NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE JERRIE HONEYCUTT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 57000005 Consultant: KAITLYN MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/8/2026 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 5/8/2026 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 10:00 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 compliance during a Routine Unannounced visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Katie Allen, Lead Teacher, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was emailed to you. Ms. Allen and Lori Miller, Teacher, were present and available to ask and answer questions throughout the visit today. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, CPR/First Aid, special training, CBC qualification, Emergency Medical Care plan, administration of medication, storage of hazardous products, storage of medication, general safety, adequate/approved space, program records, license posted. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 100 percent (100%) as of 5/8/26. Permit type – Five (5) star license issued 12/22/25. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care only, meets Head Start/Early Head Start ratios. The facility is approved to provide NC Pre-K, Head Start, Transportation and serves children with special needs. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/19/25. The last fire drill was practiced on 4/29/26. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 4/29/26. The last fire inspection was approved on 2/9/26. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 10/1/25 with two (2) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. Lead water testing was completed on 12/17/24 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing was completed on 6/26/24. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. Allen and Ms. Miller. Children transitioned from large group meeting to the outdoor learning environment. Head counts and name to face checks were conducted upon entering the outdoor space. Once outside, children played chasing games, climbed on a small climber and slid down a small slide. Children transitioned indoors, washed hands and participated in a large group movement and music activity. Children then transitioned to eat lunch which consisted of cheese pizza, pineapple, broccoli, and milk. Interactions were positive and nurturing. Supervision was adequate. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The net of the basketball hoop on the playground was torn and dangling, accessible to children. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #721: To reach compliance with this item repair or replace the torn basketball net. Alternatively, you can remove the structure from the playground space. In your letter of compliance, include a statement that indicates the net as been replaced or removed from the playground space. Achieving Compliance: 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. 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 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 will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Name and position of individual submitting compliance statement • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 5/22/26. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) to: kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaitlyn Marshall PO Box 19531 Asheville, NC 28815 Please call me at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. 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. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, 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. Consultation is provided as follows: The following staff will be due to renew their First Aid/CPR training: M. McLeod- expires 7/9/26 L. Miller- expires 7/18/26 T. Fisher- expires 12/14/26 The following staff will have expired Criminal Background Check (CBC) qualification letters soon. As a reminder, staff can begin the process to receive a new CBC qualification letter up to six months prior to the expiration of the current letter. The letter for K. Allen will expire 7/28/26. K. Allen can begin the process to renew the CBC qualification letter immediately. We discussed a child enjoys being picked up and climbing on adults. As a reminder, we discussed nursemaid’s elbow and possible injuries that can occur when a child is picked up or hangs by their arms. We discussed the importance of always picking children up by their trunk, under their arms. Please see the following as an additional resource and reminder about nursemaid’s elbow: https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/resources/reference/nursemaids-elbow/ Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-713-8192, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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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