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15 East 22Nd Street, Newton NC 28658 · License #18000434 · Center · Child Care Center
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10A NCAC 09 .3009 · Violation
Name of Operation: A NEW BEGINNING CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 18000434 Consultant: MERIA WILDER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/7/2026 Number Present: 93 Completed Date: 4/7/2026 Age: From 0 To 12 Total Minutes: 414 Time In: 10:02 AM Time Out: 04:56 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Rated License Assessment Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable Child Care requirements during a rated license assessment visit. You, Ashley Byrd, Administrator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your last annual compliance visit was conducted on October 23, 2025. Prior to today’s visit your compliance history score was 95%. I reviewed with you today the facility information found in our system. You stated there have been no changes to your phone number, email address, mailing address, or corporate contact for the facility. I reviewed the facility’s permit with you today. Required postings were posted as required at the entrance to the facility. Your facility operates with the following permit restrictions: daytime care only, meets enhanced space, meets enhanced ratios, reduced staff/child ratio by 1 child per group, meets enhanced space & ratios, Certified Developmental Day, and age range extended to 14 yrs old. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued on January 22, 2018, earning seven (7) points in staff education, six (6) points in program standards and one (1) quality point for the Administrator having a staff completed a business training course of at least 30 clock hours. Your most recent fire inspection was completed on December 2, 2025. Your most recent sanitation inspection was completed on February 16, 2026, with a superior classification. A walkthrough of your indoor and outdoor spaces was conducted, and I observed children to be participating in free play in activity areas, transitions, supper and personal care routines. Teacher interactions with children were positive and nurturing. Daily sign in/out sheets and attendance was current/accurate. Supervision, staff-child ratios, adequate/approved space, storage of medication, medication administration, storage of hazardous substances, and permit restrictions were monitored. You stated that there were three (3) medications, three (3) medication permission to administer forms and no Medical Action Plans to monitor. A current menu was posted, documented appropriate nutritious snacks and meals, showed a variety of foods, and complied with Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. Today your incident report log and outdoor safety inspections were monitored and documented as required. I received your current 2025 – 2026 staff/parent handbooks during the annual compliance visit that was conducted on October 23, 2025, and it included: written operational, administrative, personnel policies and your parent participation plan in. You stated your written policies and procedures had not changed. Your most recent fire drill was conducted on March 12, 2026, and your most recent shelter-in-place emergency drill was conducted on February 23, 2026, and has been completed quarterly. I monitored your 2025 - 2026 A New Beginning Children’s Learning Centers Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) plan during today’s visit. You stated that your program does provide transportation and does not provide screen time. Today I monitored three (3) vehicles used for transportation along with the following: current insurance policies, current registration/license plate, First Aid kits, secured fire extinguishers as well as the required driver and children’s information. Staff records for ten (10) new staff members and fifteen (15) returning staff members were monitored today to verify current Criminal Background Check qualification letters, CPR, First Aid, Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment, ABCMS roster created, special trainings and Health and Safety training. During today’s visit I monitored your program for all health and safety requirements. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the child care rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Monitoring information was reviewed today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. The current NC PreK staff includes the lead teacher, Latisha Perry and Melissa Adkins. A selection of files was monitored for having completed health assessments and developmental screenings. You stated you use the “Ages and Stages” ASQ as your developmental screening tool. The center uses The Creative Curriculum as their approved curriculum and Teaching Strategies Gold as the formative assessment to document evidence of children's ongoing progress. Checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: at the beginning, middle and end of the school year and parent teacher conferences are offered three times annually. The NC Pre K program operates Monday – Friday during the hours of 7:45 am to 2:30 pm and follow the Catawba County Schools calendar for the 2025 – 2026 school year Rated License Information: Today I monitored the following: • NC Pre-K requirements were met (monitored on 4/7/26) The Following information should be sent to me by August 24, 2026: • Family and Community and Engagement requirements • Individual CQI Plan • Facility CQI Plan • Application for Assessment for a Rated License for Centers • Approved curriculum • Approved formative assessment • Administrators’ completion of approved formative assessment training • Lead Teachers completion of approved formative assessment training • Administrators’ completion of approved curriculum training • Lead Teachers completion of approved curriculum training • Child Assessments shared with families twice annually • Coaching/Mentoring/Training for Administrators • Coaching/Mentoring/Training for Lead Teachers • Administrator signed the Pathway 2 – Classroom & Instructional Quality Star Level Assessment for Child Care Centers Form (Program Standards Form) • Quality Initiatives Form IF APPLICABLE • Staff education requirements • Rated License Review Request Form signed by the Administrator • Enhanced Staff/Child Ratio Worksheet - IF APPLICABLE Please keep in mind that any violations that were cited during today’s visit must be corrected prior to beginning the rated license process. Once all rated license documents have been received, I will review the documents before submitting them to my supervisor for processing to the Raleigh office. Upon approval the new star rated license will be sent by mail and at that time the current license will be sent to me so that I can send it back to the Raleigh office. Once you send me the documents to begin the rated license process it can take 4 to 6 weeks for you to receive your new permit in the mail. The following violation was cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 808 The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. The outdoor space outside of the preschool playground fence there was a mop bucket that contained standing water and the outside drain in front of the preschool/school age building there was a drain space that was clogged and contained standing water. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 1449 Within the first two weeks of assuming responsibilty for supervising a group of children, staff did not complete at least 6 hours of training on topics outlined in this rule. A staff member with a hire date of 3/17/26 did not have documentation of completing all of the orientation topics that were required within the first 2 weeks of hire. .2510(i)(1)(A-D) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. A staff member with a hire date of 3/2/26 was not added to the ABCMS roster within 5 days of employment. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. A staff member with a hire date of 12/2/24 did not have documentation of completing all of the Health and Safety Training topics that were required within the first 12 months of employment. .1102(a) 1921 Staff working in part-time, full-day or track out school age care programs required to complete BSAC training, did not complete it within three months of employment. A staff member that has been caring for school-aged children with a hire date of 3/18/25 did not have documentation of completing BSAC Training which is required within the 3 months of employment. .2510(j) • In the outdoor space outside of the preschool playground fence there was a mop bucket that contained standing water and the outside drain in front of the preschool/school age building there was a drain space that was clogged and contained standing water. I suggest staff members complete a walkthrough of the outdoor spaces daily to ensure that there is no standing water in any outdoor spaces. Work orders for repairs and maintenance should be completed as soon as possible to ensure that all outdoor spaces are safe a free of hazards. This violation was corrected during the visit by the Administrator immediately emptying the mop bucked and clearing the clogged drain. • A staff member with a hire date of 3/17/26 did not have documentation of completing all of the orientation topics that were required within the first 2 weeks of hire. I suggest that prior to filing staff documents in their personnel files that all files are reviewed to ensure that all of the required documentation has been completed within the specified timeframe to prevent violations of child care requirements. • A staff member with a hire date of 12/2/24 did not have documentation of completing all of the Health and Safety Training topics that were required within the first 12 months of employment. I suggest that prior to filing staff documents in their personnel files that all files are reviewed to ensure that all of the required documentation has been completed within the specified timeframe to prevent violations of child care requirements. • A staff member that has been caring for school-aged children with a hire date of 3/18/25 did not have documentation of completing BSAC Training which is required within the 3 months of employment. I suggest that prior to filing staff documents in their personnel files that all files are reviewed using the “staff file checklist” to ensure that all of the required documentation has been completed within the specified timeframe to prevent violations of child care requirements. This document can be found on the DCDEE website under provider documents. • A staff member with a hire date of 3/2/26 was not added to the ABCMS roster within 5 days of employment. I suggest that the ABCMS roster for this facility be monitored quarterly to ensure that all staff members have been completed within the specified timeframe to prevent violations of child care requirements. CONSULTATION: • Documentation of accreditation status and Head Start designation must be submitted to process your star rated license. • DCDEE Resources - Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. - Child Care Rules and Laws: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/Licensing/Getting-a-License - Training and Professional Development: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development - Required Health and Safety Training: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development/Health-and-Safety-Trainings - Care for Children Receiving Subsidy: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Providing-Child-Care/Subsidized-Child-Care/Care-for-Children-Receiving-Subsidy - DCDEE Updates, Current Projects, and information applicable to Child Care in NC: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Whats-New • Child Care facilities must enroll in the lead in water testing, lead based paint testing and Asbestos testing through Clean Water for US Kids. The following link will take you to the website to enroll https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. o Please be reminded that this facility is due for the Clean Water for US Kids lead/water testing per the three (3) year requirement in child care rule. • Visit NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at http://healthychildcare.unc.edu to find the following resources: technical assistance, coaching support, resources, handwashing and diapering posters, monthly newsletters, and a list of approved in-service trainings including, but not limited to, ITS-SIDS training and Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training. • ABCMS SYSTEM: The process of notifying the Division of any new child care providers working who are hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement as stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. • Fire inspections are to be sent to the consultant within 7 business days of the inspection being completed. If the fire inspection report is not sent to the consultant within 7 business days a violation will be cited at the next monitoring visit. • When reviewing Staff Files, Children’s Files, and Program Records, utilize the Staff Files Checklist, Children’s File Checklist, Volunteer Files Checklist and the Program Records File Checklist to ensure that you are maintaining compliance with all of the files that are monitored by DCDEE and that all of the documents within those files are current, accurate and relevant. These forms should be updated annually with staff files, children’s records and program record documents to ensure that all information stored in your facilities files are current and accurate prior to DCDEE monitoring visits. These file checklists can be found on the DCDEE website under provider documents. • Located on the DCDEE website there is an editable form of the staff and training worksheet that you may utilize when completing the staff and training worksheet to assist you with being prepared for your upcoming monitoring visits. This document can be downloaded to your computer and completed electronically. • Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ to get the latest information for child care settings and child care updates including the most up to date documents and forms. • Visit NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at http://healthychildcare.unc.edu to find the following resources: technical assistance, coaching support, resources, handwashing and diapering posters, monthly newsletters, and a list of approved in-service trainings including, but not limited to, ITS-SIDS training and Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training. • WORKS STATUS LETTER: Child Care Rule .0703(c) Within six months of an individual assuming lead teacher or child care administrator duties, each center shall maintain the following information in the individual's staff record, a copy of notification from the Division that the individual meets the equivalency or that the individual does not meet the equivalency and must enroll in coursework. COMPLIANCE PLAN: All violations cited and not corrected today must be corrected immediately. Please submit a written, signed, and dated statement to me at the email/address below detailing the steps taken to correct each violation. • Your compliance letter must include the following: 1. The name of your center 2. The center’s ID number 3. The date you write the letter 4. Address each violation stating how you corrected the violation and are now in compliance. 5. Your signature • Supporting documentation including the following: Please send supporting documentation such as training certificates, CBC letters and acknowledgement statements. Please DO NOT send staff or child medical documents or documentation for verification as this is a violation of HIPPA protocol. If needed I will verify these documents at the next monitoring visit. I must receive your compliance letter no later than April 21, 2026. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If you state in your compliance letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. 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 or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development and Early Education 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. For your convenience, your compliance letter may be sent by email to: meria.wilder@dhhs.nc.gov When emailing the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you today. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me by phone at (980) 434-3877 or by email at meria.wilder@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Erin Pickard, by email at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time and assistance today. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
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G.S. 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: A NEW BEGINNING CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 18000434 Consultant: MERIA WILDER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/7/2026 Number Present: 93 Completed Date: 4/7/2026 Age: From 0 To 12 Total Minutes: 414 Time In: 10:02 AM Time Out: 04:56 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Rated License Assessment Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable Child Care requirements during a rated license assessment visit. You, Ashley Byrd, Administrator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your last annual compliance visit was conducted on October 23, 2025. Prior to today’s visit your compliance history score was 95%. I reviewed with you today the facility information found in our system. You stated there have been no changes to your phone number, email address, mailing address, or corporate contact for the facility. I reviewed the facility’s permit with you today. Required postings were posted as required at the entrance to the facility. Your facility operates with the following permit restrictions: daytime care only, meets enhanced space, meets enhanced ratios, reduced staff/child ratio by 1 child per group, meets enhanced space & ratios, Certified Developmental Day, and age range extended to 14 yrs old. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued on January 22, 2018, earning seven (7) points in staff education, six (6) points in program standards and one (1) quality point for the Administrator having a staff completed a business training course of at least 30 clock hours. Your most recent fire inspection was completed on December 2, 2025. Your most recent sanitation inspection was completed on February 16, 2026, with a superior classification. A walkthrough of your indoor and outdoor spaces was conducted, and I observed children to be participating in free play in activity areas, transitions, supper and personal care routines. Teacher interactions with children were positive and nurturing. Daily sign in/out sheets and attendance was current/accurate. Supervision, staff-child ratios, adequate/approved space, storage of medication, medication administration, storage of hazardous substances, and permit restrictions were monitored. You stated that there were three (3) medications, three (3) medication permission to administer forms and no Medical Action Plans to monitor. A current menu was posted, documented appropriate nutritious snacks and meals, showed a variety of foods, and complied with Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. Today your incident report log and outdoor safety inspections were monitored and documented as required. I received your current 2025 – 2026 staff/parent handbooks during the annual compliance visit that was conducted on October 23, 2025, and it included: written operational, administrative, personnel policies and your parent participation plan in. You stated your written policies and procedures had not changed. Your most recent fire drill was conducted on March 12, 2026, and your most recent shelter-in-place emergency drill was conducted on February 23, 2026, and has been completed quarterly. I monitored your 2025 - 2026 A New Beginning Children’s Learning Centers Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) plan during today’s visit. You stated that your program does provide transportation and does not provide screen time. Today I monitored three (3) vehicles used for transportation along with the following: current insurance policies, current registration/license plate, First Aid kits, secured fire extinguishers as well as the required driver and children’s information. Staff records for ten (10) new staff members and fifteen (15) returning staff members were monitored today to verify current Criminal Background Check qualification letters, CPR, First Aid, Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment, ABCMS roster created, special trainings and Health and Safety training. During today’s visit I monitored your program for all health and safety requirements. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the child care rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Monitoring information was reviewed today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. The current NC PreK staff includes the lead teacher, Latisha Perry and Melissa Adkins. A selection of files was monitored for having completed health assessments and developmental screenings. You stated you use the “Ages and Stages” ASQ as your developmental screening tool. The center uses The Creative Curriculum as their approved curriculum and Teaching Strategies Gold as the formative assessment to document evidence of children's ongoing progress. Checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: at the beginning, middle and end of the school year and parent teacher conferences are offered three times annually. The NC Pre K program operates Monday – Friday during the hours of 7:45 am to 2:30 pm and follow the Catawba County Schools calendar for the 2025 – 2026 school year Rated License Information: Today I monitored the following: • NC Pre-K requirements were met (monitored on 4/7/26) The Following information should be sent to me by August 24, 2026: • Family and Community and Engagement requirements • Individual CQI Plan • Facility CQI Plan • Application for Assessment for a Rated License for Centers • Approved curriculum • Approved formative assessment • Administrators’ completion of approved formative assessment training • Lead Teachers completion of approved formative assessment training • Administrators’ completion of approved curriculum training • Lead Teachers completion of approved curriculum training • Child Assessments shared with families twice annually • Coaching/Mentoring/Training for Administrators • Coaching/Mentoring/Training for Lead Teachers • Administrator signed the Pathway 2 – Classroom & Instructional Quality Star Level Assessment for Child Care Centers Form (Program Standards Form) • Quality Initiatives Form IF APPLICABLE • Staff education requirements • Rated License Review Request Form signed by the Administrator • Enhanced Staff/Child Ratio Worksheet - IF APPLICABLE Please keep in mind that any violations that were cited during today’s visit must be corrected prior to beginning the rated license process. Once all rated license documents have been received, I will review the documents before submitting them to my supervisor for processing to the Raleigh office. Upon approval the new star rated license will be sent by mail and at that time the current license will be sent to me so that I can send it back to the Raleigh office. Once you send me the documents to begin the rated license process it can take 4 to 6 weeks for you to receive your new permit in the mail. The following violation was cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 808 The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. The outdoor space outside of the preschool playground fence there was a mop bucket that contained standing water and the outside drain in front of the preschool/school age building there was a drain space that was clogged and contained standing water. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 1449 Within the first two weeks of assuming responsibilty for supervising a group of children, staff did not complete at least 6 hours of training on topics outlined in this rule. A staff member with a hire date of 3/17/26 did not have documentation of completing all of the orientation topics that were required within the first 2 weeks of hire. .2510(i)(1)(A-D) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. A staff member with a hire date of 3/2/26 was not added to the ABCMS roster within 5 days of employment. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. A staff member with a hire date of 12/2/24 did not have documentation of completing all of the Health and Safety Training topics that were required within the first 12 months of employment. .1102(a) 1921 Staff working in part-time, full-day or track out school age care programs required to complete BSAC training, did not complete it within three months of employment. A staff member that has been caring for school-aged children with a hire date of 3/18/25 did not have documentation of completing BSAC Training which is required within the 3 months of employment. .2510(j) • In the outdoor space outside of the preschool playground fence there was a mop bucket that contained standing water and the outside drain in front of the preschool/school age building there was a drain space that was clogged and contained standing water. I suggest staff members complete a walkthrough of the outdoor spaces daily to ensure that there is no standing water in any outdoor spaces. Work orders for repairs and maintenance should be completed as soon as possible to ensure that all outdoor spaces are safe a free of hazards. This violation was corrected during the visit by the Administrator immediately emptying the mop bucked and clearing the clogged drain. • A staff member with a hire date of 3/17/26 did not have documentation of completing all of the orientation topics that were required within the first 2 weeks of hire. I suggest that prior to filing staff documents in their personnel files that all files are reviewed to ensure that all of the required documentation has been completed within the specified timeframe to prevent violations of child care requirements. • A staff member with a hire date of 12/2/24 did not have documentation of completing all of the Health and Safety Training topics that were required within the first 12 months of employment. I suggest that prior to filing staff documents in their personnel files that all files are reviewed to ensure that all of the required documentation has been completed within the specified timeframe to prevent violations of child care requirements. • A staff member that has been caring for school-aged children with a hire date of 3/18/25 did not have documentation of completing BSAC Training which is required within the 3 months of employment. I suggest that prior to filing staff documents in their personnel files that all files are reviewed using the “staff file checklist” to ensure that all of the required documentation has been completed within the specified timeframe to prevent violations of child care requirements. This document can be found on the DCDEE website under provider documents. • A staff member with a hire date of 3/2/26 was not added to the ABCMS roster within 5 days of employment. I suggest that the ABCMS roster for this facility be monitored quarterly to ensure that all staff members have been completed within the specified timeframe to prevent violations of child care requirements. CONSULTATION: • Documentation of accreditation status and Head Start designation must be submitted to process your star rated license. • DCDEE Resources - Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. - Child Care Rules and Laws: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/Licensing/Getting-a-License - Training and Professional Development: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development - Required Health and Safety Training: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development/Health-and-Safety-Trainings - Care for Children Receiving Subsidy: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Providing-Child-Care/Subsidized-Child-Care/Care-for-Children-Receiving-Subsidy - DCDEE Updates, Current Projects, and information applicable to Child Care in NC: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Whats-New • Child Care facilities must enroll in the lead in water testing, lead based paint testing and Asbestos testing through Clean Water for US Kids. The following link will take you to the website to enroll https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. o Please be reminded that this facility is due for the Clean Water for US Kids lead/water testing per the three (3) year requirement in child care rule. • Visit NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at http://healthychildcare.unc.edu to find the following resources: technical assistance, coaching support, resources, handwashing and diapering posters, monthly newsletters, and a list of approved in-service trainings including, but not limited to, ITS-SIDS training and Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training. • ABCMS SYSTEM: The process of notifying the Division of any new child care providers working who are hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement as stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. • Fire inspections are to be sent to the consultant within 7 business days of the inspection being completed. If the fire inspection report is not sent to the consultant within 7 business days a violation will be cited at the next monitoring visit. • When reviewing Staff Files, Children’s Files, and Program Records, utilize the Staff Files Checklist, Children’s File Checklist, Volunteer Files Checklist and the Program Records File Checklist to ensure that you are maintaining compliance with all of the files that are monitored by DCDEE and that all of the documents within those files are current, accurate and relevant. These forms should be updated annually with staff files, children’s records and program record documents to ensure that all information stored in your facilities files are current and accurate prior to DCDEE monitoring visits. These file checklists can be found on the DCDEE website under provider documents. • Located on the DCDEE website there is an editable form of the staff and training worksheet that you may utilize when completing the staff and training worksheet to assist you with being prepared for your upcoming monitoring visits. This document can be downloaded to your computer and completed electronically. • Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ to get the latest information for child care settings and child care updates including the most up to date documents and forms. • Visit NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at http://healthychildcare.unc.edu to find the following resources: technical assistance, coaching support, resources, handwashing and diapering posters, monthly newsletters, and a list of approved in-service trainings including, but not limited to, ITS-SIDS training and Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training. • WORKS STATUS LETTER: Child Care Rule .0703(c) Within six months of an individual assuming lead teacher or child care administrator duties, each center shall maintain the following information in the individual's staff record, a copy of notification from the Division that the individual meets the equivalency or that the individual does not meet the equivalency and must enroll in coursework. COMPLIANCE PLAN: All violations cited and not corrected today must be corrected immediately. Please submit a written, signed, and dated statement to me at the email/address below detailing the steps taken to correct each violation. • Your compliance letter must include the following: 1. The name of your center 2. The center’s ID number 3. The date you write the letter 4. Address each violation stating how you corrected the violation and are now in compliance. 5. Your signature • Supporting documentation including the following: Please send supporting documentation such as training certificates, CBC letters and acknowledgement statements. Please DO NOT send staff or child medical documents or documentation for verification as this is a violation of HIPPA protocol. If needed I will verify these documents at the next monitoring visit. I must receive your compliance letter no later than April 21, 2026. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If you state in your compliance letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. 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 or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development and Early Education 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. For your convenience, your compliance letter may be sent by email to: meria.wilder@dhhs.nc.gov When emailing the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you today. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me by phone at (980) 434-3877 or by email at meria.wilder@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Erin Pickard, by email at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time and assistance today. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
G.S. 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: A NEW BEGINNING CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 18000434 Consultant: MERIA WILDER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/23/2025 Number Present: 103 Completed Date: 10/23/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 421 Time In: 10:34 AM Time Out: 05:35 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. You, Ashley Byrd, Administrator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your last annual compliance visit was conducted on November 21, 2024. Prior to today’s visit, the compliance history score was 96%. The NC Secretary of State was checked prior to today’s visit and the corporation that owns your business DanCorp Inc, was listed as current-active. You stated that you assumed the role of Administrator here at this facility on September 22, 2025. Required postings were posted as required at the entrance to the facility. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued on 11/21/24. The following restrictions are listed on the license: first shift care, second shift care, third shift care, meets enhanced space and meets enhanced ratios. I reviewed with you today the facility information found in our system. You stated there have been no changes to your phone number, email address, mailing address, or corporate contact for the facility. The Employee Handbook, Operational Policies and Parent Handbook were updated on September 3, 2025, and changed to include you as the current Administrator. Your last sanitation inspection was dated November 21, 2024, with a Superior classification and 14 demerits. Your last fire inspection was dated October 30, 2024, and was emailed to me on October 30, 2024. Emergency drills, fire drills and playground inspections were monitored and are occurring as required. Each licensed indoor and outdoor space was monitored today. The children were observed playing in activity areas, toileting and participating in teacher directed activities. Teacher and children’s interactions were positive and nurturing. Daily sign in/out sheets and attendance was current/accurate. Incident reports were logged and stored in the child’s file. The EPR plan was current, printed and reviewed with staff annually. A current menu was posted, documented appropriate nutritious snacks and meals, showed a variety of foods, and complied with Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. Hazardous product storage, general safety, and discipline practices were monitored. There were no medications, no medication permission to administer forms, and no Medical Action Plans to monitor during today’s visit. A portion of the children’s files and staff record files were monitored. You stated that your program does provide transportation. Due to transportation being monitored during the last monitoring visit I did not monitor transportation today. You stated that you do not provide screen time. The “Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers” was completed during today’s visit. Health and safety requirements were monitored. The following violations were observed and cited during today's visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Activity plans in space # 2 and 3 were not current and dated October 13-17, 2025. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. This facility has not completed the ABCMS portal roster. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) Technical Assistance: Child care programs are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past eighteen (18) months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action against the facility's license. Any violations cited during a visit may affect your score. • This facility has not completed the ABCMS portal roster within five days of new staff being hired. As discussed, all facilities are required to complete the facility roster in the ABCMS portal and have all of the staff that work at the facility linked to the facilities roster. I suggest contacting your program Administrator to assist you with completing this process. If you have questions regarding the process you may reach out to the Criminal Background unit regarding the ABCMS Portal at ABCMS Provider Portal email support: DCDEE_ABCMS_PROVIDER@dhhs.nc.gov Criminal Background Unit: 919-814-6401. • Activity plans in space # 2 and 3 were not current and were dated October 13-17, 2025. As discussed, Activity plans should be current weekly. I suggest that teachers monitor the classrooms each Monday morning prior to children’s arrival to ensure that activity plans are current for the current week. This violation was corrected during the visit by the teachers in each classroom posting the activity plan reflective of this week. Consultation: • QRIS Information: During today’s visit, we discussed the three QRIS Pathways to the Stars effective July 1, 2025. We covered staff education (including ensuring all staff have WORKS accounts, understanding the 50% requirement for lead teachers and for other educators, and how work experience may count), enhanced ratios and space expectations, the Family and Community Engagement Foundational Practices, and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Plans. Please visit the following link: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/StarRated-License/QRIS-Modernization . You will find more information and details about the three different pathways so that your program can begin working towards the star rated license. The following steps are how you can begin preparing for the Rated License process: Next Steps by Pathway If you choose Pathway 1: • Complete the “Application for Assessment for a Rated License for Centers” electronically and submit to your child care consultant. • Complete the “Environmental Rating Scale (ERS) Assessment Request” form electronically and submit to your child care consultant. • Confirm all staff have active WORKS accounts. • Complete the QRIS Staff Information and Education Worksheet electronically. • Begin planning for your three-month self-study using the applicable ITERS-3, ECERS-3, SACERS-U, OR FCCERS-3 books. • Prepare for Environmental Rating Scale (ERS) assessments. • Access resources, training, and outreach via ncrlap.org. • Work with CCR&R or Smart Start for support in preparation. • Identify CQI goals and begin planning for implementation. • Develop strategies for Family and Community Engagement. • If four-year-olds are enrolled, select and implement an approved curriculum. If you choose Pathway 2: • Complete the “Application for Assessment for a Rated License for Centers” electronically and submit to your child care consultant. • Confirm all staff have active WORKS accounts. • Complete the QRIS Staff Information and Education Worksheet electronically. • Identify CQI goals and begin planning for implementation. • Develop strategies for Family and Community Engagement. • Select and implement a curriculum. (4- and 5-star centers must use an approved curriculum and formative assessment tool for all ages.) • Arranging coaching or training options for administrators and lead teachers. If you choose Pathway 3: • Complete the “Application for Assessment for a Rated License for Centers” electronically and submit to your child care consultant. • Ensure all staff have active WORKS accounts. • If you are accredited through NAFCC, NECPA, AMS, or IMC, you may earn a three-star rated license with NO Education standards evaluation. • If you are accredited through NAFCC, NECPA, AMS, or IMC and would like to earn a four or five star rated license, the Education standard evaluation will determine the star rating earned. • If you are accredited through NAEYC, NAC, COGNIA, or your facility is Head Start and/or Early Head Start Education, NO Education standards evaluation is needed. • Documentation of accreditation status and Head Start designation must be submitted to process your star rated license. DCEEE Information Links: • Child Care Rules and Laws: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/Licensing/Getting-a-License • Training and Professional Development: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development • Required Health and Safety Training: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-ProfessionalDevelopment/Health-and-Safety-Trainings • Care for Children Receiving Subsidy: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Providing-Child-Care/Subsidized-ChildCare/Care-for-Children-Receiving-Subsidy • DCDEE Updates, Current Projects, and information applicable to Child Care in NC: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Whats-New • Please ensure that all staff have a WORKS account and that they mail official transcripts to the Workforce Unit located in the Raleigh office for evaluation. Once staff have received a status letter in their WORKS account, they should place a copy of their letter in their staff file. • On-going training hours are monitored annually from annual compliance visit date to annual compliance visit date. Please ensure that staff are documenting their training on the on-going training log and have attached the training certificates. • Please ensure that the staff and training worksheet is updated for all staff members to reflect any changes. Remember if there is a blank space something will need to be written in that space. If it does not pertain to that staff member, you can write “NA”. • Be sure to remind teachers that cots should only be put out at rest time according to the daily schedule and should not be out more the a few minutes prior to rest time. • As you prepare for the ERS assessments I suggest an inventory of classroom materials be completed to ensure that all classrooms have sufficient quantity and quality of materials available for children to use. • Your most recent fire inspection is dated October 30, 2024, be sure to contact your local fire inspector to remind them that you are due to have a fire inspection completed soon. • Your most recent sanitation inspection is dated November 21, 2024, be sure to contact your local Environmental Health Inspector to remind them that you are due to have a sanitation inspection completed soon. • One staff member has a criminal background check letter that will expire on December 9, 2025. I suggest that you begin the process soon to update the CBC to ensure the current letter does not expire before an updated check has been completed. • One staff member has a First Aid and CPR certificate that will expire on November 1, 2025, be sure to complete this training prior to the expiration of the current certificate. COMPLIANCE PLAN: All violations cited and not corrected today must be corrected immediately. Please submit a written, signed, and dated statement to me at the email or mailing address below detailing the following information: • Your compliance letter must include the following: The name of your center The center’s ID number The date you write the letter Address each violation stating how you corrected the violation and are now in compliance. Your signature • Supporting documentation including the following: Training certificates, CBC letters, acknowledgement statements, and photographs for me to use to verify compliance. Please DO NOT send staff or child medical documents as this is a violation of HIPPA protocol. If needed I will verify these documents at the next monitoring visit. For your convenience, your compliance letter may be sent by email to meria.wilder@dhhs.nc.gov. and must be received no later than November 6, 2025. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If you state in your compliance letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you today. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me by phone at (980) 434-3877 or by email at meria.wilder@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Erin Pickard, by email at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time and assistance today. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
GS 110-91 · Violation
Name of Operation: A NEW BEGINNING CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 18000434 Consultant: MERIA WILDER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/23/2025 Number Present: 103 Completed Date: 10/23/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 421 Time In: 10:34 AM Time Out: 05:35 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. You, Ashley Byrd, Administrator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your last annual compliance visit was conducted on November 21, 2024. Prior to today’s visit, the compliance history score was 96%. The NC Secretary of State was checked prior to today’s visit and the corporation that owns your business DanCorp Inc, was listed as current-active. You stated that you assumed the role of Administrator here at this facility on September 22, 2025. Required postings were posted as required at the entrance to the facility. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued on 11/21/24. The following restrictions are listed on the license: first shift care, second shift care, third shift care, meets enhanced space and meets enhanced ratios. I reviewed with you today the facility information found in our system. You stated there have been no changes to your phone number, email address, mailing address, or corporate contact for the facility. The Employee Handbook, Operational Policies and Parent Handbook were updated on September 3, 2025, and changed to include you as the current Administrator. Your last sanitation inspection was dated November 21, 2024, with a Superior classification and 14 demerits. Your last fire inspection was dated October 30, 2024, and was emailed to me on October 30, 2024. Emergency drills, fire drills and playground inspections were monitored and are occurring as required. Each licensed indoor and outdoor space was monitored today. The children were observed playing in activity areas, toileting and participating in teacher directed activities. Teacher and children’s interactions were positive and nurturing. Daily sign in/out sheets and attendance was current/accurate. Incident reports were logged and stored in the child’s file. The EPR plan was current, printed and reviewed with staff annually. A current menu was posted, documented appropriate nutritious snacks and meals, showed a variety of foods, and complied with Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. Hazardous product storage, general safety, and discipline practices were monitored. There were no medications, no medication permission to administer forms, and no Medical Action Plans to monitor during today’s visit. A portion of the children’s files and staff record files were monitored. You stated that your program does provide transportation. Due to transportation being monitored during the last monitoring visit I did not monitor transportation today. You stated that you do not provide screen time. The “Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers” was completed during today’s visit. Health and safety requirements were monitored. The following violations were observed and cited during today's visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Activity plans in space # 2 and 3 were not current and dated October 13-17, 2025. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. This facility has not completed the ABCMS portal roster. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) Technical Assistance: Child care programs are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past eighteen (18) months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action against the facility's license. Any violations cited during a visit may affect your score. • This facility has not completed the ABCMS portal roster within five days of new staff being hired. As discussed, all facilities are required to complete the facility roster in the ABCMS portal and have all of the staff that work at the facility linked to the facilities roster. I suggest contacting your program Administrator to assist you with completing this process. If you have questions regarding the process you may reach out to the Criminal Background unit regarding the ABCMS Portal at ABCMS Provider Portal email support: DCDEE_ABCMS_PROVIDER@dhhs.nc.gov Criminal Background Unit: 919-814-6401. • Activity plans in space # 2 and 3 were not current and were dated October 13-17, 2025. As discussed, Activity plans should be current weekly. I suggest that teachers monitor the classrooms each Monday morning prior to children’s arrival to ensure that activity plans are current for the current week. This violation was corrected during the visit by the teachers in each classroom posting the activity plan reflective of this week. Consultation: • QRIS Information: During today’s visit, we discussed the three QRIS Pathways to the Stars effective July 1, 2025. We covered staff education (including ensuring all staff have WORKS accounts, understanding the 50% requirement for lead teachers and for other educators, and how work experience may count), enhanced ratios and space expectations, the Family and Community Engagement Foundational Practices, and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Plans. Please visit the following link: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/StarRated-License/QRIS-Modernization . You will find more information and details about the three different pathways so that your program can begin working towards the star rated license. The following steps are how you can begin preparing for the Rated License process: Next Steps by Pathway If you choose Pathway 1: • Complete the “Application for Assessment for a Rated License for Centers” electronically and submit to your child care consultant. • Complete the “Environmental Rating Scale (ERS) Assessment Request” form electronically and submit to your child care consultant. • Confirm all staff have active WORKS accounts. • Complete the QRIS Staff Information and Education Worksheet electronically. • Begin planning for your three-month self-study using the applicable ITERS-3, ECERS-3, SACERS-U, OR FCCERS-3 books. • Prepare for Environmental Rating Scale (ERS) assessments. • Access resources, training, and outreach via ncrlap.org. • Work with CCR&R or Smart Start for support in preparation. • Identify CQI goals and begin planning for implementation. • Develop strategies for Family and Community Engagement. • If four-year-olds are enrolled, select and implement an approved curriculum. If you choose Pathway 2: • Complete the “Application for Assessment for a Rated License for Centers” electronically and submit to your child care consultant. • Confirm all staff have active WORKS accounts. • Complete the QRIS Staff Information and Education Worksheet electronically. • Identify CQI goals and begin planning for implementation. • Develop strategies for Family and Community Engagement. • Select and implement a curriculum. (4- and 5-star centers must use an approved curriculum and formative assessment tool for all ages.) • Arranging coaching or training options for administrators and lead teachers. If you choose Pathway 3: • Complete the “Application for Assessment for a Rated License for Centers” electronically and submit to your child care consultant. • Ensure all staff have active WORKS accounts. • If you are accredited through NAFCC, NECPA, AMS, or IMC, you may earn a three-star rated license with NO Education standards evaluation. • If you are accredited through NAFCC, NECPA, AMS, or IMC and would like to earn a four or five star rated license, the Education standard evaluation will determine the star rating earned. • If you are accredited through NAEYC, NAC, COGNIA, or your facility is Head Start and/or Early Head Start Education, NO Education standards evaluation is needed. • Documentation of accreditation status and Head Start designation must be submitted to process your star rated license. DCEEE Information Links: • Child Care Rules and Laws: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/Licensing/Getting-a-License • Training and Professional Development: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development • Required Health and Safety Training: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-ProfessionalDevelopment/Health-and-Safety-Trainings • Care for Children Receiving Subsidy: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Providing-Child-Care/Subsidized-ChildCare/Care-for-Children-Receiving-Subsidy • DCDEE Updates, Current Projects, and information applicable to Child Care in NC: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Whats-New • Please ensure that all staff have a WORKS account and that they mail official transcripts to the Workforce Unit located in the Raleigh office for evaluation. Once staff have received a status letter in their WORKS account, they should place a copy of their letter in their staff file. • On-going training hours are monitored annually from annual compliance visit date to annual compliance visit date. Please ensure that staff are documenting their training on the on-going training log and have attached the training certificates. • Please ensure that the staff and training worksheet is updated for all staff members to reflect any changes. Remember if there is a blank space something will need to be written in that space. If it does not pertain to that staff member, you can write “NA”. • Be sure to remind teachers that cots should only be put out at rest time according to the daily schedule and should not be out more the a few minutes prior to rest time. • As you prepare for the ERS assessments I suggest an inventory of classroom materials be completed to ensure that all classrooms have sufficient quantity and quality of materials available for children to use. • Your most recent fire inspection is dated October 30, 2024, be sure to contact your local fire inspector to remind them that you are due to have a fire inspection completed soon. • Your most recent sanitation inspection is dated November 21, 2024, be sure to contact your local Environmental Health Inspector to remind them that you are due to have a sanitation inspection completed soon. • One staff member has a criminal background check letter that will expire on December 9, 2025. I suggest that you begin the process soon to update the CBC to ensure the current letter does not expire before an updated check has been completed. • One staff member has a First Aid and CPR certificate that will expire on November 1, 2025, be sure to complete this training prior to the expiration of the current certificate. COMPLIANCE PLAN: All violations cited and not corrected today must be corrected immediately. Please submit a written, signed, and dated statement to me at the email or mailing address below detailing the following information: • Your compliance letter must include the following: The name of your center The center’s ID number The date you write the letter Address each violation stating how you corrected the violation and are now in compliance. Your signature • Supporting documentation including the following: Training certificates, CBC letters, acknowledgement statements, and photographs for me to use to verify compliance. Please DO NOT send staff or child medical documents as this is a violation of HIPPA protocol. If needed I will verify these documents at the next monitoring visit. For your convenience, your compliance letter may be sent by email to meria.wilder@dhhs.nc.gov. and must be received no later than November 6, 2025. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If you state in your compliance letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you today. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me by phone at (980) 434-3877 or by email at meria.wilder@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Erin Pickard, by email at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time and assistance today. 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: A NEW BEGINNING CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 18000434 Consultant: MERIA WILDER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/12/2025 Number Present: 104 Completed Date: 6/12/2025 Age: From 0 To 12 Total Minutes: 345 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 03:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable Child Care requirements during a routine unannounced visit. You, Jordan Evans, Administrator, assisted me with today’s visit. I observed the required postings to be posted in the hallway including the following: five-star rated license, NC Summary of Child Care Law dated February 2025, sanitation placard, Emergency Medical Care Plan, Emergency Phone Numbers, First Aid poster, tobacco free signage, daily schedule, current activity plan, and safe arrival and departure procedures. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, that was issued on January 22, 2018, earning seven (7) points in staff education, six (6) points in program standards and one (1) quality point met by the Administrator has completed a business training of at least 30 clock hours. Your facility operates with the following permit restrictions: daytime care only, 2nd shift, 3rd shift, meets enhanced ratios and meets enhanced space,. Your center's compliance history score prior to today’s visit was 92% and was reviewed with you today. Your last annual compliance visit was conducted on November 21, 2024. I monitored the indoor and outdoor areas. I observed children to be participating in free play in activity areas, transitions, lunch and personal care routines. I monitored for general safety, storage of hazardous products, and appropriate discipline. Program records including emergency medical care plan, safe arrival and departure procedures, incident log, outdoor safety inspections, fire drills, emergency drills, and your Emergency Preparedness Response (EPR) Plan were monitored. Today, reviewed staff record files for thirteen (13) returning staff members to verify current and valid Criminal Background Check qualification letters, valid CPR and First Aid training, valid BSAC training, ITS SIDS, special trainings and completion of the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. There were nine (9) new staff member files that were monitored today. You sent me your current handbook by email and it included: written operational, administrative, personnel policies and your parent participation plan in. You stated your written policies and procedures had not changed. Children were adequately supervised, minimum staff-child ratios were maintained, adequate approved space was used, enhanced space capacities were maintained, and permit restrictions were maintained during today’s visit. Today’s lunch consisted of beef hot dogs, baked beans, apple sauce, whole grain hot dog buns and 1% unflavored white milk as listed on the menu. You stated that there were no medications, no medication permission to administer forms and no Medical Action Plans to monitor. I monitored the incident report log and the 2024-2025 A New Beginning Children’s Learning Center’s EPR plan. You stated that your program does not provide screen time. Your program does provide transportation and your transportation vehicles and required documents were monitored during today’s visit. Your most recent fire drill was conducted on May 21, 2025, and has been completed monthly for the past twelve (12) months and your most recent shelter in place emergency drill was conducted on March 5, 2025, and has been completed quarterly. Your most recent fire inspection was completed on October 30, 2024. Your most recent sanitation inspection was completed on November 21, 2024 with a superior classification. During today’s visit I monitored your program for all health and safety requirements. In space 6, Leslie Forney did not have a current Criminal Background Check qualification letter on file for review. The regulatory ABCMS system was reviewed during today’s visit and the staff members qualification letter expired on 1/31/2025. The violation must be corrected within the fifteen (15) days and a copy of the qualification letter must be mailed to the consultant. The following violations were cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 828 Air conditioning units were accessible or did not have a guard to keep objects from being thrown into the unit. The heating and air conditioning unit located outside of space #4 was not covered and accessible to children. .0604 (m) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A staff member hired on 11/12/10 did not have a current qualification letter on file. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: • A staff member hired on 11/12/10 did not have a current qualification letter on file. We discussed that Criminal Background Checks are required to be completed every 5 years. Criminal Background Checks should be renewed before the expiration date of the current letter. It is recommended that staff are aware of their expiration date and complete the process through the ABCMS system prior to the expiration date. Please mail me a copy of the current Criminal Background Check Qualification letter. If the criminal background check is not received within 15 days, the staff member may not return to work until the qualification letter is on file at the facility. • The heating and air conditioning unit located outside of space #4 was not covered and accessible to children. As discussed, all heating and air conditioning units should be covered/enclosed and made inaccessible to children. I suggest when completing a walkthrough of the facility, including the indoor and outdoor spaces that anything that can be considered a hazard be made inaccessible to children. CONSULTATION: • DCDEE Resources - Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. - Child Care Rules and Laws: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/Licensing/Getting-a-License - Training and Professional Development: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development - Required Health and Safety Training: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development/Health-and-Safety-Trainings - Care for Children Receiving Subsidy: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Providing-Child-Care/Subsidized-Child-Care/Care-for-Children-Receiving-Subsidy - DCDEE Updates, Current Projects, and information applicable to Child Care in NC: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Whats-New • ABCMS SYSTEM: The process of notifying the Division of any new child care providers working who are hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement as stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. • Fire inspections are to be sent to the consultant within 7 business days of the inspection being completed. If the fire inspection report is not sent to the consultant within 7 business days a violation will be cited at the next monitoring visit. • When reviewing Staff Files, Children’s Files, and Program Records, utilize the Staff Files Checklist, Children’s File Checklist, Volunteer Files Checklist and the Program Records File Checklist to ensure that you are maintaining compliance with all of the files that are monitored by DCDEE and that all of the documents within those files are current, accurate and relevant. These forms should be updated annually with staff files, children’s records and program record documents to ensure that all information stored in your facilities files are current and accurate prior to DCDEE monitoring visits. These file checklists can be found on the DCDEE website under provider documents. • Located on the DCDEE website there is an editable form of the staff and training worksheet that you may utilize when completing the staff and training worksheet to assist you with being prepared for your upcoming monitoring visits. This document can be downloaded to your computer and completed electronically. • Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ to get the latest information for child care settings and child care updates including the most up to date documents and forms. • Visit NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at http://healthychildcare.unc.edu to find the following resources: technical assistance, coaching support, resources, handwashing and diapering posters, monthly newsletters, and a list of approved in-service trainings including, but not limited to, ITS-SIDS training and Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training. • NEW QRIS MODERNIZATION PLAN: The new QRIS Modernization Plan known as “Pathways to Success” is being added to law which included moving to the use of the updated Environmental Rating Scale (ERS-3 versions) for FCCERS, effective February 1, 2025. DCDEE and the NC Child Care Commission will continue the rulemaking process to add the rule language to child care requirements. This process with take several months. Hold Harmless provisions have been extended. Star rated license reassessments are postponed until the QRIS rulemaking process has been completed. Star rated license assessments are still required for new child care programs. A pathway for child care programs currently accredited through the approved accrediting bodies may now move to a 3- or 5-star license if they are not already at this star level. Providers need to submit a request to their licensing consultant and provide a copy of their accreditation award/certificate for processing: Accreditation Licensure Request Form. Please be reminded any ERS assessment completed on February 1, 2025, and after will be assessed using the ERS-3 versions. • WORKS STATUS LETTER: Child Care Rule .0703(c) Within six months of an individual assuming lead teacher or child care administrator duties, each center shall maintain the following information in the individual's staff record: (2) a copy of notification from the Division that the individual meets the equivalency or that the individual does not meet the equivalency and must enroll in coursework; COMPLIANCE PLAN: In the visit summary, I documented the corrective actions taken today to correct those violations. All violations cited and not corrected today must be corrected immediately. Please submit a written, signed, and dated statement to me at the email/address below detailing the steps taken to correct each violation. • Your compliance letter must include the following: 1. The name of your center 2. The center’s ID number 3. The date you write the letter 4. Address each violation stating how you corrected the violation and are now in compliance. 5. Address your plan to ensure that you will not have that violation again. 6. Your signature • Supporting documentation including the following: Please send supporting documentation such as training certificates, CBC letters, acknowledgement statements, Please DO NOT send staff or child medical documents or documentation for verification as this is a violation of HIPPA protocol. If needed I will verify these documents at the next monitoring visit. I must receive your compliance letter no later than June 26, 2025. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If you state in your compliance letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. If you cannot meet the requirements by this date you shall contact me with a timeline of the corrections. In some cases, this timeline may be extended. 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 or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development and Early Education 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. Child care programs are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past eighteen (18) months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action against the facility's license. Any violations cited during a visit may affect your score. Your letter may be mailed to me at: Meria Wilder Post Office Box 6591 Statesville, NC 28677 For your convenience, your compliance letter may be sent by email to: meria.wilder@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included in the body of the email: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you today. We appreciate all you and your staff do to serve the children and families in your community. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me by phone at (980)434-3877 or by email at meria.wilder@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Erin Pickard, by email at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time today. 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 .2510 · Violation
Name of Operation: A NEW BEGINNING CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 18000434 Consultant: MERIA WILDER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/21/2024 Number Present: 84 Completed Date: 11/21/2024 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 415 Time In: 10:05 AM Time Out: 05:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during an annual compliance visit. You, Jordan Evans, Administrator, assisted us with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued on January 22, 2018. The following restrictions are listed on the license: first shift care (daytime care), 2nd shift and 3rd shift (overnight), meets enhanced ratios and meets enhanced space. Prior to today’s visit, the compliance history was 84%. I reviewed with you today the facility information found in our system. You stated there have been no changes to your phone number, email address, mailing address, or corporate contact for the facility. Your business, A New Beginning Children's Learning Center, Inc., was checked in the North Carolina Secretary of State and was listed as current and active. The following required postings were prominently displayed at the entrance to the facility and foyer: NC Summary of Childcare Law, Emergency Medical Care Plan, Emergency Phone Numbers, First Aid poster, tobacco free signage, sanitation placard, Five Star License, and daily schedule. Your facility’s five-star rated license earned 6 points in program standards, 7 points in staff education and 1 quality point met by the Administrator has completed a business training course of at least 30 clock hours. Your facility operates with the following restrictions: 1st shift (daytime care), 2nd shift, 3rd shift (overnight), meet enhanced ratios and meets enhanced space. Your last sanitation inspection was dated November 21, 2024, with a Superior classification and 14 demerits. Your last fire inspection was dated October 30, 2024 Emergency drills, fire drills and playground inspections were monitored and are occurring as required. I monitored your incident report log and EPR plan dated for 2024. I visited each licensed indoor and each outdoor play space with you today. The children were observed playing in activity areas, toileting and participating in teacher directed activities. You stated that your facility does not provide screen time. A current menu was posted, prepared, and items listed on the menu were served that documented appropriate nutritious snacks and meals, showed a variety of foods, and complied with Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. I have monitored all of your indoor and outdoor spaces for hazardous product storage, general safety, and discipline practices were monitored. Your facility does not administer any medications. A random sampling of the children’s files and staff record files were monitored. Health and safety requirements were monitored. The Staff and Training Worksheet was completed and sent to me by email prior to today’s visit. Your program does provide transportation, and your transportation vehicles and required documentation were monitored during the previous monitoring visit. Supervision of children, staff-child ratios and group sizes, use of approved space, classroom capacities, and permit restrictions were monitored during today’s visit. The “Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers” was completed during today’s visit. The following violations were observed and cited during today's visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. All (4) classrooms in the lower building that have walls that need to be repainted. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. The discipline policies for 2 children enrolled on 8/22/24 and 11/15/24 did not list the date that the child's date of enrollment o n the discipline policy document. .1804(c) 1432 Within the first 6 weeks of assuming responsibility for supervising group of children, each employee did not complete at least 3 additional clock hours of training on topics outlined in this rule. One staff member with a hire date of 7/23/24, did not complete all required orientation training topics within the 1st 6 weeks of employment. 10A NCAC 09 .2510(i)(2) 1449 Within the first two weeks of assuming responsibilty for supervising a group of children, staff did not complete at least 6 hours of training on topics outlined in this rule. One staff member with a hire date of 9/16/2024, did not complete recognizing, responding, and reporting child abuse, neglect, and maltreatment training orientation topic within the first weeks of employment. .2510(i)(1)(A-D) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. One child with a date of birth 2/17/23, did not have the date that the Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma Policy was given and explained. The Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma Policy for one child with a DOB of 2/11/19 did not list the date of the child's enrollment. .0608(b)(1-6) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: • The discipline policy acknowledgement statement signed and dated by the parent should include the child’s date of enrollment. To maintain compliance with this child care requirement, I suggest that you review this document when received from the parent during the enrollment process prior to the child’s first day of attendance. • The Prevention of the Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy acknowledgement statement should be signed by the parent including the date that the policy was given and explained, and the child’s date of enrollment. To maintain compliance with this child care requirement, I suggest that you double-check each child’s acknowledgement statement prior to enrollment prior to ensure the statements are signed, dated and completed as required prior to placing the document in the child’s children’s record. • New staff orientation training should be completed within two weeks and six weeks. Be sure to document on the New Staff Orientation Training Record with the exact time spent on each topic. The required orientation is to be completed within the first two weeks of employment and reviewing all required training topics as they relate to your facility’s specific policies/procedures. Review your orientation procedure to include a review of recognizing and responding to child abuse and neglect in those first two weeks. • Children’s files must be gone through in detail to ensure that all required paperwork is on file, accurate, and complete according to the File Checklist for Children’s Files form. Children that are enrolled in NC PreK must also have vision, dental, and hearing screenings completed. Please ensure that the children’s files have all of these documented as required. Create a system for reviewing and following-up on missing paperwork in children’s files. • Staff files must be gone through in detail to ensure that all required paperwork is on file, accurate, and complete according to the File Checklist for Staff Files form. Please ensure that the staff files have all of these documented as required. Create a system for reviewing and following-up on missing paperwork in children’s files • I reviewed areas in all classrooms in the lower building that have walls that need to be repainted. As discussed, all walls in all classrooms should be coated with fresh, clean paint and in good repair. CONSULTATION: 1. Child care programs are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past eighteen (18) months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action against the facility's license. Any violations cited during a visit may affect your score. 2. Please send the annual fire inspection to me within seven days of receiving a visit from the fire marshal. Please ensure that the fire inspection is completed on the Adult Day Care & Child Care Fire Inspection Report form. 3. Please ensure that the staff and training worksheet is updated for all staff members to reflect any changes. Remember if there is a blank space something will need to be written in that space. If it does not pertain to that staff member, you can write “NA”. 4. https://www.positivechildhoodalliancenc.org/online-trainings/ is the new website for new staff to complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of hire. Please ensure that a copy of the training certificate is in each staff member’s file. 5. Please ensure that all staff have a WORKS account and that they mail official transcripts to the Workforce Unit located in the Raleigh office for evaluation. Once staff have received a status letter in their WORKS account, they should place a copy of their letter in their staff file. 6. On-going training hours are monitored annually from annual compliance visit date to annual compliance visit date. Please ensure that staff are documenting their training on the on-going training log and have attached the training certificates. 7. All Health & Safety trainings are required to be completed by all staff within one year of employment. Please ensure that staff are documenting Health & Safety trainings on the Health & Safety training log and have attached the training certificates. 8. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. 9. Here are some important links on the DCEEE website that may be helpful: -Child Care Rules and Laws: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/Licensing/Getting-a-License -Training and Professional Development: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development -Required Health and Safety Training: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development/Health-and-Safety-Trainings -Care for Children Receiving Subsidy: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Providing-Child-Care/Subsidized-Child-Care/Care-for-Children-Receiving-Subsidy -DCDEE Updates, Current Projects, and information applicable to Child Care in NC: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Whats-New COMPLIANCE PLAN: All violations cited and not corrected today must be corrected immediately. Please submit a written, signed, and dated statement to me at the email or mailing address below detailing the following information: 1) Your compliance letter must include the following: a. The name of your center b. The center’s ID number c. The date you write the letter d. Address each violation stating how you corrected the violation and are now in compliance. e. Your signature 2) Supporting documentation including the following: a. Training certificates, CBC letters, acknowledgement statements, and photographs for me to use to verify compliance. b. Please DO NOT send staff or child medical documents as this is a violation of HIPPA protocol. If needed I will verify these documents at the next monitoring visit. I must receive your compliance letter no later than December 5, 2024. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If you state in your compliance letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. If you cannot meet the requirements by this date you should contact me with a timeline of the corrections. In some cases, this timeline may be extended. 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 or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development and Early Education 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. Your letter may be mailed to me at: Meria Wilder P.O. Box 6591 Statesville, NC 28677 For your convenience, your compliance letter may be sent by email to meria.wilder@dhhs.nc.gov. If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included in the body of the email: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you today. We appreciate all you and your staff do to serve the children and families in your community. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me by phone at (980) 434-3877 or by email at meria.wilder@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Erin Pickard, by email at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time today. 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 .0803 · Violation
Name of Operation: A NEW BEGINNING CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 18000434 Consultant: TONI WASHINGTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/7/2023 Number Present: 69 Completed Date: 12/7/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 340 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 02:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. You, Tonya Osland, Administrator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your last annual compliance visit was conducted on December 14, 2022. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued on January 22, 2018, earning 6 points in staff education, 7 points in program standards, and 1 quality point. Your facility is approved to care for children on first, second, and third shift. No children are currently enrolled on second and third shift. Your program’s compliance history was 87% as of December 6, 2023. All other required center and classroom documents required to be posted were observed on the walls in the office and classrooms. I visited each license indoor space and each outdoor space with you today. I observed children adequately supervised during today’s visit. I observed enhanced staff-child ratio maintained during today’s visit. I observed adequate approved enhanced space use maintained during today’s visit. I observed children engaged in free play activities indoor and outdoor. I observed toys, materials, and equipment to be child-sized, developmentally appropriate, and in good repair. I observed materials accessible to children and of sufficient quantity. In the classroom for the two-year old’s there was not a sufficient quantity toys in center areas. I observed and monitored all medication and 4 medical action plans on file. 2 medications forms were not completed correctly and a violation was cited. The Director corrected the forms during the visit. I observed the outdoor play environment. I observed the equipment and materials to be in good repair. I observed the fence to be of adequate height and in good repair in all areas. I observed that at the bottom of the fence in the 2-5 playground there were industrial staples sticking out the bottom of the fence holding the Astor turf. This is a hazard to the children. I observed monthly outdoor inspections documented for the past twelve months. I observed the last outdoor inspection dated November 10,2023. I observed your monthly fire drill log documented for the past twelve (12). I observed your last fire drill dated December 06, 2023, for the top-level building and the lower buildings it was dated November 30,2023. I observed your quarterly shelter-in-place and lock-down drill log. I observed your last dill was a Lock-Down drill and was dated September 06, 2023, for the top building and September 29 for the lower building. I observed your Emergency Preparedness Response (EPR) Plan was last updated in August 2023. I observed menus posted and the menu was current. I observed that today’s lunch consisted of green beans, apple sauce, chicken and noodles, wheat bread, and milk. I observed the vans you use to transport children. I observed you current registration, current insurance, emergency information for each child, fire extinguisher, emergency kit, seat belts, and driver information all were in compliance. I observed your Incident Log to be current for the school year. I reviewed your children’s files and no cited violations. I reviewed your completed Staff and Training worksheet. The visit summary packet was discussed at the end of you visit. The following violations were observed, and cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 488 For children under three years of age, materials were not offered in sufficient quantity to allow all children to use them at some time during the day and to allow for a range of choices. In the classroom for 2 year old's the materials were not a sufficient quantity. More materials need to be added to center areas for a choice of toys for the children. .0510(e)(3) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. Walls in the classroom for the 3 & 4 years old's need to be painted. Walls in the 2 year old classroom need to be painted and cleaned. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 811 Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. Fencing for the playground had industrial staples at the bottom holding the Astor turf at the bottom that were inaccessible to children they were sticking out which is a hazard to the children. .0604(a) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Medication form that was signed by parent was not completed with the correct information for the medication that was on file. Director corrected the information. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) Technical Assistance: 1. Have parents to complete medications forms and have the teacher check over the form before placing it on file for the child. The office administration should check all medications forms monthly to make sure they are current and completed correctly. 2. Playground inspections are done monthly. The administrator should check the playground and repair equipment as needed. 3. All Five-star centers are required to have a sufficient supply of toys. Teacher should check classrooms and discuss with the administrator when supplies are needed. All violations cited must be corrected immediately. Please submit a written, signed, and dated statement to me at the email/address below detailing the steps taken to correct each violation. Your letter must include the following: 1. The name of your center 2. The center’s ID number 3. The date you write the letter 4. Address each violation stating how you corrected the violation and are now in compliance. 5. Address your plan to ensure that you will not have that violation again. 6. Your signature I advise you to be prepared to provide supporting documentation in the form of photos, documents, certificates, etc. should I request them in order to clarify or verify compliance. Your letter may be mailed to me at: Toni Washington Post Office Box 5347 Mooresville, NC 28117 For your convenience, your letter may be sent by email to: toni.washington@dhhs.nc.gov I must receive your compliance letter no later than December 21, 2023. Please Note: If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. If you cannot meet the requirements by this date, you shall contact me with a timeline of the corrections. In some cases, this timeline may be extended. 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 or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development and Early Education 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. Compliance History: You are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action against the facility's license. Any violations cited during a visit may affect your score. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest information for child care settings and child care updates at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. Thank you for your time today. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me by phone at (704) 437-2549 or by email at toni.washington@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Erin Pickard, by email at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov. or at (704)594-0153. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.