10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: WEST ROCKINGHAM SCHOOL PRE-K Facility ID: 77000127 Consultant: MICHELL KOCAN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/20/2025 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 3/20/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 130 Time In: 08:40 AM Time Out: 10:50 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor compliance with all applicable child care requirements. Upon arrival, I met with Taylor Love, NC Pre-K Teacher Assistant, and Shannon Hughes, NC Pre-K Teacher. I stated the purpose of my visit. The facility operates two (2) NC Pre-K classrooms located inside of a public school. I conducted a walk-through of both NC Pre-K classrooms. The facility operates with a 5-star license with seven (7) points in program standards, seven (7) points in education and one (1) quality point. The license was issued 6/6/24. The facility had a 97% compliance history prior to this visit. There are 31 children currently enrolled and 29 children were present during the visit. I observed the children present engaged in the following activities: large group teacher-directed activity, free play in activity areas, bathroom and handwashing routines, and outdoor play. The "Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers" was used to note the requirements monitored today. The staff and training worksheets were received prior to today’s visit. I selected four (4) children's records for review. Two (2) new staff have been hired since the last monitoring visit was conducted on 10/10/24. I monitored the files of the two (2) new staff today. I monitored one (1) existing staff file during the visit. Staff information was monitored using the staff records verification form. The last fire inspection was conducted 10/22/24 and the facility was found to be satisfactory and approved for day time care only. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 9/18/24. The facility received a Superior rating with 2 demerits. The Emergency Drill Log report form was reviewed during the visit. Fire drills have been completed as required. Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills have been conducted as required. The last fire drill was conducted on 2/26/25. The last shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was conducted on 3/19/25. The monthly outdoor inspections have been completed as required. The following items were posted for easy reference: license, NC Summary of Child Care Law, safe arrival and departure procedures, emergency medical care plan, emergency telephone numbers, daily schedules, current activity plans, CPR and First Aid poster, menu, applicable staff/child ratio charts, tobacco free signage, mat lists, and evacuation routes. Transportation was monitored using the DPI verification form. I monitored the following items today: supervision, staff/child ratio, staff, health, safety, program records and management. The facility operates within a public school. The facility uses the Creative Curriculum. I monitored four (4) children’s files for completed health assessments to include dental, vision and hearing screenings. A Brigance developmental screening has been completed on the children and were conducted within 90 days after enrollment or within 6 months prior to attending. Parent/teacher conferences are held twice per year. One (1) parent/teacher conference has been held this school year. The next parent/teacher conference will be held on 3/31/25. Newsletters are sent home to parents monthly. Parent involvement includes the use of the Teacher Strategies activities sent via Class Dojo weekly and monthly take home projects. Ongoing developmental assessments to track children’s ongoing progress in letter, shape, color and number recognition are completed throughout the school year. Portfolios are completed using information gained from the assessments. The portfolios consist of information regarding personal and social development, language and literacy, mathematical thinking, scientific thinking, and social studies. The facility received an ECERS-R score of 5.84 on 4/17/24. The facility meets the required 1:9 ratios and operates the required 32.5 hours per week. There was one (1) violation of child care requirements observed during today's visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. Electrical outlets on a power strip were observed in space #1 not covered with safety plugs. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) The violation documented must be corrected immediately. To verify correction of the violation you shall submit a signed letter to me explaining how you have corrected the violations described above. The letter should list each item using the item number located to the left of the violation description. When submitting an email for corrections, the email must be sent from the email address of the person designated to submit corrections (example: director) and must include this person’s name, title and signature at the end of the email. I must receive the compliance letter by email or at the address below no later than April 3, 2025. Michell Kocan PO Box 2694 Rockingham NC 28380 michell.kocan@dhhs.nc.gov If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, this will be considered falsification of information. If you cannot meet the requirements by this date, you must contact me with a proposed timeline of the corrections. In some cases, this timeline may be extended. You are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. NC GS 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 75% for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action. Failure to maintain compliance with all requirements may result in administrative action against your license, which could include civil penalties. Repeated violations may significantly affect your compliance history. Technical Assistance: *There is an updated Summary of the NC Child Laws on the DCDEE website (www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov) dated 2025. Print a poster and brochure copy of the 2025 version to post in the classroom and to share with parents during enrollment. Thank you for your assistance during the visit. Michell Kocan Child Care Consultant NC Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Regulatory Services Section PO Box 2694 Rockingham, NC 2838 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: WEST ROCKINGHAM SCHOOL PRE-K Facility ID: 77000127 Consultant: MICHELL KOCAN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/20/2025 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 3/20/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 130 Time In: 08:40 AM Time Out: 10:50 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor compliance with all applicable child care requirements. Upon arrival, I met with Taylor Love, NC Pre-K Teacher Assistant, and Shannon Hughes, NC Pre-K Teacher. I stated the purpose of my visit. The facility operates two (2) NC Pre-K classrooms located inside of a public school. I conducted a walk-through of both NC Pre-K classrooms. The facility operates with a 5-star license with seven (7) points in program standards, seven (7) points in education and one (1) quality point. The license was issued 6/6/24. The facility had a 97% compliance history prior to this visit. There are 31 children currently enrolled and 29 children were present during the visit. I observed the children present engaged in the following activities: large group teacher-directed activity, free play in activity areas, bathroom and handwashing routines, and outdoor play. The "Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers" was used to note the requirements monitored today. The staff and training worksheets were received prior to today’s visit. I selected four (4) children's records for review. Two (2) new staff have been hired since the last monitoring visit was conducted on 10/10/24. I monitored the files of the two (2) new staff today. I monitored one (1) existing staff file during the visit. Staff information was monitored using the staff records verification form. The last fire inspection was conducted 10/22/24 and the facility was found to be satisfactory and approved for day time care only. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 9/18/24. The facility received a Superior rating with 2 demerits. The Emergency Drill Log report form was reviewed during the visit. Fire drills have been completed as required. Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills have been conducted as required. The last fire drill was conducted on 2/26/25. The last shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was conducted on 3/19/25. The monthly outdoor inspections have been completed as required. The following items were posted for easy reference: license, NC Summary of Child Care Law, safe arrival and departure procedures, emergency medical care plan, emergency telephone numbers, daily schedules, current activity plans, CPR and First Aid poster, menu, applicable staff/child ratio charts, tobacco free signage, mat lists, and evacuation routes. Transportation was monitored using the DPI verification form. I monitored the following items today: supervision, staff/child ratio, staff, health, safety, program records and management. The facility operates within a public school. The facility uses the Creative Curriculum. I monitored four (4) children’s files for completed health assessments to include dental, vision and hearing screenings. A Brigance developmental screening has been completed on the children and were conducted within 90 days after enrollment or within 6 months prior to attending. Parent/teacher conferences are held twice per year. One (1) parent/teacher conference has been held this school year. The next parent/teacher conference will be held on 3/31/25. Newsletters are sent home to parents monthly. Parent involvement includes the use of the Teacher Strategies activities sent via Class Dojo weekly and monthly take home projects. Ongoing developmental assessments to track children’s ongoing progress in letter, shape, color and number recognition are completed throughout the school year. Portfolios are completed using information gained from the assessments. The portfolios consist of information regarding personal and social development, language and literacy, mathematical thinking, scientific thinking, and social studies. The facility received an ECERS-R score of 5.84 on 4/17/24. The facility meets the required 1:9 ratios and operates the required 32.5 hours per week. There was one (1) violation of child care requirements observed during today's visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. Electrical outlets on a power strip were observed in space #1 not covered with safety plugs. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) The violation documented must be corrected immediately. To verify correction of the violation you shall submit a signed letter to me explaining how you have corrected the violations described above. The letter should list each item using the item number located to the left of the violation description. When submitting an email for corrections, the email must be sent from the email address of the person designated to submit corrections (example: director) and must include this person’s name, title and signature at the end of the email. I must receive the compliance letter by email or at the address below no later than April 3, 2025. Michell Kocan PO Box 2694 Rockingham NC 28380 michell.kocan@dhhs.nc.gov If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, this will be considered falsification of information. If you cannot meet the requirements by this date, you must contact me with a proposed timeline of the corrections. In some cases, this timeline may be extended. You are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. NC GS 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 75% for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action. Failure to maintain compliance with all requirements may result in administrative action against your license, which could include civil penalties. Repeated violations may significantly affect your compliance history. Technical Assistance: *There is an updated Summary of the NC Child Laws on the DCDEE website (www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov) dated 2025. Print a poster and brochure copy of the 2025 version to post in the classroom and to share with parents during enrollment. Thank you for your assistance during the visit. Michell Kocan Child Care Consultant NC Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Regulatory Services Section PO Box 2694 Rockingham, NC 2838 If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: WEST ROCKINGHAM SCHOOL PRE-K Facility ID: 77000127 Consultant: MICHELL KOCAN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/10/2024 Number Present: 26 Completed Date: 10/10/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this routine unannounced visit was to monitor for applicable childcare rules and laws. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 3/22/24. The 18-month compliance history is currently 98% prior to this visit. The facility operates two (2) NC Pre-K classrooms located within a public-school setting. I completed a walkthrough of the indoor spaces used by children and monitored for the following: supervision, staff/child ratios, CPR and First Aid certification, storage of hazardous products and medication, adequate and approved space, and program records. Staff files along with the staff and training worksheets from the last annual compliance visit were used to monitor for current required information for the existing staff. All staff did not have a current criminal background check qualifying letter on file. Since the last monitoring visit was completed two (2) new staff members have been hired. The files for the new staff members were monitored during today’s visit. The staff and training worksheet containing the two (2) new staff was received today. Additional information was added to the worksheet by the child care consultant during the visit. Fire drills have been conducted as required. The last fire drill was conducted on 9/26/23. The last lockdown drill was conducted on 9/4/24. A superior sanitation inspection was completed on 9/18/24 with 2 demerits. Playground inspections have been completed as required. The following items were posted for easy reference: license, NC Summary of Law, First Aid poster, evacuation routes, safe arrival and departure procedures, menu, staff/child ratio chart, emergency telephone numbers, emergency procedures form, tobacco free signage and emergency medical care plan. Allergies were posted within each classroom and in the cafeteria where the children eat meals. The following activity centers were present in the classrooms: books, blocks, manipulatives, dramatic play, science, art, sand/water, and music. During the visit, I observed the children in space #1 completing bathroom/handwashing routines and transitioning to lunch. The interactions and language was positive. I observed the children in space #2 participating in free play on the outdoor learning environment. The interactions and language between the teachers and children in care were positive. The teachers were actively engaged in play with the children. There were two (2) violations of childcare requirements observed during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. W. Pittman hired 9/30/24, does not have a qualifying letter on file. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. W. Pittman hired 9/30/24 did not review this policy until 10/2/24. .0608(d)(1-4) The violations documented during the visit must be corrected immediately. To verify correction of the violations you shall submit a signed letter to me explaining in detail how you have corrected the violations described above. The letter should include the facility name and facility ID number. List each item using the item number located to the left of the violation description. When submitting an email for corrections, that email must be sent from the email address of the person designated to submit corrections (example: director) and must include this person’s name and title at the end of the email. I must receive the letter by email or at the address below on or before 10/24/24. You are required to maintain compliance with all applicable childcare rules and regulations at all times. NC GS 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 75% for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action. Your compliance history was 98% prior to this visit. Violations cited during the visit may negatively affect this score. Failure to maintain compliance with our requirements may result in administrative action against your license, which could include civil penalties. Repeated violations may significantly affect your compliance history. Technical Assistance: The Emergency Medical Care Plan should be updated as staff change and/or take on new responsibilities. Resources: *The North Carolina Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center is a great resource for information and free child care publications/posters. The website is healthychildcare.unc.edu. *Rated License: Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). Providers in Cohort 1 are not required to go any further with a rated license assessment unless they want to, and providers in Cohort 2 do not need to start their preparation year unless they want to. You may contact me if you have questions or need assistance. I can be reached at 910-610-7525 or email michell.kocan@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your assistance during the visit. Michell Kocan Child Care Consultant Regulatory Services Section/DHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education PO Box 2694 Rockingham, NC 28380 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. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Please check regularly for important recalls from the Consumer Product Safety Commission. 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: WEST ROCKINGHAM SCHOOL PRE-K Facility ID: 77000127 Consultant: MICHELL KOCAN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/10/2024 Number Present: 26 Completed Date: 10/10/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this routine unannounced visit was to monitor for applicable childcare rules and laws. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 3/22/24. The 18-month compliance history is currently 98% prior to this visit. The facility operates two (2) NC Pre-K classrooms located within a public-school setting. I completed a walkthrough of the indoor spaces used by children and monitored for the following: supervision, staff/child ratios, CPR and First Aid certification, storage of hazardous products and medication, adequate and approved space, and program records. Staff files along with the staff and training worksheets from the last annual compliance visit were used to monitor for current required information for the existing staff. All staff did not have a current criminal background check qualifying letter on file. Since the last monitoring visit was completed two (2) new staff members have been hired. The files for the new staff members were monitored during today’s visit. The staff and training worksheet containing the two (2) new staff was received today. Additional information was added to the worksheet by the child care consultant during the visit. Fire drills have been conducted as required. The last fire drill was conducted on 9/26/23. The last lockdown drill was conducted on 9/4/24. A superior sanitation inspection was completed on 9/18/24 with 2 demerits. Playground inspections have been completed as required. The following items were posted for easy reference: license, NC Summary of Law, First Aid poster, evacuation routes, safe arrival and departure procedures, menu, staff/child ratio chart, emergency telephone numbers, emergency procedures form, tobacco free signage and emergency medical care plan. Allergies were posted within each classroom and in the cafeteria where the children eat meals. The following activity centers were present in the classrooms: books, blocks, manipulatives, dramatic play, science, art, sand/water, and music. During the visit, I observed the children in space #1 completing bathroom/handwashing routines and transitioning to lunch. The interactions and language was positive. I observed the children in space #2 participating in free play on the outdoor learning environment. The interactions and language between the teachers and children in care were positive. The teachers were actively engaged in play with the children. There were two (2) violations of childcare requirements observed during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. W. Pittman hired 9/30/24, does not have a qualifying letter on file. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. W. Pittman hired 9/30/24 did not review this policy until 10/2/24. .0608(d)(1-4) The violations documented during the visit must be corrected immediately. To verify correction of the violations you shall submit a signed letter to me explaining in detail how you have corrected the violations described above. The letter should include the facility name and facility ID number. List each item using the item number located to the left of the violation description. When submitting an email for corrections, that email must be sent from the email address of the person designated to submit corrections (example: director) and must include this person’s name and title at the end of the email. I must receive the letter by email or at the address below on or before 10/24/24. You are required to maintain compliance with all applicable childcare rules and regulations at all times. NC GS 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 75% for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action. Your compliance history was 98% prior to this visit. Violations cited during the visit may negatively affect this score. Failure to maintain compliance with our requirements may result in administrative action against your license, which could include civil penalties. Repeated violations may significantly affect your compliance history. Technical Assistance: The Emergency Medical Care Plan should be updated as staff change and/or take on new responsibilities. Resources: *The North Carolina Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center is a great resource for information and free child care publications/posters. The website is healthychildcare.unc.edu. *Rated License: Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). Providers in Cohort 1 are not required to go any further with a rated license assessment unless they want to, and providers in Cohort 2 do not need to start their preparation year unless they want to. You may contact me if you have questions or need assistance. I can be reached at 910-610-7525 or email michell.kocan@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your assistance during the visit. Michell Kocan Child Care Consultant Regulatory Services Section/DHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education PO Box 2694 Rockingham, NC 28380 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. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Please check regularly for important recalls from the Consumer Product Safety Commission. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: WEST ROCKINGHAM SCHOOL PRE-K Facility ID: 77000127 Consultant: MICHELL KOCAN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/22/2024 Number Present: 28 Completed Date: 3/22/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor for compliance with all applicable child care requirements. Upon arrival, I met with Shannon Hughes, NC Pre-K Teacher. I stated the purpose of my visit. The facility operates two (2) NC Pre-K classrooms located inside of a public school. I conducted a walk-through of both NC Pre-K classrooms. The facility operates with a 5-star license with seven (7) points in program standards, seven (7) points in education and one (1) quality point. The license was issued 10/31/18. The facility had a 95% compliance history prior to this visit. There are 32 children currently enrolled and 28 children were present during the visit. I observed the children present engaged in the following activities: free-play in centers, bathroom and handwashing routines, lunch and outdoor play. The "Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers" was used to note the requirements monitored today. The staff and training worksheets were received during today’s visit. I selected five (5) children's records for review. I monitored two (2) staff files during the visit. The current NC Pre-K staff were the same staff indicated in the NC Pre-K Plan System. Staff information was monitored using the staff records verification form. The last fire inspections were conducted 5/22/23 and 12/13/23 and the facility was found to be satisfactory and approved for day time care only. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 3/6/24. The facility received a Superior rating with 0 demerits. The Emergency Drill Log report form was reviewed during the visit. Fire drills have been completed as required. Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills have not been conducted as required. The last fire drill was conducted on 2/29/24. The last shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was conducted on 3/6/24. The monthly outdoor inspections have been completed as required. The following items were posted for easy reference: license, NC Summary of Child Care Law, safe arrival and departure procedures, emergency medical care plan, emergency telephone numbers, daily schedules, current activity plans, CPR and First Aid poster, menu, applicable staff/child ratio charts, tobacco free signage, mat lists, and evacuation routes. Transportation was monitored using the DPI verification form. I monitored the following items today: supervision, staff/child ratio, staff, health, safety, program records and management. The staff listed in the NC Pre-K Plan System are the same staff currently working at the facility. The facility operates within a public school. The facility uses the Creative Curriculum. I monitored five (5) children’s files for completed health assessments to include dental, vision and hearing screenings. A Brigance developmental screening has been completed on the children and were conducted within 90 days after enrollment or within 6 months prior to attending. Parent/teacher conferences are held twice per year. One (1) parent/teacher conference has been held this school year. The next conference is scheduled for April 2024. Newsletters are sent home to parents monthly. Parent involvement includes the use of the Ready Rosy program and Teacher Strategies activities sent via Class Dojo weekly. Ongoing developmental assessments to track children’s ongoing progress in letter, shape, color and number recognition are completed throughout the school year. Portfolios are completed using information gained from the assessments. The portfolios consist of information regarding personal and social development, language and literacy, mathematical thinking, scientific thinking, and social studies. The facility received an ECERS-R score of 5.81 on 10/24/18. The facility meets the required 1:9 ratios and operates the required 32.5 hours per week. There were six (6) violations of child care requirements observed during today's visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1329 Application for enrollment did not include all required information. One (1) of five (5) children's files monitored did not contain information regarding particular fears the child may have, allergies, or unique behavior characteristics. .0801(a)(1-7) 1764 A health assessment was not on file at the NC Pre-K site within 30 days after a child entered the NC Pre-K program or the health assessment was more than 12 months old at the time of program entry. One (1) of five (5) children files monitored did not contain a health assessment. .3005(a) 1767 The health assessment did not include a vision screening. One (1) of five (5) children's files monitored did not contain a vision screening. .3005 (a)(3) 1768 The health assessment did not include a hearing screening. One (1) of five (5) children's files monitored did not contain a hearing screening. .3005 (a)(4) 1769 The health assessment did not include a dental screening. One (1) of five (5) children's files monitored did not contain a dental screening. .3005 (a)(5) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. A Lockdown drill was documented as being conducted on 9/15/23, the next emergency drill (shelter-in-place) was documented as being conducted on 3/6/24. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) The violations documented during the visit must be corrected immediately. To verify correction of the violations you shall submit a signed letter to me explaining in detail how you have corrected the violations described above. The letter should include the facility name and facility ID number. List each item using the item number located to the left of the violation description. When submitting an email for corrections, that email must be sent from the email address of the person designated to submit corrections (example: director) and must include this person’s name and title at the end of the email. I must receive the letter by email or at the address below on or before 4/5/24. You are required to maintain compliance with all applicable childcare rules and regulations at all times. NC GS 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 75% for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action. Your compliance history was 95% prior to this visit. Violations cited during the visit may negatively affect this score. Failure to maintain compliance with our requirements may result in administrative action against your license, which could include civil penalties. Repeated violations may significantly affect your compliance history. Technical Assistance: *During today's visit an Application for Assessment for a two through five star rated license was given to C. Emery. We discussed that the facility chose to have the environment rating scale assessment conducted during the prep year. A rated license assessment request review form was received in February 2024 and the request was sent to NCRLAP. The facility has received the window of dates for the assessment from NCRLAP. I reminded C. Emery that the facility is still in the hold harmless status. *When your facility receives a fire inspection a copy of the fire inspection report must be received by me within a week of the inspection date. The rule for this is as follows: 10A NCAC 09 .0304 ON-GOING REQUIREMENTS FOR A LICENSE (a) Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. A copy of the DCDEE fire inspection form was given to C. Emery during this visit. Resources: *Ensure that all staff have created a WORKS account and have submitted all education documents in the WORKS database. For more information, please go to https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/DCDEE-WORKS *The North Carolina Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center is a great resource for information and free child care publications/posters. The website is healthychildcare.unc.edu. I reviewed this documentation with Carol Emery, Teacher, at the conclusion of the visit and you were given a chance to ask questions. You may contact me if you have questions or need assistance. Phone: 910-610-7525 Email: michell.kocan@dhhs.nc.gov The DCDEE website has changed and has a lot of useful information and resources to help you succeed in providing a safe and healthy environment for the children in your care. You are encouraged to utilize the website on a regular basis. https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov Thank you for your assistance during the visit. Michell Kocan Child Care Consultant Regulatory Services Section/DHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education P.O. Box 2694 Rockingham, NC 28380 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: WEST ROCKINGHAM SCHOOL PRE-K Facility ID: 77000127 Consultant: MICHELL KOCAN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/22/2024 Number Present: 28 Completed Date: 3/22/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor for compliance with all applicable child care requirements. Upon arrival, I met with Shannon Hughes, NC Pre-K Teacher. I stated the purpose of my visit. The facility operates two (2) NC Pre-K classrooms located inside of a public school. I conducted a walk-through of both NC Pre-K classrooms. The facility operates with a 5-star license with seven (7) points in program standards, seven (7) points in education and one (1) quality point. The license was issued 10/31/18. The facility had a 95% compliance history prior to this visit. There are 32 children currently enrolled and 28 children were present during the visit. I observed the children present engaged in the following activities: free-play in centers, bathroom and handwashing routines, lunch and outdoor play. The "Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers" was used to note the requirements monitored today. The staff and training worksheets were received during today’s visit. I selected five (5) children's records for review. I monitored two (2) staff files during the visit. The current NC Pre-K staff were the same staff indicated in the NC Pre-K Plan System. Staff information was monitored using the staff records verification form. The last fire inspections were conducted 5/22/23 and 12/13/23 and the facility was found to be satisfactory and approved for day time care only. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 3/6/24. The facility received a Superior rating with 0 demerits. The Emergency Drill Log report form was reviewed during the visit. Fire drills have been completed as required. Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills have not been conducted as required. The last fire drill was conducted on 2/29/24. The last shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was conducted on 3/6/24. The monthly outdoor inspections have been completed as required. The following items were posted for easy reference: license, NC Summary of Child Care Law, safe arrival and departure procedures, emergency medical care plan, emergency telephone numbers, daily schedules, current activity plans, CPR and First Aid poster, menu, applicable staff/child ratio charts, tobacco free signage, mat lists, and evacuation routes. Transportation was monitored using the DPI verification form. I monitored the following items today: supervision, staff/child ratio, staff, health, safety, program records and management. The staff listed in the NC Pre-K Plan System are the same staff currently working at the facility. The facility operates within a public school. The facility uses the Creative Curriculum. I monitored five (5) children’s files for completed health assessments to include dental, vision and hearing screenings. A Brigance developmental screening has been completed on the children and were conducted within 90 days after enrollment or within 6 months prior to attending. Parent/teacher conferences are held twice per year. One (1) parent/teacher conference has been held this school year. The next conference is scheduled for April 2024. Newsletters are sent home to parents monthly. Parent involvement includes the use of the Ready Rosy program and Teacher Strategies activities sent via Class Dojo weekly. Ongoing developmental assessments to track children’s ongoing progress in letter, shape, color and number recognition are completed throughout the school year. Portfolios are completed using information gained from the assessments. The portfolios consist of information regarding personal and social development, language and literacy, mathematical thinking, scientific thinking, and social studies. The facility received an ECERS-R score of 5.81 on 10/24/18. The facility meets the required 1:9 ratios and operates the required 32.5 hours per week. There were six (6) violations of child care requirements observed during today's visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1329 Application for enrollment did not include all required information. One (1) of five (5) children's files monitored did not contain information regarding particular fears the child may have, allergies, or unique behavior characteristics. .0801(a)(1-7) 1764 A health assessment was not on file at the NC Pre-K site within 30 days after a child entered the NC Pre-K program or the health assessment was more than 12 months old at the time of program entry. One (1) of five (5) children files monitored did not contain a health assessment. .3005(a) 1767 The health assessment did not include a vision screening. One (1) of five (5) children's files monitored did not contain a vision screening. .3005 (a)(3) 1768 The health assessment did not include a hearing screening. One (1) of five (5) children's files monitored did not contain a hearing screening. .3005 (a)(4) 1769 The health assessment did not include a dental screening. One (1) of five (5) children's files monitored did not contain a dental screening. .3005 (a)(5) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. A Lockdown drill was documented as being conducted on 9/15/23, the next emergency drill (shelter-in-place) was documented as being conducted on 3/6/24. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) The violations documented during the visit must be corrected immediately. To verify correction of the violations you shall submit a signed letter to me explaining in detail how you have corrected the violations described above. The letter should include the facility name and facility ID number. List each item using the item number located to the left of the violation description. When submitting an email for corrections, that email must be sent from the email address of the person designated to submit corrections (example: director) and must include this person’s name and title at the end of the email. I must receive the letter by email or at the address below on or before 4/5/24. You are required to maintain compliance with all applicable childcare rules and regulations at all times. NC GS 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 75% for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action. Your compliance history was 95% prior to this visit. Violations cited during the visit may negatively affect this score. Failure to maintain compliance with our requirements may result in administrative action against your license, which could include civil penalties. Repeated violations may significantly affect your compliance history. Technical Assistance: *During today's visit an Application for Assessment for a two through five star rated license was given to C. Emery. We discussed that the facility chose to have the environment rating scale assessment conducted during the prep year. A rated license assessment request review form was received in February 2024 and the request was sent to NCRLAP. The facility has received the window of dates for the assessment from NCRLAP. I reminded C. Emery that the facility is still in the hold harmless status. *When your facility receives a fire inspection a copy of the fire inspection report must be received by me within a week of the inspection date. The rule for this is as follows: 10A NCAC 09 .0304 ON-GOING REQUIREMENTS FOR A LICENSE (a) Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. A copy of the DCDEE fire inspection form was given to C. Emery during this visit. Resources: *Ensure that all staff have created a WORKS account and have submitted all education documents in the WORKS database. For more information, please go to https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/DCDEE-WORKS *The North Carolina Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center is a great resource for information and free child care publications/posters. The website is healthychildcare.unc.edu. I reviewed this documentation with Carol Emery, Teacher, at the conclusion of the visit and you were given a chance to ask questions. You may contact me if you have questions or need assistance. Phone: 910-610-7525 Email: michell.kocan@dhhs.nc.gov The DCDEE website has changed and has a lot of useful information and resources to help you succeed in providing a safe and healthy environment for the children in your care. You are encouraged to utilize the website on a regular basis. https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov Thank you for your assistance during the visit. Michell Kocan Child Care Consultant Regulatory Services Section/DHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education P.O. Box 2694 Rockingham, NC 28380 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