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Early Head Start

5 Reid Street, Marion NC 28752 · License #59000060 · Child Care Center

Five Star Center License
Capacity 64 childrenAges 0 mo – 5 yr5-Star programLast inspected Jun 3, 2026
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Source: North Carolina's child care licensing agency
Jun 3, 2026 — Routine Unannounced
1 violation cited
1 violation
  • Violation

    NC GS 110-90 · Violation

    Name of Operation: EARLY HEAD START Facility ID: 59000060 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/3/2026 Number Present: 34 Completed Date: 6/3/2026 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 160 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. You, Suzanne Hughes, Administrator, assisted me with the visit. You provided me with applicable program and staff records for review. You accompanied me on a walkthrough of the facility. The most recent annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/23/25. This program currently operates with a five -star license issued on 1/26/26 and meets Head Start/Early Head Start ratios. Thelicense was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Limited monitoring was conducted. A walkthrough of the facility was completed today, and all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play activities indoors and outdoors, teacher directed group activities, and lunch. Infants in space # 6 were engaged in tummy time, while being held and activities on the floor. Sleep checks were completed, recorded, and maintained as required. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. One file for new staff and applicable records for existing staff were reviewed. All staff were listed on the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. Two violations regarding staff were documented. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on 9/17/25. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on 7/11/25. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 4 demerits noted on the grade card. The analysis date for the most recent lead water test was 2/26/24. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facilities results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated complete for required asbestos and lead-based paint testing The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on 5/8/26 at 9:14am . The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 4/3/26 at 9:31am. The facilities EPR Plan was reviewed on 8/25/25. The most recent monthly playground inspection was completed on 5/11/26 by Ms. Hughes. Violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.In space #6, a child enrolled on 9/2/25 had an inhaler that was ont in the original labeled container. .0803(2)(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff, employed on 2/28/24, had First Aid training that expired on 5/28/26. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff, employed on 2/28/24, had CPR training that expired on 5/28/26. .1102(d) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. On or before 6/17/26, 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. Mail or email the information to: Gail Dula Child Care Consultant P O box 1598 Morganton NC 28655 Gail.dula@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. The program’s compliance history was 100 percent prior to today’s visit. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: 844- Prescribed medicine was not in original pharmacy labeled container. .0803(2)(a) Medication- Prescribed medicine must be in the original pharmacy labeled container with the pharmacy label attached that includes the child’s name and administering instructions. I suggested that you monitor all medications received from the parent/guardian prior to the medication being administered to the child or prior to the medication being stored in the classroom. First Aid/CPR training- -Staff must complete First Aid and CPR training within ninety (90) days of employment and must renew certification on or before the expiration date. I suggested you have a chart or list of all staff and the expiration date of CPR and First Aid training. Training should be scheduled and completed before the expiration date. Consultation: You may post the Head Start /Early Head start Ratios in classroom and the hallway. The new license was posted. I reminded you to contact the Fire Marshall prior to September to schedule an inspection. We discussed adding rubber mulch to one area of the playground. You provided information regarding the mulch. Reminders and Resources: For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. Thank you for your time and assistance today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 828-782-0858 or Gail.dula@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Oct 23, 2025 — Unannounced
No violations cited
Clean
Apr 17, 2025 — Unannounced
No violations cited
Clean
Nov 4, 2024 — Unannounced
No violations cited
Clean
Jul 16, 2024 — Unannounced
No violations cited
Clean
Apr 22, 2024 — Routine Unannounced
1 violation cited
1 violation
  • Violation

    NC GS 110-90 · Violation

    Name of Operation: EARLY HEAD START Facility ID: 59000060 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/22/2024 Number Present: 37 Completed Date: 4/22/2024 Age: From 1 To 3 Total Minutes: 205 Time In: 10:35 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements, including health and safety, during a routine unannounced visit. Upon arrival, the purpose of today’s visit was reviewed with you, Suzanne Hughes, Director Your program currently operates with a 5-star license effective August 8, 2019. The permit restrictions were in compliance. Six classrooms, two outdoor spaces, and two rooms not being used to care for children were monitored during the visit. I observed children during outdoor gross motor activities, transition from the playground, bathroom/diaper changing/handwashing routines, lunch, and nap. To maintain Head Start ratios one child from space #8 was visiting space #5. Staff/child ratios were in compliance. water was offered to the children during the visit. Three new staff files were reviewed using the DPI verification form with no violations. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on October 20, 2023. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 0 demerits. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on October 24, 2023. The facility is approved for daytime care only. A fire drill was conducted on March 25, 2024. The latest playground inspection was conducted on March 28, 2024. One violation was cited regarding medication. The violation was discussed with you during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In Space #7, a tube of Parent’s Choice diaper cream had an expired permission to administer form. The form expired on 3/23/24. .0803(12) The above uncorrected violation must be brought into compliance immediately. You shall submit a written, signed and dated statement or email to me at the address below detailing specifically how the above violation was corrected. The violation must be corrected no later than May 6, 2024. Failure to correct the violation and send the written statement by the due date listed above, noncompliance, may lead to an administrative action. Compliance History As discussed, violations cited today and/or during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Your program must maintain a compliance score of at least 75%. Your current compliance history score is 91%. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Technical Assistance: #849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In Space #7, a tube of Parent’s Choice diaper cream had an expired permission to administer form. The form expired on 3/23/24. Teachers should check Permission to Administer Medication Forms when brought into the facility and regularly thereafter to ensure they are filled out completely and properly and to ensure permission has not expired. A parent may give standing authorization for up to 12 months to apply over-the-counter, topical ointments, topical teething ointment or gel, insect repellents, lotions, creams, fluoridated toothpaste, and powders, such as sunscreen, diapering creams, baby lotion, and baby powder, to a child, when needed. I suggested that staff continue to check all medications and Permission to Administer Medication Forms at least once a month to prevent further non-compliance regarding medication. Consultation or other topics discussed today (the following items reviewed were in compliance today): -Substitutes who work at least 10 days per year are required to complete Health & Safety training. -we discussed revising the safe arrival and departure policy to reflect current procedures. -Challenging Behaviors Helpline. Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in the classroom. 1-888-600-1685 - lead water testing was completed and results dated February 7, 2024 were on file. Lead based paint information dated February 6, 2024 was also on file -For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ . This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. You were given a copy of the summary at the conclusion of the visit. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Revecca.hammond@dhh.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 828-782-0858 or Gail Dula P O Box 1598 Morganton NC 28655 Gail.dula@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Nov 6, 2023 — Annual Comp Full
3 violations cited
3 violations
  • Violation

    10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

    Name of Operation: EARLY HEAD START Facility ID: 59000060 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/6/2023 Number Present: 32 Completed Date: 11/6/2023 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 285 Time In: 09:35 AM Time Out: 02:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during your Annual Compliance visit. Upon arrival, the purpose of today’s visit was reviewed with you, Tammy Spearman, Head Start Coordinator. Your program currently operates with a five star license effective August 8, 2019. The permit restrictions were in compliance. You accompanied me on a walkthrough of the facility. Six classrooms were observed and monitored. The outdoor gross motor area was also monitored. I observed children in care during free play activities, hand washing, lunch, nap and departure. Infants and toddlers were observed during floor play and while taking a bottle. The infant was being held during the feeding, Supervision and staff/child ratios were in compliance. Positive interaction was observed. Eight new staff files were reviewed using the DPI verification form. One additional staff file was reviewed. Children's records were reviewed using DPI verification forms The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on October 20, 2023. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 0 demerits. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on October 24, 2023. The facility was approved for day time care. Fire drills had been conducted. Medication was incompliance. Two violations were documented and discussed with you during the during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. A fire inspection was conducted on 10/24/23. The previous inspection was conducted on 10/20/22. the date was past the 12 month requirement. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In space #4, three children with over the counter diaper cream, did not have permission to administer forms on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) The above uncorrected violation must be brought into compliance immediately. You shall submit a written, signed and dated statement or email to me at the address below detailing specifically how the above violation(s) was corrected, and how you plan to maintain compliance. The violations must be corrected no later than November 20, 2023. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above, noncompliance, may lead to an administrative action. As discussed, violations cited during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Your program must maintain a compliance score of at least 75% as required by G.S. 110-90 (4)(c). your compliance before today’s visit was 91% Technical assistance: #106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. A fire inspection was conducted on 10/24/23. The previous inspection was conducted on 10/20/22. I suggested you mark a calendar and call the inspector 30 day before the due date to schedule. #847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In space # 4, three children with over the counter diaper cream, did not have permission to administer forms on file. Consultation or other topics discussed today (the following items reviewed were in compliance today): -We discussed your rated license. Your facility is in Cohort 2. The planning year is 7/1/14-6/30/23 and the reassessment year is 7/1/25-6/30/26. I reminded you to have all staff, including new staff, send educational updates to WORKS. I suggested staff visit the ncrlap.org website for training and information regarding the assessment. -We discussed activity plans. Remind staff, including new staff, to continue to indicate and include a description of a sand activity, a water activity, a science activity, a music activity. -We discussed substitutes. Health & Safety training must be completed after the 10th day a substitute works. Shaken Baby policy must be signed on the first day and a copy of the Qualifying letter must be on file on day one. -Training is available on the Moodle website. -I reminded staff that if wipes are stored in the diaper changing table, the cabinet should be locked if the wipes are in the original plastic wrapping. -For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ . This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. At the completion of the visit, the visit summary was reviewed with you and then emailed to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during today’s visit. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, tammymcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 828-782-0858 or at Gail Dula P O Box 1598 Morganton Nc 28655 Gail.dula@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

  • Violation

    10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

    Name of Operation: EARLY HEAD START Facility ID: 59000060 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/6/2023 Number Present: 32 Completed Date: 11/6/2023 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 285 Time In: 09:35 AM Time Out: 02:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during your Annual Compliance visit. Upon arrival, the purpose of today’s visit was reviewed with you, Tammy Spearman, Head Start Coordinator. Your program currently operates with a five star license effective August 8, 2019. The permit restrictions were in compliance. You accompanied me on a walkthrough of the facility. Six classrooms were observed and monitored. The outdoor gross motor area was also monitored. I observed children in care during free play activities, hand washing, lunch, nap and departure. Infants and toddlers were observed during floor play and while taking a bottle. The infant was being held during the feeding, Supervision and staff/child ratios were in compliance. Positive interaction was observed. Eight new staff files were reviewed using the DPI verification form. One additional staff file was reviewed. Children's records were reviewed using DPI verification forms The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on October 20, 2023. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 0 demerits. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on October 24, 2023. The facility was approved for day time care. Fire drills had been conducted. Medication was incompliance. Two violations were documented and discussed with you during the during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. A fire inspection was conducted on 10/24/23. The previous inspection was conducted on 10/20/22. the date was past the 12 month requirement. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In space #4, three children with over the counter diaper cream, did not have permission to administer forms on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) The above uncorrected violation must be brought into compliance immediately. You shall submit a written, signed and dated statement or email to me at the address below detailing specifically how the above violation(s) was corrected, and how you plan to maintain compliance. The violations must be corrected no later than November 20, 2023. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above, noncompliance, may lead to an administrative action. As discussed, violations cited during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Your program must maintain a compliance score of at least 75% as required by G.S. 110-90 (4)(c). your compliance before today’s visit was 91% Technical assistance: #106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. A fire inspection was conducted on 10/24/23. The previous inspection was conducted on 10/20/22. I suggested you mark a calendar and call the inspector 30 day before the due date to schedule. #847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In space # 4, three children with over the counter diaper cream, did not have permission to administer forms on file. Consultation or other topics discussed today (the following items reviewed were in compliance today): -We discussed your rated license. Your facility is in Cohort 2. The planning year is 7/1/14-6/30/23 and the reassessment year is 7/1/25-6/30/26. I reminded you to have all staff, including new staff, send educational updates to WORKS. I suggested staff visit the ncrlap.org website for training and information regarding the assessment. -We discussed activity plans. Remind staff, including new staff, to continue to indicate and include a description of a sand activity, a water activity, a science activity, a music activity. -We discussed substitutes. Health & Safety training must be completed after the 10th day a substitute works. Shaken Baby policy must be signed on the first day and a copy of the Qualifying letter must be on file on day one. -Training is available on the Moodle website. -I reminded staff that if wipes are stored in the diaper changing table, the cabinet should be locked if the wipes are in the original plastic wrapping. -For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ . This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. At the completion of the visit, the visit summary was reviewed with you and then emailed to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during today’s visit. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, tammymcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 828-782-0858 or at Gail Dula P O Box 1598 Morganton Nc 28655 Gail.dula@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

  • Violation

    G.S. 110-90 · Violation

    Name of Operation: EARLY HEAD START Facility ID: 59000060 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/6/2023 Number Present: 32 Completed Date: 11/6/2023 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 285 Time In: 09:35 AM Time Out: 02:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during your Annual Compliance visit. Upon arrival, the purpose of today’s visit was reviewed with you, Tammy Spearman, Head Start Coordinator. Your program currently operates with a five star license effective August 8, 2019. The permit restrictions were in compliance. You accompanied me on a walkthrough of the facility. Six classrooms were observed and monitored. The outdoor gross motor area was also monitored. I observed children in care during free play activities, hand washing, lunch, nap and departure. Infants and toddlers were observed during floor play and while taking a bottle. The infant was being held during the feeding, Supervision and staff/child ratios were in compliance. Positive interaction was observed. Eight new staff files were reviewed using the DPI verification form. One additional staff file was reviewed. Children's records were reviewed using DPI verification forms The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on October 20, 2023. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 0 demerits. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on October 24, 2023. The facility was approved for day time care. Fire drills had been conducted. Medication was incompliance. Two violations were documented and discussed with you during the during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. A fire inspection was conducted on 10/24/23. The previous inspection was conducted on 10/20/22. the date was past the 12 month requirement. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In space #4, three children with over the counter diaper cream, did not have permission to administer forms on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) The above uncorrected violation must be brought into compliance immediately. You shall submit a written, signed and dated statement or email to me at the address below detailing specifically how the above violation(s) was corrected, and how you plan to maintain compliance. The violations must be corrected no later than November 20, 2023. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above, noncompliance, may lead to an administrative action. As discussed, violations cited during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Your program must maintain a compliance score of at least 75% as required by G.S. 110-90 (4)(c). your compliance before today’s visit was 91% Technical assistance: #106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. A fire inspection was conducted on 10/24/23. The previous inspection was conducted on 10/20/22. I suggested you mark a calendar and call the inspector 30 day before the due date to schedule. #847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In space # 4, three children with over the counter diaper cream, did not have permission to administer forms on file. Consultation or other topics discussed today (the following items reviewed were in compliance today): -We discussed your rated license. Your facility is in Cohort 2. The planning year is 7/1/14-6/30/23 and the reassessment year is 7/1/25-6/30/26. I reminded you to have all staff, including new staff, send educational updates to WORKS. I suggested staff visit the ncrlap.org website for training and information regarding the assessment. -We discussed activity plans. Remind staff, including new staff, to continue to indicate and include a description of a sand activity, a water activity, a science activity, a music activity. -We discussed substitutes. Health & Safety training must be completed after the 10th day a substitute works. Shaken Baby policy must be signed on the first day and a copy of the Qualifying letter must be on file on day one. -Training is available on the Moodle website. -I reminded staff that if wipes are stored in the diaper changing table, the cabinet should be locked if the wipes are in the original plastic wrapping. -For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ . This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. At the completion of the visit, the visit summary was reviewed with you and then emailed to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during today’s visit. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, tammymcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 828-782-0858 or at Gail Dula P O Box 1598 Morganton Nc 28655 Gail.dula@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

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  1. 1The Jun 3, 2026 inspection noted: “Name of Operation: EARLY HEAD START Facility ID: 59000060 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/3/2026 Number Present: 34 Comp…” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Apr 22, 2024 inspection noted: “Name of Operation: EARLY HEAD START Facility ID: 59000060 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/22/2024 Number Present: 37 Com…” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Nov 6, 2023 inspection noted: “Name of Operation: EARLY HEAD START Facility ID: 59000060 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/6/2023 Number Present: 32 Com…” — what has changed since then?

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