GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: PRECIOUS RESOURCES Facility ID: 67000007 Consultant: KIM SHERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/25/2024 Number Present: 80 Completed Date: 9/25/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 280 Time In: 08:45 AM Time Out: 01:25 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. The program currently operates with a 5 Star License, issued February 27, 2023. Restrictions on the permit include: a capacity of 163 during first shift with an age range of 0-12 year olds. Daytime care only, meeting enhanced ratios and space at 7-point level, annex bldg., children will use side entrance to enter/exit bldg; front entrance emergency use only. The owner of this child care facility is Precious Resources, Inc. According to the Secretary of State website, the corporation's status is listed as "current-active” based on a review September 25, 2024. This facility's eighteen-month compliance history is 96%. The center completed the last Fire Inspection on June 27, 2024 the center was approved for daytime care only. The last Sanitation inspection was completed on July 16, 2024 with a Superior Classification. The last annal compliance visit was conducted October 3, 2023. You, Amber Riley, director was present during today’s visit. Later, Maryann Jarman, owner was also present. There are seven classrooms are operating with one hundred and thirteen children enrolled and eighty children present. All children were appropriately supervised. The approved indoor and outdoor spaces were monitored today. Upon arrival, children were finishing up breakfast routines as they were served cheerios, grits, cheese, banana, and milk. In the classroom for the infants, there were nine infants enrolled. Each was being cared for on an individual basis. One was attempting to nap, one was being held and seven were exploring around the classroom. A large vinyl mat has been added for children to crawl, roll, and explore on. The one- and two-year-olds were engaged in outdoor free play. They were walking around, playing on the slide unit, riding cozy coupes, and other age-appropriate activities. The three-year-olds were engaged in free play activities such as bristle blocks, puzzles, blocks, animals, and later transitioned outdoors for free play. Children were swinging, climbing, sliding, running around, picking up small sticks, and other activities. A nutritious lunch was served consisting of smoked sausage, mac-n-cheese, green beans, peaches, Ritz crackers, and milk. Staff and children’s files were reviewed today. There are a total of nineteen staff members on staff with five that are new. All new staff files were reviewed, and a percentage of previous employed staff were reviewed. NC Pre-K- There are two classrooms spaces that are utilized for NC Pre-K program. There are eighty children enrolled and 29 were present today. The classrooms meet the instructional day requirement of 6.5 hours. This NC Pre-K program uses Creative Curriculum, A&S Developmental screening, and Teaching Strategies Gold are their ongoing assessments. Family engagements activities included home visits and monthly newsletters to parents. A sample of NC Pre-K children’s files were reviewed. Developmental screenings and health assessments including vision, hearing, and dental screenings were reviewed for a sample of NC Pre-K children’s files reviewed. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In classroom space 1, in the Annex building, the activity plan was not available in the classroom. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance with child care rules, 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. One violation was documented and was corrected during the visit. No further action is needed Technical Assistance: Activity plans are detailed plans which outline activities that will encourage children’s growth and development. The activities outlined on the activity plan will typically occur during the “Activity Center” times indicated on the daily schedule. They must be posted for easy reference by caregivers and parents. Children’s experiences and the skills and characteristics they develop during the preschool years are critically important to their success later in school. What children learn between birth and the time they start kindergarten lays the foundation for their learning and development for years to come. The goals from Foundations are to be used with weekly activity planning. Each activity should relate to a goal from one of the five domains. Staff may list the goal on the activity plan or if not listed tell the child care consultant which goal related to the posted activity. I have scheduled an upcoming Child Care Center Directors Meeting on October 9, 2024, at 10am. The purpose of this meeting is to bring all Regulatory agencies- Environmental Health, Fire, Building, and DCDEE- Licensing and Investigations, together to share information and answer questions that may impact your program. I highly encouraged to attend, as this is unprecedented gathering of experts in the child care field. The 3s (ECERS-3, ITERS-3, FCCERS-3) are coming. Begin now to prepare. DCDEE and the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) are collaboratively working on preparations for the transition to the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3 that starts February 1, 2025. Don't worry! Visit the Get ready for the 3s webpage to learn what's different and what you can do now to prepare. New resources have just been added. You'll find updated FAQs, factsheets, credit hour trainings, outreach assessment opportunities and more to help you become familiar with these tools. Until February 1, 2025, NCRLAP will use the Revised editions for official environment rating scale assessments for a NC Star Rated License (for new licensees or upon request.) If you have a concern with Behaviors in Classroom? You may speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in your classroom. Call 1-888-600-1685, Option 1. There will also be opportunities to join free webinars on challenging topics or classroom activities. Guidance is about building an encouraging setting for every person in the group. It means helping young children understand they can learn from their mistakes, and it starts with showing them how. To give this help successfully, we need to build relationships with every child—especially with the children we find difficult to connect with and understand. We build these relationships from day one, outside of conflict situations. It is only when children know and trust us in day-to-day interactions that they will listen to us when conflicts happen (after we have helped everyone calm down). At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed, emailed, signed and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Kim Sherry, Child Care Consultant, 910-824-1143, or Kim.Sherry@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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: PRECIOUS RESOURCES Facility ID: 67000007 Consultant: KIM SHERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/25/2024 Number Present: 80 Completed Date: 9/25/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 280 Time In: 08:45 AM Time Out: 01:25 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. The program currently operates with a 5 Star License, issued February 27, 2023. Restrictions on the permit include: a capacity of 163 during first shift with an age range of 0-12 year olds. Daytime care only, meeting enhanced ratios and space at 7-point level, annex bldg., children will use side entrance to enter/exit bldg; front entrance emergency use only. The owner of this child care facility is Precious Resources, Inc. According to the Secretary of State website, the corporation's status is listed as "current-active” based on a review September 25, 2024. This facility's eighteen-month compliance history is 96%. The center completed the last Fire Inspection on June 27, 2024 the center was approved for daytime care only. The last Sanitation inspection was completed on July 16, 2024 with a Superior Classification. The last annal compliance visit was conducted October 3, 2023. You, Amber Riley, director was present during today’s visit. Later, Maryann Jarman, owner was also present. There are seven classrooms are operating with one hundred and thirteen children enrolled and eighty children present. All children were appropriately supervised. The approved indoor and outdoor spaces were monitored today. Upon arrival, children were finishing up breakfast routines as they were served cheerios, grits, cheese, banana, and milk. In the classroom for the infants, there were nine infants enrolled. Each was being cared for on an individual basis. One was attempting to nap, one was being held and seven were exploring around the classroom. A large vinyl mat has been added for children to crawl, roll, and explore on. The one- and two-year-olds were engaged in outdoor free play. They were walking around, playing on the slide unit, riding cozy coupes, and other age-appropriate activities. The three-year-olds were engaged in free play activities such as bristle blocks, puzzles, blocks, animals, and later transitioned outdoors for free play. Children were swinging, climbing, sliding, running around, picking up small sticks, and other activities. A nutritious lunch was served consisting of smoked sausage, mac-n-cheese, green beans, peaches, Ritz crackers, and milk. Staff and children’s files were reviewed today. There are a total of nineteen staff members on staff with five that are new. All new staff files were reviewed, and a percentage of previous employed staff were reviewed. NC Pre-K- There are two classrooms spaces that are utilized for NC Pre-K program. There are eighty children enrolled and 29 were present today. The classrooms meet the instructional day requirement of 6.5 hours. This NC Pre-K program uses Creative Curriculum, A&S Developmental screening, and Teaching Strategies Gold are their ongoing assessments. Family engagements activities included home visits and monthly newsletters to parents. A sample of NC Pre-K children’s files were reviewed. Developmental screenings and health assessments including vision, hearing, and dental screenings were reviewed for a sample of NC Pre-K children’s files reviewed. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In classroom space 1, in the Annex building, the activity plan was not available in the classroom. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance with child care rules, 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. One violation was documented and was corrected during the visit. No further action is needed Technical Assistance: Activity plans are detailed plans which outline activities that will encourage children’s growth and development. The activities outlined on the activity plan will typically occur during the “Activity Center” times indicated on the daily schedule. They must be posted for easy reference by caregivers and parents. Children’s experiences and the skills and characteristics they develop during the preschool years are critically important to their success later in school. What children learn between birth and the time they start kindergarten lays the foundation for their learning and development for years to come. The goals from Foundations are to be used with weekly activity planning. Each activity should relate to a goal from one of the five domains. Staff may list the goal on the activity plan or if not listed tell the child care consultant which goal related to the posted activity. I have scheduled an upcoming Child Care Center Directors Meeting on October 9, 2024, at 10am. The purpose of this meeting is to bring all Regulatory agencies- Environmental Health, Fire, Building, and DCDEE- Licensing and Investigations, together to share information and answer questions that may impact your program. I highly encouraged to attend, as this is unprecedented gathering of experts in the child care field. The 3s (ECERS-3, ITERS-3, FCCERS-3) are coming. Begin now to prepare. DCDEE and the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) are collaboratively working on preparations for the transition to the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3 that starts February 1, 2025. Don't worry! Visit the Get ready for the 3s webpage to learn what's different and what you can do now to prepare. New resources have just been added. You'll find updated FAQs, factsheets, credit hour trainings, outreach assessment opportunities and more to help you become familiar with these tools. Until February 1, 2025, NCRLAP will use the Revised editions for official environment rating scale assessments for a NC Star Rated License (for new licensees or upon request.) If you have a concern with Behaviors in Classroom? You may speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in your classroom. Call 1-888-600-1685, Option 1. There will also be opportunities to join free webinars on challenging topics or classroom activities. Guidance is about building an encouraging setting for every person in the group. It means helping young children understand they can learn from their mistakes, and it starts with showing them how. To give this help successfully, we need to build relationships with every child—especially with the children we find difficult to connect with and understand. We build these relationships from day one, outside of conflict situations. It is only when children know and trust us in day-to-day interactions that they will listen to us when conflicts happen (after we have helped everyone calm down). At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed, emailed, signed and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Kim Sherry, Child Care Consultant, 910-824-1143, or Kim.Sherry@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: PRECIOUS RESOURCES Facility ID: 67000007 Consultant: HEATHER BINDER Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0524-256A Visit Date: 5/21/2024 Number Present: 87 Completed Date: 5/21/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 60 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced visit was to investigate allegations of violations of child care requirements at this child care facility. Kim Sherry, Child Care Consultant, was also present during the visit. We conducted a walk-through of the facility unaccompanied. During the visit, I discussed the allegations with Mary Ann Jarman, Owner, and four (4) additional staff members. Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 902 Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. On multiple occasions, a staff member in the classroom for three-year-old children was observed using an inappropriate tone when interacting with children. In addition, the same staff member used a toy to hit a three-year-old child in the back of the head. G.S. 110-91(10) You may contact Heather Binder, Investigations Consultant, at (252) 617-6237, heather.binder@dhhs.nc.gov or Corrie Davenport, Northeastern Investigations Supervisor, at corrie.davenport@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time. 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.