Evans Child Development Center

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: EVANS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 2955045 Consultant: RENA MCCAFFREY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/20/2023 Number Present: 19 Completed Date: 11/20/2023 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 11:30 AM Time Out: 01:45 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 complete an annual monitoring of Applicable Child Care requirements. The last Annual Compliance visit was conducted on November 28, 2022. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. The facility currently operates with a Four-Star Child Care License that was issued on July 18, 2019. The last Sanitation Inspection was completed on September 21, 2022, with a "Superior" classification and (0) demerits. The last Fire Inspection was conducted on August 4, 2022, and the facility was approved for daytime care only. The director stated that she has contacted the fire department several times to request an inspection, but they told her they were backed up on inspections. The last Fire Drill was conducted on October 21, 2023. The last Lock Down/ Shelter-in-Place was on August 31, 2023. The last Playground Inspection was conducted on October 3, 2023. Upon arrival, I was greeted by the director, Claudette Godwin. I stated the purpose of my visit and was assisted on a walkthrough of the facility where attendance was documented, and observations made. The children were observed participating in lunch and indoor free play. The Department of the Secretary’s website was used to check the status of the corporation on November 16, 2023. This facility’s status was found to be current and active. During today's visit, I completed a full assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements; license posted, restrictions maintained, staff/child ratio and adequate approved space. Program Records, Criminal Background Checks were also monitored. Staff and Children’s files were monitored as well as Emergency Drills, Medication, Playground Inspections and Transportation. This facility does not provide transportation. The following violations were observed during today’s visit. 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 conducted on August 4, 2022. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 1314 Emergency information did not name child's health care professional. The parent did not include their choice for hospital or child's physician information on the medical information section in the event of an emergency. .0802(c)(2) 1322 A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available. All of the children's files did not include a statement regarding permission to play outside the fenced area in an emergency or for daily walks wit the children. .1005(b)(4) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. One child's file did not have a signed Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abuse Head Trauma Form. .0608(b)(1-6) The above violations must be corrected immediately. A Corrective Action Letter must be drafted with the name of your facility, the facility identification number, and your signature. The letter must be received by my office on, or before December 5, 2023. The letter should include: Each item number of noncompliance cited. Describe how and when the violations were corrected. Please include accompanying documentation of compliance. The letter can be emailed to rena.mccaffrey@dhhs.nc.gov . If a compliance letter is not received to my office by 5:00 PM December 5, 2023, a return visit may be conducted to ensure the violations cited have been corrected or addressed. Additional violation may be documented if each violation has not been properly corrected or otherwise addressed. Please be aware that any information received during this monitoring visit and any violations cited may be included in any future administrative actions. Violations of child care requirements, particularly repeated violations, could result in a civil penalty and/or administrative action that could jeopardize the status of the license for the child care facility. You and your staff were provided with an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all child care requirements. Child care licensing rules and regulations are established to ensure a safe and healthy environment for children in care. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is your responsibility to always maintain compliance with all the applicable laws and rules. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. Both are available on the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ on the home page under the ‘Services’ tab. Technical Service: Today we discussed how to access Moodle and where to find all the Health and Safety Trainings on Moodle. We also discussed that all parents need to be made aware of the importance of the “playing outside the fence area” rule. UPDATES: -CBC qualifying letters are now valid for five (5) years regardless of the date of issue. New letters will not be sent out. -Current Rated Licenses are still in a ‘hold harmless’ state until June 2024. It has been determined that your facility is in Cohort 2. This means your prep year is from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. Your reassessment year is from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. Please make sure that all your staff’s education is in “Works” located on the Division of Child Development website at //ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. During your preparation year you can request the Environmental Rating Scales and you determine how and when to use the scores. COVID-19 INFORMATION: Please check our website for the latest Covid-19 information. DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov MOODLE: Any teachers, current or new hires can test out of NCECC by accessing the link below and placing in their username and password. You must receive a score of 80% or higher and can only be taken twice. If you fail twice you must enroll in an EDU 119 course at a local community college. https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/ -The Health and Safety Trainings are now being offered on the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ free of charge. Look for the ‘DCDEE Moodle’ tab under the ‘Services’ tab on the website. Health and Safety Trainings should be renewed every five (5) years. RESOURCES: -Please visit the NCRLAP website for resources and videos on how to prepare for the assessment at www.NCRLAP.org. -Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/ For upcoming ongoing training opportunities please visit your local Smart Start agency at: https://partnershipforchildren.org. We discussed each of the violations cited today at the closing of the visit. Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. If you have further questions or concerns, I can be reached at rena.mccaffrey@dhhs.nc.gov or by calling; 336-580-5670. You may also contact my supervisor, Kaye Adkins at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for all that you do, to serve the children and families of North Carolina. 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