First Baptist Children'S Center

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: FIRST BAPTIST CHILDREN'S CENTER Facility ID: 5950374 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/29/2025 Number Present: 19 Completed Date: 10/29/2025 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 125 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 12:05 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 applicable child care requirements, including Health & Safety, during an Annual Compliance visit. You, Monila Hayes , administrator, assisted with the visit. The purpose of the visit was explained to you when I arrived. A five-star license was issued on May 25, 2022. Restrictions were in compliance. A checklist was used to monitor items for compliance. You accompanied me on a walkthrough of the facility. Children were observed during free play activities, bathroom/handwashing routines, lunch, and nap. Staff interacted with children in positive ways. A variety of activities were available for the children. The last sanitation inspection was conducted 3/31/25. A Superior classification was issued with four (4) demerits noted. The fire marshal conducted an inspection on 4/17/25. The facility is approved for daytime care only. The last fire drill was completed on 9/26/25. . A shelter-in place drill was conducted on 7/23/25. Lead water testing was conducted on 4/14/25. Lead Paint and Asbestos have been submitted and are in compliance. There were no new staff. A sample of existing staff files were reviewed with one violation documented. A sample of children’s files were reviewed with no violations. None of the enrolled children had medication. NC Pre-K requirements were in compliance. One violation was documented and discussed with you. Due to a connectivity issue a handwritten summary was signed at the conclusion of the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff employed on 1/25/25 did not complete the training until 5/12/25. The 90 day time frame was not met. .1102(g) 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 violations must be corrected no later than November 12, 2025. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above, noncompliance, may lead to an administrative action. 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 center's compliance history was at 99% 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. Your current complia12/25.nce score is 100%. Technical Assistance: #1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.1102(g) All staff members must complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. This training can be found at https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/resource-hub/recognizing-responding-to-child-maltreatment/. I suggested you set calendar reminders to ensure all new staff complete this training within the first 90 days of employment. I also suggested you use the Health and Safety Training Record to keep track of required trainings and to ensure trainings are completed on time. This form can be found on the DCDEE website under the “Provider” tab. Additionally, I suggested you use the staff file checklist found on the DCDEE website under the “Provider” tab to ensure all required documentation is on file. Consultation: -We reviewed your ABCMS provider portal facility roster. The Provider portal facility roster information should continue to be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. -We discussed the QRIS rated license system. You stated that you are considering pathway 2. I reminded you that the NC Pre-k classroom will need an assessment. -Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy Mcgalliard, tammymcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please 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

10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: FIRST BAPTIST CHILDREN'S CENTER Facility ID: 5950374 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/4/2024 Number Present: 35 Completed Date: 11/4/2024 Age: From 3 To 10 Total Minutes: 190 Time In: 01:05 PM Time Out: 04:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety. You, Monika Hayes, Director assisted with the visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Your program currently operates with a five star license effective May 5, 2022. The permit restrictions are as follows: daytime care only, meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, school age children only on second floor. 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 nap, hand washing/bathroom routine, snack, outdoor gross motor activities, and departure. Positive interaction between staff and children was observed. A sample of four (4) children’s files were reviewed with two violations. Staff files were reviewed for one (1) new staff and one (1) existing staff with no violations. The last monthly fire drill was practiced on October 24, 2024. A lockdown drill was conducted on August 13, 2024. The last monthly playground inspection was completed on October 31,2024. Medication was in compliance. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on April 25, 2024. A superior sanitation classification was issued with four (4) demerits. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on May 3, 2024. The facility was approved for daytime care. The most recent lead water testing results were completed on April 14, 2024. Lead testing must be completed every three years. Please complete this process by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. NC Pre-K requirements were in compliance. Two violations were documented and discussed with you during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child, enrolled on February 26, 2024, did not have an immunization record on file for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1834 Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. A child enrolled on January 24, 2024, has a food allergy. Medical Action Plan was checked on the application. There was not a copy of the plan on file. .0801(b) The above uncorrected violations 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 violations were corrected and how you plan to prevent reoccurred. Include the program name, facility ID number, and each item number. The violations must be corrected no later than November 18, 2024. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above, noncompliance, may lead to an administrative action. Technical Assistance: #1323 All children must have an immunization record or valid exemption on file within the first thirty (30) days of enrollment. One child enrolled on February 26, 2024, did not have immunization information on file for review. I suggested you ask parents to provide the immunization record or exemption during the enrollment process to ensure the documentation is on file in a timely manner. #1834 For any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services, a medical action plan must be attached to the application. The medical action plan is to be completed by the child's parent or a health care professional and may include the following: a list of the child's diagnosis or diagnoses including dietary, environmental, and activity considerations that are applicable; contact information for the child's health care professional(s); medications to be administered on a scheduled basis; and medications to be administered on an emergency basis with symptoms, and instructions. The medical action plan is to be updated on an annual basis and when changes to the plan are made by the child's parent or health care professional. I provided you with sample medical action plans specific to asthma, allergies, diabetes, and seizures via email during today’s visit. These forms can also be found on the DCDEE website under the “Provider” tab. I also suggested you keep a copy of the medical action plans with the medications to ensure the correct response and care is given to any emergent situations. One child enrolled on January 24, 2023, has a food allergy. The child’s application had medical action plan checked, however the facility had not been given a copy of the plan. We discussed the importance of having the medical action plan on cite. The center's compliance history was at 100% 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. Consultation or other topics discussed today: -We discussed updating the facility application. I provided you with a copy of the application found on the DCDEE website. I reviewed information from the Secretary of state website regarding ownership. -Child Care Rule Effective January 1, 2024 Lead Testing: Child Care Rule .0601(f)- Safe Environments Rule Amendment- This rule was amended to include the specific requirements that child care centers must be free of asbestos hazards. This is in addition to the existing requirement that they be free of lead poisoning hazards. In addition to the updates to this rule, 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 and 15A NCAC 18A .2816, require all child care facilities (homes and centers) to test for lead in drinking, water, identify lead-based paint hazard, and mitigate or restrict access to identified hazards. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program is designed to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in building infrastructure, while providing child care facilities with the support needed to meet all rule requirements. The program is free, and the first step is to watch one of the pre-enrollment webinars, which are available at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina or paste https://bit.ly/3CK-webinar All licensed child care programs must register by May 1, 2024, at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina and watch one of the pre-enrollment webinars. Child Care Centers have until July 1, 2024, to complete the required lead testing. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. -access to Medication in childcare training; https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=96 -The Healthy Social Behavior Project is offering technical assistance with challenging behaviors to programs. Please see the link below for more information. Website Link: https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline To speak to a Healthy Social Behavior Specialist, please contact the helpline at 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -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. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, Tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov . If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me 828-782-0858 or Gail Dula Child Care Consultant 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

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: FIRST BAPTIST CHILDREN'S CENTER Facility ID: 5950374 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/4/2024 Number Present: 35 Completed Date: 11/4/2024 Age: From 3 To 10 Total Minutes: 190 Time In: 01:05 PM Time Out: 04:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety. You, Monika Hayes, Director assisted with the visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Your program currently operates with a five star license effective May 5, 2022. The permit restrictions are as follows: daytime care only, meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, school age children only on second floor. 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 nap, hand washing/bathroom routine, snack, outdoor gross motor activities, and departure. Positive interaction between staff and children was observed. A sample of four (4) children’s files were reviewed with two violations. Staff files were reviewed for one (1) new staff and one (1) existing staff with no violations. The last monthly fire drill was practiced on October 24, 2024. A lockdown drill was conducted on August 13, 2024. The last monthly playground inspection was completed on October 31,2024. Medication was in compliance. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on April 25, 2024. A superior sanitation classification was issued with four (4) demerits. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on May 3, 2024. The facility was approved for daytime care. The most recent lead water testing results were completed on April 14, 2024. Lead testing must be completed every three years. Please complete this process by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. NC Pre-K requirements were in compliance. Two violations were documented and discussed with you during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child, enrolled on February 26, 2024, did not have an immunization record on file for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1834 Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. A child enrolled on January 24, 2024, has a food allergy. Medical Action Plan was checked on the application. There was not a copy of the plan on file. .0801(b) The above uncorrected violations 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 violations were corrected and how you plan to prevent reoccurred. Include the program name, facility ID number, and each item number. The violations must be corrected no later than November 18, 2024. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above, noncompliance, may lead to an administrative action. Technical Assistance: #1323 All children must have an immunization record or valid exemption on file within the first thirty (30) days of enrollment. One child enrolled on February 26, 2024, did not have immunization information on file for review. I suggested you ask parents to provide the immunization record or exemption during the enrollment process to ensure the documentation is on file in a timely manner. #1834 For any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services, a medical action plan must be attached to the application. The medical action plan is to be completed by the child's parent or a health care professional and may include the following: a list of the child's diagnosis or diagnoses including dietary, environmental, and activity considerations that are applicable; contact information for the child's health care professional(s); medications to be administered on a scheduled basis; and medications to be administered on an emergency basis with symptoms, and instructions. The medical action plan is to be updated on an annual basis and when changes to the plan are made by the child's parent or health care professional. I provided you with sample medical action plans specific to asthma, allergies, diabetes, and seizures via email during today’s visit. These forms can also be found on the DCDEE website under the “Provider” tab. I also suggested you keep a copy of the medical action plans with the medications to ensure the correct response and care is given to any emergent situations. One child enrolled on January 24, 2023, has a food allergy. The child’s application had medical action plan checked, however the facility had not been given a copy of the plan. We discussed the importance of having the medical action plan on cite. The center's compliance history was at 100% 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. Consultation or other topics discussed today: -We discussed updating the facility application. I provided you with a copy of the application found on the DCDEE website. I reviewed information from the Secretary of state website regarding ownership. -Child Care Rule Effective January 1, 2024 Lead Testing: Child Care Rule .0601(f)- Safe Environments Rule Amendment- This rule was amended to include the specific requirements that child care centers must be free of asbestos hazards. This is in addition to the existing requirement that they be free of lead poisoning hazards. In addition to the updates to this rule, 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 and 15A NCAC 18A .2816, require all child care facilities (homes and centers) to test for lead in drinking, water, identify lead-based paint hazard, and mitigate or restrict access to identified hazards. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program is designed to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in building infrastructure, while providing child care facilities with the support needed to meet all rule requirements. The program is free, and the first step is to watch one of the pre-enrollment webinars, which are available at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina or paste https://bit.ly/3CK-webinar All licensed child care programs must register by May 1, 2024, at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina and watch one of the pre-enrollment webinars. Child Care Centers have until July 1, 2024, to complete the required lead testing. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. -access to Medication in childcare training; https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=96 -The Healthy Social Behavior Project is offering technical assistance with challenging behaviors to programs. Please see the link below for more information. Website Link: https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline To speak to a Healthy Social Behavior Specialist, please contact the helpline at 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -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. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, Tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov . If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me 828-782-0858 or Gail Dula Child Care Consultant 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