G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDS PARTY ZONE & DAYCARE CENTER Facility ID: 92003131 Consultant: MICHELE HIRSCH Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 12/5/2024 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 12/5/2024 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 62 Time In: 02:03 PM Time Out: 03:05 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor childcare requirements during a routine unannounced monitoring visit. Your last annual visit was conducted on March 5th, 2024. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Today’s visit was conducted with you, Carolyn Avery, owner/operator. Present in the home during this visit were the provider and three sleeping preschool age children, there were no other household members present. Your FCCH operates with a 5- STAR rated license. The QRIS modernization information is shared below in the TA section concerning rated license renewal. Upon arrival, there were three children present, and all were napping during the visit. I monitored posted documents, equipment, furnishings, capacity, program records including EPR plan, fire drills, outdoor inspections, lockdown/shelter in place drills, safety, clean water for Carolina kids (water, lead paint and asbestos testing information) and transportation requirements. You are approved for transportation. EPR plan updated: 3/21/2024 Fire drill- 11/8/2024 @ 10:30 am Playground inspection- 11/8/2024 Shelter in place drill- 11/8/2024 @ 11:45 am Clean water for Carolina Kids: Water- 8/28/2024 Lead paint- 5/22/2024 Asbestos- 5/22/2024 *No items of non-compliance were observed during my visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 930 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years from the date of issuance). A household member had a criminal record qualification that expired September 18th, 2024 and requires renewal. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(n) & (o) Technical assistance and reminders: • Since February 2023, the NC Child Care Commission has been working toward revising the Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS) as required by Session Law 2023-40. Listening to and communicating with early childhood professionals, families, communities and businesses is a critical component to ensure a successful QRIS modernization. In 2023, the Commission conducted 8 in-person listening sessions and 2 webinars; provided a QR code survey and offered a QRIS email account to collect feedback. These opportunities were widely publicized and over 1800 individuals participated. Informed by national research, trends and outcomes, and input from more than 1800 NC early childhood education professionals, the Commission formed recommendations for change, such as: • Offering a choice of three pathways to demonstrate quality and earn a 2-5 Star Rated License. • Updates to education standards for early childhood educators to expand options; and • Adds standards for both educators and facilities that support continuous quality improvement and family/community engagement practices that promote communication and collaboration. In addition, on July 8, 2024, Governor Roy Cooper signed Session Law 2024-34, which includes Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS) Modernization. This law established three pathways to earn star ratings, directed the Commission to continue with rulemaking to support the pathways and allowed the following while rulemaking occurs: • Extension of Hold Harmless provisions - star rated license assessments and reassessments for licensed childcare providers will be conducted by provider request only, until the QRIS rulemaking process has been completed. Star rated license assessments continue to be required for new childcare programs. Save the Date: QRIS Modernization Information Sessions The Commission began the modernization process by seeking public comment, and the Commission invites and welcomes your questions and feedback as we move towards finalizing rules. Learn more about the status of the new “Pathways to the Stars: Where Quality and Choice Meet” at one of these information sessions: • Tuesday, December 10 from 6:30pm-7:30pm • Wednesday, December 11 from 6:30pm-7:30pm • Thursday, December 12 from 1-2pm Serena Luke- 919-814-6401 with the criminal record unit can assist you with navigating the ABCMS criminal record portal requirement. Contact me with questions at: Michele.j.hirsch@dhhs.nc.gov 919-819-9364 1020 Lake Royale Louisburg. NC 27549 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