10A NCAC 09.1701 · Violation

Name of Operation: DAY OF JOY CHILD CARE Facility ID: 04000064 Consultant: MICHELL KOCAN Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 3/25/2024 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 3/25/2024 Age: From 1 To 2 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 12:15 PM Time Out: 03:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this routine unannounced visit was to monitor for compliance of childcare requirements. This family childcare home has a 4-star license issued on 12/03/19 and a compliance history prior to this visit is 100%. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 08/21/23. Upon arrival I was greeted by Anyah Willoughby. There are six (6) children currently enrolled. Two (2) children were present today. During the visit I observed the children napping. The following were posted for easy reference: license, NC Summary of Law, emergency phone numbers, emergency procedures, First Aid information sheet, Safe Sleep poster and policy, Emergency Medical Care Plan and daily schedules. Ms. Willoughby's CPR and FA training are valid until October 2024. All specialized trainings are current. The Criminal Background Check qualifying letter for the provider expires in August 2025. The following items were monitored today: supervision, capacity, specialized training, criminal record qualifications, storage of hazardous products, adequate/approved space, staff records, and program records. I observed all indoor areas used by the children. All emergency drills and fire drills have been documented as required. Monthly playground inspections have been completed as required. The provider stated that medication is not administered. There was six (6) violations of childcare requirements observed during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 417 Individual providing care during unplanned absences of the operator, such as medical emergencies, was not at least 21 years of age. The substitute provider present during today's visit providing care to the children during the absence of the provider is 18 years of age. 10A NCAC 09.1701(e) 706 Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. During the visit two (2) cans of cooking spray were observed on the kitchen counter. The kitchen was not blocked off preventing access. A container of hair mousse was stored in an unlocked bathroom cabinet underneath the sink. .1719 (a)(7) 1713 The written plan of care did not specify times for completing routine tasks and did not include those times on the written schedule. The written plan of care did not specify times for routine tasks. .1712(e)(1) 1714 The written plan of care did not specify the names of individuals who will be responsible for the care of children when the operator attends to routine tasks. The written plan of care did not provide names of individuals who provide care during the absence of the provider. .1712(e )(2) 1720 Operator did not give written notice of the written plan of care amendment to parents of all children enrolled, at least 30 days before the change was implemented. Each parent did not sign a statement acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the amendment. The operator did not retain the acknowledgment in the child's record for as long as the child was enrolled in the home and a copy was not maintained on file for review by Division representatives. The written plan of care was not amended to include updated information. .1712(f) 2012 Individual who provides care for 5 hours or more a week, did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. Anyah W. has not completed this required training. .1729(a)(9) C4 The violation documented during the visit must be corrected immediately. To verify correction of the violation you shall submit a signed letter to me explaining in detail how you have corrected the violations described above. The letter should include the facility name and facility ID number. List each item using the item number located to the left of the violation description. When submitting an email for corrections, that email must be sent from the email address of the person designated to submit corrections (example: director) and must include this person’s name and title at the end of the email. I must receive the letter by email or at the address below on or before 4/8/24. You are required to maintain compliance with all applicable childcare rules and regulations at all times. NC GS 110-90(4)(d) requires all childcare facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 75% for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action. Violations cited during the visit may negatively affect this score. Failure to maintain compliance with our requirements may result in administrative action against your license, which could include civil penalties. Repeated violations may significantly affect your compliance history. Technical Assistance: *10A NCAC 09 .1725 SANITATION REQUIREMENTS FOR FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES (a) To assure the health of children through proper sanitation, the family child care home operator shall: (1) collect and submit samples of water from each well used for the children's water supply for bacteriological analysis to the local health department or a laboratory certified to analyze drinking water for public water supplies by the North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health every two years. Results of the analysis shall be on file in the home; (2) collect and submit samples of water from each water outlet used for drinking or food preparation for lead analysis to the local health department or a laboratory certified to analyze for lead in drinking water by the North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health. Results of the analysis shall be on file in the home. For operators that submit an application for licensure after the effective date of this Rule, water samples shall be collected by the operator and tested during the application process. For all other family child care homes, water samples shall be collected by the operator and tested within 12 months of the effective date of this Rule; DCDEE encourages you to utilize the Clean Classrooms for Children’s program. You can take the pre-enrollment webinars which is available at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina then enroll – At www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina completing the enrollment surveys for three program sections: 1) lead in water, 2) lead-based paint, and 3) asbestos. Keep mindful that once you evaluate and potential hazards and receive results if there are recommendations and/or water mitigation support is needed they will provide direction in how to mitigate and ways to fund said mitigation. *Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training is available at https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/services/trainings-and-professional-development/rrcourse Resources: *The North Carolina Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center is a great resource for information and free childcare publications/posters. The website is healthychildcare.unc.edu. *Rated License: Today we discussed that you are in Cohort #2. The prep year for your facility is July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025. The reassessment year for your facility is July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026. I recommend that you consider completing the following tasks and activities that will help prepare you for your reassessment year. If possible, we will align the reassessment with your annual compliance visit timeframe. • Have all staff update their WORKS accounts to reflect all currently completed coursework (DCDEE-WORKS) • Determine whether you wish to have Environment Rating Scale (ERS) Assessments for [ITERS-R, ECERS-R, SACERS-U, conducted. • Request technical assistance with your child care consultant and local partners • Participate in local CCR&R related training/workshops • Reach out to your local Community College to discuss educational opportunities. • Review NCRLAP website ERS resources (www.NCRLAP.org). • Consider requesting an ERS assessment (free of charge) during the preparation year. Remember the scores can be used in a variety of ways. o ERS assessments can be requested during the preparation year and scores can be used as guidance to enhance program quality. o If desired, assessment scores can be used during the preparation year if the operator wants to move forward with a rated license reassessment. o Assessment scores can be saved to use during the reassessment year. o Facilities can request another ERS assessment (free of charge) in your reassessment year for any ERS assessment scoring less than a 5.0 You may contact me if you have questions or need assistance. I can be reached at 910-610-7525 or email michell.kocan@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your assistance during the visit. Michell Kocan Child Care Consultant Regulatory Services Section/DHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education PO Box 2694 Rockingham, NC 28380 Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Please check regularly for important recalls from the Consumer Product Safety Commission. 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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Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: DAY OF JOY CHILD CARE Facility ID: 04000064 Consultant: MICHELL KOCAN Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 3/25/2024 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 3/25/2024 Age: From 1 To 2 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 12:15 PM Time Out: 03:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this routine unannounced visit was to monitor for compliance of childcare requirements. This family childcare home has a 4-star license issued on 12/03/19 and a compliance history prior to this visit is 100%. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 08/21/23. Upon arrival I was greeted by Anyah Willoughby. There are six (6) children currently enrolled. Two (2) children were present today. During the visit I observed the children napping. The following were posted for easy reference: license, NC Summary of Law, emergency phone numbers, emergency procedures, First Aid information sheet, Safe Sleep poster and policy, Emergency Medical Care Plan and daily schedules. Ms. Willoughby's CPR and FA training are valid until October 2024. All specialized trainings are current. The Criminal Background Check qualifying letter for the provider expires in August 2025. The following items were monitored today: supervision, capacity, specialized training, criminal record qualifications, storage of hazardous products, adequate/approved space, staff records, and program records. I observed all indoor areas used by the children. All emergency drills and fire drills have been documented as required. Monthly playground inspections have been completed as required. The provider stated that medication is not administered. There was six (6) violations of childcare requirements observed during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 417 Individual providing care during unplanned absences of the operator, such as medical emergencies, was not at least 21 years of age. The substitute provider present during today's visit providing care to the children during the absence of the provider is 18 years of age. 10A NCAC 09.1701(e) 706 Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. During the visit two (2) cans of cooking spray were observed on the kitchen counter. The kitchen was not blocked off preventing access. A container of hair mousse was stored in an unlocked bathroom cabinet underneath the sink. .1719 (a)(7) 1713 The written plan of care did not specify times for completing routine tasks and did not include those times on the written schedule. The written plan of care did not specify times for routine tasks. .1712(e)(1) 1714 The written plan of care did not specify the names of individuals who will be responsible for the care of children when the operator attends to routine tasks. The written plan of care did not provide names of individuals who provide care during the absence of the provider. .1712(e )(2) 1720 Operator did not give written notice of the written plan of care amendment to parents of all children enrolled, at least 30 days before the change was implemented. Each parent did not sign a statement acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the amendment. The operator did not retain the acknowledgment in the child's record for as long as the child was enrolled in the home and a copy was not maintained on file for review by Division representatives. The written plan of care was not amended to include updated information. .1712(f) 2012 Individual who provides care for 5 hours or more a week, did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. Anyah W. has not completed this required training. .1729(a)(9) C4 The violation documented during the visit must be corrected immediately. To verify correction of the violation you shall submit a signed letter to me explaining in detail how you have corrected the violations described above. The letter should include the facility name and facility ID number. List each item using the item number located to the left of the violation description. When submitting an email for corrections, that email must be sent from the email address of the person designated to submit corrections (example: director) and must include this person’s name and title at the end of the email. I must receive the letter by email or at the address below on or before 4/8/24. You are required to maintain compliance with all applicable childcare rules and regulations at all times. NC GS 110-90(4)(d) requires all childcare facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 75% for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action. Violations cited during the visit may negatively affect this score. Failure to maintain compliance with our requirements may result in administrative action against your license, which could include civil penalties. Repeated violations may significantly affect your compliance history. Technical Assistance: *10A NCAC 09 .1725 SANITATION REQUIREMENTS FOR FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES (a) To assure the health of children through proper sanitation, the family child care home operator shall: (1) collect and submit samples of water from each well used for the children's water supply for bacteriological analysis to the local health department or a laboratory certified to analyze drinking water for public water supplies by the North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health every two years. Results of the analysis shall be on file in the home; (2) collect and submit samples of water from each water outlet used for drinking or food preparation for lead analysis to the local health department or a laboratory certified to analyze for lead in drinking water by the North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health. Results of the analysis shall be on file in the home. For operators that submit an application for licensure after the effective date of this Rule, water samples shall be collected by the operator and tested during the application process. For all other family child care homes, water samples shall be collected by the operator and tested within 12 months of the effective date of this Rule; DCDEE encourages you to utilize the Clean Classrooms for Children’s program. You can take the pre-enrollment webinars which is available at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina then enroll – At www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina completing the enrollment surveys for three program sections: 1) lead in water, 2) lead-based paint, and 3) asbestos. Keep mindful that once you evaluate and potential hazards and receive results if there are recommendations and/or water mitigation support is needed they will provide direction in how to mitigate and ways to fund said mitigation. *Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training is available at https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/services/trainings-and-professional-development/rrcourse Resources: *The North Carolina Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center is a great resource for information and free childcare publications/posters. The website is healthychildcare.unc.edu. *Rated License: Today we discussed that you are in Cohort #2. The prep year for your facility is July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025. The reassessment year for your facility is July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026. I recommend that you consider completing the following tasks and activities that will help prepare you for your reassessment year. If possible, we will align the reassessment with your annual compliance visit timeframe. • Have all staff update their WORKS accounts to reflect all currently completed coursework (DCDEE-WORKS) • Determine whether you wish to have Environment Rating Scale (ERS) Assessments for [ITERS-R, ECERS-R, SACERS-U, conducted. • Request technical assistance with your child care consultant and local partners • Participate in local CCR&R related training/workshops • Reach out to your local Community College to discuss educational opportunities. • Review NCRLAP website ERS resources (www.NCRLAP.org). • Consider requesting an ERS assessment (free of charge) during the preparation year. Remember the scores can be used in a variety of ways. o ERS assessments can be requested during the preparation year and scores can be used as guidance to enhance program quality. o If desired, assessment scores can be used during the preparation year if the operator wants to move forward with a rated license reassessment. o Assessment scores can be saved to use during the reassessment year. o Facilities can request another ERS assessment (free of charge) in your reassessment year for any ERS assessment scoring less than a 5.0 You may contact me if you have questions or need assistance. I can be reached at 910-610-7525 or email michell.kocan@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your assistance during the visit. Michell Kocan Child Care Consultant Regulatory Services Section/DHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education PO Box 2694 Rockingham, NC 28380 Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Please check regularly for important recalls from the Consumer Product Safety Commission. 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.