10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: W 22ND STREET HEAD START Facility ID: 80000189 Consultant: ASHLYNN VAUGHAN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/23/2025 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 1/23/2025 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 185 Time In: 11:35 AM Time Out: 02:40 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 during an Annual Compliance visit. Your last Annual Compliance visit was conducted on February 9, 2024. Your facility’s compliance history score prior to today’s visit was 96%. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by Francine Young, Family Development Specialist. She contacted you, Shara Dearmon, Director of Center Operations/Interim Center Manager and assisted me with the walkthrough. You arrived shortly after and assisted me with the remainder of the visit. I reviewed with you today the information found in our system and reviewed the facilities permit with you today. This facility operates with a five-star license and is licensed for 64 children on first shift, ages 1-12 with an effective date of June 11, 2021. The following restrictions are listed: first shift, meets enhanced space and ratios, and reduced ratios minus one. Your facility, owned by Salisbury-Rowan Community Action Agency Incorporated, is current and active with the NC Secretary of State as viewed on the NC Secretary of State Website today. I used the “Annual Compliance Monitoring Visit Checklist for Child Care Centers” during today’s visit. I observed your Five-Star License, NC Child Care Summary of the Law, menu, Emergency Medical Care Plan, Sanitation placard, daily schedules, activity plans, staff-child ratio worksheets, First Aid poster, tobacco free policy signage and evacuation plans posted as required. Child to staff ratios, group size, supervision, permit restrictions, and adequate and approved space were monitored. A walk-through of the indoor and outdoor spaces was completed. I observed the children participating in teacher directed and free choice activities indoors. There were a variety of materials available to children. Materials and furnishings were found to be developmentally appropriate. You stated that no children currently enrolled have medications or Medical Action Plans. You stated this program does not provide transportation. Program records were monitored, including emergency drills, fire drills, monthly outdoor inspections, and incident logs. A sanitation inspection was conducted on December 18, 2024, with zero (0) demerits and a superior classification. A fire inspection was conducted on October 29, 2024. There have been no new staff hired since the last visit. I monitored a portion of existing staff files during today’s visit. There are 12 children enrolled. I monitored a portion of the children’s records. The following violations were observed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. One child's arrival time was not documented in Space 1. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill was not conducted in December 2024. The last documented fire drill was recorded on 11/26/2024. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) Technical Assistance: • To promote the health and safety of all children, it is essential that arrival and departure times are documented. Today we discussed posting a reminder on the door to remind families to sign their children in upon arrival and that staff should verify this after each entry to ensure accurate daily documentation of arrival times. • Fire drills should be completed monthly and should be documented on a fire drill log including the date and time of each drill, the length of time taken to evacuate the building, and the signature of the person who conducted the drill. Today I recommended scheduling fire and emergency drills for the entire school year in advance and setting reminders in your phone to ensure they are conducted as planned. Consultation: • As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. • Child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304 which requires a child care center operator to: schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection, to notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection, and to submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. • Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. Here are some important links on the DCEEE website that may be helpful: -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 Child care programs 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 eighteen (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. COMPLIANCE PLAN: Violations must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be received by me no later than 2/6/2025. Your compliance documentation must include the following: • The name of your facility • The ID number of your facility • The date you write the letter • A corrective action statement for each violation stating how you corrected the violation and are now in compliance. • A compliance plan statement for each violation stating how you plan to ensure that you will not have that violation again. • Your signature Please mail or email a signed copy of the letter to: Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1078 Faith, NC 28041 Email: ashlynn.vaughan@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. If a letter is not received by the required date an unannounced follow-up visit may be conducted to confirm the violations were corrected 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. Please Note: Please be aware that any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If you state in your compliance letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you today. We appreciate all you and your staff do to serve the children and families in your community. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me by phone at (704) 330-3722 or by email at ashlynn.vaughan@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Erin Pickard, at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov. 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 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: W 22ND STREET HEAD START Facility ID: 80000189 Consultant: ASHLYNN VAUGHAN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/23/2025 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 1/23/2025 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 185 Time In: 11:35 AM Time Out: 02:40 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 during an Annual Compliance visit. Your last Annual Compliance visit was conducted on February 9, 2024. Your facility’s compliance history score prior to today’s visit was 96%. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by Francine Young, Family Development Specialist. She contacted you, Shara Dearmon, Director of Center Operations/Interim Center Manager and assisted me with the walkthrough. You arrived shortly after and assisted me with the remainder of the visit. I reviewed with you today the information found in our system and reviewed the facilities permit with you today. This facility operates with a five-star license and is licensed for 64 children on first shift, ages 1-12 with an effective date of June 11, 2021. The following restrictions are listed: first shift, meets enhanced space and ratios, and reduced ratios minus one. Your facility, owned by Salisbury-Rowan Community Action Agency Incorporated, is current and active with the NC Secretary of State as viewed on the NC Secretary of State Website today. I used the “Annual Compliance Monitoring Visit Checklist for Child Care Centers” during today’s visit. I observed your Five-Star License, NC Child Care Summary of the Law, menu, Emergency Medical Care Plan, Sanitation placard, daily schedules, activity plans, staff-child ratio worksheets, First Aid poster, tobacco free policy signage and evacuation plans posted as required. Child to staff ratios, group size, supervision, permit restrictions, and adequate and approved space were monitored. A walk-through of the indoor and outdoor spaces was completed. I observed the children participating in teacher directed and free choice activities indoors. There were a variety of materials available to children. Materials and furnishings were found to be developmentally appropriate. You stated that no children currently enrolled have medications or Medical Action Plans. You stated this program does not provide transportation. Program records were monitored, including emergency drills, fire drills, monthly outdoor inspections, and incident logs. A sanitation inspection was conducted on December 18, 2024, with zero (0) demerits and a superior classification. A fire inspection was conducted on October 29, 2024. There have been no new staff hired since the last visit. I monitored a portion of existing staff files during today’s visit. There are 12 children enrolled. I monitored a portion of the children’s records. The following violations were observed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. One child's arrival time was not documented in Space 1. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill was not conducted in December 2024. The last documented fire drill was recorded on 11/26/2024. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) Technical Assistance: • To promote the health and safety of all children, it is essential that arrival and departure times are documented. Today we discussed posting a reminder on the door to remind families to sign their children in upon arrival and that staff should verify this after each entry to ensure accurate daily documentation of arrival times. • Fire drills should be completed monthly and should be documented on a fire drill log including the date and time of each drill, the length of time taken to evacuate the building, and the signature of the person who conducted the drill. Today I recommended scheduling fire and emergency drills for the entire school year in advance and setting reminders in your phone to ensure they are conducted as planned. Consultation: • As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. • Child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304 which requires a child care center operator to: schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection, to notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection, and to submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. • Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. Here are some important links on the DCEEE website that may be helpful: -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 Child care programs 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 eighteen (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. COMPLIANCE PLAN: Violations must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be received by me no later than 2/6/2025. Your compliance documentation must include the following: • The name of your facility • The ID number of your facility • The date you write the letter • A corrective action statement for each violation stating how you corrected the violation and are now in compliance. • A compliance plan statement for each violation stating how you plan to ensure that you will not have that violation again. • Your signature Please mail or email a signed copy of the letter to: Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1078 Faith, NC 28041 Email: ashlynn.vaughan@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. If a letter is not received by the required date an unannounced follow-up visit may be conducted to confirm the violations were corrected 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. Please Note: Please be aware that any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If you state in your compliance letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you today. We appreciate all you and your staff do to serve the children and families in your community. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me by phone at (704) 330-3722 or by email at ashlynn.vaughan@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Erin Pickard, at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov. 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

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: W 22ND STREET HEAD START Facility ID: 80000189 Consultant: ASHLYNN VAUGHAN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/23/2025 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 1/23/2025 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 185 Time In: 11:35 AM Time Out: 02:40 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 during an Annual Compliance visit. Your last Annual Compliance visit was conducted on February 9, 2024. Your facility’s compliance history score prior to today’s visit was 96%. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by Francine Young, Family Development Specialist. She contacted you, Shara Dearmon, Director of Center Operations/Interim Center Manager and assisted me with the walkthrough. You arrived shortly after and assisted me with the remainder of the visit. I reviewed with you today the information found in our system and reviewed the facilities permit with you today. This facility operates with a five-star license and is licensed for 64 children on first shift, ages 1-12 with an effective date of June 11, 2021. The following restrictions are listed: first shift, meets enhanced space and ratios, and reduced ratios minus one. Your facility, owned by Salisbury-Rowan Community Action Agency Incorporated, is current and active with the NC Secretary of State as viewed on the NC Secretary of State Website today. I used the “Annual Compliance Monitoring Visit Checklist for Child Care Centers” during today’s visit. I observed your Five-Star License, NC Child Care Summary of the Law, menu, Emergency Medical Care Plan, Sanitation placard, daily schedules, activity plans, staff-child ratio worksheets, First Aid poster, tobacco free policy signage and evacuation plans posted as required. Child to staff ratios, group size, supervision, permit restrictions, and adequate and approved space were monitored. A walk-through of the indoor and outdoor spaces was completed. I observed the children participating in teacher directed and free choice activities indoors. There were a variety of materials available to children. Materials and furnishings were found to be developmentally appropriate. You stated that no children currently enrolled have medications or Medical Action Plans. You stated this program does not provide transportation. Program records were monitored, including emergency drills, fire drills, monthly outdoor inspections, and incident logs. A sanitation inspection was conducted on December 18, 2024, with zero (0) demerits and a superior classification. A fire inspection was conducted on October 29, 2024. There have been no new staff hired since the last visit. I monitored a portion of existing staff files during today’s visit. There are 12 children enrolled. I monitored a portion of the children’s records. The following violations were observed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. One child's arrival time was not documented in Space 1. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill was not conducted in December 2024. The last documented fire drill was recorded on 11/26/2024. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) Technical Assistance: • To promote the health and safety of all children, it is essential that arrival and departure times are documented. Today we discussed posting a reminder on the door to remind families to sign their children in upon arrival and that staff should verify this after each entry to ensure accurate daily documentation of arrival times. • Fire drills should be completed monthly and should be documented on a fire drill log including the date and time of each drill, the length of time taken to evacuate the building, and the signature of the person who conducted the drill. Today I recommended scheduling fire and emergency drills for the entire school year in advance and setting reminders in your phone to ensure they are conducted as planned. Consultation: • As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. • Child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304 which requires a child care center operator to: schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection, to notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection, and to submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. • Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. Here are some important links on the DCEEE website that may be helpful: -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 Child care programs 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 eighteen (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. COMPLIANCE PLAN: Violations must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be received by me no later than 2/6/2025. Your compliance documentation must include the following: • The name of your facility • The ID number of your facility • The date you write the letter • A corrective action statement for each violation stating how you corrected the violation and are now in compliance. • A compliance plan statement for each violation stating how you plan to ensure that you will not have that violation again. • Your signature Please mail or email a signed copy of the letter to: Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1078 Faith, NC 28041 Email: ashlynn.vaughan@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. If a letter is not received by the required date an unannounced follow-up visit may be conducted to confirm the violations were corrected 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. Please Note: Please be aware that any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If you state in your compliance letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you today. We appreciate all you and your staff do to serve the children and families in your community. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me by phone at (704) 330-3722 or by email at ashlynn.vaughan@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Erin Pickard, at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov. 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

10A NCAC 09 .2200 · Violation

Name of Operation: W 22ND STREET HEAD START Facility ID: 80000189 Consultant: CAROLYN CONLEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/9/2024 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 2/9/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this visit is to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements. The five-star license effective July 11, 2021, was posted. This facility is licensed for sixty-four children on first shift, ages 1-12 years. The following restrictions are listed: daytime care only; reduced ratios minus one and enhanced space. The Environmental Rating Scale (ERS) assessments were last conducted in December 2017. This facility is part of Cohort One and will go through the rated licensing process between July 2024 and June 2025. Prior to today's visit the 18-month compliance history was at 93%. The Secretary of State’s website was monitored, and Salisbury-Rowan Community Action Agency, Inc is active and current. Upon arrival, I was greeted by you, April Butler, Center Manager, and I stated the reason for my visit. I conducted a walk-through of the facility during the meeting and you were available to assist me with the visit. I used the "Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Centers" during today's visit. There is one classroom open at this facility and it is part of the NC Pre-K Program. There are 17 children enrolled and 14 were present today. I observed the children during free choice activities indoors, teacher directed small group art activity, story time using the computer, lunch and hand washing routines. I observed positive interactions between children and staff throughout the visit. I reminded to staff to document the screen time on the Screen Time Log that was located on a clipboard in the classroom. I observed child to staff ratio, group size and supervision. You stated that this program does not provide transportation at this time. I monitored the outdoor play area and the outdoor inspections. I monitored the emergency drill report. A sanitation inspection was conducted on October 27, 2023, with four demerits and a superior classification. A fire inspection was conducted on October 31, 2023. There are no new staff hired since the last visit conducted. I monitored a portion of staff files. I monitored a portion of the children’s records. The health assessments, vision screenings, hearing screenings and dental screenings required for the NC Pre-K Program were in the children’s files monitored. Prior to today's visit, the Program Consultant Site Visit Information Report was reviewed in the NC Pre-K Plan system. The staff listed in the report were the staff I observed in the classroom. Creative Curriculum for Preschool is used in the classroom. DIAL-4 is the screening tool used and Teaching Strategies Gold is the ongoing assessment tool used. Parent involvement activities include home visits, parent/teacher conferences, parent committee meetings, policy council meetings, “Men in Action”, opportunities for families to volunteer for celebratory activities, and monthly newsletters. The NC Pre-K Program hours for the children are 8:00 to 3:00 and the teaching staffs' hours are 8:00-4:00. The following violation weas observed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. The surfacing surrounding stationary structure right outside the classroom door was measuring 1-3 inches in depth instead of the required 6 inches; particularly around the landing areas. .0605(j) Technical Assistance: -It is important that staff are constantly monitoring the mulch surfacing, especially near landing areas to assure that it is measuring at least six inches in depth at all times. These areas get compacted very easily because of the children constantly in these areas. CONSULTATION: -Contact Jennifer Misenheimer, Early Education Program Lead at Smart Start Rowan, at (704) 603-3351 for technical assistance as you prepare for the rated license process. -Have staff visit the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project’s website: ncrlap.org. There are training and resources available for the Environmental Rating Scale (ERS) assessments. -We discussed that hand sanitizers are required to be at least five feet from the floor or in locked storage in unlocked rooms that are not used by the children. -The summary of the law was updated in September 2023. It can be found on the DCDEE website under “Provider Documents”. Make sure to have the current one posted and that all new families are receiving the current summary of the law. -We discussed placing the incident reports in the children's files once they are documented on the Incident Log. -Visit NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at http://healthychildcare.unc.edu to find the following resources: technical assistance, coaching support, resources, handwashing and diapering posters, monthly newsletters, and a list of approved in-service trainings including, but not limited to, ITS-SIDS training and Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training. -The North Carolina child Care Resource and Referral Council (CCR&R) now has a challenging behavior helpline that staff can call and speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classrooms: 1-888-600-1685 option 1. REQUIRED RESPONSE: Violations must be corrected immediately. You shall submit a written/typed, signed and dated statement to me at the address noted below or email me detailing how the violations were corrected with exact dates and details including how you plan to prevent reoccurrence of such violations which must be received by February 23, 2024. Failure to correct the violation(s) and send the written statement by the established deadline listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit or an administrative action may be recommended based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2200. The documentation was completed electronically and reviewed with you during the visit. I emailed today’s visit summary to you for your records. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have any questions, please contact me at: 704-594-0149 or carolyn.conley@dhhs.nc.gov. or my supervisor, Erin Pickard, at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov. Carolyn Conley Lead Child Care Consultant Regulatory Services Section/DHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education Post Office Box 835 Kannapolis, NC 28082-0835 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 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: W 22ND STREET HEAD START Facility ID: 80000189 Consultant: CAROLYN CONLEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/16/2023 Number Present: 12 Completed Date: 10/16/2023 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 75 Time In: 12:45 PM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements. The last Annual Compliance visit was conducted on February 27, 2023. The five-star license was posted. This facility is licensed for sixty-four children on first shift, ages 1-12 years. The following restrictions are listed: daytime care only; reduced ratios minus one and enhanced space. The Environmental Rating Scale (ERS) assessments were last conducted in December 2017. This program is in cohort one for the rated license process that will take place between July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. The 18 month compliance history prior to today’s visit was at 93%. Upon arrival, I was greeted by you, April Butler, Center Manager, and I the reason for my visit. I observed the children during nap time and a departure procedure. The following items were monitored: supervision, staff/child ratios, CPR and First Aid, special training, criminal background checks completed, general safety, discipline, Emergency Medical Care Plan, storage of hazardous products, adequate/approved space, program records, posted license and restrictions met. Emergency drills and outdoor inspections were monitored. I observed that the last emergency drill was a lockdown drill on June 26, 2023. You stated the children returned for the new school year in September. We discussed that an emergency drill needs to be conducted this month. It is important the children are aware as to what to do if there were to be a real emergency. A sanitation inspection was completed on April 13, 2023 with seven demerits. The last fire inspection was completed on September 9, 2022. You stated that you attempted to contact the fire inspector last week to request an inspection. As of today, they have not returned your phone call. We discussed that it is best practice to contact the fire inspector sixty days prior to the anniversary of last year’s inspection. This will ensure that your inspection is completed within twelve months. There were no new staff hired since the last visit conducted. There were was one violation observed today. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The last fire inspection was completed on 9/9/22. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/RESOURCES: -The Summary of Law brochure and poster have been updated and can be found on the DCDEE website under “Provider Documents”. Please make sure to give enrolling families the revised brochure and post the revised poster. REQUIRED RESPONSE: Violations must be corrected immediately. You shall submit a written/typed, signed and dated statement to me at the address noted below or email me detailing how the violations were corrected with exact dates and details including how you plan to prevent reoccurrence of such violations which must be received by October 30, 2023. Failure to correct the violation(s) and send the written statement by the established deadline listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit or an administrative action may be recommended based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2200. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have any questions, please contact me at: 704-594-0149 or carolyn.conley@dhhs.nc.gov. or Erin Pickard, Supervisor, erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov. Carolyn Conley Child Care Consultant Regulatory Services Section/DHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education Post Office Box 835 Kannapolis, NC 28082-0835 If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

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Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .2200 · Violation

Name of Operation: W 22ND STREET HEAD START Facility ID: 80000189 Consultant: CAROLYN CONLEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/16/2023 Number Present: 12 Completed Date: 10/16/2023 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 75 Time In: 12:45 PM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements. The last Annual Compliance visit was conducted on February 27, 2023. The five-star license was posted. This facility is licensed for sixty-four children on first shift, ages 1-12 years. The following restrictions are listed: daytime care only; reduced ratios minus one and enhanced space. The Environmental Rating Scale (ERS) assessments were last conducted in December 2017. This program is in cohort one for the rated license process that will take place between July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. The 18 month compliance history prior to today’s visit was at 93%. Upon arrival, I was greeted by you, April Butler, Center Manager, and I the reason for my visit. I observed the children during nap time and a departure procedure. The following items were monitored: supervision, staff/child ratios, CPR and First Aid, special training, criminal background checks completed, general safety, discipline, Emergency Medical Care Plan, storage of hazardous products, adequate/approved space, program records, posted license and restrictions met. Emergency drills and outdoor inspections were monitored. I observed that the last emergency drill was a lockdown drill on June 26, 2023. You stated the children returned for the new school year in September. We discussed that an emergency drill needs to be conducted this month. It is important the children are aware as to what to do if there were to be a real emergency. A sanitation inspection was completed on April 13, 2023 with seven demerits. The last fire inspection was completed on September 9, 2022. You stated that you attempted to contact the fire inspector last week to request an inspection. As of today, they have not returned your phone call. We discussed that it is best practice to contact the fire inspector sixty days prior to the anniversary of last year’s inspection. This will ensure that your inspection is completed within twelve months. There were no new staff hired since the last visit conducted. There were was one violation observed today. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The last fire inspection was completed on 9/9/22. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/RESOURCES: -The Summary of Law brochure and poster have been updated and can be found on the DCDEE website under “Provider Documents”. Please make sure to give enrolling families the revised brochure and post the revised poster. REQUIRED RESPONSE: Violations must be corrected immediately. You shall submit a written/typed, signed and dated statement to me at the address noted below or email me detailing how the violations were corrected with exact dates and details including how you plan to prevent reoccurrence of such violations which must be received by October 30, 2023. Failure to correct the violation(s) and send the written statement by the established deadline listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit or an administrative action may be recommended based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2200. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have any questions, please contact me at: 704-594-0149 or carolyn.conley@dhhs.nc.gov. or Erin Pickard, Supervisor, erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov. Carolyn Conley Child Care Consultant Regulatory Services Section/DHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education Post Office Box 835 Kannapolis, NC 28082-0835 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