10A NCAC 09 .3009 · Violation

Name of Operation: JONESVILLE HEAD START Facility ID: 99000090 Consultant: JENNIFER DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/17/2025 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 10/17/2025 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 125 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 11:15 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements, including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in spaces ,where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. This visit was conducted by Jennifer Davis, childcare consultant with Whitney Ravit-Mendez, lead teacher. Your program currently operates with a Five Star license. Restrictions include daytime care, meets enhanced space and enhanced ratios minus one. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. Thirteen(13) children, ages 3 to 4 were present today. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 10/16/2025 and Yadkin Valley Economic District, Inc. was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 98% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed positive staff/child interactions today. I observed children in eating breakfast, center play, and routine care. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/14/2024. A sanitation inspection was completed 10/3/2025 with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 1/21/2025. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 9/23/2025. A lockdown drill was documented on 8/29/2025. An outdoor inspection was documented on 9/19/2025. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. I observed one emergency medication. The program does not provide transportation. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. There are currently four(4) children that are NC Pre-K. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. The current NC Pre-K staff are lead teacher, Whitney Ravit-Mendez and teacher, Haleigh Simpson. A selection of files was monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. Your facility uses the Creative Curriculum. The center uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress and documentation was viewed today. The checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: at the beginning, middle and end of the school year. The first day of school was 8/21/2025 The classroom operates from 8 a.m. to 2:30p.m. Parent conferences are held two times per year. You stated that you use Ready Rosie to communicate with parents. In addition, a _weekly report is sent home to the parents which includes any information about the child’s day and any reminders. You verified that you incorporate family engagement by inviting parents to come in and participate with activities in the classroom. A beautification week is scheduled for next week and families are encouraged to help at the center. The following violations were cited at today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. The completed training certificate was not on file for one staff member. .1102(g) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Two trainings were not file including Medication Authorization and Food Allergies. .1102(a) 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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before October 31, 2025. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to Jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit: • Copies of any training certificates should be kept on file. The health and safety trainings are due within 1 year of hire. The maltreatment training is due within 90 days of hire. Additional Information/Consultation: • Begun in February 2023, the Child Care Commission’s work to modernize North Carolina’s QRIS is now complete. Pathways to the Stars, Section .3200, Standards for Two through Five Star Rated Licenses became effective July 1, 2025. Informed by national research, trends and outcomes, and input from more than 1,800 NC early childhood education professionals, Pathways to the Stars incorporates recommendations for change, such as: • Offering a choice of three pathways to demonstrate quality and earn a 2-5 Star Rated License. • Updating education standards for early childhood educators to expand options; and • Adding standards for both educators and facilities that support continuous quality improvement and family/community engagement and leadership best practices. A new Pathways to the Stars Rules Roll Out module is now available in the DCDEE Moodle digital learning platform. Beginning In October, child care consultants will discuss the new rules during licensing visits. Consultants will review the pathway options, identify facility needs, answer questions, and work with the facility operator to establish an individualized timeline for transition to a new rated license within 12 months based on the pathway chosen. Effective February 1, 2025, ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "Threes"—will be used for program assessments and reassessments. Find information about updated resources, credit hour trainings, and outreach assessment opportunities from the North Carolina Rated License Project (NCRLAP). Your facility has chosen Pathway 3 since you are a Head Start Program. An application can be submitted when you are ready. All information in WORKS should be current. Ms. Simpson will need to create a WORKS account and submit an official transcript. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Jennifer Davis, Child Care Consultant ( 336 ) 317-5041 Jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If 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: JONESVILLE HEAD START Facility ID: 99000090 Consultant: JENNIFER DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/17/2025 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 10/17/2025 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 125 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 11:15 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements, including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in spaces ,where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. This visit was conducted by Jennifer Davis, childcare consultant with Whitney Ravit-Mendez, lead teacher. Your program currently operates with a Five Star license. Restrictions include daytime care, meets enhanced space and enhanced ratios minus one. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. Thirteen(13) children, ages 3 to 4 were present today. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 10/16/2025 and Yadkin Valley Economic District, Inc. was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 98% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed positive staff/child interactions today. I observed children in eating breakfast, center play, and routine care. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/14/2024. A sanitation inspection was completed 10/3/2025 with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 1/21/2025. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 9/23/2025. A lockdown drill was documented on 8/29/2025. An outdoor inspection was documented on 9/19/2025. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. I observed one emergency medication. The program does not provide transportation. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. There are currently four(4) children that are NC Pre-K. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. The current NC Pre-K staff are lead teacher, Whitney Ravit-Mendez and teacher, Haleigh Simpson. A selection of files was monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. Your facility uses the Creative Curriculum. The center uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress and documentation was viewed today. The checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: at the beginning, middle and end of the school year. The first day of school was 8/21/2025 The classroom operates from 8 a.m. to 2:30p.m. Parent conferences are held two times per year. You stated that you use Ready Rosie to communicate with parents. In addition, a _weekly report is sent home to the parents which includes any information about the child’s day and any reminders. You verified that you incorporate family engagement by inviting parents to come in and participate with activities in the classroom. A beautification week is scheduled for next week and families are encouraged to help at the center. The following violations were cited at today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. The completed training certificate was not on file for one staff member. .1102(g) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Two trainings were not file including Medication Authorization and Food Allergies. .1102(a) 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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before October 31, 2025. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to Jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit: • Copies of any training certificates should be kept on file. The health and safety trainings are due within 1 year of hire. The maltreatment training is due within 90 days of hire. Additional Information/Consultation: • Begun in February 2023, the Child Care Commission’s work to modernize North Carolina’s QRIS is now complete. Pathways to the Stars, Section .3200, Standards for Two through Five Star Rated Licenses became effective July 1, 2025. Informed by national research, trends and outcomes, and input from more than 1,800 NC early childhood education professionals, Pathways to the Stars incorporates recommendations for change, such as: • Offering a choice of three pathways to demonstrate quality and earn a 2-5 Star Rated License. • Updating education standards for early childhood educators to expand options; and • Adding standards for both educators and facilities that support continuous quality improvement and family/community engagement and leadership best practices. A new Pathways to the Stars Rules Roll Out module is now available in the DCDEE Moodle digital learning platform. Beginning In October, child care consultants will discuss the new rules during licensing visits. Consultants will review the pathway options, identify facility needs, answer questions, and work with the facility operator to establish an individualized timeline for transition to a new rated license within 12 months based on the pathway chosen. Effective February 1, 2025, ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "Threes"—will be used for program assessments and reassessments. Find information about updated resources, credit hour trainings, and outreach assessment opportunities from the North Carolina Rated License Project (NCRLAP). Your facility has chosen Pathway 3 since you are a Head Start Program. An application can be submitted when you are ready. All information in WORKS should be current. Ms. Simpson will need to create a WORKS account and submit an official transcript. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Jennifer Davis, Child Care Consultant ( 336 ) 317-5041 Jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If 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: JONESVILLE HEAD START Facility ID: 99000090 Consultant: JENNIFER DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/7/2025 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 5/7/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 100 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 10:40 AM 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 at this child care facility. This visit was conducted by Jennifer Davis, child care consultant, with Whitney Ravit-Mendez, lead teacher. Currently this program operates with a Five (5) Star License, issued 5/13/22. Restrictions include: daytime care only; meets enhanced space; meets enhanced ratios; meets enhanced ratios minus one. This program is operated by YVEDDI, Inc. and is an NCPK site. NCPK requirements were not monitored today. Prior to the visit, the NC Secretary of State website listed Yadkin Valley Economic Development District, Inc. as current-active. The license was posted and the restrictions were met. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Today the following items were monitored: 1. Supervision (A1) 2. S/C Ratios (B1) 3. CPR (C4) 4. First Aid (C5) 5. Special Training (C6) 6. CRC Completed (C7) 7. It’s SIDS Training (C8)-N/A 8. Emergency Medical Care Plan (D1) 9. Administering Medication (D2) 10. Storage of Hazardous Substances (E1) 11. Storage of Medication (E2) 12. General Safety (E3) 13. Discipline (F1) 14. Adequate/Approved Space (F3) 15. Program Records (G3) 16. License Posted (G4) 17. Permit Restrictions (G5) Upon arrival, staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored. No medications were reported or observed. Storage of hazardous items was monitored and were locked. No new staff were reported. Program records and required postings were monitored. Playground inspections and fire drills were monitored today. A playground inspection was recorded 5/1/25. A fire drill was recorded 4/23/25. A shelter-in-place drill was recorded 2/18/25. A fire inspection was conducted on 1/21/25. A sanitation inspection was conducted on 8/21/24 earning a superior classification with 2 demerits. Currently, the program does not provide transportation. Prior to the visit, the program’s compliance history was 99%. All programs are required to maintain 75% compliance. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The mulch under the stationary equipment was two inches and did not meet the six inch requirement. .0605(k)(1-4) 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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before May 21, 2025. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to: jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Technical Assistance: - The depth of mulch around the stationary should be at least six inches an shall extend beyond the external limits of the equipment for six feet. The pads at the bottom of the slide and climbing areas do not count unless they are ASTM certified. Any equipment with chipping paint needs to be repaired or replaced. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. -- The Child Care Commission has taken the next step in the journey to meet the North Carolina General Assembly’s mandate in Session Law 2024-34 to modernize the state’s Quality Rating and Improvement System, voting to adopt the Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS) Modernization Proposed Rule Amendments and Adoptions. The QRIS rules will go to the Rules Review Commission (RRC) for review and approval as the next step of the rulemaking process. It is important to note that the new QRIS rules are not yet effective. However, the Division is preparing for a gradual transition to the new requirements. Resources, forms, and training will be provided to support you in preparing for new options to earn your Two- through Five-Star Rated License. All the newest information will be posted on this page and will also be provided through emails and Raise NC newsletters. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Jennifer Davis, Child Care Consultant (336)317.5041 Jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If 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.

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: JONESVILLE HEAD START Facility ID: 99000090 Consultant: JENNIFER DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/14/2024 Number Present: 93 Completed Date: 11/14/2024 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 137 Time In: 09:33 AM Time Out: 11:50 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements, including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in spaces ,where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. This visit was conducted by Jennifer Davis, childcare consultant with Whitney Ravit-Mendez, lead teacher. Your program currently operates with a Five Star license. Restrictions include daytime care, meets enhanced space and enhanced ratios minus one. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. Nine children, ages 3 to 4 were present today. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 11/14/2024 and Yadkin Valley Economic District, Inc. was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 100% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children in gross motor, center play, and routine care. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/28/2023. A sanitation inspection was completed with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 1/17/2024. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 10/31/2024. A lockdown drill was documented on 11/12/2024. An outdoor inspection was documented on 11/5/2024. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. No medications were observed nor reported. The program does not provide transportation. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. The current NC Pre-K staff are lead teacher, Whitney Ravit-Mendez and teacher, Haleigh Simpson. A selection of files was monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. Your facility uses the Creative Curriculum. The center uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress and documentation was viewed today. The checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: at the beginning, middle and end of the school year. The first day of school was 10/21/2024. The classroom operates from 8 a.m. to 2:30p.m. Parent conferences are held two times per year. You stated that you use Ready Rosie to communicate with parents. In addition, a _weekly report is sent home to the parents which includes any information about the child’s day and any reminders. You verified that you incorporate family engagement by inviting parents to come in and participate with activities in the classroom. The lead teacher stated that they are in the window to get a ECERS mock assessment. The following violations were cited at today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. There were large cracks in the pavement area on the playground that are tripping hazards. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The surfacing was not six inches around fall zones of stationary equipment. .0605(k)(1-4) 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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before November 28, 2024. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to Jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit: (This section is to be used to discuss the TA given only about violations) • Six inches of mulch are required in the fall zone areas around the stationary equipment. The cushioning at the end of the slides would not be considered surfacing unless they meet safety standards. Tripping hazards such as large cracks in the asphalt need to be repaired. • Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility • We discussed spraying sinks in-between uses for example: toileting, art, etc. • Staff should always maximize supervision in the classroom, including while children are in routine care. The full size door of bathroom should be cracked and staff should be aware of children at all times. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Due to no internet connection, the visit summary will be emailed after the visit. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Jennifer Davis, Child Care Consultant (336) 317-5041 Jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If 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.

10A NCAC 09 .3009 · Violation

Name of Operation: JONESVILLE HEAD START Facility ID: 99000090 Consultant: JENNIFER DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/14/2024 Number Present: 93 Completed Date: 11/14/2024 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 137 Time In: 09:33 AM Time Out: 11:50 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements, including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in spaces ,where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. This visit was conducted by Jennifer Davis, childcare consultant with Whitney Ravit-Mendez, lead teacher. Your program currently operates with a Five Star license. Restrictions include daytime care, meets enhanced space and enhanced ratios minus one. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. Nine children, ages 3 to 4 were present today. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 11/14/2024 and Yadkin Valley Economic District, Inc. was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 100% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children in gross motor, center play, and routine care. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/28/2023. A sanitation inspection was completed with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 1/17/2024. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 10/31/2024. A lockdown drill was documented on 11/12/2024. An outdoor inspection was documented on 11/5/2024. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. No medications were observed nor reported. The program does not provide transportation. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. The current NC Pre-K staff are lead teacher, Whitney Ravit-Mendez and teacher, Haleigh Simpson. A selection of files was monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. Your facility uses the Creative Curriculum. The center uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress and documentation was viewed today. The checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: at the beginning, middle and end of the school year. The first day of school was 10/21/2024. The classroom operates from 8 a.m. to 2:30p.m. Parent conferences are held two times per year. You stated that you use Ready Rosie to communicate with parents. In addition, a _weekly report is sent home to the parents which includes any information about the child’s day and any reminders. You verified that you incorporate family engagement by inviting parents to come in and participate with activities in the classroom. The lead teacher stated that they are in the window to get a ECERS mock assessment. The following violations were cited at today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. There were large cracks in the pavement area on the playground that are tripping hazards. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The surfacing was not six inches around fall zones of stationary equipment. .0605(k)(1-4) 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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before November 28, 2024. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to Jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit: (This section is to be used to discuss the TA given only about violations) • Six inches of mulch are required in the fall zone areas around the stationary equipment. The cushioning at the end of the slides would not be considered surfacing unless they meet safety standards. Tripping hazards such as large cracks in the asphalt need to be repaired. • Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility • We discussed spraying sinks in-between uses for example: toileting, art, etc. • Staff should always maximize supervision in the classroom, including while children are in routine care. The full size door of bathroom should be cracked and staff should be aware of children at all times. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Due to no internet connection, the visit summary will be emailed after the visit. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Jennifer Davis, Child Care Consultant (336) 317-5041 Jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If 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: JONESVILLE HEAD START Facility ID: 99000090 Consultant: JENNIFER DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/14/2024 Number Present: 93 Completed Date: 11/14/2024 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 137 Time In: 09:33 AM Time Out: 11:50 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements, including compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in spaces ,where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for. This visit was conducted by Jennifer Davis, childcare consultant with Whitney Ravit-Mendez, lead teacher. Your program currently operates with a Five Star license. Restrictions include daytime care, meets enhanced space and enhanced ratios minus one. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. Nine children, ages 3 to 4 were present today. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 11/14/2024 and Yadkin Valley Economic District, Inc. was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 100% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children in gross motor, center play, and routine care. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/28/2023. A sanitation inspection was completed with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 1/17/2024. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 10/31/2024. A lockdown drill was documented on 11/12/2024. An outdoor inspection was documented on 11/5/2024. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. No medications were observed nor reported. The program does not provide transportation. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. The current NC Pre-K staff are lead teacher, Whitney Ravit-Mendez and teacher, Haleigh Simpson. A selection of files was monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. Your facility uses the Creative Curriculum. The center uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress and documentation was viewed today. The checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: at the beginning, middle and end of the school year. The first day of school was 10/21/2024. The classroom operates from 8 a.m. to 2:30p.m. Parent conferences are held two times per year. You stated that you use Ready Rosie to communicate with parents. In addition, a _weekly report is sent home to the parents which includes any information about the child’s day and any reminders. You verified that you incorporate family engagement by inviting parents to come in and participate with activities in the classroom. The lead teacher stated that they are in the window to get a ECERS mock assessment. The following violations were cited at today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. There were large cracks in the pavement area on the playground that are tripping hazards. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The surfacing was not six inches around fall zones of stationary equipment. .0605(k)(1-4) 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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before November 28, 2024. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to Jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit: (This section is to be used to discuss the TA given only about violations) • Six inches of mulch are required in the fall zone areas around the stationary equipment. The cushioning at the end of the slides would not be considered surfacing unless they meet safety standards. Tripping hazards such as large cracks in the asphalt need to be repaired. • Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility • We discussed spraying sinks in-between uses for example: toileting, art, etc. • Staff should always maximize supervision in the classroom, including while children are in routine care. The full size door of bathroom should be cracked and staff should be aware of children at all times. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Due to no internet connection, the visit summary will be emailed after the visit. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Jennifer Davis, Child Care Consultant (336) 317-5041 Jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If 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