10A NCAC 09 .1725 · Violation

Name of Operation: PEARLS PROMISE EARLY LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 92003870 Consultant: MICHELLE EZZELL Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 1/30/2024 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 1/30/2024 Age: From 2 To 3 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 12:40 PM Time Out: 02:25 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 your routine unannounced visit. The FCCH operates with a 5-STAR license that was issued on 5-15-23. My visit was conducted with you, Latasha Little, Provider. Three children were present and observed finishing lunch and preparing for a nap in the primary care area of the FCCH which is a converted dining and living room at the front door. The kitchen was blocked off by a baby gate and the bedroom doors were closed. The children play outside in the fenced in backyard. **VERIFICATION OF RECORDS: *EPR Training completed on=11-17-22. The EPR plan was updated on 2-25-23. *I reviewed the NC Secretary of State’s website and observed the owner of the facility (Pearl’s Promise, LLC) is listed as current-active. *The last fire drill was on 12-29-23 & lockdown drill was on 12-15-23. The last outdoor inspection was completed on 12-29-23. Technical Assistance was offered on how to correct the violation cited and how to maintain compliance. To maintain compliance with NC laws and rules regarding childcare operation, the following violation must be corrected immediately. Email a corrective action letter BY 2-12-24 to michelle.ezzell@dhhs.nc.gov Violation Number Comment Rule 810 Refrigerator was not maintained at a temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or below and/or was not monitored by a refrigerator thermometer. The provider's digital refrigerator thermometer was not working during the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .1725(a)(10) *****TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/REMINDERS: ***** *Your refrigerator must have a refrigerator thermometer and maintain a temperature of 45 degrees or colder. *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 made changes to. Failure to log onto the website may result in losing your entire EPR plan. For NCID questions call 919-814-6365 or 919-754-6000. Contact me with questions at: 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