Monroeton Elementary School AGE Child Care

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: MONROETON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE Facility ID: 79000193 Consultant: SALLY ALLEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/16/2025 Number Present: 58 Completed Date: 10/16/2025 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 02:00 PM Time Out: 04:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced A routine unannounced visit was conducted at this child care center to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements. This visit was conducted with Leah Ward, Program Coordinator. Currently this center operates with a Three (3) Star license. The restrictions include daytime care only, school age children only, reduced group size by one in each group from the seven point level as required in Rule .2818(c), meets enhanced space and children are not allowed to play on stationary equipment. This facility is owned and operated by Rockingham County Schools. Fifty-eight (58) children were present during today’s visit. I observed the children playing indoors, playing outdoors and completing routine tasks. The emergency drill log was monitored during today's visit. The last fire drill recorded was completed on October 10, 2025. It took the children thirty (30) seconds to evacuate. The last emergency drill, a shelter in place drill, was conducted on July 28, 2025. The staff files were not reviewed today. There are no new staff. One (1) staff, Deena Jones, does not have a current qualifying letter. Her letter expired August 2025. Ms. Jones has fifteen (15) days to receive a criminal background check qualifying letter. If she does not receive one by the fifteenth day she can not return to the facility until the letter is received. They do not provide routine transportation for children enrolled this school year. The following violation was cited today. Violation Number Comment Rule 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). A staff's qualifying letter expired in August 2025. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) Rated License: Today we discussed the QRIS modernization plan. I completed a template documenting the pathway you plan to pursue, identifying needs, documenting a timeline for completion, resources, next steps, etc. Over the next few months, I’ll be checking in with you, ahead of your next visit to check on progress and determine if additional assistance is needed with WORKS, NCRLAP/ERS, accreditation, etc. Consultation: I recommend that the teachers review the Division’s website under the What’s New tab and the QRIS modernization tab. There is a rule roll out available on Moodle. Compliance: You must correct the violation found during today's visit immediately. Please send me a two (2) letters verifying compliance. The letters must be received by October 31, 2025. Please include in your letter each violation number and how you corrected each violation and what plan will be implemented to prevent these violations from occurring again. Please include in your letter the name of your center and ID number, date, and the title of the person who signs the letter. Please send the letter to: Sally Allen, PO Box 962, Eden, NC 27289 or email a copy of the letter to me at sally.allen@dhhs.nc.gov. If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. If I have not received the compliance letter by the tenth day, I will contact you, the operator/person in charge to inquire about your progress in correcting the violations and remind you of the date the compliance letter is due. I will contact you by telephone and/or email. If I have not received the letter by the due date, a follow up visit will be made promptly to verify compliance. Thank you for your time and assistance during today's visit. You may e-mail me at sally.allen@dhhs.nc.gov or call me at 336-580-3782 if you have questions. If you have any further questions or need further assistance you may contact my supervisor, Pam Hauser, at pamela.hauser@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 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: MONROETON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE Facility ID: 79000193 Consultant: SALLY ALLEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/7/2025 Number Present: 48 Completed Date: 5/7/2025 Age: From 6 To 11 Total Minutes: 95 Time In: 02:00 PM Time Out: 03:35 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this child care center to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements. This visit was conducted with Deena Jones, Group Leader. Currently this center operates with a Three (3) star license. Restrictions include daytime care only, school age children only, reduced group size by one in each group from the seven point level as required in Rule .2818(c), enhanced space and children are not allowed to play on stationary equipment. The sanitation inspection was completed May 5, 2025, with a "Superior" classification with no demerits. A fire inspection was completed on September 4, 2024. A copy was received during a previous visit. Rockingham County Schools operates this program. Staff/child ratio was observed and in compliance as indicated on the attached enrollment worksheet. Children were adequately supervised. Indoor areas were observed during today's visit. A group leader stated that children enrolled have emergency medication. Forty-eight (48) children were present during today’s visit. The children arrived to the gymnasium where they put their belongings up, split into their assigned groups and completed routine tasks. Fire drill reports and playground inspections were monitored during today's visit. The last fire drill was conducted on April 28, 2025. It took the children thirty-one (31) seconds to evacuate. The last emergency drill, a lockdown drill was conducted on April 30, 2025. The children cannot use the stationary equipment on the outdoor area. The children use a grassy area to play outdoors. Staff and children’s files were reviewed today following the Division of Child Development and Early Education procedures. They do not provide routine transportation. They transport for off premise activities in the summer. The following violations were observed during today's visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The snack menu for May was not posted. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 1031 Documentation of staff's education, training, and experience was not on file. There was no documentation of BSAC training being completed on file for one (1) new staff. .0302(d)(1)(B) 1449 Within the first two weeks of assuming responsibilty for supervising a group of children, staff did not complete at least 6 hours of training on topics outlined in this rule. One (1) new staff has completed 5.5 hours of training on the topics outlined in rule. .2510(i)(1)(A-D) Consultation: 1-For all new staff they have the first year of employment to complete the health and safety trainings, with the exception of CPR, First Aid and recognizing and responding to suspicions of child maltreatment, which must be completed within ninety (90) days of employment. For all current staff, the health and safety trainings topics must be completed within five years. There is a training log that the staff can use to document the year that the health and safety training has been completed. 2-Child Care administrators can now view and edit their facility’s staff roster in ABCMS, the DCDEE’s criminal background check system. Provider Access to ABCMS allows administrators 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 To get started, complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training in Moodle. Rated License Information: The hold harmless has been extended. You will receive an email regarding the rated license process and when it will resume. Compliance: You must correct the violations found during today's visit immediately. You can mail two (2) letters or email the letter verifying compliance by May 21, 2025. Please include in your letter each violation number and how you corrected each violation and what plan will be implemented to prevent these violations from occurring again. Please include the name of your center and ID number, date, and the title of the person who signs the letter. Please send the letter to: Sally Allen, PO Box 1305, Eden, NC 27289 or sally.allen@dhhs.nc.gov. If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Failure to correct these violations in a timely manner may result in an administrative action. Thank you for your time and assistance during today's visit. You may e-mail me at sally.allen@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor at pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov or call me at 336-580-3782 if you have questions or concerns. 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