G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: CASON'S COMMUNITY DAY CARE LLC Facility ID: 82000153 Consultant: CARLA HANCHEY-EDWARDS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/3/2025 Number Present: 71 Completed Date: 6/3/2025 Age: From 0 To 12 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:20 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 compliance during your annual compliance visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Prior to the visit I checked your corporation status with the Secretary of State website, and you were currently active. The owner/Administrator, Ms. Cason, was on site at the time of the visit and signed the visit summary paperwork. During the visit I reviewed your address and your email, and you stated nothing has changed. This program currently operates with a five -star license issued January 20, 2020. Please be reminded to have all the staff’s education sent to WORKS to be evaluated. The hold harmless is still in effect at this time. I completed a walk through and the facility and monitored the indoor and outdoor environments for compliance with child care requirements. Staff/child ratios, supervision, use of space and capacity were monitored for compliance. The permit, sanitation, evacuation, safe arrival, and departure procedures, first aid chart, menus, activity plans, daily schedules, emergency care plan, emergency telephone numbers, staff records, and summary of NC Child Care Law, were posted at the time of the visit. The storage of medication and hazardous products was also monitored for compliance. The staff and children’s records were also reviewed today. Files for the staff were monitored. Prior to the visit I received your staff and training worksheets. Your signature on these forms will serve as verification that the information provided is accurate. A random selection of children’s files was reviewed, and the children’s record worksheet was completed. Today I observed the infants and toddlers outside. The two-year-old children were observed preparing to go outside to play. The preschool children were observed during morning group time. The school-aged children were observed in free play in activity areas. The theme in the lesson plans was Spring transitioning into summer months. The lunch menu was posted and met the meal pattern requirements. The last fire drill and monthly playground inspections were completed 6/2/25. Your last EPR drill was a lockdown completed 6/2/25. I reminded you an EPR drill must be completed every three months and to keep all documentation on file for review. Your last fire inspection was dated 5/30/25. Your last sanitation inspection was completed 7/23/24 with a superior rating. Please contact Environmental Health and your local fire inspector within 30 days of the due date to request an inspection to be completed. Once your inspections have been completed, mail or email them to me. I recommend that you place your due dates on a calendar or spreadsheet to help you maintain compliance. The following violation was documented and corrected during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One staff member did not have a negative TB test on file prior to employment. .0701(a) Childcare licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy childcare environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all of the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare law and rules. Technical assistance regarding the following items were reviewed with you today. All flexibilities expired, except for the flexibilities related to the star rated license. I reminded you that the health and safety training courses have been relocated from Pro-Solutions to Moodle on the DCDEE website and they are free of charge. I discussed various other training resources, including those online and in-person. Remember continuing professional development training provides you and your staff with the knowledge and skills needed to provide a quality child care program. Please be reminded the health and safety training courses are required to be completed every five years. During today’s visit I reviewed the information needed prior to a new employee beginning work. A completed physical, negative TB test and a criminal background check qualifying letter must be on site prior to employment. You stated you understood and did not have any questions at this time. CBC Provider Portal Technical Assistance & Notification to the Division of New Hires or Residents Technical Assistance Guidance 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 or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in 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 compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. During the visit you stated you had completed this training. Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids is a program designed to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in buildings. By May 31, 2025 all facilities must have enrolled for lead in paint, and water, and asbestos at www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/carolina. Additional information and sign up is available on the website www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/carolina. Additional information and resources for Pathways to the Stars regarding the proposed QRIS rules are available at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization . For the most up to date information, copies of sample forms, and copies of the child care requirements, you were encouraged to periodically visit the Division's website and click on the What’s New tab at www.ncchildcare.nc.gov Please contact me at 910-824-0500 or email at carla.hanchey-edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if I may be of assistance. 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