Mcdowell County Schools Head Start/Sugar Hill CTR

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: MCDOWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS HEAD START/SUGAR HILL CTR Facility ID: 59000027 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/3/2025 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 2/3/2025 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 176 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 01:26 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 compliance with all applicable child care requirements, including health and safety. Upon arrival, I reviewed the purpose of the visit with you, Tammy Crisp, Family Services Coordinator. Karey Dulaney, Director, arrived during the visit. Your program operates with a license issued on July 11, 2019. The follows restrictions were in compliance: daytime care only, meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, enhanced ratio reduced by one in each group. Children under 2 ½ years old in rooms with direct exits only. Two classrooms were monitored today. I observed children during indoor free play activities, outdoor gross motor activities, and teacher directed activities, Supervision and staff/child ratios in compliance. Three new staff and two existing staff file was reviewed, using the DPI verification form, with no violations. A sampling of two children’s files were reviewed, using the DPI verification form, with no violations. The last monthly fire drill was practiced on 1/7/25. The last monthly playground inspection was completed on 1/7/25. The most recent lead water testing results were completed on 2/28/24. Lead testing must be completed every three years. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on 3/2024. A superior sanitation classification was issued wit 4 demerits. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on 10/28/24. The facility was approved for day time care. Medication was in compliance. One violation was observed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 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. A container of "All" laundry detergent, with warnings on the label, was in an unlocked cabinet in Space #4. .2820(b) The above violation was corrected during the visit. 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%. 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. Technical Assistance: #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. 15A NCAC 18A.2820(b) A container of "All" laundry detergent, with warnings on the label, was in an unlocked cabinet in Space #4. I suggested you have staff check their classroom thoroughly each morning to ensure all hazardous products are stored properly. Remind staff to place all hazardous supplies back in locked storage after use. I detergent was removed and placed in locked storage. You said detergent will not be stored in the classroom in the future. Additional Technical Assistance was provided for the following: “As a result of Tropical Storm Helene and a declared natural disaster in Western North Carolina, technical assistance is provided to assist the child care provider in achieving compliance.” #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. 0304(a). A fire inspection was conducted on 10/28/24. The previous inspection was conducted on 10/24/23. Due to Tropical Storm Helene the inspection was not conducted within the required time frame. We discussed scheduling at least 30 days ahead of the due date in the future. Consultation: 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. Consultation or other topics discussed today: Lead & Asbestos Testing: Facilities are required to enroll in The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids Program for lead water testing, lead paint testing, and asbestos testing. Lead water testing must be completed every three years. You have completed the process using the following address, https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ Testing for lead paint and asbestos requires programs to enroll at www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/carolina. Facilities should have completed the online process by November 1, 2024. Due to the volume of testing and inspections, completion of the online enrollment process in the program is considered temporary compliance with the testing and inspection requirement. Your program was enrolled in both sections including lead based paint and asbestos. 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, this visit summary was reviewed with you and a copy was given to you for your records. 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 at: Gail Dula Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 1598 Morganton NC 28655 (828)782-0858 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 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: MCDOWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS HEAD START/SUGAR HILL CTR Facility ID: 59000027 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/16/2024 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 2/16/2024 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 10:05 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 visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements, including Health & Safety training, during your annual compliance visit. The visit was conducted with you, Karey Dulaney, Administrator. Your program currently operates with a Five star rated license issued on July 11, 2019. Restrictions were in compliance. Children were observed in two classrooms. Staff and children were observed during free play activities and departure. School was operating on a half day schedule. Positive interaction was observed between children and staff. Three staff files, including two new staff, were reviewed using the DPI verification form with no violations. Children’s files were monitored using the DPI verification form with no violations. Sanitation: The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on November 11, 2023. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 0 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent fire inspection was conducted October 24, 2023. A fire drill was conducted on February 7, 2024. Medication was in compliance. One violation was observed and discussed with you 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 October 24, 2023. The previous inspection was conducted on October 20, 2022. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 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 and how you plan to maintain compliance. The violation must be corrected no later than March 1, 2024. 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). 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 October 24, 2023. The previous inspection was conducted on October 20, 2022. Consultation: -We discussed your rated license status. Your facility is in Cohort 2. Your prep year begins on July 1, 2024. I suggested you go to the ncrlap.org website for additional information. -We discussed the Staff training worksheet. List substitutes on a worksheet on the first day they work. Health & Safety training must begin on the 10th day a substitute works. -I reviewed activity plans with new staff. 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

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: MCDOWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS HEAD START/SUGAR HILL CTR Facility ID: 59000027 Consultant: GAIL DULA Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/16/2024 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 2/16/2024 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 10:05 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 visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements, including Health & Safety training, during your annual compliance visit. The visit was conducted with you, Karey Dulaney, Administrator. Your program currently operates with a Five star rated license issued on July 11, 2019. Restrictions were in compliance. Children were observed in two classrooms. Staff and children were observed during free play activities and departure. School was operating on a half day schedule. Positive interaction was observed between children and staff. Three staff files, including two new staff, were reviewed using the DPI verification form with no violations. Children’s files were monitored using the DPI verification form with no violations. Sanitation: The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on November 11, 2023. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 0 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent fire inspection was conducted October 24, 2023. A fire drill was conducted on February 7, 2024. Medication was in compliance. One violation was observed and discussed with you 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 October 24, 2023. The previous inspection was conducted on October 20, 2022. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 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 and how you plan to maintain compliance. The violation must be corrected no later than March 1, 2024. 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). 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 October 24, 2023. The previous inspection was conducted on October 20, 2022. Consultation: -We discussed your rated license status. Your facility is in Cohort 2. Your prep year begins on July 1, 2024. I suggested you go to the ncrlap.org website for additional information. -We discussed the Staff training worksheet. List substitutes on a worksheet on the first day they work. Health & Safety training must begin on the 10th day a substitute works. -I reviewed activity plans with new staff. 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