administer Medication of an Epi Pen on file that expired on February 26, 2025. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. One staff member employed on February 17, 2020, had a certificate for the completion of Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Maltreatment on file that expired on February 28, 2025. One staff member employed on January 21, 2013, did not have a certificate of completion on file for Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Maltreatment on file for review. .1103(b) Technical Assistance: Sleep Checks: I suggested that a staff member review sleep check sheets daily to ensure all information, including name, date, time and position has been documented and accurate to ensure compliance with child care rules. Medication: I suggested staff review all medication paperwork upon receipt and monthly to ensure all information is present, has been documented accurately, and is current to maintain compliance with child care rules. Required Staff Training: I suggested that staff use the staff file checklist and the staff and training worksheet to track required trainings for staff. Use the checklist and the worksheet to ensure that all training is completed within the required timeframe, is kept current, is accurate, and is on file for review. Contact Information: You confirmed that Kim Milam was your current Administrator, that 1173 Dragstrip Road Hudson, NC 28638 was your current physical address, that kmilam9901@gmail.com was your current email address, and that (828)-726-1542 was your current phone contact. Compliance History: Prior to today’s visit, your compliance history was ninety-four (94) percent as of March 12, 2025. Child care 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. Compliance Letter: You must correct the violation found during today's visit immediately. Please send me a letter verifying compliance by March 26, 2025. Please include in that letter each item number and explain in detail how you corrected each violation and what plan will be implemented to prevent these violations from occurring again. Please sign the letter, include your facility name, ID number, visit date and mail the letter to my mailing address below or email the letter to me at dinah.brown@dhhs.nc.gov. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Dinah Brown Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 6373 Hickory, NC 28601 Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above will result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Lead Testing: Child Care Rule .0601(f)- Safe Environments Child Care Rule Effective January 1, 2024 Rule Amendment- This rule was amended to include the specific requirements that child care centers must be free of asbestos hazards. This is in addition to the existing requirement that they be free of lead poisoning hazards. In addition to the updates to this rule, 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 and 15A NCAC 18A .2816, require all child care facilities (homes and centers) to test for lead in drinking, water, identify lead-based paint hazard, and mitigate or restrict access to identified hazards. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program is designed to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in building infrastructure, while providing child care facilities with the support needed to meet all rule requirements. The program is free, and the first step is to watch one of the pre-enrollment webinars, which are available at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina or paste https://bit.ly/3CK-webinar All licensed child care programs must register by May 1, 2024, at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina and watch one of the pre-enrollment webinars. Child Care Centers have until July 1, 2024, to complete the required lead testing. Moodle Information On-going Trainings: Please visit Moodle on the DCDEE website to obtain necessary on-going training hours as required annually. Challenging Behaviors Helpline by Healthy Social Behavior Project The Healthy Social Behavior Project is offering technical assistance with challenging behaviors to programs. Please see the link below for more information. I shared the flier with you with information on the Challenging Behaviors Helpline. Website Link: https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline To speak to a Healthy Social Behavior Specialist, please contact the helpline at 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the “What’s New” tab for important updates impacting childcare in North Carolina. If you have any concerns with today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov If I can be of assistance in the future, please feel free to contact me at 828-231-2311 or e-mail dinah.brown@dhhs.nc.gov. 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
GS 110-91 · Violation
Name of Operation: PAYTON'S PLAYHOUSE Facility ID: 14000380 Consultant: DINAH BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/25/2024 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 9/25/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 02:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements including health and safety. Your last annual compliance visit was conducted on October 19, 2023. Upon arrival, the purpose of today’s visit was reviewed with you, Kim Milam, Owner/Lead Teacher. Your program currently operates with a three (3) star license effective November 17, 2022. The permit restrictions were in compliance including daytime care only and meets enhanced space. You have earned four (4) points in education, two (2) points in program standards, and one (1) quality point. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, You, Kim Milam, Owner/Lead Teacher, assisted me with today's visit. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children were observed during transitions, independent free choice center play, lunch, toileting, diapering, handwashing, and rest time. Inspections/Emergency Drills: Fire Inspection: The last fire inspection was completed on November 30, 2023. Sanitation Inspection: The last sanitation inspection was completed on February 8, 2024. A “superior” classification was issued with eight (8) demerits noted on the grade card. Emergency Drills/Playground Inspections: The last shelter-in-place drill was completed on August 26, 2024, and recorded. The last playground inspection was completed on August 19, 2024, and recorded. The last fire drill was completed on August 30, 2024, at 11:00am and recorded. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Files Reviewed: Four (4) staff files were reviewed today. Two (2) children’s files were reviewed today. The following violation was observed during the walk through today. I discussed this violation with you in detail at the end of the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The posted lesson plan was dated June 17-June 21, 2024. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) Technical Assistance: Required Postings: I recommended using a weekly and monthly checklist to ensure that all items that are required to be posted are present and current in order to maintain compliance with all child care rules and requirements. Consultation: Prior to today’s visit, your compliance history was ninety-four (94) percent as of September 25, 2024. Child care 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. Lead Testing: Child Care Rule .0601(f)- Safe Environments Child Care Rule Effective January 1, 2024 Rule Amendment- This rule was amended to include the specific requirements that child care centers must be free of asbestos hazards. This is in addition to the existing requirement that they be free of lead poisoning hazards. In addition to the updates to this rule, 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 and 15A NCAC 18A .2816, require all child care facilities (homes and centers) to test for lead in drinking, water, identify lead-based paint hazard, and mitigate or restrict access to identified hazards. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program is designed to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in building infrastructure, while providing child care facilities with the support needed to meet all rule requirements. The program is free, and the first step is to watch one of the pre-enrollment webinars, which are available at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina or paste https://bit.ly/3CK-webinar All licensed child care programs must register by May 1, 2024, at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina and watch one of the pre-enrollment webinars. Child Care Centers have until July 1, 2024, to complete the required lead testing. Moodle Information On-going Trainings: Please visit Moodle on the DCDEE website to obtain necessary on-going training hours as required annually. Challenging Behaviors Helpline by Healthy Social Behavior Project The Healthy Social Behavior Project is offering technical assistance with challenging behaviors to programs. Please see the link below for more information. I shared the flier with you with information on the Challenging Behaviors Helpline. Website Link: https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline To speak to a Healthy Social Behavior Specialist, please contact the helpline at 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the “What’s New” tab for important updates impacting childcare in North Carolina. Compliance Letter: You must correct the violations found during today's visit immediately. Please send me a letter verifying compliance by October 9, 2024. Please include in that letter each item number and explain in detail how you corrected each violation and what plan will be implemented to prevent these violations from occurring again. Please sign the letter, include your facility name, ID number, visit date and mail the letter to my mailing address below or email the letter to me at dinah.brown@dhhs.nc.gov. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Dinah Brown Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 6373 Hickory, NC 28601 Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above will result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you have any concerns with today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov If I can be of assistance in the future, please feel free to contact me at 828-231-2311 or e-mail dinah.brown@dhhs.nc.gov. 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.
NC GS 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: PAYTON'S PLAYHOUSE Facility ID: 14000380 Consultant: DINAH BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/25/2024 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 9/25/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 02:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements including health and safety. Your last annual compliance visit was conducted on October 19, 2023. Upon arrival, the purpose of today’s visit was reviewed with you, Kim Milam, Owner/Lead Teacher. Your program currently operates with a three (3) star license effective November 17, 2022. The permit restrictions were in compliance including daytime care only and meets enhanced space. You have earned four (4) points in education, two (2) points in program standards, and one (1) quality point. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, You, Kim Milam, Owner/Lead Teacher, assisted me with today's visit. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children were observed during transitions, independent free choice center play, lunch, toileting, diapering, handwashing, and rest time. Inspections/Emergency Drills: Fire Inspection: The last fire inspection was completed on November 30, 2023. Sanitation Inspection: The last sanitation inspection was completed on February 8, 2024. A “superior” classification was issued with eight (8) demerits noted on the grade card. Emergency Drills/Playground Inspections: The last shelter-in-place drill was completed on August 26, 2024, and recorded. The last playground inspection was completed on August 19, 2024, and recorded. The last fire drill was completed on August 30, 2024, at 11:00am and recorded. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Files Reviewed: Four (4) staff files were reviewed today. Two (2) children’s files were reviewed today. The following violation was observed during the walk through today. I discussed this violation with you in detail at the end of the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The posted lesson plan was dated June 17-June 21, 2024. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) Technical Assistance: Required Postings: I recommended using a weekly and monthly checklist to ensure that all items that are required to be posted are present and current in order to maintain compliance with all child care rules and requirements. Consultation: Prior to today’s visit, your compliance history was ninety-four (94) percent as of September 25, 2024. Child care 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. Lead Testing: Child Care Rule .0601(f)- Safe Environments Child Care Rule Effective January 1, 2024 Rule Amendment- This rule was amended to include the specific requirements that child care centers must be free of asbestos hazards. This is in addition to the existing requirement that they be free of lead poisoning hazards. In addition to the updates to this rule, 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 and 15A NCAC 18A .2816, require all child care facilities (homes and centers) to test for lead in drinking, water, identify lead-based paint hazard, and mitigate or restrict access to identified hazards. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program is designed to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in building infrastructure, while providing child care facilities with the support needed to meet all rule requirements. The program is free, and the first step is to watch one of the pre-enrollment webinars, which are available at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina or paste https://bit.ly/3CK-webinar All licensed child care programs must register by May 1, 2024, at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina and watch one of the pre-enrollment webinars. Child Care Centers have until July 1, 2024, to complete the required lead testing. Moodle Information On-going Trainings: Please visit Moodle on the DCDEE website to obtain necessary on-going training hours as required annually. Challenging Behaviors Helpline by Healthy Social Behavior Project The Healthy Social Behavior Project is offering technical assistance with challenging behaviors to programs. Please see the link below for more information. I shared the flier with you with information on the Challenging Behaviors Helpline. Website Link: https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline To speak to a Healthy Social Behavior Specialist, please contact the helpline at 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the “What’s New” tab for important updates impacting childcare in North Carolina. Compliance Letter: You must correct the violations found during today's visit immediately. Please send me a letter verifying compliance by October 9, 2024. Please include in that letter each item number and explain in detail how you corrected each violation and what plan will be implemented to prevent these violations from occurring again. Please sign the letter, include your facility name, ID number, visit date and mail the letter to my mailing address below or email the letter to me at dinah.brown@dhhs.nc.gov. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Dinah Brown Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 6373 Hickory, NC 28601 Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above will result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you have any concerns with today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov If I can be of assistance in the future, please feel free to contact me at 828-231-2311 or e-mail dinah.brown@dhhs.nc.gov. 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
NC GS 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: PAYTON'S PLAYHOUSE Facility ID: 14000380 Consultant: DINAH BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/18/2024 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 6/18/2024 Age: From 0 To 7 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Upon arrival, the purpose of today’s visit was reviewed with you, Kim Milam, owner/Lead Teacher. Your last annual compliance visit was conducted on October 19, 2023. Your program currently operates with a three (3) star license effective November 17, 2022. The permit restrictions were in compliance including daytime care only and meets enhanced space. You have earned four (4) points in education, two (2) points in program standards, and one (1) quality point. Inspections/Emergency Drills: Sanitation Inspection: The last sanitation inspection was completed on February 8, 2024, A “superior” classification was issued with eight (8) demerits noted on the grade card. Emergency Drills/Playground Inspections: The last lockdown drill was completed on May 30, 2024, and recorded. The last playground inspection was completed on May 30, 2024, and recorded. The last fire drill was completed on May 31, 2024, at 10:45am and recorded. A complete walkthrough of licensed indoor and outdoor spaces was conducted. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Staff and children were observed during independent center play, feeding, toileting, handwashing, diapering, teacher directed group time, and nap/rest. Files Reviewed: Four (4) staff files were reviewed today. The following violations were observed during the walk through today. I discussed these violations with you in detail at the end of the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 541 The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center. One child enrolled on March 25, 2024, had a feeding plan posted that was not signed by the parent. .0902(a) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. One child enrolled March 20, 2023 had two medication forms for two medications that were not signed by the parent. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) Technical Assistance: Medications: I suggested that all medication permission forms be reviewed by staff prior to being accepted to ensure all required information is obtained on the form. Educate staff to review medication permission forms for required information. Prescribed medications: (a) shall be stored in the original containers in which they were dispensed with the pharmacy labels; (b) if pharmaceutical samples, shall be stored in the manufacturer's original packaging, shall be labeled with the child's name, and shall be accompanied by written instructions specifying: (i) the child's name; (ii) the names of the medication; (iii) the amount and frequency of dosage; (iv) the signature of the prescribing physician or other health professional; and (v) the date the instructions were signed by the physician or other health professional; (c) shall be administered only to the child for whom they were prescribed; and (d) shall be administered according to the prescription, using amount and frequency of dosage specified on the label. (3) A parent's written authorization for the administration of a prescription medication described in Item (2) of this Rule shall be valid for the length of time the medication is prescribed to be taken. Infant Feeding Plans: I suggested that all infant feeding plans be reviewed by staff prior to being accepted and posted to ensure all required information is obtained on the form. Educate staff to review infant plan forms for required information. All feeding plans for children under 15 months of age must be signed by the child’s parent/guardian. The written feeding plan must be modified as the child's needs change. The parent or health care professional of each child under 15 months of age shall provide the operator an individual written feeding plan for the child. This plan shall be followed at the home. This plan shall include the child's name, be signed by the parent or health care professional, and be dated when received by the operator. Each infant's plan shall be modified in consultation with the child's parent or health care professional to reflect changes in the child's needs as he or she develops. The feeding plans for each infant shall include the type and amount of milk, formula and food, the frequency of feedings and be available for reference by the operator. I recommended that administrative staff review all feeding plans at least every month to ensure each child’s feeding plan has been updated accordingly. Consultation: We discussed field trips that you were interested in taking this summer. I suggested that you take children above three years of age and school aged children on field trips to the library, science center or museum. Prior to today’s visit, your compliance history was ninety-five (95) percent as of June 18, 2024. Child care 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. Lead Testing: Child Care Rule .0601(f)- Safe Environments Child Care Rule Effective January 1, 2024 Rule Amendment- This rule was amended to include the specific requirements that child care centers must be free of asbestos hazards. This is in addition to the existing requirement that they be free of lead poisoning hazards. In addition to the updates to this rule, 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 and 15A NCAC 18A .2816, require all child care facilities (homes and centers) to test for lead in drinking, water, identify lead-based paint hazard, and mitigate or restrict access to identified hazards. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program is designed to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in building infrastructure, while providing child care facilities with the support needed to meet all rule requirements. The program is free, and the first step is to watch one of the pre-enrollment webinars, which are available at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina or paste https://bit.ly/3CK-webinar All licensed child care programs must register by May 1, 2024, at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina and watch one of the pre-enrollment webinars. Family Child Care Homes have until January 1, 2025, to complete the required lead testing. Moodle Information On-going Trainings: Please visit Moodle on the DCDEE website to obtain necessary on-going training hours as required annually. Challenging Behaviors Helpline by Healthy Social Behavior Project The Healthy Social Behavior Project is offering technical assistance with challenging behaviors to programs. Please see the link below for more information. I shared the flier with you with information on the Challenging Behaviors Helpline. Website Link: https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline To speak to a Healthy Social Behavior Specialist, please contact the helpline at 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the “What’s New” tab for important updates impacting childcare in North Carolina. Compliance Letter: You must correct the violations found during today's visit immediately. Please send me a letter verifying compliance by July 2, 2024. Please include in that letter each item number and explain in detail how you corrected each violation and what plan will be implemented to prevent these violations from occurring again. Please sign the letter, include your facility name, ID number, visit date and mail the letter to my mailing address below or email the letter to me at dinah.brown@dhhs.nc.gov. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Dinah Brown Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 6373 Hickory, NC 28601 Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above will result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you have any concerns with today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov If I can be of assistance in the future, please feel free to contact me at 828-231-2311 or e-mail dinah.brown@dhhs.nc.gov. 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.
NC GS 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: PAYTON'S PLAYHOUSE Facility ID: 14000380 Consultant: JENNIFER H ROBERTS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/19/2023 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 10/19/2023 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 175 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 01:10 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Upon arrival, the purpose of today’s visit was reviewed with you, Kim Milam, owner/Lead Teacher. Your last annual compliance visit was conducted on October 27, 2022. Your program currently operates with a three (3) star license effective November 17, 2022. The permit restrictions were in compliance including daytime care only and meets enhanced space. You have earned four (4) points in education, two (2) points in program standards, and one (1) quality point. NC Secretary of State: The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on October 19, 2023, and Payton’s Playhouse was not listed. You reported no changes to the ownership of the facility. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I conducted the walkthrough of the facility with you. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children were observed during transitions, handwashing, indoor free play, lunch, and nap/rest. Compliance History: The center’s compliance history prior to today’s visit was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-four (94%) percent as of October 18, 2023. Child care 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. Sanitation Inspection: The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on November 1, 2022. A superior sanitation classification was issued with seven (7) demerits noted on the grade card. Fire Inspection: The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on December 2, 2022. The facility was approved for day time care only. Your facility will need to be inspected by the fire inspector by December 2, 2023. The following violations were observed during the visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. One (1) blue plastic bag was hanging on a hook on the wall less than five feet from ground level across from the kitchen area and under the air conditioning unit. .0604(q) 1065 Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. The teacher caring for infants in space #1, conducted visual sleep checks, had a ITS/SIDS certificate on file dated November 13, 2018. .1102(f) Technical Assistance: Item #858 Plastic bags must be stored at least five feet from ground level. There was a blue plastic bag handing on a hook on the wall under the air conditioning unit. The bag was less than five feet from ground level. You corrected this violation by removing the plastic bag from the hook and placing it behind the locked door beside the licensed childcare space. Item #1065 Staff working with infants and completing visual sleep checks must keep their ITS/SIDS training current. L. Jolley last completed ITS/SIDS training on November 13, 2018. Reminders: • The results from your water test for lead were dated November 5, 2020. I reminded you that you must have this test completed every three (3) years. I suggested that you visit the website, cleanwaterforcarolinakids.org to ensure you complete this requirement within the required timeframes. • I reminded you that operational, personnel, job descriptions, etc., do not have to be reviewed with staff annually unless changes are made. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before November 2, 2023, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Jennifer Roberts, Child Care Consultant PO Box 426 Sherrills Ford, NC 28673 Jennifer.roberts@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ . This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. At the completion of the visit, a copy of this visit summary was emailed, and reviewed with you. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, Tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 828-782-0945 or email at Jennifer.roberts@dhhs.nc.gov. 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.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.