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10A NCAC 09 .0902 · Violation
Name of Operation: KINGDOM KIDS CHILDCARE CENTER Facility ID: 06000074 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/19/2025 Number Present: 30 Completed Date: 8/19/2025 Age: From 0 To 8 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 10:00 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, Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Tammy Johnson, administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site with you. Ms. Johnson was available to answer my questions during today’s visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including (but not limited to) 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-three (93%) percentage as of 8/11/25. This facility is owned and operated by Emmanuel Baptist Church. Permit type – Four Star license issued on June 14, 2022. Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only, children in care on ground care only, meets enhanced ratios and enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on September 18, 2025. The last fire drill was practiced on 7/25/25 and I also asked Ms. Johnson to have a fire drill today for me to observe. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 6/25/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 8/6/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 1/9/25. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 8/15/25 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. Lead water testing was completed on 5/30/25 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing was completed on 9/1/24. Upon my arrival I introduced my presence to the Administrator. I explained the reason for today’s visit and began my walk through the facility. In space #1 the infants were having floor play and caregiver was busy meeting the needs of the children in care. I space #2 the group of toddlers were playing with a variety of toys in the classroom as the teacher’s sang songs and fingerplays in the floor with the children. In space #3, the children were cleaning up the classroom to have a group activity and prepare to eat lunch. In space #4, the group of school age children were outside on the playground. (school starts tomorrow). In space #5/6, they were also outside during part of my walk through, but came inside, went to the bathroom and washed hands. During today’s visit I asked Ms. Tammy to pull the fire alarm so that I could observe a fire drill. During the fire drill four (4) classrooms exited out the infant door. Various teachers helped by picking up a baby to carry out with them. The evacuation crib was not used today. I also walked back through during rest time to make sure the classrooms were light enough for teachers to supervise and maintain a safe environment. 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 not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 530 Each infant was not held for bottle feeding until he/she can hold his own bottle. An infant had a bottle in the crib while holding it themselves. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(b) 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. Three bottles had yesterday’s date on them. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. Space #5/6 had peeling and chipping paint. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. The surfacing under the dome climber was barely one inch deep. .0605(j) 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. In space #1 and #5, hand sanitizer was below five feet. .2820(b) 898 All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. In space #5/6, an electric heater was stored in the filing cabinet. .0604(e) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #530 Each infant was not held for bottle feeding until he/she can hold his/her own bottle. *An infant had a bottle in the crib while holding it themselves. Item #533 Human milk, formula, and other bottled beverages, including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated and labeled for the appropriate child. *Three bottles had yesterday’s date on them. 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. *In space #1 and #5, hand sanitizer was below five feet. Item #620 All walls and ceilings, including doors and windows, were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. *Space #5/6 had peeling and chipping paint. Item #716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. *The surfacing under the dome climber was barely one inch deep. Item #898 All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. *In space #5/6, an electric heater was stored in the filing cabinet. 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 August 26, 2025. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Georgia Lee Marshall P.O. Box 253 Zionville, NC 28698 Please call me at 828-434-0236, or email lee.marshall@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: • Today we discussed the Environmental Rating Scales 3rd edition. A couple of teachers had questions for me today. • We discussed the new Pathways to the Stars and the QRIS. Ms. Johnson joined the webinar yesterday. She is thinking they will go with Pathway one. • We discussed resources available on www.healthychildcare.unc.edu • We talked about keeping the soap bottles filled. • We discussed the infant sleep charts and not to file them away until the end of the week. • During today’s fire drill the evacuation crib was not used for infants. Instead, each teacher that came through picked up and baby and carried them out. I asked Ms. Johnson to talk to the fire marshal to see what his preference is. I feel like she needs to know how to use the evacuation crib so that other teachers can focus on their own children/classrooms. • During the fire drill, the door was left open and should be closed. When everyone is out, the administrator should ask each teacher how many children and how many adults. The administrator should record that to make sure everyone is out. • We discussed adding more shade on the infant toddler playground. • I would suggest that the step stools in the bathrooms get a good scrubbing now and probably monthly. 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 lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.434.0236, 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: KINGDOM KIDS CHILDCARE CENTER Facility ID: 06000074 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/19/2025 Number Present: 30 Completed Date: 8/19/2025 Age: From 0 To 8 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 10:00 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, Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Tammy Johnson, administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site with you. Ms. Johnson was available to answer my questions during today’s visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including (but not limited to) 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-three (93%) percentage as of 8/11/25. This facility is owned and operated by Emmanuel Baptist Church. Permit type – Four Star license issued on June 14, 2022. Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only, children in care on ground care only, meets enhanced ratios and enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on September 18, 2025. The last fire drill was practiced on 7/25/25 and I also asked Ms. Johnson to have a fire drill today for me to observe. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 6/25/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 8/6/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 1/9/25. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 8/15/25 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. Lead water testing was completed on 5/30/25 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing was completed on 9/1/24. Upon my arrival I introduced my presence to the Administrator. I explained the reason for today’s visit and began my walk through the facility. In space #1 the infants were having floor play and caregiver was busy meeting the needs of the children in care. I space #2 the group of toddlers were playing with a variety of toys in the classroom as the teacher’s sang songs and fingerplays in the floor with the children. In space #3, the children were cleaning up the classroom to have a group activity and prepare to eat lunch. In space #4, the group of school age children were outside on the playground. (school starts tomorrow). In space #5/6, they were also outside during part of my walk through, but came inside, went to the bathroom and washed hands. During today’s visit I asked Ms. Tammy to pull the fire alarm so that I could observe a fire drill. During the fire drill four (4) classrooms exited out the infant door. Various teachers helped by picking up a baby to carry out with them. The evacuation crib was not used today. I also walked back through during rest time to make sure the classrooms were light enough for teachers to supervise and maintain a safe environment. 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 not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 530 Each infant was not held for bottle feeding until he/she can hold his own bottle. An infant had a bottle in the crib while holding it themselves. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(b) 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. Three bottles had yesterday’s date on them. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. Space #5/6 had peeling and chipping paint. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. The surfacing under the dome climber was barely one inch deep. .0605(j) 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. In space #1 and #5, hand sanitizer was below five feet. .2820(b) 898 All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. In space #5/6, an electric heater was stored in the filing cabinet. .0604(e) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #530 Each infant was not held for bottle feeding until he/she can hold his/her own bottle. *An infant had a bottle in the crib while holding it themselves. Item #533 Human milk, formula, and other bottled beverages, including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated and labeled for the appropriate child. *Three bottles had yesterday’s date on them. 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. *In space #1 and #5, hand sanitizer was below five feet. Item #620 All walls and ceilings, including doors and windows, were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. *Space #5/6 had peeling and chipping paint. Item #716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. *The surfacing under the dome climber was barely one inch deep. Item #898 All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. *In space #5/6, an electric heater was stored in the filing cabinet. 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 August 26, 2025. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Georgia Lee Marshall P.O. Box 253 Zionville, NC 28698 Please call me at 828-434-0236, or email lee.marshall@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: • Today we discussed the Environmental Rating Scales 3rd edition. A couple of teachers had questions for me today. • We discussed the new Pathways to the Stars and the QRIS. Ms. Johnson joined the webinar yesterday. She is thinking they will go with Pathway one. • We discussed resources available on www.healthychildcare.unc.edu • We talked about keeping the soap bottles filled. • We discussed the infant sleep charts and not to file them away until the end of the week. • During today’s fire drill the evacuation crib was not used for infants. Instead, each teacher that came through picked up and baby and carried them out. I asked Ms. Johnson to talk to the fire marshal to see what his preference is. I feel like she needs to know how to use the evacuation crib so that other teachers can focus on their own children/classrooms. • During the fire drill, the door was left open and should be closed. When everyone is out, the administrator should ask each teacher how many children and how many adults. The administrator should record that to make sure everyone is out. • We discussed adding more shade on the infant toddler playground. • I would suggest that the step stools in the bathrooms get a good scrubbing now and probably monthly. 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 lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.434.0236, 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: KINGDOM KIDS CHILDCARE CENTER Facility ID: 06000074 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/19/2025 Number Present: 30 Completed Date: 8/19/2025 Age: From 0 To 8 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 10:00 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, Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Tammy Johnson, administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site with you. Ms. Johnson was available to answer my questions during today’s visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including (but not limited to) 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-three (93%) percentage as of 8/11/25. This facility is owned and operated by Emmanuel Baptist Church. Permit type – Four Star license issued on June 14, 2022. Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only, children in care on ground care only, meets enhanced ratios and enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on September 18, 2025. The last fire drill was practiced on 7/25/25 and I also asked Ms. Johnson to have a fire drill today for me to observe. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 6/25/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 8/6/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 1/9/25. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 8/15/25 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. Lead water testing was completed on 5/30/25 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing was completed on 9/1/24. Upon my arrival I introduced my presence to the Administrator. I explained the reason for today’s visit and began my walk through the facility. In space #1 the infants were having floor play and caregiver was busy meeting the needs of the children in care. I space #2 the group of toddlers were playing with a variety of toys in the classroom as the teacher’s sang songs and fingerplays in the floor with the children. In space #3, the children were cleaning up the classroom to have a group activity and prepare to eat lunch. In space #4, the group of school age children were outside on the playground. (school starts tomorrow). In space #5/6, they were also outside during part of my walk through, but came inside, went to the bathroom and washed hands. During today’s visit I asked Ms. Tammy to pull the fire alarm so that I could observe a fire drill. During the fire drill four (4) classrooms exited out the infant door. Various teachers helped by picking up a baby to carry out with them. The evacuation crib was not used today. I also walked back through during rest time to make sure the classrooms were light enough for teachers to supervise and maintain a safe environment. 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 not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 530 Each infant was not held for bottle feeding until he/she can hold his own bottle. An infant had a bottle in the crib while holding it themselves. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(b) 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. Three bottles had yesterday’s date on them. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. Space #5/6 had peeling and chipping paint. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. The surfacing under the dome climber was barely one inch deep. .0605(j) 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. In space #1 and #5, hand sanitizer was below five feet. .2820(b) 898 All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. In space #5/6, an electric heater was stored in the filing cabinet. .0604(e) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #530 Each infant was not held for bottle feeding until he/she can hold his/her own bottle. *An infant had a bottle in the crib while holding it themselves. Item #533 Human milk, formula, and other bottled beverages, including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated and labeled for the appropriate child. *Three bottles had yesterday’s date on them. 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. *In space #1 and #5, hand sanitizer was below five feet. Item #620 All walls and ceilings, including doors and windows, were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. *Space #5/6 had peeling and chipping paint. Item #716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. *The surfacing under the dome climber was barely one inch deep. Item #898 All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. *In space #5/6, an electric heater was stored in the filing cabinet. 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 August 26, 2025. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Georgia Lee Marshall P.O. Box 253 Zionville, NC 28698 Please call me at 828-434-0236, or email lee.marshall@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: • Today we discussed the Environmental Rating Scales 3rd edition. A couple of teachers had questions for me today. • We discussed the new Pathways to the Stars and the QRIS. Ms. Johnson joined the webinar yesterday. She is thinking they will go with Pathway one. • We discussed resources available on www.healthychildcare.unc.edu • We talked about keeping the soap bottles filled. • We discussed the infant sleep charts and not to file them away until the end of the week. • During today’s fire drill the evacuation crib was not used for infants. Instead, each teacher that came through picked up and baby and carried them out. I asked Ms. Johnson to talk to the fire marshal to see what his preference is. I feel like she needs to know how to use the evacuation crib so that other teachers can focus on their own children/classrooms. • During the fire drill, the door was left open and should be closed. When everyone is out, the administrator should ask each teacher how many children and how many adults. The administrator should record that to make sure everyone is out. • We discussed adding more shade on the infant toddler playground. • I would suggest that the step stools in the bathrooms get a good scrubbing now and probably monthly. 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 lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.434.0236, 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: KINGDOM KIDS CHILDCARE CENTER Facility ID: 06000074 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/19/2025 Number Present: 30 Completed Date: 8/19/2025 Age: From 0 To 8 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 10:00 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, Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Tammy Johnson, administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site with you. Ms. Johnson was available to answer my questions during today’s visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including (but not limited to) 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-three (93%) percentage as of 8/11/25. This facility is owned and operated by Emmanuel Baptist Church. Permit type – Four Star license issued on June 14, 2022. Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only, children in care on ground care only, meets enhanced ratios and enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on September 18, 2025. The last fire drill was practiced on 7/25/25 and I also asked Ms. Johnson to have a fire drill today for me to observe. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 6/25/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 8/6/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 1/9/25. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 8/15/25 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. Lead water testing was completed on 5/30/25 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing was completed on 9/1/24. Upon my arrival I introduced my presence to the Administrator. I explained the reason for today’s visit and began my walk through the facility. In space #1 the infants were having floor play and caregiver was busy meeting the needs of the children in care. I space #2 the group of toddlers were playing with a variety of toys in the classroom as the teacher’s sang songs and fingerplays in the floor with the children. In space #3, the children were cleaning up the classroom to have a group activity and prepare to eat lunch. In space #4, the group of school age children were outside on the playground. (school starts tomorrow). In space #5/6, they were also outside during part of my walk through, but came inside, went to the bathroom and washed hands. During today’s visit I asked Ms. Tammy to pull the fire alarm so that I could observe a fire drill. During the fire drill four (4) classrooms exited out the infant door. Various teachers helped by picking up a baby to carry out with them. The evacuation crib was not used today. I also walked back through during rest time to make sure the classrooms were light enough for teachers to supervise and maintain a safe environment. 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 not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 530 Each infant was not held for bottle feeding until he/she can hold his own bottle. An infant had a bottle in the crib while holding it themselves. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(b) 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. Three bottles had yesterday’s date on them. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. Space #5/6 had peeling and chipping paint. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. The surfacing under the dome climber was barely one inch deep. .0605(j) 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. In space #1 and #5, hand sanitizer was below five feet. .2820(b) 898 All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. In space #5/6, an electric heater was stored in the filing cabinet. .0604(e) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #530 Each infant was not held for bottle feeding until he/she can hold his/her own bottle. *An infant had a bottle in the crib while holding it themselves. Item #533 Human milk, formula, and other bottled beverages, including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated and labeled for the appropriate child. *Three bottles had yesterday’s date on them. 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. *In space #1 and #5, hand sanitizer was below five feet. Item #620 All walls and ceilings, including doors and windows, were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. *Space #5/6 had peeling and chipping paint. Item #716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. *The surfacing under the dome climber was barely one inch deep. Item #898 All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. *In space #5/6, an electric heater was stored in the filing cabinet. 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 August 26, 2025. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Georgia Lee Marshall P.O. Box 253 Zionville, NC 28698 Please call me at 828-434-0236, or email lee.marshall@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: • Today we discussed the Environmental Rating Scales 3rd edition. A couple of teachers had questions for me today. • We discussed the new Pathways to the Stars and the QRIS. Ms. Johnson joined the webinar yesterday. She is thinking they will go with Pathway one. • We discussed resources available on www.healthychildcare.unc.edu • We talked about keeping the soap bottles filled. • We discussed the infant sleep charts and not to file them away until the end of the week. • During today’s fire drill the evacuation crib was not used for infants. Instead, each teacher that came through picked up and baby and carried them out. I asked Ms. Johnson to talk to the fire marshal to see what his preference is. I feel like she needs to know how to use the evacuation crib so that other teachers can focus on their own children/classrooms. • During the fire drill, the door was left open and should be closed. When everyone is out, the administrator should ask each teacher how many children and how many adults. The administrator should record that to make sure everyone is out. • We discussed adding more shade on the infant toddler playground. • I would suggest that the step stools in the bathrooms get a good scrubbing now and probably monthly. 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 lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.434.0236, 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 .2830 · Violation
Name of Operation: KINGDOM KIDS CHILDCARE CENTER Facility ID: 06000074 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/19/2025 Number Present: 30 Completed Date: 8/19/2025 Age: From 0 To 8 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 10:00 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, Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Tammy Johnson, administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site with you. Ms. Johnson was available to answer my questions during today’s visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including (but not limited to) 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-three (93%) percentage as of 8/11/25. This facility is owned and operated by Emmanuel Baptist Church. Permit type – Four Star license issued on June 14, 2022. Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only, children in care on ground care only, meets enhanced ratios and enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on September 18, 2025. The last fire drill was practiced on 7/25/25 and I also asked Ms. Johnson to have a fire drill today for me to observe. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 6/25/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 8/6/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 1/9/25. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 8/15/25 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. Lead water testing was completed on 5/30/25 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing was completed on 9/1/24. Upon my arrival I introduced my presence to the Administrator. I explained the reason for today’s visit and began my walk through the facility. In space #1 the infants were having floor play and caregiver was busy meeting the needs of the children in care. I space #2 the group of toddlers were playing with a variety of toys in the classroom as the teacher’s sang songs and fingerplays in the floor with the children. In space #3, the children were cleaning up the classroom to have a group activity and prepare to eat lunch. In space #4, the group of school age children were outside on the playground. (school starts tomorrow). In space #5/6, they were also outside during part of my walk through, but came inside, went to the bathroom and washed hands. During today’s visit I asked Ms. Tammy to pull the fire alarm so that I could observe a fire drill. During the fire drill four (4) classrooms exited out the infant door. Various teachers helped by picking up a baby to carry out with them. The evacuation crib was not used today. I also walked back through during rest time to make sure the classrooms were light enough for teachers to supervise and maintain a safe environment. 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 not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 530 Each infant was not held for bottle feeding until he/she can hold his own bottle. An infant had a bottle in the crib while holding it themselves. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(b) 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. Three bottles had yesterday’s date on them. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. Space #5/6 had peeling and chipping paint. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. The surfacing under the dome climber was barely one inch deep. .0605(j) 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. In space #1 and #5, hand sanitizer was below five feet. .2820(b) 898 All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. In space #5/6, an electric heater was stored in the filing cabinet. .0604(e) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #530 Each infant was not held for bottle feeding until he/she can hold his/her own bottle. *An infant had a bottle in the crib while holding it themselves. Item #533 Human milk, formula, and other bottled beverages, including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated and labeled for the appropriate child. *Three bottles had yesterday’s date on them. 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. *In space #1 and #5, hand sanitizer was below five feet. Item #620 All walls and ceilings, including doors and windows, were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. *Space #5/6 had peeling and chipping paint. Item #716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. *The surfacing under the dome climber was barely one inch deep. Item #898 All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. *In space #5/6, an electric heater was stored in the filing cabinet. 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 August 26, 2025. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Georgia Lee Marshall P.O. Box 253 Zionville, NC 28698 Please call me at 828-434-0236, or email lee.marshall@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: • Today we discussed the Environmental Rating Scales 3rd edition. A couple of teachers had questions for me today. • We discussed the new Pathways to the Stars and the QRIS. Ms. Johnson joined the webinar yesterday. She is thinking they will go with Pathway one. • We discussed resources available on www.healthychildcare.unc.edu • We talked about keeping the soap bottles filled. • We discussed the infant sleep charts and not to file them away until the end of the week. • During today’s fire drill the evacuation crib was not used for infants. Instead, each teacher that came through picked up and baby and carried them out. I asked Ms. Johnson to talk to the fire marshal to see what his preference is. I feel like she needs to know how to use the evacuation crib so that other teachers can focus on their own children/classrooms. • During the fire drill, the door was left open and should be closed. When everyone is out, the administrator should ask each teacher how many children and how many adults. The administrator should record that to make sure everyone is out. • We discussed adding more shade on the infant toddler playground. • I would suggest that the step stools in the bathrooms get a good scrubbing now and probably monthly. 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 lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.434.0236, 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: KINGDOM KIDS CHILDCARE CENTER Facility ID: 06000074 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/19/2025 Number Present: 30 Completed Date: 8/19/2025 Age: From 0 To 8 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 10:00 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, Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Tammy Johnson, administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site with you. Ms. Johnson was available to answer my questions during today’s visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including (but not limited to) 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-three (93%) percentage as of 8/11/25. This facility is owned and operated by Emmanuel Baptist Church. Permit type – Four Star license issued on June 14, 2022. Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only, children in care on ground care only, meets enhanced ratios and enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on September 18, 2025. The last fire drill was practiced on 7/25/25 and I also asked Ms. Johnson to have a fire drill today for me to observe. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 6/25/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 8/6/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 1/9/25. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 8/15/25 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. Lead water testing was completed on 5/30/25 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing was completed on 9/1/24. Upon my arrival I introduced my presence to the Administrator. I explained the reason for today’s visit and began my walk through the facility. In space #1 the infants were having floor play and caregiver was busy meeting the needs of the children in care. I space #2 the group of toddlers were playing with a variety of toys in the classroom as the teacher’s sang songs and fingerplays in the floor with the children. In space #3, the children were cleaning up the classroom to have a group activity and prepare to eat lunch. In space #4, the group of school age children were outside on the playground. (school starts tomorrow). In space #5/6, they were also outside during part of my walk through, but came inside, went to the bathroom and washed hands. During today’s visit I asked Ms. Tammy to pull the fire alarm so that I could observe a fire drill. During the fire drill four (4) classrooms exited out the infant door. Various teachers helped by picking up a baby to carry out with them. The evacuation crib was not used today. I also walked back through during rest time to make sure the classrooms were light enough for teachers to supervise and maintain a safe environment. 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 not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 530 Each infant was not held for bottle feeding until he/she can hold his own bottle. An infant had a bottle in the crib while holding it themselves. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(b) 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. Three bottles had yesterday’s date on them. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. Space #5/6 had peeling and chipping paint. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. The surfacing under the dome climber was barely one inch deep. .0605(j) 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. In space #1 and #5, hand sanitizer was below five feet. .2820(b) 898 All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. In space #5/6, an electric heater was stored in the filing cabinet. .0604(e) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #530 Each infant was not held for bottle feeding until he/she can hold his/her own bottle. *An infant had a bottle in the crib while holding it themselves. Item #533 Human milk, formula, and other bottled beverages, including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated and labeled for the appropriate child. *Three bottles had yesterday’s date on them. 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. *In space #1 and #5, hand sanitizer was below five feet. Item #620 All walls and ceilings, including doors and windows, were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. *Space #5/6 had peeling and chipping paint. Item #716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. *The surfacing under the dome climber was barely one inch deep. Item #898 All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. *In space #5/6, an electric heater was stored in the filing cabinet. 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 August 26, 2025. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Georgia Lee Marshall P.O. Box 253 Zionville, NC 28698 Please call me at 828-434-0236, or email lee.marshall@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: • Today we discussed the Environmental Rating Scales 3rd edition. A couple of teachers had questions for me today. • We discussed the new Pathways to the Stars and the QRIS. Ms. Johnson joined the webinar yesterday. She is thinking they will go with Pathway one. • We discussed resources available on www.healthychildcare.unc.edu • We talked about keeping the soap bottles filled. • We discussed the infant sleep charts and not to file them away until the end of the week. • During today’s fire drill the evacuation crib was not used for infants. Instead, each teacher that came through picked up and baby and carried them out. I asked Ms. Johnson to talk to the fire marshal to see what his preference is. I feel like she needs to know how to use the evacuation crib so that other teachers can focus on their own children/classrooms. • During the fire drill, the door was left open and should be closed. When everyone is out, the administrator should ask each teacher how many children and how many adults. The administrator should record that to make sure everyone is out. • We discussed adding more shade on the infant toddler playground. • I would suggest that the step stools in the bathrooms get a good scrubbing now and probably monthly. 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 lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.434.0236, 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: KINGDOM KIDS CHILDCARE CENTER Facility ID: 06000074 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/27/2025 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 3/27/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this routine unannounced visit was to conduct limited compliance monitoring and offer consultation to the program. The visit summary was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Tammy Johnson, administrator. The computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed and left on site. It is also available electronically upon request. Upon my arrival I greeted Ms. Johnson, center administrator, and I explained the reason for my visit. She accompanied me during my walkthrough of the facility and answered my questions. In space #1, the group of infants, most were napping or going down for a nap. One infant was being fed a bottle. In space #2, the group of toddlers were participating in songs and finger plays with their teacher, while another teacher changed diapers. In space #3, the group of two-year-old children were also participating in songs and fingerplays. Since the classrooms are separated by furniture, they typically sing the same songs at the same time. The teacher helped kids one at a time to wash their hands. The other teacher assisted children to sit at the table for lunch. In space #4, the space for school age children was not in use at the time, but children will arrive after school. Space #5/6, the group of preschool children were finishing lunch and going to the bathroom. They explained that their schedule was early today due to a child having a birthday party this afternoon, so they were ending rest time early for that. Lunch today consisted of macaroni and cheese, green beans, peaches and milk. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-four (94%) percentage as of 3/21/25. This facility is owned and operated by Emmanuel Baptist Church. There was one (1) new teacher at this facility today and I monitored that file today. There are forty-seven (47) children enrolled and twenty-nine (29) present today. No children’s files were monitored during today’s routine unannounced visit. The last annual compliance visit was 9/18/24. During Tropical Storm Helene, this facility was -closed from September 27th to November 7th, 2024. Water came in the building and caused approximately $30,000 in damages. The following items were monitored today: Supervision Staff Child Ratios CPR First Aid Special Training Criminal Record Checks Completed Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Substances Storage of Medication Adequate/Approved Space General Safety Discipline Program Records License Posted- Four-star license, effective June 14, 2022. Permit Restrictions- Daytime care only, children in care on ground level only, meets enhanced space and enhanced ratios. The last fire drill was practiced on 3/22/25. An emergency drill was conducted on 3/19/25. The last playground inspection was on 3/5/25. The last fire inspection was 1/9/25. The last sanitation inspection was completed on 1/7/25 with zero (0) demerits for a superior rating. The Emergency Medical Care Plan is posted and current. The incident log is in use and maintained. 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 #1, a power strip did not have outlet covers in the unused slots. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 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. In space #1, dawn dish soap was sitting on the sink, which is below five feet. .2820(b) 898 All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. In space #1, a bottle warmer was below five feet. .0604(e) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. In space #3, the walls had peeling and flaking paint behind the changing table. Technical assistance: • In space #1, a bottle warmer was below five feet. Anything with a heating element should be stored out of reach, which is five feet up. • In space #1, dawn dish soap was sitting on the sink, which is below five feet. • In space #1, a power strip did not have outlet covers in the unused slots. • In space #3, the walls had peeling and flaking paint behind the changing table. Corrective Action Plan: All violations are required to be corrected immediately. However, if at any time you are unable to correct all violations within the specified time frame, please send a written statement regarding those violations that were corrected and include a specific plan for correction of the remaining violations. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today’s visit would be considered as legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license may be issued. 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 April 10, 2025. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or on the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Georgia Lee Marshall PO Box 253 Zionville, NC 28698 Please call me at 828.434.0236, or email lee.marshall@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. Falsification of any information may result in a revocation of your license. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Please note any violations cited today and during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Consultation: • Lead and asbestos testing deadlines have been extended till May 2025 with remediation funding available. • New Environment Rating Scales have arrived! Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for DCDEE assessments. Go to https://ncrlap.org/ for resources and training opportunities. • Please be reminded that anything that states “Keep out of reach of Children”, should be stored five feet up. If there is any question or if there are more warnings on the item, please make sure the item is locked. • Anything with a heating element including bottle warmers, laminators… should be keep out of reach of children, which is five feet high. 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. **Your last lead water test was 2/12/21 and is due to be repeated every three (3) years. This means this was due 2/12/24 and should be completed to avoid a violation on your next visit and/or deductions on your next sanitation inspection. 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 lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.434.0236, 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: KINGDOM KIDS CHILDCARE CENTER Facility ID: 06000074 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/27/2025 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 3/27/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this routine unannounced visit was to conduct limited compliance monitoring and offer consultation to the program. The visit summary was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Tammy Johnson, administrator. The computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed and left on site. It is also available electronically upon request. Upon my arrival I greeted Ms. Johnson, center administrator, and I explained the reason for my visit. She accompanied me during my walkthrough of the facility and answered my questions. In space #1, the group of infants, most were napping or going down for a nap. One infant was being fed a bottle. In space #2, the group of toddlers were participating in songs and finger plays with their teacher, while another teacher changed diapers. In space #3, the group of two-year-old children were also participating in songs and fingerplays. Since the classrooms are separated by furniture, they typically sing the same songs at the same time. The teacher helped kids one at a time to wash their hands. The other teacher assisted children to sit at the table for lunch. In space #4, the space for school age children was not in use at the time, but children will arrive after school. Space #5/6, the group of preschool children were finishing lunch and going to the bathroom. They explained that their schedule was early today due to a child having a birthday party this afternoon, so they were ending rest time early for that. Lunch today consisted of macaroni and cheese, green beans, peaches and milk. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-four (94%) percentage as of 3/21/25. This facility is owned and operated by Emmanuel Baptist Church. There was one (1) new teacher at this facility today and I monitored that file today. There are forty-seven (47) children enrolled and twenty-nine (29) present today. No children’s files were monitored during today’s routine unannounced visit. The last annual compliance visit was 9/18/24. During Tropical Storm Helene, this facility was -closed from September 27th to November 7th, 2024. Water came in the building and caused approximately $30,000 in damages. The following items were monitored today: Supervision Staff Child Ratios CPR First Aid Special Training Criminal Record Checks Completed Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Substances Storage of Medication Adequate/Approved Space General Safety Discipline Program Records License Posted- Four-star license, effective June 14, 2022. Permit Restrictions- Daytime care only, children in care on ground level only, meets enhanced space and enhanced ratios. The last fire drill was practiced on 3/22/25. An emergency drill was conducted on 3/19/25. The last playground inspection was on 3/5/25. The last fire inspection was 1/9/25. The last sanitation inspection was completed on 1/7/25 with zero (0) demerits for a superior rating. The Emergency Medical Care Plan is posted and current. The incident log is in use and maintained. 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 #1, a power strip did not have outlet covers in the unused slots. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 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. In space #1, dawn dish soap was sitting on the sink, which is below five feet. .2820(b) 898 All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. In space #1, a bottle warmer was below five feet. .0604(e) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. In space #3, the walls had peeling and flaking paint behind the changing table. Technical assistance: • In space #1, a bottle warmer was below five feet. Anything with a heating element should be stored out of reach, which is five feet up. • In space #1, dawn dish soap was sitting on the sink, which is below five feet. • In space #1, a power strip did not have outlet covers in the unused slots. • In space #3, the walls had peeling and flaking paint behind the changing table. Corrective Action Plan: All violations are required to be corrected immediately. However, if at any time you are unable to correct all violations within the specified time frame, please send a written statement regarding those violations that were corrected and include a specific plan for correction of the remaining violations. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today’s visit would be considered as legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license may be issued. 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 April 10, 2025. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or on the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Georgia Lee Marshall PO Box 253 Zionville, NC 28698 Please call me at 828.434.0236, or email lee.marshall@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. Falsification of any information may result in a revocation of your license. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Please note any violations cited today and during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Consultation: • Lead and asbestos testing deadlines have been extended till May 2025 with remediation funding available. • New Environment Rating Scales have arrived! Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for DCDEE assessments. Go to https://ncrlap.org/ for resources and training opportunities. • Please be reminded that anything that states “Keep out of reach of Children”, should be stored five feet up. If there is any question or if there are more warnings on the item, please make sure the item is locked. • Anything with a heating element including bottle warmers, laminators… should be keep out of reach of children, which is five feet high. 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. **Your last lead water test was 2/12/21 and is due to be repeated every three (3) years. This means this was due 2/12/24 and should be completed to avoid a violation on your next visit and/or deductions on your next sanitation inspection. 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 lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.434.0236, 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: KINGDOM KIDS CHILDCARE CENTER Facility ID: 06000074 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/27/2025 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 3/27/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this routine unannounced visit was to conduct limited compliance monitoring and offer consultation to the program. The visit summary was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Tammy Johnson, administrator. The computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed and left on site. It is also available electronically upon request. Upon my arrival I greeted Ms. Johnson, center administrator, and I explained the reason for my visit. She accompanied me during my walkthrough of the facility and answered my questions. In space #1, the group of infants, most were napping or going down for a nap. One infant was being fed a bottle. In space #2, the group of toddlers were participating in songs and finger plays with their teacher, while another teacher changed diapers. In space #3, the group of two-year-old children were also participating in songs and fingerplays. Since the classrooms are separated by furniture, they typically sing the same songs at the same time. The teacher helped kids one at a time to wash their hands. The other teacher assisted children to sit at the table for lunch. In space #4, the space for school age children was not in use at the time, but children will arrive after school. Space #5/6, the group of preschool children were finishing lunch and going to the bathroom. They explained that their schedule was early today due to a child having a birthday party this afternoon, so they were ending rest time early for that. Lunch today consisted of macaroni and cheese, green beans, peaches and milk. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-four (94%) percentage as of 3/21/25. This facility is owned and operated by Emmanuel Baptist Church. There was one (1) new teacher at this facility today and I monitored that file today. There are forty-seven (47) children enrolled and twenty-nine (29) present today. No children’s files were monitored during today’s routine unannounced visit. The last annual compliance visit was 9/18/24. During Tropical Storm Helene, this facility was -closed from September 27th to November 7th, 2024. Water came in the building and caused approximately $30,000 in damages. The following items were monitored today: Supervision Staff Child Ratios CPR First Aid Special Training Criminal Record Checks Completed Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Substances Storage of Medication Adequate/Approved Space General Safety Discipline Program Records License Posted- Four-star license, effective June 14, 2022. Permit Restrictions- Daytime care only, children in care on ground level only, meets enhanced space and enhanced ratios. The last fire drill was practiced on 3/22/25. An emergency drill was conducted on 3/19/25. The last playground inspection was on 3/5/25. The last fire inspection was 1/9/25. The last sanitation inspection was completed on 1/7/25 with zero (0) demerits for a superior rating. The Emergency Medical Care Plan is posted and current. The incident log is in use and maintained. 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 #1, a power strip did not have outlet covers in the unused slots. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 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. In space #1, dawn dish soap was sitting on the sink, which is below five feet. .2820(b) 898 All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. In space #1, a bottle warmer was below five feet. .0604(e) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. In space #3, the walls had peeling and flaking paint behind the changing table. Technical assistance: • In space #1, a bottle warmer was below five feet. Anything with a heating element should be stored out of reach, which is five feet up. • In space #1, dawn dish soap was sitting on the sink, which is below five feet. • In space #1, a power strip did not have outlet covers in the unused slots. • In space #3, the walls had peeling and flaking paint behind the changing table. Corrective Action Plan: All violations are required to be corrected immediately. However, if at any time you are unable to correct all violations within the specified time frame, please send a written statement regarding those violations that were corrected and include a specific plan for correction of the remaining violations. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today’s visit would be considered as legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license may be issued. 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 April 10, 2025. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or on the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Georgia Lee Marshall PO Box 253 Zionville, NC 28698 Please call me at 828.434.0236, or email lee.marshall@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. Falsification of any information may result in a revocation of your license. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Please note any violations cited today and during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Consultation: • Lead and asbestos testing deadlines have been extended till May 2025 with remediation funding available. • New Environment Rating Scales have arrived! Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for DCDEE assessments. Go to https://ncrlap.org/ for resources and training opportunities. • Please be reminded that anything that states “Keep out of reach of Children”, should be stored five feet up. If there is any question or if there are more warnings on the item, please make sure the item is locked. • Anything with a heating element including bottle warmers, laminators… should be keep out of reach of children, which is five feet high. 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. **Your last lead water test was 2/12/21 and is due to be repeated every three (3) years. This means this was due 2/12/24 and should be completed to avoid a violation on your next visit and/or deductions on your next sanitation inspection. 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 lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.434.0236, 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: KINGDOM KIDS CHILDCARE CENTER Facility ID: 06000074 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/27/2025 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 3/27/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this routine unannounced visit was to conduct limited compliance monitoring and offer consultation to the program. The visit summary was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Tammy Johnson, administrator. The computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed and left on site. It is also available electronically upon request. Upon my arrival I greeted Ms. Johnson, center administrator, and I explained the reason for my visit. She accompanied me during my walkthrough of the facility and answered my questions. In space #1, the group of infants, most were napping or going down for a nap. One infant was being fed a bottle. In space #2, the group of toddlers were participating in songs and finger plays with their teacher, while another teacher changed diapers. In space #3, the group of two-year-old children were also participating in songs and fingerplays. Since the classrooms are separated by furniture, they typically sing the same songs at the same time. The teacher helped kids one at a time to wash their hands. The other teacher assisted children to sit at the table for lunch. In space #4, the space for school age children was not in use at the time, but children will arrive after school. Space #5/6, the group of preschool children were finishing lunch and going to the bathroom. They explained that their schedule was early today due to a child having a birthday party this afternoon, so they were ending rest time early for that. Lunch today consisted of macaroni and cheese, green beans, peaches and milk. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-four (94%) percentage as of 3/21/25. This facility is owned and operated by Emmanuel Baptist Church. There was one (1) new teacher at this facility today and I monitored that file today. There are forty-seven (47) children enrolled and twenty-nine (29) present today. No children’s files were monitored during today’s routine unannounced visit. The last annual compliance visit was 9/18/24. During Tropical Storm Helene, this facility was -closed from September 27th to November 7th, 2024. Water came in the building and caused approximately $30,000 in damages. The following items were monitored today: Supervision Staff Child Ratios CPR First Aid Special Training Criminal Record Checks Completed Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Substances Storage of Medication Adequate/Approved Space General Safety Discipline Program Records License Posted- Four-star license, effective June 14, 2022. Permit Restrictions- Daytime care only, children in care on ground level only, meets enhanced space and enhanced ratios. The last fire drill was practiced on 3/22/25. An emergency drill was conducted on 3/19/25. The last playground inspection was on 3/5/25. The last fire inspection was 1/9/25. The last sanitation inspection was completed on 1/7/25 with zero (0) demerits for a superior rating. The Emergency Medical Care Plan is posted and current. The incident log is in use and maintained. 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 #1, a power strip did not have outlet covers in the unused slots. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 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. In space #1, dawn dish soap was sitting on the sink, which is below five feet. .2820(b) 898 All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. In space #1, a bottle warmer was below five feet. .0604(e) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. In space #3, the walls had peeling and flaking paint behind the changing table. Technical assistance: • In space #1, a bottle warmer was below five feet. Anything with a heating element should be stored out of reach, which is five feet up. • In space #1, dawn dish soap was sitting on the sink, which is below five feet. • In space #1, a power strip did not have outlet covers in the unused slots. • In space #3, the walls had peeling and flaking paint behind the changing table. Corrective Action Plan: All violations are required to be corrected immediately. However, if at any time you are unable to correct all violations within the specified time frame, please send a written statement regarding those violations that were corrected and include a specific plan for correction of the remaining violations. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today’s visit would be considered as legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license may be issued. 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 April 10, 2025. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or on the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Georgia Lee Marshall PO Box 253 Zionville, NC 28698 Please call me at 828.434.0236, or email lee.marshall@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. Falsification of any information may result in a revocation of your license. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Please note any violations cited today and during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Consultation: • Lead and asbestos testing deadlines have been extended till May 2025 with remediation funding available. • New Environment Rating Scales have arrived! Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for DCDEE assessments. Go to https://ncrlap.org/ for resources and training opportunities. • Please be reminded that anything that states “Keep out of reach of Children”, should be stored five feet up. If there is any question or if there are more warnings on the item, please make sure the item is locked. • Anything with a heating element including bottle warmers, laminators… should be keep out of reach of children, which is five feet high. 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. **Your last lead water test was 2/12/21 and is due to be repeated every three (3) years. This means this was due 2/12/24 and should be completed to avoid a violation on your next visit and/or deductions on your next sanitation inspection. 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 lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.434.0236, 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: KINGDOM KIDS CHILDCARE CENTER Facility ID: 06000074 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/27/2025 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 3/27/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this routine unannounced visit was to conduct limited compliance monitoring and offer consultation to the program. The visit summary was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Tammy Johnson, administrator. The computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed and left on site. It is also available electronically upon request. Upon my arrival I greeted Ms. Johnson, center administrator, and I explained the reason for my visit. She accompanied me during my walkthrough of the facility and answered my questions. In space #1, the group of infants, most were napping or going down for a nap. One infant was being fed a bottle. In space #2, the group of toddlers were participating in songs and finger plays with their teacher, while another teacher changed diapers. In space #3, the group of two-year-old children were also participating in songs and fingerplays. Since the classrooms are separated by furniture, they typically sing the same songs at the same time. The teacher helped kids one at a time to wash their hands. The other teacher assisted children to sit at the table for lunch. In space #4, the space for school age children was not in use at the time, but children will arrive after school. Space #5/6, the group of preschool children were finishing lunch and going to the bathroom. They explained that their schedule was early today due to a child having a birthday party this afternoon, so they were ending rest time early for that. Lunch today consisted of macaroni and cheese, green beans, peaches and milk. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-four (94%) percentage as of 3/21/25. This facility is owned and operated by Emmanuel Baptist Church. There was one (1) new teacher at this facility today and I monitored that file today. There are forty-seven (47) children enrolled and twenty-nine (29) present today. No children’s files were monitored during today’s routine unannounced visit. The last annual compliance visit was 9/18/24. During Tropical Storm Helene, this facility was -closed from September 27th to November 7th, 2024. Water came in the building and caused approximately $30,000 in damages. The following items were monitored today: Supervision Staff Child Ratios CPR First Aid Special Training Criminal Record Checks Completed Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Substances Storage of Medication Adequate/Approved Space General Safety Discipline Program Records License Posted- Four-star license, effective June 14, 2022. Permit Restrictions- Daytime care only, children in care on ground level only, meets enhanced space and enhanced ratios. The last fire drill was practiced on 3/22/25. An emergency drill was conducted on 3/19/25. The last playground inspection was on 3/5/25. The last fire inspection was 1/9/25. The last sanitation inspection was completed on 1/7/25 with zero (0) demerits for a superior rating. The Emergency Medical Care Plan is posted and current. The incident log is in use and maintained. 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 #1, a power strip did not have outlet covers in the unused slots. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 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. In space #1, dawn dish soap was sitting on the sink, which is below five feet. .2820(b) 898 All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. In space #1, a bottle warmer was below five feet. .0604(e) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. In space #3, the walls had peeling and flaking paint behind the changing table. Technical assistance: • In space #1, a bottle warmer was below five feet. Anything with a heating element should be stored out of reach, which is five feet up. • In space #1, dawn dish soap was sitting on the sink, which is below five feet. • In space #1, a power strip did not have outlet covers in the unused slots. • In space #3, the walls had peeling and flaking paint behind the changing table. Corrective Action Plan: All violations are required to be corrected immediately. However, if at any time you are unable to correct all violations within the specified time frame, please send a written statement regarding those violations that were corrected and include a specific plan for correction of the remaining violations. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today’s visit would be considered as legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license may be issued. 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 April 10, 2025. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or on the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Georgia Lee Marshall PO Box 253 Zionville, NC 28698 Please call me at 828.434.0236, or email lee.marshall@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. Falsification of any information may result in a revocation of your license. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Please note any violations cited today and during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Consultation: • Lead and asbestos testing deadlines have been extended till May 2025 with remediation funding available. • New Environment Rating Scales have arrived! Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for DCDEE assessments. Go to https://ncrlap.org/ for resources and training opportunities. • Please be reminded that anything that states “Keep out of reach of Children”, should be stored five feet up. If there is any question or if there are more warnings on the item, please make sure the item is locked. • Anything with a heating element including bottle warmers, laminators… should be keep out of reach of children, which is five feet high. 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. **Your last lead water test was 2/12/21 and is due to be repeated every three (3) years. This means this was due 2/12/24 and should be completed to avoid a violation on your next visit and/or deductions on your next sanitation inspection. 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 lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.434.0236, 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
G.S. 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: KINGDOM KIDS CHILDCARE CENTER Facility ID: 06000074 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/27/2025 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 3/27/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this routine unannounced visit was to conduct limited compliance monitoring and offer consultation to the program. The visit summary was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Tammy Johnson, administrator. The computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed and left on site. It is also available electronically upon request. Upon my arrival I greeted Ms. Johnson, center administrator, and I explained the reason for my visit. She accompanied me during my walkthrough of the facility and answered my questions. In space #1, the group of infants, most were napping or going down for a nap. One infant was being fed a bottle. In space #2, the group of toddlers were participating in songs and finger plays with their teacher, while another teacher changed diapers. In space #3, the group of two-year-old children were also participating in songs and fingerplays. Since the classrooms are separated by furniture, they typically sing the same songs at the same time. The teacher helped kids one at a time to wash their hands. The other teacher assisted children to sit at the table for lunch. In space #4, the space for school age children was not in use at the time, but children will arrive after school. Space #5/6, the group of preschool children were finishing lunch and going to the bathroom. They explained that their schedule was early today due to a child having a birthday party this afternoon, so they were ending rest time early for that. Lunch today consisted of macaroni and cheese, green beans, peaches and milk. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-four (94%) percentage as of 3/21/25. This facility is owned and operated by Emmanuel Baptist Church. There was one (1) new teacher at this facility today and I monitored that file today. There are forty-seven (47) children enrolled and twenty-nine (29) present today. No children’s files were monitored during today’s routine unannounced visit. The last annual compliance visit was 9/18/24. During Tropical Storm Helene, this facility was -closed from September 27th to November 7th, 2024. Water came in the building and caused approximately $30,000 in damages. The following items were monitored today: Supervision Staff Child Ratios CPR First Aid Special Training Criminal Record Checks Completed Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Substances Storage of Medication Adequate/Approved Space General Safety Discipline Program Records License Posted- Four-star license, effective June 14, 2022. Permit Restrictions- Daytime care only, children in care on ground level only, meets enhanced space and enhanced ratios. The last fire drill was practiced on 3/22/25. An emergency drill was conducted on 3/19/25. The last playground inspection was on 3/5/25. The last fire inspection was 1/9/25. The last sanitation inspection was completed on 1/7/25 with zero (0) demerits for a superior rating. The Emergency Medical Care Plan is posted and current. The incident log is in use and maintained. 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 #1, a power strip did not have outlet covers in the unused slots. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 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. In space #1, dawn dish soap was sitting on the sink, which is below five feet. .2820(b) 898 All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. In space #1, a bottle warmer was below five feet. .0604(e) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. In space #3, the walls had peeling and flaking paint behind the changing table. Technical assistance: • In space #1, a bottle warmer was below five feet. Anything with a heating element should be stored out of reach, which is five feet up. • In space #1, dawn dish soap was sitting on the sink, which is below five feet. • In space #1, a power strip did not have outlet covers in the unused slots. • In space #3, the walls had peeling and flaking paint behind the changing table. Corrective Action Plan: All violations are required to be corrected immediately. However, if at any time you are unable to correct all violations within the specified time frame, please send a written statement regarding those violations that were corrected and include a specific plan for correction of the remaining violations. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today’s visit would be considered as legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license may be issued. 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 April 10, 2025. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or on the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Georgia Lee Marshall PO Box 253 Zionville, NC 28698 Please call me at 828.434.0236, or email lee.marshall@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. Falsification of any information may result in a revocation of your license. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Please note any violations cited today and during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Consultation: • Lead and asbestos testing deadlines have been extended till May 2025 with remediation funding available. • New Environment Rating Scales have arrived! Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for DCDEE assessments. Go to https://ncrlap.org/ for resources and training opportunities. • Please be reminded that anything that states “Keep out of reach of Children”, should be stored five feet up. If there is any question or if there are more warnings on the item, please make sure the item is locked. • Anything with a heating element including bottle warmers, laminators… should be keep out of reach of children, which is five feet high. 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. **Your last lead water test was 2/12/21 and is due to be repeated every three (3) years. This means this was due 2/12/24 and should be completed to avoid a violation on your next visit and/or deductions on your next sanitation inspection. 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 lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.434.0236, 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: KINGDOM KIDS CHILDCARE CENTER Facility ID: 06000074 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/18/2024 Number Present: 21 Completed Date: 9/18/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 305 Time In: 10:25 AM Time Out: 03:30 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 me, Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Tammy Johnson, administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site today. During today’s visit, Ms. Johnson, administrator, was available to assist me with any questions I had. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including (but not limited to) 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-three percentage (93%) as of 9/18/24. This facility is of owned and operated by Emmanuel Baptist Church. Permit type – Four-star license issues June 14, 2022. Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only, children in care in ground level only, meets enhanced ratios and enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/5/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 8/23/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 6/20/24 and is planned to be conducted later this month The last playground inspection was documented on 9/4/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 1/12/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 11/16/23 with eight (8) 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 my arrival, I signed in and greeted the teachers. They informed my that Ms. Johnson, administrator, had stepped out for a quick appointment and would be returning soon. She arrived as I was conducting my classroom observations. In space #1, there were two infants in care today. The teacher was sitting in the floor holding and consoling them. In space #2 the children were playing in in centers with various toys and activities. One child was drinking a bottle, and some was listening to a story ready by their teacher. In space #3 the children were participating in a group activity and washing their hands for lunch. In space #4 I observed the classroom, however this classroom is for afterschool so there were no children in the classroom at this time. In space 5/6 the class was doing gross motor song/dance. They sang and performed their graduation song for me and it was wonderful. They washed hands and prepared for lunch. Lunch today consisted of hotdog with bun, baked beans, mixed fruit and milk. 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 not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 532 All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed. A child was sitting on the floor drinking a bottle in Space #2. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(b) 856 The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. There were several broken toys on the playground that needed to be discarded. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #.532 10A NCAC 09 .0902 REQUIREMENTS FOR INFANTS Children that can hold their own bottle must sit at the table, sit in a high chair or be held. A child was sitting on the floor drinking a bottle in Space #2. Item #.856 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS Once a day, prior to initial use, the indoor and outdoor premises shall be checked for debris, vandalism, and broken equipment. Debris shall be removed and disposed of. There were several broken toys on the playground that needed to be discarded. 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 October 2, 2024. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Georgia Lee Marshall PO Box 253 Zionville, NC 28698 Please call me at 828-434-0236, or email lee.marshall@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: • Currently, new QRIS modernization projects is in the works. We discussed what it will look like when the new QRIS system is implemented. • We discussed the new ECERS-3 and ITERS-3 that will begin February 1, 2025. • We discussed the timing of the food for the older children being brought down later since they eat later so that the food will stay warm. • Ms. Johnson stated that the rooms were being repainted this weekend. • We discussed that the rails in room #5/6 need to be cleaned. • We discussed that the screen door in space #1 need to stay latched. • The sink in space #1, needs a deep clean. 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 lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.434.0236, 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 .0902 · Violation
Name of Operation: KINGDOM KIDS CHILDCARE CENTER Facility ID: 06000074 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/18/2024 Number Present: 21 Completed Date: 9/18/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 305 Time In: 10:25 AM Time Out: 03:30 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 me, Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Tammy Johnson, administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site today. During today’s visit, Ms. Johnson, administrator, was available to assist me with any questions I had. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including (but not limited to) 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-three percentage (93%) as of 9/18/24. This facility is of owned and operated by Emmanuel Baptist Church. Permit type – Four-star license issues June 14, 2022. Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only, children in care in ground level only, meets enhanced ratios and enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/5/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 8/23/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 6/20/24 and is planned to be conducted later this month The last playground inspection was documented on 9/4/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 1/12/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 11/16/23 with eight (8) 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 my arrival, I signed in and greeted the teachers. They informed my that Ms. Johnson, administrator, had stepped out for a quick appointment and would be returning soon. She arrived as I was conducting my classroom observations. In space #1, there were two infants in care today. The teacher was sitting in the floor holding and consoling them. In space #2 the children were playing in in centers with various toys and activities. One child was drinking a bottle, and some was listening to a story ready by their teacher. In space #3 the children were participating in a group activity and washing their hands for lunch. In space #4 I observed the classroom, however this classroom is for afterschool so there were no children in the classroom at this time. In space 5/6 the class was doing gross motor song/dance. They sang and performed their graduation song for me and it was wonderful. They washed hands and prepared for lunch. Lunch today consisted of hotdog with bun, baked beans, mixed fruit and milk. 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 not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 532 All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed. A child was sitting on the floor drinking a bottle in Space #2. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(b) 856 The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. There were several broken toys on the playground that needed to be discarded. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #.532 10A NCAC 09 .0902 REQUIREMENTS FOR INFANTS Children that can hold their own bottle must sit at the table, sit in a high chair or be held. A child was sitting on the floor drinking a bottle in Space #2. Item #.856 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS Once a day, prior to initial use, the indoor and outdoor premises shall be checked for debris, vandalism, and broken equipment. Debris shall be removed and disposed of. There were several broken toys on the playground that needed to be discarded. 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 October 2, 2024. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Georgia Lee Marshall PO Box 253 Zionville, NC 28698 Please call me at 828-434-0236, or email lee.marshall@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: • Currently, new QRIS modernization projects is in the works. We discussed what it will look like when the new QRIS system is implemented. • We discussed the new ECERS-3 and ITERS-3 that will begin February 1, 2025. • We discussed the timing of the food for the older children being brought down later since they eat later so that the food will stay warm. • Ms. Johnson stated that the rooms were being repainted this weekend. • We discussed that the rails in room #5/6 need to be cleaned. • We discussed that the screen door in space #1 need to stay latched. • The sink in space #1, needs a deep clean. 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 lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.434.0236, 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: KINGDOM KIDS CHILDCARE CENTER Facility ID: 06000074 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/18/2024 Number Present: 21 Completed Date: 9/18/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 305 Time In: 10:25 AM Time Out: 03:30 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 me, Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Tammy Johnson, administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site today. During today’s visit, Ms. Johnson, administrator, was available to assist me with any questions I had. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including (but not limited to) 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-three percentage (93%) as of 9/18/24. This facility is of owned and operated by Emmanuel Baptist Church. Permit type – Four-star license issues June 14, 2022. Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only, children in care in ground level only, meets enhanced ratios and enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/5/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 8/23/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 6/20/24 and is planned to be conducted later this month The last playground inspection was documented on 9/4/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 1/12/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 11/16/23 with eight (8) 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 my arrival, I signed in and greeted the teachers. They informed my that Ms. Johnson, administrator, had stepped out for a quick appointment and would be returning soon. She arrived as I was conducting my classroom observations. In space #1, there were two infants in care today. The teacher was sitting in the floor holding and consoling them. In space #2 the children were playing in in centers with various toys and activities. One child was drinking a bottle, and some was listening to a story ready by their teacher. In space #3 the children were participating in a group activity and washing their hands for lunch. In space #4 I observed the classroom, however this classroom is for afterschool so there were no children in the classroom at this time. In space 5/6 the class was doing gross motor song/dance. They sang and performed their graduation song for me and it was wonderful. They washed hands and prepared for lunch. Lunch today consisted of hotdog with bun, baked beans, mixed fruit and milk. 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 not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 532 All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed. A child was sitting on the floor drinking a bottle in Space #2. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(b) 856 The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. There were several broken toys on the playground that needed to be discarded. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #.532 10A NCAC 09 .0902 REQUIREMENTS FOR INFANTS Children that can hold their own bottle must sit at the table, sit in a high chair or be held. A child was sitting on the floor drinking a bottle in Space #2. Item #.856 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS Once a day, prior to initial use, the indoor and outdoor premises shall be checked for debris, vandalism, and broken equipment. Debris shall be removed and disposed of. There were several broken toys on the playground that needed to be discarded. 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 October 2, 2024. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Georgia Lee Marshall PO Box 253 Zionville, NC 28698 Please call me at 828-434-0236, or email lee.marshall@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: • Currently, new QRIS modernization projects is in the works. We discussed what it will look like when the new QRIS system is implemented. • We discussed the new ECERS-3 and ITERS-3 that will begin February 1, 2025. • We discussed the timing of the food for the older children being brought down later since they eat later so that the food will stay warm. • Ms. Johnson stated that the rooms were being repainted this weekend. • We discussed that the rails in room #5/6 need to be cleaned. • We discussed that the screen door in space #1 need to stay latched. • The sink in space #1, needs a deep clean. 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 lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.434.0236, 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: KINGDOM KIDS CHILDCARE CENTER Facility ID: 06000074 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/18/2024 Number Present: 21 Completed Date: 9/18/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 305 Time In: 10:25 AM Time Out: 03:30 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 me, Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Tammy Johnson, administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site today. During today’s visit, Ms. Johnson, administrator, was available to assist me with any questions I had. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including (but not limited to) 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-three percentage (93%) as of 9/18/24. This facility is of owned and operated by Emmanuel Baptist Church. Permit type – Four-star license issues June 14, 2022. Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only, children in care in ground level only, meets enhanced ratios and enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/5/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 8/23/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 6/20/24 and is planned to be conducted later this month The last playground inspection was documented on 9/4/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 1/12/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 11/16/23 with eight (8) 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 my arrival, I signed in and greeted the teachers. They informed my that Ms. Johnson, administrator, had stepped out for a quick appointment and would be returning soon. She arrived as I was conducting my classroom observations. In space #1, there were two infants in care today. The teacher was sitting in the floor holding and consoling them. In space #2 the children were playing in in centers with various toys and activities. One child was drinking a bottle, and some was listening to a story ready by their teacher. In space #3 the children were participating in a group activity and washing their hands for lunch. In space #4 I observed the classroom, however this classroom is for afterschool so there were no children in the classroom at this time. In space 5/6 the class was doing gross motor song/dance. They sang and performed their graduation song for me and it was wonderful. They washed hands and prepared for lunch. Lunch today consisted of hotdog with bun, baked beans, mixed fruit and milk. 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 not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 532 All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed. A child was sitting on the floor drinking a bottle in Space #2. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(b) 856 The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. There were several broken toys on the playground that needed to be discarded. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #.532 10A NCAC 09 .0902 REQUIREMENTS FOR INFANTS Children that can hold their own bottle must sit at the table, sit in a high chair or be held. A child was sitting on the floor drinking a bottle in Space #2. Item #.856 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS Once a day, prior to initial use, the indoor and outdoor premises shall be checked for debris, vandalism, and broken equipment. Debris shall be removed and disposed of. There were several broken toys on the playground that needed to be discarded. 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 October 2, 2024. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Georgia Lee Marshall PO Box 253 Zionville, NC 28698 Please call me at 828-434-0236, or email lee.marshall@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: • Currently, new QRIS modernization projects is in the works. We discussed what it will look like when the new QRIS system is implemented. • We discussed the new ECERS-3 and ITERS-3 that will begin February 1, 2025. • We discussed the timing of the food for the older children being brought down later since they eat later so that the food will stay warm. • Ms. Johnson stated that the rooms were being repainted this weekend. • We discussed that the rails in room #5/6 need to be cleaned. • We discussed that the screen door in space #1 need to stay latched. • The sink in space #1, needs a deep clean. 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 lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.434.0236, 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 .0902 · Violation
Name of Operation: KINGDOM KIDS CHILDCARE CENTER Facility ID: 06000074 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/18/2024 Number Present: 21 Completed Date: 9/18/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 305 Time In: 10:25 AM Time Out: 03:30 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 me, Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Tammy Johnson, administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site today. During today’s visit, Ms. Johnson, administrator, was available to assist me with any questions I had. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including (but not limited to) 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-three percentage (93%) as of 9/18/24. This facility is of owned and operated by Emmanuel Baptist Church. Permit type – Four-star license issues June 14, 2022. Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only, children in care in ground level only, meets enhanced ratios and enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/5/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 8/23/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 6/20/24 and is planned to be conducted later this month The last playground inspection was documented on 9/4/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 1/12/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 11/16/23 with eight (8) 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 my arrival, I signed in and greeted the teachers. They informed my that Ms. Johnson, administrator, had stepped out for a quick appointment and would be returning soon. She arrived as I was conducting my classroom observations. In space #1, there were two infants in care today. The teacher was sitting in the floor holding and consoling them. In space #2 the children were playing in in centers with various toys and activities. One child was drinking a bottle, and some was listening to a story ready by their teacher. In space #3 the children were participating in a group activity and washing their hands for lunch. In space #4 I observed the classroom, however this classroom is for afterschool so there were no children in the classroom at this time. In space 5/6 the class was doing gross motor song/dance. They sang and performed their graduation song for me and it was wonderful. They washed hands and prepared for lunch. Lunch today consisted of hotdog with bun, baked beans, mixed fruit and milk. 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 not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 532 All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed. A child was sitting on the floor drinking a bottle in Space #2. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(b) 856 The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. There were several broken toys on the playground that needed to be discarded. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #.532 10A NCAC 09 .0902 REQUIREMENTS FOR INFANTS Children that can hold their own bottle must sit at the table, sit in a high chair or be held. A child was sitting on the floor drinking a bottle in Space #2. Item #.856 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS Once a day, prior to initial use, the indoor and outdoor premises shall be checked for debris, vandalism, and broken equipment. Debris shall be removed and disposed of. There were several broken toys on the playground that needed to be discarded. 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 October 2, 2024. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Georgia Lee Marshall PO Box 253 Zionville, NC 28698 Please call me at 828-434-0236, or email lee.marshall@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: • Currently, new QRIS modernization projects is in the works. We discussed what it will look like when the new QRIS system is implemented. • We discussed the new ECERS-3 and ITERS-3 that will begin February 1, 2025. • We discussed the timing of the food for the older children being brought down later since they eat later so that the food will stay warm. • Ms. Johnson stated that the rooms were being repainted this weekend. • We discussed that the rails in room #5/6 need to be cleaned. • We discussed that the screen door in space #1 need to stay latched. • The sink in space #1, needs a deep clean. 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 lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.434.0236, 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: KINGDOM KIDS CHILDCARE CENTER Facility ID: 06000074 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/18/2024 Number Present: 21 Completed Date: 9/18/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 305 Time In: 10:25 AM Time Out: 03:30 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 me, Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Tammy Johnson, administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site today. During today’s visit, Ms. Johnson, administrator, was available to assist me with any questions I had. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including (but not limited to) 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-three percentage (93%) as of 9/18/24. This facility is of owned and operated by Emmanuel Baptist Church. Permit type – Four-star license issues June 14, 2022. Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only, children in care in ground level only, meets enhanced ratios and enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/5/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 8/23/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 6/20/24 and is planned to be conducted later this month The last playground inspection was documented on 9/4/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 1/12/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 11/16/23 with eight (8) 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 my arrival, I signed in and greeted the teachers. They informed my that Ms. Johnson, administrator, had stepped out for a quick appointment and would be returning soon. She arrived as I was conducting my classroom observations. In space #1, there were two infants in care today. The teacher was sitting in the floor holding and consoling them. In space #2 the children were playing in in centers with various toys and activities. One child was drinking a bottle, and some was listening to a story ready by their teacher. In space #3 the children were participating in a group activity and washing their hands for lunch. In space #4 I observed the classroom, however this classroom is for afterschool so there were no children in the classroom at this time. In space 5/6 the class was doing gross motor song/dance. They sang and performed their graduation song for me and it was wonderful. They washed hands and prepared for lunch. Lunch today consisted of hotdog with bun, baked beans, mixed fruit and milk. 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 not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 532 All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed. A child was sitting on the floor drinking a bottle in Space #2. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(b) 856 The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. There were several broken toys on the playground that needed to be discarded. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #.532 10A NCAC 09 .0902 REQUIREMENTS FOR INFANTS Children that can hold their own bottle must sit at the table, sit in a high chair or be held. A child was sitting on the floor drinking a bottle in Space #2. Item #.856 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS Once a day, prior to initial use, the indoor and outdoor premises shall be checked for debris, vandalism, and broken equipment. Debris shall be removed and disposed of. There were several broken toys on the playground that needed to be discarded. 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 October 2, 2024. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Georgia Lee Marshall PO Box 253 Zionville, NC 28698 Please call me at 828-434-0236, or email lee.marshall@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: • Currently, new QRIS modernization projects is in the works. We discussed what it will look like when the new QRIS system is implemented. • We discussed the new ECERS-3 and ITERS-3 that will begin February 1, 2025. • We discussed the timing of the food for the older children being brought down later since they eat later so that the food will stay warm. • Ms. Johnson stated that the rooms were being repainted this weekend. • We discussed that the rails in room #5/6 need to be cleaned. • We discussed that the screen door in space #1 need to stay latched. • The sink in space #1, needs a deep clean. 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 lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.434.0236, 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: KINGDOM KIDS CHILDCARE CENTER Facility ID: 06000074 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/18/2024 Number Present: 21 Completed Date: 9/18/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 305 Time In: 10:25 AM Time Out: 03:30 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 me, Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Tammy Johnson, administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site today. During today’s visit, Ms. Johnson, administrator, was available to assist me with any questions I had. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including (but not limited to) 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-three percentage (93%) as of 9/18/24. This facility is of owned and operated by Emmanuel Baptist Church. Permit type – Four-star license issues June 14, 2022. Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only, children in care in ground level only, meets enhanced ratios and enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/5/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 8/23/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 6/20/24 and is planned to be conducted later this month The last playground inspection was documented on 9/4/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 1/12/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 11/16/23 with eight (8) 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 my arrival, I signed in and greeted the teachers. They informed my that Ms. Johnson, administrator, had stepped out for a quick appointment and would be returning soon. She arrived as I was conducting my classroom observations. In space #1, there were two infants in care today. The teacher was sitting in the floor holding and consoling them. In space #2 the children were playing in in centers with various toys and activities. One child was drinking a bottle, and some was listening to a story ready by their teacher. In space #3 the children were participating in a group activity and washing their hands for lunch. In space #4 I observed the classroom, however this classroom is for afterschool so there were no children in the classroom at this time. In space 5/6 the class was doing gross motor song/dance. They sang and performed their graduation song for me and it was wonderful. They washed hands and prepared for lunch. Lunch today consisted of hotdog with bun, baked beans, mixed fruit and milk. 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 not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 532 All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed. A child was sitting on the floor drinking a bottle in Space #2. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(b) 856 The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. There were several broken toys on the playground that needed to be discarded. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #.532 10A NCAC 09 .0902 REQUIREMENTS FOR INFANTS Children that can hold their own bottle must sit at the table, sit in a high chair or be held. A child was sitting on the floor drinking a bottle in Space #2. Item #.856 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS Once a day, prior to initial use, the indoor and outdoor premises shall be checked for debris, vandalism, and broken equipment. Debris shall be removed and disposed of. There were several broken toys on the playground that needed to be discarded. 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 October 2, 2024. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Georgia Lee Marshall PO Box 253 Zionville, NC 28698 Please call me at 828-434-0236, or email lee.marshall@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: • Currently, new QRIS modernization projects is in the works. We discussed what it will look like when the new QRIS system is implemented. • We discussed the new ECERS-3 and ITERS-3 that will begin February 1, 2025. • We discussed the timing of the food for the older children being brought down later since they eat later so that the food will stay warm. • Ms. Johnson stated that the rooms were being repainted this weekend. • We discussed that the rails in room #5/6 need to be cleaned. • We discussed that the screen door in space #1 need to stay latched. • The sink in space #1, needs a deep clean. 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 lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.434.0236, 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: KINGDOM KIDS CHILDCARE CENTER Facility ID: 06000074 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/18/2024 Number Present: 21 Completed Date: 9/18/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 305 Time In: 10:25 AM Time Out: 03:30 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 me, Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Tammy Johnson, administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site today. During today’s visit, Ms. Johnson, administrator, was available to assist me with any questions I had. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including (but not limited to) 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-three percentage (93%) as of 9/18/24. This facility is of owned and operated by Emmanuel Baptist Church. Permit type – Four-star license issues June 14, 2022. Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only, children in care in ground level only, meets enhanced ratios and enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/5/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 8/23/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 6/20/24 and is planned to be conducted later this month The last playground inspection was documented on 9/4/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 1/12/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 11/16/23 with eight (8) 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 my arrival, I signed in and greeted the teachers. They informed my that Ms. Johnson, administrator, had stepped out for a quick appointment and would be returning soon. She arrived as I was conducting my classroom observations. In space #1, there were two infants in care today. The teacher was sitting in the floor holding and consoling them. In space #2 the children were playing in in centers with various toys and activities. One child was drinking a bottle, and some was listening to a story ready by their teacher. In space #3 the children were participating in a group activity and washing their hands for lunch. In space #4 I observed the classroom, however this classroom is for afterschool so there were no children in the classroom at this time. In space 5/6 the class was doing gross motor song/dance. They sang and performed their graduation song for me and it was wonderful. They washed hands and prepared for lunch. Lunch today consisted of hotdog with bun, baked beans, mixed fruit and milk. 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 not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 532 All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed. A child was sitting on the floor drinking a bottle in Space #2. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(b) 856 The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. There were several broken toys on the playground that needed to be discarded. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #.532 10A NCAC 09 .0902 REQUIREMENTS FOR INFANTS Children that can hold their own bottle must sit at the table, sit in a high chair or be held. A child was sitting on the floor drinking a bottle in Space #2. Item #.856 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS Once a day, prior to initial use, the indoor and outdoor premises shall be checked for debris, vandalism, and broken equipment. Debris shall be removed and disposed of. There were several broken toys on the playground that needed to be discarded. 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 October 2, 2024. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Georgia Lee Marshall PO Box 253 Zionville, NC 28698 Please call me at 828-434-0236, or email lee.marshall@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: • Currently, new QRIS modernization projects is in the works. We discussed what it will look like when the new QRIS system is implemented. • We discussed the new ECERS-3 and ITERS-3 that will begin February 1, 2025. • We discussed the timing of the food for the older children being brought down later since they eat later so that the food will stay warm. • Ms. Johnson stated that the rooms were being repainted this weekend. • We discussed that the rails in room #5/6 need to be cleaned. • We discussed that the screen door in space #1 need to stay latched. • The sink in space #1, needs a deep clean. 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 lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.434.0236, 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: KINGDOM KIDS CHILDCARE CENTER Facility ID: 06000074 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/18/2024 Number Present: 21 Completed Date: 9/18/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 305 Time In: 10:25 AM Time Out: 03:30 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 me, Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Tammy Johnson, administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site today. During today’s visit, Ms. Johnson, administrator, was available to assist me with any questions I had. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including (but not limited to) 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-three percentage (93%) as of 9/18/24. This facility is of owned and operated by Emmanuel Baptist Church. Permit type – Four-star license issues June 14, 2022. Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only, children in care in ground level only, meets enhanced ratios and enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/5/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 8/23/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 6/20/24 and is planned to be conducted later this month The last playground inspection was documented on 9/4/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 1/12/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 11/16/23 with eight (8) 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 my arrival, I signed in and greeted the teachers. They informed my that Ms. Johnson, administrator, had stepped out for a quick appointment and would be returning soon. She arrived as I was conducting my classroom observations. In space #1, there were two infants in care today. The teacher was sitting in the floor holding and consoling them. In space #2 the children were playing in in centers with various toys and activities. One child was drinking a bottle, and some was listening to a story ready by their teacher. In space #3 the children were participating in a group activity and washing their hands for lunch. In space #4 I observed the classroom, however this classroom is for afterschool so there were no children in the classroom at this time. In space 5/6 the class was doing gross motor song/dance. They sang and performed their graduation song for me and it was wonderful. They washed hands and prepared for lunch. Lunch today consisted of hotdog with bun, baked beans, mixed fruit and milk. 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 not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 532 All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed. A child was sitting on the floor drinking a bottle in Space #2. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(b) 856 The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. There were several broken toys on the playground that needed to be discarded. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #.532 10A NCAC 09 .0902 REQUIREMENTS FOR INFANTS Children that can hold their own bottle must sit at the table, sit in a high chair or be held. A child was sitting on the floor drinking a bottle in Space #2. Item #.856 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS Once a day, prior to initial use, the indoor and outdoor premises shall be checked for debris, vandalism, and broken equipment. Debris shall be removed and disposed of. There were several broken toys on the playground that needed to be discarded. 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 October 2, 2024. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Georgia Lee Marshall PO Box 253 Zionville, NC 28698 Please call me at 828-434-0236, or email lee.marshall@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: • Currently, new QRIS modernization projects is in the works. We discussed what it will look like when the new QRIS system is implemented. • We discussed the new ECERS-3 and ITERS-3 that will begin February 1, 2025. • We discussed the timing of the food for the older children being brought down later since they eat later so that the food will stay warm. • Ms. Johnson stated that the rooms were being repainted this weekend. • We discussed that the rails in room #5/6 need to be cleaned. • We discussed that the screen door in space #1 need to stay latched. • The sink in space #1, needs a deep clean. 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 lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.434.0236, 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: KINGDOM KIDS CHILDCARE CENTER Facility ID: 06000074 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/4/2024 Number Present: 26 Completed Date: 4/4/2024 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this routine unannounced visit was to conduct limited compliance monitoring and offer consultation to the program. Kingdom Kids Childcare Center operates with a Four (4) Star Rated License issued to the owner, on 6/14/22. Tammy Johnson, administrator, assisted me today during the visit. The program’s annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/5/2023. The following items were monitored today: Supervision Staff / Child Ratio CPR / First Aid Special Training CBC Qualification ITS – SIDS Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Products Storage of Medication General Safety Discipline Adequate / Approved Space Program Records License Posted Permit Restrictions In space # 1, the infant classroom only had one infant in attendance today. The infant was playing on the floor on a busy mat. Space # 2 is a toddler classroom; however, this room was not in use today due to low attendance. In space #3, I observed the group of toddlers and two-year-old children cleaning up, washing hands and preparing for lunch. Space #4 is the school age classroom. Public schools are on spring break this week so there were seven children present today. I observed them lining up, walking to the bathroom to wash hands. They each picked up their plate of lunch from the kitchen and carried it to their classroom. In space #5, I observed the group of 3- 4- and 5-year-old children during a music and movement activity. They washed hands and began preparing for lunch. After lunch all children began calming down for rest time. All caregiving interactions were positive and nurturing. The lunch today was macaroni and cheese, green beans, mixed fruit and milk. There has been two (2) new staff hired since the last annual compliance visit. I monitored the new staff files, and everything was in compliance. Fire drill was monitored during today’s visit on 3/19/24 The last emergency drill, shelter in place drill, was practiced on 3/14/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 1/12/24. The program’s most recent sanitation inspection was completed on 11/16/23, with eight (8) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Preparedness and Response plan is current as of 2/15/24. The Emergency Medical Care Plan is posted and current. The following violations of child care requirements were observed today: Violation Number Comment Rule 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The mulch underneath the climbers measured three (3) inches instead of six (6). .0605(k)(1-4) Technical Assistance for Correction Plan: Item #1867 10A NCAC 09 .0605 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (k) The depth of the loose surfacing material shall be based on the critical height of the equipment, which is defined as the maximum height that a child may sit, or stand, as follows: (1) equipment with a critical height of 5 feet or less shall have 6 inches of loose surface materials; (2) equipment with a critical height of more than 5 feet, but less than 7 feet, shall have 6 inches of loose surfacing material, except for sand; (3) equipment with a critical height of 7 feet to 10 feet shall have 9 inches of any of the loose surfacing material, except for sand; and (4) when sand is used as a surfacing material for equipment with a critical height of more than 5 feet, 12 inches shall be required. Note: The mulch underneath the climbers measured three (3) inches instead of six (6). Corrective Action Plan: All violations are required to be corrected immediately. However, if at any time you are unable to correct all violations within the specified time frame, please send a written statement regarding those violations that were corrected and include a specific plan for correction of the remaining violations. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today’s visit would be considered as legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. 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 4/18/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or on the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Georgia Lee Marshall PO Box 253 Zionville, NC 28698 Please call me at 828-434-0236, or email lee.marshall@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. Falsification of any information may result in a revocation of your license. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Please note any violations cited today and during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Consultation: Today, we discussed the following: • A laminator was in use today, however, remember that anything with a heating element must be out of reach of children. • There is a baseboard in space #3 that is loose and needs to be repaired. • There are some exposed screws in space #1 (that above 5 feet), but it should be taken care of so a teacher doesn’t get hurt. 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 me, 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. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest COVID-19 information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Jaime Kinner, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. If you have questions, please contact me at lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-434-0236 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 .0605 · Violation
Name of Operation: KINGDOM KIDS CHILDCARE CENTER Facility ID: 06000074 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/4/2024 Number Present: 26 Completed Date: 4/4/2024 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this routine unannounced visit was to conduct limited compliance monitoring and offer consultation to the program. Kingdom Kids Childcare Center operates with a Four (4) Star Rated License issued to the owner, on 6/14/22. Tammy Johnson, administrator, assisted me today during the visit. The program’s annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/5/2023. The following items were monitored today: Supervision Staff / Child Ratio CPR / First Aid Special Training CBC Qualification ITS – SIDS Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Products Storage of Medication General Safety Discipline Adequate / Approved Space Program Records License Posted Permit Restrictions In space # 1, the infant classroom only had one infant in attendance today. The infant was playing on the floor on a busy mat. Space # 2 is a toddler classroom; however, this room was not in use today due to low attendance. In space #3, I observed the group of toddlers and two-year-old children cleaning up, washing hands and preparing for lunch. Space #4 is the school age classroom. Public schools are on spring break this week so there were seven children present today. I observed them lining up, walking to the bathroom to wash hands. They each picked up their plate of lunch from the kitchen and carried it to their classroom. In space #5, I observed the group of 3- 4- and 5-year-old children during a music and movement activity. They washed hands and began preparing for lunch. After lunch all children began calming down for rest time. All caregiving interactions were positive and nurturing. The lunch today was macaroni and cheese, green beans, mixed fruit and milk. There has been two (2) new staff hired since the last annual compliance visit. I monitored the new staff files, and everything was in compliance. Fire drill was monitored during today’s visit on 3/19/24 The last emergency drill, shelter in place drill, was practiced on 3/14/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 1/12/24. The program’s most recent sanitation inspection was completed on 11/16/23, with eight (8) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Preparedness and Response plan is current as of 2/15/24. The Emergency Medical Care Plan is posted and current. The following violations of child care requirements were observed today: Violation Number Comment Rule 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The mulch underneath the climbers measured three (3) inches instead of six (6). .0605(k)(1-4) Technical Assistance for Correction Plan: Item #1867 10A NCAC 09 .0605 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (k) The depth of the loose surfacing material shall be based on the critical height of the equipment, which is defined as the maximum height that a child may sit, or stand, as follows: (1) equipment with a critical height of 5 feet or less shall have 6 inches of loose surface materials; (2) equipment with a critical height of more than 5 feet, but less than 7 feet, shall have 6 inches of loose surfacing material, except for sand; (3) equipment with a critical height of 7 feet to 10 feet shall have 9 inches of any of the loose surfacing material, except for sand; and (4) when sand is used as a surfacing material for equipment with a critical height of more than 5 feet, 12 inches shall be required. Note: The mulch underneath the climbers measured three (3) inches instead of six (6). Corrective Action Plan: All violations are required to be corrected immediately. However, if at any time you are unable to correct all violations within the specified time frame, please send a written statement regarding those violations that were corrected and include a specific plan for correction of the remaining violations. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today’s visit would be considered as legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. 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 4/18/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or on the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Georgia Lee Marshall PO Box 253 Zionville, NC 28698 Please call me at 828-434-0236, or email lee.marshall@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. Falsification of any information may result in a revocation of your license. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Please note any violations cited today and during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Consultation: Today, we discussed the following: • A laminator was in use today, however, remember that anything with a heating element must be out of reach of children. • There is a baseboard in space #3 that is loose and needs to be repaired. • There are some exposed screws in space #1 (that above 5 feet), but it should be taken care of so a teacher doesn’t get hurt. 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 me, 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. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest COVID-19 information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Jaime Kinner, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. If you have questions, please contact me at lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-434-0236 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: KINGDOM KIDS CHILDCARE CENTER Facility ID: 06000074 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/4/2024 Number Present: 26 Completed Date: 4/4/2024 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this routine unannounced visit was to conduct limited compliance monitoring and offer consultation to the program. Kingdom Kids Childcare Center operates with a Four (4) Star Rated License issued to the owner, on 6/14/22. Tammy Johnson, administrator, assisted me today during the visit. The program’s annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/5/2023. The following items were monitored today: Supervision Staff / Child Ratio CPR / First Aid Special Training CBC Qualification ITS – SIDS Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Products Storage of Medication General Safety Discipline Adequate / Approved Space Program Records License Posted Permit Restrictions In space # 1, the infant classroom only had one infant in attendance today. The infant was playing on the floor on a busy mat. Space # 2 is a toddler classroom; however, this room was not in use today due to low attendance. In space #3, I observed the group of toddlers and two-year-old children cleaning up, washing hands and preparing for lunch. Space #4 is the school age classroom. Public schools are on spring break this week so there were seven children present today. I observed them lining up, walking to the bathroom to wash hands. They each picked up their plate of lunch from the kitchen and carried it to their classroom. In space #5, I observed the group of 3- 4- and 5-year-old children during a music and movement activity. They washed hands and began preparing for lunch. After lunch all children began calming down for rest time. All caregiving interactions were positive and nurturing. The lunch today was macaroni and cheese, green beans, mixed fruit and milk. There has been two (2) new staff hired since the last annual compliance visit. I monitored the new staff files, and everything was in compliance. Fire drill was monitored during today’s visit on 3/19/24 The last emergency drill, shelter in place drill, was practiced on 3/14/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 1/12/24. The program’s most recent sanitation inspection was completed on 11/16/23, with eight (8) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Preparedness and Response plan is current as of 2/15/24. The Emergency Medical Care Plan is posted and current. The following violations of child care requirements were observed today: Violation Number Comment Rule 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The mulch underneath the climbers measured three (3) inches instead of six (6). .0605(k)(1-4) Technical Assistance for Correction Plan: Item #1867 10A NCAC 09 .0605 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (k) The depth of the loose surfacing material shall be based on the critical height of the equipment, which is defined as the maximum height that a child may sit, or stand, as follows: (1) equipment with a critical height of 5 feet or less shall have 6 inches of loose surface materials; (2) equipment with a critical height of more than 5 feet, but less than 7 feet, shall have 6 inches of loose surfacing material, except for sand; (3) equipment with a critical height of 7 feet to 10 feet shall have 9 inches of any of the loose surfacing material, except for sand; and (4) when sand is used as a surfacing material for equipment with a critical height of more than 5 feet, 12 inches shall be required. Note: The mulch underneath the climbers measured three (3) inches instead of six (6). Corrective Action Plan: All violations are required to be corrected immediately. However, if at any time you are unable to correct all violations within the specified time frame, please send a written statement regarding those violations that were corrected and include a specific plan for correction of the remaining violations. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today’s visit would be considered as legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. 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 4/18/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or on the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Georgia Lee Marshall PO Box 253 Zionville, NC 28698 Please call me at 828-434-0236, or email lee.marshall@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. Falsification of any information may result in a revocation of your license. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Please note any violations cited today and during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Consultation: Today, we discussed the following: • A laminator was in use today, however, remember that anything with a heating element must be out of reach of children. • There is a baseboard in space #3 that is loose and needs to be repaired. • There are some exposed screws in space #1 (that above 5 feet), but it should be taken care of so a teacher doesn’t get hurt. 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 me, 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. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest COVID-19 information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Jaime Kinner, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. If you have questions, please contact me at lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-434-0236 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: KINGDOM KIDS CHILDCARE CENTER Facility ID: 06000074 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/4/2024 Number Present: 26 Completed Date: 4/4/2024 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this routine unannounced visit was to conduct limited compliance monitoring and offer consultation to the program. Kingdom Kids Childcare Center operates with a Four (4) Star Rated License issued to the owner, on 6/14/22. Tammy Johnson, administrator, assisted me today during the visit. The program’s annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/5/2023. The following items were monitored today: Supervision Staff / Child Ratio CPR / First Aid Special Training CBC Qualification ITS – SIDS Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Products Storage of Medication General Safety Discipline Adequate / Approved Space Program Records License Posted Permit Restrictions In space # 1, the infant classroom only had one infant in attendance today. The infant was playing on the floor on a busy mat. Space # 2 is a toddler classroom; however, this room was not in use today due to low attendance. In space #3, I observed the group of toddlers and two-year-old children cleaning up, washing hands and preparing for lunch. Space #4 is the school age classroom. Public schools are on spring break this week so there were seven children present today. I observed them lining up, walking to the bathroom to wash hands. They each picked up their plate of lunch from the kitchen and carried it to their classroom. In space #5, I observed the group of 3- 4- and 5-year-old children during a music and movement activity. They washed hands and began preparing for lunch. After lunch all children began calming down for rest time. All caregiving interactions were positive and nurturing. The lunch today was macaroni and cheese, green beans, mixed fruit and milk. There has been two (2) new staff hired since the last annual compliance visit. I monitored the new staff files, and everything was in compliance. Fire drill was monitored during today’s visit on 3/19/24 The last emergency drill, shelter in place drill, was practiced on 3/14/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 1/12/24. The program’s most recent sanitation inspection was completed on 11/16/23, with eight (8) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Preparedness and Response plan is current as of 2/15/24. The Emergency Medical Care Plan is posted and current. The following violations of child care requirements were observed today: Violation Number Comment Rule 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The mulch underneath the climbers measured three (3) inches instead of six (6). .0605(k)(1-4) Technical Assistance for Correction Plan: Item #1867 10A NCAC 09 .0605 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (k) The depth of the loose surfacing material shall be based on the critical height of the equipment, which is defined as the maximum height that a child may sit, or stand, as follows: (1) equipment with a critical height of 5 feet or less shall have 6 inches of loose surface materials; (2) equipment with a critical height of more than 5 feet, but less than 7 feet, shall have 6 inches of loose surfacing material, except for sand; (3) equipment with a critical height of 7 feet to 10 feet shall have 9 inches of any of the loose surfacing material, except for sand; and (4) when sand is used as a surfacing material for equipment with a critical height of more than 5 feet, 12 inches shall be required. Note: The mulch underneath the climbers measured three (3) inches instead of six (6). Corrective Action Plan: All violations are required to be corrected immediately. However, if at any time you are unable to correct all violations within the specified time frame, please send a written statement regarding those violations that were corrected and include a specific plan for correction of the remaining violations. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today’s visit would be considered as legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. 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 4/18/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or on the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Georgia Lee Marshall PO Box 253 Zionville, NC 28698 Please call me at 828-434-0236, or email lee.marshall@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. Falsification of any information may result in a revocation of your license. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Please note any violations cited today and during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Consultation: Today, we discussed the following: • A laminator was in use today, however, remember that anything with a heating element must be out of reach of children. • There is a baseboard in space #3 that is loose and needs to be repaired. • There are some exposed screws in space #1 (that above 5 feet), but it should be taken care of so a teacher doesn’t get hurt. 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 me, 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. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest COVID-19 information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Jaime Kinner, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. If you have questions, please contact me at lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-434-0236 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: KINGDOM KIDS CHILDCARE CENTER Facility ID: 06000074 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/4/2024 Number Present: 26 Completed Date: 4/4/2024 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this routine unannounced visit was to conduct limited compliance monitoring and offer consultation to the program. Kingdom Kids Childcare Center operates with a Four (4) Star Rated License issued to the owner, on 6/14/22. Tammy Johnson, administrator, assisted me today during the visit. The program’s annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/5/2023. The following items were monitored today: Supervision Staff / Child Ratio CPR / First Aid Special Training CBC Qualification ITS – SIDS Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Products Storage of Medication General Safety Discipline Adequate / Approved Space Program Records License Posted Permit Restrictions In space # 1, the infant classroom only had one infant in attendance today. The infant was playing on the floor on a busy mat. Space # 2 is a toddler classroom; however, this room was not in use today due to low attendance. In space #3, I observed the group of toddlers and two-year-old children cleaning up, washing hands and preparing for lunch. Space #4 is the school age classroom. Public schools are on spring break this week so there were seven children present today. I observed them lining up, walking to the bathroom to wash hands. They each picked up their plate of lunch from the kitchen and carried it to their classroom. In space #5, I observed the group of 3- 4- and 5-year-old children during a music and movement activity. They washed hands and began preparing for lunch. After lunch all children began calming down for rest time. All caregiving interactions were positive and nurturing. The lunch today was macaroni and cheese, green beans, mixed fruit and milk. There has been two (2) new staff hired since the last annual compliance visit. I monitored the new staff files, and everything was in compliance. Fire drill was monitored during today’s visit on 3/19/24 The last emergency drill, shelter in place drill, was practiced on 3/14/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 1/12/24. The program’s most recent sanitation inspection was completed on 11/16/23, with eight (8) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Preparedness and Response plan is current as of 2/15/24. The Emergency Medical Care Plan is posted and current. The following violations of child care requirements were observed today: Violation Number Comment Rule 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The mulch underneath the climbers measured three (3) inches instead of six (6). .0605(k)(1-4) Technical Assistance for Correction Plan: Item #1867 10A NCAC 09 .0605 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (k) The depth of the loose surfacing material shall be based on the critical height of the equipment, which is defined as the maximum height that a child may sit, or stand, as follows: (1) equipment with a critical height of 5 feet or less shall have 6 inches of loose surface materials; (2) equipment with a critical height of more than 5 feet, but less than 7 feet, shall have 6 inches of loose surfacing material, except for sand; (3) equipment with a critical height of 7 feet to 10 feet shall have 9 inches of any of the loose surfacing material, except for sand; and (4) when sand is used as a surfacing material for equipment with a critical height of more than 5 feet, 12 inches shall be required. Note: The mulch underneath the climbers measured three (3) inches instead of six (6). Corrective Action Plan: All violations are required to be corrected immediately. However, if at any time you are unable to correct all violations within the specified time frame, please send a written statement regarding those violations that were corrected and include a specific plan for correction of the remaining violations. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today’s visit would be considered as legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. 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 4/18/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or on the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Georgia Lee Marshall PO Box 253 Zionville, NC 28698 Please call me at 828-434-0236, or email lee.marshall@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. Falsification of any information may result in a revocation of your license. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Please note any violations cited today and during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Consultation: Today, we discussed the following: • A laminator was in use today, however, remember that anything with a heating element must be out of reach of children. • There is a baseboard in space #3 that is loose and needs to be repaired. • There are some exposed screws in space #1 (that above 5 feet), but it should be taken care of so a teacher doesn’t get hurt. 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 me, 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. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest COVID-19 information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Jaime Kinner, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. If you have questions, please contact me at lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-434-0236 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
G.S. 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: KINGDOM KIDS CHILDCARE CENTER Facility ID: 06000074 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/4/2024 Number Present: 26 Completed Date: 4/4/2024 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this routine unannounced visit was to conduct limited compliance monitoring and offer consultation to the program. Kingdom Kids Childcare Center operates with a Four (4) Star Rated License issued to the owner, on 6/14/22. Tammy Johnson, administrator, assisted me today during the visit. The program’s annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/5/2023. The following items were monitored today: Supervision Staff / Child Ratio CPR / First Aid Special Training CBC Qualification ITS – SIDS Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Products Storage of Medication General Safety Discipline Adequate / Approved Space Program Records License Posted Permit Restrictions In space # 1, the infant classroom only had one infant in attendance today. The infant was playing on the floor on a busy mat. Space # 2 is a toddler classroom; however, this room was not in use today due to low attendance. In space #3, I observed the group of toddlers and two-year-old children cleaning up, washing hands and preparing for lunch. Space #4 is the school age classroom. Public schools are on spring break this week so there were seven children present today. I observed them lining up, walking to the bathroom to wash hands. They each picked up their plate of lunch from the kitchen and carried it to their classroom. In space #5, I observed the group of 3- 4- and 5-year-old children during a music and movement activity. They washed hands and began preparing for lunch. After lunch all children began calming down for rest time. All caregiving interactions were positive and nurturing. The lunch today was macaroni and cheese, green beans, mixed fruit and milk. There has been two (2) new staff hired since the last annual compliance visit. I monitored the new staff files, and everything was in compliance. Fire drill was monitored during today’s visit on 3/19/24 The last emergency drill, shelter in place drill, was practiced on 3/14/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 1/12/24. The program’s most recent sanitation inspection was completed on 11/16/23, with eight (8) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Preparedness and Response plan is current as of 2/15/24. The Emergency Medical Care Plan is posted and current. The following violations of child care requirements were observed today: Violation Number Comment Rule 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The mulch underneath the climbers measured three (3) inches instead of six (6). .0605(k)(1-4) Technical Assistance for Correction Plan: Item #1867 10A NCAC 09 .0605 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (k) The depth of the loose surfacing material shall be based on the critical height of the equipment, which is defined as the maximum height that a child may sit, or stand, as follows: (1) equipment with a critical height of 5 feet or less shall have 6 inches of loose surface materials; (2) equipment with a critical height of more than 5 feet, but less than 7 feet, shall have 6 inches of loose surfacing material, except for sand; (3) equipment with a critical height of 7 feet to 10 feet shall have 9 inches of any of the loose surfacing material, except for sand; and (4) when sand is used as a surfacing material for equipment with a critical height of more than 5 feet, 12 inches shall be required. Note: The mulch underneath the climbers measured three (3) inches instead of six (6). Corrective Action Plan: All violations are required to be corrected immediately. However, if at any time you are unable to correct all violations within the specified time frame, please send a written statement regarding those violations that were corrected and include a specific plan for correction of the remaining violations. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today’s visit would be considered as legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. 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 4/18/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or on the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Georgia Lee Marshall PO Box 253 Zionville, NC 28698 Please call me at 828-434-0236, or email lee.marshall@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. Falsification of any information may result in a revocation of your license. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Please note any violations cited today and during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Consultation: Today, we discussed the following: • A laminator was in use today, however, remember that anything with a heating element must be out of reach of children. • There is a baseboard in space #3 that is loose and needs to be repaired. • There are some exposed screws in space #1 (that above 5 feet), but it should be taken care of so a teacher doesn’t get hurt. 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 me, 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. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest COVID-19 information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Jaime Kinner, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. If you have questions, please contact me at lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-434-0236 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: KINGDOM KIDS CHILDCARE CENTER Facility ID: 06000074 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/5/2023 Number Present: 25 Completed Date: 10/5/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 10:30 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 Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Tammy Johnson, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was emailed to you. Today, Tammy Johnson, Administrator was available to assist me during the visit as needed, but she was also cooking lunch. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including (but not limited to), 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 (90) percentage as of 10/05/23. This facility is owned and operated by Emmanuel Baptist Church. Permit type – Four (4) star license, issued on 06/14/22. Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only, children in care on ground level only, meets enhanced ratios and space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/24/22. The last fire drill was practiced onb09/13/23. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 09/21/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 09/05/223. The last fire inspection was approved on 01/20/23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 09/26/22 with four (4) demerits for a Superior classification. This inspection is past due. Ms. Johnson stated that she has contacted the inspector twice to let him know that the inspection is past due. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Upon my arrival, the door was locked, so I called to let them know I was at the door as the sign instructed. I greeted Ms. Johnson and informed her of the reason for today’s visit. Ms. Johnson was cooking lunch, but she was available for me to ask questions and assist me during the visit. There weren’t any children in the infant classroom or the school age classroom. In the other classrooms, children were playing and exploring in the classroom environments. The preschool class were outside playing with various materials. Children prepared for lunch which consisted on macaroni and cheese, green beans, peaches and milk. After lunch children prepared and transitioned to rest time. 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 not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s: Violation Number Comment Rule 104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. The sanitation inspection is past due. Administrator has contacted the inspector twice to inquire about this. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. Playground fence has rust around the top of the fence, a missing fence clamp and a broken gutter clamp. There was peeling/chipping paint in the classroom #5/6. .0601(c) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Classroom #3 had plastic bags and other plastic items below 5 feet in a classroom of children under three years of age. .0604(q) Item #.104 10A NCAC 09 .0304 ON-GOING REQUIREMENTS FOR A LICENSE (b) Each center shall be inspected annually by an Environmental Health Specialist and receive an approved or superior rating in accordance with applicable sanitation requirements adopted by the Commission for Public Health as described in 15A NCAC 18A .2800. Note: The sanitation inspection is past due. Administrator has contacted the inspector twice to inquire about this. Item #.0705 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT (c) Equipment and furnishings shall be sturdy, stable, and free of hazards that may injure children including sharp edges, lead based or peeling paint, rust, loose nails, splinters, protrusions (excluding nuts and bolts on sides of fences), and pinch and crush points. Note: Playground fence has rust around the top of the fence, a missing fence clamp and a broken gutter clamp. There was peeling/chipping paint in the classroom #5/6. Item #.858 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (q) Plastic bags, toys, toy parts small enough to be swallowed, and materials that can be torn apart, such as foam rubber and styrofoam, shall not be accessible to children under three years of age. However, styrofoam plates and larger pieces of foam rubber may be used for supervised art activities and styrofoam plates may be used for food service. Jump ropes and rubber bands shall not be accessible to children under five years of age without adult supervision. Balloons shall be prohibited for children of all ages. Note: Classroom #3 had plastic bags and other plastic items below 5 feet in a classroom of children under three years of age. Technical assistance was provided as follows: You will document the rule reference and specifics about the violations here. Provide your discussion with the operator and/or TA you provided. Best practice can go here too. 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 October 19, 2023. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Georgia Lee Marshall PO Box 253 Zionville, NC 28698 Please call me at 828-434-0236, or email lee.marshall@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: • Assure that the screen door in the infant room is snug with no gaps in it. You stated that there haven’t been any children in that classroom for over a week, however this needs to be repaired to keep vermin and other things out. • We discussed the rust on the top fence posts around the playground. There is one place where a clamp needs to be added to hold the fence up. There is also a screw missing from a gutter clamp that needs to be replaced. • We discussed talking to the church about the non-profit status and whether or not they want to be listed with the Secretary of State. • We discussed the refrigerator in the infant room being too cold (but not in use). • There is a wall with wallpaper on it that is peeling off as well as baseboards that need some attention in the infant room. • The lock on the teacher’s cabinet is broken in the infant room and missing in the room of two year old children. We discussed that if these cabinets have things in them that need to be “locked” then it needs to be a lock and key, combination or magnetic lock. • The fan in the toddler classroom was below five feet and didn’t have a mesh guard on it. We discussed mounting it. • We discussed the need for teachers to use pens when creating activity plans so that the dates can’t be changed. • We discussed the broken cardboard blocks and foam blocks with bite marks in them in the preschool classroom. 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 lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.434.0236, 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 .0601 · Violation
Name of Operation: KINGDOM KIDS CHILDCARE CENTER Facility ID: 06000074 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/5/2023 Number Present: 25 Completed Date: 10/5/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 10:30 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 Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Tammy Johnson, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was emailed to you. Today, Tammy Johnson, Administrator was available to assist me during the visit as needed, but she was also cooking lunch. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including (but not limited to), 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 (90) percentage as of 10/05/23. This facility is owned and operated by Emmanuel Baptist Church. Permit type – Four (4) star license, issued on 06/14/22. Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only, children in care on ground level only, meets enhanced ratios and space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/24/22. The last fire drill was practiced onb09/13/23. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 09/21/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 09/05/223. The last fire inspection was approved on 01/20/23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 09/26/22 with four (4) demerits for a Superior classification. This inspection is past due. Ms. Johnson stated that she has contacted the inspector twice to let him know that the inspection is past due. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Upon my arrival, the door was locked, so I called to let them know I was at the door as the sign instructed. I greeted Ms. Johnson and informed her of the reason for today’s visit. Ms. Johnson was cooking lunch, but she was available for me to ask questions and assist me during the visit. There weren’t any children in the infant classroom or the school age classroom. In the other classrooms, children were playing and exploring in the classroom environments. The preschool class were outside playing with various materials. Children prepared for lunch which consisted on macaroni and cheese, green beans, peaches and milk. After lunch children prepared and transitioned to rest time. 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 not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s: Violation Number Comment Rule 104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. The sanitation inspection is past due. Administrator has contacted the inspector twice to inquire about this. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. Playground fence has rust around the top of the fence, a missing fence clamp and a broken gutter clamp. There was peeling/chipping paint in the classroom #5/6. .0601(c) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Classroom #3 had plastic bags and other plastic items below 5 feet in a classroom of children under three years of age. .0604(q) Item #.104 10A NCAC 09 .0304 ON-GOING REQUIREMENTS FOR A LICENSE (b) Each center shall be inspected annually by an Environmental Health Specialist and receive an approved or superior rating in accordance with applicable sanitation requirements adopted by the Commission for Public Health as described in 15A NCAC 18A .2800. Note: The sanitation inspection is past due. Administrator has contacted the inspector twice to inquire about this. Item #.0705 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT (c) Equipment and furnishings shall be sturdy, stable, and free of hazards that may injure children including sharp edges, lead based or peeling paint, rust, loose nails, splinters, protrusions (excluding nuts and bolts on sides of fences), and pinch and crush points. Note: Playground fence has rust around the top of the fence, a missing fence clamp and a broken gutter clamp. There was peeling/chipping paint in the classroom #5/6. Item #.858 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (q) Plastic bags, toys, toy parts small enough to be swallowed, and materials that can be torn apart, such as foam rubber and styrofoam, shall not be accessible to children under three years of age. However, styrofoam plates and larger pieces of foam rubber may be used for supervised art activities and styrofoam plates may be used for food service. Jump ropes and rubber bands shall not be accessible to children under five years of age without adult supervision. Balloons shall be prohibited for children of all ages. Note: Classroom #3 had plastic bags and other plastic items below 5 feet in a classroom of children under three years of age. Technical assistance was provided as follows: You will document the rule reference and specifics about the violations here. Provide your discussion with the operator and/or TA you provided. Best practice can go here too. 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 October 19, 2023. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Georgia Lee Marshall PO Box 253 Zionville, NC 28698 Please call me at 828-434-0236, or email lee.marshall@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: • Assure that the screen door in the infant room is snug with no gaps in it. You stated that there haven’t been any children in that classroom for over a week, however this needs to be repaired to keep vermin and other things out. • We discussed the rust on the top fence posts around the playground. There is one place where a clamp needs to be added to hold the fence up. There is also a screw missing from a gutter clamp that needs to be replaced. • We discussed talking to the church about the non-profit status and whether or not they want to be listed with the Secretary of State. • We discussed the refrigerator in the infant room being too cold (but not in use). • There is a wall with wallpaper on it that is peeling off as well as baseboards that need some attention in the infant room. • The lock on the teacher’s cabinet is broken in the infant room and missing in the room of two year old children. We discussed that if these cabinets have things in them that need to be “locked” then it needs to be a lock and key, combination or magnetic lock. • The fan in the toddler classroom was below five feet and didn’t have a mesh guard on it. We discussed mounting it. • We discussed the need for teachers to use pens when creating activity plans so that the dates can’t be changed. • We discussed the broken cardboard blocks and foam blocks with bite marks in them in the preschool classroom. 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 lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.434.0236, 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: KINGDOM KIDS CHILDCARE CENTER Facility ID: 06000074 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/5/2023 Number Present: 25 Completed Date: 10/5/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 10:30 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 Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Tammy Johnson, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was emailed to you. Today, Tammy Johnson, Administrator was available to assist me during the visit as needed, but she was also cooking lunch. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including (but not limited to), 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 (90) percentage as of 10/05/23. This facility is owned and operated by Emmanuel Baptist Church. Permit type – Four (4) star license, issued on 06/14/22. Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only, children in care on ground level only, meets enhanced ratios and space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/24/22. The last fire drill was practiced onb09/13/23. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 09/21/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 09/05/223. The last fire inspection was approved on 01/20/23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 09/26/22 with four (4) demerits for a Superior classification. This inspection is past due. Ms. Johnson stated that she has contacted the inspector twice to let him know that the inspection is past due. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Upon my arrival, the door was locked, so I called to let them know I was at the door as the sign instructed. I greeted Ms. Johnson and informed her of the reason for today’s visit. Ms. Johnson was cooking lunch, but she was available for me to ask questions and assist me during the visit. There weren’t any children in the infant classroom or the school age classroom. In the other classrooms, children were playing and exploring in the classroom environments. The preschool class were outside playing with various materials. Children prepared for lunch which consisted on macaroni and cheese, green beans, peaches and milk. After lunch children prepared and transitioned to rest time. 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 not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s: Violation Number Comment Rule 104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. The sanitation inspection is past due. Administrator has contacted the inspector twice to inquire about this. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. Playground fence has rust around the top of the fence, a missing fence clamp and a broken gutter clamp. There was peeling/chipping paint in the classroom #5/6. .0601(c) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Classroom #3 had plastic bags and other plastic items below 5 feet in a classroom of children under three years of age. .0604(q) Item #.104 10A NCAC 09 .0304 ON-GOING REQUIREMENTS FOR A LICENSE (b) Each center shall be inspected annually by an Environmental Health Specialist and receive an approved or superior rating in accordance with applicable sanitation requirements adopted by the Commission for Public Health as described in 15A NCAC 18A .2800. Note: The sanitation inspection is past due. Administrator has contacted the inspector twice to inquire about this. Item #.0705 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT (c) Equipment and furnishings shall be sturdy, stable, and free of hazards that may injure children including sharp edges, lead based or peeling paint, rust, loose nails, splinters, protrusions (excluding nuts and bolts on sides of fences), and pinch and crush points. Note: Playground fence has rust around the top of the fence, a missing fence clamp and a broken gutter clamp. There was peeling/chipping paint in the classroom #5/6. Item #.858 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (q) Plastic bags, toys, toy parts small enough to be swallowed, and materials that can be torn apart, such as foam rubber and styrofoam, shall not be accessible to children under three years of age. However, styrofoam plates and larger pieces of foam rubber may be used for supervised art activities and styrofoam plates may be used for food service. Jump ropes and rubber bands shall not be accessible to children under five years of age without adult supervision. Balloons shall be prohibited for children of all ages. Note: Classroom #3 had plastic bags and other plastic items below 5 feet in a classroom of children under three years of age. Technical assistance was provided as follows: You will document the rule reference and specifics about the violations here. Provide your discussion with the operator and/or TA you provided. Best practice can go here too. 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 October 19, 2023. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Georgia Lee Marshall PO Box 253 Zionville, NC 28698 Please call me at 828-434-0236, or email lee.marshall@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: • Assure that the screen door in the infant room is snug with no gaps in it. You stated that there haven’t been any children in that classroom for over a week, however this needs to be repaired to keep vermin and other things out. • We discussed the rust on the top fence posts around the playground. There is one place where a clamp needs to be added to hold the fence up. There is also a screw missing from a gutter clamp that needs to be replaced. • We discussed talking to the church about the non-profit status and whether or not they want to be listed with the Secretary of State. • We discussed the refrigerator in the infant room being too cold (but not in use). • There is a wall with wallpaper on it that is peeling off as well as baseboards that need some attention in the infant room. • The lock on the teacher’s cabinet is broken in the infant room and missing in the room of two year old children. We discussed that if these cabinets have things in them that need to be “locked” then it needs to be a lock and key, combination or magnetic lock. • The fan in the toddler classroom was below five feet and didn’t have a mesh guard on it. We discussed mounting it. • We discussed the need for teachers to use pens when creating activity plans so that the dates can’t be changed. • We discussed the broken cardboard blocks and foam blocks with bite marks in them in the preschool classroom. 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 lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.434.0236, 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: KINGDOM KIDS CHILDCARE CENTER Facility ID: 06000074 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/5/2023 Number Present: 25 Completed Date: 10/5/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 10:30 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 Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Tammy Johnson, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was emailed to you. Today, Tammy Johnson, Administrator was available to assist me during the visit as needed, but she was also cooking lunch. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including (but not limited to), 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 (90) percentage as of 10/05/23. This facility is owned and operated by Emmanuel Baptist Church. Permit type – Four (4) star license, issued on 06/14/22. Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only, children in care on ground level only, meets enhanced ratios and space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/24/22. The last fire drill was practiced onb09/13/23. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 09/21/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 09/05/223. The last fire inspection was approved on 01/20/23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 09/26/22 with four (4) demerits for a Superior classification. This inspection is past due. Ms. Johnson stated that she has contacted the inspector twice to let him know that the inspection is past due. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Upon my arrival, the door was locked, so I called to let them know I was at the door as the sign instructed. I greeted Ms. Johnson and informed her of the reason for today’s visit. Ms. Johnson was cooking lunch, but she was available for me to ask questions and assist me during the visit. There weren’t any children in the infant classroom or the school age classroom. In the other classrooms, children were playing and exploring in the classroom environments. The preschool class were outside playing with various materials. Children prepared for lunch which consisted on macaroni and cheese, green beans, peaches and milk. After lunch children prepared and transitioned to rest time. 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 not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s: Violation Number Comment Rule 104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. The sanitation inspection is past due. Administrator has contacted the inspector twice to inquire about this. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. Playground fence has rust around the top of the fence, a missing fence clamp and a broken gutter clamp. There was peeling/chipping paint in the classroom #5/6. .0601(c) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Classroom #3 had plastic bags and other plastic items below 5 feet in a classroom of children under three years of age. .0604(q) Item #.104 10A NCAC 09 .0304 ON-GOING REQUIREMENTS FOR A LICENSE (b) Each center shall be inspected annually by an Environmental Health Specialist and receive an approved or superior rating in accordance with applicable sanitation requirements adopted by the Commission for Public Health as described in 15A NCAC 18A .2800. Note: The sanitation inspection is past due. Administrator has contacted the inspector twice to inquire about this. Item #.0705 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT (c) Equipment and furnishings shall be sturdy, stable, and free of hazards that may injure children including sharp edges, lead based or peeling paint, rust, loose nails, splinters, protrusions (excluding nuts and bolts on sides of fences), and pinch and crush points. Note: Playground fence has rust around the top of the fence, a missing fence clamp and a broken gutter clamp. There was peeling/chipping paint in the classroom #5/6. Item #.858 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (q) Plastic bags, toys, toy parts small enough to be swallowed, and materials that can be torn apart, such as foam rubber and styrofoam, shall not be accessible to children under three years of age. However, styrofoam plates and larger pieces of foam rubber may be used for supervised art activities and styrofoam plates may be used for food service. Jump ropes and rubber bands shall not be accessible to children under five years of age without adult supervision. Balloons shall be prohibited for children of all ages. Note: Classroom #3 had plastic bags and other plastic items below 5 feet in a classroom of children under three years of age. Technical assistance was provided as follows: You will document the rule reference and specifics about the violations here. Provide your discussion with the operator and/or TA you provided. Best practice can go here too. 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 October 19, 2023. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Georgia Lee Marshall PO Box 253 Zionville, NC 28698 Please call me at 828-434-0236, or email lee.marshall@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: • Assure that the screen door in the infant room is snug with no gaps in it. You stated that there haven’t been any children in that classroom for over a week, however this needs to be repaired to keep vermin and other things out. • We discussed the rust on the top fence posts around the playground. There is one place where a clamp needs to be added to hold the fence up. There is also a screw missing from a gutter clamp that needs to be replaced. • We discussed talking to the church about the non-profit status and whether or not they want to be listed with the Secretary of State. • We discussed the refrigerator in the infant room being too cold (but not in use). • There is a wall with wallpaper on it that is peeling off as well as baseboards that need some attention in the infant room. • The lock on the teacher’s cabinet is broken in the infant room and missing in the room of two year old children. We discussed that if these cabinets have things in them that need to be “locked” then it needs to be a lock and key, combination or magnetic lock. • The fan in the toddler classroom was below five feet and didn’t have a mesh guard on it. We discussed mounting it. • We discussed the need for teachers to use pens when creating activity plans so that the dates can’t be changed. • We discussed the broken cardboard blocks and foam blocks with bite marks in them in the preschool classroom. 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 lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.434.0236, 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: KINGDOM KIDS CHILDCARE CENTER Facility ID: 06000074 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/5/2023 Number Present: 25 Completed Date: 10/5/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 10:30 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 Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Tammy Johnson, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was emailed to you. Today, Tammy Johnson, Administrator was available to assist me during the visit as needed, but she was also cooking lunch. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including (but not limited to), 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 (90) percentage as of 10/05/23. This facility is owned and operated by Emmanuel Baptist Church. Permit type – Four (4) star license, issued on 06/14/22. Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only, children in care on ground level only, meets enhanced ratios and space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/24/22. The last fire drill was practiced onb09/13/23. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 09/21/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 09/05/223. The last fire inspection was approved on 01/20/23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 09/26/22 with four (4) demerits for a Superior classification. This inspection is past due. Ms. Johnson stated that she has contacted the inspector twice to let him know that the inspection is past due. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Upon my arrival, the door was locked, so I called to let them know I was at the door as the sign instructed. I greeted Ms. Johnson and informed her of the reason for today’s visit. Ms. Johnson was cooking lunch, but she was available for me to ask questions and assist me during the visit. There weren’t any children in the infant classroom or the school age classroom. In the other classrooms, children were playing and exploring in the classroom environments. The preschool class were outside playing with various materials. Children prepared for lunch which consisted on macaroni and cheese, green beans, peaches and milk. After lunch children prepared and transitioned to rest time. 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 not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s: Violation Number Comment Rule 104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. The sanitation inspection is past due. Administrator has contacted the inspector twice to inquire about this. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. Playground fence has rust around the top of the fence, a missing fence clamp and a broken gutter clamp. There was peeling/chipping paint in the classroom #5/6. .0601(c) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Classroom #3 had plastic bags and other plastic items below 5 feet in a classroom of children under three years of age. .0604(q) Item #.104 10A NCAC 09 .0304 ON-GOING REQUIREMENTS FOR A LICENSE (b) Each center shall be inspected annually by an Environmental Health Specialist and receive an approved or superior rating in accordance with applicable sanitation requirements adopted by the Commission for Public Health as described in 15A NCAC 18A .2800. Note: The sanitation inspection is past due. Administrator has contacted the inspector twice to inquire about this. Item #.0705 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT (c) Equipment and furnishings shall be sturdy, stable, and free of hazards that may injure children including sharp edges, lead based or peeling paint, rust, loose nails, splinters, protrusions (excluding nuts and bolts on sides of fences), and pinch and crush points. Note: Playground fence has rust around the top of the fence, a missing fence clamp and a broken gutter clamp. There was peeling/chipping paint in the classroom #5/6. Item #.858 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (q) Plastic bags, toys, toy parts small enough to be swallowed, and materials that can be torn apart, such as foam rubber and styrofoam, shall not be accessible to children under three years of age. However, styrofoam plates and larger pieces of foam rubber may be used for supervised art activities and styrofoam plates may be used for food service. Jump ropes and rubber bands shall not be accessible to children under five years of age without adult supervision. Balloons shall be prohibited for children of all ages. Note: Classroom #3 had plastic bags and other plastic items below 5 feet in a classroom of children under three years of age. Technical assistance was provided as follows: You will document the rule reference and specifics about the violations here. Provide your discussion with the operator and/or TA you provided. Best practice can go here too. 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 October 19, 2023. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Georgia Lee Marshall PO Box 253 Zionville, NC 28698 Please call me at 828-434-0236, or email lee.marshall@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: • Assure that the screen door in the infant room is snug with no gaps in it. You stated that there haven’t been any children in that classroom for over a week, however this needs to be repaired to keep vermin and other things out. • We discussed the rust on the top fence posts around the playground. There is one place where a clamp needs to be added to hold the fence up. There is also a screw missing from a gutter clamp that needs to be replaced. • We discussed talking to the church about the non-profit status and whether or not they want to be listed with the Secretary of State. • We discussed the refrigerator in the infant room being too cold (but not in use). • There is a wall with wallpaper on it that is peeling off as well as baseboards that need some attention in the infant room. • The lock on the teacher’s cabinet is broken in the infant room and missing in the room of two year old children. We discussed that if these cabinets have things in them that need to be “locked” then it needs to be a lock and key, combination or magnetic lock. • The fan in the toddler classroom was below five feet and didn’t have a mesh guard on it. We discussed mounting it. • We discussed the need for teachers to use pens when creating activity plans so that the dates can’t be changed. • We discussed the broken cardboard blocks and foam blocks with bite marks in them in the preschool classroom. 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 lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.434.0236, 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: KINGDOM KIDS CHILDCARE CENTER Facility ID: 06000074 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/5/2023 Number Present: 25 Completed Date: 10/5/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 10:30 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 Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Tammy Johnson, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was emailed to you. Today, Tammy Johnson, Administrator was available to assist me during the visit as needed, but she was also cooking lunch. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including (but not limited to), 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 (90) percentage as of 10/05/23. This facility is owned and operated by Emmanuel Baptist Church. Permit type – Four (4) star license, issued on 06/14/22. Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only, children in care on ground level only, meets enhanced ratios and space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/24/22. The last fire drill was practiced onb09/13/23. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 09/21/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 09/05/223. The last fire inspection was approved on 01/20/23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 09/26/22 with four (4) demerits for a Superior classification. This inspection is past due. Ms. Johnson stated that she has contacted the inspector twice to let him know that the inspection is past due. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Upon my arrival, the door was locked, so I called to let them know I was at the door as the sign instructed. I greeted Ms. Johnson and informed her of the reason for today’s visit. Ms. Johnson was cooking lunch, but she was available for me to ask questions and assist me during the visit. There weren’t any children in the infant classroom or the school age classroom. In the other classrooms, children were playing and exploring in the classroom environments. The preschool class were outside playing with various materials. Children prepared for lunch which consisted on macaroni and cheese, green beans, peaches and milk. After lunch children prepared and transitioned to rest time. 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 not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s: Violation Number Comment Rule 104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. The sanitation inspection is past due. Administrator has contacted the inspector twice to inquire about this. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. Playground fence has rust around the top of the fence, a missing fence clamp and a broken gutter clamp. There was peeling/chipping paint in the classroom #5/6. .0601(c) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Classroom #3 had plastic bags and other plastic items below 5 feet in a classroom of children under three years of age. .0604(q) Item #.104 10A NCAC 09 .0304 ON-GOING REQUIREMENTS FOR A LICENSE (b) Each center shall be inspected annually by an Environmental Health Specialist and receive an approved or superior rating in accordance with applicable sanitation requirements adopted by the Commission for Public Health as described in 15A NCAC 18A .2800. Note: The sanitation inspection is past due. Administrator has contacted the inspector twice to inquire about this. Item #.0705 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT (c) Equipment and furnishings shall be sturdy, stable, and free of hazards that may injure children including sharp edges, lead based or peeling paint, rust, loose nails, splinters, protrusions (excluding nuts and bolts on sides of fences), and pinch and crush points. Note: Playground fence has rust around the top of the fence, a missing fence clamp and a broken gutter clamp. There was peeling/chipping paint in the classroom #5/6. Item #.858 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (q) Plastic bags, toys, toy parts small enough to be swallowed, and materials that can be torn apart, such as foam rubber and styrofoam, shall not be accessible to children under three years of age. However, styrofoam plates and larger pieces of foam rubber may be used for supervised art activities and styrofoam plates may be used for food service. Jump ropes and rubber bands shall not be accessible to children under five years of age without adult supervision. Balloons shall be prohibited for children of all ages. Note: Classroom #3 had plastic bags and other plastic items below 5 feet in a classroom of children under three years of age. Technical assistance was provided as follows: You will document the rule reference and specifics about the violations here. Provide your discussion with the operator and/or TA you provided. Best practice can go here too. 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 October 19, 2023. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Georgia Lee Marshall PO Box 253 Zionville, NC 28698 Please call me at 828-434-0236, or email lee.marshall@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: • Assure that the screen door in the infant room is snug with no gaps in it. You stated that there haven’t been any children in that classroom for over a week, however this needs to be repaired to keep vermin and other things out. • We discussed the rust on the top fence posts around the playground. There is one place where a clamp needs to be added to hold the fence up. There is also a screw missing from a gutter clamp that needs to be replaced. • We discussed talking to the church about the non-profit status and whether or not they want to be listed with the Secretary of State. • We discussed the refrigerator in the infant room being too cold (but not in use). • There is a wall with wallpaper on it that is peeling off as well as baseboards that need some attention in the infant room. • The lock on the teacher’s cabinet is broken in the infant room and missing in the room of two year old children. We discussed that if these cabinets have things in them that need to be “locked” then it needs to be a lock and key, combination or magnetic lock. • The fan in the toddler classroom was below five feet and didn’t have a mesh guard on it. We discussed mounting it. • We discussed the need for teachers to use pens when creating activity plans so that the dates can’t be changed. • We discussed the broken cardboard blocks and foam blocks with bite marks in them in the preschool classroom. 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 lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.434.0236, 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: KINGDOM KIDS CHILDCARE CENTER Facility ID: 06000074 Consultant: GEORGIA MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/5/2023 Number Present: 25 Completed Date: 10/5/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 10:30 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 Georgia Lee Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Tammy Johnson, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was emailed to you. Today, Tammy Johnson, Administrator was available to assist me during the visit as needed, but she was also cooking lunch. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including (but not limited to), 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 (90) percentage as of 10/05/23. This facility is owned and operated by Emmanuel Baptist Church. Permit type – Four (4) star license, issued on 06/14/22. Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only, children in care on ground level only, meets enhanced ratios and space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/24/22. The last fire drill was practiced onb09/13/23. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 09/21/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 09/05/223. The last fire inspection was approved on 01/20/23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 09/26/22 with four (4) demerits for a Superior classification. This inspection is past due. Ms. Johnson stated that she has contacted the inspector twice to let him know that the inspection is past due. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Upon my arrival, the door was locked, so I called to let them know I was at the door as the sign instructed. I greeted Ms. Johnson and informed her of the reason for today’s visit. Ms. Johnson was cooking lunch, but she was available for me to ask questions and assist me during the visit. There weren’t any children in the infant classroom or the school age classroom. In the other classrooms, children were playing and exploring in the classroom environments. The preschool class were outside playing with various materials. Children prepared for lunch which consisted on macaroni and cheese, green beans, peaches and milk. After lunch children prepared and transitioned to rest time. 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 not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s: Violation Number Comment Rule 104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. The sanitation inspection is past due. Administrator has contacted the inspector twice to inquire about this. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. Playground fence has rust around the top of the fence, a missing fence clamp and a broken gutter clamp. There was peeling/chipping paint in the classroom #5/6. .0601(c) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Classroom #3 had plastic bags and other plastic items below 5 feet in a classroom of children under three years of age. .0604(q) Item #.104 10A NCAC 09 .0304 ON-GOING REQUIREMENTS FOR A LICENSE (b) Each center shall be inspected annually by an Environmental Health Specialist and receive an approved or superior rating in accordance with applicable sanitation requirements adopted by the Commission for Public Health as described in 15A NCAC 18A .2800. Note: The sanitation inspection is past due. Administrator has contacted the inspector twice to inquire about this. Item #.0705 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT (c) Equipment and furnishings shall be sturdy, stable, and free of hazards that may injure children including sharp edges, lead based or peeling paint, rust, loose nails, splinters, protrusions (excluding nuts and bolts on sides of fences), and pinch and crush points. Note: Playground fence has rust around the top of the fence, a missing fence clamp and a broken gutter clamp. There was peeling/chipping paint in the classroom #5/6. Item #.858 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (q) Plastic bags, toys, toy parts small enough to be swallowed, and materials that can be torn apart, such as foam rubber and styrofoam, shall not be accessible to children under three years of age. However, styrofoam plates and larger pieces of foam rubber may be used for supervised art activities and styrofoam plates may be used for food service. Jump ropes and rubber bands shall not be accessible to children under five years of age without adult supervision. Balloons shall be prohibited for children of all ages. Note: Classroom #3 had plastic bags and other plastic items below 5 feet in a classroom of children under three years of age. Technical assistance was provided as follows: You will document the rule reference and specifics about the violations here. Provide your discussion with the operator and/or TA you provided. Best practice can go here too. 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 October 19, 2023. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: lee.marshall@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Georgia Lee Marshall PO Box 253 Zionville, NC 28698 Please call me at 828-434-0236, or email lee.marshall@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: • Assure that the screen door in the infant room is snug with no gaps in it. You stated that there haven’t been any children in that classroom for over a week, however this needs to be repaired to keep vermin and other things out. • We discussed the rust on the top fence posts around the playground. There is one place where a clamp needs to be added to hold the fence up. There is also a screw missing from a gutter clamp that needs to be replaced. • We discussed talking to the church about the non-profit status and whether or not they want to be listed with the Secretary of State. • We discussed the refrigerator in the infant room being too cold (but not in use). • There is a wall with wallpaper on it that is peeling off as well as baseboards that need some attention in the infant room. • The lock on the teacher’s cabinet is broken in the infant room and missing in the room of two year old children. We discussed that if these cabinets have things in them that need to be “locked” then it needs to be a lock and key, combination or magnetic lock. • The fan in the toddler classroom was below five feet and didn’t have a mesh guard on it. We discussed mounting it. • We discussed the need for teachers to use pens when creating activity plans so that the dates can’t be changed. • We discussed the broken cardboard blocks and foam blocks with bite marks in them in the preschool classroom. 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 lee.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.434.0236, 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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