G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: QUALITY CHILD CARE CENTER, INC. Facility ID: 8455051 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/6/2024 Number Present: 102 Completed Date: 9/6/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:45 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 unannounced annual compliance visit. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. S. Bright-Muniz and I shared the reason for the visit. She and Ms. Honeycutt accompanied me throughout the walk-through of the facility and the outdoor learning environments. Your program currently operates with a Five (5) Star Center License. The license was posted, with restrictions to first shift (1st) care, meets enhanced ratios, and meets enhanced space. Ownership: The facility owner is Quality Child Care Center, INC with SoSID #: 0327012 and it is current and active. If any changes to the ownership need to be made, you must notify your consultant at least thirty (30) days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location or inherited. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable childcare requirements pertinent to this facility and the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers. I monitored the following items today: supervision, staff/child ratio, staff, health, safety, and program records. All classrooms, four playgrounds, and the kitchen were monitored. Program Records: We reviewed all the required records and were in compliance. Inspections: All inspections were monitored, and inspection dates are listed below. •Fire drill was conducted on 8/29/24. •Emergency drill was conducted on 6/28/24. •Fire inspection was completed on 11/20/23. •Playground inspection was completed on 8/15/24. •Sanitation inspection was conducted on 3/4/24 and received a Superior classification. •EPR manual was updated and completed •Incident logs and sheets were completed and up to date. Indoor Learning Environment: I observed children in the indoor learning environment and the following items were posted in the classrooms that were monitored: Daily schedules, activity plans, staff/child ratio worksheets, emergency numbers, emergency procedures, arrival/departure procedures, summary of law and menus. The children in the rooms that serves infants were participating in outdoor activities. The children in the rooms that serves toddlers and two (2) year old's were eating lunch and transitioning to rest time. The children in the room that serves the NC Pre K program were participating in self-directed free choice center time. The rooms that serves children ages three (3) and four (4) were participating in teacher lead activities and free choice activities on the outdoor learning centers. The NC Pre K classroom was in compliance with developmental screenings, using the Brigance and also use NC Foundations in conjunction with The Creative Curriculum. They facility reported they hosted several open houses for families in the months of July and August for the August 12th, 2024 school year start date. The facility also reported they have measures in place for children who miss school and they follow up with absent children on a daily basis if needed. Outdoor Learning Environment: The outdoor learning environments were monitored and in compliance. On the playground that serves infants and new walkers, there are some roots that are starting to be exposed and could be a tripping hazard. We discussed raking more mulch over the roots or marking them so children were less likely to trip and fall. Staff Records: The staff-training worksheet was completed prior to the visit. There were five (5) new staff files to review today, and six (6) existing staff file. Please refer to the staff/training worksheet to review which files were monitored. Children’s Records: There are one hundred and sixteen (116) children enrolled in this center. There were one hundred and two (102) in attendance today. Thirteen (13) children’s files were reviewed today, please refer to the children’s worksheet to review which files was monitored. We discussed NC Pre K vision and hearing screenings and what to do if the child is uncooperative or the provider cannot complete the assessment. Medication: All emergency and other medications were reviewed today and were in compliance. Nutrition: The facility was in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Meal Patterns Requirements. The menu and allergy list were posted and the children were having cheese pizza, whole wheat bread, corn or kidney beans, salad and milk or milk alternatives for lunch. Weapons: Your facility reported that they were in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: The facility reported the does not provide transportation. One (1) violation was observed today and it was corrected during the visit. The violation is as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Staff member B.E.'s health questionnaire and TB test readings were not on file for review. G.S. 110-91( 9) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent (75%). Any violation (s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-nine percent (99%) prior to today’s visit. The compliance history could be impacted after today’s visit. 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. If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Rated License: •Hold Harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). Providers in Cohort #1 (number one) are not required to go any further with a rated license assessment unless they want to, and providers in Cohort #2 (number two) do not need to start their preparation year unless they want to. Upon request, a childcare facility may be awarded a star-rated license based on accreditation from a national childhood education accreditation organization provided the facility maintains its accreditation and remains in good standing. •Use this time for staff to update their information in the WORKS database. For more information, please go to https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/DCDEE-WORKS. Have all staff update their education including certifications. Technical Assistance •Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2816 requires currently operating child care centers to test water initially and every three years. Family child care homes are required to test water for lead once. o DCDEE encourages you to utilize the Clean Classrooms for Children’s program. You can take the pre-enrollment webinars which is available at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina then enroll – At www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina completing the enrollment surveys for three program sections: 1) lead in water, 2) lead-based paint, and 3) asbestos. Keep mindful that once you evaluate potential hazards and receive results if there are recommendations and/or water mitigation support is needed they will provide direction in how to mitigate and ways to fund said mitigation. • All facilities who want to be eligible for mitigation must enroll in in Clean Water for Kids by November 1st, 2024. Please enroll as soon as possible if you have not already done so. •Since the facility houses an NC Pre K, I shared DPI funding for a 2024 Safety Grant. The funding will be used for safety equipment, training and services for students in crisis. Safety equipment covered by this grant includes items such as cameras, vape detectors, radios, and weapons detection systems. Training can include professional development for school leaders to assist students who are experiencing anxiety, trauma and/or conduct problems. Services made available through this grant can include school-based mental health services. https://www.dpi.nc.gov/news/press-releases/2024/01/24/center-safer-schools-awards-35-million-school-safety-grants •I encouraged the facility to reach out to their local Alliance for Children or Child Care Resource facilities for help with challenging behaviors in the classrooms. Or assistance with children who have diagnosed needs or have an IEP (Individualized Education Plan). Therapist who work one on one with children in your facility also would be a good resource. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. We jointly reviewed the visit summary and documentation of my findings and violations with you, I encouraged to ask any questions and you did not have any. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at 704-594-0041 or via email at Traci.Meyer@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. Traci Meyer Carpenter Child Care Consultant Division of Child Development and Early Education If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

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Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: QUALITY CHILD CARE CENTER, INC. Facility ID: 8455051 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/6/2024 Number Present: 102 Completed Date: 9/6/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:45 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 unannounced annual compliance visit. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. S. Bright-Muniz and I shared the reason for the visit. She and Ms. Honeycutt accompanied me throughout the walk-through of the facility and the outdoor learning environments. Your program currently operates with a Five (5) Star Center License. The license was posted, with restrictions to first shift (1st) care, meets enhanced ratios, and meets enhanced space. Ownership: The facility owner is Quality Child Care Center, INC with SoSID #: 0327012 and it is current and active. If any changes to the ownership need to be made, you must notify your consultant at least thirty (30) days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location or inherited. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable childcare requirements pertinent to this facility and the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers. I monitored the following items today: supervision, staff/child ratio, staff, health, safety, and program records. All classrooms, four playgrounds, and the kitchen were monitored. Program Records: We reviewed all the required records and were in compliance. Inspections: All inspections were monitored, and inspection dates are listed below. •Fire drill was conducted on 8/29/24. •Emergency drill was conducted on 6/28/24. •Fire inspection was completed on 11/20/23. •Playground inspection was completed on 8/15/24. •Sanitation inspection was conducted on 3/4/24 and received a Superior classification. •EPR manual was updated and completed •Incident logs and sheets were completed and up to date. Indoor Learning Environment: I observed children in the indoor learning environment and the following items were posted in the classrooms that were monitored: Daily schedules, activity plans, staff/child ratio worksheets, emergency numbers, emergency procedures, arrival/departure procedures, summary of law and menus. The children in the rooms that serves infants were participating in outdoor activities. The children in the rooms that serves toddlers and two (2) year old's were eating lunch and transitioning to rest time. The children in the room that serves the NC Pre K program were participating in self-directed free choice center time. The rooms that serves children ages three (3) and four (4) were participating in teacher lead activities and free choice activities on the outdoor learning centers. The NC Pre K classroom was in compliance with developmental screenings, using the Brigance and also use NC Foundations in conjunction with The Creative Curriculum. They facility reported they hosted several open houses for families in the months of July and August for the August 12th, 2024 school year start date. The facility also reported they have measures in place for children who miss school and they follow up with absent children on a daily basis if needed. Outdoor Learning Environment: The outdoor learning environments were monitored and in compliance. On the playground that serves infants and new walkers, there are some roots that are starting to be exposed and could be a tripping hazard. We discussed raking more mulch over the roots or marking them so children were less likely to trip and fall. Staff Records: The staff-training worksheet was completed prior to the visit. There were five (5) new staff files to review today, and six (6) existing staff file. Please refer to the staff/training worksheet to review which files were monitored. Children’s Records: There are one hundred and sixteen (116) children enrolled in this center. There were one hundred and two (102) in attendance today. Thirteen (13) children’s files were reviewed today, please refer to the children’s worksheet to review which files was monitored. We discussed NC Pre K vision and hearing screenings and what to do if the child is uncooperative or the provider cannot complete the assessment. Medication: All emergency and other medications were reviewed today and were in compliance. Nutrition: The facility was in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Meal Patterns Requirements. The menu and allergy list were posted and the children were having cheese pizza, whole wheat bread, corn or kidney beans, salad and milk or milk alternatives for lunch. Weapons: Your facility reported that they were in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: The facility reported the does not provide transportation. One (1) violation was observed today and it was corrected during the visit. The violation is as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Staff member B.E.'s health questionnaire and TB test readings were not on file for review. G.S. 110-91( 9) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent (75%). Any violation (s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-nine percent (99%) prior to today’s visit. The compliance history could be impacted after today’s visit. 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. If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Rated License: •Hold Harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). Providers in Cohort #1 (number one) are not required to go any further with a rated license assessment unless they want to, and providers in Cohort #2 (number two) do not need to start their preparation year unless they want to. Upon request, a childcare facility may be awarded a star-rated license based on accreditation from a national childhood education accreditation organization provided the facility maintains its accreditation and remains in good standing. •Use this time for staff to update their information in the WORKS database. For more information, please go to https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/DCDEE-WORKS. Have all staff update their education including certifications. Technical Assistance •Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2816 requires currently operating child care centers to test water initially and every three years. Family child care homes are required to test water for lead once. o DCDEE encourages you to utilize the Clean Classrooms for Children’s program. You can take the pre-enrollment webinars which is available at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina then enroll – At www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina completing the enrollment surveys for three program sections: 1) lead in water, 2) lead-based paint, and 3) asbestos. Keep mindful that once you evaluate potential hazards and receive results if there are recommendations and/or water mitigation support is needed they will provide direction in how to mitigate and ways to fund said mitigation. • All facilities who want to be eligible for mitigation must enroll in in Clean Water for Kids by November 1st, 2024. Please enroll as soon as possible if you have not already done so. •Since the facility houses an NC Pre K, I shared DPI funding for a 2024 Safety Grant. The funding will be used for safety equipment, training and services for students in crisis. Safety equipment covered by this grant includes items such as cameras, vape detectors, radios, and weapons detection systems. Training can include professional development for school leaders to assist students who are experiencing anxiety, trauma and/or conduct problems. Services made available through this grant can include school-based mental health services. https://www.dpi.nc.gov/news/press-releases/2024/01/24/center-safer-schools-awards-35-million-school-safety-grants •I encouraged the facility to reach out to their local Alliance for Children or Child Care Resource facilities for help with challenging behaviors in the classrooms. Or assistance with children who have diagnosed needs or have an IEP (Individualized Education Plan). Therapist who work one on one with children in your facility also would be a good resource. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. We jointly reviewed the visit summary and documentation of my findings and violations with you, I encouraged to ask any questions and you did not have any. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at 704-594-0041 or via email at Traci.Meyer@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. Traci Meyer Carpenter Child Care Consultant Division of Child Development and Early Education 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