Lincoln Park Head Start

10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: LINCOLN PARK HEAD START Facility ID: 55000048 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/11/2026 Number Present: 87 Completed Date: 2/11/2026 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 330 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 12:40 PM Time In: 01:20 PM Time Out: 04:00 PM List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including health and safety. You, Calina Hillman, Administrator, assisted me with the visit. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. The most recent annual compliance visit was conducted on March 3, 2025. This facility currently operates with a Five Star rated license effective March 21, 2025, meeting daytime care only, enhanced ratios and enhanced space. This facility has earned six points in program standards, six points in staff education, and one quality point for having a staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. This facility currently uses Creative Curriculum for approved curriculum requirements. The program’s compliance history was 92 percent as of February 11, 2026. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on December 12, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with four demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on January 12, 2026, and this facility was approved for daytime care only. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was reviewed on February 11, 2026, and Gaston Community Action, Inc. was listed as current-active. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored today. A walkthrough of the facility was completed today, and all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play activities indoors, gross motor activities outdoors, handwashing routines, lunch, and nap. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. NC Pre-K requirements were also monitored. Records for five new staff members, one existing staff member and applicable records for all staff were reviewed. Ten children’s records were reviewed. The analysis date for the most recent lead water test was May 22, 2024. Lead water testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facilities results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This facility was exempt from required lead-based paint testing. This website also indicated “survey review by RTI” for required asbestos testing. I suggested you or the individual responsible contact RTI to request an update on this facilities status with required asbestos testing. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on January 13, 2026, at 8:34am. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on December 17, 2025, at 10:26am. The facilities EPR Plan was updated on February 10, 2026. The most recent monthly playground inspection was completed on January 12, 2026, by Calina Hillman. Violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the handwritten Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The computer-generated Visit Summary was emailed to you. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. One electrical outlet not in use was uncovered on the wall in the science activity area in space #6. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member, M. Freeman, employed on October 27, 2025, did not complete First Aid training. .1102(c) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff member, T. Baylock, employed on October 13, 2025, did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. .1102(g) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. On or before February 25, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674 Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. The email address listed for this facility is calina.hillman@gastonca.org. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Technical Assistance for the violations observed was provided on the following: Electrical Outlets- -Staff added a safety plug to the electrical outlet not in use in space #6 during the visit. I suggested that you monitor all spaces throughout the day to ensure all electrical outlets not in use are covered with a safety plug. Instruct staff to check all electrical outlets at the beginning of the day. First Aid/CPR training- -Staff must complete First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training within ninety (90) days of employment and must renew certification on or before the expiration date. This staff member received BLS training, which does not include first aid training. You stated you have a First Aid and CPR training scheduled for February 18, 2026, that this staff member could attend. CPR and First Aid training must be completed in person by an approved agency. Verification of each staff member's completion of this course from an approved training organization shall be maintained in the staff member's file in the center. You may visit the DCDEE website for a list of approved agencies at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development/Health-and-Safety-Trainings/Be-a-Smart-Consumer-of-First-Aid-and-CPR-Training. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training- -New staff must complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within ninety (90) days of employment. I suggested that staff complete this training within the first two weeks of employment, in conjunction with orientation, to ensure compliance with this requirement. Training for Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training must be completed through https://preventchildabusenc.gov. Consultation was provided on the following: -I suggested you or the individual responsible contact RTI to request an update on this facilities’ status with required asbestos testing. -We discussed clearly documenting that a staff member has read and understands the facilities operational and personnel policies on a staff acknowledgement form to include the staff members’ name, signature, and date of signature. -You stated you were having difficulties with the ABCMS Provider Portal and adding new staff to your facilities roster. I assisted you with this issue today and suggested that you contact the criminal background check unit at 1-800-859-0829 for guidance to correct this issue. -K. Jimenez’s criminal background check qualification letter expires May 12, 2026. I suggested that this staff member begin the recheck process. -S. Tolliver needs to complete four health and safety trainings to satisfy requirements for the first year of employment training by August 11, 2026. -N. Aldridge needs to complete training on the handling and storage of and appropriate disposal of biocontaminants to satisfy requirements for the first year of employment training by December 16, 2026. QRIS Pathways to the Stars: -I suggested that you begin reviewing the new QRIS Pathway to Stars by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. Your next rated license reassessment is due by March 2028. Reminders and Resources: -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. Providers may also submit questions to a Behavior Support Advisor online and receive a call or email in response. In addition, providers may post questions in the ‘Talk to the Expert’ Group on an online network, Social Emotional Connections, for early childhood educators. There are also opportunities to join free webinars on challenging topics or classroom activities. For a flyer including active links to access these resources, please reach out to me and I will send this to you via email. I encouraged you to place a copy of the flyer in each classroom so that staff may access the information when needed. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. At the completion of the visit, the handwritten visit summary was reviewed and signed, and a copy was left with you. The computer-generated visit summary was emailed to you. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at 828-782-0718 or Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time and assistance today. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196 or Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674, Denver, NC 28037 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

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LINCOLN PARK HEAD START Facility ID: 55000048 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/11/2026 Number Present: 87 Completed Date: 2/11/2026 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 330 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 12:40 PM Time In: 01:20 PM Time Out: 04:00 PM List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including health and safety. You, Calina Hillman, Administrator, assisted me with the visit. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. The most recent annual compliance visit was conducted on March 3, 2025. This facility currently operates with a Five Star rated license effective March 21, 2025, meeting daytime care only, enhanced ratios and enhanced space. This facility has earned six points in program standards, six points in staff education, and one quality point for having a staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. This facility currently uses Creative Curriculum for approved curriculum requirements. The program’s compliance history was 92 percent as of February 11, 2026. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on December 12, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with four demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on January 12, 2026, and this facility was approved for daytime care only. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was reviewed on February 11, 2026, and Gaston Community Action, Inc. was listed as current-active. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored today. A walkthrough of the facility was completed today, and all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play activities indoors, gross motor activities outdoors, handwashing routines, lunch, and nap. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. NC Pre-K requirements were also monitored. Records for five new staff members, one existing staff member and applicable records for all staff were reviewed. Ten children’s records were reviewed. The analysis date for the most recent lead water test was May 22, 2024. Lead water testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facilities results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This facility was exempt from required lead-based paint testing. This website also indicated “survey review by RTI” for required asbestos testing. I suggested you or the individual responsible contact RTI to request an update on this facilities status with required asbestos testing. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on January 13, 2026, at 8:34am. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on December 17, 2025, at 10:26am. The facilities EPR Plan was updated on February 10, 2026. The most recent monthly playground inspection was completed on January 12, 2026, by Calina Hillman. Violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the handwritten Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The computer-generated Visit Summary was emailed to you. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. One electrical outlet not in use was uncovered on the wall in the science activity area in space #6. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member, M. Freeman, employed on October 27, 2025, did not complete First Aid training. .1102(c) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff member, T. Baylock, employed on October 13, 2025, did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. .1102(g) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. On or before February 25, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674 Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. The email address listed for this facility is calina.hillman@gastonca.org. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Technical Assistance for the violations observed was provided on the following: Electrical Outlets- -Staff added a safety plug to the electrical outlet not in use in space #6 during the visit. I suggested that you monitor all spaces throughout the day to ensure all electrical outlets not in use are covered with a safety plug. Instruct staff to check all electrical outlets at the beginning of the day. First Aid/CPR training- -Staff must complete First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training within ninety (90) days of employment and must renew certification on or before the expiration date. This staff member received BLS training, which does not include first aid training. You stated you have a First Aid and CPR training scheduled for February 18, 2026, that this staff member could attend. CPR and First Aid training must be completed in person by an approved agency. Verification of each staff member's completion of this course from an approved training organization shall be maintained in the staff member's file in the center. You may visit the DCDEE website for a list of approved agencies at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development/Health-and-Safety-Trainings/Be-a-Smart-Consumer-of-First-Aid-and-CPR-Training. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training- -New staff must complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within ninety (90) days of employment. I suggested that staff complete this training within the first two weeks of employment, in conjunction with orientation, to ensure compliance with this requirement. Training for Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training must be completed through https://preventchildabusenc.gov. Consultation was provided on the following: -I suggested you or the individual responsible contact RTI to request an update on this facilities’ status with required asbestos testing. -We discussed clearly documenting that a staff member has read and understands the facilities operational and personnel policies on a staff acknowledgement form to include the staff members’ name, signature, and date of signature. -You stated you were having difficulties with the ABCMS Provider Portal and adding new staff to your facilities roster. I assisted you with this issue today and suggested that you contact the criminal background check unit at 1-800-859-0829 for guidance to correct this issue. -K. Jimenez’s criminal background check qualification letter expires May 12, 2026. I suggested that this staff member begin the recheck process. -S. Tolliver needs to complete four health and safety trainings to satisfy requirements for the first year of employment training by August 11, 2026. -N. Aldridge needs to complete training on the handling and storage of and appropriate disposal of biocontaminants to satisfy requirements for the first year of employment training by December 16, 2026. QRIS Pathways to the Stars: -I suggested that you begin reviewing the new QRIS Pathway to Stars by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. Your next rated license reassessment is due by March 2028. Reminders and Resources: -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. Providers may also submit questions to a Behavior Support Advisor online and receive a call or email in response. In addition, providers may post questions in the ‘Talk to the Expert’ Group on an online network, Social Emotional Connections, for early childhood educators. There are also opportunities to join free webinars on challenging topics or classroom activities. For a flyer including active links to access these resources, please reach out to me and I will send this to you via email. I encouraged you to place a copy of the flyer in each classroom so that staff may access the information when needed. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. At the completion of the visit, the handwritten visit summary was reviewed and signed, and a copy was left with you. The computer-generated visit summary was emailed to you. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at 828-782-0718 or Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time and assistance today. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196 or Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674, Denver, NC 28037 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

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LINCOLN PARK HEAD START Facility ID: 55000048 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/3/2025 Number Present: 70 Completed Date: 3/3/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 265 Time In: 11:50 AM Time Out: 04:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements, including health and safety, and to begin your rated license reassessment. The visit was conducted with you, Tina Pettis, Administrator. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. Kristin Thomas, Head Start Director, arrived during the visit. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed before the visit and Gaston Community Action, Inc. was current/active as of March 3, 2025. I reviewed and confirmed the contact information for the facility. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective July 12, 2017. The program’s compliance history was 97 percent prior to today’s visit. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored today. Children and staff were observed during free play activities indoors, handwashing routines, lunch, and nap time. NC Pre-K requirements were also monitored. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on April 25, 2024. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 2 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent lead water testing results were completed on May 22, 2024. You may review your facilities results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated “enrollment started” for required asbestos and lead paint testing. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on January 16, 2025. Violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 608 Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages. In space #1, one child used the restroom then went to sit down at the table and began eating lunch without washing his hands. 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c) 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 #1, four alcohol pre pads with multiple safety warnings were observed in the first aid kit located on a shelf above the handwashing sink. .2820(b) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In space #1, a tube of Benadryl Itch Stopping Gel was observed with the first aid kit supplies in a bucket located on the shelf above the handwashing sink. The medications manufacturers instructions included "keep out of reach of children" and "contact Poison Control if swallowed." Staff were unaware who the medication belonged to. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit and license ID number in the letter. I must receive your compliance statement by March 17, 2025. Please send your letter to Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your violation correction letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Technical Assistance regarding the violations observed: Storage of Hazardous Materials- -The Administrator removed the alcohol prep pads from the first aid kit in the classroom during the visit. 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 must be stored in a locked storage room or cabinet. I suggested that you monitor all areas of the child care facility each day, including the first aid kit in each classroom, to ensure all hazardous products are stored appropriately. Storage of Medication- The administrator discarded the Benadryl Itch Stopping Gel during the visit. Medications including prescription and non-prescription items shall be stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container and shall not be stored above food. I suggested that you and staff conduct safety checks of each classroom to ensure all medications are stored appropriately. I also reminded you to never administer a medication to any child without obtaining parent authorization in writing first. Handwashing- I suggested that you review handwashing requirements with staff. We discussed various plans, staff procedures, and room arrangement to assist with ensuring each child’s hands are washed before lunch, after toileting, and at all required times. I suggested that one staff member assist with handwashing while the other staff member assist with preparing the table for lunch. You may access resources regarding handwashing routines by visiting www.ncrlap.org. The NC Resource Center designs posters to improve health and safety practices in early care and education programs. Early care and education programs can download posters or order them free of cost at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/resources/posters/. Child care center employees shall ensure that children wash their hands as follows: (1) upon arrival at the child care center; (2) after each diaper change or visit to the toilet; (3) before eating meals or snacks; (4) before and after water play; (5) after being outdoors; and (6) after handling animals or animal cages. (d) Except when the action that necessitates handwashing is diapering and before eating meals or snacks, hand antiseptics may be used in lieu of handwashing while a child is outdoors, provided that the child's hands are washed when the child returns indoors. Rated License Reassessment: The Environment Rating Scale was ordered on November 1, 2024, per your request. The Rated License Assessment Request Review Form and the Application for Assessment for a Two Component Star Rated License were completed and signed on October 28, 2024. The ECERS-R assessment was completed on November 20, 2024, and November 21, 2024, and you received a score of 5.03 and 6.03. The overall average score was 5.53. Due to time constraints during the visit, we scheduled time to review the Facility Summary Report via telephone this week. At that time, we will discuss potential point levels for your rated license. Based on today's review- Program Standards: TBD; overall average ERS score 5.53 Staff Education: TBD; waiting on education evaluation in WORKS Quality Point: 1 point for staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. Consultation: We discussed the following during the visit: -I suggested that you monitor the wooden “deck” of the playhouse on the playground. The wood may need to be replaced soon. -We discussed cot spacing. -Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Reminders and Resources: -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196 or Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674, Denver, NC 28037 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

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LINCOLN PARK HEAD START Facility ID: 55000048 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/9/2024 Number Present: 75 Completed Date: 5/9/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 245 Time In: 09:35 AM Time Out: 01:40 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 monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including health and safety. The visit was conducted with you, Lashanda Wingate, Education Specialist, and Yulanda Bradley, Administrator. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed before the visit and Gaston Community Action, Inc. was current/active as of May 8, 2024. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective July 12, 2017. The program’s compliance history was 91 percent prior to today’s visit. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Children and staff were observed during free play activities indoors and handwashing routines. I was unable to monitor your playgrounds today due to active precipitation. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on April 25, 2024. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 2 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on January 11, 2024. The most recent lead water testing results were received on April 19, 2021. Enrollment for lead in water testing was completed on April 8, 2024. The enrollment for lead paint and asbestos testing has been started, according to the website. You may review the status of your results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. The violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The playground inspections completed on 8/23/2023 and 9/5/2023 were completed by a staff member who did not complete playground safety certification training until 10/17/2023. .0605(q) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One staff employed on 4/28/2023 did not update their health questionnaire until 5/9/2024. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. One staff employed on 4/28/2023 did not update their emergency information until 5/9/2024. .0701(a) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit and license ID number in the letter. I must receive your compliance statement by May 23, 2024. Please send your letter to Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Technical Assistance regarding the violations observed: -Staff health questionnaires and emergency information must be updated annually and as changes occur. I suggested that you request staff to update annual documents every 6 months to maintain compliance with these requirements in the future. -Only trained staff may complete monthly playground inspections. You stated you were training the staff to complete playground inspections and were present during the inspections, however, the documentation does not indicate this. Once staff have completed playground safety training and obtained a training certificate, at that time, they may complete monthly playground inspections. Be sure to keep playground safety training certificates on file for review. Rated License Reassessment: -To prepare for the reassessment process, DCDEE has developed a cohort system. There are three cohorts, and each include a preparation year and a reassessment year. Your facility is in cohort one. The preparation year for cohort one ends June 30, 2024. The reassessment year will be July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. You stated you are not interested in requesting the Environment Rating Scale during the preparation year. Consultation: We discussed the following during the visit: -Children enrolled in NC Pre-K must have a vision, hearing, and dental screening within 30 days of enrollment. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674, Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@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 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: LINCOLN PARK HEAD START Facility ID: 55000048 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/30/2023 Number Present: 58 Completed Date: 8/30/2023 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 182 Time In: 09:38 AM Time Out: 12:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor your program for compliance with all applicable child care requirements. The visit was conducted with you, Yulanda Bradley, Administrator. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed before the visit and Gaston Community Action, Inc. was current/active as of August 29, 2023. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective July 12, 2017. The program’s compliance history was 96 percent prior to today’s visit. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Children and staff were observed during free play activities indoors, gross motor activities outdoors, handwashing routines, music/movement activities, and teacher directed group activities. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on November 3, 2022. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 2 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on January 9, 2023. The Staff and Training Worksheets were not completed nor available during the annual compliance visit conducted on August 30, 2023, therefore, an announced follow-up visit will be conducted within five business days to review staff files and health and safety trainings. The violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. In space #1, one child was not signed out on 823/2023. In space #3, one child was not signed out on 8/23/2023 and 8/24/2023 and six children were not signed out on 8/29/2023. In space #4, two children were not signed out on 8/24/2023, twelve children were not signed out on 8/25/2023, and one child was not signed out on 8/28/2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 508 Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. In space #1, one child's special diet was not posted in the classroom where children eat. .0901(g) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Two children enrolled on 8/23/2023, did not have an updated application on file to reflect a new allergy or chronic illness. One child's application was dated 7/11/2023 and the child's Medical Action Plan was issued on 8/22/2023. One child's application was dated 6/27/2023 and the child's Medical Action Plan was issued on 8/16/2023. .0802(c) 1792 Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. In space #1, one opened can of Starbucks Double shot coffee drink was observed on a shelf above the sink accessible to children. .0901(i) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. One substitute staff employed on July 7, 2023, did not have the Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy acknowledgement on file for review. .0608(d)(1-4) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit and license ID number in the letter. I must receive your compliance statement by September 13, 2023. Please send your letter to Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Technical Assistance regarding the violations observed: Arrival and Departure Records- -Staff recorded the missing departure times for children on the arrival and departure records during the visit. Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center must be maintained as children arrive and depart and be made available for review. I recommended that you monitor arrival and departure records at the end of the day to ensure each child has been signed out. Nutrition- -Staff added the child’s special diet on the Classroom Allergy posting during the visit. I reminded you that special diet or food allergy information must be posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. I recommended that you review special diet and allergy postings weekly to ensure all children with special diets and food allergies are listed. -Staff removed the Starbucks Double shot coffee drink from the classroom during the visit. I reminded you that staff must model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. Staff may add beverages to cups that cannot be seen through with lids if they choose not to drink beverages listed in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. Children's Records- -Emergency medical care information must be on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and must be updated as changes occur or at least annually for each child. I reminded you to have parents complete an updated Child’s Application for Enrollment anytime changes occur, especially when a Medical Action Plan is issued after enrollment. Rated License Reassessment: -To prepare for the reassessment process, DCDEE has developed a cohort system. There are three cohorts, and each include a preparation year and a reassessment year. Your facility is in cohort one. The preparation year for cohort one begins July 1, 2023. The reassessment year will be July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. Consultation: We discussed the following during the visit: -I recommended that mulch on the playground surrounding the composite structures be raked from the edges of the border closer to the exit of the slides and other fall zone areas within six feet of the structure. -We discussed information pertaining to COVID-19. Here is the link for the current resources and information regarding COVID-19. https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/materials-and-resources/materials-about-covid-19-symptoms-and-treatment -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674, Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@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

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LINCOLN PARK HEAD START Facility ID: 55000048 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/30/2023 Number Present: 58 Completed Date: 8/30/2023 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 182 Time In: 09:38 AM Time Out: 12:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor your program for compliance with all applicable child care requirements. The visit was conducted with you, Yulanda Bradley, Administrator. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed before the visit and Gaston Community Action, Inc. was current/active as of August 29, 2023. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective July 12, 2017. The program’s compliance history was 96 percent prior to today’s visit. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Children and staff were observed during free play activities indoors, gross motor activities outdoors, handwashing routines, music/movement activities, and teacher directed group activities. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on November 3, 2022. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 2 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on January 9, 2023. The Staff and Training Worksheets were not completed nor available during the annual compliance visit conducted on August 30, 2023, therefore, an announced follow-up visit will be conducted within five business days to review staff files and health and safety trainings. The violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. In space #1, one child was not signed out on 823/2023. In space #3, one child was not signed out on 8/23/2023 and 8/24/2023 and six children were not signed out on 8/29/2023. In space #4, two children were not signed out on 8/24/2023, twelve children were not signed out on 8/25/2023, and one child was not signed out on 8/28/2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 508 Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. In space #1, one child's special diet was not posted in the classroom where children eat. .0901(g) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Two children enrolled on 8/23/2023, did not have an updated application on file to reflect a new allergy or chronic illness. One child's application was dated 7/11/2023 and the child's Medical Action Plan was issued on 8/22/2023. One child's application was dated 6/27/2023 and the child's Medical Action Plan was issued on 8/16/2023. .0802(c) 1792 Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. In space #1, one opened can of Starbucks Double shot coffee drink was observed on a shelf above the sink accessible to children. .0901(i) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. One substitute staff employed on July 7, 2023, did not have the Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy acknowledgement on file for review. .0608(d)(1-4) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit and license ID number in the letter. I must receive your compliance statement by September 13, 2023. Please send your letter to Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Technical Assistance regarding the violations observed: Arrival and Departure Records- -Staff recorded the missing departure times for children on the arrival and departure records during the visit. Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center must be maintained as children arrive and depart and be made available for review. I recommended that you monitor arrival and departure records at the end of the day to ensure each child has been signed out. Nutrition- -Staff added the child’s special diet on the Classroom Allergy posting during the visit. I reminded you that special diet or food allergy information must be posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. I recommended that you review special diet and allergy postings weekly to ensure all children with special diets and food allergies are listed. -Staff removed the Starbucks Double shot coffee drink from the classroom during the visit. I reminded you that staff must model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. Staff may add beverages to cups that cannot be seen through with lids if they choose not to drink beverages listed in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. Children's Records- -Emergency medical care information must be on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and must be updated as changes occur or at least annually for each child. I reminded you to have parents complete an updated Child’s Application for Enrollment anytime changes occur, especially when a Medical Action Plan is issued after enrollment. Rated License Reassessment: -To prepare for the reassessment process, DCDEE has developed a cohort system. There are three cohorts, and each include a preparation year and a reassessment year. Your facility is in cohort one. The preparation year for cohort one begins July 1, 2023. The reassessment year will be July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. Consultation: We discussed the following during the visit: -I recommended that mulch on the playground surrounding the composite structures be raked from the edges of the border closer to the exit of the slides and other fall zone areas within six feet of the structure. -We discussed information pertaining to COVID-19. Here is the link for the current resources and information regarding COVID-19. https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/materials-and-resources/materials-about-covid-19-symptoms-and-treatment -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674, Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@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