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Linden NC 28356 · License #26002520 · Home-based · Family Child Care Home
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10A NCAC 09 .1703 · Violation
Name of Operation: NANA C'S CHILD CARE Facility ID: 26002520 Consultant: TIFFANY REED Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 9/17/2025 Number Present: 1 Completed Date: 9/17/2025 Age: From 1 To 1 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit, including Health and Safety Training. The previous Annual Compliance visit was completed on September 23, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 90% which is at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Three-Star License issued May 02, 2022. The license was based on the program earning 4 points in education standards, 2 points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option of restricting infant capacity to no more than two children under one year of age. The information on record was verified as correct by Carla Hillman-Jeffers, Operator. The owner’s corporation status was verified as current-active on the Secretary of State’s website. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior was completed on July 15, 2025. C. Hillman-Jeffers, Operator, was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. One child was present upon my arrival. The child had access to fine motor, literacy, dramatic-play, and creative art materials. The family child care home license, daily schedule, safe sleep policy, and first aid poster were posted in the caregiving space. Peeling paint was observed throughout the caregiving space. A fire extinguisher was stored on the floor in the caregiving space, accessible to children. The outdoor learning environment was monitored for health and safety requirements. In the outdoor learning environment, an aerosol can containing insect repellant was stored on top of a table, accessible to children. An aerosol can containing Hot Shot insect fogger was observed in the grass, accessible to children. On the stairs that led from the deck to the outdoor learning environment, a plank was observed loose on the bottom step. A bush containing thorns was accessible to children in the outdoor learning environment. Outdoor play was not observed. The operator stated that she would take the child out for outdoor play in the afternoon, after rest time. Breakfast was observed. The child’s hands were not washed before or after eating breakfast. Breakfast consisted of cheese grits, toasted bread, and milk. One staff file was reviewed. The operator did not meet her required annual on-going training hours, based on education and experience. One child’s file was reviewed, and all documentation was observed in compliance with applicable child care rules. Program files, including the EPR Plan, were reviewed. The most recent fire drill was completed on July 31, 2025. The most recent quarterly emergency drill was completed on April 04, 2025. The most recent outdoor inspection was completed in October 2024. Transportation requirements were reviewed and observed in compliance with applicable child care rules. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with C. Hillman-Jeffers. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 702 Potentially hazardous items, including but not limited to, power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, and gasoline or kerosene, whether or not intended for use by children were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or otherwise inaccessible to children. A fire extinguisher was stored on the floor in the caregiving space, accessible to children. When this was brought to the operator's attention, she removed the fire extinguisher from the caregiving space and placed it in the kitchen. .1719 (a) (1) 706 Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. In the outdoor learning environment, an aerosol can containing insect repellant was stored on a table, accessible to children. An aerosol can containing Hot Spot insect fogger was observed in the grass, accessible to children. When this was brought to the operator's attention, she removed the items from the outdoor learning environment and placed them in a cabinet inside the residence. .1719 (a)(7) 714 Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division. The most recent outdoor inspection was completed in October 2024. 10A NCAC .1721(e)(5)(A-F) 816 Each child's hands were not washed before and after eating. A child's hands were not washed before or after eating breakfast. When this was brought to the operator's attention, she immediately went to the sink with the child and assisted him with washing his hands. .1725(a)(7)(B) 1409 Operator did not provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of the children in care. In the outdoor learning environment, a branch with thorns was accessible to children. The bottom step on the deck stairs that lead to the outdoor learning environment was observed with a loose plank. 10A NCAC 09 .1719 (a) 1544 The child care operator did not comply with all State laws, federal laws and/or local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare, as required by General Statute 110-91. Peeling paint was observed throughout the caregiving space. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2825. GS 110-91 1853 The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill. According to the posted emergency drill log, the most recent fire drill was completed on 7/15/2025. .1719(a)(15) & .1721( e)(2) 1854 The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. According to the posted emergency drill log, the most recent quarterly drill was completed on 4/04/2025. .1719(a )(16) & .1721(e )(7) 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. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on October 01, 2025, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, 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: Tiffany Reed Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 9939 Fayetteville, NC 28311 tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Childcare ID# 12345678 Facility Specific TA On-Going Training Requirements A violation was cited today for the operator not meeting her required annual on-going training hours. After the first year of employment, the family child care home operator, and staff who work with children shall complete on-going training activities as follows: • 4-Year Degree or Higher in a child care related field: 5 Clock Hours • 2-Year Degree in a child care related field: 8 Clock Hours • NC Early Childhood Administration Credential: 8 Clock Hours • NC Early Childhood Credential or equivalent certificate: 10 Clock Hours • 10 Years of Documented Child Care Work Experience: 15 Clock Hours • No Other Criteria: 20 Clock Hours The operator stated that she will make her additional hours by attending a QRIS information session next week. For more information about annual on-going training requirements, refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1703(d)(1). Emergency Drill Requirements Violations were cited today for not conducting monthly fire drills and quarterly shelter-in-place/lockdown drills. Regular emergency and evacuation drills are important safety practices in areas where these natural or human generated disasters might occur. The routine practice of such drills fosters a calm, competent response to a natural or human generated disaster when it occurs. The extensive turnover of both staff and children, in addition to the changing developmental abilities of the children to participant in evacuation procedures in child care, necessitates frequent practice of the drills. For more information about emergency drill requirements, refer to child care rules 10A NCAC 09 .1721(e)(7) and 10A NCAC 09 .1719(a)(15-16). Condition of Walls A violation was cited today for peeling paint that was observed throughout the caregiving space. Children readily engage in play and explore their environments. The physical structure where children spend each day can present caregivers/teachers with special safety concerns if the structure is not kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition. For example, peeling paint in an older building may be ingested, floor surfaces in disrepair could cause falls and other injury, bulging ceilings can collapse and cause injuries. The administrative assistant stated that she would have the administrator put in a maintenance request to the corporate office. For more information about requirements for walls and ceilings, refer to child care sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2825. Safe Environment A violation was cited today for an unsafe outdoor environment. Plants are important to our health and well-being and are a great lesson in learning to understand and respect our environment. However, some plants can be harmful when eaten or touched. All outdoor plants and their leaves, fruit, and stems should be considered potentially toxic. Cuttings, trimmings, and leaves from potentially harmful plants must be disposed of safely so children do not have access to them. For toxic, frequently ingested products and plants, see the American Academy of Pediatrics’ (AAP) Handbook of Common Poisonings in Children, available at http://www.aap.org. The operator stated that she will schedule lawn maintenance to trim the bushes in the outdoor learning environment. For more information about maintaining a safe environment, refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1719(a). Reminders NC Foundations of Early Learning & Development (NCFELD) During today’s visit, I discussed access and use of the NCFELD book in the development of activity planning as required by NC Child Care Rule 10A NCAC .0508 regarding activity schedules and plans. Your program did not have a copy of the publication. A copy was left with you. Additionally, the publication is available on-line, free of charge, at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/N/NC_Foundations.pdf. Training on use of the publication is available through our Partnership for Children, so please encourage Lead Teachers to visit their website ( https://ccpfc.org/ ) and complete the training. Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Infant and early childhood mental health supports the development in young children of key social and emotional skills, like empathy, self-regulation and communication, which are vital for building healthy relationships and going through life. A new webpage by the Division of Child and Family Well-Being (DCFW) shares information and resources about infant and early childhood mental health in family-friendly language. To learn how DCFW and others address the social and emotional health of young children and families, visit https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/child-and-family-well-being/whole-child-health-section/child-behavioral-health/infant-and-early-childhood-mental-health. Where Will You Go on the Pathways to the Stars? DCDEE is actively planning for the implementation of new QRIS requirements. We want to know more about your interest in the new options so that we can plan for training, technical assistance and resources that will assist you in achieving your Two- through Five- Star Rated License. You are not required to choose a specific licensure pathway right now, but please use the operator interest survey to help us understand what information and support you’ll need to choose and navigate your own pathway. More information about the pathways to stars, including informational videos, are available online at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. As always, DCDEE licensing consultants are ready and able to assist you. DCDEE Child Care Consultant Contact Information Please feel free to contact me at tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov or (910) 605-2367 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. 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
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10A NCAC 09 .1719 · Violation
Name of Operation: NANA C'S CHILD CARE Facility ID: 26002520 Consultant: TIFFANY REED Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 9/17/2025 Number Present: 1 Completed Date: 9/17/2025 Age: From 1 To 1 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit, including Health and Safety Training. The previous Annual Compliance visit was completed on September 23, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 90% which is at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Three-Star License issued May 02, 2022. The license was based on the program earning 4 points in education standards, 2 points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option of restricting infant capacity to no more than two children under one year of age. The information on record was verified as correct by Carla Hillman-Jeffers, Operator. The owner’s corporation status was verified as current-active on the Secretary of State’s website. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior was completed on July 15, 2025. C. Hillman-Jeffers, Operator, was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. One child was present upon my arrival. The child had access to fine motor, literacy, dramatic-play, and creative art materials. The family child care home license, daily schedule, safe sleep policy, and first aid poster were posted in the caregiving space. Peeling paint was observed throughout the caregiving space. A fire extinguisher was stored on the floor in the caregiving space, accessible to children. The outdoor learning environment was monitored for health and safety requirements. In the outdoor learning environment, an aerosol can containing insect repellant was stored on top of a table, accessible to children. An aerosol can containing Hot Shot insect fogger was observed in the grass, accessible to children. On the stairs that led from the deck to the outdoor learning environment, a plank was observed loose on the bottom step. A bush containing thorns was accessible to children in the outdoor learning environment. Outdoor play was not observed. The operator stated that she would take the child out for outdoor play in the afternoon, after rest time. Breakfast was observed. The child’s hands were not washed before or after eating breakfast. Breakfast consisted of cheese grits, toasted bread, and milk. One staff file was reviewed. The operator did not meet her required annual on-going training hours, based on education and experience. One child’s file was reviewed, and all documentation was observed in compliance with applicable child care rules. Program files, including the EPR Plan, were reviewed. The most recent fire drill was completed on July 31, 2025. The most recent quarterly emergency drill was completed on April 04, 2025. The most recent outdoor inspection was completed in October 2024. Transportation requirements were reviewed and observed in compliance with applicable child care rules. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with C. Hillman-Jeffers. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 702 Potentially hazardous items, including but not limited to, power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, and gasoline or kerosene, whether or not intended for use by children were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or otherwise inaccessible to children. A fire extinguisher was stored on the floor in the caregiving space, accessible to children. When this was brought to the operator's attention, she removed the fire extinguisher from the caregiving space and placed it in the kitchen. .1719 (a) (1) 706 Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. In the outdoor learning environment, an aerosol can containing insect repellant was stored on a table, accessible to children. An aerosol can containing Hot Spot insect fogger was observed in the grass, accessible to children. When this was brought to the operator's attention, she removed the items from the outdoor learning environment and placed them in a cabinet inside the residence. .1719 (a)(7) 714 Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division. The most recent outdoor inspection was completed in October 2024. 10A NCAC .1721(e)(5)(A-F) 816 Each child's hands were not washed before and after eating. A child's hands were not washed before or after eating breakfast. When this was brought to the operator's attention, she immediately went to the sink with the child and assisted him with washing his hands. .1725(a)(7)(B) 1409 Operator did not provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of the children in care. In the outdoor learning environment, a branch with thorns was accessible to children. The bottom step on the deck stairs that lead to the outdoor learning environment was observed with a loose plank. 10A NCAC 09 .1719 (a) 1544 The child care operator did not comply with all State laws, federal laws and/or local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare, as required by General Statute 110-91. Peeling paint was observed throughout the caregiving space. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2825. GS 110-91 1853 The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill. According to the posted emergency drill log, the most recent fire drill was completed on 7/15/2025. .1719(a)(15) & .1721( e)(2) 1854 The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. According to the posted emergency drill log, the most recent quarterly drill was completed on 4/04/2025. .1719(a )(16) & .1721(e )(7) 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. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on October 01, 2025, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, 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: Tiffany Reed Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 9939 Fayetteville, NC 28311 tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Childcare ID# 12345678 Facility Specific TA On-Going Training Requirements A violation was cited today for the operator not meeting her required annual on-going training hours. After the first year of employment, the family child care home operator, and staff who work with children shall complete on-going training activities as follows: • 4-Year Degree or Higher in a child care related field: 5 Clock Hours • 2-Year Degree in a child care related field: 8 Clock Hours • NC Early Childhood Administration Credential: 8 Clock Hours • NC Early Childhood Credential or equivalent certificate: 10 Clock Hours • 10 Years of Documented Child Care Work Experience: 15 Clock Hours • No Other Criteria: 20 Clock Hours The operator stated that she will make her additional hours by attending a QRIS information session next week. For more information about annual on-going training requirements, refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1703(d)(1). Emergency Drill Requirements Violations were cited today for not conducting monthly fire drills and quarterly shelter-in-place/lockdown drills. Regular emergency and evacuation drills are important safety practices in areas where these natural or human generated disasters might occur. The routine practice of such drills fosters a calm, competent response to a natural or human generated disaster when it occurs. The extensive turnover of both staff and children, in addition to the changing developmental abilities of the children to participant in evacuation procedures in child care, necessitates frequent practice of the drills. For more information about emergency drill requirements, refer to child care rules 10A NCAC 09 .1721(e)(7) and 10A NCAC 09 .1719(a)(15-16). Condition of Walls A violation was cited today for peeling paint that was observed throughout the caregiving space. Children readily engage in play and explore their environments. The physical structure where children spend each day can present caregivers/teachers with special safety concerns if the structure is not kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition. For example, peeling paint in an older building may be ingested, floor surfaces in disrepair could cause falls and other injury, bulging ceilings can collapse and cause injuries. The administrative assistant stated that she would have the administrator put in a maintenance request to the corporate office. For more information about requirements for walls and ceilings, refer to child care sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2825. Safe Environment A violation was cited today for an unsafe outdoor environment. Plants are important to our health and well-being and are a great lesson in learning to understand and respect our environment. However, some plants can be harmful when eaten or touched. All outdoor plants and their leaves, fruit, and stems should be considered potentially toxic. Cuttings, trimmings, and leaves from potentially harmful plants must be disposed of safely so children do not have access to them. For toxic, frequently ingested products and plants, see the American Academy of Pediatrics’ (AAP) Handbook of Common Poisonings in Children, available at http://www.aap.org. The operator stated that she will schedule lawn maintenance to trim the bushes in the outdoor learning environment. For more information about maintaining a safe environment, refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1719(a). Reminders NC Foundations of Early Learning & Development (NCFELD) During today’s visit, I discussed access and use of the NCFELD book in the development of activity planning as required by NC Child Care Rule 10A NCAC .0508 regarding activity schedules and plans. Your program did not have a copy of the publication. A copy was left with you. Additionally, the publication is available on-line, free of charge, at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/N/NC_Foundations.pdf. Training on use of the publication is available through our Partnership for Children, so please encourage Lead Teachers to visit their website ( https://ccpfc.org/ ) and complete the training. Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Infant and early childhood mental health supports the development in young children of key social and emotional skills, like empathy, self-regulation and communication, which are vital for building healthy relationships and going through life. A new webpage by the Division of Child and Family Well-Being (DCFW) shares information and resources about infant and early childhood mental health in family-friendly language. To learn how DCFW and others address the social and emotional health of young children and families, visit https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/child-and-family-well-being/whole-child-health-section/child-behavioral-health/infant-and-early-childhood-mental-health. Where Will You Go on the Pathways to the Stars? DCDEE is actively planning for the implementation of new QRIS requirements. We want to know more about your interest in the new options so that we can plan for training, technical assistance and resources that will assist you in achieving your Two- through Five- Star Rated License. You are not required to choose a specific licensure pathway right now, but please use the operator interest survey to help us understand what information and support you’ll need to choose and navigate your own pathway. More information about the pathways to stars, including informational videos, are available online at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. As always, DCDEE licensing consultants are ready and able to assist you. DCDEE Child Care Consultant Contact Information Please feel free to contact me at tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov or (910) 605-2367 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. 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
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
10A NCAC 09 .1721 · Violation
Name of Operation: NANA C'S CHILD CARE Facility ID: 26002520 Consultant: TIFFANY REED Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 9/17/2025 Number Present: 1 Completed Date: 9/17/2025 Age: From 1 To 1 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit, including Health and Safety Training. The previous Annual Compliance visit was completed on September 23, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 90% which is at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Three-Star License issued May 02, 2022. The license was based on the program earning 4 points in education standards, 2 points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option of restricting infant capacity to no more than two children under one year of age. The information on record was verified as correct by Carla Hillman-Jeffers, Operator. The owner’s corporation status was verified as current-active on the Secretary of State’s website. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior was completed on July 15, 2025. C. Hillman-Jeffers, Operator, was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. One child was present upon my arrival. The child had access to fine motor, literacy, dramatic-play, and creative art materials. The family child care home license, daily schedule, safe sleep policy, and first aid poster were posted in the caregiving space. Peeling paint was observed throughout the caregiving space. A fire extinguisher was stored on the floor in the caregiving space, accessible to children. The outdoor learning environment was monitored for health and safety requirements. In the outdoor learning environment, an aerosol can containing insect repellant was stored on top of a table, accessible to children. An aerosol can containing Hot Shot insect fogger was observed in the grass, accessible to children. On the stairs that led from the deck to the outdoor learning environment, a plank was observed loose on the bottom step. A bush containing thorns was accessible to children in the outdoor learning environment. Outdoor play was not observed. The operator stated that she would take the child out for outdoor play in the afternoon, after rest time. Breakfast was observed. The child’s hands were not washed before or after eating breakfast. Breakfast consisted of cheese grits, toasted bread, and milk. One staff file was reviewed. The operator did not meet her required annual on-going training hours, based on education and experience. One child’s file was reviewed, and all documentation was observed in compliance with applicable child care rules. Program files, including the EPR Plan, were reviewed. The most recent fire drill was completed on July 31, 2025. The most recent quarterly emergency drill was completed on April 04, 2025. The most recent outdoor inspection was completed in October 2024. Transportation requirements were reviewed and observed in compliance with applicable child care rules. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with C. Hillman-Jeffers. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 702 Potentially hazardous items, including but not limited to, power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, and gasoline or kerosene, whether or not intended for use by children were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or otherwise inaccessible to children. A fire extinguisher was stored on the floor in the caregiving space, accessible to children. When this was brought to the operator's attention, she removed the fire extinguisher from the caregiving space and placed it in the kitchen. .1719 (a) (1) 706 Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. In the outdoor learning environment, an aerosol can containing insect repellant was stored on a table, accessible to children. An aerosol can containing Hot Spot insect fogger was observed in the grass, accessible to children. When this was brought to the operator's attention, she removed the items from the outdoor learning environment and placed them in a cabinet inside the residence. .1719 (a)(7) 714 Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division. The most recent outdoor inspection was completed in October 2024. 10A NCAC .1721(e)(5)(A-F) 816 Each child's hands were not washed before and after eating. A child's hands were not washed before or after eating breakfast. When this was brought to the operator's attention, she immediately went to the sink with the child and assisted him with washing his hands. .1725(a)(7)(B) 1409 Operator did not provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of the children in care. In the outdoor learning environment, a branch with thorns was accessible to children. The bottom step on the deck stairs that lead to the outdoor learning environment was observed with a loose plank. 10A NCAC 09 .1719 (a) 1544 The child care operator did not comply with all State laws, federal laws and/or local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare, as required by General Statute 110-91. Peeling paint was observed throughout the caregiving space. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2825. GS 110-91 1853 The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill. According to the posted emergency drill log, the most recent fire drill was completed on 7/15/2025. .1719(a)(15) & .1721( e)(2) 1854 The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. According to the posted emergency drill log, the most recent quarterly drill was completed on 4/04/2025. .1719(a )(16) & .1721(e )(7) 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. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on October 01, 2025, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, 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: Tiffany Reed Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 9939 Fayetteville, NC 28311 tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Childcare ID# 12345678 Facility Specific TA On-Going Training Requirements A violation was cited today for the operator not meeting her required annual on-going training hours. After the first year of employment, the family child care home operator, and staff who work with children shall complete on-going training activities as follows: • 4-Year Degree or Higher in a child care related field: 5 Clock Hours • 2-Year Degree in a child care related field: 8 Clock Hours • NC Early Childhood Administration Credential: 8 Clock Hours • NC Early Childhood Credential or equivalent certificate: 10 Clock Hours • 10 Years of Documented Child Care Work Experience: 15 Clock Hours • No Other Criteria: 20 Clock Hours The operator stated that she will make her additional hours by attending a QRIS information session next week. For more information about annual on-going training requirements, refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1703(d)(1). Emergency Drill Requirements Violations were cited today for not conducting monthly fire drills and quarterly shelter-in-place/lockdown drills. Regular emergency and evacuation drills are important safety practices in areas where these natural or human generated disasters might occur. The routine practice of such drills fosters a calm, competent response to a natural or human generated disaster when it occurs. The extensive turnover of both staff and children, in addition to the changing developmental abilities of the children to participant in evacuation procedures in child care, necessitates frequent practice of the drills. For more information about emergency drill requirements, refer to child care rules 10A NCAC 09 .1721(e)(7) and 10A NCAC 09 .1719(a)(15-16). Condition of Walls A violation was cited today for peeling paint that was observed throughout the caregiving space. Children readily engage in play and explore their environments. The physical structure where children spend each day can present caregivers/teachers with special safety concerns if the structure is not kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition. For example, peeling paint in an older building may be ingested, floor surfaces in disrepair could cause falls and other injury, bulging ceilings can collapse and cause injuries. The administrative assistant stated that she would have the administrator put in a maintenance request to the corporate office. For more information about requirements for walls and ceilings, refer to child care sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2825. Safe Environment A violation was cited today for an unsafe outdoor environment. Plants are important to our health and well-being and are a great lesson in learning to understand and respect our environment. However, some plants can be harmful when eaten or touched. All outdoor plants and their leaves, fruit, and stems should be considered potentially toxic. Cuttings, trimmings, and leaves from potentially harmful plants must be disposed of safely so children do not have access to them. For toxic, frequently ingested products and plants, see the American Academy of Pediatrics’ (AAP) Handbook of Common Poisonings in Children, available at http://www.aap.org. The operator stated that she will schedule lawn maintenance to trim the bushes in the outdoor learning environment. For more information about maintaining a safe environment, refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1719(a). Reminders NC Foundations of Early Learning & Development (NCFELD) During today’s visit, I discussed access and use of the NCFELD book in the development of activity planning as required by NC Child Care Rule 10A NCAC .0508 regarding activity schedules and plans. Your program did not have a copy of the publication. A copy was left with you. Additionally, the publication is available on-line, free of charge, at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/N/NC_Foundations.pdf. Training on use of the publication is available through our Partnership for Children, so please encourage Lead Teachers to visit their website ( https://ccpfc.org/ ) and complete the training. Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Infant and early childhood mental health supports the development in young children of key social and emotional skills, like empathy, self-regulation and communication, which are vital for building healthy relationships and going through life. A new webpage by the Division of Child and Family Well-Being (DCFW) shares information and resources about infant and early childhood mental health in family-friendly language. To learn how DCFW and others address the social and emotional health of young children and families, visit https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/child-and-family-well-being/whole-child-health-section/child-behavioral-health/infant-and-early-childhood-mental-health. Where Will You Go on the Pathways to the Stars? DCDEE is actively planning for the implementation of new QRIS requirements. We want to know more about your interest in the new options so that we can plan for training, technical assistance and resources that will assist you in achieving your Two- through Five- Star Rated License. You are not required to choose a specific licensure pathway right now, but please use the operator interest survey to help us understand what information and support you’ll need to choose and navigate your own pathway. More information about the pathways to stars, including informational videos, are available online at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. As always, DCDEE licensing consultants are ready and able to assist you. DCDEE Child Care Consultant Contact Information Please feel free to contact me at tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov or (910) 605-2367 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. 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
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Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
GS 110-91 · Violation
Name of Operation: NANA C'S CHILD CARE Facility ID: 26002520 Consultant: TIFFANY REED Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 9/17/2025 Number Present: 1 Completed Date: 9/17/2025 Age: From 1 To 1 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit, including Health and Safety Training. The previous Annual Compliance visit was completed on September 23, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 90% which is at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Three-Star License issued May 02, 2022. The license was based on the program earning 4 points in education standards, 2 points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option of restricting infant capacity to no more than two children under one year of age. The information on record was verified as correct by Carla Hillman-Jeffers, Operator. The owner’s corporation status was verified as current-active on the Secretary of State’s website. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior was completed on July 15, 2025. C. Hillman-Jeffers, Operator, was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. One child was present upon my arrival. The child had access to fine motor, literacy, dramatic-play, and creative art materials. The family child care home license, daily schedule, safe sleep policy, and first aid poster were posted in the caregiving space. Peeling paint was observed throughout the caregiving space. A fire extinguisher was stored on the floor in the caregiving space, accessible to children. The outdoor learning environment was monitored for health and safety requirements. In the outdoor learning environment, an aerosol can containing insect repellant was stored on top of a table, accessible to children. An aerosol can containing Hot Shot insect fogger was observed in the grass, accessible to children. On the stairs that led from the deck to the outdoor learning environment, a plank was observed loose on the bottom step. A bush containing thorns was accessible to children in the outdoor learning environment. Outdoor play was not observed. The operator stated that she would take the child out for outdoor play in the afternoon, after rest time. Breakfast was observed. The child’s hands were not washed before or after eating breakfast. Breakfast consisted of cheese grits, toasted bread, and milk. One staff file was reviewed. The operator did not meet her required annual on-going training hours, based on education and experience. One child’s file was reviewed, and all documentation was observed in compliance with applicable child care rules. Program files, including the EPR Plan, were reviewed. The most recent fire drill was completed on July 31, 2025. The most recent quarterly emergency drill was completed on April 04, 2025. The most recent outdoor inspection was completed in October 2024. Transportation requirements were reviewed and observed in compliance with applicable child care rules. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with C. Hillman-Jeffers. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 702 Potentially hazardous items, including but not limited to, power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, and gasoline or kerosene, whether or not intended for use by children were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or otherwise inaccessible to children. A fire extinguisher was stored on the floor in the caregiving space, accessible to children. When this was brought to the operator's attention, she removed the fire extinguisher from the caregiving space and placed it in the kitchen. .1719 (a) (1) 706 Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. In the outdoor learning environment, an aerosol can containing insect repellant was stored on a table, accessible to children. An aerosol can containing Hot Spot insect fogger was observed in the grass, accessible to children. When this was brought to the operator's attention, she removed the items from the outdoor learning environment and placed them in a cabinet inside the residence. .1719 (a)(7) 714 Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division. The most recent outdoor inspection was completed in October 2024. 10A NCAC .1721(e)(5)(A-F) 816 Each child's hands were not washed before and after eating. A child's hands were not washed before or after eating breakfast. When this was brought to the operator's attention, she immediately went to the sink with the child and assisted him with washing his hands. .1725(a)(7)(B) 1409 Operator did not provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of the children in care. In the outdoor learning environment, a branch with thorns was accessible to children. The bottom step on the deck stairs that lead to the outdoor learning environment was observed with a loose plank. 10A NCAC 09 .1719 (a) 1544 The child care operator did not comply with all State laws, federal laws and/or local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare, as required by General Statute 110-91. Peeling paint was observed throughout the caregiving space. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2825. GS 110-91 1853 The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill. According to the posted emergency drill log, the most recent fire drill was completed on 7/15/2025. .1719(a)(15) & .1721( e)(2) 1854 The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. According to the posted emergency drill log, the most recent quarterly drill was completed on 4/04/2025. .1719(a )(16) & .1721(e )(7) 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. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on October 01, 2025, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, 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: Tiffany Reed Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 9939 Fayetteville, NC 28311 tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Childcare ID# 12345678 Facility Specific TA On-Going Training Requirements A violation was cited today for the operator not meeting her required annual on-going training hours. After the first year of employment, the family child care home operator, and staff who work with children shall complete on-going training activities as follows: • 4-Year Degree or Higher in a child care related field: 5 Clock Hours • 2-Year Degree in a child care related field: 8 Clock Hours • NC Early Childhood Administration Credential: 8 Clock Hours • NC Early Childhood Credential or equivalent certificate: 10 Clock Hours • 10 Years of Documented Child Care Work Experience: 15 Clock Hours • No Other Criteria: 20 Clock Hours The operator stated that she will make her additional hours by attending a QRIS information session next week. For more information about annual on-going training requirements, refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1703(d)(1). Emergency Drill Requirements Violations were cited today for not conducting monthly fire drills and quarterly shelter-in-place/lockdown drills. Regular emergency and evacuation drills are important safety practices in areas where these natural or human generated disasters might occur. The routine practice of such drills fosters a calm, competent response to a natural or human generated disaster when it occurs. The extensive turnover of both staff and children, in addition to the changing developmental abilities of the children to participant in evacuation procedures in child care, necessitates frequent practice of the drills. For more information about emergency drill requirements, refer to child care rules 10A NCAC 09 .1721(e)(7) and 10A NCAC 09 .1719(a)(15-16). Condition of Walls A violation was cited today for peeling paint that was observed throughout the caregiving space. Children readily engage in play and explore their environments. The physical structure where children spend each day can present caregivers/teachers with special safety concerns if the structure is not kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition. For example, peeling paint in an older building may be ingested, floor surfaces in disrepair could cause falls and other injury, bulging ceilings can collapse and cause injuries. The administrative assistant stated that she would have the administrator put in a maintenance request to the corporate office. For more information about requirements for walls and ceilings, refer to child care sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2825. Safe Environment A violation was cited today for an unsafe outdoor environment. Plants are important to our health and well-being and are a great lesson in learning to understand and respect our environment. However, some plants can be harmful when eaten or touched. All outdoor plants and their leaves, fruit, and stems should be considered potentially toxic. Cuttings, trimmings, and leaves from potentially harmful plants must be disposed of safely so children do not have access to them. For toxic, frequently ingested products and plants, see the American Academy of Pediatrics’ (AAP) Handbook of Common Poisonings in Children, available at http://www.aap.org. The operator stated that she will schedule lawn maintenance to trim the bushes in the outdoor learning environment. For more information about maintaining a safe environment, refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1719(a). Reminders NC Foundations of Early Learning & Development (NCFELD) During today’s visit, I discussed access and use of the NCFELD book in the development of activity planning as required by NC Child Care Rule 10A NCAC .0508 regarding activity schedules and plans. Your program did not have a copy of the publication. A copy was left with you. Additionally, the publication is available on-line, free of charge, at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/N/NC_Foundations.pdf. Training on use of the publication is available through our Partnership for Children, so please encourage Lead Teachers to visit their website ( https://ccpfc.org/ ) and complete the training. Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Infant and early childhood mental health supports the development in young children of key social and emotional skills, like empathy, self-regulation and communication, which are vital for building healthy relationships and going through life. A new webpage by the Division of Child and Family Well-Being (DCFW) shares information and resources about infant and early childhood mental health in family-friendly language. To learn how DCFW and others address the social and emotional health of young children and families, visit https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/child-and-family-well-being/whole-child-health-section/child-behavioral-health/infant-and-early-childhood-mental-health. Where Will You Go on the Pathways to the Stars? DCDEE is actively planning for the implementation of new QRIS requirements. We want to know more about your interest in the new options so that we can plan for training, technical assistance and resources that will assist you in achieving your Two- through Five- Star Rated License. You are not required to choose a specific licensure pathway right now, but please use the operator interest survey to help us understand what information and support you’ll need to choose and navigate your own pathway. More information about the pathways to stars, including informational videos, are available online at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. As always, DCDEE licensing consultants are ready and able to assist you. DCDEE Child Care Consultant Contact Information Please feel free to contact me at tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov or (910) 605-2367 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. 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
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
NC GS 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: NANA C'S CHILD CARE Facility ID: 26002520 Consultant: TIFFANY REED Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 9/17/2025 Number Present: 1 Completed Date: 9/17/2025 Age: From 1 To 1 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit, including Health and Safety Training. The previous Annual Compliance visit was completed on September 23, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 90% which is at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Three-Star License issued May 02, 2022. The license was based on the program earning 4 points in education standards, 2 points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option of restricting infant capacity to no more than two children under one year of age. The information on record was verified as correct by Carla Hillman-Jeffers, Operator. The owner’s corporation status was verified as current-active on the Secretary of State’s website. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior was completed on July 15, 2025. C. Hillman-Jeffers, Operator, was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. One child was present upon my arrival. The child had access to fine motor, literacy, dramatic-play, and creative art materials. The family child care home license, daily schedule, safe sleep policy, and first aid poster were posted in the caregiving space. Peeling paint was observed throughout the caregiving space. A fire extinguisher was stored on the floor in the caregiving space, accessible to children. The outdoor learning environment was monitored for health and safety requirements. In the outdoor learning environment, an aerosol can containing insect repellant was stored on top of a table, accessible to children. An aerosol can containing Hot Shot insect fogger was observed in the grass, accessible to children. On the stairs that led from the deck to the outdoor learning environment, a plank was observed loose on the bottom step. A bush containing thorns was accessible to children in the outdoor learning environment. Outdoor play was not observed. The operator stated that she would take the child out for outdoor play in the afternoon, after rest time. Breakfast was observed. The child’s hands were not washed before or after eating breakfast. Breakfast consisted of cheese grits, toasted bread, and milk. One staff file was reviewed. The operator did not meet her required annual on-going training hours, based on education and experience. One child’s file was reviewed, and all documentation was observed in compliance with applicable child care rules. Program files, including the EPR Plan, were reviewed. The most recent fire drill was completed on July 31, 2025. The most recent quarterly emergency drill was completed on April 04, 2025. The most recent outdoor inspection was completed in October 2024. Transportation requirements were reviewed and observed in compliance with applicable child care rules. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with C. Hillman-Jeffers. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 702 Potentially hazardous items, including but not limited to, power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, and gasoline or kerosene, whether or not intended for use by children were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or otherwise inaccessible to children. A fire extinguisher was stored on the floor in the caregiving space, accessible to children. When this was brought to the operator's attention, she removed the fire extinguisher from the caregiving space and placed it in the kitchen. .1719 (a) (1) 706 Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. In the outdoor learning environment, an aerosol can containing insect repellant was stored on a table, accessible to children. An aerosol can containing Hot Spot insect fogger was observed in the grass, accessible to children. When this was brought to the operator's attention, she removed the items from the outdoor learning environment and placed them in a cabinet inside the residence. .1719 (a)(7) 714 Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division. The most recent outdoor inspection was completed in October 2024. 10A NCAC .1721(e)(5)(A-F) 816 Each child's hands were not washed before and after eating. A child's hands were not washed before or after eating breakfast. When this was brought to the operator's attention, she immediately went to the sink with the child and assisted him with washing his hands. .1725(a)(7)(B) 1409 Operator did not provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of the children in care. In the outdoor learning environment, a branch with thorns was accessible to children. The bottom step on the deck stairs that lead to the outdoor learning environment was observed with a loose plank. 10A NCAC 09 .1719 (a) 1544 The child care operator did not comply with all State laws, federal laws and/or local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare, as required by General Statute 110-91. Peeling paint was observed throughout the caregiving space. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2825. GS 110-91 1853 The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill. According to the posted emergency drill log, the most recent fire drill was completed on 7/15/2025. .1719(a)(15) & .1721( e)(2) 1854 The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. According to the posted emergency drill log, the most recent quarterly drill was completed on 4/04/2025. .1719(a )(16) & .1721(e )(7) 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. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on October 01, 2025, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, 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: Tiffany Reed Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 9939 Fayetteville, NC 28311 tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Childcare ID# 12345678 Facility Specific TA On-Going Training Requirements A violation was cited today for the operator not meeting her required annual on-going training hours. After the first year of employment, the family child care home operator, and staff who work with children shall complete on-going training activities as follows: • 4-Year Degree or Higher in a child care related field: 5 Clock Hours • 2-Year Degree in a child care related field: 8 Clock Hours • NC Early Childhood Administration Credential: 8 Clock Hours • NC Early Childhood Credential or equivalent certificate: 10 Clock Hours • 10 Years of Documented Child Care Work Experience: 15 Clock Hours • No Other Criteria: 20 Clock Hours The operator stated that she will make her additional hours by attending a QRIS information session next week. For more information about annual on-going training requirements, refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1703(d)(1). Emergency Drill Requirements Violations were cited today for not conducting monthly fire drills and quarterly shelter-in-place/lockdown drills. Regular emergency and evacuation drills are important safety practices in areas where these natural or human generated disasters might occur. The routine practice of such drills fosters a calm, competent response to a natural or human generated disaster when it occurs. The extensive turnover of both staff and children, in addition to the changing developmental abilities of the children to participant in evacuation procedures in child care, necessitates frequent practice of the drills. For more information about emergency drill requirements, refer to child care rules 10A NCAC 09 .1721(e)(7) and 10A NCAC 09 .1719(a)(15-16). Condition of Walls A violation was cited today for peeling paint that was observed throughout the caregiving space. Children readily engage in play and explore their environments. The physical structure where children spend each day can present caregivers/teachers with special safety concerns if the structure is not kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition. For example, peeling paint in an older building may be ingested, floor surfaces in disrepair could cause falls and other injury, bulging ceilings can collapse and cause injuries. The administrative assistant stated that she would have the administrator put in a maintenance request to the corporate office. For more information about requirements for walls and ceilings, refer to child care sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2825. Safe Environment A violation was cited today for an unsafe outdoor environment. Plants are important to our health and well-being and are a great lesson in learning to understand and respect our environment. However, some plants can be harmful when eaten or touched. All outdoor plants and their leaves, fruit, and stems should be considered potentially toxic. Cuttings, trimmings, and leaves from potentially harmful plants must be disposed of safely so children do not have access to them. For toxic, frequently ingested products and plants, see the American Academy of Pediatrics’ (AAP) Handbook of Common Poisonings in Children, available at http://www.aap.org. The operator stated that she will schedule lawn maintenance to trim the bushes in the outdoor learning environment. For more information about maintaining a safe environment, refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1719(a). Reminders NC Foundations of Early Learning & Development (NCFELD) During today’s visit, I discussed access and use of the NCFELD book in the development of activity planning as required by NC Child Care Rule 10A NCAC .0508 regarding activity schedules and plans. Your program did not have a copy of the publication. A copy was left with you. Additionally, the publication is available on-line, free of charge, at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/N/NC_Foundations.pdf. Training on use of the publication is available through our Partnership for Children, so please encourage Lead Teachers to visit their website ( https://ccpfc.org/ ) and complete the training. Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Infant and early childhood mental health supports the development in young children of key social and emotional skills, like empathy, self-regulation and communication, which are vital for building healthy relationships and going through life. A new webpage by the Division of Child and Family Well-Being (DCFW) shares information and resources about infant and early childhood mental health in family-friendly language. To learn how DCFW and others address the social and emotional health of young children and families, visit https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/child-and-family-well-being/whole-child-health-section/child-behavioral-health/infant-and-early-childhood-mental-health. Where Will You Go on the Pathways to the Stars? DCDEE is actively planning for the implementation of new QRIS requirements. We want to know more about your interest in the new options so that we can plan for training, technical assistance and resources that will assist you in achieving your Two- through Five- Star Rated License. You are not required to choose a specific licensure pathway right now, but please use the operator interest survey to help us understand what information and support you’ll need to choose and navigate your own pathway. More information about the pathways to stars, including informational videos, are available online at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. As always, DCDEE licensing consultants are ready and able to assist you. DCDEE Child Care Consultant Contact Information Please feel free to contact me at tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov or (910) 605-2367 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. 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
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
GS 110-91 · Violation
Name of Operation: NANA C'S CHILD CARE Facility ID: 26002520 Consultant: TIFFANY REED Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 6/17/2025 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 6/17/2025 Age: From 1 To 9 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 02:15 PM Time Out: 04:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Unannounced Visit Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to confirm the correction of violations of child care requirements, pertinent to an unannounced follow-up visit. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed September 23, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 90% which is at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4) (c-d). This program currently operates with a Three-Star License issued May 02, 2022. The License was based on the program earning 4 points in education standards, 2 points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet the programmatic option of restricting infant capacity to no more than two children under one year of age. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Carla Hillman-Jeffers, Operator. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed February 15, 2024. On April 07, 2025, a Routine Unannounced visit was conducted. Item #1544 was cited for not having an annual sanitation inspection completed and for not having a lead-in-water analysis completed. The operator was given three extensions to correct the violation. The original compliance letter was due on April 21, 2025. Due to the operator’s medical condition, an extension was granted until May 02, 2025. Due to the operator waiting for a lead test kit and sanitation inspection, an additional extension was granted until May 20, 2025. Due to the operator still waiting for a lead test kit and sanitation inspection, a final extension was granted until June 03, 2025. The operator sent me an email on June 02, 2025, stating that the facility would be closed June 2nd through June 6th, 2025 due to renovations on the porch. On May 01, 2025, an environmental health specialist arrived at the facility to attempt to complete a sanitation inspection, but the facility was closed. On May 23, 2025, an environmental health specialist arrived at the facility for a second attempt to complete a sanitation inspection, but the facility was closed. The focus of today’s visit was to confirm if the violation had been corrected. C. Jeffers, Operator, greeted me and was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Upon my arrival, four children were present. Children were observed participating in free-choice activities in the designated caregiving space. C. Jeffers provided me with the printout for the results of a lead-in-water analysis that was completed on June 10, 2025. An updated sanitation inspection had not been completed. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with C. Jeffers. The following violation was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 1544 The child care operator did not comply with all State laws, federal laws and/or local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare, as required by General Statute 110-91. A sanitation inspection was not completed annually. The most recent sanitation inspection was completed on 2/15/2024. This is a repeated violation. This is a violation of a requirement in child care sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2834. GS 110-91 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. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today were corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on July 01, 2025, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, 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: Tiffany Reed Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 9939 Fayetteville, NC 28311 tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Childcare ID# 12345678 TA/Consultation: Sanitation Inspection A violation was cited today for not scheduling and obtaining a sanitation inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. According to NC General Statute 110-91, all child care facilities, including Family Child Care Homes, shall comply with all State laws and federal laws and local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare. I encouraged the operator to contact the Cumberland County Environmental Health Department at (910)433-3618 to schedule and obtain a sanitation inspection as soon as possible. This is a repeated violation. Failure to correct any documented violations within the established time period may result in the issuance of an Administrative Action. DCDEE Website/ Child Care Consultant Contact Information Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest childcare updates visit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. If you have questions, please contact me at: 910-605-2367 or tiffany.L.reed@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
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
NC GS 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: NANA C'S CHILD CARE Facility ID: 26002520 Consultant: TIFFANY REED Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 6/17/2025 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 6/17/2025 Age: From 1 To 9 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 02:15 PM Time Out: 04:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Unannounced Visit Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to confirm the correction of violations of child care requirements, pertinent to an unannounced follow-up visit. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed September 23, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 90% which is at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4) (c-d). This program currently operates with a Three-Star License issued May 02, 2022. The License was based on the program earning 4 points in education standards, 2 points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet the programmatic option of restricting infant capacity to no more than two children under one year of age. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Carla Hillman-Jeffers, Operator. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed February 15, 2024. On April 07, 2025, a Routine Unannounced visit was conducted. Item #1544 was cited for not having an annual sanitation inspection completed and for not having a lead-in-water analysis completed. The operator was given three extensions to correct the violation. The original compliance letter was due on April 21, 2025. Due to the operator’s medical condition, an extension was granted until May 02, 2025. Due to the operator waiting for a lead test kit and sanitation inspection, an additional extension was granted until May 20, 2025. Due to the operator still waiting for a lead test kit and sanitation inspection, a final extension was granted until June 03, 2025. The operator sent me an email on June 02, 2025, stating that the facility would be closed June 2nd through June 6th, 2025 due to renovations on the porch. On May 01, 2025, an environmental health specialist arrived at the facility to attempt to complete a sanitation inspection, but the facility was closed. On May 23, 2025, an environmental health specialist arrived at the facility for a second attempt to complete a sanitation inspection, but the facility was closed. The focus of today’s visit was to confirm if the violation had been corrected. C. Jeffers, Operator, greeted me and was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Upon my arrival, four children were present. Children were observed participating in free-choice activities in the designated caregiving space. C. Jeffers provided me with the printout for the results of a lead-in-water analysis that was completed on June 10, 2025. An updated sanitation inspection had not been completed. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with C. Jeffers. The following violation was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 1544 The child care operator did not comply with all State laws, federal laws and/or local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare, as required by General Statute 110-91. A sanitation inspection was not completed annually. The most recent sanitation inspection was completed on 2/15/2024. This is a repeated violation. This is a violation of a requirement in child care sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2834. GS 110-91 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. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today were corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on July 01, 2025, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, 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: Tiffany Reed Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 9939 Fayetteville, NC 28311 tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Childcare ID# 12345678 TA/Consultation: Sanitation Inspection A violation was cited today for not scheduling and obtaining a sanitation inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. According to NC General Statute 110-91, all child care facilities, including Family Child Care Homes, shall comply with all State laws and federal laws and local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare. I encouraged the operator to contact the Cumberland County Environmental Health Department at (910)433-3618 to schedule and obtain a sanitation inspection as soon as possible. This is a repeated violation. Failure to correct any documented violations within the established time period may result in the issuance of an Administrative Action. DCDEE Website/ Child Care Consultant Contact Information Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest childcare updates visit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. If you have questions, please contact me at: 910-605-2367 or tiffany.L.reed@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 .1718 · Violation
Name of Operation: NANA C'S CHILD CARE Facility ID: 26002520 Consultant: TIFFANY REED Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 4/7/2025 Number Present: 1 Completed Date: 4/7/2025 Age: From 1 To 1 Total Minutes: 315 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a Routine Unannounced visit. The previous Annual Compliance visit was completed September 23, 2024 and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 91% which at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4) (c-d). This program currently operates with a Three-Star License issued May 02, 2022. The License was based on the program earning 4 points in education standards, 2 points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet the programmatic option of restricting infant capacity to no more than two children under one year of age. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed August 12, 2023. Carla Jeffers, Owner/Operator, was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. One child was present upon my arrival. In the designated caregiving space, a child was observed participating in free-choice activities. The child had access to blocks, manipulatives, literacy, and dramatic-play materials. The child was observed playing with a toy truck, a toy airplane, and a ball. When noise from the toy airplane startled the child, he ran to the operator. The operator provided the child with comfort by picking him up, hugging him, and telling him that everything was okay. A bottle of lotion was stored on top of an end table, below five feet from the finished floor. A bottle of baby oil was stored on top of a coffee table, below five feet from the finished floor. A portable air conditioning unit was observed in the caregiving space, due to the central air conditioning unit not working. Several large cardboard boxes from Kaplan were observed scattered throughout the caregiving space. One diaper change was observed, and all diaper-changing procedures were followed. Routine care and handwashing practices were observed. Lunch consisted of chopped steak with gravy, white rice, zucchini, applesauce and milk. Program records were reviewed. According to the program records and the RTI website, a lead-in-water test has not been completed for the facility. A sanitation classification placard from February 15, 2024, was posted in the facility. However, a sanitation inspection report from February 15, 2024, was not available for review. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with C. Jeffers. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 706 Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. A bottle of lotion and a bottle of baby oil, were stored below five feet from the finished floor. When this was brought to the operator's attention, she immediately removed the items from the caregiving space and placed them on top of the kitchen refrigerator, above five feet from the finished floor. .1719 (a)(7) 1544 The child care operator did not comply with all State laws, federal laws and/or local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare, as required by General Statute 110-91. A sanitation inspection has not been completed within the past 365 days. The most recent sanitation inspection was completed on February 15, 2024. Additionally, a lead-in-water test has not been completed by the facility. GS 110-91 1932 A clean and open area that allows freedom of movement was not provided for children, both indoors and outdoors. In the designated caregiving space, five large cardboard boxes were observed scattered throughout the caregiving space. .1718(a)(9) 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. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on April 21, 2025, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, 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: Tiffany Reed Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 9939 Fayetteville, NC 28311 tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Childcare ID# 12345678 TA/Consultation: Sanitation Inspection A violation was cited today for not scheduling and obtaining a sanitation inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. According to NC General Statute 110-91, all child care facilities, including Family Child Care Homes, shall comply with all State laws and federal laws and local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare. The Commission for Public Health shall adopt rules which establish minimum sanitation standards for child care centers and their personnel. The sanitation rules adopted by the Commission for Public Health shall cover such matters as the cleanliness of floors, walls, ceilings, storage spaces, utensils, and other facilities; adequacy of ventilation; sanitation of water supply, lavatory facilities, toilet facilities, sewage disposal, food protection facilities, bactericidal treatment of eating and drinking utensils, and solid-waste storage and disposal; methods of food preparation and serving; infectious disease control; sleeping facilities; and other items and facilities as are necessary in the interest of the public health. I encouraged the operator to contact the Cumberland County Environmental Health Department at (910)433-3618 to schedule and obtain a sanitation inspection as soon as possible. Lead-In-Water Testing According to child care sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2816(b)(1), FCCH operators shall test, once every three years, all water outlets used for drinking or food preparation. Samples shall also be collected and tested within 30 calendar days of completion of any renovations or repairs that may impact the facility's drinking water infrastructure, such as repair or replacement of all or part of drinking water service lines or faucets, at impacted outlets. The operator shall provide documentation of testing results for review by the Department during each unannounced routine sanitation inspection under Rule .2834(b) of this Section. To test the drinking water at your FCCH for free, you must register for a pre-enrollment webinar with RTI international. Go to www.cleanwaterforcarolinakids.org to sign up for the required webinar. General Safety A violation was cited for not providing a clean and open area for children that allows freedom of movement. According to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1718(a)(9), the family child care home operator shall provide a clean and open area that allows freedom of movement, both indoors and outdoors, on a daily basis for all children in care. The operator stated that she recently received a shipment from Kaplan and has not had the time to break down and dispose of the boxes yet. Infant/Toddler Age Group Observation I discussed with C. Jeffers the results from my observations of the infant/toddler age group during today’s visit. There were ample materials in each interest center for children to use at their choice. The toddler was observed engaging in free-choice activities. To set a stage for effective interactions, start with the children in your classroom. Get to know them, inspire feelings of safety and trust. Show them you are interested in them, listen—focus on what they are saying to you with words or behavior. Provide an organized classroom that allows plenty of time for you to interact with them. Use interesting materials or modalities to draw their interest in so you can capitalize on the teachable moments. Every day, all day, children tell us what they need by their behavior, their responses to us–our job is to be good at noticing these messages. Highly effective teacher-child interactions are essentially Developmentally Appropriate Practice. Most times teachers just need to take a moment, observe, and respond. Reminders: ITS-SIDS Training According to your records, your ITS-SIDS certification is due to expire on May 18, 2025. To remain in compliance, I encouraged the operator to contact the Cumberland County Partnership for Children at (910)867-9700 or visit their website at www.ccpfc.org to search and register for an upcoming ITS-SIDS course. A list of local ITS-SIDS trainers is also available on the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center's website at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/for-early-educators/its-sids-trainers/. Teaching the Whole Child: Supporting the Social-Emotional Wellness of Preschool and School-Aged Children This free course explores the connection between students’ social-emotional development, learning, and wellness with their success in Pre-K and elementary school classrooms. The utility of attending to social-emotional wellness and ranges of typical development is discussed, as well as the impact of trauma on students and how school staff can support children in concrete ways to promote their social-emotional learning (SEL). This course is approved by the Division of Child Development and Early Education for 3 contact hours. For more information about the course, please visit https://bhs.unc.edu/teaching-whole-child-supporting-social-emotional-wellness-preschool-and-elementary-school-aged. Darkness to Light Training Darkness to Light is a nonprofit organization with a mission to equip and empower adults to build safe environments that protect children from sexual abuse. Darkness to Light’s flagship program, Stewards of Children®, is a trauma and evidence-informed training that teaches adults to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. More than 2.2 million adults have been trained using the program. To learn more about child sexual abuse prevention training or to enroll your organization in Darkness to Light’s “Partner in Prevention” program, please visit www.D2L.org/education/partner-in-prevention. DCDEE Website/ Child Care Consultant Contact Information Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest childcare updates visit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. If you have questions, please contact me at: 910-605-2367 or tiffany.L.reed@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
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
GS 110-91 · Violation
Name of Operation: NANA C'S CHILD CARE Facility ID: 26002520 Consultant: TIFFANY REED Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 4/7/2025 Number Present: 1 Completed Date: 4/7/2025 Age: From 1 To 1 Total Minutes: 315 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a Routine Unannounced visit. The previous Annual Compliance visit was completed September 23, 2024 and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 91% which at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4) (c-d). This program currently operates with a Three-Star License issued May 02, 2022. The License was based on the program earning 4 points in education standards, 2 points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet the programmatic option of restricting infant capacity to no more than two children under one year of age. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed August 12, 2023. Carla Jeffers, Owner/Operator, was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. One child was present upon my arrival. In the designated caregiving space, a child was observed participating in free-choice activities. The child had access to blocks, manipulatives, literacy, and dramatic-play materials. The child was observed playing with a toy truck, a toy airplane, and a ball. When noise from the toy airplane startled the child, he ran to the operator. The operator provided the child with comfort by picking him up, hugging him, and telling him that everything was okay. A bottle of lotion was stored on top of an end table, below five feet from the finished floor. A bottle of baby oil was stored on top of a coffee table, below five feet from the finished floor. A portable air conditioning unit was observed in the caregiving space, due to the central air conditioning unit not working. Several large cardboard boxes from Kaplan were observed scattered throughout the caregiving space. One diaper change was observed, and all diaper-changing procedures were followed. Routine care and handwashing practices were observed. Lunch consisted of chopped steak with gravy, white rice, zucchini, applesauce and milk. Program records were reviewed. According to the program records and the RTI website, a lead-in-water test has not been completed for the facility. A sanitation classification placard from February 15, 2024, was posted in the facility. However, a sanitation inspection report from February 15, 2024, was not available for review. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with C. Jeffers. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 706 Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. A bottle of lotion and a bottle of baby oil, were stored below five feet from the finished floor. When this was brought to the operator's attention, she immediately removed the items from the caregiving space and placed them on top of the kitchen refrigerator, above five feet from the finished floor. .1719 (a)(7) 1544 The child care operator did not comply with all State laws, federal laws and/or local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare, as required by General Statute 110-91. A sanitation inspection has not been completed within the past 365 days. The most recent sanitation inspection was completed on February 15, 2024. Additionally, a lead-in-water test has not been completed by the facility. GS 110-91 1932 A clean and open area that allows freedom of movement was not provided for children, both indoors and outdoors. In the designated caregiving space, five large cardboard boxes were observed scattered throughout the caregiving space. .1718(a)(9) 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. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on April 21, 2025, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, 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: Tiffany Reed Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 9939 Fayetteville, NC 28311 tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Childcare ID# 12345678 TA/Consultation: Sanitation Inspection A violation was cited today for not scheduling and obtaining a sanitation inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. According to NC General Statute 110-91, all child care facilities, including Family Child Care Homes, shall comply with all State laws and federal laws and local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare. The Commission for Public Health shall adopt rules which establish minimum sanitation standards for child care centers and their personnel. The sanitation rules adopted by the Commission for Public Health shall cover such matters as the cleanliness of floors, walls, ceilings, storage spaces, utensils, and other facilities; adequacy of ventilation; sanitation of water supply, lavatory facilities, toilet facilities, sewage disposal, food protection facilities, bactericidal treatment of eating and drinking utensils, and solid-waste storage and disposal; methods of food preparation and serving; infectious disease control; sleeping facilities; and other items and facilities as are necessary in the interest of the public health. I encouraged the operator to contact the Cumberland County Environmental Health Department at (910)433-3618 to schedule and obtain a sanitation inspection as soon as possible. Lead-In-Water Testing According to child care sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2816(b)(1), FCCH operators shall test, once every three years, all water outlets used for drinking or food preparation. Samples shall also be collected and tested within 30 calendar days of completion of any renovations or repairs that may impact the facility's drinking water infrastructure, such as repair or replacement of all or part of drinking water service lines or faucets, at impacted outlets. The operator shall provide documentation of testing results for review by the Department during each unannounced routine sanitation inspection under Rule .2834(b) of this Section. To test the drinking water at your FCCH for free, you must register for a pre-enrollment webinar with RTI international. Go to www.cleanwaterforcarolinakids.org to sign up for the required webinar. General Safety A violation was cited for not providing a clean and open area for children that allows freedom of movement. According to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1718(a)(9), the family child care home operator shall provide a clean and open area that allows freedom of movement, both indoors and outdoors, on a daily basis for all children in care. The operator stated that she recently received a shipment from Kaplan and has not had the time to break down and dispose of the boxes yet. Infant/Toddler Age Group Observation I discussed with C. Jeffers the results from my observations of the infant/toddler age group during today’s visit. There were ample materials in each interest center for children to use at their choice. The toddler was observed engaging in free-choice activities. To set a stage for effective interactions, start with the children in your classroom. Get to know them, inspire feelings of safety and trust. Show them you are interested in them, listen—focus on what they are saying to you with words or behavior. Provide an organized classroom that allows plenty of time for you to interact with them. Use interesting materials or modalities to draw their interest in so you can capitalize on the teachable moments. Every day, all day, children tell us what they need by their behavior, their responses to us–our job is to be good at noticing these messages. Highly effective teacher-child interactions are essentially Developmentally Appropriate Practice. Most times teachers just need to take a moment, observe, and respond. Reminders: ITS-SIDS Training According to your records, your ITS-SIDS certification is due to expire on May 18, 2025. To remain in compliance, I encouraged the operator to contact the Cumberland County Partnership for Children at (910)867-9700 or visit their website at www.ccpfc.org to search and register for an upcoming ITS-SIDS course. A list of local ITS-SIDS trainers is also available on the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center's website at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/for-early-educators/its-sids-trainers/. Teaching the Whole Child: Supporting the Social-Emotional Wellness of Preschool and School-Aged Children This free course explores the connection between students’ social-emotional development, learning, and wellness with their success in Pre-K and elementary school classrooms. The utility of attending to social-emotional wellness and ranges of typical development is discussed, as well as the impact of trauma on students and how school staff can support children in concrete ways to promote their social-emotional learning (SEL). This course is approved by the Division of Child Development and Early Education for 3 contact hours. For more information about the course, please visit https://bhs.unc.edu/teaching-whole-child-supporting-social-emotional-wellness-preschool-and-elementary-school-aged. Darkness to Light Training Darkness to Light is a nonprofit organization with a mission to equip and empower adults to build safe environments that protect children from sexual abuse. Darkness to Light’s flagship program, Stewards of Children®, is a trauma and evidence-informed training that teaches adults to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. More than 2.2 million adults have been trained using the program. To learn more about child sexual abuse prevention training or to enroll your organization in Darkness to Light’s “Partner in Prevention” program, please visit www.D2L.org/education/partner-in-prevention. DCDEE Website/ Child Care Consultant Contact Information Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest childcare updates visit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. If you have questions, please contact me at: 910-605-2367 or tiffany.L.reed@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: NANA C'S CHILD CARE Facility ID: 26002520 Consultant: TIFFANY REED Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 4/7/2025 Number Present: 1 Completed Date: 4/7/2025 Age: From 1 To 1 Total Minutes: 315 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a Routine Unannounced visit. The previous Annual Compliance visit was completed September 23, 2024 and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 91% which at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4) (c-d). This program currently operates with a Three-Star License issued May 02, 2022. The License was based on the program earning 4 points in education standards, 2 points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet the programmatic option of restricting infant capacity to no more than two children under one year of age. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed August 12, 2023. Carla Jeffers, Owner/Operator, was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. One child was present upon my arrival. In the designated caregiving space, a child was observed participating in free-choice activities. The child had access to blocks, manipulatives, literacy, and dramatic-play materials. The child was observed playing with a toy truck, a toy airplane, and a ball. When noise from the toy airplane startled the child, he ran to the operator. The operator provided the child with comfort by picking him up, hugging him, and telling him that everything was okay. A bottle of lotion was stored on top of an end table, below five feet from the finished floor. A bottle of baby oil was stored on top of a coffee table, below five feet from the finished floor. A portable air conditioning unit was observed in the caregiving space, due to the central air conditioning unit not working. Several large cardboard boxes from Kaplan were observed scattered throughout the caregiving space. One diaper change was observed, and all diaper-changing procedures were followed. Routine care and handwashing practices were observed. Lunch consisted of chopped steak with gravy, white rice, zucchini, applesauce and milk. Program records were reviewed. According to the program records and the RTI website, a lead-in-water test has not been completed for the facility. A sanitation classification placard from February 15, 2024, was posted in the facility. However, a sanitation inspection report from February 15, 2024, was not available for review. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with C. Jeffers. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 706 Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. A bottle of lotion and a bottle of baby oil, were stored below five feet from the finished floor. When this was brought to the operator's attention, she immediately removed the items from the caregiving space and placed them on top of the kitchen refrigerator, above five feet from the finished floor. .1719 (a)(7) 1544 The child care operator did not comply with all State laws, federal laws and/or local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare, as required by General Statute 110-91. A sanitation inspection has not been completed within the past 365 days. The most recent sanitation inspection was completed on February 15, 2024. Additionally, a lead-in-water test has not been completed by the facility. GS 110-91 1932 A clean and open area that allows freedom of movement was not provided for children, both indoors and outdoors. In the designated caregiving space, five large cardboard boxes were observed scattered throughout the caregiving space. .1718(a)(9) 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. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on April 21, 2025, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, 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: Tiffany Reed Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 9939 Fayetteville, NC 28311 tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Childcare ID# 12345678 TA/Consultation: Sanitation Inspection A violation was cited today for not scheduling and obtaining a sanitation inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. According to NC General Statute 110-91, all child care facilities, including Family Child Care Homes, shall comply with all State laws and federal laws and local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare. The Commission for Public Health shall adopt rules which establish minimum sanitation standards for child care centers and their personnel. The sanitation rules adopted by the Commission for Public Health shall cover such matters as the cleanliness of floors, walls, ceilings, storage spaces, utensils, and other facilities; adequacy of ventilation; sanitation of water supply, lavatory facilities, toilet facilities, sewage disposal, food protection facilities, bactericidal treatment of eating and drinking utensils, and solid-waste storage and disposal; methods of food preparation and serving; infectious disease control; sleeping facilities; and other items and facilities as are necessary in the interest of the public health. I encouraged the operator to contact the Cumberland County Environmental Health Department at (910)433-3618 to schedule and obtain a sanitation inspection as soon as possible. Lead-In-Water Testing According to child care sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2816(b)(1), FCCH operators shall test, once every three years, all water outlets used for drinking or food preparation. Samples shall also be collected and tested within 30 calendar days of completion of any renovations or repairs that may impact the facility's drinking water infrastructure, such as repair or replacement of all or part of drinking water service lines or faucets, at impacted outlets. The operator shall provide documentation of testing results for review by the Department during each unannounced routine sanitation inspection under Rule .2834(b) of this Section. To test the drinking water at your FCCH for free, you must register for a pre-enrollment webinar with RTI international. Go to www.cleanwaterforcarolinakids.org to sign up for the required webinar. General Safety A violation was cited for not providing a clean and open area for children that allows freedom of movement. According to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1718(a)(9), the family child care home operator shall provide a clean and open area that allows freedom of movement, both indoors and outdoors, on a daily basis for all children in care. The operator stated that she recently received a shipment from Kaplan and has not had the time to break down and dispose of the boxes yet. Infant/Toddler Age Group Observation I discussed with C. Jeffers the results from my observations of the infant/toddler age group during today’s visit. There were ample materials in each interest center for children to use at their choice. The toddler was observed engaging in free-choice activities. To set a stage for effective interactions, start with the children in your classroom. Get to know them, inspire feelings of safety and trust. Show them you are interested in them, listen—focus on what they are saying to you with words or behavior. Provide an organized classroom that allows plenty of time for you to interact with them. Use interesting materials or modalities to draw their interest in so you can capitalize on the teachable moments. Every day, all day, children tell us what they need by their behavior, their responses to us–our job is to be good at noticing these messages. Highly effective teacher-child interactions are essentially Developmentally Appropriate Practice. Most times teachers just need to take a moment, observe, and respond. Reminders: ITS-SIDS Training According to your records, your ITS-SIDS certification is due to expire on May 18, 2025. To remain in compliance, I encouraged the operator to contact the Cumberland County Partnership for Children at (910)867-9700 or visit their website at www.ccpfc.org to search and register for an upcoming ITS-SIDS course. A list of local ITS-SIDS trainers is also available on the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center's website at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/for-early-educators/its-sids-trainers/. Teaching the Whole Child: Supporting the Social-Emotional Wellness of Preschool and School-Aged Children This free course explores the connection between students’ social-emotional development, learning, and wellness with their success in Pre-K and elementary school classrooms. The utility of attending to social-emotional wellness and ranges of typical development is discussed, as well as the impact of trauma on students and how school staff can support children in concrete ways to promote their social-emotional learning (SEL). This course is approved by the Division of Child Development and Early Education for 3 contact hours. For more information about the course, please visit https://bhs.unc.edu/teaching-whole-child-supporting-social-emotional-wellness-preschool-and-elementary-school-aged. Darkness to Light Training Darkness to Light is a nonprofit organization with a mission to equip and empower adults to build safe environments that protect children from sexual abuse. Darkness to Light’s flagship program, Stewards of Children®, is a trauma and evidence-informed training that teaches adults to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. More than 2.2 million adults have been trained using the program. To learn more about child sexual abuse prevention training or to enroll your organization in Darkness to Light’s “Partner in Prevention” program, please visit www.D2L.org/education/partner-in-prevention. DCDEE Website/ Child Care Consultant Contact Information Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest childcare updates visit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. If you have questions, please contact me at: 910-605-2367 or tiffany.L.reed@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 .1705 · Violation
Name of Operation: NANA C'S CHILD CARE Facility ID: 26002520 Consultant: TIFFANY REED Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 9/23/2024 Number Present: 1 Completed Date: 9/23/2024 Age: From 0 To 1 Total Minutes: 330 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 02:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit, including Health and Safety Training. The previous Annual Compliance visit was completed on October 03, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 91% which is at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Three-Star License issued May 02, 2022. The license was based on the program earning 4 points in education standards, 2 points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option of restricting infant capacity to no more than two children under one year of age. The information on record was verified as correct by Carla Hillman-Jeffers, Operator. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior was completed on February 15, 2024. C. Hillman-Jeffers, Operator, was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. One child was present upon my arrival. The child was observed sitting in a high-chair, with a toy. The child had access to the following activity areas: fine motor, literacy, dramatic-play, and music and blocks. Two plastic grocery bags, containing clothes, were stored on a cubby shelf, below five feet from the finished floor. In the bathroom, a floor tile was observed cracked and lifting around the floor air vent. The cracked floor tile pieces were held together with pieces of duct tape. Routine care and handwashing practices were observed. Breakfast consisted of banana, oatmeal and milk. Two staff files were reviewed. The operator and an additional caregiver did not meet their required annual on-going training hours, based on education and experience. The operator had an expired ITS-SIDS certification on file. One child’s file was reviewed, and all documentation was observed in compliance with applicable child care rules. Program files, including the EPR Plan, were reviewed. The most recent fire drill was completed on July 31, 2024. The most recent shelter-in-place/lockdown drill was completed on April 26, 2024. The placard of the most recent sanitation inspection posted in the facility, but the operator could not find the sanitation inspection report. The operator stated that she would email me a copy of the sanitation inspection report when she finds it. Transportation requirements were reviewed and observed in compliance with applicable child care rules. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with C. Hillman-Jeffers. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 1301 Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule. The operator did not complete the required amount of annual training hours, based on her education and experience (10 Hours Required; 2 Hours Received). GS 110-91(11); 10A NCAC 09 .1705(b)(5) 1306 Operator has not completed ITS-SIDS training every three years from the completion date of the previous ITS-SIDS training. The operator did not complete ITS-SIDS training within three years of the previous training (ITS-SIDS Training Completed: 5/15/21). .1703(a)(4) 1544 The child care operator did not comply with all State laws, federal laws and/or local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare, as required by General Statute 110-91. The floor in the bathroom was observed with cracked tiles, surrounding the floor vent. Duct tape was observed holding the cracked floor tile pieces together. GS 110-91 1853 The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill. According to the emergency drill log, the most recent fire drill was conducted on 7/31/24. .1719(a)(15) & .1721( e)(2) 1854 The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. According to the emergency drill log, the most recent shelter-in-place drill was completed on 4/26/24. .1719(a )(16) & .1721(e )(7) 1922 Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three. In the designated caregiving space, two plastic grocery bags, containing clothes, were stored on a cubby shelf, below five feet from the finished floor. The operator immediately moved the plastic bags to a shelf above five feet from the finished floor. .1719(a)(18) 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. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on October 07, 2024, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, 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: Tiffany Reed Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 9939 Fayetteville, NC 28311 tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Childcare ID# 12345678 Facility Specific TA On-Going Training Requirements A violation was cited today for the operator not meeting her required annual on-going training hours. According to Child Care Rule .1703(d)(1), after the first year of employment, the family child care home operator, and staff who work with children shall complete on-going training activities as follows: • 4-Year Degree or Higher in a child care related field: 5 Clock Hours • 2-Year Degree in a child care related field: 8 Clock Hours • NC Early Childhood Administration Credential: 8 Clock Hours • NC Early Childhood Credential or equivalent certificate: 10 Clock Hours • 10 Years of Documented Child Care Work Experience: 15 Clock Hours • No Other Criteria: 20 Clock Hours The operator stated that she will register for upcoming courses at the Partnership for Children of Cumberland County. Emergency Drill Requirements Violations were cited today for not conducting monthly fire drills and quarterly shelter-in-place/lockdown drills. According to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC .1719(a)(15-16), the operator of a family child care home (operator) shall provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of children in care, including but not limited to conducting a monthly fire drill and conducting a "shelter-in-place drill" or "lockdown drill" every three months and records shall be maintained as required by 10A NCAC 09 .1721(e)(7). Condition of Floors A violation was cited today for cracked floor tiles in the bathroom. According to Child Care Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2824(e), all floors and floor coverings shall be kept clean and maintained in good repair. The operator stated that she will schedule services to repair the floor tiles as soon as possible. Reminders Child Care Health Consultant The Cumberland County Department of Public Health current Child Care Health Consultant is Nicole Richardson. Her contact number is: 910-678-7706 and her email address: nrrichardson@cumberlandcountync.gov. Visit the website https://nccchcassociation.org/resources/. Under resources, there are several links that may be beneficial for your Family Child Care Home. For example, Caring for Our Children, My Plate, Safe Kids NC, and many others. The following website will also provide more information about the Child Care Health Consultants. The Child Care Health Consultant provides support in the following areas, but not limited to: oral health, illness, infectious disease, emergency preparedness, health related areas, nutrition, environmental health, and physical activity. For additional information areas, visit the website, https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/child-care-health-consultants/about-cchc/. Natural Outdoor Learning Initiative The DCDEE has a new initiative – Natural Outdoor Learning Initiative. Through this initiative, we hope to: increase knowledge and confidence for everyone in developing and implementing best practices to support the creation, programming, and safe use of naturalized outdoor spaces in child care facilities. You can learn more by visiting the NLI website, where you will also find many resources, including an updated Toolkit designed to help you enhance your outdoor learning environment. The downloadable NLI Toolkit is available at: https://naturalearning.org/preschool-outdoor-toolkit. N.C. Statewide Family Child Care Project The N.C. Statewide Family Child Care Project was established in 2019. The project has worked within the CCR&R system to provide training and technical assistance to Professional Development and TA practitioners who support Family Child Care. Additionally, the project has worked with collaborating partners and stakeholders at the state and federal level to elevate and inform policy discussions that positively impact licensed Family Child Care professional educators. Kathleen Hoffler, Region 5 Family Child Care Consultant, is available free of charge to provide technical assistance and consultation to Family Child Care Home Providers to help you to enhance your program quality by putting thought and care into the following areas: Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP), Curriculum, Family Engagement, Caregiver-Child Interactions, and Indoor and Outdoor Environments. You can take steps towards providing a high quality early care and education environment for the children in your program. Don’t wait, contact Kathleen at 910-988-2218 or khoffler@ccpfc.org to get started. Crib Requirements During today's visit, the operator stated that she is going to purchase a crib for an infant in care at the facility. We discussed the requirements for cribs from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). I gave the operator a hard copy of the CPSC Compliant Cribs by Vendor handout. I encouraged the operator to use the vendors listed on the handout when selecting a CPSC compliant crib. CPR Re-Certification According to your records, the operator and additional caregiver have CPR certification that is due to expire soon. I encouraged the operator to contact the Partnership for Children at (910)867-9700 to register for an upcoming CPR course. DCDEE Child Care Consultant Contact Information Please feel free to contact me at tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov or (910) 605-2367 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. 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
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10A NCAC 09 .1721 · Violation
Name of Operation: NANA C'S CHILD CARE Facility ID: 26002520 Consultant: TIFFANY REED Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 9/23/2024 Number Present: 1 Completed Date: 9/23/2024 Age: From 0 To 1 Total Minutes: 330 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 02:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit, including Health and Safety Training. The previous Annual Compliance visit was completed on October 03, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 91% which is at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Three-Star License issued May 02, 2022. The license was based on the program earning 4 points in education standards, 2 points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option of restricting infant capacity to no more than two children under one year of age. The information on record was verified as correct by Carla Hillman-Jeffers, Operator. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior was completed on February 15, 2024. C. Hillman-Jeffers, Operator, was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. One child was present upon my arrival. The child was observed sitting in a high-chair, with a toy. The child had access to the following activity areas: fine motor, literacy, dramatic-play, and music and blocks. Two plastic grocery bags, containing clothes, were stored on a cubby shelf, below five feet from the finished floor. In the bathroom, a floor tile was observed cracked and lifting around the floor air vent. The cracked floor tile pieces were held together with pieces of duct tape. Routine care and handwashing practices were observed. Breakfast consisted of banana, oatmeal and milk. Two staff files were reviewed. The operator and an additional caregiver did not meet their required annual on-going training hours, based on education and experience. The operator had an expired ITS-SIDS certification on file. One child’s file was reviewed, and all documentation was observed in compliance with applicable child care rules. Program files, including the EPR Plan, were reviewed. The most recent fire drill was completed on July 31, 2024. The most recent shelter-in-place/lockdown drill was completed on April 26, 2024. The placard of the most recent sanitation inspection posted in the facility, but the operator could not find the sanitation inspection report. The operator stated that she would email me a copy of the sanitation inspection report when she finds it. Transportation requirements were reviewed and observed in compliance with applicable child care rules. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with C. Hillman-Jeffers. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 1301 Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule. The operator did not complete the required amount of annual training hours, based on her education and experience (10 Hours Required; 2 Hours Received). GS 110-91(11); 10A NCAC 09 .1705(b)(5) 1306 Operator has not completed ITS-SIDS training every three years from the completion date of the previous ITS-SIDS training. The operator did not complete ITS-SIDS training within three years of the previous training (ITS-SIDS Training Completed: 5/15/21). .1703(a)(4) 1544 The child care operator did not comply with all State laws, federal laws and/or local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare, as required by General Statute 110-91. The floor in the bathroom was observed with cracked tiles, surrounding the floor vent. Duct tape was observed holding the cracked floor tile pieces together. GS 110-91 1853 The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill. According to the emergency drill log, the most recent fire drill was conducted on 7/31/24. .1719(a)(15) & .1721( e)(2) 1854 The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. According to the emergency drill log, the most recent shelter-in-place drill was completed on 4/26/24. .1719(a )(16) & .1721(e )(7) 1922 Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three. In the designated caregiving space, two plastic grocery bags, containing clothes, were stored on a cubby shelf, below five feet from the finished floor. The operator immediately moved the plastic bags to a shelf above five feet from the finished floor. .1719(a)(18) 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. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on October 07, 2024, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, 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: Tiffany Reed Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 9939 Fayetteville, NC 28311 tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Childcare ID# 12345678 Facility Specific TA On-Going Training Requirements A violation was cited today for the operator not meeting her required annual on-going training hours. According to Child Care Rule .1703(d)(1), after the first year of employment, the family child care home operator, and staff who work with children shall complete on-going training activities as follows: • 4-Year Degree or Higher in a child care related field: 5 Clock Hours • 2-Year Degree in a child care related field: 8 Clock Hours • NC Early Childhood Administration Credential: 8 Clock Hours • NC Early Childhood Credential or equivalent certificate: 10 Clock Hours • 10 Years of Documented Child Care Work Experience: 15 Clock Hours • No Other Criteria: 20 Clock Hours The operator stated that she will register for upcoming courses at the Partnership for Children of Cumberland County. Emergency Drill Requirements Violations were cited today for not conducting monthly fire drills and quarterly shelter-in-place/lockdown drills. According to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC .1719(a)(15-16), the operator of a family child care home (operator) shall provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of children in care, including but not limited to conducting a monthly fire drill and conducting a "shelter-in-place drill" or "lockdown drill" every three months and records shall be maintained as required by 10A NCAC 09 .1721(e)(7). Condition of Floors A violation was cited today for cracked floor tiles in the bathroom. According to Child Care Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2824(e), all floors and floor coverings shall be kept clean and maintained in good repair. The operator stated that she will schedule services to repair the floor tiles as soon as possible. Reminders Child Care Health Consultant The Cumberland County Department of Public Health current Child Care Health Consultant is Nicole Richardson. Her contact number is: 910-678-7706 and her email address: nrrichardson@cumberlandcountync.gov. Visit the website https://nccchcassociation.org/resources/. Under resources, there are several links that may be beneficial for your Family Child Care Home. For example, Caring for Our Children, My Plate, Safe Kids NC, and many others. The following website will also provide more information about the Child Care Health Consultants. The Child Care Health Consultant provides support in the following areas, but not limited to: oral health, illness, infectious disease, emergency preparedness, health related areas, nutrition, environmental health, and physical activity. For additional information areas, visit the website, https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/child-care-health-consultants/about-cchc/. Natural Outdoor Learning Initiative The DCDEE has a new initiative – Natural Outdoor Learning Initiative. Through this initiative, we hope to: increase knowledge and confidence for everyone in developing and implementing best practices to support the creation, programming, and safe use of naturalized outdoor spaces in child care facilities. You can learn more by visiting the NLI website, where you will also find many resources, including an updated Toolkit designed to help you enhance your outdoor learning environment. The downloadable NLI Toolkit is available at: https://naturalearning.org/preschool-outdoor-toolkit. N.C. Statewide Family Child Care Project The N.C. Statewide Family Child Care Project was established in 2019. The project has worked within the CCR&R system to provide training and technical assistance to Professional Development and TA practitioners who support Family Child Care. Additionally, the project has worked with collaborating partners and stakeholders at the state and federal level to elevate and inform policy discussions that positively impact licensed Family Child Care professional educators. Kathleen Hoffler, Region 5 Family Child Care Consultant, is available free of charge to provide technical assistance and consultation to Family Child Care Home Providers to help you to enhance your program quality by putting thought and care into the following areas: Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP), Curriculum, Family Engagement, Caregiver-Child Interactions, and Indoor and Outdoor Environments. You can take steps towards providing a high quality early care and education environment for the children in your program. Don’t wait, contact Kathleen at 910-988-2218 or khoffler@ccpfc.org to get started. Crib Requirements During today's visit, the operator stated that she is going to purchase a crib for an infant in care at the facility. We discussed the requirements for cribs from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). I gave the operator a hard copy of the CPSC Compliant Cribs by Vendor handout. I encouraged the operator to use the vendors listed on the handout when selecting a CPSC compliant crib. CPR Re-Certification According to your records, the operator and additional caregiver have CPR certification that is due to expire soon. I encouraged the operator to contact the Partnership for Children at (910)867-9700 to register for an upcoming CPR course. DCDEE Child Care Consultant Contact Information Please feel free to contact me at tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov or (910) 605-2367 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. 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: NANA C'S CHILD CARE Facility ID: 26002520 Consultant: TIFFANY REED Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 9/23/2024 Number Present: 1 Completed Date: 9/23/2024 Age: From 0 To 1 Total Minutes: 330 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 02:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit, including Health and Safety Training. The previous Annual Compliance visit was completed on October 03, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 91% which is at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Three-Star License issued May 02, 2022. The license was based on the program earning 4 points in education standards, 2 points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option of restricting infant capacity to no more than two children under one year of age. The information on record was verified as correct by Carla Hillman-Jeffers, Operator. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior was completed on February 15, 2024. C. Hillman-Jeffers, Operator, was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. One child was present upon my arrival. The child was observed sitting in a high-chair, with a toy. The child had access to the following activity areas: fine motor, literacy, dramatic-play, and music and blocks. Two plastic grocery bags, containing clothes, were stored on a cubby shelf, below five feet from the finished floor. In the bathroom, a floor tile was observed cracked and lifting around the floor air vent. The cracked floor tile pieces were held together with pieces of duct tape. Routine care and handwashing practices were observed. Breakfast consisted of banana, oatmeal and milk. Two staff files were reviewed. The operator and an additional caregiver did not meet their required annual on-going training hours, based on education and experience. The operator had an expired ITS-SIDS certification on file. One child’s file was reviewed, and all documentation was observed in compliance with applicable child care rules. Program files, including the EPR Plan, were reviewed. The most recent fire drill was completed on July 31, 2024. The most recent shelter-in-place/lockdown drill was completed on April 26, 2024. The placard of the most recent sanitation inspection posted in the facility, but the operator could not find the sanitation inspection report. The operator stated that she would email me a copy of the sanitation inspection report when she finds it. Transportation requirements were reviewed and observed in compliance with applicable child care rules. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with C. Hillman-Jeffers. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 1301 Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule. The operator did not complete the required amount of annual training hours, based on her education and experience (10 Hours Required; 2 Hours Received). GS 110-91(11); 10A NCAC 09 .1705(b)(5) 1306 Operator has not completed ITS-SIDS training every three years from the completion date of the previous ITS-SIDS training. The operator did not complete ITS-SIDS training within three years of the previous training (ITS-SIDS Training Completed: 5/15/21). .1703(a)(4) 1544 The child care operator did not comply with all State laws, federal laws and/or local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare, as required by General Statute 110-91. The floor in the bathroom was observed with cracked tiles, surrounding the floor vent. Duct tape was observed holding the cracked floor tile pieces together. GS 110-91 1853 The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill. According to the emergency drill log, the most recent fire drill was conducted on 7/31/24. .1719(a)(15) & .1721( e)(2) 1854 The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. According to the emergency drill log, the most recent shelter-in-place drill was completed on 4/26/24. .1719(a )(16) & .1721(e )(7) 1922 Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three. In the designated caregiving space, two plastic grocery bags, containing clothes, were stored on a cubby shelf, below five feet from the finished floor. The operator immediately moved the plastic bags to a shelf above five feet from the finished floor. .1719(a)(18) 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. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on October 07, 2024, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, 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: Tiffany Reed Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 9939 Fayetteville, NC 28311 tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Childcare ID# 12345678 Facility Specific TA On-Going Training Requirements A violation was cited today for the operator not meeting her required annual on-going training hours. According to Child Care Rule .1703(d)(1), after the first year of employment, the family child care home operator, and staff who work with children shall complete on-going training activities as follows: • 4-Year Degree or Higher in a child care related field: 5 Clock Hours • 2-Year Degree in a child care related field: 8 Clock Hours • NC Early Childhood Administration Credential: 8 Clock Hours • NC Early Childhood Credential or equivalent certificate: 10 Clock Hours • 10 Years of Documented Child Care Work Experience: 15 Clock Hours • No Other Criteria: 20 Clock Hours The operator stated that she will register for upcoming courses at the Partnership for Children of Cumberland County. Emergency Drill Requirements Violations were cited today for not conducting monthly fire drills and quarterly shelter-in-place/lockdown drills. According to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC .1719(a)(15-16), the operator of a family child care home (operator) shall provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of children in care, including but not limited to conducting a monthly fire drill and conducting a "shelter-in-place drill" or "lockdown drill" every three months and records shall be maintained as required by 10A NCAC 09 .1721(e)(7). Condition of Floors A violation was cited today for cracked floor tiles in the bathroom. According to Child Care Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2824(e), all floors and floor coverings shall be kept clean and maintained in good repair. The operator stated that she will schedule services to repair the floor tiles as soon as possible. Reminders Child Care Health Consultant The Cumberland County Department of Public Health current Child Care Health Consultant is Nicole Richardson. Her contact number is: 910-678-7706 and her email address: nrrichardson@cumberlandcountync.gov. Visit the website https://nccchcassociation.org/resources/. Under resources, there are several links that may be beneficial for your Family Child Care Home. For example, Caring for Our Children, My Plate, Safe Kids NC, and many others. The following website will also provide more information about the Child Care Health Consultants. The Child Care Health Consultant provides support in the following areas, but not limited to: oral health, illness, infectious disease, emergency preparedness, health related areas, nutrition, environmental health, and physical activity. For additional information areas, visit the website, https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/child-care-health-consultants/about-cchc/. Natural Outdoor Learning Initiative The DCDEE has a new initiative – Natural Outdoor Learning Initiative. Through this initiative, we hope to: increase knowledge and confidence for everyone in developing and implementing best practices to support the creation, programming, and safe use of naturalized outdoor spaces in child care facilities. You can learn more by visiting the NLI website, where you will also find many resources, including an updated Toolkit designed to help you enhance your outdoor learning environment. The downloadable NLI Toolkit is available at: https://naturalearning.org/preschool-outdoor-toolkit. N.C. Statewide Family Child Care Project The N.C. Statewide Family Child Care Project was established in 2019. The project has worked within the CCR&R system to provide training and technical assistance to Professional Development and TA practitioners who support Family Child Care. Additionally, the project has worked with collaborating partners and stakeholders at the state and federal level to elevate and inform policy discussions that positively impact licensed Family Child Care professional educators. Kathleen Hoffler, Region 5 Family Child Care Consultant, is available free of charge to provide technical assistance and consultation to Family Child Care Home Providers to help you to enhance your program quality by putting thought and care into the following areas: Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP), Curriculum, Family Engagement, Caregiver-Child Interactions, and Indoor and Outdoor Environments. You can take steps towards providing a high quality early care and education environment for the children in your program. Don’t wait, contact Kathleen at 910-988-2218 or khoffler@ccpfc.org to get started. Crib Requirements During today's visit, the operator stated that she is going to purchase a crib for an infant in care at the facility. We discussed the requirements for cribs from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). I gave the operator a hard copy of the CPSC Compliant Cribs by Vendor handout. I encouraged the operator to use the vendors listed on the handout when selecting a CPSC compliant crib. CPR Re-Certification According to your records, the operator and additional caregiver have CPR certification that is due to expire soon. I encouraged the operator to contact the Partnership for Children at (910)867-9700 to register for an upcoming CPR course. DCDEE Child Care Consultant Contact Information Please feel free to contact me at tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov or (910) 605-2367 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. 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: NANA C'S CHILD CARE Facility ID: 26002520 Consultant: TIFFANY REED Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 9/23/2024 Number Present: 1 Completed Date: 9/23/2024 Age: From 0 To 1 Total Minutes: 330 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 02:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit, including Health and Safety Training. The previous Annual Compliance visit was completed on October 03, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 91% which is at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Three-Star License issued May 02, 2022. The license was based on the program earning 4 points in education standards, 2 points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option of restricting infant capacity to no more than two children under one year of age. The information on record was verified as correct by Carla Hillman-Jeffers, Operator. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior was completed on February 15, 2024. C. Hillman-Jeffers, Operator, was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. One child was present upon my arrival. The child was observed sitting in a high-chair, with a toy. The child had access to the following activity areas: fine motor, literacy, dramatic-play, and music and blocks. Two plastic grocery bags, containing clothes, were stored on a cubby shelf, below five feet from the finished floor. In the bathroom, a floor tile was observed cracked and lifting around the floor air vent. The cracked floor tile pieces were held together with pieces of duct tape. Routine care and handwashing practices were observed. Breakfast consisted of banana, oatmeal and milk. Two staff files were reviewed. The operator and an additional caregiver did not meet their required annual on-going training hours, based on education and experience. The operator had an expired ITS-SIDS certification on file. One child’s file was reviewed, and all documentation was observed in compliance with applicable child care rules. Program files, including the EPR Plan, were reviewed. The most recent fire drill was completed on July 31, 2024. The most recent shelter-in-place/lockdown drill was completed on April 26, 2024. The placard of the most recent sanitation inspection posted in the facility, but the operator could not find the sanitation inspection report. The operator stated that she would email me a copy of the sanitation inspection report when she finds it. Transportation requirements were reviewed and observed in compliance with applicable child care rules. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with C. Hillman-Jeffers. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 1301 Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule. The operator did not complete the required amount of annual training hours, based on her education and experience (10 Hours Required; 2 Hours Received). GS 110-91(11); 10A NCAC 09 .1705(b)(5) 1306 Operator has not completed ITS-SIDS training every three years from the completion date of the previous ITS-SIDS training. The operator did not complete ITS-SIDS training within three years of the previous training (ITS-SIDS Training Completed: 5/15/21). .1703(a)(4) 1544 The child care operator did not comply with all State laws, federal laws and/or local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare, as required by General Statute 110-91. The floor in the bathroom was observed with cracked tiles, surrounding the floor vent. Duct tape was observed holding the cracked floor tile pieces together. GS 110-91 1853 The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill. According to the emergency drill log, the most recent fire drill was conducted on 7/31/24. .1719(a)(15) & .1721( e)(2) 1854 The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. According to the emergency drill log, the most recent shelter-in-place drill was completed on 4/26/24. .1719(a )(16) & .1721(e )(7) 1922 Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three. In the designated caregiving space, two plastic grocery bags, containing clothes, were stored on a cubby shelf, below five feet from the finished floor. The operator immediately moved the plastic bags to a shelf above five feet from the finished floor. .1719(a)(18) 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. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on October 07, 2024, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, 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: Tiffany Reed Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 9939 Fayetteville, NC 28311 tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Childcare ID# 12345678 Facility Specific TA On-Going Training Requirements A violation was cited today for the operator not meeting her required annual on-going training hours. According to Child Care Rule .1703(d)(1), after the first year of employment, the family child care home operator, and staff who work with children shall complete on-going training activities as follows: • 4-Year Degree or Higher in a child care related field: 5 Clock Hours • 2-Year Degree in a child care related field: 8 Clock Hours • NC Early Childhood Administration Credential: 8 Clock Hours • NC Early Childhood Credential or equivalent certificate: 10 Clock Hours • 10 Years of Documented Child Care Work Experience: 15 Clock Hours • No Other Criteria: 20 Clock Hours The operator stated that she will register for upcoming courses at the Partnership for Children of Cumberland County. Emergency Drill Requirements Violations were cited today for not conducting monthly fire drills and quarterly shelter-in-place/lockdown drills. According to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC .1719(a)(15-16), the operator of a family child care home (operator) shall provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of children in care, including but not limited to conducting a monthly fire drill and conducting a "shelter-in-place drill" or "lockdown drill" every three months and records shall be maintained as required by 10A NCAC 09 .1721(e)(7). Condition of Floors A violation was cited today for cracked floor tiles in the bathroom. According to Child Care Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2824(e), all floors and floor coverings shall be kept clean and maintained in good repair. The operator stated that she will schedule services to repair the floor tiles as soon as possible. Reminders Child Care Health Consultant The Cumberland County Department of Public Health current Child Care Health Consultant is Nicole Richardson. Her contact number is: 910-678-7706 and her email address: nrrichardson@cumberlandcountync.gov. Visit the website https://nccchcassociation.org/resources/. Under resources, there are several links that may be beneficial for your Family Child Care Home. For example, Caring for Our Children, My Plate, Safe Kids NC, and many others. The following website will also provide more information about the Child Care Health Consultants. The Child Care Health Consultant provides support in the following areas, but not limited to: oral health, illness, infectious disease, emergency preparedness, health related areas, nutrition, environmental health, and physical activity. For additional information areas, visit the website, https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/child-care-health-consultants/about-cchc/. Natural Outdoor Learning Initiative The DCDEE has a new initiative – Natural Outdoor Learning Initiative. Through this initiative, we hope to: increase knowledge and confidence for everyone in developing and implementing best practices to support the creation, programming, and safe use of naturalized outdoor spaces in child care facilities. You can learn more by visiting the NLI website, where you will also find many resources, including an updated Toolkit designed to help you enhance your outdoor learning environment. The downloadable NLI Toolkit is available at: https://naturalearning.org/preschool-outdoor-toolkit. N.C. Statewide Family Child Care Project The N.C. Statewide Family Child Care Project was established in 2019. The project has worked within the CCR&R system to provide training and technical assistance to Professional Development and TA practitioners who support Family Child Care. Additionally, the project has worked with collaborating partners and stakeholders at the state and federal level to elevate and inform policy discussions that positively impact licensed Family Child Care professional educators. Kathleen Hoffler, Region 5 Family Child Care Consultant, is available free of charge to provide technical assistance and consultation to Family Child Care Home Providers to help you to enhance your program quality by putting thought and care into the following areas: Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP), Curriculum, Family Engagement, Caregiver-Child Interactions, and Indoor and Outdoor Environments. You can take steps towards providing a high quality early care and education environment for the children in your program. Don’t wait, contact Kathleen at 910-988-2218 or khoffler@ccpfc.org to get started. Crib Requirements During today's visit, the operator stated that she is going to purchase a crib for an infant in care at the facility. We discussed the requirements for cribs from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). I gave the operator a hard copy of the CPSC Compliant Cribs by Vendor handout. I encouraged the operator to use the vendors listed on the handout when selecting a CPSC compliant crib. CPR Re-Certification According to your records, the operator and additional caregiver have CPR certification that is due to expire soon. I encouraged the operator to contact the Partnership for Children at (910)867-9700 to register for an upcoming CPR course. DCDEE Child Care Consultant Contact Information Please feel free to contact me at tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov or (910) 605-2367 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. 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: NANA C'S CHILD CARE Facility ID: 26002520 Consultant: TIFFANY REED Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 4/18/2024 Number Present: 1 Completed Date: 4/18/2024 Age: From 0 To 1 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 02:30 PM Time Out: 05:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Unannounced Visit Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to confirm the correction of violations of child care requirements, pertinent to an unannounced follow-up visit. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed October 03, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 92% which at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4) (c-d). This program currently operates with a Three-Star License issued May 02, 2022. The License was based on the program earning 4 points in education standards, 2 points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet the programmatic option of restricting infant capacity to no more than two children under one year of age. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Carla Hillman-Jeffers, Operator. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed August 02, 2023. On April 01, 2024, a Routine Unannounced visit was conducted. Item #701 was cited for an unused fish tank with standing water being accessible to children. Item #716 was cited for electrical outlets not being covered. Item #1970 was cited for age-appropriate materials not being available for school-age children. The focus of today’s visit was to confirm if the violations have been corrected. Upon my arrival, the facility appeared to be closed. I knocked on the door and no one answered. I waited in the driveway to give the operator time to return from possible routes to pick up children for afterschool care. At 3:07pm, I called the operator. The operator informed me that she was on her way back from dropping children off at their residence. The operator stated that her sister and the sister’s nurse were inside the home, and that she would call them to let me in the facility. At 3:10pm, Victoria Norris, Nurse, let me into the home. The operator’s sister and the nurse were present. I monitored the designated caregiving space. The unused fish tank with standing water was still accessible to children. The fish tank was stored on top of a refrigerator in the caregiving space, below five feet from the finished floor. All outlets were covered. Age-appropriate literacy materials, math materials, and games for school-age children were available in the caregiving space. The operator returned to the facility at 3:53pm, with one child. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with C. Jeffers. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 701 All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch. In the designated caregiving space, an unused fish tank with standing water was stored on top of a refrigerator, below five feet from the finished floor. This is a repeat violation. The fish tank was removed from the caregiving space during the visit. .1719(a)(1)&(17) 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. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today were corrected immediately. Technical Assistance/Reminders: DCDEE Website/ Child Care Consultant Contact Information Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest childcare updates visit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. If you have questions, please contact me at: 910-605-2367 or tiffany.L.reed@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
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
10A NCAC 09 .1719 · Violation
Name of Operation: NANA C'S CHILD CARE Facility ID: 26002520 Consultant: TIFFANY REED Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 4/1/2024 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 4/1/2024 Age: From 0 To 12 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a Routine Unannounced visit. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed October 03, 2023 and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 91% which at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4) (c-d). This program currently operates with a Three-Star License issued May 02, 2022. The License was based on the program earning 4 points in education standards, 2 points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet the programmatic option of restricting infant capacity to no more than two children under one year of age. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed August 12, 2023. Carla Jeffers, Operator, was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Seven children were present upon my arrival. In the designated caregiving space, children were observed participating in free-choice activities. Children had access to blocks, manipulatives, literacy, and dramatic-play materials. Children were stacking blocks, pretending to cook, and reading books. A surge protector, with one uncovered outlet, was found on the floor, accessible to children. An unused fish tank with standing water was observed in the caregiving space, accessible to children. Children cleaned up toys and lined up for outdoor play. In the outdoor play area, children were observed playing with balls, playing with frisbees, climbing a dome, using a saucer swing, and running around playing tag. When the group returned inside, the operator and children washed their hands and returned to the designated caregiving space for free play activities. Developmentally appropriate materials for older school age children were not available. School age children were observed handling the available toys and materials roughly. Two school age children were observed throwing blocks across the room. One school age child was observed standing on a spinner made for toddlers. Routine care and handwashing practices were observed. Lunch consisted of spaghetti and meat sauce, corn, banana, whole wheat bread, and milk. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with C. Jeffers. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 701 All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch. An unused fish tank with standing water was observed in the designated caregiving space, accessible to children. .1719(a)(1)&(17) 716 Electrical outlets not in use were not covered. A surge protector, with an uncovered outlet, was observed in the designated caregiving space, accessible to children. 10A NCAC .1719(a)(27) 1970 School-age children were not offered a balance of activities appropriate to their age, needs and interests. Developmentally-appropriate toys and materials were not available for school age children in care. .1718(a )(10) 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. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on April 15, 2024, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, 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: Tiffany Reed Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 9939 Fayetteville, NC 28311 tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Childcare ID# 12345678 TA/Consultation: Safe Indoor Environment A violation was cited today for uncovered electrical outlets. According to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1719(a)(27), the operator of a family child care home shall provide a physically safe and healthy environment by covering all electrical outlets not in use and removing cracked, or frayed cords in occupied outlets. Developmentally Appropriate Materials A violation was cited for not providing developmentally appropriate materials for school age children. According to Child Care Rule .1718(a)(10), operators who provide care to school-age children shall provide a balance of activities appropriate to the age, needs and interests of the school-age children. We discussed purchasing developmentally appropriate materials for school age children, such as board games, card games, age-appropriate books, and art materials. Infant/Toddler Age Group Observation I discussed with C. Jeffers the results from my observations of the infant/toddler age group during today’s visit. There were ample materials in each interest center for infants and toddlers to use at their choice. An infant was not observed engaging in any activities. Playing with infants, giving them space to explore, following their attention and interest, and building on those interests to create learning opportunities is important because infants need to be interested and engaged to learn new things. When you follow their interest, you encourage learning through exploration. Preschool Age Group Observation I discussed with C. Jeffers the results from my observations of the preschool age group during today’s visit. There were ample materials in each interest center for preschool children to use at their choice. Some interaction was observed when the caregiver reviewed colors of blocks with children. The caregiver was also observed giving children praise when they stacked blocks, sounded out words while reading a book, and put away toys. Feedback should be descriptive rather than just saying “Good job” or “Thanks”. Provide a brief description of the observed behavior. This feedback helps children know exactly what the behavior is that you would like to see repeated. For example, “Thanks for hanging up your coat all by yourself, (child’s name).” “Wow, (child’s name), you just washed your hands all by yourself without me telling you to do it.” School Age Observation I discussed with C. Jeffers the results from my observations of the school age group during today’s visit. There were not any developmentally appropriate materials for school age children to use or play with in the designated caregiving space. School age children were observed playing roughly with the toys and materials that were available. I suggested for the operator to order some board games, such as Connect Four, Operation, or Scrabble. I suggested for the operator to order some card games, such as Uno or matching cards. Additionally, I suggested for the operator to have art materials and writing materials readily available for school age children, such as construction paper, colored pencils, markers, stencils, stickers, glue, etc. Reminders: N.C. Statewide Family Child Care Project The N.C. Statewide Family Child Care Project was established in 2019. The project has worked within the CCR&R system to provide training and technical assistance to Professional Development and TA practitioners who support Family Child Care. Additionally, the project has worked with collaborating partners and stakeholders at the state and federal level to elevate and inform policy discussions that positively impact licensed Family Child Care professional educators. Kathleen Hoffler, Region 5 Family Child Care Consultant, is available free of charge to provide technical assistance and consultation to Family Child Care Home Providers to help you to enhance your program quality by putting thought and care into the following areas: Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP), Curriculum, Family Engagement, Caregiver-Child Interactions, and Indoor and Outdoor Environments. You can take steps towards providing a high quality early care and education environment for the children in your program. Don’t wait, contact Kathleen at 910-988-2218 or khoffler@ccpfc.org to get started. DCDEE Website/ Child Care Consultant Contact Information Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest childcare updates visit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. If you have questions, please contact me at: 910-605-2367 or tiffany.L.reed@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
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
NC GS 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: NANA C'S CHILD CARE Facility ID: 26002520 Consultant: TIFFANY REED Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 4/1/2024 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 4/1/2024 Age: From 0 To 12 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a Routine Unannounced visit. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed October 03, 2023 and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 91% which at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4) (c-d). This program currently operates with a Three-Star License issued May 02, 2022. The License was based on the program earning 4 points in education standards, 2 points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet the programmatic option of restricting infant capacity to no more than two children under one year of age. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed August 12, 2023. Carla Jeffers, Operator, was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Seven children were present upon my arrival. In the designated caregiving space, children were observed participating in free-choice activities. Children had access to blocks, manipulatives, literacy, and dramatic-play materials. Children were stacking blocks, pretending to cook, and reading books. A surge protector, with one uncovered outlet, was found on the floor, accessible to children. An unused fish tank with standing water was observed in the caregiving space, accessible to children. Children cleaned up toys and lined up for outdoor play. In the outdoor play area, children were observed playing with balls, playing with frisbees, climbing a dome, using a saucer swing, and running around playing tag. When the group returned inside, the operator and children washed their hands and returned to the designated caregiving space for free play activities. Developmentally appropriate materials for older school age children were not available. School age children were observed handling the available toys and materials roughly. Two school age children were observed throwing blocks across the room. One school age child was observed standing on a spinner made for toddlers. Routine care and handwashing practices were observed. Lunch consisted of spaghetti and meat sauce, corn, banana, whole wheat bread, and milk. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with C. Jeffers. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 701 All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch. An unused fish tank with standing water was observed in the designated caregiving space, accessible to children. .1719(a)(1)&(17) 716 Electrical outlets not in use were not covered. A surge protector, with an uncovered outlet, was observed in the designated caregiving space, accessible to children. 10A NCAC .1719(a)(27) 1970 School-age children were not offered a balance of activities appropriate to their age, needs and interests. Developmentally-appropriate toys and materials were not available for school age children in care. .1718(a )(10) 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. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on April 15, 2024, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, 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: Tiffany Reed Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 9939 Fayetteville, NC 28311 tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Childcare ID# 12345678 TA/Consultation: Safe Indoor Environment A violation was cited today for uncovered electrical outlets. According to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1719(a)(27), the operator of a family child care home shall provide a physically safe and healthy environment by covering all electrical outlets not in use and removing cracked, or frayed cords in occupied outlets. Developmentally Appropriate Materials A violation was cited for not providing developmentally appropriate materials for school age children. According to Child Care Rule .1718(a)(10), operators who provide care to school-age children shall provide a balance of activities appropriate to the age, needs and interests of the school-age children. We discussed purchasing developmentally appropriate materials for school age children, such as board games, card games, age-appropriate books, and art materials. Infant/Toddler Age Group Observation I discussed with C. Jeffers the results from my observations of the infant/toddler age group during today’s visit. There were ample materials in each interest center for infants and toddlers to use at their choice. An infant was not observed engaging in any activities. Playing with infants, giving them space to explore, following their attention and interest, and building on those interests to create learning opportunities is important because infants need to be interested and engaged to learn new things. When you follow their interest, you encourage learning through exploration. Preschool Age Group Observation I discussed with C. Jeffers the results from my observations of the preschool age group during today’s visit. There were ample materials in each interest center for preschool children to use at their choice. Some interaction was observed when the caregiver reviewed colors of blocks with children. The caregiver was also observed giving children praise when they stacked blocks, sounded out words while reading a book, and put away toys. Feedback should be descriptive rather than just saying “Good job” or “Thanks”. Provide a brief description of the observed behavior. This feedback helps children know exactly what the behavior is that you would like to see repeated. For example, “Thanks for hanging up your coat all by yourself, (child’s name).” “Wow, (child’s name), you just washed your hands all by yourself without me telling you to do it.” School Age Observation I discussed with C. Jeffers the results from my observations of the school age group during today’s visit. There were not any developmentally appropriate materials for school age children to use or play with in the designated caregiving space. School age children were observed playing roughly with the toys and materials that were available. I suggested for the operator to order some board games, such as Connect Four, Operation, or Scrabble. I suggested for the operator to order some card games, such as Uno or matching cards. Additionally, I suggested for the operator to have art materials and writing materials readily available for school age children, such as construction paper, colored pencils, markers, stencils, stickers, glue, etc. Reminders: N.C. Statewide Family Child Care Project The N.C. Statewide Family Child Care Project was established in 2019. The project has worked within the CCR&R system to provide training and technical assistance to Professional Development and TA practitioners who support Family Child Care. Additionally, the project has worked with collaborating partners and stakeholders at the state and federal level to elevate and inform policy discussions that positively impact licensed Family Child Care professional educators. Kathleen Hoffler, Region 5 Family Child Care Consultant, is available free of charge to provide technical assistance and consultation to Family Child Care Home Providers to help you to enhance your program quality by putting thought and care into the following areas: Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP), Curriculum, Family Engagement, Caregiver-Child Interactions, and Indoor and Outdoor Environments. You can take steps towards providing a high quality early care and education environment for the children in your program. Don’t wait, contact Kathleen at 910-988-2218 or khoffler@ccpfc.org to get started. DCDEE Website/ Child Care Consultant Contact Information Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest childcare updates visit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. If you have questions, please contact me at: 910-605-2367 or tiffany.L.reed@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 .1705 · Violation
Name of Operation: NANA C'S CHILD CARE Facility ID: 26002520 Consultant: TIFFANY REED Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 10/3/2023 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 10/3/2023 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 330 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 02:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit, including Health and Safety Training. The previous Annual Compliance visit was completed on October 04, 2022, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 90% which is at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Three-Star License issued May 02, 2022. The license was based on the program earning 4 points in education standards, 2 points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option of restricting infant capacity to no more than two children under one year of age. The information on record was verified as correct by Carla Hillman-Jeffers, Operator. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior was completed on August 02, 2023. C. Hillman-Jeffers, Operator, was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Three children were present upon my arrival. Children were observed participating in free-choice activities. Children had access to the following activity areas: fine motor, literacy, dramatic-play, and music and blocks. In the outdoor play area, several tree nuts were scattered throughout the grass. Lunch consisted of bologna sandwich on whole wheat bread, carrots, orange slices, and milk. Routine care and handwashing practices were observed. One staff file was reviewed. The operator did not meet her required annual on-going training hours, based on education and experience. The operator did not complete the required health and safety courses within one year of operation. Eight children’s records were reviewed. All children did not have a medical report on file. Program files, including the EPR Plan, were reviewed and all documentation was in compliance. The most recent sanitation inspection was received during today’s visit. Transportation requirements were reviewed and observed in compliance. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with C. Hillman-Jeffers. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 701 All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch. Pecans, from a tree, were scattered throughout the grass in the outdoor play area. .1719(a)(1)&(17) 910 Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. All of the enrolled children did not have a medical report on file. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 1301 Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule. Carla Hillman-Jeffers, Operator, did not complete her required annual on-going training hours (10 Clock Hours Required; 3 Clock Hours Received). GS 110-91(11); 10A NCAC 09 .1705(b)(5) 2022 Operator and/or staff members did not complete the required health and safety trainings within the specified time frame. Carla Hillman-Jeffers, Operator, did not complete all of the required Health and Safety Trainings within one year of employment. .1703(b) 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. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on October 17, 2023, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, 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: Tiffany Reed Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 9939 Fayetteville, NC 28311 tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Childcare ID# 12345678 Facility Specific TA Children’s Records A violation was cited today for children not having a medical report on file. According to Child Care Rule .1721(a)(1), the family child care home operator shall maintain a copy of a health assessment for each enrolled child, including his or her own child(ren) who are not school-age. A copy of the FCCH Children’s File Checklist was left with the operator. On-Going Training Requirements A violation was cited today for the operator not meeting her required annual on-going training hours. According to Child Care Rule .1703(d)(1), after the first year of employment, the family child care home operator, and staff who work with children shall complete on-going training activities as follows: • 4-Year Degree or Higher in a child care related field: 5 Clock Hours • 2-Year Degree in a child care related field: 8 Clock Hours • NC Early Childhood Administration Credential: 8 Clock Hours • NC Early Childhood Credential or equivalent certificate: 10 Clock Hours • 10 Years of Documented Child Care Work Experience: 15 Clock Hours • No Other Criteria: 20 Clock Hours Health & Safety Training Requirements A violation was cited today for the operator not completing the required health and safety trainings within one year of employment. According to Child Care Rule .1703(b), family child care home operators and staff members shall complete health and safety training within one year of employment, unless the operator or staff member has completed the training within the year prior to beginning employment or within the year prior to receiving a license. Health and safety training shall be in addition to the pre-licensing visit and new staff orientation requirements set forth in Rules .1702(d) and .1729(c) of this Section. Outdoor Learning Environment A violation was cited today for tree nuts being scattered throughout the outdoor play area. According to Child Care Rule .1719(a)(1)(17), the operator of a family child care home (operator) shall provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of children in care, including but not limited to keeping all areas used by the children, both indoors and outdoors, clean and orderly and free of items that are potentially hazardous to children. This includes the removal of items that a child can swallow. Additionally, the indoor and outdoor environment shall be checked daily for debris, vandalism, broken equipment and animal waste. Reminders July 2023 Child Care Rule Changes The DCDEE is excited to share information about the July 2023 child care rule changes. The NC Child Care Commission revised rules related to staff/child ratios for multi-age groups; cooperative arrangements; and enhanced space requirements. These rule changes may or may not impact your facility. The multi-age group staff/child ratio changes support a previous rule change submitted by Early Head Start and the new rule for defining cooperative arrangements provides clarification to a previous change in statute. July 2023 New Child Care Rule Rollout A New Rule Amendments Overview module has been added to the Child Care Rules Training on DCDEE Moodle. If you are unfamiliar with the Child Care Rule Rollout within Moodle, learn how to navigate Moodle. To access Moodle, you will need to have an NCID - the same NCID that you use for the health & safety training, WORKS login, and/or the CBC Portal - to participate in Moodle training. If you do not have an NCID, register for an individual NCID at https://ncid.nc.gov/ncidsspr/. To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814- 6326. Challenging Behaviors Hotline Do you have children who bite? Do children struggle to focus during circle time? Do challenging behaviors cause difficult transitions? Do you spend all day managing behavior? Are you at your wits' end? Help is available for these and other behavior challenges! The Challenging Behaviors Hotline has opened and is provided for Free. You may speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to challenging behaviors in your facility. Dial 1-888-600-1685 Option 1 or for more information go to www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline. DCDEE Child Care Consultant Contact Information Please feel free to contact me at tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov or (910) 605-2367 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. 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
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
10A NCAC 09.1721 · Violation
Name of Operation: NANA C'S CHILD CARE Facility ID: 26002520 Consultant: TIFFANY REED Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 10/3/2023 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 10/3/2023 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 330 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 02:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit, including Health and Safety Training. The previous Annual Compliance visit was completed on October 04, 2022, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 90% which is at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Three-Star License issued May 02, 2022. The license was based on the program earning 4 points in education standards, 2 points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option of restricting infant capacity to no more than two children under one year of age. The information on record was verified as correct by Carla Hillman-Jeffers, Operator. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior was completed on August 02, 2023. C. Hillman-Jeffers, Operator, was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Three children were present upon my arrival. Children were observed participating in free-choice activities. Children had access to the following activity areas: fine motor, literacy, dramatic-play, and music and blocks. In the outdoor play area, several tree nuts were scattered throughout the grass. Lunch consisted of bologna sandwich on whole wheat bread, carrots, orange slices, and milk. Routine care and handwashing practices were observed. One staff file was reviewed. The operator did not meet her required annual on-going training hours, based on education and experience. The operator did not complete the required health and safety courses within one year of operation. Eight children’s records were reviewed. All children did not have a medical report on file. Program files, including the EPR Plan, were reviewed and all documentation was in compliance. The most recent sanitation inspection was received during today’s visit. Transportation requirements were reviewed and observed in compliance. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with C. Hillman-Jeffers. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 701 All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch. Pecans, from a tree, were scattered throughout the grass in the outdoor play area. .1719(a)(1)&(17) 910 Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. All of the enrolled children did not have a medical report on file. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 1301 Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule. Carla Hillman-Jeffers, Operator, did not complete her required annual on-going training hours (10 Clock Hours Required; 3 Clock Hours Received). GS 110-91(11); 10A NCAC 09 .1705(b)(5) 2022 Operator and/or staff members did not complete the required health and safety trainings within the specified time frame. Carla Hillman-Jeffers, Operator, did not complete all of the required Health and Safety Trainings within one year of employment. .1703(b) 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. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on October 17, 2023, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, 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: Tiffany Reed Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 9939 Fayetteville, NC 28311 tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Childcare ID# 12345678 Facility Specific TA Children’s Records A violation was cited today for children not having a medical report on file. According to Child Care Rule .1721(a)(1), the family child care home operator shall maintain a copy of a health assessment for each enrolled child, including his or her own child(ren) who are not school-age. A copy of the FCCH Children’s File Checklist was left with the operator. On-Going Training Requirements A violation was cited today for the operator not meeting her required annual on-going training hours. According to Child Care Rule .1703(d)(1), after the first year of employment, the family child care home operator, and staff who work with children shall complete on-going training activities as follows: • 4-Year Degree or Higher in a child care related field: 5 Clock Hours • 2-Year Degree in a child care related field: 8 Clock Hours • NC Early Childhood Administration Credential: 8 Clock Hours • NC Early Childhood Credential or equivalent certificate: 10 Clock Hours • 10 Years of Documented Child Care Work Experience: 15 Clock Hours • No Other Criteria: 20 Clock Hours Health & Safety Training Requirements A violation was cited today for the operator not completing the required health and safety trainings within one year of employment. According to Child Care Rule .1703(b), family child care home operators and staff members shall complete health and safety training within one year of employment, unless the operator or staff member has completed the training within the year prior to beginning employment or within the year prior to receiving a license. Health and safety training shall be in addition to the pre-licensing visit and new staff orientation requirements set forth in Rules .1702(d) and .1729(c) of this Section. Outdoor Learning Environment A violation was cited today for tree nuts being scattered throughout the outdoor play area. According to Child Care Rule .1719(a)(1)(17), the operator of a family child care home (operator) shall provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of children in care, including but not limited to keeping all areas used by the children, both indoors and outdoors, clean and orderly and free of items that are potentially hazardous to children. This includes the removal of items that a child can swallow. Additionally, the indoor and outdoor environment shall be checked daily for debris, vandalism, broken equipment and animal waste. Reminders July 2023 Child Care Rule Changes The DCDEE is excited to share information about the July 2023 child care rule changes. The NC Child Care Commission revised rules related to staff/child ratios for multi-age groups; cooperative arrangements; and enhanced space requirements. These rule changes may or may not impact your facility. The multi-age group staff/child ratio changes support a previous rule change submitted by Early Head Start and the new rule for defining cooperative arrangements provides clarification to a previous change in statute. July 2023 New Child Care Rule Rollout A New Rule Amendments Overview module has been added to the Child Care Rules Training on DCDEE Moodle. If you are unfamiliar with the Child Care Rule Rollout within Moodle, learn how to navigate Moodle. To access Moodle, you will need to have an NCID - the same NCID that you use for the health & safety training, WORKS login, and/or the CBC Portal - to participate in Moodle training. If you do not have an NCID, register for an individual NCID at https://ncid.nc.gov/ncidsspr/. To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814- 6326. Challenging Behaviors Hotline Do you have children who bite? Do children struggle to focus during circle time? Do challenging behaviors cause difficult transitions? Do you spend all day managing behavior? Are you at your wits' end? Help is available for these and other behavior challenges! The Challenging Behaviors Hotline has opened and is provided for Free. You may speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to challenging behaviors in your facility. Dial 1-888-600-1685 Option 1 or for more information go to www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline. DCDEE Child Care Consultant Contact Information Please feel free to contact me at tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov or (910) 605-2367 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. 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: NANA C'S CHILD CARE Facility ID: 26002520 Consultant: TIFFANY REED Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 10/3/2023 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 10/3/2023 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 330 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 02:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit, including Health and Safety Training. The previous Annual Compliance visit was completed on October 04, 2022, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 90% which is at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Three-Star License issued May 02, 2022. The license was based on the program earning 4 points in education standards, 2 points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option of restricting infant capacity to no more than two children under one year of age. The information on record was verified as correct by Carla Hillman-Jeffers, Operator. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior was completed on August 02, 2023. C. Hillman-Jeffers, Operator, was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Three children were present upon my arrival. Children were observed participating in free-choice activities. Children had access to the following activity areas: fine motor, literacy, dramatic-play, and music and blocks. In the outdoor play area, several tree nuts were scattered throughout the grass. Lunch consisted of bologna sandwich on whole wheat bread, carrots, orange slices, and milk. Routine care and handwashing practices were observed. One staff file was reviewed. The operator did not meet her required annual on-going training hours, based on education and experience. The operator did not complete the required health and safety courses within one year of operation. Eight children’s records were reviewed. All children did not have a medical report on file. Program files, including the EPR Plan, were reviewed and all documentation was in compliance. The most recent sanitation inspection was received during today’s visit. Transportation requirements were reviewed and observed in compliance. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with C. Hillman-Jeffers. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 701 All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch. Pecans, from a tree, were scattered throughout the grass in the outdoor play area. .1719(a)(1)&(17) 910 Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. All of the enrolled children did not have a medical report on file. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 1301 Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule. Carla Hillman-Jeffers, Operator, did not complete her required annual on-going training hours (10 Clock Hours Required; 3 Clock Hours Received). GS 110-91(11); 10A NCAC 09 .1705(b)(5) 2022 Operator and/or staff members did not complete the required health and safety trainings within the specified time frame. Carla Hillman-Jeffers, Operator, did not complete all of the required Health and Safety Trainings within one year of employment. .1703(b) 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. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on October 17, 2023, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, 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: Tiffany Reed Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 9939 Fayetteville, NC 28311 tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Childcare ID# 12345678 Facility Specific TA Children’s Records A violation was cited today for children not having a medical report on file. According to Child Care Rule .1721(a)(1), the family child care home operator shall maintain a copy of a health assessment for each enrolled child, including his or her own child(ren) who are not school-age. A copy of the FCCH Children’s File Checklist was left with the operator. On-Going Training Requirements A violation was cited today for the operator not meeting her required annual on-going training hours. According to Child Care Rule .1703(d)(1), after the first year of employment, the family child care home operator, and staff who work with children shall complete on-going training activities as follows: • 4-Year Degree or Higher in a child care related field: 5 Clock Hours • 2-Year Degree in a child care related field: 8 Clock Hours • NC Early Childhood Administration Credential: 8 Clock Hours • NC Early Childhood Credential or equivalent certificate: 10 Clock Hours • 10 Years of Documented Child Care Work Experience: 15 Clock Hours • No Other Criteria: 20 Clock Hours Health & Safety Training Requirements A violation was cited today for the operator not completing the required health and safety trainings within one year of employment. According to Child Care Rule .1703(b), family child care home operators and staff members shall complete health and safety training within one year of employment, unless the operator or staff member has completed the training within the year prior to beginning employment or within the year prior to receiving a license. Health and safety training shall be in addition to the pre-licensing visit and new staff orientation requirements set forth in Rules .1702(d) and .1729(c) of this Section. Outdoor Learning Environment A violation was cited today for tree nuts being scattered throughout the outdoor play area. According to Child Care Rule .1719(a)(1)(17), the operator of a family child care home (operator) shall provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of children in care, including but not limited to keeping all areas used by the children, both indoors and outdoors, clean and orderly and free of items that are potentially hazardous to children. This includes the removal of items that a child can swallow. Additionally, the indoor and outdoor environment shall be checked daily for debris, vandalism, broken equipment and animal waste. Reminders July 2023 Child Care Rule Changes The DCDEE is excited to share information about the July 2023 child care rule changes. The NC Child Care Commission revised rules related to staff/child ratios for multi-age groups; cooperative arrangements; and enhanced space requirements. These rule changes may or may not impact your facility. The multi-age group staff/child ratio changes support a previous rule change submitted by Early Head Start and the new rule for defining cooperative arrangements provides clarification to a previous change in statute. July 2023 New Child Care Rule Rollout A New Rule Amendments Overview module has been added to the Child Care Rules Training on DCDEE Moodle. If you are unfamiliar with the Child Care Rule Rollout within Moodle, learn how to navigate Moodle. To access Moodle, you will need to have an NCID - the same NCID that you use for the health & safety training, WORKS login, and/or the CBC Portal - to participate in Moodle training. If you do not have an NCID, register for an individual NCID at https://ncid.nc.gov/ncidsspr/. To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814- 6326. Challenging Behaviors Hotline Do you have children who bite? Do children struggle to focus during circle time? Do challenging behaviors cause difficult transitions? Do you spend all day managing behavior? Are you at your wits' end? Help is available for these and other behavior challenges! The Challenging Behaviors Hotline has opened and is provided for Free. You may speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to challenging behaviors in your facility. Dial 1-888-600-1685 Option 1 or for more information go to www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline. DCDEE Child Care Consultant Contact Information Please feel free to contact me at tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov or (910) 605-2367 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. 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: NANA C'S CHILD CARE Facility ID: 26002520 Consultant: TIFFANY REED Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 10/3/2023 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 10/3/2023 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 330 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 02:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit, including Health and Safety Training. The previous Annual Compliance visit was completed on October 04, 2022, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 90% which is at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Three-Star License issued May 02, 2022. The license was based on the program earning 4 points in education standards, 2 points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option of restricting infant capacity to no more than two children under one year of age. The information on record was verified as correct by Carla Hillman-Jeffers, Operator. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior was completed on August 02, 2023. C. Hillman-Jeffers, Operator, was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Three children were present upon my arrival. Children were observed participating in free-choice activities. Children had access to the following activity areas: fine motor, literacy, dramatic-play, and music and blocks. In the outdoor play area, several tree nuts were scattered throughout the grass. Lunch consisted of bologna sandwich on whole wheat bread, carrots, orange slices, and milk. Routine care and handwashing practices were observed. One staff file was reviewed. The operator did not meet her required annual on-going training hours, based on education and experience. The operator did not complete the required health and safety courses within one year of operation. Eight children’s records were reviewed. All children did not have a medical report on file. Program files, including the EPR Plan, were reviewed and all documentation was in compliance. The most recent sanitation inspection was received during today’s visit. Transportation requirements were reviewed and observed in compliance. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with C. Hillman-Jeffers. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 701 All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch. Pecans, from a tree, were scattered throughout the grass in the outdoor play area. .1719(a)(1)&(17) 910 Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. All of the enrolled children did not have a medical report on file. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 1301 Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule. Carla Hillman-Jeffers, Operator, did not complete her required annual on-going training hours (10 Clock Hours Required; 3 Clock Hours Received). GS 110-91(11); 10A NCAC 09 .1705(b)(5) 2022 Operator and/or staff members did not complete the required health and safety trainings within the specified time frame. Carla Hillman-Jeffers, Operator, did not complete all of the required Health and Safety Trainings within one year of employment. .1703(b) 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. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on October 17, 2023, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, 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: Tiffany Reed Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 9939 Fayetteville, NC 28311 tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Childcare ID# 12345678 Facility Specific TA Children’s Records A violation was cited today for children not having a medical report on file. According to Child Care Rule .1721(a)(1), the family child care home operator shall maintain a copy of a health assessment for each enrolled child, including his or her own child(ren) who are not school-age. A copy of the FCCH Children’s File Checklist was left with the operator. On-Going Training Requirements A violation was cited today for the operator not meeting her required annual on-going training hours. According to Child Care Rule .1703(d)(1), after the first year of employment, the family child care home operator, and staff who work with children shall complete on-going training activities as follows: • 4-Year Degree or Higher in a child care related field: 5 Clock Hours • 2-Year Degree in a child care related field: 8 Clock Hours • NC Early Childhood Administration Credential: 8 Clock Hours • NC Early Childhood Credential or equivalent certificate: 10 Clock Hours • 10 Years of Documented Child Care Work Experience: 15 Clock Hours • No Other Criteria: 20 Clock Hours Health & Safety Training Requirements A violation was cited today for the operator not completing the required health and safety trainings within one year of employment. According to Child Care Rule .1703(b), family child care home operators and staff members shall complete health and safety training within one year of employment, unless the operator or staff member has completed the training within the year prior to beginning employment or within the year prior to receiving a license. Health and safety training shall be in addition to the pre-licensing visit and new staff orientation requirements set forth in Rules .1702(d) and .1729(c) of this Section. Outdoor Learning Environment A violation was cited today for tree nuts being scattered throughout the outdoor play area. According to Child Care Rule .1719(a)(1)(17), the operator of a family child care home (operator) shall provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of children in care, including but not limited to keeping all areas used by the children, both indoors and outdoors, clean and orderly and free of items that are potentially hazardous to children. This includes the removal of items that a child can swallow. Additionally, the indoor and outdoor environment shall be checked daily for debris, vandalism, broken equipment and animal waste. Reminders July 2023 Child Care Rule Changes The DCDEE is excited to share information about the July 2023 child care rule changes. The NC Child Care Commission revised rules related to staff/child ratios for multi-age groups; cooperative arrangements; and enhanced space requirements. These rule changes may or may not impact your facility. The multi-age group staff/child ratio changes support a previous rule change submitted by Early Head Start and the new rule for defining cooperative arrangements provides clarification to a previous change in statute. July 2023 New Child Care Rule Rollout A New Rule Amendments Overview module has been added to the Child Care Rules Training on DCDEE Moodle. If you are unfamiliar with the Child Care Rule Rollout within Moodle, learn how to navigate Moodle. To access Moodle, you will need to have an NCID - the same NCID that you use for the health & safety training, WORKS login, and/or the CBC Portal - to participate in Moodle training. If you do not have an NCID, register for an individual NCID at https://ncid.nc.gov/ncidsspr/. To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814- 6326. Challenging Behaviors Hotline Do you have children who bite? Do children struggle to focus during circle time? Do challenging behaviors cause difficult transitions? Do you spend all day managing behavior? Are you at your wits' end? Help is available for these and other behavior challenges! The Challenging Behaviors Hotline has opened and is provided for Free. You may speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to challenging behaviors in your facility. Dial 1-888-600-1685 Option 1 or for more information go to www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline. DCDEE Child Care Consultant Contact Information Please feel free to contact me at tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov or (910) 605-2367 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. 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
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