10A NCAC 09 .3201 · Violation

Name of Operation: CARVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Facility ID: 96000345 Consultant: TINA JONES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/30/2025 Number Present: 17 Completed Date: 4/30/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 11:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced Annual Compliance visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. The staff/training worksheets were received and monitored during the visit. Today’s visit was completed with K. Smith, Administrator and Teacher, R. Brehon. Ms. Brehon was available for consultation at the conclusion of the visit. This center operates with a Five Star License, issued June 19, 2020, earning 7 points in the Education Component, 7 points in the Program Component and 1 Quality point for having 75% of lead teachers with a BA or BS degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or Child Development. This program consists of one (1) NC Pre-K classroom, located in a mobile unit on a public -school campus. The last annual compliance visit was conducted May 8, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed on September 9, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on October 22, 2024, and the program was approved for day time care only. Prior to today’s visit, the program’s compliance history was 92% over the current 18- month period. A copy of your compliance history report was left with you. This program is operated by the Wayne County Public Schools. The contact information that is on file with DCDEE was verified to be current. NC Pre-K monitoring was completed. The current NC Pre-K staff are the same staff as indicated in the NC Pre-K Plan System. The center uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress. The checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: fall, winter, and spring. Parent conferences are held twice a year. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today as well. Examples of parent involvement were discussed. I observed children participating in routines, group activities, free indoor, and outdoor environments, and completing transitions. All interactions were observed to be positive and nurturing and adequate supervision was provided to all children in care. The visit summary was reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit and a copy was provided to you. I used the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care and the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCD 0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements. The computer-generated visit summary, including all documented violations, was reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit and you were provided a copy of the visit summary. The following violations of child care requirements were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The required inspection for the month of March was not completed. .0605(q) 1327 Accurate records were not maintained for all children. Two children enrolled September 3, 2024, did not receive the required dental, hearing, and vision screening within 90 days of enrollment as required. Three children enrolled September 3, 2024, did not receive the required physical within 30 days of enrollment as required. Two children did not receive the required immunizations within 30 days of enrollment as required. G.S. 110-91(9) CONSULTATION AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: The violation documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be mailed to me by May 14, 2025, describing how and when the violations were corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. This two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter and is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. The letter of compliance should be mailed or emailed to me, Tina Jones, PO Box 10194, Goldsboro, NC 27532. The compliance letter must be submitted from the email address on file for your program. If you have any questions related to this visit or if I can be of additional assistance, I can be reached at 252-361-3434 or tina.jones@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor, at 252-373-9809. Please be aware that any written information submitted by your regarding correction of violations documented is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with the applicable laws and rules; always whether they have been monitored or specifically discussed with you in the past. The best way for you to ensure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care laws and rules on the Division of Child Development and Early Education’s website. DCDEE WORKS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, and completed training. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions on what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov Register Now for the Impact Summit: PBS North Carolina’s fourth annual Impact Early Childhood Education Summit will be held Saturday, June 7, at Winston-Salem State University’s Albert H. Anderson Conference Center. This full-day conference aims to empower educators, childcare providers, parents and caregivers to lay a strong foundation for young learners. Educators can earn professional credit hours for attending. Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025 Time: 9:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m. Location: Winston-Salem State University Albert H. Anderson Jr. Conference Center 1545 Reynolds Park Road Winston-Salem, NC 27110 Register now through May 23 - https://www.pbsnc.org/education/impact-summit/ START RATED LICENSE/QUALITY IMPROVEMENT RATING SYSTEM (QRIS) UPDATE: The Child Care Commission intends to adopt the rules cited as 10A NCAC 09 .3201-.3226 and amend the rules cited as 10A NCAC 09 .0102, .2902, .2905, .3002, .3009, and .3010. • Read the Proposed Amendments and Adoptions. • Read the Fiscal Impact Analysis approved by the Office of State Budget Management. This set of rules is proposed for adoption and amendment by the N.C. Child Care Commission in response to Session Laws 2023-40 and 2024-34 regarding the modernization of the state’s Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS). QRIS is based on a star-rating licensing system that applies to child care centers and family child care homes that meet all minimum child care requirements which include but are not limited to health and safety standards and those who voluntarily choose to meet higher standards. The proposed rules incorporate all the elements of QRIS required by legislation as well as additional changes necessary for administrative clarity. The rules preserve the integrity of the state’s existing QRIS while providing more options for child care facilities to demonstrate and meet quality standards. These options include adjustments to current requirements related to staff/child ratio and enrollment that will result in more availability for families, options for early childhood education professionals to meet education standards at all star levels, and a choice of three licensure pathways to earn a Star Rated License. This will enable operators to demonstrate quality care practices by meeting standards that best fit the needs of the families they serve and the early childhood education professionals they employ. Proposed Effective Date: August 1, 2025 RESOURCES: PROVIDER DOCUMENTS/FORMS: You should visit the website often to ensure you’re using all updated forms. All requirements must be included if you choose to use your own forms electronically or hard copy. The NC child care rules were last updated as of November 1, 2024. • The most current provider documents/ forms, checklists, resources related to child care, MOODLE trainings, and new child care requirements can be found on the Division of Child Development and Early Education website. https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov • NC Child Care Health & Safety Resource Center www.healthychildcare.unc.edu. 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.

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: CARVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Facility ID: 96000345 Consultant: TINA JONES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/30/2025 Number Present: 17 Completed Date: 4/30/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 11:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced Annual Compliance visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. The staff/training worksheets were received and monitored during the visit. Today’s visit was completed with K. Smith, Administrator and Teacher, R. Brehon. Ms. Brehon was available for consultation at the conclusion of the visit. This center operates with a Five Star License, issued June 19, 2020, earning 7 points in the Education Component, 7 points in the Program Component and 1 Quality point for having 75% of lead teachers with a BA or BS degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or Child Development. This program consists of one (1) NC Pre-K classroom, located in a mobile unit on a public -school campus. The last annual compliance visit was conducted May 8, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed on September 9, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on October 22, 2024, and the program was approved for day time care only. Prior to today’s visit, the program’s compliance history was 92% over the current 18- month period. A copy of your compliance history report was left with you. This program is operated by the Wayne County Public Schools. The contact information that is on file with DCDEE was verified to be current. NC Pre-K monitoring was completed. The current NC Pre-K staff are the same staff as indicated in the NC Pre-K Plan System. The center uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress. The checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: fall, winter, and spring. Parent conferences are held twice a year. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today as well. Examples of parent involvement were discussed. I observed children participating in routines, group activities, free indoor, and outdoor environments, and completing transitions. All interactions were observed to be positive and nurturing and adequate supervision was provided to all children in care. The visit summary was reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit and a copy was provided to you. I used the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care and the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCD 0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements. The computer-generated visit summary, including all documented violations, was reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit and you were provided a copy of the visit summary. The following violations of child care requirements were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The required inspection for the month of March was not completed. .0605(q) 1327 Accurate records were not maintained for all children. Two children enrolled September 3, 2024, did not receive the required dental, hearing, and vision screening within 90 days of enrollment as required. Three children enrolled September 3, 2024, did not receive the required physical within 30 days of enrollment as required. Two children did not receive the required immunizations within 30 days of enrollment as required. G.S. 110-91(9) CONSULTATION AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: The violation documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be mailed to me by May 14, 2025, describing how and when the violations were corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. This two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter and is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. The letter of compliance should be mailed or emailed to me, Tina Jones, PO Box 10194, Goldsboro, NC 27532. The compliance letter must be submitted from the email address on file for your program. If you have any questions related to this visit or if I can be of additional assistance, I can be reached at 252-361-3434 or tina.jones@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor, at 252-373-9809. Please be aware that any written information submitted by your regarding correction of violations documented is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with the applicable laws and rules; always whether they have been monitored or specifically discussed with you in the past. The best way for you to ensure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care laws and rules on the Division of Child Development and Early Education’s website. DCDEE WORKS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, and completed training. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions on what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov Register Now for the Impact Summit: PBS North Carolina’s fourth annual Impact Early Childhood Education Summit will be held Saturday, June 7, at Winston-Salem State University’s Albert H. Anderson Conference Center. This full-day conference aims to empower educators, childcare providers, parents and caregivers to lay a strong foundation for young learners. Educators can earn professional credit hours for attending. Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025 Time: 9:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m. Location: Winston-Salem State University Albert H. Anderson Jr. Conference Center 1545 Reynolds Park Road Winston-Salem, NC 27110 Register now through May 23 - https://www.pbsnc.org/education/impact-summit/ START RATED LICENSE/QUALITY IMPROVEMENT RATING SYSTEM (QRIS) UPDATE: The Child Care Commission intends to adopt the rules cited as 10A NCAC 09 .3201-.3226 and amend the rules cited as 10A NCAC 09 .0102, .2902, .2905, .3002, .3009, and .3010. • Read the Proposed Amendments and Adoptions. • Read the Fiscal Impact Analysis approved by the Office of State Budget Management. This set of rules is proposed for adoption and amendment by the N.C. Child Care Commission in response to Session Laws 2023-40 and 2024-34 regarding the modernization of the state’s Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS). QRIS is based on a star-rating licensing system that applies to child care centers and family child care homes that meet all minimum child care requirements which include but are not limited to health and safety standards and those who voluntarily choose to meet higher standards. The proposed rules incorporate all the elements of QRIS required by legislation as well as additional changes necessary for administrative clarity. The rules preserve the integrity of the state’s existing QRIS while providing more options for child care facilities to demonstrate and meet quality standards. These options include adjustments to current requirements related to staff/child ratio and enrollment that will result in more availability for families, options for early childhood education professionals to meet education standards at all star levels, and a choice of three licensure pathways to earn a Star Rated License. This will enable operators to demonstrate quality care practices by meeting standards that best fit the needs of the families they serve and the early childhood education professionals they employ. Proposed Effective Date: August 1, 2025 RESOURCES: PROVIDER DOCUMENTS/FORMS: You should visit the website often to ensure you’re using all updated forms. All requirements must be included if you choose to use your own forms electronically or hard copy. The NC child care rules were last updated as of November 1, 2024. • The most current provider documents/ forms, checklists, resources related to child care, MOODLE trainings, and new child care requirements can be found on the Division of Child Development and Early Education website. https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov • NC Child Care Health & Safety Resource Center www.healthychildcare.unc.edu. 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.