Long Creek Asep

10A NCAC 09 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: LONG CREEK ASEP Facility ID: 60000414 Consultant: MICHELLE CUTHBERTSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/30/2026 Number Present: 40 Completed Date: 1/30/2026 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 100 Time In: 01:50 PM Time Out: 03:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor applicable child care rules and laws. This center has a five-star license and an 18-month compliance history of 97%. The NC child care law summary were prominently posted. I was greeted by C. Carruthers, site coordinator. I conducted a walkthrough of the facility. Staff/child ratio, Supervision, capacity, group size and space were observed in compliance today. Group 1 there were 11 children present with a group leader. Group 2 there were 13 children present with the group leader. Group 3 there were 16 children present with the site coordinator. The center’s Emergency Drill Log and Report was reviewed. Fire drills were reviewed. Shelter in place and Lock down drills were monitored. Staff and Children’s DPI verification forms were monitored today. The children were observed arriving and participating in arrival, handwashing, and snack. I used the staff and training worksheet to monitor staff files. There was 1 violation cited during today's visit. It was corrected during the visit. Rated License: During the visit, Ms. Carruthers submitted to me the facilities Family and community Engagement standards form and Facility and Individual CQI plans. In the coming weeks, she will submit to me remaining documents to request the SACERS assessment. Violation Number Comment Rule 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The food the children were consuming for snack did not match with what was on the menu for January 30, 2026. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) Technical Assistance: I shared with Ms. Carruthers to continue to review SACERS materials to prepare for the assessment. For the latest updates, please visit the division’s website at ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and click on the What’s New tab. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me by email at Michelle.Cuthbertson@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 704-297-5431. 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