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2853 Water Plant Road, Maiden NC 28650 · License #18000618 · Center · Child Care Center
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10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation
Name of Operation: CHILDCARE NETWORK #346 Facility ID: 18000618 Consultant: MERIA WILDER Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0426-232L Visit Date: 4/24/2026 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 4/24/2026 Age: From 1 To 7 Total Minutes: 500 Time In: 06:40 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to obtain information regarding alleged violations of child care requirements. Shelly (Betty) Scronce, Cook/Teacher, and Lindsay Garner, District Manager, assisted with the visit. Staff/child ratio, group size, supervision, use of licensed space, space capacity, license restrictions were monitored during today’s visit. There are allegations of violations of child care requirements including staff/child ratios, staff qualifications, and sanitation. I arrived at the facility at 6:40 am, where I was let into the facility by a parent dropping off a child. Upon entering the building, I proceeded to space 1 normally used by children infants and one years of age where I was greeted by S. Scrounce, Cook/Teacher. In this space one (1) staff member was alone with twelve (12) children, which were one (1) year old to seven (7) years old until the next staff member arrived at 7:04 am. Children were observed participating in free choice activities. You stated that you were the only staff member present at the facility. At that time, I informed you of the purpose of my visit. You shared that you were aware of why I was conducting a visit. You reported that the facility is typically in compliance with staff/child ratios, but staff turnover has increased in the last week and one (1) opening staff member was out sick today. The assistant director was notified about the purpose of my arrival and to request additional assistance. Parents were asked to remain with their child until staff/child ratio can be met or they may leave with their child and return with their child later when all staff have arrived. L. Garner, District Manager, arrived approximately 7:40 am and began assisting the three (3) staff with caregiving responsibilities and moving children to meet ratios. At that time there were still two (2) parents present with their children in space 5 with children 2 and 3 year old. I notified the district manager of the purpose of today’s visit. You stated that you were not surprised that I would be conducting a visit. You stated that with the increase in staff turnover the facility has only been opening five classrooms. You then assisted me with a walkthrough of the indoor and outdoor spaces. Upon completion of the walkthrough, I requested the following: parent handbook, personnel policies, operational policies, attendance records, and sign-in/out sheets. I requested to view video footage, and you stated that the recording is only live feed and does not allow for replay. I interviewed the four staff members present during today’s visit. Staff were asked if they had any concerns regarding staff/child ratios, staff qualifications, and sanitation. Regarding staff/child ratios, staff reported that classrooms typically remain in compliance with staff/child ratios during all operating hours, however three (3) staff members are no longer employed at the facility since last week. Staff reported that maintaining ratio has been an ongoing issue at the facility since the increase in staff turnover. Staff reported that there are no times that parents are counted in staff/child ratios but remain present in the classroom for their child. Staff reported that they are aware of the staff/child ratios for the ages of children being cared for and understand the purpose of the staff/child ratio worksheets that are posted in each classroom. It was reported that prior to today to prevent a classroom from being over ratio, they will move children to a different classroom if numbers allow. During the morning opening hours if a classroom is unable to receive children, staff reported that they will ask parents if they remain with their child until additional staff comes to meet ratio requirements. Today, I observed one (1) staff member caring for 12 children aged 1 year old to 7 years old in the Infant room for 19 minutes. Two additional children arrived before 7:04 am and were not signed in, their parents stayed with their children until another teacher arrived to meet staff/child ratios for the ages of children cared for in this space. At 7:04am another staff member arrived and began caring for eight (8) children whose age range is from 2-years-old to 7 years old, seven (7) of these children were removed from care in space 1. The seven (7) parents for 10 additional children stayed with their children until a third teacher arrived at 7:40am to meet staff/child/ratio for the ages of the remaining children cared for in this space. I was able to confirm the allegation based on review of the facilities written policies, sign in/out records, daily attendance records, information received from observations and interviewed staff during today’s visit. Therefore, the allegation regarding staff/child ratios was substantiated. Regarding staff qualifications, staff reported that although parents are in the classrooms to prevent the teachers from being out of ratios there’s not a time when parents assume supervising responsibility for children that are not their own child. Staff reported that parents do not assume any caregiving responsivities while in the classrooms waiting for additional staff to arrive. Today, I did not observe any unqualified parents working with children. I observed nine (9) parents for 12 children that were not signed in and not counted in staff/child ratio staying with their children until additional staff arrived. These parents did not assume any caregiving responsibilities and did not count in staff/child ratios. I was unable to confirm the allegation of staff qualifications based on review of the facilities written policies, information received from observations and interviewed staff during today’s visit. Therefore, the allegation regarding staff qualifications was unsubstantiated. Regarding sanitation, it was reported that children are toileted whenever soiled and there’s not time when children are soiled and are not diapered and/or toileted. It was reported that children are encouraged to use the restroom at each transition including but not limited to meal time, outside time, rest time and whenever needed. Today, I observed children participating in toileting and personal care routines when needed. I observed staff asking if children needed to be toileted. I was unable to confirm the allegation of sanitation based on information received from observations, staff interviewed and documents reviewed during today’s visit. Therefore, the allegation regarding sanitation was unsubstantiated. The following violations were documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Children were not signed in upon arrival as required from opening until 7:04 am. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. From 6:40am-7:04am, one (1) staff was alone with twelve (12) children one(1) years of age through seven (7) years of age. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: • During the first hour of the operating day one (1) staff member cared for 12 children for 19 minutes until additional staff arrived. As discussed, ratios must be maintained for the age of the youngest child in care. The ratio for this group is one (1) staff member to six (6) children. • Children were not signed in upon arrival as required from opening until 7:04 am. As discussed, all children should be signed in upon arrival. This violation was corrected during the visit by a staff member signing the children in. • Developmentally appropriated activities and materials were not available to all children in care during the first hour of the operating day. As discussed, developmentally appropriate activities and materials must be available to all children being cared for. CONSULTATION: • I suggest that a review of the facilities parent handbook, operational policies and personnel policies be reviewed and revised to ensure plans are in place to prevent the facility from being out of staff child ratios. • I suggest reaching out to your local Partnership for Young Children for training opportunities regarding burnout and daily schedules. • I suggest that you reach out to your local Partnership for Young Children as well as your corporate contact to assist with staffing challenges. All violations cited and not corrected today must be corrected immediately. Please submit a written, signed, and dated statement to me at the email/address below detailing the steps taken to correct each violation. • Your compliance letter must include the following: 1. The name of your center 2. The center’s ID number 3. The date you write the letter 4. Address each violation stating how you corrected the violation and are now in compliance. 5. Your signature • Supporting documentation including the following: Please send supporting documentation such as training certificates, CBC letters and acknowledgement statements. Please DO NOT send staff or child medical documents or documentation for verification as this is a violation of HIPPA protocol. If needed I will verify these documents at the next monitoring visit. I must receive your compliance letter no later than May 7, 2026. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If you state in your compliance letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. For your convenience, your compliance letter may be sent by email to: meria.wilder@dhhs.nc.gov When emailing the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you today. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me by phone at (980) 434-3877 or by email at meria.wilder@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Erin Pickard, by email at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time and assistance today. 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 .2818 · Violation
Name of Operation: CHILDCARE NETWORK #346 Facility ID: 18000618 Consultant: MERIA WILDER Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0426-232L Visit Date: 4/24/2026 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 4/24/2026 Age: From 1 To 7 Total Minutes: 500 Time In: 06:40 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to obtain information regarding alleged violations of child care requirements. Shelly (Betty) Scronce, Cook/Teacher, and Lindsay Garner, District Manager, assisted with the visit. Staff/child ratio, group size, supervision, use of licensed space, space capacity, license restrictions were monitored during today’s visit. There are allegations of violations of child care requirements including staff/child ratios, staff qualifications, and sanitation. I arrived at the facility at 6:40 am, where I was let into the facility by a parent dropping off a child. Upon entering the building, I proceeded to space 1 normally used by children infants and one years of age where I was greeted by S. Scrounce, Cook/Teacher. In this space one (1) staff member was alone with twelve (12) children, which were one (1) year old to seven (7) years old until the next staff member arrived at 7:04 am. Children were observed participating in free choice activities. You stated that you were the only staff member present at the facility. At that time, I informed you of the purpose of my visit. You shared that you were aware of why I was conducting a visit. You reported that the facility is typically in compliance with staff/child ratios, but staff turnover has increased in the last week and one (1) opening staff member was out sick today. The assistant director was notified about the purpose of my arrival and to request additional assistance. Parents were asked to remain with their child until staff/child ratio can be met or they may leave with their child and return with their child later when all staff have arrived. L. Garner, District Manager, arrived approximately 7:40 am and began assisting the three (3) staff with caregiving responsibilities and moving children to meet ratios. At that time there were still two (2) parents present with their children in space 5 with children 2 and 3 year old. I notified the district manager of the purpose of today’s visit. You stated that you were not surprised that I would be conducting a visit. You stated that with the increase in staff turnover the facility has only been opening five classrooms. You then assisted me with a walkthrough of the indoor and outdoor spaces. Upon completion of the walkthrough, I requested the following: parent handbook, personnel policies, operational policies, attendance records, and sign-in/out sheets. I requested to view video footage, and you stated that the recording is only live feed and does not allow for replay. I interviewed the four staff members present during today’s visit. Staff were asked if they had any concerns regarding staff/child ratios, staff qualifications, and sanitation. Regarding staff/child ratios, staff reported that classrooms typically remain in compliance with staff/child ratios during all operating hours, however three (3) staff members are no longer employed at the facility since last week. Staff reported that maintaining ratio has been an ongoing issue at the facility since the increase in staff turnover. Staff reported that there are no times that parents are counted in staff/child ratios but remain present in the classroom for their child. Staff reported that they are aware of the staff/child ratios for the ages of children being cared for and understand the purpose of the staff/child ratio worksheets that are posted in each classroom. It was reported that prior to today to prevent a classroom from being over ratio, they will move children to a different classroom if numbers allow. During the morning opening hours if a classroom is unable to receive children, staff reported that they will ask parents if they remain with their child until additional staff comes to meet ratio requirements. Today, I observed one (1) staff member caring for 12 children aged 1 year old to 7 years old in the Infant room for 19 minutes. Two additional children arrived before 7:04 am and were not signed in, their parents stayed with their children until another teacher arrived to meet staff/child ratios for the ages of children cared for in this space. At 7:04am another staff member arrived and began caring for eight (8) children whose age range is from 2-years-old to 7 years old, seven (7) of these children were removed from care in space 1. The seven (7) parents for 10 additional children stayed with their children until a third teacher arrived at 7:40am to meet staff/child/ratio for the ages of the remaining children cared for in this space. I was able to confirm the allegation based on review of the facilities written policies, sign in/out records, daily attendance records, information received from observations and interviewed staff during today’s visit. Therefore, the allegation regarding staff/child ratios was substantiated. Regarding staff qualifications, staff reported that although parents are in the classrooms to prevent the teachers from being out of ratios there’s not a time when parents assume supervising responsibility for children that are not their own child. Staff reported that parents do not assume any caregiving responsivities while in the classrooms waiting for additional staff to arrive. Today, I did not observe any unqualified parents working with children. I observed nine (9) parents for 12 children that were not signed in and not counted in staff/child ratio staying with their children until additional staff arrived. These parents did not assume any caregiving responsibilities and did not count in staff/child ratios. I was unable to confirm the allegation of staff qualifications based on review of the facilities written policies, information received from observations and interviewed staff during today’s visit. Therefore, the allegation regarding staff qualifications was unsubstantiated. Regarding sanitation, it was reported that children are toileted whenever soiled and there’s not time when children are soiled and are not diapered and/or toileted. It was reported that children are encouraged to use the restroom at each transition including but not limited to meal time, outside time, rest time and whenever needed. Today, I observed children participating in toileting and personal care routines when needed. I observed staff asking if children needed to be toileted. I was unable to confirm the allegation of sanitation based on information received from observations, staff interviewed and documents reviewed during today’s visit. Therefore, the allegation regarding sanitation was unsubstantiated. The following violations were documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Children were not signed in upon arrival as required from opening until 7:04 am. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. From 6:40am-7:04am, one (1) staff was alone with twelve (12) children one(1) years of age through seven (7) years of age. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: • During the first hour of the operating day one (1) staff member cared for 12 children for 19 minutes until additional staff arrived. As discussed, ratios must be maintained for the age of the youngest child in care. The ratio for this group is one (1) staff member to six (6) children. • Children were not signed in upon arrival as required from opening until 7:04 am. As discussed, all children should be signed in upon arrival. This violation was corrected during the visit by a staff member signing the children in. • Developmentally appropriated activities and materials were not available to all children in care during the first hour of the operating day. As discussed, developmentally appropriate activities and materials must be available to all children being cared for. CONSULTATION: • I suggest that a review of the facilities parent handbook, operational policies and personnel policies be reviewed and revised to ensure plans are in place to prevent the facility from being out of staff child ratios. • I suggest reaching out to your local Partnership for Young Children for training opportunities regarding burnout and daily schedules. • I suggest that you reach out to your local Partnership for Young Children as well as your corporate contact to assist with staffing challenges. All violations cited and not corrected today must be corrected immediately. Please submit a written, signed, and dated statement to me at the email/address below detailing the steps taken to correct each violation. • Your compliance letter must include the following: 1. The name of your center 2. The center’s ID number 3. The date you write the letter 4. Address each violation stating how you corrected the violation and are now in compliance. 5. Your signature • Supporting documentation including the following: Please send supporting documentation such as training certificates, CBC letters and acknowledgement statements. Please DO NOT send staff or child medical documents or documentation for verification as this is a violation of HIPPA protocol. If needed I will verify these documents at the next monitoring visit. I must receive your compliance letter no later than May 7, 2026. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If you state in your compliance letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. For your convenience, your compliance letter may be sent by email to: meria.wilder@dhhs.nc.gov When emailing the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you today. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me by phone at (980) 434-3877 or by email at meria.wilder@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Erin Pickard, by email at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time and assistance today. 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. 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: CHILDCARE NETWORK #346 Facility ID: 18000618 Consultant: MERIA WILDER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/21/2025 Number Present: 42 Completed Date: 10/21/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 290 Time In: 10:05 AM Time Out: 02:55 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during an annual compliance. You, Mialynn McDole, Assistant Administrator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your last annual compliance visit was conducted on December 10, 2024. Prior to today’s visit, the compliance history was 94%. The NC Secretary of State was checked prior to today’s visit, and the corporation that owns your business Child Development Schools, Inc. was listed as current-active. Required postings were posted as required at the entrance to the facility. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued on December 20, 2024. The following restrictions are listed on the license: first care and meets enhanced ratios. Today I reviewed with you the facility information found in our system. You stated there have been no changes to your phone number, email address, mailing address, or corporate contact for the facility. You have a new Administrator, Lisa Rynkewicz, who assumed administrative responsibilities as of June 15, 2025. Your most recent sanitation inspection was dated May 6, 2025, with a Superior classification and four demerits. Your most recent fire inspection was dated December 27, 2024, and emailed on December 27, 2024. Emergency drills, fire drills and playground inspections were monitored and are occurring as required. Each licensed indoor and outdoor space was monitored today. The children were observed playing in activity areas, toileting and participating in teacher directed activities. Teacher and children’s interactions were positive and nurturing. Daily sign in/out sheets and attendance was current/accurate. A current menu was posted, documented appropriate nutritious snacks and meals, showed a variety of foods, and complied with Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. Hazardous product storage, general safety, and discipline practices were monitored. There were 8 medications, 8medication permission to administer forms, and 2 Medical Action Plans to monitor during today’s visit. A portion of the children’s files and staff record files were monitored. You stated that your program does provide transportation, however transportation was not monitored during today’s visit. Transportation will be monitored during the next monitoring visit. You stated that your program does not provide screen time. The Operational Policies and Parent Handbook were current and reviewed. Supervision of children, staff-child ratios and group sizes, use of approved space, classroom capacities, and permit restrictions were monitored during today’s visit. The “Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers” was completed during today’s visit. The following violations were observed and cited during today's visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. A staff member with a hire date of 7/11/2023, did not have documentation of completing the Emergency Information form annually. The most recent form on file was dated 11/2/2023. .0701(a) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. This facility has not completed the ABCMS portal roster. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. A staff member with a hire date of 9/9/2025 did not have documentation of completing the Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma Policy prior to caring for children. .0608(d)(1-4) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. The TB test on file for the staff member with a hire date of 6/3/2025, had been completed more than one year prior to being hired. The TB test on file was dated 6/28/2024. .0701(d) Technical Assistance: Child care programs are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past eighteen (18) months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action against the facility's license. Any violations cited during a visit may affect your score. • This facility has not completed the ABCMS portal roster. As discussed, all facilities are required to complete the facility roster in the ABCMS portal and have all of the staff that work at the facility linked to the facilities roster. I suggest contacting your program Administrator to assist you with completing this process. If you have questions regarding the process you may reach out to the Criminal Background unit regarding the ABCMS Portal at ABCMS Provider Portal email support: DCDEE_ABCMS_PROVIDER@dhhs.nc.gov Criminal Background Unit: 919-814-6401. • The TB test on file for the staff member with a hire date of 6/3/2025, had been completed more than one year prior to being hired. The TB test on file was dated 6/28/2024. As discussed, when hiring new staff members, ensure that the TB test/screening that is being submitted has been completed within one year of the individual’s date of hire and should not exceed 365 days. I suggest reviewing staff files to ensure that all documents, training certificates and medical reports are in compliance. • A staff member with a hire date of 9/9/2025 did not have documentation of completing the Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma Policy prior to caring for children. As discussed, all newly hired staff must review and complete the Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma Policy prior to caring for children. I suggest reviewing staff files to ensure that all documents, training certificates and medical reports are in compliance. This violation was corrected during the visit by the staff member reviewing and completing the form. • A staff member with a hire date of 7/11/2023, did not have documentation of completing the Emergency Information form annually. The most recent form on file was dated 11/2/2023. As discussed, the Emergency Information form must be updated annually. I suggest reviewing staff files to ensure that all documents, training certificates and medical reports are in compliance. This violation was corrected during the visit by the staff member reviewing and completing the form. Consultation: • QRIS Information: Effective July 1, 2025, you may begin to choose one of the three QRIS Pathways to the Stars. This includes staff education, ensuring all staff have WORKS accounts, understanding the 50% requirement for lead teachers and for other educators, and how work experience may count), enhanced ratios and space expectations, the Family and Community Engagement Foundational Practices, and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Plans. Please visit the following link: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/StarRated-License/QRIS-Modernization. You will find more information and details about the three different pathways so that your program can begin working towards the star rated license. The following steps are how you can begin preparing for the Rated License process: Next Steps by Pathway • If you choose Pathway 1: Complete the “Application for Assessment for a Rated License for Centers” electronically and submit to your child care consultant. Complete the “Environmental Rating Scale (ERS) Assessment Request” form electronically and submit to your child care consultant. Confirm all staff have active WORKS accounts. Complete the QRIS Staff Information and Education Worksheet electronically. Begin planning for your three-month self-study using the applicable ITERS-3, ECERS-3, SACERS-U, OR FCCERS-3 books. Prepare for Environmental Rating Scale (ERS) assessments. Access resources, training, and outreach via ncrlap.org. Work with CCR&R or Smart Start for support in preparation. Identify CQI goals and begin planning for implementation. Develop strategies for Family and Community Engagement. If four-year-olds are enrolled, select and implement an approved curriculum. • If you choose Pathway 2: Complete the “Application for Assessment for a Rated License for Centers” electronically and submit to your child care consultant. Confirm all staff have active WORKS accounts. Complete the QRIS Staff Information and Education Worksheet electronically. Identify CQI goals and begin planning for implementation. Develop strategies for Family and Community Engagement. Select and implement a curriculum. (4- and 5-star centers must use an approved curriculum and formative assessment tool for all ages.) Arranging coaching or training options for administrators and lead teachers. • If you choose Pathway 3: Complete the “Application for Assessment for a Rated License for Centers” electronically and submit to your child care consultant. Ensure all staff have active WORKS accounts. If you are accredited through NAFCC, NECPA, AMS, or IMC, you may earn a three-star rated license with NO Education standards evaluation. If you are accredited through NAFCC, NECPA, AMS, or IMC and would like to earn a four or five star rated license, the Education standard evaluation will determine the star rating earned. If you are accredited through NAEYC, NAC, COGNIA, or your facility is Head Start and/or Early Head Start Education, NO Education standards evaluation is needed. Documentation of accreditation status and Head Start designation must be submitted to process your star rated license. Please ensure that all staff have a WORKS account and that they mail official transcripts to the Workforce Unit located in the Raleigh office for evaluation. Once staff have received a status letter in their WORKS account, they should place a copy of their letter in their staff file. • DCDEE Information Here are some important links on the DCEEE website that may be helpful: - Child Care Rules and Laws: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/Licensing/Getting-a-License - Training and Professional Development: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development - Required Health and Safety Training: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-ProfessionalDevelopment/Health-and-Safety-Trainings - Care for Children Receiving Subsidy: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Providing-Child-Care/Subsidized-ChildCare/Care-for-Children-Receiving-Subsidy - DCDEE Updates, Current Projects, and information applicable to Child Care in NC: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Whats-New • Due to the Administrator being out of the office for training the QRIS information was not reviewed however I informed the Administrator by phone that I would be in contact soon to schedule a meeting to discuss the three pathway options that are available to the facility and assist in identifying the best pathway option available for your facility. • On-going training hours are monitored annually from hire date to hire date, unless you request to have ongoing training monitored for your facility by annual compliance date to annual compliance date. Please ensure that staff are documenting their training on the on-going training log and have attached the training certificates. • Please ensure that the staff and training worksheet is updated on an ongoing basis for all staff members to ensure all information recorded reflects completion of all requirements listed. Remember if there is a blank space something will need to be written in that space. If it does not pertain to that staff member, you can write “NA”. COMPLIANCE PLAN: All violations cited and not corrected today must be corrected immediately. Please submit a written, signed, and dated statement to me at the email or mailing address below detailing the following information: • Your compliance letter must include the following: The name of your center The center’s ID number The date you write the letter Address each violation stating how you corrected the violation and are now in compliance Your signature • Supporting documentation including the following: Training certificates, CBC letters, acknowledgement statements, and photographs for me to use to verify compliance. Please DO NOT send staff or child medical documents as this is a violation of HIPPA protocol. If needed I will verify these documents at the next monitoring visit. For your convenience, your compliance letter may be sent by email to meria.wilder@dhhs.nc.gov. and must be received no later than November 4, 2025. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If you state in your compliance letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. At the completion of the visit, a handwritten visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you today. I stated that within two business days I would mail or hand deliver a computer-generated visit summary for you to keep for your records. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me by phone at (980) 434-3877 or by email at meria.wilder@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Erin Pickard, by email at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time and assistance today. 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. 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: CHILDCARE NETWORK #346 Facility ID: 18000618 Consultant: MERIA WILDER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/10/2024 Number Present: 41 Completed Date: 12/10/2024 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 260 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit has been to monitor your program for compliance with all applicable child care requirements during an annual compliance with rated license visit. You, Alexandria Williamson, Director, assisted me with the visit. Currently this center operates with a provisional license due to an Administrative Action that was issued on July 25, 2024. The Secretary of State website was checked today, and your business, Child Development Schools North Carolina, LLC. is listed as current and active. The following required postings were prominently displayed at the entrance to the facility: star rated license, sanitation placard, Emergency Medical Care Plan, Emergency Phone Numbers, NC Summary of Child Care Law, and tobacco free signage. Playground inspections, emergency drills, fire inspection reports, fire drills and sanitation reports were monitored. Incident report logs and screen time logs were monitored. Sign in/sign out sheets and daily attendance records were completed and current. Staff child ratios, appropriate group sizes, adequate supervision, appropriate discipline, and adequate/approved spaces were being used. Children were being cared for in a nurturing way. Health and safety standards were monitored. Toys and materials were of sufficient quantity and were observed to be in good repair. Children participated in transitioning from whole group learning, free choice play, meal time, toileting routines, and rest time. Your 3 outdoor playgrounds were monitored. I monitored 2 existing staff files and 1 new staff file. I monitored 6 children’s records. Due to the weather being rainy, I will monitor transportation at the next monitoring visit. The meal that was served is what was listed on the menu that is posted and current. There were 4 medications, 4 medication permission to administer forms and 2 Medical Action Plans monitored during today’s visit. Your facility was on a temporary license after the change of ownership that had taken place on and your temporary license was issued on January 8, 2024, and expired on July 25, 2024. Due to the facility not being able to obtain an approved fire inspection, building inspection and sanitation inspection before the expiration of your temporary license on July 8, 2024, your facility was placed on an Administrative Action with a Provisional license on July 25, 2024. This Provisional License is effective for up to 6 months or until you were able to obtain an approved fire inspection, sanitation inspection and building inspection. An approved fire inspection was conducted on October 10, 2024, an approved building inspection was conducted on October 10, 2024, and an approved sanitation inspection was conducted on December 3, 2024. The stipulations that were set in the in Administrative Action due to the facility not having received approved inspections has been satisfied due to the facility obtaining approved inspections. Rated License Discussion – Program Standards - Due to the change of ownership that took place for your facility, you have the choice to be issued the three-star rated license that the previous owner earned, and then have the star rated license re-assessed during your cohort year. You stated that you plan to be issued the three-star rated license of the previous owner at the end of the Administrative Action that resulted in a Provisional license that was issued on July 25, 2024. You will earn the following: • Program Standards – Your program earns 2 points for meeting Child Care Rule .2806, meeting enhanced ratios only. • Education Standards – The Administrator earns 7 points in education. The Lead Teachers earn 4 points in education. The teachers will earn 4 points in education. The Program Coordinator earns 7 points in education. The Group Leader earns 7 points in education. • Quality Option – Staff benefits package for having paid professional development, paid planning time, vacation time, sick time, retirement or health insurance. Infrastructure of Parent Involvement for having a parent advisory board and periodic conferences. Your program will earn a total of 7 points towards a star-rated license. Continue to ensure staff education is entered and current in the DCDEE WORKS system and each staff member has a current WORKS letter on file. The following violations were cited today. Violation Number Comment Rule 604 Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage. The bathroom in space 8 had two floor tiles that were cracked. As discussed, all floors are to be kept in good repair and free of cracks. 15A NCAC 18A .2818(a) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. Window seals in space 5 and the outside covered walkway were not free of dust and debris. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) Child care programs are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past eighteen (18) months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action against the facility's license. Any violations cited during a visit may affect your score. Technical Assistance: • Window seals in space 5 and the outside covered walkway were not free of dust and debris. As discussed, be sure all window seals are always kept clean and free of dust and debris. I suggest that teachers complete a walkthrough of their classrooms daily to ensure that all areas of the classroom are kept clean and free of dust. • The bathroom in space 8 had two floor tiles that were cracked. As discussed, all floors are to be kept in good repair and free of cracks. I suggest that as teachers complete daily walkthroughs of their classroom spaces they document anything that is broken and notify management to ensure that necessary repairs are completed in a timely manner. Consultation: • As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. • Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting DCDEE new website at http://ncchildcare.nc.gov/general/home.asp. • Referral agencies to provide technical assistance and help you prepare for reassessment. • Although not an issue today, remember fire inspection reports are required to be sent to the consultant within 7 business days of the inspection being completed. If the fire inspection report is not sent to the consultant within 7 business days a violation will be cited at the next monitoring visit. • Although not an issue today, on the DCDEE there is an editable form of the staff and training worksheet. This document can be downloaded and completed electronically. Compliance Plan: All violations cited during today’s visit must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be received by me no later than December 24, 2024, stating how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Your letter must include the following: 1. The name of your center 2. The centers ID number 3. The date you wrote the letter. 4. Address each violation stating how you corrected the violation and are now in compliance. 5. Address your plan to ensure that you will not have that violation again. 6. Your signature I advise you to be prepared to provide supporting documentation in the form of photos, documents, certificates, et. should I request them in order to clarify or verify compliance. Please mail or email me a signed copy of the letter to meria.wilder@dhhs.nc.gov or P.O. Box 6591, Statesville, NC 28677. If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. If a letter is not received by the required date an unannounced follow-up visit may be conducted to confirm the violations were corrected or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A https://www.msn.com/enus/feedNCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Please Note: Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If you state in your compliance letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Your visit summary report was reviewed with you and a copy was printed and left with you for your records at the end of today’s visit Contact me at meria.wilder@dhhs.nc.gov or 980-434-3877 or Erin Pickard, Licensing Supervisor at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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.
10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation
Name of Operation: CHILDCARE NETWORK #346 Facility ID: 18000618 Consultant: MERIA WILDER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/17/2024 Number Present: 41 Completed Date: 9/17/2024 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 173 Time In: 11:17 AM Time Out: 02:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Admin Action Follow-Up Lic Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced administrative action follow-up visit was to monitor for compliance with the final action of the administrative action that was issued by DCDEE, dated June 21, 2024. Alexandria Williamson, Assistant Director, greeted me as I entered the facility and assisted me with the walkthrough. Today I observed the final Administrative Action, cover letter and Corrective Action Plan posted at the entrance to the facility visible to parents and visitors. Due to the change of ownership that took place on 11/28/23, the facility was required to have a new building, fire, and sanitation inspection completed. The last sanitation inspection was completed on 12/13/22. An approved and current fire inspection was received on August 27, 2024. An approved and current building inspection was received August 27, 2024. A current sanitation inspection still has not been received due to violations that were awaiting correction. You stated that since the last visit all corrections have been completed and permits have been pulled to complete a sanitation inspection for building 3 and that sanitation may come at any time. I observed the following items posted in the foyer: arrival and departure procedure, emergency medical care plan, NC child care law, and menu. The following items were monitored: Supervision, staff/child ratios, licensed capacity, permit restrictions, general safety, adequate/approved space, storage of hazardous substances, storage of medication and program records. All staff files were monitored for CPR, First Aid training, criminal background checks, ITS SIDS, BSAC, Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment and special trainings. The Secretary of State website was checked today, and your business Child Development Schools NORTH CAROLINA, LLC. was listed as current and active. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify your consultant at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. I monitored the emergency drill log and the most recent fire drill was dated September 11, 2024,and the shelter in place emergency drill was dated September 13, 2024. Playground safety inspections were completed as required and the most recent was dated September 11, 2024. I observed 41 children present during today’s visit. You stated that there were two new staff members hired since the last visit conducted on August 9, 2024. I monitored 7 diaper creams, 2 over-the-counter emergency medications and the permission to administer forms for each of the medications. The following violations were cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 846 Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional. One over-the-counter emergency medication was not labeled with the child’s name. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4) Technical Assistance: • One over-the-counter emergency medication was not labeled with the child’s name. As discussed, all medications should be labeled with the child’s name. I recommend completing routine medication and medication permission to administer forms to ensure that the actual medication and the required documentation meets all requirements in child care rules. Any observed violations cited during visits will negatively affect the center’s Compliance History Score. Your program must maintain a compliance score of at least 75% as required by G.S. 110-90 (4)(c) in order to be eligible for a star rated license. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting DCDEE new website at http://ncchildcare.nc.gov/general/home.asp. Consultation: • A copy of the Final Administrative Action dated June 21, 2024, was posted on the parent board in the foyer area. Notice of Administrative Action, cover letter, and Corrective Action Plan must be posted in a location visible to parents and visitors near the entrance of the child care facility during the effective time period, six (6) months of the Provisional License as required by Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2201(i), regardless of whether the Notice of Administrative Action is appealed. • The director and I reviewed the corrective action plan (CAP) today: Stipulation #1 The child care operator shall maintain compliance at all times with all applicable child care requirements, including but not limited to, Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2204(2) regarding a time period for correcting a violation of the building, fire, and sanitation requirements. • The facility must receive an approved building inspection, fire inspection, and sanitation inspection within the timeframe of the Provisional License. As of August 27, 2024, I have received a current and approved building and fire inspection report. I am now awaiting an approved sanitation inspection report. • Please remember that the safety plan that was approved by the building and fire departments should be followed while construction is being completed. • As a reminder, the facility can use all classroom spaces except for space 3, until the construction has been completed and approved building, fire, and sanitation inspections have been obtained. At this time the facility may not enroll more children until approved building, fire, and sanitation inspections have been obtained. Due to all violations being corrected during today’s visit no compliance letter is required to be sent to me. At the completion of today’s visit a printed and signed copy of the visit summary was left with you. You may contact me by phone at (980) 434-3877 or by email at meria.wilder@dhhs.nc.gov or Erin Pickard by email at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov, if you have questions. Thank you for your time and assistance today. 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.
10A NCAC 09 .2201 · Violation
Name of Operation: CHILDCARE NETWORK #346 Facility ID: 18000618 Consultant: MERIA WILDER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/17/2024 Number Present: 41 Completed Date: 9/17/2024 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 173 Time In: 11:17 AM Time Out: 02:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Admin Action Follow-Up Lic Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced administrative action follow-up visit was to monitor for compliance with the final action of the administrative action that was issued by DCDEE, dated June 21, 2024. Alexandria Williamson, Assistant Director, greeted me as I entered the facility and assisted me with the walkthrough. Today I observed the final Administrative Action, cover letter and Corrective Action Plan posted at the entrance to the facility visible to parents and visitors. Due to the change of ownership that took place on 11/28/23, the facility was required to have a new building, fire, and sanitation inspection completed. The last sanitation inspection was completed on 12/13/22. An approved and current fire inspection was received on August 27, 2024. An approved and current building inspection was received August 27, 2024. A current sanitation inspection still has not been received due to violations that were awaiting correction. You stated that since the last visit all corrections have been completed and permits have been pulled to complete a sanitation inspection for building 3 and that sanitation may come at any time. I observed the following items posted in the foyer: arrival and departure procedure, emergency medical care plan, NC child care law, and menu. The following items were monitored: Supervision, staff/child ratios, licensed capacity, permit restrictions, general safety, adequate/approved space, storage of hazardous substances, storage of medication and program records. All staff files were monitored for CPR, First Aid training, criminal background checks, ITS SIDS, BSAC, Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment and special trainings. The Secretary of State website was checked today, and your business Child Development Schools NORTH CAROLINA, LLC. was listed as current and active. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify your consultant at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. I monitored the emergency drill log and the most recent fire drill was dated September 11, 2024,and the shelter in place emergency drill was dated September 13, 2024. Playground safety inspections were completed as required and the most recent was dated September 11, 2024. I observed 41 children present during today’s visit. You stated that there were two new staff members hired since the last visit conducted on August 9, 2024. I monitored 7 diaper creams, 2 over-the-counter emergency medications and the permission to administer forms for each of the medications. The following violations were cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 846 Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional. One over-the-counter emergency medication was not labeled with the child’s name. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4) Technical Assistance: • One over-the-counter emergency medication was not labeled with the child’s name. As discussed, all medications should be labeled with the child’s name. I recommend completing routine medication and medication permission to administer forms to ensure that the actual medication and the required documentation meets all requirements in child care rules. Any observed violations cited during visits will negatively affect the center’s Compliance History Score. Your program must maintain a compliance score of at least 75% as required by G.S. 110-90 (4)(c) in order to be eligible for a star rated license. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting DCDEE new website at http://ncchildcare.nc.gov/general/home.asp. Consultation: • A copy of the Final Administrative Action dated June 21, 2024, was posted on the parent board in the foyer area. Notice of Administrative Action, cover letter, and Corrective Action Plan must be posted in a location visible to parents and visitors near the entrance of the child care facility during the effective time period, six (6) months of the Provisional License as required by Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2201(i), regardless of whether the Notice of Administrative Action is appealed. • The director and I reviewed the corrective action plan (CAP) today: Stipulation #1 The child care operator shall maintain compliance at all times with all applicable child care requirements, including but not limited to, Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2204(2) regarding a time period for correcting a violation of the building, fire, and sanitation requirements. • The facility must receive an approved building inspection, fire inspection, and sanitation inspection within the timeframe of the Provisional License. As of August 27, 2024, I have received a current and approved building and fire inspection report. I am now awaiting an approved sanitation inspection report. • Please remember that the safety plan that was approved by the building and fire departments should be followed while construction is being completed. • As a reminder, the facility can use all classroom spaces except for space 3, until the construction has been completed and approved building, fire, and sanitation inspections have been obtained. At this time the facility may not enroll more children until approved building, fire, and sanitation inspections have been obtained. Due to all violations being corrected during today’s visit no compliance letter is required to be sent to me. At the completion of today’s visit a printed and signed copy of the visit summary was left with you. You may contact me by phone at (980) 434-3877 or by email at meria.wilder@dhhs.nc.gov or Erin Pickard by email at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov, if you have questions. Thank you for your time and assistance today. 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 .2204 · Violation
Name of Operation: CHILDCARE NETWORK #346 Facility ID: 18000618 Consultant: MERIA WILDER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/17/2024 Number Present: 41 Completed Date: 9/17/2024 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 173 Time In: 11:17 AM Time Out: 02:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Admin Action Follow-Up Lic Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced administrative action follow-up visit was to monitor for compliance with the final action of the administrative action that was issued by DCDEE, dated June 21, 2024. Alexandria Williamson, Assistant Director, greeted me as I entered the facility and assisted me with the walkthrough. Today I observed the final Administrative Action, cover letter and Corrective Action Plan posted at the entrance to the facility visible to parents and visitors. Due to the change of ownership that took place on 11/28/23, the facility was required to have a new building, fire, and sanitation inspection completed. The last sanitation inspection was completed on 12/13/22. An approved and current fire inspection was received on August 27, 2024. An approved and current building inspection was received August 27, 2024. A current sanitation inspection still has not been received due to violations that were awaiting correction. You stated that since the last visit all corrections have been completed and permits have been pulled to complete a sanitation inspection for building 3 and that sanitation may come at any time. I observed the following items posted in the foyer: arrival and departure procedure, emergency medical care plan, NC child care law, and menu. The following items were monitored: Supervision, staff/child ratios, licensed capacity, permit restrictions, general safety, adequate/approved space, storage of hazardous substances, storage of medication and program records. All staff files were monitored for CPR, First Aid training, criminal background checks, ITS SIDS, BSAC, Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment and special trainings. The Secretary of State website was checked today, and your business Child Development Schools NORTH CAROLINA, LLC. was listed as current and active. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify your consultant at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. I monitored the emergency drill log and the most recent fire drill was dated September 11, 2024,and the shelter in place emergency drill was dated September 13, 2024. Playground safety inspections were completed as required and the most recent was dated September 11, 2024. I observed 41 children present during today’s visit. You stated that there were two new staff members hired since the last visit conducted on August 9, 2024. I monitored 7 diaper creams, 2 over-the-counter emergency medications and the permission to administer forms for each of the medications. The following violations were cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 846 Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional. One over-the-counter emergency medication was not labeled with the child’s name. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4) Technical Assistance: • One over-the-counter emergency medication was not labeled with the child’s name. As discussed, all medications should be labeled with the child’s name. I recommend completing routine medication and medication permission to administer forms to ensure that the actual medication and the required documentation meets all requirements in child care rules. Any observed violations cited during visits will negatively affect the center’s Compliance History Score. Your program must maintain a compliance score of at least 75% as required by G.S. 110-90 (4)(c) in order to be eligible for a star rated license. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting DCDEE new website at http://ncchildcare.nc.gov/general/home.asp. Consultation: • A copy of the Final Administrative Action dated June 21, 2024, was posted on the parent board in the foyer area. Notice of Administrative Action, cover letter, and Corrective Action Plan must be posted in a location visible to parents and visitors near the entrance of the child care facility during the effective time period, six (6) months of the Provisional License as required by Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2201(i), regardless of whether the Notice of Administrative Action is appealed. • The director and I reviewed the corrective action plan (CAP) today: Stipulation #1 The child care operator shall maintain compliance at all times with all applicable child care requirements, including but not limited to, Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2204(2) regarding a time period for correcting a violation of the building, fire, and sanitation requirements. • The facility must receive an approved building inspection, fire inspection, and sanitation inspection within the timeframe of the Provisional License. As of August 27, 2024, I have received a current and approved building and fire inspection report. I am now awaiting an approved sanitation inspection report. • Please remember that the safety plan that was approved by the building and fire departments should be followed while construction is being completed. • As a reminder, the facility can use all classroom spaces except for space 3, until the construction has been completed and approved building, fire, and sanitation inspections have been obtained. At this time the facility may not enroll more children until approved building, fire, and sanitation inspections have been obtained. Due to all violations being corrected during today’s visit no compliance letter is required to be sent to me. At the completion of today’s visit a printed and signed copy of the visit summary was left with you. You may contact me by phone at (980) 434-3877 or by email at meria.wilder@dhhs.nc.gov or Erin Pickard by email at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov, if you have questions. Thank you for your time and assistance today. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
G.S. 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: CHILDCARE NETWORK #346 Facility ID: 18000618 Consultant: MERIA WILDER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/17/2024 Number Present: 41 Completed Date: 9/17/2024 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 173 Time In: 11:17 AM Time Out: 02:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Admin Action Follow-Up Lic Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced administrative action follow-up visit was to monitor for compliance with the final action of the administrative action that was issued by DCDEE, dated June 21, 2024. Alexandria Williamson, Assistant Director, greeted me as I entered the facility and assisted me with the walkthrough. Today I observed the final Administrative Action, cover letter and Corrective Action Plan posted at the entrance to the facility visible to parents and visitors. Due to the change of ownership that took place on 11/28/23, the facility was required to have a new building, fire, and sanitation inspection completed. The last sanitation inspection was completed on 12/13/22. An approved and current fire inspection was received on August 27, 2024. An approved and current building inspection was received August 27, 2024. A current sanitation inspection still has not been received due to violations that were awaiting correction. You stated that since the last visit all corrections have been completed and permits have been pulled to complete a sanitation inspection for building 3 and that sanitation may come at any time. I observed the following items posted in the foyer: arrival and departure procedure, emergency medical care plan, NC child care law, and menu. The following items were monitored: Supervision, staff/child ratios, licensed capacity, permit restrictions, general safety, adequate/approved space, storage of hazardous substances, storage of medication and program records. All staff files were monitored for CPR, First Aid training, criminal background checks, ITS SIDS, BSAC, Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment and special trainings. The Secretary of State website was checked today, and your business Child Development Schools NORTH CAROLINA, LLC. was listed as current and active. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify your consultant at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. I monitored the emergency drill log and the most recent fire drill was dated September 11, 2024,and the shelter in place emergency drill was dated September 13, 2024. Playground safety inspections were completed as required and the most recent was dated September 11, 2024. I observed 41 children present during today’s visit. You stated that there were two new staff members hired since the last visit conducted on August 9, 2024. I monitored 7 diaper creams, 2 over-the-counter emergency medications and the permission to administer forms for each of the medications. The following violations were cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 846 Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional. One over-the-counter emergency medication was not labeled with the child’s name. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4) Technical Assistance: • One over-the-counter emergency medication was not labeled with the child’s name. As discussed, all medications should be labeled with the child’s name. I recommend completing routine medication and medication permission to administer forms to ensure that the actual medication and the required documentation meets all requirements in child care rules. Any observed violations cited during visits will negatively affect the center’s Compliance History Score. Your program must maintain a compliance score of at least 75% as required by G.S. 110-90 (4)(c) in order to be eligible for a star rated license. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting DCDEE new website at http://ncchildcare.nc.gov/general/home.asp. Consultation: • A copy of the Final Administrative Action dated June 21, 2024, was posted on the parent board in the foyer area. Notice of Administrative Action, cover letter, and Corrective Action Plan must be posted in a location visible to parents and visitors near the entrance of the child care facility during the effective time period, six (6) months of the Provisional License as required by Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2201(i), regardless of whether the Notice of Administrative Action is appealed. • The director and I reviewed the corrective action plan (CAP) today: Stipulation #1 The child care operator shall maintain compliance at all times with all applicable child care requirements, including but not limited to, Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2204(2) regarding a time period for correcting a violation of the building, fire, and sanitation requirements. • The facility must receive an approved building inspection, fire inspection, and sanitation inspection within the timeframe of the Provisional License. As of August 27, 2024, I have received a current and approved building and fire inspection report. I am now awaiting an approved sanitation inspection report. • Please remember that the safety plan that was approved by the building and fire departments should be followed while construction is being completed. • As a reminder, the facility can use all classroom spaces except for space 3, until the construction has been completed and approved building, fire, and sanitation inspections have been obtained. At this time the facility may not enroll more children until approved building, fire, and sanitation inspections have been obtained. Due to all violations being corrected during today’s visit no compliance letter is required to be sent to me. At the completion of today’s visit a printed and signed copy of the visit summary was left with you. You may contact me by phone at (980) 434-3877 or by email at meria.wilder@dhhs.nc.gov or Erin Pickard by email at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov, if you have questions. Thank you for your time and assistance today. 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 .2201 · Violation
Name of Operation: CHILDCARE NETWORK #346 Facility ID: 18000618 Consultant: MERIA WILDER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/9/2024 Number Present: 41 Completed Date: 8/9/2024 Age: From 1 To 9 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Admin Action Follow-Up Lic Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced administrative action follow-up visit was to monitor for compliance with the final action of the administrative action that was issued by DCDEE, dated June 21, 2024. Alexandria Williamson, Assistant Director, greeted me as I entered the facility and assisted me with the walkthrough. Today I observed the final Administrative Action, cover letter and Corrective Action Plan posted at the entrance to the facility visible to parents and visitors. Due to the change of ownership that took place on 11/28/23, the facility was required to have a new building, fire, and sanitation inspection completed. The last sanitation inspection was completed on 12/13/22. An approved and current fire inspection still has not been received due to fire code violations that are awaiting correction. An approved and current building inspection still has not been received due to fire code violations that are awaiting correction. A current sanitation inspection still has not been received due to violations that are awaiting correction. You stated that since the last visit all required handrails have been installed except (1) one more that is scheduled for installation on Monday July 12, 2024. You also stated that it is still unclear about the remaining progress for the septic system corrections for the building 1 septic. You stated that septic corrections related to buildings (2) two and (3) three have already been completed. I observed the following items posted in the foyer: arrival and departure procedure, emergency medical care plan, NC child care law, and menu. The following items were monitored: Supervision, staff/child ratios, licensed capacity, permit restrictions, general safety, adequate/approved space, storage of hazardous substances, storage of medication, program records, all staff files were monitored for CPR, First Aid training, criminal background checks, ITS SIDS, BSAC, Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment and special trainings. The Secretary of State website was checked today, and your business Child Development Schools NORTH CAROLINA, LLC. was listed as current and active. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify your consultant at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. I monitored current fire drills and the most recent was dated July 25, 2024, emergency lockdown and the most recent was dated June 14, 2024, and playground safety inspections were completed as required and the most recent was dated July 25, 2024. I observed 41 children present during today’s visit. You stated that there were no new staff members hired since the last visit conducted on July 1, 2024. I monitored 8 diaper creams and the permission to administer forms for each medication. The following violation was cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space 8, the lesson plan that was posted was dated June 29, 2024 – July 2, 2024, and was not current. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) Technical Assistance: • In space 8, the lesson plan that was posted was dated June 29, 2024 – July 2, 2024, and was not current. As discussed, lesson plans for each classroom space must be posted and current. I recommend completing routine classroom monitoring checks to ensure that all require information is posted and current, to ensure that all spaces meet the requirements outlined in child care monitoring rules. • As discussed, approved fire inspections, building inspections and sanitation inspections are required and any violations cited that prevents you from receiving an approved inspection must be corrected immediately. Consultation: • A copy of the Final Administrative Action dated June 21, 2024, was posted on the parent board in the foyer area. Notice of Administrative Action, cover letter, and Corrective Action Plan must be posted in a location visible to parents and visitors near the entrance of the child care facility during the effective time period, six (6) months of the Provisional License as required by Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2201(i), regardless of whether the Notice of Administrative Action is appealed. • The director and I reviewed the corrective action plan (CAP) today: Stipulation #1 The child care operator shall maintain compliance at all times with all applicable child care requirements, including but not limited to, Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2204(2) regarding a time period for correcting a violation of the building, fire, and sanitation requirements. • The facility must receive an approved building inspection, fire inspection, and sanitation inspection within the timeframe of the Provisional License. • Please remember that the safety plan that was approved by the building and fire departments should be followed while construction is being completed. • As a reminder, the facility can use all classroom spaces except for space 3, until the construction has been completed and approved building, fire, and sanitation inspections have been obtained. At this time the facility may not enroll more children until approved building, fire, and sanitation inspections have been obtained. Any observed violations cited during visits will negatively affect the center’s Compliance History Score. Your program must maintain a compliance score of at least 75% as required by G.S. 110-90 (4)(c) in order to be eligible for a star rated license. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting DCDEE new website at http://ncchildcare.nc.gov/general/home.asp. You may contact me by phone at (980) 434-3877 or by email at meria.wilder@dhhs.nc.gov or Erin Pickard by email at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov, if you have questions. Thank you for your time and assistance today. 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 .2204 · Violation
Name of Operation: CHILDCARE NETWORK #346 Facility ID: 18000618 Consultant: MERIA WILDER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/9/2024 Number Present: 41 Completed Date: 8/9/2024 Age: From 1 To 9 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Admin Action Follow-Up Lic Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced administrative action follow-up visit was to monitor for compliance with the final action of the administrative action that was issued by DCDEE, dated June 21, 2024. Alexandria Williamson, Assistant Director, greeted me as I entered the facility and assisted me with the walkthrough. Today I observed the final Administrative Action, cover letter and Corrective Action Plan posted at the entrance to the facility visible to parents and visitors. Due to the change of ownership that took place on 11/28/23, the facility was required to have a new building, fire, and sanitation inspection completed. The last sanitation inspection was completed on 12/13/22. An approved and current fire inspection still has not been received due to fire code violations that are awaiting correction. An approved and current building inspection still has not been received due to fire code violations that are awaiting correction. A current sanitation inspection still has not been received due to violations that are awaiting correction. You stated that since the last visit all required handrails have been installed except (1) one more that is scheduled for installation on Monday July 12, 2024. You also stated that it is still unclear about the remaining progress for the septic system corrections for the building 1 septic. You stated that septic corrections related to buildings (2) two and (3) three have already been completed. I observed the following items posted in the foyer: arrival and departure procedure, emergency medical care plan, NC child care law, and menu. The following items were monitored: Supervision, staff/child ratios, licensed capacity, permit restrictions, general safety, adequate/approved space, storage of hazardous substances, storage of medication, program records, all staff files were monitored for CPR, First Aid training, criminal background checks, ITS SIDS, BSAC, Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment and special trainings. The Secretary of State website was checked today, and your business Child Development Schools NORTH CAROLINA, LLC. was listed as current and active. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify your consultant at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. I monitored current fire drills and the most recent was dated July 25, 2024, emergency lockdown and the most recent was dated June 14, 2024, and playground safety inspections were completed as required and the most recent was dated July 25, 2024. I observed 41 children present during today’s visit. You stated that there were no new staff members hired since the last visit conducted on July 1, 2024. I monitored 8 diaper creams and the permission to administer forms for each medication. The following violation was cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space 8, the lesson plan that was posted was dated June 29, 2024 – July 2, 2024, and was not current. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) Technical Assistance: • In space 8, the lesson plan that was posted was dated June 29, 2024 – July 2, 2024, and was not current. As discussed, lesson plans for each classroom space must be posted and current. I recommend completing routine classroom monitoring checks to ensure that all require information is posted and current, to ensure that all spaces meet the requirements outlined in child care monitoring rules. • As discussed, approved fire inspections, building inspections and sanitation inspections are required and any violations cited that prevents you from receiving an approved inspection must be corrected immediately. Consultation: • A copy of the Final Administrative Action dated June 21, 2024, was posted on the parent board in the foyer area. Notice of Administrative Action, cover letter, and Corrective Action Plan must be posted in a location visible to parents and visitors near the entrance of the child care facility during the effective time period, six (6) months of the Provisional License as required by Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2201(i), regardless of whether the Notice of Administrative Action is appealed. • The director and I reviewed the corrective action plan (CAP) today: Stipulation #1 The child care operator shall maintain compliance at all times with all applicable child care requirements, including but not limited to, Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2204(2) regarding a time period for correcting a violation of the building, fire, and sanitation requirements. • The facility must receive an approved building inspection, fire inspection, and sanitation inspection within the timeframe of the Provisional License. • Please remember that the safety plan that was approved by the building and fire departments should be followed while construction is being completed. • As a reminder, the facility can use all classroom spaces except for space 3, until the construction has been completed and approved building, fire, and sanitation inspections have been obtained. At this time the facility may not enroll more children until approved building, fire, and sanitation inspections have been obtained. Any observed violations cited during visits will negatively affect the center’s Compliance History Score. Your program must maintain a compliance score of at least 75% as required by G.S. 110-90 (4)(c) in order to be eligible for a star rated license. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting DCDEE new website at http://ncchildcare.nc.gov/general/home.asp. You may contact me by phone at (980) 434-3877 or by email at meria.wilder@dhhs.nc.gov or Erin Pickard by email at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov, if you have questions. Thank you for your time and assistance today. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
G.S. 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: CHILDCARE NETWORK #346 Facility ID: 18000618 Consultant: MERIA WILDER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/9/2024 Number Present: 41 Completed Date: 8/9/2024 Age: From 1 To 9 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Admin Action Follow-Up Lic Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced administrative action follow-up visit was to monitor for compliance with the final action of the administrative action that was issued by DCDEE, dated June 21, 2024. Alexandria Williamson, Assistant Director, greeted me as I entered the facility and assisted me with the walkthrough. Today I observed the final Administrative Action, cover letter and Corrective Action Plan posted at the entrance to the facility visible to parents and visitors. Due to the change of ownership that took place on 11/28/23, the facility was required to have a new building, fire, and sanitation inspection completed. The last sanitation inspection was completed on 12/13/22. An approved and current fire inspection still has not been received due to fire code violations that are awaiting correction. An approved and current building inspection still has not been received due to fire code violations that are awaiting correction. A current sanitation inspection still has not been received due to violations that are awaiting correction. You stated that since the last visit all required handrails have been installed except (1) one more that is scheduled for installation on Monday July 12, 2024. You also stated that it is still unclear about the remaining progress for the septic system corrections for the building 1 septic. You stated that septic corrections related to buildings (2) two and (3) three have already been completed. I observed the following items posted in the foyer: arrival and departure procedure, emergency medical care plan, NC child care law, and menu. The following items were monitored: Supervision, staff/child ratios, licensed capacity, permit restrictions, general safety, adequate/approved space, storage of hazardous substances, storage of medication, program records, all staff files were monitored for CPR, First Aid training, criminal background checks, ITS SIDS, BSAC, Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment and special trainings. The Secretary of State website was checked today, and your business Child Development Schools NORTH CAROLINA, LLC. was listed as current and active. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify your consultant at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. I monitored current fire drills and the most recent was dated July 25, 2024, emergency lockdown and the most recent was dated June 14, 2024, and playground safety inspections were completed as required and the most recent was dated July 25, 2024. I observed 41 children present during today’s visit. You stated that there were no new staff members hired since the last visit conducted on July 1, 2024. I monitored 8 diaper creams and the permission to administer forms for each medication. The following violation was cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space 8, the lesson plan that was posted was dated June 29, 2024 – July 2, 2024, and was not current. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) Technical Assistance: • In space 8, the lesson plan that was posted was dated June 29, 2024 – July 2, 2024, and was not current. As discussed, lesson plans for each classroom space must be posted and current. I recommend completing routine classroom monitoring checks to ensure that all require information is posted and current, to ensure that all spaces meet the requirements outlined in child care monitoring rules. • As discussed, approved fire inspections, building inspections and sanitation inspections are required and any violations cited that prevents you from receiving an approved inspection must be corrected immediately. Consultation: • A copy of the Final Administrative Action dated June 21, 2024, was posted on the parent board in the foyer area. Notice of Administrative Action, cover letter, and Corrective Action Plan must be posted in a location visible to parents and visitors near the entrance of the child care facility during the effective time period, six (6) months of the Provisional License as required by Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2201(i), regardless of whether the Notice of Administrative Action is appealed. • The director and I reviewed the corrective action plan (CAP) today: Stipulation #1 The child care operator shall maintain compliance at all times with all applicable child care requirements, including but not limited to, Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2204(2) regarding a time period for correcting a violation of the building, fire, and sanitation requirements. • The facility must receive an approved building inspection, fire inspection, and sanitation inspection within the timeframe of the Provisional License. • Please remember that the safety plan that was approved by the building and fire departments should be followed while construction is being completed. • As a reminder, the facility can use all classroom spaces except for space 3, until the construction has been completed and approved building, fire, and sanitation inspections have been obtained. At this time the facility may not enroll more children until approved building, fire, and sanitation inspections have been obtained. Any observed violations cited during visits will negatively affect the center’s Compliance History Score. Your program must maintain a compliance score of at least 75% as required by G.S. 110-90 (4)(c) in order to be eligible for a star rated license. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting DCDEE new website at http://ncchildcare.nc.gov/general/home.asp. You may contact me by phone at (980) 434-3877 or by email at meria.wilder@dhhs.nc.gov or Erin Pickard by email at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov, if you have questions. Thank you for your time and assistance today. 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: CHILDCARE NETWORK #346 Facility ID: 18000618 Consultant: MERIA WILDER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/9/2024 Number Present: 41 Completed Date: 8/9/2024 Age: From 1 To 9 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Admin Action Follow-Up Lic Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced administrative action follow-up visit was to monitor for compliance with the final action of the administrative action that was issued by DCDEE, dated June 21, 2024. Alexandria Williamson, Assistant Director, greeted me as I entered the facility and assisted me with the walkthrough. Today I observed the final Administrative Action, cover letter and Corrective Action Plan posted at the entrance to the facility visible to parents and visitors. Due to the change of ownership that took place on 11/28/23, the facility was required to have a new building, fire, and sanitation inspection completed. The last sanitation inspection was completed on 12/13/22. An approved and current fire inspection still has not been received due to fire code violations that are awaiting correction. An approved and current building inspection still has not been received due to fire code violations that are awaiting correction. A current sanitation inspection still has not been received due to violations that are awaiting correction. You stated that since the last visit all required handrails have been installed except (1) one more that is scheduled for installation on Monday July 12, 2024. You also stated that it is still unclear about the remaining progress for the septic system corrections for the building 1 septic. You stated that septic corrections related to buildings (2) two and (3) three have already been completed. I observed the following items posted in the foyer: arrival and departure procedure, emergency medical care plan, NC child care law, and menu. The following items were monitored: Supervision, staff/child ratios, licensed capacity, permit restrictions, general safety, adequate/approved space, storage of hazardous substances, storage of medication, program records, all staff files were monitored for CPR, First Aid training, criminal background checks, ITS SIDS, BSAC, Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment and special trainings. The Secretary of State website was checked today, and your business Child Development Schools NORTH CAROLINA, LLC. was listed as current and active. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify your consultant at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. I monitored current fire drills and the most recent was dated July 25, 2024, emergency lockdown and the most recent was dated June 14, 2024, and playground safety inspections were completed as required and the most recent was dated July 25, 2024. I observed 41 children present during today’s visit. You stated that there were no new staff members hired since the last visit conducted on July 1, 2024. I monitored 8 diaper creams and the permission to administer forms for each medication. The following violation was cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space 8, the lesson plan that was posted was dated June 29, 2024 – July 2, 2024, and was not current. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) Technical Assistance: • In space 8, the lesson plan that was posted was dated June 29, 2024 – July 2, 2024, and was not current. As discussed, lesson plans for each classroom space must be posted and current. I recommend completing routine classroom monitoring checks to ensure that all require information is posted and current, to ensure that all spaces meet the requirements outlined in child care monitoring rules. • As discussed, approved fire inspections, building inspections and sanitation inspections are required and any violations cited that prevents you from receiving an approved inspection must be corrected immediately. Consultation: • A copy of the Final Administrative Action dated June 21, 2024, was posted on the parent board in the foyer area. Notice of Administrative Action, cover letter, and Corrective Action Plan must be posted in a location visible to parents and visitors near the entrance of the child care facility during the effective time period, six (6) months of the Provisional License as required by Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2201(i), regardless of whether the Notice of Administrative Action is appealed. • The director and I reviewed the corrective action plan (CAP) today: Stipulation #1 The child care operator shall maintain compliance at all times with all applicable child care requirements, including but not limited to, Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2204(2) regarding a time period for correcting a violation of the building, fire, and sanitation requirements. • The facility must receive an approved building inspection, fire inspection, and sanitation inspection within the timeframe of the Provisional License. • Please remember that the safety plan that was approved by the building and fire departments should be followed while construction is being completed. • As a reminder, the facility can use all classroom spaces except for space 3, until the construction has been completed and approved building, fire, and sanitation inspections have been obtained. At this time the facility may not enroll more children until approved building, fire, and sanitation inspections have been obtained. Any observed violations cited during visits will negatively affect the center’s Compliance History Score. Your program must maintain a compliance score of at least 75% as required by G.S. 110-90 (4)(c) in order to be eligible for a star rated license. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting DCDEE new website at http://ncchildcare.nc.gov/general/home.asp. You may contact me by phone at (980) 434-3877 or by email at meria.wilder@dhhs.nc.gov or Erin Pickard by email at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov, if you have questions. Thank you for your time and assistance today. 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 .0701 · Violation
Name of Operation: CHILDCARE NETWORK #346 Facility ID: 18000618 Consultant: MERIA WILDER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/15/2024 Number Present: 57 Completed Date: 4/15/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 375 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 03:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during the second temporary time period visit. You, Nancy Reep, Director, assisted me with the visit. Ashlynn Vaughann, Child Care Consultant, accompanied me on today’s visit. This facility was issued a temporary license on January 8, 2024, with a restriction of daytime care only. The company Child Development Schools Inc. was check in the NC Secretary of State website and was listed as current and active. Your compliance history score prior to today’s date was 100%. The following required postings were prominently posted at the entrance to the facility: NC Summary of Child Care Law, safe arrival and departure procedures, Emergency Medical Care plan, sanitation placard, temporary license, tobacco free signage, and the fire and emergency drill log. Your temporary license that was issued on January 8, 2024, with the following restrictions: Daytime care only. Children in each indoor and outdoor learning environment were monitored. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions, and personal care routines. Infants were engaged in tummy time, napping, and diapering routines. Sleep checks were completed, recorded, and maintained as required. The teachers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Appropriate discipline, adequate staff/child ratios, approved space, adequate supervision, and appropriate group sizes were met. Program records, including fire drills, emergency drills and monthly outdoor inspections were monitored today. The most recent sanitation inspection was completed on December 13, 2022, with 4 demerits and a Superior grade. A random selection of 8 children’s files were reviewed today. A random selection of 7 existing staff files and 1 new staff file was monitored today. Activity plans, attendance records and sign in/out sheets were posted and current. A total of 11 medications were monitored. You stated that your program does not offer screen time at this time. Lunch today consisted of a chicken patty, diced potatoes, whole wheat bread, cheese sticks, and 1% unflavored white milk. Your transportation vehicles were monitored during the last visit. Rated License Discussion – Program Standards Due to the change of ownership that took place for your facility, you have the choice to be issued the three-star rated license that the previous owner earned, and then have the star rated license re-assessed during your cohort year. You stated that you plan to be issued the three-star rated license of the previous owner at the end of your temporary license and prepare to be reassessed during your cohort year. Your program is in Cohort 2 of the rated license re-assessment process and your planning year will be June 31, 2025, to July 1, 2026, which will make your reassessment year be July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. You will receive the following: • Program Standards – Your program earns 2 points for meeting Child Care Rule .2806, meeting enhanced ratios only. • Education Standards – The Administrator earns 7 points in education. The Lead Teachers earn 4 points in education. The teachers will earn 4 points in education. The Program Coordinator earns 7 points in education. The Group Leader earns 7 points in education. • Quality Option- Uses an age/developmentally appropriate curriculum. Your program will earn a total of 7 points towards a star-rated license. Continue to ensure staff education is entered and current in the DCDEE WORKS system. The following violations were observed today and must be corrected immediately. Violation Number Comment Rule 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. In classroom 10, 4 walls were not kept clean. As discussed, all walls and furnishings are to be kept clean and in good repair at all times. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Space 10 had a closet door that was not locked that contained the following hazards: 1 Swiffer Wet Jet Mop Solution, 1 Zep Disinfectant Cleaning Cloth Towelettes and 1 box of Laundry Detergent powder. .2820(b) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One staff member did not have the medical statement form on file prior to employment 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. There were 3 staff members that had Emergency Information Forms that were not completed entirely. .0701(a) Technical Assistance: • In classroom 10, 4 walls were not kept clean. As discussed, all walls and furnishings are to be kept clean and in good repair at all times. I recommend scheduling classroom cleanings to be completed at least quarterly or as needed and if the surfaces are beyond what can be cleaned those surfaces will need to be repainted as needed. • There were 3 staff members that had Emergency Information Forms that were not completed entirely. As discussed, when receiving paperwork please review all documents prior to filing to ensure that all documents are filled out completely and there are no blank spaces left. If there is an item that does not apply, that space should be marked “NA”. I suggest reviewing staff files at least quarterly to ensure that all documents are current, accurate and completed according to child care rules. This violation was corrected during the visit. • One staff member did not have the medical statement form on file prior to employment. As discussed, when receiving paperwork please review all documents prior to filing to ensure that all documents are filled out completely and there are no blank spaces left. If there is an item that does not apply, that space should be marked “NA”. I suggest reviewing staff files at least quarterly to ensure that all documents are current, accurate and completed according to child care rules. • Space 10 had a closet door that was not locked that contained the following hazards: 1 Swiffer Wet Jet Mop Solution, 1 Zep Disinfectant Cleaning Cloth Towelettes and 1 box of Laundry Detergent powder, all of which that have warnings of “Keep Out of Reach of Children” and additional warnings. As discussed, all hazards should be kept in locked storage and made inaccessible to children. I recommend that all closet doors be checked regularly to ensure that all items that may be hazardous to children are made inaccessible. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before April 29, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Meria Wilder, Child Care Consultant PO Box 6591 Statesville, NC 28677 Meria.wilder@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, facility ID number. Consultation: • When preparing for the rated license reassessment remember that all staff needs to have their education uploaded and verified in her WORKS prior to having the assessment completed during your cohort year. • I recommend that you reach out to your local Resource and Referral Agency to assist with preparing your teachers by assisting with mock assessments, helping with classroom arrangements, looking at classroom materials and activity plans. • I recommend that you utilize the North Carolina Rated License Project (NCRLAP) website www.ncrlap.org as you prepare to complete the Environment Rating Scales (ERS). By utilizing this website you will be able to access training materials including videos, assist with understanding the rated license process as well as identify what materials are necessary. After your temporary license expires on July 8, 2024, your star rated license will be issued to you on July 9, 2024. Once the star rated license is issued, you will receive it by mail from the Raleigh office. • Prior to my visit today the exit ramp that leads to the pre k and school age playgrounds had been installed and was awaiting the exit gate to be installed at the school age playground. Also, the post that supports the awning outside of the classrooms for one year old and three-year-old children were replaced. • During my visit today the project management company came to install the fire rated exit doors between building 2 and building 3 and to install the exit gate that leads to the school age playground. • The repairs to the septic system have not yet been finalized at this time. Nancy Reep provided me with contact information for the lesion that is overseeing the remining project related to the septic system. • At the end of your temporary will be required to have all inspections including sanitation, fire and building completed in order to receive a star rated license. If you are not able to receive the required inspections prior to the expiration of your temporary license you may receive an Administrative Action. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at meria.wilder@dhhs.nc.gov or Erin Pickard, Licensing Supervisor, erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. Thank you for your time today and the work you do to serve children and families. 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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NC GS 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: CHILDCARE NETWORK #346 Facility ID: 18000618 Consultant: MERIA WILDER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/15/2024 Number Present: 57 Completed Date: 4/15/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 375 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 03:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during the second temporary time period visit. You, Nancy Reep, Director, assisted me with the visit. Ashlynn Vaughann, Child Care Consultant, accompanied me on today’s visit. This facility was issued a temporary license on January 8, 2024, with a restriction of daytime care only. The company Child Development Schools Inc. was check in the NC Secretary of State website and was listed as current and active. Your compliance history score prior to today’s date was 100%. The following required postings were prominently posted at the entrance to the facility: NC Summary of Child Care Law, safe arrival and departure procedures, Emergency Medical Care plan, sanitation placard, temporary license, tobacco free signage, and the fire and emergency drill log. Your temporary license that was issued on January 8, 2024, with the following restrictions: Daytime care only. Children in each indoor and outdoor learning environment were monitored. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions, and personal care routines. Infants were engaged in tummy time, napping, and diapering routines. Sleep checks were completed, recorded, and maintained as required. The teachers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Appropriate discipline, adequate staff/child ratios, approved space, adequate supervision, and appropriate group sizes were met. Program records, including fire drills, emergency drills and monthly outdoor inspections were monitored today. The most recent sanitation inspection was completed on December 13, 2022, with 4 demerits and a Superior grade. A random selection of 8 children’s files were reviewed today. A random selection of 7 existing staff files and 1 new staff file was monitored today. Activity plans, attendance records and sign in/out sheets were posted and current. A total of 11 medications were monitored. You stated that your program does not offer screen time at this time. Lunch today consisted of a chicken patty, diced potatoes, whole wheat bread, cheese sticks, and 1% unflavored white milk. Your transportation vehicles were monitored during the last visit. Rated License Discussion – Program Standards Due to the change of ownership that took place for your facility, you have the choice to be issued the three-star rated license that the previous owner earned, and then have the star rated license re-assessed during your cohort year. You stated that you plan to be issued the three-star rated license of the previous owner at the end of your temporary license and prepare to be reassessed during your cohort year. Your program is in Cohort 2 of the rated license re-assessment process and your planning year will be June 31, 2025, to July 1, 2026, which will make your reassessment year be July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. You will receive the following: • Program Standards – Your program earns 2 points for meeting Child Care Rule .2806, meeting enhanced ratios only. • Education Standards – The Administrator earns 7 points in education. The Lead Teachers earn 4 points in education. The teachers will earn 4 points in education. The Program Coordinator earns 7 points in education. The Group Leader earns 7 points in education. • Quality Option- Uses an age/developmentally appropriate curriculum. Your program will earn a total of 7 points towards a star-rated license. Continue to ensure staff education is entered and current in the DCDEE WORKS system. The following violations were observed today and must be corrected immediately. Violation Number Comment Rule 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. In classroom 10, 4 walls were not kept clean. As discussed, all walls and furnishings are to be kept clean and in good repair at all times. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Space 10 had a closet door that was not locked that contained the following hazards: 1 Swiffer Wet Jet Mop Solution, 1 Zep Disinfectant Cleaning Cloth Towelettes and 1 box of Laundry Detergent powder. .2820(b) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One staff member did not have the medical statement form on file prior to employment 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. There were 3 staff members that had Emergency Information Forms that were not completed entirely. .0701(a) Technical Assistance: • In classroom 10, 4 walls were not kept clean. As discussed, all walls and furnishings are to be kept clean and in good repair at all times. I recommend scheduling classroom cleanings to be completed at least quarterly or as needed and if the surfaces are beyond what can be cleaned those surfaces will need to be repainted as needed. • There were 3 staff members that had Emergency Information Forms that were not completed entirely. As discussed, when receiving paperwork please review all documents prior to filing to ensure that all documents are filled out completely and there are no blank spaces left. If there is an item that does not apply, that space should be marked “NA”. I suggest reviewing staff files at least quarterly to ensure that all documents are current, accurate and completed according to child care rules. This violation was corrected during the visit. • One staff member did not have the medical statement form on file prior to employment. As discussed, when receiving paperwork please review all documents prior to filing to ensure that all documents are filled out completely and there are no blank spaces left. If there is an item that does not apply, that space should be marked “NA”. I suggest reviewing staff files at least quarterly to ensure that all documents are current, accurate and completed according to child care rules. • Space 10 had a closet door that was not locked that contained the following hazards: 1 Swiffer Wet Jet Mop Solution, 1 Zep Disinfectant Cleaning Cloth Towelettes and 1 box of Laundry Detergent powder, all of which that have warnings of “Keep Out of Reach of Children” and additional warnings. As discussed, all hazards should be kept in locked storage and made inaccessible to children. I recommend that all closet doors be checked regularly to ensure that all items that may be hazardous to children are made inaccessible. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before April 29, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Meria Wilder, Child Care Consultant PO Box 6591 Statesville, NC 28677 Meria.wilder@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, facility ID number. Consultation: • When preparing for the rated license reassessment remember that all staff needs to have their education uploaded and verified in her WORKS prior to having the assessment completed during your cohort year. • I recommend that you reach out to your local Resource and Referral Agency to assist with preparing your teachers by assisting with mock assessments, helping with classroom arrangements, looking at classroom materials and activity plans. • I recommend that you utilize the North Carolina Rated License Project (NCRLAP) website www.ncrlap.org as you prepare to complete the Environment Rating Scales (ERS). By utilizing this website you will be able to access training materials including videos, assist with understanding the rated license process as well as identify what materials are necessary. After your temporary license expires on July 8, 2024, your star rated license will be issued to you on July 9, 2024. Once the star rated license is issued, you will receive it by mail from the Raleigh office. • Prior to my visit today the exit ramp that leads to the pre k and school age playgrounds had been installed and was awaiting the exit gate to be installed at the school age playground. Also, the post that supports the awning outside of the classrooms for one year old and three-year-old children were replaced. • During my visit today the project management company came to install the fire rated exit doors between building 2 and building 3 and to install the exit gate that leads to the school age playground. • The repairs to the septic system have not yet been finalized at this time. Nancy Reep provided me with contact information for the lesion that is overseeing the remining project related to the septic system. • At the end of your temporary will be required to have all inspections including sanitation, fire and building completed in order to receive a star rated license. If you are not able to receive the required inspections prior to the expiration of your temporary license you may receive an Administrative Action. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at meria.wilder@dhhs.nc.gov or Erin Pickard, Licensing Supervisor, erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. Thank you for your time today and the work you do to serve children and families. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
G.S. 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: CHILDCARE NETWORK #346 Facility ID: 18000618 Consultant: MERIA WILDER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/5/2024 Number Present: 64 Completed Date: 3/5/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 315 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 03:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit has been to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements during the first temporary time period visit. You, Suzanne LaCount, Assistant Director, assisted me with the visit today. Currently this center operates with a Temporary License, issued on January 8, 2024. The restrictions include 1st shift Daytime care only. I observed the following required posting that were prominently posted in the foyer at the entrance to the facility: Temporary license, safe arrival and departure procedures, tobacco free signage, sanitation placard, Emergency Medical Care Plan, Menu and the NC Summary of Child Care Law. I observed the following to be prominently posted in each classroom: First Aid Information sheet, Emergency Phone Numbers, and activity plans. The NC Secretary of State website was checked today, and Child Development North Carolina, LLC is current/active. If any changes to the business type need to be made or you decide to sale your business, then you must notify your consultant at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location or inherited. I monitored all indoor and outdoor spaces. The last monthly fire drill was completed on February 20, 2024. The last monthly outdoor inspection was completed on February 20, 2024. The last shelter-in-place emergency drill was completed on January 9, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed on December 13, 2022. The most recent Emergency Preparedness and Response plan was updated and printed on February 20, 2024. I monitored your incident report log and found incident reports to be logged with children’s records. I observed your menu to be posted, current and listing today’s lunch that was served, as chicken nuggets, baked beans, peaches, whole wheat bread, and 1% unflavored white milk. You stated that you do provide transportation and I monitored your Chevy Minibus and your Chevy van that are used for transportation during today’s visit. Both of the transportation vehicles had licenses plates, registrations, insurance, and emissions inspections that were current. Both of the transportation vehicles had proper fire extinguishers, first aid kits and a transportation log that included each child’s emergency information and pictures as identification. I observed adequate supervision, appropriate group sizes, adequate and approved spaces being used. I observed children being cared for in a caring and nurturing way. I observed a variety of materials that were of sufficient quantity, clean, and in good repair. I observed children transitioning between toileting routines, participating in whole group, free choice play, outside play and teacher directed activities. I observed positive interactions between teachers and children. I monitored daily sign in/out sheet and attendance records. I observed activity plans to be posted and current. In the infant classroom I observed infant feeding plans and safe sleep plans to be current. I observed sleep checks. I allergy listings posted in all classrooms. You stated that no screen time is provided for children under 5 years old and is provided for school-aged children. I monitored your electronic screen time log. I monitored a random sampling of 8 children’s files. I monitored a selection of 5 existing staff files and 2 new staff files for a total of 6 staff files that were monitored today. I monitored all medications and all Medication Authorization forms. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. The walls and 4 sinks at the back of the school-age classroom were soiled and not kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. There was 1 teacher with a hire date of 2/27/24 that did not have documentation of reviewing The Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy upon hire and prior to caring for children. .0608(d)(1-4) Technical Assistance: All violations that were cited must be corrected immediately. • There was 1 teacher with a hire date of 2/27/24 that did not have documentation of reviewing The Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy upon hire and prior to caring for children. As discussed, all staff that care for children must review and sign the statement acknowledging that that they have received and reviewed the Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma Policy prior to caring for children. I recommend that this policy be reviewed with staff upon hire during orientation and the signed document be placed in that staff member's staff file immediately. • The walls and 4 sinks at the back of the school-age classroom were soiled and not kept clean. As discussed, I recommend that staff monitor each classroom daily prior to caring for children to ensure that the handwashing sinks and adjoining surfaces are kept clean and in good repair. Consultation: • Fire inspections are to be sent to the consultant within 7 business days of the inspection being completed. If the fire inspection report is not sent to the consultant within 7 business days a violation will be cited at the next monitoring visit. • Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting DCDEE new website at http://ncchildcare.nc.gov/general/home.asp. • When reviewing Staff Files, Children’s Files, and Program Records utilize the Staff Files Checklist, Children’s File Checklist, Volunteer Files Checklist and the Program Records File Checklist to ensure that you are maintaining compliance with all of the files that are being maintained and that all of the documents within those files are current, accurate and relevant. These forms should be used annually to review files and can be found on the DCDEE website under provider documents. • Although not an issue today, on the DCDEE there is an editable form of the staff and training worksheet. This document can be downloaded and completed electronically. • During today’s visit I received the following updates on the process to complete work required for approved building, fire and sanitation inspections: there are manufacturing delays that is slowing the progress for installation of the fire wall door that needs to be installed. The company is in the process of installing the ramps between buildings that allows access to the school-age playground. The exit lights have been installed and they are in the process of changing 2 gates that allow access to the playgrounds. It is estimated that the work could be completed by the end of the month providing materials are available to complete the work. Due to all violations that were cited during today’s visit being corrected during the visit, there will be no compliance letter that will have to be submitted to me. Child care facilities must comply with all state laws, federal laws and local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare of children (GS110-91 – Mandatory standards for a license). Failure to comply may lead to an administrative action (General statue 110-102-2- Administrative penalties). Any observed violations cited during visits will negatively affect the center’s Compliance History Score. Your program must maintain a compliance score of at least 75% as required by G.S. 110-90 (4)(c) in order to be eligible for a star rated license. You may contact me by phone at (980) 434-3877 or by email at meria.wilder@dhhs.nc.gov or Erin Pickard by email at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov, if you have questions. Thank you for your time and assistance today. 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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GS110-91 · Violation
Name of Operation: CHILDCARE NETWORK #346 Facility ID: 18000618 Consultant: MERIA WILDER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/5/2024 Number Present: 64 Completed Date: 3/5/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 315 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 03:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit has been to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements during the first temporary time period visit. You, Suzanne LaCount, Assistant Director, assisted me with the visit today. Currently this center operates with a Temporary License, issued on January 8, 2024. The restrictions include 1st shift Daytime care only. I observed the following required posting that were prominently posted in the foyer at the entrance to the facility: Temporary license, safe arrival and departure procedures, tobacco free signage, sanitation placard, Emergency Medical Care Plan, Menu and the NC Summary of Child Care Law. I observed the following to be prominently posted in each classroom: First Aid Information sheet, Emergency Phone Numbers, and activity plans. The NC Secretary of State website was checked today, and Child Development North Carolina, LLC is current/active. If any changes to the business type need to be made or you decide to sale your business, then you must notify your consultant at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location or inherited. I monitored all indoor and outdoor spaces. The last monthly fire drill was completed on February 20, 2024. The last monthly outdoor inspection was completed on February 20, 2024. The last shelter-in-place emergency drill was completed on January 9, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed on December 13, 2022. The most recent Emergency Preparedness and Response plan was updated and printed on February 20, 2024. I monitored your incident report log and found incident reports to be logged with children’s records. I observed your menu to be posted, current and listing today’s lunch that was served, as chicken nuggets, baked beans, peaches, whole wheat bread, and 1% unflavored white milk. You stated that you do provide transportation and I monitored your Chevy Minibus and your Chevy van that are used for transportation during today’s visit. Both of the transportation vehicles had licenses plates, registrations, insurance, and emissions inspections that were current. Both of the transportation vehicles had proper fire extinguishers, first aid kits and a transportation log that included each child’s emergency information and pictures as identification. I observed adequate supervision, appropriate group sizes, adequate and approved spaces being used. I observed children being cared for in a caring and nurturing way. I observed a variety of materials that were of sufficient quantity, clean, and in good repair. I observed children transitioning between toileting routines, participating in whole group, free choice play, outside play and teacher directed activities. I observed positive interactions between teachers and children. I monitored daily sign in/out sheet and attendance records. I observed activity plans to be posted and current. In the infant classroom I observed infant feeding plans and safe sleep plans to be current. I observed sleep checks. I allergy listings posted in all classrooms. You stated that no screen time is provided for children under 5 years old and is provided for school-aged children. I monitored your electronic screen time log. I monitored a random sampling of 8 children’s files. I monitored a selection of 5 existing staff files and 2 new staff files for a total of 6 staff files that were monitored today. I monitored all medications and all Medication Authorization forms. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. The walls and 4 sinks at the back of the school-age classroom were soiled and not kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. There was 1 teacher with a hire date of 2/27/24 that did not have documentation of reviewing The Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy upon hire and prior to caring for children. .0608(d)(1-4) Technical Assistance: All violations that were cited must be corrected immediately. • There was 1 teacher with a hire date of 2/27/24 that did not have documentation of reviewing The Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy upon hire and prior to caring for children. As discussed, all staff that care for children must review and sign the statement acknowledging that that they have received and reviewed the Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma Policy prior to caring for children. I recommend that this policy be reviewed with staff upon hire during orientation and the signed document be placed in that staff member's staff file immediately. • The walls and 4 sinks at the back of the school-age classroom were soiled and not kept clean. As discussed, I recommend that staff monitor each classroom daily prior to caring for children to ensure that the handwashing sinks and adjoining surfaces are kept clean and in good repair. Consultation: • Fire inspections are to be sent to the consultant within 7 business days of the inspection being completed. If the fire inspection report is not sent to the consultant within 7 business days a violation will be cited at the next monitoring visit. • Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting DCDEE new website at http://ncchildcare.nc.gov/general/home.asp. • When reviewing Staff Files, Children’s Files, and Program Records utilize the Staff Files Checklist, Children’s File Checklist, Volunteer Files Checklist and the Program Records File Checklist to ensure that you are maintaining compliance with all of the files that are being maintained and that all of the documents within those files are current, accurate and relevant. These forms should be used annually to review files and can be found on the DCDEE website under provider documents. • Although not an issue today, on the DCDEE there is an editable form of the staff and training worksheet. This document can be downloaded and completed electronically. • During today’s visit I received the following updates on the process to complete work required for approved building, fire and sanitation inspections: there are manufacturing delays that is slowing the progress for installation of the fire wall door that needs to be installed. The company is in the process of installing the ramps between buildings that allows access to the school-age playground. The exit lights have been installed and they are in the process of changing 2 gates that allow access to the playgrounds. It is estimated that the work could be completed by the end of the month providing materials are available to complete the work. Due to all violations that were cited during today’s visit being corrected during the visit, there will be no compliance letter that will have to be submitted to me. Child care facilities must comply with all state laws, federal laws and local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare of children (GS110-91 – Mandatory standards for a license). Failure to comply may lead to an administrative action (General statue 110-102-2- Administrative penalties). Any observed violations cited during visits will negatively affect the center’s Compliance History Score. Your program must maintain a compliance score of at least 75% as required by G.S. 110-90 (4)(c) in order to be eligible for a star rated license. You may contact me by phone at (980) 434-3877 or by email at meria.wilder@dhhs.nc.gov or Erin Pickard by email at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov, if you have questions. Thank you for your time and assistance today. 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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