Sheets Memorial Preschool

10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: SHEETS MEMORIAL PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 29000056 Consultant: RENA MCCAFFREY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/20/2024 Number Present: 49 Completed Date: 11/20/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 65 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 10:35 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's Routine Unannounced visit was to monitor compliance for applicable child care requirements. This facility currently operates with a Notice of Compliance that was issued on May 25, 2000. The last Sanitation Inspection was conducted on August 12, 2024, and received a “Superior” classification and received (12) demerits. The last Fire Inspection was conducted on September 9, 2024, and the facility was approved for daytime care only. The last Fire Drill was conducted on November 6, 2024. The last Lock Down/ Shelter-in-Place was on September 4, 2024. The last Playground inspection was conducted on November 6, 2024. Upon arrival, I was greeted by the director, Fran Greer. I stated the purpose of my visit and was assisted on a walk-through of the facility, where attendance was documented, and observations made. The children were observed playing in centers. Today, a partial assessment of applicable child care requirements was conducted, which included license posted, permit restrictions, supervision, staff/child ratio, qualified criminal background checks, staff training and general safety. The following violations were observed, and technical assistance was offered. The above violations must be corrected immediately. Violation Number Comment Rule 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space 4 a teachers purse was sitting on her chair and Clorox wipes were on the desk. .2820(b) 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. A child in space 3 had an inhaler that expired on 2/2/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) 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 5:00 pm December 2, 2024. 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 2, 2024, 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. Technical Assistance: All purses and Clorox wipes must be locked up and five feet off the ground and out of children’s reach. Please monitor all medications for expiration dates on a regular basis. 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 Division’s website. Under the “SERVICES” tab look for “DCDEE Moodle”. These trainings are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. 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

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: SHEETS MEMORIAL PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 29000056 Consultant: RENA MCCAFFREY Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0424-060L Visit Date: 4/9/2024 Number Present: 60 Completed Date: 4/9/2024 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 129 Time In: 10:35 AM Time Out: 12:44 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to investigate allegations of non-compliance with the NC Child Care Licensing Requirements received by the agency on April 4, 2024. This facility currently operates with a Notice of Compliance that was issued on May 25, 2000. When I arrived at the facility, I was greeted by the director, Fran Greer. I discussed the allegation with the director. Ms. Greer assisted me during a walk-through of the facility and attendance was taken and observations made. The children were observed playing in centers and preparing for lunch. Limited monitoring was conducted during today's visit, permit restrictions, adequate/approved space, supervision, staff/child ratio, program records and sanitation and health practices. Allegation: There is a concern regarding supervision. Observation: During today’s visit I discussed the allegations with the director. The allegations surround an incident that occurred on the playground on April 2, 2024. Today I reviewed the attendance sheets from April 2, 2024. On that day there were 33 children enrolled, and 27 children were present in the group ranging in age from three (3) to five (5) years of age. There were three staff present with this age group that day. Today, I interviewed three staff members and the director. The director self-reported this incident to the Division of Child Development. According to the report a parent contacted her child’s teacher and stated that her child (5 year old) stated she had been inappropriately touched by another five (5) year old child while on the playground. The teacher contacted the director to report what the parent had advised and the director contacted both children’s parents on the evening of April 2, 2024. Today, I interviewed the director and two teachers while at the facility. The teachers stated that there is a third staff member who stays with the group until they get into ratio and then that person leaves around 3:30 leaving two staff with the remaining children. The teachers stated that they did see the two children playing together under the shelter but did not see them on the swings together. I asked the teachers where they position themselves on the playground when the children are playing. The two teachers stated they take chairs outside and sit by the adult sized swing to watch the children. They stated that this was where they sit so they can greet parents when the children are being picked up and to take children to the bathroom as needed. The teachers stated that none of the children advised them of what had happened while they were outside on the day of the incident. The teachers were unaware anything had happened until the parent reported it to them. I spoke with the Director regarding the staff member’s statement that they take chairs outside and sit and observe the children. Ms. Greer stated that she has reviewed their policy with them since this incident occurred. CONCLUSION: Based on information received from the staff and the director who self-reported this incident, this allegation is Substantiated. Violation Number Comment Rule 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. On April 2, 2024 the group size was 27 ages three to five years old in one group. This exceeds the capacity for children age three in a group which is 25. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. The teachers reported they sit and observe the children on the playground rather than moving about the area interacting with the children. .1801(a)(1-5) 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 April 22, 2024. The letter should include each item’s 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 by my office before 5:00 PM on April 22, 2024, 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. Technical Assistance: Today we discussed that staff should be moving around in any area where children are present so they can always be seen and heard. Staff must not be stationary on the playground because they are responsible for every child’s safety at all times. Staff should take this outside time to engage children in nature and ask open-ended questions. Staff should be actively listening for inappropriate conversations that children may have and then redirect those conversations to more appropriate ones. Outdoor time should be not only an opportunity for children to engage in activities but to also interact with their teachers in play and observations of nature and discovery. Today I discussed with Ms. Greer that the overall group size cannot be more than 25 children in one group. 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. 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. 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. 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 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: SHEETS MEMORIAL PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 29000056 Consultant: RENA MCCAFFREY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/18/2024 Number Present: 50 Completed Date: 3/18/2024 Age: From 2 To 6 Total Minutes: 155 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 01:35 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 May 30, 2023. The facility currently operates with a Notice of Compliance License that was issued on May 25, 2000. The last Sanitation Inspection was completed on September 5, 2023, with a "Superior" classification and (13) demerits. The last Fire Inspection was conducted on September 5, 2023, and the facility was approved for daytime care only. The last Fire Drill was conducted on February 28, 2024. The last Lock Down/ Shelter-in-Place has not been performed in the last three months. The last Playground Inspection was conducted on February 28, 2024. The Department of the Secretary’s website was used to check the status of the corporation (Sheets Memorial Baptist Church Inc.) on March 18, 2024. This facility is current/active. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Fran Greer, program director. I stated the purpose of my visit and was assisted on a walkthrough of the facility where attendance was recorded, and observations were made. The children were observed eating lunch and preparing for naptime. 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. Today six children’s files were monitored and found to be in compliance. Staff files were also monitored and found to be in compliance. The following violations were cited and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 718 Swings did not have surfacing that extends two times the length of the pivot point to the surface below beyond the external limits of the equipment. The swings did not have enough mulch coverage under them for two times the pivot point. .0605(m)(2) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The S-hooks on the swings were not closed. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the small playground area there were exposed roots and raised nails on a picnic tables. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The lockdown was had not been conducted in the last three months. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. There was a large climber that had two inches of mulch around it. .0605(k)(1-4) 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 March 29, 2024. 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 March 29, 2024, 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. Technical Assistance: Today we discussed the correct medical forms to use that all medical action plans and permission forms must be updated every six months be the child’s physician. Today we also discussed how the S hooks on a playground swing must be closed. 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. Update: Center for Disease Control and Prevention new guidelines as of March 1, 2024. If you, your staff, or the children you care for should test positive for COVID-19, the CDC has given out new guidelines to follow. If you have a fever the CDC recommends self-isolation for 24 hours or longer, until you are fever free without any fever reducers. RESOURCES: -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. -Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/. -For information on recalls regarding children’s products, food, medicine, and other products please visit www.recalls.gov. You can also sign up for e-mail alerts for recalled products at this site. 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

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: SHEETS MEMORIAL PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 29000056 Consultant: RENA MCCAFFREY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/18/2024 Number Present: 50 Completed Date: 3/18/2024 Age: From 2 To 6 Total Minutes: 155 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 01:35 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 May 30, 2023. The facility currently operates with a Notice of Compliance License that was issued on May 25, 2000. The last Sanitation Inspection was completed on September 5, 2023, with a "Superior" classification and (13) demerits. The last Fire Inspection was conducted on September 5, 2023, and the facility was approved for daytime care only. The last Fire Drill was conducted on February 28, 2024. The last Lock Down/ Shelter-in-Place has not been performed in the last three months. The last Playground Inspection was conducted on February 28, 2024. The Department of the Secretary’s website was used to check the status of the corporation (Sheets Memorial Baptist Church Inc.) on March 18, 2024. This facility is current/active. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Fran Greer, program director. I stated the purpose of my visit and was assisted on a walkthrough of the facility where attendance was recorded, and observations were made. The children were observed eating lunch and preparing for naptime. 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. Today six children’s files were monitored and found to be in compliance. Staff files were also monitored and found to be in compliance. The following violations were cited and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 718 Swings did not have surfacing that extends two times the length of the pivot point to the surface below beyond the external limits of the equipment. The swings did not have enough mulch coverage under them for two times the pivot point. .0605(m)(2) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The S-hooks on the swings were not closed. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the small playground area there were exposed roots and raised nails on a picnic tables. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The lockdown was had not been conducted in the last three months. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. There was a large climber that had two inches of mulch around it. .0605(k)(1-4) 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 March 29, 2024. 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 March 29, 2024, 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. Technical Assistance: Today we discussed the correct medical forms to use that all medical action plans and permission forms must be updated every six months be the child’s physician. Today we also discussed how the S hooks on a playground swing must be closed. 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. Update: Center for Disease Control and Prevention new guidelines as of March 1, 2024. If you, your staff, or the children you care for should test positive for COVID-19, the CDC has given out new guidelines to follow. If you have a fever the CDC recommends self-isolation for 24 hours or longer, until you are fever free without any fever reducers. RESOURCES: -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. -Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/. -For information on recalls regarding children’s products, food, medicine, and other products please visit www.recalls.gov. You can also sign up for e-mail alerts for recalled products at this site. 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