Abundance OF Love & Learning Center

10A NCAC 09 .1102 · Violation

Name of Operation: ABUNDANCE OF LOVE & LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 67000994 Consultant: TAMMY ROSS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/21/2023 Number Present: 36 Completed Date: 12/21/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 12:45 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 compliance with applicable child care requirements. Limited child care requirements pertinent to this visit type were monitored. Child Care Consultant, April Bosse, accompanied and assisted me with this visit. A Five Star license was issued to this facility on November 20, 2018, earning 5 points in Staff Education, 7 points in Program Standards, and a quality point. Restrictions on the permit include: an age range of 0-12 with a first shift capacity of 116; meets all enhanced requirements and enhanced ratios minus 1 child per group, and children under 2 ½ years old in rooms with direct exits only. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on May 16, 2023. As of December 21, 2023, this facility has an 18-month compliance history of 96%. Fire Inspection – 10/11/2023 – Approved for daytime care only – Satisfactory. Sanitation Inspection – 12/11/2023 – 15 Demerits – Superior The owner of this child care facility is ABUNDANT LIFE INTERNATIONAL BAPTIST CATHEDRAL. According to the Secretary of State website, the corporation's status is listed as "current-active" as of December 21, 2023. Six classrooms are operating at your facility. Thirty-six children aged 0-5 years were present today. All children were appropriately supervised. All approved indoor and outdoor spaces were monitored today. Daily schedules were available for each group of children. Infants received care based on their individual needs. Infant feeding charts are current and up to date and safe sleep charts are being maintained. During today’s visit, infants, and one-year old's in Space 4 were observed exploring the environment and playing with baby dolls or being held by caregivers for bottle feedings. Toddlers in Space 1 were engaged in activity areas with baby dolls, blocks, and cars. Two-year-old children in Spaces 5 were in the block center with books, people toys, blocks, and cars. Preschool children in Space 2 were observed in activity areas engaged in sand sensory tables, letter puzzles, and Legos. NC Pre-K Children in Space 3 were not in attendance today due to the holiday break. Staff in all classrooms were observed interacting with children in a positive and nurturing manner. Lunch consisted of spaghetti with meat sauce, peaches, garlic bread, salad, and milk. During today's visit child care requirements monitored for compliance included supervision, staff/child ratio, CPR and First Aid, Criminal Record Checks, storage of hazardous substances and medications, approved space, posting of the license, and other applicable requirements. There were six new staff members hired since the last annual compliance visit was conducted. Files for new staff were monitored today. There was one violation observed and documented today. The violation was corrected during the visit; therefore, a letter of compliance is not required. Continued compliance with applicable child care requirements is required. 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. Two plastic zippered bags in Space 4 were in a low unlocked cabinet and accessible to children under three years of age. .0604(q) Technical assistance regarding violation cited: For the safety of the children, ensure any plastic bags used for storage are kept inaccessible to children under the age of three years old by keeping them at a minimum height of five feet off the floor. Today we discussed the storage of plastic in Space 4. As kids under the age of three are enrolled in this area, you moved all plastic bags above five feet. This violation was corrected during the visit. 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. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all of the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times whether or not they have been monitored or specifically discussed with you in the past. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. Rated License Information - Your facility’s three-year rated license reassessment was due to be completed in November 2021. DCDEE has developed a 3-Cohort system. There are three cohorts, and each includes a preparation year and a reassessment year. You are in Cohort 1. We will be working together through this process, and I will provide guidance along the way. Reassessments will not become mandatory again until July 1, 2024, and your facility has been placed into “Cohort 1.” Placement in this cohort means you will have from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, to plan and prepare for your reassessment, with your reassessment being due between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025. In your planning year, you may review resources available at www.ncrlap.org and contact One Place for assistance with your upcoming reassessment. Ensure all information and education has been submitted to DCDEE WORKS as you hire new staff or as staff complete additional coursework. Keep in mind, it is expected that compliance with Education standards is maintained at all times, so you must ensure you monitor staff qualifications and percentages in advance of your upcoming reassessment. Health & Safety Training - Staff members, who have been employed for at least one year, have completed Health and Safety trainings as outlined in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102. Ensure this information is maintained on file. New staff are in the process of completing these trainings. Completing, refreshing, and updating the required Health and Safety Training increases your awareness and knowledge regarding child development and safety. Rules - Child Care Rules were revised July 1, 2023, and a new rule book was posted to the DCDEE website. As discussed, you should discard any old versions of the rules and ensure you are referring to the most current rule book when reviewing or researching requirements. Sanitation rules were also readopted July 1, 2023. I strongly urge you to review the training information at https://ehs.dph.ncdhhs.gov/hhccehb/cehu/ccs/op-training.htm, and contact Children’s Environmental Health Services with any questions. Licensing Fees - There have been changes to the 2023 licensing fees this year. License fee collection has moved to December 2023. •All invoices will be emailed, and no paper copies will be sent through the U.S. Postal Service. •All invoices will be emailed by December 1, 2023, and will include the invoice number and total amount due. •All payments are due no later than December 31, 2023 Payments must be submitted online only through the Division’s website using a Mastercard or Visa debit or credit card, or by e-check. Providers will need their Facility ID number and their 2023 Invoice number to complete the payment process. Annual license fees do not apply to state or public-school operated child care facilities, or to religious sponsored facilities operated pursuant to a Notice of Compliance. Failure to pay the license fee is a violation of NCGS § 110-90(1a) and can result in a revocation of your child care license. In addition, unpaid license fees will be assessed a 10% late fee and accrued interest as established by NCGS § 147-86.23. If you have any questions, check the short Frequently Asked Questions on our website for answers or email DCDEE_LF@dhhs.nc.gov Lead Testing – Take action immediately! Today we discussed that your time to retest your water is approaching. As defined under G.S. 110-86(7), facilities shall test, at least once every three years, all outlets used for drinking or food preparation. You will need to register your next test with Clean Water for Carolina Kids online at https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. Be sure to send your results to me when they are received. Documentation was completed electronically and signed. Please remember it is your responsibility to comply with all child care rules and requirements at all times. Contact me at Tammy.Ross@dhhs.nc.gov at (910)824-1143 with any questions or concerns. 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

G.S. 110-86 · Violation

Name of Operation: ABUNDANCE OF LOVE & LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 67000994 Consultant: TAMMY ROSS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/21/2023 Number Present: 36 Completed Date: 12/21/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 12:45 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 compliance with applicable child care requirements. Limited child care requirements pertinent to this visit type were monitored. Child Care Consultant, April Bosse, accompanied and assisted me with this visit. A Five Star license was issued to this facility on November 20, 2018, earning 5 points in Staff Education, 7 points in Program Standards, and a quality point. Restrictions on the permit include: an age range of 0-12 with a first shift capacity of 116; meets all enhanced requirements and enhanced ratios minus 1 child per group, and children under 2 ½ years old in rooms with direct exits only. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on May 16, 2023. As of December 21, 2023, this facility has an 18-month compliance history of 96%. Fire Inspection – 10/11/2023 – Approved for daytime care only – Satisfactory. Sanitation Inspection – 12/11/2023 – 15 Demerits – Superior The owner of this child care facility is ABUNDANT LIFE INTERNATIONAL BAPTIST CATHEDRAL. According to the Secretary of State website, the corporation's status is listed as "current-active" as of December 21, 2023. Six classrooms are operating at your facility. Thirty-six children aged 0-5 years were present today. All children were appropriately supervised. All approved indoor and outdoor spaces were monitored today. Daily schedules were available for each group of children. Infants received care based on their individual needs. Infant feeding charts are current and up to date and safe sleep charts are being maintained. During today’s visit, infants, and one-year old's in Space 4 were observed exploring the environment and playing with baby dolls or being held by caregivers for bottle feedings. Toddlers in Space 1 were engaged in activity areas with baby dolls, blocks, and cars. Two-year-old children in Spaces 5 were in the block center with books, people toys, blocks, and cars. Preschool children in Space 2 were observed in activity areas engaged in sand sensory tables, letter puzzles, and Legos. NC Pre-K Children in Space 3 were not in attendance today due to the holiday break. Staff in all classrooms were observed interacting with children in a positive and nurturing manner. Lunch consisted of spaghetti with meat sauce, peaches, garlic bread, salad, and milk. During today's visit child care requirements monitored for compliance included supervision, staff/child ratio, CPR and First Aid, Criminal Record Checks, storage of hazardous substances and medications, approved space, posting of the license, and other applicable requirements. There were six new staff members hired since the last annual compliance visit was conducted. Files for new staff were monitored today. There was one violation observed and documented today. The violation was corrected during the visit; therefore, a letter of compliance is not required. Continued compliance with applicable child care requirements is required. 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. Two plastic zippered bags in Space 4 were in a low unlocked cabinet and accessible to children under three years of age. .0604(q) Technical assistance regarding violation cited: For the safety of the children, ensure any plastic bags used for storage are kept inaccessible to children under the age of three years old by keeping them at a minimum height of five feet off the floor. Today we discussed the storage of plastic in Space 4. As kids under the age of three are enrolled in this area, you moved all plastic bags above five feet. This violation was corrected during the visit. 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. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all of the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times whether or not they have been monitored or specifically discussed with you in the past. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. Rated License Information - Your facility’s three-year rated license reassessment was due to be completed in November 2021. DCDEE has developed a 3-Cohort system. There are three cohorts, and each includes a preparation year and a reassessment year. You are in Cohort 1. We will be working together through this process, and I will provide guidance along the way. Reassessments will not become mandatory again until July 1, 2024, and your facility has been placed into “Cohort 1.” Placement in this cohort means you will have from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, to plan and prepare for your reassessment, with your reassessment being due between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025. In your planning year, you may review resources available at www.ncrlap.org and contact One Place for assistance with your upcoming reassessment. Ensure all information and education has been submitted to DCDEE WORKS as you hire new staff or as staff complete additional coursework. Keep in mind, it is expected that compliance with Education standards is maintained at all times, so you must ensure you monitor staff qualifications and percentages in advance of your upcoming reassessment. Health & Safety Training - Staff members, who have been employed for at least one year, have completed Health and Safety trainings as outlined in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102. Ensure this information is maintained on file. New staff are in the process of completing these trainings. Completing, refreshing, and updating the required Health and Safety Training increases your awareness and knowledge regarding child development and safety. Rules - Child Care Rules were revised July 1, 2023, and a new rule book was posted to the DCDEE website. As discussed, you should discard any old versions of the rules and ensure you are referring to the most current rule book when reviewing or researching requirements. Sanitation rules were also readopted July 1, 2023. I strongly urge you to review the training information at https://ehs.dph.ncdhhs.gov/hhccehb/cehu/ccs/op-training.htm, and contact Children’s Environmental Health Services with any questions. Licensing Fees - There have been changes to the 2023 licensing fees this year. License fee collection has moved to December 2023. •All invoices will be emailed, and no paper copies will be sent through the U.S. Postal Service. •All invoices will be emailed by December 1, 2023, and will include the invoice number and total amount due. •All payments are due no later than December 31, 2023 Payments must be submitted online only through the Division’s website using a Mastercard or Visa debit or credit card, or by e-check. Providers will need their Facility ID number and their 2023 Invoice number to complete the payment process. Annual license fees do not apply to state or public-school operated child care facilities, or to religious sponsored facilities operated pursuant to a Notice of Compliance. Failure to pay the license fee is a violation of NCGS § 110-90(1a) and can result in a revocation of your child care license. In addition, unpaid license fees will be assessed a 10% late fee and accrued interest as established by NCGS § 147-86.23. If you have any questions, check the short Frequently Asked Questions on our website for answers or email DCDEE_LF@dhhs.nc.gov Lead Testing – Take action immediately! Today we discussed that your time to retest your water is approaching. As defined under G.S. 110-86(7), facilities shall test, at least once every three years, all outlets used for drinking or food preparation. You will need to register your next test with Clean Water for Carolina Kids online at https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. Be sure to send your results to me when they are received. Documentation was completed electronically and signed. Please remember it is your responsibility to comply with all child care rules and requirements at all times. Contact me at Tammy.Ross@dhhs.nc.gov at (910)824-1143 with any questions or concerns. 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: ABUNDANCE OF LOVE & LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 67000994 Consultant: TAMMY ROSS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/21/2023 Number Present: 36 Completed Date: 12/21/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 12:45 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 compliance with applicable child care requirements. Limited child care requirements pertinent to this visit type were monitored. Child Care Consultant, April Bosse, accompanied and assisted me with this visit. A Five Star license was issued to this facility on November 20, 2018, earning 5 points in Staff Education, 7 points in Program Standards, and a quality point. Restrictions on the permit include: an age range of 0-12 with a first shift capacity of 116; meets all enhanced requirements and enhanced ratios minus 1 child per group, and children under 2 ½ years old in rooms with direct exits only. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on May 16, 2023. As of December 21, 2023, this facility has an 18-month compliance history of 96%. Fire Inspection – 10/11/2023 – Approved for daytime care only – Satisfactory. Sanitation Inspection – 12/11/2023 – 15 Demerits – Superior The owner of this child care facility is ABUNDANT LIFE INTERNATIONAL BAPTIST CATHEDRAL. According to the Secretary of State website, the corporation's status is listed as "current-active" as of December 21, 2023. Six classrooms are operating at your facility. Thirty-six children aged 0-5 years were present today. All children were appropriately supervised. All approved indoor and outdoor spaces were monitored today. Daily schedules were available for each group of children. Infants received care based on their individual needs. Infant feeding charts are current and up to date and safe sleep charts are being maintained. During today’s visit, infants, and one-year old's in Space 4 were observed exploring the environment and playing with baby dolls or being held by caregivers for bottle feedings. Toddlers in Space 1 were engaged in activity areas with baby dolls, blocks, and cars. Two-year-old children in Spaces 5 were in the block center with books, people toys, blocks, and cars. Preschool children in Space 2 were observed in activity areas engaged in sand sensory tables, letter puzzles, and Legos. NC Pre-K Children in Space 3 were not in attendance today due to the holiday break. Staff in all classrooms were observed interacting with children in a positive and nurturing manner. Lunch consisted of spaghetti with meat sauce, peaches, garlic bread, salad, and milk. During today's visit child care requirements monitored for compliance included supervision, staff/child ratio, CPR and First Aid, Criminal Record Checks, storage of hazardous substances and medications, approved space, posting of the license, and other applicable requirements. There were six new staff members hired since the last annual compliance visit was conducted. Files for new staff were monitored today. There was one violation observed and documented today. The violation was corrected during the visit; therefore, a letter of compliance is not required. Continued compliance with applicable child care requirements is required. 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. Two plastic zippered bags in Space 4 were in a low unlocked cabinet and accessible to children under three years of age. .0604(q) Technical assistance regarding violation cited: For the safety of the children, ensure any plastic bags used for storage are kept inaccessible to children under the age of three years old by keeping them at a minimum height of five feet off the floor. Today we discussed the storage of plastic in Space 4. As kids under the age of three are enrolled in this area, you moved all plastic bags above five feet. This violation was corrected during the visit. 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. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all of the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times whether or not they have been monitored or specifically discussed with you in the past. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. Rated License Information - Your facility’s three-year rated license reassessment was due to be completed in November 2021. DCDEE has developed a 3-Cohort system. There are three cohorts, and each includes a preparation year and a reassessment year. You are in Cohort 1. We will be working together through this process, and I will provide guidance along the way. Reassessments will not become mandatory again until July 1, 2024, and your facility has been placed into “Cohort 1.” Placement in this cohort means you will have from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, to plan and prepare for your reassessment, with your reassessment being due between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025. In your planning year, you may review resources available at www.ncrlap.org and contact One Place for assistance with your upcoming reassessment. Ensure all information and education has been submitted to DCDEE WORKS as you hire new staff or as staff complete additional coursework. Keep in mind, it is expected that compliance with Education standards is maintained at all times, so you must ensure you monitor staff qualifications and percentages in advance of your upcoming reassessment. Health & Safety Training - Staff members, who have been employed for at least one year, have completed Health and Safety trainings as outlined in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102. Ensure this information is maintained on file. New staff are in the process of completing these trainings. Completing, refreshing, and updating the required Health and Safety Training increases your awareness and knowledge regarding child development and safety. Rules - Child Care Rules were revised July 1, 2023, and a new rule book was posted to the DCDEE website. As discussed, you should discard any old versions of the rules and ensure you are referring to the most current rule book when reviewing or researching requirements. Sanitation rules were also readopted July 1, 2023. I strongly urge you to review the training information at https://ehs.dph.ncdhhs.gov/hhccehb/cehu/ccs/op-training.htm, and contact Children’s Environmental Health Services with any questions. Licensing Fees - There have been changes to the 2023 licensing fees this year. License fee collection has moved to December 2023. •All invoices will be emailed, and no paper copies will be sent through the U.S. Postal Service. •All invoices will be emailed by December 1, 2023, and will include the invoice number and total amount due. •All payments are due no later than December 31, 2023 Payments must be submitted online only through the Division’s website using a Mastercard or Visa debit or credit card, or by e-check. Providers will need their Facility ID number and their 2023 Invoice number to complete the payment process. Annual license fees do not apply to state or public-school operated child care facilities, or to religious sponsored facilities operated pursuant to a Notice of Compliance. Failure to pay the license fee is a violation of NCGS § 110-90(1a) and can result in a revocation of your child care license. In addition, unpaid license fees will be assessed a 10% late fee and accrued interest as established by NCGS § 147-86.23. If you have any questions, check the short Frequently Asked Questions on our website for answers or email DCDEE_LF@dhhs.nc.gov Lead Testing – Take action immediately! Today we discussed that your time to retest your water is approaching. As defined under G.S. 110-86(7), facilities shall test, at least once every three years, all outlets used for drinking or food preparation. You will need to register your next test with Clean Water for Carolina Kids online at https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. Be sure to send your results to me when they are received. Documentation was completed electronically and signed. Please remember it is your responsibility to comply with all child care rules and requirements at all times. Contact me at Tammy.Ross@dhhs.nc.gov at (910)824-1143 with any questions or concerns. 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