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59 Pineland Road, Riegelwood NC 28456 · License #24000176 · Center · Child Care Center
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10A NCAC 09 .0606 · Violation
Name of Operation: Countyline Preschool LLC Facility ID: 24000176 Consultant: NATALIE M. POND Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/25/2026 Number Present: 28 Completed Date: 6/25/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:15 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. Your program currently operates with a Four Star Center License issued April 24, 2024. Restrictions on the license include a first shift capacity of seventy (70) children ages 0 through 12, no cooking allowed, meets enhanced space, and children under 2 ½ years old in rooms with direct exits only. Restrictions were in compliance today. The last annual compliance visit was completed on July 22, 2025. The sanitation inspection was completed on April 13, 2026 with a “Superior” classification. The fire inspection was completed on June 12, 2026 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The Secretary of State website was reviewed and Countyline Preschool, LLC, was listed as current-active. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. Prior to the visit the program’s eighteen month compliance history was ninety-seven percent (97%). You, J. Barbee, administrator, were present for the visit and accompanied me during classroom observations. C. Martishius, administrator, was also present and available for consultation. There were thirty-seven (37) children enrolled and twenty-eight (28) children present. There are six (6) indoor spaces and three (3) outdoor spaces approved for use. One classroom was not being used today. Age-appropriate materials were accessible to all children and spaces were arranged into activity areas. Infants receive care according to individual needs; individual feeding schedules and safe sleep checks are being maintained. In group 1, an infant was observed finishing up mealtime while others played on the floor. Toddlers in group 2 were observed in free play with a variety of toys including small balls, grasping toys, and musical instruments. Toddlers and young preschoolers in groups 3 and 4 were observed outdoors; they used a sand box with a variety of toys and pretended to have a tea party, and they used portable gross motor equipment such as stepping stones and blocks. Water was available and children were observed taking a water break. Preschool children in group 6 were participating in a letter scavenger hunt activity before transitioning outside. Supervision and staff-child ratios were observed and found to be in compliance. Lunch is provided by the families. A percentage of children’s files were reviewed. One (1) new staff has been hired since the last visit. I reviewed new staff records and a sample of existing staff records and information supplied on a Staff Records and Training Worksheet. All staff members employed at least one year have completed the required Health and Safety trainings as outlined in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102, and staff members employed five years or more have repeated all topics within five years as required. The program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled; this program uses a combination of the Creative Curriculum and High Reach. The following violation(s) were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 893 A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center. Documentation of receipt of the safe sleep policy was not on file for a child enrolled in January 2026. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(c) 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 (18)-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five (75) percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before July 9, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. Please note, if the compliance letter is not received by the agreed-upon date, a follow-up visit may be made to verify compliance. Mail or email the information to: Natalie Pond, Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 4 Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480 Natalie.m.pond@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE. Your letter should either be typed within the body of the email so your facility email address is visible when your letter is printed (this serves as your signature), or your letter with signature may be scanned and attached to the email. The following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: A violation was cited for missing documentation in a child’s file. You currently include the Children’s File Checklist in each child’s file. Fully utilizing and regular review of this checklist will help to be sure that all documentation is included and up to date. During the visit I observed that you updated your enrollment packet to add the required forms. Maintaining accurate documentation ensures both compliance with the childcare rules and the health and safety of each child. We discussed storage of soft plastic diaper wipes containers at or near the changing table. These can be stored inside the locked cabinet, or above 5 feet on the shelves. Rule 0604(q) states: Plastic bags, toys, toy parts small enough to be swallowed, and materials that can be torn apart, such as foam rubber and styrofoam, shall not be accessible to children under three years of age. However, styrofoam plates and larger pieces of foam rubber may be used for supervised art activities and styrofoam plates may be used for food service. On-going training may occur through various learning formats/platforms. Training hours received through face-to-face classroom instruction, pre-recorded distance learning, college coursework, Continuing Education Unit (CEU) credits, and/or real-time virtual training, can be used towards meeting on-going training; so long as the training received is recognized by the DCDEE and the training(s) received address one or more of the training topic areas identified in G.S. 110-91(11) Staff Development. On-going training received must be appropriate to the job responsibilities of the individual. You may access training from a variety of agencies, including but not limited to: CCEIonline.com, childcareed.com, ncrlap.org, Earlyyearsnc.org, Swcdcinc.org, DCDEE Moodle, and the local Partnership for Children. Star Rated License: You were last assessed for a star rated license in February 2024 and are due to be reassessed by February 2027. During a visit on January 29, 2026, you indicated you were interested in choosing Pathway 2/Classroom and Instructional Quality. Today we discussed preparing for the transition to the new QRIS system as required in Section .3200 of the Child Care Rules. We reviewed the following Star Rated License components today: • The differences in Pathway 1/Program Assessment and Program 2/Classroom and Instructional Quality • The Family and Community Engagements Standards worksheets, including additional options that apply to your program • The Facility and Individual CQI plans • Ideas for coaching options in Pathway 2 • Curriculum requirements in Pathway 2, including the completion of relevant training • Education Standards worksheets for applicable staff Ensure that current education information has been submitted to DCDEE WORKS and staff have requested the appropriate evaluation for their position, such as “lead teacher” and “teacher”. Once the account has been updated, a status letter will be generated and used to determine education standards. A Staff Information and Education Worksheet will be completed for all full-time staff. The form can be found within the Star Rated License Application on the Provider Documents Page of the DCDEE website. This Excel document will be completed electronically and emailed to your consultant. Once all your staff’s education has been evaluated, your facility will earn their Star Rated License based on the following: 50% of Lead Teachers and 50% of other educators. (“Educator” means all classroom teaching staff and administrative positions, including education coordinators, curriculum specialists and any staff who have responsibility for planning, caregiving, mentoring or training. To count as an educator meeting 50% of the education standards, an individual must meet the requirements of a position and work on-site, full-time.) Training opportunities: Every Relationship Matters Created by the ITTI Care Project, Every Relationship Matters! Strengthening Relationships between Adults in Child Care Settings for Directors, Teachers and FCCH Professionals is a free 1.5-hour training that highlights how important all the relationships that surround young children are. Address the Stress ITTI Care Project’s Address the Stress training is now available. This free 1-hour Wellness Workshop teaches ways to reduce stress and take care of YOU! Both are now available online via DCDEE Moodle! Provider Portal for ABCMS (the criminal records check database): As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r), child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired within five business days. You have completed the training and linked your staff to your facility. Continue to update information on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website shows that three-year testing for lead in water was last completed in June 2025. Testing for lead paint and asbestos was completed and no hazards were identified. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. Click on the “What’s New” tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me with questions or concerns at 910-364-4898 or Natalie.m.pond@dhhs.nc.gov. If you need further assistance, please contact my supervisor Kim Sherry at 910-824-0470 or kim.sherry@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
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10A NCAC 09 .1102 · Violation
Name of Operation: Countyline Preschool LLC Facility ID: 24000176 Consultant: NATALIE M. POND Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/25/2026 Number Present: 28 Completed Date: 6/25/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:15 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. Your program currently operates with a Four Star Center License issued April 24, 2024. Restrictions on the license include a first shift capacity of seventy (70) children ages 0 through 12, no cooking allowed, meets enhanced space, and children under 2 ½ years old in rooms with direct exits only. Restrictions were in compliance today. The last annual compliance visit was completed on July 22, 2025. The sanitation inspection was completed on April 13, 2026 with a “Superior” classification. The fire inspection was completed on June 12, 2026 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The Secretary of State website was reviewed and Countyline Preschool, LLC, was listed as current-active. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. Prior to the visit the program’s eighteen month compliance history was ninety-seven percent (97%). You, J. Barbee, administrator, were present for the visit and accompanied me during classroom observations. C. Martishius, administrator, was also present and available for consultation. There were thirty-seven (37) children enrolled and twenty-eight (28) children present. There are six (6) indoor spaces and three (3) outdoor spaces approved for use. One classroom was not being used today. Age-appropriate materials were accessible to all children and spaces were arranged into activity areas. Infants receive care according to individual needs; individual feeding schedules and safe sleep checks are being maintained. In group 1, an infant was observed finishing up mealtime while others played on the floor. Toddlers in group 2 were observed in free play with a variety of toys including small balls, grasping toys, and musical instruments. Toddlers and young preschoolers in groups 3 and 4 were observed outdoors; they used a sand box with a variety of toys and pretended to have a tea party, and they used portable gross motor equipment such as stepping stones and blocks. Water was available and children were observed taking a water break. Preschool children in group 6 were participating in a letter scavenger hunt activity before transitioning outside. Supervision and staff-child ratios were observed and found to be in compliance. Lunch is provided by the families. A percentage of children’s files were reviewed. One (1) new staff has been hired since the last visit. I reviewed new staff records and a sample of existing staff records and information supplied on a Staff Records and Training Worksheet. All staff members employed at least one year have completed the required Health and Safety trainings as outlined in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102, and staff members employed five years or more have repeated all topics within five years as required. The program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled; this program uses a combination of the Creative Curriculum and High Reach. The following violation(s) were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 893 A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center. Documentation of receipt of the safe sleep policy was not on file for a child enrolled in January 2026. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(c) 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 (18)-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five (75) percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before July 9, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. Please note, if the compliance letter is not received by the agreed-upon date, a follow-up visit may be made to verify compliance. Mail or email the information to: Natalie Pond, Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 4 Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480 Natalie.m.pond@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE. Your letter should either be typed within the body of the email so your facility email address is visible when your letter is printed (this serves as your signature), or your letter with signature may be scanned and attached to the email. The following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: A violation was cited for missing documentation in a child’s file. You currently include the Children’s File Checklist in each child’s file. Fully utilizing and regular review of this checklist will help to be sure that all documentation is included and up to date. During the visit I observed that you updated your enrollment packet to add the required forms. Maintaining accurate documentation ensures both compliance with the childcare rules and the health and safety of each child. We discussed storage of soft plastic diaper wipes containers at or near the changing table. These can be stored inside the locked cabinet, or above 5 feet on the shelves. Rule 0604(q) states: Plastic bags, toys, toy parts small enough to be swallowed, and materials that can be torn apart, such as foam rubber and styrofoam, shall not be accessible to children under three years of age. However, styrofoam plates and larger pieces of foam rubber may be used for supervised art activities and styrofoam plates may be used for food service. On-going training may occur through various learning formats/platforms. Training hours received through face-to-face classroom instruction, pre-recorded distance learning, college coursework, Continuing Education Unit (CEU) credits, and/or real-time virtual training, can be used towards meeting on-going training; so long as the training received is recognized by the DCDEE and the training(s) received address one or more of the training topic areas identified in G.S. 110-91(11) Staff Development. On-going training received must be appropriate to the job responsibilities of the individual. You may access training from a variety of agencies, including but not limited to: CCEIonline.com, childcareed.com, ncrlap.org, Earlyyearsnc.org, Swcdcinc.org, DCDEE Moodle, and the local Partnership for Children. Star Rated License: You were last assessed for a star rated license in February 2024 and are due to be reassessed by February 2027. During a visit on January 29, 2026, you indicated you were interested in choosing Pathway 2/Classroom and Instructional Quality. Today we discussed preparing for the transition to the new QRIS system as required in Section .3200 of the Child Care Rules. We reviewed the following Star Rated License components today: • The differences in Pathway 1/Program Assessment and Program 2/Classroom and Instructional Quality • The Family and Community Engagements Standards worksheets, including additional options that apply to your program • The Facility and Individual CQI plans • Ideas for coaching options in Pathway 2 • Curriculum requirements in Pathway 2, including the completion of relevant training • Education Standards worksheets for applicable staff Ensure that current education information has been submitted to DCDEE WORKS and staff have requested the appropriate evaluation for their position, such as “lead teacher” and “teacher”. Once the account has been updated, a status letter will be generated and used to determine education standards. A Staff Information and Education Worksheet will be completed for all full-time staff. The form can be found within the Star Rated License Application on the Provider Documents Page of the DCDEE website. This Excel document will be completed electronically and emailed to your consultant. Once all your staff’s education has been evaluated, your facility will earn their Star Rated License based on the following: 50% of Lead Teachers and 50% of other educators. (“Educator” means all classroom teaching staff and administrative positions, including education coordinators, curriculum specialists and any staff who have responsibility for planning, caregiving, mentoring or training. To count as an educator meeting 50% of the education standards, an individual must meet the requirements of a position and work on-site, full-time.) Training opportunities: Every Relationship Matters Created by the ITTI Care Project, Every Relationship Matters! Strengthening Relationships between Adults in Child Care Settings for Directors, Teachers and FCCH Professionals is a free 1.5-hour training that highlights how important all the relationships that surround young children are. Address the Stress ITTI Care Project’s Address the Stress training is now available. This free 1-hour Wellness Workshop teaches ways to reduce stress and take care of YOU! Both are now available online via DCDEE Moodle! Provider Portal for ABCMS (the criminal records check database): As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r), child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired within five business days. You have completed the training and linked your staff to your facility. Continue to update information on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website shows that three-year testing for lead in water was last completed in June 2025. Testing for lead paint and asbestos was completed and no hazards were identified. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. Click on the “What’s New” tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me with questions or concerns at 910-364-4898 or Natalie.m.pond@dhhs.nc.gov. If you need further assistance, please contact my supervisor Kim Sherry at 910-824-0470 or kim.sherry@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.
G.S. 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: Countyline Preschool LLC Facility ID: 24000176 Consultant: NATALIE M. POND Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/25/2026 Number Present: 28 Completed Date: 6/25/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:15 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. Your program currently operates with a Four Star Center License issued April 24, 2024. Restrictions on the license include a first shift capacity of seventy (70) children ages 0 through 12, no cooking allowed, meets enhanced space, and children under 2 ½ years old in rooms with direct exits only. Restrictions were in compliance today. The last annual compliance visit was completed on July 22, 2025. The sanitation inspection was completed on April 13, 2026 with a “Superior” classification. The fire inspection was completed on June 12, 2026 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The Secretary of State website was reviewed and Countyline Preschool, LLC, was listed as current-active. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. Prior to the visit the program’s eighteen month compliance history was ninety-seven percent (97%). You, J. Barbee, administrator, were present for the visit and accompanied me during classroom observations. C. Martishius, administrator, was also present and available for consultation. There were thirty-seven (37) children enrolled and twenty-eight (28) children present. There are six (6) indoor spaces and three (3) outdoor spaces approved for use. One classroom was not being used today. Age-appropriate materials were accessible to all children and spaces were arranged into activity areas. Infants receive care according to individual needs; individual feeding schedules and safe sleep checks are being maintained. In group 1, an infant was observed finishing up mealtime while others played on the floor. Toddlers in group 2 were observed in free play with a variety of toys including small balls, grasping toys, and musical instruments. Toddlers and young preschoolers in groups 3 and 4 were observed outdoors; they used a sand box with a variety of toys and pretended to have a tea party, and they used portable gross motor equipment such as stepping stones and blocks. Water was available and children were observed taking a water break. Preschool children in group 6 were participating in a letter scavenger hunt activity before transitioning outside. Supervision and staff-child ratios were observed and found to be in compliance. Lunch is provided by the families. A percentage of children’s files were reviewed. One (1) new staff has been hired since the last visit. I reviewed new staff records and a sample of existing staff records and information supplied on a Staff Records and Training Worksheet. All staff members employed at least one year have completed the required Health and Safety trainings as outlined in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102, and staff members employed five years or more have repeated all topics within five years as required. The program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled; this program uses a combination of the Creative Curriculum and High Reach. The following violation(s) were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 893 A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center. Documentation of receipt of the safe sleep policy was not on file for a child enrolled in January 2026. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(c) 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 (18)-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five (75) percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before July 9, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. Please note, if the compliance letter is not received by the agreed-upon date, a follow-up visit may be made to verify compliance. Mail or email the information to: Natalie Pond, Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 4 Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480 Natalie.m.pond@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE. Your letter should either be typed within the body of the email so your facility email address is visible when your letter is printed (this serves as your signature), or your letter with signature may be scanned and attached to the email. The following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: A violation was cited for missing documentation in a child’s file. You currently include the Children’s File Checklist in each child’s file. Fully utilizing and regular review of this checklist will help to be sure that all documentation is included and up to date. During the visit I observed that you updated your enrollment packet to add the required forms. Maintaining accurate documentation ensures both compliance with the childcare rules and the health and safety of each child. We discussed storage of soft plastic diaper wipes containers at or near the changing table. These can be stored inside the locked cabinet, or above 5 feet on the shelves. Rule 0604(q) states: Plastic bags, toys, toy parts small enough to be swallowed, and materials that can be torn apart, such as foam rubber and styrofoam, shall not be accessible to children under three years of age. However, styrofoam plates and larger pieces of foam rubber may be used for supervised art activities and styrofoam plates may be used for food service. On-going training may occur through various learning formats/platforms. Training hours received through face-to-face classroom instruction, pre-recorded distance learning, college coursework, Continuing Education Unit (CEU) credits, and/or real-time virtual training, can be used towards meeting on-going training; so long as the training received is recognized by the DCDEE and the training(s) received address one or more of the training topic areas identified in G.S. 110-91(11) Staff Development. On-going training received must be appropriate to the job responsibilities of the individual. You may access training from a variety of agencies, including but not limited to: CCEIonline.com, childcareed.com, ncrlap.org, Earlyyearsnc.org, Swcdcinc.org, DCDEE Moodle, and the local Partnership for Children. Star Rated License: You were last assessed for a star rated license in February 2024 and are due to be reassessed by February 2027. During a visit on January 29, 2026, you indicated you were interested in choosing Pathway 2/Classroom and Instructional Quality. Today we discussed preparing for the transition to the new QRIS system as required in Section .3200 of the Child Care Rules. We reviewed the following Star Rated License components today: • The differences in Pathway 1/Program Assessment and Program 2/Classroom and Instructional Quality • The Family and Community Engagements Standards worksheets, including additional options that apply to your program • The Facility and Individual CQI plans • Ideas for coaching options in Pathway 2 • Curriculum requirements in Pathway 2, including the completion of relevant training • Education Standards worksheets for applicable staff Ensure that current education information has been submitted to DCDEE WORKS and staff have requested the appropriate evaluation for their position, such as “lead teacher” and “teacher”. Once the account has been updated, a status letter will be generated and used to determine education standards. A Staff Information and Education Worksheet will be completed for all full-time staff. The form can be found within the Star Rated License Application on the Provider Documents Page of the DCDEE website. This Excel document will be completed electronically and emailed to your consultant. Once all your staff’s education has been evaluated, your facility will earn their Star Rated License based on the following: 50% of Lead Teachers and 50% of other educators. (“Educator” means all classroom teaching staff and administrative positions, including education coordinators, curriculum specialists and any staff who have responsibility for planning, caregiving, mentoring or training. To count as an educator meeting 50% of the education standards, an individual must meet the requirements of a position and work on-site, full-time.) Training opportunities: Every Relationship Matters Created by the ITTI Care Project, Every Relationship Matters! Strengthening Relationships between Adults in Child Care Settings for Directors, Teachers and FCCH Professionals is a free 1.5-hour training that highlights how important all the relationships that surround young children are. Address the Stress ITTI Care Project’s Address the Stress training is now available. This free 1-hour Wellness Workshop teaches ways to reduce stress and take care of YOU! Both are now available online via DCDEE Moodle! Provider Portal for ABCMS (the criminal records check database): As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r), child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired within five business days. You have completed the training and linked your staff to your facility. Continue to update information on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website shows that three-year testing for lead in water was last completed in June 2025. Testing for lead paint and asbestos was completed and no hazards were identified. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. Click on the “What’s New” tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me with questions or concerns at 910-364-4898 or Natalie.m.pond@dhhs.nc.gov. If you need further assistance, please contact my supervisor Kim Sherry at 910-824-0470 or kim.sherry@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.
G.S. 110-91 · Violation
Name of Operation: Countyline Preschool LLC Facility ID: 24000176 Consultant: NATALIE M. POND Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/25/2026 Number Present: 28 Completed Date: 6/25/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:15 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. Your program currently operates with a Four Star Center License issued April 24, 2024. Restrictions on the license include a first shift capacity of seventy (70) children ages 0 through 12, no cooking allowed, meets enhanced space, and children under 2 ½ years old in rooms with direct exits only. Restrictions were in compliance today. The last annual compliance visit was completed on July 22, 2025. The sanitation inspection was completed on April 13, 2026 with a “Superior” classification. The fire inspection was completed on June 12, 2026 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The Secretary of State website was reviewed and Countyline Preschool, LLC, was listed as current-active. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. Prior to the visit the program’s eighteen month compliance history was ninety-seven percent (97%). You, J. Barbee, administrator, were present for the visit and accompanied me during classroom observations. C. Martishius, administrator, was also present and available for consultation. There were thirty-seven (37) children enrolled and twenty-eight (28) children present. There are six (6) indoor spaces and three (3) outdoor spaces approved for use. One classroom was not being used today. Age-appropriate materials were accessible to all children and spaces were arranged into activity areas. Infants receive care according to individual needs; individual feeding schedules and safe sleep checks are being maintained. In group 1, an infant was observed finishing up mealtime while others played on the floor. Toddlers in group 2 were observed in free play with a variety of toys including small balls, grasping toys, and musical instruments. Toddlers and young preschoolers in groups 3 and 4 were observed outdoors; they used a sand box with a variety of toys and pretended to have a tea party, and they used portable gross motor equipment such as stepping stones and blocks. Water was available and children were observed taking a water break. Preschool children in group 6 were participating in a letter scavenger hunt activity before transitioning outside. Supervision and staff-child ratios were observed and found to be in compliance. Lunch is provided by the families. A percentage of children’s files were reviewed. One (1) new staff has been hired since the last visit. I reviewed new staff records and a sample of existing staff records and information supplied on a Staff Records and Training Worksheet. All staff members employed at least one year have completed the required Health and Safety trainings as outlined in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102, and staff members employed five years or more have repeated all topics within five years as required. The program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled; this program uses a combination of the Creative Curriculum and High Reach. The following violation(s) were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 893 A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center. Documentation of receipt of the safe sleep policy was not on file for a child enrolled in January 2026. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(c) 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 (18)-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five (75) percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before July 9, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. Please note, if the compliance letter is not received by the agreed-upon date, a follow-up visit may be made to verify compliance. Mail or email the information to: Natalie Pond, Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 4 Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480 Natalie.m.pond@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE. Your letter should either be typed within the body of the email so your facility email address is visible when your letter is printed (this serves as your signature), or your letter with signature may be scanned and attached to the email. The following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: A violation was cited for missing documentation in a child’s file. You currently include the Children’s File Checklist in each child’s file. Fully utilizing and regular review of this checklist will help to be sure that all documentation is included and up to date. During the visit I observed that you updated your enrollment packet to add the required forms. Maintaining accurate documentation ensures both compliance with the childcare rules and the health and safety of each child. We discussed storage of soft plastic diaper wipes containers at or near the changing table. These can be stored inside the locked cabinet, or above 5 feet on the shelves. Rule 0604(q) states: Plastic bags, toys, toy parts small enough to be swallowed, and materials that can be torn apart, such as foam rubber and styrofoam, shall not be accessible to children under three years of age. However, styrofoam plates and larger pieces of foam rubber may be used for supervised art activities and styrofoam plates may be used for food service. On-going training may occur through various learning formats/platforms. Training hours received through face-to-face classroom instruction, pre-recorded distance learning, college coursework, Continuing Education Unit (CEU) credits, and/or real-time virtual training, can be used towards meeting on-going training; so long as the training received is recognized by the DCDEE and the training(s) received address one or more of the training topic areas identified in G.S. 110-91(11) Staff Development. On-going training received must be appropriate to the job responsibilities of the individual. You may access training from a variety of agencies, including but not limited to: CCEIonline.com, childcareed.com, ncrlap.org, Earlyyearsnc.org, Swcdcinc.org, DCDEE Moodle, and the local Partnership for Children. Star Rated License: You were last assessed for a star rated license in February 2024 and are due to be reassessed by February 2027. During a visit on January 29, 2026, you indicated you were interested in choosing Pathway 2/Classroom and Instructional Quality. Today we discussed preparing for the transition to the new QRIS system as required in Section .3200 of the Child Care Rules. We reviewed the following Star Rated License components today: • The differences in Pathway 1/Program Assessment and Program 2/Classroom and Instructional Quality • The Family and Community Engagements Standards worksheets, including additional options that apply to your program • The Facility and Individual CQI plans • Ideas for coaching options in Pathway 2 • Curriculum requirements in Pathway 2, including the completion of relevant training • Education Standards worksheets for applicable staff Ensure that current education information has been submitted to DCDEE WORKS and staff have requested the appropriate evaluation for their position, such as “lead teacher” and “teacher”. Once the account has been updated, a status letter will be generated and used to determine education standards. A Staff Information and Education Worksheet will be completed for all full-time staff. The form can be found within the Star Rated License Application on the Provider Documents Page of the DCDEE website. This Excel document will be completed electronically and emailed to your consultant. Once all your staff’s education has been evaluated, your facility will earn their Star Rated License based on the following: 50% of Lead Teachers and 50% of other educators. (“Educator” means all classroom teaching staff and administrative positions, including education coordinators, curriculum specialists and any staff who have responsibility for planning, caregiving, mentoring or training. To count as an educator meeting 50% of the education standards, an individual must meet the requirements of a position and work on-site, full-time.) Training opportunities: Every Relationship Matters Created by the ITTI Care Project, Every Relationship Matters! Strengthening Relationships between Adults in Child Care Settings for Directors, Teachers and FCCH Professionals is a free 1.5-hour training that highlights how important all the relationships that surround young children are. Address the Stress ITTI Care Project’s Address the Stress training is now available. This free 1-hour Wellness Workshop teaches ways to reduce stress and take care of YOU! Both are now available online via DCDEE Moodle! Provider Portal for ABCMS (the criminal records check database): As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r), child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired within five business days. You have completed the training and linked your staff to your facility. Continue to update information on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website shows that three-year testing for lead in water was last completed in June 2025. Testing for lead paint and asbestos was completed and no hazards were identified. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. Click on the “What’s New” tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me with questions or concerns at 910-364-4898 or Natalie.m.pond@dhhs.nc.gov. If you need further assistance, please contact my supervisor Kim Sherry at 910-824-0470 or kim.sherry@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: Countyline Preschool LLC Facility ID: 24000176 Consultant: NATALIE M. POND Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/25/2026 Number Present: 28 Completed Date: 6/25/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:15 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. Your program currently operates with a Four Star Center License issued April 24, 2024. Restrictions on the license include a first shift capacity of seventy (70) children ages 0 through 12, no cooking allowed, meets enhanced space, and children under 2 ½ years old in rooms with direct exits only. Restrictions were in compliance today. The last annual compliance visit was completed on July 22, 2025. The sanitation inspection was completed on April 13, 2026 with a “Superior” classification. The fire inspection was completed on June 12, 2026 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The Secretary of State website was reviewed and Countyline Preschool, LLC, was listed as current-active. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. Prior to the visit the program’s eighteen month compliance history was ninety-seven percent (97%). You, J. Barbee, administrator, were present for the visit and accompanied me during classroom observations. C. Martishius, administrator, was also present and available for consultation. There were thirty-seven (37) children enrolled and twenty-eight (28) children present. There are six (6) indoor spaces and three (3) outdoor spaces approved for use. One classroom was not being used today. Age-appropriate materials were accessible to all children and spaces were arranged into activity areas. Infants receive care according to individual needs; individual feeding schedules and safe sleep checks are being maintained. In group 1, an infant was observed finishing up mealtime while others played on the floor. Toddlers in group 2 were observed in free play with a variety of toys including small balls, grasping toys, and musical instruments. Toddlers and young preschoolers in groups 3 and 4 were observed outdoors; they used a sand box with a variety of toys and pretended to have a tea party, and they used portable gross motor equipment such as stepping stones and blocks. Water was available and children were observed taking a water break. Preschool children in group 6 were participating in a letter scavenger hunt activity before transitioning outside. Supervision and staff-child ratios were observed and found to be in compliance. Lunch is provided by the families. A percentage of children’s files were reviewed. One (1) new staff has been hired since the last visit. I reviewed new staff records and a sample of existing staff records and information supplied on a Staff Records and Training Worksheet. All staff members employed at least one year have completed the required Health and Safety trainings as outlined in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102, and staff members employed five years or more have repeated all topics within five years as required. The program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled; this program uses a combination of the Creative Curriculum and High Reach. The following violation(s) were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 893 A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center. Documentation of receipt of the safe sleep policy was not on file for a child enrolled in January 2026. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(c) 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 (18)-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five (75) percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before July 9, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. Please note, if the compliance letter is not received by the agreed-upon date, a follow-up visit may be made to verify compliance. Mail or email the information to: Natalie Pond, Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 4 Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480 Natalie.m.pond@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE. Your letter should either be typed within the body of the email so your facility email address is visible when your letter is printed (this serves as your signature), or your letter with signature may be scanned and attached to the email. The following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: A violation was cited for missing documentation in a child’s file. You currently include the Children’s File Checklist in each child’s file. Fully utilizing and regular review of this checklist will help to be sure that all documentation is included and up to date. During the visit I observed that you updated your enrollment packet to add the required forms. Maintaining accurate documentation ensures both compliance with the childcare rules and the health and safety of each child. We discussed storage of soft plastic diaper wipes containers at or near the changing table. These can be stored inside the locked cabinet, or above 5 feet on the shelves. Rule 0604(q) states: Plastic bags, toys, toy parts small enough to be swallowed, and materials that can be torn apart, such as foam rubber and styrofoam, shall not be accessible to children under three years of age. However, styrofoam plates and larger pieces of foam rubber may be used for supervised art activities and styrofoam plates may be used for food service. On-going training may occur through various learning formats/platforms. Training hours received through face-to-face classroom instruction, pre-recorded distance learning, college coursework, Continuing Education Unit (CEU) credits, and/or real-time virtual training, can be used towards meeting on-going training; so long as the training received is recognized by the DCDEE and the training(s) received address one or more of the training topic areas identified in G.S. 110-91(11) Staff Development. On-going training received must be appropriate to the job responsibilities of the individual. You may access training from a variety of agencies, including but not limited to: CCEIonline.com, childcareed.com, ncrlap.org, Earlyyearsnc.org, Swcdcinc.org, DCDEE Moodle, and the local Partnership for Children. Star Rated License: You were last assessed for a star rated license in February 2024 and are due to be reassessed by February 2027. During a visit on January 29, 2026, you indicated you were interested in choosing Pathway 2/Classroom and Instructional Quality. Today we discussed preparing for the transition to the new QRIS system as required in Section .3200 of the Child Care Rules. We reviewed the following Star Rated License components today: • The differences in Pathway 1/Program Assessment and Program 2/Classroom and Instructional Quality • The Family and Community Engagements Standards worksheets, including additional options that apply to your program • The Facility and Individual CQI plans • Ideas for coaching options in Pathway 2 • Curriculum requirements in Pathway 2, including the completion of relevant training • Education Standards worksheets for applicable staff Ensure that current education information has been submitted to DCDEE WORKS and staff have requested the appropriate evaluation for their position, such as “lead teacher” and “teacher”. Once the account has been updated, a status letter will be generated and used to determine education standards. A Staff Information and Education Worksheet will be completed for all full-time staff. The form can be found within the Star Rated License Application on the Provider Documents Page of the DCDEE website. This Excel document will be completed electronically and emailed to your consultant. Once all your staff’s education has been evaluated, your facility will earn their Star Rated License based on the following: 50% of Lead Teachers and 50% of other educators. (“Educator” means all classroom teaching staff and administrative positions, including education coordinators, curriculum specialists and any staff who have responsibility for planning, caregiving, mentoring or training. To count as an educator meeting 50% of the education standards, an individual must meet the requirements of a position and work on-site, full-time.) Training opportunities: Every Relationship Matters Created by the ITTI Care Project, Every Relationship Matters! Strengthening Relationships between Adults in Child Care Settings for Directors, Teachers and FCCH Professionals is a free 1.5-hour training that highlights how important all the relationships that surround young children are. Address the Stress ITTI Care Project’s Address the Stress training is now available. This free 1-hour Wellness Workshop teaches ways to reduce stress and take care of YOU! Both are now available online via DCDEE Moodle! Provider Portal for ABCMS (the criminal records check database): As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r), child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired within five business days. You have completed the training and linked your staff to your facility. Continue to update information on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website shows that three-year testing for lead in water was last completed in June 2025. Testing for lead paint and asbestos was completed and no hazards were identified. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. Click on the “What’s New” tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me with questions or concerns at 910-364-4898 or Natalie.m.pond@dhhs.nc.gov. If you need further assistance, please contact my supervisor Kim Sherry at 910-824-0470 or kim.sherry@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.
10A NCAC 09 .1102 · Violation
Name of Operation: Countyline Preschool LLC Facility ID: 24000176 Consultant: APRIL LESTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/22/2025 Number Present: 33 Completed Date: 7/22/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 08:50 AM Time Out: 11:20 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to this visit type. This facility currently operates with a Four Star license issued April 24, 2024, earning 7 points in Education, 2 points in Program Standards and 1 Quality Point. Restrictions on the permit include: a first shift capacity of 70 children 0-12 years of age, no cooking allowed, meets enhanced space, and children under 2 ½ years old in rooms with direct exits only. Restrictions were in compliance today. The facility was also monitored for the implementation of an approved curriculum with children four years of age; this facility uses a combination of High Reach and Creative Curriculum. The status of the corporation which owns the facility, Countyline Preschool, LLC, was verified as current and active with the NC Secretary of State’s office on August 5, 2024. The last annual compliance visit occurred on August 13, 2024. A Superior sanitation rating was earned July 10, 2025, and a fire inspection was conducted June 25, 2025; the facility was approved for day time care only. Prior to the visit, the facility had an eighteen-month compliance history score of 94%. Administrator, J. Barbee was present and available for consultation today. Six indoor and three outdoor spaces are approved for use by children and all spaces are in use. Infants and children one year of age in Spaces 1 and 2 were observed in individual feeding and play activities. Safe sleep practices including documentation were monitored and in compliance today. Children two year of age enrolled in Space 3 were observed in free play with age-appropriate materials and activities. Children one year of age in space 4 were observed outside in free play. Children three, four, and 5 years of age in Spaces 5 and 6 were observed in free choice activities including dressing up in the dramatic play center, playing with blocks, and reading books. All meals are brought from home and nutrition opt out forms were observed in children’s files. Activities plans were posted and align with NC Early Childhood Foundations. Health and Safety training requirements as outlined in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102 were monitored and in compliance today. The ABCMS Portal was monitored today, and all staff were represented. 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. The following violations were observed today and corrected immediately. Violation Number Comment Rule 617 All openings to the outer air were not protected against the entrance of flying pest. The door was propped open in space 4. 15A NCAC 18A .2831(c) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. Prescription Nystatin was not locked. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Plastic bags were accessible in space 3 and 4. .0604(q) A compliance letter is not due at this time since all violations were corrected during the visit. Technical assistance: For the safety of the children, ensure any plastic bags used for storage are kept inaccessible to children under the age of three years old by keeping them at a minimum height of five feet off the floor. Today you were able to properly store all plastic at a minimum height of five feet. I strongly encourage you to review the child care rules regarding medication and share them with staff. It may be helpful to create a checklist for staff to assist them in making sure requirements regarding permission, storage and administration are met. I also encourage you to check the classroom medicine storage on a regular basis as an additional monitoring measure. All prescription medications must be stored in locked storage. 15A NCAC 18A .2831 (c) states all openings to the area outside of the child care center shall be protected against the entrance of flying pests. In food preparation areas, only fly traps, pyrethrin-based insecticides, or a fly swatter shall be used for extermination of flying pests. **Today we discussed ways to unlock exterior doors for staff/children to re-enter the building without propping the door open. Rated License Information: The “hold harmless” state of rated license reassessments is ending and the new Quality Rating Improvement System standards are forthcoming. You can find the most current information on our website under the QRIS modernization section QRIS Modernization. The ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will now be used for DCDEE environment rating scale assessments. These third editions come with a spiral binding at the top, replacing the current revised editions. Visit the NCRLAP’s website for more information about updated resources, credit hour trainings, and outreach assessment opportunities to help you become familiar with these tools. Today we discussed Pathway 2 as well. As I mentioned I encourage you to go to the QRIS Modernization tab and review all links to help you decide which Pathway will work best for you. Reminders: Children must be attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner and offered developmentally appropriate activities throughout the day. Quality child care consists not only of adequate supervision but of interaction, stimulation and engagement of children by their caregivers. Research shows that infants’ brain development is dependent on activities and interactions. Freedom of movement and tummy time activities are also critical to their health and physical development. Confining children in equipment such as car seats, bouncers or swings for extended periods of time is not developmentally appropriate and does not allow for such valuable learning activities to occur. The Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood-PLUS (MCCYN-PLUS) initiative launched in North Carolina to make it easier for military families to access and afford quality child care from community providers. Licensed child care facilities are now able to participate in MCCYN-PLUS based on their star rating. If you are interested in participating in the military fee assistance program, please visit: https://www.childcareaware.org/feeassistancerespite/feeassistancerespiteproviders/feeassistance/ to review the application process. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. Click on the “What’s New” tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Documentation was completed and reviewed on site, printed and signed. Remember it is your responsibility to comply with all child care rules and requirements at all times. Contact me at april.lester@dhhs.nc.gov at (910)824-0954 with any questions or concerns regarding this visit. 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: Countyline Preschool LLC Facility ID: 24000176 Consultant: APRIL LESTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/22/2025 Number Present: 33 Completed Date: 7/22/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 08:50 AM Time Out: 11:20 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to this visit type. This facility currently operates with a Four Star license issued April 24, 2024, earning 7 points in Education, 2 points in Program Standards and 1 Quality Point. Restrictions on the permit include: a first shift capacity of 70 children 0-12 years of age, no cooking allowed, meets enhanced space, and children under 2 ½ years old in rooms with direct exits only. Restrictions were in compliance today. The facility was also monitored for the implementation of an approved curriculum with children four years of age; this facility uses a combination of High Reach and Creative Curriculum. The status of the corporation which owns the facility, Countyline Preschool, LLC, was verified as current and active with the NC Secretary of State’s office on August 5, 2024. The last annual compliance visit occurred on August 13, 2024. A Superior sanitation rating was earned July 10, 2025, and a fire inspection was conducted June 25, 2025; the facility was approved for day time care only. Prior to the visit, the facility had an eighteen-month compliance history score of 94%. Administrator, J. Barbee was present and available for consultation today. Six indoor and three outdoor spaces are approved for use by children and all spaces are in use. Infants and children one year of age in Spaces 1 and 2 were observed in individual feeding and play activities. Safe sleep practices including documentation were monitored and in compliance today. Children two year of age enrolled in Space 3 were observed in free play with age-appropriate materials and activities. Children one year of age in space 4 were observed outside in free play. Children three, four, and 5 years of age in Spaces 5 and 6 were observed in free choice activities including dressing up in the dramatic play center, playing with blocks, and reading books. All meals are brought from home and nutrition opt out forms were observed in children’s files. Activities plans were posted and align with NC Early Childhood Foundations. Health and Safety training requirements as outlined in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102 were monitored and in compliance today. The ABCMS Portal was monitored today, and all staff were represented. 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. The following violations were observed today and corrected immediately. Violation Number Comment Rule 617 All openings to the outer air were not protected against the entrance of flying pest. The door was propped open in space 4. 15A NCAC 18A .2831(c) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. Prescription Nystatin was not locked. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Plastic bags were accessible in space 3 and 4. .0604(q) A compliance letter is not due at this time since all violations were corrected during the visit. Technical assistance: For the safety of the children, ensure any plastic bags used for storage are kept inaccessible to children under the age of three years old by keeping them at a minimum height of five feet off the floor. Today you were able to properly store all plastic at a minimum height of five feet. I strongly encourage you to review the child care rules regarding medication and share them with staff. It may be helpful to create a checklist for staff to assist them in making sure requirements regarding permission, storage and administration are met. I also encourage you to check the classroom medicine storage on a regular basis as an additional monitoring measure. All prescription medications must be stored in locked storage. 15A NCAC 18A .2831 (c) states all openings to the area outside of the child care center shall be protected against the entrance of flying pests. In food preparation areas, only fly traps, pyrethrin-based insecticides, or a fly swatter shall be used for extermination of flying pests. **Today we discussed ways to unlock exterior doors for staff/children to re-enter the building without propping the door open. Rated License Information: The “hold harmless” state of rated license reassessments is ending and the new Quality Rating Improvement System standards are forthcoming. You can find the most current information on our website under the QRIS modernization section QRIS Modernization. The ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will now be used for DCDEE environment rating scale assessments. These third editions come with a spiral binding at the top, replacing the current revised editions. Visit the NCRLAP’s website for more information about updated resources, credit hour trainings, and outreach assessment opportunities to help you become familiar with these tools. Today we discussed Pathway 2 as well. As I mentioned I encourage you to go to the QRIS Modernization tab and review all links to help you decide which Pathway will work best for you. Reminders: Children must be attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner and offered developmentally appropriate activities throughout the day. Quality child care consists not only of adequate supervision but of interaction, stimulation and engagement of children by their caregivers. Research shows that infants’ brain development is dependent on activities and interactions. Freedom of movement and tummy time activities are also critical to their health and physical development. Confining children in equipment such as car seats, bouncers or swings for extended periods of time is not developmentally appropriate and does not allow for such valuable learning activities to occur. The Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood-PLUS (MCCYN-PLUS) initiative launched in North Carolina to make it easier for military families to access and afford quality child care from community providers. Licensed child care facilities are now able to participate in MCCYN-PLUS based on their star rating. If you are interested in participating in the military fee assistance program, please visit: https://www.childcareaware.org/feeassistancerespite/feeassistancerespiteproviders/feeassistance/ to review the application process. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. Click on the “What’s New” tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Documentation was completed and reviewed on site, printed and signed. Remember it is your responsibility to comply with all child care rules and requirements at all times. Contact me at april.lester@dhhs.nc.gov at (910)824-0954 with any questions or concerns regarding this visit. 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: Countyline Preschool LLC Facility ID: 24000176 Consultant: AMY WANGLER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/13/2024 Number Present: 21 Completed Date: 8/13/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 295 Time In: 08:45 AM Time Out: 01:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to this visit type. This facility currently operates with a Four Star license issued April 24, 2024, earning 7 points in Education, 2 points in Program Standards and 1 Quality Point. Restrictions on the permit include: a first shift capacity of 70 children 0-12 years of age, no cooking allowed, meets enhanced space, and children under 2 ½ years old in rooms with direct exits only. Restrictions were in compliance today. The facility was also monitored for implementation of an approved curriculum with children four years of age; this facility uses a combination of High Reach and Creative Curriculum. The status of the corporation which owns the facility, Countyline Preschool, LLC, was verified as current and active with the NC Secretary of State’s office on August 5, 2024. This facility was licensed August 23, 2023, therefore this is the first annual compliance visit. A Superior sanitation rating was earned March 6, 2024, and a fire inspection was conducted July 9, 2024; the facility was approved for day time care only. Prior to the visit, the facility had an eighteen-month compliance history score of 100%. Administrator, J. Barbee, and Assistant Director, C. Martishius, were present and available for consultation today. Six indoor and three outdoor spaces are approved for use by children; only four indoor spaces are currently in use. Infants and children one year of age in Space #1 were observed in individual feeding and sleep routines as well as play activities. Safe sleep practices including documentation were monitored and in compliance today. Children one year of age enrolled in Space #4 were observed on the fenced in playground outside of their classroom, using riding toys and chasing bubbles. Children two and three years of age were also observed outside, playing “Ring Around the Rosy” with a staff member. Children three and four years of age in Space #5 were observed in free choice activities including pretending to cook in the dramatic play center, driving cars and trucks in the block center, and working with playdough at the art table. At 11:00 A.M., administrative staff members delivered lunches to the classrooms. Children in this program bring all meals and snacks from home; nutrition opt-out forms were observed on file as required and food was labeled and stored according to sanitation requirements. After lunch, children one through four years of age were observed in rest time routines. They rested on appropriately spaced mats with individual linens. Lights were dimmed and soft music or sound machines played. Today Ms. Barbee stated that she realized the temporary “pump and haul” permit issued for the septic system would expire in October. She stated she had spoken with the owner of the property about the need to have the system inspected in order to get a new permit issued. It was also observed that a small fence was installed in Outdoor Space #3 to prevent access to the septic system. The space was re-measured to determine if it would change the playground capacity, and a new capacity of eight children at any one time was determined. Health and Safety training requirements as outlined in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102 were monitored and in compliance today. 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. The following violations were observed today and must be corrected immediately: 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 certification for several staff members was not from an approved training organization. .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 several staff members was not from an approved training organization. .1102(d) 1790 A statement acknowledging the parental decision to opt out of the supplemental food provided by the center was not signed by the parent and/or maintained on file at the center. The facility is not providing supplemental food to meet nutrition requirements, however opt out forms are not on file. .0901(d) A compliance letter including detailed information about how the violations have been corrected must be received by August 27, 2024. Include any supporting documentation with your response (if applicable). Your letter will be used as verification that violations have been corrected and compliance is maintained; your written response is considered a legal document so must be accurate and truthful. If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent using the email address registered with DCDEE and include your facility name and ID number. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Technical Assistance Regarding Violations Cited As discussed, CPR and First Aid training must be an approved course taught by an approved agency. Today I emailed you the list of approved agencies and courses and urged you to ensure any trainers you use moving forward are from one of the approved agencies. As National CPR Foundation is not an approved agency, staff members with certification from this organization will need to obtain certification from an approved organization instead. Please let me know if you have any questions about the list, and/or if you need additional time to secure approved training. Remember to submit copies of new certifications with your compliance letter. Technical assistance was also provided today regarding USDA Meal Patterns for Child Care. As discussed, Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0901 (a) states “Meals and snacks served to children in a child care center shall comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) which are based on the recommended nutrient intake judged by the National Research Council to be adequate for maintaining good nutrition.” When parents provide food which does not meet Meal Pattern requirements, the center must provide additional food necessary to meet those requirements unless the child's parent has opted out of the supplemental food provided by the center. As discussed today, if you are not able to provide supplemental food to meet requirements, you must ensure each child has a signed opt-out form in his or her file. Today you printed the form from the DCDEE website and stated you would get one signed and filed for each child. Technical Assistance Technical assistance was provided today regarding staff records and completion of the Staff and Training Worksheet. As discussed, dates entered on the worksheet should reflect accurate dates on documentation maintained in staff records, not due dates or expected completion dates. Items such as staff health questionnaires, emergency information, and evaluations must be updated annually. In addition, reviews of the Emergency Medical Care Plan and Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan should be conducted and documented at least annually. I suggest you select a certain month each year to complete these items and set reminders on your calendar so records will always be current. Please also update your Staff and Training Worksheet based on revisions made today and ensure you keep it updated as needed. This document should serve as a tracking tool for required paperwork and deadlines. Requirements for on-going training were reviewed today. As discussed, each staff member with caregiving responsibilities is required to complete on-going training annually based on the number of hours worked per week and the education and experience level in Early Childhood. You may review the charts in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1103 to determine requirements; remember to log all hours earned on staff records of on-going training. As discussed, today’s date starts everyone over fresh with training hours, so hours are expected to be earned between now and this time next year. On Line 18 of the Staff and Training Worksheet, remember to note the number of hours required, number of hours received, and number of hours carried forward for each staff member. Staff members with extra hours may carry forward up to half of their annual requirement. Technical assistance was also provided today regarding playground use, as you stated you have not been able to use the large playground after Tropical Storm Debby due to flooding. As a reminder, children two years of age and older must be taken outdoors daily unless there is active precipitation or a heat advisory; you stated you have been using the other two playgrounds while you wait for drainage issues to be resolved by the landlord. Please be mindful that the other two playgrounds have lower capacities (8 children and 21 children) so you may have to send children out in smaller groups. Please also be aware that separate play areas or time schedules shall be provided for children under two years of age unless fewer than 15 children of any age are in care. Rated License Information Today we reviewed how points are earned in the Program Standards component of your star rated license. As discussed, when you earn Two Points in Program Standards, you may choose between enhanced space and enhanced ratios. At the time your license was assessed, you chose enhanced space, however you are also now operating under enhanced ratios. As discussed, if you wish to switch to enhanced ratios instead of enhanced space, you may do so at any time by submitting a written request. This will allow you to have a few more children in each indoor and outdoor space if you wish. The “hold harmless” state of rated license reassessments has been extended until the new Quality Rating Improvement System standards are put in place. This means that you will not be required to have a reassessment according to timelines discussed previously, however you may request one voluntarily. Today I encouraged you to review information about the new standards as it becomes available and to plan on training your staff on new assessment tools if you are interested in having the Environment Rating Scales assessments conducted in the future. The Infant Toddler Environment Rating Scale- Revised (ITERS-R) and the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale- Revised (ECERS-R) will continue to be used until February 1, 2025. After that, the third editions of each of these scales will be used in official assessments. You may visit www.ncrlap.org for the latest information as well as free training and resources related to the rating scales. Regarding Education standards, we reviewed requirements for seven points in Education, including that all lead teachers have at least the North Carolina Early Childhood Credential (NCECC) or Equivalency, and at least 50% of them have a two year degree in Early Childhood Education with two years of experience. Education points could not be verified today due to incomplete WORKS evaluations for new staff members. Please refer to the visit summary dated November 7, 2023 for technical assistance regarding WORKS, and ensure all staff members have updated WORKS accounts so you can maintain compliance. You may use the instructions emailed to you today to help staff register for accounts. Please let me know if you have any questions about Education standards. Reminders It’s time to enroll your facility in the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in building infrastructure. This program is an expansion of Clean Water for Carolina Kids, which previously tested all child care centers in the state for lead in water at drinking and food preparation taps. As this is a legislatively mandated effort, facilities are required to meet rule requirements to have tap water tested every three years and to have inspections for lead paint and asbestos if applicable. Please see steps below: 1. Sign Up – Pre-enrollment webinars are available at cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina or paste https://bit.ly/3CK-webinar into your web browser to see available dates and times for the next month. 2. Enroll – At www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina using the PIN and complete the enrollment surveys for three program sections: 1) lead in water, 2) lead-based paint, and 3) asbestos. 3. Evaluate Hazards - The program will ship your facility a water sample kit and may coordinate an on-site visit by a professional to assess for lead-based paint and asbestos hazards, if needed. 4. Receive Results – Receive your results, recommendations, and water mitigation support, if needed. 5. Request Reimbursement - If you choose to conduct lead-based paint or asbestos mitigation, you can request reimbursement from NC DHHS. Visit the web site at: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/public-health/asbestos-and-lead-based-paint-reimbursement-program-arpa You may also refer to the June 6, 2024 email blast for more information. At the end of this visit, documentation was completed electronically, printed and reviewed with you. Please remember it is your responsibility to comply with all child care rules and requirements at all times. If you have questions or need assistance please feel free to contact me at 910-338-7038 or amy.wangler@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: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
10A NCAC 09 .1102 · Violation
Name of Operation: Countyline Preschool LLC Facility ID: 24000176 Consultant: AMY WANGLER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/13/2024 Number Present: 21 Completed Date: 8/13/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 295 Time In: 08:45 AM Time Out: 01:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to this visit type. This facility currently operates with a Four Star license issued April 24, 2024, earning 7 points in Education, 2 points in Program Standards and 1 Quality Point. Restrictions on the permit include: a first shift capacity of 70 children 0-12 years of age, no cooking allowed, meets enhanced space, and children under 2 ½ years old in rooms with direct exits only. Restrictions were in compliance today. The facility was also monitored for implementation of an approved curriculum with children four years of age; this facility uses a combination of High Reach and Creative Curriculum. The status of the corporation which owns the facility, Countyline Preschool, LLC, was verified as current and active with the NC Secretary of State’s office on August 5, 2024. This facility was licensed August 23, 2023, therefore this is the first annual compliance visit. A Superior sanitation rating was earned March 6, 2024, and a fire inspection was conducted July 9, 2024; the facility was approved for day time care only. Prior to the visit, the facility had an eighteen-month compliance history score of 100%. Administrator, J. Barbee, and Assistant Director, C. Martishius, were present and available for consultation today. Six indoor and three outdoor spaces are approved for use by children; only four indoor spaces are currently in use. Infants and children one year of age in Space #1 were observed in individual feeding and sleep routines as well as play activities. Safe sleep practices including documentation were monitored and in compliance today. Children one year of age enrolled in Space #4 were observed on the fenced in playground outside of their classroom, using riding toys and chasing bubbles. Children two and three years of age were also observed outside, playing “Ring Around the Rosy” with a staff member. Children three and four years of age in Space #5 were observed in free choice activities including pretending to cook in the dramatic play center, driving cars and trucks in the block center, and working with playdough at the art table. At 11:00 A.M., administrative staff members delivered lunches to the classrooms. Children in this program bring all meals and snacks from home; nutrition opt-out forms were observed on file as required and food was labeled and stored according to sanitation requirements. After lunch, children one through four years of age were observed in rest time routines. They rested on appropriately spaced mats with individual linens. Lights were dimmed and soft music or sound machines played. Today Ms. Barbee stated that she realized the temporary “pump and haul” permit issued for the septic system would expire in October. She stated she had spoken with the owner of the property about the need to have the system inspected in order to get a new permit issued. It was also observed that a small fence was installed in Outdoor Space #3 to prevent access to the septic system. The space was re-measured to determine if it would change the playground capacity, and a new capacity of eight children at any one time was determined. Health and Safety training requirements as outlined in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102 were monitored and in compliance today. 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. The following violations were observed today and must be corrected immediately: 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 certification for several staff members was not from an approved training organization. .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 several staff members was not from an approved training organization. .1102(d) 1790 A statement acknowledging the parental decision to opt out of the supplemental food provided by the center was not signed by the parent and/or maintained on file at the center. The facility is not providing supplemental food to meet nutrition requirements, however opt out forms are not on file. .0901(d) A compliance letter including detailed information about how the violations have been corrected must be received by August 27, 2024. Include any supporting documentation with your response (if applicable). Your letter will be used as verification that violations have been corrected and compliance is maintained; your written response is considered a legal document so must be accurate and truthful. If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent using the email address registered with DCDEE and include your facility name and ID number. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Technical Assistance Regarding Violations Cited As discussed, CPR and First Aid training must be an approved course taught by an approved agency. Today I emailed you the list of approved agencies and courses and urged you to ensure any trainers you use moving forward are from one of the approved agencies. As National CPR Foundation is not an approved agency, staff members with certification from this organization will need to obtain certification from an approved organization instead. Please let me know if you have any questions about the list, and/or if you need additional time to secure approved training. Remember to submit copies of new certifications with your compliance letter. Technical assistance was also provided today regarding USDA Meal Patterns for Child Care. As discussed, Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0901 (a) states “Meals and snacks served to children in a child care center shall comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) which are based on the recommended nutrient intake judged by the National Research Council to be adequate for maintaining good nutrition.” When parents provide food which does not meet Meal Pattern requirements, the center must provide additional food necessary to meet those requirements unless the child's parent has opted out of the supplemental food provided by the center. As discussed today, if you are not able to provide supplemental food to meet requirements, you must ensure each child has a signed opt-out form in his or her file. Today you printed the form from the DCDEE website and stated you would get one signed and filed for each child. Technical Assistance Technical assistance was provided today regarding staff records and completion of the Staff and Training Worksheet. As discussed, dates entered on the worksheet should reflect accurate dates on documentation maintained in staff records, not due dates or expected completion dates. Items such as staff health questionnaires, emergency information, and evaluations must be updated annually. In addition, reviews of the Emergency Medical Care Plan and Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan should be conducted and documented at least annually. I suggest you select a certain month each year to complete these items and set reminders on your calendar so records will always be current. Please also update your Staff and Training Worksheet based on revisions made today and ensure you keep it updated as needed. This document should serve as a tracking tool for required paperwork and deadlines. Requirements for on-going training were reviewed today. As discussed, each staff member with caregiving responsibilities is required to complete on-going training annually based on the number of hours worked per week and the education and experience level in Early Childhood. You may review the charts in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1103 to determine requirements; remember to log all hours earned on staff records of on-going training. As discussed, today’s date starts everyone over fresh with training hours, so hours are expected to be earned between now and this time next year. On Line 18 of the Staff and Training Worksheet, remember to note the number of hours required, number of hours received, and number of hours carried forward for each staff member. Staff members with extra hours may carry forward up to half of their annual requirement. Technical assistance was also provided today regarding playground use, as you stated you have not been able to use the large playground after Tropical Storm Debby due to flooding. As a reminder, children two years of age and older must be taken outdoors daily unless there is active precipitation or a heat advisory; you stated you have been using the other two playgrounds while you wait for drainage issues to be resolved by the landlord. Please be mindful that the other two playgrounds have lower capacities (8 children and 21 children) so you may have to send children out in smaller groups. Please also be aware that separate play areas or time schedules shall be provided for children under two years of age unless fewer than 15 children of any age are in care. Rated License Information Today we reviewed how points are earned in the Program Standards component of your star rated license. As discussed, when you earn Two Points in Program Standards, you may choose between enhanced space and enhanced ratios. At the time your license was assessed, you chose enhanced space, however you are also now operating under enhanced ratios. As discussed, if you wish to switch to enhanced ratios instead of enhanced space, you may do so at any time by submitting a written request. This will allow you to have a few more children in each indoor and outdoor space if you wish. The “hold harmless” state of rated license reassessments has been extended until the new Quality Rating Improvement System standards are put in place. This means that you will not be required to have a reassessment according to timelines discussed previously, however you may request one voluntarily. Today I encouraged you to review information about the new standards as it becomes available and to plan on training your staff on new assessment tools if you are interested in having the Environment Rating Scales assessments conducted in the future. The Infant Toddler Environment Rating Scale- Revised (ITERS-R) and the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale- Revised (ECERS-R) will continue to be used until February 1, 2025. After that, the third editions of each of these scales will be used in official assessments. You may visit www.ncrlap.org for the latest information as well as free training and resources related to the rating scales. Regarding Education standards, we reviewed requirements for seven points in Education, including that all lead teachers have at least the North Carolina Early Childhood Credential (NCECC) or Equivalency, and at least 50% of them have a two year degree in Early Childhood Education with two years of experience. Education points could not be verified today due to incomplete WORKS evaluations for new staff members. Please refer to the visit summary dated November 7, 2023 for technical assistance regarding WORKS, and ensure all staff members have updated WORKS accounts so you can maintain compliance. You may use the instructions emailed to you today to help staff register for accounts. Please let me know if you have any questions about Education standards. Reminders It’s time to enroll your facility in the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in building infrastructure. This program is an expansion of Clean Water for Carolina Kids, which previously tested all child care centers in the state for lead in water at drinking and food preparation taps. As this is a legislatively mandated effort, facilities are required to meet rule requirements to have tap water tested every three years and to have inspections for lead paint and asbestos if applicable. Please see steps below: 1. Sign Up – Pre-enrollment webinars are available at cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina or paste https://bit.ly/3CK-webinar into your web browser to see available dates and times for the next month. 2. Enroll – At www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina using the PIN and complete the enrollment surveys for three program sections: 1) lead in water, 2) lead-based paint, and 3) asbestos. 3. Evaluate Hazards - The program will ship your facility a water sample kit and may coordinate an on-site visit by a professional to assess for lead-based paint and asbestos hazards, if needed. 4. Receive Results – Receive your results, recommendations, and water mitigation support, if needed. 5. Request Reimbursement - If you choose to conduct lead-based paint or asbestos mitigation, you can request reimbursement from NC DHHS. Visit the web site at: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/public-health/asbestos-and-lead-based-paint-reimbursement-program-arpa You may also refer to the June 6, 2024 email blast for more information. At the end of this visit, documentation was completed electronically, printed and reviewed with you. Please remember it is your responsibility to comply with all child care rules and requirements at all times. If you have questions or need assistance please feel free to contact me at 910-338-7038 or amy.wangler@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 .1103 · Violation
Name of Operation: Countyline Preschool LLC Facility ID: 24000176 Consultant: AMY WANGLER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/13/2024 Number Present: 21 Completed Date: 8/13/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 295 Time In: 08:45 AM Time Out: 01:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to this visit type. This facility currently operates with a Four Star license issued April 24, 2024, earning 7 points in Education, 2 points in Program Standards and 1 Quality Point. Restrictions on the permit include: a first shift capacity of 70 children 0-12 years of age, no cooking allowed, meets enhanced space, and children under 2 ½ years old in rooms with direct exits only. Restrictions were in compliance today. The facility was also monitored for implementation of an approved curriculum with children four years of age; this facility uses a combination of High Reach and Creative Curriculum. The status of the corporation which owns the facility, Countyline Preschool, LLC, was verified as current and active with the NC Secretary of State’s office on August 5, 2024. This facility was licensed August 23, 2023, therefore this is the first annual compliance visit. A Superior sanitation rating was earned March 6, 2024, and a fire inspection was conducted July 9, 2024; the facility was approved for day time care only. Prior to the visit, the facility had an eighteen-month compliance history score of 100%. Administrator, J. Barbee, and Assistant Director, C. Martishius, were present and available for consultation today. Six indoor and three outdoor spaces are approved for use by children; only four indoor spaces are currently in use. Infants and children one year of age in Space #1 were observed in individual feeding and sleep routines as well as play activities. Safe sleep practices including documentation were monitored and in compliance today. Children one year of age enrolled in Space #4 were observed on the fenced in playground outside of their classroom, using riding toys and chasing bubbles. Children two and three years of age were also observed outside, playing “Ring Around the Rosy” with a staff member. Children three and four years of age in Space #5 were observed in free choice activities including pretending to cook in the dramatic play center, driving cars and trucks in the block center, and working with playdough at the art table. At 11:00 A.M., administrative staff members delivered lunches to the classrooms. Children in this program bring all meals and snacks from home; nutrition opt-out forms were observed on file as required and food was labeled and stored according to sanitation requirements. After lunch, children one through four years of age were observed in rest time routines. They rested on appropriately spaced mats with individual linens. Lights were dimmed and soft music or sound machines played. Today Ms. Barbee stated that she realized the temporary “pump and haul” permit issued for the septic system would expire in October. She stated she had spoken with the owner of the property about the need to have the system inspected in order to get a new permit issued. It was also observed that a small fence was installed in Outdoor Space #3 to prevent access to the septic system. The space was re-measured to determine if it would change the playground capacity, and a new capacity of eight children at any one time was determined. Health and Safety training requirements as outlined in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102 were monitored and in compliance today. 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. The following violations were observed today and must be corrected immediately: 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 certification for several staff members was not from an approved training organization. .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 several staff members was not from an approved training organization. .1102(d) 1790 A statement acknowledging the parental decision to opt out of the supplemental food provided by the center was not signed by the parent and/or maintained on file at the center. The facility is not providing supplemental food to meet nutrition requirements, however opt out forms are not on file. .0901(d) A compliance letter including detailed information about how the violations have been corrected must be received by August 27, 2024. Include any supporting documentation with your response (if applicable). Your letter will be used as verification that violations have been corrected and compliance is maintained; your written response is considered a legal document so must be accurate and truthful. If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent using the email address registered with DCDEE and include your facility name and ID number. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Technical Assistance Regarding Violations Cited As discussed, CPR and First Aid training must be an approved course taught by an approved agency. Today I emailed you the list of approved agencies and courses and urged you to ensure any trainers you use moving forward are from one of the approved agencies. As National CPR Foundation is not an approved agency, staff members with certification from this organization will need to obtain certification from an approved organization instead. Please let me know if you have any questions about the list, and/or if you need additional time to secure approved training. Remember to submit copies of new certifications with your compliance letter. Technical assistance was also provided today regarding USDA Meal Patterns for Child Care. As discussed, Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0901 (a) states “Meals and snacks served to children in a child care center shall comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) which are based on the recommended nutrient intake judged by the National Research Council to be adequate for maintaining good nutrition.” When parents provide food which does not meet Meal Pattern requirements, the center must provide additional food necessary to meet those requirements unless the child's parent has opted out of the supplemental food provided by the center. As discussed today, if you are not able to provide supplemental food to meet requirements, you must ensure each child has a signed opt-out form in his or her file. Today you printed the form from the DCDEE website and stated you would get one signed and filed for each child. Technical Assistance Technical assistance was provided today regarding staff records and completion of the Staff and Training Worksheet. As discussed, dates entered on the worksheet should reflect accurate dates on documentation maintained in staff records, not due dates or expected completion dates. Items such as staff health questionnaires, emergency information, and evaluations must be updated annually. In addition, reviews of the Emergency Medical Care Plan and Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan should be conducted and documented at least annually. I suggest you select a certain month each year to complete these items and set reminders on your calendar so records will always be current. Please also update your Staff and Training Worksheet based on revisions made today and ensure you keep it updated as needed. This document should serve as a tracking tool for required paperwork and deadlines. Requirements for on-going training were reviewed today. As discussed, each staff member with caregiving responsibilities is required to complete on-going training annually based on the number of hours worked per week and the education and experience level in Early Childhood. You may review the charts in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1103 to determine requirements; remember to log all hours earned on staff records of on-going training. As discussed, today’s date starts everyone over fresh with training hours, so hours are expected to be earned between now and this time next year. On Line 18 of the Staff and Training Worksheet, remember to note the number of hours required, number of hours received, and number of hours carried forward for each staff member. Staff members with extra hours may carry forward up to half of their annual requirement. Technical assistance was also provided today regarding playground use, as you stated you have not been able to use the large playground after Tropical Storm Debby due to flooding. As a reminder, children two years of age and older must be taken outdoors daily unless there is active precipitation or a heat advisory; you stated you have been using the other two playgrounds while you wait for drainage issues to be resolved by the landlord. Please be mindful that the other two playgrounds have lower capacities (8 children and 21 children) so you may have to send children out in smaller groups. Please also be aware that separate play areas or time schedules shall be provided for children under two years of age unless fewer than 15 children of any age are in care. Rated License Information Today we reviewed how points are earned in the Program Standards component of your star rated license. As discussed, when you earn Two Points in Program Standards, you may choose between enhanced space and enhanced ratios. At the time your license was assessed, you chose enhanced space, however you are also now operating under enhanced ratios. As discussed, if you wish to switch to enhanced ratios instead of enhanced space, you may do so at any time by submitting a written request. This will allow you to have a few more children in each indoor and outdoor space if you wish. The “hold harmless” state of rated license reassessments has been extended until the new Quality Rating Improvement System standards are put in place. This means that you will not be required to have a reassessment according to timelines discussed previously, however you may request one voluntarily. Today I encouraged you to review information about the new standards as it becomes available and to plan on training your staff on new assessment tools if you are interested in having the Environment Rating Scales assessments conducted in the future. The Infant Toddler Environment Rating Scale- Revised (ITERS-R) and the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale- Revised (ECERS-R) will continue to be used until February 1, 2025. After that, the third editions of each of these scales will be used in official assessments. You may visit www.ncrlap.org for the latest information as well as free training and resources related to the rating scales. Regarding Education standards, we reviewed requirements for seven points in Education, including that all lead teachers have at least the North Carolina Early Childhood Credential (NCECC) or Equivalency, and at least 50% of them have a two year degree in Early Childhood Education with two years of experience. Education points could not be verified today due to incomplete WORKS evaluations for new staff members. Please refer to the visit summary dated November 7, 2023 for technical assistance regarding WORKS, and ensure all staff members have updated WORKS accounts so you can maintain compliance. You may use the instructions emailed to you today to help staff register for accounts. Please let me know if you have any questions about Education standards. Reminders It’s time to enroll your facility in the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in building infrastructure. This program is an expansion of Clean Water for Carolina Kids, which previously tested all child care centers in the state for lead in water at drinking and food preparation taps. As this is a legislatively mandated effort, facilities are required to meet rule requirements to have tap water tested every three years and to have inspections for lead paint and asbestos if applicable. Please see steps below: 1. Sign Up – Pre-enrollment webinars are available at cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina or paste https://bit.ly/3CK-webinar into your web browser to see available dates and times for the next month. 2. Enroll – At www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina using the PIN and complete the enrollment surveys for three program sections: 1) lead in water, 2) lead-based paint, and 3) asbestos. 3. Evaluate Hazards - The program will ship your facility a water sample kit and may coordinate an on-site visit by a professional to assess for lead-based paint and asbestos hazards, if needed. 4. Receive Results – Receive your results, recommendations, and water mitigation support, if needed. 5. Request Reimbursement - If you choose to conduct lead-based paint or asbestos mitigation, you can request reimbursement from NC DHHS. Visit the web site at: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/public-health/asbestos-and-lead-based-paint-reimbursement-program-arpa You may also refer to the June 6, 2024 email blast for more information. At the end of this visit, documentation was completed electronically, printed and reviewed with you. Please remember it is your responsibility to comply with all child care rules and requirements at all times. If you have questions or need assistance please feel free to contact me at 910-338-7038 or amy.wangler@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
NC GS 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: Countyline Preschool LLC Facility ID: 24000176 Consultant: AMY WANGLER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/13/2024 Number Present: 21 Completed Date: 8/13/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 295 Time In: 08:45 AM Time Out: 01:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to this visit type. This facility currently operates with a Four Star license issued April 24, 2024, earning 7 points in Education, 2 points in Program Standards and 1 Quality Point. Restrictions on the permit include: a first shift capacity of 70 children 0-12 years of age, no cooking allowed, meets enhanced space, and children under 2 ½ years old in rooms with direct exits only. Restrictions were in compliance today. The facility was also monitored for implementation of an approved curriculum with children four years of age; this facility uses a combination of High Reach and Creative Curriculum. The status of the corporation which owns the facility, Countyline Preschool, LLC, was verified as current and active with the NC Secretary of State’s office on August 5, 2024. This facility was licensed August 23, 2023, therefore this is the first annual compliance visit. A Superior sanitation rating was earned March 6, 2024, and a fire inspection was conducted July 9, 2024; the facility was approved for day time care only. Prior to the visit, the facility had an eighteen-month compliance history score of 100%. Administrator, J. Barbee, and Assistant Director, C. Martishius, were present and available for consultation today. Six indoor and three outdoor spaces are approved for use by children; only four indoor spaces are currently in use. Infants and children one year of age in Space #1 were observed in individual feeding and sleep routines as well as play activities. Safe sleep practices including documentation were monitored and in compliance today. Children one year of age enrolled in Space #4 were observed on the fenced in playground outside of their classroom, using riding toys and chasing bubbles. Children two and three years of age were also observed outside, playing “Ring Around the Rosy” with a staff member. Children three and four years of age in Space #5 were observed in free choice activities including pretending to cook in the dramatic play center, driving cars and trucks in the block center, and working with playdough at the art table. At 11:00 A.M., administrative staff members delivered lunches to the classrooms. Children in this program bring all meals and snacks from home; nutrition opt-out forms were observed on file as required and food was labeled and stored according to sanitation requirements. After lunch, children one through four years of age were observed in rest time routines. They rested on appropriately spaced mats with individual linens. Lights were dimmed and soft music or sound machines played. Today Ms. Barbee stated that she realized the temporary “pump and haul” permit issued for the septic system would expire in October. She stated she had spoken with the owner of the property about the need to have the system inspected in order to get a new permit issued. It was also observed that a small fence was installed in Outdoor Space #3 to prevent access to the septic system. The space was re-measured to determine if it would change the playground capacity, and a new capacity of eight children at any one time was determined. Health and Safety training requirements as outlined in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102 were monitored and in compliance today. 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. The following violations were observed today and must be corrected immediately: 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 certification for several staff members was not from an approved training organization. .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 several staff members was not from an approved training organization. .1102(d) 1790 A statement acknowledging the parental decision to opt out of the supplemental food provided by the center was not signed by the parent and/or maintained on file at the center. The facility is not providing supplemental food to meet nutrition requirements, however opt out forms are not on file. .0901(d) A compliance letter including detailed information about how the violations have been corrected must be received by August 27, 2024. Include any supporting documentation with your response (if applicable). Your letter will be used as verification that violations have been corrected and compliance is maintained; your written response is considered a legal document so must be accurate and truthful. If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent using the email address registered with DCDEE and include your facility name and ID number. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Technical Assistance Regarding Violations Cited As discussed, CPR and First Aid training must be an approved course taught by an approved agency. Today I emailed you the list of approved agencies and courses and urged you to ensure any trainers you use moving forward are from one of the approved agencies. As National CPR Foundation is not an approved agency, staff members with certification from this organization will need to obtain certification from an approved organization instead. Please let me know if you have any questions about the list, and/or if you need additional time to secure approved training. Remember to submit copies of new certifications with your compliance letter. Technical assistance was also provided today regarding USDA Meal Patterns for Child Care. As discussed, Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0901 (a) states “Meals and snacks served to children in a child care center shall comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) which are based on the recommended nutrient intake judged by the National Research Council to be adequate for maintaining good nutrition.” When parents provide food which does not meet Meal Pattern requirements, the center must provide additional food necessary to meet those requirements unless the child's parent has opted out of the supplemental food provided by the center. As discussed today, if you are not able to provide supplemental food to meet requirements, you must ensure each child has a signed opt-out form in his or her file. Today you printed the form from the DCDEE website and stated you would get one signed and filed for each child. Technical Assistance Technical assistance was provided today regarding staff records and completion of the Staff and Training Worksheet. As discussed, dates entered on the worksheet should reflect accurate dates on documentation maintained in staff records, not due dates or expected completion dates. Items such as staff health questionnaires, emergency information, and evaluations must be updated annually. In addition, reviews of the Emergency Medical Care Plan and Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan should be conducted and documented at least annually. I suggest you select a certain month each year to complete these items and set reminders on your calendar so records will always be current. Please also update your Staff and Training Worksheet based on revisions made today and ensure you keep it updated as needed. This document should serve as a tracking tool for required paperwork and deadlines. Requirements for on-going training were reviewed today. As discussed, each staff member with caregiving responsibilities is required to complete on-going training annually based on the number of hours worked per week and the education and experience level in Early Childhood. You may review the charts in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1103 to determine requirements; remember to log all hours earned on staff records of on-going training. As discussed, today’s date starts everyone over fresh with training hours, so hours are expected to be earned between now and this time next year. On Line 18 of the Staff and Training Worksheet, remember to note the number of hours required, number of hours received, and number of hours carried forward for each staff member. Staff members with extra hours may carry forward up to half of their annual requirement. Technical assistance was also provided today regarding playground use, as you stated you have not been able to use the large playground after Tropical Storm Debby due to flooding. As a reminder, children two years of age and older must be taken outdoors daily unless there is active precipitation or a heat advisory; you stated you have been using the other two playgrounds while you wait for drainage issues to be resolved by the landlord. Please be mindful that the other two playgrounds have lower capacities (8 children and 21 children) so you may have to send children out in smaller groups. Please also be aware that separate play areas or time schedules shall be provided for children under two years of age unless fewer than 15 children of any age are in care. Rated License Information Today we reviewed how points are earned in the Program Standards component of your star rated license. As discussed, when you earn Two Points in Program Standards, you may choose between enhanced space and enhanced ratios. At the time your license was assessed, you chose enhanced space, however you are also now operating under enhanced ratios. As discussed, if you wish to switch to enhanced ratios instead of enhanced space, you may do so at any time by submitting a written request. This will allow you to have a few more children in each indoor and outdoor space if you wish. The “hold harmless” state of rated license reassessments has been extended until the new Quality Rating Improvement System standards are put in place. This means that you will not be required to have a reassessment according to timelines discussed previously, however you may request one voluntarily. Today I encouraged you to review information about the new standards as it becomes available and to plan on training your staff on new assessment tools if you are interested in having the Environment Rating Scales assessments conducted in the future. The Infant Toddler Environment Rating Scale- Revised (ITERS-R) and the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale- Revised (ECERS-R) will continue to be used until February 1, 2025. After that, the third editions of each of these scales will be used in official assessments. You may visit www.ncrlap.org for the latest information as well as free training and resources related to the rating scales. Regarding Education standards, we reviewed requirements for seven points in Education, including that all lead teachers have at least the North Carolina Early Childhood Credential (NCECC) or Equivalency, and at least 50% of them have a two year degree in Early Childhood Education with two years of experience. Education points could not be verified today due to incomplete WORKS evaluations for new staff members. Please refer to the visit summary dated November 7, 2023 for technical assistance regarding WORKS, and ensure all staff members have updated WORKS accounts so you can maintain compliance. You may use the instructions emailed to you today to help staff register for accounts. Please let me know if you have any questions about Education standards. Reminders It’s time to enroll your facility in the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in building infrastructure. This program is an expansion of Clean Water for Carolina Kids, which previously tested all child care centers in the state for lead in water at drinking and food preparation taps. As this is a legislatively mandated effort, facilities are required to meet rule requirements to have tap water tested every three years and to have inspections for lead paint and asbestos if applicable. Please see steps below: 1. Sign Up – Pre-enrollment webinars are available at cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina or paste https://bit.ly/3CK-webinar into your web browser to see available dates and times for the next month. 2. Enroll – At www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina using the PIN and complete the enrollment surveys for three program sections: 1) lead in water, 2) lead-based paint, and 3) asbestos. 3. Evaluate Hazards - The program will ship your facility a water sample kit and may coordinate an on-site visit by a professional to assess for lead-based paint and asbestos hazards, if needed. 4. Receive Results – Receive your results, recommendations, and water mitigation support, if needed. 5. Request Reimbursement - If you choose to conduct lead-based paint or asbestos mitigation, you can request reimbursement from NC DHHS. Visit the web site at: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/public-health/asbestos-and-lead-based-paint-reimbursement-program-arpa You may also refer to the June 6, 2024 email blast for more information. At the end of this visit, documentation was completed electronically, printed and reviewed with you. Please remember it is your responsibility to comply with all child care rules and requirements at all times. If you have questions or need assistance please feel free to contact me at 910-338-7038 or amy.wangler@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
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Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
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Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
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Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.