NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: SOUTHEAST RALEIGH ELEMENTARY HEAD START Facility ID: 92003652 Consultant: BRIDGGETTE CAMPBELL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/23/2024 Number Present: 31 Completed Date: 9/23/2024 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 11:10 AM Time Out: 04:10 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 child care requirements for an annual compliance assessment. This facility currently operates with a Five (5) Star License that was issued on 8-29-23. The last sanitation inspection was completed on 3-1-24 with an “Superior” classification. The last approved fire inspection was conducted on 8-21-24. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed today and this facility’s corporation’s name, Telamon Corporation was listed as “Current-Active.” Today’s visit was conducted with you, JoAnn Hart, center director. I monitored the two (2) classrooms in use for compliance with staff/child ratios, supervision, and staff interaction/discipline. The program was also monitored for health and safety requirements both indoors and outdoors using the annual compliance monitoring checklist. Children completed daily activities with adequate supervision and engagement from the caregivers. The children were observed in circle time where a caregiver was reading a book to the children, the children were observed completing toileting and handwashing routines, engaged in activity centers, eating at the table, and resting on cots with linens. The program requirements, along with equipment and furnishings were observed. Compliance with staff records was documented by you. New staff records, along with children’s records were reviewed today. Medication observed on the premises was monitored. This facility does not provide transportation. The following violation of child care requirements was cited during today’s visit and must be corrected immediately. Technical assistance on how to maintain compliance was provided. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Observed on the playground were two wooden planter boxes. One planter box contained splintering wood and had a wooden slat that had separated from the planter box. Both planter boxes have metal rods that are holding the boxes together and the metal rods are sharp and protruding from the top of the boxes. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) The above violation must be corrected immediately and a letter must be sent to me no later than 10-7-24 stating how the item was corrected and a plan to maintain compliance with the requirements. My mailing address is: PO Box 865, Knightdale, NC 27545-0865 or a correction 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: Outdoor Area: The outdoor learning environment offers a sense of freedom for children. Since children are exploring and taking risks it is very important to provide a safe environment. Proper maintenance is a key factor when trying to ensure a safe play environment for children. Over time, the wood used for the planter boxes has expanded and is splintering. As well, the metal rods used to hold the boxes together have worked their way up, causing them to protrude from the surface of the wood. If a child falls on the planter, a metal rod would impel the child’s skin. Daily monitoring of the outdoor area is essential in keeping children safe. When hazards are observed, staff should alert management immediately and the hazard removed or corrected. • Your files are well organized and you were informed that you do not have to keep fire drills more than 12 months. • You were also informed that the Sudden Infant Death Syndrome – SIDS Reducing the Risk training is not required because the facility does not care for infants. • Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS (Star Rated License System) rules are implemented (SB 425). Providers in Cohort 1 are not required to continue with a rated license assessment unless preferring to, and providers in Cohort 2 do not need to start their preparation year assessment unless preferring to move forward with an assessment. Prep year scales and assessment year scales are optional and up to your discretion at this time. • Please link you and your staff 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. • 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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