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161 Thomas Street, Murphy NC 28906 · License #20000026 · Child Care Center
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10A NCAC 09 .3222 · Violation
Name of Operation: MURPHY HEAD START Facility ID: 20000026 Consultant: BRIDGET OWEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/3/2026 Number Present: 37 Completed Date: 3/3/2026 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 314 Time In: 10:16 AM Time Out: 03:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance with a rated license assessment visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Bridget Owen, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Rhonda Warman, Operator/administrator during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site to you. Today, the Rhonda Warman, operator/administrator, was available during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for Child Care Centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-six (96) percentage as of 02/11/2026 This child care facility is a Head Start program operated by Four Square Community Action, Inc. Permit type – Five Start Licensed Center-issued on 11/20/2019 Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only; meets enhanced ratios; meets ratio minus one The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 3/19/2025 The last fire drill was practiced on 2/27/26 The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 1/28/26 The last playground inspection was documented on 2/23/26 The last fire inspection was approved on 1/15/26 The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 12/4/2025 with nine (9) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum Lead water testing was completed on 8/09/2026 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing was completed on 4/02/2025 Incident log was monitored. Playground was monitored. Medication was monitored. One (1) emergency medicine was reviewed and current. During the observation in Space #1, children were engaged in circle time and later transitioned to the outdoor learning environment. There were a total of fourteen (14) children present between the ages of three (3) years of age and five (5) years of age. Supervision was adequate, and staff–child interactions were positive and appropriate. In Space #2, I observed ten (10) children between three (3) years of age and five (5) years of age eating lunch. Lunch consisted of spaghetti with meat sauce, salad, corn, milk, and a roll. Lunch-time supervision was adequate, and staff–child interactions were positive and appropriate. In Space #3, I observed naptime. There was a total of thirteen (13) children between three (3) years of age and five (5) years of age. Lighting was adequate, soft music was playing in the background, and cots were spaced appropriately. I observed the outdoor learning environment. There were sufficient toys and equipment available, including picnic tables, a stationary climber with an adequate fall zone, bikes and a designated bike path, a water table and sand table, large Lego-style blocks, a homeliving/dramatic play setup, push toys, and other mobile toys. File Review: The Staff and Training Worksheet was submitted prior to today’s visit. The ABCMS system was reviewed in advance. One (1) existing staff and one (1) new staff file were reviewed. Five (5) children’s files were reviewed. QRIS modernization discussion: Based on today’s conversation and the Accreditation and Head Start Pathway application that completed by Susan Freeman, Head Start Director, the facility will pursue Accreditation and Head Start Pathway. We reviewed Accreditation and Head Start Pathway and staff/child ratio chart. The facility has submitted a rated license application to meet the Head Start Accreditation pathway option. Once the below violations have been corrected identifying the facility is in compliance with applicable child care requirements, the star license will be issued. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does provide transportation. I monitored three (3) vehicles today. All three (3) buses had the current registration and liability insurance. The following violations were documented during today’s visit Violation Number Comment Rule 115 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in a prominent place in the center. A current Summary of Law was not posted. Only one side of the summary of Law dated 2023 was posted. G.S. 110-102 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Basketball goals and one ride on bike with school signage contain rust. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.Fire drills were not conducted monthly as required by rule. Documented fire drills were conducted on 3/28/25, 4/28/25, 5/23/25, 9/17/25, 10/3/25, 10/15/25, 11/7/25, 12/18/25, 1/28/26, and 2/27/26. A fire drill should have been conducted in June 2025, as June 6, 2025, was the last day of the school year. Additionally, since August 18, 2025, was the first day of the new school year, a fire drill should have been conducted in August 2025 upon the facility’s reopening after the summer break. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 811 Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. One (1) disinfected spray bottle was hanging down from the wire rack in space #2 bathroom in reach of children. .0604(a) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. Emergency drills were not conducted at least once every three (3) months as required. Documented emergency drills were conducted on 3/14/25, 10/28/25, and 11/28/25. An emergency drill should have been conducted in August 2025 when the facility reopened for the new school year. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item# 811: This item was corrected during today’s visit and marked corrected during visit. The disinfectant spray bottle must be stored out of reach of children at all times. To prevent this violation, ensure all cleaning and disinfecting products are stored at least five (5) feet above the floor or in a locked cabinet or closet inaccessible to children. Staff should routinely check classrooms and common areas throughout the day to confirm hazardous materials have not been placed on lower shelves, counters, or accessible surfaces. Implementing a daily closing checklist can also help ensure all cleaning products are properly secured after use. Item # 0115: This item was corrected during today’s visit and marked corrected during visit. A current Summary of Law was not posted. Only one side of the summary of Law dated 2023 was posted. Fire Drills and Emergency Drills Item #0805 – Fire Drills Fire drills were not conducted monthly as required by rule. Documented fire drills were conducted on 3/28/25, 4/28/25, 5/23/25, 9/17/25, 10/3/25, 10/15/25, 11/7/25, 12/18/25, 1/28/26, and 2/27/26. A fire drill should have been conducted in June 2025, as June 6, 2025, was the last day of the school year. Additionally, since August 18, 2025, was the first day of the new school year, a fire drill should have been conducted in August 2025 upon the facility’s reopening after the summer break. You stated you would monitor and make sure fire drills are conducted every month, including the first month that the facility is open after summer break. Item #1811 – Emergency Drills Emergency drills were not conducted at least once every three (3) months as required. Documented emergency drills were conducted on 3/14/25, 10/28/25, and 11/28/25. An emergency drill should have been conducted in August 2025 when the facility reopened for the new school year. You stated you would monitor and make sure emergency drills were conducted every three months, taking in to consideration the summer months that the facility is closed. Outdoor Learning Environment Item # 0721 Basketball goals and one ride on bike with school signage contain rust. You stated that you would take care of the rust. Achieving Compliance: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 3/17/2026 Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: bridget.owen@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Bridget Owen, Child Care Consultant Po Box 114 Rosman, NC 28772 Please call me at 828-530-2424, or email bridget.owen@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed lead water testing would need to be completed before 8/09/2026, it has to be completed every three years. https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ We discussed that the new staff member must be linked to the ABCMS portal. Additionally, any newly hired staff or staff members who leave the facility must have their employment status updated in the ABCMS portal within five (5) business days. As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. We discussed that fire drills must be conducted monthly. If the facility is closed for summer break, a fire drill must be conducted during the first month the facility reopens. Additionally, emergency drills must be conducted at least once every three (3) months. If the last emergency drill was conducted in May and the facility is closed during the summer months, the next emergency drill should be conducted in August upon reopening for the new school year. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3222 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in noncompliance with or failure to meet the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within six months. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within six months, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at bridget.owen@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.530-2424, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
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G.S. 110-102 · Violation
Name of Operation: MURPHY HEAD START Facility ID: 20000026 Consultant: BRIDGET OWEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/3/2026 Number Present: 37 Completed Date: 3/3/2026 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 314 Time In: 10:16 AM Time Out: 03:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance with a rated license assessment visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Bridget Owen, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Rhonda Warman, Operator/administrator during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site to you. Today, the Rhonda Warman, operator/administrator, was available during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for Child Care Centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-six (96) percentage as of 02/11/2026 This child care facility is a Head Start program operated by Four Square Community Action, Inc. Permit type – Five Start Licensed Center-issued on 11/20/2019 Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only; meets enhanced ratios; meets ratio minus one The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 3/19/2025 The last fire drill was practiced on 2/27/26 The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 1/28/26 The last playground inspection was documented on 2/23/26 The last fire inspection was approved on 1/15/26 The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 12/4/2025 with nine (9) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum Lead water testing was completed on 8/09/2026 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing was completed on 4/02/2025 Incident log was monitored. Playground was monitored. Medication was monitored. One (1) emergency medicine was reviewed and current. During the observation in Space #1, children were engaged in circle time and later transitioned to the outdoor learning environment. There were a total of fourteen (14) children present between the ages of three (3) years of age and five (5) years of age. Supervision was adequate, and staff–child interactions were positive and appropriate. In Space #2, I observed ten (10) children between three (3) years of age and five (5) years of age eating lunch. Lunch consisted of spaghetti with meat sauce, salad, corn, milk, and a roll. Lunch-time supervision was adequate, and staff–child interactions were positive and appropriate. In Space #3, I observed naptime. There was a total of thirteen (13) children between three (3) years of age and five (5) years of age. Lighting was adequate, soft music was playing in the background, and cots were spaced appropriately. I observed the outdoor learning environment. There were sufficient toys and equipment available, including picnic tables, a stationary climber with an adequate fall zone, bikes and a designated bike path, a water table and sand table, large Lego-style blocks, a homeliving/dramatic play setup, push toys, and other mobile toys. File Review: The Staff and Training Worksheet was submitted prior to today’s visit. The ABCMS system was reviewed in advance. One (1) existing staff and one (1) new staff file were reviewed. Five (5) children’s files were reviewed. QRIS modernization discussion: Based on today’s conversation and the Accreditation and Head Start Pathway application that completed by Susan Freeman, Head Start Director, the facility will pursue Accreditation and Head Start Pathway. We reviewed Accreditation and Head Start Pathway and staff/child ratio chart. The facility has submitted a rated license application to meet the Head Start Accreditation pathway option. Once the below violations have been corrected identifying the facility is in compliance with applicable child care requirements, the star license will be issued. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does provide transportation. I monitored three (3) vehicles today. All three (3) buses had the current registration and liability insurance. The following violations were documented during today’s visit Violation Number Comment Rule 115 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in a prominent place in the center. A current Summary of Law was not posted. Only one side of the summary of Law dated 2023 was posted. G.S. 110-102 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Basketball goals and one ride on bike with school signage contain rust. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.Fire drills were not conducted monthly as required by rule. Documented fire drills were conducted on 3/28/25, 4/28/25, 5/23/25, 9/17/25, 10/3/25, 10/15/25, 11/7/25, 12/18/25, 1/28/26, and 2/27/26. A fire drill should have been conducted in June 2025, as June 6, 2025, was the last day of the school year. Additionally, since August 18, 2025, was the first day of the new school year, a fire drill should have been conducted in August 2025 upon the facility’s reopening after the summer break. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 811 Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. One (1) disinfected spray bottle was hanging down from the wire rack in space #2 bathroom in reach of children. .0604(a) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. Emergency drills were not conducted at least once every three (3) months as required. Documented emergency drills were conducted on 3/14/25, 10/28/25, and 11/28/25. An emergency drill should have been conducted in August 2025 when the facility reopened for the new school year. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item# 811: This item was corrected during today’s visit and marked corrected during visit. The disinfectant spray bottle must be stored out of reach of children at all times. To prevent this violation, ensure all cleaning and disinfecting products are stored at least five (5) feet above the floor or in a locked cabinet or closet inaccessible to children. Staff should routinely check classrooms and common areas throughout the day to confirm hazardous materials have not been placed on lower shelves, counters, or accessible surfaces. Implementing a daily closing checklist can also help ensure all cleaning products are properly secured after use. Item # 0115: This item was corrected during today’s visit and marked corrected during visit. A current Summary of Law was not posted. Only one side of the summary of Law dated 2023 was posted. Fire Drills and Emergency Drills Item #0805 – Fire Drills Fire drills were not conducted monthly as required by rule. Documented fire drills were conducted on 3/28/25, 4/28/25, 5/23/25, 9/17/25, 10/3/25, 10/15/25, 11/7/25, 12/18/25, 1/28/26, and 2/27/26. A fire drill should have been conducted in June 2025, as June 6, 2025, was the last day of the school year. Additionally, since August 18, 2025, was the first day of the new school year, a fire drill should have been conducted in August 2025 upon the facility’s reopening after the summer break. You stated you would monitor and make sure fire drills are conducted every month, including the first month that the facility is open after summer break. Item #1811 – Emergency Drills Emergency drills were not conducted at least once every three (3) months as required. Documented emergency drills were conducted on 3/14/25, 10/28/25, and 11/28/25. An emergency drill should have been conducted in August 2025 when the facility reopened for the new school year. You stated you would monitor and make sure emergency drills were conducted every three months, taking in to consideration the summer months that the facility is closed. Outdoor Learning Environment Item # 0721 Basketball goals and one ride on bike with school signage contain rust. You stated that you would take care of the rust. Achieving Compliance: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 3/17/2026 Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: bridget.owen@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Bridget Owen, Child Care Consultant Po Box 114 Rosman, NC 28772 Please call me at 828-530-2424, or email bridget.owen@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed lead water testing would need to be completed before 8/09/2026, it has to be completed every three years. https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ We discussed that the new staff member must be linked to the ABCMS portal. Additionally, any newly hired staff or staff members who leave the facility must have their employment status updated in the ABCMS portal within five (5) business days. As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. We discussed that fire drills must be conducted monthly. If the facility is closed for summer break, a fire drill must be conducted during the first month the facility reopens. Additionally, emergency drills must be conducted at least once every three (3) months. If the last emergency drill was conducted in May and the facility is closed during the summer months, the next emergency drill should be conducted in August upon reopening for the new school year. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3222 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in noncompliance with or failure to meet the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within six months. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within six months, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at bridget.owen@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.530-2424, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
G.S. 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: MURPHY HEAD START Facility ID: 20000026 Consultant: BRIDGET OWEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/3/2026 Number Present: 37 Completed Date: 3/3/2026 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 314 Time In: 10:16 AM Time Out: 03:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance with a rated license assessment visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Bridget Owen, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Rhonda Warman, Operator/administrator during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site to you. Today, the Rhonda Warman, operator/administrator, was available during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for Child Care Centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-six (96) percentage as of 02/11/2026 This child care facility is a Head Start program operated by Four Square Community Action, Inc. Permit type – Five Start Licensed Center-issued on 11/20/2019 Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only; meets enhanced ratios; meets ratio minus one The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 3/19/2025 The last fire drill was practiced on 2/27/26 The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 1/28/26 The last playground inspection was documented on 2/23/26 The last fire inspection was approved on 1/15/26 The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 12/4/2025 with nine (9) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum Lead water testing was completed on 8/09/2026 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing was completed on 4/02/2025 Incident log was monitored. Playground was monitored. Medication was monitored. One (1) emergency medicine was reviewed and current. During the observation in Space #1, children were engaged in circle time and later transitioned to the outdoor learning environment. There were a total of fourteen (14) children present between the ages of three (3) years of age and five (5) years of age. Supervision was adequate, and staff–child interactions were positive and appropriate. In Space #2, I observed ten (10) children between three (3) years of age and five (5) years of age eating lunch. Lunch consisted of spaghetti with meat sauce, salad, corn, milk, and a roll. Lunch-time supervision was adequate, and staff–child interactions were positive and appropriate. In Space #3, I observed naptime. There was a total of thirteen (13) children between three (3) years of age and five (5) years of age. Lighting was adequate, soft music was playing in the background, and cots were spaced appropriately. I observed the outdoor learning environment. There were sufficient toys and equipment available, including picnic tables, a stationary climber with an adequate fall zone, bikes and a designated bike path, a water table and sand table, large Lego-style blocks, a homeliving/dramatic play setup, push toys, and other mobile toys. File Review: The Staff and Training Worksheet was submitted prior to today’s visit. The ABCMS system was reviewed in advance. One (1) existing staff and one (1) new staff file were reviewed. Five (5) children’s files were reviewed. QRIS modernization discussion: Based on today’s conversation and the Accreditation and Head Start Pathway application that completed by Susan Freeman, Head Start Director, the facility will pursue Accreditation and Head Start Pathway. We reviewed Accreditation and Head Start Pathway and staff/child ratio chart. The facility has submitted a rated license application to meet the Head Start Accreditation pathway option. Once the below violations have been corrected identifying the facility is in compliance with applicable child care requirements, the star license will be issued. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does provide transportation. I monitored three (3) vehicles today. All three (3) buses had the current registration and liability insurance. The following violations were documented during today’s visit Violation Number Comment Rule 115 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in a prominent place in the center. A current Summary of Law was not posted. Only one side of the summary of Law dated 2023 was posted. G.S. 110-102 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Basketball goals and one ride on bike with school signage contain rust. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.Fire drills were not conducted monthly as required by rule. Documented fire drills were conducted on 3/28/25, 4/28/25, 5/23/25, 9/17/25, 10/3/25, 10/15/25, 11/7/25, 12/18/25, 1/28/26, and 2/27/26. A fire drill should have been conducted in June 2025, as June 6, 2025, was the last day of the school year. Additionally, since August 18, 2025, was the first day of the new school year, a fire drill should have been conducted in August 2025 upon the facility’s reopening after the summer break. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 811 Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. One (1) disinfected spray bottle was hanging down from the wire rack in space #2 bathroom in reach of children. .0604(a) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. Emergency drills were not conducted at least once every three (3) months as required. Documented emergency drills were conducted on 3/14/25, 10/28/25, and 11/28/25. An emergency drill should have been conducted in August 2025 when the facility reopened for the new school year. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item# 811: This item was corrected during today’s visit and marked corrected during visit. The disinfectant spray bottle must be stored out of reach of children at all times. To prevent this violation, ensure all cleaning and disinfecting products are stored at least five (5) feet above the floor or in a locked cabinet or closet inaccessible to children. Staff should routinely check classrooms and common areas throughout the day to confirm hazardous materials have not been placed on lower shelves, counters, or accessible surfaces. Implementing a daily closing checklist can also help ensure all cleaning products are properly secured after use. Item # 0115: This item was corrected during today’s visit and marked corrected during visit. A current Summary of Law was not posted. Only one side of the summary of Law dated 2023 was posted. Fire Drills and Emergency Drills Item #0805 – Fire Drills Fire drills were not conducted monthly as required by rule. Documented fire drills were conducted on 3/28/25, 4/28/25, 5/23/25, 9/17/25, 10/3/25, 10/15/25, 11/7/25, 12/18/25, 1/28/26, and 2/27/26. A fire drill should have been conducted in June 2025, as June 6, 2025, was the last day of the school year. Additionally, since August 18, 2025, was the first day of the new school year, a fire drill should have been conducted in August 2025 upon the facility’s reopening after the summer break. You stated you would monitor and make sure fire drills are conducted every month, including the first month that the facility is open after summer break. Item #1811 – Emergency Drills Emergency drills were not conducted at least once every three (3) months as required. Documented emergency drills were conducted on 3/14/25, 10/28/25, and 11/28/25. An emergency drill should have been conducted in August 2025 when the facility reopened for the new school year. You stated you would monitor and make sure emergency drills were conducted every three months, taking in to consideration the summer months that the facility is closed. Outdoor Learning Environment Item # 0721 Basketball goals and one ride on bike with school signage contain rust. You stated that you would take care of the rust. Achieving Compliance: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 3/17/2026 Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: bridget.owen@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Bridget Owen, Child Care Consultant Po Box 114 Rosman, NC 28772 Please call me at 828-530-2424, or email bridget.owen@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed lead water testing would need to be completed before 8/09/2026, it has to be completed every three years. https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ We discussed that the new staff member must be linked to the ABCMS portal. Additionally, any newly hired staff or staff members who leave the facility must have their employment status updated in the ABCMS portal within five (5) business days. As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. We discussed that fire drills must be conducted monthly. If the facility is closed for summer break, a fire drill must be conducted during the first month the facility reopens. Additionally, emergency drills must be conducted at least once every three (3) months. If the last emergency drill was conducted in May and the facility is closed during the summer months, the next emergency drill should be conducted in August upon reopening for the new school year. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3222 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in noncompliance with or failure to meet the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within six months. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within six months, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at bridget.owen@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.530-2424, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
G.S. 110-91 · Violation
Name of Operation: MURPHY HEAD START Facility ID: 20000026 Consultant: BRIDGET OWEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/3/2026 Number Present: 37 Completed Date: 3/3/2026 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 314 Time In: 10:16 AM Time Out: 03:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance with a rated license assessment visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Bridget Owen, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Rhonda Warman, Operator/administrator during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site to you. Today, the Rhonda Warman, operator/administrator, was available during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for Child Care Centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-six (96) percentage as of 02/11/2026 This child care facility is a Head Start program operated by Four Square Community Action, Inc. Permit type – Five Start Licensed Center-issued on 11/20/2019 Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only; meets enhanced ratios; meets ratio minus one The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 3/19/2025 The last fire drill was practiced on 2/27/26 The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 1/28/26 The last playground inspection was documented on 2/23/26 The last fire inspection was approved on 1/15/26 The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 12/4/2025 with nine (9) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum Lead water testing was completed on 8/09/2026 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing was completed on 4/02/2025 Incident log was monitored. Playground was monitored. Medication was monitored. One (1) emergency medicine was reviewed and current. During the observation in Space #1, children were engaged in circle time and later transitioned to the outdoor learning environment. There were a total of fourteen (14) children present between the ages of three (3) years of age and five (5) years of age. Supervision was adequate, and staff–child interactions were positive and appropriate. In Space #2, I observed ten (10) children between three (3) years of age and five (5) years of age eating lunch. Lunch consisted of spaghetti with meat sauce, salad, corn, milk, and a roll. Lunch-time supervision was adequate, and staff–child interactions were positive and appropriate. In Space #3, I observed naptime. There was a total of thirteen (13) children between three (3) years of age and five (5) years of age. Lighting was adequate, soft music was playing in the background, and cots were spaced appropriately. I observed the outdoor learning environment. There were sufficient toys and equipment available, including picnic tables, a stationary climber with an adequate fall zone, bikes and a designated bike path, a water table and sand table, large Lego-style blocks, a homeliving/dramatic play setup, push toys, and other mobile toys. File Review: The Staff and Training Worksheet was submitted prior to today’s visit. The ABCMS system was reviewed in advance. One (1) existing staff and one (1) new staff file were reviewed. Five (5) children’s files were reviewed. QRIS modernization discussion: Based on today’s conversation and the Accreditation and Head Start Pathway application that completed by Susan Freeman, Head Start Director, the facility will pursue Accreditation and Head Start Pathway. We reviewed Accreditation and Head Start Pathway and staff/child ratio chart. The facility has submitted a rated license application to meet the Head Start Accreditation pathway option. Once the below violations have been corrected identifying the facility is in compliance with applicable child care requirements, the star license will be issued. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does provide transportation. I monitored three (3) vehicles today. All three (3) buses had the current registration and liability insurance. The following violations were documented during today’s visit Violation Number Comment Rule 115 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in a prominent place in the center. A current Summary of Law was not posted. Only one side of the summary of Law dated 2023 was posted. G.S. 110-102 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Basketball goals and one ride on bike with school signage contain rust. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.Fire drills were not conducted monthly as required by rule. Documented fire drills were conducted on 3/28/25, 4/28/25, 5/23/25, 9/17/25, 10/3/25, 10/15/25, 11/7/25, 12/18/25, 1/28/26, and 2/27/26. A fire drill should have been conducted in June 2025, as June 6, 2025, was the last day of the school year. Additionally, since August 18, 2025, was the first day of the new school year, a fire drill should have been conducted in August 2025 upon the facility’s reopening after the summer break. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 811 Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. One (1) disinfected spray bottle was hanging down from the wire rack in space #2 bathroom in reach of children. .0604(a) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. Emergency drills were not conducted at least once every three (3) months as required. Documented emergency drills were conducted on 3/14/25, 10/28/25, and 11/28/25. An emergency drill should have been conducted in August 2025 when the facility reopened for the new school year. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item# 811: This item was corrected during today’s visit and marked corrected during visit. The disinfectant spray bottle must be stored out of reach of children at all times. To prevent this violation, ensure all cleaning and disinfecting products are stored at least five (5) feet above the floor or in a locked cabinet or closet inaccessible to children. Staff should routinely check classrooms and common areas throughout the day to confirm hazardous materials have not been placed on lower shelves, counters, or accessible surfaces. Implementing a daily closing checklist can also help ensure all cleaning products are properly secured after use. Item # 0115: This item was corrected during today’s visit and marked corrected during visit. A current Summary of Law was not posted. Only one side of the summary of Law dated 2023 was posted. Fire Drills and Emergency Drills Item #0805 – Fire Drills Fire drills were not conducted monthly as required by rule. Documented fire drills were conducted on 3/28/25, 4/28/25, 5/23/25, 9/17/25, 10/3/25, 10/15/25, 11/7/25, 12/18/25, 1/28/26, and 2/27/26. A fire drill should have been conducted in June 2025, as June 6, 2025, was the last day of the school year. Additionally, since August 18, 2025, was the first day of the new school year, a fire drill should have been conducted in August 2025 upon the facility’s reopening after the summer break. You stated you would monitor and make sure fire drills are conducted every month, including the first month that the facility is open after summer break. Item #1811 – Emergency Drills Emergency drills were not conducted at least once every three (3) months as required. Documented emergency drills were conducted on 3/14/25, 10/28/25, and 11/28/25. An emergency drill should have been conducted in August 2025 when the facility reopened for the new school year. You stated you would monitor and make sure emergency drills were conducted every three months, taking in to consideration the summer months that the facility is closed. Outdoor Learning Environment Item # 0721 Basketball goals and one ride on bike with school signage contain rust. You stated that you would take care of the rust. Achieving Compliance: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 3/17/2026 Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: bridget.owen@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Bridget Owen, Child Care Consultant Po Box 114 Rosman, NC 28772 Please call me at 828-530-2424, or email bridget.owen@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed lead water testing would need to be completed before 8/09/2026, it has to be completed every three years. https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ We discussed that the new staff member must be linked to the ABCMS portal. Additionally, any newly hired staff or staff members who leave the facility must have their employment status updated in the ABCMS portal within five (5) business days. As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. We discussed that fire drills must be conducted monthly. If the facility is closed for summer break, a fire drill must be conducted during the first month the facility reopens. Additionally, emergency drills must be conducted at least once every three (3) months. If the last emergency drill was conducted in May and the facility is closed during the summer months, the next emergency drill should be conducted in August upon reopening for the new school year. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3222 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in noncompliance with or failure to meet the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within six months. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within six months, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at bridget.owen@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.530-2424, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
NC GS 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: MURPHY HEAD START Facility ID: 20000026 Consultant: BRIDGET OWEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/3/2026 Number Present: 37 Completed Date: 3/3/2026 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 314 Time In: 10:16 AM Time Out: 03:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance with a rated license assessment visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Bridget Owen, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Rhonda Warman, Operator/administrator during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site to you. Today, the Rhonda Warman, operator/administrator, was available during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for Child Care Centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-six (96) percentage as of 02/11/2026 This child care facility is a Head Start program operated by Four Square Community Action, Inc. Permit type – Five Start Licensed Center-issued on 11/20/2019 Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only; meets enhanced ratios; meets ratio minus one The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 3/19/2025 The last fire drill was practiced on 2/27/26 The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 1/28/26 The last playground inspection was documented on 2/23/26 The last fire inspection was approved on 1/15/26 The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 12/4/2025 with nine (9) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum Lead water testing was completed on 8/09/2026 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing was completed on 4/02/2025 Incident log was monitored. Playground was monitored. Medication was monitored. One (1) emergency medicine was reviewed and current. During the observation in Space #1, children were engaged in circle time and later transitioned to the outdoor learning environment. There were a total of fourteen (14) children present between the ages of three (3) years of age and five (5) years of age. Supervision was adequate, and staff–child interactions were positive and appropriate. In Space #2, I observed ten (10) children between three (3) years of age and five (5) years of age eating lunch. Lunch consisted of spaghetti with meat sauce, salad, corn, milk, and a roll. Lunch-time supervision was adequate, and staff–child interactions were positive and appropriate. In Space #3, I observed naptime. There was a total of thirteen (13) children between three (3) years of age and five (5) years of age. Lighting was adequate, soft music was playing in the background, and cots were spaced appropriately. I observed the outdoor learning environment. There were sufficient toys and equipment available, including picnic tables, a stationary climber with an adequate fall zone, bikes and a designated bike path, a water table and sand table, large Lego-style blocks, a homeliving/dramatic play setup, push toys, and other mobile toys. File Review: The Staff and Training Worksheet was submitted prior to today’s visit. The ABCMS system was reviewed in advance. One (1) existing staff and one (1) new staff file were reviewed. Five (5) children’s files were reviewed. QRIS modernization discussion: Based on today’s conversation and the Accreditation and Head Start Pathway application that completed by Susan Freeman, Head Start Director, the facility will pursue Accreditation and Head Start Pathway. We reviewed Accreditation and Head Start Pathway and staff/child ratio chart. The facility has submitted a rated license application to meet the Head Start Accreditation pathway option. Once the below violations have been corrected identifying the facility is in compliance with applicable child care requirements, the star license will be issued. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does provide transportation. I monitored three (3) vehicles today. All three (3) buses had the current registration and liability insurance. The following violations were documented during today’s visit Violation Number Comment Rule 115 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in a prominent place in the center. A current Summary of Law was not posted. Only one side of the summary of Law dated 2023 was posted. G.S. 110-102 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Basketball goals and one ride on bike with school signage contain rust. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.Fire drills were not conducted monthly as required by rule. Documented fire drills were conducted on 3/28/25, 4/28/25, 5/23/25, 9/17/25, 10/3/25, 10/15/25, 11/7/25, 12/18/25, 1/28/26, and 2/27/26. A fire drill should have been conducted in June 2025, as June 6, 2025, was the last day of the school year. Additionally, since August 18, 2025, was the first day of the new school year, a fire drill should have been conducted in August 2025 upon the facility’s reopening after the summer break. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 811 Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. One (1) disinfected spray bottle was hanging down from the wire rack in space #2 bathroom in reach of children. .0604(a) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. Emergency drills were not conducted at least once every three (3) months as required. Documented emergency drills were conducted on 3/14/25, 10/28/25, and 11/28/25. An emergency drill should have been conducted in August 2025 when the facility reopened for the new school year. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item# 811: This item was corrected during today’s visit and marked corrected during visit. The disinfectant spray bottle must be stored out of reach of children at all times. To prevent this violation, ensure all cleaning and disinfecting products are stored at least five (5) feet above the floor or in a locked cabinet or closet inaccessible to children. Staff should routinely check classrooms and common areas throughout the day to confirm hazardous materials have not been placed on lower shelves, counters, or accessible surfaces. Implementing a daily closing checklist can also help ensure all cleaning products are properly secured after use. Item # 0115: This item was corrected during today’s visit and marked corrected during visit. A current Summary of Law was not posted. Only one side of the summary of Law dated 2023 was posted. Fire Drills and Emergency Drills Item #0805 – Fire Drills Fire drills were not conducted monthly as required by rule. Documented fire drills were conducted on 3/28/25, 4/28/25, 5/23/25, 9/17/25, 10/3/25, 10/15/25, 11/7/25, 12/18/25, 1/28/26, and 2/27/26. A fire drill should have been conducted in June 2025, as June 6, 2025, was the last day of the school year. Additionally, since August 18, 2025, was the first day of the new school year, a fire drill should have been conducted in August 2025 upon the facility’s reopening after the summer break. You stated you would monitor and make sure fire drills are conducted every month, including the first month that the facility is open after summer break. Item #1811 – Emergency Drills Emergency drills were not conducted at least once every three (3) months as required. Documented emergency drills were conducted on 3/14/25, 10/28/25, and 11/28/25. An emergency drill should have been conducted in August 2025 when the facility reopened for the new school year. You stated you would monitor and make sure emergency drills were conducted every three months, taking in to consideration the summer months that the facility is closed. Outdoor Learning Environment Item # 0721 Basketball goals and one ride on bike with school signage contain rust. You stated that you would take care of the rust. Achieving Compliance: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 3/17/2026 Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: bridget.owen@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Bridget Owen, Child Care Consultant Po Box 114 Rosman, NC 28772 Please call me at 828-530-2424, or email bridget.owen@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed lead water testing would need to be completed before 8/09/2026, it has to be completed every three years. https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ We discussed that the new staff member must be linked to the ABCMS portal. Additionally, any newly hired staff or staff members who leave the facility must have their employment status updated in the ABCMS portal within five (5) business days. As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. We discussed that fire drills must be conducted monthly. If the facility is closed for summer break, a fire drill must be conducted during the first month the facility reopens. Additionally, emergency drills must be conducted at least once every three (3) months. If the last emergency drill was conducted in May and the facility is closed during the summer months, the next emergency drill should be conducted in August upon reopening for the new school year. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3222 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in noncompliance with or failure to meet the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within six months. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within six months, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at bridget.owen@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.530-2424, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation
Name of Operation: MURPHY HEAD START Facility ID: 20000026 Consultant: BRIDGET OWEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/3/2026 Number Present: 37 Completed Date: 3/3/2026 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 314 Time In: 10:16 AM Time Out: 03:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance with a rated license assessment visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Bridget Owen, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Rhonda Warman, Operator/administrator during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site to you. Today, the Rhonda Warman, operator/administrator, was available during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for Child Care Centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-six (96) percentage as of 02/11/2026 This child care facility is a Head Start program operated by Four Square Community Action, Inc. Permit type – Five Start Licensed Center-issued on 11/20/2019 Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only; meets enhanced ratios; meets ratio minus one The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 3/19/2025 The last fire drill was practiced on 2/27/26 The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 1/28/26 The last playground inspection was documented on 2/23/26 The last fire inspection was approved on 1/15/26 The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 12/4/2025 with nine (9) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum Lead water testing was completed on 8/09/2026 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing was completed on 4/02/2025 Incident log was monitored. Playground was monitored. Medication was monitored. One (1) emergency medicine was reviewed and current. During the observation in Space #1, children were engaged in circle time and later transitioned to the outdoor learning environment. There were a total of fourteen (14) children present between the ages of three (3) years of age and five (5) years of age. Supervision was adequate, and staff–child interactions were positive and appropriate. In Space #2, I observed ten (10) children between three (3) years of age and five (5) years of age eating lunch. Lunch consisted of spaghetti with meat sauce, salad, corn, milk, and a roll. Lunch-time supervision was adequate, and staff–child interactions were positive and appropriate. In Space #3, I observed naptime. There was a total of thirteen (13) children between three (3) years of age and five (5) years of age. Lighting was adequate, soft music was playing in the background, and cots were spaced appropriately. I observed the outdoor learning environment. There were sufficient toys and equipment available, including picnic tables, a stationary climber with an adequate fall zone, bikes and a designated bike path, a water table and sand table, large Lego-style blocks, a homeliving/dramatic play setup, push toys, and other mobile toys. File Review: The Staff and Training Worksheet was submitted prior to today’s visit. The ABCMS system was reviewed in advance. One (1) existing staff and one (1) new staff file were reviewed. Five (5) children’s files were reviewed. QRIS modernization discussion: Based on today’s conversation and the Accreditation and Head Start Pathway application that completed by Susan Freeman, Head Start Director, the facility will pursue Accreditation and Head Start Pathway. We reviewed Accreditation and Head Start Pathway and staff/child ratio chart. The facility has submitted a rated license application to meet the Head Start Accreditation pathway option. Once the below violations have been corrected identifying the facility is in compliance with applicable child care requirements, the star license will be issued. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does provide transportation. I monitored three (3) vehicles today. All three (3) buses had the current registration and liability insurance. The following violations were documented during today’s visit Violation Number Comment Rule 115 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in a prominent place in the center. A current Summary of Law was not posted. Only one side of the summary of Law dated 2023 was posted. G.S. 110-102 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Basketball goals and one ride on bike with school signage contain rust. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.Fire drills were not conducted monthly as required by rule. Documented fire drills were conducted on 3/28/25, 4/28/25, 5/23/25, 9/17/25, 10/3/25, 10/15/25, 11/7/25, 12/18/25, 1/28/26, and 2/27/26. A fire drill should have been conducted in June 2025, as June 6, 2025, was the last day of the school year. Additionally, since August 18, 2025, was the first day of the new school year, a fire drill should have been conducted in August 2025 upon the facility’s reopening after the summer break. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 811 Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. One (1) disinfected spray bottle was hanging down from the wire rack in space #2 bathroom in reach of children. .0604(a) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. Emergency drills were not conducted at least once every three (3) months as required. Documented emergency drills were conducted on 3/14/25, 10/28/25, and 11/28/25. An emergency drill should have been conducted in August 2025 when the facility reopened for the new school year. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item# 811: This item was corrected during today’s visit and marked corrected during visit. The disinfectant spray bottle must be stored out of reach of children at all times. To prevent this violation, ensure all cleaning and disinfecting products are stored at least five (5) feet above the floor or in a locked cabinet or closet inaccessible to children. Staff should routinely check classrooms and common areas throughout the day to confirm hazardous materials have not been placed on lower shelves, counters, or accessible surfaces. Implementing a daily closing checklist can also help ensure all cleaning products are properly secured after use. Item # 0115: This item was corrected during today’s visit and marked corrected during visit. A current Summary of Law was not posted. Only one side of the summary of Law dated 2023 was posted. Fire Drills and Emergency Drills Item #0805 – Fire Drills Fire drills were not conducted monthly as required by rule. Documented fire drills were conducted on 3/28/25, 4/28/25, 5/23/25, 9/17/25, 10/3/25, 10/15/25, 11/7/25, 12/18/25, 1/28/26, and 2/27/26. A fire drill should have been conducted in June 2025, as June 6, 2025, was the last day of the school year. Additionally, since August 18, 2025, was the first day of the new school year, a fire drill should have been conducted in August 2025 upon the facility’s reopening after the summer break. You stated you would monitor and make sure fire drills are conducted every month, including the first month that the facility is open after summer break. Item #1811 – Emergency Drills Emergency drills were not conducted at least once every three (3) months as required. Documented emergency drills were conducted on 3/14/25, 10/28/25, and 11/28/25. An emergency drill should have been conducted in August 2025 when the facility reopened for the new school year. You stated you would monitor and make sure emergency drills were conducted every three months, taking in to consideration the summer months that the facility is closed. Outdoor Learning Environment Item # 0721 Basketball goals and one ride on bike with school signage contain rust. You stated that you would take care of the rust. Achieving Compliance: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 3/17/2026 Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: bridget.owen@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Bridget Owen, Child Care Consultant Po Box 114 Rosman, NC 28772 Please call me at 828-530-2424, or email bridget.owen@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed lead water testing would need to be completed before 8/09/2026, it has to be completed every three years. https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ We discussed that the new staff member must be linked to the ABCMS portal. Additionally, any newly hired staff or staff members who leave the facility must have their employment status updated in the ABCMS portal within five (5) business days. As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. We discussed that fire drills must be conducted monthly. If the facility is closed for summer break, a fire drill must be conducted during the first month the facility reopens. Additionally, emergency drills must be conducted at least once every three (3) months. If the last emergency drill was conducted in May and the facility is closed during the summer months, the next emergency drill should be conducted in August upon reopening for the new school year. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3222 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in noncompliance with or failure to meet the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within six months. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within six months, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at bridget.owen@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.530-2424, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
10A NCAC 09 .1102 · Violation
Name of Operation: MURPHY HEAD START Facility ID: 20000026 Consultant: BRIDGET OWEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/3/2026 Number Present: 37 Completed Date: 3/3/2026 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 314 Time In: 10:16 AM Time Out: 03:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance with a rated license assessment visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Bridget Owen, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Rhonda Warman, Operator/administrator during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site to you. Today, the Rhonda Warman, operator/administrator, was available during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for Child Care Centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-six (96) percentage as of 02/11/2026 This child care facility is a Head Start program operated by Four Square Community Action, Inc. Permit type – Five Start Licensed Center-issued on 11/20/2019 Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only; meets enhanced ratios; meets ratio minus one The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 3/19/2025 The last fire drill was practiced on 2/27/26 The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 1/28/26 The last playground inspection was documented on 2/23/26 The last fire inspection was approved on 1/15/26 The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 12/4/2025 with nine (9) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum Lead water testing was completed on 8/09/2026 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing was completed on 4/02/2025 Incident log was monitored. Playground was monitored. Medication was monitored. One (1) emergency medicine was reviewed and current. During the observation in Space #1, children were engaged in circle time and later transitioned to the outdoor learning environment. There were a total of fourteen (14) children present between the ages of three (3) years of age and five (5) years of age. Supervision was adequate, and staff–child interactions were positive and appropriate. In Space #2, I observed ten (10) children between three (3) years of age and five (5) years of age eating lunch. Lunch consisted of spaghetti with meat sauce, salad, corn, milk, and a roll. Lunch-time supervision was adequate, and staff–child interactions were positive and appropriate. In Space #3, I observed naptime. There was a total of thirteen (13) children between three (3) years of age and five (5) years of age. Lighting was adequate, soft music was playing in the background, and cots were spaced appropriately. I observed the outdoor learning environment. There were sufficient toys and equipment available, including picnic tables, a stationary climber with an adequate fall zone, bikes and a designated bike path, a water table and sand table, large Lego-style blocks, a homeliving/dramatic play setup, push toys, and other mobile toys. File Review: The Staff and Training Worksheet was submitted prior to today’s visit. The ABCMS system was reviewed in advance. One (1) existing staff and one (1) new staff file were reviewed. Five (5) children’s files were reviewed. QRIS modernization discussion: Based on today’s conversation and the Accreditation and Head Start Pathway application that completed by Susan Freeman, Head Start Director, the facility will pursue Accreditation and Head Start Pathway. We reviewed Accreditation and Head Start Pathway and staff/child ratio chart. The facility has submitted a rated license application to meet the Head Start Accreditation pathway option. Once the below violations have been corrected identifying the facility is in compliance with applicable child care requirements, the star license will be issued. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does provide transportation. I monitored three (3) vehicles today. All three (3) buses had the current registration and liability insurance. The following violations were documented during today’s visit Violation Number Comment Rule 115 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in a prominent place in the center. A current Summary of Law was not posted. Only one side of the summary of Law dated 2023 was posted. G.S. 110-102 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Basketball goals and one ride on bike with school signage contain rust. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.Fire drills were not conducted monthly as required by rule. Documented fire drills were conducted on 3/28/25, 4/28/25, 5/23/25, 9/17/25, 10/3/25, 10/15/25, 11/7/25, 12/18/25, 1/28/26, and 2/27/26. A fire drill should have been conducted in June 2025, as June 6, 2025, was the last day of the school year. Additionally, since August 18, 2025, was the first day of the new school year, a fire drill should have been conducted in August 2025 upon the facility’s reopening after the summer break. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 811 Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. One (1) disinfected spray bottle was hanging down from the wire rack in space #2 bathroom in reach of children. .0604(a) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. Emergency drills were not conducted at least once every three (3) months as required. Documented emergency drills were conducted on 3/14/25, 10/28/25, and 11/28/25. An emergency drill should have been conducted in August 2025 when the facility reopened for the new school year. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item# 811: This item was corrected during today’s visit and marked corrected during visit. The disinfectant spray bottle must be stored out of reach of children at all times. To prevent this violation, ensure all cleaning and disinfecting products are stored at least five (5) feet above the floor or in a locked cabinet or closet inaccessible to children. Staff should routinely check classrooms and common areas throughout the day to confirm hazardous materials have not been placed on lower shelves, counters, or accessible surfaces. Implementing a daily closing checklist can also help ensure all cleaning products are properly secured after use. Item # 0115: This item was corrected during today’s visit and marked corrected during visit. A current Summary of Law was not posted. Only one side of the summary of Law dated 2023 was posted. Fire Drills and Emergency Drills Item #0805 – Fire Drills Fire drills were not conducted monthly as required by rule. Documented fire drills were conducted on 3/28/25, 4/28/25, 5/23/25, 9/17/25, 10/3/25, 10/15/25, 11/7/25, 12/18/25, 1/28/26, and 2/27/26. A fire drill should have been conducted in June 2025, as June 6, 2025, was the last day of the school year. Additionally, since August 18, 2025, was the first day of the new school year, a fire drill should have been conducted in August 2025 upon the facility’s reopening after the summer break. You stated you would monitor and make sure fire drills are conducted every month, including the first month that the facility is open after summer break. Item #1811 – Emergency Drills Emergency drills were not conducted at least once every three (3) months as required. Documented emergency drills were conducted on 3/14/25, 10/28/25, and 11/28/25. An emergency drill should have been conducted in August 2025 when the facility reopened for the new school year. You stated you would monitor and make sure emergency drills were conducted every three months, taking in to consideration the summer months that the facility is closed. Outdoor Learning Environment Item # 0721 Basketball goals and one ride on bike with school signage contain rust. You stated that you would take care of the rust. Achieving Compliance: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 3/17/2026 Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: bridget.owen@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Bridget Owen, Child Care Consultant Po Box 114 Rosman, NC 28772 Please call me at 828-530-2424, or email bridget.owen@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed lead water testing would need to be completed before 8/09/2026, it has to be completed every three years. https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ We discussed that the new staff member must be linked to the ABCMS portal. Additionally, any newly hired staff or staff members who leave the facility must have their employment status updated in the ABCMS portal within five (5) business days. As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. We discussed that fire drills must be conducted monthly. If the facility is closed for summer break, a fire drill must be conducted during the first month the facility reopens. Additionally, emergency drills must be conducted at least once every three (3) months. If the last emergency drill was conducted in May and the facility is closed during the summer months, the next emergency drill should be conducted in August upon reopening for the new school year. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3222 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in noncompliance with or failure to meet the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within six months. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within six months, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at bridget.owen@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.530-2424, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
10A NCAC 09 .1703 · Violation
Name of Operation: MURPHY HEAD START Facility ID: 20000026 Consultant: BRIDGET OWEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/3/2026 Number Present: 37 Completed Date: 3/3/2026 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 314 Time In: 10:16 AM Time Out: 03:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance with a rated license assessment visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Bridget Owen, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Rhonda Warman, Operator/administrator during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site to you. Today, the Rhonda Warman, operator/administrator, was available during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for Child Care Centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-six (96) percentage as of 02/11/2026 This child care facility is a Head Start program operated by Four Square Community Action, Inc. Permit type – Five Start Licensed Center-issued on 11/20/2019 Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only; meets enhanced ratios; meets ratio minus one The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 3/19/2025 The last fire drill was practiced on 2/27/26 The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 1/28/26 The last playground inspection was documented on 2/23/26 The last fire inspection was approved on 1/15/26 The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 12/4/2025 with nine (9) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum Lead water testing was completed on 8/09/2026 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing was completed on 4/02/2025 Incident log was monitored. Playground was monitored. Medication was monitored. One (1) emergency medicine was reviewed and current. During the observation in Space #1, children were engaged in circle time and later transitioned to the outdoor learning environment. There were a total of fourteen (14) children present between the ages of three (3) years of age and five (5) years of age. Supervision was adequate, and staff–child interactions were positive and appropriate. In Space #2, I observed ten (10) children between three (3) years of age and five (5) years of age eating lunch. Lunch consisted of spaghetti with meat sauce, salad, corn, milk, and a roll. Lunch-time supervision was adequate, and staff–child interactions were positive and appropriate. In Space #3, I observed naptime. There was a total of thirteen (13) children between three (3) years of age and five (5) years of age. Lighting was adequate, soft music was playing in the background, and cots were spaced appropriately. I observed the outdoor learning environment. There were sufficient toys and equipment available, including picnic tables, a stationary climber with an adequate fall zone, bikes and a designated bike path, a water table and sand table, large Lego-style blocks, a homeliving/dramatic play setup, push toys, and other mobile toys. File Review: The Staff and Training Worksheet was submitted prior to today’s visit. The ABCMS system was reviewed in advance. One (1) existing staff and one (1) new staff file were reviewed. Five (5) children’s files were reviewed. QRIS modernization discussion: Based on today’s conversation and the Accreditation and Head Start Pathway application that completed by Susan Freeman, Head Start Director, the facility will pursue Accreditation and Head Start Pathway. We reviewed Accreditation and Head Start Pathway and staff/child ratio chart. The facility has submitted a rated license application to meet the Head Start Accreditation pathway option. Once the below violations have been corrected identifying the facility is in compliance with applicable child care requirements, the star license will be issued. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does provide transportation. I monitored three (3) vehicles today. All three (3) buses had the current registration and liability insurance. The following violations were documented during today’s visit Violation Number Comment Rule 115 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in a prominent place in the center. A current Summary of Law was not posted. Only one side of the summary of Law dated 2023 was posted. G.S. 110-102 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Basketball goals and one ride on bike with school signage contain rust. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.Fire drills were not conducted monthly as required by rule. Documented fire drills were conducted on 3/28/25, 4/28/25, 5/23/25, 9/17/25, 10/3/25, 10/15/25, 11/7/25, 12/18/25, 1/28/26, and 2/27/26. A fire drill should have been conducted in June 2025, as June 6, 2025, was the last day of the school year. Additionally, since August 18, 2025, was the first day of the new school year, a fire drill should have been conducted in August 2025 upon the facility’s reopening after the summer break. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 811 Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. One (1) disinfected spray bottle was hanging down from the wire rack in space #2 bathroom in reach of children. .0604(a) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. Emergency drills were not conducted at least once every three (3) months as required. Documented emergency drills were conducted on 3/14/25, 10/28/25, and 11/28/25. An emergency drill should have been conducted in August 2025 when the facility reopened for the new school year. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item# 811: This item was corrected during today’s visit and marked corrected during visit. The disinfectant spray bottle must be stored out of reach of children at all times. To prevent this violation, ensure all cleaning and disinfecting products are stored at least five (5) feet above the floor or in a locked cabinet or closet inaccessible to children. Staff should routinely check classrooms and common areas throughout the day to confirm hazardous materials have not been placed on lower shelves, counters, or accessible surfaces. Implementing a daily closing checklist can also help ensure all cleaning products are properly secured after use. Item # 0115: This item was corrected during today’s visit and marked corrected during visit. A current Summary of Law was not posted. Only one side of the summary of Law dated 2023 was posted. Fire Drills and Emergency Drills Item #0805 – Fire Drills Fire drills were not conducted monthly as required by rule. Documented fire drills were conducted on 3/28/25, 4/28/25, 5/23/25, 9/17/25, 10/3/25, 10/15/25, 11/7/25, 12/18/25, 1/28/26, and 2/27/26. A fire drill should have been conducted in June 2025, as June 6, 2025, was the last day of the school year. Additionally, since August 18, 2025, was the first day of the new school year, a fire drill should have been conducted in August 2025 upon the facility’s reopening after the summer break. You stated you would monitor and make sure fire drills are conducted every month, including the first month that the facility is open after summer break. Item #1811 – Emergency Drills Emergency drills were not conducted at least once every three (3) months as required. Documented emergency drills were conducted on 3/14/25, 10/28/25, and 11/28/25. An emergency drill should have been conducted in August 2025 when the facility reopened for the new school year. You stated you would monitor and make sure emergency drills were conducted every three months, taking in to consideration the summer months that the facility is closed. Outdoor Learning Environment Item # 0721 Basketball goals and one ride on bike with school signage contain rust. You stated that you would take care of the rust. Achieving Compliance: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 3/17/2026 Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: bridget.owen@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Bridget Owen, Child Care Consultant Po Box 114 Rosman, NC 28772 Please call me at 828-530-2424, or email bridget.owen@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed lead water testing would need to be completed before 8/09/2026, it has to be completed every three years. https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ We discussed that the new staff member must be linked to the ABCMS portal. Additionally, any newly hired staff or staff members who leave the facility must have their employment status updated in the ABCMS portal within five (5) business days. As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. We discussed that fire drills must be conducted monthly. If the facility is closed for summer break, a fire drill must be conducted during the first month the facility reopens. Additionally, emergency drills must be conducted at least once every three (3) months. If the last emergency drill was conducted in May and the facility is closed during the summer months, the next emergency drill should be conducted in August upon reopening for the new school year. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3222 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in noncompliance with or failure to meet the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within six months. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within six months, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at bridget.owen@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.530-2424, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation
Name of Operation: MURPHY HEAD START Facility ID: 20000026 Consultant: SIDNEY MCCRORY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/19/2025 Number Present: 45 Completed Date: 3/19/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 10:45 AM Time Out: 02:30 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 compliance during an annual compliance visit annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Sidney McCrory, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Ronda Warman, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site for you. Today, the Ronda Warman, Administrator, accompanied me today. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-seven (97) percentage as of 3/18/25. Permit type – Three Star License Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only; Meets enhanced ratios; Meets Reduced ratios minus one The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 8/28/25. The last fire drill was practiced on 2/27/25. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 3/14/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 3/18/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 1/7/25. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 2/25/25 with zero (0) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculumn. Upon arrival I introduced my presence to the Administrator. Today children in Group Three (3) was observed during outside play in gross motor skill activities. Group two (2) was observed washing hands and preparing for a healthy lunch. Interaction between children and staff was positive and staff attended to the children’s needs and assisted as needed. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ You stated that you do transport three- to five-year-old children. I monitored three (3) vehicles today. The following violations were documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 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. Two (2) outlet covers were missing in a power strip in space three (3). 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 823 Toxic plants were accessible to children. There was a toxic plant within reach of children in space two (2). .0604(l) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Electrical Outlets Item 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. Note: Make it a daily practice to check all outlets including power strips daily. This can prevent the hazard of having them uncovered and in reach of children. Thank you for corrected this immediately. According to 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (c) When not in use, electrical outlets and power strips located in space used by children shall have safety outlets or be covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. Toxic Plants Item 0823 Toxic plants were accessible to children Note: It is great to have plants in your classrooms. Make sure that all plants are not poisonous to children. There is a huge variety that are expectable. I am sending you an email to share with your teachers to help them identify the plants that are Toxic. Thank you for removing this plant while i was in your classroom. According to 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (l) Toxic plants shall be inaccessible to children. Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing- In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing is required to be completed by May 31, 2025. Criminal Background Check System (ABCMS)- All child care facility administrators are required to complete the new ABCMS criminal background check portal training on Moodle. Once the training is complete, the administrator will need to log into the ABCMS system to review the staff roster to ensure that all current staff members are listed. When someone is hired or terminated, the administrator will need to log into the ABCMS system to indicate the hire or termination date. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at Sidney.McCrory@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.550-7655, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
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10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation
Name of Operation: MURPHY HEAD START Facility ID: 20000026 Consultant: SIDNEY MCCRORY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/19/2025 Number Present: 45 Completed Date: 3/19/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 10:45 AM Time Out: 02:30 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 compliance during an annual compliance visit annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Sidney McCrory, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Ronda Warman, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site for you. Today, the Ronda Warman, Administrator, accompanied me today. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-seven (97) percentage as of 3/18/25. Permit type – Three Star License Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only; Meets enhanced ratios; Meets Reduced ratios minus one The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 8/28/25. The last fire drill was practiced on 2/27/25. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 3/14/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 3/18/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 1/7/25. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 2/25/25 with zero (0) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculumn. Upon arrival I introduced my presence to the Administrator. Today children in Group Three (3) was observed during outside play in gross motor skill activities. Group two (2) was observed washing hands and preparing for a healthy lunch. Interaction between children and staff was positive and staff attended to the children’s needs and assisted as needed. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ You stated that you do transport three- to five-year-old children. I monitored three (3) vehicles today. The following violations were documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 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. Two (2) outlet covers were missing in a power strip in space three (3). 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 823 Toxic plants were accessible to children. There was a toxic plant within reach of children in space two (2). .0604(l) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Electrical Outlets Item 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. Note: Make it a daily practice to check all outlets including power strips daily. This can prevent the hazard of having them uncovered and in reach of children. Thank you for corrected this immediately. According to 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (c) When not in use, electrical outlets and power strips located in space used by children shall have safety outlets or be covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. Toxic Plants Item 0823 Toxic plants were accessible to children Note: It is great to have plants in your classrooms. Make sure that all plants are not poisonous to children. There is a huge variety that are expectable. I am sending you an email to share with your teachers to help them identify the plants that are Toxic. Thank you for removing this plant while i was in your classroom. According to 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (l) Toxic plants shall be inaccessible to children. Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing- In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing is required to be completed by May 31, 2025. Criminal Background Check System (ABCMS)- All child care facility administrators are required to complete the new ABCMS criminal background check portal training on Moodle. Once the training is complete, the administrator will need to log into the ABCMS system to review the staff roster to ensure that all current staff members are listed. When someone is hired or terminated, the administrator will need to log into the ABCMS system to indicate the hire or termination date. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at Sidney.McCrory@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.550-7655, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation
Name of Operation: MURPHY HEAD START Facility ID: 20000026 Consultant: SIDNEY MCCRORY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/19/2025 Number Present: 45 Completed Date: 3/19/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 10:45 AM Time Out: 02:30 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 compliance during an annual compliance visit annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Sidney McCrory, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Ronda Warman, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site for you. Today, the Ronda Warman, Administrator, accompanied me today. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-seven (97) percentage as of 3/18/25. Permit type – Three Star License Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only; Meets enhanced ratios; Meets Reduced ratios minus one The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 8/28/25. The last fire drill was practiced on 2/27/25. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 3/14/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 3/18/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 1/7/25. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 2/25/25 with zero (0) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculumn. Upon arrival I introduced my presence to the Administrator. Today children in Group Three (3) was observed during outside play in gross motor skill activities. Group two (2) was observed washing hands and preparing for a healthy lunch. Interaction between children and staff was positive and staff attended to the children’s needs and assisted as needed. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ You stated that you do transport three- to five-year-old children. I monitored three (3) vehicles today. The following violations were documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 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. Two (2) outlet covers were missing in a power strip in space three (3). 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 823 Toxic plants were accessible to children. There was a toxic plant within reach of children in space two (2). .0604(l) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Electrical Outlets Item 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. Note: Make it a daily practice to check all outlets including power strips daily. This can prevent the hazard of having them uncovered and in reach of children. Thank you for corrected this immediately. According to 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (c) When not in use, electrical outlets and power strips located in space used by children shall have safety outlets or be covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. Toxic Plants Item 0823 Toxic plants were accessible to children Note: It is great to have plants in your classrooms. Make sure that all plants are not poisonous to children. There is a huge variety that are expectable. I am sending you an email to share with your teachers to help them identify the plants that are Toxic. Thank you for removing this plant while i was in your classroom. According to 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (l) Toxic plants shall be inaccessible to children. Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing- In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing is required to be completed by May 31, 2025. Criminal Background Check System (ABCMS)- All child care facility administrators are required to complete the new ABCMS criminal background check portal training on Moodle. Once the training is complete, the administrator will need to log into the ABCMS system to review the staff roster to ensure that all current staff members are listed. When someone is hired or terminated, the administrator will need to log into the ABCMS system to indicate the hire or termination date. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at Sidney.McCrory@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.550-7655, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
10A NCAC 09 .1102 · Violation
Name of Operation: MURPHY HEAD START Facility ID: 20000026 Consultant: SIDNEY MCCRORY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/19/2025 Number Present: 45 Completed Date: 3/19/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 10:45 AM Time Out: 02:30 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 compliance during an annual compliance visit annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Sidney McCrory, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Ronda Warman, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site for you. Today, the Ronda Warman, Administrator, accompanied me today. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-seven (97) percentage as of 3/18/25. Permit type – Three Star License Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only; Meets enhanced ratios; Meets Reduced ratios minus one The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 8/28/25. The last fire drill was practiced on 2/27/25. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 3/14/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 3/18/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 1/7/25. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 2/25/25 with zero (0) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculumn. Upon arrival I introduced my presence to the Administrator. Today children in Group Three (3) was observed during outside play in gross motor skill activities. Group two (2) was observed washing hands and preparing for a healthy lunch. Interaction between children and staff was positive and staff attended to the children’s needs and assisted as needed. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ You stated that you do transport three- to five-year-old children. I monitored three (3) vehicles today. The following violations were documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 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. Two (2) outlet covers were missing in a power strip in space three (3). 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 823 Toxic plants were accessible to children. There was a toxic plant within reach of children in space two (2). .0604(l) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Electrical Outlets Item 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. Note: Make it a daily practice to check all outlets including power strips daily. This can prevent the hazard of having them uncovered and in reach of children. Thank you for corrected this immediately. According to 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (c) When not in use, electrical outlets and power strips located in space used by children shall have safety outlets or be covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. Toxic Plants Item 0823 Toxic plants were accessible to children Note: It is great to have plants in your classrooms. Make sure that all plants are not poisonous to children. There is a huge variety that are expectable. I am sending you an email to share with your teachers to help them identify the plants that are Toxic. Thank you for removing this plant while i was in your classroom. According to 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (l) Toxic plants shall be inaccessible to children. Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing- In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing is required to be completed by May 31, 2025. Criminal Background Check System (ABCMS)- All child care facility administrators are required to complete the new ABCMS criminal background check portal training on Moodle. Once the training is complete, the administrator will need to log into the ABCMS system to review the staff roster to ensure that all current staff members are listed. When someone is hired or terminated, the administrator will need to log into the ABCMS system to indicate the hire or termination date. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at Sidney.McCrory@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.550-7655, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
10A NCAC 09 .1703 · Violation
Name of Operation: MURPHY HEAD START Facility ID: 20000026 Consultant: SIDNEY MCCRORY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/19/2025 Number Present: 45 Completed Date: 3/19/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 10:45 AM Time Out: 02:30 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 compliance during an annual compliance visit annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Sidney McCrory, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Ronda Warman, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site for you. Today, the Ronda Warman, Administrator, accompanied me today. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-seven (97) percentage as of 3/18/25. Permit type – Three Star License Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only; Meets enhanced ratios; Meets Reduced ratios minus one The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 8/28/25. The last fire drill was practiced on 2/27/25. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 3/14/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 3/18/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 1/7/25. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 2/25/25 with zero (0) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculumn. Upon arrival I introduced my presence to the Administrator. Today children in Group Three (3) was observed during outside play in gross motor skill activities. Group two (2) was observed washing hands and preparing for a healthy lunch. Interaction between children and staff was positive and staff attended to the children’s needs and assisted as needed. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ You stated that you do transport three- to five-year-old children. I monitored three (3) vehicles today. The following violations were documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 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. Two (2) outlet covers were missing in a power strip in space three (3). 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 823 Toxic plants were accessible to children. There was a toxic plant within reach of children in space two (2). .0604(l) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Electrical Outlets Item 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. Note: Make it a daily practice to check all outlets including power strips daily. This can prevent the hazard of having them uncovered and in reach of children. Thank you for corrected this immediately. According to 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (c) When not in use, electrical outlets and power strips located in space used by children shall have safety outlets or be covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. Toxic Plants Item 0823 Toxic plants were accessible to children Note: It is great to have plants in your classrooms. Make sure that all plants are not poisonous to children. There is a huge variety that are expectable. I am sending you an email to share with your teachers to help them identify the plants that are Toxic. Thank you for removing this plant while i was in your classroom. According to 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (l) Toxic plants shall be inaccessible to children. Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing- In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing is required to be completed by May 31, 2025. Criminal Background Check System (ABCMS)- All child care facility administrators are required to complete the new ABCMS criminal background check portal training on Moodle. Once the training is complete, the administrator will need to log into the ABCMS system to review the staff roster to ensure that all current staff members are listed. When someone is hired or terminated, the administrator will need to log into the ABCMS system to indicate the hire or termination date. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at Sidney.McCrory@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.550-7655, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
10A NCAC 09 .2830 · Violation
Name of Operation: MURPHY HEAD START Facility ID: 20000026 Consultant: SIDNEY MCCRORY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/19/2025 Number Present: 45 Completed Date: 3/19/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 10:45 AM Time Out: 02:30 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 compliance during an annual compliance visit annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Sidney McCrory, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Ronda Warman, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site for you. Today, the Ronda Warman, Administrator, accompanied me today. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-seven (97) percentage as of 3/18/25. Permit type – Three Star License Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only; Meets enhanced ratios; Meets Reduced ratios minus one The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 8/28/25. The last fire drill was practiced on 2/27/25. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 3/14/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 3/18/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 1/7/25. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 2/25/25 with zero (0) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculumn. Upon arrival I introduced my presence to the Administrator. Today children in Group Three (3) was observed during outside play in gross motor skill activities. Group two (2) was observed washing hands and preparing for a healthy lunch. Interaction between children and staff was positive and staff attended to the children’s needs and assisted as needed. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ You stated that you do transport three- to five-year-old children. I monitored three (3) vehicles today. The following violations were documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 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. Two (2) outlet covers were missing in a power strip in space three (3). 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 823 Toxic plants were accessible to children. There was a toxic plant within reach of children in space two (2). .0604(l) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Electrical Outlets Item 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. Note: Make it a daily practice to check all outlets including power strips daily. This can prevent the hazard of having them uncovered and in reach of children. Thank you for corrected this immediately. According to 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (c) When not in use, electrical outlets and power strips located in space used by children shall have safety outlets or be covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. Toxic Plants Item 0823 Toxic plants were accessible to children Note: It is great to have plants in your classrooms. Make sure that all plants are not poisonous to children. There is a huge variety that are expectable. I am sending you an email to share with your teachers to help them identify the plants that are Toxic. Thank you for removing this plant while i was in your classroom. According to 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (l) Toxic plants shall be inaccessible to children. Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing- In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing is required to be completed by May 31, 2025. Criminal Background Check System (ABCMS)- All child care facility administrators are required to complete the new ABCMS criminal background check portal training on Moodle. Once the training is complete, the administrator will need to log into the ABCMS system to review the staff roster to ensure that all current staff members are listed. When someone is hired or terminated, the administrator will need to log into the ABCMS system to indicate the hire or termination date. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at Sidney.McCrory@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.550-7655, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation
Name of Operation: MURPHY HEAD START Facility ID: 20000026 Consultant: SIDNEY MCCRORY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/28/2024 Number Present: 19 Completed Date: 8/28/2024 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 10:45 AM Time Out: 03:00 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 compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Sidney McCrory Child Care Consultant and also signed by Rhonda Warman Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site for you today. Today, Rhonda Warman ,Administrator, accompanied me. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-seven (97) percentage as of 08/28/24. Permit type – Five Star Special Services/Restrictions –Daytime care only: Meets Reduced ratios minus one; Meets Enhanced Space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 8/31/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 6/17/24. One is planned for 8/30/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 6/17/24. The last playground inspection was documented on 8/26/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 2/23/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 2/8/24 with five (5) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Upon arrival I introduced my presence to the Administrator. I observed the group with three- to four-year-old children engaged in outside play activities. Teachers were engaged and children were riding tricycles around the path. Children three- to four in Space one (1) were engaged around the table with Dinosaurs and discussing facts with their teacher. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does provide transportation. You stated that you do transport Children ages three- to four years old. I monitored three (3) vehicles today. The following violations were documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Space two (2) had an aerosol lysol on an unlocked in the bathroom. .2820(b) The following violations were documented during today’s visit. Technical assistance was provided as follows Hazardous Items Item 840- All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Note: Make sure that any product that is in an aerosol can is locked up. This includes air fresheners and sunscreens. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 STORAGE (b) All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled shall be kept in its original container or in another labeled container, used according to the manufacturer's instructions and stored in a locked storage room or cabinet when not in use. Locked storage rooms and cabinets shall include those which are unlocked with a combination, electronic or magnetic device, key, or equivalent locking device. These unlocking devices shall be kept Consultation is provided as follows: You stated your facility has just opened for the school year three (3) days ago on 8/26/24. You have a fire drill planned on 8/30/ 24 so that it was not at the being of the week on their first days. We spoke with Susan Freeman, Director of Head Starts, and she is writing a letter on how you will not and have not been using the new playground equipment until it is approved by your consultant. There are two spaces that have entrapments on this newly installed equipment that you and Ms. Freeman are aware of. Until this structure is following manufactories instructions and I have made another visit no child will use this piece. Head Start has purchased five of these structures and Ms. Freeman is reaching out to the manufacture and salesperson for help. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at Sidney.McCrory@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.550.7655, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
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10A NCAC 09 .1102 · Violation
Name of Operation: MURPHY HEAD START Facility ID: 20000026 Consultant: SIDNEY MCCRORY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/28/2024 Number Present: 19 Completed Date: 8/28/2024 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 10:45 AM Time Out: 03:00 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 compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Sidney McCrory Child Care Consultant and also signed by Rhonda Warman Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site for you today. Today, Rhonda Warman ,Administrator, accompanied me. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-seven (97) percentage as of 08/28/24. Permit type – Five Star Special Services/Restrictions –Daytime care only: Meets Reduced ratios minus one; Meets Enhanced Space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 8/31/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 6/17/24. One is planned for 8/30/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 6/17/24. The last playground inspection was documented on 8/26/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 2/23/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 2/8/24 with five (5) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Upon arrival I introduced my presence to the Administrator. I observed the group with three- to four-year-old children engaged in outside play activities. Teachers were engaged and children were riding tricycles around the path. Children three- to four in Space one (1) were engaged around the table with Dinosaurs and discussing facts with their teacher. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does provide transportation. You stated that you do transport Children ages three- to four years old. I monitored three (3) vehicles today. The following violations were documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Space two (2) had an aerosol lysol on an unlocked in the bathroom. .2820(b) The following violations were documented during today’s visit. Technical assistance was provided as follows Hazardous Items Item 840- All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Note: Make sure that any product that is in an aerosol can is locked up. This includes air fresheners and sunscreens. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 STORAGE (b) All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled shall be kept in its original container or in another labeled container, used according to the manufacturer's instructions and stored in a locked storage room or cabinet when not in use. Locked storage rooms and cabinets shall include those which are unlocked with a combination, electronic or magnetic device, key, or equivalent locking device. These unlocking devices shall be kept Consultation is provided as follows: You stated your facility has just opened for the school year three (3) days ago on 8/26/24. You have a fire drill planned on 8/30/ 24 so that it was not at the being of the week on their first days. We spoke with Susan Freeman, Director of Head Starts, and she is writing a letter on how you will not and have not been using the new playground equipment until it is approved by your consultant. There are two spaces that have entrapments on this newly installed equipment that you and Ms. Freeman are aware of. Until this structure is following manufactories instructions and I have made another visit no child will use this piece. Head Start has purchased five of these structures and Ms. Freeman is reaching out to the manufacture and salesperson for help. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at Sidney.McCrory@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.550.7655, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
10A NCAC 09 .1703 · Violation
Name of Operation: MURPHY HEAD START Facility ID: 20000026 Consultant: SIDNEY MCCRORY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/28/2024 Number Present: 19 Completed Date: 8/28/2024 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 10:45 AM Time Out: 03:00 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 compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Sidney McCrory Child Care Consultant and also signed by Rhonda Warman Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site for you today. Today, Rhonda Warman ,Administrator, accompanied me. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-seven (97) percentage as of 08/28/24. Permit type – Five Star Special Services/Restrictions –Daytime care only: Meets Reduced ratios minus one; Meets Enhanced Space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 8/31/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 6/17/24. One is planned for 8/30/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 6/17/24. The last playground inspection was documented on 8/26/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 2/23/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 2/8/24 with five (5) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Upon arrival I introduced my presence to the Administrator. I observed the group with three- to four-year-old children engaged in outside play activities. Teachers were engaged and children were riding tricycles around the path. Children three- to four in Space one (1) were engaged around the table with Dinosaurs and discussing facts with their teacher. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does provide transportation. You stated that you do transport Children ages three- to four years old. I monitored three (3) vehicles today. The following violations were documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Space two (2) had an aerosol lysol on an unlocked in the bathroom. .2820(b) The following violations were documented during today’s visit. Technical assistance was provided as follows Hazardous Items Item 840- All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Note: Make sure that any product that is in an aerosol can is locked up. This includes air fresheners and sunscreens. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 STORAGE (b) All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled shall be kept in its original container or in another labeled container, used according to the manufacturer's instructions and stored in a locked storage room or cabinet when not in use. Locked storage rooms and cabinets shall include those which are unlocked with a combination, electronic or magnetic device, key, or equivalent locking device. These unlocking devices shall be kept Consultation is provided as follows: You stated your facility has just opened for the school year three (3) days ago on 8/26/24. You have a fire drill planned on 8/30/ 24 so that it was not at the being of the week on their first days. We spoke with Susan Freeman, Director of Head Starts, and she is writing a letter on how you will not and have not been using the new playground equipment until it is approved by your consultant. There are two spaces that have entrapments on this newly installed equipment that you and Ms. Freeman are aware of. Until this structure is following manufactories instructions and I have made another visit no child will use this piece. Head Start has purchased five of these structures and Ms. Freeman is reaching out to the manufacture and salesperson for help. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at Sidney.McCrory@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.550.7655, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
10A NCAC 09 .2830 · Violation
Name of Operation: MURPHY HEAD START Facility ID: 20000026 Consultant: SIDNEY MCCRORY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/28/2024 Number Present: 19 Completed Date: 8/28/2024 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 10:45 AM Time Out: 03:00 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 compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Sidney McCrory Child Care Consultant and also signed by Rhonda Warman Administrator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site for you today. Today, Rhonda Warman ,Administrator, accompanied me. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-seven (97) percentage as of 08/28/24. Permit type – Five Star Special Services/Restrictions –Daytime care only: Meets Reduced ratios minus one; Meets Enhanced Space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 8/31/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 6/17/24. One is planned for 8/30/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 6/17/24. The last playground inspection was documented on 8/26/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 2/23/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 2/8/24 with five (5) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Upon arrival I introduced my presence to the Administrator. I observed the group with three- to four-year-old children engaged in outside play activities. Teachers were engaged and children were riding tricycles around the path. Children three- to four in Space one (1) were engaged around the table with Dinosaurs and discussing facts with their teacher. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does provide transportation. You stated that you do transport Children ages three- to four years old. I monitored three (3) vehicles today. The following violations were documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Space two (2) had an aerosol lysol on an unlocked in the bathroom. .2820(b) The following violations were documented during today’s visit. Technical assistance was provided as follows Hazardous Items Item 840- All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Note: Make sure that any product that is in an aerosol can is locked up. This includes air fresheners and sunscreens. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 STORAGE (b) All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled shall be kept in its original container or in another labeled container, used according to the manufacturer's instructions and stored in a locked storage room or cabinet when not in use. Locked storage rooms and cabinets shall include those which are unlocked with a combination, electronic or magnetic device, key, or equivalent locking device. These unlocking devices shall be kept Consultation is provided as follows: You stated your facility has just opened for the school year three (3) days ago on 8/26/24. You have a fire drill planned on 8/30/ 24 so that it was not at the being of the week on their first days. We spoke with Susan Freeman, Director of Head Starts, and she is writing a letter on how you will not and have not been using the new playground equipment until it is approved by your consultant. There are two spaces that have entrapments on this newly installed equipment that you and Ms. Freeman are aware of. Until this structure is following manufactories instructions and I have made another visit no child will use this piece. Head Start has purchased five of these structures and Ms. Freeman is reaching out to the manufacture and salesperson for help. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at Sidney.McCrory@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.550.7655, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation
Name of Operation: MURPHY HEAD START Facility ID: 20000026 Consultant: SIDNEY MCCRORY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/31/2023 Number Present: 40 Completed Date: 8/31/2023 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 10:45 AM Time Out: 02:30 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 compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Sidney McCrory, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Rhonda Warman during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was to you. Today, Rhonda Warman, Center Director, accompanied me. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition, and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-one (91) percentage as of 8/29/23. Permit type – Five Stars Effective on November 20, 2019. Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only; Meets reduced Ratios minus one; Meets enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/15/22. The last fire drill was practiced on 8/31/23. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 6/5/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 8/31/23. The last fire inspection was approved on 2/1/23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 4/4/23 with four (4) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Upon arrival I introduced my presence to the Administrator. I observed the group with three- to four-year-old playing on climbing equipment and running playing chase. The outdoor areas had room for gross motor play and a variety of portable materials. Teachers were engaged and actively playing with children. Space two (2) was observed washing hands and transitioning to lunch. The Center had a fire drill while I was present and it went smooth and all teachers moved children calmly and to their designated spots. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 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. In space two (2) there was an outlet uncovered in a center where children play during the day. In Space three (3) there was two (2) outlets uncovered in a center where children play during the day. In space One (1) there was a power strip with a missing outlet plug within reach of children. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Five (5) Staff did not received updated review of EPR plan. .0607(f) 1827 The Center did not have a person on staff who completed the EPR in Child Care training within the required timeframe and/or documentation of completion of the training was not on file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. There was not a staff staff at the center who had emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care Centers. The new Director took over in March of 2023. .0607(b) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Electrical Outlets Item 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. Note: In space two (2) there was an outlet uncovered in a center where children play during the day. In Space three (3) there was two (2) outlets uncovered in a center where children play during the day. In space One (1) there was a power strip with a missing outlet plug within reach of children. According to 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (c) When not in use, electrical outlets and power strips located in space used by children shall have safety outlets or be covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. Item 1827- The Center did not have a person on staff who completed the EPR in Child Care training within the required timeframe and/or documentation of completion of the training was not on file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. Note: There was not a staff at the center who had emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care Centers. The new Director took over in March of 2023. According to 10A NCAC 09 .0607 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (b) Existing child care centers shall have one person on staff who has completed the Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training. New centers shall have one person on staff who has completed the Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training within one year of the effective date of the initial license. When the trained staff member leaves employment, the center shall ensure that another staff member completes the required training within four months of the vacancy. Documentation of completion of the training shall be maintained in the individual's personnel file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. Item 1825-The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. Note: Five (5) Staff have not received updated review of EPR plan According to 10A NCAC 09 .0607 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (e) The trained staff shall review the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan annually, or when information in the plan changes, to ensure all information is current. Corrective Action Plan: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 9/14/23. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: Sidney.mccrory@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Division Attn: Sidney McCrory 172 Streamwood Circle Waynesville NC 28786 Please call me at 828-550-7655, or email Sidney.mccrory@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed getting in touch with Mandy Mills (mills.mandy@swcdcinc.org ) to schedule EPR training. We discussed how to get on moodle via the provider portal. We discussed you need two more new hires so you can be out of the classroom more and in the office. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at Sidney.mccrory@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-550-7655, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
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10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation
Name of Operation: MURPHY HEAD START Facility ID: 20000026 Consultant: SIDNEY MCCRORY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/31/2023 Number Present: 40 Completed Date: 8/31/2023 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 10:45 AM Time Out: 02:30 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 compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Sidney McCrory, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Rhonda Warman during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was to you. Today, Rhonda Warman, Center Director, accompanied me. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition, and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-one (91) percentage as of 8/29/23. Permit type – Five Stars Effective on November 20, 2019. Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only; Meets reduced Ratios minus one; Meets enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/15/22. The last fire drill was practiced on 8/31/23. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 6/5/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 8/31/23. The last fire inspection was approved on 2/1/23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 4/4/23 with four (4) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Upon arrival I introduced my presence to the Administrator. I observed the group with three- to four-year-old playing on climbing equipment and running playing chase. The outdoor areas had room for gross motor play and a variety of portable materials. Teachers were engaged and actively playing with children. Space two (2) was observed washing hands and transitioning to lunch. The Center had a fire drill while I was present and it went smooth and all teachers moved children calmly and to their designated spots. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 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. In space two (2) there was an outlet uncovered in a center where children play during the day. In Space three (3) there was two (2) outlets uncovered in a center where children play during the day. In space One (1) there was a power strip with a missing outlet plug within reach of children. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Five (5) Staff did not received updated review of EPR plan. .0607(f) 1827 The Center did not have a person on staff who completed the EPR in Child Care training within the required timeframe and/or documentation of completion of the training was not on file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. There was not a staff staff at the center who had emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care Centers. The new Director took over in March of 2023. .0607(b) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Electrical Outlets Item 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. Note: In space two (2) there was an outlet uncovered in a center where children play during the day. In Space three (3) there was two (2) outlets uncovered in a center where children play during the day. In space One (1) there was a power strip with a missing outlet plug within reach of children. According to 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (c) When not in use, electrical outlets and power strips located in space used by children shall have safety outlets or be covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. Item 1827- The Center did not have a person on staff who completed the EPR in Child Care training within the required timeframe and/or documentation of completion of the training was not on file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. Note: There was not a staff at the center who had emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care Centers. The new Director took over in March of 2023. According to 10A NCAC 09 .0607 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (b) Existing child care centers shall have one person on staff who has completed the Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training. New centers shall have one person on staff who has completed the Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training within one year of the effective date of the initial license. When the trained staff member leaves employment, the center shall ensure that another staff member completes the required training within four months of the vacancy. Documentation of completion of the training shall be maintained in the individual's personnel file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. Item 1825-The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. Note: Five (5) Staff have not received updated review of EPR plan According to 10A NCAC 09 .0607 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (e) The trained staff shall review the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan annually, or when information in the plan changes, to ensure all information is current. Corrective Action Plan: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 9/14/23. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: Sidney.mccrory@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Division Attn: Sidney McCrory 172 Streamwood Circle Waynesville NC 28786 Please call me at 828-550-7655, or email Sidney.mccrory@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed getting in touch with Mandy Mills (mills.mandy@swcdcinc.org ) to schedule EPR training. We discussed how to get on moodle via the provider portal. We discussed you need two more new hires so you can be out of the classroom more and in the office. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at Sidney.mccrory@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-550-7655, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation
Name of Operation: MURPHY HEAD START Facility ID: 20000026 Consultant: SIDNEY MCCRORY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/31/2023 Number Present: 40 Completed Date: 8/31/2023 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 10:45 AM Time Out: 02:30 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 compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Sidney McCrory, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Rhonda Warman during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was to you. Today, Rhonda Warman, Center Director, accompanied me. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition, and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-one (91) percentage as of 8/29/23. Permit type – Five Stars Effective on November 20, 2019. Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only; Meets reduced Ratios minus one; Meets enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/15/22. The last fire drill was practiced on 8/31/23. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 6/5/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 8/31/23. The last fire inspection was approved on 2/1/23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 4/4/23 with four (4) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Upon arrival I introduced my presence to the Administrator. I observed the group with three- to four-year-old playing on climbing equipment and running playing chase. The outdoor areas had room for gross motor play and a variety of portable materials. Teachers were engaged and actively playing with children. Space two (2) was observed washing hands and transitioning to lunch. The Center had a fire drill while I was present and it went smooth and all teachers moved children calmly and to their designated spots. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 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. In space two (2) there was an outlet uncovered in a center where children play during the day. In Space three (3) there was two (2) outlets uncovered in a center where children play during the day. In space One (1) there was a power strip with a missing outlet plug within reach of children. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Five (5) Staff did not received updated review of EPR plan. .0607(f) 1827 The Center did not have a person on staff who completed the EPR in Child Care training within the required timeframe and/or documentation of completion of the training was not on file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. There was not a staff staff at the center who had emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care Centers. The new Director took over in March of 2023. .0607(b) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Electrical Outlets Item 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. Note: In space two (2) there was an outlet uncovered in a center where children play during the day. In Space three (3) there was two (2) outlets uncovered in a center where children play during the day. In space One (1) there was a power strip with a missing outlet plug within reach of children. According to 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (c) When not in use, electrical outlets and power strips located in space used by children shall have safety outlets or be covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. Item 1827- The Center did not have a person on staff who completed the EPR in Child Care training within the required timeframe and/or documentation of completion of the training was not on file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. Note: There was not a staff at the center who had emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care Centers. The new Director took over in March of 2023. According to 10A NCAC 09 .0607 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (b) Existing child care centers shall have one person on staff who has completed the Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training. New centers shall have one person on staff who has completed the Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training within one year of the effective date of the initial license. When the trained staff member leaves employment, the center shall ensure that another staff member completes the required training within four months of the vacancy. Documentation of completion of the training shall be maintained in the individual's personnel file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. Item 1825-The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. Note: Five (5) Staff have not received updated review of EPR plan According to 10A NCAC 09 .0607 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (e) The trained staff shall review the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan annually, or when information in the plan changes, to ensure all information is current. Corrective Action Plan: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 9/14/23. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: Sidney.mccrory@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Division Attn: Sidney McCrory 172 Streamwood Circle Waynesville NC 28786 Please call me at 828-550-7655, or email Sidney.mccrory@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed getting in touch with Mandy Mills (mills.mandy@swcdcinc.org ) to schedule EPR training. We discussed how to get on moodle via the provider portal. We discussed you need two more new hires so you can be out of the classroom more and in the office. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at Sidney.mccrory@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-550-7655, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
10A NCAC 09 .0607 · Violation
Name of Operation: MURPHY HEAD START Facility ID: 20000026 Consultant: SIDNEY MCCRORY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/31/2023 Number Present: 40 Completed Date: 8/31/2023 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 10:45 AM Time Out: 02:30 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 compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Sidney McCrory, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Rhonda Warman during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was to you. Today, Rhonda Warman, Center Director, accompanied me. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition, and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-one (91) percentage as of 8/29/23. Permit type – Five Stars Effective on November 20, 2019. Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only; Meets reduced Ratios minus one; Meets enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/15/22. The last fire drill was practiced on 8/31/23. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 6/5/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 8/31/23. The last fire inspection was approved on 2/1/23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 4/4/23 with four (4) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Upon arrival I introduced my presence to the Administrator. I observed the group with three- to four-year-old playing on climbing equipment and running playing chase. The outdoor areas had room for gross motor play and a variety of portable materials. Teachers were engaged and actively playing with children. Space two (2) was observed washing hands and transitioning to lunch. The Center had a fire drill while I was present and it went smooth and all teachers moved children calmly and to their designated spots. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 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. In space two (2) there was an outlet uncovered in a center where children play during the day. In Space three (3) there was two (2) outlets uncovered in a center where children play during the day. In space One (1) there was a power strip with a missing outlet plug within reach of children. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Five (5) Staff did not received updated review of EPR plan. .0607(f) 1827 The Center did not have a person on staff who completed the EPR in Child Care training within the required timeframe and/or documentation of completion of the training was not on file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. There was not a staff staff at the center who had emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care Centers. The new Director took over in March of 2023. .0607(b) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Electrical Outlets Item 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. Note: In space two (2) there was an outlet uncovered in a center where children play during the day. In Space three (3) there was two (2) outlets uncovered in a center where children play during the day. In space One (1) there was a power strip with a missing outlet plug within reach of children. According to 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (c) When not in use, electrical outlets and power strips located in space used by children shall have safety outlets or be covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. Item 1827- The Center did not have a person on staff who completed the EPR in Child Care training within the required timeframe and/or documentation of completion of the training was not on file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. Note: There was not a staff at the center who had emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care Centers. The new Director took over in March of 2023. According to 10A NCAC 09 .0607 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (b) Existing child care centers shall have one person on staff who has completed the Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training. New centers shall have one person on staff who has completed the Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training within one year of the effective date of the initial license. When the trained staff member leaves employment, the center shall ensure that another staff member completes the required training within four months of the vacancy. Documentation of completion of the training shall be maintained in the individual's personnel file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. Item 1825-The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. Note: Five (5) Staff have not received updated review of EPR plan According to 10A NCAC 09 .0607 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (e) The trained staff shall review the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan annually, or when information in the plan changes, to ensure all information is current. Corrective Action Plan: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 9/14/23. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: Sidney.mccrory@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Division Attn: Sidney McCrory 172 Streamwood Circle Waynesville NC 28786 Please call me at 828-550-7655, or email Sidney.mccrory@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed getting in touch with Mandy Mills (mills.mandy@swcdcinc.org ) to schedule EPR training. We discussed how to get on moodle via the provider portal. We discussed you need two more new hires so you can be out of the classroom more and in the office. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at Sidney.mccrory@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-550-7655, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
10A NCAC 09 .1102 · Violation
Name of Operation: MURPHY HEAD START Facility ID: 20000026 Consultant: SIDNEY MCCRORY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/31/2023 Number Present: 40 Completed Date: 8/31/2023 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 10:45 AM Time Out: 02:30 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 compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Sidney McCrory, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Rhonda Warman during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was to you. Today, Rhonda Warman, Center Director, accompanied me. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition, and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-one (91) percentage as of 8/29/23. Permit type – Five Stars Effective on November 20, 2019. Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only; Meets reduced Ratios minus one; Meets enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/15/22. The last fire drill was practiced on 8/31/23. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 6/5/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 8/31/23. The last fire inspection was approved on 2/1/23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 4/4/23 with four (4) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Upon arrival I introduced my presence to the Administrator. I observed the group with three- to four-year-old playing on climbing equipment and running playing chase. The outdoor areas had room for gross motor play and a variety of portable materials. Teachers were engaged and actively playing with children. Space two (2) was observed washing hands and transitioning to lunch. The Center had a fire drill while I was present and it went smooth and all teachers moved children calmly and to their designated spots. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 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. In space two (2) there was an outlet uncovered in a center where children play during the day. In Space three (3) there was two (2) outlets uncovered in a center where children play during the day. In space One (1) there was a power strip with a missing outlet plug within reach of children. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Five (5) Staff did not received updated review of EPR plan. .0607(f) 1827 The Center did not have a person on staff who completed the EPR in Child Care training within the required timeframe and/or documentation of completion of the training was not on file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. There was not a staff staff at the center who had emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care Centers. The new Director took over in March of 2023. .0607(b) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Electrical Outlets Item 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. Note: In space two (2) there was an outlet uncovered in a center where children play during the day. In Space three (3) there was two (2) outlets uncovered in a center where children play during the day. In space One (1) there was a power strip with a missing outlet plug within reach of children. According to 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (c) When not in use, electrical outlets and power strips located in space used by children shall have safety outlets or be covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. Item 1827- The Center did not have a person on staff who completed the EPR in Child Care training within the required timeframe and/or documentation of completion of the training was not on file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. Note: There was not a staff at the center who had emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care Centers. The new Director took over in March of 2023. According to 10A NCAC 09 .0607 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (b) Existing child care centers shall have one person on staff who has completed the Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training. New centers shall have one person on staff who has completed the Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training within one year of the effective date of the initial license. When the trained staff member leaves employment, the center shall ensure that another staff member completes the required training within four months of the vacancy. Documentation of completion of the training shall be maintained in the individual's personnel file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. Item 1825-The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. Note: Five (5) Staff have not received updated review of EPR plan According to 10A NCAC 09 .0607 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (e) The trained staff shall review the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan annually, or when information in the plan changes, to ensure all information is current. Corrective Action Plan: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 9/14/23. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: Sidney.mccrory@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Division Attn: Sidney McCrory 172 Streamwood Circle Waynesville NC 28786 Please call me at 828-550-7655, or email Sidney.mccrory@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed getting in touch with Mandy Mills (mills.mandy@swcdcinc.org ) to schedule EPR training. We discussed how to get on moodle via the provider portal. We discussed you need two more new hires so you can be out of the classroom more and in the office. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at Sidney.mccrory@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-550-7655, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
10A NCAC 09 .1703 · Violation
Name of Operation: MURPHY HEAD START Facility ID: 20000026 Consultant: SIDNEY MCCRORY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/31/2023 Number Present: 40 Completed Date: 8/31/2023 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 10:45 AM Time Out: 02:30 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 compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Sidney McCrory, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Rhonda Warman during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was to you. Today, Rhonda Warman, Center Director, accompanied me. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition, and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-one (91) percentage as of 8/29/23. Permit type – Five Stars Effective on November 20, 2019. Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only; Meets reduced Ratios minus one; Meets enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/15/22. The last fire drill was practiced on 8/31/23. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 6/5/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 8/31/23. The last fire inspection was approved on 2/1/23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 4/4/23 with four (4) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Upon arrival I introduced my presence to the Administrator. I observed the group with three- to four-year-old playing on climbing equipment and running playing chase. The outdoor areas had room for gross motor play and a variety of portable materials. Teachers were engaged and actively playing with children. Space two (2) was observed washing hands and transitioning to lunch. The Center had a fire drill while I was present and it went smooth and all teachers moved children calmly and to their designated spots. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 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. In space two (2) there was an outlet uncovered in a center where children play during the day. In Space three (3) there was two (2) outlets uncovered in a center where children play during the day. In space One (1) there was a power strip with a missing outlet plug within reach of children. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Five (5) Staff did not received updated review of EPR plan. .0607(f) 1827 The Center did not have a person on staff who completed the EPR in Child Care training within the required timeframe and/or documentation of completion of the training was not on file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. There was not a staff staff at the center who had emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care Centers. The new Director took over in March of 2023. .0607(b) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Electrical Outlets Item 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. Note: In space two (2) there was an outlet uncovered in a center where children play during the day. In Space three (3) there was two (2) outlets uncovered in a center where children play during the day. In space One (1) there was a power strip with a missing outlet plug within reach of children. According to 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (c) When not in use, electrical outlets and power strips located in space used by children shall have safety outlets or be covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. Item 1827- The Center did not have a person on staff who completed the EPR in Child Care training within the required timeframe and/or documentation of completion of the training was not on file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. Note: There was not a staff at the center who had emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care Centers. The new Director took over in March of 2023. According to 10A NCAC 09 .0607 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (b) Existing child care centers shall have one person on staff who has completed the Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training. New centers shall have one person on staff who has completed the Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training within one year of the effective date of the initial license. When the trained staff member leaves employment, the center shall ensure that another staff member completes the required training within four months of the vacancy. Documentation of completion of the training shall be maintained in the individual's personnel file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. Item 1825-The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. Note: Five (5) Staff have not received updated review of EPR plan According to 10A NCAC 09 .0607 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (e) The trained staff shall review the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan annually, or when information in the plan changes, to ensure all information is current. Corrective Action Plan: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 9/14/23. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: Sidney.mccrory@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Division Attn: Sidney McCrory 172 Streamwood Circle Waynesville NC 28786 Please call me at 828-550-7655, or email Sidney.mccrory@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed getting in touch with Mandy Mills (mills.mandy@swcdcinc.org ) to schedule EPR training. We discussed how to get on moodle via the provider portal. We discussed you need two more new hires so you can be out of the classroom more and in the office. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at Sidney.mccrory@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-550-7655, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
10A NCAC 09 .2830 · Violation
Name of Operation: MURPHY HEAD START Facility ID: 20000026 Consultant: SIDNEY MCCRORY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/31/2023 Number Present: 40 Completed Date: 8/31/2023 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 10:45 AM Time Out: 02:30 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 compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Sidney McCrory, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Rhonda Warman during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was to you. Today, Rhonda Warman, Center Director, accompanied me. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition, and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-one (91) percentage as of 8/29/23. Permit type – Five Stars Effective on November 20, 2019. Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only; Meets reduced Ratios minus one; Meets enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/15/22. The last fire drill was practiced on 8/31/23. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 6/5/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 8/31/23. The last fire inspection was approved on 2/1/23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 4/4/23 with four (4) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Upon arrival I introduced my presence to the Administrator. I observed the group with three- to four-year-old playing on climbing equipment and running playing chase. The outdoor areas had room for gross motor play and a variety of portable materials. Teachers were engaged and actively playing with children. Space two (2) was observed washing hands and transitioning to lunch. The Center had a fire drill while I was present and it went smooth and all teachers moved children calmly and to their designated spots. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 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. In space two (2) there was an outlet uncovered in a center where children play during the day. In Space three (3) there was two (2) outlets uncovered in a center where children play during the day. In space One (1) there was a power strip with a missing outlet plug within reach of children. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Five (5) Staff did not received updated review of EPR plan. .0607(f) 1827 The Center did not have a person on staff who completed the EPR in Child Care training within the required timeframe and/or documentation of completion of the training was not on file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. There was not a staff staff at the center who had emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care Centers. The new Director took over in March of 2023. .0607(b) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Electrical Outlets Item 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. Note: In space two (2) there was an outlet uncovered in a center where children play during the day. In Space three (3) there was two (2) outlets uncovered in a center where children play during the day. In space One (1) there was a power strip with a missing outlet plug within reach of children. According to 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (c) When not in use, electrical outlets and power strips located in space used by children shall have safety outlets or be covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. Item 1827- The Center did not have a person on staff who completed the EPR in Child Care training within the required timeframe and/or documentation of completion of the training was not on file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. Note: There was not a staff at the center who had emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care Centers. The new Director took over in March of 2023. According to 10A NCAC 09 .0607 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (b) Existing child care centers shall have one person on staff who has completed the Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training. New centers shall have one person on staff who has completed the Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training within one year of the effective date of the initial license. When the trained staff member leaves employment, the center shall ensure that another staff member completes the required training within four months of the vacancy. Documentation of completion of the training shall be maintained in the individual's personnel file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. Item 1825-The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. Note: Five (5) Staff have not received updated review of EPR plan According to 10A NCAC 09 .0607 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (e) The trained staff shall review the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan annually, or when information in the plan changes, to ensure all information is current. Corrective Action Plan: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 9/14/23. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: Sidney.mccrory@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Division Attn: Sidney McCrory 172 Streamwood Circle Waynesville NC 28786 Please call me at 828-550-7655, or email Sidney.mccrory@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed getting in touch with Mandy Mills (mills.mandy@swcdcinc.org ) to schedule EPR training. We discussed how to get on moodle via the provider portal. We discussed you need two more new hires so you can be out of the classroom more and in the office. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at Sidney.mccrory@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-550-7655, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
NC GS 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: MURPHY HEAD START Facility ID: 20000026 Consultant: SIDNEY MCCRORY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/31/2023 Number Present: 40 Completed Date: 8/31/2023 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 10:45 AM Time Out: 02:30 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 compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Sidney McCrory, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Rhonda Warman during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was to you. Today, Rhonda Warman, Center Director, accompanied me. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition, and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-one (91) percentage as of 8/29/23. Permit type – Five Stars Effective on November 20, 2019. Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only; Meets reduced Ratios minus one; Meets enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/15/22. The last fire drill was practiced on 8/31/23. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 6/5/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 8/31/23. The last fire inspection was approved on 2/1/23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 4/4/23 with four (4) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Upon arrival I introduced my presence to the Administrator. I observed the group with three- to four-year-old playing on climbing equipment and running playing chase. The outdoor areas had room for gross motor play and a variety of portable materials. Teachers were engaged and actively playing with children. Space two (2) was observed washing hands and transitioning to lunch. The Center had a fire drill while I was present and it went smooth and all teachers moved children calmly and to their designated spots. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 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. In space two (2) there was an outlet uncovered in a center where children play during the day. In Space three (3) there was two (2) outlets uncovered in a center where children play during the day. In space One (1) there was a power strip with a missing outlet plug within reach of children. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Five (5) Staff did not received updated review of EPR plan. .0607(f) 1827 The Center did not have a person on staff who completed the EPR in Child Care training within the required timeframe and/or documentation of completion of the training was not on file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. There was not a staff staff at the center who had emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care Centers. The new Director took over in March of 2023. .0607(b) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Electrical Outlets Item 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. Note: In space two (2) there was an outlet uncovered in a center where children play during the day. In Space three (3) there was two (2) outlets uncovered in a center where children play during the day. In space One (1) there was a power strip with a missing outlet plug within reach of children. According to 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (c) When not in use, electrical outlets and power strips located in space used by children shall have safety outlets or be covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. Item 1827- The Center did not have a person on staff who completed the EPR in Child Care training within the required timeframe and/or documentation of completion of the training was not on file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. Note: There was not a staff at the center who had emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care Centers. The new Director took over in March of 2023. According to 10A NCAC 09 .0607 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (b) Existing child care centers shall have one person on staff who has completed the Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training. New centers shall have one person on staff who has completed the Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training within one year of the effective date of the initial license. When the trained staff member leaves employment, the center shall ensure that another staff member completes the required training within four months of the vacancy. Documentation of completion of the training shall be maintained in the individual's personnel file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. Item 1825-The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. Note: Five (5) Staff have not received updated review of EPR plan According to 10A NCAC 09 .0607 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (e) The trained staff shall review the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan annually, or when information in the plan changes, to ensure all information is current. Corrective Action Plan: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 9/14/23. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: Sidney.mccrory@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Division Attn: Sidney McCrory 172 Streamwood Circle Waynesville NC 28786 Please call me at 828-550-7655, or email Sidney.mccrory@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed getting in touch with Mandy Mills (mills.mandy@swcdcinc.org ) to schedule EPR training. We discussed how to get on moodle via the provider portal. We discussed you need two more new hires so you can be out of the classroom more and in the office. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at Sidney.mccrory@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-550-7655, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
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