GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: MOUNT PILOT CHILD ENRICHMENT CENTER Facility ID: 86000319 Consultant: AUDREY DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/7/2024 Number Present: 132 Completed Date: 8/7/2024 Age: From 0 To 12 Total Minutes: 280 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 03:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted by Audrey Davis and Emily Lamquaye, Childcare Consultants with Wendi Bennett, center owner/director. Your program currently operates with a four-star license. Restrictions include 1st shift care, meets enhanced ratios, children < age 2 in rooms with direct exits, and capacity for building 1 is 66 and building 2 118. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 8/6/24 and Child Enrichment Centers, LLC. was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 94% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. We observed positive interactions today as children engaged in indoor and outdoor play, lunch, and rest. There were developmentally appropriate materials and activities available to the children in the classrooms and outside. Lunch included pizza crunchers, pears, green peas, and milk. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 8/24/23. A sanitation inspection was conducted 6/12/24 with four (4 ) demerits and a Superior classification. An approved, satisfactory fire inspection was conducted 7/2/24. You remain approved for day time care. You provided us with a copy of the fire inspection during this visit. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted 7/3/24 and a lockdown emergency drill was documented on 7/5/24. An outdoor inspection log was maintained with the last inspection documented on 7/8/24. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today and found in compliance. Cleaning supplies are stored in a locked hallway closet and in the kitchen which is kept locked. Medication: Topical medications were stored properly with authorizations as required. The following violations were documented today and reviewed with you as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. The file for one child did not include a physician's medicl. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff did not take the required administration of medication training within the first year of employment. .1102(a) Child Care programs are expected to maintain compliance at all times and are required to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and I must receive written documentation from you verifying compliance on or before August 21, 2024. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your facility • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • an accurate and detailed description of how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to Audrey.Davis@dhhs.nc.gov. If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not yet been made, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter on or prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. If there are violations that cannot be corrected by the due date due to circumstances beyond your control, you must submit a written request for an extension prior to the due date. In this case, I must still receive your letter for all other item numbers by the original due date. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Consultation: Today i discussed with you that a dark room is not required for infants to sleep. You agreed to have staff leave the curtain open when lights are turned out for nap time. Staff must be able to clearly see and assess each child including during rest time. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with you from my computer screen and emailed to you at wendigbennett@gmail.com Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Audrey Davis, Child Care Consultant PO Box 17273 Winston-Salem, NC 27116 (336)317-6514 Audrey.Davis@dhhs.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ 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 .1003 · Violation

Name of Operation: MOUNT PILOT CHILD ENRICHMENT CENTER Facility ID: 86000319 Consultant: AUDREY DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/24/2023 Number Present: 138 Completed Date: 8/24/2023 Age: From 0 To 12 Total Minutes: 395 Time In: 10:40 AM Time Out: 05:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted by Audrey Davis, Childcare Consultant with Wendi Bennett, center owner/director. Your program currently operates with a four-star license. Restrictions include 1st shift care, meets enhanced ratios, children < 2 ½ in rooms with direct exits, and capacity for building 1 is 66 and building 2 118. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 8/22/23 and Child Enrichment Centers, LLC. was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 98% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed positive interactions today. I observed children having indoor and outdoor play, lunch, and rest. I observed developmentally appropriate materials and activities were available to the children in the classrooms and outside. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/27/22. A sanitation inspection was completed 3/7/23 with six (6) demerits and a Superior classification. An approved, satisfactory fire inspection was conducted 8/7/23 by fire marshal David A. Jones. You remain approved for day time care. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 7/18/23 and a lockdown emergency drill was documented on 7/17/23. An outdoor inspection log was maintained with the last inspection documented on 7/17/23. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today and found in compliance. Cleaning supplies are stored in a locked hallway closet and in the kitchen which is kept locked. I observed diaper creams properly stored with authorizations that contained the required information. Transportation: You transport school age children from four area schools to your school age program in the afternoons. You also transport school age children in the summer for off-premises activities. You have three 15-passenger vans which I monitored during today’s visit. The following violations were documented today and reviewed with you as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 612 Each child's bed, cot, or 2" mat was not individually assigned and identified. Each infant's sleep space was not labeled with the child's name. 15A NCAC 18A .2821(b) & (c) 1115 First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. A first aid kit was not located in one of three vehicles used for routine transport of school age children to the center from school in the afternoons. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) 1125 Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Parent's permission to tranport children to the center from school did not include when and where the child was to be transported. .1003(i)(j) Child Care programs are expected to maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and I must receive written documentation from you verifying compliance on or before September 7, 2023. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your facility • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • an accurate and detailed description of how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to Audrey.Davis@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Audrey Davis PO Box 17273 Winston-Salem, NC 27116 If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not yet been made, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter on or prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. If there are violations that cannot be corrected by the due date due to circumstances beyond your control, you must submit a written request for an extension prior to the due date. In this case, I must still receive your letter for all other item numbers by the original due date. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance provided during today’s visit: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility such as deciding to become incorporated or dissolve your corporation. • Please maintain documentation to show how school age children participate in the planning and implementation of their activities. * During today's visit, we discussed that there is not enough space in the room for infants for cribs for the nine children enrolled. You discussed today your plan to remove items in the room that are not necessary to create more space. There are five cribs and you have sleep mats if needed for the four oldest infants, ages 8 months, 7 months, and 6 months. Ms. Hauser is researching best practice for your situation. We are available to assist you in working this out. Cohort 1 – Your facility is in Cohort 1 to Resume the Rated License following the Hold Harmless during the COVID pandemic. This means you are currently in your Preparation Year through June 30, 2024. During this preparation year, make sure all staff have up-to-date WORKS accounts in order to receive credit for all of their college coursework when the education component is assessed. Also, you may have new staff who have never participated in the North Carolina Environment Rating Scales – ITERS-R, ECERS-R, and SACERS-U. I recommend that you take advantage of all available resources to help acquaint staff with the Scales and refresh those staff with previous experience. Some resources include the ncrlap.org, the local Child Care Resource Center, Smart Start, and DCDEE. You can also access a Quality Point form on the DCDEE website – ncchildcare.dhhs.nc.gov. Select the Provider tab, then Provider Documents, and scroll down to Quality Point Form to see a list of options you may choose to earn a quality point. You said you participated in the NCRLAP assessment project's mock assessments during the summer. You said you are using the results to help prepare for your upcoming assessment. Keep in mind facilities have the option to request the ERS during your preparation year. You said you do plan to have the assessment as part of your upcoming rated license and will let me know if you decide to get assessed early. Please stay in touch with me and let me know how I can assist you. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with you from my computer screen and emailed to you at wendigbennett@gmail.com Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Audrey Davis, Child Care Consultant (336)317-6514 Audrey.Davis@dhhs.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: MOUNT PILOT CHILD ENRICHMENT CENTER Facility ID: 86000319 Consultant: AUDREY DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/24/2023 Number Present: 138 Completed Date: 8/24/2023 Age: From 0 To 12 Total Minutes: 395 Time In: 10:40 AM Time Out: 05:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted by Audrey Davis, Childcare Consultant with Wendi Bennett, center owner/director. Your program currently operates with a four-star license. Restrictions include 1st shift care, meets enhanced ratios, children < 2 ½ in rooms with direct exits, and capacity for building 1 is 66 and building 2 118. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 8/22/23 and Child Enrichment Centers, LLC. was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 98% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed positive interactions today. I observed children having indoor and outdoor play, lunch, and rest. I observed developmentally appropriate materials and activities were available to the children in the classrooms and outside. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/27/22. A sanitation inspection was completed 3/7/23 with six (6) demerits and a Superior classification. An approved, satisfactory fire inspection was conducted 8/7/23 by fire marshal David A. Jones. You remain approved for day time care. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 7/18/23 and a lockdown emergency drill was documented on 7/17/23. An outdoor inspection log was maintained with the last inspection documented on 7/17/23. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today and found in compliance. Cleaning supplies are stored in a locked hallway closet and in the kitchen which is kept locked. I observed diaper creams properly stored with authorizations that contained the required information. Transportation: You transport school age children from four area schools to your school age program in the afternoons. You also transport school age children in the summer for off-premises activities. You have three 15-passenger vans which I monitored during today’s visit. The following violations were documented today and reviewed with you as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 612 Each child's bed, cot, or 2" mat was not individually assigned and identified. Each infant's sleep space was not labeled with the child's name. 15A NCAC 18A .2821(b) & (c) 1115 First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. A first aid kit was not located in one of three vehicles used for routine transport of school age children to the center from school in the afternoons. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) 1125 Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Parent's permission to tranport children to the center from school did not include when and where the child was to be transported. .1003(i)(j) Child Care programs are expected to maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and I must receive written documentation from you verifying compliance on or before September 7, 2023. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your facility • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • an accurate and detailed description of how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to Audrey.Davis@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Audrey Davis PO Box 17273 Winston-Salem, NC 27116 If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not yet been made, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter on or prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. If there are violations that cannot be corrected by the due date due to circumstances beyond your control, you must submit a written request for an extension prior to the due date. In this case, I must still receive your letter for all other item numbers by the original due date. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance provided during today’s visit: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility such as deciding to become incorporated or dissolve your corporation. • Please maintain documentation to show how school age children participate in the planning and implementation of their activities. * During today's visit, we discussed that there is not enough space in the room for infants for cribs for the nine children enrolled. You discussed today your plan to remove items in the room that are not necessary to create more space. There are five cribs and you have sleep mats if needed for the four oldest infants, ages 8 months, 7 months, and 6 months. Ms. Hauser is researching best practice for your situation. We are available to assist you in working this out. Cohort 1 – Your facility is in Cohort 1 to Resume the Rated License following the Hold Harmless during the COVID pandemic. This means you are currently in your Preparation Year through June 30, 2024. During this preparation year, make sure all staff have up-to-date WORKS accounts in order to receive credit for all of their college coursework when the education component is assessed. Also, you may have new staff who have never participated in the North Carolina Environment Rating Scales – ITERS-R, ECERS-R, and SACERS-U. I recommend that you take advantage of all available resources to help acquaint staff with the Scales and refresh those staff with previous experience. Some resources include the ncrlap.org, the local Child Care Resource Center, Smart Start, and DCDEE. You can also access a Quality Point form on the DCDEE website – ncchildcare.dhhs.nc.gov. Select the Provider tab, then Provider Documents, and scroll down to Quality Point Form to see a list of options you may choose to earn a quality point. You said you participated in the NCRLAP assessment project's mock assessments during the summer. You said you are using the results to help prepare for your upcoming assessment. Keep in mind facilities have the option to request the ERS during your preparation year. You said you do plan to have the assessment as part of your upcoming rated license and will let me know if you decide to get assessed early. Please stay in touch with me and let me know how I can assist you. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with you from my computer screen and emailed to you at wendigbennett@gmail.com Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Audrey Davis, Child Care Consultant (336)317-6514 Audrey.Davis@dhhs.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ 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