10A NCAC 09 .0515 · Violation

Name of Operation: LELA ANNE'S LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 78000340 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/26/2024 Number Present: 54 Completed Date: 6/26/2024 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 352 Time In: 09:08 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Heather Woriax, director assisted me with today’s visit. Your facility currently operates with a three-star license, issued March 2, 2020, earning 4 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced space) and 1 quality point for having a combined turnover rate of 20% or less for all administrator, program coordinator, lead teacher, teacher and group leader positions over the last 12 months. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 82% as of today. The center’s license restrictions were found in compliance. The last annual compliance visit was conducted August 15, 2023. The sanitation inspection was completed April 5, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted July 24, 2023, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. Children were observed playing in their indoor learning environments. I visited each indoor and outdoor learning spaces. Children were cared for in a nurturing and caring manner. The license restrictions were maintained and found in compliance. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Three new staff members had been hired since your last visit. Rated license requirements were reviewed to ensure compliance was maintained with current program and education components as well as the quality point. The children were observed during free play and teacher directed activities. Safe sleep logs were current. The needs of the infants were cared for in a nurturing and caring manner. Lunch consisted of ground beef, corn, noodles, mandarin oranges, and milk. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 319 Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. Documentation was not on file in space numbers 1 and 7. .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. Documentation was not on file in space numbers 2 and 7. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Documentation was not on file in space numbers 1 and 7. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 539 When screen time was provided to school-aged children, it was not offered as a free-choice activity; not used to meet a developmental goal; was not limited to 30 minutes per day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. In space #7, screen time was used without documentation on a cumulative log. .2508(e)(1-5) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. In space #7 near the TV, the wall has been damaged and caved inward. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Several pieces of equipment on the outdoor learning environment were rusted or had chipping or peeling paint, to include but not limited to the following: blue trike, see saw, red climber, helicopter, bus and red house. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space #1, two cans of air freshener and one can of disinfectant spay were sitting on top of the wall mounted changing table .2820(b) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. One staff member did not review the plan at least annually. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One staff member did not complete their questionnaire at least annually. .0701(a) 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. Documentation was not on file for seven children. 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) 1419 All commercially manufactured equipment and furnishings were not assembled and installed according to procedures specified by the manufacturer and/or the manufacturer's instructions were not kept on file or electronically accessible, if available. On the playground, a piece of wooden is being used as a support beam under the slide of the big climbing structure. You must contact the manufacture for a replacement part or show documentation from the manufacturer indicating the wooden part is acceptable. The children may not use the structure until it comes into compliance. .0601(b) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last shelter-in-place was documented as 2/15/24. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. One staff member did not review the plan at least annually. .0607(e) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff member did not complete the required training within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff member did not complete the required training within one year of employment. .1102(a) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. One staff member did not complete the required training topics within 5 years of completing the previous training. .1103(b) 1902 The professional development plan was not reviewed annually. One staff member did not review the plan at least annually. .1104 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 documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation documented must be corrected immediately. On or before July 10, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham/ Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Be Advised: In order for children to go outside the fenced in area for ANY reason, you must receive a signed permission statement from each parent. You can find the necessary forms on the DCDEE website. You can also visit the Moodle for the lates trainings in criminal background checks. REMEMBER: According to 10A NCAC 09 .0901 GENERAL NUTRITION REQUIREMENTS (i) Food that does not meet the nutritional requirements specified in Paragraph (a) of this Rule, such as cupcakes, cakes, and donuts shall only be offered for special occasions such as holidays and birthdays. *** This includes ice cream, freeze pops, chips, cookies, ect… Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@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

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10A NCAC 09 .0802 · Violation

Name of Operation: LELA ANNE'S LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 78000340 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/26/2024 Number Present: 54 Completed Date: 6/26/2024 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 352 Time In: 09:08 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Heather Woriax, director assisted me with today’s visit. Your facility currently operates with a three-star license, issued March 2, 2020, earning 4 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced space) and 1 quality point for having a combined turnover rate of 20% or less for all administrator, program coordinator, lead teacher, teacher and group leader positions over the last 12 months. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 82% as of today. The center’s license restrictions were found in compliance. The last annual compliance visit was conducted August 15, 2023. The sanitation inspection was completed April 5, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted July 24, 2023, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. Children were observed playing in their indoor learning environments. I visited each indoor and outdoor learning spaces. Children were cared for in a nurturing and caring manner. The license restrictions were maintained and found in compliance. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Three new staff members had been hired since your last visit. Rated license requirements were reviewed to ensure compliance was maintained with current program and education components as well as the quality point. The children were observed during free play and teacher directed activities. Safe sleep logs were current. The needs of the infants were cared for in a nurturing and caring manner. Lunch consisted of ground beef, corn, noodles, mandarin oranges, and milk. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 319 Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. Documentation was not on file in space numbers 1 and 7. .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. Documentation was not on file in space numbers 2 and 7. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Documentation was not on file in space numbers 1 and 7. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 539 When screen time was provided to school-aged children, it was not offered as a free-choice activity; not used to meet a developmental goal; was not limited to 30 minutes per day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. In space #7, screen time was used without documentation on a cumulative log. .2508(e)(1-5) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. In space #7 near the TV, the wall has been damaged and caved inward. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Several pieces of equipment on the outdoor learning environment were rusted or had chipping or peeling paint, to include but not limited to the following: blue trike, see saw, red climber, helicopter, bus and red house. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space #1, two cans of air freshener and one can of disinfectant spay were sitting on top of the wall mounted changing table .2820(b) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. One staff member did not review the plan at least annually. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One staff member did not complete their questionnaire at least annually. .0701(a) 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. Documentation was not on file for seven children. 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) 1419 All commercially manufactured equipment and furnishings were not assembled and installed according to procedures specified by the manufacturer and/or the manufacturer's instructions were not kept on file or electronically accessible, if available. On the playground, a piece of wooden is being used as a support beam under the slide of the big climbing structure. You must contact the manufacture for a replacement part or show documentation from the manufacturer indicating the wooden part is acceptable. The children may not use the structure until it comes into compliance. .0601(b) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last shelter-in-place was documented as 2/15/24. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. One staff member did not review the plan at least annually. .0607(e) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff member did not complete the required training within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff member did not complete the required training within one year of employment. .1102(a) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. One staff member did not complete the required training topics within 5 years of completing the previous training. .1103(b) 1902 The professional development plan was not reviewed annually. One staff member did not review the plan at least annually. .1104 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 documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation documented must be corrected immediately. On or before July 10, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham/ Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Be Advised: In order for children to go outside the fenced in area for ANY reason, you must receive a signed permission statement from each parent. You can find the necessary forms on the DCDEE website. You can also visit the Moodle for the lates trainings in criminal background checks. REMEMBER: According to 10A NCAC 09 .0901 GENERAL NUTRITION REQUIREMENTS (i) Food that does not meet the nutritional requirements specified in Paragraph (a) of this Rule, such as cupcakes, cakes, and donuts shall only be offered for special occasions such as holidays and birthdays. *** This includes ice cream, freeze pops, chips, cookies, ect… Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@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

10A NCAC 09 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: LELA ANNE'S LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 78000340 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/26/2024 Number Present: 54 Completed Date: 6/26/2024 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 352 Time In: 09:08 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Heather Woriax, director assisted me with today’s visit. Your facility currently operates with a three-star license, issued March 2, 2020, earning 4 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced space) and 1 quality point for having a combined turnover rate of 20% or less for all administrator, program coordinator, lead teacher, teacher and group leader positions over the last 12 months. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 82% as of today. The center’s license restrictions were found in compliance. The last annual compliance visit was conducted August 15, 2023. The sanitation inspection was completed April 5, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted July 24, 2023, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. Children were observed playing in their indoor learning environments. I visited each indoor and outdoor learning spaces. Children were cared for in a nurturing and caring manner. The license restrictions were maintained and found in compliance. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Three new staff members had been hired since your last visit. Rated license requirements were reviewed to ensure compliance was maintained with current program and education components as well as the quality point. The children were observed during free play and teacher directed activities. Safe sleep logs were current. The needs of the infants were cared for in a nurturing and caring manner. Lunch consisted of ground beef, corn, noodles, mandarin oranges, and milk. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 319 Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. Documentation was not on file in space numbers 1 and 7. .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. Documentation was not on file in space numbers 2 and 7. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Documentation was not on file in space numbers 1 and 7. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 539 When screen time was provided to school-aged children, it was not offered as a free-choice activity; not used to meet a developmental goal; was not limited to 30 minutes per day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. In space #7, screen time was used without documentation on a cumulative log. .2508(e)(1-5) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. In space #7 near the TV, the wall has been damaged and caved inward. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Several pieces of equipment on the outdoor learning environment were rusted or had chipping or peeling paint, to include but not limited to the following: blue trike, see saw, red climber, helicopter, bus and red house. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space #1, two cans of air freshener and one can of disinfectant spay were sitting on top of the wall mounted changing table .2820(b) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. One staff member did not review the plan at least annually. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One staff member did not complete their questionnaire at least annually. .0701(a) 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. Documentation was not on file for seven children. 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) 1419 All commercially manufactured equipment and furnishings were not assembled and installed according to procedures specified by the manufacturer and/or the manufacturer's instructions were not kept on file or electronically accessible, if available. On the playground, a piece of wooden is being used as a support beam under the slide of the big climbing structure. You must contact the manufacture for a replacement part or show documentation from the manufacturer indicating the wooden part is acceptable. The children may not use the structure until it comes into compliance. .0601(b) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last shelter-in-place was documented as 2/15/24. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. One staff member did not review the plan at least annually. .0607(e) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff member did not complete the required training within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff member did not complete the required training within one year of employment. .1102(a) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. One staff member did not complete the required training topics within 5 years of completing the previous training. .1103(b) 1902 The professional development plan was not reviewed annually. One staff member did not review the plan at least annually. .1104 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 documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation documented must be corrected immediately. On or before July 10, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham/ Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Be Advised: In order for children to go outside the fenced in area for ANY reason, you must receive a signed permission statement from each parent. You can find the necessary forms on the DCDEE website. You can also visit the Moodle for the lates trainings in criminal background checks. REMEMBER: According to 10A NCAC 09 .0901 GENERAL NUTRITION REQUIREMENTS (i) Food that does not meet the nutritional requirements specified in Paragraph (a) of this Rule, such as cupcakes, cakes, and donuts shall only be offered for special occasions such as holidays and birthdays. *** This includes ice cream, freeze pops, chips, cookies, ect… Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@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

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: LELA ANNE'S LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 78000340 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/26/2024 Number Present: 54 Completed Date: 6/26/2024 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 352 Time In: 09:08 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Heather Woriax, director assisted me with today’s visit. Your facility currently operates with a three-star license, issued March 2, 2020, earning 4 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced space) and 1 quality point for having a combined turnover rate of 20% or less for all administrator, program coordinator, lead teacher, teacher and group leader positions over the last 12 months. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 82% as of today. The center’s license restrictions were found in compliance. The last annual compliance visit was conducted August 15, 2023. The sanitation inspection was completed April 5, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted July 24, 2023, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. Children were observed playing in their indoor learning environments. I visited each indoor and outdoor learning spaces. Children were cared for in a nurturing and caring manner. The license restrictions were maintained and found in compliance. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Three new staff members had been hired since your last visit. Rated license requirements were reviewed to ensure compliance was maintained with current program and education components as well as the quality point. The children were observed during free play and teacher directed activities. Safe sleep logs were current. The needs of the infants were cared for in a nurturing and caring manner. Lunch consisted of ground beef, corn, noodles, mandarin oranges, and milk. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 319 Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. Documentation was not on file in space numbers 1 and 7. .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. Documentation was not on file in space numbers 2 and 7. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Documentation was not on file in space numbers 1 and 7. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 539 When screen time was provided to school-aged children, it was not offered as a free-choice activity; not used to meet a developmental goal; was not limited to 30 minutes per day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. In space #7, screen time was used without documentation on a cumulative log. .2508(e)(1-5) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. In space #7 near the TV, the wall has been damaged and caved inward. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Several pieces of equipment on the outdoor learning environment were rusted or had chipping or peeling paint, to include but not limited to the following: blue trike, see saw, red climber, helicopter, bus and red house. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space #1, two cans of air freshener and one can of disinfectant spay were sitting on top of the wall mounted changing table .2820(b) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. One staff member did not review the plan at least annually. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One staff member did not complete their questionnaire at least annually. .0701(a) 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. Documentation was not on file for seven children. 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) 1419 All commercially manufactured equipment and furnishings were not assembled and installed according to procedures specified by the manufacturer and/or the manufacturer's instructions were not kept on file or electronically accessible, if available. On the playground, a piece of wooden is being used as a support beam under the slide of the big climbing structure. You must contact the manufacture for a replacement part or show documentation from the manufacturer indicating the wooden part is acceptable. The children may not use the structure until it comes into compliance. .0601(b) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last shelter-in-place was documented as 2/15/24. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. One staff member did not review the plan at least annually. .0607(e) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff member did not complete the required training within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff member did not complete the required training within one year of employment. .1102(a) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. One staff member did not complete the required training topics within 5 years of completing the previous training. .1103(b) 1902 The professional development plan was not reviewed annually. One staff member did not review the plan at least annually. .1104 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 documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation documented must be corrected immediately. On or before July 10, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham/ Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Be Advised: In order for children to go outside the fenced in area for ANY reason, you must receive a signed permission statement from each parent. You can find the necessary forms on the DCDEE website. You can also visit the Moodle for the lates trainings in criminal background checks. REMEMBER: According to 10A NCAC 09 .0901 GENERAL NUTRITION REQUIREMENTS (i) Food that does not meet the nutritional requirements specified in Paragraph (a) of this Rule, such as cupcakes, cakes, and donuts shall only be offered for special occasions such as holidays and birthdays. *** This includes ice cream, freeze pops, chips, cookies, ect… Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@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

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: LELA ANNE'S LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 78000340 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/26/2024 Number Present: 54 Completed Date: 6/26/2024 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 352 Time In: 09:08 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Heather Woriax, director assisted me with today’s visit. Your facility currently operates with a three-star license, issued March 2, 2020, earning 4 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced space) and 1 quality point for having a combined turnover rate of 20% or less for all administrator, program coordinator, lead teacher, teacher and group leader positions over the last 12 months. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 82% as of today. The center’s license restrictions were found in compliance. The last annual compliance visit was conducted August 15, 2023. The sanitation inspection was completed April 5, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted July 24, 2023, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. Children were observed playing in their indoor learning environments. I visited each indoor and outdoor learning spaces. Children were cared for in a nurturing and caring manner. The license restrictions were maintained and found in compliance. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Three new staff members had been hired since your last visit. Rated license requirements were reviewed to ensure compliance was maintained with current program and education components as well as the quality point. The children were observed during free play and teacher directed activities. Safe sleep logs were current. The needs of the infants were cared for in a nurturing and caring manner. Lunch consisted of ground beef, corn, noodles, mandarin oranges, and milk. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 319 Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. Documentation was not on file in space numbers 1 and 7. .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. Documentation was not on file in space numbers 2 and 7. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Documentation was not on file in space numbers 1 and 7. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 539 When screen time was provided to school-aged children, it was not offered as a free-choice activity; not used to meet a developmental goal; was not limited to 30 minutes per day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. In space #7, screen time was used without documentation on a cumulative log. .2508(e)(1-5) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. In space #7 near the TV, the wall has been damaged and caved inward. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Several pieces of equipment on the outdoor learning environment were rusted or had chipping or peeling paint, to include but not limited to the following: blue trike, see saw, red climber, helicopter, bus and red house. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space #1, two cans of air freshener and one can of disinfectant spay were sitting on top of the wall mounted changing table .2820(b) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. One staff member did not review the plan at least annually. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One staff member did not complete their questionnaire at least annually. .0701(a) 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. Documentation was not on file for seven children. 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) 1419 All commercially manufactured equipment and furnishings were not assembled and installed according to procedures specified by the manufacturer and/or the manufacturer's instructions were not kept on file or electronically accessible, if available. On the playground, a piece of wooden is being used as a support beam under the slide of the big climbing structure. You must contact the manufacture for a replacement part or show documentation from the manufacturer indicating the wooden part is acceptable. The children may not use the structure until it comes into compliance. .0601(b) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last shelter-in-place was documented as 2/15/24. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. One staff member did not review the plan at least annually. .0607(e) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff member did not complete the required training within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff member did not complete the required training within one year of employment. .1102(a) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. One staff member did not complete the required training topics within 5 years of completing the previous training. .1103(b) 1902 The professional development plan was not reviewed annually. One staff member did not review the plan at least annually. .1104 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 documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation documented must be corrected immediately. On or before July 10, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham/ Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Be Advised: In order for children to go outside the fenced in area for ANY reason, you must receive a signed permission statement from each parent. You can find the necessary forms on the DCDEE website. You can also visit the Moodle for the lates trainings in criminal background checks. REMEMBER: According to 10A NCAC 09 .0901 GENERAL NUTRITION REQUIREMENTS (i) Food that does not meet the nutritional requirements specified in Paragraph (a) of this Rule, such as cupcakes, cakes, and donuts shall only be offered for special occasions such as holidays and birthdays. *** This includes ice cream, freeze pops, chips, cookies, ect… Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@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

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LELA ANNE'S LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 78000340 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/26/2024 Number Present: 54 Completed Date: 6/26/2024 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 352 Time In: 09:08 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Heather Woriax, director assisted me with today’s visit. Your facility currently operates with a three-star license, issued March 2, 2020, earning 4 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced space) and 1 quality point for having a combined turnover rate of 20% or less for all administrator, program coordinator, lead teacher, teacher and group leader positions over the last 12 months. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 82% as of today. The center’s license restrictions were found in compliance. The last annual compliance visit was conducted August 15, 2023. The sanitation inspection was completed April 5, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted July 24, 2023, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. Children were observed playing in their indoor learning environments. I visited each indoor and outdoor learning spaces. Children were cared for in a nurturing and caring manner. The license restrictions were maintained and found in compliance. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Three new staff members had been hired since your last visit. Rated license requirements were reviewed to ensure compliance was maintained with current program and education components as well as the quality point. The children were observed during free play and teacher directed activities. Safe sleep logs were current. The needs of the infants were cared for in a nurturing and caring manner. Lunch consisted of ground beef, corn, noodles, mandarin oranges, and milk. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 319 Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. Documentation was not on file in space numbers 1 and 7. .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. Documentation was not on file in space numbers 2 and 7. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Documentation was not on file in space numbers 1 and 7. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 539 When screen time was provided to school-aged children, it was not offered as a free-choice activity; not used to meet a developmental goal; was not limited to 30 minutes per day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. In space #7, screen time was used without documentation on a cumulative log. .2508(e)(1-5) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. In space #7 near the TV, the wall has been damaged and caved inward. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Several pieces of equipment on the outdoor learning environment were rusted or had chipping or peeling paint, to include but not limited to the following: blue trike, see saw, red climber, helicopter, bus and red house. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space #1, two cans of air freshener and one can of disinfectant spay were sitting on top of the wall mounted changing table .2820(b) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. One staff member did not review the plan at least annually. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One staff member did not complete their questionnaire at least annually. .0701(a) 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. Documentation was not on file for seven children. 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) 1419 All commercially manufactured equipment and furnishings were not assembled and installed according to procedures specified by the manufacturer and/or the manufacturer's instructions were not kept on file or electronically accessible, if available. On the playground, a piece of wooden is being used as a support beam under the slide of the big climbing structure. You must contact the manufacture for a replacement part or show documentation from the manufacturer indicating the wooden part is acceptable. The children may not use the structure until it comes into compliance. .0601(b) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last shelter-in-place was documented as 2/15/24. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. One staff member did not review the plan at least annually. .0607(e) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff member did not complete the required training within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff member did not complete the required training within one year of employment. .1102(a) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. One staff member did not complete the required training topics within 5 years of completing the previous training. .1103(b) 1902 The professional development plan was not reviewed annually. One staff member did not review the plan at least annually. .1104 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 documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation documented must be corrected immediately. On or before July 10, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham/ Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Be Advised: In order for children to go outside the fenced in area for ANY reason, you must receive a signed permission statement from each parent. You can find the necessary forms on the DCDEE website. You can also visit the Moodle for the lates trainings in criminal background checks. REMEMBER: According to 10A NCAC 09 .0901 GENERAL NUTRITION REQUIREMENTS (i) Food that does not meet the nutritional requirements specified in Paragraph (a) of this Rule, such as cupcakes, cakes, and donuts shall only be offered for special occasions such as holidays and birthdays. *** This includes ice cream, freeze pops, chips, cookies, ect… Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@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

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: LELA ANNE'S LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 78000340 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/9/2024 Number Present: 39 Completed Date: 4/9/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 200 Time In: 10:40 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Heather Woriax, director assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a three – Star license issued March 2, 2020, earning (7) points in the education component, (2) points in the program standards component (meets enhanced space) and 1 quality point by for having a combined turnover rate of 20% or less for all administrator, program coordinator, lead teacher, teacher, teacher and group leader positions over the past 12 months. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 82 percent as of today. The license was posted. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in their indoor learning environments. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play, transitions, and personal care routines. Sleep checks were reviewed. Infants were cared for in a caring and nurturing manner. Each child’s needs were met. One infant was observed having carpet time. The file for a new staff member was reviewed. Rated license requirements were reviewed to ensure compliance was maintained with current program and education components as well as the quality point. The last sanitation inspection was dated 4/5/24. The last fire inspection was dated 7/24/23. One staff file was monitored for compliance: C. Oxendine Lunch consisted of ravioli, corn, T. salad, saltines, and milk. The following violations were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 319 Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. In space #2, documentation was not posted. .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #2, documentation was not posted. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the playground, several pieces of equipment had chipping paint. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Documentation was not on file for one staff member. .1102(g) 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 violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 4/23/24, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. 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 may be completed. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) The following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 In space # 5, I observed 3 – 4-year-old children sitting at tables coloring with crayons. The writing area was closed off by a table. The block centered was turned around preventing access to the blocks. The dramatic play area had drawers containing plates and other play items blocked off and inaccessible to the children. An easel was stored in the dramatic play area. The rocking chair for the dramatic play area was stored off to the side on top of the sand and water table. Technical assistance was given: Children should be able to freely join in teacher directed activities. Allow the children to choose to join in on teacher directed activities simultaneously allowing them access to the centers. Allow the children to have choices. Each center should be accessible an inviting for the children to freely encage and explore. During today’s visit we opened the block center and rearranged the writing and dramatic play centers. Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@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

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GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: LELA ANNE'S LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 78000340 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/9/2024 Number Present: 39 Completed Date: 4/9/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 200 Time In: 10:40 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Heather Woriax, director assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a three – Star license issued March 2, 2020, earning (7) points in the education component, (2) points in the program standards component (meets enhanced space) and 1 quality point by for having a combined turnover rate of 20% or less for all administrator, program coordinator, lead teacher, teacher, teacher and group leader positions over the past 12 months. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 82 percent as of today. The license was posted. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in their indoor learning environments. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play, transitions, and personal care routines. Sleep checks were reviewed. Infants were cared for in a caring and nurturing manner. Each child’s needs were met. One infant was observed having carpet time. The file for a new staff member was reviewed. Rated license requirements were reviewed to ensure compliance was maintained with current program and education components as well as the quality point. The last sanitation inspection was dated 4/5/24. The last fire inspection was dated 7/24/23. One staff file was monitored for compliance: C. Oxendine Lunch consisted of ravioli, corn, T. salad, saltines, and milk. The following violations were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 319 Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. In space #2, documentation was not posted. .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #2, documentation was not posted. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the playground, several pieces of equipment had chipping paint. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Documentation was not on file for one staff member. .1102(g) 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 violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 4/23/24, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. 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 may be completed. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) The following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 In space # 5, I observed 3 – 4-year-old children sitting at tables coloring with crayons. The writing area was closed off by a table. The block centered was turned around preventing access to the blocks. The dramatic play area had drawers containing plates and other play items blocked off and inaccessible to the children. An easel was stored in the dramatic play area. The rocking chair for the dramatic play area was stored off to the side on top of the sand and water table. Technical assistance was given: Children should be able to freely join in teacher directed activities. Allow the children to choose to join in on teacher directed activities simultaneously allowing them access to the centers. Allow the children to have choices. Each center should be accessible an inviting for the children to freely encage and explore. During today’s visit we opened the block center and rearranged the writing and dramatic play centers. Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@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

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LELA ANNE'S LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 78000340 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/9/2024 Number Present: 39 Completed Date: 4/9/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 200 Time In: 10:40 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Heather Woriax, director assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a three – Star license issued March 2, 2020, earning (7) points in the education component, (2) points in the program standards component (meets enhanced space) and 1 quality point by for having a combined turnover rate of 20% or less for all administrator, program coordinator, lead teacher, teacher, teacher and group leader positions over the past 12 months. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 82 percent as of today. The license was posted. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in their indoor learning environments. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play, transitions, and personal care routines. Sleep checks were reviewed. Infants were cared for in a caring and nurturing manner. Each child’s needs were met. One infant was observed having carpet time. The file for a new staff member was reviewed. Rated license requirements were reviewed to ensure compliance was maintained with current program and education components as well as the quality point. The last sanitation inspection was dated 4/5/24. The last fire inspection was dated 7/24/23. One staff file was monitored for compliance: C. Oxendine Lunch consisted of ravioli, corn, T. salad, saltines, and milk. The following violations were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 319 Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. In space #2, documentation was not posted. .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #2, documentation was not posted. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the playground, several pieces of equipment had chipping paint. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Documentation was not on file for one staff member. .1102(g) 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 violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 4/23/24, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. 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 may be completed. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) The following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 In space # 5, I observed 3 – 4-year-old children sitting at tables coloring with crayons. The writing area was closed off by a table. The block centered was turned around preventing access to the blocks. The dramatic play area had drawers containing plates and other play items blocked off and inaccessible to the children. An easel was stored in the dramatic play area. The rocking chair for the dramatic play area was stored off to the side on top of the sand and water table. Technical assistance was given: Children should be able to freely join in teacher directed activities. Allow the children to choose to join in on teacher directed activities simultaneously allowing them access to the centers. Allow the children to have choices. Each center should be accessible an inviting for the children to freely encage and explore. During today’s visit we opened the block center and rearranged the writing and dramatic play centers. Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@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

10A NCAC 09 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: LELA ANNE'S LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 78000340 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/15/2023 Number Present: 52 Completed Date: 8/15/2023 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 303 Time In: 09:12 AM Time Out: 02:15 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 unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit and to complete a rated license assessment. Heather Warriax, director assisted me with today’s visit. Your facility currently operates with a three-star license, issued March 2, 2020, earning 4 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced space) and 1 quality point for having a combined turnover rate of 20% or less for all administrator, program coordinator, lead teacher, teacher and group leader positions over the last 12 months. The last annual compliance visit was conducted October 6, 2022. The sanitation inspection was completed February 22, 2023, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted July 24, 2023, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. I observed the children playing in centers throughout the centers. Infants were held during feedings. The children were cared for in a nurturing and cared manner. Lunch consisted of ravioli with meat sauce, corn, pineapples, crackers, and milk. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Documentation is not on file in space numbers 2 and 7. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 525 Menus for all meals and snacks were not planned at least 1 week ahead and dated. The posted menu is dated August 7-11. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Annually updated documentation is not on file for one staff member. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Annually updated documentation is not on file for one staff member. .0701(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member's certification expired 1/2023. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member's certification expired 1/2023. .1102(d) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. A staff development plan in not on file for one staff member. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1325 Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. One child's statement is not dated. .1804(b) 1792 Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. In space #4, a soda bottle was located on a shelf under the bulletin board. The bottle was removed. .0901(i) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. One staff member had not completed the required training within 5 years of the previous training. .1103(b) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. One child's statement is not dated. .0608(b)(1-6) 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 documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation documented must be corrected immediately. On or before August 29, 2023, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham/ Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Rated License Information: Your three-year re-assessment is due by March 2, 2023. You submitted your application for re-assessment during today’s visit. Your new Star License is based on the following: Education – TBD Points are earned based on the lowest level of education for any one position. Administrator – 7 pts Program Coordinator- 7pts Lead Teachers- TBD Teacher- TBD Group Leader- TBD (All lead teachers, assistant teachers and group leaders will need to submit their education to WORKS) Program Standards – 2 Points The program meets enhanced space standards. Ms. Warriax has decided not to take the environmental rating scale assessments at this time. Quality Point – 1 point for the childcare administrator having at least 10 years of documented childcare administrative work experience and a license program that can be verified by the Division. Total- TBD Once all status letters have been submitted and your rated license has been processed a new license will be mailed directly to you and must be posted upon receipt. At that time, return the old license to me as it remains the property of the State of North Carolina. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@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 .0514 · Violation

Name of Operation: LELA ANNE'S LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 78000340 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/15/2023 Number Present: 52 Completed Date: 8/15/2023 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 303 Time In: 09:12 AM Time Out: 02:15 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 unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit and to complete a rated license assessment. Heather Warriax, director assisted me with today’s visit. Your facility currently operates with a three-star license, issued March 2, 2020, earning 4 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced space) and 1 quality point for having a combined turnover rate of 20% or less for all administrator, program coordinator, lead teacher, teacher and group leader positions over the last 12 months. The last annual compliance visit was conducted October 6, 2022. The sanitation inspection was completed February 22, 2023, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted July 24, 2023, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. I observed the children playing in centers throughout the centers. Infants were held during feedings. The children were cared for in a nurturing and cared manner. Lunch consisted of ravioli with meat sauce, corn, pineapples, crackers, and milk. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Documentation is not on file in space numbers 2 and 7. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 525 Menus for all meals and snacks were not planned at least 1 week ahead and dated. The posted menu is dated August 7-11. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Annually updated documentation is not on file for one staff member. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Annually updated documentation is not on file for one staff member. .0701(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member's certification expired 1/2023. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member's certification expired 1/2023. .1102(d) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. A staff development plan in not on file for one staff member. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1325 Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. One child's statement is not dated. .1804(b) 1792 Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. In space #4, a soda bottle was located on a shelf under the bulletin board. The bottle was removed. .0901(i) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. One staff member had not completed the required training within 5 years of the previous training. .1103(b) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. One child's statement is not dated. .0608(b)(1-6) 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 documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation documented must be corrected immediately. On or before August 29, 2023, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham/ Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Rated License Information: Your three-year re-assessment is due by March 2, 2023. You submitted your application for re-assessment during today’s visit. Your new Star License is based on the following: Education – TBD Points are earned based on the lowest level of education for any one position. Administrator – 7 pts Program Coordinator- 7pts Lead Teachers- TBD Teacher- TBD Group Leader- TBD (All lead teachers, assistant teachers and group leaders will need to submit their education to WORKS) Program Standards – 2 Points The program meets enhanced space standards. Ms. Warriax has decided not to take the environmental rating scale assessments at this time. Quality Point – 1 point for the childcare administrator having at least 10 years of documented childcare administrative work experience and a license program that can be verified by the Division. Total- TBD Once all status letters have been submitted and your rated license has been processed a new license will be mailed directly to you and must be posted upon receipt. At that time, return the old license to me as it remains the property of the State of North Carolina. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@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

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: LELA ANNE'S LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 78000340 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/15/2023 Number Present: 52 Completed Date: 8/15/2023 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 303 Time In: 09:12 AM Time Out: 02:15 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 unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit and to complete a rated license assessment. Heather Warriax, director assisted me with today’s visit. Your facility currently operates with a three-star license, issued March 2, 2020, earning 4 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced space) and 1 quality point for having a combined turnover rate of 20% or less for all administrator, program coordinator, lead teacher, teacher and group leader positions over the last 12 months. The last annual compliance visit was conducted October 6, 2022. The sanitation inspection was completed February 22, 2023, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted July 24, 2023, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. I observed the children playing in centers throughout the centers. Infants were held during feedings. The children were cared for in a nurturing and cared manner. Lunch consisted of ravioli with meat sauce, corn, pineapples, crackers, and milk. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Documentation is not on file in space numbers 2 and 7. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 525 Menus for all meals and snacks were not planned at least 1 week ahead and dated. The posted menu is dated August 7-11. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Annually updated documentation is not on file for one staff member. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Annually updated documentation is not on file for one staff member. .0701(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member's certification expired 1/2023. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member's certification expired 1/2023. .1102(d) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. A staff development plan in not on file for one staff member. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1325 Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. One child's statement is not dated. .1804(b) 1792 Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. In space #4, a soda bottle was located on a shelf under the bulletin board. The bottle was removed. .0901(i) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. One staff member had not completed the required training within 5 years of the previous training. .1103(b) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. One child's statement is not dated. .0608(b)(1-6) 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 documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation documented must be corrected immediately. On or before August 29, 2023, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham/ Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Rated License Information: Your three-year re-assessment is due by March 2, 2023. You submitted your application for re-assessment during today’s visit. Your new Star License is based on the following: Education – TBD Points are earned based on the lowest level of education for any one position. Administrator – 7 pts Program Coordinator- 7pts Lead Teachers- TBD Teacher- TBD Group Leader- TBD (All lead teachers, assistant teachers and group leaders will need to submit their education to WORKS) Program Standards – 2 Points The program meets enhanced space standards. Ms. Warriax has decided not to take the environmental rating scale assessments at this time. Quality Point – 1 point for the childcare administrator having at least 10 years of documented childcare administrative work experience and a license program that can be verified by the Division. Total- TBD Once all status letters have been submitted and your rated license has been processed a new license will be mailed directly to you and must be posted upon receipt. At that time, return the old license to me as it remains the property of the State of North Carolina. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@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

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LELA ANNE'S LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 78000340 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/15/2023 Number Present: 52 Completed Date: 8/15/2023 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 303 Time In: 09:12 AM Time Out: 02:15 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 unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit and to complete a rated license assessment. Heather Warriax, director assisted me with today’s visit. Your facility currently operates with a three-star license, issued March 2, 2020, earning 4 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced space) and 1 quality point for having a combined turnover rate of 20% or less for all administrator, program coordinator, lead teacher, teacher and group leader positions over the last 12 months. The last annual compliance visit was conducted October 6, 2022. The sanitation inspection was completed February 22, 2023, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted July 24, 2023, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. I observed the children playing in centers throughout the centers. Infants were held during feedings. The children were cared for in a nurturing and cared manner. Lunch consisted of ravioli with meat sauce, corn, pineapples, crackers, and milk. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Documentation is not on file in space numbers 2 and 7. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 525 Menus for all meals and snacks were not planned at least 1 week ahead and dated. The posted menu is dated August 7-11. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Annually updated documentation is not on file for one staff member. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Annually updated documentation is not on file for one staff member. .0701(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member's certification expired 1/2023. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member's certification expired 1/2023. .1102(d) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. A staff development plan in not on file for one staff member. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1325 Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. One child's statement is not dated. .1804(b) 1792 Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. In space #4, a soda bottle was located on a shelf under the bulletin board. The bottle was removed. .0901(i) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. One staff member had not completed the required training within 5 years of the previous training. .1103(b) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. One child's statement is not dated. .0608(b)(1-6) 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 documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation documented must be corrected immediately. On or before August 29, 2023, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham/ Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Rated License Information: Your three-year re-assessment is due by March 2, 2023. You submitted your application for re-assessment during today’s visit. Your new Star License is based on the following: Education – TBD Points are earned based on the lowest level of education for any one position. Administrator – 7 pts Program Coordinator- 7pts Lead Teachers- TBD Teacher- TBD Group Leader- TBD (All lead teachers, assistant teachers and group leaders will need to submit their education to WORKS) Program Standards – 2 Points The program meets enhanced space standards. Ms. Warriax has decided not to take the environmental rating scale assessments at this time. Quality Point – 1 point for the childcare administrator having at least 10 years of documented childcare administrative work experience and a license program that can be verified by the Division. Total- TBD Once all status letters have been submitted and your rated license has been processed a new license will be mailed directly to you and must be posted upon receipt. At that time, return the old license to me as it remains the property of the State of North Carolina. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@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