10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE GROWING PLACE Facility ID: 92002948 Consultant: BRIDGGETTE CAMPBELL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/9/2025 Number Present: 51 Completed Date: 9/9/2025 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 330 Time In: 10:50 AM Time Out: 04:20 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 with child care requirements for an annual compliance assessment. This facility currently operates with a Notice of Compliance that was issued on 3-14-25. The last sanitation inspection was completed on 6-30-25 with an “Superior” classification. The last approved fire inspection was conducted on 8-15-25. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed today and this facility’s corporation’s name, Mount Vernon Baptist Church of Wake County was listed as “Current-Active.” Today’s visit was conducted with you, Dana Keefer, center director. I monitored the eight (8) 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 running about and interacting on the stationary play structure on the playground. The children were also practicing writing the letter “U” on a white board, and a caregiver was reading a bible story to the children. The children washed their hands, ate prepared lunch from home and rested 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. There were no medications observed, as at this time there are no children with medications that need to be administered. 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. On the outdoor playground, roots from the large tree are causing the turf to buckle and ripple, resulting in a tripping hazard. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) The above violation must be corrected immediately and a corrective action letter must be sent to me no later than 9-23-25 stating how the violation has been corrected and a plan to maintain compliance with the requirements. My mailing address is: 2201 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-2200 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: Playground Safety: Providing a smooth and level playground surface is important because a smooth surface reduces the risk of falls, which is a common cause of injuries on playgrounds. A safe surface allows children to play more confidently, knowing they are protected from falls, minimizing the likelihood of serious injuries, including fractures, concussions, and traumatic brain injuries. Providing a smooth surface provides a stable environment for children to develop their motor skills and balance. A well-maintained surface can also add character to the outside area, making it a more enjoyable place for children to play. Please have a caregiver stand near this area to prevent children from running and falling near the roots until the playground can be repaired. It is essential to ensure that the playground surface meets safety standards and is installed correctly to provide a safe and enjoyable environment for children. The following were discussed with you during today’s visit: • • Add a tab in your Ready to Go File for an allergy list. • Your external refrigerator thermometer is working properly, however it was suggested to purchase two more thermometers and place one inside the refrigerator in case the external thermometer is inoperable and there will be a spare thermometer as a backup. • The Healthy Social Behaviors (HSB) Project supports teachers to promote healthy social-emotional development and reduce the expulsion rate among young children in licensed child care centers across North Carolina. Specialists are available with early childhood education backgrounds who are passionate about empowering teachers to develop learning environments and teaching practices that promote prosocial skills in young children. A flyer with the challenging behaviors hotline information was provided today. • The NC Institute for Child Development Professionals (NCICDP) began offering on-demand online trainings for Early Childhood professionals. Some sessions are developed originally as online trainings and others are live webinar events that were recorded and then adapted to an online on-demand format. Currently the NCICDP is offering these two trainings, Salary Scale Toolkit Level 1 Training and Professional Burnout in ECE: You Can’t Give to Others What You Don’t Have. Visit the online trainings at https://www.ncicdp.org/on-demand-trainings/. If there are any issues or questions about the Institute trainings, please reach out to Ashley Allen at ashleya@ncicdp.org and/or Erin Speer Smith at erins@ncicdp.org. • 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. • 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. • 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 2201 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-2200 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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Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE GROWING PLACE Facility ID: 92002948 Consultant: BRIDGGETTE CAMPBELL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/9/2025 Number Present: 51 Completed Date: 9/9/2025 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 330 Time In: 10:50 AM Time Out: 04:20 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 with child care requirements for an annual compliance assessment. This facility currently operates with a Notice of Compliance that was issued on 3-14-25. The last sanitation inspection was completed on 6-30-25 with an “Superior” classification. The last approved fire inspection was conducted on 8-15-25. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed today and this facility’s corporation’s name, Mount Vernon Baptist Church of Wake County was listed as “Current-Active.” Today’s visit was conducted with you, Dana Keefer, center director. I monitored the eight (8) 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 running about and interacting on the stationary play structure on the playground. The children were also practicing writing the letter “U” on a white board, and a caregiver was reading a bible story to the children. The children washed their hands, ate prepared lunch from home and rested 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. There were no medications observed, as at this time there are no children with medications that need to be administered. 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. On the outdoor playground, roots from the large tree are causing the turf to buckle and ripple, resulting in a tripping hazard. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) The above violation must be corrected immediately and a corrective action letter must be sent to me no later than 9-23-25 stating how the violation has been corrected and a plan to maintain compliance with the requirements. My mailing address is: 2201 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-2200 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: Playground Safety: Providing a smooth and level playground surface is important because a smooth surface reduces the risk of falls, which is a common cause of injuries on playgrounds. A safe surface allows children to play more confidently, knowing they are protected from falls, minimizing the likelihood of serious injuries, including fractures, concussions, and traumatic brain injuries. Providing a smooth surface provides a stable environment for children to develop their motor skills and balance. A well-maintained surface can also add character to the outside area, making it a more enjoyable place for children to play. Please have a caregiver stand near this area to prevent children from running and falling near the roots until the playground can be repaired. It is essential to ensure that the playground surface meets safety standards and is installed correctly to provide a safe and enjoyable environment for children. The following were discussed with you during today’s visit: • • Add a tab in your Ready to Go File for an allergy list. • Your external refrigerator thermometer is working properly, however it was suggested to purchase two more thermometers and place one inside the refrigerator in case the external thermometer is inoperable and there will be a spare thermometer as a backup. • The Healthy Social Behaviors (HSB) Project supports teachers to promote healthy social-emotional development and reduce the expulsion rate among young children in licensed child care centers across North Carolina. Specialists are available with early childhood education backgrounds who are passionate about empowering teachers to develop learning environments and teaching practices that promote prosocial skills in young children. A flyer with the challenging behaviors hotline information was provided today. • The NC Institute for Child Development Professionals (NCICDP) began offering on-demand online trainings for Early Childhood professionals. Some sessions are developed originally as online trainings and others are live webinar events that were recorded and then adapted to an online on-demand format. Currently the NCICDP is offering these two trainings, Salary Scale Toolkit Level 1 Training and Professional Burnout in ECE: You Can’t Give to Others What You Don’t Have. Visit the online trainings at https://www.ncicdp.org/on-demand-trainings/. If there are any issues or questions about the Institute trainings, please reach out to Ashley Allen at ashleya@ncicdp.org and/or Erin Speer Smith at erins@ncicdp.org. • 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. • 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. • 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 2201 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-2200 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

10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE GROWING PLACE Facility ID: 92002948 Consultant: BRIDGGETTE CAMPBELL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/12/2024 Number Present: 36 Completed Date: 9/12/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 280 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 03:40 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 Notice of Compliance that was issued on 10-25-18. The last sanitation inspection was completed on 8-18-24 with an “Superior” classification. The last approved fire inspection was conducted on 8-16-24. Today’s visit was conducted with you, Dana Keefer, center director. I monitored the five (5) 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 the caregivers were reading to the children, outside on the playground running about and interacting on the stationary play structure and completing handwashing routines when the children came in from outside. 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. No medication and no permission to administer medications were observed on the premises, as you stated there were no children with medications to administer at this time. This facility also does not provide transportation. The following violations of child care requirements were cited during today’s visit and must be corrected immediately. Technical assistance on how to maintain compliance was provided. Violation Number Comment Rule 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. First Aid for one staff member expired on 6-24-24. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. CPR certification for one staff member expired on 6-24-24. .1102(d) The above violations must be corrected immediately and a letter must be sent to me no later than 9-26-24 stating how the items were 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: •CPR & First Aid Training – CPR and First Aid training must be renew every two years before the expiration date on the certification card. Current CPR and First Aid training is important for childcare providers because it can help keep children safe and save lives. CPR and First Aid training can help childcare providers respond quickly and effectively to a wide range of emergencies, including choking, seizures, severe bleeding, and allergic reactions, which can make the difference between life and death. Pediatric First Aid and CPR training teaches techniques that are designed for children's unique anatomy and developmental stages. For example, children have smaller airways, which makes choking more common and potentially more dangerous. It was suggested to place expiration dates on your calendar and have an alarm set as a reminder prior to due dates. You are very organized and indicated that when the other childcare providers completed the training, one child care provider was on a mission trip that could not be changed. • We discussed that play is an important part of a child’s development. Playing outside in the fresh air can be fun and adventurous. With careful planning and monitoring, play environments can be safe for children. There have been numerous reports of snakes on the playground in outdoor environments. Remember child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0604 reads that once a day, prior to initial use, the indoor and outdoor premises shall be checked for debris, vandalism, and broken equipment, the temperature of outdoor equipment, in addition look for other hazards and/or snakes. Handouts with information regarding burn safety and protecting children from thermal burns were provided today. • Please connect/link you and your staff 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 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. 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. If you need assistance or have questions regarding the criminal record check ABCMS portal instructions, email 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. Your water was last tested on 2-27-21 and must be tested every 3 years. You also need to complete the webinar for the lead-based paint and asbestos hazards. I walked you through setting up the required webinar on the Clean Classrooms website. • 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. • 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 (919) 819-9357 bridggette.campbell@dhhs.nc.gov 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: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE GROWING PLACE Facility ID: 92002948 Consultant: BRIDGGETTE CAMPBELL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/12/2024 Number Present: 36 Completed Date: 9/12/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 280 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 03:40 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 Notice of Compliance that was issued on 10-25-18. The last sanitation inspection was completed on 8-18-24 with an “Superior” classification. The last approved fire inspection was conducted on 8-16-24. Today’s visit was conducted with you, Dana Keefer, center director. I monitored the five (5) 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 the caregivers were reading to the children, outside on the playground running about and interacting on the stationary play structure and completing handwashing routines when the children came in from outside. 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. No medication and no permission to administer medications were observed on the premises, as you stated there were no children with medications to administer at this time. This facility also does not provide transportation. The following violations of child care requirements were cited during today’s visit and must be corrected immediately. Technical assistance on how to maintain compliance was provided. Violation Number Comment Rule 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. First Aid for one staff member expired on 6-24-24. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. CPR certification for one staff member expired on 6-24-24. .1102(d) The above violations must be corrected immediately and a letter must be sent to me no later than 9-26-24 stating how the items were 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: •CPR & First Aid Training – CPR and First Aid training must be renew every two years before the expiration date on the certification card. Current CPR and First Aid training is important for childcare providers because it can help keep children safe and save lives. CPR and First Aid training can help childcare providers respond quickly and effectively to a wide range of emergencies, including choking, seizures, severe bleeding, and allergic reactions, which can make the difference between life and death. Pediatric First Aid and CPR training teaches techniques that are designed for children's unique anatomy and developmental stages. For example, children have smaller airways, which makes choking more common and potentially more dangerous. It was suggested to place expiration dates on your calendar and have an alarm set as a reminder prior to due dates. You are very organized and indicated that when the other childcare providers completed the training, one child care provider was on a mission trip that could not be changed. • We discussed that play is an important part of a child’s development. Playing outside in the fresh air can be fun and adventurous. With careful planning and monitoring, play environments can be safe for children. There have been numerous reports of snakes on the playground in outdoor environments. Remember child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0604 reads that once a day, prior to initial use, the indoor and outdoor premises shall be checked for debris, vandalism, and broken equipment, the temperature of outdoor equipment, in addition look for other hazards and/or snakes. Handouts with information regarding burn safety and protecting children from thermal burns were provided today. • Please connect/link you and your staff 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 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. 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. If you need assistance or have questions regarding the criminal record check ABCMS portal instructions, email 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. Your water was last tested on 2-27-21 and must be tested every 3 years. You also need to complete the webinar for the lead-based paint and asbestos hazards. I walked you through setting up the required webinar on the Clean Classrooms website. • 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. • 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 (919) 819-9357 bridggette.campbell@dhhs.nc.gov 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 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: THE GROWING PLACE Facility ID: 92002948 Consultant: BRIDGGETTE CAMPBELL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/25/2023 Number Present: 41 Completed Date: 9/25/2023 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 375 Time In: 10:45 AM Time Out: 05:00 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 Notice of Compliance that was issued on 10-25-18. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9-29-22. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 9-25-23 and the corporation’s name, Mount Vernon Baptist Church of Wake County was listed as “Current-Active.” The last sanitation inspection was completed on 9-18-23 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was approved on 9-25-23 indicating your facility was approved for daytime care only. Today’s visit was conducted with you, Dana Keefer, the new center director. You visited each indoor and outdoor space with me. I monitored the five (5) classrooms in use for compliance with staff/child ratios, supervision, and staff interaction/discipline. Today you explained that the four (4) classrooms at the other end of the hallway are now used by the school and no longer used for the care of the children in child care. Children were observed running about outdoors on the playground, in circle time as the early educator was reading books to them, completing handwashing and toileting routines, and eating lunch at the tables. Proper hand washing techniques were observed. The facility was monitored for health and safety requirements both indoors and outdoors. The program requirements, along with equipment and furnishings were also observed. Compliance with staff records was documented by you and your new staff records, along with children’s records, were reviewed today. This facility only serves a morning snack and afternoon snack, as the parents provide lunch for their children. During today’s visit all lunches brought from home did not meet requirements. Supplements were provided to children with food brought from home that did not meet meal pattern requirements. This facility is not approved for transportation and no medications to be administered were observed on the premises. During today’s visit, an assessment of applicable child care requirements was conducted. The following violations of child care requirements were cited and must be corrected immediately. Violation Number Comment Rule 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One staff member did not have a medical report on file prior to employment. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One staff member did not have TB test results on file. .0701(a) The above violations must be corrected immediately and a letter must be sent to me no later than 10-9-23 stating how the items were 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. If I do not receive your letter by 10-9-23 and/or if you do not address all of the violations, a return visit to the facility may be made to monitor for compliance of violations. Additional violations may be documented if the items have not been corrected or addressed. The following were discussed with you during today’s visit: • The USDA Crediting Food Guide was shared with you today to assist with identifying foods that may be served in child care. It was suggested to place in your next newsletter to your parents a visual with a health plate showing the 5 components that must be sent for lunch each day. • A reminder was explained that Criminal Record Qualifying Letters are now valid for 5 years. • Look out for your invoice for the annual licensing fee that will be mailed soon. Please pay the licensing fee upon receipt of the invoice. • 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. • The Healthy Social Behaviors (HSB) Project supports teachers to promote healthy social-emotional development and reduce the expulsion rate among young children in licensed child care centers across North Carolina. Specialists are available with early childhood education backgrounds who are passionate about empowering teachers to develop learning environments and teaching practices that promote prosocial skills in young children. A flyer with the challenging behaviors hotline information was provided today. • 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.