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204 Cook Street, Kannapolis NC 28083 · License #13000278 · Center · Child Care Center
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G.S. 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: KIDS NEXT DOOR Facility ID: 13000278 Consultant: BRITTANY ADAMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/5/2025 Number Present: 32 Completed Date: 3/5/2025 Age: From 5 To 10 Total Minutes: 190 Time In: 02:05 PM Time Out: 05:15 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. You, Medina Gibson, assisted me with today’s visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on April 10, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed on November 25, 2024. The last fire inspection was conducted July 26, 2024, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 92% prior to today’s visit. The center's five star rated license, NC Child Care law summary, safe arrival and departure procedures, emergency phone numbers, tobacco restriction, monthly menu, and Emergency Medical Care Plan were prominently posted. The following was monitored during today’s visit: supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, group size, capacity, adequate and approved space, and hazardous product storage. A walkthrough of the indoor and outdoor environment was completed. Children were observed engaged in free choice activities indoors and outdoors, meal time, routine care taking and staff/child interaction. Fire drills are being completed monthly as required. Emergency drills are being conducted every three months as required. Incident logs were monitored during today’s visit. Incident reports are being filed in children’s individual files. Playground inspections are being conducted monthly. Your playground meets child care safety standards. No concerns were observed. Materials, toys, and equipment throughout the facility was of sufficient quantity, developmentally appropriate, and in good repair. I monitored medications, permission to administer forms, and medical action plans. A selection of staff files and children’s files were monitored during today’s visit. Transportation and applicable documents were monitored. The following violations were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 608 Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages. In space 2, children did not wash their hands before a meal was served to them. 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In space 2, one emergency medication was expired and one Permission to Administer form was expired. .0803(12) 1835 The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. In space 2, one Medical Action Plan was expired. .0801(b) Technical Assistance was provided on the following: We discussed teachers encouraging children to utilize the handwashing steps, and ensuring children are washing their hands before meals for the correct length of time. We discussed administrators and teachers monitoring emergency medications, permission to administer forms, and medical action plans monthly, to ensure none of these items expire. Consultation was provided on the following: It is recommended that only current permission to administer forms and medical action plans are kept with emergency medications and all medications must go where the child goes and be kept in the classroom the child is in. NEW QRIS MODERNIZATION PLAN: The new QRIS Modernization Plan known as “Pathways to Success” is being added to law which included moving to the use of the updated Environmental Rating Scale (ERS-3 versions) for FCCERS, effective February 1, 2025. DCDEE and the NC Child Care Commission will continue the rulemaking process to add the rule language to child care requirements. This process with take several months. Hold Harmless provisions have been extended. Star rated license reassessments are postponed until the QRIS rulemaking process has been completed. Star rated license assessments are still required for new child care programs. A pathway for child care programs currently accredited through the approved accrediting bodies may now move to a 3- or 5-star license if they are not already at this star level. Providers need to submit a request to their licensing consultant and provide a copy of their accreditation award/certificate for processing: Accreditation Licensure Request Form. Please be reminded any ERS assessment completed on February 1, 2025 and after will be assessed using the ERS-3 versions. DCDEE WEBSITE RESOURCES: -Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. -Child Care Rules and Laws: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/Licensing/Getting-a-License -Training and Professional Development: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development -Required Health and Safety Training: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development/Health-and-Safety-Trainings -Care for Children Receiving Subsidy: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Providing-Child-Care/Subsidized-Child-Care/Care-for-Children-Receiving-Subsidy -DCDEE Updates, Current Projects, and information applicable to Child Care in NC: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Whats-New ABCMS SYSTEM: The process of notifying the Division of any new child care providers working who are hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days 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 as stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 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. 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. A three star licensed is required to be eligible to receive DSS subsidy. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before March 19, 2025, 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 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 will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Brittany Adams, Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 470753 Charlotte, NC 28247 Email: brittany.j.adams@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. You may contact me by phone at (704) 594-0049 or by email at brittany.j.adams@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Erin Pickard, by email at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov, if you have questions. Thank you for your time 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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NC GS 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: KIDS NEXT DOOR Facility ID: 13000278 Consultant: BRITTANY ADAMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/5/2025 Number Present: 32 Completed Date: 3/5/2025 Age: From 5 To 10 Total Minutes: 190 Time In: 02:05 PM Time Out: 05:15 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. You, Medina Gibson, assisted me with today’s visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on April 10, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed on November 25, 2024. The last fire inspection was conducted July 26, 2024, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 92% prior to today’s visit. The center's five star rated license, NC Child Care law summary, safe arrival and departure procedures, emergency phone numbers, tobacco restriction, monthly menu, and Emergency Medical Care Plan were prominently posted. The following was monitored during today’s visit: supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, group size, capacity, adequate and approved space, and hazardous product storage. A walkthrough of the indoor and outdoor environment was completed. Children were observed engaged in free choice activities indoors and outdoors, meal time, routine care taking and staff/child interaction. Fire drills are being completed monthly as required. Emergency drills are being conducted every three months as required. Incident logs were monitored during today’s visit. Incident reports are being filed in children’s individual files. Playground inspections are being conducted monthly. Your playground meets child care safety standards. No concerns were observed. Materials, toys, and equipment throughout the facility was of sufficient quantity, developmentally appropriate, and in good repair. I monitored medications, permission to administer forms, and medical action plans. A selection of staff files and children’s files were monitored during today’s visit. Transportation and applicable documents were monitored. The following violations were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 608 Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages. In space 2, children did not wash their hands before a meal was served to them. 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In space 2, one emergency medication was expired and one Permission to Administer form was expired. .0803(12) 1835 The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. In space 2, one Medical Action Plan was expired. .0801(b) Technical Assistance was provided on the following: We discussed teachers encouraging children to utilize the handwashing steps, and ensuring children are washing their hands before meals for the correct length of time. We discussed administrators and teachers monitoring emergency medications, permission to administer forms, and medical action plans monthly, to ensure none of these items expire. Consultation was provided on the following: It is recommended that only current permission to administer forms and medical action plans are kept with emergency medications and all medications must go where the child goes and be kept in the classroom the child is in. NEW QRIS MODERNIZATION PLAN: The new QRIS Modernization Plan known as “Pathways to Success” is being added to law which included moving to the use of the updated Environmental Rating Scale (ERS-3 versions) for FCCERS, effective February 1, 2025. DCDEE and the NC Child Care Commission will continue the rulemaking process to add the rule language to child care requirements. This process with take several months. Hold Harmless provisions have been extended. Star rated license reassessments are postponed until the QRIS rulemaking process has been completed. Star rated license assessments are still required for new child care programs. A pathway for child care programs currently accredited through the approved accrediting bodies may now move to a 3- or 5-star license if they are not already at this star level. Providers need to submit a request to their licensing consultant and provide a copy of their accreditation award/certificate for processing: Accreditation Licensure Request Form. Please be reminded any ERS assessment completed on February 1, 2025 and after will be assessed using the ERS-3 versions. DCDEE WEBSITE RESOURCES: -Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. -Child Care Rules and Laws: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/Licensing/Getting-a-License -Training and Professional Development: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development -Required Health and Safety Training: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development/Health-and-Safety-Trainings -Care for Children Receiving Subsidy: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Providing-Child-Care/Subsidized-Child-Care/Care-for-Children-Receiving-Subsidy -DCDEE Updates, Current Projects, and information applicable to Child Care in NC: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Whats-New ABCMS SYSTEM: The process of notifying the Division of any new child care providers working who are hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days 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 as stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 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. 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. A three star licensed is required to be eligible to receive DSS subsidy. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before March 19, 2025, 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 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 will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Brittany Adams, Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 470753 Charlotte, NC 28247 Email: brittany.j.adams@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. You may contact me by phone at (704) 594-0049 or by email at brittany.j.adams@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Erin Pickard, by email at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov, if you have questions. Thank you for your time 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.
10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation
Name of Operation: KIDS NEXT DOOR Facility ID: 13000278 Consultant: TONI WASHINGTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/10/2024 Number Present: 57 Completed Date: 4/10/2024 Age: From 5 To 12 Total Minutes: 235 Time In: 01:30 PM Time Out: 05:25 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 a Annual Compliance visit. You, Medina Gibson, Program Coordinator/Before and After school assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a 5-star license effective February 01, 2018. Your last ACV was on May 09, 2023. I observed your Five-Star License, NC Child Care Summary of the Law, current menu, Sanitation placard, Emergency Medical Care Plan, daily schedule, activity plans posted as required. The Emergency Medical Care Plan needs to be updated to reflect current staff. I observed children adequately supervised during today’s visit. I observed enhanced staff-child ratio maintained during today’s visit. I observed adequate approved space used during today’s visit. I observed permit restrictions maintained during today’s visit. I observed children engaged in transition from school to Kids Next Door, snack, gross motor activities, routine toileting practices and washing hands, children in activity areas, snack, and playground time. I observed a menu posted for the week of April 8-12, 2024. Today’s snack consisted of applesauce, Ritz crackers, and water. I observed activity areas including books, blocks, manipulatives, dramatic play, art, and science. I observed toys and equipment to be of sufficient quantity for the use of children. I observed that all materials are developmentally appropriate in all the spaces and materials are in good repair. I observed no hazardous materials or equipment to be accessible to the children during today’s visit. You stated that there are five children currently on medications at this facility. The medication and medical action plan were observed today. Your sanitation inspection was conducted on November 16, 2023, with a Superior classification and 4 demerits. Your last fire inspection was conducted on August 04, 2023. I observed monthly Outdoor Inspections documented. I observed your last outdoor inspection was dated March 25, 2024. I observed your monthly Fire Drill Log, a drill was conducted on March 08, 2024. I observed your Emergency Drill Log, and a Lock-down drill was conducted on March 08, 2024. I observed your Incident Log to be current and up to date. I observed your Emergency Preparedness Response (EPR) Plan was last updated March 22, 2024. You stated that you provide transportation for school-age children. I observed and monitored 2 buses that are used for transportation. I monitored all transportation requirements in compliance including but not limited to the following: bus registration, insurance, emergency information for students, first aid kit, fire extinguisher. Children files were observed and monitored today. Staff files were observed and monitored today. The following violations were observed and cited during this visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Outdoor equipment needs to be pressure washed and children’s playhouse need repair on the outside. The children’s playhouses need to be pressure washed and cleaned. The outside of the playhouse has a piece of broken plastic that might cause injury to a child. This is on the afterschool playground. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 824 Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. Bottom of fence had some protrusion areas that may be hazardous to children. GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. One medication form was not completed with all information. One medication form did not have amount of medication and the expiration dates were not completed on the form. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child did not have immunization record on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Mulch needs to be added to the playground area. Mulch was measured at a depth of 3 and 4 inches within the fall zone instead of the required 6 inches of mulch. .0605(k)(1-4) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff member did not completed Health and Safety Training within the one year of employment. Training was completed after one year date. .1102(a) Technical Assistance: 1. All Health and Safety Training needs to be completed within one year of hire and every 5 years after the first year. 2. Check the playground and if it needs repairs it should be recorded on the playground inspection sheet and corrected as soon as possible. 3.Medication forms should be completed in full by parents and then checked by staff to make sure they are completed correctly. All violations cited must be corrected immediately. Please submit a written, signed, and dated statement to me at the email/address below detailing the steps taken to correct each violation. Your letter must include the following: 1. The name of your center 2. The center’s ID number 3. The date you write the letter 4. Address each violation stating how you corrected the violation and are now in compliance. 5. Address your plan to ensure that you will not have that violation again. 6. Your signature I advise you to be prepared to provide supporting documentation in the form of photos, documents, certificates, etc. should I request them in order to clarify or verify compliance. Your letter may be mailed to me at: Toni Washington Post Office Box 5347 Mooresville, NC 28117 For your convenience, your letter may be sent by email to: toni.washington@dhhs.nc.gov I must receive your compliance letter no later than April 24, 2024. Please Note: If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. If you cannot meet the requirements by this date, you shall contact me with a timeline of the corrections. In some cases, this timeline may be extended. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may 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 and Early Education 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. Compliance History: You are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action against the facility's license. Any violations cited during a visit may affect your score. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest information for child care settings and child care updates at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. Thank you for having your Staff & Training Worksheet complete and available for review prior to today’s visit. The most up to date Staff & Training Worksheet form is available on the DCDEE website under the Provider tab and “Provider Documents and Forms”. Thank you for your time today. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me by phone at (704) 437-2549 or by email at toni.washington@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Erin Pickard, by email at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov. or at (704)594-0153. 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 .0803 · Violation
Name of Operation: KIDS NEXT DOOR Facility ID: 13000278 Consultant: TONI WASHINGTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/10/2024 Number Present: 57 Completed Date: 4/10/2024 Age: From 5 To 12 Total Minutes: 235 Time In: 01:30 PM Time Out: 05:25 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 a Annual Compliance visit. You, Medina Gibson, Program Coordinator/Before and After school assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a 5-star license effective February 01, 2018. Your last ACV was on May 09, 2023. I observed your Five-Star License, NC Child Care Summary of the Law, current menu, Sanitation placard, Emergency Medical Care Plan, daily schedule, activity plans posted as required. The Emergency Medical Care Plan needs to be updated to reflect current staff. I observed children adequately supervised during today’s visit. I observed enhanced staff-child ratio maintained during today’s visit. I observed adequate approved space used during today’s visit. I observed permit restrictions maintained during today’s visit. I observed children engaged in transition from school to Kids Next Door, snack, gross motor activities, routine toileting practices and washing hands, children in activity areas, snack, and playground time. I observed a menu posted for the week of April 8-12, 2024. Today’s snack consisted of applesauce, Ritz crackers, and water. I observed activity areas including books, blocks, manipulatives, dramatic play, art, and science. I observed toys and equipment to be of sufficient quantity for the use of children. I observed that all materials are developmentally appropriate in all the spaces and materials are in good repair. I observed no hazardous materials or equipment to be accessible to the children during today’s visit. You stated that there are five children currently on medications at this facility. The medication and medical action plan were observed today. Your sanitation inspection was conducted on November 16, 2023, with a Superior classification and 4 demerits. Your last fire inspection was conducted on August 04, 2023. I observed monthly Outdoor Inspections documented. I observed your last outdoor inspection was dated March 25, 2024. I observed your monthly Fire Drill Log, a drill was conducted on March 08, 2024. I observed your Emergency Drill Log, and a Lock-down drill was conducted on March 08, 2024. I observed your Incident Log to be current and up to date. I observed your Emergency Preparedness Response (EPR) Plan was last updated March 22, 2024. You stated that you provide transportation for school-age children. I observed and monitored 2 buses that are used for transportation. I monitored all transportation requirements in compliance including but not limited to the following: bus registration, insurance, emergency information for students, first aid kit, fire extinguisher. Children files were observed and monitored today. Staff files were observed and monitored today. The following violations were observed and cited during this visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Outdoor equipment needs to be pressure washed and children’s playhouse need repair on the outside. The children’s playhouses need to be pressure washed and cleaned. The outside of the playhouse has a piece of broken plastic that might cause injury to a child. This is on the afterschool playground. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 824 Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. Bottom of fence had some protrusion areas that may be hazardous to children. GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. One medication form was not completed with all information. One medication form did not have amount of medication and the expiration dates were not completed on the form. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child did not have immunization record on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Mulch needs to be added to the playground area. Mulch was measured at a depth of 3 and 4 inches within the fall zone instead of the required 6 inches of mulch. .0605(k)(1-4) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff member did not completed Health and Safety Training within the one year of employment. Training was completed after one year date. .1102(a) Technical Assistance: 1. All Health and Safety Training needs to be completed within one year of hire and every 5 years after the first year. 2. Check the playground and if it needs repairs it should be recorded on the playground inspection sheet and corrected as soon as possible. 3.Medication forms should be completed in full by parents and then checked by staff to make sure they are completed correctly. All violations cited must be corrected immediately. Please submit a written, signed, and dated statement to me at the email/address below detailing the steps taken to correct each violation. Your letter must include the following: 1. The name of your center 2. The center’s ID number 3. The date you write the letter 4. Address each violation stating how you corrected the violation and are now in compliance. 5. Address your plan to ensure that you will not have that violation again. 6. Your signature I advise you to be prepared to provide supporting documentation in the form of photos, documents, certificates, etc. should I request them in order to clarify or verify compliance. Your letter may be mailed to me at: Toni Washington Post Office Box 5347 Mooresville, NC 28117 For your convenience, your letter may be sent by email to: toni.washington@dhhs.nc.gov I must receive your compliance letter no later than April 24, 2024. Please Note: If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. If you cannot meet the requirements by this date, you shall contact me with a timeline of the corrections. In some cases, this timeline may be extended. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may 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 and Early Education 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. Compliance History: You are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action against the facility's license. Any violations cited during a visit may affect your score. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest information for child care settings and child care updates at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. Thank you for having your Staff & Training Worksheet complete and available for review prior to today’s visit. The most up to date Staff & Training Worksheet form is available on the DCDEE website under the Provider tab and “Provider Documents and Forms”. Thank you for your time today. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me by phone at (704) 437-2549 or by email at toni.washington@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Erin Pickard, by email at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov. or at (704)594-0153. 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. 110-91 · Violation
Name of Operation: KIDS NEXT DOOR Facility ID: 13000278 Consultant: TONI WASHINGTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/10/2024 Number Present: 57 Completed Date: 4/10/2024 Age: From 5 To 12 Total Minutes: 235 Time In: 01:30 PM Time Out: 05:25 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 a Annual Compliance visit. You, Medina Gibson, Program Coordinator/Before and After school assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a 5-star license effective February 01, 2018. Your last ACV was on May 09, 2023. I observed your Five-Star License, NC Child Care Summary of the Law, current menu, Sanitation placard, Emergency Medical Care Plan, daily schedule, activity plans posted as required. The Emergency Medical Care Plan needs to be updated to reflect current staff. I observed children adequately supervised during today’s visit. I observed enhanced staff-child ratio maintained during today’s visit. I observed adequate approved space used during today’s visit. I observed permit restrictions maintained during today’s visit. I observed children engaged in transition from school to Kids Next Door, snack, gross motor activities, routine toileting practices and washing hands, children in activity areas, snack, and playground time. I observed a menu posted for the week of April 8-12, 2024. Today’s snack consisted of applesauce, Ritz crackers, and water. I observed activity areas including books, blocks, manipulatives, dramatic play, art, and science. I observed toys and equipment to be of sufficient quantity for the use of children. I observed that all materials are developmentally appropriate in all the spaces and materials are in good repair. I observed no hazardous materials or equipment to be accessible to the children during today’s visit. You stated that there are five children currently on medications at this facility. The medication and medical action plan were observed today. Your sanitation inspection was conducted on November 16, 2023, with a Superior classification and 4 demerits. Your last fire inspection was conducted on August 04, 2023. I observed monthly Outdoor Inspections documented. I observed your last outdoor inspection was dated March 25, 2024. I observed your monthly Fire Drill Log, a drill was conducted on March 08, 2024. I observed your Emergency Drill Log, and a Lock-down drill was conducted on March 08, 2024. I observed your Incident Log to be current and up to date. I observed your Emergency Preparedness Response (EPR) Plan was last updated March 22, 2024. You stated that you provide transportation for school-age children. I observed and monitored 2 buses that are used for transportation. I monitored all transportation requirements in compliance including but not limited to the following: bus registration, insurance, emergency information for students, first aid kit, fire extinguisher. Children files were observed and monitored today. Staff files were observed and monitored today. The following violations were observed and cited during this visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Outdoor equipment needs to be pressure washed and children’s playhouse need repair on the outside. The children’s playhouses need to be pressure washed and cleaned. The outside of the playhouse has a piece of broken plastic that might cause injury to a child. This is on the afterschool playground. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 824 Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. Bottom of fence had some protrusion areas that may be hazardous to children. GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. One medication form was not completed with all information. One medication form did not have amount of medication and the expiration dates were not completed on the form. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child did not have immunization record on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Mulch needs to be added to the playground area. Mulch was measured at a depth of 3 and 4 inches within the fall zone instead of the required 6 inches of mulch. .0605(k)(1-4) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff member did not completed Health and Safety Training within the one year of employment. Training was completed after one year date. .1102(a) Technical Assistance: 1. All Health and Safety Training needs to be completed within one year of hire and every 5 years after the first year. 2. Check the playground and if it needs repairs it should be recorded on the playground inspection sheet and corrected as soon as possible. 3.Medication forms should be completed in full by parents and then checked by staff to make sure they are completed correctly. All violations cited must be corrected immediately. Please submit a written, signed, and dated statement to me at the email/address below detailing the steps taken to correct each violation. Your letter must include the following: 1. The name of your center 2. The center’s ID number 3. The date you write the letter 4. Address each violation stating how you corrected the violation and are now in compliance. 5. Address your plan to ensure that you will not have that violation again. 6. Your signature I advise you to be prepared to provide supporting documentation in the form of photos, documents, certificates, etc. should I request them in order to clarify or verify compliance. Your letter may be mailed to me at: Toni Washington Post Office Box 5347 Mooresville, NC 28117 For your convenience, your letter may be sent by email to: toni.washington@dhhs.nc.gov I must receive your compliance letter no later than April 24, 2024. Please Note: If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. If you cannot meet the requirements by this date, you shall contact me with a timeline of the corrections. In some cases, this timeline may be extended. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may 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 and Early Education 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. Compliance History: You are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action against the facility's license. Any violations cited during a visit may affect your score. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest information for child care settings and child care updates at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. Thank you for having your Staff & Training Worksheet complete and available for review prior to today’s visit. The most up to date Staff & Training Worksheet form is available on the DCDEE website under the Provider tab and “Provider Documents and Forms”. Thank you for your time today. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me by phone at (704) 437-2549 or by email at toni.washington@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Erin Pickard, by email at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov. or at (704)594-0153. 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: KIDS NEXT DOOR Facility ID: 13000278 Consultant: TONI WASHINGTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/10/2024 Number Present: 57 Completed Date: 4/10/2024 Age: From 5 To 12 Total Minutes: 235 Time In: 01:30 PM Time Out: 05:25 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 a Annual Compliance visit. You, Medina Gibson, Program Coordinator/Before and After school assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a 5-star license effective February 01, 2018. Your last ACV was on May 09, 2023. I observed your Five-Star License, NC Child Care Summary of the Law, current menu, Sanitation placard, Emergency Medical Care Plan, daily schedule, activity plans posted as required. The Emergency Medical Care Plan needs to be updated to reflect current staff. I observed children adequately supervised during today’s visit. I observed enhanced staff-child ratio maintained during today’s visit. I observed adequate approved space used during today’s visit. I observed permit restrictions maintained during today’s visit. I observed children engaged in transition from school to Kids Next Door, snack, gross motor activities, routine toileting practices and washing hands, children in activity areas, snack, and playground time. I observed a menu posted for the week of April 8-12, 2024. Today’s snack consisted of applesauce, Ritz crackers, and water. I observed activity areas including books, blocks, manipulatives, dramatic play, art, and science. I observed toys and equipment to be of sufficient quantity for the use of children. I observed that all materials are developmentally appropriate in all the spaces and materials are in good repair. I observed no hazardous materials or equipment to be accessible to the children during today’s visit. You stated that there are five children currently on medications at this facility. The medication and medical action plan were observed today. Your sanitation inspection was conducted on November 16, 2023, with a Superior classification and 4 demerits. Your last fire inspection was conducted on August 04, 2023. I observed monthly Outdoor Inspections documented. I observed your last outdoor inspection was dated March 25, 2024. I observed your monthly Fire Drill Log, a drill was conducted on March 08, 2024. I observed your Emergency Drill Log, and a Lock-down drill was conducted on March 08, 2024. I observed your Incident Log to be current and up to date. I observed your Emergency Preparedness Response (EPR) Plan was last updated March 22, 2024. You stated that you provide transportation for school-age children. I observed and monitored 2 buses that are used for transportation. I monitored all transportation requirements in compliance including but not limited to the following: bus registration, insurance, emergency information for students, first aid kit, fire extinguisher. Children files were observed and monitored today. Staff files were observed and monitored today. The following violations were observed and cited during this visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Outdoor equipment needs to be pressure washed and children’s playhouse need repair on the outside. The children’s playhouses need to be pressure washed and cleaned. The outside of the playhouse has a piece of broken plastic that might cause injury to a child. This is on the afterschool playground. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 824 Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. Bottom of fence had some protrusion areas that may be hazardous to children. GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. One medication form was not completed with all information. One medication form did not have amount of medication and the expiration dates were not completed on the form. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child did not have immunization record on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Mulch needs to be added to the playground area. Mulch was measured at a depth of 3 and 4 inches within the fall zone instead of the required 6 inches of mulch. .0605(k)(1-4) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff member did not completed Health and Safety Training within the one year of employment. Training was completed after one year date. .1102(a) Technical Assistance: 1. All Health and Safety Training needs to be completed within one year of hire and every 5 years after the first year. 2. Check the playground and if it needs repairs it should be recorded on the playground inspection sheet and corrected as soon as possible. 3.Medication forms should be completed in full by parents and then checked by staff to make sure they are completed correctly. All violations cited must be corrected immediately. Please submit a written, signed, and dated statement to me at the email/address below detailing the steps taken to correct each violation. Your letter must include the following: 1. The name of your center 2. The center’s ID number 3. The date you write the letter 4. Address each violation stating how you corrected the violation and are now in compliance. 5. Address your plan to ensure that you will not have that violation again. 6. Your signature I advise you to be prepared to provide supporting documentation in the form of photos, documents, certificates, etc. should I request them in order to clarify or verify compliance. Your letter may be mailed to me at: Toni Washington Post Office Box 5347 Mooresville, NC 28117 For your convenience, your letter may be sent by email to: toni.washington@dhhs.nc.gov I must receive your compliance letter no later than April 24, 2024. Please Note: If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. If you cannot meet the requirements by this date, you shall contact me with a timeline of the corrections. In some cases, this timeline may be extended. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may 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 and Early Education 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. Compliance History: You are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action against the facility's license. Any violations cited during a visit may affect your score. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest information for child care settings and child care updates at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. Thank you for having your Staff & Training Worksheet complete and available for review prior to today’s visit. The most up to date Staff & Training Worksheet form is available on the DCDEE website under the Provider tab and “Provider Documents and Forms”. Thank you for your time today. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me by phone at (704) 437-2549 or by email at toni.washington@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Erin Pickard, by email at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov. or at (704)594-0153. 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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