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10275 Chapel Hill RD, Morrisville NC 27560 · License #92003491 · Center · Child Care Center
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10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation
Name of Operation: ORIGINS MONTESSORI SCHOOL Facility ID: 92003491 Consultant: WANDA FOWLER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/4/2026 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 3/4/2026 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to assess applicable child-care requirements during an unannounced annual compliance visit. The director and owner, Buddhini Lathpandura, assisted me with today’s visit. We conducted a walk-through of the indoor and outdoor learning environments. There were 15 children present today. When I arrived, they were working in their activity areas and later they transitioned to the playground. RATED LICENSE STATUS The program operates with a 1 star-rated license issued on 11/17/20. During today’s visit we discussed the new QRIS pathways and you were given an opportunity to ask questions. You stated that you are interested in pursuing Pathway 2 for a 3 star rated license. I shared documents with you to further explain the pathway 2 requirements. INSPECTIONS The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 2/6/26. The last fire inspection was conducted on 4/22/25 The last documented fire drill was conducted on 2/20/26. The last documented shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was conducted on 2/20/26. The last documented playground inspection was conducted on 2/20/26 During this visit a full assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted. The facility was assessed using items noted on the Annual Compliance for Centers checklist. The status of the owner, Origins Montessori School, LLC is listed as current and active on the NC Secretary of State’s website. Staff on-going training was assessed from 4/1/25 – 3/31/26. All staff who need to complete additional training hours for this year should complete those hours by 3/31/26. The following violations were observed and recorded during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. A signed receipt that the summary of NC child care laws was not in one child's file. GS 110-102 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Paint is chipped and peeling on the climbing structure. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. One child's epi-pen expired in Dec. 2025 .0803(12) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child who enrolled in December 2025 did not have a health assessment in their file. GS110-91(1) 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. A child who enrolled in Dec. 2025 did not have an immunization record on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. A signed discipline stated was not in one child's file. .1804(c) 1790 A statement acknowledging the parental decision to opt out of the supplemental food provided by the center was not signed by the parent and/or maintained on file at the center. A nutrition opt out form was not on file for one child. .0901(d) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. A signed tobacco restriction policy was not in one child's file. .0604(j) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. There was approximately 2 inches of mulch under the climbing structure. .0605(k)(1-4) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. There was no medication authorization form on file for either of the children who had emergency medication. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) 1909 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome Policy was changed and the center did not give in writing a notice of the change to the children's parents 14 days prior to implementing the new policy and/or a statement from the parent acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the change in policy was not in the child's file. A signed statement acknowledging receipt of this policy was not in one child's file. .0608(c) The above violations must be corrected immediately. By 3/18/26 please email me a signed letter of compliance. Before the letter is sent, all violations should be corrected; please contact me if additional time is needed to correct a specific violation. Include the following in your letter: facility ID number, list the item number describing how and when the violations were corrected and tell me how you plan to maintain compliance in the future with each item. If you prefer to mail your letter, you may send it to 2201 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-2201 If the compliance action letter is not received by the due date another visit to the center may be made and additional violations may be added. COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today’s visit, the program’s compliance history was 88%. According to NC General Statute 110-90 (4) (d) all facilities must maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past 18 months. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE One child’s file only contained the application and an allergy care plan. The other documents noted on the child’s file checklist must be in the child’s file on their first day of enrollment. These documents ensure that the parents have been informed about the center’s policies, general licensing requirements and their signature on these documents confirm that the parent has received this valuable information. This parent should provide this information to you as soon as possible. This same child’s file was missing the medical assessment and immunization records. These documents should be received within 30 days of enrollment. This child enrolled in December 2025, so we are beyond the 30 days. The information in these documents provides you with essential health information and assures that the child has been properly immunized. Using the child’s file checklist will help you know what information is required and when that information is due. You can find this document on the DCDEE website in the Providers Document tab. Proper documentation for emergency medications ensures that all staff know how to respond if the child encounters a known allergen. It also gives the center permission to administer the medications in the event of an emergency. One child’s epi-pen expired December 2025 and medication authorization forms were not on file for either child. You can find a sample medication authorization form on the DCDEE website in the Providers Document tab. Medication should not be administered past its expiration date or without current medication authorization forms. Allergy care plans must be renewed annually and the medication authorization forms are renewed every 6 months. Playgrounds must be properly maintained to ensure the children's safety. There was less than 2 inches of mulch under the climbing structure and paint was chipped or peeling on the steps of the climbing wall and the decking. Mulch should be added so there is at least 6 inches surround the fall zone area of the climbing structure. The structure should be repainted in areas where the paint is chipped or peeling. REMINDERS One staff member, with the initials P.N. qualification letter expires 6/30/26. She will need to complete her criminal records check by this date. One child’s allergy care plan expires this month. Please contact the family and ask them to have their physician complete a new plan. CONSULTATION You stated that you were having difficulty accessing the EPR plan. You keep receiving an error message confirming that the credentials were verified, but you do not have access. Please continue working to access the plan and update it as soon as you can. All childcare facilities are required to test their drinking and cooking water for led every three years. Your water was last tested, 7/25/26. You will need to submit water samples again this year. For more information, you should contact Clean Water for Carolina Kids. Contact www.cleanwaterforcarolinakids.org for more information. In addition, childcare facilities are now required to test for lead and asbestos hazards in their buildings. This center is determined to be exempt from testing for lead-based paint and asbestos. ACCESS TO THE ABCMS SYSTEM: Center directors can now access the Automated Background Check Management System (ABCMS), the DCDEE’s criminal background check system. This access will allow providers to: See the real-time background check status of staff members. Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. See new background check applicants and add to staff roster. Access to the ABCMS requires the successful completion of a Moodle course consisting of a short video followed by a test. The course is titled ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training - under the Early Childhood Professional Development Tab, then under the Criminal Background (CBC) tab. If you have questions regarding the PROVIDER PORTAL contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 or email: DCDEE_ABCMS_Provider@dhhs.nc.gov. For general questions regarding APPLICANTS, applications, or other CBC questions email: DHHS.CBC.Unit@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6401. To access your staff criminal records, they must have your program listed as their place of employment in ABCMS. This requirement is indicated as Item #7 on the staff and training worksheet and replaces the Data Change form that was previously required to be submitted to the Criminal Records Unit. It is recommended that staff add your program as their place of employment during the first few days of orientation. This change should be documented and placed in their file. The documentation could be a screenshot after the change is made or documented on the Orientation Form in the Other section. The date the change was made should be indicated in Item #7 on the staff and training worksheet during the staff member’s first year of employment. AGENCY UPDATES Please remember to check the Division of Child Development and Early Education website: ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov frequently to stay updated on rule requirements. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact me at wanda.fowler@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 919 218-0988. 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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G.S. 110-91 · Violation
Name of Operation: ORIGINS MONTESSORI SCHOOL Facility ID: 92003491 Consultant: WANDA FOWLER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/4/2026 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 3/4/2026 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to assess applicable child-care requirements during an unannounced annual compliance visit. The director and owner, Buddhini Lathpandura, assisted me with today’s visit. We conducted a walk-through of the indoor and outdoor learning environments. There were 15 children present today. When I arrived, they were working in their activity areas and later they transitioned to the playground. RATED LICENSE STATUS The program operates with a 1 star-rated license issued on 11/17/20. During today’s visit we discussed the new QRIS pathways and you were given an opportunity to ask questions. You stated that you are interested in pursuing Pathway 2 for a 3 star rated license. I shared documents with you to further explain the pathway 2 requirements. INSPECTIONS The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 2/6/26. The last fire inspection was conducted on 4/22/25 The last documented fire drill was conducted on 2/20/26. The last documented shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was conducted on 2/20/26. The last documented playground inspection was conducted on 2/20/26 During this visit a full assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted. The facility was assessed using items noted on the Annual Compliance for Centers checklist. The status of the owner, Origins Montessori School, LLC is listed as current and active on the NC Secretary of State’s website. Staff on-going training was assessed from 4/1/25 – 3/31/26. All staff who need to complete additional training hours for this year should complete those hours by 3/31/26. The following violations were observed and recorded during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. A signed receipt that the summary of NC child care laws was not in one child's file. GS 110-102 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Paint is chipped and peeling on the climbing structure. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. One child's epi-pen expired in Dec. 2025 .0803(12) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child who enrolled in December 2025 did not have a health assessment in their file. GS110-91(1) 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. A child who enrolled in Dec. 2025 did not have an immunization record on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. A signed discipline stated was not in one child's file. .1804(c) 1790 A statement acknowledging the parental decision to opt out of the supplemental food provided by the center was not signed by the parent and/or maintained on file at the center. A nutrition opt out form was not on file for one child. .0901(d) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. A signed tobacco restriction policy was not in one child's file. .0604(j) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. There was approximately 2 inches of mulch under the climbing structure. .0605(k)(1-4) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. There was no medication authorization form on file for either of the children who had emergency medication. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) 1909 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome Policy was changed and the center did not give in writing a notice of the change to the children's parents 14 days prior to implementing the new policy and/or a statement from the parent acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the change in policy was not in the child's file. A signed statement acknowledging receipt of this policy was not in one child's file. .0608(c) The above violations must be corrected immediately. By 3/18/26 please email me a signed letter of compliance. Before the letter is sent, all violations should be corrected; please contact me if additional time is needed to correct a specific violation. Include the following in your letter: facility ID number, list the item number describing how and when the violations were corrected and tell me how you plan to maintain compliance in the future with each item. If you prefer to mail your letter, you may send it to 2201 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-2201 If the compliance action letter is not received by the due date another visit to the center may be made and additional violations may be added. COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today’s visit, the program’s compliance history was 88%. According to NC General Statute 110-90 (4) (d) all facilities must maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past 18 months. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE One child’s file only contained the application and an allergy care plan. The other documents noted on the child’s file checklist must be in the child’s file on their first day of enrollment. These documents ensure that the parents have been informed about the center’s policies, general licensing requirements and their signature on these documents confirm that the parent has received this valuable information. This parent should provide this information to you as soon as possible. This same child’s file was missing the medical assessment and immunization records. These documents should be received within 30 days of enrollment. This child enrolled in December 2025, so we are beyond the 30 days. The information in these documents provides you with essential health information and assures that the child has been properly immunized. Using the child’s file checklist will help you know what information is required and when that information is due. You can find this document on the DCDEE website in the Providers Document tab. Proper documentation for emergency medications ensures that all staff know how to respond if the child encounters a known allergen. It also gives the center permission to administer the medications in the event of an emergency. One child’s epi-pen expired December 2025 and medication authorization forms were not on file for either child. You can find a sample medication authorization form on the DCDEE website in the Providers Document tab. Medication should not be administered past its expiration date or without current medication authorization forms. Allergy care plans must be renewed annually and the medication authorization forms are renewed every 6 months. Playgrounds must be properly maintained to ensure the children's safety. There was less than 2 inches of mulch under the climbing structure and paint was chipped or peeling on the steps of the climbing wall and the decking. Mulch should be added so there is at least 6 inches surround the fall zone area of the climbing structure. The structure should be repainted in areas where the paint is chipped or peeling. REMINDERS One staff member, with the initials P.N. qualification letter expires 6/30/26. She will need to complete her criminal records check by this date. One child’s allergy care plan expires this month. Please contact the family and ask them to have their physician complete a new plan. CONSULTATION You stated that you were having difficulty accessing the EPR plan. You keep receiving an error message confirming that the credentials were verified, but you do not have access. Please continue working to access the plan and update it as soon as you can. All childcare facilities are required to test their drinking and cooking water for led every three years. Your water was last tested, 7/25/26. You will need to submit water samples again this year. For more information, you should contact Clean Water for Carolina Kids. Contact www.cleanwaterforcarolinakids.org for more information. In addition, childcare facilities are now required to test for lead and asbestos hazards in their buildings. This center is determined to be exempt from testing for lead-based paint and asbestos. ACCESS TO THE ABCMS SYSTEM: Center directors can now access the Automated Background Check Management System (ABCMS), the DCDEE’s criminal background check system. This access will allow providers to: See the real-time background check status of staff members. Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. See new background check applicants and add to staff roster. Access to the ABCMS requires the successful completion of a Moodle course consisting of a short video followed by a test. The course is titled ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training - under the Early Childhood Professional Development Tab, then under the Criminal Background (CBC) tab. If you have questions regarding the PROVIDER PORTAL contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 or email: DCDEE_ABCMS_Provider@dhhs.nc.gov. For general questions regarding APPLICANTS, applications, or other CBC questions email: DHHS.CBC.Unit@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6401. To access your staff criminal records, they must have your program listed as their place of employment in ABCMS. This requirement is indicated as Item #7 on the staff and training worksheet and replaces the Data Change form that was previously required to be submitted to the Criminal Records Unit. It is recommended that staff add your program as their place of employment during the first few days of orientation. This change should be documented and placed in their file. The documentation could be a screenshot after the change is made or documented on the Orientation Form in the Other section. The date the change was made should be indicated in Item #7 on the staff and training worksheet during the staff member’s first year of employment. AGENCY UPDATES Please remember to check the Division of Child Development and Early Education website: ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov frequently to stay updated on rule requirements. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact me at wanda.fowler@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 919 218-0988. 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.
GS 110-102 · Violation
Name of Operation: ORIGINS MONTESSORI SCHOOL Facility ID: 92003491 Consultant: WANDA FOWLER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/4/2026 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 3/4/2026 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to assess applicable child-care requirements during an unannounced annual compliance visit. The director and owner, Buddhini Lathpandura, assisted me with today’s visit. We conducted a walk-through of the indoor and outdoor learning environments. There were 15 children present today. When I arrived, they were working in their activity areas and later they transitioned to the playground. RATED LICENSE STATUS The program operates with a 1 star-rated license issued on 11/17/20. During today’s visit we discussed the new QRIS pathways and you were given an opportunity to ask questions. You stated that you are interested in pursuing Pathway 2 for a 3 star rated license. I shared documents with you to further explain the pathway 2 requirements. INSPECTIONS The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 2/6/26. The last fire inspection was conducted on 4/22/25 The last documented fire drill was conducted on 2/20/26. The last documented shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was conducted on 2/20/26. The last documented playground inspection was conducted on 2/20/26 During this visit a full assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted. The facility was assessed using items noted on the Annual Compliance for Centers checklist. The status of the owner, Origins Montessori School, LLC is listed as current and active on the NC Secretary of State’s website. Staff on-going training was assessed from 4/1/25 – 3/31/26. All staff who need to complete additional training hours for this year should complete those hours by 3/31/26. The following violations were observed and recorded during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. A signed receipt that the summary of NC child care laws was not in one child's file. GS 110-102 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Paint is chipped and peeling on the climbing structure. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. One child's epi-pen expired in Dec. 2025 .0803(12) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child who enrolled in December 2025 did not have a health assessment in their file. GS110-91(1) 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. A child who enrolled in Dec. 2025 did not have an immunization record on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. A signed discipline stated was not in one child's file. .1804(c) 1790 A statement acknowledging the parental decision to opt out of the supplemental food provided by the center was not signed by the parent and/or maintained on file at the center. A nutrition opt out form was not on file for one child. .0901(d) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. A signed tobacco restriction policy was not in one child's file. .0604(j) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. There was approximately 2 inches of mulch under the climbing structure. .0605(k)(1-4) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. There was no medication authorization form on file for either of the children who had emergency medication. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) 1909 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome Policy was changed and the center did not give in writing a notice of the change to the children's parents 14 days prior to implementing the new policy and/or a statement from the parent acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the change in policy was not in the child's file. A signed statement acknowledging receipt of this policy was not in one child's file. .0608(c) The above violations must be corrected immediately. By 3/18/26 please email me a signed letter of compliance. Before the letter is sent, all violations should be corrected; please contact me if additional time is needed to correct a specific violation. Include the following in your letter: facility ID number, list the item number describing how and when the violations were corrected and tell me how you plan to maintain compliance in the future with each item. If you prefer to mail your letter, you may send it to 2201 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-2201 If the compliance action letter is not received by the due date another visit to the center may be made and additional violations may be added. COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today’s visit, the program’s compliance history was 88%. According to NC General Statute 110-90 (4) (d) all facilities must maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past 18 months. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE One child’s file only contained the application and an allergy care plan. The other documents noted on the child’s file checklist must be in the child’s file on their first day of enrollment. These documents ensure that the parents have been informed about the center’s policies, general licensing requirements and their signature on these documents confirm that the parent has received this valuable information. This parent should provide this information to you as soon as possible. This same child’s file was missing the medical assessment and immunization records. These documents should be received within 30 days of enrollment. This child enrolled in December 2025, so we are beyond the 30 days. The information in these documents provides you with essential health information and assures that the child has been properly immunized. Using the child’s file checklist will help you know what information is required and when that information is due. You can find this document on the DCDEE website in the Providers Document tab. Proper documentation for emergency medications ensures that all staff know how to respond if the child encounters a known allergen. It also gives the center permission to administer the medications in the event of an emergency. One child’s epi-pen expired December 2025 and medication authorization forms were not on file for either child. You can find a sample medication authorization form on the DCDEE website in the Providers Document tab. Medication should not be administered past its expiration date or without current medication authorization forms. Allergy care plans must be renewed annually and the medication authorization forms are renewed every 6 months. Playgrounds must be properly maintained to ensure the children's safety. There was less than 2 inches of mulch under the climbing structure and paint was chipped or peeling on the steps of the climbing wall and the decking. Mulch should be added so there is at least 6 inches surround the fall zone area of the climbing structure. The structure should be repainted in areas where the paint is chipped or peeling. REMINDERS One staff member, with the initials P.N. qualification letter expires 6/30/26. She will need to complete her criminal records check by this date. One child’s allergy care plan expires this month. Please contact the family and ask them to have their physician complete a new plan. CONSULTATION You stated that you were having difficulty accessing the EPR plan. You keep receiving an error message confirming that the credentials were verified, but you do not have access. Please continue working to access the plan and update it as soon as you can. All childcare facilities are required to test their drinking and cooking water for led every three years. Your water was last tested, 7/25/26. You will need to submit water samples again this year. For more information, you should contact Clean Water for Carolina Kids. Contact www.cleanwaterforcarolinakids.org for more information. In addition, childcare facilities are now required to test for lead and asbestos hazards in their buildings. This center is determined to be exempt from testing for lead-based paint and asbestos. ACCESS TO THE ABCMS SYSTEM: Center directors can now access the Automated Background Check Management System (ABCMS), the DCDEE’s criminal background check system. This access will allow providers to: See the real-time background check status of staff members. Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. See new background check applicants and add to staff roster. Access to the ABCMS requires the successful completion of a Moodle course consisting of a short video followed by a test. The course is titled ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training - under the Early Childhood Professional Development Tab, then under the Criminal Background (CBC) tab. If you have questions regarding the PROVIDER PORTAL contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 or email: DCDEE_ABCMS_Provider@dhhs.nc.gov. For general questions regarding APPLICANTS, applications, or other CBC questions email: DHHS.CBC.Unit@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6401. To access your staff criminal records, they must have your program listed as their place of employment in ABCMS. This requirement is indicated as Item #7 on the staff and training worksheet and replaces the Data Change form that was previously required to be submitted to the Criminal Records Unit. It is recommended that staff add your program as their place of employment during the first few days of orientation. This change should be documented and placed in their file. The documentation could be a screenshot after the change is made or documented on the Orientation Form in the Other section. The date the change was made should be indicated in Item #7 on the staff and training worksheet during the staff member’s first year of employment. AGENCY UPDATES Please remember to check the Division of Child Development and Early Education website: ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov frequently to stay updated on rule requirements. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact me at wanda.fowler@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 919 218-0988. 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.
GS110-91 · Violation
Name of Operation: ORIGINS MONTESSORI SCHOOL Facility ID: 92003491 Consultant: WANDA FOWLER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/4/2026 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 3/4/2026 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to assess applicable child-care requirements during an unannounced annual compliance visit. The director and owner, Buddhini Lathpandura, assisted me with today’s visit. We conducted a walk-through of the indoor and outdoor learning environments. There were 15 children present today. When I arrived, they were working in their activity areas and later they transitioned to the playground. RATED LICENSE STATUS The program operates with a 1 star-rated license issued on 11/17/20. During today’s visit we discussed the new QRIS pathways and you were given an opportunity to ask questions. You stated that you are interested in pursuing Pathway 2 for a 3 star rated license. I shared documents with you to further explain the pathway 2 requirements. INSPECTIONS The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 2/6/26. The last fire inspection was conducted on 4/22/25 The last documented fire drill was conducted on 2/20/26. The last documented shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was conducted on 2/20/26. The last documented playground inspection was conducted on 2/20/26 During this visit a full assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted. The facility was assessed using items noted on the Annual Compliance for Centers checklist. The status of the owner, Origins Montessori School, LLC is listed as current and active on the NC Secretary of State’s website. Staff on-going training was assessed from 4/1/25 – 3/31/26. All staff who need to complete additional training hours for this year should complete those hours by 3/31/26. The following violations were observed and recorded during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. A signed receipt that the summary of NC child care laws was not in one child's file. GS 110-102 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Paint is chipped and peeling on the climbing structure. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. One child's epi-pen expired in Dec. 2025 .0803(12) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child who enrolled in December 2025 did not have a health assessment in their file. GS110-91(1) 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. A child who enrolled in Dec. 2025 did not have an immunization record on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. A signed discipline stated was not in one child's file. .1804(c) 1790 A statement acknowledging the parental decision to opt out of the supplemental food provided by the center was not signed by the parent and/or maintained on file at the center. A nutrition opt out form was not on file for one child. .0901(d) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. A signed tobacco restriction policy was not in one child's file. .0604(j) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. There was approximately 2 inches of mulch under the climbing structure. .0605(k)(1-4) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. There was no medication authorization form on file for either of the children who had emergency medication. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) 1909 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome Policy was changed and the center did not give in writing a notice of the change to the children's parents 14 days prior to implementing the new policy and/or a statement from the parent acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the change in policy was not in the child's file. A signed statement acknowledging receipt of this policy was not in one child's file. .0608(c) The above violations must be corrected immediately. By 3/18/26 please email me a signed letter of compliance. Before the letter is sent, all violations should be corrected; please contact me if additional time is needed to correct a specific violation. Include the following in your letter: facility ID number, list the item number describing how and when the violations were corrected and tell me how you plan to maintain compliance in the future with each item. If you prefer to mail your letter, you may send it to 2201 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-2201 If the compliance action letter is not received by the due date another visit to the center may be made and additional violations may be added. COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today’s visit, the program’s compliance history was 88%. According to NC General Statute 110-90 (4) (d) all facilities must maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past 18 months. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE One child’s file only contained the application and an allergy care plan. The other documents noted on the child’s file checklist must be in the child’s file on their first day of enrollment. These documents ensure that the parents have been informed about the center’s policies, general licensing requirements and their signature on these documents confirm that the parent has received this valuable information. This parent should provide this information to you as soon as possible. This same child’s file was missing the medical assessment and immunization records. These documents should be received within 30 days of enrollment. This child enrolled in December 2025, so we are beyond the 30 days. The information in these documents provides you with essential health information and assures that the child has been properly immunized. Using the child’s file checklist will help you know what information is required and when that information is due. You can find this document on the DCDEE website in the Providers Document tab. Proper documentation for emergency medications ensures that all staff know how to respond if the child encounters a known allergen. It also gives the center permission to administer the medications in the event of an emergency. One child’s epi-pen expired December 2025 and medication authorization forms were not on file for either child. You can find a sample medication authorization form on the DCDEE website in the Providers Document tab. Medication should not be administered past its expiration date or without current medication authorization forms. Allergy care plans must be renewed annually and the medication authorization forms are renewed every 6 months. Playgrounds must be properly maintained to ensure the children's safety. There was less than 2 inches of mulch under the climbing structure and paint was chipped or peeling on the steps of the climbing wall and the decking. Mulch should be added so there is at least 6 inches surround the fall zone area of the climbing structure. The structure should be repainted in areas where the paint is chipped or peeling. REMINDERS One staff member, with the initials P.N. qualification letter expires 6/30/26. She will need to complete her criminal records check by this date. One child’s allergy care plan expires this month. Please contact the family and ask them to have their physician complete a new plan. CONSULTATION You stated that you were having difficulty accessing the EPR plan. You keep receiving an error message confirming that the credentials were verified, but you do not have access. Please continue working to access the plan and update it as soon as you can. All childcare facilities are required to test their drinking and cooking water for led every three years. Your water was last tested, 7/25/26. You will need to submit water samples again this year. For more information, you should contact Clean Water for Carolina Kids. Contact www.cleanwaterforcarolinakids.org for more information. In addition, childcare facilities are now required to test for lead and asbestos hazards in their buildings. This center is determined to be exempt from testing for lead-based paint and asbestos. ACCESS TO THE ABCMS SYSTEM: Center directors can now access the Automated Background Check Management System (ABCMS), the DCDEE’s criminal background check system. This access will allow providers to: See the real-time background check status of staff members. Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. See new background check applicants and add to staff roster. Access to the ABCMS requires the successful completion of a Moodle course consisting of a short video followed by a test. The course is titled ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training - under the Early Childhood Professional Development Tab, then under the Criminal Background (CBC) tab. If you have questions regarding the PROVIDER PORTAL contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 or email: DCDEE_ABCMS_Provider@dhhs.nc.gov. For general questions regarding APPLICANTS, applications, or other CBC questions email: DHHS.CBC.Unit@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6401. To access your staff criminal records, they must have your program listed as their place of employment in ABCMS. This requirement is indicated as Item #7 on the staff and training worksheet and replaces the Data Change form that was previously required to be submitted to the Criminal Records Unit. It is recommended that staff add your program as their place of employment during the first few days of orientation. This change should be documented and placed in their file. The documentation could be a screenshot after the change is made or documented on the Orientation Form in the Other section. The date the change was made should be indicated in Item #7 on the staff and training worksheet during the staff member’s first year of employment. AGENCY UPDATES Please remember to check the Division of Child Development and Early Education website: ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov frequently to stay updated on rule requirements. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact me at wanda.fowler@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 919 218-0988. 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 .0302 · Violation
Name of Operation: ORIGINS MONTESSORI SCHOOL Facility ID: 92003491 Consultant: WANDA FOWLER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/19/2025 Number Present: 17 Completed Date: 8/19/2025 Age: From 1 To 6 Total Minutes: 75 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 10:45 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 assess applicable child-care requirements during a routine unannounced visit. Upon arrival, the owner and director were not present so one of the teachers assisted me until Buddhini Lathpandura arrived. We conducted a walk-through of the indoor and outdoor learning environments. I observed the children playing on the playground when I arrived. Later, they came inside and had their morning snack. There were seventeen children present, ranging in age from 1 to 6 years. RATED LICENSE STATUS The program operates with a 1-star rated license issued on 11/17/20. INSPECTIONS The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 2/10/25. The last fire inspection was conducted on 4/22/25 The last documented fire drill was conducted 5/9/25. The last documented shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was conducted 4/11/25. The last documented playground inspection was conducted 5/9/25. The status of the owners, Origins Montessori School, LLC., is listed as current and active on the NC Secretary of State website. Limited monitoring of childcare requirements was assessed during today’s visit. I confirmed at all staff have current CPR, and First Aid. The program does not transport children and they reported that no children who are currently enrolled have any medications on site. The following violations were observed and recorded during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 107 The center did not comply with the permit restrictions. A one-year-old child was present during today's visit. GS 110-91; GS 110-106 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Only 7 children present today had their arrival and departure times recorded. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Upon arrival, there were two children present in the center with no staff member inside. .1801(a)(1-5) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last documented fire drill was completed 5/9/25. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last documented playground inspection was conducted on 5/9/25. .0605(q) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last documented emergency drill was dated 4/11/25. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. The director last completed training in the required topics in 2019. .1102(a) The above violations must be corrected immediately. By 9/2/25 please email me a signed letter of compliance. Before the letter is sent, all violations should be corrected; please contact me if additional time is needed to correct a specific violation. Include the following in your letter: facility ID number, list the item number describing how and when the violations were corrected and tell me how you plan to maintain compliance in the future with each item. If you prefer to mail your letter, you may send it to 2201 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-2201 If the compliance action letter is not received by the due date another visit to the center may be made and additional violations may be added. Due to the nature of some of the violations, a follow-up visit is required. COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today’s visit, the program’s compliance history was 94%. According to NC General Statute 110-90 (4) (d) all facilities must maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past 18 months. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE Upon arrival, there was one child present who was one year old. Your program is licensed to care for children from 2 – 12 years of age. You stated that the child is enrolled in your half day program, which operates next door to your licensed program. The parent dropped the child to the half day program, but he became so upset, one of the teachers from your licensed program went and got him. The teacher’s intention was to help comfort the child, however, you are not licensed to care for children younger than 2 years old. This resulted in the center being non-compliant with their permit restrictions. In addition, there was no application on file for the one-year-old who was present in the building. Even though the mother was in complex where your facility is located, she was not present in the building. Child care rules require that an application be on the premises the first day a child attends the program. To prevent the recurrence of these violations, the children and staff enrolled in your unlicensed half day program can not be combined with your licensed program. Children who are under 2 years of age should never receive care in your licensed program. In addition, parents should not be permitted to leave their children unless you have received their application, which includes their consent to see medical care, people who are authorized to pick the child up from the program, and other vital information needed to provide good care for the child. The last documented fire drill and playground inspections were conducted in May 2025 and your last documented emergency drill was conducted in April 2025. These drills and inspections must be completed monthly to ensure that staff and children know what to do in the event on an emergency and that maintenance of your playground can be completed in a timely manner. You stated that you had completed the drills, but had not recorded them. I explained that they must be documented. I suggested hanging the fire drill log in a prominent area to serve as a reminder to complete and document the drills. You could also set calendar reminders. Upon arrival, there were two children who were present in the classroom, both teachers and the remaining children were on the playground. The teacher was standing at the door and could easily see the children who were inside, however, staff must be in the same areas as the children. This is required so staff can easily see and be able to quickly respond to all children’s needs. Children may not enter the building, without an adult under any circumstance. Outdoors, by the entrance there is a sign in form that parents are expected to complete when they arrive at the center and when they pick their child up from the center. Today, only 7 parents completed this form. I confirmed that the teacher had completed their attendance sheet today, but the other part of the requirement is that center’s track each child’s arrival and departure time. This was discussed during a previous visit. I recommend moving the sign in log inside, near the entrance. When a child is dropped off, the staff should ask the parent if they signed the child in. If the parent has not completed the sign in log, then the teachers should sign the child in for the day. The same process should be completed during pick-up time. This helps center staff to know what children are present throughout the day and enables an investigator to determine attendance if a complaint is received. It appeared that your health and safety training should have been renewed in 2024. However, there were only 4 courses completed on the required topics. Training in the required topics should be completed within the first year of employment and every 5 years thereafter. Training in these topics help everyone to be prepared in the event of an emergency and serves as a reminder about required health and safety practices. CONSULTATION All childcare facilities are required to test their drinking and cooking water for led every three years. Your water was last tested, 7/25/23. For more information, you should contact Clean Water for Carolina Kids. Contact www.cleanwaterforcarolinakids.org for more information. In addition, childcare facilities are now required to test for lead and asbestos hazards in their buildings. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program is designed to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in building infrastructure, while providing childcare facilities with the support needed to meet all rule requirements. The program is free and the first step is to watch one of the pre-enrollment webinars, which are available at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina or paste https://rtiorg.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vmlhG6iRS26BdkV8SZSaDw#/registration into your web browser. Additional information can be found in the RaiseNC newsletter sent on December 7, 2023. The deadline for completing this has been extended to 5/21/25. If you have not already done so, please complete this by the new deadline. Training in all the required health and safety topics must be completed at least every 5 years. It may be time for your staff to complete this training again. Health and Safety training is available, at no charge, on the DCDEE website, in Moodle. There is a link to this training on Moodle. Medication Administration is also a required health and safety training topic. This training is available through Moodle as a separate training. Staff should use their individual NCID username and password to access this training. Staff should use their individual NCID username and password to access this training. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment must also be completed at least every 5 years. ACCESS TO THE ABCMS SYSTEM: Center directors can now access the Automated Background Check Management System (ABCMS), the DCDEE’s criminal background check system. This access will allow providers to: See the real-time background check status of staff members. Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. See new background check applicants and add to staff roster. Access to the ABCMS requires the successful completion of a Moodle course consisting of a short video followed by a test. The course is titled ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training - under the Early Childhood Professional Development Tab, then under the Criminal Background (CBC) tab. If you have questions regarding the PROVIDER PORTAL contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 or email: DCDEE_ABCMS_Provider@dhhs.nc.gov. For general questions regarding APPLICANTS, applications, or other CBC questions email: DHHS.CBC.Unit@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6401. To access your staff criminal records, they must have your program listed as their place of employment in ABCMS. This requirement is indicated as Item #7 on the staff and training worksheet and replaces the Data Change form that was previously required to be submitted to the Criminal Records Unit. It is recommended that staff add your program as their place of employment during the first few days of orientation. This change should be documented and placed in their file. The documentation could be a screenshot after the change is made or documented on the Orientation Form in the Other section. The date the change was made should be indicated in Item #7 on the staff and training worksheet during the staff member’s first year of employment. AGENCY UPDATES Please remember to check the Division of Child Development and Early Education website: ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov frequently to stay updated on rule requirements. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact me at wanda.fowler@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 919 218-0988. 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 110-106 · Violation
Name of Operation: ORIGINS MONTESSORI SCHOOL Facility ID: 92003491 Consultant: WANDA FOWLER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/19/2025 Number Present: 17 Completed Date: 8/19/2025 Age: From 1 To 6 Total Minutes: 75 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 10:45 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 assess applicable child-care requirements during a routine unannounced visit. Upon arrival, the owner and director were not present so one of the teachers assisted me until Buddhini Lathpandura arrived. We conducted a walk-through of the indoor and outdoor learning environments. I observed the children playing on the playground when I arrived. Later, they came inside and had their morning snack. There were seventeen children present, ranging in age from 1 to 6 years. RATED LICENSE STATUS The program operates with a 1-star rated license issued on 11/17/20. INSPECTIONS The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 2/10/25. The last fire inspection was conducted on 4/22/25 The last documented fire drill was conducted 5/9/25. The last documented shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was conducted 4/11/25. The last documented playground inspection was conducted 5/9/25. The status of the owners, Origins Montessori School, LLC., is listed as current and active on the NC Secretary of State website. Limited monitoring of childcare requirements was assessed during today’s visit. I confirmed at all staff have current CPR, and First Aid. The program does not transport children and they reported that no children who are currently enrolled have any medications on site. The following violations were observed and recorded during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 107 The center did not comply with the permit restrictions. A one-year-old child was present during today's visit. GS 110-91; GS 110-106 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Only 7 children present today had their arrival and departure times recorded. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Upon arrival, there were two children present in the center with no staff member inside. .1801(a)(1-5) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last documented fire drill was completed 5/9/25. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last documented playground inspection was conducted on 5/9/25. .0605(q) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last documented emergency drill was dated 4/11/25. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. The director last completed training in the required topics in 2019. .1102(a) The above violations must be corrected immediately. By 9/2/25 please email me a signed letter of compliance. Before the letter is sent, all violations should be corrected; please contact me if additional time is needed to correct a specific violation. Include the following in your letter: facility ID number, list the item number describing how and when the violations were corrected and tell me how you plan to maintain compliance in the future with each item. If you prefer to mail your letter, you may send it to 2201 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-2201 If the compliance action letter is not received by the due date another visit to the center may be made and additional violations may be added. Due to the nature of some of the violations, a follow-up visit is required. COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today’s visit, the program’s compliance history was 94%. According to NC General Statute 110-90 (4) (d) all facilities must maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past 18 months. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE Upon arrival, there was one child present who was one year old. Your program is licensed to care for children from 2 – 12 years of age. You stated that the child is enrolled in your half day program, which operates next door to your licensed program. The parent dropped the child to the half day program, but he became so upset, one of the teachers from your licensed program went and got him. The teacher’s intention was to help comfort the child, however, you are not licensed to care for children younger than 2 years old. This resulted in the center being non-compliant with their permit restrictions. In addition, there was no application on file for the one-year-old who was present in the building. Even though the mother was in complex where your facility is located, she was not present in the building. Child care rules require that an application be on the premises the first day a child attends the program. To prevent the recurrence of these violations, the children and staff enrolled in your unlicensed half day program can not be combined with your licensed program. Children who are under 2 years of age should never receive care in your licensed program. In addition, parents should not be permitted to leave their children unless you have received their application, which includes their consent to see medical care, people who are authorized to pick the child up from the program, and other vital information needed to provide good care for the child. The last documented fire drill and playground inspections were conducted in May 2025 and your last documented emergency drill was conducted in April 2025. These drills and inspections must be completed monthly to ensure that staff and children know what to do in the event on an emergency and that maintenance of your playground can be completed in a timely manner. You stated that you had completed the drills, but had not recorded them. I explained that they must be documented. I suggested hanging the fire drill log in a prominent area to serve as a reminder to complete and document the drills. You could also set calendar reminders. Upon arrival, there were two children who were present in the classroom, both teachers and the remaining children were on the playground. The teacher was standing at the door and could easily see the children who were inside, however, staff must be in the same areas as the children. This is required so staff can easily see and be able to quickly respond to all children’s needs. Children may not enter the building, without an adult under any circumstance. Outdoors, by the entrance there is a sign in form that parents are expected to complete when they arrive at the center and when they pick their child up from the center. Today, only 7 parents completed this form. I confirmed that the teacher had completed their attendance sheet today, but the other part of the requirement is that center’s track each child’s arrival and departure time. This was discussed during a previous visit. I recommend moving the sign in log inside, near the entrance. When a child is dropped off, the staff should ask the parent if they signed the child in. If the parent has not completed the sign in log, then the teachers should sign the child in for the day. The same process should be completed during pick-up time. This helps center staff to know what children are present throughout the day and enables an investigator to determine attendance if a complaint is received. It appeared that your health and safety training should have been renewed in 2024. However, there were only 4 courses completed on the required topics. Training in the required topics should be completed within the first year of employment and every 5 years thereafter. Training in these topics help everyone to be prepared in the event of an emergency and serves as a reminder about required health and safety practices. CONSULTATION All childcare facilities are required to test their drinking and cooking water for led every three years. Your water was last tested, 7/25/23. For more information, you should contact Clean Water for Carolina Kids. Contact www.cleanwaterforcarolinakids.org for more information. In addition, childcare facilities are now required to test for lead and asbestos hazards in their buildings. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program is designed to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in building infrastructure, while providing childcare facilities with the support needed to meet all rule requirements. The program is free and the first step is to watch one of the pre-enrollment webinars, which are available at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina or paste https://rtiorg.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vmlhG6iRS26BdkV8SZSaDw#/registration into your web browser. Additional information can be found in the RaiseNC newsletter sent on December 7, 2023. The deadline for completing this has been extended to 5/21/25. If you have not already done so, please complete this by the new deadline. Training in all the required health and safety topics must be completed at least every 5 years. It may be time for your staff to complete this training again. Health and Safety training is available, at no charge, on the DCDEE website, in Moodle. There is a link to this training on Moodle. Medication Administration is also a required health and safety training topic. This training is available through Moodle as a separate training. Staff should use their individual NCID username and password to access this training. Staff should use their individual NCID username and password to access this training. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment must also be completed at least every 5 years. ACCESS TO THE ABCMS SYSTEM: Center directors can now access the Automated Background Check Management System (ABCMS), the DCDEE’s criminal background check system. This access will allow providers to: See the real-time background check status of staff members. Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. See new background check applicants and add to staff roster. Access to the ABCMS requires the successful completion of a Moodle course consisting of a short video followed by a test. The course is titled ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training - under the Early Childhood Professional Development Tab, then under the Criminal Background (CBC) tab. If you have questions regarding the PROVIDER PORTAL contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 or email: DCDEE_ABCMS_Provider@dhhs.nc.gov. For general questions regarding APPLICANTS, applications, or other CBC questions email: DHHS.CBC.Unit@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6401. To access your staff criminal records, they must have your program listed as their place of employment in ABCMS. This requirement is indicated as Item #7 on the staff and training worksheet and replaces the Data Change form that was previously required to be submitted to the Criminal Records Unit. It is recommended that staff add your program as their place of employment during the first few days of orientation. This change should be documented and placed in their file. The documentation could be a screenshot after the change is made or documented on the Orientation Form in the Other section. The date the change was made should be indicated in Item #7 on the staff and training worksheet during the staff member’s first year of employment. AGENCY UPDATES Please remember to check the Division of Child Development and Early Education website: ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov frequently to stay updated on rule requirements. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact me at wanda.fowler@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 919 218-0988. 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: ORIGINS MONTESSORI SCHOOL Facility ID: 92003491 Consultant: WANDA FOWLER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/19/2025 Number Present: 17 Completed Date: 8/19/2025 Age: From 1 To 6 Total Minutes: 75 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 10:45 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 assess applicable child-care requirements during a routine unannounced visit. Upon arrival, the owner and director were not present so one of the teachers assisted me until Buddhini Lathpandura arrived. We conducted a walk-through of the indoor and outdoor learning environments. I observed the children playing on the playground when I arrived. Later, they came inside and had their morning snack. There were seventeen children present, ranging in age from 1 to 6 years. RATED LICENSE STATUS The program operates with a 1-star rated license issued on 11/17/20. INSPECTIONS The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 2/10/25. The last fire inspection was conducted on 4/22/25 The last documented fire drill was conducted 5/9/25. The last documented shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was conducted 4/11/25. The last documented playground inspection was conducted 5/9/25. The status of the owners, Origins Montessori School, LLC., is listed as current and active on the NC Secretary of State website. Limited monitoring of childcare requirements was assessed during today’s visit. I confirmed at all staff have current CPR, and First Aid. The program does not transport children and they reported that no children who are currently enrolled have any medications on site. The following violations were observed and recorded during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 107 The center did not comply with the permit restrictions. A one-year-old child was present during today's visit. GS 110-91; GS 110-106 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Only 7 children present today had their arrival and departure times recorded. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Upon arrival, there were two children present in the center with no staff member inside. .1801(a)(1-5) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last documented fire drill was completed 5/9/25. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last documented playground inspection was conducted on 5/9/25. .0605(q) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last documented emergency drill was dated 4/11/25. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. The director last completed training in the required topics in 2019. .1102(a) The above violations must be corrected immediately. By 9/2/25 please email me a signed letter of compliance. Before the letter is sent, all violations should be corrected; please contact me if additional time is needed to correct a specific violation. Include the following in your letter: facility ID number, list the item number describing how and when the violations were corrected and tell me how you plan to maintain compliance in the future with each item. If you prefer to mail your letter, you may send it to 2201 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-2201 If the compliance action letter is not received by the due date another visit to the center may be made and additional violations may be added. Due to the nature of some of the violations, a follow-up visit is required. COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today’s visit, the program’s compliance history was 94%. According to NC General Statute 110-90 (4) (d) all facilities must maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past 18 months. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE Upon arrival, there was one child present who was one year old. Your program is licensed to care for children from 2 – 12 years of age. You stated that the child is enrolled in your half day program, which operates next door to your licensed program. The parent dropped the child to the half day program, but he became so upset, one of the teachers from your licensed program went and got him. The teacher’s intention was to help comfort the child, however, you are not licensed to care for children younger than 2 years old. This resulted in the center being non-compliant with their permit restrictions. In addition, there was no application on file for the one-year-old who was present in the building. Even though the mother was in complex where your facility is located, she was not present in the building. Child care rules require that an application be on the premises the first day a child attends the program. To prevent the recurrence of these violations, the children and staff enrolled in your unlicensed half day program can not be combined with your licensed program. Children who are under 2 years of age should never receive care in your licensed program. In addition, parents should not be permitted to leave their children unless you have received their application, which includes their consent to see medical care, people who are authorized to pick the child up from the program, and other vital information needed to provide good care for the child. The last documented fire drill and playground inspections were conducted in May 2025 and your last documented emergency drill was conducted in April 2025. These drills and inspections must be completed monthly to ensure that staff and children know what to do in the event on an emergency and that maintenance of your playground can be completed in a timely manner. You stated that you had completed the drills, but had not recorded them. I explained that they must be documented. I suggested hanging the fire drill log in a prominent area to serve as a reminder to complete and document the drills. You could also set calendar reminders. Upon arrival, there were two children who were present in the classroom, both teachers and the remaining children were on the playground. The teacher was standing at the door and could easily see the children who were inside, however, staff must be in the same areas as the children. This is required so staff can easily see and be able to quickly respond to all children’s needs. Children may not enter the building, without an adult under any circumstance. Outdoors, by the entrance there is a sign in form that parents are expected to complete when they arrive at the center and when they pick their child up from the center. Today, only 7 parents completed this form. I confirmed that the teacher had completed their attendance sheet today, but the other part of the requirement is that center’s track each child’s arrival and departure time. This was discussed during a previous visit. I recommend moving the sign in log inside, near the entrance. When a child is dropped off, the staff should ask the parent if they signed the child in. If the parent has not completed the sign in log, then the teachers should sign the child in for the day. The same process should be completed during pick-up time. This helps center staff to know what children are present throughout the day and enables an investigator to determine attendance if a complaint is received. It appeared that your health and safety training should have been renewed in 2024. However, there were only 4 courses completed on the required topics. Training in the required topics should be completed within the first year of employment and every 5 years thereafter. Training in these topics help everyone to be prepared in the event of an emergency and serves as a reminder about required health and safety practices. CONSULTATION All childcare facilities are required to test their drinking and cooking water for led every three years. Your water was last tested, 7/25/23. For more information, you should contact Clean Water for Carolina Kids. Contact www.cleanwaterforcarolinakids.org for more information. In addition, childcare facilities are now required to test for lead and asbestos hazards in their buildings. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program is designed to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in building infrastructure, while providing childcare facilities with the support needed to meet all rule requirements. The program is free and the first step is to watch one of the pre-enrollment webinars, which are available at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina or paste https://rtiorg.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vmlhG6iRS26BdkV8SZSaDw#/registration into your web browser. Additional information can be found in the RaiseNC newsletter sent on December 7, 2023. The deadline for completing this has been extended to 5/21/25. If you have not already done so, please complete this by the new deadline. Training in all the required health and safety topics must be completed at least every 5 years. It may be time for your staff to complete this training again. Health and Safety training is available, at no charge, on the DCDEE website, in Moodle. There is a link to this training on Moodle. Medication Administration is also a required health and safety training topic. This training is available through Moodle as a separate training. Staff should use their individual NCID username and password to access this training. Staff should use their individual NCID username and password to access this training. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment must also be completed at least every 5 years. ACCESS TO THE ABCMS SYSTEM: Center directors can now access the Automated Background Check Management System (ABCMS), the DCDEE’s criminal background check system. This access will allow providers to: See the real-time background check status of staff members. Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. See new background check applicants and add to staff roster. Access to the ABCMS requires the successful completion of a Moodle course consisting of a short video followed by a test. The course is titled ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training - under the Early Childhood Professional Development Tab, then under the Criminal Background (CBC) tab. If you have questions regarding the PROVIDER PORTAL contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 or email: DCDEE_ABCMS_Provider@dhhs.nc.gov. For general questions regarding APPLICANTS, applications, or other CBC questions email: DHHS.CBC.Unit@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6401. To access your staff criminal records, they must have your program listed as their place of employment in ABCMS. This requirement is indicated as Item #7 on the staff and training worksheet and replaces the Data Change form that was previously required to be submitted to the Criminal Records Unit. It is recommended that staff add your program as their place of employment during the first few days of orientation. This change should be documented and placed in their file. The documentation could be a screenshot after the change is made or documented on the Orientation Form in the Other section. The date the change was made should be indicated in Item #7 on the staff and training worksheet during the staff member’s first year of employment. AGENCY UPDATES Please remember to check the Division of Child Development and Early Education website: ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov frequently to stay updated on rule requirements. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact me at wanda.fowler@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 919 218-0988. 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: ORIGINS MONTESSORI SCHOOL Facility ID: 92003491 Consultant: WANDA FOWLER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/12/2025 Number Present: 19 Completed Date: 3/12/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor applicable childcare requirements during your annual compliance visit. This documentation was reviewed with you and a copy of the visit summary documentation was given to you at the end of the visit. Upon arrival, I was greeted by one of the teachers, Prishanthi, who assisted me until the center director and owner, Buddhini Lathpandura, arrived. I conducted a general walk-through of the indoor and outdoor learning environments. I observed groups of children playing in their classroom and outdoors. Later, I observed a large group music activity. RATED LICENSE STATUS The program operates with a 1-star rated license issued on 11/14/20. INSPECTIONS The last sanitation inspection was completed on 2/10/25. The last fire inspection was completed 4/22/25. If you have not already done so, you should begin preparing for this visit and contact your fire inspector to schedule an appointment. The last documented fire drill was conducted 3/7/25. The last documented lock down or shelter-in-place drill was conducted 3/7/25. The last documented playground inspection was conducted 2/6/25. MONITORING During this visit a full assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted. The facility was assessed using items noted on the Annual Compliance for Centers checklist. The status of the owner of Origins Montessori School, LLC. is listed as current and active on the NC Secretary of State’s website. Staff on-going training was assessed from 4/11/24 – 4/31/25. The following violations were observed and recorded during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Only three of the 19 children present today had signed in with their arrival time. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 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. One staff member last completed training in the required health and safety topics in 2019. .1103(b) The above violations must be corrected immediately. By 3/26/25 please email me a signed letter of compliance. Before the letter is sent, all violations should be corrected; please contact me if additional time is needed to correct a specific violation. Include the following in your letter: facility ID number, list the item number describing how and when the violations were corrected and tell me how you plan to maintain compliance in the future with each item. If you prefer to mail your letter, you may send it to my attention at 2201 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-2201 If the compliance action letter is not received by the due date another visit to the center may be made. COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today’s visit, the compliance history score for the center was 95%. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE The center keeps attendance records, and I observed them to be complete. The attendance records do not include the child’s arrival and departure time. The center also keeps a sign in form; however, today there were 19 children present and only 3 children had their arrival time recorded on the sign in form. Keeping accurate arrival and departure times is essential in helping teachers track how many children are present in the event of an emergency. The administrator last completed training in the required health and safety topics in 2019. She has four of the required training topics in 2024 but needs to complete the remaining training topics. Another teacher completed all of the training topics except for medication administration. I explained that this training is available through Moodle, but you must register for this as it is a different course as it is separate from the other health and safety trainings. Training in these topics is required because it ensures that all staff know childcare requirements related to ensuring the children and staff health and safety. . CONSULTATION Child Care facilities are required to test their drinking and cooking water for lead every three years. Your water was last tested 4/23/23. For information you should contact Clean Water for Carolina Kids. Contact www.cleanwaterforcarolinakids.org for more information. In addition, childcare facilities are now required to test for lead and asbestos hazards in their buildings. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program is designed to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in building infrastructure, while providing childcare facilities with the support needed to meet all rule requirements. The program is free and the first step is to watch one of the pre-enrollment webinars, which are available at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina or paste https://rtiorg.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vmlhG6iRS26BdkV8SZSaDw#/registration into your web browser. Additional information can be found in the RaiseNC newsletter sent on December 7, 2023. The deadline for completing this has been extended to 5/21/25. If you have not already done so, please complete this by the new deadline. AGENCY UPDATES Please check the DCDEE website frequently for updates and changes to childcare requirements. The Child Care Commission is publishing new rules related to the modernization of the Quality Rated License Improvement System in the new year. Once the rules are published there will be a 60-day public comment period. This is an opportunity to give input and ask questions regarding this process. If you have any further questions or need any assistance, please contact me at wanda.fowler@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 919 218-0988. 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 .0302 · Violation
Name of Operation: ORIGINS MONTESSORI SCHOOL Facility ID: 92003491 Consultant: WANDA FOWLER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/23/2024 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 10/23/2024 Age: From 2 To 4 Total Minutes: 90 Time In: 10:00 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 assess applicable child-care requirements during a routine unannounced visit. The director and owner, Buddhini Lathpandura, assisted me with today’s visit. We conducted a walk-through of the indoor and outdoor learning environments. I observed groups of children eating their morning snack while others worked in their activity areas. Later, all of the children went outside to play. RATED LICENSE STATUS The program operates with a 1-star rated license issued on 11/17/20. INSPECTIONS The last sanitation inspection was conducted 2/2/24. The last fire inspection was conducted 4/22/24. The last documented fire drill was conducted 10/14/24. The last documented shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was conducted 10/14/24. The last documented playground inspection was conducted 10/14/24. The status of the owners, Origins Montessori School, LLC., is listed as current and active on the NC Secretary of State website. Limited monitoring of child care requirements was assessed during today’s visit. I reviewed 2 new staff files and confirmed that all staff have current CPR, First Aid, as required. Buddhini stated that none of the enrolled children have emergency medications. The program does not transport children or enroll children younger than two years old, therefore, these requirements were not assessed. The following violations were observed and recorded during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Attendance did not include the child's arrival and departure times. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One staff member, who began employment in September of 2024, tb test was dated April 2023. .0701(a) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Two employees who were hired in September 2024 did not have documented orientation in their files. .1101(a)(b) 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 EPR plan was last updated in April 2023. .0607(e) The above violations must be corrected immediately. By 11/6/24 please email me a signed letter of compliance. Before the letter is sent, all violations should be corrected; please contact me if additional time is needed to correct a specific violation. Include the following in your letter: facility ID number, list the item number describing how and when the violations were corrected and tell me how you plan to maintain compliance in the future with each item. If you prefer to mail your letter, you may send it to 2201 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-2201 If the compliance action letter is not received by the due date another visit to the center may be made and additional violations may be added. COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today’s visit, the program’s compliance history was 90%. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE It is important to update the EPR plan annually or anytime a change is made in your program. The annual updates confirms that all information is current in the event of an emergency. The EPR plan was last updated in April 2023. Please update this plan and include a copy of the cover page in your compliance letter. It may be helpful to set a calendar reminder to help you remember when an update is due. Staff orientation ensures that all staff understand licensing requirements as well as center operating procedures. No staff orientation was documented in the two new staff files that were reviewed today. Both of these employees began employment at the center in September 2024. Please complete the documentation on the Orientation checklist and include a copy of the forms in your compliance letter. One staff member, who was hired in September 2024, had a tb test on file that was dated in April 2023. This employee showed documentation that she had completed a tb test yesterday and is scheduled to have the results read on 10/24/23. Moving forward all staff should submit current tb tests upon hire. To be current, the test must be dated less than one year. I confirmed today that attendance is taken each day, but the arrival and departure times is not recorded. Licensing requires that arrival and departure times are recorded daily and kept with the attendance records. This information may be necessary in the event of an emergency or during a center investigation. Buddhini stated that she did not think that parents would complete this information, so I told her that the center staff could document arrival and departure times for the children each day. CONSULTATION Child care facilities are now required to test for lead and asbestos hazards in their buildings.The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program is designed to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in building infrastructure, while providing child care facilities with the support needed to meet all rule requirements. The program is free and the first step is to watch one of the pre-enrollment webinars, which are available at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina or paste https://rtiorg.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vmlhG6iRS26BdkV8SZSaDw#/registration into your web browser. Additional information can be found in the RaiseNC newsletter sent on December 7, 2023. We discussed this requirement today and Buddhini stated that she would complete this. The center employee four staff members. I reminded you that a staff member with Current CPR and First Aid certifications must be in the center anytime children are present. This may require someone to arrive early or stay late until all staff are trained. The facility’s water was last tested for lead on 7/25/23. Please remember that the water must be tested for lead every 3 years. Training in all the required health and safety topics must be completed at least every 5 years. It may be time for your staff to complete this training again. Health and Safety training is available, at no charge, on the DCDEE website, in Moodle. There is a link to this training on Moodle. Medication Administration is also a required health and safety training topic. This training is available through Moodle as a separate training. Staff should use their individual NCID user name and password to access this training. Staff should use their individual NCID user name and password to access this training. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment must also be completed at least every 5 years. AGENCY UPDATES Please remember to check the Division of Child Development and Early Education website: ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov frequently to stay updated on rule requirements. 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 .0601 · Violation
Name of Operation: ORIGINS MONTESSORI SCHOOL Facility ID: 92003491 Consultant: CORRINE FULP Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/11/2024 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 4/11/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. The director, Buddhini Lathpandura assisted me with today’s visit. CURRENT LICENSE STATUS: The facility currently operates with a One (1) star license that was issued on January 17, 2020. The facility is licensed for 1st shift and only serves children 2 years through 12 years of age. INSPECTIONS: The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 2/2/24. The last fire inspection was conducted on 4//19/23. The last outdoor play area inspection was conducted on 4/5/24. The last fire drill was conducted on 4/5/24. The last emergency drill [lock down/shelter-in-place] was conducted on 12/19/23. The EPR Plan was updated on 4/30/23. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 5/24/23. Prior to the visit I reviewed the NC Secretary of State's website and observed that the owner of this facility, ORIGINS MONTESSORI SCHOOL LLC. was current/active. MONITORING: During today’s visit, a full assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted. A checklist was used to monitor the requirements. This program does not transport children: therefore, these requirements were not monitored. A general walkthrough of the facility indoor and outdoor spaces. The children were observed participating in group time activities, personal routine care, and outdoor play. The caregivers were interacting with the children, meeting their developmental needs. ANNUAL COMPLIANCE RECORDS In-service training requirements were monitored from May 23, 2023- May 23, 2024. The staff and training worksheet were received prior to today’s visit. The director’s signature attests that staff files not monitored today contain all the required information. The following violation (s) were documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 601 Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. The thermometer in the refrigerator was not showing a reading. 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The cement footing around a metal pole did not have enough surfacing to prevent a tripping hazard. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. The outlet in space #1 did not have a safety cover. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1313 Emergency information did not include name, address, and telephone number of parent or other emergency contact person. Three file did not have emergency contact information listed. .0802(c)(1) 1314 Emergency information did not name child's health care professional. Two file did not have a health care professional listed. .0802(c)(2) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last emergency drill was conducted on 12/19/23. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) While the Division allows you time to explain how you have corrected violations when violations are documented, it is expected that you correct all violations immediately. When you send your compliance to me, it is to verify that you have already corrected or addressed the violations from your visit summary. If I do not receive your letter by 4/25/24, and/or if you do not address all violations, a return visit will be made to your program to monitor compliance of violations and to obtain the compliance letter. Additional violations may be documented if the situation has not been corrected or addressed. The letter must address each violation, explain how it has been corrected and how it will be maintained in the future. You may email your letter to corrine.fulp@dhhs.nc.gov and include the following: Facility name, facility ID number, each item numbers, and date item was corrected. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The facility’s compliance history was 86% as of 4/10/24. According to NC General Statute 110-90(4)(d) all child care facilities must maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Any violations documented during visits to your program may have an impact on the total compliance history score and cause your score to drop below the mandated level. Should this occur, your center may be at risk of an Administrative Action that could change the status of your license. COMMENTS: TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: The thermometer in the refrigerator is not registering a reading. When I checked the screen was all dark, after you made an adjustment the temperature reading was 45 degrees. You stated that a new thermometer has been ordered. MOODLE TRAINING Staff can use the DCDEE website to access the Moodle training. They can use their individual NCID username and password to access the training. Also check CCSA and Smart Start website for training hours. EMERGENCY DRILL Emergency shelter-in-place and lockdown drill must be conducted every three months. A copy of the drill log should also be on file for review. All staff that did not meet their yearly training hours requirements will have until May 24, 2024, to get them. Please forward a copy of the hours received to my email address. CONSULTATION: The NC Early Childhood Equivalency Exam is no longer an option for applicants until further notice. Here are other options to consider: · Enroll in EDU 119 at your local community college · Pursue the CDA option: Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential · Other Pathways to the Professional Development (enroll in 4 year program) CURRENT UPDATES/DCDEE You may check the Division of Child Development and Early Education website: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and click on “What’s New” tab for all updates. ABCMS PORTAL [provider can check qualifying letters] To receive access, complete the training on DCDEE’s Moodle site. Complete the short video and test. A certificate will be issued when the session has been completed. Email the certificate along with your full name, position, and facility ID number to DCDEE_ABCMS_Provider@dhhs.nc.gov. CONTACT INFORMATION If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact at corrine.fulp@dhhs.nc.gov or(919) 606-2388. 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 .0604 · Violation
Name of Operation: ORIGINS MONTESSORI SCHOOL Facility ID: 92003491 Consultant: CORRINE FULP Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/11/2024 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 4/11/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. The director, Buddhini Lathpandura assisted me with today’s visit. CURRENT LICENSE STATUS: The facility currently operates with a One (1) star license that was issued on January 17, 2020. The facility is licensed for 1st shift and only serves children 2 years through 12 years of age. INSPECTIONS: The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 2/2/24. The last fire inspection was conducted on 4//19/23. The last outdoor play area inspection was conducted on 4/5/24. The last fire drill was conducted on 4/5/24. The last emergency drill [lock down/shelter-in-place] was conducted on 12/19/23. The EPR Plan was updated on 4/30/23. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 5/24/23. Prior to the visit I reviewed the NC Secretary of State's website and observed that the owner of this facility, ORIGINS MONTESSORI SCHOOL LLC. was current/active. MONITORING: During today’s visit, a full assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted. A checklist was used to monitor the requirements. This program does not transport children: therefore, these requirements were not monitored. A general walkthrough of the facility indoor and outdoor spaces. The children were observed participating in group time activities, personal routine care, and outdoor play. The caregivers were interacting with the children, meeting their developmental needs. ANNUAL COMPLIANCE RECORDS In-service training requirements were monitored from May 23, 2023- May 23, 2024. The staff and training worksheet were received prior to today’s visit. The director’s signature attests that staff files not monitored today contain all the required information. The following violation (s) were documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 601 Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. The thermometer in the refrigerator was not showing a reading. 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The cement footing around a metal pole did not have enough surfacing to prevent a tripping hazard. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. The outlet in space #1 did not have a safety cover. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1313 Emergency information did not include name, address, and telephone number of parent or other emergency contact person. Three file did not have emergency contact information listed. .0802(c)(1) 1314 Emergency information did not name child's health care professional. Two file did not have a health care professional listed. .0802(c)(2) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last emergency drill was conducted on 12/19/23. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) While the Division allows you time to explain how you have corrected violations when violations are documented, it is expected that you correct all violations immediately. When you send your compliance to me, it is to verify that you have already corrected or addressed the violations from your visit summary. If I do not receive your letter by 4/25/24, and/or if you do not address all violations, a return visit will be made to your program to monitor compliance of violations and to obtain the compliance letter. Additional violations may be documented if the situation has not been corrected or addressed. The letter must address each violation, explain how it has been corrected and how it will be maintained in the future. You may email your letter to corrine.fulp@dhhs.nc.gov and include the following: Facility name, facility ID number, each item numbers, and date item was corrected. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The facility’s compliance history was 86% as of 4/10/24. According to NC General Statute 110-90(4)(d) all child care facilities must maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Any violations documented during visits to your program may have an impact on the total compliance history score and cause your score to drop below the mandated level. Should this occur, your center may be at risk of an Administrative Action that could change the status of your license. COMMENTS: TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: The thermometer in the refrigerator is not registering a reading. When I checked the screen was all dark, after you made an adjustment the temperature reading was 45 degrees. You stated that a new thermometer has been ordered. MOODLE TRAINING Staff can use the DCDEE website to access the Moodle training. They can use their individual NCID username and password to access the training. Also check CCSA and Smart Start website for training hours. EMERGENCY DRILL Emergency shelter-in-place and lockdown drill must be conducted every three months. A copy of the drill log should also be on file for review. All staff that did not meet their yearly training hours requirements will have until May 24, 2024, to get them. Please forward a copy of the hours received to my email address. CONSULTATION: The NC Early Childhood Equivalency Exam is no longer an option for applicants until further notice. Here are other options to consider: · Enroll in EDU 119 at your local community college · Pursue the CDA option: Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential · Other Pathways to the Professional Development (enroll in 4 year program) CURRENT UPDATES/DCDEE You may check the Division of Child Development and Early Education website: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and click on “What’s New” tab for all updates. ABCMS PORTAL [provider can check qualifying letters] To receive access, complete the training on DCDEE’s Moodle site. Complete the short video and test. A certificate will be issued when the session has been completed. Email the certificate along with your full name, position, and facility ID number to DCDEE_ABCMS_Provider@dhhs.nc.gov. CONTACT INFORMATION If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact at corrine.fulp@dhhs.nc.gov or(919) 606-2388. 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.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
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Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.