10A NCAC 09 .0509 · Violation

Name of Operation: WADE'S CHILD CARE CENTER Facility ID: 68000266 Consultant: TURKESSHA CASTERLOW Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/12/2025 Number Present: 26 Completed Date: 8/12/2025 Age: From 3 To 9 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM 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 childcare requirements for a routine unannounced visit. This visit was conducted by Turkessha Casterlow, Childcare Consultant with Charlene Wade, Director. Your program currently operates with a Three Star license effective March 7, 2024. Restrictions include Daytime care only; children under 3 with direct exits only; Meets enhanced ratios. The program’s compliance history was 89% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. Today, the following items were monitored: • Supervision • Staff / Child Ratio • CBC Qualification • Emergency Medical Care Plan • Administration of Medication • Storage of Hazardous Products • Storage of Medication • General Safety • Discipline • Adequate / Approved Space • Program Records • License Posted • Permit Restrictions The license was observed, and some restrictions were found in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children participating in group time, free play and art activities. No new staff were reported at this program. No medications were observed nor reported. Storage hazardous items were monitored today. A playground inspection was recorded on July 30, 2025. A fire drill was recorded July 30, 2025. A lock down drill for the facility was recorded July 17, 2025. The most recent fire inspection was on November 7, 2024. I observed a sanitation inspection was last conducted on January 16, 2025, earning an Approved classification. You stated that you do transportation in the afternoon during the school year and during breaks. Emergency information, permission to transport forms for all children being transported, and the bus log were not available for review. I observed first aid kits and fire extinguishers on the vehicle. I monitored one vehicle today. I observed a Ford, Transit, Tag #LHL-4075. The vehicle was clean, in good repair, had working seatbelts, had adequate tire tread, and was current on inspection and insurance. Your next inspection date on this vehicle is due April 30, 2026, and the insurance is valid through September 18, 2025. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. The ratio in this classroom is 1 teacher to 10 children. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 434 The materials and equipment indoors and outdoors were not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences to promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language and communication development, and cognitive development. Children in Space Two did not have a variety of materials in the classroom. 10A NCAC 09 .0509(2) 481 A list of all children participating in the off premise activity was not available at the center. Permission to transport and field trip forms were not available for review. .1005(b)(6) Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance 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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before August 26, 2025. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action being taken by the DCDEE. You may email the letter to turkessha.casterlow@dhhs.nc.gov. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action being taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit: • Maintaining appropriate staff-to-child ratios in childcare is crucial for ensuring children's safety, well-being, and development. These ratios help caregivers provide adequate supervision, individual attention, and a nurturing environment, while also promoting positive social interactions and reducing the risk of accidents and behavioral issues. • A diverse range of activities in childcare is vital for school-aged children as it supports their cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development. It fosters skill development, builds confidence, and helps children discover their interests and talents. • Having a list of transported children in a child care setting is crucial for ensuring their safety and well-being. It allows accurate attendance tracking, helps maintain appropriate staff-to-child ratios, and facilitates efficient communication between staff and parents. This list also aids in emergency situations, enabling quick accounting of all children and facilitating prompt responses. Permission to transport forms must be available for review during DCDEE visits. Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • When you use an additional classroom space to care for the children the space should have a lesson plan and schedule posted in the classroom. • Best practice is to see and hear the children in care. The rule of seeing or hearing is geared towards caregivers that are hearing or visually impaired. • Add materials such as blocks, books, puzzles, and manipulatives to Space Two. • The process of notifying the Division of new employees 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 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 childcare providers working who were hired or moved into the childcare 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) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. • Once QRIS is implemented, you will receive information from DCDEE regarding the new pathways for licensure and your timeframe for completing your license renewal. Provider training will be offered this fall. The NCRLAP website, https://ncrlap.org, has trainings geared towards the new ECERS3 and ITERS3 assessment scales. These will introduce you to the updated assessment scale and provide tips for completing the new scale. • AGENCY NEWS AND UPDATES: Please refer to the Division of Child Development and Early Education website, http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov for additional information regarding: ’What’s New’ tab *QRIS Updates At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. You were provided with an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all childcare requirements. Childcare licensing rules and regulations are established to ensure a safe and healthy environment for children in care. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is your responsibility to always maintain compliance with all the applicable laws and rules. The best way for you to make sure that you meet all requirements is to periodically review the childcare laws and rules. Both are available on the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/, on the home page under the ‘Services’ tab. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Turkessha Casterlow, Child Care Consultant (336) 268-0089 turkessha.casterlow@dhhs.nc.gov Kaye Adkins, Supervisor kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: WADE'S CHILD CARE CENTER Facility ID: 68000266 Consultant: TURKESSHA CASTERLOW Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/12/2025 Number Present: 26 Completed Date: 8/12/2025 Age: From 3 To 9 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM 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 childcare requirements for a routine unannounced visit. This visit was conducted by Turkessha Casterlow, Childcare Consultant with Charlene Wade, Director. Your program currently operates with a Three Star license effective March 7, 2024. Restrictions include Daytime care only; children under 3 with direct exits only; Meets enhanced ratios. The program’s compliance history was 89% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. Today, the following items were monitored: • Supervision • Staff / Child Ratio • CBC Qualification • Emergency Medical Care Plan • Administration of Medication • Storage of Hazardous Products • Storage of Medication • General Safety • Discipline • Adequate / Approved Space • Program Records • License Posted • Permit Restrictions The license was observed, and some restrictions were found in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children participating in group time, free play and art activities. No new staff were reported at this program. No medications were observed nor reported. Storage hazardous items were monitored today. A playground inspection was recorded on July 30, 2025. A fire drill was recorded July 30, 2025. A lock down drill for the facility was recorded July 17, 2025. The most recent fire inspection was on November 7, 2024. I observed a sanitation inspection was last conducted on January 16, 2025, earning an Approved classification. You stated that you do transportation in the afternoon during the school year and during breaks. Emergency information, permission to transport forms for all children being transported, and the bus log were not available for review. I observed first aid kits and fire extinguishers on the vehicle. I monitored one vehicle today. I observed a Ford, Transit, Tag #LHL-4075. The vehicle was clean, in good repair, had working seatbelts, had adequate tire tread, and was current on inspection and insurance. Your next inspection date on this vehicle is due April 30, 2026, and the insurance is valid through September 18, 2025. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. The ratio in this classroom is 1 teacher to 10 children. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 434 The materials and equipment indoors and outdoors were not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences to promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language and communication development, and cognitive development. Children in Space Two did not have a variety of materials in the classroom. 10A NCAC 09 .0509(2) 481 A list of all children participating in the off premise activity was not available at the center. Permission to transport and field trip forms were not available for review. .1005(b)(6) Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance 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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before August 26, 2025. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action being taken by the DCDEE. You may email the letter to turkessha.casterlow@dhhs.nc.gov. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action being taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit: • Maintaining appropriate staff-to-child ratios in childcare is crucial for ensuring children's safety, well-being, and development. These ratios help caregivers provide adequate supervision, individual attention, and a nurturing environment, while also promoting positive social interactions and reducing the risk of accidents and behavioral issues. • A diverse range of activities in childcare is vital for school-aged children as it supports their cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development. It fosters skill development, builds confidence, and helps children discover their interests and talents. • Having a list of transported children in a child care setting is crucial for ensuring their safety and well-being. It allows accurate attendance tracking, helps maintain appropriate staff-to-child ratios, and facilitates efficient communication between staff and parents. This list also aids in emergency situations, enabling quick accounting of all children and facilitating prompt responses. Permission to transport forms must be available for review during DCDEE visits. Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • When you use an additional classroom space to care for the children the space should have a lesson plan and schedule posted in the classroom. • Best practice is to see and hear the children in care. The rule of seeing or hearing is geared towards caregivers that are hearing or visually impaired. • Add materials such as blocks, books, puzzles, and manipulatives to Space Two. • The process of notifying the Division of new employees 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 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 childcare providers working who were hired or moved into the childcare 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) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. • Once QRIS is implemented, you will receive information from DCDEE regarding the new pathways for licensure and your timeframe for completing your license renewal. Provider training will be offered this fall. The NCRLAP website, https://ncrlap.org, has trainings geared towards the new ECERS3 and ITERS3 assessment scales. These will introduce you to the updated assessment scale and provide tips for completing the new scale. • AGENCY NEWS AND UPDATES: Please refer to the Division of Child Development and Early Education website, http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov for additional information regarding: ’What’s New’ tab *QRIS Updates At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. You were provided with an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all childcare requirements. Childcare licensing rules and regulations are established to ensure a safe and healthy environment for children in care. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is your responsibility to always maintain compliance with all the applicable laws and rules. The best way for you to make sure that you meet all requirements is to periodically review the childcare laws and rules. Both are available on the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/, on the home page under the ‘Services’ tab. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Turkessha Casterlow, Child Care Consultant (336) 268-0089 turkessha.casterlow@dhhs.nc.gov Kaye Adkins, Supervisor kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.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: WADE'S CHILD CARE CENTER Facility ID: 68000266 Consultant: TURKESSHA CASTERLOW Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/12/2025 Number Present: 26 Completed Date: 8/12/2025 Age: From 3 To 9 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM 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 childcare requirements for a routine unannounced visit. This visit was conducted by Turkessha Casterlow, Childcare Consultant with Charlene Wade, Director. Your program currently operates with a Three Star license effective March 7, 2024. Restrictions include Daytime care only; children under 3 with direct exits only; Meets enhanced ratios. The program’s compliance history was 89% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. Today, the following items were monitored: • Supervision • Staff / Child Ratio • CBC Qualification • Emergency Medical Care Plan • Administration of Medication • Storage of Hazardous Products • Storage of Medication • General Safety • Discipline • Adequate / Approved Space • Program Records • License Posted • Permit Restrictions The license was observed, and some restrictions were found in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children participating in group time, free play and art activities. No new staff were reported at this program. No medications were observed nor reported. Storage hazardous items were monitored today. A playground inspection was recorded on July 30, 2025. A fire drill was recorded July 30, 2025. A lock down drill for the facility was recorded July 17, 2025. The most recent fire inspection was on November 7, 2024. I observed a sanitation inspection was last conducted on January 16, 2025, earning an Approved classification. You stated that you do transportation in the afternoon during the school year and during breaks. Emergency information, permission to transport forms for all children being transported, and the bus log were not available for review. I observed first aid kits and fire extinguishers on the vehicle. I monitored one vehicle today. I observed a Ford, Transit, Tag #LHL-4075. The vehicle was clean, in good repair, had working seatbelts, had adequate tire tread, and was current on inspection and insurance. Your next inspection date on this vehicle is due April 30, 2026, and the insurance is valid through September 18, 2025. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. The ratio in this classroom is 1 teacher to 10 children. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 434 The materials and equipment indoors and outdoors were not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences to promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language and communication development, and cognitive development. Children in Space Two did not have a variety of materials in the classroom. 10A NCAC 09 .0509(2) 481 A list of all children participating in the off premise activity was not available at the center. Permission to transport and field trip forms were not available for review. .1005(b)(6) Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance 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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before August 26, 2025. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action being taken by the DCDEE. You may email the letter to turkessha.casterlow@dhhs.nc.gov. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action being taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit: • Maintaining appropriate staff-to-child ratios in childcare is crucial for ensuring children's safety, well-being, and development. These ratios help caregivers provide adequate supervision, individual attention, and a nurturing environment, while also promoting positive social interactions and reducing the risk of accidents and behavioral issues. • A diverse range of activities in childcare is vital for school-aged children as it supports their cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development. It fosters skill development, builds confidence, and helps children discover their interests and talents. • Having a list of transported children in a child care setting is crucial for ensuring their safety and well-being. It allows accurate attendance tracking, helps maintain appropriate staff-to-child ratios, and facilitates efficient communication between staff and parents. This list also aids in emergency situations, enabling quick accounting of all children and facilitating prompt responses. Permission to transport forms must be available for review during DCDEE visits. Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • When you use an additional classroom space to care for the children the space should have a lesson plan and schedule posted in the classroom. • Best practice is to see and hear the children in care. The rule of seeing or hearing is geared towards caregivers that are hearing or visually impaired. • Add materials such as blocks, books, puzzles, and manipulatives to Space Two. • The process of notifying the Division of new employees 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 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 childcare providers working who were hired or moved into the childcare 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) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. • Once QRIS is implemented, you will receive information from DCDEE regarding the new pathways for licensure and your timeframe for completing your license renewal. Provider training will be offered this fall. The NCRLAP website, https://ncrlap.org, has trainings geared towards the new ECERS3 and ITERS3 assessment scales. These will introduce you to the updated assessment scale and provide tips for completing the new scale. • AGENCY NEWS AND UPDATES: Please refer to the Division of Child Development and Early Education website, http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov for additional information regarding: ’What’s New’ tab *QRIS Updates At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. You were provided with an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all childcare requirements. Childcare licensing rules and regulations are established to ensure a safe and healthy environment for children in care. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is your responsibility to always maintain compliance with all the applicable laws and rules. The best way for you to make sure that you meet all requirements is to periodically review the childcare laws and rules. Both are available on the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/, on the home page under the ‘Services’ tab. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Turkessha Casterlow, Child Care Consultant (336) 268-0089 turkessha.casterlow@dhhs.nc.gov Kaye Adkins, Supervisor kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.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: WADE'S CHILD CARE CENTER Facility ID: 68000266 Consultant: LORI RIERSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/25/2025 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 2/25/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 130 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 12:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced Today an unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted. A checklist was used to note the childcare requirements I monitored today, and a copy was left with you. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 3/7/24. Currently this program operates with a three (3) star license, issued 10/24/22. The facility earned four (4) points in staff education, two (2) points in program standards, and one (1) quality point form education options met. Charlene Wade, center director, assisted me during the visit today. I conducted an unassisted walk-through of the center. The last sanitation inspection was completed 1/16/25 with a ‘Approved’ classification and 20 demerits. The last fire inspection was conducted on 11/7/24. Children were observed playing in activity areas and routine care activities. Transportation is provided for school-age children. The Ford van JBZ 8614 was on site and monitored today. A full assessment of childcare rules was completed today. The following violation(s) were documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan posted for the school-age children was for the week of 12/2/24. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. The orientation for T. McClellan was incomplete. .1101(a) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. The emergency information was not on file for two children who were transported. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1125 Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. A current permission form was not on file for each child transported. .1003(i)(j) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. The medical record for one child was not on file. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 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. The immunization record for one child was not on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1902 The professional development plan was not reviewed annually. The plan was not reviewed annually for P. Watlington and C. Wade. .1104 You were provided an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all childcare requirements. Each violation cited was discussed with C. Wade. The violation(s) documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be received on or before 3/11/25. The letter must include the following: *Facility Name and ID number *List of each violation number *How each violation was corrected All items must be included, or the corrective action letter will be returned for corrections. CONSULTATION: All licensed childcare facilities are currently under the ‘Hold-Harmless’ state for their license from DCDEE. Once QRIS is implemented, you will receive information from DCDEE regarding the new pathways for licensure and your timeframe for completing your license renewal. The NCRLAP website, https://ncrlap.org, has trainings geared towards the new ECERS3 assessment scale. These will introduce you to the updated assessment scale and provide tips for completing the new scale. New staff member T. McClellan must complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment, CPR/First Aid and BSAC by 3/9/25. BSAC training is on demand. You can find the training from Southwestern Child Development. The site is http://swcdcinc.org. There is a cost for the training. CPR/FA for C. Wade and R. Wade is due by 5/31/25. We discussed the capacity for each space. Space 1 is thirteen children, space 2 is five children, space 3/4 is ten children, and space 5 is eleven children. As a reminder, the overall center capacity is thirty-seven. AGENCY NEWS AND UPDATES: Please refer to the Division of Child Development and Early Education website, http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov for additional information regarding: *’What’s New’ tab *QRIS Updates- Period for public comment ends 4/4/25. The in-person comment meeting will ne 3/26/25. If you have and questions or concerns, please call me at 336-816-4826, or email lori.rierson@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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .1003 · Violation

Name of Operation: WADE'S CHILD CARE CENTER Facility ID: 68000266 Consultant: LORI RIERSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/25/2025 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 2/25/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 130 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 12:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced Today an unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted. A checklist was used to note the childcare requirements I monitored today, and a copy was left with you. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 3/7/24. Currently this program operates with a three (3) star license, issued 10/24/22. The facility earned four (4) points in staff education, two (2) points in program standards, and one (1) quality point form education options met. Charlene Wade, center director, assisted me during the visit today. I conducted an unassisted walk-through of the center. The last sanitation inspection was completed 1/16/25 with a ‘Approved’ classification and 20 demerits. The last fire inspection was conducted on 11/7/24. Children were observed playing in activity areas and routine care activities. Transportation is provided for school-age children. The Ford van JBZ 8614 was on site and monitored today. A full assessment of childcare rules was completed today. The following violation(s) were documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan posted for the school-age children was for the week of 12/2/24. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. The orientation for T. McClellan was incomplete. .1101(a) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. The emergency information was not on file for two children who were transported. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1125 Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. A current permission form was not on file for each child transported. .1003(i)(j) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. The medical record for one child was not on file. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 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. The immunization record for one child was not on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1902 The professional development plan was not reviewed annually. The plan was not reviewed annually for P. Watlington and C. Wade. .1104 You were provided an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all childcare requirements. Each violation cited was discussed with C. Wade. The violation(s) documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be received on or before 3/11/25. The letter must include the following: *Facility Name and ID number *List of each violation number *How each violation was corrected All items must be included, or the corrective action letter will be returned for corrections. CONSULTATION: All licensed childcare facilities are currently under the ‘Hold-Harmless’ state for their license from DCDEE. Once QRIS is implemented, you will receive information from DCDEE regarding the new pathways for licensure and your timeframe for completing your license renewal. The NCRLAP website, https://ncrlap.org, has trainings geared towards the new ECERS3 assessment scale. These will introduce you to the updated assessment scale and provide tips for completing the new scale. New staff member T. McClellan must complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment, CPR/First Aid and BSAC by 3/9/25. BSAC training is on demand. You can find the training from Southwestern Child Development. The site is http://swcdcinc.org. There is a cost for the training. CPR/FA for C. Wade and R. Wade is due by 5/31/25. We discussed the capacity for each space. Space 1 is thirteen children, space 2 is five children, space 3/4 is ten children, and space 5 is eleven children. As a reminder, the overall center capacity is thirty-seven. AGENCY NEWS AND UPDATES: Please refer to the Division of Child Development and Early Education website, http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov for additional information regarding: *’What’s New’ tab *QRIS Updates- Period for public comment ends 4/4/25. The in-person comment meeting will ne 3/26/25. If you have and questions or concerns, please call me at 336-816-4826, or email lori.rierson@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

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: WADE'S CHILD CARE CENTER Facility ID: 68000266 Consultant: LORI RIERSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/25/2025 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 2/25/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 130 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 12:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced Today an unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted. A checklist was used to note the childcare requirements I monitored today, and a copy was left with you. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 3/7/24. Currently this program operates with a three (3) star license, issued 10/24/22. The facility earned four (4) points in staff education, two (2) points in program standards, and one (1) quality point form education options met. Charlene Wade, center director, assisted me during the visit today. I conducted an unassisted walk-through of the center. The last sanitation inspection was completed 1/16/25 with a ‘Approved’ classification and 20 demerits. The last fire inspection was conducted on 11/7/24. Children were observed playing in activity areas and routine care activities. Transportation is provided for school-age children. The Ford van JBZ 8614 was on site and monitored today. A full assessment of childcare rules was completed today. The following violation(s) were documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan posted for the school-age children was for the week of 12/2/24. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. The orientation for T. McClellan was incomplete. .1101(a) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. The emergency information was not on file for two children who were transported. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1125 Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. A current permission form was not on file for each child transported. .1003(i)(j) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. The medical record for one child was not on file. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 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. The immunization record for one child was not on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1902 The professional development plan was not reviewed annually. The plan was not reviewed annually for P. Watlington and C. Wade. .1104 You were provided an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all childcare requirements. Each violation cited was discussed with C. Wade. The violation(s) documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be received on or before 3/11/25. The letter must include the following: *Facility Name and ID number *List of each violation number *How each violation was corrected All items must be included, or the corrective action letter will be returned for corrections. CONSULTATION: All licensed childcare facilities are currently under the ‘Hold-Harmless’ state for their license from DCDEE. Once QRIS is implemented, you will receive information from DCDEE regarding the new pathways for licensure and your timeframe for completing your license renewal. The NCRLAP website, https://ncrlap.org, has trainings geared towards the new ECERS3 assessment scale. These will introduce you to the updated assessment scale and provide tips for completing the new scale. New staff member T. McClellan must complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment, CPR/First Aid and BSAC by 3/9/25. BSAC training is on demand. You can find the training from Southwestern Child Development. The site is http://swcdcinc.org. There is a cost for the training. CPR/FA for C. Wade and R. Wade is due by 5/31/25. We discussed the capacity for each space. Space 1 is thirteen children, space 2 is five children, space 3/4 is ten children, and space 5 is eleven children. As a reminder, the overall center capacity is thirty-seven. AGENCY NEWS AND UPDATES: Please refer to the Division of Child Development and Early Education website, http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov for additional information regarding: *’What’s New’ tab *QRIS Updates- Period for public comment ends 4/4/25. The in-person comment meeting will ne 3/26/25. If you have and questions or concerns, please call me at 336-816-4826, or email lori.rierson@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 .0510 · Violation

Name of Operation: WADE'S CHILD CARE CENTER Facility ID: 68000266 Consultant: LORI RIERSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/7/2024 Number Present: 17 Completed Date: 3/7/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 245 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:35 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced Today an unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today, and a copy was left with you. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 3/8/23. Currently this program operates with a three (3) star license, issued 9/28/17. The facility earned four (4) points in staff education, two (2) points in program standards, and one (1) quality point form programmatic options met. Charlene Wade, center director, assisted me during the visit today. I conducted an assisted walk-through of the center. The last sanitation inspection was completed 2/12/24 with a ‘Superior’ classification and 15 demerits. The last fire inspection was conducted on 11/14/23. Children were observed playing in activity areas, eating lunch, resting, and routine care activities. The facility provides transportation for school-age children. The Ford van JBZ 8614 was on site today and monitored. A full assessment of childcare rules was completed today. The following violation(s) were documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 524 When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. Upon arrival, children in both classrooms were combined and observed watching a cartoon movie. The movie was not used for a developmental goal and screen time was not recorded on a log. .0510(d)(2)(A-C) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. The plan was not reviewed with all staff in the last twelve months. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(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. The training for P. Watlington expired 3/23 and was completed 5/23. .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. The training for P. Watlington expired 3/23 and was completed 5/23. .1102(d) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. P. Watlington was short nine training hours and S. Harris was short two training hours. Copies of the training certificates must accompany the corrective action letter. .1103(a) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Orientation documentation was not on file for D. Marrero. .1101(a)(b) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. All information was missing for four children transported and the photograph was missing for one child. This is a repeat violation. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1125 Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Current permission to transport was not on file for six children. .1003(i)(j) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The plan has not been reviewed with staff in the last twelve months. .0607(e) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. All medical information was located in each staff member's personnel file. .0701(d) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. The training for R. Wade was due by 3/1/24. A copy of the training log must accompany the corrective action letter. This is a repeat violation. .1102(a) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. The training for C. Wade was due by 2/2024. A copy of the training log must accompany the corrective action letter. .1103(b) You were provided an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all childcare requirements. Each violation cited was discussed with C. Wade. The violation(s) documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be received on or 3/21/24. The letter must include the following: *Facility Name and ID number *List of each violation number *How each violation was corrected All items must be included, or the corrective action letter will be returned for corrections. CONSULTATION: Ms. Wade is planning to complete the practice rated license assessment with NCRLAP. The center is in Cohort 2 with a preparation year beginning July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025. The CPR/First Aid and Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment trainings for D. Marrero are due by 5/12/24. The remainder of the health and safety trainings are due by 2/12/25. The orientation must be completed by 3/25/24. The five-year completion date for the health and safety trainings for S. Harris is 7/2024. The date of BSAC training for C. Wade must be provided by 3/21/24 or the training will need to be completed again. Staff development plans for C. Wade, S. Harris, P. Watlington are due by 3/28/24. We reviewed the requirements for screen time in childcare rule 10A NCAC 09 .0510(d)(2)(A-C). I assisted Ms. Wade in resetting her NCID password and accessing her EPR plan for annual revision. During today's visit, I re-measured space 3/4. The capacity for this room at twenty-five square feet per child is ten. Space 1 has a capacity of thirteen, space 2 has a capacity of five, and space five has a capacity of eleven. The total licensed capacity will increase from thirty-seven to thirty-nine. AGENCY NEWS AND UPDATES: Please refer to the Division of Child Development and Early Education website, http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov for additional information regarding: *’What’s New’ tab If you have and questions or concerns, please call me at 336-816-4826, or email lori.rierson@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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10A NCAC 09 .0802 · Violation

Name of Operation: WADE'S CHILD CARE CENTER Facility ID: 68000266 Consultant: LORI RIERSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/7/2024 Number Present: 17 Completed Date: 3/7/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 245 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:35 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced Today an unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today, and a copy was left with you. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 3/8/23. Currently this program operates with a three (3) star license, issued 9/28/17. The facility earned four (4) points in staff education, two (2) points in program standards, and one (1) quality point form programmatic options met. Charlene Wade, center director, assisted me during the visit today. I conducted an assisted walk-through of the center. The last sanitation inspection was completed 2/12/24 with a ‘Superior’ classification and 15 demerits. The last fire inspection was conducted on 11/14/23. Children were observed playing in activity areas, eating lunch, resting, and routine care activities. The facility provides transportation for school-age children. The Ford van JBZ 8614 was on site today and monitored. A full assessment of childcare rules was completed today. The following violation(s) were documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 524 When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. Upon arrival, children in both classrooms were combined and observed watching a cartoon movie. The movie was not used for a developmental goal and screen time was not recorded on a log. .0510(d)(2)(A-C) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. The plan was not reviewed with all staff in the last twelve months. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(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. The training for P. Watlington expired 3/23 and was completed 5/23. .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. The training for P. Watlington expired 3/23 and was completed 5/23. .1102(d) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. P. Watlington was short nine training hours and S. Harris was short two training hours. Copies of the training certificates must accompany the corrective action letter. .1103(a) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Orientation documentation was not on file for D. Marrero. .1101(a)(b) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. All information was missing for four children transported and the photograph was missing for one child. This is a repeat violation. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1125 Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Current permission to transport was not on file for six children. .1003(i)(j) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The plan has not been reviewed with staff in the last twelve months. .0607(e) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. All medical information was located in each staff member's personnel file. .0701(d) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. The training for R. Wade was due by 3/1/24. A copy of the training log must accompany the corrective action letter. This is a repeat violation. .1102(a) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. The training for C. Wade was due by 2/2024. A copy of the training log must accompany the corrective action letter. .1103(b) You were provided an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all childcare requirements. Each violation cited was discussed with C. Wade. The violation(s) documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be received on or 3/21/24. The letter must include the following: *Facility Name and ID number *List of each violation number *How each violation was corrected All items must be included, or the corrective action letter will be returned for corrections. CONSULTATION: Ms. Wade is planning to complete the practice rated license assessment with NCRLAP. The center is in Cohort 2 with a preparation year beginning July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025. The CPR/First Aid and Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment trainings for D. Marrero are due by 5/12/24. The remainder of the health and safety trainings are due by 2/12/25. The orientation must be completed by 3/25/24. The five-year completion date for the health and safety trainings for S. Harris is 7/2024. The date of BSAC training for C. Wade must be provided by 3/21/24 or the training will need to be completed again. Staff development plans for C. Wade, S. Harris, P. Watlington are due by 3/28/24. We reviewed the requirements for screen time in childcare rule 10A NCAC 09 .0510(d)(2)(A-C). I assisted Ms. Wade in resetting her NCID password and accessing her EPR plan for annual revision. During today's visit, I re-measured space 3/4. The capacity for this room at twenty-five square feet per child is ten. Space 1 has a capacity of thirteen, space 2 has a capacity of five, and space five has a capacity of eleven. The total licensed capacity will increase from thirty-seven to thirty-nine. AGENCY NEWS AND UPDATES: Please refer to the Division of Child Development and Early Education website, http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov for additional information regarding: *’What’s New’ tab If you have and questions or concerns, please call me at 336-816-4826, or email lori.rierson@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 .1003 · Violation

Name of Operation: WADE'S CHILD CARE CENTER Facility ID: 68000266 Consultant: LORI RIERSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/7/2024 Number Present: 17 Completed Date: 3/7/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 245 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:35 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced Today an unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today, and a copy was left with you. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 3/8/23. Currently this program operates with a three (3) star license, issued 9/28/17. The facility earned four (4) points in staff education, two (2) points in program standards, and one (1) quality point form programmatic options met. Charlene Wade, center director, assisted me during the visit today. I conducted an assisted walk-through of the center. The last sanitation inspection was completed 2/12/24 with a ‘Superior’ classification and 15 demerits. The last fire inspection was conducted on 11/14/23. Children were observed playing in activity areas, eating lunch, resting, and routine care activities. The facility provides transportation for school-age children. The Ford van JBZ 8614 was on site today and monitored. A full assessment of childcare rules was completed today. The following violation(s) were documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 524 When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. Upon arrival, children in both classrooms were combined and observed watching a cartoon movie. The movie was not used for a developmental goal and screen time was not recorded on a log. .0510(d)(2)(A-C) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. The plan was not reviewed with all staff in the last twelve months. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(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. The training for P. Watlington expired 3/23 and was completed 5/23. .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. The training for P. Watlington expired 3/23 and was completed 5/23. .1102(d) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. P. Watlington was short nine training hours and S. Harris was short two training hours. Copies of the training certificates must accompany the corrective action letter. .1103(a) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Orientation documentation was not on file for D. Marrero. .1101(a)(b) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. All information was missing for four children transported and the photograph was missing for one child. This is a repeat violation. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1125 Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Current permission to transport was not on file for six children. .1003(i)(j) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The plan has not been reviewed with staff in the last twelve months. .0607(e) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. All medical information was located in each staff member's personnel file. .0701(d) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. The training for R. Wade was due by 3/1/24. A copy of the training log must accompany the corrective action letter. This is a repeat violation. .1102(a) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. The training for C. Wade was due by 2/2024. A copy of the training log must accompany the corrective action letter. .1103(b) You were provided an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all childcare requirements. Each violation cited was discussed with C. Wade. The violation(s) documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be received on or 3/21/24. The letter must include the following: *Facility Name and ID number *List of each violation number *How each violation was corrected All items must be included, or the corrective action letter will be returned for corrections. CONSULTATION: Ms. Wade is planning to complete the practice rated license assessment with NCRLAP. The center is in Cohort 2 with a preparation year beginning July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025. The CPR/First Aid and Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment trainings for D. Marrero are due by 5/12/24. The remainder of the health and safety trainings are due by 2/12/25. The orientation must be completed by 3/25/24. The five-year completion date for the health and safety trainings for S. Harris is 7/2024. The date of BSAC training for C. Wade must be provided by 3/21/24 or the training will need to be completed again. Staff development plans for C. Wade, S. Harris, P. Watlington are due by 3/28/24. We reviewed the requirements for screen time in childcare rule 10A NCAC 09 .0510(d)(2)(A-C). I assisted Ms. Wade in resetting her NCID password and accessing her EPR plan for annual revision. During today's visit, I re-measured space 3/4. The capacity for this room at twenty-five square feet per child is ten. Space 1 has a capacity of thirteen, space 2 has a capacity of five, and space five has a capacity of eleven. The total licensed capacity will increase from thirty-seven to thirty-nine. AGENCY NEWS AND UPDATES: Please refer to the Division of Child Development and Early Education website, http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov for additional information regarding: *’What’s New’ tab If you have and questions or concerns, please call me at 336-816-4826, or email lori.rierson@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: WADE'S CHILD CARE CENTER Facility ID: 68000266 Consultant: LORI RIERSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/18/2023 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 12/18/2023 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 50 Time In: 12:45 PM Time Out: 01:35 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced Today a routine unannounced visit was conducted. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 3/8/23. Currently this program operates with a three (3) star license, issued 9/28/17. The facility earned four (4) points in staff education, two (2) points in program standards, and one (1) quality point form programmatic options met. Charlene Wade, center director, was not on site today. Sabrina Harris, teacher, assisted me. I conducted an unassisted walk-through of the center. The last sanitation inspection was completed 7/19/23 with a ‘Superior’ classification and 13 demerits. The last fire inspection was conducted on 11/14/23. The file for one new staff member was reviewed. Children were observed napping and routine care activities. A partial assessment of childcare rules was completed today. The following violation(s) were documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. 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. The current inspection was completed 11/14/23. The previous inspection was dated 9/21/22. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) You were provided an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all childcare requirements. Each violation cited was discussed with S. Harris. The violation(s) documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be received on or 1/1/24. The letter must include the following: *Facility Name and ID number *List of each violation number *How each violation was corrected All items must be included, or the corrective action letter will be returned for corrections. CONSULTATION: New staff member K. Stevens must complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment and CPR/First Aid by 2/12/24. As we resume the rated license process, you are in cohort 2. Your preparation year will be July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025. Your assessment year will be July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026. AGENCY NEWS AND UPDATES: Please refer to the Division of Child Development and Early Education website, http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov for additional information regarding: *’What’s New’ tab If you have and questions or concerns, please call me at 336-816-4826, or email lori.rierson@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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .1005 · Violation

Name of Operation: WADE'S CHILD CARE CENTER Facility ID: 68000266 Consultant: CUSARAH RIDDICK Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0723-153A Visit Date: 8/1/2023 Number Present: 37 Completed Date: 8/1/2023 Age: From 3 To 11 Total Minutes: 205 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 01:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced visit was to investigate allegations of violations of child care requirements at this child care facility. Charlene Wade, Director, accompanied me during a walk-through of the facility. During the visit, I discussed the allegations with Ms. Wade, and two additional staff members. Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 321 Children were not adequately supervised while participating in an aquatic activity. On July 24, 2023, staff members failed to adequately supervise children during aquatic activities when they left a six-year-old child unsupervised. .1403(f) 454 Staff did not take a list of the children participating in the off-premise activity with them. On July 24, 2023, staff failed to check attendance when school-aged children were loading and unloading the facility van during a field trip, resulting in a six-year-old child, being left unattended at a park approximately for an hour. 10A NCAC 09 .1005(b)(6) 1106 Each adult and child was not restrained by appropriate individual belt/device. On July 24, 2023, a six -year-old child was not in a booster seat while being transported to and from the park. GS 110-91(13) 1416 School-age program did not have a plan of off premise activities or did not include in the plan the location, purpose, time and date, person in charge, and telephone number or how to contact person in charge. The location, purpose , date, person in charge, and telephone number or how to contact a person in charge was not listed on the off-premises activity calendar. .2509(b) You may contact me at (Cusarah Riddick, Investigations Consultant, 919-208-0546, Cusarah.riddick@dhhs.nc.gov) or (Sheronda Harris, Supervisor, Sheronda.harris@dhhs.nc.gov). Thank you for your time. 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 .2200). 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .2200 · Violation

Name of Operation: WADE'S CHILD CARE CENTER Facility ID: 68000266 Consultant: CUSARAH RIDDICK Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0723-153A Visit Date: 8/1/2023 Number Present: 37 Completed Date: 8/1/2023 Age: From 3 To 11 Total Minutes: 205 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 01:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced visit was to investigate allegations of violations of child care requirements at this child care facility. Charlene Wade, Director, accompanied me during a walk-through of the facility. During the visit, I discussed the allegations with Ms. Wade, and two additional staff members. Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 321 Children were not adequately supervised while participating in an aquatic activity. On July 24, 2023, staff members failed to adequately supervise children during aquatic activities when they left a six-year-old child unsupervised. .1403(f) 454 Staff did not take a list of the children participating in the off-premise activity with them. On July 24, 2023, staff failed to check attendance when school-aged children were loading and unloading the facility van during a field trip, resulting in a six-year-old child, being left unattended at a park approximately for an hour. 10A NCAC 09 .1005(b)(6) 1106 Each adult and child was not restrained by appropriate individual belt/device. On July 24, 2023, a six -year-old child was not in a booster seat while being transported to and from the park. GS 110-91(13) 1416 School-age program did not have a plan of off premise activities or did not include in the plan the location, purpose, time and date, person in charge, and telephone number or how to contact person in charge. The location, purpose , date, person in charge, and telephone number or how to contact a person in charge was not listed on the off-premises activity calendar. .2509(b) You may contact me at (Cusarah Riddick, Investigations Consultant, 919-208-0546, Cusarah.riddick@dhhs.nc.gov) or (Sheronda Harris, Supervisor, Sheronda.harris@dhhs.nc.gov). Thank you for your time. 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 .2200). 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: WADE'S CHILD CARE CENTER Facility ID: 68000266 Consultant: CUSARAH RIDDICK Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0723-153A Visit Date: 8/1/2023 Number Present: 37 Completed Date: 8/1/2023 Age: From 3 To 11 Total Minutes: 205 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 01:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced visit was to investigate allegations of violations of child care requirements at this child care facility. Charlene Wade, Director, accompanied me during a walk-through of the facility. During the visit, I discussed the allegations with Ms. Wade, and two additional staff members. Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 321 Children were not adequately supervised while participating in an aquatic activity. On July 24, 2023, staff members failed to adequately supervise children during aquatic activities when they left a six-year-old child unsupervised. .1403(f) 454 Staff did not take a list of the children participating in the off-premise activity with them. On July 24, 2023, staff failed to check attendance when school-aged children were loading and unloading the facility van during a field trip, resulting in a six-year-old child, being left unattended at a park approximately for an hour. 10A NCAC 09 .1005(b)(6) 1106 Each adult and child was not restrained by appropriate individual belt/device. On July 24, 2023, a six -year-old child was not in a booster seat while being transported to and from the park. GS 110-91(13) 1416 School-age program did not have a plan of off premise activities or did not include in the plan the location, purpose, time and date, person in charge, and telephone number or how to contact person in charge. The location, purpose , date, person in charge, and telephone number or how to contact a person in charge was not listed on the off-premises activity calendar. .2509(b) You may contact me at (Cusarah Riddick, Investigations Consultant, 919-208-0546, Cusarah.riddick@dhhs.nc.gov) or (Sheronda Harris, Supervisor, Sheronda.harris@dhhs.nc.gov). Thank you for your time. 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 .2200). 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.