NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: SHEKINAH GLORY HOME CHILD CARE Facility ID: 92002853 Consultant: BRIDGGETTE CAMPBELL Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 5/15/2025 Number Present: 1 Completed Date: 5/15/2025 Age: From 0 To 1 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 12:30 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 compliance with child care requirements for a routine unannounced assessment. This facility currently operates with a Three (3) Star License that was issued on 12-22-17. Today’s visit was conducted with you, Patricia Ewing, owner/operator. Upon arrival to the residence, I was greeted by you. The one (1) infant enrolled was observed having tummy time with age appropriate toys. You were doing mobility exercises with the infant, singing and reading a book to the infant. You were nurturing and communicative as you met the infant’s needs. I monitored the room to right, at the front door that is used for child care. Compliance with capacity, supervision, discipline, attendance, program requirements, storage of hazardous substances, CPR & First Aid, permit restrictions, the required postings, and staff record documentation was monitored as a partial assessment of applicable child care requirements. You stated no medications are given at this time and no permission to administer medications was observed. A partial assessment of child care requirements was monitored. The following violation was cited during today’s visit and must be corrected immediately. Technical assistance on how to maintain compliance was provided. Violation Number Comment Rule 701 All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch. The grass within the fenced yard where the children play was not maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. .1719(a)(1)&(17) The above violation must be corrected immediately and a corrective action letter must be sent to me no later than 5-29-25 stating how the violation has been corrected and a plan to maintain compliance with the requirements. My mailing address is: PO Box 865, Knightdale, NC 27545-0865 or a corrective action letter can be emailed to: bridggette.campbell@dhhs.nc.gov. The following were discussed with you during today’s visit: • Child care programs are expected to achieve and 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. • Technical Assistance was provided with the following suggestion that may be beneficial: Outdoor Environment: Outdoor areas are often a hub of joy and activity for children, offering a space where they can run, jump, and play freely. We discussed that a well-maintained outdoor area can reduce the chances of accidents and promote a safe and fun play space. A regular maintenance routine should be in place to ensure that the outdoor play area is free of hazards, debris and that the grass is maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. By integrating consistent cleaning practices and proactive maintenance routines, you can create an outdoor space that is not only safe and hygienic but also inviting and conducive to positive play experiences. This commitment to cleanliness and care ultimately supports children’s safety and well-being, creating a safe and enjoyable environment for them to grow and explore. • Please link you and your husband asap. Center directors/owners can now access the Automated Background Check Management System (ABCMS), the DCDEE’s criminal background check system. This access will allow providers to: • See the real-time background check status of staff members. • Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. • See new background check applicants and add to staff roster. Access to the ABCMS requires the successful completion of a Moodle course consisting of a short video followed by a test. The course is titled ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training - under the Early Childhood Professional Development Tab, then under the Criminal Background (CBC) tab. A handout titled Creating Connecting Applications in the Automated Background Check Management System (ABCMS) was provided today that provides instructions for connecting/linking you and your staff. If you need assistance, please contact the Child Care Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 or email at DCDEE_ABCMS_Provider@dhhs.nc.gov . • Register asap for the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program required pre-enrollment webinar https://rtiorg.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vmlhG6iRS26BdkV8SZSaDw#/. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program helps fulfill North Carolina requirements (NC 10A NCAC 41C.1001-1007, NC 154A NCAC 18A.2816) for public schools and child care facilities related to lead in water, lead-based paint, and asbestos. The goal is to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards where North Carolina children learn and play. • The NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center is a valuable resource where you can find skills-based training and technical assistance from your Child Care Health Consultant on specific medications or health conditions, as well as the new poster on Stand-Up Changing Procedures. Sign up for their quarterly newsletter and find updated resources at www.healthychildcare.unc.edu or 800-367-2229, choose option 1, then 2. • A suggestion was made to save the most recent child care requirements in Chapter 9 effective January 2024, to your desktop computer for easy access. • Advocacy doesn’t have to be scary. The most influential change happens when passionate people get together to push for progress on a grassroots level. The North Carolina Association for the Education of Young Children, https://ncaeyc.org/training-events/, Advocacy Circle is a safe space to team up with other early education professionals and discuss localized ways to help our profession thrive. The NCAEYC Advocacy Circle is open to all individuals passionate about early education in North Carolina. Join the webinar https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/hQLDZgyzTMGRfM0SaPKP0A#/registration on June 10th at 12 noon to 1:00pm to learn more. • Did you know that if you do not login on to any of the DCDEE platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) for a period of 12 months, your account will be archived? An archived account cannot be reinstated. You will need to create a new one and then email all platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) to merge accounts. It is strongly suggested to set your calendar to remind you every 6 months to login and out at https://myncid.nc.gov to keep your account activated and it will NOT be archived. • Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website for child care updates at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. Thank you for your time and cooperation. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me. Bridggette Campbell PO Box 865, Knightdale, NC 27545-0865 bridggette.campbell@dhhs.nc.gov (919) 819-9357 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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NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: SHEKINAH GLORY HOME CHILD CARE Facility ID: 92002853 Consultant: BRIDGGETTE CAMPBELL Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 10/17/2024 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 10/17/2024 Age: From 7 To 8 Total Minutes: 85 Time In: 10:20 AM Time Out: 11:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to conduct an annual compliance assessment. This facility currently operates with a Three (3) Star License that was issued on 12/22/17. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10-20-23. Today’s visit was conducted with you, Patricia Ewing, owner/provider. Upon arrival to the residence, I was greeted by you. The children were observed in the bedroom used for childcare, which is to the right as you enter the front door. The children were in circle time where you were working with the children on spelling and reading. The children were reading the book “Big Thoughts for Little People.” You were helping the children sound out words they couldn’t pronounce. The children expressed their thoughts and mood as you encouraged them to talk about feelings. The residence was monitored to ensure compliance with safe indoor environment requirements and the fenced side/back yard where the children engage in gross motor play was observed to ensure compliance with safe outdoor environment requirements. The required postings, along with appropriate equipment and furnishings were observed. The EPR Plan, emergency drills, outdoor inspections, the activity plan, and daily attendance. You added that currently there are no children with medication to administer. Today as I was having computer issues, you stated that it was one of the related children’s birthday and you indicated that you had birthday lunch reservations and had to leave. Before you and the children left the residence, I was able to monitor the vehicle for transportation requirements. I explained that I would come back to finish monitoring paperwork. An assessment of applicable child care requirements was conducted. The following violations of child care requirements were cited and must be corrected immediately. Technical assistance on how to maintain compliance was provided. Violation Number Comment Rule 1103 For each child being transported, the operator or other transportation provider did not have identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information, and a copy of the emergency medical care information form required by Rule .1721(a )(3) in the vehicle whenever children were transported. Children were transported without identifying information, including their photograph. .1723(13) 1997 Vehicle used for transportation did not have a fire extinguisher. The 2018 Nissan Armanda used for transportation did not have a fire extinguisher in the vehicle. .1723(11) The above violations must be corrected immediately and a corrective action letter must be sent to me no later than 10-31-24 describing accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected and a plan to prevent future violations. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. My mailing address is: PO Box 865, Knightdale, NC 27545-0865 or a corrective action letter can be emailed to: bridggette.campbell@dhhs.nc.gov. The following were discussed with you during today’s visit: • Child care programs are expected to achieve and 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. • Technical Assistance was provided with the following suggestions that may be beneficial: • Transportation: A fire extinguisher is crucial to have in the vehicle when transporting children because it provides a vital tool to potentially contain or extinguish a small fire in its early stages, which is especially important when transporting children who may not be able to evacuate quickly in an emergency situation. Having readily accessible fire suppression equipment can significantly increase the safety of the children in the vehicle during transport. When storing the fire extinguisher, you must secure it in the vehicle, so it does not move around and potentially become a projectile object. Do not remove the fire extinguisher to ensure that it is always in place when transporting children. We also discussed the importance of identifying information in the vehicle. Identifying information in a vehicle when transporting children is crucial for ensuring their safety in case of an emergency, allowing you to quickly contact parents or guardians, provide necessary medical details, and properly account for each child during transport. As well, in case of an accident or medical emergency, having readily accessible information like the child's name, a photograph, contact details, and any relevant medical conditions allows first responders to quickly reach out to parents and provide appropriate care. It was suggested to always leave your Mickey Mouse binder with the transportation emergency information in the vehicle to ensure it is in place and not left in the residence. In addition, when a new child is enrolled, immediately take a picture of that child and attach it with their emergency information/application, placing it in your Mickey Mouse binder in the vehicle. • Your CPR and First Aid certification will expire on October 23, 2024. • A suggestion was made to save the most recent child care requirements in Chapter 9 effective January 2024, to your desktop computer for easy access. As well as, bookmark the Division of Child Development and Early Education on your computer for access to valuable resources like, the criminal background check link, forms and documents, what’s new, etc. • Please connect/link you and your husband in the criminal record check portal asap. Center directors/owners can now access the Automated Background Check Management System (ABCMS), the DCDEE’s criminal background check system. This access will allow providers to: • See the real-time background check status of themselves and staff members/household members. • Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. ABCMS requires the successful completion of a Moodle course consisting of a short video followed by a test. The course is titled ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training - under the Early Childhood Professional Development Tab, then under the Criminal Background (CBC) tab. Ensure staff know their NCID Username and Password. If you need assistance, please reach out to the NCID Help Desk at 919-754-6000 or 800-722-3946, or visit https://it.nc.gov/support/ncid/reset-password-unlock-account. • Register asap for the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program required pre-enrollment webinar https://rtiorg.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vmlhG6iRS26BdkV8SZSaDw#/. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program helps fulfill North Carolina requirements (NC 10A NCAC 41C.1001-1007, NC 154A NCAC 18A.2816) for public schools and child care facilities related to lead in water, lead-based paint, and asbestos. The goal is to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards where North Carolina children learn and play. • The NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center is a valuable resource where you can find skills-based training and technical assistance from your Child Care Health Consultant on specific medications or health conditions, as well as the new poster on Stand-Up Changing Procedures. Sign up for their quarterly newsletter and find updated resources at www.healthychildcare.unc.edu or 800-367-2229, choose option 1, then 2. • Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS (Star Rated License System) rules are implemented (SB 425). • Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website for child care updates at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. Thank you for your time and cooperation. If you have any further questions or concerns, please contact me. Bridggette Campbell PO BOX 865, Knightdale, NC 27545-0865 bridggette.campbell@dhhs.nc.gov (919) 819-9357 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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