10A NCAC 09 .0902 · Violation

Name of Operation: PRINCETON DAYCARE CENTER Facility ID: 51000872 Consultant: PAULA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/28/2026 Number Present: 46 Completed Date: 1/8/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. The owner, administrator was not present today. E. Joyner assisted with the visit. I monitored the indoor and outdoor environments for compliance with child care requirements. Staff/child ratios, supervision, use of space and capacity were monitored for compliance. The permit, sanitation, evacuation, safe arrival and departure procedures, no smoking signage, first aid chart, menus, activity plan, daily schedule, staff/child ratios, emergency medical care plan, emergency telephone numbers and a summary of NC Child Care Law were all posted at the time of the visit. The storage of medication and hazardous products was also monitored for compliance. A sample of children's records, new staff files, and a sample of existing staff files were reviewed during the visit. The last fire drill was documented as conducted on 1-27-26 at 11:00 am. The last outdoor inspection was documented as conducted on 1-20-26. A shelter in place drill was documented as conducted on 12-16-26. An approved fire inspection was completed on 6-26-25. A sanitation inspection was last completed on 10-28-25 with three demerits and a superior classification. The corporation status of Village Preschool LLC was verified as current and active during the visit using the Secretary of State's website. The children were observed during free play, eating lunch and during naptime. Lunch consisted of beef tacos, corn, beans and milk. Violation Number Comment Rule 540 An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence) A feeding schedule was not posted for one infant. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) You attended the Director's Meeting held by DCDEE on 10-7-25 during which the new child care requirements in section .3200 pertaining to two through five stars were reviewed. You stated today that you are planning to apply for a new rated license and that your goal is to achieve a five-star license. I reviewed the pathways with you, and you stated that you were not certain at this time which pathway would be selected, but you were thinking about Pathway 2 Classroom and Instructional Quality. We briefly reviewed the requirements for Family and Community Engagement and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) for the facility and each individual staff member. These forms can all be found on the DCDEE website, under QRIS Modernization on the What's New tab. I encouraged you to become familiar with these forms and to share the individual CQI form with the staff members. I recommend that you have all staff members review their information in the WORKS database to determine if the information is up to date. If not, they will need to submit new official transcripts to the Workforce Unit. Please have them contact them directly for questions pertaining to their WORKS account. All application documents, including the ERS Request form, can be found on the DCDEE website. Please feel free to contact me if you have questions about the various pathways or the application process. If needed, I can contact a technical assistance visit to assist you with the transition process. The violation documented was corrected during the visit; therefore, a compliance letter was not required. Please contact me at 919-819-9302 or at paula.davis@dhhs.nc.gov if I can be of further assistance. 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 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: PRINCETON DAYCARE CENTER Facility ID: 51000872 Consultant: PAULA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/22/2025 Number Present: 56 Completed Date: 7/22/2025 Age: From 0 To 6 Total Minutes: 90 Time In: 01:30 PM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements during a routine unannounced visit. L. Spivey greeted me and assisted with the visit. I monitored the indoor environment for compliance with child care requirements. Staff/child ratios, supervision, use of space and capacity were monitored for compliance. The permit, sanitation placard, evacuation plan, safe arrival and departure procedures, first aid chart, menus, daily schedule, staff/child ratios, emergency medical care plan, emergency telephone numbers and a summary of NC Child Care Law were all posted at the time of the visit. No new staff members have been hired since the 2-18-25 visit. Therefore, no staff files were reviewed. The storage of medication and hazardous products was also monitored during the visit. The last fire drill was documented at conducted on 6-26-25 with an evacuation time of 47 seconds. A lockdown drill was documented as conducted on 6-6-25. An outdoor inspection was documented as completed on 7-2-25. An approved fire inspection was completed on-6-26-25. A sanitation inspection was last completed on 2-13-25 with 11 demerits and a superior classification. The children were observed getting up from nap, playing outside and playing in the classrooms. I did not observe a meal or snack being served today. A three-star license was issued to you on 12-2-19 with four points in education, two points in program and one quality point. Based on observations made and on information provided, you continue to meet the requirements previously met to obtain such a license. Violation Number Comment Rule 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. A substitution was made for snack, but was not posted on one of the menus prior to snack being served. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) At the time of today's visit, our area has been experiencing extreme heat with temperatures in excess of 100 degrees. We discussed several concerns presented by these high temperatures and ways to address them: - Outdoor time must be limited to no more than fifteen minutes and must occur in the early hours of the day. Please refer to your weather watch chart for further instructions for your youngest children in care, as well as those with special health concerns that may be made worse when exposed to high temperatures. - While outside, please pay special attention to all children and staff members to watch for signs of heat exhaustion including heavy sweating, pale or clammy skin, headaches, dizziness, weakness, vomiting and/or a fast, weak pulse. Heat strokes are considered a medical emergency and require immediate medical attention. Symptoms of heat stroke include a dangerously high body temperature (104 or higher), hot and dry skin, confusion, rapid pulse and potential loss of consciousness. If you suspect a child or staff member is experiencing either of these conditions, please seek medical attention. - Drinking water must be freely available to all children and should be provided during outdoor play, as well as immediately upon re-entry into the facility following outdoor play. - Your building must remain at 85 degrees or less based on Environmental Health requirements. Please refer to your Safe Sleep Policy regarding the temperature requirement for classrooms where infants are present. If you are not able to maintain these temperatures, you would need to move the children to spaces where the temperature can be maintained or consider closing until the air conditioning can be repaired. - Before transporting children, please ensure that the air conditioning on each vehicle is working and that the vehicles can be adequately cooled. I recommended that you limit off-premises activities that include outdoor activities during this extreme weather. Today I observed that the covers on the equipment in the classroom for the infant children was soiled. You need to remove the covers and wash them or replace the covers or the equipment. Please contact me at 919-819-9302 or at paula.davis@dhhs.nc.gov if I can be of further assistance. 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 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: PRINCETON DAYCARE CENTER Facility ID: 51000872 Consultant: PAULA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/18/2025 Number Present: 39 Completed Date: 2/18/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 190 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 01:00 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 during your annual compliance visit. I monitored the indoor and outdoor environments for compliance with childcare requirements. Staff/child ratios, supervision, use of space and capacity were monitored for compliance. The permit, sanitation placard, evacuation plan, safe arrival and departure procedures, first aid chart, menus, activity plans, daily schedules, staff/child ratios, emergency medical care plan, emergency telephone numbers and a summary of NC Child Care Law were all posted at the time of today's visit. One new staff member was hired since the 9-10-24 routine unannounced visit. The new staff file and a percentage of existing staff files were reviewed and the information on the Staff and Training worksheets was verified. The storage of medication and hazardous products was also monitored for compliance. The last fire drill was documented as completed on 1-10-25 at 10:08 am with an evacuation time of one minute. A lock down drill was documented as completed on 12-13-24 at 9:45 am. The last outdoor inspection was documented as completed on 1-28-25 at 9:00 am. An approved fire inspection was completed on 6-5-24. A sanitation inspection was last completed on 2-13-25 with 11 demerits and a superior classification. The children were observed playing outside and participating in teacher-directed activities, playing in the classroom and participating in routines. For lunch today the children had fish sticks, potatoes, green beans, rice and milk. A three-star license with four points in education, two points in program and one quality point was issued to you on 12-2-19. Based on observations made and information provided, you continue to meet the requirements previously met to obtain such a license. Violation Number Comment Rule 601 Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. The refrigerator in the classroom for the infant children did not have a thermometer in it. 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. An outlet in the classroom for the toddlers was not being used and was not covered. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) All violations today were corrected during the visit; therefore, a compliance letter is not required. Several staff members had not completed their on-going training today. I reminded you that they have until 2-27-25 to complete all of their required hours. There are online options available, however make sure the training is approved by DCDEE. You were hired as the administrator in Jue 2024. You stated today that you did not understand how to calculate on-going training hours. I reviewed how to calculate the ongoing hours during the visit. Please contact me at 919-819-9302 or at paula.davis@dhhs.nc.gov if I can be of assistance. 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 .0902 · Violation

Name of Operation: PRINCETON DAYCARE CENTER Facility ID: 51000872 Consultant: PAULA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/27/2024 Number Present: 47 Completed Date: 2/27/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 12:45 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 of applicable child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. Today's visit also serves as an administrative action follow-up visit for written warning issued by the Division of Child Development and Early Education on December 6, 2023 and to monitor compliance with the Corrective Action Plan. You verified that you received the action on December 11, 2023. A copy of the administrative action including the cover letter was observed posted in the lobby of the facility. I monitored the indoor and outdoor environments for compliance with applicable child care requirements. Staff/child ratios, supervision, use of space and capacity were monitored for compliance. The permit, sanitation, evacuation, safe arrival and departure procedures, first aid chart, menus, daily schedule, staff/child ratios and a summary of NC Child Care Law were all posted. The storage of medication and hazardous products was also monitored for compliance. An approved fire inspection was completed on 8-28-23. A sanitation inspection was completed on 12-19-23 with nine demerits and a superior classification. The children were observed in free play and preparing for lunch, which consisted of spaghetti with beef, sweet peas, mixed fruit, sliced bread and milk. The status of Village Preschool LLC was verified as current and active following the visit using the Secretary of State's website. A three star child care center license with four points in education and two points in program standards and a quality point was issued on 12-2-19. Based on this date, your license will be due for a reassessment from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. More information will be forthcoming regarding your rated license assessment. I monitored progress on completion of the stipulations in the Correction Action Plan as follows: Stipulation # 1 - One violation was documented during the visit. Stipulation # 1 will be monitored during all visits conducted throughout the duration of the administrative action. Stipulation # 2 -Based on the date you received the action, you should have contacted Paula Davis, Child Care Consultant by December 20, 2023 to schedule a complete review of all child care requirements. You contacted Ms. Davis on December 19, 2023 and the rules review scheduled for February 20, 2024. Stipulation # 3 -Based on the date you received the action, you should have developed your written plan by 12-27-23. I received your written Plan on 1-1-24. Your policies for stipulation 3 and 4 were approved on 1-22-24. Stipulation # 4 -Within three (3) weeks after You will need to develop a written plan that describes in detail the steps the facility will take to achieve and maintain compliance with child care requirements regarding staff training. Your policies for stipulation 3 and 4 were approved on 1-22-24. Stipulation # 5 Within one (1) week after the approval of the written plans in #3 and #4 is received, you shall conduct a staff meeting with all staff members to discuss the approved written procedures. Within three (3) business days after the staff meeting, please submit the following documentation to me: an attendance roster with the printed name and signature of each staff member in attendance, the date, time, and length of the meeting, and minutes documenting the information discussed during the meeting. All documentation shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. Stipulation # 5 has not been met. The staff meeting was conducted on 2-23-24 and the required documentation was sent to me. The policies and procedures will become a part of your operational policies and must be reviewed with all existing staff and all new staff members hired after approval of the plans, policies and procedures. I recommended having all staff sign verifying receipt of each plan, policy or procedure following the staff meeting that will be held after approval as required by stipulation # 5. I also recommended that you have all new hires sign verifying receipt. These signature pages should be kept in each staff member’s file. The requirements in each stipulation in the corrective action plan has been met. Violation Number Comment Rule 540 An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence)A feeding schedule was not posted for one child who was less than 15 months old. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One individual was hired on 2-15-23, but did not have a medical completed until 4-21-23. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 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. A new staff member did not have verification of completion of Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Two new employees did not receive the Health and Safety training within one year of employment. .1102(a) Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare law and rules. I explained that you have access to the on-line version of the Child Care Rule Book, as well as a hard copy of the rules. I recommended that you visit the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in childcare. You could also find any needed Child Care forms by going on the web site and clicking on the "Provider" tab and then clicking on the "Provider Documents" tab. Please send me a written statement describing how and when the above violations were corrected. The written statement must be received no later than 3-13-24. Please note that if your letter is mailed, a hand written signature is required. As an alternative, compliance letters can now be submitted via email. I recommend emailing your letter to reduce the time needed to ensure my receipt of your information; however, if you do not have access to email, please ensure that your letter is mailed in a timely fashion and that you allow for any possible delays in the mail service. Compliance letters are required if there are violations that cannot be corrected during the visit. The two week timeframe is established to allow time for submission of the letter or email. This deadline must be met or a follow up visit may be conducted. Please ensure that all items are fully addressed in your compliance letters. Failure to address all items may also lead to a follow up visit. If you are not able to fully correct an item or items prior to the submission deadline, you will need to contact me by email, giving a detailed explanation of why the violation had not been corrected and identifying a date by which the item will be corrected. This will allow me to request an extension on items that have not been corrected. For example, if a staff member needs to complete ITS-SIDS to correct a violation and the training is not available until after the submission deadline, please register the staff member for the training and then email me with the date of the training. An extension would then be requested to allow time for the staff member to complete the training and for you to submit verification to me by email. Please contact me if you have questions pertaining to compliance letters. Please contact me at 919-819-9302 or at paula.davis@dhhs.nc.gov if I can be of assistance. Please use my local mailing address for submitting items directly to me: PO Box 696, Pine Level, NC 27568. 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 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: PRINCETON DAYCARE CENTER Facility ID: 51000872 Consultant: PAULA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/27/2024 Number Present: 47 Completed Date: 2/27/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 12:45 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 of applicable child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. Today's visit also serves as an administrative action follow-up visit for written warning issued by the Division of Child Development and Early Education on December 6, 2023 and to monitor compliance with the Corrective Action Plan. You verified that you received the action on December 11, 2023. A copy of the administrative action including the cover letter was observed posted in the lobby of the facility. I monitored the indoor and outdoor environments for compliance with applicable child care requirements. Staff/child ratios, supervision, use of space and capacity were monitored for compliance. The permit, sanitation, evacuation, safe arrival and departure procedures, first aid chart, menus, daily schedule, staff/child ratios and a summary of NC Child Care Law were all posted. The storage of medication and hazardous products was also monitored for compliance. An approved fire inspection was completed on 8-28-23. A sanitation inspection was completed on 12-19-23 with nine demerits and a superior classification. The children were observed in free play and preparing for lunch, which consisted of spaghetti with beef, sweet peas, mixed fruit, sliced bread and milk. The status of Village Preschool LLC was verified as current and active following the visit using the Secretary of State's website. A three star child care center license with four points in education and two points in program standards and a quality point was issued on 12-2-19. Based on this date, your license will be due for a reassessment from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. More information will be forthcoming regarding your rated license assessment. I monitored progress on completion of the stipulations in the Correction Action Plan as follows: Stipulation # 1 - One violation was documented during the visit. Stipulation # 1 will be monitored during all visits conducted throughout the duration of the administrative action. Stipulation # 2 -Based on the date you received the action, you should have contacted Paula Davis, Child Care Consultant by December 20, 2023 to schedule a complete review of all child care requirements. You contacted Ms. Davis on December 19, 2023 and the rules review scheduled for February 20, 2024. Stipulation # 3 -Based on the date you received the action, you should have developed your written plan by 12-27-23. I received your written Plan on 1-1-24. Your policies for stipulation 3 and 4 were approved on 1-22-24. Stipulation # 4 -Within three (3) weeks after You will need to develop a written plan that describes in detail the steps the facility will take to achieve and maintain compliance with child care requirements regarding staff training. Your policies for stipulation 3 and 4 were approved on 1-22-24. Stipulation # 5 Within one (1) week after the approval of the written plans in #3 and #4 is received, you shall conduct a staff meeting with all staff members to discuss the approved written procedures. Within three (3) business days after the staff meeting, please submit the following documentation to me: an attendance roster with the printed name and signature of each staff member in attendance, the date, time, and length of the meeting, and minutes documenting the information discussed during the meeting. All documentation shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. Stipulation # 5 has not been met. The staff meeting was conducted on 2-23-24 and the required documentation was sent to me. The policies and procedures will become a part of your operational policies and must be reviewed with all existing staff and all new staff members hired after approval of the plans, policies and procedures. I recommended having all staff sign verifying receipt of each plan, policy or procedure following the staff meeting that will be held after approval as required by stipulation # 5. I also recommended that you have all new hires sign verifying receipt. These signature pages should be kept in each staff member’s file. The requirements in each stipulation in the corrective action plan has been met. Violation Number Comment Rule 540 An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence)A feeding schedule was not posted for one child who was less than 15 months old. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One individual was hired on 2-15-23, but did not have a medical completed until 4-21-23. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 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. A new staff member did not have verification of completion of Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Two new employees did not receive the Health and Safety training within one year of employment. .1102(a) Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare law and rules. I explained that you have access to the on-line version of the Child Care Rule Book, as well as a hard copy of the rules. I recommended that you visit the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in childcare. You could also find any needed Child Care forms by going on the web site and clicking on the "Provider" tab and then clicking on the "Provider Documents" tab. Please send me a written statement describing how and when the above violations were corrected. The written statement must be received no later than 3-13-24. Please note that if your letter is mailed, a hand written signature is required. As an alternative, compliance letters can now be submitted via email. I recommend emailing your letter to reduce the time needed to ensure my receipt of your information; however, if you do not have access to email, please ensure that your letter is mailed in a timely fashion and that you allow for any possible delays in the mail service. Compliance letters are required if there are violations that cannot be corrected during the visit. The two week timeframe is established to allow time for submission of the letter or email. This deadline must be met or a follow up visit may be conducted. Please ensure that all items are fully addressed in your compliance letters. Failure to address all items may also lead to a follow up visit. If you are not able to fully correct an item or items prior to the submission deadline, you will need to contact me by email, giving a detailed explanation of why the violation had not been corrected and identifying a date by which the item will be corrected. This will allow me to request an extension on items that have not been corrected. For example, if a staff member needs to complete ITS-SIDS to correct a violation and the training is not available until after the submission deadline, please register the staff member for the training and then email me with the date of the training. An extension would then be requested to allow time for the staff member to complete the training and for you to submit verification to me by email. Please contact me if you have questions pertaining to compliance letters. Please contact me at 919-819-9302 or at paula.davis@dhhs.nc.gov if I can be of assistance. Please use my local mailing address for submitting items directly to me: PO Box 696, Pine Level, NC 27568. 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: PRINCETON DAYCARE CENTER Facility ID: 51000872 Consultant: PAULA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/17/2024 Number Present: 41 Completed Date: 1/17/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Admin Action Follow-Up Lic Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to review the Administrative Action issued by the Division of Child Development and Early Education on December 6, 2023 and to monitor compliance with the Corrective Action Plan. You verified that you received the action on December 11, 2023. A copy of the administrative action including the cover letter was observed posted in the lobby of the facility. I monitored the indoor environments for compliance with child care requirements. Staff/child ratios, supervision, capacity, and use of space were monitored for compliance. The children were observed during nap time. I monitored progress on completion of the stipulations in the Correction Action Plan as follows: Stipulation # 1 - One violation was documented during the visit. Stipulation # 1 will be monitored during all visits conducted throughout the duration of the administrative action. Stipulation # 2 -Based on the date you received the action, you should have contacted Paula Davis, Child Care Consultant by December 20, 2023 to schedule a complete review of all child care requirements. You contacted Ms. Davis on December 19, 2023 and the rules review scheduled for February 20, 2024. Stipulation # 3 -Based on the date you received the action, you should have developed your written plan by 12-27-23. I received your written Plan on 1-1-24. Once the written plan has been reviewed and approved, stipulation # 3 will be met. Stipulation # 4 -Within three (3) weeks after You will need to develop a written plan that describes in detail the steps the facility will take to achieve and maintain compliance with child care requirements regarding staff training. Once the written plan had been reviewed and approved, stipulation # 4 will be met. Stipulation # 5 Within one (1) week after the approval of the written plans in #3 and #4 is received, you shall conduct a staff meeting with all staff members to discuss the approved written procedures. Within three (3) business days after the staff meeting, please submit the following documentation to me: an attendance roster with the printed name and signature of each staff member in attendance, the date, time, and length of the meeting, and minutes documenting the information discussed during the meeting. All documentation shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. Stipulation # 5 has not been met. You stated that the staff meeting is scheduled for The policies and procedures will become a part of your operational policies and must be reviewed with all existing staff and all new staff members hired after approval of the plans, policies and procedures. I recommended having all staff sign verifying receipt of each plan, policy or procedure following the staff meeting that will be held after approval as required by stipulation # 5. I also recommended that you have all new hires sign verifying receipt. These signature pages should be kept in each staff member’s file. Violation Number Comment Rule 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. Food substitutions were made, but not noted on the menu. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) Please contact me at 919-819-9302 or at paula.davis@dhhs.nc.gov if I can be of further assistance. My mailing address is PO Box 696, Pine Level, NC 27568. 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 .0902 · Violation

Name of Operation: PRINCETON DAYCARE CENTER Facility ID: 51000872 Consultant: PAULA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/10/2023 Number Present: 35 Completed Date: 10/10/2023 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 09:05 AM Time Out: 11:20 AM 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 applicable child care requirements during your routine unannounced visit. I completed a general walkthrough of the indoor environment which consisted of two buildings, kitchen and the outdoor environment. The children were observed participating in free choice activities and completing routine care tasks and playing outside. Today’s meal was in compliance with the Meal Patterns. ** License Status The facility is currently operating with a three-star license issued on December 2, 2019. ** Annual Inspections: The last sanitation inspection was completed September 6, 2023, and received a ‘Superior’ classification with 7 demerits. The last fire inspection was completed on November 10, 2022. The last documented fire drill was conducted on September 23, 2023, the last documented shelter-in-place drill was completed on September 23, 2023, and the last documented playground inspection was completed on September 20, 2023. During today’s visit, a partial assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted. The monitoring included: supervision of children, staff/child ratio, storage of hazardous substances, storage of medicine, adequate/ approved space, posted license, license restrictions, attendance logs, program records and transportation. The following violations were observed, documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 318 Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older. In space there was a one year old child, five two year old children and one three year old child present in the group. 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(6) 540 An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence)A feeding schedule was not available for one child less than 15 months of age. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. The closet in space 6, which contained aerosol cans of sunscreen had the key left in the lock. .2820(b) 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. A staff member with a hire date of 4-4-23 had not completed first aid as required. .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. A staff member with a hire date of 4-4-23 had not completed CPR as required. .1102(d) A violation was documented today regarding the grouping of the children. I reviewed child care rules regarding grouping today. Please refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0713 (6). A violation was documented today regarding one staff member who was hire on 4-4-23 and had not completed CPR and First Aid. I reminded you today that new employees must complete CPR and First Aid with in 90 days of hire. You stated today that you had a CPR and First Aid training scheduled for 11-22-23 and you had told the staff member she could wait and take the training with the group. A violation was documented today one one child less than 15 months of age not having a feeding schedule posted. I reminded you today that all children less than 15 months of age must have a current feeding schedule posted. I reminded you today that you are in Cohort 2 which means your prep year is 7-1-24 to 6-30-25. Your reassessment year is 7-1-25 to 6-30-26. It is imperative that all employees WORKS accounts are up to date. If you have any questions regarding your three year reassessment please feel free to contact me. Please send me a written statement describing how and when the above violations were corrected. The written statement must be received no later than 10-24-23. Please note that if your letter is mailed, a hand written signature is required. As an alternative, compliance letters can now be submitted via email. I recommend emailing your letter to reduce the time needed to ensure my receipt of your information; however, if you do not have access to email, please ensure that your letter is mailed in a timely fashion and that you allow for any possible delays in the mail service. Please contact me if you have questions pertaining to your compliance letter or if you will not be able to meet the two week timeframe for submission of your compliance letter. Please continue to visit the DCDEE website for the latest information and updates. If I may be of any assistance, I can be reached at 919-819-9302-or by email at paula.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0713 · Violation

Name of Operation: PRINCETON DAYCARE CENTER Facility ID: 51000872 Consultant: PAULA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/10/2023 Number Present: 35 Completed Date: 10/10/2023 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 09:05 AM Time Out: 11:20 AM 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 applicable child care requirements during your routine unannounced visit. I completed a general walkthrough of the indoor environment which consisted of two buildings, kitchen and the outdoor environment. The children were observed participating in free choice activities and completing routine care tasks and playing outside. Today’s meal was in compliance with the Meal Patterns. ** License Status The facility is currently operating with a three-star license issued on December 2, 2019. ** Annual Inspections: The last sanitation inspection was completed September 6, 2023, and received a ‘Superior’ classification with 7 demerits. The last fire inspection was completed on November 10, 2022. The last documented fire drill was conducted on September 23, 2023, the last documented shelter-in-place drill was completed on September 23, 2023, and the last documented playground inspection was completed on September 20, 2023. During today’s visit, a partial assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted. The monitoring included: supervision of children, staff/child ratio, storage of hazardous substances, storage of medicine, adequate/ approved space, posted license, license restrictions, attendance logs, program records and transportation. The following violations were observed, documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 318 Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older. In space there was a one year old child, five two year old children and one three year old child present in the group. 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(6) 540 An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence)A feeding schedule was not available for one child less than 15 months of age. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. The closet in space 6, which contained aerosol cans of sunscreen had the key left in the lock. .2820(b) 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. A staff member with a hire date of 4-4-23 had not completed first aid as required. .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. A staff member with a hire date of 4-4-23 had not completed CPR as required. .1102(d) A violation was documented today regarding the grouping of the children. I reviewed child care rules regarding grouping today. Please refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0713 (6). A violation was documented today regarding one staff member who was hire on 4-4-23 and had not completed CPR and First Aid. I reminded you today that new employees must complete CPR and First Aid with in 90 days of hire. You stated today that you had a CPR and First Aid training scheduled for 11-22-23 and you had told the staff member she could wait and take the training with the group. A violation was documented today one one child less than 15 months of age not having a feeding schedule posted. I reminded you today that all children less than 15 months of age must have a current feeding schedule posted. I reminded you today that you are in Cohort 2 which means your prep year is 7-1-24 to 6-30-25. Your reassessment year is 7-1-25 to 6-30-26. It is imperative that all employees WORKS accounts are up to date. If you have any questions regarding your three year reassessment please feel free to contact me. Please send me a written statement describing how and when the above violations were corrected. The written statement must be received no later than 10-24-23. Please note that if your letter is mailed, a hand written signature is required. As an alternative, compliance letters can now be submitted via email. I recommend emailing your letter to reduce the time needed to ensure my receipt of your information; however, if you do not have access to email, please ensure that your letter is mailed in a timely fashion and that you allow for any possible delays in the mail service. Please contact me if you have questions pertaining to your compliance letter or if you will not be able to meet the two week timeframe for submission of your compliance letter. Please continue to visit the DCDEE website for the latest information and updates. If I may be of any assistance, I can be reached at 919-819-9302-or by email at paula.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: PRINCETON DAYCARE CENTER Facility ID: 51000872 Consultant: KATISHA FARMER Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0923-300A Visit Date: 9/29/2023 Number Present: 31 Completed Date: 9/29/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced visit was to investigate allegations of violations of child care requirements at this child care facility. Tracy Stanley, Lead Investigator, accompanied me on the visit today. Tiffany Thomas, Owner, accompanied me during a walk-through of the facility. During the visit, I discussed the allegations with Ms. Thomas and additional staff members. Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. No violations were observed and/or confirmed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 902 Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. On multiple occasions in September 2023, a staff member grabbed, pulled and picked up multiple one-year-old children by the arms to move the children, sat the children down roughly, and spoke to the children in a harsh tone. G.S. 110-91(10) 904 Child was handled roughly. On multiple occasions in September 2023, a staff member poked a one-year-old child on the child’s upper body with her finger, used their hand to swat at the child, and pushed two children to move them forward. .1803(a)(1) You may contact me Katisha Farmer, Investigations Consultant, 252 373-8547, email Katisha.farmer@dhhs.nc.gov or Supervisor, Corrie Davenport at corrie.davenport@dhhs.nc.gov Thank you for your time. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: PRINCETON DAYCARE CENTER Facility ID: 51000872 Consultant: PAULA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0823-426L Visit Date: 9/8/2023 Number Present: 40 Completed Date: 9/8/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 35 Time In: 02:10 PM Time Out: 02:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to investigate allegations of non-compliance received by DCDEE on 8-31-23. T. Thomas, owner/administrator was not present at the time of today’s visit. L. Spivey assisted with the visit. Ms. Thomas called after the visit and we further discussed the allegation via telephone conversation. The allegation was as follows: There is a concern that children are being cared for in an unsafe environment. During the visit, the allegation was shared with L. Spivey on site and T. Thomas via a telephone call. During both conversations, you verified that on 8-30-23 during a visit from Environmental Health, which resulted in a provisional classification with 43 demerits, that it was brought to your attention that there were two bottles of drinking alcohol on the premises. You stated today that the alcohol was served at an off site staff function, and at the time of the visit from the Environmental Health Inspector that it was in a locked classroom that was not being used for children, but was being used for storage. You also stated that the alcohol was unopened and had been brought back to the facility after the off site function. At the time of today’s visit the alcohol was no longer on the premises, therefore I could not verify whether it had been opened. I visited the classroom where the alcohol was previously located and I verified that the classroom was not currently being used for children and that the doors leading to the outside were locked the adjoining classroom which is a classroom for school age children was not locked. The classroom door does not have a lock on it, thereby making the alcohol accessible to the children. Based on conversation with L. Spivey and T. Thomas and on my observations during the visit, the allegation regarding an unsafe environment is being substantiated and a violation documented. On 9-6-23 a follow-up visit from Environmental Health was completed which resulted in seven demerits and a superior classification. A follow up visit may be conducted to monitor compliance with child care requirements. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On 8-30-23 there were two bottles of drinking alcohol on the child care premises and accessible to the children. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) ****Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all of the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules.**** Please contact me at 919-819-9302 or at paula.davis@dhhs.nc.gov if I can be of assistance. Please use my local mailing address for submitting items directly to me: PO Box 696, Pine Level, NC 2756 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: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.