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West Oxford'S Before AND After School Program
412 Ivey DAY Road, Oxford NC 27565 · License #39000151 · Child Care Center
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- (919) 693-9161
- hunts@gcs.k12.nc.us
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- 412 Ivey DAY Road, Oxford NC 27565 · Directions
Hours
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Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 3-Star quality rating
- Accepts subsidy
- Licensed for 157 children
Inspection history & violations
Source: North Carolina's child care licensing agency- Violation
10A NCAC 09 .1102 · Violation
Name of Operation: WEST OXFORD'S BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM Facility ID: 39000151 Consultant: GILETTE PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/11/2026 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 2/11/2026 Age: From 5 To 12 Total Minutes: 75 Time In: 02:30 PM Time Out: 03:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance unannounced visit with a rated license . Ms. A. Martin, program coordinator assisted me during the visit. Your program currently operates with a Three-Star issued April 27th, 2017. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty seven percent (87%) as of 2/10/26. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on (2/12/26) and GRANVILLE COUNTY SCHOOLS was listed as current- active. A full assessment and walk-through of the facility was completed today. The following was observed: license posted, and restrictions followed, summary of law posted, attendance taken daily, emergency medical care plan posted, activity plans posted, daily schedule posted, menus posted, allergies posted, storage of hazardous materials and substances, CPR/First Aid and training completed as required, and Criminal Record Checks completed as required. I also observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in snack time, homework, transitions, and personal care routines. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. I reviewed all staff files during today’s visit. A sampling of Children’s files (ten percent of enrollment) was reviewed today. Emergency drill log: Shelter and lock down drills on 12/11/25. Fire drill: 1/23/26. Sanitation (3/17/25) and fire (8/29/25) remain current. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Three violations were cited during today’s visit. However technical assistance was given to the provider to ensure compliance. Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. A summary of the NC child care law was not given to a newly enrolled child's parent. GS 110-102 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. A signed discipline statement was not on file for a enrolled child. .1804(c) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff member did not complete the health and safety trainings by 9/3/25. .1102(a) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 2-25-26, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Also, please provide information regarding how the facility will maintain compliance in the future. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Gilette Parker, Child Care Consultant (202 Edinburgh Street) Stem, NC 27581 Gilette.parker@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: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Rated License Information The facility is due to have the Environmental Rating Scale Assessment completed by September 2026. This facility is currently operating with a Three -star center license with an effective date of 4/27/17. The facility is due to have the three-year reassessment completed no later than August 2026. The program has hosen to have the SACERS assessment done. I will submit the Application for an Assessment for a Two Component Star Rated License and Environmental Rating Scale Assessment Request once the form is received by Shelby Hunt . I will contact the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project to request the Environmental Rating Scale Assessment. Once I receive the results of the Environmental Rating Scale Assessment I will make another visit to the facility to review the results of the assessment and to process the paperwork to update the license. Ensure that all education information is current in the W.O.R.K.S. database. Education evaluations can take some time to process so beginning the process early will help to ensure we have the accurate information needed when it is time to complete the rated license assessment. Technical Assistance 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS Child care administrators and staff members shall complete health and safety training within one year of employment, unless the staff member has completed the training within the year prior to beginning employment. § 110 102. Information for parents. (a)The Secretary shall provide to each operator of a child care facility a summary of this Article for the parents, guardian, or full time custodian of each child receiving child care in the facility to be distributed by the operator. Operators of child care facilities shall provide a copy of the summary to each child's parent, guardian, or full time custodian before the child is enrolled in the child care facility. The child's parent, guardian, or full time custodian shall sign a statement attesting that he or she received a copy of the summary before the child's enrollment. Staff reminders Ms. L. Oakley needs to do the health and safety training ASAP. Rated License Information The facility has chosen to have the Environmental Rating Scale Assessment completed by September 2026. This is the programs first time going through SACERS This facility is currently operating with a Three -star center license with an effective date of 4/27/17. I will submit the Application for an Assessment for a Two Component Star Rated License and Environmental Rating Scale Assessment Request once the form is received by Shelby Hunt. I will contact the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project to request the Environmental Rating Scale Assessment. Once I receive the results of the Environmental Rating Scale Assessment I will make another visit to the facility to review the results of the assessment and to process the paperwork to update the license. Ensure that all education information is current in the W.O.R.K.S. database. Education evaluations can take some time to process so beginning the process early will help to ensure we have the accurate information needed when it is time to complete the rated license assessment. RESOURCES The Health and Safety Trainings are offered on the DCDEE Moodle format. On the Division’s website look under the “SERVICES” tab for “DCDEE Moodle”. These trainings are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/. Also ncrlap.org has videos and other helpful information on the website. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Thank you for your cooperation during today’s visit. If you need assistance, I can be reached at gilette.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 919-939-7519. My supervisor Kaye Adkins can be reached at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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
- Violation
GS 110-102 · Violation
Name of Operation: WEST OXFORD'S BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM Facility ID: 39000151 Consultant: GILETTE PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/11/2026 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 2/11/2026 Age: From 5 To 12 Total Minutes: 75 Time In: 02:30 PM Time Out: 03:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance unannounced visit with a rated license . Ms. A. Martin, program coordinator assisted me during the visit. Your program currently operates with a Three-Star issued April 27th, 2017. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty seven percent (87%) as of 2/10/26. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on (2/12/26) and GRANVILLE COUNTY SCHOOLS was listed as current- active. A full assessment and walk-through of the facility was completed today. The following was observed: license posted, and restrictions followed, summary of law posted, attendance taken daily, emergency medical care plan posted, activity plans posted, daily schedule posted, menus posted, allergies posted, storage of hazardous materials and substances, CPR/First Aid and training completed as required, and Criminal Record Checks completed as required. I also observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in snack time, homework, transitions, and personal care routines. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. I reviewed all staff files during today’s visit. A sampling of Children’s files (ten percent of enrollment) was reviewed today. Emergency drill log: Shelter and lock down drills on 12/11/25. Fire drill: 1/23/26. Sanitation (3/17/25) and fire (8/29/25) remain current. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Three violations were cited during today’s visit. However technical assistance was given to the provider to ensure compliance. Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. A summary of the NC child care law was not given to a newly enrolled child's parent. GS 110-102 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. A signed discipline statement was not on file for a enrolled child. .1804(c) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff member did not complete the health and safety trainings by 9/3/25. .1102(a) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 2-25-26, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Also, please provide information regarding how the facility will maintain compliance in the future. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Gilette Parker, Child Care Consultant (202 Edinburgh Street) Stem, NC 27581 Gilette.parker@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: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Rated License Information The facility is due to have the Environmental Rating Scale Assessment completed by September 2026. This facility is currently operating with a Three -star center license with an effective date of 4/27/17. The facility is due to have the three-year reassessment completed no later than August 2026. The program has hosen to have the SACERS assessment done. I will submit the Application for an Assessment for a Two Component Star Rated License and Environmental Rating Scale Assessment Request once the form is received by Shelby Hunt . I will contact the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project to request the Environmental Rating Scale Assessment. Once I receive the results of the Environmental Rating Scale Assessment I will make another visit to the facility to review the results of the assessment and to process the paperwork to update the license. Ensure that all education information is current in the W.O.R.K.S. database. Education evaluations can take some time to process so beginning the process early will help to ensure we have the accurate information needed when it is time to complete the rated license assessment. Technical Assistance 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS Child care administrators and staff members shall complete health and safety training within one year of employment, unless the staff member has completed the training within the year prior to beginning employment. § 110 102. Information for parents. (a)The Secretary shall provide to each operator of a child care facility a summary of this Article for the parents, guardian, or full time custodian of each child receiving child care in the facility to be distributed by the operator. Operators of child care facilities shall provide a copy of the summary to each child's parent, guardian, or full time custodian before the child is enrolled in the child care facility. The child's parent, guardian, or full time custodian shall sign a statement attesting that he or she received a copy of the summary before the child's enrollment. Staff reminders Ms. L. Oakley needs to do the health and safety training ASAP. Rated License Information The facility has chosen to have the Environmental Rating Scale Assessment completed by September 2026. This is the programs first time going through SACERS This facility is currently operating with a Three -star center license with an effective date of 4/27/17. I will submit the Application for an Assessment for a Two Component Star Rated License and Environmental Rating Scale Assessment Request once the form is received by Shelby Hunt. I will contact the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project to request the Environmental Rating Scale Assessment. Once I receive the results of the Environmental Rating Scale Assessment I will make another visit to the facility to review the results of the assessment and to process the paperwork to update the license. Ensure that all education information is current in the W.O.R.K.S. database. Education evaluations can take some time to process so beginning the process early will help to ensure we have the accurate information needed when it is time to complete the rated license assessment. RESOURCES The Health and Safety Trainings are offered on the DCDEE Moodle format. On the Division’s website look under the “SERVICES” tab for “DCDEE Moodle”. These trainings are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/. Also ncrlap.org has videos and other helpful information on the website. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Thank you for your cooperation during today’s visit. If you need assistance, I can be reached at gilette.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 919-939-7519. My supervisor Kaye Adkins can be reached at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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
- Violation
NC GS 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: WEST OXFORD'S BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM Facility ID: 39000151 Consultant: GILETTE PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/11/2026 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 2/11/2026 Age: From 5 To 12 Total Minutes: 75 Time In: 02:30 PM Time Out: 03:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance unannounced visit with a rated license . Ms. A. Martin, program coordinator assisted me during the visit. Your program currently operates with a Three-Star issued April 27th, 2017. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty seven percent (87%) as of 2/10/26. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on (2/12/26) and GRANVILLE COUNTY SCHOOLS was listed as current- active. A full assessment and walk-through of the facility was completed today. The following was observed: license posted, and restrictions followed, summary of law posted, attendance taken daily, emergency medical care plan posted, activity plans posted, daily schedule posted, menus posted, allergies posted, storage of hazardous materials and substances, CPR/First Aid and training completed as required, and Criminal Record Checks completed as required. I also observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in snack time, homework, transitions, and personal care routines. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. I reviewed all staff files during today’s visit. A sampling of Children’s files (ten percent of enrollment) was reviewed today. Emergency drill log: Shelter and lock down drills on 12/11/25. Fire drill: 1/23/26. Sanitation (3/17/25) and fire (8/29/25) remain current. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Three violations were cited during today’s visit. However technical assistance was given to the provider to ensure compliance. Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. A summary of the NC child care law was not given to a newly enrolled child's parent. GS 110-102 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. A signed discipline statement was not on file for a enrolled child. .1804(c) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff member did not complete the health and safety trainings by 9/3/25. .1102(a) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 2-25-26, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Also, please provide information regarding how the facility will maintain compliance in the future. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Gilette Parker, Child Care Consultant (202 Edinburgh Street) Stem, NC 27581 Gilette.parker@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: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Rated License Information The facility is due to have the Environmental Rating Scale Assessment completed by September 2026. This facility is currently operating with a Three -star center license with an effective date of 4/27/17. The facility is due to have the three-year reassessment completed no later than August 2026. The program has hosen to have the SACERS assessment done. I will submit the Application for an Assessment for a Two Component Star Rated License and Environmental Rating Scale Assessment Request once the form is received by Shelby Hunt . I will contact the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project to request the Environmental Rating Scale Assessment. Once I receive the results of the Environmental Rating Scale Assessment I will make another visit to the facility to review the results of the assessment and to process the paperwork to update the license. Ensure that all education information is current in the W.O.R.K.S. database. Education evaluations can take some time to process so beginning the process early will help to ensure we have the accurate information needed when it is time to complete the rated license assessment. Technical Assistance 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS Child care administrators and staff members shall complete health and safety training within one year of employment, unless the staff member has completed the training within the year prior to beginning employment. § 110 102. Information for parents. (a)The Secretary shall provide to each operator of a child care facility a summary of this Article for the parents, guardian, or full time custodian of each child receiving child care in the facility to be distributed by the operator. Operators of child care facilities shall provide a copy of the summary to each child's parent, guardian, or full time custodian before the child is enrolled in the child care facility. The child's parent, guardian, or full time custodian shall sign a statement attesting that he or she received a copy of the summary before the child's enrollment. Staff reminders Ms. L. Oakley needs to do the health and safety training ASAP. Rated License Information The facility has chosen to have the Environmental Rating Scale Assessment completed by September 2026. This is the programs first time going through SACERS This facility is currently operating with a Three -star center license with an effective date of 4/27/17. I will submit the Application for an Assessment for a Two Component Star Rated License and Environmental Rating Scale Assessment Request once the form is received by Shelby Hunt. I will contact the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project to request the Environmental Rating Scale Assessment. Once I receive the results of the Environmental Rating Scale Assessment I will make another visit to the facility to review the results of the assessment and to process the paperwork to update the license. Ensure that all education information is current in the W.O.R.K.S. database. Education evaluations can take some time to process so beginning the process early will help to ensure we have the accurate information needed when it is time to complete the rated license assessment. RESOURCES The Health and Safety Trainings are offered on the DCDEE Moodle format. On the Division’s website look under the “SERVICES” tab for “DCDEE Moodle”. These trainings are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/. Also ncrlap.org has videos and other helpful information on the website. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Thank you for your cooperation during today’s visit. If you need assistance, I can be reached at gilette.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 919-939-7519. My supervisor Kaye Adkins can be reached at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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
- Violation
10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation
Name of Operation: WEST OXFORD'S BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM Facility ID: 39000151 Consultant: GILETTE PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/7/2025 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 10/7/2025 Age: From 5 To 12 Total Minutes: 130 Time In: 02:35 PM Time Out: 04:45 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 conduct a Routine Unannounced Visit. Ms. Oakley and Ms. Martin were present and assisted me during the visit. During today’s visit, a partial assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted. Children participated in the following activities: afternoon snacks, homework, toileting, washing hands. The center currently operates with a Three (3) Star License that was issued April 27th, 2017. The last fire drill was conducted 9/10/25. The last fire inspection 8/29/25. The last sanitation inspection was 8/27/25. The last shelter and lock down drills were conducted on 9/24/25. I reviewed 1 new staff member’s file. The following items were observed in compliance during today’s visit: license posted, and restrictions followed, First Aid and CPR training up to date, qualifying letters current, daily schedule posted, current activity plans, menus posted, allergies posted, EMC posted, emergency phone numbers, staff: child ratio posted, safe pick-up and delivery posted and supervision. Six violations were cited during today’s visit. The providers had a chance to ask questions to ensure staying in compliance. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was posted however it did not have a month and date on the activity plan. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. Menus for snacks were not current. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 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. Potentially hazardous chemicals were not made inaccessible to children. .0604(a) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. One electrical outlet not in use and a power cord not in use did not have safety plugs. This is a repeat violation 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. A aerosol can was not stored in a locked room or cabinet. .2820(b) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff member (L. Oakley) did not complete the recognizing and responding to suspicions of child maltreatment training within 90 days. This a repeat violation .1102(g) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 10-21-25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Gilette Parker, Child Care Consultant (202 Edinburgh Street) Stem, NC 27581 Gilette.parker@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: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance Electrical Outlets When not in use, electrical outlets and power strips located in space used by children shall have safety outlets or be covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. Sanitation Two spray bottles are needed for sanitizing tables before and after snack. One bottle for soap and water and one for sanitizing. A sanitizing solution shall be provided for cleaning purposes. Throughout this Section, when a sanitizing solution is used in a child care center, the manufacturer's Safety Data Sheet shall be kept on file at the child care center and the instructions for use of the sanitizing solution shall be followed. When a chorine solution is used in a child care center it shall be prepared for use within 24 hours, and a testing method or kit shall be used to ensure compliance with the prescribed chlorine concentration. To achieve the maximum germ reduction with a chlorine solution, the cleaned surfaces shall be left wet with the chlorine solution and allowed to air dry or be dried only after a minimum contact time of at least two minutes. EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE Each child care center shall have a written plan that sets forth the steps to follow in the event of a child medical emergency. The plan shall be reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan is revised. Activity Plans Child care facilities that provide care to school-age children shall provide a balance of teacher-directed and free choice activities appropriate to the age, needs, and interests of the children and the activity plan shall be current. Safe and arrival departure needs to be posted. Get the rest of the parents to sign off on the summary of laws and discipline forms. Ensure the staff names on the staff off-site records form and the children’s names on the children’s off-site records form. The parent board needs to be in a location where the parents can see the board during pick up. Ensure that all new staff members’ education information is current in the W.O.R.K.S. database. Each staff member must register with the WORKS system as soon as they are hired at any location. Education evaluations can take some time to process so beginning the process early will help to ensure we have the accurate information needed when it is time to complete the rated license assessment. Program Reminders Ms. Martin and Ms. Oakley need to complete the recognizing and responding to suspicions of child maltreatment training. Ms. Martin needs to take the health and safety training by 8/11/26. Ms. Martin needs to complete BSAC training. The EMC form needs to be completely filled out. Please review the documents that were left with you during today’s visit. D. Cooper needs to update her EI when she returns. Agency Information The North Carolina Child Care Rules and Laws are on the Division’s website. Please visit the Division’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ for more information. It is your responsibility to be familiar with and in compliance with these rules and laws. RESOURCES The Health and Safety Trainings are offered on the DCDEE Moodle format. On the Division’s website look under the “SERVICES” tab for “DCDEE Moodle”. These trainings are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/. Additional resource links https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp https://www.childcareaware.org/ https://www.naeyc.org/ https://nrckids.org/CFOC https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/new-recognizing-responding-online-course/. Thank you for your cooperation during today’s visit. If you need assistance, I can be reached at gilette.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 919-939-7519. My supervisor Kaye Adkins can be reached at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
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10A NCAC 09 .0901 · Violation
Name of Operation: WEST OXFORD'S BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM Facility ID: 39000151 Consultant: GILETTE PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/7/2025 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 10/7/2025 Age: From 5 To 12 Total Minutes: 130 Time In: 02:35 PM Time Out: 04:45 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 conduct a Routine Unannounced Visit. Ms. Oakley and Ms. Martin were present and assisted me during the visit. During today’s visit, a partial assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted. Children participated in the following activities: afternoon snacks, homework, toileting, washing hands. The center currently operates with a Three (3) Star License that was issued April 27th, 2017. The last fire drill was conducted 9/10/25. The last fire inspection 8/29/25. The last sanitation inspection was 8/27/25. The last shelter and lock down drills were conducted on 9/24/25. I reviewed 1 new staff member’s file. The following items were observed in compliance during today’s visit: license posted, and restrictions followed, First Aid and CPR training up to date, qualifying letters current, daily schedule posted, current activity plans, menus posted, allergies posted, EMC posted, emergency phone numbers, staff: child ratio posted, safe pick-up and delivery posted and supervision. Six violations were cited during today’s visit. The providers had a chance to ask questions to ensure staying in compliance. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was posted however it did not have a month and date on the activity plan. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. Menus for snacks were not current. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 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. Potentially hazardous chemicals were not made inaccessible to children. .0604(a) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. One electrical outlet not in use and a power cord not in use did not have safety plugs. This is a repeat violation 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. A aerosol can was not stored in a locked room or cabinet. .2820(b) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff member (L. Oakley) did not complete the recognizing and responding to suspicions of child maltreatment training within 90 days. This a repeat violation .1102(g) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 10-21-25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Gilette Parker, Child Care Consultant (202 Edinburgh Street) Stem, NC 27581 Gilette.parker@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: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance Electrical Outlets When not in use, electrical outlets and power strips located in space used by children shall have safety outlets or be covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. Sanitation Two spray bottles are needed for sanitizing tables before and after snack. One bottle for soap and water and one for sanitizing. A sanitizing solution shall be provided for cleaning purposes. Throughout this Section, when a sanitizing solution is used in a child care center, the manufacturer's Safety Data Sheet shall be kept on file at the child care center and the instructions for use of the sanitizing solution shall be followed. When a chorine solution is used in a child care center it shall be prepared for use within 24 hours, and a testing method or kit shall be used to ensure compliance with the prescribed chlorine concentration. To achieve the maximum germ reduction with a chlorine solution, the cleaned surfaces shall be left wet with the chlorine solution and allowed to air dry or be dried only after a minimum contact time of at least two minutes. EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE Each child care center shall have a written plan that sets forth the steps to follow in the event of a child medical emergency. The plan shall be reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan is revised. Activity Plans Child care facilities that provide care to school-age children shall provide a balance of teacher-directed and free choice activities appropriate to the age, needs, and interests of the children and the activity plan shall be current. Safe and arrival departure needs to be posted. Get the rest of the parents to sign off on the summary of laws and discipline forms. Ensure the staff names on the staff off-site records form and the children’s names on the children’s off-site records form. The parent board needs to be in a location where the parents can see the board during pick up. Ensure that all new staff members’ education information is current in the W.O.R.K.S. database. Each staff member must register with the WORKS system as soon as they are hired at any location. Education evaluations can take some time to process so beginning the process early will help to ensure we have the accurate information needed when it is time to complete the rated license assessment. Program Reminders Ms. Martin and Ms. Oakley need to complete the recognizing and responding to suspicions of child maltreatment training. Ms. Martin needs to take the health and safety training by 8/11/26. Ms. Martin needs to complete BSAC training. The EMC form needs to be completely filled out. Please review the documents that were left with you during today’s visit. D. Cooper needs to update her EI when she returns. Agency Information The North Carolina Child Care Rules and Laws are on the Division’s website. Please visit the Division’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ for more information. It is your responsibility to be familiar with and in compliance with these rules and laws. RESOURCES The Health and Safety Trainings are offered on the DCDEE Moodle format. On the Division’s website look under the “SERVICES” tab for “DCDEE Moodle”. These trainings are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/. Additional resource links https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp https://www.childcareaware.org/ https://www.naeyc.org/ https://nrckids.org/CFOC https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/new-recognizing-responding-online-course/. Thank you for your cooperation during today’s visit. If you need assistance, I can be reached at gilette.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 919-939-7519. My supervisor Kaye Adkins can be reached at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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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GS 110-91 · Violation
Name of Operation: WEST OXFORD'S BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM Facility ID: 39000151 Consultant: GILETTE PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/7/2025 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 10/7/2025 Age: From 5 To 12 Total Minutes: 130 Time In: 02:35 PM Time Out: 04:45 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 conduct a Routine Unannounced Visit. Ms. Oakley and Ms. Martin were present and assisted me during the visit. During today’s visit, a partial assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted. Children participated in the following activities: afternoon snacks, homework, toileting, washing hands. The center currently operates with a Three (3) Star License that was issued April 27th, 2017. The last fire drill was conducted 9/10/25. The last fire inspection 8/29/25. The last sanitation inspection was 8/27/25. The last shelter and lock down drills were conducted on 9/24/25. I reviewed 1 new staff member’s file. The following items were observed in compliance during today’s visit: license posted, and restrictions followed, First Aid and CPR training up to date, qualifying letters current, daily schedule posted, current activity plans, menus posted, allergies posted, EMC posted, emergency phone numbers, staff: child ratio posted, safe pick-up and delivery posted and supervision. Six violations were cited during today’s visit. The providers had a chance to ask questions to ensure staying in compliance. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was posted however it did not have a month and date on the activity plan. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. Menus for snacks were not current. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 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. Potentially hazardous chemicals were not made inaccessible to children. .0604(a) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. One electrical outlet not in use and a power cord not in use did not have safety plugs. This is a repeat violation 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. A aerosol can was not stored in a locked room or cabinet. .2820(b) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff member (L. Oakley) did not complete the recognizing and responding to suspicions of child maltreatment training within 90 days. This a repeat violation .1102(g) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 10-21-25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Gilette Parker, Child Care Consultant (202 Edinburgh Street) Stem, NC 27581 Gilette.parker@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: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance Electrical Outlets When not in use, electrical outlets and power strips located in space used by children shall have safety outlets or be covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. Sanitation Two spray bottles are needed for sanitizing tables before and after snack. One bottle for soap and water and one for sanitizing. A sanitizing solution shall be provided for cleaning purposes. Throughout this Section, when a sanitizing solution is used in a child care center, the manufacturer's Safety Data Sheet shall be kept on file at the child care center and the instructions for use of the sanitizing solution shall be followed. When a chorine solution is used in a child care center it shall be prepared for use within 24 hours, and a testing method or kit shall be used to ensure compliance with the prescribed chlorine concentration. To achieve the maximum germ reduction with a chlorine solution, the cleaned surfaces shall be left wet with the chlorine solution and allowed to air dry or be dried only after a minimum contact time of at least two minutes. EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE Each child care center shall have a written plan that sets forth the steps to follow in the event of a child medical emergency. The plan shall be reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan is revised. Activity Plans Child care facilities that provide care to school-age children shall provide a balance of teacher-directed and free choice activities appropriate to the age, needs, and interests of the children and the activity plan shall be current. Safe and arrival departure needs to be posted. Get the rest of the parents to sign off on the summary of laws and discipline forms. Ensure the staff names on the staff off-site records form and the children’s names on the children’s off-site records form. The parent board needs to be in a location where the parents can see the board during pick up. Ensure that all new staff members’ education information is current in the W.O.R.K.S. database. Each staff member must register with the WORKS system as soon as they are hired at any location. Education evaluations can take some time to process so beginning the process early will help to ensure we have the accurate information needed when it is time to complete the rated license assessment. Program Reminders Ms. Martin and Ms. Oakley need to complete the recognizing and responding to suspicions of child maltreatment training. Ms. Martin needs to take the health and safety training by 8/11/26. Ms. Martin needs to complete BSAC training. The EMC form needs to be completely filled out. Please review the documents that were left with you during today’s visit. D. Cooper needs to update her EI when she returns. Agency Information The North Carolina Child Care Rules and Laws are on the Division’s website. Please visit the Division’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ for more information. It is your responsibility to be familiar with and in compliance with these rules and laws. RESOURCES The Health and Safety Trainings are offered on the DCDEE Moodle format. On the Division’s website look under the “SERVICES” tab for “DCDEE Moodle”. These trainings are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/. Additional resource links https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp https://www.childcareaware.org/ https://www.naeyc.org/ https://nrckids.org/CFOC https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/new-recognizing-responding-online-course/. Thank you for your cooperation during today’s visit. If you need assistance, I can be reached at gilette.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 919-939-7519. My supervisor Kaye Adkins can be reached at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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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NC GS 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: WEST OXFORD'S BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM Facility ID: 39000151 Consultant: GILETTE PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/7/2025 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 10/7/2025 Age: From 5 To 12 Total Minutes: 130 Time In: 02:35 PM Time Out: 04:45 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 conduct a Routine Unannounced Visit. Ms. Oakley and Ms. Martin were present and assisted me during the visit. During today’s visit, a partial assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted. Children participated in the following activities: afternoon snacks, homework, toileting, washing hands. The center currently operates with a Three (3) Star License that was issued April 27th, 2017. The last fire drill was conducted 9/10/25. The last fire inspection 8/29/25. The last sanitation inspection was 8/27/25. The last shelter and lock down drills were conducted on 9/24/25. I reviewed 1 new staff member’s file. The following items were observed in compliance during today’s visit: license posted, and restrictions followed, First Aid and CPR training up to date, qualifying letters current, daily schedule posted, current activity plans, menus posted, allergies posted, EMC posted, emergency phone numbers, staff: child ratio posted, safe pick-up and delivery posted and supervision. Six violations were cited during today’s visit. The providers had a chance to ask questions to ensure staying in compliance. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was posted however it did not have a month and date on the activity plan. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. Menus for snacks were not current. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 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. Potentially hazardous chemicals were not made inaccessible to children. .0604(a) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. One electrical outlet not in use and a power cord not in use did not have safety plugs. This is a repeat violation 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. A aerosol can was not stored in a locked room or cabinet. .2820(b) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff member (L. Oakley) did not complete the recognizing and responding to suspicions of child maltreatment training within 90 days. This a repeat violation .1102(g) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 10-21-25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Gilette Parker, Child Care Consultant (202 Edinburgh Street) Stem, NC 27581 Gilette.parker@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: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance Electrical Outlets When not in use, electrical outlets and power strips located in space used by children shall have safety outlets or be covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. Sanitation Two spray bottles are needed for sanitizing tables before and after snack. One bottle for soap and water and one for sanitizing. A sanitizing solution shall be provided for cleaning purposes. Throughout this Section, when a sanitizing solution is used in a child care center, the manufacturer's Safety Data Sheet shall be kept on file at the child care center and the instructions for use of the sanitizing solution shall be followed. When a chorine solution is used in a child care center it shall be prepared for use within 24 hours, and a testing method or kit shall be used to ensure compliance with the prescribed chlorine concentration. To achieve the maximum germ reduction with a chlorine solution, the cleaned surfaces shall be left wet with the chlorine solution and allowed to air dry or be dried only after a minimum contact time of at least two minutes. EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE Each child care center shall have a written plan that sets forth the steps to follow in the event of a child medical emergency. The plan shall be reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan is revised. Activity Plans Child care facilities that provide care to school-age children shall provide a balance of teacher-directed and free choice activities appropriate to the age, needs, and interests of the children and the activity plan shall be current. Safe and arrival departure needs to be posted. Get the rest of the parents to sign off on the summary of laws and discipline forms. Ensure the staff names on the staff off-site records form and the children’s names on the children’s off-site records form. The parent board needs to be in a location where the parents can see the board during pick up. Ensure that all new staff members’ education information is current in the W.O.R.K.S. database. Each staff member must register with the WORKS system as soon as they are hired at any location. Education evaluations can take some time to process so beginning the process early will help to ensure we have the accurate information needed when it is time to complete the rated license assessment. Program Reminders Ms. Martin and Ms. Oakley need to complete the recognizing and responding to suspicions of child maltreatment training. Ms. Martin needs to take the health and safety training by 8/11/26. Ms. Martin needs to complete BSAC training. The EMC form needs to be completely filled out. Please review the documents that were left with you during today’s visit. D. Cooper needs to update her EI when she returns. Agency Information The North Carolina Child Care Rules and Laws are on the Division’s website. Please visit the Division’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ for more information. It is your responsibility to be familiar with and in compliance with these rules and laws. RESOURCES The Health and Safety Trainings are offered on the DCDEE Moodle format. On the Division’s website look under the “SERVICES” tab for “DCDEE Moodle”. These trainings are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/. Additional resource links https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp https://www.childcareaware.org/ https://www.naeyc.org/ https://nrckids.org/CFOC https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/new-recognizing-responding-online-course/. Thank you for your cooperation during today’s visit. If you need assistance, I can be reached at gilette.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 919-939-7519. My supervisor Kaye Adkins can be reached at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
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10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation
Name of Operation: WEST OXFORD'S BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM Facility ID: 39000151 Consultant: GILETTE PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/6/2025 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 3/6/2025 Age: From 5 To 12 Total Minutes: 115 Time In: 02:35 PM Time Out: 04:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance unannounced visit. Ms. C. Williams, program coordinator assisted me during the visit. Your program currently operates with a Three-Star issued April 27th, 2017. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety two percent (92%) as of 3/6/25. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on (3/6/25) and GRANVILLE COUNTY SCHOOLS was listed as current- active. A full assessment and walk-through of the facility was completed today. The following was observed: license posted, and restrictions followed, summary of law posted, attendance taken daily, emergency medical care plan posted, activity plans posted, daily schedule posted, menus posted, allergies posted, storage of hazardous materials and substances, CPR/First Aid and training completed as required, and Criminal Record Checks completed as required. I also observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in snack time, homework, transitions, and personal care routines. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. I reviewed all staff files during today’s visit. A sampling of Children’s files (ten percent of enrollment) was reviewed today. Emergency drill log: Shelter and lock down drills on 3/5/25. Fire drill: 2/24/25. Sanitation (3/1/24) and fire (9/26/24) remain current. An email was sent to environmental health to see when they will be coming to do an inspection. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. 16 Electrical outlets not in use were not covered with safety plugs. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. C. Williams and D. Cooper did not have a valid qualification letter on file for review. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The program has a updated EPR plan and it was not posted or reviewed with the staff. .0607(e) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff member did not complete the recognizing and responding to suspicions of child maltreatment training within 90 days of hire. Another staff member did not have their certificate of completion on file. .1102(g) Four violations were cited during today’s visit. However technical assistance was given to the provider to ensure compliance. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 3-20-25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Also, please provide information regarding how the facility will maintain compliance in the future. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Gilette Parker, Child Care Consultant (202 Edinburgh Street) Stem, NC 27581 Gilette.parker@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: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance Qualification Letters Child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a), shall have a valid qualification letter prior to employment or living in a child care facility and the qualification letter shall be kept on file at the facility for review by representatives of the Division. Electrical Outlets When not in use, electrical outlets and power strips located in space used by children shall have safety outlets or be covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. EPR Plan The trained staff shall review the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan annually, or when information in the plan changes, to ensure all information is current. All staff shall review the center's Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan during orientation and on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review shall be maintained at the center in the individual's personnel file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. All substitutes and volunteers counted in ratio shall be informed of the child care center's Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan and its location. Documentation of this notice shall be maintained in the individual personnel files or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. Maltreatment Training The child care administrator and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. This training shall count toward requirements set forth in Rule .1103 of this Section. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training is available at https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/services/trainings-and-professional-development/rrcourse. A certificate of each staff member's completion of this course shall be maintained in the staff member's file in the center. Program Reminders C. Williams and D. Cooper need their valid qualification letter on file. C. Williams needs 8 more on-going trainings hours by 3/26/25. D. Cooper needs to put her recognizing and responding to suspicions of child maltreatment certificate in the notebook. She also needs to update her emergency information the next time she comes to work. L. Oakley needs to take recognizing and responding to suspicions of child maltreatment and put the certificate in the notebook asap, it is past due. She also needs to complete her health and safety training by 9/3/25. One you get the emergency plan please post it. Agency Information The North Carolina Child Care Rules and Laws are on the Division’s website. Please visit the Division’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ for more information. It is your responsibility to be familiar with and in compliance with these rules and laws. RESOURCES The Health and Safety Trainings are offered on the DCDEE Moodle format. On the Division’s website look under the “SERVICES” tab for “DCDEE Moodle”. These training courses are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/. Additional resource links https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp https://www.childcareaware.org/ https://www.naeyc.org/ https://nrckids.org/CFOC https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/new-recognizing-responding-online-course/. Thank you for your cooperation during today’s visit. If you need assistance, I can be reached at gilette.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 919-939-7519. My supervisor Kaye Adkins can be reached at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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: WEST OXFORD'S BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM Facility ID: 39000151 Consultant: GILETTE PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/6/2025 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 3/6/2025 Age: From 5 To 12 Total Minutes: 115 Time In: 02:35 PM Time Out: 04:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance unannounced visit. Ms. C. Williams, program coordinator assisted me during the visit. Your program currently operates with a Three-Star issued April 27th, 2017. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety two percent (92%) as of 3/6/25. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on (3/6/25) and GRANVILLE COUNTY SCHOOLS was listed as current- active. A full assessment and walk-through of the facility was completed today. The following was observed: license posted, and restrictions followed, summary of law posted, attendance taken daily, emergency medical care plan posted, activity plans posted, daily schedule posted, menus posted, allergies posted, storage of hazardous materials and substances, CPR/First Aid and training completed as required, and Criminal Record Checks completed as required. I also observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in snack time, homework, transitions, and personal care routines. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. I reviewed all staff files during today’s visit. A sampling of Children’s files (ten percent of enrollment) was reviewed today. Emergency drill log: Shelter and lock down drills on 3/5/25. Fire drill: 2/24/25. Sanitation (3/1/24) and fire (9/26/24) remain current. An email was sent to environmental health to see when they will be coming to do an inspection. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. 16 Electrical outlets not in use were not covered with safety plugs. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. C. Williams and D. Cooper did not have a valid qualification letter on file for review. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The program has a updated EPR plan and it was not posted or reviewed with the staff. .0607(e) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff member did not complete the recognizing and responding to suspicions of child maltreatment training within 90 days of hire. Another staff member did not have their certificate of completion on file. .1102(g) Four violations were cited during today’s visit. However technical assistance was given to the provider to ensure compliance. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 3-20-25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Also, please provide information regarding how the facility will maintain compliance in the future. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Gilette Parker, Child Care Consultant (202 Edinburgh Street) Stem, NC 27581 Gilette.parker@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: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance Qualification Letters Child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a), shall have a valid qualification letter prior to employment or living in a child care facility and the qualification letter shall be kept on file at the facility for review by representatives of the Division. Electrical Outlets When not in use, electrical outlets and power strips located in space used by children shall have safety outlets or be covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. EPR Plan The trained staff shall review the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan annually, or when information in the plan changes, to ensure all information is current. All staff shall review the center's Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan during orientation and on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review shall be maintained at the center in the individual's personnel file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. All substitutes and volunteers counted in ratio shall be informed of the child care center's Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan and its location. Documentation of this notice shall be maintained in the individual personnel files or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. Maltreatment Training The child care administrator and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. This training shall count toward requirements set forth in Rule .1103 of this Section. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training is available at https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/services/trainings-and-professional-development/rrcourse. A certificate of each staff member's completion of this course shall be maintained in the staff member's file in the center. Program Reminders C. Williams and D. Cooper need their valid qualification letter on file. C. Williams needs 8 more on-going trainings hours by 3/26/25. D. Cooper needs to put her recognizing and responding to suspicions of child maltreatment certificate in the notebook. She also needs to update her emergency information the next time she comes to work. L. Oakley needs to take recognizing and responding to suspicions of child maltreatment and put the certificate in the notebook asap, it is past due. She also needs to complete her health and safety training by 9/3/25. One you get the emergency plan please post it. Agency Information The North Carolina Child Care Rules and Laws are on the Division’s website. Please visit the Division’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ for more information. It is your responsibility to be familiar with and in compliance with these rules and laws. RESOURCES The Health and Safety Trainings are offered on the DCDEE Moodle format. On the Division’s website look under the “SERVICES” tab for “DCDEE Moodle”. These training courses are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/. Additional resource links https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp https://www.childcareaware.org/ https://www.naeyc.org/ https://nrckids.org/CFOC https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/new-recognizing-responding-online-course/. Thank you for your cooperation during today’s visit. If you need assistance, I can be reached at gilette.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 919-939-7519. My supervisor Kaye Adkins can be reached at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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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NC GS 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: WEST OXFORD'S BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM Facility ID: 39000151 Consultant: GILETTE PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/6/2025 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 3/6/2025 Age: From 5 To 12 Total Minutes: 115 Time In: 02:35 PM Time Out: 04:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance unannounced visit. Ms. C. Williams, program coordinator assisted me during the visit. Your program currently operates with a Three-Star issued April 27th, 2017. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety two percent (92%) as of 3/6/25. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on (3/6/25) and GRANVILLE COUNTY SCHOOLS was listed as current- active. A full assessment and walk-through of the facility was completed today. The following was observed: license posted, and restrictions followed, summary of law posted, attendance taken daily, emergency medical care plan posted, activity plans posted, daily schedule posted, menus posted, allergies posted, storage of hazardous materials and substances, CPR/First Aid and training completed as required, and Criminal Record Checks completed as required. I also observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in snack time, homework, transitions, and personal care routines. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. I reviewed all staff files during today’s visit. A sampling of Children’s files (ten percent of enrollment) was reviewed today. Emergency drill log: Shelter and lock down drills on 3/5/25. Fire drill: 2/24/25. Sanitation (3/1/24) and fire (9/26/24) remain current. An email was sent to environmental health to see when they will be coming to do an inspection. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. 16 Electrical outlets not in use were not covered with safety plugs. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. C. Williams and D. Cooper did not have a valid qualification letter on file for review. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The program has a updated EPR plan and it was not posted or reviewed with the staff. .0607(e) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff member did not complete the recognizing and responding to suspicions of child maltreatment training within 90 days of hire. Another staff member did not have their certificate of completion on file. .1102(g) Four violations were cited during today’s visit. However technical assistance was given to the provider to ensure compliance. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 3-20-25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Also, please provide information regarding how the facility will maintain compliance in the future. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Gilette Parker, Child Care Consultant (202 Edinburgh Street) Stem, NC 27581 Gilette.parker@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: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance Qualification Letters Child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a), shall have a valid qualification letter prior to employment or living in a child care facility and the qualification letter shall be kept on file at the facility for review by representatives of the Division. Electrical Outlets When not in use, electrical outlets and power strips located in space used by children shall have safety outlets or be covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. EPR Plan The trained staff shall review the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan annually, or when information in the plan changes, to ensure all information is current. All staff shall review the center's Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan during orientation and on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review shall be maintained at the center in the individual's personnel file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. All substitutes and volunteers counted in ratio shall be informed of the child care center's Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan and its location. Documentation of this notice shall be maintained in the individual personnel files or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. Maltreatment Training The child care administrator and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. This training shall count toward requirements set forth in Rule .1103 of this Section. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training is available at https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/services/trainings-and-professional-development/rrcourse. A certificate of each staff member's completion of this course shall be maintained in the staff member's file in the center. Program Reminders C. Williams and D. Cooper need their valid qualification letter on file. C. Williams needs 8 more on-going trainings hours by 3/26/25. D. Cooper needs to put her recognizing and responding to suspicions of child maltreatment certificate in the notebook. She also needs to update her emergency information the next time she comes to work. L. Oakley needs to take recognizing and responding to suspicions of child maltreatment and put the certificate in the notebook asap, it is past due. She also needs to complete her health and safety training by 9/3/25. One you get the emergency plan please post it. Agency Information The North Carolina Child Care Rules and Laws are on the Division’s website. Please visit the Division’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ for more information. It is your responsibility to be familiar with and in compliance with these rules and laws. RESOURCES The Health and Safety Trainings are offered on the DCDEE Moodle format. On the Division’s website look under the “SERVICES” tab for “DCDEE Moodle”. These training courses are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/. Additional resource links https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp https://www.childcareaware.org/ https://www.naeyc.org/ https://nrckids.org/CFOC https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/new-recognizing-responding-online-course/. Thank you for your cooperation during today’s visit. If you need assistance, I can be reached at gilette.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 919-939-7519. My supervisor Kaye Adkins can be reached at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
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10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation
Name of Operation: WEST OXFORD'S BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM Facility ID: 39000151 Consultant: GILETTE PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/8/2024 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 10/8/2024 Age: From 5 To 12 Total Minutes: 75 Time In: 02:30 PM Time Out: 03:45 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 conduct a Routine Unannounced Visit. Ms. C. Williams , was present and assisted me during the visit. Children were observed participating in the following activities: toileting, washing hands, and eating snacks. The center currently operates with a Three (3) Star License that was issued April 27th, 2017. The last fire drill was conducted 9/23/24. The last fire inspection 9/26/24. The last sanitation inspection was 3/1/24. The last shelter and lock down drills were conducted on 8/26/24. During today’s visit, a partial assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted. I reviewed 1 staff member’s file. The following items were observed in compliance during today’s visit: license posted, and restrictions followed, First Aid and CPR training up to date, qualifying letters current, daily schedule posted, current activity plans, menus posted, allergies posted, EMC posted, staff: child ratio posted, safe pick-up and delivery posted and supervision. Four violations were cited during today’s visit; all four were corrected during today’s visit. the providers had a chance to ask questions to ensure staying in compliance. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The fire inspection was not done within 12 months of the previous inspection. The last fire inspection was 9/11/23, the current fire inspection was done on 9/26/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. A new staff member who started on 9/3/24 did not have a emergency information form on the first day of employment. The staff member filled this out during today's visit. .0701(a) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid letter was not on file when I arrived to the facility today. However the letter was printed during today's visit. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. The prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy was not reviewed with the new staff member prior to employment. The new staff member reviewed the policy and signed during today's visit. .0608(d)(1-4) Reminders Please refer to staff sheet for any trainings that need to be completed. Have staff upload BSAC and education into WORKS. Agency Information The North Carolina Child Care Rules and Laws are on the Division’s website. Please visit the Division’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ for more information. It is your responsibility to be familiar with and in compliance with these rules and laws. RESOURCES The Health and Safety Trainings are offered on the DCDEE Moodle format. On the Division’s website look under the “SERVICES” tab for “DCDEE Moodle”. These trainings are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/. Additional resource links https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp https://www.childcareaware.org/ https://www.naeyc.org/ https://nrckids.org/CFOC https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/new-recognizing-responding-online-course/. Thank you for your cooperation during today’s visit. If you need assistance, I can be reached at gilette.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 919-939-7519. My supervisor Kaye Adkins can be reached at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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: WEST OXFORD'S BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM Facility ID: 39000151 Consultant: GILETTE PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/8/2024 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 10/8/2024 Age: From 5 To 12 Total Minutes: 75 Time In: 02:30 PM Time Out: 03:45 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 conduct a Routine Unannounced Visit. Ms. C. Williams , was present and assisted me during the visit. Children were observed participating in the following activities: toileting, washing hands, and eating snacks. The center currently operates with a Three (3) Star License that was issued April 27th, 2017. The last fire drill was conducted 9/23/24. The last fire inspection 9/26/24. The last sanitation inspection was 3/1/24. The last shelter and lock down drills were conducted on 8/26/24. During today’s visit, a partial assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted. I reviewed 1 staff member’s file. The following items were observed in compliance during today’s visit: license posted, and restrictions followed, First Aid and CPR training up to date, qualifying letters current, daily schedule posted, current activity plans, menus posted, allergies posted, EMC posted, staff: child ratio posted, safe pick-up and delivery posted and supervision. Four violations were cited during today’s visit; all four were corrected during today’s visit. the providers had a chance to ask questions to ensure staying in compliance. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The fire inspection was not done within 12 months of the previous inspection. The last fire inspection was 9/11/23, the current fire inspection was done on 9/26/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. A new staff member who started on 9/3/24 did not have a emergency information form on the first day of employment. The staff member filled this out during today's visit. .0701(a) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid letter was not on file when I arrived to the facility today. However the letter was printed during today's visit. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. The prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy was not reviewed with the new staff member prior to employment. The new staff member reviewed the policy and signed during today's visit. .0608(d)(1-4) Reminders Please refer to staff sheet for any trainings that need to be completed. Have staff upload BSAC and education into WORKS. Agency Information The North Carolina Child Care Rules and Laws are on the Division’s website. Please visit the Division’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ for more information. It is your responsibility to be familiar with and in compliance with these rules and laws. RESOURCES The Health and Safety Trainings are offered on the DCDEE Moodle format. On the Division’s website look under the “SERVICES” tab for “DCDEE Moodle”. These trainings are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/. Additional resource links https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp https://www.childcareaware.org/ https://www.naeyc.org/ https://nrckids.org/CFOC https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/new-recognizing-responding-online-course/. Thank you for your cooperation during today’s visit. If you need assistance, I can be reached at gilette.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 919-939-7519. My supervisor Kaye Adkins can be reached at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
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10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation
Name of Operation: WEST OXFORD'S BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM Facility ID: 39000151 Consultant: GILETTE PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/25/2024 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 3/25/2024 Age: From 5 To 12 Total Minutes: 100 Time In: 02:30 PM Time Out: 04:10 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 unannounced visit. Ms. C. Williams, program coordinator assisted me during the visit. Your program currently operates with a Three-Star issued April 27thth, 2017. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety six percent (96%) as of 3/25/24. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A full assessment and walk-through of the facility was completed today. The following was observed: license posted, and restrictions followed, summary of law posted, attendance taken daily, emergency medical care plan posted, activity plans posted, daily schedule posted, menus posted, allergies posted, storage of hazardous materials and substances, CPR/First Aid and training completed as required, and Criminal Record Checks completed as required. I also observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in snack time, homework, transitions, and personal care routines. The caregiver was interacting and meeting the developmental needs of each of the children. I reviewed all staff files during today’s visit. A sampling of Children’s files (ten percent of enrollment) was reviewed today. Emergency drill log: Shelter and lock down drills on 2/23/24. Fire drill: 3/22/24. Sanitation (4/25/23) and fire inspections (9/11/23) remain current. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Four violations were cited during today’s visit. One was corrected during today’s visit. Technical assistance was given to the provider to ensure compliance. Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. Electrical outlets located in a space used by children did not have safety outlet covers. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A staff member started work on 9/28/23, the staff member had not completed a criminal back ground check through DHHS prior to employment. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid letter was not on file. The letter's were printed out during today's visit. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff member who started 9/28/23 did not complete the recognizing and responding to suspicions of child maltreatment within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 4-8-24, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Also, please provide information regarding how the facility will maintain compliance in the future. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Email the information to: Gilette Parker, Child Care Consultant Gilette.parker@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: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (a) Child care administrators and staff members shall complete health and safety training within one year of employment, unless the staff member has completed the training within the year prior to beginning employment. Health and safety training shall be in addition to the new staff orientation requirements set forth in Rule .1101 of this Section. (g) The child care administrator and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. This training shall count toward requirements set forth in Rule .1103 of this Section. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training is available at https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/services/trainings-and-professional-development/rrcourse. A certificate of each staff member's completion of this course shall be maintained in the staff member's file in the center. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (c) When not in use, electrical outlets and power strips located in space used by children shall have safety outlets or be covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. 10A NCAC 09 .2703 CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECK REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS Rule. (e) Child care providers shall have a valid qualification letter prior to employment or living in the family child care home, and the qualification letter shall be kept on file at the facility for review by representatives of the Division. 10A NCAC 09 .0608 PREVENTION OF SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME AND ABUSIVE HEAD TRAUMA (a) Each child care center licensed to care for children up to five years of age shall develop and adopt policies to prevent shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma prior to licensure. (b) (d) Within 30 days of adopting the policy, the child care center shall review the policy with existing staff members who provide care for children up to five years of age. Each child care center shall review the policy with new staff members prior to the individual providing care to children. The acknowledgement of this review shall contain: (c) (1) the individual’s name; (d) (2) the date the center’s policy was given and explained to the individual; (e) (3) the individual’s signature; and (f) (4) the date the individual signed the acknowledgment. (g) The child care center shall retain the acknowledgement in the staff member’s file. (h) (e) If a child care center changes the policy at any time, the child care center shall review the revised policy with staff members 14 days prior to the implementation of the new policy. The individual shall sign a statement that attests that a copy of the new policy was given to and discussed with him or her. This statement shall be kept in the staff member’s file. 10A NCAC 09 .2508 AGE APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES (a) Child care facilities that provide care to school-age children shall provide a balance of teacher directed and free choice activities appropriate to the age, needs, and interests of the children. (b) (e) When screen time is provided on any electronic device with a visual display, it shall be: (c) (1) offered as a free choice activity; (d) (2) used to meet a developmental goal; (e) (3) limited to a maximum of 30 minutes per day and no more than two and a half hours per week, per child; (f) (4) documented on a cumulative log or activity plan, available for review by a representative of the Division; and (g) (5) usage time periods may be extended for school assigned homework. 10A NCAC 09 .0510 ACTIVITY AREAS (d) When preschool children three years old and older are in care the following shall apply: (1) the materials and equipment in an activity area shall be in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities; and (2) when screen time is provided on any electronic media device with a visual display, it shall be: (A) offered to stimulate a developmental domain in accordance with the North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development as referenced in Rule .0508 of this Section; (B) limited to 30 minutes per day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and (C) documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that shall be available for review by the Division. (d) When needed to complete homework assignments, screen time for school-age children may exceed 30 minutes. Staff Reminders Email me the certificates and place the original copies in the staff notebook. RESOURCES The Health and Safety Trainings are offered on the DCDEE Moodle format. On the Division’s website look under the “SERVICES” tab for “DCDEE Moodle”. These trainings are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/. Also ncrlap.org has videos and other helpful information on the website. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Thank you for your cooperation during today’s visit. If you need assistance, I can be reached at gilette.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 919-939-7519. My supervisor Kaye Adkins can be reached at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
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10A NCAC 09 .0510 · Violation
Name of Operation: WEST OXFORD'S BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM Facility ID: 39000151 Consultant: GILETTE PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/25/2024 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 3/25/2024 Age: From 5 To 12 Total Minutes: 100 Time In: 02:30 PM Time Out: 04:10 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 unannounced visit. Ms. C. Williams, program coordinator assisted me during the visit. Your program currently operates with a Three-Star issued April 27thth, 2017. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety six percent (96%) as of 3/25/24. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A full assessment and walk-through of the facility was completed today. The following was observed: license posted, and restrictions followed, summary of law posted, attendance taken daily, emergency medical care plan posted, activity plans posted, daily schedule posted, menus posted, allergies posted, storage of hazardous materials and substances, CPR/First Aid and training completed as required, and Criminal Record Checks completed as required. I also observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in snack time, homework, transitions, and personal care routines. The caregiver was interacting and meeting the developmental needs of each of the children. I reviewed all staff files during today’s visit. A sampling of Children’s files (ten percent of enrollment) was reviewed today. Emergency drill log: Shelter and lock down drills on 2/23/24. Fire drill: 3/22/24. Sanitation (4/25/23) and fire inspections (9/11/23) remain current. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Four violations were cited during today’s visit. One was corrected during today’s visit. Technical assistance was given to the provider to ensure compliance. Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. Electrical outlets located in a space used by children did not have safety outlet covers. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A staff member started work on 9/28/23, the staff member had not completed a criminal back ground check through DHHS prior to employment. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid letter was not on file. The letter's were printed out during today's visit. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff member who started 9/28/23 did not complete the recognizing and responding to suspicions of child maltreatment within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 4-8-24, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Also, please provide information regarding how the facility will maintain compliance in the future. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Email the information to: Gilette Parker, Child Care Consultant Gilette.parker@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: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (a) Child care administrators and staff members shall complete health and safety training within one year of employment, unless the staff member has completed the training within the year prior to beginning employment. Health and safety training shall be in addition to the new staff orientation requirements set forth in Rule .1101 of this Section. (g) The child care administrator and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. This training shall count toward requirements set forth in Rule .1103 of this Section. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training is available at https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/services/trainings-and-professional-development/rrcourse. A certificate of each staff member's completion of this course shall be maintained in the staff member's file in the center. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (c) When not in use, electrical outlets and power strips located in space used by children shall have safety outlets or be covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. 10A NCAC 09 .2703 CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECK REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS Rule. (e) Child care providers shall have a valid qualification letter prior to employment or living in the family child care home, and the qualification letter shall be kept on file at the facility for review by representatives of the Division. 10A NCAC 09 .0608 PREVENTION OF SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME AND ABUSIVE HEAD TRAUMA (a) Each child care center licensed to care for children up to five years of age shall develop and adopt policies to prevent shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma prior to licensure. (b) (d) Within 30 days of adopting the policy, the child care center shall review the policy with existing staff members who provide care for children up to five years of age. Each child care center shall review the policy with new staff members prior to the individual providing care to children. The acknowledgement of this review shall contain: (c) (1) the individual’s name; (d) (2) the date the center’s policy was given and explained to the individual; (e) (3) the individual’s signature; and (f) (4) the date the individual signed the acknowledgment. (g) The child care center shall retain the acknowledgement in the staff member’s file. (h) (e) If a child care center changes the policy at any time, the child care center shall review the revised policy with staff members 14 days prior to the implementation of the new policy. The individual shall sign a statement that attests that a copy of the new policy was given to and discussed with him or her. This statement shall be kept in the staff member’s file. 10A NCAC 09 .2508 AGE APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES (a) Child care facilities that provide care to school-age children shall provide a balance of teacher directed and free choice activities appropriate to the age, needs, and interests of the children. (b) (e) When screen time is provided on any electronic device with a visual display, it shall be: (c) (1) offered as a free choice activity; (d) (2) used to meet a developmental goal; (e) (3) limited to a maximum of 30 minutes per day and no more than two and a half hours per week, per child; (f) (4) documented on a cumulative log or activity plan, available for review by a representative of the Division; and (g) (5) usage time periods may be extended for school assigned homework. 10A NCAC 09 .0510 ACTIVITY AREAS (d) When preschool children three years old and older are in care the following shall apply: (1) the materials and equipment in an activity area shall be in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities; and (2) when screen time is provided on any electronic media device with a visual display, it shall be: (A) offered to stimulate a developmental domain in accordance with the North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development as referenced in Rule .0508 of this Section; (B) limited to 30 minutes per day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and (C) documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that shall be available for review by the Division. (d) When needed to complete homework assignments, screen time for school-age children may exceed 30 minutes. Staff Reminders Email me the certificates and place the original copies in the staff notebook. RESOURCES The Health and Safety Trainings are offered on the DCDEE Moodle format. On the Division’s website look under the “SERVICES” tab for “DCDEE Moodle”. These trainings are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/. Also ncrlap.org has videos and other helpful information on the website. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Thank you for your cooperation during today’s visit. If you need assistance, I can be reached at gilette.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 919-939-7519. My supervisor Kaye Adkins can be reached at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
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10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation
Name of Operation: WEST OXFORD'S BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM Facility ID: 39000151 Consultant: GILETTE PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/25/2024 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 3/25/2024 Age: From 5 To 12 Total Minutes: 100 Time In: 02:30 PM Time Out: 04:10 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 unannounced visit. Ms. C. Williams, program coordinator assisted me during the visit. Your program currently operates with a Three-Star issued April 27thth, 2017. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety six percent (96%) as of 3/25/24. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A full assessment and walk-through of the facility was completed today. The following was observed: license posted, and restrictions followed, summary of law posted, attendance taken daily, emergency medical care plan posted, activity plans posted, daily schedule posted, menus posted, allergies posted, storage of hazardous materials and substances, CPR/First Aid and training completed as required, and Criminal Record Checks completed as required. I also observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in snack time, homework, transitions, and personal care routines. The caregiver was interacting and meeting the developmental needs of each of the children. I reviewed all staff files during today’s visit. A sampling of Children’s files (ten percent of enrollment) was reviewed today. Emergency drill log: Shelter and lock down drills on 2/23/24. Fire drill: 3/22/24. Sanitation (4/25/23) and fire inspections (9/11/23) remain current. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Four violations were cited during today’s visit. One was corrected during today’s visit. Technical assistance was given to the provider to ensure compliance. Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. Electrical outlets located in a space used by children did not have safety outlet covers. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A staff member started work on 9/28/23, the staff member had not completed a criminal back ground check through DHHS prior to employment. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid letter was not on file. The letter's were printed out during today's visit. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff member who started 9/28/23 did not complete the recognizing and responding to suspicions of child maltreatment within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 4-8-24, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Also, please provide information regarding how the facility will maintain compliance in the future. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Email the information to: Gilette Parker, Child Care Consultant Gilette.parker@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: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (a) Child care administrators and staff members shall complete health and safety training within one year of employment, unless the staff member has completed the training within the year prior to beginning employment. Health and safety training shall be in addition to the new staff orientation requirements set forth in Rule .1101 of this Section. (g) The child care administrator and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. This training shall count toward requirements set forth in Rule .1103 of this Section. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training is available at https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/services/trainings-and-professional-development/rrcourse. A certificate of each staff member's completion of this course shall be maintained in the staff member's file in the center. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (c) When not in use, electrical outlets and power strips located in space used by children shall have safety outlets or be covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. 10A NCAC 09 .2703 CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECK REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS Rule. (e) Child care providers shall have a valid qualification letter prior to employment or living in the family child care home, and the qualification letter shall be kept on file at the facility for review by representatives of the Division. 10A NCAC 09 .0608 PREVENTION OF SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME AND ABUSIVE HEAD TRAUMA (a) Each child care center licensed to care for children up to five years of age shall develop and adopt policies to prevent shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma prior to licensure. (b) (d) Within 30 days of adopting the policy, the child care center shall review the policy with existing staff members who provide care for children up to five years of age. Each child care center shall review the policy with new staff members prior to the individual providing care to children. The acknowledgement of this review shall contain: (c) (1) the individual’s name; (d) (2) the date the center’s policy was given and explained to the individual; (e) (3) the individual’s signature; and (f) (4) the date the individual signed the acknowledgment. (g) The child care center shall retain the acknowledgement in the staff member’s file. (h) (e) If a child care center changes the policy at any time, the child care center shall review the revised policy with staff members 14 days prior to the implementation of the new policy. The individual shall sign a statement that attests that a copy of the new policy was given to and discussed with him or her. This statement shall be kept in the staff member’s file. 10A NCAC 09 .2508 AGE APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES (a) Child care facilities that provide care to school-age children shall provide a balance of teacher directed and free choice activities appropriate to the age, needs, and interests of the children. (b) (e) When screen time is provided on any electronic device with a visual display, it shall be: (c) (1) offered as a free choice activity; (d) (2) used to meet a developmental goal; (e) (3) limited to a maximum of 30 minutes per day and no more than two and a half hours per week, per child; (f) (4) documented on a cumulative log or activity plan, available for review by a representative of the Division; and (g) (5) usage time periods may be extended for school assigned homework. 10A NCAC 09 .0510 ACTIVITY AREAS (d) When preschool children three years old and older are in care the following shall apply: (1) the materials and equipment in an activity area shall be in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities; and (2) when screen time is provided on any electronic media device with a visual display, it shall be: (A) offered to stimulate a developmental domain in accordance with the North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development as referenced in Rule .0508 of this Section; (B) limited to 30 minutes per day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and (C) documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that shall be available for review by the Division. (d) When needed to complete homework assignments, screen time for school-age children may exceed 30 minutes. Staff Reminders Email me the certificates and place the original copies in the staff notebook. RESOURCES The Health and Safety Trainings are offered on the DCDEE Moodle format. On the Division’s website look under the “SERVICES” tab for “DCDEE Moodle”. These trainings are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/. Also ncrlap.org has videos and other helpful information on the website. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Thank you for your cooperation during today’s visit. If you need assistance, I can be reached at gilette.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 919-939-7519. My supervisor Kaye Adkins can be reached at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
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10A NCAC 09 .0608 · Violation
Name of Operation: WEST OXFORD'S BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM Facility ID: 39000151 Consultant: GILETTE PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/25/2024 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 3/25/2024 Age: From 5 To 12 Total Minutes: 100 Time In: 02:30 PM Time Out: 04:10 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 unannounced visit. Ms. C. Williams, program coordinator assisted me during the visit. Your program currently operates with a Three-Star issued April 27thth, 2017. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety six percent (96%) as of 3/25/24. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A full assessment and walk-through of the facility was completed today. The following was observed: license posted, and restrictions followed, summary of law posted, attendance taken daily, emergency medical care plan posted, activity plans posted, daily schedule posted, menus posted, allergies posted, storage of hazardous materials and substances, CPR/First Aid and training completed as required, and Criminal Record Checks completed as required. I also observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in snack time, homework, transitions, and personal care routines. The caregiver was interacting and meeting the developmental needs of each of the children. I reviewed all staff files during today’s visit. A sampling of Children’s files (ten percent of enrollment) was reviewed today. Emergency drill log: Shelter and lock down drills on 2/23/24. Fire drill: 3/22/24. Sanitation (4/25/23) and fire inspections (9/11/23) remain current. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Four violations were cited during today’s visit. One was corrected during today’s visit. Technical assistance was given to the provider to ensure compliance. Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. Electrical outlets located in a space used by children did not have safety outlet covers. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A staff member started work on 9/28/23, the staff member had not completed a criminal back ground check through DHHS prior to employment. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid letter was not on file. The letter's were printed out during today's visit. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff member who started 9/28/23 did not complete the recognizing and responding to suspicions of child maltreatment within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 4-8-24, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Also, please provide information regarding how the facility will maintain compliance in the future. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Email the information to: Gilette Parker, Child Care Consultant Gilette.parker@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: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (a) Child care administrators and staff members shall complete health and safety training within one year of employment, unless the staff member has completed the training within the year prior to beginning employment. Health and safety training shall be in addition to the new staff orientation requirements set forth in Rule .1101 of this Section. (g) The child care administrator and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. This training shall count toward requirements set forth in Rule .1103 of this Section. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training is available at https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/services/trainings-and-professional-development/rrcourse. A certificate of each staff member's completion of this course shall be maintained in the staff member's file in the center. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (c) When not in use, electrical outlets and power strips located in space used by children shall have safety outlets or be covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. 10A NCAC 09 .2703 CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECK REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS Rule. (e) Child care providers shall have a valid qualification letter prior to employment or living in the family child care home, and the qualification letter shall be kept on file at the facility for review by representatives of the Division. 10A NCAC 09 .0608 PREVENTION OF SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME AND ABUSIVE HEAD TRAUMA (a) Each child care center licensed to care for children up to five years of age shall develop and adopt policies to prevent shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma prior to licensure. (b) (d) Within 30 days of adopting the policy, the child care center shall review the policy with existing staff members who provide care for children up to five years of age. Each child care center shall review the policy with new staff members prior to the individual providing care to children. The acknowledgement of this review shall contain: (c) (1) the individual’s name; (d) (2) the date the center’s policy was given and explained to the individual; (e) (3) the individual’s signature; and (f) (4) the date the individual signed the acknowledgment. (g) The child care center shall retain the acknowledgement in the staff member’s file. (h) (e) If a child care center changes the policy at any time, the child care center shall review the revised policy with staff members 14 days prior to the implementation of the new policy. The individual shall sign a statement that attests that a copy of the new policy was given to and discussed with him or her. This statement shall be kept in the staff member’s file. 10A NCAC 09 .2508 AGE APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES (a) Child care facilities that provide care to school-age children shall provide a balance of teacher directed and free choice activities appropriate to the age, needs, and interests of the children. (b) (e) When screen time is provided on any electronic device with a visual display, it shall be: (c) (1) offered as a free choice activity; (d) (2) used to meet a developmental goal; (e) (3) limited to a maximum of 30 minutes per day and no more than two and a half hours per week, per child; (f) (4) documented on a cumulative log or activity plan, available for review by a representative of the Division; and (g) (5) usage time periods may be extended for school assigned homework. 10A NCAC 09 .0510 ACTIVITY AREAS (d) When preschool children three years old and older are in care the following shall apply: (1) the materials and equipment in an activity area shall be in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities; and (2) when screen time is provided on any electronic media device with a visual display, it shall be: (A) offered to stimulate a developmental domain in accordance with the North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development as referenced in Rule .0508 of this Section; (B) limited to 30 minutes per day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and (C) documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that shall be available for review by the Division. (d) When needed to complete homework assignments, screen time for school-age children may exceed 30 minutes. Staff Reminders Email me the certificates and place the original copies in the staff notebook. RESOURCES The Health and Safety Trainings are offered on the DCDEE Moodle format. On the Division’s website look under the “SERVICES” tab for “DCDEE Moodle”. These trainings are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/. Also ncrlap.org has videos and other helpful information on the website. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Thank you for your cooperation during today’s visit. If you need assistance, I can be reached at gilette.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 919-939-7519. My supervisor Kaye Adkins can be reached at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
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10A NCAC 09 .1102 · Violation
Name of Operation: WEST OXFORD'S BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM Facility ID: 39000151 Consultant: GILETTE PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/25/2024 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 3/25/2024 Age: From 5 To 12 Total Minutes: 100 Time In: 02:30 PM Time Out: 04:10 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 unannounced visit. Ms. C. Williams, program coordinator assisted me during the visit. Your program currently operates with a Three-Star issued April 27thth, 2017. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety six percent (96%) as of 3/25/24. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A full assessment and walk-through of the facility was completed today. The following was observed: license posted, and restrictions followed, summary of law posted, attendance taken daily, emergency medical care plan posted, activity plans posted, daily schedule posted, menus posted, allergies posted, storage of hazardous materials and substances, CPR/First Aid and training completed as required, and Criminal Record Checks completed as required. I also observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in snack time, homework, transitions, and personal care routines. The caregiver was interacting and meeting the developmental needs of each of the children. I reviewed all staff files during today’s visit. A sampling of Children’s files (ten percent of enrollment) was reviewed today. Emergency drill log: Shelter and lock down drills on 2/23/24. Fire drill: 3/22/24. Sanitation (4/25/23) and fire inspections (9/11/23) remain current. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Four violations were cited during today’s visit. One was corrected during today’s visit. Technical assistance was given to the provider to ensure compliance. Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. Electrical outlets located in a space used by children did not have safety outlet covers. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A staff member started work on 9/28/23, the staff member had not completed a criminal back ground check through DHHS prior to employment. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid letter was not on file. The letter's were printed out during today's visit. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff member who started 9/28/23 did not complete the recognizing and responding to suspicions of child maltreatment within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 4-8-24, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Also, please provide information regarding how the facility will maintain compliance in the future. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Email the information to: Gilette Parker, Child Care Consultant Gilette.parker@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: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (a) Child care administrators and staff members shall complete health and safety training within one year of employment, unless the staff member has completed the training within the year prior to beginning employment. Health and safety training shall be in addition to the new staff orientation requirements set forth in Rule .1101 of this Section. (g) The child care administrator and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. This training shall count toward requirements set forth in Rule .1103 of this Section. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training is available at https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/services/trainings-and-professional-development/rrcourse. A certificate of each staff member's completion of this course shall be maintained in the staff member's file in the center. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (c) When not in use, electrical outlets and power strips located in space used by children shall have safety outlets or be covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. 10A NCAC 09 .2703 CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECK REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS Rule. (e) Child care providers shall have a valid qualification letter prior to employment or living in the family child care home, and the qualification letter shall be kept on file at the facility for review by representatives of the Division. 10A NCAC 09 .0608 PREVENTION OF SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME AND ABUSIVE HEAD TRAUMA (a) Each child care center licensed to care for children up to five years of age shall develop and adopt policies to prevent shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma prior to licensure. (b) (d) Within 30 days of adopting the policy, the child care center shall review the policy with existing staff members who provide care for children up to five years of age. Each child care center shall review the policy with new staff members prior to the individual providing care to children. The acknowledgement of this review shall contain: (c) (1) the individual’s name; (d) (2) the date the center’s policy was given and explained to the individual; (e) (3) the individual’s signature; and (f) (4) the date the individual signed the acknowledgment. (g) The child care center shall retain the acknowledgement in the staff member’s file. (h) (e) If a child care center changes the policy at any time, the child care center shall review the revised policy with staff members 14 days prior to the implementation of the new policy. The individual shall sign a statement that attests that a copy of the new policy was given to and discussed with him or her. This statement shall be kept in the staff member’s file. 10A NCAC 09 .2508 AGE APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES (a) Child care facilities that provide care to school-age children shall provide a balance of teacher directed and free choice activities appropriate to the age, needs, and interests of the children. (b) (e) When screen time is provided on any electronic device with a visual display, it shall be: (c) (1) offered as a free choice activity; (d) (2) used to meet a developmental goal; (e) (3) limited to a maximum of 30 minutes per day and no more than two and a half hours per week, per child; (f) (4) documented on a cumulative log or activity plan, available for review by a representative of the Division; and (g) (5) usage time periods may be extended for school assigned homework. 10A NCAC 09 .0510 ACTIVITY AREAS (d) When preschool children three years old and older are in care the following shall apply: (1) the materials and equipment in an activity area shall be in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities; and (2) when screen time is provided on any electronic media device with a visual display, it shall be: (A) offered to stimulate a developmental domain in accordance with the North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development as referenced in Rule .0508 of this Section; (B) limited to 30 minutes per day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and (C) documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that shall be available for review by the Division. (d) When needed to complete homework assignments, screen time for school-age children may exceed 30 minutes. Staff Reminders Email me the certificates and place the original copies in the staff notebook. RESOURCES The Health and Safety Trainings are offered on the DCDEE Moodle format. On the Division’s website look under the “SERVICES” tab for “DCDEE Moodle”. These trainings are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/. Also ncrlap.org has videos and other helpful information on the website. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Thank you for your cooperation during today’s visit. If you need assistance, I can be reached at gilette.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 919-939-7519. My supervisor Kaye Adkins can be reached at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
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10A NCAC 09 .2508 · Violation
Name of Operation: WEST OXFORD'S BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM Facility ID: 39000151 Consultant: GILETTE PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/25/2024 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 3/25/2024 Age: From 5 To 12 Total Minutes: 100 Time In: 02:30 PM Time Out: 04:10 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 unannounced visit. Ms. C. Williams, program coordinator assisted me during the visit. Your program currently operates with a Three-Star issued April 27thth, 2017. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety six percent (96%) as of 3/25/24. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A full assessment and walk-through of the facility was completed today. The following was observed: license posted, and restrictions followed, summary of law posted, attendance taken daily, emergency medical care plan posted, activity plans posted, daily schedule posted, menus posted, allergies posted, storage of hazardous materials and substances, CPR/First Aid and training completed as required, and Criminal Record Checks completed as required. I also observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in snack time, homework, transitions, and personal care routines. The caregiver was interacting and meeting the developmental needs of each of the children. I reviewed all staff files during today’s visit. A sampling of Children’s files (ten percent of enrollment) was reviewed today. Emergency drill log: Shelter and lock down drills on 2/23/24. Fire drill: 3/22/24. Sanitation (4/25/23) and fire inspections (9/11/23) remain current. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Four violations were cited during today’s visit. One was corrected during today’s visit. Technical assistance was given to the provider to ensure compliance. Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. Electrical outlets located in a space used by children did not have safety outlet covers. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A staff member started work on 9/28/23, the staff member had not completed a criminal back ground check through DHHS prior to employment. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid letter was not on file. The letter's were printed out during today's visit. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff member who started 9/28/23 did not complete the recognizing and responding to suspicions of child maltreatment within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 4-8-24, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Also, please provide information regarding how the facility will maintain compliance in the future. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Email the information to: Gilette Parker, Child Care Consultant Gilette.parker@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: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (a) Child care administrators and staff members shall complete health and safety training within one year of employment, unless the staff member has completed the training within the year prior to beginning employment. Health and safety training shall be in addition to the new staff orientation requirements set forth in Rule .1101 of this Section. (g) The child care administrator and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. This training shall count toward requirements set forth in Rule .1103 of this Section. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training is available at https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/services/trainings-and-professional-development/rrcourse. A certificate of each staff member's completion of this course shall be maintained in the staff member's file in the center. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (c) When not in use, electrical outlets and power strips located in space used by children shall have safety outlets or be covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. 10A NCAC 09 .2703 CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECK REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS Rule. (e) Child care providers shall have a valid qualification letter prior to employment or living in the family child care home, and the qualification letter shall be kept on file at the facility for review by representatives of the Division. 10A NCAC 09 .0608 PREVENTION OF SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME AND ABUSIVE HEAD TRAUMA (a) Each child care center licensed to care for children up to five years of age shall develop and adopt policies to prevent shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma prior to licensure. (b) (d) Within 30 days of adopting the policy, the child care center shall review the policy with existing staff members who provide care for children up to five years of age. Each child care center shall review the policy with new staff members prior to the individual providing care to children. The acknowledgement of this review shall contain: (c) (1) the individual’s name; (d) (2) the date the center’s policy was given and explained to the individual; (e) (3) the individual’s signature; and (f) (4) the date the individual signed the acknowledgment. (g) The child care center shall retain the acknowledgement in the staff member’s file. (h) (e) If a child care center changes the policy at any time, the child care center shall review the revised policy with staff members 14 days prior to the implementation of the new policy. The individual shall sign a statement that attests that a copy of the new policy was given to and discussed with him or her. This statement shall be kept in the staff member’s file. 10A NCAC 09 .2508 AGE APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES (a) Child care facilities that provide care to school-age children shall provide a balance of teacher directed and free choice activities appropriate to the age, needs, and interests of the children. (b) (e) When screen time is provided on any electronic device with a visual display, it shall be: (c) (1) offered as a free choice activity; (d) (2) used to meet a developmental goal; (e) (3) limited to a maximum of 30 minutes per day and no more than two and a half hours per week, per child; (f) (4) documented on a cumulative log or activity plan, available for review by a representative of the Division; and (g) (5) usage time periods may be extended for school assigned homework. 10A NCAC 09 .0510 ACTIVITY AREAS (d) When preschool children three years old and older are in care the following shall apply: (1) the materials and equipment in an activity area shall be in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities; and (2) when screen time is provided on any electronic media device with a visual display, it shall be: (A) offered to stimulate a developmental domain in accordance with the North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development as referenced in Rule .0508 of this Section; (B) limited to 30 minutes per day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and (C) documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that shall be available for review by the Division. (d) When needed to complete homework assignments, screen time for school-age children may exceed 30 minutes. Staff Reminders Email me the certificates and place the original copies in the staff notebook. RESOURCES The Health and Safety Trainings are offered on the DCDEE Moodle format. On the Division’s website look under the “SERVICES” tab for “DCDEE Moodle”. These trainings are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/. Also ncrlap.org has videos and other helpful information on the website. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Thank you for your cooperation during today’s visit. If you need assistance, I can be reached at gilette.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 919-939-7519. My supervisor Kaye Adkins can be reached at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
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10A NCAC 09 .2703 · Violation
Name of Operation: WEST OXFORD'S BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM Facility ID: 39000151 Consultant: GILETTE PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/25/2024 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 3/25/2024 Age: From 5 To 12 Total Minutes: 100 Time In: 02:30 PM Time Out: 04:10 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 unannounced visit. Ms. C. Williams, program coordinator assisted me during the visit. Your program currently operates with a Three-Star issued April 27thth, 2017. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety six percent (96%) as of 3/25/24. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A full assessment and walk-through of the facility was completed today. The following was observed: license posted, and restrictions followed, summary of law posted, attendance taken daily, emergency medical care plan posted, activity plans posted, daily schedule posted, menus posted, allergies posted, storage of hazardous materials and substances, CPR/First Aid and training completed as required, and Criminal Record Checks completed as required. I also observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in snack time, homework, transitions, and personal care routines. The caregiver was interacting and meeting the developmental needs of each of the children. I reviewed all staff files during today’s visit. A sampling of Children’s files (ten percent of enrollment) was reviewed today. Emergency drill log: Shelter and lock down drills on 2/23/24. Fire drill: 3/22/24. Sanitation (4/25/23) and fire inspections (9/11/23) remain current. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Four violations were cited during today’s visit. One was corrected during today’s visit. Technical assistance was given to the provider to ensure compliance. Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. Electrical outlets located in a space used by children did not have safety outlet covers. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A staff member started work on 9/28/23, the staff member had not completed a criminal back ground check through DHHS prior to employment. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid letter was not on file. The letter's were printed out during today's visit. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff member who started 9/28/23 did not complete the recognizing and responding to suspicions of child maltreatment within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 4-8-24, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Also, please provide information regarding how the facility will maintain compliance in the future. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Email the information to: Gilette Parker, Child Care Consultant Gilette.parker@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: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (a) Child care administrators and staff members shall complete health and safety training within one year of employment, unless the staff member has completed the training within the year prior to beginning employment. Health and safety training shall be in addition to the new staff orientation requirements set forth in Rule .1101 of this Section. (g) The child care administrator and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. This training shall count toward requirements set forth in Rule .1103 of this Section. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training is available at https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/services/trainings-and-professional-development/rrcourse. A certificate of each staff member's completion of this course shall be maintained in the staff member's file in the center. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (c) When not in use, electrical outlets and power strips located in space used by children shall have safety outlets or be covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. 10A NCAC 09 .2703 CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECK REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS Rule. (e) Child care providers shall have a valid qualification letter prior to employment or living in the family child care home, and the qualification letter shall be kept on file at the facility for review by representatives of the Division. 10A NCAC 09 .0608 PREVENTION OF SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME AND ABUSIVE HEAD TRAUMA (a) Each child care center licensed to care for children up to five years of age shall develop and adopt policies to prevent shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma prior to licensure. (b) (d) Within 30 days of adopting the policy, the child care center shall review the policy with existing staff members who provide care for children up to five years of age. Each child care center shall review the policy with new staff members prior to the individual providing care to children. The acknowledgement of this review shall contain: (c) (1) the individual’s name; (d) (2) the date the center’s policy was given and explained to the individual; (e) (3) the individual’s signature; and (f) (4) the date the individual signed the acknowledgment. (g) The child care center shall retain the acknowledgement in the staff member’s file. (h) (e) If a child care center changes the policy at any time, the child care center shall review the revised policy with staff members 14 days prior to the implementation of the new policy. The individual shall sign a statement that attests that a copy of the new policy was given to and discussed with him or her. This statement shall be kept in the staff member’s file. 10A NCAC 09 .2508 AGE APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES (a) Child care facilities that provide care to school-age children shall provide a balance of teacher directed and free choice activities appropriate to the age, needs, and interests of the children. (b) (e) When screen time is provided on any electronic device with a visual display, it shall be: (c) (1) offered as a free choice activity; (d) (2) used to meet a developmental goal; (e) (3) limited to a maximum of 30 minutes per day and no more than two and a half hours per week, per child; (f) (4) documented on a cumulative log or activity plan, available for review by a representative of the Division; and (g) (5) usage time periods may be extended for school assigned homework. 10A NCAC 09 .0510 ACTIVITY AREAS (d) When preschool children three years old and older are in care the following shall apply: (1) the materials and equipment in an activity area shall be in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities; and (2) when screen time is provided on any electronic media device with a visual display, it shall be: (A) offered to stimulate a developmental domain in accordance with the North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development as referenced in Rule .0508 of this Section; (B) limited to 30 minutes per day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and (C) documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that shall be available for review by the Division. (d) When needed to complete homework assignments, screen time for school-age children may exceed 30 minutes. Staff Reminders Email me the certificates and place the original copies in the staff notebook. RESOURCES The Health and Safety Trainings are offered on the DCDEE Moodle format. On the Division’s website look under the “SERVICES” tab for “DCDEE Moodle”. These trainings are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/. Also ncrlap.org has videos and other helpful information on the website. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Thank you for your cooperation during today’s visit. If you need assistance, I can be reached at gilette.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 919-939-7519. My supervisor Kaye Adkins can be reached at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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: WEST OXFORD'S BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM Facility ID: 39000151 Consultant: GILETTE PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/25/2024 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 3/25/2024 Age: From 5 To 12 Total Minutes: 100 Time In: 02:30 PM Time Out: 04:10 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 unannounced visit. Ms. C. Williams, program coordinator assisted me during the visit. Your program currently operates with a Three-Star issued April 27thth, 2017. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety six percent (96%) as of 3/25/24. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A full assessment and walk-through of the facility was completed today. The following was observed: license posted, and restrictions followed, summary of law posted, attendance taken daily, emergency medical care plan posted, activity plans posted, daily schedule posted, menus posted, allergies posted, storage of hazardous materials and substances, CPR/First Aid and training completed as required, and Criminal Record Checks completed as required. I also observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in snack time, homework, transitions, and personal care routines. The caregiver was interacting and meeting the developmental needs of each of the children. I reviewed all staff files during today’s visit. A sampling of Children’s files (ten percent of enrollment) was reviewed today. Emergency drill log: Shelter and lock down drills on 2/23/24. Fire drill: 3/22/24. Sanitation (4/25/23) and fire inspections (9/11/23) remain current. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Four violations were cited during today’s visit. One was corrected during today’s visit. Technical assistance was given to the provider to ensure compliance. Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. Electrical outlets located in a space used by children did not have safety outlet covers. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A staff member started work on 9/28/23, the staff member had not completed a criminal back ground check through DHHS prior to employment. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid letter was not on file. The letter's were printed out during today's visit. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff member who started 9/28/23 did not complete the recognizing and responding to suspicions of child maltreatment within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 4-8-24, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Also, please provide information regarding how the facility will maintain compliance in the future. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Email the information to: Gilette Parker, Child Care Consultant Gilette.parker@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: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (a) Child care administrators and staff members shall complete health and safety training within one year of employment, unless the staff member has completed the training within the year prior to beginning employment. Health and safety training shall be in addition to the new staff orientation requirements set forth in Rule .1101 of this Section. (g) The child care administrator and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. This training shall count toward requirements set forth in Rule .1103 of this Section. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training is available at https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/services/trainings-and-professional-development/rrcourse. A certificate of each staff member's completion of this course shall be maintained in the staff member's file in the center. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (c) When not in use, electrical outlets and power strips located in space used by children shall have safety outlets or be covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. 10A NCAC 09 .2703 CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECK REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS Rule. (e) Child care providers shall have a valid qualification letter prior to employment or living in the family child care home, and the qualification letter shall be kept on file at the facility for review by representatives of the Division. 10A NCAC 09 .0608 PREVENTION OF SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME AND ABUSIVE HEAD TRAUMA (a) Each child care center licensed to care for children up to five years of age shall develop and adopt policies to prevent shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma prior to licensure. (b) (d) Within 30 days of adopting the policy, the child care center shall review the policy with existing staff members who provide care for children up to five years of age. Each child care center shall review the policy with new staff members prior to the individual providing care to children. The acknowledgement of this review shall contain: (c) (1) the individual’s name; (d) (2) the date the center’s policy was given and explained to the individual; (e) (3) the individual’s signature; and (f) (4) the date the individual signed the acknowledgment. (g) The child care center shall retain the acknowledgement in the staff member’s file. (h) (e) If a child care center changes the policy at any time, the child care center shall review the revised policy with staff members 14 days prior to the implementation of the new policy. The individual shall sign a statement that attests that a copy of the new policy was given to and discussed with him or her. This statement shall be kept in the staff member’s file. 10A NCAC 09 .2508 AGE APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES (a) Child care facilities that provide care to school-age children shall provide a balance of teacher directed and free choice activities appropriate to the age, needs, and interests of the children. (b) (e) When screen time is provided on any electronic device with a visual display, it shall be: (c) (1) offered as a free choice activity; (d) (2) used to meet a developmental goal; (e) (3) limited to a maximum of 30 minutes per day and no more than two and a half hours per week, per child; (f) (4) documented on a cumulative log or activity plan, available for review by a representative of the Division; and (g) (5) usage time periods may be extended for school assigned homework. 10A NCAC 09 .0510 ACTIVITY AREAS (d) When preschool children three years old and older are in care the following shall apply: (1) the materials and equipment in an activity area shall be in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities; and (2) when screen time is provided on any electronic media device with a visual display, it shall be: (A) offered to stimulate a developmental domain in accordance with the North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development as referenced in Rule .0508 of this Section; (B) limited to 30 minutes per day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and (C) documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that shall be available for review by the Division. (d) When needed to complete homework assignments, screen time for school-age children may exceed 30 minutes. Staff Reminders Email me the certificates and place the original copies in the staff notebook. RESOURCES The Health and Safety Trainings are offered on the DCDEE Moodle format. On the Division’s website look under the “SERVICES” tab for “DCDEE Moodle”. These trainings are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/. Also ncrlap.org has videos and other helpful information on the website. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Thank you for your cooperation during today’s visit. If you need assistance, I can be reached at gilette.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 919-939-7519. My supervisor Kaye Adkins can be reached at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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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NC GS 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: WEST OXFORD'S BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM Facility ID: 39000151 Consultant: GILETTE PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/25/2024 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 3/25/2024 Age: From 5 To 12 Total Minutes: 100 Time In: 02:30 PM Time Out: 04:10 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 unannounced visit. Ms. C. Williams, program coordinator assisted me during the visit. Your program currently operates with a Three-Star issued April 27thth, 2017. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety six percent (96%) as of 3/25/24. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A full assessment and walk-through of the facility was completed today. The following was observed: license posted, and restrictions followed, summary of law posted, attendance taken daily, emergency medical care plan posted, activity plans posted, daily schedule posted, menus posted, allergies posted, storage of hazardous materials and substances, CPR/First Aid and training completed as required, and Criminal Record Checks completed as required. I also observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in snack time, homework, transitions, and personal care routines. The caregiver was interacting and meeting the developmental needs of each of the children. I reviewed all staff files during today’s visit. A sampling of Children’s files (ten percent of enrollment) was reviewed today. Emergency drill log: Shelter and lock down drills on 2/23/24. Fire drill: 3/22/24. Sanitation (4/25/23) and fire inspections (9/11/23) remain current. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Four violations were cited during today’s visit. One was corrected during today’s visit. Technical assistance was given to the provider to ensure compliance. Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. Electrical outlets located in a space used by children did not have safety outlet covers. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A staff member started work on 9/28/23, the staff member had not completed a criminal back ground check through DHHS prior to employment. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid letter was not on file. The letter's were printed out during today's visit. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff member who started 9/28/23 did not complete the recognizing and responding to suspicions of child maltreatment within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 4-8-24, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Also, please provide information regarding how the facility will maintain compliance in the future. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Email the information to: Gilette Parker, Child Care Consultant Gilette.parker@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: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (a) Child care administrators and staff members shall complete health and safety training within one year of employment, unless the staff member has completed the training within the year prior to beginning employment. Health and safety training shall be in addition to the new staff orientation requirements set forth in Rule .1101 of this Section. (g) The child care administrator and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. This training shall count toward requirements set forth in Rule .1103 of this Section. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training is available at https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/services/trainings-and-professional-development/rrcourse. A certificate of each staff member's completion of this course shall be maintained in the staff member's file in the center. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (c) When not in use, electrical outlets and power strips located in space used by children shall have safety outlets or be covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. 10A NCAC 09 .2703 CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECK REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS Rule. (e) Child care providers shall have a valid qualification letter prior to employment or living in the family child care home, and the qualification letter shall be kept on file at the facility for review by representatives of the Division. 10A NCAC 09 .0608 PREVENTION OF SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME AND ABUSIVE HEAD TRAUMA (a) Each child care center licensed to care for children up to five years of age shall develop and adopt policies to prevent shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma prior to licensure. (b) (d) Within 30 days of adopting the policy, the child care center shall review the policy with existing staff members who provide care for children up to five years of age. Each child care center shall review the policy with new staff members prior to the individual providing care to children. The acknowledgement of this review shall contain: (c) (1) the individual’s name; (d) (2) the date the center’s policy was given and explained to the individual; (e) (3) the individual’s signature; and (f) (4) the date the individual signed the acknowledgment. (g) The child care center shall retain the acknowledgement in the staff member’s file. (h) (e) If a child care center changes the policy at any time, the child care center shall review the revised policy with staff members 14 days prior to the implementation of the new policy. The individual shall sign a statement that attests that a copy of the new policy was given to and discussed with him or her. This statement shall be kept in the staff member’s file. 10A NCAC 09 .2508 AGE APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES (a) Child care facilities that provide care to school-age children shall provide a balance of teacher directed and free choice activities appropriate to the age, needs, and interests of the children. (b) (e) When screen time is provided on any electronic device with a visual display, it shall be: (c) (1) offered as a free choice activity; (d) (2) used to meet a developmental goal; (e) (3) limited to a maximum of 30 minutes per day and no more than two and a half hours per week, per child; (f) (4) documented on a cumulative log or activity plan, available for review by a representative of the Division; and (g) (5) usage time periods may be extended for school assigned homework. 10A NCAC 09 .0510 ACTIVITY AREAS (d) When preschool children three years old and older are in care the following shall apply: (1) the materials and equipment in an activity area shall be in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities; and (2) when screen time is provided on any electronic media device with a visual display, it shall be: (A) offered to stimulate a developmental domain in accordance with the North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development as referenced in Rule .0508 of this Section; (B) limited to 30 minutes per day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and (C) documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that shall be available for review by the Division. (d) When needed to complete homework assignments, screen time for school-age children may exceed 30 minutes. Staff Reminders Email me the certificates and place the original copies in the staff notebook. RESOURCES The Health and Safety Trainings are offered on the DCDEE Moodle format. On the Division’s website look under the “SERVICES” tab for “DCDEE Moodle”. These trainings are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/. Also ncrlap.org has videos and other helpful information on the website. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Thank you for your cooperation during today’s visit. If you need assistance, I can be reached at gilette.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 919-939-7519. My supervisor Kaye Adkins can be reached at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
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10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation
Name of Operation: WEST OXFORD'S BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM Facility ID: 39000151 Consultant: GILETTE PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/12/2023 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 10/12/2023 Age: From 5 To 12 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 02:30 PM Time Out: 04:15 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 conduct a Routine Unannounced Visit. Ms. Hester (sub) was present and assisted me during the visit. Children were observed participating in the following activities: toileting, washing hands, eating snacks in the cafeteria and then homework in the media center. The center currently operates with a Three (3) Star License that was issued April 27th, 2017. The last fire drill was conducted 9/19/23. The last fire inspection was 3/17/23 and 9/11/23. The last sanitation inspection was 4/25/23. The last shelter and lock down drills were conducted on 9/26/23. During today’s visit, a partial assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted. The following items were observed in compliance during today’s visit: license posted, and restrictions followed, First Aid and CPR training, daily schedule posted, activity plans, menus posted, allergies posted, staff: child ratio posted and observed, and supervision. Five violations were cited during today’s visit; the provider did ask questions about the topics below to ensure the facility stays in compliance. Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. A summary of the NC child care laws was not given to a parent of one child enrolled in the after school program. GS 110-102 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Furnishing was not in good repair in the library where the children go for the after school program. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. A substitue provider did not have a updated emergency information form on file. .0701(a) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. One child's file did not have a signed and dated statement by parent that the discipline policy was received and explained at enrollment. .1804(c) 1958 Substitute providers and volunteers did not have a health questionnaire on or before the first day of work and annually thereafter. A substitue provider did not have a health questionnaire on file that was current. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 10-26-23, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Gilette Parker, Child Care Consultant (202 Edinburgh Street) Stem, NC 27581 Gilette.parker@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: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance SECTION .0600 - SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT (a) A safe indoor and outdoor environment shall be provided for the children in care in accordance with rules in this Section. (b) All equipment and furnishings shall be in good repair. All commercially manufactured equipment and furnishings shall be assembled and installed according to procedures specified by the manufacturer. For equipment and furnishings purchased after September 1, 2017, the manufacturer's instructions shall be kept on file or electronically accessible, if available. (c) Equipment and furnishings shall be sturdy, stable, and free of hazards that may injure children including sharp edges, lead based or peeling paint, rust, loose nails, splinters, protrusions (excluding nuts and bolts on sides of fences), and pinch and crush points. (d) All equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements of Paragraphs (b) and (c) of this Rule shall be removed from the premises immediately or made inaccessible to the children. (e) Each child care center shall provide equipment and furnishings that are child-size or that can be adapted use by children. Chairs and tables shall be of appropriate height for the children who will be using them. (f) Each child care center shall be free of lead poisoning hazards as defined in G.S. 130A-131.7(7). 10A NCAC 09 .0508 ACTIVITY SCHEDULES AND PLANS All centers shall have a current schedule and activity plan for each group of children posted for reference by parents and by caregivers. The schedule and activity plan may be combined in a single document. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (c) When not in use, electrical outlets and power strips located in space used by children shall have safety outlets or be covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. 10A NCAC 09 .1804 DISCIPLINE POLICY FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) The person who conducts the enrollment conference shall provide a written copy of and explain the center's discipline policies to each child's parents at the time of enrollment. (b) The child care center shall obtain from each parent, legal guardian, or full-time custodian a statement that attests that a copy of the center's written discipline policies was given to and discussed with him or her. Article 7 Chapter 110 of the North Carolina General Statutes Child Care Facilities § 110-102. Information for parents. The Secretary shall provide to each operator of a child care facility a summary of this Article for the parents, guardian, or full-time custodian of each child receiving child care in the facility to be distributed by the operator. Operators of child care facilities shall provide a copy of the summary to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child is enrolled in the child care facility. The child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian shall sign a statement attesting that he or she received a copy of the summary before the child's enrollment. SECTION .0700 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS 10A NCAC 09 .0701 HEALTH STANDARDS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS, SUBSTITUTE PROVIDERS, VOLUNTEERS, AND UNCOMPENSATED PROVIDERS Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers Emergency Information Form, including the name, address, and telephone number of the person to be contacted in case of an emergency, and the responsible party's choice of health care professional. SECTION .0900 - NUTRITION STANDARDS 10A NCAC 09 .0901 GENERAL NUTRITION REQUIREMENTS (b) When food is prepared by or provided by the center, menus for nutritious meals and snacks shall be planned at least one week in advance. At least one dated copy of the current week's menu shall be posted where it can be seen by parents and food preparation staff when food is prepared or provided by the center. A variety of food shall be included in meals and snacks. Any substitution shall be of comparable food value and shall be recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. (c) When children bring their own food for meals or snacks to the center, if the food does not meet the nutritional requirements specified in Paragraph (a) of this Rule, the center must provide additional food necessary to meet those requirements. (d) A child's parent may opt out of the supplemental food provided by the center as set forth in G.S. 110-91(2)h.1. When a child's parent opts out of the supplemental food provided by the center, the parent shall sign a statement acknowledging the parental decision shall be kept in the child's file at the center and a copy provided to the parent. For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at 919-939-7519 or via email at gilette.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor Kaye Adkins at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
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10A NCAC 09 .0508 · Violation
Name of Operation: WEST OXFORD'S BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM Facility ID: 39000151 Consultant: GILETTE PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/12/2023 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 10/12/2023 Age: From 5 To 12 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 02:30 PM Time Out: 04:15 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 conduct a Routine Unannounced Visit. Ms. Hester (sub) was present and assisted me during the visit. Children were observed participating in the following activities: toileting, washing hands, eating snacks in the cafeteria and then homework in the media center. The center currently operates with a Three (3) Star License that was issued April 27th, 2017. The last fire drill was conducted 9/19/23. The last fire inspection was 3/17/23 and 9/11/23. The last sanitation inspection was 4/25/23. The last shelter and lock down drills were conducted on 9/26/23. During today’s visit, a partial assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted. The following items were observed in compliance during today’s visit: license posted, and restrictions followed, First Aid and CPR training, daily schedule posted, activity plans, menus posted, allergies posted, staff: child ratio posted and observed, and supervision. Five violations were cited during today’s visit; the provider did ask questions about the topics below to ensure the facility stays in compliance. Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. A summary of the NC child care laws was not given to a parent of one child enrolled in the after school program. GS 110-102 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Furnishing was not in good repair in the library where the children go for the after school program. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. A substitue provider did not have a updated emergency information form on file. .0701(a) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. One child's file did not have a signed and dated statement by parent that the discipline policy was received and explained at enrollment. .1804(c) 1958 Substitute providers and volunteers did not have a health questionnaire on or before the first day of work and annually thereafter. A substitue provider did not have a health questionnaire on file that was current. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 10-26-23, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Gilette Parker, Child Care Consultant (202 Edinburgh Street) Stem, NC 27581 Gilette.parker@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: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance SECTION .0600 - SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT (a) A safe indoor and outdoor environment shall be provided for the children in care in accordance with rules in this Section. (b) All equipment and furnishings shall be in good repair. All commercially manufactured equipment and furnishings shall be assembled and installed according to procedures specified by the manufacturer. For equipment and furnishings purchased after September 1, 2017, the manufacturer's instructions shall be kept on file or electronically accessible, if available. (c) Equipment and furnishings shall be sturdy, stable, and free of hazards that may injure children including sharp edges, lead based or peeling paint, rust, loose nails, splinters, protrusions (excluding nuts and bolts on sides of fences), and pinch and crush points. (d) All equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements of Paragraphs (b) and (c) of this Rule shall be removed from the premises immediately or made inaccessible to the children. (e) Each child care center shall provide equipment and furnishings that are child-size or that can be adapted use by children. Chairs and tables shall be of appropriate height for the children who will be using them. (f) Each child care center shall be free of lead poisoning hazards as defined in G.S. 130A-131.7(7). 10A NCAC 09 .0508 ACTIVITY SCHEDULES AND PLANS All centers shall have a current schedule and activity plan for each group of children posted for reference by parents and by caregivers. The schedule and activity plan may be combined in a single document. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (c) When not in use, electrical outlets and power strips located in space used by children shall have safety outlets or be covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. 10A NCAC 09 .1804 DISCIPLINE POLICY FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) The person who conducts the enrollment conference shall provide a written copy of and explain the center's discipline policies to each child's parents at the time of enrollment. (b) The child care center shall obtain from each parent, legal guardian, or full-time custodian a statement that attests that a copy of the center's written discipline policies was given to and discussed with him or her. Article 7 Chapter 110 of the North Carolina General Statutes Child Care Facilities § 110-102. Information for parents. The Secretary shall provide to each operator of a child care facility a summary of this Article for the parents, guardian, or full-time custodian of each child receiving child care in the facility to be distributed by the operator. Operators of child care facilities shall provide a copy of the summary to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child is enrolled in the child care facility. The child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian shall sign a statement attesting that he or she received a copy of the summary before the child's enrollment. SECTION .0700 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS 10A NCAC 09 .0701 HEALTH STANDARDS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS, SUBSTITUTE PROVIDERS, VOLUNTEERS, AND UNCOMPENSATED PROVIDERS Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers Emergency Information Form, including the name, address, and telephone number of the person to be contacted in case of an emergency, and the responsible party's choice of health care professional. SECTION .0900 - NUTRITION STANDARDS 10A NCAC 09 .0901 GENERAL NUTRITION REQUIREMENTS (b) When food is prepared by or provided by the center, menus for nutritious meals and snacks shall be planned at least one week in advance. At least one dated copy of the current week's menu shall be posted where it can be seen by parents and food preparation staff when food is prepared or provided by the center. A variety of food shall be included in meals and snacks. Any substitution shall be of comparable food value and shall be recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. (c) When children bring their own food for meals or snacks to the center, if the food does not meet the nutritional requirements specified in Paragraph (a) of this Rule, the center must provide additional food necessary to meet those requirements. (d) A child's parent may opt out of the supplemental food provided by the center as set forth in G.S. 110-91(2)h.1. When a child's parent opts out of the supplemental food provided by the center, the parent shall sign a statement acknowledging the parental decision shall be kept in the child's file at the center and a copy provided to the parent. For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at 919-939-7519 or via email at gilette.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor Kaye Adkins at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
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10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation
Name of Operation: WEST OXFORD'S BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM Facility ID: 39000151 Consultant: GILETTE PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/12/2023 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 10/12/2023 Age: From 5 To 12 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 02:30 PM Time Out: 04:15 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 conduct a Routine Unannounced Visit. Ms. Hester (sub) was present and assisted me during the visit. Children were observed participating in the following activities: toileting, washing hands, eating snacks in the cafeteria and then homework in the media center. The center currently operates with a Three (3) Star License that was issued April 27th, 2017. The last fire drill was conducted 9/19/23. The last fire inspection was 3/17/23 and 9/11/23. The last sanitation inspection was 4/25/23. The last shelter and lock down drills were conducted on 9/26/23. During today’s visit, a partial assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted. The following items were observed in compliance during today’s visit: license posted, and restrictions followed, First Aid and CPR training, daily schedule posted, activity plans, menus posted, allergies posted, staff: child ratio posted and observed, and supervision. Five violations were cited during today’s visit; the provider did ask questions about the topics below to ensure the facility stays in compliance. Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. A summary of the NC child care laws was not given to a parent of one child enrolled in the after school program. GS 110-102 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Furnishing was not in good repair in the library where the children go for the after school program. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. A substitue provider did not have a updated emergency information form on file. .0701(a) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. One child's file did not have a signed and dated statement by parent that the discipline policy was received and explained at enrollment. .1804(c) 1958 Substitute providers and volunteers did not have a health questionnaire on or before the first day of work and annually thereafter. A substitue provider did not have a health questionnaire on file that was current. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 10-26-23, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Gilette Parker, Child Care Consultant (202 Edinburgh Street) Stem, NC 27581 Gilette.parker@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: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance SECTION .0600 - SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT (a) A safe indoor and outdoor environment shall be provided for the children in care in accordance with rules in this Section. (b) All equipment and furnishings shall be in good repair. All commercially manufactured equipment and furnishings shall be assembled and installed according to procedures specified by the manufacturer. For equipment and furnishings purchased after September 1, 2017, the manufacturer's instructions shall be kept on file or electronically accessible, if available. (c) Equipment and furnishings shall be sturdy, stable, and free of hazards that may injure children including sharp edges, lead based or peeling paint, rust, loose nails, splinters, protrusions (excluding nuts and bolts on sides of fences), and pinch and crush points. (d) All equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements of Paragraphs (b) and (c) of this Rule shall be removed from the premises immediately or made inaccessible to the children. (e) Each child care center shall provide equipment and furnishings that are child-size or that can be adapted use by children. Chairs and tables shall be of appropriate height for the children who will be using them. (f) Each child care center shall be free of lead poisoning hazards as defined in G.S. 130A-131.7(7). 10A NCAC 09 .0508 ACTIVITY SCHEDULES AND PLANS All centers shall have a current schedule and activity plan for each group of children posted for reference by parents and by caregivers. The schedule and activity plan may be combined in a single document. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (c) When not in use, electrical outlets and power strips located in space used by children shall have safety outlets or be covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. 10A NCAC 09 .1804 DISCIPLINE POLICY FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) The person who conducts the enrollment conference shall provide a written copy of and explain the center's discipline policies to each child's parents at the time of enrollment. (b) The child care center shall obtain from each parent, legal guardian, or full-time custodian a statement that attests that a copy of the center's written discipline policies was given to and discussed with him or her. Article 7 Chapter 110 of the North Carolina General Statutes Child Care Facilities § 110-102. Information for parents. The Secretary shall provide to each operator of a child care facility a summary of this Article for the parents, guardian, or full-time custodian of each child receiving child care in the facility to be distributed by the operator. Operators of child care facilities shall provide a copy of the summary to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child is enrolled in the child care facility. The child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian shall sign a statement attesting that he or she received a copy of the summary before the child's enrollment. SECTION .0700 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS 10A NCAC 09 .0701 HEALTH STANDARDS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS, SUBSTITUTE PROVIDERS, VOLUNTEERS, AND UNCOMPENSATED PROVIDERS Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers Emergency Information Form, including the name, address, and telephone number of the person to be contacted in case of an emergency, and the responsible party's choice of health care professional. SECTION .0900 - NUTRITION STANDARDS 10A NCAC 09 .0901 GENERAL NUTRITION REQUIREMENTS (b) When food is prepared by or provided by the center, menus for nutritious meals and snacks shall be planned at least one week in advance. At least one dated copy of the current week's menu shall be posted where it can be seen by parents and food preparation staff when food is prepared or provided by the center. A variety of food shall be included in meals and snacks. Any substitution shall be of comparable food value and shall be recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. (c) When children bring their own food for meals or snacks to the center, if the food does not meet the nutritional requirements specified in Paragraph (a) of this Rule, the center must provide additional food necessary to meet those requirements. (d) A child's parent may opt out of the supplemental food provided by the center as set forth in G.S. 110-91(2)h.1. When a child's parent opts out of the supplemental food provided by the center, the parent shall sign a statement acknowledging the parental decision shall be kept in the child's file at the center and a copy provided to the parent. For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at 919-939-7519 or via email at gilette.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor Kaye Adkins at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
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10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation
Name of Operation: WEST OXFORD'S BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM Facility ID: 39000151 Consultant: GILETTE PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/12/2023 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 10/12/2023 Age: From 5 To 12 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 02:30 PM Time Out: 04:15 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 conduct a Routine Unannounced Visit. Ms. Hester (sub) was present and assisted me during the visit. Children were observed participating in the following activities: toileting, washing hands, eating snacks in the cafeteria and then homework in the media center. The center currently operates with a Three (3) Star License that was issued April 27th, 2017. The last fire drill was conducted 9/19/23. The last fire inspection was 3/17/23 and 9/11/23. The last sanitation inspection was 4/25/23. The last shelter and lock down drills were conducted on 9/26/23. During today’s visit, a partial assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted. The following items were observed in compliance during today’s visit: license posted, and restrictions followed, First Aid and CPR training, daily schedule posted, activity plans, menus posted, allergies posted, staff: child ratio posted and observed, and supervision. Five violations were cited during today’s visit; the provider did ask questions about the topics below to ensure the facility stays in compliance. Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. A summary of the NC child care laws was not given to a parent of one child enrolled in the after school program. GS 110-102 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Furnishing was not in good repair in the library where the children go for the after school program. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. A substitue provider did not have a updated emergency information form on file. .0701(a) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. One child's file did not have a signed and dated statement by parent that the discipline policy was received and explained at enrollment. .1804(c) 1958 Substitute providers and volunteers did not have a health questionnaire on or before the first day of work and annually thereafter. A substitue provider did not have a health questionnaire on file that was current. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 10-26-23, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Gilette Parker, Child Care Consultant (202 Edinburgh Street) Stem, NC 27581 Gilette.parker@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: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance SECTION .0600 - SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT (a) A safe indoor and outdoor environment shall be provided for the children in care in accordance with rules in this Section. (b) All equipment and furnishings shall be in good repair. All commercially manufactured equipment and furnishings shall be assembled and installed according to procedures specified by the manufacturer. For equipment and furnishings purchased after September 1, 2017, the manufacturer's instructions shall be kept on file or electronically accessible, if available. (c) Equipment and furnishings shall be sturdy, stable, and free of hazards that may injure children including sharp edges, lead based or peeling paint, rust, loose nails, splinters, protrusions (excluding nuts and bolts on sides of fences), and pinch and crush points. (d) All equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements of Paragraphs (b) and (c) of this Rule shall be removed from the premises immediately or made inaccessible to the children. (e) Each child care center shall provide equipment and furnishings that are child-size or that can be adapted use by children. Chairs and tables shall be of appropriate height for the children who will be using them. (f) Each child care center shall be free of lead poisoning hazards as defined in G.S. 130A-131.7(7). 10A NCAC 09 .0508 ACTIVITY SCHEDULES AND PLANS All centers shall have a current schedule and activity plan for each group of children posted for reference by parents and by caregivers. The schedule and activity plan may be combined in a single document. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (c) When not in use, electrical outlets and power strips located in space used by children shall have safety outlets or be covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. 10A NCAC 09 .1804 DISCIPLINE POLICY FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) The person who conducts the enrollment conference shall provide a written copy of and explain the center's discipline policies to each child's parents at the time of enrollment. (b) The child care center shall obtain from each parent, legal guardian, or full-time custodian a statement that attests that a copy of the center's written discipline policies was given to and discussed with him or her. Article 7 Chapter 110 of the North Carolina General Statutes Child Care Facilities § 110-102. Information for parents. The Secretary shall provide to each operator of a child care facility a summary of this Article for the parents, guardian, or full-time custodian of each child receiving child care in the facility to be distributed by the operator. Operators of child care facilities shall provide a copy of the summary to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child is enrolled in the child care facility. The child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian shall sign a statement attesting that he or she received a copy of the summary before the child's enrollment. SECTION .0700 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS 10A NCAC 09 .0701 HEALTH STANDARDS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS, SUBSTITUTE PROVIDERS, VOLUNTEERS, AND UNCOMPENSATED PROVIDERS Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers Emergency Information Form, including the name, address, and telephone number of the person to be contacted in case of an emergency, and the responsible party's choice of health care professional. SECTION .0900 - NUTRITION STANDARDS 10A NCAC 09 .0901 GENERAL NUTRITION REQUIREMENTS (b) When food is prepared by or provided by the center, menus for nutritious meals and snacks shall be planned at least one week in advance. At least one dated copy of the current week's menu shall be posted where it can be seen by parents and food preparation staff when food is prepared or provided by the center. A variety of food shall be included in meals and snacks. Any substitution shall be of comparable food value and shall be recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. (c) When children bring their own food for meals or snacks to the center, if the food does not meet the nutritional requirements specified in Paragraph (a) of this Rule, the center must provide additional food necessary to meet those requirements. (d) A child's parent may opt out of the supplemental food provided by the center as set forth in G.S. 110-91(2)h.1. When a child's parent opts out of the supplemental food provided by the center, the parent shall sign a statement acknowledging the parental decision shall be kept in the child's file at the center and a copy provided to the parent. For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at 919-939-7519 or via email at gilette.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor Kaye Adkins at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
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10A NCAC 09 .0701 · Violation
Name of Operation: WEST OXFORD'S BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM Facility ID: 39000151 Consultant: GILETTE PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/12/2023 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 10/12/2023 Age: From 5 To 12 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 02:30 PM Time Out: 04:15 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 conduct a Routine Unannounced Visit. Ms. Hester (sub) was present and assisted me during the visit. Children were observed participating in the following activities: toileting, washing hands, eating snacks in the cafeteria and then homework in the media center. The center currently operates with a Three (3) Star License that was issued April 27th, 2017. The last fire drill was conducted 9/19/23. The last fire inspection was 3/17/23 and 9/11/23. The last sanitation inspection was 4/25/23. The last shelter and lock down drills were conducted on 9/26/23. During today’s visit, a partial assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted. The following items were observed in compliance during today’s visit: license posted, and restrictions followed, First Aid and CPR training, daily schedule posted, activity plans, menus posted, allergies posted, staff: child ratio posted and observed, and supervision. Five violations were cited during today’s visit; the provider did ask questions about the topics below to ensure the facility stays in compliance. Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. A summary of the NC child care laws was not given to a parent of one child enrolled in the after school program. GS 110-102 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Furnishing was not in good repair in the library where the children go for the after school program. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. A substitue provider did not have a updated emergency information form on file. .0701(a) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. One child's file did not have a signed and dated statement by parent that the discipline policy was received and explained at enrollment. .1804(c) 1958 Substitute providers and volunteers did not have a health questionnaire on or before the first day of work and annually thereafter. A substitue provider did not have a health questionnaire on file that was current. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 10-26-23, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Gilette Parker, Child Care Consultant (202 Edinburgh Street) Stem, NC 27581 Gilette.parker@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: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance SECTION .0600 - SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT (a) A safe indoor and outdoor environment shall be provided for the children in care in accordance with rules in this Section. (b) All equipment and furnishings shall be in good repair. All commercially manufactured equipment and furnishings shall be assembled and installed according to procedures specified by the manufacturer. For equipment and furnishings purchased after September 1, 2017, the manufacturer's instructions shall be kept on file or electronically accessible, if available. (c) Equipment and furnishings shall be sturdy, stable, and free of hazards that may injure children including sharp edges, lead based or peeling paint, rust, loose nails, splinters, protrusions (excluding nuts and bolts on sides of fences), and pinch and crush points. (d) All equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements of Paragraphs (b) and (c) of this Rule shall be removed from the premises immediately or made inaccessible to the children. (e) Each child care center shall provide equipment and furnishings that are child-size or that can be adapted use by children. Chairs and tables shall be of appropriate height for the children who will be using them. (f) Each child care center shall be free of lead poisoning hazards as defined in G.S. 130A-131.7(7). 10A NCAC 09 .0508 ACTIVITY SCHEDULES AND PLANS All centers shall have a current schedule and activity plan for each group of children posted for reference by parents and by caregivers. The schedule and activity plan may be combined in a single document. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (c) When not in use, electrical outlets and power strips located in space used by children shall have safety outlets or be covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. 10A NCAC 09 .1804 DISCIPLINE POLICY FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) The person who conducts the enrollment conference shall provide a written copy of and explain the center's discipline policies to each child's parents at the time of enrollment. (b) The child care center shall obtain from each parent, legal guardian, or full-time custodian a statement that attests that a copy of the center's written discipline policies was given to and discussed with him or her. Article 7 Chapter 110 of the North Carolina General Statutes Child Care Facilities § 110-102. Information for parents. The Secretary shall provide to each operator of a child care facility a summary of this Article for the parents, guardian, or full-time custodian of each child receiving child care in the facility to be distributed by the operator. Operators of child care facilities shall provide a copy of the summary to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child is enrolled in the child care facility. The child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian shall sign a statement attesting that he or she received a copy of the summary before the child's enrollment. SECTION .0700 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS 10A NCAC 09 .0701 HEALTH STANDARDS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS, SUBSTITUTE PROVIDERS, VOLUNTEERS, AND UNCOMPENSATED PROVIDERS Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers Emergency Information Form, including the name, address, and telephone number of the person to be contacted in case of an emergency, and the responsible party's choice of health care professional. SECTION .0900 - NUTRITION STANDARDS 10A NCAC 09 .0901 GENERAL NUTRITION REQUIREMENTS (b) When food is prepared by or provided by the center, menus for nutritious meals and snacks shall be planned at least one week in advance. At least one dated copy of the current week's menu shall be posted where it can be seen by parents and food preparation staff when food is prepared or provided by the center. A variety of food shall be included in meals and snacks. Any substitution shall be of comparable food value and shall be recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. (c) When children bring their own food for meals or snacks to the center, if the food does not meet the nutritional requirements specified in Paragraph (a) of this Rule, the center must provide additional food necessary to meet those requirements. (d) A child's parent may opt out of the supplemental food provided by the center as set forth in G.S. 110-91(2)h.1. When a child's parent opts out of the supplemental food provided by the center, the parent shall sign a statement acknowledging the parental decision shall be kept in the child's file at the center and a copy provided to the parent. For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at 919-939-7519 or via email at gilette.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor Kaye Adkins at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
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10A NCAC 09 .0901 · Violation
Name of Operation: WEST OXFORD'S BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM Facility ID: 39000151 Consultant: GILETTE PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/12/2023 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 10/12/2023 Age: From 5 To 12 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 02:30 PM Time Out: 04:15 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 conduct a Routine Unannounced Visit. Ms. Hester (sub) was present and assisted me during the visit. Children were observed participating in the following activities: toileting, washing hands, eating snacks in the cafeteria and then homework in the media center. The center currently operates with a Three (3) Star License that was issued April 27th, 2017. The last fire drill was conducted 9/19/23. The last fire inspection was 3/17/23 and 9/11/23. The last sanitation inspection was 4/25/23. The last shelter and lock down drills were conducted on 9/26/23. During today’s visit, a partial assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted. The following items were observed in compliance during today’s visit: license posted, and restrictions followed, First Aid and CPR training, daily schedule posted, activity plans, menus posted, allergies posted, staff: child ratio posted and observed, and supervision. Five violations were cited during today’s visit; the provider did ask questions about the topics below to ensure the facility stays in compliance. Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. A summary of the NC child care laws was not given to a parent of one child enrolled in the after school program. GS 110-102 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Furnishing was not in good repair in the library where the children go for the after school program. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. A substitue provider did not have a updated emergency information form on file. .0701(a) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. One child's file did not have a signed and dated statement by parent that the discipline policy was received and explained at enrollment. .1804(c) 1958 Substitute providers and volunteers did not have a health questionnaire on or before the first day of work and annually thereafter. A substitue provider did not have a health questionnaire on file that was current. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 10-26-23, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Gilette Parker, Child Care Consultant (202 Edinburgh Street) Stem, NC 27581 Gilette.parker@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: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance SECTION .0600 - SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT (a) A safe indoor and outdoor environment shall be provided for the children in care in accordance with rules in this Section. (b) All equipment and furnishings shall be in good repair. All commercially manufactured equipment and furnishings shall be assembled and installed according to procedures specified by the manufacturer. For equipment and furnishings purchased after September 1, 2017, the manufacturer's instructions shall be kept on file or electronically accessible, if available. (c) Equipment and furnishings shall be sturdy, stable, and free of hazards that may injure children including sharp edges, lead based or peeling paint, rust, loose nails, splinters, protrusions (excluding nuts and bolts on sides of fences), and pinch and crush points. (d) All equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements of Paragraphs (b) and (c) of this Rule shall be removed from the premises immediately or made inaccessible to the children. (e) Each child care center shall provide equipment and furnishings that are child-size or that can be adapted use by children. Chairs and tables shall be of appropriate height for the children who will be using them. (f) Each child care center shall be free of lead poisoning hazards as defined in G.S. 130A-131.7(7). 10A NCAC 09 .0508 ACTIVITY SCHEDULES AND PLANS All centers shall have a current schedule and activity plan for each group of children posted for reference by parents and by caregivers. The schedule and activity plan may be combined in a single document. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (c) When not in use, electrical outlets and power strips located in space used by children shall have safety outlets or be covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. 10A NCAC 09 .1804 DISCIPLINE POLICY FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) The person who conducts the enrollment conference shall provide a written copy of and explain the center's discipline policies to each child's parents at the time of enrollment. (b) The child care center shall obtain from each parent, legal guardian, or full-time custodian a statement that attests that a copy of the center's written discipline policies was given to and discussed with him or her. Article 7 Chapter 110 of the North Carolina General Statutes Child Care Facilities § 110-102. Information for parents. The Secretary shall provide to each operator of a child care facility a summary of this Article for the parents, guardian, or full-time custodian of each child receiving child care in the facility to be distributed by the operator. Operators of child care facilities shall provide a copy of the summary to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child is enrolled in the child care facility. The child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian shall sign a statement attesting that he or she received a copy of the summary before the child's enrollment. SECTION .0700 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS 10A NCAC 09 .0701 HEALTH STANDARDS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS, SUBSTITUTE PROVIDERS, VOLUNTEERS, AND UNCOMPENSATED PROVIDERS Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers Emergency Information Form, including the name, address, and telephone number of the person to be contacted in case of an emergency, and the responsible party's choice of health care professional. SECTION .0900 - NUTRITION STANDARDS 10A NCAC 09 .0901 GENERAL NUTRITION REQUIREMENTS (b) When food is prepared by or provided by the center, menus for nutritious meals and snacks shall be planned at least one week in advance. At least one dated copy of the current week's menu shall be posted where it can be seen by parents and food preparation staff when food is prepared or provided by the center. A variety of food shall be included in meals and snacks. Any substitution shall be of comparable food value and shall be recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. (c) When children bring their own food for meals or snacks to the center, if the food does not meet the nutritional requirements specified in Paragraph (a) of this Rule, the center must provide additional food necessary to meet those requirements. (d) A child's parent may opt out of the supplemental food provided by the center as set forth in G.S. 110-91(2)h.1. When a child's parent opts out of the supplemental food provided by the center, the parent shall sign a statement acknowledging the parental decision shall be kept in the child's file at the center and a copy provided to the parent. For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at 919-939-7519 or via email at gilette.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor Kaye Adkins at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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
- Violation
10A NCAC 09 .1804 · Violation
Name of Operation: WEST OXFORD'S BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM Facility ID: 39000151 Consultant: GILETTE PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/12/2023 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 10/12/2023 Age: From 5 To 12 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 02:30 PM Time Out: 04:15 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 conduct a Routine Unannounced Visit. Ms. Hester (sub) was present and assisted me during the visit. Children were observed participating in the following activities: toileting, washing hands, eating snacks in the cafeteria and then homework in the media center. The center currently operates with a Three (3) Star License that was issued April 27th, 2017. The last fire drill was conducted 9/19/23. The last fire inspection was 3/17/23 and 9/11/23. The last sanitation inspection was 4/25/23. The last shelter and lock down drills were conducted on 9/26/23. During today’s visit, a partial assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted. The following items were observed in compliance during today’s visit: license posted, and restrictions followed, First Aid and CPR training, daily schedule posted, activity plans, menus posted, allergies posted, staff: child ratio posted and observed, and supervision. Five violations were cited during today’s visit; the provider did ask questions about the topics below to ensure the facility stays in compliance. Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. A summary of the NC child care laws was not given to a parent of one child enrolled in the after school program. GS 110-102 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Furnishing was not in good repair in the library where the children go for the after school program. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. A substitue provider did not have a updated emergency information form on file. .0701(a) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. One child's file did not have a signed and dated statement by parent that the discipline policy was received and explained at enrollment. .1804(c) 1958 Substitute providers and volunteers did not have a health questionnaire on or before the first day of work and annually thereafter. A substitue provider did not have a health questionnaire on file that was current. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 10-26-23, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Gilette Parker, Child Care Consultant (202 Edinburgh Street) Stem, NC 27581 Gilette.parker@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: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance SECTION .0600 - SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT (a) A safe indoor and outdoor environment shall be provided for the children in care in accordance with rules in this Section. (b) All equipment and furnishings shall be in good repair. All commercially manufactured equipment and furnishings shall be assembled and installed according to procedures specified by the manufacturer. For equipment and furnishings purchased after September 1, 2017, the manufacturer's instructions shall be kept on file or electronically accessible, if available. (c) Equipment and furnishings shall be sturdy, stable, and free of hazards that may injure children including sharp edges, lead based or peeling paint, rust, loose nails, splinters, protrusions (excluding nuts and bolts on sides of fences), and pinch and crush points. (d) All equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements of Paragraphs (b) and (c) of this Rule shall be removed from the premises immediately or made inaccessible to the children. (e) Each child care center shall provide equipment and furnishings that are child-size or that can be adapted use by children. Chairs and tables shall be of appropriate height for the children who will be using them. (f) Each child care center shall be free of lead poisoning hazards as defined in G.S. 130A-131.7(7). 10A NCAC 09 .0508 ACTIVITY SCHEDULES AND PLANS All centers shall have a current schedule and activity plan for each group of children posted for reference by parents and by caregivers. The schedule and activity plan may be combined in a single document. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (c) When not in use, electrical outlets and power strips located in space used by children shall have safety outlets or be covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. 10A NCAC 09 .1804 DISCIPLINE POLICY FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) The person who conducts the enrollment conference shall provide a written copy of and explain the center's discipline policies to each child's parents at the time of enrollment. (b) The child care center shall obtain from each parent, legal guardian, or full-time custodian a statement that attests that a copy of the center's written discipline policies was given to and discussed with him or her. Article 7 Chapter 110 of the North Carolina General Statutes Child Care Facilities § 110-102. Information for parents. The Secretary shall provide to each operator of a child care facility a summary of this Article for the parents, guardian, or full-time custodian of each child receiving child care in the facility to be distributed by the operator. Operators of child care facilities shall provide a copy of the summary to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child is enrolled in the child care facility. The child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian shall sign a statement attesting that he or she received a copy of the summary before the child's enrollment. SECTION .0700 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS 10A NCAC 09 .0701 HEALTH STANDARDS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS, SUBSTITUTE PROVIDERS, VOLUNTEERS, AND UNCOMPENSATED PROVIDERS Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers Emergency Information Form, including the name, address, and telephone number of the person to be contacted in case of an emergency, and the responsible party's choice of health care professional. SECTION .0900 - NUTRITION STANDARDS 10A NCAC 09 .0901 GENERAL NUTRITION REQUIREMENTS (b) When food is prepared by or provided by the center, menus for nutritious meals and snacks shall be planned at least one week in advance. At least one dated copy of the current week's menu shall be posted where it can be seen by parents and food preparation staff when food is prepared or provided by the center. A variety of food shall be included in meals and snacks. Any substitution shall be of comparable food value and shall be recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. (c) When children bring their own food for meals or snacks to the center, if the food does not meet the nutritional requirements specified in Paragraph (a) of this Rule, the center must provide additional food necessary to meet those requirements. (d) A child's parent may opt out of the supplemental food provided by the center as set forth in G.S. 110-91(2)h.1. When a child's parent opts out of the supplemental food provided by the center, the parent shall sign a statement acknowledging the parental decision shall be kept in the child's file at the center and a copy provided to the parent. For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at 919-939-7519 or via email at gilette.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor Kaye Adkins at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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
- Violation
G.S. 110-91 · Violation
Name of Operation: WEST OXFORD'S BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM Facility ID: 39000151 Consultant: GILETTE PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/12/2023 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 10/12/2023 Age: From 5 To 12 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 02:30 PM Time Out: 04:15 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 conduct a Routine Unannounced Visit. Ms. Hester (sub) was present and assisted me during the visit. Children were observed participating in the following activities: toileting, washing hands, eating snacks in the cafeteria and then homework in the media center. The center currently operates with a Three (3) Star License that was issued April 27th, 2017. The last fire drill was conducted 9/19/23. The last fire inspection was 3/17/23 and 9/11/23. The last sanitation inspection was 4/25/23. The last shelter and lock down drills were conducted on 9/26/23. During today’s visit, a partial assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted. The following items were observed in compliance during today’s visit: license posted, and restrictions followed, First Aid and CPR training, daily schedule posted, activity plans, menus posted, allergies posted, staff: child ratio posted and observed, and supervision. Five violations were cited during today’s visit; the provider did ask questions about the topics below to ensure the facility stays in compliance. Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. A summary of the NC child care laws was not given to a parent of one child enrolled in the after school program. GS 110-102 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Furnishing was not in good repair in the library where the children go for the after school program. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. A substitue provider did not have a updated emergency information form on file. .0701(a) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. One child's file did not have a signed and dated statement by parent that the discipline policy was received and explained at enrollment. .1804(c) 1958 Substitute providers and volunteers did not have a health questionnaire on or before the first day of work and annually thereafter. A substitue provider did not have a health questionnaire on file that was current. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 10-26-23, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Gilette Parker, Child Care Consultant (202 Edinburgh Street) Stem, NC 27581 Gilette.parker@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: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance SECTION .0600 - SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT (a) A safe indoor and outdoor environment shall be provided for the children in care in accordance with rules in this Section. (b) All equipment and furnishings shall be in good repair. All commercially manufactured equipment and furnishings shall be assembled and installed according to procedures specified by the manufacturer. For equipment and furnishings purchased after September 1, 2017, the manufacturer's instructions shall be kept on file or electronically accessible, if available. (c) Equipment and furnishings shall be sturdy, stable, and free of hazards that may injure children including sharp edges, lead based or peeling paint, rust, loose nails, splinters, protrusions (excluding nuts and bolts on sides of fences), and pinch and crush points. (d) All equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements of Paragraphs (b) and (c) of this Rule shall be removed from the premises immediately or made inaccessible to the children. (e) Each child care center shall provide equipment and furnishings that are child-size or that can be adapted use by children. Chairs and tables shall be of appropriate height for the children who will be using them. (f) Each child care center shall be free of lead poisoning hazards as defined in G.S. 130A-131.7(7). 10A NCAC 09 .0508 ACTIVITY SCHEDULES AND PLANS All centers shall have a current schedule and activity plan for each group of children posted for reference by parents and by caregivers. The schedule and activity plan may be combined in a single document. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (c) When not in use, electrical outlets and power strips located in space used by children shall have safety outlets or be covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. 10A NCAC 09 .1804 DISCIPLINE POLICY FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) The person who conducts the enrollment conference shall provide a written copy of and explain the center's discipline policies to each child's parents at the time of enrollment. (b) The child care center shall obtain from each parent, legal guardian, or full-time custodian a statement that attests that a copy of the center's written discipline policies was given to and discussed with him or her. Article 7 Chapter 110 of the North Carolina General Statutes Child Care Facilities § 110-102. Information for parents. The Secretary shall provide to each operator of a child care facility a summary of this Article for the parents, guardian, or full-time custodian of each child receiving child care in the facility to be distributed by the operator. Operators of child care facilities shall provide a copy of the summary to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child is enrolled in the child care facility. The child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian shall sign a statement attesting that he or she received a copy of the summary before the child's enrollment. SECTION .0700 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS 10A NCAC 09 .0701 HEALTH STANDARDS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS, SUBSTITUTE PROVIDERS, VOLUNTEERS, AND UNCOMPENSATED PROVIDERS Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers Emergency Information Form, including the name, address, and telephone number of the person to be contacted in case of an emergency, and the responsible party's choice of health care professional. SECTION .0900 - NUTRITION STANDARDS 10A NCAC 09 .0901 GENERAL NUTRITION REQUIREMENTS (b) When food is prepared by or provided by the center, menus for nutritious meals and snacks shall be planned at least one week in advance. At least one dated copy of the current week's menu shall be posted where it can be seen by parents and food preparation staff when food is prepared or provided by the center. A variety of food shall be included in meals and snacks. Any substitution shall be of comparable food value and shall be recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. (c) When children bring their own food for meals or snacks to the center, if the food does not meet the nutritional requirements specified in Paragraph (a) of this Rule, the center must provide additional food necessary to meet those requirements. (d) A child's parent may opt out of the supplemental food provided by the center as set forth in G.S. 110-91(2)h.1. When a child's parent opts out of the supplemental food provided by the center, the parent shall sign a statement acknowledging the parental decision shall be kept in the child's file at the center and a copy provided to the parent. For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at 919-939-7519 or via email at gilette.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor Kaye Adkins at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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
- Violation
GS 110-102 · Violation
Name of Operation: WEST OXFORD'S BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM Facility ID: 39000151 Consultant: GILETTE PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/12/2023 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 10/12/2023 Age: From 5 To 12 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 02:30 PM Time Out: 04:15 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 conduct a Routine Unannounced Visit. Ms. Hester (sub) was present and assisted me during the visit. Children were observed participating in the following activities: toileting, washing hands, eating snacks in the cafeteria and then homework in the media center. The center currently operates with a Three (3) Star License that was issued April 27th, 2017. The last fire drill was conducted 9/19/23. The last fire inspection was 3/17/23 and 9/11/23. The last sanitation inspection was 4/25/23. The last shelter and lock down drills were conducted on 9/26/23. During today’s visit, a partial assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted. The following items were observed in compliance during today’s visit: license posted, and restrictions followed, First Aid and CPR training, daily schedule posted, activity plans, menus posted, allergies posted, staff: child ratio posted and observed, and supervision. Five violations were cited during today’s visit; the provider did ask questions about the topics below to ensure the facility stays in compliance. Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. A summary of the NC child care laws was not given to a parent of one child enrolled in the after school program. GS 110-102 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Furnishing was not in good repair in the library where the children go for the after school program. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. A substitue provider did not have a updated emergency information form on file. .0701(a) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. One child's file did not have a signed and dated statement by parent that the discipline policy was received and explained at enrollment. .1804(c) 1958 Substitute providers and volunteers did not have a health questionnaire on or before the first day of work and annually thereafter. A substitue provider did not have a health questionnaire on file that was current. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 10-26-23, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Gilette Parker, Child Care Consultant (202 Edinburgh Street) Stem, NC 27581 Gilette.parker@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: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance SECTION .0600 - SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT (a) A safe indoor and outdoor environment shall be provided for the children in care in accordance with rules in this Section. (b) All equipment and furnishings shall be in good repair. All commercially manufactured equipment and furnishings shall be assembled and installed according to procedures specified by the manufacturer. For equipment and furnishings purchased after September 1, 2017, the manufacturer's instructions shall be kept on file or electronically accessible, if available. (c) Equipment and furnishings shall be sturdy, stable, and free of hazards that may injure children including sharp edges, lead based or peeling paint, rust, loose nails, splinters, protrusions (excluding nuts and bolts on sides of fences), and pinch and crush points. (d) All equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements of Paragraphs (b) and (c) of this Rule shall be removed from the premises immediately or made inaccessible to the children. (e) Each child care center shall provide equipment and furnishings that are child-size or that can be adapted use by children. Chairs and tables shall be of appropriate height for the children who will be using them. (f) Each child care center shall be free of lead poisoning hazards as defined in G.S. 130A-131.7(7). 10A NCAC 09 .0508 ACTIVITY SCHEDULES AND PLANS All centers shall have a current schedule and activity plan for each group of children posted for reference by parents and by caregivers. The schedule and activity plan may be combined in a single document. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (c) When not in use, electrical outlets and power strips located in space used by children shall have safety outlets or be covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. 10A NCAC 09 .1804 DISCIPLINE POLICY FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) The person who conducts the enrollment conference shall provide a written copy of and explain the center's discipline policies to each child's parents at the time of enrollment. (b) The child care center shall obtain from each parent, legal guardian, or full-time custodian a statement that attests that a copy of the center's written discipline policies was given to and discussed with him or her. Article 7 Chapter 110 of the North Carolina General Statutes Child Care Facilities § 110-102. Information for parents. The Secretary shall provide to each operator of a child care facility a summary of this Article for the parents, guardian, or full-time custodian of each child receiving child care in the facility to be distributed by the operator. Operators of child care facilities shall provide a copy of the summary to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child is enrolled in the child care facility. The child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian shall sign a statement attesting that he or she received a copy of the summary before the child's enrollment. SECTION .0700 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS 10A NCAC 09 .0701 HEALTH STANDARDS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS, SUBSTITUTE PROVIDERS, VOLUNTEERS, AND UNCOMPENSATED PROVIDERS Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers Emergency Information Form, including the name, address, and telephone number of the person to be contacted in case of an emergency, and the responsible party's choice of health care professional. SECTION .0900 - NUTRITION STANDARDS 10A NCAC 09 .0901 GENERAL NUTRITION REQUIREMENTS (b) When food is prepared by or provided by the center, menus for nutritious meals and snacks shall be planned at least one week in advance. At least one dated copy of the current week's menu shall be posted where it can be seen by parents and food preparation staff when food is prepared or provided by the center. A variety of food shall be included in meals and snacks. Any substitution shall be of comparable food value and shall be recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. (c) When children bring their own food for meals or snacks to the center, if the food does not meet the nutritional requirements specified in Paragraph (a) of this Rule, the center must provide additional food necessary to meet those requirements. (d) A child's parent may opt out of the supplemental food provided by the center as set forth in G.S. 110-91(2)h.1. When a child's parent opts out of the supplemental food provided by the center, the parent shall sign a statement acknowledging the parental decision shall be kept in the child's file at the center and a copy provided to the parent. For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at 919-939-7519 or via email at gilette.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor Kaye Adkins at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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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NC GS 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: WEST OXFORD'S BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM Facility ID: 39000151 Consultant: GILETTE PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/12/2023 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 10/12/2023 Age: From 5 To 12 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 02:30 PM Time Out: 04:15 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 conduct a Routine Unannounced Visit. Ms. Hester (sub) was present and assisted me during the visit. Children were observed participating in the following activities: toileting, washing hands, eating snacks in the cafeteria and then homework in the media center. The center currently operates with a Three (3) Star License that was issued April 27th, 2017. The last fire drill was conducted 9/19/23. The last fire inspection was 3/17/23 and 9/11/23. The last sanitation inspection was 4/25/23. The last shelter and lock down drills were conducted on 9/26/23. During today’s visit, a partial assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted. The following items were observed in compliance during today’s visit: license posted, and restrictions followed, First Aid and CPR training, daily schedule posted, activity plans, menus posted, allergies posted, staff: child ratio posted and observed, and supervision. Five violations were cited during today’s visit; the provider did ask questions about the topics below to ensure the facility stays in compliance. Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. A summary of the NC child care laws was not given to a parent of one child enrolled in the after school program. GS 110-102 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Furnishing was not in good repair in the library where the children go for the after school program. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. A substitue provider did not have a updated emergency information form on file. .0701(a) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. One child's file did not have a signed and dated statement by parent that the discipline policy was received and explained at enrollment. .1804(c) 1958 Substitute providers and volunteers did not have a health questionnaire on or before the first day of work and annually thereafter. A substitue provider did not have a health questionnaire on file that was current. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 10-26-23, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Gilette Parker, Child Care Consultant (202 Edinburgh Street) Stem, NC 27581 Gilette.parker@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: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance SECTION .0600 - SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT (a) A safe indoor and outdoor environment shall be provided for the children in care in accordance with rules in this Section. (b) All equipment and furnishings shall be in good repair. All commercially manufactured equipment and furnishings shall be assembled and installed according to procedures specified by the manufacturer. For equipment and furnishings purchased after September 1, 2017, the manufacturer's instructions shall be kept on file or electronically accessible, if available. (c) Equipment and furnishings shall be sturdy, stable, and free of hazards that may injure children including sharp edges, lead based or peeling paint, rust, loose nails, splinters, protrusions (excluding nuts and bolts on sides of fences), and pinch and crush points. (d) All equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements of Paragraphs (b) and (c) of this Rule shall be removed from the premises immediately or made inaccessible to the children. (e) Each child care center shall provide equipment and furnishings that are child-size or that can be adapted use by children. Chairs and tables shall be of appropriate height for the children who will be using them. (f) Each child care center shall be free of lead poisoning hazards as defined in G.S. 130A-131.7(7). 10A NCAC 09 .0508 ACTIVITY SCHEDULES AND PLANS All centers shall have a current schedule and activity plan for each group of children posted for reference by parents and by caregivers. The schedule and activity plan may be combined in a single document. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (c) When not in use, electrical outlets and power strips located in space used by children shall have safety outlets or be covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. 10A NCAC 09 .1804 DISCIPLINE POLICY FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (a) The person who conducts the enrollment conference shall provide a written copy of and explain the center's discipline policies to each child's parents at the time of enrollment. (b) The child care center shall obtain from each parent, legal guardian, or full-time custodian a statement that attests that a copy of the center's written discipline policies was given to and discussed with him or her. Article 7 Chapter 110 of the North Carolina General Statutes Child Care Facilities § 110-102. Information for parents. The Secretary shall provide to each operator of a child care facility a summary of this Article for the parents, guardian, or full-time custodian of each child receiving child care in the facility to be distributed by the operator. Operators of child care facilities shall provide a copy of the summary to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child is enrolled in the child care facility. The child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian shall sign a statement attesting that he or she received a copy of the summary before the child's enrollment. SECTION .0700 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS 10A NCAC 09 .0701 HEALTH STANDARDS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS, SUBSTITUTE PROVIDERS, VOLUNTEERS, AND UNCOMPENSATED PROVIDERS Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers Emergency Information Form, including the name, address, and telephone number of the person to be contacted in case of an emergency, and the responsible party's choice of health care professional. SECTION .0900 - NUTRITION STANDARDS 10A NCAC 09 .0901 GENERAL NUTRITION REQUIREMENTS (b) When food is prepared by or provided by the center, menus for nutritious meals and snacks shall be planned at least one week in advance. At least one dated copy of the current week's menu shall be posted where it can be seen by parents and food preparation staff when food is prepared or provided by the center. A variety of food shall be included in meals and snacks. Any substitution shall be of comparable food value and shall be recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. (c) When children bring their own food for meals or snacks to the center, if the food does not meet the nutritional requirements specified in Paragraph (a) of this Rule, the center must provide additional food necessary to meet those requirements. (d) A child's parent may opt out of the supplemental food provided by the center as set forth in G.S. 110-91(2)h.1. When a child's parent opts out of the supplemental food provided by the center, the parent shall sign a statement acknowledging the parental decision shall be kept in the child's file at the center and a copy provided to the parent. For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at 919-939-7519 or via email at gilette.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor Kaye Adkins at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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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- 1The Feb 11, 2026 inspection noted: “Name of Operation: WEST OXFORD'S BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM Facility ID: 39000151 Consultant: GILETTE PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Oct 7, 2025 inspection noted: “Name of Operation: WEST OXFORD'S BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM Facility ID: 39000151 Consultant: GILETTE PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Mar 6, 2025 inspection noted: “Name of Operation: WEST OXFORD'S BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM Facility ID: 39000151 Consultant: GILETTE PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date…” — what has changed since then?
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