GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE BEARS DAY CARE Facility ID: 85000128 Consultant: KELLY HEALY Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 7/17/2024 Number Present: 1 Completed Date: 7/17/2024 Age: From 8 To 8 Total Minutes: 90 Time In: 08:30 AM Time Out: 10:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced visit was conducted at this child care home today to monitor compliance with all applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted with Ms. Wanda Cranfill, Operator. This program currently operates with a Two Star license. Restrictions include daytime and overnight, max five preschoolers, no more than two infants at a time. The license was posted and the restrictions were being followed. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 07-15-2024. The program’s compliance history was 99% prior to today’s visit. Programs are required to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. I have observed indoor and outdoor areas today. Ms. Cranfill is following her capacity and enrollment restrictions and the license is posted. Ms. Cranfill was visually supervising the children during the visit. During the visit one school aged child was interacting with Ms. Cranfill. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 07/27/2023. A fire drill was documented on 07-06-2024. A shelter in place drill was documented on 07-06-2024. An outdoor inspection was documented on 07-15-2024. I observed program records and posted items today. I observed staff and children’s records today according to DCDEE procedures. I observed the storage of hazardous items and cleaning supplies. Ms. Cranfill stated that there is no medication for children on site today. This program does not provide transportation. I have asked Ms. Cranfill who lives in this home and have recorded her answer on the Verification of Required Information Form with her signature. I documented the following violations during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 910 Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. Two children did not have a Medical Report on file. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 911 Copy of each child's immunization record, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file. One child did not have an Immunization Report on file. GS 110-91(1); .1721(a)(2) I have asked Ms. Cranfill to send me written documentation by July 31, 2024 indicating that the violations that were documented today have been corrected. I have asked her to include the center name and license number in her documentation, each violation number and how each was corrected, and to both sign and date the document. The document may be mailed or emailed to me at the address below. I have reminded Ms. Cranfill that if the documentation indicates that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information and an Administrative Action may be recommended. In addition, repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date indicated in this visit summary could lead to the recommendation of an Administrative Action. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. I provided the following Technical Assistance during today’s visit: I will send Ms. Cranfill the forms she needs, as she stated she has trouble printing them. Consultation: Ms. Cranfill and I have discussed the rated license today. Ms. Cranfill is pleased with her Two Star License and stated she may retire before she is required to get stars again. I have reviewed this visit summary with Ms. Cranfill at the conclusion of the visit and a copy was given to her. I have appreciated Ms. Cranfill’s time as assistance with this visit and have encouraged her to contact me if she has any questions at 336-317-5601. Kelly Healy PO Box 20423 Winston – Salem, NC 27120 kelly.healy@dhhs.nc.gov My supervisor, Ms. Pamela Hauser, can be reached at Pamela.Hauser@dhhs.nc.gov. For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

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