Pammy's Day Care Home

10A NCAC 09 .1719 · Violation

Name of Operation: PAMMY'S DAY CARE HOME Facility ID: 90000099 Consultant: ABIGAIL AVALOS Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 8/7/2024 Number Present: 6 Completed Date: 8/7/2024 Age: From 2 To 11 Total Minutes: 90 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 11:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home 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. Upon arrival, I observed the owner Mrs. Pamela Smith driving into her driveway in a golf cart with six (6) children. I was greeted by Mr. Larry Smith the owner’s husband, I shared the reason for the visit. Mrs. Smith, owner was able to assist me. Your program currently operates with a Two-Star Family Child Care Home License effective 8/28/19. The license was posted with the following restrictions in compliance: - 1st shift - Maximum of 5 preschool children at any time - Children in care on ground level only - Pool not used by children enrolled in the facility - Serves no more than two children under age one I monitored the following items: supervision, capacity, staff/child ratio, staff, health, safety, and program records. I monitored the following spaces used by the children: childcare room, bathroom, outdoor learning environment and the garage. Ownership: This family child care center is owned by you, Ms. Smith, the individual owner and you do reside in the home. Inspections: The last playground inspection was conducted on 7/27/24. Indoor Learning Environment: I observed the indoor learning environment and there were a variety of materials for the child children to use in the childcare room. I observed the children participating in an art activity and gross motor play in the garage. During intake of enrollment, it was reported that the related school-age children still walk over to your home from across the neighborhood street. At the visit conducted on 8/8/23, I shared with you to ensure that the school-age children are being escorted safely into your program. Because you are a business that is licensed by DCDEE all requirements need to be met and maintained in compliance including safe arrival and departure. I left a copy of the procedures with you today. Outdoor Learning Environment: The outdoor learning environment was monitored, it was reported that there is current work being completed to the playground and that you haven’t used the space in a few weeks. Please ensure that power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, and gasoline or kerosene, whether or not intended for use by children are stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or otherwise inaccessible to children. Program Records: The last fire drill was conducted on 7/26/24. The last emergency drill was conducted on 5/16/24. Please ensure to update your Emergency Preparedness Plan (EPR) to reflect all current information regarding your enrollment, contact numbers and any updates to your emergency plans. This will be reviewed at your annual compliance visit. Staff Records: There were no new staff files to review today. Eight (8) on-going training hours need to be completed before your annual compliance year is over. Please ensure to document these in your training log and to have the certificates available (printed) and on file for review, on or before 2/7/25. Three (3) ongoing training hours will roll over from last year, please ensure to complete five (5) more hours of on-going training to complete your total of eight (8) hours. Nutrition: The facility was in compliance with child care meal pattern requirements. Medication: Medication is not administered. Transportation: It was reported that transportation is not provided. Upon arrival I observed children being transported on a golf cart, please note that DCDEE will follow-up with you regarding the usage of golf carts and the requirements, if applicable. Due to children being transported away from your premises, this is a reminder that all children must have an off-premises permission form. Weapons: It was reported that the facility was in compliance with child care requirements regarding firearms. No violations were observed today; therefore, no further action is required. Violation Number Comment Rule 1409 Operator did not provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of the children in care. Upon arrival, I observed the owner driving into her driveway in a golf cart with six (6) children ranging from ages 2-years-old up to school age. 10A NCAC 09 .1719 (a) Compliance History: The program’s compliance history was ninety-four percent (94%) prior to today’s visit. Rated License: Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS (Quality Rating and Improvement System) is implemented, this is also known as SB 425 (Senate Bill 425). Providers in Cohort #1 are not required to go any further with a rated license assessment unless requested, and providers in Cohort #2 do not need to start their preparation year unless a rated license assessment is requested. Action Required: We discussed that you would need to enroll their family child care home in the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in building infrastructure. I encourage you to reach out to Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids with questions about this program and for additional support. You can leave a question on their question form page at https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/contact/ or call them and leave a voicemail at 1-888-997-9290. For them to respond, please leave a message with your name, email, and a description of your issue. This requirement needs to be completed by 1/1/2025. As of today, your facility has not started the process, please start the enrollment process and complete all of the steps to maintain compliance with this requirement. Resources and Reminders: The verification form will need to be completed and updated for your annual compliance visit. I left a blank copy with you during the visit. Please also have the following completed for your annual compliance visit: - Staff Development Plan - Staff Annual Evaluation - Annual Medical Forms (Health Questionnaire and Emergency Info) - Annual Policy Reviews (EPR, EMC, and any other policies that are amended) Exit Conference: At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. We jointly reviewed the visit summary and documentation of my findings with you, Ms. Smith. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ to get the latest updates. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at 704-249-6440 or via email at abigail.avalos@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. Abigail Avalos, M.Ed. Child Care Consultant Division of Child Development and Early Education 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: PAMMY'S DAY CARE HOME Facility ID: 90000099 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 2/7/2024 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 2/7/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 125 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 11:35 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home 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 for an unannounced annual compliance visit. Upon arrival I was greeted by Mr. Larry Smith and I shared the reason for the visit. Ms. Pamela Smith owner was able to assist me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a Two-Star Center License effective 8/28/19. The license was posted with the following restrictions: Daytime care only; Maximum of five preschool children at any one time; Children in care on ground level only; Serves no more than two infants under age one; Pool not used by children enrolled in the facility. I monitored the following items today: supervision, capacity, staff qualifications and training, staff/child ratios, health, safety, and program records. Inspections: All inspections were monitored and were in compliance. •The last fire drill was conducted on 2/5/2024. •The last emergency drill was conducted on 2/5/2024. •The last playground inspection was conducted on 1/24/2024, and Ms. Smith stated that the playground is not used in the winter months. All parents have been informed of this in writing, signed off on and have been shown alternative gross motor activities. Learning Environment: I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children were observed preparing for teach lead art time, free gross motor play in the garage and preparing for lunch. Outdoor Learning Environment: The outdoor learning environment was monitored and while not used we reviewed the rules about grills and propane and it was in compliance. Program Records: I reviewed all the required records and were in compliance. As a courtesy I printed about another First Aid poster for the parent board. Staff Records: The "Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Staff" and the “Operator’s Statement of Responsibility” were completed during today’s visit. •The provider was last certified in first aid on 3/14/22 and CPR on 3/14/22. •The provider received ITS-SIDS training on 1/25/21 and expires on 1/25/24. Currently the provider is scheduled for ITS-SIDS training on March 4th, 2024, this is out of compliance. Children’s Records: There are seven (7) of children enrolled in this center. There were four (4) children in attendance today. Today I reviewed all the children’s files. As a reminder, children’s applications should be updated yearly or when changes are made. We discussed ways to accommodate this rule. Nutrition: The facility was in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Meal Pattern Requirements. Transportation: This facility does not provide transportation, a vehicle is on site for emergency purposes. Weapons: Your facility reported that they were in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Requirements regarding firearms. Medications are not administered and there is no emergency medications. Two (2) violations were observed today and one (1) was corrected during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 706 Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. A pesticide was reachable to children in their play area. The owner explained they were using it outside when the weather warmed and had just brought it inside. I reminded the owner that it cannot be in reach of children at any time. .1719 (a)(7) 1306 Operator has not completed ITS-SIDS training every three years from the completion date of the previous ITS-SIDS training. Both ITS-SIDS trainings in January, when the operators training was due, were at times when the operator was caring for children. She has signed up for a call on March 4th, 2024 but documentation needs to be provided. .1703(a)(4) 1876 The operator did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information is current. The provider received communication from the Child Care Consultant, as a reminder, in October, 2023 stating that all EPR plans needed to be updated annually and would be monitored. .1714(e ) On or before 2/20/2024, 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 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 following information is required in your letter: -Name of your facility, -ID number -date of the visit, -date you are submitting the letter -citing each violation number -when AND how it was corrected AND how you will prevent the reoccurrence of this violation -close with YOUR SIGNATURE Mail or email the information to: Traci Meyer Carpenter PO Box 364 Matthews NC, 28105 OR Traci.meyer@dhhs.nc.gov 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 (75%). Any violation (s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-three percent (93%) prior to today’s visit. The compliance history could be impacted after today’s visit. 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. If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. We jointly reviewed the visit summary and documentation of my findings and violations with you, Ms. Smith. I encouraged to ask any questions and you did not have any. Technical Assistance •The Smart Start Resource Center (SSRC) is funded by and in partnership with the Alliance for Children and is hosted by South Piedmont Community College. The SSRC offers a variety of materials to support children ages 0-5 in their learning and development. The SSRC is a lending library of more than 5,000 resources with a delivery service. If you are interested you can reach the SSRC via email at smartstartresourcecenter@gmail.com or by phone at 704-290-5894. •Please remember that screens can not be on when the children are using the area for developmental and play time. •All pesticides must be locked up, when the time comes to use the pesticides, it may be taken out and used then returned to the proper storage. They can not be out even if they will be used that day or within a timeframe of the day. •Today we manually updated the EPR plan and I shared with you the link on the DCDEE website to officially update the plan and reminded you that this is to be done yearly. •If you are interested there is a new funding for FCCHs to assist with sustaining quality. From the DCDEE website. o The purpose of this request for applications is in response to the General Assembly Session Law 2023-134 Section 9D.8, n.d. for the NC Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development to administer a pilot program that provides business and financial assistance in creating new in-home child care programs and sustaining existing in-home child care programs in this State. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ to get the latest updates. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at 704-594-0041 or via email at traci.meyer@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. Traci Meyer Carpenter Child Care Consultant Division of Child Development and Early Education 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