10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: Red Oak Elementary Facility ID: 64000488 Consultant: FELICIA FAISON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/1/2025 Number Present: 34 Completed Date: 5/1/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 318 Time In: 09:12 AM Time Out: 02:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced visit today was to monitor compliance with child care requirements applicable to an annual compliance visit. A. Hedgepeth-Savage, Lead Teacher, was present and assisted with the visit. Currently, this center operates with a Five-Star license issued on December 14, 2023, earning seven (7) points in the Education Component, six (6) points in the Program Component and one (1) Quality point. The last annual compliance visit was completed on May 17, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed March 24, 2025 earning a Superior rating. The last fire inspection was completed April 9, 2025 and the facility was approved for care on first shift only. Children were observed participating in free choice activity center play, outdoor play, and handwashing and toileting routines. Observed interactions were positive and nurturing in nature. This program has two (2) NC Pre-K classes and does not provide transportation. Therefore, the NC Pre-K program requirements were monitored today. FACILITY PROFILE This facility is owned by Nash County Public Schools. I reviewed contact information for the owner and the facility with you and you verified the current information listed with DCDEE remains correct. The following violations of child care requirements were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. There were missing arrival and departure times, in space #313, for at least three (3) days over the past three (3) weeks. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. A completed file was not on-site for the substitute in space #313. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1768 The health assessment did not include a hearing screening. There was no hearing screening on file for one (1) enrolled child. .3005 (a)(4) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance can be mailed or emailed to me and must be received by May 15, 2025. If mailing, you must submit two (2) signed and dated copies. My mailing and email addresses are noted at the bottom. The letter of compliance must detail how the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any written information you submit regarding the correction of the violation is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all submitted information is accurate and truthful. If it is determined that submitted information was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today’s visit your compliance history was 98% over an eighteen (18) month period. CHILDREN RECORDS I reviewed ten percent of children’s files, and a violation was documented. There was no hearing screening on file for M. Boneski. Hearing screenings must be completed for enrolled children within thirty (30) days of their enrollment. This ensures that if intervention is needed it can be arranged in a timely manner. STAFF RECORDS I reviewed ten percent of the staff files, and two (2) violations were documented. While this staff member has completed the criminal background check the qualification letter was not printed and placed in their file. There was no file available to review for staff member M. Ricks-Bulluck (substitute). She is substituting due to the lead teacher being on extended leave. ENVIRONMENTAL RATING SCALES You were reminded that the hold harmless state has been extended. Therefore, programs that were in cohorts 1 and 2 do not have to proceed with the Environmental Rating Scale assessments (ERS). ERS is voluntary at this time, and you will be notified when this changes. As of February 1, 2025 all the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3, also known as the "3s", will be used for all assessments. These third editions come with a spiral binding at the top, replacing the revised editions. I encourage you to go to the North Carolina Rated License Project (NCRLAP) website for more information at: https://ncrlap.org/. There are a variety of webinars and infographics available with detailed information on the changes with the 3s. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & REMINDERS Technical assistance discussed regarding completing the required staff and training worksheet prior to annual compliance visits. While the program submitted a personalized staff and training worksheet there was some information that was included and incorrectly documented as “off-site.” The dates for emergency information forms for each staff member (including substitutes), in-service training hours received must be listed, dates for that staff members reviewed the program’s Emergency Medical Care (EMC) plan and EPR or School Risk Management plan. Please review the version of the staff and training worksheet you are currently using and compare it to the one used by DCDEE. The program’s version must include all the information listed and have line for each item. If not then the program must use the DCDEE staff and training worksheet. Ensure that staff monitor the stakes used to secure the black, plastic border around the play equipment. Occasionally, the stakes will rise and no longer remain flush with the border. IF that happens it can pose a protrusion or tripping hazard. The Clean Water for Carolina Kids program has expanded to the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program. This is a legislatively mandated effort to address lead and asbestos hazards in North Carolina public schools, licensed child care centers, and licensed family child care homes. Participation allows facilities to meet all rule requirements for identified lead and asbestos hazards, as required by law. Rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 require all programs to be free of lead and asbestos hazards. Currently operating child care facilities are required to test paint for lead and asbestos once unless the consultant notes a concern during a visit and refers the program to the environmental health department. After reviewing the website, I noted that your program completed the required lead water testing on August 15, 2024. I also observed that facility is exempt from the lead paint and asbestos testing as noted on the website. Therefore, you are in compliance with current regulations. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all applicable laws and rules. The best way to do so is to periodically review the child care laws and rules. The current rule book dated November 1, 2024, is available at the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. There are also modules reviewing the new Child Care Rules available on Moodle, which can be found on the Division website. I recommend you frequently click the “What’s New” tab to stay informed of all updates on the DCDEE website. Please feel free to contact me at (984) 867-7089 or email at Felicia.faison@dhhs.nc.gov for questions and assistance. If needed my mailing address is PO Box 61161, Raleigh NC 27661. You may also contact Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor at (252) 373-9809. 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.

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: Red Oak Elementary Facility ID: 64000488 Consultant: FELICIA FAISON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/1/2025 Number Present: 34 Completed Date: 5/1/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 318 Time In: 09:12 AM Time Out: 02:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced visit today was to monitor compliance with child care requirements applicable to an annual compliance visit. A. Hedgepeth-Savage, Lead Teacher, was present and assisted with the visit. Currently, this center operates with a Five-Star license issued on December 14, 2023, earning seven (7) points in the Education Component, six (6) points in the Program Component and one (1) Quality point. The last annual compliance visit was completed on May 17, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed March 24, 2025 earning a Superior rating. The last fire inspection was completed April 9, 2025 and the facility was approved for care on first shift only. Children were observed participating in free choice activity center play, outdoor play, and handwashing and toileting routines. Observed interactions were positive and nurturing in nature. This program has two (2) NC Pre-K classes and does not provide transportation. Therefore, the NC Pre-K program requirements were monitored today. FACILITY PROFILE This facility is owned by Nash County Public Schools. I reviewed contact information for the owner and the facility with you and you verified the current information listed with DCDEE remains correct. The following violations of child care requirements were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. There were missing arrival and departure times, in space #313, for at least three (3) days over the past three (3) weeks. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. A completed file was not on-site for the substitute in space #313. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1768 The health assessment did not include a hearing screening. There was no hearing screening on file for one (1) enrolled child. .3005 (a)(4) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance can be mailed or emailed to me and must be received by May 15, 2025. If mailing, you must submit two (2) signed and dated copies. My mailing and email addresses are noted at the bottom. The letter of compliance must detail how the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any written information you submit regarding the correction of the violation is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all submitted information is accurate and truthful. If it is determined that submitted information was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today’s visit your compliance history was 98% over an eighteen (18) month period. CHILDREN RECORDS I reviewed ten percent of children’s files, and a violation was documented. There was no hearing screening on file for M. Boneski. Hearing screenings must be completed for enrolled children within thirty (30) days of their enrollment. This ensures that if intervention is needed it can be arranged in a timely manner. STAFF RECORDS I reviewed ten percent of the staff files, and two (2) violations were documented. While this staff member has completed the criminal background check the qualification letter was not printed and placed in their file. There was no file available to review for staff member M. Ricks-Bulluck (substitute). She is substituting due to the lead teacher being on extended leave. ENVIRONMENTAL RATING SCALES You were reminded that the hold harmless state has been extended. Therefore, programs that were in cohorts 1 and 2 do not have to proceed with the Environmental Rating Scale assessments (ERS). ERS is voluntary at this time, and you will be notified when this changes. As of February 1, 2025 all the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3, also known as the "3s", will be used for all assessments. These third editions come with a spiral binding at the top, replacing the revised editions. I encourage you to go to the North Carolina Rated License Project (NCRLAP) website for more information at: https://ncrlap.org/. There are a variety of webinars and infographics available with detailed information on the changes with the 3s. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & REMINDERS Technical assistance discussed regarding completing the required staff and training worksheet prior to annual compliance visits. While the program submitted a personalized staff and training worksheet there was some information that was included and incorrectly documented as “off-site.” The dates for emergency information forms for each staff member (including substitutes), in-service training hours received must be listed, dates for that staff members reviewed the program’s Emergency Medical Care (EMC) plan and EPR or School Risk Management plan. Please review the version of the staff and training worksheet you are currently using and compare it to the one used by DCDEE. The program’s version must include all the information listed and have line for each item. If not then the program must use the DCDEE staff and training worksheet. Ensure that staff monitor the stakes used to secure the black, plastic border around the play equipment. Occasionally, the stakes will rise and no longer remain flush with the border. IF that happens it can pose a protrusion or tripping hazard. The Clean Water for Carolina Kids program has expanded to the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program. This is a legislatively mandated effort to address lead and asbestos hazards in North Carolina public schools, licensed child care centers, and licensed family child care homes. Participation allows facilities to meet all rule requirements for identified lead and asbestos hazards, as required by law. Rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 require all programs to be free of lead and asbestos hazards. Currently operating child care facilities are required to test paint for lead and asbestos once unless the consultant notes a concern during a visit and refers the program to the environmental health department. After reviewing the website, I noted that your program completed the required lead water testing on August 15, 2024. I also observed that facility is exempt from the lead paint and asbestos testing as noted on the website. Therefore, you are in compliance with current regulations. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all applicable laws and rules. The best way to do so is to periodically review the child care laws and rules. The current rule book dated November 1, 2024, is available at the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. There are also modules reviewing the new Child Care Rules available on Moodle, which can be found on the Division website. I recommend you frequently click the “What’s New” tab to stay informed of all updates on the DCDEE website. Please feel free to contact me at (984) 867-7089 or email at Felicia.faison@dhhs.nc.gov for questions and assistance. If needed my mailing address is PO Box 61161, Raleigh NC 27661. You may also contact Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor at (252) 373-9809. 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 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: Red Oak Elementary Facility ID: 64000488 Consultant: FELICIA FAISON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/17/2024 Number Present: 32 Completed Date: 5/17/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 335 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 02:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced visit today was to monitor compliance with child care requirements applicable to an annual compliance visit. A. Hedgepeth-Savage and K. Jones, Lead Teachers, were present and assisted with the visit. Currently, this center operates with a Five-Star license issued on December 14, 2023, earning seven (7) points in the Education Component, six (6) points in the Program Component and one (1) Quality point. The last sanitation inspection was completed January 16, 2024 earning a Superior rating. The last fire inspection was completed April 10, 2024 and the facility was approved for care on first shift only. Children were observed participating in free choice activity center play, and outdoor play. Observed interactions were positive and nurturing in nature. This program is an NC Pre-K class. Therefore, the NC Pre-K program requirements were monitored today. FACILITY PROFILE This facility is owned by Nash County Public Schools. I reviewed contact information for the owner and the facility with you and you verified the current information listed with DCDEE remains correct. The following violations of child care requirements were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. A fire inspection was completed 2/22/23 and the next 4/29/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance can be mailed or emailed to me and must be received by May 31, 2024. If mailing, you must submit two (2) signed and dated copies. My mailing and email addresses are noted at the bottom. The letter of compliance must detail how the violations were corrected. Please be aware any written information you submit regarding the correction of the violation is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all submitted information is accurate and truthful. If it is determined that submitted information was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today’s visit your compliance history was 100% over an eighteen (18) month period. CHILDREN RECORDS I reviewed ten percent of children files, and they were found to be in compliance with Child Care Rules. STAFF RECORDS I reviewed ten percent of staff files, and they were found to be in compliance with Child Care Rules. ANNUAL INSPECTIONS The previous years fire inspection was conducted on 2/22/23 for this program. The current fire inspection was completed 4/29/24. Child Care Rules require that fire inspections be completed at least annually to ensure the environment continues to meet fire safety protocols. I recommend reaching out to your local fire inspector a few weeks prior to due date for the annual fire inspection. ENVIRONMENTAL RATING SCALES You were reminded that this facility is in cohort two related to resuming the environmental rating scales (ERS). This means that the preparation year for your facility begins July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. The assessment year begins July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, and the program must complete the ERS process during that year. Please visit the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) website for informational webinars related to the current process and infographics with information on activities to complete during the preparation year (ncrlap.org). Ensure that all new and current staff have submitted all education to DCDEE WORKS for evaluation prior to completing the ERS. You may also complete an ERS assessment prior to your reassessment year and only use the scores if they are acceptable to you. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & REMINDERS I recommend keeping a copy of the current NC Pre-K monitoring tool on-site or saved to a computer for easy review. Please be reminded to post a current copy of the menu for your school. The Clean Water for Carolina Kids program is expanding to the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program. This is a legislatively mandated effort to address lead and asbestos hazards in North Carolina public schools, licensed child care centers, and licensed family child care homes. Participation allows facilities to meet all rule requirements for identified lead and asbestos hazards, as required by law. Rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 require all programs to be free of lead and asbestos hazards. RTI is coordinating all the lead in water, paint and asbestos testing and remediation. There are webinars that child care providers can watch to get instructions. Go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ for more information. Currently operating child care facilities are required to test for lead in paint and asbestos once unless the consultant notes a concern during a visit and refers the program to environmental health. All existing licensed programs should have completed the application summary for their program regarding lead paint and asbestos by May 1, 2024. The application is on the following website: https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. The rule also requires all licensed child care centers to test all drinking water faucets and food preparation sinks for lead contamination once every three years. I recommend you review the date of your initial lead water testing to see if you are due this year. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all applicable laws and rules. The best way to do so is to periodically review the child care laws and rules. The current rule book dated January 1, 2024, is available at the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. There are also modules reviewing the new Child Care Rules available on Moodle, which can be found on the Division website. I recommend you frequently click the “What’s New” tab to stay informed of all updates on the DCDEE website. Please feel free to contact me at (984) 867-7089 or email at Felicia.faison@dhhs.nc.gov for questions and assistance. If needed my mailing address is PO Box 61161, Raleigh NC 27661. You may also contact Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor at (252) 373-9809. 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.