Kay'S Child Care Center

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: KAY'S CHILD CARE CENTER Facility ID: 29000657 Consultant: RENA MCCAFFREY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/21/2025 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 1/21/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 75 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 10:30 AM 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 January 30, 2024. This center located in a residence currently operates with a three (3) star license issued January 29, 2020. The owner/operator, Kay Berger assisted me during today’s visit. Ten preschool children were present during today’s visit. The children were practicing their cutting skills and infants were having tummy time in the designated play space. The downstairs living room remains the primary care space for the children. The last Sanitation Inspection was completed on August 2, 2024, with a "Superior" classification and (0) demerits. The last Fire Inspection was conducted on October 4, 2024, and the facility was approved for daytime care only. The last Fire Drill was conducted on January 2, 2025. The last Lock Down/ Shelter-in-Place was on November 13, 2024. The last Playground Inspection was conducted on January 3, 2025. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. 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 and Criminal Background Checks were also monitored. Staff and Children’s files were monitored as well as Emergency Drills, Medication, Playground Inspections and Transportation. Ms. Kay does not administer medication and does not provide transportation. The following violations were observed during today’s visit and technical assistance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. One child did not have a medical within 30 days of enrollment. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 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 February 3, 2025. 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 February 3, 2025, a return visit may be conducted to ensure the violations cited have been corrected or addressed. You 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. 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 assistance: All families have 30 days to turn in a copy of their child’s medical information from their enrollment date. UPDATES: Checkout our “What’s New” at DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. COVID-19 INFORMATION: Please check our website for the latest Covid-19 information. DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. RESOURCES: -The Health and Safety Trainings are 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. 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