10A NCAC 09 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: MT. OLIVE HEAD START Facility ID: 85000131 Consultant: KELLY HEALY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/3/2024 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 9/3/2024 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 110 Time In: 10:40 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit is to monitor this program for compliance with applicable requirements for a Routine Unannounced Visit. This visit was conducted with Ms. Darlene Nelums, Lead Teacher. This program currently operates with a Five Star license. Restrictions include daytime care only, highest enhanced ratios, meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space. The license was posted and the restrictions were being followed. The program’s compliance history was 97% prior to today’s visit. Programs are required to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least 75%. I monitored staff/child ratios and space capacity today, as is indicated on the attached worksheet. I observed proper supervision of children. Today, the following items were monitored: • Supervision • Capacity • CPR / First Aid • SIDS training • Criminal Background Checks • General health • Administration of medication • Storage of hazardous products • Storage of medication • General safety • General license requirements • Program records • License posted • Fire safety • Sanitation Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted in accordance with DCDEE procedures for the purpose of reviewing CPR and First Aid, EPR, SIDS training, Health and Safety trainings and Criminal Background Checks. The storage and administration of medications was monitored. Medication authorization was monitored. The storage of hazardous items was monitored. A fire drill was documented on 08-26-2024. No shelter in place drill has been conducted yet this year. An outdoor inspection was documented on 08-30-2024. The following violations were documented during this visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. There is no record of training for the first two weeks of employment on file for Ms. Jones. .1101(a)(b) I have asked Ms. Nelums to send me written documentation by September 17, 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. Nelums 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. Ms. Nelums must post the menu for the week. I have reviewed this visit summary with Ms. Nelums at the conclusion of the visit and a copy was given to her. I appreciated Ms. Nelums’ time and 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