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Home › NC › Parkton › MS. Jo'S Child Care
30 S Railroad ST, Parkton NC 28371 · License #78000236 · Child Care Center
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10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation
Name of Operation: MS. JO'S CHILD CARE Facility ID: 78000236 Consultant: MIRIAM BYRD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/27/2026 Number Present: 39 Completed Date: 3/27/2026 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 100 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit and a conversation about the updated rated license pathways. Ms. Vernexia Love, Administrator, was present and assisted me during today’s visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on August 21, 2025. You operate with a 4-star permit issued April 23, 2024. License restrictions include 1st and 2nd shift and meets enhanced ratios. Staff/child ratio, group size, supervision, use of licensed space, space capacity, license restrictions, and the outdoor environment were monitored. The license and emergency care plan were posted. Fire drills, medication administration, and storage of hazardous products were also monitored. I visited all the indoor and outdoor spaces. I observed three infants in space # 1 with one caregiver. Children and the caregiver were participating in floor play. I observed the one and two years old participating in outdoor gross motor play. Three staff were present. The three and four year olds were observed in space #6 participating in free play and teacher directed activities. All staff were actively engaged with the children and their activities. REQUIRED INSPECTIONS Your last sanitation inspection was dated October 7, 2024. Although you have contacted EHS and requested a current inspection, one has not been completed; therefore, this is a violation of child care requirements. Your last fire inspection was completed on January 13, 2026. The Emergency Drill Log was reviewed during today’s visit. You stated there have not been any new hires since the last visit conducted. Six items of non-compliance with child care requirements were observed and documented. Each were thoroughly reviewed with you at the conclusion of today's visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. The last sanitation inspection was completed on October 7, 2024. A current inspection has not been completed. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) 432 The center did not have developmentally appropriate equipment and materials accessible daily. The activity centers in the spaces used by the two year olds were arranged in a manner that limited children's access to the materials. The shelving was turned away so that materials were not visible or readily accessible. GS 110-91(12);10A NCAC 09 .0509(1) 486 For children under three years of age, materials were not kept in a space with related equipment and materials. In the space used by two year olds, the shelving with manipulatives was facing the dramatic play area. .0510(e)(2) 618 Diaper changing surfaces were not kept free of storage. In the space used by toddlers, there was a kleenex box and two hair bows on the diaper changing surface. 15A NCAC 18A .2819(b) 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. In the space used by school-age children the fabric was split on the two blue chairs and the foam was exposed and a yellow chair was cracked. This was corrected during the visit when the furniture was removed from the space. .0601(c) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In the space used by the two year olds, an outlet, in between dramatic play area and the diaper changing table, did not have a safety plug. This was corrected during the visit when a safety plug was placed it the outlet. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before April 10, 2026, I must receive a compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. You can email the compliance letter to Miriam.Byrd@dhhs.nc.gov. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Reminder-Child care licensing requirements were established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. Make sure you visit the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in childcare. You can also find any needed Child Care forms by going on the web site and clicking on the "Provider" tab and then clicking on the "Provider Documents" tab. You are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. NC GS 110- 90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 75% for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action. Technical assistance was provided regarding the arrangement of activity areas to ensure materials are accessible and promote independent engagement. I recommended that shelves and learning areas be positioned so that materials are visible, within reach, and organized in a way that encourages children to freely select and return items. Guidance was provided on creating clearly defined activity areas; such as: *arrange shelves to establish distinct learning centers so children can easily identify each area's purpose *ensure materials within each area are grouped by type and labeled to promote independent selection and clean-up *use visual cues such as labels, pictures, or color-coding to help children recognize where items belong You will want to encourage your staff to view behaviors such as dumping the materials as part of the learning process and an opportunity to teach expectations. Staff can model how to use the materials, set clear limits, and consistently support children in cleaning up before moving to another activity. You can limit the quantity of materials available at one time, rotate items as needed. QRIS: Pathways- You attended the Director's Meeting held by DCDEE on September 30, 2025 during which the new child care requirements in section .3200 pertaining to two through five stars were reviewed. You stated today that you are planning to apply for a new rated license and that your goal is to maintain a 4 and/or strive for a 5 star via Pathway #2 Classroom and Instructional Quality. We briefly reviewed the requirements for Family and Community Engagement and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) for the facility and each individual staff member. These forms can all be found on the DCDEE website, linked from the Application for a Rated License located under the Provider Document tab. I encouraged you to become familiar with these forms and to share the individual CQI form with the staff members. I recommend that you have all staff members review their information in the WORKS database to determine if the information is up to date. If not, they will need to submit new official transcripts to the Workforce Unit. Please have them contact DCDEE WORKS unit directly for questions pertaining to their WORKS account. As we discussed, the goal will be for you to apply for a new rated license between today's visit and your Annual Compliance visit in August. All application documents, including the ERS Request form, can be found on the DCDEE website. Please feel free to contact me if you have questions about the various pathways or the application process. You can also contact the Partnership for Children in Robeson County to assist you with the application process or classroom management. Contact me at (910) 709-5985 or via email Miriam.Byrd@dhhs.nc.gov with any questions or concerns. You may also contact Janet Edwards, Licensing Supervisor, at (910) 709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
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Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation
Name of Operation: MS. JO'S CHILD CARE Facility ID: 78000236 Consultant: MIRIAM BYRD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/27/2026 Number Present: 39 Completed Date: 3/27/2026 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 100 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit and a conversation about the updated rated license pathways. Ms. Vernexia Love, Administrator, was present and assisted me during today’s visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on August 21, 2025. You operate with a 4-star permit issued April 23, 2024. License restrictions include 1st and 2nd shift and meets enhanced ratios. Staff/child ratio, group size, supervision, use of licensed space, space capacity, license restrictions, and the outdoor environment were monitored. The license and emergency care plan were posted. Fire drills, medication administration, and storage of hazardous products were also monitored. I visited all the indoor and outdoor spaces. I observed three infants in space # 1 with one caregiver. Children and the caregiver were participating in floor play. I observed the one and two years old participating in outdoor gross motor play. Three staff were present. The three and four year olds were observed in space #6 participating in free play and teacher directed activities. All staff were actively engaged with the children and their activities. REQUIRED INSPECTIONS Your last sanitation inspection was dated October 7, 2024. Although you have contacted EHS and requested a current inspection, one has not been completed; therefore, this is a violation of child care requirements. Your last fire inspection was completed on January 13, 2026. The Emergency Drill Log was reviewed during today’s visit. You stated there have not been any new hires since the last visit conducted. Six items of non-compliance with child care requirements were observed and documented. Each were thoroughly reviewed with you at the conclusion of today's visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. The last sanitation inspection was completed on October 7, 2024. A current inspection has not been completed. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) 432 The center did not have developmentally appropriate equipment and materials accessible daily. The activity centers in the spaces used by the two year olds were arranged in a manner that limited children's access to the materials. The shelving was turned away so that materials were not visible or readily accessible. GS 110-91(12);10A NCAC 09 .0509(1) 486 For children under three years of age, materials were not kept in a space with related equipment and materials. In the space used by two year olds, the shelving with manipulatives was facing the dramatic play area. .0510(e)(2) 618 Diaper changing surfaces were not kept free of storage. In the space used by toddlers, there was a kleenex box and two hair bows on the diaper changing surface. 15A NCAC 18A .2819(b) 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. In the space used by school-age children the fabric was split on the two blue chairs and the foam was exposed and a yellow chair was cracked. This was corrected during the visit when the furniture was removed from the space. .0601(c) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In the space used by the two year olds, an outlet, in between dramatic play area and the diaper changing table, did not have a safety plug. This was corrected during the visit when a safety plug was placed it the outlet. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before April 10, 2026, I must receive a compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. You can email the compliance letter to Miriam.Byrd@dhhs.nc.gov. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Reminder-Child care licensing requirements were established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. Make sure you visit the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in childcare. You can also find any needed Child Care forms by going on the web site and clicking on the "Provider" tab and then clicking on the "Provider Documents" tab. You are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. NC GS 110- 90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 75% for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action. Technical assistance was provided regarding the arrangement of activity areas to ensure materials are accessible and promote independent engagement. I recommended that shelves and learning areas be positioned so that materials are visible, within reach, and organized in a way that encourages children to freely select and return items. Guidance was provided on creating clearly defined activity areas; such as: *arrange shelves to establish distinct learning centers so children can easily identify each area's purpose *ensure materials within each area are grouped by type and labeled to promote independent selection and clean-up *use visual cues such as labels, pictures, or color-coding to help children recognize where items belong You will want to encourage your staff to view behaviors such as dumping the materials as part of the learning process and an opportunity to teach expectations. Staff can model how to use the materials, set clear limits, and consistently support children in cleaning up before moving to another activity. You can limit the quantity of materials available at one time, rotate items as needed. QRIS: Pathways- You attended the Director's Meeting held by DCDEE on September 30, 2025 during which the new child care requirements in section .3200 pertaining to two through five stars were reviewed. You stated today that you are planning to apply for a new rated license and that your goal is to maintain a 4 and/or strive for a 5 star via Pathway #2 Classroom and Instructional Quality. We briefly reviewed the requirements for Family and Community Engagement and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) for the facility and each individual staff member. These forms can all be found on the DCDEE website, linked from the Application for a Rated License located under the Provider Document tab. I encouraged you to become familiar with these forms and to share the individual CQI form with the staff members. I recommend that you have all staff members review their information in the WORKS database to determine if the information is up to date. If not, they will need to submit new official transcripts to the Workforce Unit. Please have them contact DCDEE WORKS unit directly for questions pertaining to their WORKS account. As we discussed, the goal will be for you to apply for a new rated license between today's visit and your Annual Compliance visit in August. All application documents, including the ERS Request form, can be found on the DCDEE website. Please feel free to contact me if you have questions about the various pathways or the application process. You can also contact the Partnership for Children in Robeson County to assist you with the application process or classroom management. Contact me at (910) 709-5985 or via email Miriam.Byrd@dhhs.nc.gov with any questions or concerns. You may also contact Janet Edwards, Licensing Supervisor, at (910) 709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
10A NCAC 09 .0509 · Violation
Name of Operation: MS. JO'S CHILD CARE Facility ID: 78000236 Consultant: MIRIAM BYRD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/27/2026 Number Present: 39 Completed Date: 3/27/2026 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 100 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit and a conversation about the updated rated license pathways. Ms. Vernexia Love, Administrator, was present and assisted me during today’s visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on August 21, 2025. You operate with a 4-star permit issued April 23, 2024. License restrictions include 1st and 2nd shift and meets enhanced ratios. Staff/child ratio, group size, supervision, use of licensed space, space capacity, license restrictions, and the outdoor environment were monitored. The license and emergency care plan were posted. Fire drills, medication administration, and storage of hazardous products were also monitored. I visited all the indoor and outdoor spaces. I observed three infants in space # 1 with one caregiver. Children and the caregiver were participating in floor play. I observed the one and two years old participating in outdoor gross motor play. Three staff were present. The three and four year olds were observed in space #6 participating in free play and teacher directed activities. All staff were actively engaged with the children and their activities. REQUIRED INSPECTIONS Your last sanitation inspection was dated October 7, 2024. Although you have contacted EHS and requested a current inspection, one has not been completed; therefore, this is a violation of child care requirements. Your last fire inspection was completed on January 13, 2026. The Emergency Drill Log was reviewed during today’s visit. You stated there have not been any new hires since the last visit conducted. Six items of non-compliance with child care requirements were observed and documented. Each were thoroughly reviewed with you at the conclusion of today's visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. The last sanitation inspection was completed on October 7, 2024. A current inspection has not been completed. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) 432 The center did not have developmentally appropriate equipment and materials accessible daily. The activity centers in the spaces used by the two year olds were arranged in a manner that limited children's access to the materials. The shelving was turned away so that materials were not visible or readily accessible. GS 110-91(12);10A NCAC 09 .0509(1) 486 For children under three years of age, materials were not kept in a space with related equipment and materials. In the space used by two year olds, the shelving with manipulatives was facing the dramatic play area. .0510(e)(2) 618 Diaper changing surfaces were not kept free of storage. In the space used by toddlers, there was a kleenex box and two hair bows on the diaper changing surface. 15A NCAC 18A .2819(b) 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. In the space used by school-age children the fabric was split on the two blue chairs and the foam was exposed and a yellow chair was cracked. This was corrected during the visit when the furniture was removed from the space. .0601(c) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In the space used by the two year olds, an outlet, in between dramatic play area and the diaper changing table, did not have a safety plug. This was corrected during the visit when a safety plug was placed it the outlet. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before April 10, 2026, I must receive a compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. You can email the compliance letter to Miriam.Byrd@dhhs.nc.gov. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Reminder-Child care licensing requirements were established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. Make sure you visit the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in childcare. You can also find any needed Child Care forms by going on the web site and clicking on the "Provider" tab and then clicking on the "Provider Documents" tab. You are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. NC GS 110- 90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 75% for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action. Technical assistance was provided regarding the arrangement of activity areas to ensure materials are accessible and promote independent engagement. I recommended that shelves and learning areas be positioned so that materials are visible, within reach, and organized in a way that encourages children to freely select and return items. Guidance was provided on creating clearly defined activity areas; such as: *arrange shelves to establish distinct learning centers so children can easily identify each area's purpose *ensure materials within each area are grouped by type and labeled to promote independent selection and clean-up *use visual cues such as labels, pictures, or color-coding to help children recognize where items belong You will want to encourage your staff to view behaviors such as dumping the materials as part of the learning process and an opportunity to teach expectations. Staff can model how to use the materials, set clear limits, and consistently support children in cleaning up before moving to another activity. You can limit the quantity of materials available at one time, rotate items as needed. QRIS: Pathways- You attended the Director's Meeting held by DCDEE on September 30, 2025 during which the new child care requirements in section .3200 pertaining to two through five stars were reviewed. You stated today that you are planning to apply for a new rated license and that your goal is to maintain a 4 and/or strive for a 5 star via Pathway #2 Classroom and Instructional Quality. We briefly reviewed the requirements for Family and Community Engagement and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) for the facility and each individual staff member. These forms can all be found on the DCDEE website, linked from the Application for a Rated License located under the Provider Document tab. I encouraged you to become familiar with these forms and to share the individual CQI form with the staff members. I recommend that you have all staff members review their information in the WORKS database to determine if the information is up to date. If not, they will need to submit new official transcripts to the Workforce Unit. Please have them contact DCDEE WORKS unit directly for questions pertaining to their WORKS account. As we discussed, the goal will be for you to apply for a new rated license between today's visit and your Annual Compliance visit in August. All application documents, including the ERS Request form, can be found on the DCDEE website. Please feel free to contact me if you have questions about the various pathways or the application process. You can also contact the Partnership for Children in Robeson County to assist you with the application process or classroom management. Contact me at (910) 709-5985 or via email Miriam.Byrd@dhhs.nc.gov with any questions or concerns. You may also contact Janet Edwards, Licensing Supervisor, at (910) 709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
GS 110-91 · Violation
Name of Operation: MS. JO'S CHILD CARE Facility ID: 78000236 Consultant: MIRIAM BYRD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/27/2026 Number Present: 39 Completed Date: 3/27/2026 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 100 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit and a conversation about the updated rated license pathways. Ms. Vernexia Love, Administrator, was present and assisted me during today’s visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on August 21, 2025. You operate with a 4-star permit issued April 23, 2024. License restrictions include 1st and 2nd shift and meets enhanced ratios. Staff/child ratio, group size, supervision, use of licensed space, space capacity, license restrictions, and the outdoor environment were monitored. The license and emergency care plan were posted. Fire drills, medication administration, and storage of hazardous products were also monitored. I visited all the indoor and outdoor spaces. I observed three infants in space # 1 with one caregiver. Children and the caregiver were participating in floor play. I observed the one and two years old participating in outdoor gross motor play. Three staff were present. The three and four year olds were observed in space #6 participating in free play and teacher directed activities. All staff were actively engaged with the children and their activities. REQUIRED INSPECTIONS Your last sanitation inspection was dated October 7, 2024. Although you have contacted EHS and requested a current inspection, one has not been completed; therefore, this is a violation of child care requirements. Your last fire inspection was completed on January 13, 2026. The Emergency Drill Log was reviewed during today’s visit. You stated there have not been any new hires since the last visit conducted. Six items of non-compliance with child care requirements were observed and documented. Each were thoroughly reviewed with you at the conclusion of today's visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. The last sanitation inspection was completed on October 7, 2024. A current inspection has not been completed. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) 432 The center did not have developmentally appropriate equipment and materials accessible daily. The activity centers in the spaces used by the two year olds were arranged in a manner that limited children's access to the materials. The shelving was turned away so that materials were not visible or readily accessible. GS 110-91(12);10A NCAC 09 .0509(1) 486 For children under three years of age, materials were not kept in a space with related equipment and materials. In the space used by two year olds, the shelving with manipulatives was facing the dramatic play area. .0510(e)(2) 618 Diaper changing surfaces were not kept free of storage. In the space used by toddlers, there was a kleenex box and two hair bows on the diaper changing surface. 15A NCAC 18A .2819(b) 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. In the space used by school-age children the fabric was split on the two blue chairs and the foam was exposed and a yellow chair was cracked. This was corrected during the visit when the furniture was removed from the space. .0601(c) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In the space used by the two year olds, an outlet, in between dramatic play area and the diaper changing table, did not have a safety plug. This was corrected during the visit when a safety plug was placed it the outlet. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before April 10, 2026, I must receive a compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. You can email the compliance letter to Miriam.Byrd@dhhs.nc.gov. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Reminder-Child care licensing requirements were established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. Make sure you visit the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in childcare. You can also find any needed Child Care forms by going on the web site and clicking on the "Provider" tab and then clicking on the "Provider Documents" tab. You are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. NC GS 110- 90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 75% for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action. Technical assistance was provided regarding the arrangement of activity areas to ensure materials are accessible and promote independent engagement. I recommended that shelves and learning areas be positioned so that materials are visible, within reach, and organized in a way that encourages children to freely select and return items. Guidance was provided on creating clearly defined activity areas; such as: *arrange shelves to establish distinct learning centers so children can easily identify each area's purpose *ensure materials within each area are grouped by type and labeled to promote independent selection and clean-up *use visual cues such as labels, pictures, or color-coding to help children recognize where items belong You will want to encourage your staff to view behaviors such as dumping the materials as part of the learning process and an opportunity to teach expectations. Staff can model how to use the materials, set clear limits, and consistently support children in cleaning up before moving to another activity. You can limit the quantity of materials available at one time, rotate items as needed. QRIS: Pathways- You attended the Director's Meeting held by DCDEE on September 30, 2025 during which the new child care requirements in section .3200 pertaining to two through five stars were reviewed. You stated today that you are planning to apply for a new rated license and that your goal is to maintain a 4 and/or strive for a 5 star via Pathway #2 Classroom and Instructional Quality. We briefly reviewed the requirements for Family and Community Engagement and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) for the facility and each individual staff member. These forms can all be found on the DCDEE website, linked from the Application for a Rated License located under the Provider Document tab. I encouraged you to become familiar with these forms and to share the individual CQI form with the staff members. I recommend that you have all staff members review their information in the WORKS database to determine if the information is up to date. If not, they will need to submit new official transcripts to the Workforce Unit. Please have them contact DCDEE WORKS unit directly for questions pertaining to their WORKS account. As we discussed, the goal will be for you to apply for a new rated license between today's visit and your Annual Compliance visit in August. All application documents, including the ERS Request form, can be found on the DCDEE website. Please feel free to contact me if you have questions about the various pathways or the application process. You can also contact the Partnership for Children in Robeson County to assist you with the application process or classroom management. Contact me at (910) 709-5985 or via email Miriam.Byrd@dhhs.nc.gov with any questions or concerns. You may also contact Janet Edwards, Licensing Supervisor, at (910) 709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
NC GS 110- 90 · Violation
Name of Operation: MS. JO'S CHILD CARE Facility ID: 78000236 Consultant: MIRIAM BYRD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/27/2026 Number Present: 39 Completed Date: 3/27/2026 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 100 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit and a conversation about the updated rated license pathways. Ms. Vernexia Love, Administrator, was present and assisted me during today’s visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on August 21, 2025. You operate with a 4-star permit issued April 23, 2024. License restrictions include 1st and 2nd shift and meets enhanced ratios. Staff/child ratio, group size, supervision, use of licensed space, space capacity, license restrictions, and the outdoor environment were monitored. The license and emergency care plan were posted. Fire drills, medication administration, and storage of hazardous products were also monitored. I visited all the indoor and outdoor spaces. I observed three infants in space # 1 with one caregiver. Children and the caregiver were participating in floor play. I observed the one and two years old participating in outdoor gross motor play. Three staff were present. The three and four year olds were observed in space #6 participating in free play and teacher directed activities. All staff were actively engaged with the children and their activities. REQUIRED INSPECTIONS Your last sanitation inspection was dated October 7, 2024. Although you have contacted EHS and requested a current inspection, one has not been completed; therefore, this is a violation of child care requirements. Your last fire inspection was completed on January 13, 2026. The Emergency Drill Log was reviewed during today’s visit. You stated there have not been any new hires since the last visit conducted. Six items of non-compliance with child care requirements were observed and documented. Each were thoroughly reviewed with you at the conclusion of today's visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. The last sanitation inspection was completed on October 7, 2024. A current inspection has not been completed. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) 432 The center did not have developmentally appropriate equipment and materials accessible daily. The activity centers in the spaces used by the two year olds were arranged in a manner that limited children's access to the materials. The shelving was turned away so that materials were not visible or readily accessible. GS 110-91(12);10A NCAC 09 .0509(1) 486 For children under three years of age, materials were not kept in a space with related equipment and materials. In the space used by two year olds, the shelving with manipulatives was facing the dramatic play area. .0510(e)(2) 618 Diaper changing surfaces were not kept free of storage. In the space used by toddlers, there was a kleenex box and two hair bows on the diaper changing surface. 15A NCAC 18A .2819(b) 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. In the space used by school-age children the fabric was split on the two blue chairs and the foam was exposed and a yellow chair was cracked. This was corrected during the visit when the furniture was removed from the space. .0601(c) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In the space used by the two year olds, an outlet, in between dramatic play area and the diaper changing table, did not have a safety plug. This was corrected during the visit when a safety plug was placed it the outlet. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before April 10, 2026, I must receive a compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. You can email the compliance letter to Miriam.Byrd@dhhs.nc.gov. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Reminder-Child care licensing requirements were established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. Make sure you visit the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in childcare. You can also find any needed Child Care forms by going on the web site and clicking on the "Provider" tab and then clicking on the "Provider Documents" tab. You are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. NC GS 110- 90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 75% for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action. Technical assistance was provided regarding the arrangement of activity areas to ensure materials are accessible and promote independent engagement. I recommended that shelves and learning areas be positioned so that materials are visible, within reach, and organized in a way that encourages children to freely select and return items. Guidance was provided on creating clearly defined activity areas; such as: *arrange shelves to establish distinct learning centers so children can easily identify each area's purpose *ensure materials within each area are grouped by type and labeled to promote independent selection and clean-up *use visual cues such as labels, pictures, or color-coding to help children recognize where items belong You will want to encourage your staff to view behaviors such as dumping the materials as part of the learning process and an opportunity to teach expectations. Staff can model how to use the materials, set clear limits, and consistently support children in cleaning up before moving to another activity. You can limit the quantity of materials available at one time, rotate items as needed. QRIS: Pathways- You attended the Director's Meeting held by DCDEE on September 30, 2025 during which the new child care requirements in section .3200 pertaining to two through five stars were reviewed. You stated today that you are planning to apply for a new rated license and that your goal is to maintain a 4 and/or strive for a 5 star via Pathway #2 Classroom and Instructional Quality. We briefly reviewed the requirements for Family and Community Engagement and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) for the facility and each individual staff member. These forms can all be found on the DCDEE website, linked from the Application for a Rated License located under the Provider Document tab. I encouraged you to become familiar with these forms and to share the individual CQI form with the staff members. I recommend that you have all staff members review their information in the WORKS database to determine if the information is up to date. If not, they will need to submit new official transcripts to the Workforce Unit. Please have them contact DCDEE WORKS unit directly for questions pertaining to their WORKS account. As we discussed, the goal will be for you to apply for a new rated license between today's visit and your Annual Compliance visit in August. All application documents, including the ERS Request form, can be found on the DCDEE website. Please feel free to contact me if you have questions about the various pathways or the application process. You can also contact the Partnership for Children in Robeson County to assist you with the application process or classroom management. Contact me at (910) 709-5985 or via email Miriam.Byrd@dhhs.nc.gov with any questions or concerns. You may also contact Janet Edwards, Licensing Supervisor, at (910) 709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
NC GS 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: MS. JO'S CHILD CARE Facility ID: 78000236 Consultant: NAKITA BELLAMY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/21/2025 Number Present: 64 Completed Date: 8/21/2025 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 270 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit. The Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child care Centers was used today to note requirements that were monitored. The program operates with a 4-star rated license issued April 23, 2024, earning 7 points for education standards, 2 points for program standards, and one quality point for complying with a programmatic option. License restrictions include: 1st and 2nd shift, meets enhanced ratios. Today’s visit was conducted with Mrs. Vernexia Love, Owner and Operator. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. Staff/child ratios, group size, capacity, use of space, and supervision were observed. I observed children playing in various activity centers, teacher lead activities, and outdoor play. Developmentally age-appropriate materials were used. Positive and nurturing communication occurred as teachers interacted with children. A sanitation inspection was completed on October 7, 2024, with 4 demerits and a Superior rating. A fire inspection was completed on January 13, 2025. The Emergency Drill log was reviewed during today’s visit. Prior to today's visit your compliance history score is 89%. Prior to today’s visit the staff and training worksheet were obtained. A review of the information was completed. Three staff files were reviewed during today’s visit. During today’s visit, six children records were reviewed. The children’s records form was completed during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Space #4, one bottle label Fabuloso was cubby top under 5ft, the teacher removed the bottle and put into locked storage. .2820(b) 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. Reminder DCDEE team will be working with child care facilities to transition to the new QRIS system, also known as Pathways to the Stars in Section .3200 of the Child Care Rules. Starting in August a rule roll module in the DCDEE e-learning Moodle platform and host webinars. https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization Robeson County Child Care Provider meeting September 30, 2025, at 11:00 am at 455 Caton Rd, OP Owens Agriculture Center, Lumberton, NC 28360 For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ I verified the following information: Mailing address, telephone number, email address, and ownership. There were not any changes. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Nakita Bellamy, Child Care Consultant, (910) 651-0362, Nakita.Bellamy@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, Licensing Supervisor, (910) 709-4160, Janet.Edwards@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
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation
Name of Operation: MS. JO'S CHILD CARE Facility ID: 78000236 Consultant: MIRIAM BYRD Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0425-150L Visit Date: 4/24/2025 Number Present: 40 Completed Date: 4/24/2025 Age: From 0 To 12 Total Minutes: 90 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s complaint visit was to investigate a report alleging violations of child care requirements. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by Asia McMillian, caregiver. She stated the Administrator, Vernexia Love, was on a field trip with the preschool children. I explained to Ms. McMillian of the reason for my visit. Limited but required child care requirements were monitored. Enrollment was not completed. There are allegations of violations of child care requirements, including, but not limited to: -Supervision of children I conducted a walk-through of the facility and found staff/child ratio, group size, and supervision were in compliance. The license and emergency care plan were posted. I observed all classrooms. The infants were participating in daily routines, such as feeding and floor activity. The teacher interacted in a positive and nurturing manner with the infants. I observed a group of toddlers participating in free play activities as well as diapering. Two caregivers were engaged with the children. I observed the group of two-year-olds participating in bathroom breaks, as well as teacher directed activity. The children were engaging in cooperative play, taking turns, and sharing. A group of school-age children were present and I observed them during free choice activities. The caregiver provided a positive and supportive classroom environment. The school-age children were actively engaged in individual and group play within the environment. I observed the caregivers were appropriate with the children and addressed age-appropriate behaviors with redirection and assisted with problem solving. Upon my return to the office, Mrs. Vernexia Love, Administrator, arrived at the center. She was informed of the reason for my visit. Based on the information obtained during today’s visit, this complaint report is found to be unsubstantiated. The following violations were observed and documented during the visit. Each were thoroughly reviewed with Mrs. Love and the computer-generated report was printed at the conclusion of today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 603 All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair. In space #6, part of the flooring (near the cot storage) is cracked. 15A NCAC 18A .2824(a)&(b) 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. The four-seater spring rocker, located on the outdoor play area, was 20 inches in height and was not installed over protective surfacing. .0605(j) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The following was observed in the indoor environment: 1)In space #6, a doorknob was broken and the hinge was exposed, resulting in a protrusion hazard. The following was observed on the outdoor environment: 1)There is a hole in the concrete foundation near the exit of the steps, 2)Part of the metal flashing on the side of the building (near exit steps) is broken and has sharp edges exposed, 3)The fabric liner under the outdoor carpeting is ripped and exposed, which is a tripping hazard. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space #6 the following was observed: 1)Lysol disinfectant spray was stored on a shelf in one of the bathroom stalls, 2)Cleaning products and aerosol sprays were stored in the cabinet underneath the sink and the cabinet was not locked. .2820(b) Child care programs must be in compliance with applicable child care requirements at all times. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. You must email or mail written verification addressing the individual violations and how they were corrected. The compliance letter must be received by May 8, 2025. Email the compliance statement to: Miriam.Byrd@dhhs.nc.gov If you choose to mail the compliance letter, mail to: Miriam Byrd, Child Care Consultant, 2201 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-2200. You are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. NC GS 110- 90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 75% for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action. Child care licensing requirements were established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. Make sure you are visiting the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in childcare. Technical assistance with hazards within the child care environment was provided. It is important that childcare programs identify potential hazards and minimize the risk of injury by implementing safety checklist, providing age-appropriate environments, and maintaining a clean and safe environment. You regularly want to assess the facility, equipment, and surroundings to identify potential hazards, such as unsafe play equipment, and tripping hazards. Use checklists to ensure all areas are inspected for safety, addressing issues like proper storage of materials. Provide training to staff on recognizing and addressing potential hazards and safe practices. A great resource is the NC The North Carolina Child Health and Safety Resource Center, which promotes health and safe indoor and outdoor environments in early care and education settings through child care health consultation. For more information on the Health and Safety Resource Center, visit their website: www.healthychildcare.unc.edu. Contact me at (910) 709-5985 or via email with any questions or concerns. You may also contact Janet Edwards, Licensing Supervisor, (910) 709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
NC GS 110- 90 · Violation
Name of Operation: MS. JO'S CHILD CARE Facility ID: 78000236 Consultant: MIRIAM BYRD Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0425-150L Visit Date: 4/24/2025 Number Present: 40 Completed Date: 4/24/2025 Age: From 0 To 12 Total Minutes: 90 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s complaint visit was to investigate a report alleging violations of child care requirements. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by Asia McMillian, caregiver. She stated the Administrator, Vernexia Love, was on a field trip with the preschool children. I explained to Ms. McMillian of the reason for my visit. Limited but required child care requirements were monitored. Enrollment was not completed. There are allegations of violations of child care requirements, including, but not limited to: -Supervision of children I conducted a walk-through of the facility and found staff/child ratio, group size, and supervision were in compliance. The license and emergency care plan were posted. I observed all classrooms. The infants were participating in daily routines, such as feeding and floor activity. The teacher interacted in a positive and nurturing manner with the infants. I observed a group of toddlers participating in free play activities as well as diapering. Two caregivers were engaged with the children. I observed the group of two-year-olds participating in bathroom breaks, as well as teacher directed activity. The children were engaging in cooperative play, taking turns, and sharing. A group of school-age children were present and I observed them during free choice activities. The caregiver provided a positive and supportive classroom environment. The school-age children were actively engaged in individual and group play within the environment. I observed the caregivers were appropriate with the children and addressed age-appropriate behaviors with redirection and assisted with problem solving. Upon my return to the office, Mrs. Vernexia Love, Administrator, arrived at the center. She was informed of the reason for my visit. Based on the information obtained during today’s visit, this complaint report is found to be unsubstantiated. The following violations were observed and documented during the visit. Each were thoroughly reviewed with Mrs. Love and the computer-generated report was printed at the conclusion of today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 603 All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair. In space #6, part of the flooring (near the cot storage) is cracked. 15A NCAC 18A .2824(a)&(b) 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. The four-seater spring rocker, located on the outdoor play area, was 20 inches in height and was not installed over protective surfacing. .0605(j) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The following was observed in the indoor environment: 1)In space #6, a doorknob was broken and the hinge was exposed, resulting in a protrusion hazard. The following was observed on the outdoor environment: 1)There is a hole in the concrete foundation near the exit of the steps, 2)Part of the metal flashing on the side of the building (near exit steps) is broken and has sharp edges exposed, 3)The fabric liner under the outdoor carpeting is ripped and exposed, which is a tripping hazard. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space #6 the following was observed: 1)Lysol disinfectant spray was stored on a shelf in one of the bathroom stalls, 2)Cleaning products and aerosol sprays were stored in the cabinet underneath the sink and the cabinet was not locked. .2820(b) Child care programs must be in compliance with applicable child care requirements at all times. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. You must email or mail written verification addressing the individual violations and how they were corrected. The compliance letter must be received by May 8, 2025. Email the compliance statement to: Miriam.Byrd@dhhs.nc.gov If you choose to mail the compliance letter, mail to: Miriam Byrd, Child Care Consultant, 2201 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-2200. You are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. NC GS 110- 90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 75% for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action. Child care licensing requirements were established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. Make sure you are visiting the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in childcare. Technical assistance with hazards within the child care environment was provided. It is important that childcare programs identify potential hazards and minimize the risk of injury by implementing safety checklist, providing age-appropriate environments, and maintaining a clean and safe environment. You regularly want to assess the facility, equipment, and surroundings to identify potential hazards, such as unsafe play equipment, and tripping hazards. Use checklists to ensure all areas are inspected for safety, addressing issues like proper storage of materials. Provide training to staff on recognizing and addressing potential hazards and safe practices. A great resource is the NC The North Carolina Child Health and Safety Resource Center, which promotes health and safe indoor and outdoor environments in early care and education settings through child care health consultation. For more information on the Health and Safety Resource Center, visit their website: www.healthychildcare.unc.edu. Contact me at (910) 709-5985 or via email with any questions or concerns. You may also contact Janet Edwards, Licensing Supervisor, (910) 709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
GS 110-91 · Violation
Name of Operation: MS. JO'S CHILD CARE Facility ID: 78000236 Consultant: MIRIAM BYRD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/4/2024 Number Present: 56 Completed Date: 9/4/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit. The Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child care Centers was used today to note requirements that were monitored. The program operates with a 4-star rated license issued April 23, 2024, earning 7 points for education standards, 2 points for program standards, and one quality point for complying with a programmatic option. License restrictions include: 1st and 2nd shift, meets enhanced ratios. You currently are using Funshine Digital curriculum for your program. This is not an approved curriculum through DCDEE. The Approved Early Childhood Curriculum list was provided for you. You can find this list at https://nccchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ Today's visit was conducted with Vernexia Love, Administrator. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. Staff/child ratios, group size, capacity, use of space, and supervision were observed. I observed children playing in various activity centers, teacher lead activities, and outdoor play. N Zone Sports from the Fayetteville area, was on site, providing instruction and developing a passion of sports for children ages 2-8. Developmentally age-appropriate materials were used. Positive and nurturing communication occurred as teachers interacted with children. The program is still operating with a Provisional Sanitation inspection since June 18, 2024. Ms. Love and myself have contacted the local inspectors requesting a re-inspection. A fire inspection was completed on January 27, 2024. The Emergency Drill log was reviewed during today’s visit. Prior to today’s visit the staff and training worksheet was obtained. A review of the information was completed. six staff files were reviewed during today’s visit. During today’s visit, six children records were reviewed. The children’s records form was completed during the visit. Four violations of child care requirements were observed and documented during today's visit. One violation was corrected during the visit. The computer-generated report was reviewed with Ms. Love and printed at the conclusion of today's visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plans in space #1 (infants) and #3 (toddlers) were dated August. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 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. The following items were not stored in a locked room or cabinet: In space #5 (large room) there was an Aerosol can of Odor Bon Disinfectant stored in the boys bathroom in the sink cabinet. Cabinet was not locked. There was also Roto Rooter Preventive Pipe Shield liquid stored under the sink. Both stated Keep out of Reach of children. There were two bottles of Purell Professional Surface Disinfectant and one spray bottle of Zep Professional Spray on top of the cubbies. All stated Keep out of Reach of Children. These were removed from the classroom and stored in a locked cabinet. .2820(b) 1030 Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff. One staff did not have an application on file. .0302(d)(1)(A) 1318 Medical authorization was not present on child's first day. One child's medical history on the children's medical report form was not completed by the parent or guardian. .0802(d) Child care programs must be in compliance with applicable child care requirements at all times. The violations must be corrected immediately. You must email, or mail written verification addressing the individual violations and how they were corrected. The compliance letter must be received by September 18, 2024. Mail or email to: Miriam Byrd, Child Care Consultant, PO Box 1731, Clinton, NC 28329 Miriam.Byrd@dhhs.nc.gov You are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. NC GS 110- 90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 75% for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action. Prior to today's visit, your compliance history score is 94%. Child care licensing requirements were established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. I explained that you have access to the on-line version of the Child Care Rule Book, as well as a hard copy of the rules. I recommend that you visit the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in childcare. You could also find any needed Child Care forms by going on the web site and clicking on the "Provider" tab and then clicking on the "Provider Documents" tab. Health and Safety training requirements were monitored. Based on information obtained via Clean Water for Us Kids, you have completed the Lead in Water, Lead-Based paint and Asbestos testing. Reminder- these must be completed every 5 years. Rated License: The Governor signed Senate Bill 425 (now Session Law 2024-34), Health and Human Services Omnibus Bill, which includes the Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS) Modifications recommended to the Legislature by the NC Child Care Commission to update QRIS and create additional pathways for licensed child care facilities to earn star rated licenses. The Child Care Commission is currently in the process of drafting proposed child care rule language to begin the rulemaking process for implementing the new requirements. The rulemaking process will include publishing of proposed revised rules as well as a public hearing and public comment period. Hold Harmless provisions have been extended and star rated license assessments for licensed child care providers will be conducted by provider request only, until the QRIS rulemaking process has been completed. Star rated license assessments are still required for new child care programs. Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for DCDEE environment rating scale assessments. The DCDEE and the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) are collaboratively working on preparations for the transition to the third editions. These third editions come with a spiral binding at the top, replacing the current revised editions. Visit the NCRLAP’s website for more information about updated resources, credit hour trainings, and outreach assessment opportunities to help you become familiar with these tools. For official environment rating scale assessments for a NC Star Rated License, the NCRLAP will use the Revised editions until February 1, 2025. Contact me at (910) 709-5985 or via email: Miriam.Byrd@dhhs.nc.gov with any questions or concerns. You may also contact Janet Edwards, Licensing Supervisor, (910) 709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
NC GS 110- 90 · Violation
Name of Operation: MS. JO'S CHILD CARE Facility ID: 78000236 Consultant: MIRIAM BYRD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/4/2024 Number Present: 56 Completed Date: 9/4/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit. The Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child care Centers was used today to note requirements that were monitored. The program operates with a 4-star rated license issued April 23, 2024, earning 7 points for education standards, 2 points for program standards, and one quality point for complying with a programmatic option. License restrictions include: 1st and 2nd shift, meets enhanced ratios. You currently are using Funshine Digital curriculum for your program. This is not an approved curriculum through DCDEE. The Approved Early Childhood Curriculum list was provided for you. You can find this list at https://nccchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ Today's visit was conducted with Vernexia Love, Administrator. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. Staff/child ratios, group size, capacity, use of space, and supervision were observed. I observed children playing in various activity centers, teacher lead activities, and outdoor play. N Zone Sports from the Fayetteville area, was on site, providing instruction and developing a passion of sports for children ages 2-8. Developmentally age-appropriate materials were used. Positive and nurturing communication occurred as teachers interacted with children. The program is still operating with a Provisional Sanitation inspection since June 18, 2024. Ms. Love and myself have contacted the local inspectors requesting a re-inspection. A fire inspection was completed on January 27, 2024. The Emergency Drill log was reviewed during today’s visit. Prior to today’s visit the staff and training worksheet was obtained. A review of the information was completed. six staff files were reviewed during today’s visit. During today’s visit, six children records were reviewed. The children’s records form was completed during the visit. Four violations of child care requirements were observed and documented during today's visit. One violation was corrected during the visit. The computer-generated report was reviewed with Ms. Love and printed at the conclusion of today's visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plans in space #1 (infants) and #3 (toddlers) were dated August. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 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. The following items were not stored in a locked room or cabinet: In space #5 (large room) there was an Aerosol can of Odor Bon Disinfectant stored in the boys bathroom in the sink cabinet. Cabinet was not locked. There was also Roto Rooter Preventive Pipe Shield liquid stored under the sink. Both stated Keep out of Reach of children. There were two bottles of Purell Professional Surface Disinfectant and one spray bottle of Zep Professional Spray on top of the cubbies. All stated Keep out of Reach of Children. These were removed from the classroom and stored in a locked cabinet. .2820(b) 1030 Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff. One staff did not have an application on file. .0302(d)(1)(A) 1318 Medical authorization was not present on child's first day. One child's medical history on the children's medical report form was not completed by the parent or guardian. .0802(d) Child care programs must be in compliance with applicable child care requirements at all times. The violations must be corrected immediately. You must email, or mail written verification addressing the individual violations and how they were corrected. The compliance letter must be received by September 18, 2024. Mail or email to: Miriam Byrd, Child Care Consultant, PO Box 1731, Clinton, NC 28329 Miriam.Byrd@dhhs.nc.gov You are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. NC GS 110- 90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 75% for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action. Prior to today's visit, your compliance history score is 94%. Child care licensing requirements were established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. I explained that you have access to the on-line version of the Child Care Rule Book, as well as a hard copy of the rules. I recommend that you visit the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in childcare. You could also find any needed Child Care forms by going on the web site and clicking on the "Provider" tab and then clicking on the "Provider Documents" tab. Health and Safety training requirements were monitored. Based on information obtained via Clean Water for Us Kids, you have completed the Lead in Water, Lead-Based paint and Asbestos testing. Reminder- these must be completed every 5 years. Rated License: The Governor signed Senate Bill 425 (now Session Law 2024-34), Health and Human Services Omnibus Bill, which includes the Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS) Modifications recommended to the Legislature by the NC Child Care Commission to update QRIS and create additional pathways for licensed child care facilities to earn star rated licenses. The Child Care Commission is currently in the process of drafting proposed child care rule language to begin the rulemaking process for implementing the new requirements. The rulemaking process will include publishing of proposed revised rules as well as a public hearing and public comment period. Hold Harmless provisions have been extended and star rated license assessments for licensed child care providers will be conducted by provider request only, until the QRIS rulemaking process has been completed. Star rated license assessments are still required for new child care programs. Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for DCDEE environment rating scale assessments. The DCDEE and the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) are collaboratively working on preparations for the transition to the third editions. These third editions come with a spiral binding at the top, replacing the current revised editions. Visit the NCRLAP’s website for more information about updated resources, credit hour trainings, and outreach assessment opportunities to help you become familiar with these tools. For official environment rating scale assessments for a NC Star Rated License, the NCRLAP will use the Revised editions until February 1, 2025. Contact me at (910) 709-5985 or via email: Miriam.Byrd@dhhs.nc.gov with any questions or concerns. You may also contact Janet Edwards, Licensing Supervisor, (910) 709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation
Name of Operation: MS. JO'S CHILD CARE Facility ID: 78000236 Consultant: MIRIAM BYRD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/16/2024 Number Present: 71 Completed Date: 4/16/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 85 Time In: 12:20 PM Time Out: 01:45 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 monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Ms. Vernexia Love, owner/administrator, was present and assisted me during today’s visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted September 6, 2023. This program currently operates with a four-star license, issued October 24, 2023. License restrictions include First and Second shift, meets enhanced space. Staff/child ratio, group size, supervision, use of licensed space, space capacity, license restrictions, and the outdoor and indoor environments were monitored. The license and emergency care plan were posted. Fire drills, medication administration, and storage of hazardous products were also monitored. I visited all the indoor and outdoor spaces. The children were observed napping during today's visit. A fire inspection was conducted on January 27, 2024 with an approval for day time care only. The last sanitation was dated March 22, 2023 with 12 Demerits and a Superior rating. Since a sanitation inspection has not been completed within the year time frame, this is a violation of child care requirements. Violation Number Comment Rule 104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. The last sanitation inspection was completed on March 22, 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) 1245 For each child, there was not at least 30 sq. ft. inside space per the total licensed capacity and 100 sq. ft. outside space for each child using the outdoor learning environment at any one time. In space #1 the room capacity at 30 sq. ft. is 6 children. Eight children between the ages of 0-1 were present. In space #2 the room capacity at 30 sq. ft. is 16 children. Nineteen two year old children were present. 10A NCAC 09 .2809(a) The violation must be corrected immediately. You are required to submit a signed and dated compliance letter that explains when the violation was corrected. The compliance letter must be received by April 30, 2024. You may mail or email the compliance letter to: Miriam Byrd, Child Care Consultant, PO Box 1731, Clinton, NC 28329 Miriam.Byrd@dhhs.nc.gov. If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, this will be considered falsification of information. If you cannot meet the requirements by this date, you must contact me with a purposed timeline of the corrections. In some cases, this timeline may be extended. You are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. NC GS 110- 90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 75% for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action. 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. Your compliance history prior to April 1, 2024 is 96%. Technical Assistance with room arrangement for school-age children was offered during today's visit. Create clear visual boundaries, making it apparent to children where learning areas stop and start. Define child care areas with shelving units, equipment with backs, area rugs, etc. Each learning area should be separate, and its own entity and area. Strategically arrange your room to eliminate runways. Long, straight isles and paths encourage running. The Art Area and sand/water play should be located on tile and by sinks if possible, for easy clean up. Provide visual order, with a sense of logic. Group similar things together. Display materials so that they can be seen in labeled bins, baskets, and boxes. Avoid having any "blind spots" or areas where children cannot be seen. Separate quiet and loud areas so that children can respect each other’s play experiences. Create a soft, quiet area where a child can choose to be alone. Pull equipment away from the walls. Utilize your equipment to create "nooks" and to visually invite people to come all the way into the classroom. Have any needed supplies and materials close and accessible to the children (smocks, paper towels, paintbrushes, garbage can, etc) to encourage independence. Areas should indicate logical use of the materials. For example, if the tables are located right by the manipulative shelf, children are given the cue to take those toys to the table. Child Care Lounge has some great resources regarding room arrangements. Their website is: childcarelounge.com. Reminder: 1. The Lead Water Sampling must be conducted every 3 years. For more information go to: Clean Water for Carolina Kids. 2. NC 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requires lead-based paint and asbestos inspections at all licensed childcare facilities in NC. You can learn more at Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids. Contact me at (910) 709-5085 or via email with any questions or concerns. You may also contact Janet Edwards, Licensing Supervisor, (910)709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
10A NCAC 09 .2809 · Violation
Name of Operation: MS. JO'S CHILD CARE Facility ID: 78000236 Consultant: MIRIAM BYRD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/16/2024 Number Present: 71 Completed Date: 4/16/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 85 Time In: 12:20 PM Time Out: 01:45 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 monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Ms. Vernexia Love, owner/administrator, was present and assisted me during today’s visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted September 6, 2023. This program currently operates with a four-star license, issued October 24, 2023. License restrictions include First and Second shift, meets enhanced space. Staff/child ratio, group size, supervision, use of licensed space, space capacity, license restrictions, and the outdoor and indoor environments were monitored. The license and emergency care plan were posted. Fire drills, medication administration, and storage of hazardous products were also monitored. I visited all the indoor and outdoor spaces. The children were observed napping during today's visit. A fire inspection was conducted on January 27, 2024 with an approval for day time care only. The last sanitation was dated March 22, 2023 with 12 Demerits and a Superior rating. Since a sanitation inspection has not been completed within the year time frame, this is a violation of child care requirements. Violation Number Comment Rule 104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. The last sanitation inspection was completed on March 22, 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) 1245 For each child, there was not at least 30 sq. ft. inside space per the total licensed capacity and 100 sq. ft. outside space for each child using the outdoor learning environment at any one time. In space #1 the room capacity at 30 sq. ft. is 6 children. Eight children between the ages of 0-1 were present. In space #2 the room capacity at 30 sq. ft. is 16 children. Nineteen two year old children were present. 10A NCAC 09 .2809(a) The violation must be corrected immediately. You are required to submit a signed and dated compliance letter that explains when the violation was corrected. The compliance letter must be received by April 30, 2024. You may mail or email the compliance letter to: Miriam Byrd, Child Care Consultant, PO Box 1731, Clinton, NC 28329 Miriam.Byrd@dhhs.nc.gov. If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, this will be considered falsification of information. If you cannot meet the requirements by this date, you must contact me with a purposed timeline of the corrections. In some cases, this timeline may be extended. You are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. NC GS 110- 90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 75% for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action. 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. Your compliance history prior to April 1, 2024 is 96%. Technical Assistance with room arrangement for school-age children was offered during today's visit. Create clear visual boundaries, making it apparent to children where learning areas stop and start. Define child care areas with shelving units, equipment with backs, area rugs, etc. Each learning area should be separate, and its own entity and area. Strategically arrange your room to eliminate runways. Long, straight isles and paths encourage running. The Art Area and sand/water play should be located on tile and by sinks if possible, for easy clean up. Provide visual order, with a sense of logic. Group similar things together. Display materials so that they can be seen in labeled bins, baskets, and boxes. Avoid having any "blind spots" or areas where children cannot be seen. Separate quiet and loud areas so that children can respect each other’s play experiences. Create a soft, quiet area where a child can choose to be alone. Pull equipment away from the walls. Utilize your equipment to create "nooks" and to visually invite people to come all the way into the classroom. Have any needed supplies and materials close and accessible to the children (smocks, paper towels, paintbrushes, garbage can, etc) to encourage independence. Areas should indicate logical use of the materials. For example, if the tables are located right by the manipulative shelf, children are given the cue to take those toys to the table. Child Care Lounge has some great resources regarding room arrangements. Their website is: childcarelounge.com. Reminder: 1. The Lead Water Sampling must be conducted every 3 years. For more information go to: Clean Water for Carolina Kids. 2. NC 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requires lead-based paint and asbestos inspections at all licensed childcare facilities in NC. You can learn more at Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids. Contact me at (910) 709-5085 or via email with any questions or concerns. You may also contact Janet Edwards, Licensing Supervisor, (910)709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
NC GS 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: MS. JO'S CHILD CARE Facility ID: 78000236 Consultant: MIRIAM BYRD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/16/2024 Number Present: 71 Completed Date: 4/16/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 85 Time In: 12:20 PM Time Out: 01:45 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 monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Ms. Vernexia Love, owner/administrator, was present and assisted me during today’s visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted September 6, 2023. This program currently operates with a four-star license, issued October 24, 2023. License restrictions include First and Second shift, meets enhanced space. Staff/child ratio, group size, supervision, use of licensed space, space capacity, license restrictions, and the outdoor and indoor environments were monitored. The license and emergency care plan were posted. Fire drills, medication administration, and storage of hazardous products were also monitored. I visited all the indoor and outdoor spaces. The children were observed napping during today's visit. A fire inspection was conducted on January 27, 2024 with an approval for day time care only. The last sanitation was dated March 22, 2023 with 12 Demerits and a Superior rating. Since a sanitation inspection has not been completed within the year time frame, this is a violation of child care requirements. Violation Number Comment Rule 104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. The last sanitation inspection was completed on March 22, 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) 1245 For each child, there was not at least 30 sq. ft. inside space per the total licensed capacity and 100 sq. ft. outside space for each child using the outdoor learning environment at any one time. In space #1 the room capacity at 30 sq. ft. is 6 children. Eight children between the ages of 0-1 were present. In space #2 the room capacity at 30 sq. ft. is 16 children. Nineteen two year old children were present. 10A NCAC 09 .2809(a) The violation must be corrected immediately. You are required to submit a signed and dated compliance letter that explains when the violation was corrected. The compliance letter must be received by April 30, 2024. You may mail or email the compliance letter to: Miriam Byrd, Child Care Consultant, PO Box 1731, Clinton, NC 28329 Miriam.Byrd@dhhs.nc.gov. If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, this will be considered falsification of information. If you cannot meet the requirements by this date, you must contact me with a purposed timeline of the corrections. In some cases, this timeline may be extended. You are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. NC GS 110- 90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 75% for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action. 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. Your compliance history prior to April 1, 2024 is 96%. Technical Assistance with room arrangement for school-age children was offered during today's visit. Create clear visual boundaries, making it apparent to children where learning areas stop and start. Define child care areas with shelving units, equipment with backs, area rugs, etc. Each learning area should be separate, and its own entity and area. Strategically arrange your room to eliminate runways. Long, straight isles and paths encourage running. The Art Area and sand/water play should be located on tile and by sinks if possible, for easy clean up. Provide visual order, with a sense of logic. Group similar things together. Display materials so that they can be seen in labeled bins, baskets, and boxes. Avoid having any "blind spots" or areas where children cannot be seen. Separate quiet and loud areas so that children can respect each other’s play experiences. Create a soft, quiet area where a child can choose to be alone. Pull equipment away from the walls. Utilize your equipment to create "nooks" and to visually invite people to come all the way into the classroom. Have any needed supplies and materials close and accessible to the children (smocks, paper towels, paintbrushes, garbage can, etc) to encourage independence. Areas should indicate logical use of the materials. For example, if the tables are located right by the manipulative shelf, children are given the cue to take those toys to the table. Child Care Lounge has some great resources regarding room arrangements. Their website is: childcarelounge.com. Reminder: 1. The Lead Water Sampling must be conducted every 3 years. For more information go to: Clean Water for Carolina Kids. 2. NC 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requires lead-based paint and asbestos inspections at all licensed childcare facilities in NC. You can learn more at Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids. Contact me at (910) 709-5085 or via email with any questions or concerns. You may also contact Janet Edwards, Licensing Supervisor, (910)709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
NC GS 110- 90 · Violation
Name of Operation: MS. JO'S CHILD CARE Facility ID: 78000236 Consultant: MIRIAM BYRD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/16/2024 Number Present: 71 Completed Date: 4/16/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 85 Time In: 12:20 PM Time Out: 01:45 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 monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Ms. Vernexia Love, owner/administrator, was present and assisted me during today’s visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted September 6, 2023. This program currently operates with a four-star license, issued October 24, 2023. License restrictions include First and Second shift, meets enhanced space. Staff/child ratio, group size, supervision, use of licensed space, space capacity, license restrictions, and the outdoor and indoor environments were monitored. The license and emergency care plan were posted. Fire drills, medication administration, and storage of hazardous products were also monitored. I visited all the indoor and outdoor spaces. The children were observed napping during today's visit. A fire inspection was conducted on January 27, 2024 with an approval for day time care only. The last sanitation was dated March 22, 2023 with 12 Demerits and a Superior rating. Since a sanitation inspection has not been completed within the year time frame, this is a violation of child care requirements. Violation Number Comment Rule 104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. The last sanitation inspection was completed on March 22, 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) 1245 For each child, there was not at least 30 sq. ft. inside space per the total licensed capacity and 100 sq. ft. outside space for each child using the outdoor learning environment at any one time. In space #1 the room capacity at 30 sq. ft. is 6 children. Eight children between the ages of 0-1 were present. In space #2 the room capacity at 30 sq. ft. is 16 children. Nineteen two year old children were present. 10A NCAC 09 .2809(a) The violation must be corrected immediately. You are required to submit a signed and dated compliance letter that explains when the violation was corrected. The compliance letter must be received by April 30, 2024. You may mail or email the compliance letter to: Miriam Byrd, Child Care Consultant, PO Box 1731, Clinton, NC 28329 Miriam.Byrd@dhhs.nc.gov. If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, this will be considered falsification of information. If you cannot meet the requirements by this date, you must contact me with a purposed timeline of the corrections. In some cases, this timeline may be extended. You are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. NC GS 110- 90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 75% for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action. 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. Your compliance history prior to April 1, 2024 is 96%. Technical Assistance with room arrangement for school-age children was offered during today's visit. Create clear visual boundaries, making it apparent to children where learning areas stop and start. Define child care areas with shelving units, equipment with backs, area rugs, etc. Each learning area should be separate, and its own entity and area. Strategically arrange your room to eliminate runways. Long, straight isles and paths encourage running. The Art Area and sand/water play should be located on tile and by sinks if possible, for easy clean up. Provide visual order, with a sense of logic. Group similar things together. Display materials so that they can be seen in labeled bins, baskets, and boxes. Avoid having any "blind spots" or areas where children cannot be seen. Separate quiet and loud areas so that children can respect each other’s play experiences. Create a soft, quiet area where a child can choose to be alone. Pull equipment away from the walls. Utilize your equipment to create "nooks" and to visually invite people to come all the way into the classroom. Have any needed supplies and materials close and accessible to the children (smocks, paper towels, paintbrushes, garbage can, etc) to encourage independence. Areas should indicate logical use of the materials. For example, if the tables are located right by the manipulative shelf, children are given the cue to take those toys to the table. Child Care Lounge has some great resources regarding room arrangements. Their website is: childcarelounge.com. Reminder: 1. The Lead Water Sampling must be conducted every 3 years. For more information go to: Clean Water for Carolina Kids. 2. NC 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requires lead-based paint and asbestos inspections at all licensed childcare facilities in NC. You can learn more at Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids. Contact me at (910) 709-5085 or via email with any questions or concerns. You may also contact Janet Edwards, Licensing Supervisor, (910)709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation
Name of Operation: MS. JO'S CHILD CARE Facility ID: 78000236 Consultant: MIRIAM BYRD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/6/2023 Number Present: 69 Completed Date: 9/6/2023 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit. The Rated License Assessment was completed as well. The Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child care Centers was used today to note requirements that were monitored. The program current operates with a 3-star rated license, earning 4 points for education standards, 4 points for program standards, and one quality point for complying with a programmatic option. License restrictions include: Daytime care and overnight, meets enhanced ratios and meets enhanced space. Today’s visit was conducted with Ms. Vernexia Love, Administrator. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. Staff/child ratios, group size, capacity, use of space, and supervision were observed. I observed children playing in various activity centers, teacher lead activities, and outdoor play. Developmentally age-appropriate materials were used. Positive and nurturing communication occurred as teachers interacted with children. The program uses Creative Curriculum. A sanitation inspection was completed on March 22, 2023 with 12 demerits and a Superior rating. A fire inspection was completed on January 18, 2023. The Emergency Drill log was reviewed during today’s visit. Prior to today’s visit the staff and training worksheet was obtained. A review of the information was completed. All new staff files were reviewed during today’s visit. During today’s visit, ten children records were reviewed. The children’s records form was completed during the visit. Six violations of child care requirements were observed and documented during today's visit. Computer-generated report was printed at the conclusion of today's visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. One staff did not complete an annual review of the Emergency Medical Care plan. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. The digital checks for infants did not include visually checking sleeping infants and documenting the visual checks. This was corrected during the visit when a hard copy of the Sleep Checks log was given to the staff. .0606(g) 1110 Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. The safety inspection for the bus expired July 2023. .1002(b) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Two school-age children did not have an immunization record on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. One staff did not complete an annual review of the EPR plan. .0607(f) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. Two children's files did not have a statement of parent signature acknowledging receipt of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma Policy. .0608(b)(1-6) The above violations must be corrected immediately. In your response to the violations, you must submit a signed and dated letter that explains how each violation was corrected. The compliance letter must be submitted to me by September 20, 2023. You can mail or email the compliance letter to: Miriam Byrd, Child Care Consultant, PO Box 1731, Clinton, NC 28329 or Miriam.Byrd@dhhs.nc.gov If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, this will be considered falsification of information. If you cannot meet the requirements by this date, you must contact me with a purposed timeline of the corrections. In some cases, this timeline may be extended. You are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. NC GS 110- 90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 75% for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action. Child care licensing requirements were established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. I explained that you have access to the on-line version of the Child Care Rule Book, as well as a hard copy of the rules. I recommended that you visit the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in childcare. You could also find any needed Child Care forms by going on the web site and clicking on the "Provider" tab and then clicking on the "Provider Documents" tab. Rated License Assessment: During today's visit, I verified the following for a 4-star rated license application: Program Standards: The program is meeting requirements in Rule .2806 and meets enhanced ratios only to earn 2 points in Program Standards. Education Standards: Points earned in Education will be determined when WORKS information for the following staff has been completed: 1. J. Smalls- nothing in WORKS 2. J. Block- in WORKS but no status letter 3. S. Patterson- in WORKS but no status letter 4. D. Kemp- in WORKS but no status letter 5. L. Stone- nothing in WORKS * Staff will need to submit an original transcript for any EDU coursework completed- the transcript will need to be mailed to WORKS. Quality Point: meets 1 point with Staff benefits package and infrastructure of parent involvement. Total points earned will be determined once all Education has been evaluated and Status Letters for staff are printed. To ensure staff are trained in the Environmental Rating scales, have staff view the many videos NCRLAP has available on their website: www.ncrlap.org. Contact me at (910) 709-5985 or via email: Miriam.Byrd@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
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Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
10A NCAC 09 .0802 · Violation
Name of Operation: MS. JO'S CHILD CARE Facility ID: 78000236 Consultant: MIRIAM BYRD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/6/2023 Number Present: 69 Completed Date: 9/6/2023 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit. The Rated License Assessment was completed as well. The Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child care Centers was used today to note requirements that were monitored. The program current operates with a 3-star rated license, earning 4 points for education standards, 4 points for program standards, and one quality point for complying with a programmatic option. License restrictions include: Daytime care and overnight, meets enhanced ratios and meets enhanced space. Today’s visit was conducted with Ms. Vernexia Love, Administrator. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. Staff/child ratios, group size, capacity, use of space, and supervision were observed. I observed children playing in various activity centers, teacher lead activities, and outdoor play. Developmentally age-appropriate materials were used. Positive and nurturing communication occurred as teachers interacted with children. The program uses Creative Curriculum. A sanitation inspection was completed on March 22, 2023 with 12 demerits and a Superior rating. A fire inspection was completed on January 18, 2023. The Emergency Drill log was reviewed during today’s visit. Prior to today’s visit the staff and training worksheet was obtained. A review of the information was completed. All new staff files were reviewed during today’s visit. During today’s visit, ten children records were reviewed. The children’s records form was completed during the visit. Six violations of child care requirements were observed and documented during today's visit. Computer-generated report was printed at the conclusion of today's visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. One staff did not complete an annual review of the Emergency Medical Care plan. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. The digital checks for infants did not include visually checking sleeping infants and documenting the visual checks. This was corrected during the visit when a hard copy of the Sleep Checks log was given to the staff. .0606(g) 1110 Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. The safety inspection for the bus expired July 2023. .1002(b) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Two school-age children did not have an immunization record on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. One staff did not complete an annual review of the EPR plan. .0607(f) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. Two children's files did not have a statement of parent signature acknowledging receipt of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma Policy. .0608(b)(1-6) The above violations must be corrected immediately. In your response to the violations, you must submit a signed and dated letter that explains how each violation was corrected. The compliance letter must be submitted to me by September 20, 2023. You can mail or email the compliance letter to: Miriam Byrd, Child Care Consultant, PO Box 1731, Clinton, NC 28329 or Miriam.Byrd@dhhs.nc.gov If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, this will be considered falsification of information. If you cannot meet the requirements by this date, you must contact me with a purposed timeline of the corrections. In some cases, this timeline may be extended. You are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. NC GS 110- 90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 75% for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action. Child care licensing requirements were established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. I explained that you have access to the on-line version of the Child Care Rule Book, as well as a hard copy of the rules. I recommended that you visit the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in childcare. You could also find any needed Child Care forms by going on the web site and clicking on the "Provider" tab and then clicking on the "Provider Documents" tab. Rated License Assessment: During today's visit, I verified the following for a 4-star rated license application: Program Standards: The program is meeting requirements in Rule .2806 and meets enhanced ratios only to earn 2 points in Program Standards. Education Standards: Points earned in Education will be determined when WORKS information for the following staff has been completed: 1. J. Smalls- nothing in WORKS 2. J. Block- in WORKS but no status letter 3. S. Patterson- in WORKS but no status letter 4. D. Kemp- in WORKS but no status letter 5. L. Stone- nothing in WORKS * Staff will need to submit an original transcript for any EDU coursework completed- the transcript will need to be mailed to WORKS. Quality Point: meets 1 point with Staff benefits package and infrastructure of parent involvement. Total points earned will be determined once all Education has been evaluated and Status Letters for staff are printed. To ensure staff are trained in the Environmental Rating scales, have staff view the many videos NCRLAP has available on their website: www.ncrlap.org. Contact me at (910) 709-5985 or via email: Miriam.Byrd@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
NC GS 110- 90 · Violation
Name of Operation: MS. JO'S CHILD CARE Facility ID: 78000236 Consultant: MIRIAM BYRD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/6/2023 Number Present: 69 Completed Date: 9/6/2023 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit. The Rated License Assessment was completed as well. The Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child care Centers was used today to note requirements that were monitored. The program current operates with a 3-star rated license, earning 4 points for education standards, 4 points for program standards, and one quality point for complying with a programmatic option. License restrictions include: Daytime care and overnight, meets enhanced ratios and meets enhanced space. Today’s visit was conducted with Ms. Vernexia Love, Administrator. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. Staff/child ratios, group size, capacity, use of space, and supervision were observed. I observed children playing in various activity centers, teacher lead activities, and outdoor play. Developmentally age-appropriate materials were used. Positive and nurturing communication occurred as teachers interacted with children. The program uses Creative Curriculum. A sanitation inspection was completed on March 22, 2023 with 12 demerits and a Superior rating. A fire inspection was completed on January 18, 2023. The Emergency Drill log was reviewed during today’s visit. Prior to today’s visit the staff and training worksheet was obtained. A review of the information was completed. All new staff files were reviewed during today’s visit. During today’s visit, ten children records were reviewed. The children’s records form was completed during the visit. Six violations of child care requirements were observed and documented during today's visit. Computer-generated report was printed at the conclusion of today's visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. One staff did not complete an annual review of the Emergency Medical Care plan. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. The digital checks for infants did not include visually checking sleeping infants and documenting the visual checks. This was corrected during the visit when a hard copy of the Sleep Checks log was given to the staff. .0606(g) 1110 Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. The safety inspection for the bus expired July 2023. .1002(b) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Two school-age children did not have an immunization record on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. One staff did not complete an annual review of the EPR plan. .0607(f) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. Two children's files did not have a statement of parent signature acknowledging receipt of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma Policy. .0608(b)(1-6) The above violations must be corrected immediately. In your response to the violations, you must submit a signed and dated letter that explains how each violation was corrected. The compliance letter must be submitted to me by September 20, 2023. You can mail or email the compliance letter to: Miriam Byrd, Child Care Consultant, PO Box 1731, Clinton, NC 28329 or Miriam.Byrd@dhhs.nc.gov If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, this will be considered falsification of information. If you cannot meet the requirements by this date, you must contact me with a purposed timeline of the corrections. In some cases, this timeline may be extended. You are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. NC GS 110- 90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 75% for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action. Child care licensing requirements were established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. I explained that you have access to the on-line version of the Child Care Rule Book, as well as a hard copy of the rules. I recommended that you visit the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in childcare. You could also find any needed Child Care forms by going on the web site and clicking on the "Provider" tab and then clicking on the "Provider Documents" tab. Rated License Assessment: During today's visit, I verified the following for a 4-star rated license application: Program Standards: The program is meeting requirements in Rule .2806 and meets enhanced ratios only to earn 2 points in Program Standards. Education Standards: Points earned in Education will be determined when WORKS information for the following staff has been completed: 1. J. Smalls- nothing in WORKS 2. J. Block- in WORKS but no status letter 3. S. Patterson- in WORKS but no status letter 4. D. Kemp- in WORKS but no status letter 5. L. Stone- nothing in WORKS * Staff will need to submit an original transcript for any EDU coursework completed- the transcript will need to be mailed to WORKS. Quality Point: meets 1 point with Staff benefits package and infrastructure of parent involvement. Total points earned will be determined once all Education has been evaluated and Status Letters for staff are printed. To ensure staff are trained in the Environmental Rating scales, have staff view the many videos NCRLAP has available on their website: www.ncrlap.org. Contact me at (910) 709-5985 or via email: Miriam.Byrd@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
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Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
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Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.