10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: PAM'S SCHOOL OF RALEIGH Facility ID: 92002797 Consultant: MICHELLE EZZELL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/3/2025 Number Present: 34 Completed Date: 6/3/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 220 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 01:20 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 during your annual compliance visit. Your last annual compliance was on 6-17-24. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored. I monitored posted documents, safe sleep charts, allergy lists, etc. The center currently operates with a 5-star license, operating at 30sq. ft. inside, & ratios at .2818 (b). All classrooms were monitored for compliance. Space 7 was not in use and space 8 is used for storage. My visit was conducted with you, Ms. Ashley Smith, Director. Ms. Smith has updated the ABCMS for her staff. I observed the children playing outside, playing in centers and preparing for lunch. The infants were being fed, playing on the floor with providers and one was taking a nap. VERIFICATION OF RECORDS: *Last fire inspection was on 7-10-24. Remember to email me your 2025 fire inspection within 5 days of the inspection. *Sanitation inspection=5-8-25 (email me all your inspections to me after 11-6-23) *The last outdoor inspection was on 5-30-25 by April C. April completed playground safety training on 10-9-17. *EPR training was completed by Ashely Smith on 10-15-22 & the EPR plan was updated on 3-17-25. *The lead water test will expire 2-12-27. *Current Curriculum-Creative Curriculum & Learn Everyday by Kaplan. *Current insurance & registration was on 3 vehicles=2005 GMC Savannah Express, 2008 Ford E350 & 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan. The Dodge Caravan was not at the facility during my visit. *I reviewed the NC Secretary of State’s website and observed the owner of the facility (Pam’s School of Raleigh, Inc.) listed as current. The following violations were observed and corrected during the visit. No corrective action letter is due. Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In space six, five unused outlets located on a power strip were not covered. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(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. The fire extinguishers located in both vans were not mounted or secure. One was on the front seat of the van. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) *****TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/REMINDERS: ******* *Electrical outlets not in use and accessible to children must be covered with socket protectors. This includes outlets on power strips. *The fire extinguishers located in the vehicles should be mounted or secured. This will prevent the extinguisher from moving around if the driver makes a sudden stop or makes a sharp turn. *We discussed different ways to capture the required signatures for children’s records. *Remember to keep the storage unit on the playground locked when it’s not in use. ****Rated License Reminders***** *Staff’s education information should be current & on file with WORKS/Workforce. Staff’s education standards are based on current data on file in WORKS. *PROGRAM STANDARDS: *For trainings on environment rating scales go to www.ncrlap@uncg.edu ****Early Educator Certificate (EEC) **** The EEC certificate is optional for staff. Although, it may increase the staff’s education points and may help keep or increase the number of STARS the facility has. I recommend you contact the NC Institute for Child Development Professionals website at http://ncicdp.org/certification-licensure/certification or the EEC office at 919-942-7442 or info@nceec.org Michelle Ezzell, DCDEE Licensing Consultant Michelle.ezzell@dhhs.nc.gov 919-819-9304 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 .1003 · Violation

Name of Operation: PAM'S SCHOOL OF RALEIGH Facility ID: 92002797 Consultant: MICHELLE EZZELL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/3/2025 Number Present: 34 Completed Date: 6/3/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 220 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 01:20 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 during your annual compliance visit. Your last annual compliance was on 6-17-24. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored. I monitored posted documents, safe sleep charts, allergy lists, etc. The center currently operates with a 5-star license, operating at 30sq. ft. inside, & ratios at .2818 (b). All classrooms were monitored for compliance. Space 7 was not in use and space 8 is used for storage. My visit was conducted with you, Ms. Ashley Smith, Director. Ms. Smith has updated the ABCMS for her staff. I observed the children playing outside, playing in centers and preparing for lunch. The infants were being fed, playing on the floor with providers and one was taking a nap. VERIFICATION OF RECORDS: *Last fire inspection was on 7-10-24. Remember to email me your 2025 fire inspection within 5 days of the inspection. *Sanitation inspection=5-8-25 (email me all your inspections to me after 11-6-23) *The last outdoor inspection was on 5-30-25 by April C. April completed playground safety training on 10-9-17. *EPR training was completed by Ashely Smith on 10-15-22 & the EPR plan was updated on 3-17-25. *The lead water test will expire 2-12-27. *Current Curriculum-Creative Curriculum & Learn Everyday by Kaplan. *Current insurance & registration was on 3 vehicles=2005 GMC Savannah Express, 2008 Ford E350 & 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan. The Dodge Caravan was not at the facility during my visit. *I reviewed the NC Secretary of State’s website and observed the owner of the facility (Pam’s School of Raleigh, Inc.) listed as current. The following violations were observed and corrected during the visit. No corrective action letter is due. Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In space six, five unused outlets located on a power strip were not covered. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(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. The fire extinguishers located in both vans were not mounted or secure. One was on the front seat of the van. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) *****TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/REMINDERS: ******* *Electrical outlets not in use and accessible to children must be covered with socket protectors. This includes outlets on power strips. *The fire extinguishers located in the vehicles should be mounted or secured. This will prevent the extinguisher from moving around if the driver makes a sudden stop or makes a sharp turn. *We discussed different ways to capture the required signatures for children’s records. *Remember to keep the storage unit on the playground locked when it’s not in use. ****Rated License Reminders***** *Staff’s education information should be current & on file with WORKS/Workforce. Staff’s education standards are based on current data on file in WORKS. *PROGRAM STANDARDS: *For trainings on environment rating scales go to www.ncrlap@uncg.edu ****Early Educator Certificate (EEC) **** The EEC certificate is optional for staff. Although, it may increase the staff’s education points and may help keep or increase the number of STARS the facility has. I recommend you contact the NC Institute for Child Development Professionals website at http://ncicdp.org/certification-licensure/certification or the EEC office at 919-942-7442 or info@nceec.org Michelle Ezzell, DCDEE Licensing Consultant Michelle.ezzell@dhhs.nc.gov 919-819-9304 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 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: PAM'S SCHOOL OF RALEIGH Facility ID: 92002797 Consultant: MICHELLE EZZELL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/30/2024 Number Present: 28 Completed Date: 1/30/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 185 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 12:55 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 during your annual compliance visit. Your last annual compliance was on 4-5-23. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored. The center currently operates with a 5-star license, operating at 30sq. ft. inside, & ratios at .2818 (b). All classrooms were monitored for compliance. Space 5 was not in use and space 8 is used for storage. My visit was conducted with you, Mary, Director. I observed the children playing outside and eating lunch. VERIFICATION OF RECORDS: *Last fire inspection=7-12-23 (email me your 2024 inspection within 5 days of completion) *Sanitation inspection=11-6-23 (email me all your inspections to me after 11-6-23) *The last outdoor inspection was on 1-8-23 by April C. April completed playground safety training on 10-9-17. *EPR training was completed by Mary on 2-17-16 & the EPR plan was updated on 1-4-24. *Current Curriculum-Creative Curriculum *Current insurance was on 3 vehicles=2005 GMC Savannah Express, 2008 Ford E350 & 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan. *I reviewed the NC Secretary of State’s website and observed the owner of the facility (Pam’s School of Raleigh, Inc.) listed as current. To maintain compliance with NC laws and rules regarding childcare operation, the following violations must be corrected immediately. Email me a signed and dated corrective action letter with your ID # and facility name BY 2-8-24. Address each violation/item number separately explaining how the violation has been corrected. Violation Number Comment Rule 612 Each child's bed, cot, or 2" mat was not individually assigned and identified. Several classrooms did not have an updated cot/mat chart. 15A NCAC 18A .2821(b) & (c) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. One permission to administer medication form did not have an amount for diaper cream and one form was missing the parents signature. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. The emergency information form for two out of three children was not updated. .0802(c) *****TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/REMINDERS: ******* *Children’s emergency information must be updated as changes occur and at least annually. We discussed different ways to capture this information. *All permission to administer medication forms must be signed by the child’s parent/guardian. When indicating how much diaper cream needs to be administered, its suggested to put “dime size, quarter size, etc.” *Cot lists should be current in each classroom. *We discussed the fence on the playground should touch the ground; landscaping timbers may help with the erosion issue. *Remember to continue to update your Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Plan every year and print out the cover page showing the current date. Also, print the pages you updated. Failure to log onto the website may result in losing your entire EPR plan. For NCID questions call 919-814-6326 or 919-754-6000. ****Rated License Reminders***** *Staff’s education information should be current & on file with WORKS/Workforce. Staff’s education standards are based on current data on file in WORKS. *PROGRAM STANDARDS: For trainings on environment rating scales go to www.ncrlap@uncg.edu ****Early Educator Certificate (EEC) **** The EEC certificate is optional for staff. Although, it may increase staff’s education points and may help keep or increase the number of STARS the facility has. I recommend you contact the NC Institute for Child Development Professionals website at http://ncicdp.org/certification-licensure/certification or the EEC office at 919-942-7442 or info@nceec.org Michelle Ezzell, DCDEE Licensing Consultant 919-819-9304 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.