G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LAUREL MILL ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 35000160 Consultant: FELICIA FAISON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/17/2025 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 1/22/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced visit today was to monitor compliance with child care requirements applicable to an annual compliance visit. A. Jefferson-Lewis, lead teacher, was present and assisted with the visit. Currently, this center operates with a Five-Star license issued on November 9, 2021, earning seven (7) points in the Education Component, seven (7) points in the Program Component and one (1) Quality point. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on February 1, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed May 3, 2024, earning a Superior rating. The last fire inspection was completed September 9, 2024 and is approved for daytime care. There is one NC Pre-K classroom operating at this facility and these requirements were monitored. I observed children participating in group time while the teacher read the book, “Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons,” which A. Jefferson-Lewis worked into their lesson topic of clothing. Interactions between teachers and children were observed to be comfortable and nurturing in nature. The following violations of child care requirements were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). N. Alston has a qualification letter on file that expired 6/26/24. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. N. Alston had a qualification letter on file that expired 6/26/24. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance can be mailed or emailed to me and must be received by January 31, 2025. If mailing, you must submit two (2) signed and dated copies. My mailing and email addresses are noted at the bottom. The letter of compliance must detail how the violation was corrected. Please be aware any written information you submit regarding the correction of the violation is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all submitted information is accurate and truthful. If it is determined that submitted information was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today’s visit your compliance history was 96% over an eighteen (18) month period. FACILITY PROFILE This facility is owned by Franklin County Public Schools. I reviewed contact information for the owner and the facility with you and you verified the current information listed with DCDEE remains correct. STAFF RECORDS I reviewed new staff and ten (10) percent of current staff records, and two (2) violations were documented. The “Public School Off-Site Records Verification” form was completed for current NC Pre-K staff. The staff person, Nancy Alston (substitute) has an expired criminal background check expired 6/26/24 and there was no current qualification letter on file. Therefore, two (2) violations were documented. N. Alston has fifteen (15) days from today, which is February 1st, to complete the criminal background check and have a qualification letter on file. Until that is completed she may not work in the NC Pre-K classroom or be alone with children enrolled in the program including as a bus driver unless there is a bus monitor. CHILDREN’S RECORDS I monitored ten (10) percent or more of children’s records and they were found to be in compliance with Child Care Rules. NC PRE-K REQUIREMENTS The “Public School Off-Site Records Verification” form was completed for currently enrolled NC Pre-K children. This program operates from 7:45-2:45 daily and current staff are listed in the NC Pre-K plan and continue to meet requirements. This program uses Brigance as its developmental screening, and I observed a completed one for the record I monitored. Creative curriculum is an approved curriculum and in use at this program, the activity plan was posted and current. All applicable requirements were in compliance. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & REMINDERS Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all applicable laws and rules. The best way to do so is to periodically review the child care laws and rules. The current rule book dated January 1, 2024, is available at the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. There are also modules reviewing the new Child Care Rules available on Moodle, which can be found on the Division website. I recommend you frequently click the “What’s New” tab to stay informed of all updates on the DCDEE website. Please feel free to contact me at (984) 867-7089 or email at Felicia.faison@dhhs.nc.gov for questions and assistance. If needed my mailing address is PO Box 61161, Raleigh NC 27661. You may also contact Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor at (252) 373-9809. 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: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: LAUREL MILL ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 35000160 Consultant: FELICIA FAISON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/19/2024 Number Present: 17 Completed Date: 9/23/2024 Age: From 4 To 4 Total Minutes: 95 Time In: 10:10 AM Time Out: 11:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced visit today was to monitor compliance with child care requirements applicable to a routine unannounced visit. A. Lewis, lead teacher, was present and assisted in the completion of the visit. Currently, this center operates with a Five-Star license issued on November 9, 2021, earning seven (7) points in the Education Component, seven (7) points in the Program Component and one (1) Quality point. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on February 1, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed May 3, 2024, earning a Superior rating. The last fire inspection was conducted September 9, 2024, and the facility was approved for daytime care only. Children were observed engaging in activity center play, lunch routines including toileting and handwashing. Observed interactions with teachers and children were positive and nurturing in nature. This is an NC Pre-K classroom; however, NC Pre-K requirements will be monitored at the Annual Compliance visit. The playground will also be monitored at that visit due to active precipitation today. The following violation of child care requirements were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. There was no authorization to administer medication form completed and on file for the two (2) children with medication on-site. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) STAFF/CHILD INTERACTION OBSERVATIONS & TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE The school was on an early release schedule today, which means activities were completed at different times from the regular schedule. I did observe a current schedule and activity plan posted on the information board. The class was preparing for lunch when I arrived shortly after 10am. The children were dismissed around 11:20am. There were a variety of age-appropriate materials available for children to use and complete planned activities. The developmental domains, which help children to grow and learn in a healthy and age-appropriate manner, were easily identifiable on the activity plan. After lunch was completed, so were toileting and handwashing routines. The children then prepared their belongings to be dismissed. Children sat on the carpet and were given rhythm sticks and the teachers demonstrated how to use them while following the directions of three (3) songs played on a boombox. The children were able to tap the sticks together above them, in front of them and on the floor. The also followed song directions to march around the room. This was a great opportunity to work on some fine and large motor skills. They also practiced listening in order to follow directions. The teachers were both attentive and talked with the children frequently. MEDICATION There are two (2) children who have three (3) medications on-site, between them both, to treat chronic illnesses. While there are current medical action plans complete and available for both children there were no medication authorization forms completed and available to review. However, you were able to have both parents complete the forms shortly after dismissal and I observed them. Therefore, this was corrected during the visit. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & REMINDERS Continue to ensure that staff is documenting all arrival and departure times, with an adult signature or initials, if parents do not do so. Children’s arrival and departure most be noted as they occur and not later in the day, including those who arrive and depart via school bus. The Clean Water for Carolina Kids program is expanding to the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program. This is a legislatively mandated effort to address lead and asbestos hazards in North Carolina public schools, licensed child care centers, and licensed family child care homes. Participation allows facilities to meet all rule requirements for identified lead and asbestos hazards, as required by law. Rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 require all programs to be free of lead and asbestos hazards. RTI is coordinating all the lead in water, paint and asbestos testing and remediation. There are webinars that child care providers can watch to get instructions. Go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ for more information. Currently operating child care facilities are required to test for lead in paint and asbestos once unless the consultant notes a concern during a visit and refers the program to environmental health. All existing licensed programs must complete the application summary for their program regarding lead paint and asbestos by November 1, 2024. The program is also due to have their water tested for lead as the last test is dated for 2021. Lead water testing is required every three (3) years for licensed centers per the sanitation rules. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all applicable laws and rules. The best way to do so is to periodically review the child care laws and rules. The current rule book dated January 1, 2024, is available at the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. There are also modules reviewing the new Child Care Rules available on Moodle, which can be found on the Division website. I recommend you frequently click the “What’s New” tab to stay informed of all updates on the DCDEE website. Please feel free to contact me at (984) 867-7089 or email at Felicia.faison@dhhs.nc.gov for questions and assistance. If needed my mailing address is PO Box 61161, Raleigh NC 27661. You may also contact Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor at (252) 373-9809. 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: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: LAUREL MILL ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 35000160 Consultant: FELICIA FAISON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/10/2023 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 10/10/2023 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 125 Time In: 09:25 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced visit today was to monitor compliance with child care requirements applicable to a routine unannounced visit. A. Lewis, lead teacher, was present and assisted in the completion of the visit. Currently, this center operates with a Five-Star license issued on November 9, 2021, earning seven (7) points in the Education Component, seven (7) points in the Program Component and one (1) Quality point. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on February 14, 2023. The last sanitation inspection was completed May 31, 2023, earning a Superior rating. The last fire inspection was conducted September 19. 2023, and the facility was approved for daytime care only. Children were observed engaging in activity center play, table top work with the A. Lewis cutting capital and lowercase letter “B.” I also observed clean up and outdoor play. Observed interactions with teachers and children were positive and nurturing in nature. This is an NC Pre-K classroom; however, NC Pre-K requirements will be monitored at the next visit. The following violation of child care requirements were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. There was no file completed or available for review for the substitute. G.S. 110-91( 9) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance can be mailed or emailed to me and must be received by October 24, 2023. If mailing, you must submit two (2) signed and dated copies. My mailing and email addresses are noted at the bottom. The letter of compliance must detail how the violation was corrected. Please be aware any written information you submit regarding the correction of the violation is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all submitted information is accurate and truthful. If it is determined that submitted information was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. STAFF/CHILD INTERACTION OBSERVATIONS & TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE A current schedule and activity plan was posted and observed being followed. There are a variety of age-appropriate materials available for children to use and complete planned activities. Activity centers were well supplied and being used by all children. Planned activities covered all the developmental domains which help children to grow and learn in a healthy and age-appropriate manner. There were various gross and small motor materials in the outdoor play area for children to use and create with such as a play house, tricycles, street signs, a mini trampoline, books and blocks. STAFF RECORDS There was a substitute working in the classroom as an Instructional Assistant (IA) during the visit. The substitute IA, L. Daniels, does not have a completed file on-site. However, the substitute IA did have a current criminal background check qualification letter on-site. We reviewed the substitute file checklist for centers which is found on the Division website noted below. I reminded you that any staff that works in the NC Pre-K classroom must have a substitute file on-site and available for review. You were informed of which documents must be completed and that substitute staff may be added to the Public-School Off-Site verification form regarding certain required documents. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & REMINDERS Technical assistance was discussed regarding documenting all arrival and departure times with an adult signature or initials. If parents forget to do so the teacher may and should documented children’s arrival and departure as they occur and not later in the day. Technical assistance also given regarding documenting incident reports on the incident log the same day, so staff does not forget to do so. Please remind other staff that cleaning products brought in by them must be kept in locked storage when not in use. The NC Commission for Public Health adopted and approved the amended rule regarding lead water testing effective October 1, 2019. The rule requires all licensed child care centers to test all drinking water faucets and food preparation sinks for lead contamination once every three years. If a child care center finds elevated concentrations of lead in the center’s water, they will be required to take immediate action. If your center was tested in 2020 you are due to re-test this year. I recommend you go to cleanwaterforcarolinakids.org regarding the second round of testing. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all applicable laws and rules. The best way to do so is to periodically review the child care laws and rules. The current rule book dated July 1, 2023, is available at the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. There are also modules reviewing the new Child Care Rules available on Moodle, which can be found on the Division website. I recommend you frequently click the “What’s New” tab to stay informed of all updates on the DCDEE website. Please feel free to contact me at (984) 867-7089 or email at Felicia.faison@dhhs.nc.gov for questions and assistance. If needed my mailing address is PO Box 61161, Raleigh NC 27661. You may also contact Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor at (252) 373-9809. 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: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.