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167 Rosman School RD, Rosman NC 28772 · License #88000102 · Center · Child Care Center
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10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation
Name of Operation: THE CUBHOUSE AT ROSMAN ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 88000102 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/4/2025 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 9/4/2025 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 270 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 02:00 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 an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant and also signed by August Hall, Lead Teacher, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site. Today, August Hall, Lead Teacher, was available to assist me. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-seven (97) percentage as of 09/03/2025. Permit type – Five Star Child Care License, issued 6/16/25, earning seven points for staff education, seven points for program standards and one quality point. This program provides NC Pre K Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only; Meets enhanced space; Meets reduced staff/child ratios; Developmental Day Certified. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/17/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 8/29/25. The last lockdown drill was practiced on 8/25/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 8/27/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 9/2/25. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 4/21/25 with two (2) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old's is COR and Teaching Strategies Gold. Upon arrival, I introduced myself to August Hall, Lead Teacher. I observed the classroom of three and four-year-old children engaged in free choice play in the classroom. The children were engaged in play with puzzles, science materials, dramatic play materials and table toys. The playground has adequate space for running, vigorous play, swinging, climbing, balancing, sliding, riding, sand and water play. All interactions were positive and nurturing. Supervision was adequate. One (1) emergency medication was monitored for child care requirements. The staff and training worksheet was during today’s visit for monitoring. There is one (1) newly hired staff and four(4) existing staff. The new staff’s file was monitored for child care requirements. One (1) existing staff’s file was monitored for child care requirements. Seventeen (17) children are enrolled. Two (2) child files were monitored for child care requirements. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in space #1. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2902(f) were verified in compliance. Lead teachers assigned to each of these spaces have NC Birth-through-Kindergarten licenses and both administrators have Level III NCECAC with over five years’ experience. The program operates seven hours per day, Monday through Friday, ten months per year. Children’s individual plans for care and developmentally appropriate activity plans are followed, and opportunities for inclusion with children who are typically developing are offered. I confirmed this facility provides the following five family involvement activities: (1) quarterly parent education sessions, (2) parent/teacher conferences twice a year; (3) daily notes of progress provided to parents; (4) opportunities for parent volunteers to assist with special classroom activities, field trips and other learning experiences for children; (5) and provides parents with referral information about other community programs and resources serving young children. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was not reviewed today. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday- Friday. A full monitoring of NC Pre-K requirements will be conducted during the routine unannounced visit later this year. The program does not provide transportation. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today's visit Violation Number Comment Rule 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). One staff, R.D. submitted an application to renew their qualification letter after the letter expired. The letter expired 2/26/25. The application to renew was submitted 8/29/25. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualification letter was not on file for staff, R.D. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) Technical assistance provided 1044 10A NCAC 09 .2703 CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECK REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS One staff, R.D. submitted an application to renew their qualification letter after the letter expired. The letter expired 2/26/25. The application to renew was submitted 8/29/25. I suggest beginning the renewal process for background qualification letters up to six months prior to expiration in the future. 1757 10A NCAC 09 .2703 CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECK REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS A valid qualification letter was not on file for staff, R.D. I suggest beginning the renewal process for background qualification letters up to six months prior to expiration in the future. Achieving compliance 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-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. 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. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 9/18/2025. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or on the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: dawn.mccrary@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Dawn McCrary PO Box 397 Penrose, NC 28766 Please call me at 828-556-3088, or email dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Falsification of any information may result in a revocation of your license. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Please note any violations cited today and during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Consultation provided We discussed that there are areas of chipping paint, and some light rust appearing on the playground equipment. You stated that the areas will be sprayed with rustoleum and that the playground is being renovated totally in November 2025. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify me, may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “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.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-556-3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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: THE CUBHOUSE AT ROSMAN ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 88000102 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/4/2025 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 9/4/2025 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 270 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 02:00 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 an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant and also signed by August Hall, Lead Teacher, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site. Today, August Hall, Lead Teacher, was available to assist me. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-seven (97) percentage as of 09/03/2025. Permit type – Five Star Child Care License, issued 6/16/25, earning seven points for staff education, seven points for program standards and one quality point. This program provides NC Pre K Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only; Meets enhanced space; Meets reduced staff/child ratios; Developmental Day Certified. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/17/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 8/29/25. The last lockdown drill was practiced on 8/25/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 8/27/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 9/2/25. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 4/21/25 with two (2) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old's is COR and Teaching Strategies Gold. Upon arrival, I introduced myself to August Hall, Lead Teacher. I observed the classroom of three and four-year-old children engaged in free choice play in the classroom. The children were engaged in play with puzzles, science materials, dramatic play materials and table toys. The playground has adequate space for running, vigorous play, swinging, climbing, balancing, sliding, riding, sand and water play. All interactions were positive and nurturing. Supervision was adequate. One (1) emergency medication was monitored for child care requirements. The staff and training worksheet was during today’s visit for monitoring. There is one (1) newly hired staff and four(4) existing staff. The new staff’s file was monitored for child care requirements. One (1) existing staff’s file was monitored for child care requirements. Seventeen (17) children are enrolled. Two (2) child files were monitored for child care requirements. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in space #1. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2902(f) were verified in compliance. Lead teachers assigned to each of these spaces have NC Birth-through-Kindergarten licenses and both administrators have Level III NCECAC with over five years’ experience. The program operates seven hours per day, Monday through Friday, ten months per year. Children’s individual plans for care and developmentally appropriate activity plans are followed, and opportunities for inclusion with children who are typically developing are offered. I confirmed this facility provides the following five family involvement activities: (1) quarterly parent education sessions, (2) parent/teacher conferences twice a year; (3) daily notes of progress provided to parents; (4) opportunities for parent volunteers to assist with special classroom activities, field trips and other learning experiences for children; (5) and provides parents with referral information about other community programs and resources serving young children. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was not reviewed today. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday- Friday. A full monitoring of NC Pre-K requirements will be conducted during the routine unannounced visit later this year. The program does not provide transportation. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today's visit Violation Number Comment Rule 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). One staff, R.D. submitted an application to renew their qualification letter after the letter expired. The letter expired 2/26/25. The application to renew was submitted 8/29/25. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualification letter was not on file for staff, R.D. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) Technical assistance provided 1044 10A NCAC 09 .2703 CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECK REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS One staff, R.D. submitted an application to renew their qualification letter after the letter expired. The letter expired 2/26/25. The application to renew was submitted 8/29/25. I suggest beginning the renewal process for background qualification letters up to six months prior to expiration in the future. 1757 10A NCAC 09 .2703 CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECK REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS A valid qualification letter was not on file for staff, R.D. I suggest beginning the renewal process for background qualification letters up to six months prior to expiration in the future. Achieving compliance 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-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. 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. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 9/18/2025. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or on the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: dawn.mccrary@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Dawn McCrary PO Box 397 Penrose, NC 28766 Please call me at 828-556-3088, or email dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Falsification of any information may result in a revocation of your license. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Please note any violations cited today and during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Consultation provided We discussed that there are areas of chipping paint, and some light rust appearing on the playground equipment. You stated that the areas will be sprayed with rustoleum and that the playground is being renovated totally in November 2025. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify me, may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “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.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-556-3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .1703 · Violation
Name of Operation: THE CUBHOUSE AT ROSMAN ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 88000102 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/4/2025 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 9/4/2025 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 270 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 02:00 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 an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant and also signed by August Hall, Lead Teacher, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site. Today, August Hall, Lead Teacher, was available to assist me. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-seven (97) percentage as of 09/03/2025. Permit type – Five Star Child Care License, issued 6/16/25, earning seven points for staff education, seven points for program standards and one quality point. This program provides NC Pre K Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only; Meets enhanced space; Meets reduced staff/child ratios; Developmental Day Certified. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/17/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 8/29/25. The last lockdown drill was practiced on 8/25/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 8/27/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 9/2/25. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 4/21/25 with two (2) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old's is COR and Teaching Strategies Gold. Upon arrival, I introduced myself to August Hall, Lead Teacher. I observed the classroom of three and four-year-old children engaged in free choice play in the classroom. The children were engaged in play with puzzles, science materials, dramatic play materials and table toys. The playground has adequate space for running, vigorous play, swinging, climbing, balancing, sliding, riding, sand and water play. All interactions were positive and nurturing. Supervision was adequate. One (1) emergency medication was monitored for child care requirements. The staff and training worksheet was during today’s visit for monitoring. There is one (1) newly hired staff and four(4) existing staff. The new staff’s file was monitored for child care requirements. One (1) existing staff’s file was monitored for child care requirements. Seventeen (17) children are enrolled. Two (2) child files were monitored for child care requirements. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in space #1. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2902(f) were verified in compliance. Lead teachers assigned to each of these spaces have NC Birth-through-Kindergarten licenses and both administrators have Level III NCECAC with over five years’ experience. The program operates seven hours per day, Monday through Friday, ten months per year. Children’s individual plans for care and developmentally appropriate activity plans are followed, and opportunities for inclusion with children who are typically developing are offered. I confirmed this facility provides the following five family involvement activities: (1) quarterly parent education sessions, (2) parent/teacher conferences twice a year; (3) daily notes of progress provided to parents; (4) opportunities for parent volunteers to assist with special classroom activities, field trips and other learning experiences for children; (5) and provides parents with referral information about other community programs and resources serving young children. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was not reviewed today. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday- Friday. A full monitoring of NC Pre-K requirements will be conducted during the routine unannounced visit later this year. The program does not provide transportation. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today's visit Violation Number Comment Rule 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). One staff, R.D. submitted an application to renew their qualification letter after the letter expired. The letter expired 2/26/25. The application to renew was submitted 8/29/25. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualification letter was not on file for staff, R.D. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) Technical assistance provided 1044 10A NCAC 09 .2703 CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECK REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS One staff, R.D. submitted an application to renew their qualification letter after the letter expired. The letter expired 2/26/25. The application to renew was submitted 8/29/25. I suggest beginning the renewal process for background qualification letters up to six months prior to expiration in the future. 1757 10A NCAC 09 .2703 CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECK REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS A valid qualification letter was not on file for staff, R.D. I suggest beginning the renewal process for background qualification letters up to six months prior to expiration in the future. Achieving compliance 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-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. 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. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 9/18/2025. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or on the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: dawn.mccrary@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Dawn McCrary PO Box 397 Penrose, NC 28766 Please call me at 828-556-3088, or email dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Falsification of any information may result in a revocation of your license. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Please note any violations cited today and during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Consultation provided We discussed that there are areas of chipping paint, and some light rust appearing on the playground equipment. You stated that the areas will be sprayed with rustoleum and that the playground is being renovated totally in November 2025. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify me, may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “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.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-556-3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .2703 · Violation
Name of Operation: THE CUBHOUSE AT ROSMAN ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 88000102 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/4/2025 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 9/4/2025 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 270 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 02:00 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 an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant and also signed by August Hall, Lead Teacher, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site. Today, August Hall, Lead Teacher, was available to assist me. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-seven (97) percentage as of 09/03/2025. Permit type – Five Star Child Care License, issued 6/16/25, earning seven points for staff education, seven points for program standards and one quality point. This program provides NC Pre K Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only; Meets enhanced space; Meets reduced staff/child ratios; Developmental Day Certified. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/17/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 8/29/25. The last lockdown drill was practiced on 8/25/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 8/27/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 9/2/25. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 4/21/25 with two (2) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old's is COR and Teaching Strategies Gold. Upon arrival, I introduced myself to August Hall, Lead Teacher. I observed the classroom of three and four-year-old children engaged in free choice play in the classroom. The children were engaged in play with puzzles, science materials, dramatic play materials and table toys. The playground has adequate space for running, vigorous play, swinging, climbing, balancing, sliding, riding, sand and water play. All interactions were positive and nurturing. Supervision was adequate. One (1) emergency medication was monitored for child care requirements. The staff and training worksheet was during today’s visit for monitoring. There is one (1) newly hired staff and four(4) existing staff. The new staff’s file was monitored for child care requirements. One (1) existing staff’s file was monitored for child care requirements. Seventeen (17) children are enrolled. Two (2) child files were monitored for child care requirements. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in space #1. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2902(f) were verified in compliance. Lead teachers assigned to each of these spaces have NC Birth-through-Kindergarten licenses and both administrators have Level III NCECAC with over five years’ experience. The program operates seven hours per day, Monday through Friday, ten months per year. Children’s individual plans for care and developmentally appropriate activity plans are followed, and opportunities for inclusion with children who are typically developing are offered. I confirmed this facility provides the following five family involvement activities: (1) quarterly parent education sessions, (2) parent/teacher conferences twice a year; (3) daily notes of progress provided to parents; (4) opportunities for parent volunteers to assist with special classroom activities, field trips and other learning experiences for children; (5) and provides parents with referral information about other community programs and resources serving young children. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was not reviewed today. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday- Friday. A full monitoring of NC Pre-K requirements will be conducted during the routine unannounced visit later this year. The program does not provide transportation. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today's visit Violation Number Comment Rule 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). One staff, R.D. submitted an application to renew their qualification letter after the letter expired. The letter expired 2/26/25. The application to renew was submitted 8/29/25. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualification letter was not on file for staff, R.D. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) Technical assistance provided 1044 10A NCAC 09 .2703 CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECK REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS One staff, R.D. submitted an application to renew their qualification letter after the letter expired. The letter expired 2/26/25. The application to renew was submitted 8/29/25. I suggest beginning the renewal process for background qualification letters up to six months prior to expiration in the future. 1757 10A NCAC 09 .2703 CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECK REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS A valid qualification letter was not on file for staff, R.D. I suggest beginning the renewal process for background qualification letters up to six months prior to expiration in the future. Achieving compliance 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-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. 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. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 9/18/2025. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or on the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: dawn.mccrary@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Dawn McCrary PO Box 397 Penrose, NC 28766 Please call me at 828-556-3088, or email dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Falsification of any information may result in a revocation of your license. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Please note any violations cited today and during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Consultation provided We discussed that there are areas of chipping paint, and some light rust appearing on the playground equipment. You stated that the areas will be sprayed with rustoleum and that the playground is being renovated totally in November 2025. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify me, may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “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.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-556-3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .2830 · Violation
Name of Operation: THE CUBHOUSE AT ROSMAN ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 88000102 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/4/2025 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 9/4/2025 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 270 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 02:00 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 an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant and also signed by August Hall, Lead Teacher, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site. Today, August Hall, Lead Teacher, was available to assist me. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-seven (97) percentage as of 09/03/2025. Permit type – Five Star Child Care License, issued 6/16/25, earning seven points for staff education, seven points for program standards and one quality point. This program provides NC Pre K Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only; Meets enhanced space; Meets reduced staff/child ratios; Developmental Day Certified. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/17/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 8/29/25. The last lockdown drill was practiced on 8/25/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 8/27/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 9/2/25. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 4/21/25 with two (2) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old's is COR and Teaching Strategies Gold. Upon arrival, I introduced myself to August Hall, Lead Teacher. I observed the classroom of three and four-year-old children engaged in free choice play in the classroom. The children were engaged in play with puzzles, science materials, dramatic play materials and table toys. The playground has adequate space for running, vigorous play, swinging, climbing, balancing, sliding, riding, sand and water play. All interactions were positive and nurturing. Supervision was adequate. One (1) emergency medication was monitored for child care requirements. The staff and training worksheet was during today’s visit for monitoring. There is one (1) newly hired staff and four(4) existing staff. The new staff’s file was monitored for child care requirements. One (1) existing staff’s file was monitored for child care requirements. Seventeen (17) children are enrolled. Two (2) child files were monitored for child care requirements. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in space #1. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2902(f) were verified in compliance. Lead teachers assigned to each of these spaces have NC Birth-through-Kindergarten licenses and both administrators have Level III NCECAC with over five years’ experience. The program operates seven hours per day, Monday through Friday, ten months per year. Children’s individual plans for care and developmentally appropriate activity plans are followed, and opportunities for inclusion with children who are typically developing are offered. I confirmed this facility provides the following five family involvement activities: (1) quarterly parent education sessions, (2) parent/teacher conferences twice a year; (3) daily notes of progress provided to parents; (4) opportunities for parent volunteers to assist with special classroom activities, field trips and other learning experiences for children; (5) and provides parents with referral information about other community programs and resources serving young children. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was not reviewed today. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday- Friday. A full monitoring of NC Pre-K requirements will be conducted during the routine unannounced visit later this year. The program does not provide transportation. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today's visit Violation Number Comment Rule 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). One staff, R.D. submitted an application to renew their qualification letter after the letter expired. The letter expired 2/26/25. The application to renew was submitted 8/29/25. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualification letter was not on file for staff, R.D. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) Technical assistance provided 1044 10A NCAC 09 .2703 CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECK REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS One staff, R.D. submitted an application to renew their qualification letter after the letter expired. The letter expired 2/26/25. The application to renew was submitted 8/29/25. I suggest beginning the renewal process for background qualification letters up to six months prior to expiration in the future. 1757 10A NCAC 09 .2703 CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECK REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS A valid qualification letter was not on file for staff, R.D. I suggest beginning the renewal process for background qualification letters up to six months prior to expiration in the future. Achieving compliance 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-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. 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. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 9/18/2025. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or on the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: dawn.mccrary@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Dawn McCrary PO Box 397 Penrose, NC 28766 Please call me at 828-556-3088, or email dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Falsification of any information may result in a revocation of your license. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Please note any violations cited today and during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Consultation provided We discussed that there are areas of chipping paint, and some light rust appearing on the playground equipment. You stated that the areas will be sprayed with rustoleum and that the playground is being renovated totally in November 2025. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify me, may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “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.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-556-3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .2902 · Violation
Name of Operation: THE CUBHOUSE AT ROSMAN ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 88000102 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/4/2025 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 9/4/2025 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 270 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 02:00 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 an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant and also signed by August Hall, Lead Teacher, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site. Today, August Hall, Lead Teacher, was available to assist me. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-seven (97) percentage as of 09/03/2025. Permit type – Five Star Child Care License, issued 6/16/25, earning seven points for staff education, seven points for program standards and one quality point. This program provides NC Pre K Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only; Meets enhanced space; Meets reduced staff/child ratios; Developmental Day Certified. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/17/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 8/29/25. The last lockdown drill was practiced on 8/25/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 8/27/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 9/2/25. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 4/21/25 with two (2) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old's is COR and Teaching Strategies Gold. Upon arrival, I introduced myself to August Hall, Lead Teacher. I observed the classroom of three and four-year-old children engaged in free choice play in the classroom. The children were engaged in play with puzzles, science materials, dramatic play materials and table toys. The playground has adequate space for running, vigorous play, swinging, climbing, balancing, sliding, riding, sand and water play. All interactions were positive and nurturing. Supervision was adequate. One (1) emergency medication was monitored for child care requirements. The staff and training worksheet was during today’s visit for monitoring. There is one (1) newly hired staff and four(4) existing staff. The new staff’s file was monitored for child care requirements. One (1) existing staff’s file was monitored for child care requirements. Seventeen (17) children are enrolled. Two (2) child files were monitored for child care requirements. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in space #1. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2902(f) were verified in compliance. Lead teachers assigned to each of these spaces have NC Birth-through-Kindergarten licenses and both administrators have Level III NCECAC with over five years’ experience. The program operates seven hours per day, Monday through Friday, ten months per year. Children’s individual plans for care and developmentally appropriate activity plans are followed, and opportunities for inclusion with children who are typically developing are offered. I confirmed this facility provides the following five family involvement activities: (1) quarterly parent education sessions, (2) parent/teacher conferences twice a year; (3) daily notes of progress provided to parents; (4) opportunities for parent volunteers to assist with special classroom activities, field trips and other learning experiences for children; (5) and provides parents with referral information about other community programs and resources serving young children. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was not reviewed today. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday- Friday. A full monitoring of NC Pre-K requirements will be conducted during the routine unannounced visit later this year. The program does not provide transportation. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today's visit Violation Number Comment Rule 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). One staff, R.D. submitted an application to renew their qualification letter after the letter expired. The letter expired 2/26/25. The application to renew was submitted 8/29/25. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualification letter was not on file for staff, R.D. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) Technical assistance provided 1044 10A NCAC 09 .2703 CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECK REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS One staff, R.D. submitted an application to renew their qualification letter after the letter expired. The letter expired 2/26/25. The application to renew was submitted 8/29/25. I suggest beginning the renewal process for background qualification letters up to six months prior to expiration in the future. 1757 10A NCAC 09 .2703 CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECK REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS A valid qualification letter was not on file for staff, R.D. I suggest beginning the renewal process for background qualification letters up to six months prior to expiration in the future. Achieving compliance 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-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. 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. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 9/18/2025. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or on the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: dawn.mccrary@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Dawn McCrary PO Box 397 Penrose, NC 28766 Please call me at 828-556-3088, or email dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Falsification of any information may result in a revocation of your license. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Please note any violations cited today and during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Consultation provided We discussed that there are areas of chipping paint, and some light rust appearing on the playground equipment. You stated that the areas will be sprayed with rustoleum and that the playground is being renovated totally in November 2025. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify me, may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “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.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-556-3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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: THE CUBHOUSE AT ROSMAN ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 88000102 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/4/2025 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 9/4/2025 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 270 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 02:00 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 an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant and also signed by August Hall, Lead Teacher, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site. Today, August Hall, Lead Teacher, was available to assist me. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-seven (97) percentage as of 09/03/2025. Permit type – Five Star Child Care License, issued 6/16/25, earning seven points for staff education, seven points for program standards and one quality point. This program provides NC Pre K Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only; Meets enhanced space; Meets reduced staff/child ratios; Developmental Day Certified. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/17/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 8/29/25. The last lockdown drill was practiced on 8/25/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 8/27/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 9/2/25. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 4/21/25 with two (2) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old's is COR and Teaching Strategies Gold. Upon arrival, I introduced myself to August Hall, Lead Teacher. I observed the classroom of three and four-year-old children engaged in free choice play in the classroom. The children were engaged in play with puzzles, science materials, dramatic play materials and table toys. The playground has adequate space for running, vigorous play, swinging, climbing, balancing, sliding, riding, sand and water play. All interactions were positive and nurturing. Supervision was adequate. One (1) emergency medication was monitored for child care requirements. The staff and training worksheet was during today’s visit for monitoring. There is one (1) newly hired staff and four(4) existing staff. The new staff’s file was monitored for child care requirements. One (1) existing staff’s file was monitored for child care requirements. Seventeen (17) children are enrolled. Two (2) child files were monitored for child care requirements. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in space #1. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2902(f) were verified in compliance. Lead teachers assigned to each of these spaces have NC Birth-through-Kindergarten licenses and both administrators have Level III NCECAC with over five years’ experience. The program operates seven hours per day, Monday through Friday, ten months per year. Children’s individual plans for care and developmentally appropriate activity plans are followed, and opportunities for inclusion with children who are typically developing are offered. I confirmed this facility provides the following five family involvement activities: (1) quarterly parent education sessions, (2) parent/teacher conferences twice a year; (3) daily notes of progress provided to parents; (4) opportunities for parent volunteers to assist with special classroom activities, field trips and other learning experiences for children; (5) and provides parents with referral information about other community programs and resources serving young children. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was not reviewed today. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday- Friday. A full monitoring of NC Pre-K requirements will be conducted during the routine unannounced visit later this year. The program does not provide transportation. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today's visit Violation Number Comment Rule 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). One staff, R.D. submitted an application to renew their qualification letter after the letter expired. The letter expired 2/26/25. The application to renew was submitted 8/29/25. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualification letter was not on file for staff, R.D. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) Technical assistance provided 1044 10A NCAC 09 .2703 CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECK REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS One staff, R.D. submitted an application to renew their qualification letter after the letter expired. The letter expired 2/26/25. The application to renew was submitted 8/29/25. I suggest beginning the renewal process for background qualification letters up to six months prior to expiration in the future. 1757 10A NCAC 09 .2703 CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECK REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS A valid qualification letter was not on file for staff, R.D. I suggest beginning the renewal process for background qualification letters up to six months prior to expiration in the future. Achieving compliance 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-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. 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. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 9/18/2025. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or on the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: dawn.mccrary@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Dawn McCrary PO Box 397 Penrose, NC 28766 Please call me at 828-556-3088, or email dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Falsification of any information may result in a revocation of your license. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Please note any violations cited today and during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Consultation provided We discussed that there are areas of chipping paint, and some light rust appearing on the playground equipment. You stated that the areas will be sprayed with rustoleum and that the playground is being renovated totally in November 2025. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify me, may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “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.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-556-3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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: THE CUBHOUSE AT ROSMAN ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 88000102 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/4/2025 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 9/4/2025 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 270 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 02:00 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 an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant and also signed by August Hall, Lead Teacher, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site. Today, August Hall, Lead Teacher, was available to assist me. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-seven (97) percentage as of 09/03/2025. Permit type – Five Star Child Care License, issued 6/16/25, earning seven points for staff education, seven points for program standards and one quality point. This program provides NC Pre K Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only; Meets enhanced space; Meets reduced staff/child ratios; Developmental Day Certified. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/17/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 8/29/25. The last lockdown drill was practiced on 8/25/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 8/27/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 9/2/25. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 4/21/25 with two (2) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old's is COR and Teaching Strategies Gold. Upon arrival, I introduced myself to August Hall, Lead Teacher. I observed the classroom of three and four-year-old children engaged in free choice play in the classroom. The children were engaged in play with puzzles, science materials, dramatic play materials and table toys. The playground has adequate space for running, vigorous play, swinging, climbing, balancing, sliding, riding, sand and water play. All interactions were positive and nurturing. Supervision was adequate. One (1) emergency medication was monitored for child care requirements. The staff and training worksheet was during today’s visit for monitoring. There is one (1) newly hired staff and four(4) existing staff. The new staff’s file was monitored for child care requirements. One (1) existing staff’s file was monitored for child care requirements. Seventeen (17) children are enrolled. Two (2) child files were monitored for child care requirements. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in space #1. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2902(f) were verified in compliance. Lead teachers assigned to each of these spaces have NC Birth-through-Kindergarten licenses and both administrators have Level III NCECAC with over five years’ experience. The program operates seven hours per day, Monday through Friday, ten months per year. Children’s individual plans for care and developmentally appropriate activity plans are followed, and opportunities for inclusion with children who are typically developing are offered. I confirmed this facility provides the following five family involvement activities: (1) quarterly parent education sessions, (2) parent/teacher conferences twice a year; (3) daily notes of progress provided to parents; (4) opportunities for parent volunteers to assist with special classroom activities, field trips and other learning experiences for children; (5) and provides parents with referral information about other community programs and resources serving young children. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was not reviewed today. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday- Friday. A full monitoring of NC Pre-K requirements will be conducted during the routine unannounced visit later this year. The program does not provide transportation. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today's visit Violation Number Comment Rule 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). One staff, R.D. submitted an application to renew their qualification letter after the letter expired. The letter expired 2/26/25. The application to renew was submitted 8/29/25. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualification letter was not on file for staff, R.D. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) Technical assistance provided 1044 10A NCAC 09 .2703 CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECK REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS One staff, R.D. submitted an application to renew their qualification letter after the letter expired. The letter expired 2/26/25. The application to renew was submitted 8/29/25. I suggest beginning the renewal process for background qualification letters up to six months prior to expiration in the future. 1757 10A NCAC 09 .2703 CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECK REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS A valid qualification letter was not on file for staff, R.D. I suggest beginning the renewal process for background qualification letters up to six months prior to expiration in the future. Achieving compliance 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-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. 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. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 9/18/2025. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or on the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: dawn.mccrary@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Dawn McCrary PO Box 397 Penrose, NC 28766 Please call me at 828-556-3088, or email dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Falsification of any information may result in a revocation of your license. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Please note any violations cited today and during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Consultation provided We discussed that there are areas of chipping paint, and some light rust appearing on the playground equipment. You stated that the areas will be sprayed with rustoleum and that the playground is being renovated totally in November 2025. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify me, may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “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.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-556-3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .0304 · Violation
Name of Operation: THE CUBHOUSE AT ROSMAN ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 88000102 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/18/2025 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 2/18/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 175 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 12:45 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 conduct limited compliance monitoring and offer consultation to the program. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, printed, and signed by me, Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant, and you, Kyle Worley, Preschool Coordinator, after the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on site for your records. Permit type- Four Star Child Care License; issued 2/20/29. Special Services/Restrictions- Daytime care only; Meets reduced staff/child ratios; Developmental Day Certified; Meets enhanced space. Provides NCPREK. Upon arrival, I made my presence known to August Hall, Ms. Hall was available to assist during the visit. The following areas were monitored: Supervision Ratios CPR First Aid Criminal Record Checks Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Substances Storage of Medication Adequate/Approved Space General Safety Discipline Program Records License Posted/ Permit Restrictions. During today’s visit, the children were observed having free choice play in the classroom. They were building, having dramatic play “pizza shop”, participating in a literacy “name book” activity, using magna tiles, legos, nuts and bolts and drawing. The outdoor space was monitored. The outdoor play area offers adequate space for running and vigorous play materials with opportunities to climb, slide, ride trikes, play in sand and water, have ball play, and many other gross motor activities. All interactions were positive. Supervision was adequate. There are (0) newly hired staff. All staff have valid criminal background letters and valid CPR and FA trainings. This program does not provide transportation. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. Due to Tropical Storm Helene, NC Pre-K sites will not be required to complete the site monitoring tool and will not receive annual monitoring from NC Pre-K contractors for FY 2024-2025. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in space #1 . Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2902(f) were verified in compliance. Lead teachers assigned to each of these spaces have NC Birth-through-Kindergarten licenses and both administrators have a Level III NCECAC with over five years’ experience. The program operates seven hours per day, Monday through Friday, ten months per year. Children’s individual plans for care and developmentally appropriate activity plans are followed, and opportunities for inclusion with children who are typically developing are offered. I confirmed this facility provides the following five family involvement activities: (1) quarterly parent education sessions, (2) parent/teacher conferences twice a year; (3) daily notes of progress provided to parents; (4) opportunities for parent volunteers to assist with special classroom activities, field trips and other learning experiences for children; (5) and provides parents with referral information about other community programs and resources serving young children. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Two planter pots on the playground, next to the bench, are cracked with potentially sharp edges. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) Technical assistance provided as follows: 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT Two planter pots on the playground, next to the bench, are cracked with potentially sharp edges. The planter pots were removed during the visit for correction. Consultation is provided as follows: Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing: In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing is required to be completed by May 31, 2025. New and terminated staff notification requirement: 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. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “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.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-556-3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .0601 · Violation
Name of Operation: THE CUBHOUSE AT ROSMAN ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 88000102 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/18/2025 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 2/18/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 175 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 12:45 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 conduct limited compliance monitoring and offer consultation to the program. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, printed, and signed by me, Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant, and you, Kyle Worley, Preschool Coordinator, after the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on site for your records. Permit type- Four Star Child Care License; issued 2/20/29. Special Services/Restrictions- Daytime care only; Meets reduced staff/child ratios; Developmental Day Certified; Meets enhanced space. Provides NCPREK. Upon arrival, I made my presence known to August Hall, Ms. Hall was available to assist during the visit. The following areas were monitored: Supervision Ratios CPR First Aid Criminal Record Checks Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Substances Storage of Medication Adequate/Approved Space General Safety Discipline Program Records License Posted/ Permit Restrictions. During today’s visit, the children were observed having free choice play in the classroom. They were building, having dramatic play “pizza shop”, participating in a literacy “name book” activity, using magna tiles, legos, nuts and bolts and drawing. The outdoor space was monitored. The outdoor play area offers adequate space for running and vigorous play materials with opportunities to climb, slide, ride trikes, play in sand and water, have ball play, and many other gross motor activities. All interactions were positive. Supervision was adequate. There are (0) newly hired staff. All staff have valid criminal background letters and valid CPR and FA trainings. This program does not provide transportation. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. Due to Tropical Storm Helene, NC Pre-K sites will not be required to complete the site monitoring tool and will not receive annual monitoring from NC Pre-K contractors for FY 2024-2025. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in space #1 . Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2902(f) were verified in compliance. Lead teachers assigned to each of these spaces have NC Birth-through-Kindergarten licenses and both administrators have a Level III NCECAC with over five years’ experience. The program operates seven hours per day, Monday through Friday, ten months per year. Children’s individual plans for care and developmentally appropriate activity plans are followed, and opportunities for inclusion with children who are typically developing are offered. I confirmed this facility provides the following five family involvement activities: (1) quarterly parent education sessions, (2) parent/teacher conferences twice a year; (3) daily notes of progress provided to parents; (4) opportunities for parent volunteers to assist with special classroom activities, field trips and other learning experiences for children; (5) and provides parents with referral information about other community programs and resources serving young children. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Two planter pots on the playground, next to the bench, are cracked with potentially sharp edges. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) Technical assistance provided as follows: 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT Two planter pots on the playground, next to the bench, are cracked with potentially sharp edges. The planter pots were removed during the visit for correction. Consultation is provided as follows: Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing: In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing is required to be completed by May 31, 2025. New and terminated staff notification requirement: 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. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “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.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-556-3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .1102 · Violation
Name of Operation: THE CUBHOUSE AT ROSMAN ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 88000102 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/18/2025 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 2/18/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 175 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 12:45 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 conduct limited compliance monitoring and offer consultation to the program. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, printed, and signed by me, Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant, and you, Kyle Worley, Preschool Coordinator, after the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on site for your records. Permit type- Four Star Child Care License; issued 2/20/29. Special Services/Restrictions- Daytime care only; Meets reduced staff/child ratios; Developmental Day Certified; Meets enhanced space. Provides NCPREK. Upon arrival, I made my presence known to August Hall, Ms. Hall was available to assist during the visit. The following areas were monitored: Supervision Ratios CPR First Aid Criminal Record Checks Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Substances Storage of Medication Adequate/Approved Space General Safety Discipline Program Records License Posted/ Permit Restrictions. During today’s visit, the children were observed having free choice play in the classroom. They were building, having dramatic play “pizza shop”, participating in a literacy “name book” activity, using magna tiles, legos, nuts and bolts and drawing. The outdoor space was monitored. The outdoor play area offers adequate space for running and vigorous play materials with opportunities to climb, slide, ride trikes, play in sand and water, have ball play, and many other gross motor activities. All interactions were positive. Supervision was adequate. There are (0) newly hired staff. All staff have valid criminal background letters and valid CPR and FA trainings. This program does not provide transportation. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. Due to Tropical Storm Helene, NC Pre-K sites will not be required to complete the site monitoring tool and will not receive annual monitoring from NC Pre-K contractors for FY 2024-2025. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in space #1 . Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2902(f) were verified in compliance. Lead teachers assigned to each of these spaces have NC Birth-through-Kindergarten licenses and both administrators have a Level III NCECAC with over five years’ experience. The program operates seven hours per day, Monday through Friday, ten months per year. Children’s individual plans for care and developmentally appropriate activity plans are followed, and opportunities for inclusion with children who are typically developing are offered. I confirmed this facility provides the following five family involvement activities: (1) quarterly parent education sessions, (2) parent/teacher conferences twice a year; (3) daily notes of progress provided to parents; (4) opportunities for parent volunteers to assist with special classroom activities, field trips and other learning experiences for children; (5) and provides parents with referral information about other community programs and resources serving young children. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Two planter pots on the playground, next to the bench, are cracked with potentially sharp edges. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) Technical assistance provided as follows: 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT Two planter pots on the playground, next to the bench, are cracked with potentially sharp edges. The planter pots were removed during the visit for correction. Consultation is provided as follows: Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing: In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing is required to be completed by May 31, 2025. New and terminated staff notification requirement: 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. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “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.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-556-3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .1703 · Violation
Name of Operation: THE CUBHOUSE AT ROSMAN ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 88000102 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/18/2025 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 2/18/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 175 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 12:45 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 conduct limited compliance monitoring and offer consultation to the program. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, printed, and signed by me, Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant, and you, Kyle Worley, Preschool Coordinator, after the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on site for your records. Permit type- Four Star Child Care License; issued 2/20/29. Special Services/Restrictions- Daytime care only; Meets reduced staff/child ratios; Developmental Day Certified; Meets enhanced space. Provides NCPREK. Upon arrival, I made my presence known to August Hall, Ms. Hall was available to assist during the visit. The following areas were monitored: Supervision Ratios CPR First Aid Criminal Record Checks Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Substances Storage of Medication Adequate/Approved Space General Safety Discipline Program Records License Posted/ Permit Restrictions. During today’s visit, the children were observed having free choice play in the classroom. They were building, having dramatic play “pizza shop”, participating in a literacy “name book” activity, using magna tiles, legos, nuts and bolts and drawing. The outdoor space was monitored. The outdoor play area offers adequate space for running and vigorous play materials with opportunities to climb, slide, ride trikes, play in sand and water, have ball play, and many other gross motor activities. All interactions were positive. Supervision was adequate. There are (0) newly hired staff. All staff have valid criminal background letters and valid CPR and FA trainings. This program does not provide transportation. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. Due to Tropical Storm Helene, NC Pre-K sites will not be required to complete the site monitoring tool and will not receive annual monitoring from NC Pre-K contractors for FY 2024-2025. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in space #1 . Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2902(f) were verified in compliance. Lead teachers assigned to each of these spaces have NC Birth-through-Kindergarten licenses and both administrators have a Level III NCECAC with over five years’ experience. The program operates seven hours per day, Monday through Friday, ten months per year. Children’s individual plans for care and developmentally appropriate activity plans are followed, and opportunities for inclusion with children who are typically developing are offered. I confirmed this facility provides the following five family involvement activities: (1) quarterly parent education sessions, (2) parent/teacher conferences twice a year; (3) daily notes of progress provided to parents; (4) opportunities for parent volunteers to assist with special classroom activities, field trips and other learning experiences for children; (5) and provides parents with referral information about other community programs and resources serving young children. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Two planter pots on the playground, next to the bench, are cracked with potentially sharp edges. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) Technical assistance provided as follows: 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT Two planter pots on the playground, next to the bench, are cracked with potentially sharp edges. The planter pots were removed during the visit for correction. Consultation is provided as follows: Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing: In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing is required to be completed by May 31, 2025. New and terminated staff notification requirement: 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. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “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.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-556-3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .2830 · Violation
Name of Operation: THE CUBHOUSE AT ROSMAN ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 88000102 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/18/2025 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 2/18/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 175 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 12:45 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 conduct limited compliance monitoring and offer consultation to the program. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, printed, and signed by me, Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant, and you, Kyle Worley, Preschool Coordinator, after the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on site for your records. Permit type- Four Star Child Care License; issued 2/20/29. Special Services/Restrictions- Daytime care only; Meets reduced staff/child ratios; Developmental Day Certified; Meets enhanced space. Provides NCPREK. Upon arrival, I made my presence known to August Hall, Ms. Hall was available to assist during the visit. The following areas were monitored: Supervision Ratios CPR First Aid Criminal Record Checks Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Substances Storage of Medication Adequate/Approved Space General Safety Discipline Program Records License Posted/ Permit Restrictions. During today’s visit, the children were observed having free choice play in the classroom. They were building, having dramatic play “pizza shop”, participating in a literacy “name book” activity, using magna tiles, legos, nuts and bolts and drawing. The outdoor space was monitored. The outdoor play area offers adequate space for running and vigorous play materials with opportunities to climb, slide, ride trikes, play in sand and water, have ball play, and many other gross motor activities. All interactions were positive. Supervision was adequate. There are (0) newly hired staff. All staff have valid criminal background letters and valid CPR and FA trainings. This program does not provide transportation. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. Due to Tropical Storm Helene, NC Pre-K sites will not be required to complete the site monitoring tool and will not receive annual monitoring from NC Pre-K contractors for FY 2024-2025. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in space #1 . Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2902(f) were verified in compliance. Lead teachers assigned to each of these spaces have NC Birth-through-Kindergarten licenses and both administrators have a Level III NCECAC with over five years’ experience. The program operates seven hours per day, Monday through Friday, ten months per year. Children’s individual plans for care and developmentally appropriate activity plans are followed, and opportunities for inclusion with children who are typically developing are offered. I confirmed this facility provides the following five family involvement activities: (1) quarterly parent education sessions, (2) parent/teacher conferences twice a year; (3) daily notes of progress provided to parents; (4) opportunities for parent volunteers to assist with special classroom activities, field trips and other learning experiences for children; (5) and provides parents with referral information about other community programs and resources serving young children. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Two planter pots on the playground, next to the bench, are cracked with potentially sharp edges. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) Technical assistance provided as follows: 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT Two planter pots on the playground, next to the bench, are cracked with potentially sharp edges. The planter pots were removed during the visit for correction. Consultation is provided as follows: Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing: In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing is required to be completed by May 31, 2025. New and terminated staff notification requirement: 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. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “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.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-556-3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .2902 · Violation
Name of Operation: THE CUBHOUSE AT ROSMAN ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 88000102 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/18/2025 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 2/18/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 175 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 12:45 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 conduct limited compliance monitoring and offer consultation to the program. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, printed, and signed by me, Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant, and you, Kyle Worley, Preschool Coordinator, after the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on site for your records. Permit type- Four Star Child Care License; issued 2/20/29. Special Services/Restrictions- Daytime care only; Meets reduced staff/child ratios; Developmental Day Certified; Meets enhanced space. Provides NCPREK. Upon arrival, I made my presence known to August Hall, Ms. Hall was available to assist during the visit. The following areas were monitored: Supervision Ratios CPR First Aid Criminal Record Checks Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Substances Storage of Medication Adequate/Approved Space General Safety Discipline Program Records License Posted/ Permit Restrictions. During today’s visit, the children were observed having free choice play in the classroom. They were building, having dramatic play “pizza shop”, participating in a literacy “name book” activity, using magna tiles, legos, nuts and bolts and drawing. The outdoor space was monitored. The outdoor play area offers adequate space for running and vigorous play materials with opportunities to climb, slide, ride trikes, play in sand and water, have ball play, and many other gross motor activities. All interactions were positive. Supervision was adequate. There are (0) newly hired staff. All staff have valid criminal background letters and valid CPR and FA trainings. This program does not provide transportation. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. Due to Tropical Storm Helene, NC Pre-K sites will not be required to complete the site monitoring tool and will not receive annual monitoring from NC Pre-K contractors for FY 2024-2025. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in space #1 . Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2902(f) were verified in compliance. Lead teachers assigned to each of these spaces have NC Birth-through-Kindergarten licenses and both administrators have a Level III NCECAC with over five years’ experience. The program operates seven hours per day, Monday through Friday, ten months per year. Children’s individual plans for care and developmentally appropriate activity plans are followed, and opportunities for inclusion with children who are typically developing are offered. I confirmed this facility provides the following five family involvement activities: (1) quarterly parent education sessions, (2) parent/teacher conferences twice a year; (3) daily notes of progress provided to parents; (4) opportunities for parent volunteers to assist with special classroom activities, field trips and other learning experiences for children; (5) and provides parents with referral information about other community programs and resources serving young children. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Two planter pots on the playground, next to the bench, are cracked with potentially sharp edges. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) Technical assistance provided as follows: 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT Two planter pots on the playground, next to the bench, are cracked with potentially sharp edges. The planter pots were removed during the visit for correction. Consultation is provided as follows: Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing: In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing is required to be completed by May 31, 2025. New and terminated staff notification requirement: 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. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “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.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-556-3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .3009 · Violation
Name of Operation: THE CUBHOUSE AT ROSMAN ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 88000102 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/18/2025 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 2/18/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 175 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 12:45 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 conduct limited compliance monitoring and offer consultation to the program. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, printed, and signed by me, Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant, and you, Kyle Worley, Preschool Coordinator, after the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on site for your records. Permit type- Four Star Child Care License; issued 2/20/29. Special Services/Restrictions- Daytime care only; Meets reduced staff/child ratios; Developmental Day Certified; Meets enhanced space. Provides NCPREK. Upon arrival, I made my presence known to August Hall, Ms. Hall was available to assist during the visit. The following areas were monitored: Supervision Ratios CPR First Aid Criminal Record Checks Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Substances Storage of Medication Adequate/Approved Space General Safety Discipline Program Records License Posted/ Permit Restrictions. During today’s visit, the children were observed having free choice play in the classroom. They were building, having dramatic play “pizza shop”, participating in a literacy “name book” activity, using magna tiles, legos, nuts and bolts and drawing. The outdoor space was monitored. The outdoor play area offers adequate space for running and vigorous play materials with opportunities to climb, slide, ride trikes, play in sand and water, have ball play, and many other gross motor activities. All interactions were positive. Supervision was adequate. There are (0) newly hired staff. All staff have valid criminal background letters and valid CPR and FA trainings. This program does not provide transportation. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. Due to Tropical Storm Helene, NC Pre-K sites will not be required to complete the site monitoring tool and will not receive annual monitoring from NC Pre-K contractors for FY 2024-2025. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in space #1 . Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2902(f) were verified in compliance. Lead teachers assigned to each of these spaces have NC Birth-through-Kindergarten licenses and both administrators have a Level III NCECAC with over five years’ experience. The program operates seven hours per day, Monday through Friday, ten months per year. Children’s individual plans for care and developmentally appropriate activity plans are followed, and opportunities for inclusion with children who are typically developing are offered. I confirmed this facility provides the following five family involvement activities: (1) quarterly parent education sessions, (2) parent/teacher conferences twice a year; (3) daily notes of progress provided to parents; (4) opportunities for parent volunteers to assist with special classroom activities, field trips and other learning experiences for children; (5) and provides parents with referral information about other community programs and resources serving young children. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Two planter pots on the playground, next to the bench, are cracked with potentially sharp edges. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) Technical assistance provided as follows: 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT Two planter pots on the playground, next to the bench, are cracked with potentially sharp edges. The planter pots were removed during the visit for correction. Consultation is provided as follows: Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing: In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing is required to be completed by May 31, 2025. New and terminated staff notification requirement: 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. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “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.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-556-3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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
G.S. 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: THE CUBHOUSE AT ROSMAN ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 88000102 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/18/2025 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 2/18/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 175 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 12:45 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 conduct limited compliance monitoring and offer consultation to the program. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, printed, and signed by me, Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant, and you, Kyle Worley, Preschool Coordinator, after the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on site for your records. Permit type- Four Star Child Care License; issued 2/20/29. Special Services/Restrictions- Daytime care only; Meets reduced staff/child ratios; Developmental Day Certified; Meets enhanced space. Provides NCPREK. Upon arrival, I made my presence known to August Hall, Ms. Hall was available to assist during the visit. The following areas were monitored: Supervision Ratios CPR First Aid Criminal Record Checks Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Substances Storage of Medication Adequate/Approved Space General Safety Discipline Program Records License Posted/ Permit Restrictions. During today’s visit, the children were observed having free choice play in the classroom. They were building, having dramatic play “pizza shop”, participating in a literacy “name book” activity, using magna tiles, legos, nuts and bolts and drawing. The outdoor space was monitored. The outdoor play area offers adequate space for running and vigorous play materials with opportunities to climb, slide, ride trikes, play in sand and water, have ball play, and many other gross motor activities. All interactions were positive. Supervision was adequate. There are (0) newly hired staff. All staff have valid criminal background letters and valid CPR and FA trainings. This program does not provide transportation. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. Due to Tropical Storm Helene, NC Pre-K sites will not be required to complete the site monitoring tool and will not receive annual monitoring from NC Pre-K contractors for FY 2024-2025. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in space #1 . Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2902(f) were verified in compliance. Lead teachers assigned to each of these spaces have NC Birth-through-Kindergarten licenses and both administrators have a Level III NCECAC with over five years’ experience. The program operates seven hours per day, Monday through Friday, ten months per year. Children’s individual plans for care and developmentally appropriate activity plans are followed, and opportunities for inclusion with children who are typically developing are offered. I confirmed this facility provides the following five family involvement activities: (1) quarterly parent education sessions, (2) parent/teacher conferences twice a year; (3) daily notes of progress provided to parents; (4) opportunities for parent volunteers to assist with special classroom activities, field trips and other learning experiences for children; (5) and provides parents with referral information about other community programs and resources serving young children. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Two planter pots on the playground, next to the bench, are cracked with potentially sharp edges. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) Technical assistance provided as follows: 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT Two planter pots on the playground, next to the bench, are cracked with potentially sharp edges. The planter pots were removed during the visit for correction. Consultation is provided as follows: Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing: In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing is required to be completed by May 31, 2025. New and terminated staff notification requirement: 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. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “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.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-556-3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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
G.S. 110-91 · Violation
Name of Operation: THE CUBHOUSE AT ROSMAN ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 88000102 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/18/2025 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 2/18/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 175 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 12:45 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 conduct limited compliance monitoring and offer consultation to the program. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, printed, and signed by me, Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant, and you, Kyle Worley, Preschool Coordinator, after the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on site for your records. Permit type- Four Star Child Care License; issued 2/20/29. Special Services/Restrictions- Daytime care only; Meets reduced staff/child ratios; Developmental Day Certified; Meets enhanced space. Provides NCPREK. Upon arrival, I made my presence known to August Hall, Ms. Hall was available to assist during the visit. The following areas were monitored: Supervision Ratios CPR First Aid Criminal Record Checks Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Substances Storage of Medication Adequate/Approved Space General Safety Discipline Program Records License Posted/ Permit Restrictions. During today’s visit, the children were observed having free choice play in the classroom. They were building, having dramatic play “pizza shop”, participating in a literacy “name book” activity, using magna tiles, legos, nuts and bolts and drawing. The outdoor space was monitored. The outdoor play area offers adequate space for running and vigorous play materials with opportunities to climb, slide, ride trikes, play in sand and water, have ball play, and many other gross motor activities. All interactions were positive. Supervision was adequate. There are (0) newly hired staff. All staff have valid criminal background letters and valid CPR and FA trainings. This program does not provide transportation. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. Due to Tropical Storm Helene, NC Pre-K sites will not be required to complete the site monitoring tool and will not receive annual monitoring from NC Pre-K contractors for FY 2024-2025. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in space #1 . Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2902(f) were verified in compliance. Lead teachers assigned to each of these spaces have NC Birth-through-Kindergarten licenses and both administrators have a Level III NCECAC with over five years’ experience. The program operates seven hours per day, Monday through Friday, ten months per year. Children’s individual plans for care and developmentally appropriate activity plans are followed, and opportunities for inclusion with children who are typically developing are offered. I confirmed this facility provides the following five family involvement activities: (1) quarterly parent education sessions, (2) parent/teacher conferences twice a year; (3) daily notes of progress provided to parents; (4) opportunities for parent volunteers to assist with special classroom activities, field trips and other learning experiences for children; (5) and provides parents with referral information about other community programs and resources serving young children. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Two planter pots on the playground, next to the bench, are cracked with potentially sharp edges. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) Technical assistance provided as follows: 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT Two planter pots on the playground, next to the bench, are cracked with potentially sharp edges. The planter pots were removed during the visit for correction. Consultation is provided as follows: Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing: In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing is required to be completed by May 31, 2025. New and terminated staff notification requirement: 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. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “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.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-556-3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .0304 · Violation
Name of Operation: THE CUBHOUSE AT ROSMAN ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 88000102 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/17/2024 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 9/17/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 12:45 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 an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Kyle Worley, Preschool Coordinator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site. Today, August Hall, Lead Teacher was available during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-seven (97) percentage as of 9/16/24. Permit type- Four Star Child Care License; issued 2/20/29. Special Services/Restrictions- Daytime care only; Meets reduced staff/child ratios; Developmental Day Certified; Meets enhanced space. Provides NCPREK. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/29/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 8/30/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 8/27/24. The last playground inspection was documented on 8/26/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 5/13/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 5/17/24 with six (6) demerits for Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is COR and Teaching Strategies Gold. Upon arrival, I introduced myself to August Hall, Lead Teacher. The children were observed having free choice play in the classroom. Ms. Hall was conducting developmental screenings with children. The children were participating in dramatic play, blocks, books, painting at the easel and journaling. All interactions were positive and supervision was adequate. The program does not provide transportation. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in space 1. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was not reviewed today. DIAL 4 developmental screenings were being conducted during today’s visit. The deadline for all screenings is 10/1/24. Four children files were monitored today. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday- Friday. A full monitoring of NC Pre-K requirements will be conducted during the routine unannounced visit later this year. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit Violation Number Comment Rule 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The protective surfacing is approximately 2 inches under and around the stationary equipment on the playground, not the required 6 inches. .0605(k)(1-4) Technical assistance provided as follows: 1867-The protective surfacing is approximately 2 inches under and around the stationary equipment on the playground. Surfacing around the climbing structure must be at least six (6) inches. Having adequate surfacing provides a safe outdoor environment for the children. Plan to bring in additional mulch to allow for more than six (6) inches of surfacing around the structure. Achieving Compliance: 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-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. 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. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 10/1/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: dawn.mccrary@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Dawn McCrary PO Box 397 Penrose, NC 28766. Please call me at 828-556-3088, or email dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “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.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-556-3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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: THE CUBHOUSE AT ROSMAN ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 88000102 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/17/2024 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 9/17/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 12:45 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 an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Kyle Worley, Preschool Coordinator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site. Today, August Hall, Lead Teacher was available during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-seven (97) percentage as of 9/16/24. Permit type- Four Star Child Care License; issued 2/20/29. Special Services/Restrictions- Daytime care only; Meets reduced staff/child ratios; Developmental Day Certified; Meets enhanced space. Provides NCPREK. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/29/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 8/30/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 8/27/24. The last playground inspection was documented on 8/26/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 5/13/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 5/17/24 with six (6) demerits for Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is COR and Teaching Strategies Gold. Upon arrival, I introduced myself to August Hall, Lead Teacher. The children were observed having free choice play in the classroom. Ms. Hall was conducting developmental screenings with children. The children were participating in dramatic play, blocks, books, painting at the easel and journaling. All interactions were positive and supervision was adequate. The program does not provide transportation. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in space 1. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was not reviewed today. DIAL 4 developmental screenings were being conducted during today’s visit. The deadline for all screenings is 10/1/24. Four children files were monitored today. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday- Friday. A full monitoring of NC Pre-K requirements will be conducted during the routine unannounced visit later this year. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit Violation Number Comment Rule 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The protective surfacing is approximately 2 inches under and around the stationary equipment on the playground, not the required 6 inches. .0605(k)(1-4) Technical assistance provided as follows: 1867-The protective surfacing is approximately 2 inches under and around the stationary equipment on the playground. Surfacing around the climbing structure must be at least six (6) inches. Having adequate surfacing provides a safe outdoor environment for the children. Plan to bring in additional mulch to allow for more than six (6) inches of surfacing around the structure. Achieving Compliance: 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-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. 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. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 10/1/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: dawn.mccrary@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Dawn McCrary PO Box 397 Penrose, NC 28766. Please call me at 828-556-3088, or email dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “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.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-556-3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .1703 · Violation
Name of Operation: THE CUBHOUSE AT ROSMAN ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 88000102 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/17/2024 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 9/17/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 12:45 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 an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Kyle Worley, Preschool Coordinator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site. Today, August Hall, Lead Teacher was available during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-seven (97) percentage as of 9/16/24. Permit type- Four Star Child Care License; issued 2/20/29. Special Services/Restrictions- Daytime care only; Meets reduced staff/child ratios; Developmental Day Certified; Meets enhanced space. Provides NCPREK. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/29/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 8/30/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 8/27/24. The last playground inspection was documented on 8/26/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 5/13/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 5/17/24 with six (6) demerits for Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is COR and Teaching Strategies Gold. Upon arrival, I introduced myself to August Hall, Lead Teacher. The children were observed having free choice play in the classroom. Ms. Hall was conducting developmental screenings with children. The children were participating in dramatic play, blocks, books, painting at the easel and journaling. All interactions were positive and supervision was adequate. The program does not provide transportation. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in space 1. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was not reviewed today. DIAL 4 developmental screenings were being conducted during today’s visit. The deadline for all screenings is 10/1/24. Four children files were monitored today. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday- Friday. A full monitoring of NC Pre-K requirements will be conducted during the routine unannounced visit later this year. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit Violation Number Comment Rule 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The protective surfacing is approximately 2 inches under and around the stationary equipment on the playground, not the required 6 inches. .0605(k)(1-4) Technical assistance provided as follows: 1867-The protective surfacing is approximately 2 inches under and around the stationary equipment on the playground. Surfacing around the climbing structure must be at least six (6) inches. Having adequate surfacing provides a safe outdoor environment for the children. Plan to bring in additional mulch to allow for more than six (6) inches of surfacing around the structure. Achieving Compliance: 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-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. 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. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 10/1/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: dawn.mccrary@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Dawn McCrary PO Box 397 Penrose, NC 28766. Please call me at 828-556-3088, or email dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “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.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-556-3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .2830 · Violation
Name of Operation: THE CUBHOUSE AT ROSMAN ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 88000102 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/17/2024 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 9/17/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 12:45 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 an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Kyle Worley, Preschool Coordinator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site. Today, August Hall, Lead Teacher was available during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-seven (97) percentage as of 9/16/24. Permit type- Four Star Child Care License; issued 2/20/29. Special Services/Restrictions- Daytime care only; Meets reduced staff/child ratios; Developmental Day Certified; Meets enhanced space. Provides NCPREK. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/29/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 8/30/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 8/27/24. The last playground inspection was documented on 8/26/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 5/13/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 5/17/24 with six (6) demerits for Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is COR and Teaching Strategies Gold. Upon arrival, I introduced myself to August Hall, Lead Teacher. The children were observed having free choice play in the classroom. Ms. Hall was conducting developmental screenings with children. The children were participating in dramatic play, blocks, books, painting at the easel and journaling. All interactions were positive and supervision was adequate. The program does not provide transportation. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in space 1. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was not reviewed today. DIAL 4 developmental screenings were being conducted during today’s visit. The deadline for all screenings is 10/1/24. Four children files were monitored today. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday- Friday. A full monitoring of NC Pre-K requirements will be conducted during the routine unannounced visit later this year. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit Violation Number Comment Rule 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The protective surfacing is approximately 2 inches under and around the stationary equipment on the playground, not the required 6 inches. .0605(k)(1-4) Technical assistance provided as follows: 1867-The protective surfacing is approximately 2 inches under and around the stationary equipment on the playground. Surfacing around the climbing structure must be at least six (6) inches. Having adequate surfacing provides a safe outdoor environment for the children. Plan to bring in additional mulch to allow for more than six (6) inches of surfacing around the structure. Achieving Compliance: 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-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. 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. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 10/1/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: dawn.mccrary@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Dawn McCrary PO Box 397 Penrose, NC 28766. Please call me at 828-556-3088, or email dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “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.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-556-3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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: THE CUBHOUSE AT ROSMAN ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 88000102 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/17/2024 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 9/17/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 12:45 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 an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Kyle Worley, Preschool Coordinator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site. Today, August Hall, Lead Teacher was available during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-seven (97) percentage as of 9/16/24. Permit type- Four Star Child Care License; issued 2/20/29. Special Services/Restrictions- Daytime care only; Meets reduced staff/child ratios; Developmental Day Certified; Meets enhanced space. Provides NCPREK. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/29/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 8/30/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 8/27/24. The last playground inspection was documented on 8/26/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 5/13/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 5/17/24 with six (6) demerits for Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is COR and Teaching Strategies Gold. Upon arrival, I introduced myself to August Hall, Lead Teacher. The children were observed having free choice play in the classroom. Ms. Hall was conducting developmental screenings with children. The children were participating in dramatic play, blocks, books, painting at the easel and journaling. All interactions were positive and supervision was adequate. The program does not provide transportation. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in space 1. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was not reviewed today. DIAL 4 developmental screenings were being conducted during today’s visit. The deadline for all screenings is 10/1/24. Four children files were monitored today. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday- Friday. A full monitoring of NC Pre-K requirements will be conducted during the routine unannounced visit later this year. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit Violation Number Comment Rule 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The protective surfacing is approximately 2 inches under and around the stationary equipment on the playground, not the required 6 inches. .0605(k)(1-4) Technical assistance provided as follows: 1867-The protective surfacing is approximately 2 inches under and around the stationary equipment on the playground. Surfacing around the climbing structure must be at least six (6) inches. Having adequate surfacing provides a safe outdoor environment for the children. Plan to bring in additional mulch to allow for more than six (6) inches of surfacing around the structure. Achieving Compliance: 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-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. 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. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 10/1/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: dawn.mccrary@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Dawn McCrary PO Box 397 Penrose, NC 28766. Please call me at 828-556-3088, or email dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “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.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-556-3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .0304 · Violation
Name of Operation: THE CUBHOUSE AT ROSMAN ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 88000102 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/22/2024 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 4/22/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 10:15 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 conduct limited compliance monitoring and offer consultation to the program. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Christine Brown, Preschool Coordinator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on site for you. Upon arrival, I made my presence known to August Hall, Lead Teacher. Ms. Hall was available to assist during the visit. Permit type – Four Star Child Care License Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only; Meets reduced staff/child ratios; Developmental Day Certified; Meets enhanced space. The following areas were monitored: Supervision Ratios CPR First Aid Criminal Record Checks Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Substances Storage of Medication Adequate/Approved Space General Safety Discipline Program Records License Posted/ Permit Restrictions. During today’s visit, the children were participating in free choice play indoors with blocks, sand, books, dramatic play items, and play-do. The children transitioned to outdoor play. Supervision was adequate. All interactions were nurturing and positive. The ABCMS system was checked for all staff members present. One (1) substitute, Carla Lance, did not have a valid criminal background letter. Ms. Lance left the premises as Christine Brown, Preschool Coordinator, Transylvania County Schools arrived to meet Developmental Day staff/child ratios. This program does not provide transportation. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in spaces #1 . Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2902(f) were verified in compliance. Lead teachers assigned to each of these spaces have NC Birth-through-Kindergarten licenses and both administrators have a Level III NCECAC with over five years’ experience. The program operates seven hours per day, Monday through Friday, ten months per year. Children’s individual plans for care and developmentally appropriate activity plans are followed, and opportunities for inclusion with children who are typically developing are offered. I confirmed this facility provides the following five family involvement activities: (1) quarterly parent education sessions, (2) parent/teacher conferences twice a year; (3) daily notes of progress provided to parents; (4) opportunities for parent volunteers to assist with special classroom activities, field trips and other learning experiences for children; (5) and provides parents with referral information about other community programs and resources serving young children. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. Two (2) children's files were monitored today. The classroom operates from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today's visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. One (1) substitute staff, C.L. did not have a valid background check prior to employment. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualification letter was not on file for staff C.L. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) Technical Assistance Provided as follows: 1041-Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. § 110-90.2. Mandatory child care providers' criminal history checks. (b) Effective January 1, 1996, the Department shall ensure that, prior to employment and every three years thereafter, the criminal history of all child care providers is checked and a determination is made of the child care provider's fitness to have responsibility for the safety and well-being of children based on the criminal history. The Department shall ensure that all child care providers are checked for county, State, and federal criminal histories. 10A NCAC 09 .2701 SCOPE The rules in this Section shall apply to all child care providers as defined in G.S.110-90.2. The Division, in accordance with G.S.110-90.2, shall determine if an individual is a qualified child care provider. An individual may work or be present in any child care facility during the time the individual holds a valid qualification letter from the Division. (e) Child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a), shall have a valid qualification letter prior to employment or living in a child care facility and the qualification letter shall be kept on file at the facility for review by representatives of the Division. One (1) substitute staff, C.L. did not have a valid background check prior to employment. This staff was removed from the facility during the visit. 1757 - A valid qualification letter was not on-site for two (2) substitute providers. NCAC 09 .2703(e) Child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a), shall have a valid qualification letter prior to employment or living in a child care facility and the qualification letter shall be kept on file at the facility for review by representatives of the Division. This is a repeat violation which may lead to an Administrative Action. Corrective Action Plan: 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-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. 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. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 5/6/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: Your.name@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Consultant name Address PO Box 397 Penrose, NC 28766. Please call me at 828-556-3088, or email dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: The one (1) emergency medication on site expires 4/24/24. Please notify the parent prior to the expiration, that the medication will expire and to provide guidance if the medication is still required as stated on the medical action plan. If the emergency medication is needed, a valid medication will need to be provided by the parent per the child’s medical action plan. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “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.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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: THE CUBHOUSE AT ROSMAN ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 88000102 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/22/2024 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 4/22/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 10:15 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 conduct limited compliance monitoring and offer consultation to the program. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Christine Brown, Preschool Coordinator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on site for you. Upon arrival, I made my presence known to August Hall, Lead Teacher. Ms. Hall was available to assist during the visit. Permit type – Four Star Child Care License Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only; Meets reduced staff/child ratios; Developmental Day Certified; Meets enhanced space. The following areas were monitored: Supervision Ratios CPR First Aid Criminal Record Checks Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Substances Storage of Medication Adequate/Approved Space General Safety Discipline Program Records License Posted/ Permit Restrictions. During today’s visit, the children were participating in free choice play indoors with blocks, sand, books, dramatic play items, and play-do. The children transitioned to outdoor play. Supervision was adequate. All interactions were nurturing and positive. The ABCMS system was checked for all staff members present. One (1) substitute, Carla Lance, did not have a valid criminal background letter. Ms. Lance left the premises as Christine Brown, Preschool Coordinator, Transylvania County Schools arrived to meet Developmental Day staff/child ratios. This program does not provide transportation. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in spaces #1 . Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2902(f) were verified in compliance. Lead teachers assigned to each of these spaces have NC Birth-through-Kindergarten licenses and both administrators have a Level III NCECAC with over five years’ experience. The program operates seven hours per day, Monday through Friday, ten months per year. Children’s individual plans for care and developmentally appropriate activity plans are followed, and opportunities for inclusion with children who are typically developing are offered. I confirmed this facility provides the following five family involvement activities: (1) quarterly parent education sessions, (2) parent/teacher conferences twice a year; (3) daily notes of progress provided to parents; (4) opportunities for parent volunteers to assist with special classroom activities, field trips and other learning experiences for children; (5) and provides parents with referral information about other community programs and resources serving young children. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. Two (2) children's files were monitored today. The classroom operates from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today's visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. One (1) substitute staff, C.L. did not have a valid background check prior to employment. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualification letter was not on file for staff C.L. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) Technical Assistance Provided as follows: 1041-Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. § 110-90.2. Mandatory child care providers' criminal history checks. (b) Effective January 1, 1996, the Department shall ensure that, prior to employment and every three years thereafter, the criminal history of all child care providers is checked and a determination is made of the child care provider's fitness to have responsibility for the safety and well-being of children based on the criminal history. The Department shall ensure that all child care providers are checked for county, State, and federal criminal histories. 10A NCAC 09 .2701 SCOPE The rules in this Section shall apply to all child care providers as defined in G.S.110-90.2. The Division, in accordance with G.S.110-90.2, shall determine if an individual is a qualified child care provider. An individual may work or be present in any child care facility during the time the individual holds a valid qualification letter from the Division. (e) Child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a), shall have a valid qualification letter prior to employment or living in a child care facility and the qualification letter shall be kept on file at the facility for review by representatives of the Division. One (1) substitute staff, C.L. did not have a valid background check prior to employment. This staff was removed from the facility during the visit. 1757 - A valid qualification letter was not on-site for two (2) substitute providers. NCAC 09 .2703(e) Child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a), shall have a valid qualification letter prior to employment or living in a child care facility and the qualification letter shall be kept on file at the facility for review by representatives of the Division. This is a repeat violation which may lead to an Administrative Action. Corrective Action Plan: 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-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. 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. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 5/6/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: Your.name@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Consultant name Address PO Box 397 Penrose, NC 28766. Please call me at 828-556-3088, or email dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: The one (1) emergency medication on site expires 4/24/24. Please notify the parent prior to the expiration, that the medication will expire and to provide guidance if the medication is still required as stated on the medical action plan. If the emergency medication is needed, a valid medication will need to be provided by the parent per the child’s medical action plan. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “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.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .1703 · Violation
Name of Operation: THE CUBHOUSE AT ROSMAN ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 88000102 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/22/2024 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 4/22/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 10:15 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 conduct limited compliance monitoring and offer consultation to the program. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Christine Brown, Preschool Coordinator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on site for you. Upon arrival, I made my presence known to August Hall, Lead Teacher. Ms. Hall was available to assist during the visit. Permit type – Four Star Child Care License Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only; Meets reduced staff/child ratios; Developmental Day Certified; Meets enhanced space. The following areas were monitored: Supervision Ratios CPR First Aid Criminal Record Checks Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Substances Storage of Medication Adequate/Approved Space General Safety Discipline Program Records License Posted/ Permit Restrictions. During today’s visit, the children were participating in free choice play indoors with blocks, sand, books, dramatic play items, and play-do. The children transitioned to outdoor play. Supervision was adequate. All interactions were nurturing and positive. The ABCMS system was checked for all staff members present. One (1) substitute, Carla Lance, did not have a valid criminal background letter. Ms. Lance left the premises as Christine Brown, Preschool Coordinator, Transylvania County Schools arrived to meet Developmental Day staff/child ratios. This program does not provide transportation. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in spaces #1 . Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2902(f) were verified in compliance. Lead teachers assigned to each of these spaces have NC Birth-through-Kindergarten licenses and both administrators have a Level III NCECAC with over five years’ experience. The program operates seven hours per day, Monday through Friday, ten months per year. Children’s individual plans for care and developmentally appropriate activity plans are followed, and opportunities for inclusion with children who are typically developing are offered. I confirmed this facility provides the following five family involvement activities: (1) quarterly parent education sessions, (2) parent/teacher conferences twice a year; (3) daily notes of progress provided to parents; (4) opportunities for parent volunteers to assist with special classroom activities, field trips and other learning experiences for children; (5) and provides parents with referral information about other community programs and resources serving young children. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. Two (2) children's files were monitored today. The classroom operates from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today's visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. One (1) substitute staff, C.L. did not have a valid background check prior to employment. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualification letter was not on file for staff C.L. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) Technical Assistance Provided as follows: 1041-Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. § 110-90.2. Mandatory child care providers' criminal history checks. (b) Effective January 1, 1996, the Department shall ensure that, prior to employment and every three years thereafter, the criminal history of all child care providers is checked and a determination is made of the child care provider's fitness to have responsibility for the safety and well-being of children based on the criminal history. The Department shall ensure that all child care providers are checked for county, State, and federal criminal histories. 10A NCAC 09 .2701 SCOPE The rules in this Section shall apply to all child care providers as defined in G.S.110-90.2. The Division, in accordance with G.S.110-90.2, shall determine if an individual is a qualified child care provider. An individual may work or be present in any child care facility during the time the individual holds a valid qualification letter from the Division. (e) Child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a), shall have a valid qualification letter prior to employment or living in a child care facility and the qualification letter shall be kept on file at the facility for review by representatives of the Division. One (1) substitute staff, C.L. did not have a valid background check prior to employment. This staff was removed from the facility during the visit. 1757 - A valid qualification letter was not on-site for two (2) substitute providers. NCAC 09 .2703(e) Child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a), shall have a valid qualification letter prior to employment or living in a child care facility and the qualification letter shall be kept on file at the facility for review by representatives of the Division. This is a repeat violation which may lead to an Administrative Action. Corrective Action Plan: 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-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. 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. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 5/6/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: Your.name@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Consultant name Address PO Box 397 Penrose, NC 28766. Please call me at 828-556-3088, or email dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: The one (1) emergency medication on site expires 4/24/24. Please notify the parent prior to the expiration, that the medication will expire and to provide guidance if the medication is still required as stated on the medical action plan. If the emergency medication is needed, a valid medication will need to be provided by the parent per the child’s medical action plan. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “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.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .2701 · Violation
Name of Operation: THE CUBHOUSE AT ROSMAN ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 88000102 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/22/2024 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 4/22/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 10:15 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 conduct limited compliance monitoring and offer consultation to the program. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Christine Brown, Preschool Coordinator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on site for you. Upon arrival, I made my presence known to August Hall, Lead Teacher. Ms. Hall was available to assist during the visit. Permit type – Four Star Child Care License Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only; Meets reduced staff/child ratios; Developmental Day Certified; Meets enhanced space. The following areas were monitored: Supervision Ratios CPR First Aid Criminal Record Checks Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Substances Storage of Medication Adequate/Approved Space General Safety Discipline Program Records License Posted/ Permit Restrictions. During today’s visit, the children were participating in free choice play indoors with blocks, sand, books, dramatic play items, and play-do. The children transitioned to outdoor play. Supervision was adequate. All interactions were nurturing and positive. The ABCMS system was checked for all staff members present. One (1) substitute, Carla Lance, did not have a valid criminal background letter. Ms. Lance left the premises as Christine Brown, Preschool Coordinator, Transylvania County Schools arrived to meet Developmental Day staff/child ratios. This program does not provide transportation. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in spaces #1 . Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2902(f) were verified in compliance. Lead teachers assigned to each of these spaces have NC Birth-through-Kindergarten licenses and both administrators have a Level III NCECAC with over five years’ experience. The program operates seven hours per day, Monday through Friday, ten months per year. Children’s individual plans for care and developmentally appropriate activity plans are followed, and opportunities for inclusion with children who are typically developing are offered. I confirmed this facility provides the following five family involvement activities: (1) quarterly parent education sessions, (2) parent/teacher conferences twice a year; (3) daily notes of progress provided to parents; (4) opportunities for parent volunteers to assist with special classroom activities, field trips and other learning experiences for children; (5) and provides parents with referral information about other community programs and resources serving young children. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. Two (2) children's files were monitored today. The classroom operates from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today's visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. One (1) substitute staff, C.L. did not have a valid background check prior to employment. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualification letter was not on file for staff C.L. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) Technical Assistance Provided as follows: 1041-Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. § 110-90.2. Mandatory child care providers' criminal history checks. (b) Effective January 1, 1996, the Department shall ensure that, prior to employment and every three years thereafter, the criminal history of all child care providers is checked and a determination is made of the child care provider's fitness to have responsibility for the safety and well-being of children based on the criminal history. The Department shall ensure that all child care providers are checked for county, State, and federal criminal histories. 10A NCAC 09 .2701 SCOPE The rules in this Section shall apply to all child care providers as defined in G.S.110-90.2. The Division, in accordance with G.S.110-90.2, shall determine if an individual is a qualified child care provider. An individual may work or be present in any child care facility during the time the individual holds a valid qualification letter from the Division. (e) Child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a), shall have a valid qualification letter prior to employment or living in a child care facility and the qualification letter shall be kept on file at the facility for review by representatives of the Division. One (1) substitute staff, C.L. did not have a valid background check prior to employment. This staff was removed from the facility during the visit. 1757 - A valid qualification letter was not on-site for two (2) substitute providers. NCAC 09 .2703(e) Child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a), shall have a valid qualification letter prior to employment or living in a child care facility and the qualification letter shall be kept on file at the facility for review by representatives of the Division. This is a repeat violation which may lead to an Administrative Action. Corrective Action Plan: 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-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. 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. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 5/6/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: Your.name@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Consultant name Address PO Box 397 Penrose, NC 28766. Please call me at 828-556-3088, or email dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: The one (1) emergency medication on site expires 4/24/24. Please notify the parent prior to the expiration, that the medication will expire and to provide guidance if the medication is still required as stated on the medical action plan. If the emergency medication is needed, a valid medication will need to be provided by the parent per the child’s medical action plan. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “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.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .2830 · Violation
Name of Operation: THE CUBHOUSE AT ROSMAN ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 88000102 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/22/2024 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 4/22/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 10:15 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 conduct limited compliance monitoring and offer consultation to the program. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Christine Brown, Preschool Coordinator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on site for you. Upon arrival, I made my presence known to August Hall, Lead Teacher. Ms. Hall was available to assist during the visit. Permit type – Four Star Child Care License Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only; Meets reduced staff/child ratios; Developmental Day Certified; Meets enhanced space. The following areas were monitored: Supervision Ratios CPR First Aid Criminal Record Checks Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Substances Storage of Medication Adequate/Approved Space General Safety Discipline Program Records License Posted/ Permit Restrictions. During today’s visit, the children were participating in free choice play indoors with blocks, sand, books, dramatic play items, and play-do. The children transitioned to outdoor play. Supervision was adequate. All interactions were nurturing and positive. The ABCMS system was checked for all staff members present. One (1) substitute, Carla Lance, did not have a valid criminal background letter. Ms. Lance left the premises as Christine Brown, Preschool Coordinator, Transylvania County Schools arrived to meet Developmental Day staff/child ratios. This program does not provide transportation. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in spaces #1 . Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2902(f) were verified in compliance. Lead teachers assigned to each of these spaces have NC Birth-through-Kindergarten licenses and both administrators have a Level III NCECAC with over five years’ experience. The program operates seven hours per day, Monday through Friday, ten months per year. Children’s individual plans for care and developmentally appropriate activity plans are followed, and opportunities for inclusion with children who are typically developing are offered. I confirmed this facility provides the following five family involvement activities: (1) quarterly parent education sessions, (2) parent/teacher conferences twice a year; (3) daily notes of progress provided to parents; (4) opportunities for parent volunteers to assist with special classroom activities, field trips and other learning experiences for children; (5) and provides parents with referral information about other community programs and resources serving young children. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. Two (2) children's files were monitored today. The classroom operates from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today's visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. One (1) substitute staff, C.L. did not have a valid background check prior to employment. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualification letter was not on file for staff C.L. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) Technical Assistance Provided as follows: 1041-Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. § 110-90.2. Mandatory child care providers' criminal history checks. (b) Effective January 1, 1996, the Department shall ensure that, prior to employment and every three years thereafter, the criminal history of all child care providers is checked and a determination is made of the child care provider's fitness to have responsibility for the safety and well-being of children based on the criminal history. The Department shall ensure that all child care providers are checked for county, State, and federal criminal histories. 10A NCAC 09 .2701 SCOPE The rules in this Section shall apply to all child care providers as defined in G.S.110-90.2. The Division, in accordance with G.S.110-90.2, shall determine if an individual is a qualified child care provider. An individual may work or be present in any child care facility during the time the individual holds a valid qualification letter from the Division. (e) Child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a), shall have a valid qualification letter prior to employment or living in a child care facility and the qualification letter shall be kept on file at the facility for review by representatives of the Division. One (1) substitute staff, C.L. did not have a valid background check prior to employment. This staff was removed from the facility during the visit. 1757 - A valid qualification letter was not on-site for two (2) substitute providers. NCAC 09 .2703(e) Child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a), shall have a valid qualification letter prior to employment or living in a child care facility and the qualification letter shall be kept on file at the facility for review by representatives of the Division. This is a repeat violation which may lead to an Administrative Action. Corrective Action Plan: 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-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. 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. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 5/6/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: Your.name@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Consultant name Address PO Box 397 Penrose, NC 28766. Please call me at 828-556-3088, or email dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: The one (1) emergency medication on site expires 4/24/24. Please notify the parent prior to the expiration, that the medication will expire and to provide guidance if the medication is still required as stated on the medical action plan. If the emergency medication is needed, a valid medication will need to be provided by the parent per the child’s medical action plan. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “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.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .2902 · Violation
Name of Operation: THE CUBHOUSE AT ROSMAN ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 88000102 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/22/2024 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 4/22/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 10:15 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 conduct limited compliance monitoring and offer consultation to the program. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Christine Brown, Preschool Coordinator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on site for you. Upon arrival, I made my presence known to August Hall, Lead Teacher. Ms. Hall was available to assist during the visit. Permit type – Four Star Child Care License Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only; Meets reduced staff/child ratios; Developmental Day Certified; Meets enhanced space. The following areas were monitored: Supervision Ratios CPR First Aid Criminal Record Checks Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Substances Storage of Medication Adequate/Approved Space General Safety Discipline Program Records License Posted/ Permit Restrictions. During today’s visit, the children were participating in free choice play indoors with blocks, sand, books, dramatic play items, and play-do. The children transitioned to outdoor play. Supervision was adequate. All interactions were nurturing and positive. The ABCMS system was checked for all staff members present. One (1) substitute, Carla Lance, did not have a valid criminal background letter. Ms. Lance left the premises as Christine Brown, Preschool Coordinator, Transylvania County Schools arrived to meet Developmental Day staff/child ratios. This program does not provide transportation. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in spaces #1 . Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2902(f) were verified in compliance. Lead teachers assigned to each of these spaces have NC Birth-through-Kindergarten licenses and both administrators have a Level III NCECAC with over five years’ experience. The program operates seven hours per day, Monday through Friday, ten months per year. Children’s individual plans for care and developmentally appropriate activity plans are followed, and opportunities for inclusion with children who are typically developing are offered. I confirmed this facility provides the following five family involvement activities: (1) quarterly parent education sessions, (2) parent/teacher conferences twice a year; (3) daily notes of progress provided to parents; (4) opportunities for parent volunteers to assist with special classroom activities, field trips and other learning experiences for children; (5) and provides parents with referral information about other community programs and resources serving young children. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. Two (2) children's files were monitored today. The classroom operates from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today's visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. One (1) substitute staff, C.L. did not have a valid background check prior to employment. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualification letter was not on file for staff C.L. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) Technical Assistance Provided as follows: 1041-Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. § 110-90.2. Mandatory child care providers' criminal history checks. (b) Effective January 1, 1996, the Department shall ensure that, prior to employment and every three years thereafter, the criminal history of all child care providers is checked and a determination is made of the child care provider's fitness to have responsibility for the safety and well-being of children based on the criminal history. The Department shall ensure that all child care providers are checked for county, State, and federal criminal histories. 10A NCAC 09 .2701 SCOPE The rules in this Section shall apply to all child care providers as defined in G.S.110-90.2. The Division, in accordance with G.S.110-90.2, shall determine if an individual is a qualified child care provider. An individual may work or be present in any child care facility during the time the individual holds a valid qualification letter from the Division. (e) Child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a), shall have a valid qualification letter prior to employment or living in a child care facility and the qualification letter shall be kept on file at the facility for review by representatives of the Division. One (1) substitute staff, C.L. did not have a valid background check prior to employment. This staff was removed from the facility during the visit. 1757 - A valid qualification letter was not on-site for two (2) substitute providers. NCAC 09 .2703(e) Child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a), shall have a valid qualification letter prior to employment or living in a child care facility and the qualification letter shall be kept on file at the facility for review by representatives of the Division. This is a repeat violation which may lead to an Administrative Action. Corrective Action Plan: 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-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. 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. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 5/6/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: Your.name@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Consultant name Address PO Box 397 Penrose, NC 28766. Please call me at 828-556-3088, or email dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: The one (1) emergency medication on site expires 4/24/24. Please notify the parent prior to the expiration, that the medication will expire and to provide guidance if the medication is still required as stated on the medical action plan. If the emergency medication is needed, a valid medication will need to be provided by the parent per the child’s medical action plan. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “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.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .3009 · Violation
Name of Operation: THE CUBHOUSE AT ROSMAN ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 88000102 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/22/2024 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 4/22/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 10:15 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 conduct limited compliance monitoring and offer consultation to the program. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Christine Brown, Preschool Coordinator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on site for you. Upon arrival, I made my presence known to August Hall, Lead Teacher. Ms. Hall was available to assist during the visit. Permit type – Four Star Child Care License Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only; Meets reduced staff/child ratios; Developmental Day Certified; Meets enhanced space. The following areas were monitored: Supervision Ratios CPR First Aid Criminal Record Checks Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Substances Storage of Medication Adequate/Approved Space General Safety Discipline Program Records License Posted/ Permit Restrictions. During today’s visit, the children were participating in free choice play indoors with blocks, sand, books, dramatic play items, and play-do. The children transitioned to outdoor play. Supervision was adequate. All interactions were nurturing and positive. The ABCMS system was checked for all staff members present. One (1) substitute, Carla Lance, did not have a valid criminal background letter. Ms. Lance left the premises as Christine Brown, Preschool Coordinator, Transylvania County Schools arrived to meet Developmental Day staff/child ratios. This program does not provide transportation. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in spaces #1 . Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2902(f) were verified in compliance. Lead teachers assigned to each of these spaces have NC Birth-through-Kindergarten licenses and both administrators have a Level III NCECAC with over five years’ experience. The program operates seven hours per day, Monday through Friday, ten months per year. Children’s individual plans for care and developmentally appropriate activity plans are followed, and opportunities for inclusion with children who are typically developing are offered. I confirmed this facility provides the following five family involvement activities: (1) quarterly parent education sessions, (2) parent/teacher conferences twice a year; (3) daily notes of progress provided to parents; (4) opportunities for parent volunteers to assist with special classroom activities, field trips and other learning experiences for children; (5) and provides parents with referral information about other community programs and resources serving young children. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. Two (2) children's files were monitored today. The classroom operates from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today's visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. One (1) substitute staff, C.L. did not have a valid background check prior to employment. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualification letter was not on file for staff C.L. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) Technical Assistance Provided as follows: 1041-Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. § 110-90.2. Mandatory child care providers' criminal history checks. (b) Effective January 1, 1996, the Department shall ensure that, prior to employment and every three years thereafter, the criminal history of all child care providers is checked and a determination is made of the child care provider's fitness to have responsibility for the safety and well-being of children based on the criminal history. The Department shall ensure that all child care providers are checked for county, State, and federal criminal histories. 10A NCAC 09 .2701 SCOPE The rules in this Section shall apply to all child care providers as defined in G.S.110-90.2. The Division, in accordance with G.S.110-90.2, shall determine if an individual is a qualified child care provider. An individual may work or be present in any child care facility during the time the individual holds a valid qualification letter from the Division. (e) Child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a), shall have a valid qualification letter prior to employment or living in a child care facility and the qualification letter shall be kept on file at the facility for review by representatives of the Division. One (1) substitute staff, C.L. did not have a valid background check prior to employment. This staff was removed from the facility during the visit. 1757 - A valid qualification letter was not on-site for two (2) substitute providers. NCAC 09 .2703(e) Child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a), shall have a valid qualification letter prior to employment or living in a child care facility and the qualification letter shall be kept on file at the facility for review by representatives of the Division. This is a repeat violation which may lead to an Administrative Action. Corrective Action Plan: 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-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. 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. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 5/6/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: Your.name@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Consultant name Address PO Box 397 Penrose, NC 28766. Please call me at 828-556-3088, or email dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: The one (1) emergency medication on site expires 4/24/24. Please notify the parent prior to the expiration, that the medication will expire and to provide guidance if the medication is still required as stated on the medical action plan. If the emergency medication is needed, a valid medication will need to be provided by the parent per the child’s medical action plan. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “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.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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
G.S. 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: THE CUBHOUSE AT ROSMAN ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 88000102 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/22/2024 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 4/22/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 10:15 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 conduct limited compliance monitoring and offer consultation to the program. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Christine Brown, Preschool Coordinator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on site for you. Upon arrival, I made my presence known to August Hall, Lead Teacher. Ms. Hall was available to assist during the visit. Permit type – Four Star Child Care License Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only; Meets reduced staff/child ratios; Developmental Day Certified; Meets enhanced space. The following areas were monitored: Supervision Ratios CPR First Aid Criminal Record Checks Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Substances Storage of Medication Adequate/Approved Space General Safety Discipline Program Records License Posted/ Permit Restrictions. During today’s visit, the children were participating in free choice play indoors with blocks, sand, books, dramatic play items, and play-do. The children transitioned to outdoor play. Supervision was adequate. All interactions were nurturing and positive. The ABCMS system was checked for all staff members present. One (1) substitute, Carla Lance, did not have a valid criminal background letter. Ms. Lance left the premises as Christine Brown, Preschool Coordinator, Transylvania County Schools arrived to meet Developmental Day staff/child ratios. This program does not provide transportation. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in spaces #1 . Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2902(f) were verified in compliance. Lead teachers assigned to each of these spaces have NC Birth-through-Kindergarten licenses and both administrators have a Level III NCECAC with over five years’ experience. The program operates seven hours per day, Monday through Friday, ten months per year. Children’s individual plans for care and developmentally appropriate activity plans are followed, and opportunities for inclusion with children who are typically developing are offered. I confirmed this facility provides the following five family involvement activities: (1) quarterly parent education sessions, (2) parent/teacher conferences twice a year; (3) daily notes of progress provided to parents; (4) opportunities for parent volunteers to assist with special classroom activities, field trips and other learning experiences for children; (5) and provides parents with referral information about other community programs and resources serving young children. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. Two (2) children's files were monitored today. The classroom operates from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today's visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. One (1) substitute staff, C.L. did not have a valid background check prior to employment. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualification letter was not on file for staff C.L. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) Technical Assistance Provided as follows: 1041-Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. § 110-90.2. Mandatory child care providers' criminal history checks. (b) Effective January 1, 1996, the Department shall ensure that, prior to employment and every three years thereafter, the criminal history of all child care providers is checked and a determination is made of the child care provider's fitness to have responsibility for the safety and well-being of children based on the criminal history. The Department shall ensure that all child care providers are checked for county, State, and federal criminal histories. 10A NCAC 09 .2701 SCOPE The rules in this Section shall apply to all child care providers as defined in G.S.110-90.2. The Division, in accordance with G.S.110-90.2, shall determine if an individual is a qualified child care provider. An individual may work or be present in any child care facility during the time the individual holds a valid qualification letter from the Division. (e) Child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a), shall have a valid qualification letter prior to employment or living in a child care facility and the qualification letter shall be kept on file at the facility for review by representatives of the Division. One (1) substitute staff, C.L. did not have a valid background check prior to employment. This staff was removed from the facility during the visit. 1757 - A valid qualification letter was not on-site for two (2) substitute providers. NCAC 09 .2703(e) Child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a), shall have a valid qualification letter prior to employment or living in a child care facility and the qualification letter shall be kept on file at the facility for review by representatives of the Division. This is a repeat violation which may lead to an Administrative Action. Corrective Action Plan: 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-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. 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. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 5/6/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: Your.name@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Consultant name Address PO Box 397 Penrose, NC 28766. Please call me at 828-556-3088, or email dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: The one (1) emergency medication on site expires 4/24/24. Please notify the parent prior to the expiration, that the medication will expire and to provide guidance if the medication is still required as stated on the medical action plan. If the emergency medication is needed, a valid medication will need to be provided by the parent per the child’s medical action plan. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “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.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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
G.S.110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: THE CUBHOUSE AT ROSMAN ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 88000102 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/22/2024 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 4/22/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 10:15 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 conduct limited compliance monitoring and offer consultation to the program. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Christine Brown, Preschool Coordinator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on site for you. Upon arrival, I made my presence known to August Hall, Lead Teacher. Ms. Hall was available to assist during the visit. Permit type – Four Star Child Care License Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only; Meets reduced staff/child ratios; Developmental Day Certified; Meets enhanced space. The following areas were monitored: Supervision Ratios CPR First Aid Criminal Record Checks Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Substances Storage of Medication Adequate/Approved Space General Safety Discipline Program Records License Posted/ Permit Restrictions. During today’s visit, the children were participating in free choice play indoors with blocks, sand, books, dramatic play items, and play-do. The children transitioned to outdoor play. Supervision was adequate. All interactions were nurturing and positive. The ABCMS system was checked for all staff members present. One (1) substitute, Carla Lance, did not have a valid criminal background letter. Ms. Lance left the premises as Christine Brown, Preschool Coordinator, Transylvania County Schools arrived to meet Developmental Day staff/child ratios. This program does not provide transportation. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in spaces #1 . Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2902(f) were verified in compliance. Lead teachers assigned to each of these spaces have NC Birth-through-Kindergarten licenses and both administrators have a Level III NCECAC with over five years’ experience. The program operates seven hours per day, Monday through Friday, ten months per year. Children’s individual plans for care and developmentally appropriate activity plans are followed, and opportunities for inclusion with children who are typically developing are offered. I confirmed this facility provides the following five family involvement activities: (1) quarterly parent education sessions, (2) parent/teacher conferences twice a year; (3) daily notes of progress provided to parents; (4) opportunities for parent volunteers to assist with special classroom activities, field trips and other learning experiences for children; (5) and provides parents with referral information about other community programs and resources serving young children. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. Two (2) children's files were monitored today. The classroom operates from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today's visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. One (1) substitute staff, C.L. did not have a valid background check prior to employment. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualification letter was not on file for staff C.L. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) Technical Assistance Provided as follows: 1041-Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. § 110-90.2. Mandatory child care providers' criminal history checks. (b) Effective January 1, 1996, the Department shall ensure that, prior to employment and every three years thereafter, the criminal history of all child care providers is checked and a determination is made of the child care provider's fitness to have responsibility for the safety and well-being of children based on the criminal history. The Department shall ensure that all child care providers are checked for county, State, and federal criminal histories. 10A NCAC 09 .2701 SCOPE The rules in this Section shall apply to all child care providers as defined in G.S.110-90.2. The Division, in accordance with G.S.110-90.2, shall determine if an individual is a qualified child care provider. An individual may work or be present in any child care facility during the time the individual holds a valid qualification letter from the Division. (e) Child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a), shall have a valid qualification letter prior to employment or living in a child care facility and the qualification letter shall be kept on file at the facility for review by representatives of the Division. One (1) substitute staff, C.L. did not have a valid background check prior to employment. This staff was removed from the facility during the visit. 1757 - A valid qualification letter was not on-site for two (2) substitute providers. NCAC 09 .2703(e) Child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a), shall have a valid qualification letter prior to employment or living in a child care facility and the qualification letter shall be kept on file at the facility for review by representatives of the Division. This is a repeat violation which may lead to an Administrative Action. Corrective Action Plan: 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-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. 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. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 5/6/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: Your.name@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Consultant name Address PO Box 397 Penrose, NC 28766. Please call me at 828-556-3088, or email dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: The one (1) emergency medication on site expires 4/24/24. Please notify the parent prior to the expiration, that the medication will expire and to provide guidance if the medication is still required as stated on the medical action plan. If the emergency medication is needed, a valid medication will need to be provided by the parent per the child’s medical action plan. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “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.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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: THE CUBHOUSE AT ROSMAN ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 88000102 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/22/2024 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 4/22/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 10:15 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 conduct limited compliance monitoring and offer consultation to the program. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Christine Brown, Preschool Coordinator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on site for you. Upon arrival, I made my presence known to August Hall, Lead Teacher. Ms. Hall was available to assist during the visit. Permit type – Four Star Child Care License Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only; Meets reduced staff/child ratios; Developmental Day Certified; Meets enhanced space. The following areas were monitored: Supervision Ratios CPR First Aid Criminal Record Checks Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Substances Storage of Medication Adequate/Approved Space General Safety Discipline Program Records License Posted/ Permit Restrictions. During today’s visit, the children were participating in free choice play indoors with blocks, sand, books, dramatic play items, and play-do. The children transitioned to outdoor play. Supervision was adequate. All interactions were nurturing and positive. The ABCMS system was checked for all staff members present. One (1) substitute, Carla Lance, did not have a valid criminal background letter. Ms. Lance left the premises as Christine Brown, Preschool Coordinator, Transylvania County Schools arrived to meet Developmental Day staff/child ratios. This program does not provide transportation. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in spaces #1 . Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2902(f) were verified in compliance. Lead teachers assigned to each of these spaces have NC Birth-through-Kindergarten licenses and both administrators have a Level III NCECAC with over five years’ experience. The program operates seven hours per day, Monday through Friday, ten months per year. Children’s individual plans for care and developmentally appropriate activity plans are followed, and opportunities for inclusion with children who are typically developing are offered. I confirmed this facility provides the following five family involvement activities: (1) quarterly parent education sessions, (2) parent/teacher conferences twice a year; (3) daily notes of progress provided to parents; (4) opportunities for parent volunteers to assist with special classroom activities, field trips and other learning experiences for children; (5) and provides parents with referral information about other community programs and resources serving young children. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. Two (2) children's files were monitored today. The classroom operates from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today's visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. One (1) substitute staff, C.L. did not have a valid background check prior to employment. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualification letter was not on file for staff C.L. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) Technical Assistance Provided as follows: 1041-Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. § 110-90.2. Mandatory child care providers' criminal history checks. (b) Effective January 1, 1996, the Department shall ensure that, prior to employment and every three years thereafter, the criminal history of all child care providers is checked and a determination is made of the child care provider's fitness to have responsibility for the safety and well-being of children based on the criminal history. The Department shall ensure that all child care providers are checked for county, State, and federal criminal histories. 10A NCAC 09 .2701 SCOPE The rules in this Section shall apply to all child care providers as defined in G.S.110-90.2. The Division, in accordance with G.S.110-90.2, shall determine if an individual is a qualified child care provider. An individual may work or be present in any child care facility during the time the individual holds a valid qualification letter from the Division. (e) Child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a), shall have a valid qualification letter prior to employment or living in a child care facility and the qualification letter shall be kept on file at the facility for review by representatives of the Division. One (1) substitute staff, C.L. did not have a valid background check prior to employment. This staff was removed from the facility during the visit. 1757 - A valid qualification letter was not on-site for two (2) substitute providers. NCAC 09 .2703(e) Child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a), shall have a valid qualification letter prior to employment or living in a child care facility and the qualification letter shall be kept on file at the facility for review by representatives of the Division. This is a repeat violation which may lead to an Administrative Action. Corrective Action Plan: 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-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. 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. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 5/6/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: Your.name@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Consultant name Address PO Box 397 Penrose, NC 28766. Please call me at 828-556-3088, or email dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: The one (1) emergency medication on site expires 4/24/24. Please notify the parent prior to the expiration, that the medication will expire and to provide guidance if the medication is still required as stated on the medical action plan. If the emergency medication is needed, a valid medication will need to be provided by the parent per the child’s medical action plan. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “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.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .0304 · Violation
Name of Operation: THE CUBHOUSE AT ROSMAN ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 88000102 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/29/2023 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 9/29/2023 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 230 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 01:30 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 an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant and also signed by August Hall, Lead Teacher during the visit and Audrey Reneau, Director, after the visit. Ms. Reneau was unavailable during the visit due to prior obligations. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary electronically emailed to you. Today, August Hall, Lead Teacher, was available to answer questions during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-five (95) percentage as of 9/28/23. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed prior to today’s visit and the Non-profit Organization, Rosman Elementary PTO, is current/active as of 9/28/23. Permit type – Four Star Child Care License; issued 2/20/19. Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only; Meets reduced staff/child ratios; Developmental Day Certified; Meets enhanced space. Provides NCPREK. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/11/22. The last fire drill was practiced on 9/27/23. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 8/31/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 8/31/23. The last fire inspection was approved on 3/16/23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 3/17/23 with six (6) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is COR and Teaching Strategies Gold. The staff and training worksheet was received prior to today’s visit and monitored for child care requirements. Upon arrival, I made my presence known to August Hall, Lead Teacher. The children were observed participating in free choice play in the classroom. The children were given a five minute warning for the end of free choice play. The children cleaned up, transitioned to the large group area and participated in an interactive song and literacy activity. The children transitioned to outdoor free choice play. Supervision was adequate. All staff/child interactions were positive and nurturing. Three (3) children’s files, including two (2) NC PREK child files were monitored for child care requirements. One (1) newly hired staff and one (1) existing staff file was monitored for child care requirements. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in space #1. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2902(f) were verified in compliance. Lead teachers assigned to each of these spaces have NC Birth-through-Kindergarten licenses and both administrators have a Level III NCECAC with over five years experience. The program operates nine hours per day, Monday through Friday, ten months per year. Children’s individual plans for care and developmentally appropriate activity plans are followed, and opportunities for inclusion with children who are typically developing are offered. I confirmed this facility provides the following five family involvement activities: (1) quarterly parent education sessions, (2) parent/teacher conferences twice a year; (3) daily notes of progress provided to parents; (4) opportunities for parent volunteers to assist with special classroom activities, field trips and other learning experiences for children; (5) and provides parents with referral information about other community programs and resources serving young children. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. A selection of files was monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. You stated you were in the process of completing the developmental screenings. The center uses the Teaching Strategies Gold, COR and Dial 4 instruments to document evidence of children's ongoing progress and documentation was viewed today. The first day of school was 8/29/23. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Parent conferences are held two times per year. You stated that you use droop-off and pick-up conversations and monthly newsletters to communicate with parents. In addition, a communication source, DO JO, is used to provide any information about the child’s day. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. There is visible rust on the portable basketball goal on the playground. .0601(c) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. One staff, hired 8/22/23 has a valid background letter on file dated 8/29/23. G.S. 110-90.2(b) Technical assistance was provided as follows: #705- Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT (c) Equipment and furnishings shall be sturdy, stable, and free of hazards that may injure children including sharp edges, lead based or peeling paint, rust, loose nails, splinters, protrusions (excluding nuts and bolts on sides of fences), and pinch and crush points #1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. SECTION .2700 - CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS 10A NCAC 09 .2701 SCOPE The rules in this Section shall apply to all child care providers as defined in G.S.110-90.2. The Division, in accordance with G.S.110-90.2, shall determine if an individual is a qualified child care provider. An individual may work or be present in any child care facility during the time the individual holds a valid qualification letter from the Division. § 110-90.2. Mandatory child care providers' criminal history checks. (b) Effective January 1, 1996, the Department shall ensure that, prior to employment and every three years thereafter, the criminal history of all child care providers is checked and a determination is made of the child care provider's fitness to have responsibility for the safety and well-being of children based on the criminal history. The Department shall ensure that all child care providers are checked for county, State, and federal criminal histories. Corrective Action Plan: 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-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. 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. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 10/13/23. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: dawn.mccrary@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Dawn McCrary PO Box 397 Penrose, NC 28766 Please call me at 828-556-3088, or email dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Challenging Behaviors Helpline: The Division has established a challenging behaviors helpline. If you would like resources for behavioral management, please contact the helpline at 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. A printout of the challenging behavior helpline flyer was provided during today’s visit. Environmental Rating Assessment process. The Cub House at Rosman Elementary School is in cohort 3. Your preparation year will be July 2025 to June 2026. Your assessment year will be July 2026 to June 2027. Dawn McCrary provided you with the following resources from NCRLAP: Preparation Year: Activities and Ideas for Cohorts 1, 2, and 3 Preparation Year: Environmental Rating Scale (ERS) Assessments What is an Outreach Assessment? If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “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.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-556-3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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.
10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation
Name of Operation: THE CUBHOUSE AT ROSMAN ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 88000102 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/29/2023 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 9/29/2023 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 230 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 01:30 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 an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant and also signed by August Hall, Lead Teacher during the visit and Audrey Reneau, Director, after the visit. Ms. Reneau was unavailable during the visit due to prior obligations. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary electronically emailed to you. Today, August Hall, Lead Teacher, was available to answer questions during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-five (95) percentage as of 9/28/23. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed prior to today’s visit and the Non-profit Organization, Rosman Elementary PTO, is current/active as of 9/28/23. Permit type – Four Star Child Care License; issued 2/20/19. Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only; Meets reduced staff/child ratios; Developmental Day Certified; Meets enhanced space. Provides NCPREK. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/11/22. The last fire drill was practiced on 9/27/23. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 8/31/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 8/31/23. The last fire inspection was approved on 3/16/23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 3/17/23 with six (6) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is COR and Teaching Strategies Gold. The staff and training worksheet was received prior to today’s visit and monitored for child care requirements. Upon arrival, I made my presence known to August Hall, Lead Teacher. The children were observed participating in free choice play in the classroom. The children were given a five minute warning for the end of free choice play. The children cleaned up, transitioned to the large group area and participated in an interactive song and literacy activity. The children transitioned to outdoor free choice play. Supervision was adequate. All staff/child interactions were positive and nurturing. Three (3) children’s files, including two (2) NC PREK child files were monitored for child care requirements. One (1) newly hired staff and one (1) existing staff file was monitored for child care requirements. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in space #1. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2902(f) were verified in compliance. Lead teachers assigned to each of these spaces have NC Birth-through-Kindergarten licenses and both administrators have a Level III NCECAC with over five years experience. The program operates nine hours per day, Monday through Friday, ten months per year. Children’s individual plans for care and developmentally appropriate activity plans are followed, and opportunities for inclusion with children who are typically developing are offered. I confirmed this facility provides the following five family involvement activities: (1) quarterly parent education sessions, (2) parent/teacher conferences twice a year; (3) daily notes of progress provided to parents; (4) opportunities for parent volunteers to assist with special classroom activities, field trips and other learning experiences for children; (5) and provides parents with referral information about other community programs and resources serving young children. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. A selection of files was monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. You stated you were in the process of completing the developmental screenings. The center uses the Teaching Strategies Gold, COR and Dial 4 instruments to document evidence of children's ongoing progress and documentation was viewed today. The first day of school was 8/29/23. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Parent conferences are held two times per year. You stated that you use droop-off and pick-up conversations and monthly newsletters to communicate with parents. In addition, a communication source, DO JO, is used to provide any information about the child’s day. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. There is visible rust on the portable basketball goal on the playground. .0601(c) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. One staff, hired 8/22/23 has a valid background letter on file dated 8/29/23. G.S. 110-90.2(b) Technical assistance was provided as follows: #705- Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT (c) Equipment and furnishings shall be sturdy, stable, and free of hazards that may injure children including sharp edges, lead based or peeling paint, rust, loose nails, splinters, protrusions (excluding nuts and bolts on sides of fences), and pinch and crush points #1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. SECTION .2700 - CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS 10A NCAC 09 .2701 SCOPE The rules in this Section shall apply to all child care providers as defined in G.S.110-90.2. The Division, in accordance with G.S.110-90.2, shall determine if an individual is a qualified child care provider. An individual may work or be present in any child care facility during the time the individual holds a valid qualification letter from the Division. § 110-90.2. Mandatory child care providers' criminal history checks. (b) Effective January 1, 1996, the Department shall ensure that, prior to employment and every three years thereafter, the criminal history of all child care providers is checked and a determination is made of the child care provider's fitness to have responsibility for the safety and well-being of children based on the criminal history. The Department shall ensure that all child care providers are checked for county, State, and federal criminal histories. Corrective Action Plan: 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-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. 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. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 10/13/23. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: dawn.mccrary@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Dawn McCrary PO Box 397 Penrose, NC 28766 Please call me at 828-556-3088, or email dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Challenging Behaviors Helpline: The Division has established a challenging behaviors helpline. If you would like resources for behavioral management, please contact the helpline at 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. A printout of the challenging behavior helpline flyer was provided during today’s visit. Environmental Rating Assessment process. The Cub House at Rosman Elementary School is in cohort 3. Your preparation year will be July 2025 to June 2026. Your assessment year will be July 2026 to June 2027. Dawn McCrary provided you with the following resources from NCRLAP: Preparation Year: Activities and Ideas for Cohorts 1, 2, and 3 Preparation Year: Environmental Rating Scale (ERS) Assessments What is an Outreach Assessment? If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “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.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-556-3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .1102 · Violation
Name of Operation: THE CUBHOUSE AT ROSMAN ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 88000102 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/29/2023 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 9/29/2023 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 230 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 01:30 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 an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant and also signed by August Hall, Lead Teacher during the visit and Audrey Reneau, Director, after the visit. Ms. Reneau was unavailable during the visit due to prior obligations. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary electronically emailed to you. Today, August Hall, Lead Teacher, was available to answer questions during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-five (95) percentage as of 9/28/23. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed prior to today’s visit and the Non-profit Organization, Rosman Elementary PTO, is current/active as of 9/28/23. Permit type – Four Star Child Care License; issued 2/20/19. Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only; Meets reduced staff/child ratios; Developmental Day Certified; Meets enhanced space. Provides NCPREK. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/11/22. The last fire drill was practiced on 9/27/23. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 8/31/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 8/31/23. The last fire inspection was approved on 3/16/23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 3/17/23 with six (6) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is COR and Teaching Strategies Gold. The staff and training worksheet was received prior to today’s visit and monitored for child care requirements. Upon arrival, I made my presence known to August Hall, Lead Teacher. The children were observed participating in free choice play in the classroom. The children were given a five minute warning for the end of free choice play. The children cleaned up, transitioned to the large group area and participated in an interactive song and literacy activity. The children transitioned to outdoor free choice play. Supervision was adequate. All staff/child interactions were positive and nurturing. Three (3) children’s files, including two (2) NC PREK child files were monitored for child care requirements. One (1) newly hired staff and one (1) existing staff file was monitored for child care requirements. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in space #1. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2902(f) were verified in compliance. Lead teachers assigned to each of these spaces have NC Birth-through-Kindergarten licenses and both administrators have a Level III NCECAC with over five years experience. The program operates nine hours per day, Monday through Friday, ten months per year. Children’s individual plans for care and developmentally appropriate activity plans are followed, and opportunities for inclusion with children who are typically developing are offered. I confirmed this facility provides the following five family involvement activities: (1) quarterly parent education sessions, (2) parent/teacher conferences twice a year; (3) daily notes of progress provided to parents; (4) opportunities for parent volunteers to assist with special classroom activities, field trips and other learning experiences for children; (5) and provides parents with referral information about other community programs and resources serving young children. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. A selection of files was monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. You stated you were in the process of completing the developmental screenings. The center uses the Teaching Strategies Gold, COR and Dial 4 instruments to document evidence of children's ongoing progress and documentation was viewed today. The first day of school was 8/29/23. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Parent conferences are held two times per year. You stated that you use droop-off and pick-up conversations and monthly newsletters to communicate with parents. In addition, a communication source, DO JO, is used to provide any information about the child’s day. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. There is visible rust on the portable basketball goal on the playground. .0601(c) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. One staff, hired 8/22/23 has a valid background letter on file dated 8/29/23. G.S. 110-90.2(b) Technical assistance was provided as follows: #705- Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT (c) Equipment and furnishings shall be sturdy, stable, and free of hazards that may injure children including sharp edges, lead based or peeling paint, rust, loose nails, splinters, protrusions (excluding nuts and bolts on sides of fences), and pinch and crush points #1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. SECTION .2700 - CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS 10A NCAC 09 .2701 SCOPE The rules in this Section shall apply to all child care providers as defined in G.S.110-90.2. The Division, in accordance with G.S.110-90.2, shall determine if an individual is a qualified child care provider. An individual may work or be present in any child care facility during the time the individual holds a valid qualification letter from the Division. § 110-90.2. Mandatory child care providers' criminal history checks. (b) Effective January 1, 1996, the Department shall ensure that, prior to employment and every three years thereafter, the criminal history of all child care providers is checked and a determination is made of the child care provider's fitness to have responsibility for the safety and well-being of children based on the criminal history. The Department shall ensure that all child care providers are checked for county, State, and federal criminal histories. Corrective Action Plan: 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-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. 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. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 10/13/23. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: dawn.mccrary@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Dawn McCrary PO Box 397 Penrose, NC 28766 Please call me at 828-556-3088, or email dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Challenging Behaviors Helpline: The Division has established a challenging behaviors helpline. If you would like resources for behavioral management, please contact the helpline at 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. A printout of the challenging behavior helpline flyer was provided during today’s visit. Environmental Rating Assessment process. The Cub House at Rosman Elementary School is in cohort 3. Your preparation year will be July 2025 to June 2026. Your assessment year will be July 2026 to June 2027. Dawn McCrary provided you with the following resources from NCRLAP: Preparation Year: Activities and Ideas for Cohorts 1, 2, and 3 Preparation Year: Environmental Rating Scale (ERS) Assessments What is an Outreach Assessment? If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “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.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-556-3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .1703 · Violation
Name of Operation: THE CUBHOUSE AT ROSMAN ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 88000102 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/29/2023 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 9/29/2023 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 230 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 01:30 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 an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant and also signed by August Hall, Lead Teacher during the visit and Audrey Reneau, Director, after the visit. Ms. Reneau was unavailable during the visit due to prior obligations. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary electronically emailed to you. Today, August Hall, Lead Teacher, was available to answer questions during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-five (95) percentage as of 9/28/23. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed prior to today’s visit and the Non-profit Organization, Rosman Elementary PTO, is current/active as of 9/28/23. Permit type – Four Star Child Care License; issued 2/20/19. Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only; Meets reduced staff/child ratios; Developmental Day Certified; Meets enhanced space. Provides NCPREK. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/11/22. The last fire drill was practiced on 9/27/23. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 8/31/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 8/31/23. The last fire inspection was approved on 3/16/23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 3/17/23 with six (6) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is COR and Teaching Strategies Gold. The staff and training worksheet was received prior to today’s visit and monitored for child care requirements. Upon arrival, I made my presence known to August Hall, Lead Teacher. The children were observed participating in free choice play in the classroom. The children were given a five minute warning for the end of free choice play. The children cleaned up, transitioned to the large group area and participated in an interactive song and literacy activity. The children transitioned to outdoor free choice play. Supervision was adequate. All staff/child interactions were positive and nurturing. Three (3) children’s files, including two (2) NC PREK child files were monitored for child care requirements. One (1) newly hired staff and one (1) existing staff file was monitored for child care requirements. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in space #1. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2902(f) were verified in compliance. Lead teachers assigned to each of these spaces have NC Birth-through-Kindergarten licenses and both administrators have a Level III NCECAC with over five years experience. The program operates nine hours per day, Monday through Friday, ten months per year. Children’s individual plans for care and developmentally appropriate activity plans are followed, and opportunities for inclusion with children who are typically developing are offered. I confirmed this facility provides the following five family involvement activities: (1) quarterly parent education sessions, (2) parent/teacher conferences twice a year; (3) daily notes of progress provided to parents; (4) opportunities for parent volunteers to assist with special classroom activities, field trips and other learning experiences for children; (5) and provides parents with referral information about other community programs and resources serving young children. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. A selection of files was monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. You stated you were in the process of completing the developmental screenings. The center uses the Teaching Strategies Gold, COR and Dial 4 instruments to document evidence of children's ongoing progress and documentation was viewed today. The first day of school was 8/29/23. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Parent conferences are held two times per year. You stated that you use droop-off and pick-up conversations and monthly newsletters to communicate with parents. In addition, a communication source, DO JO, is used to provide any information about the child’s day. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. There is visible rust on the portable basketball goal on the playground. .0601(c) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. One staff, hired 8/22/23 has a valid background letter on file dated 8/29/23. G.S. 110-90.2(b) Technical assistance was provided as follows: #705- Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT (c) Equipment and furnishings shall be sturdy, stable, and free of hazards that may injure children including sharp edges, lead based or peeling paint, rust, loose nails, splinters, protrusions (excluding nuts and bolts on sides of fences), and pinch and crush points #1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. SECTION .2700 - CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS 10A NCAC 09 .2701 SCOPE The rules in this Section shall apply to all child care providers as defined in G.S.110-90.2. The Division, in accordance with G.S.110-90.2, shall determine if an individual is a qualified child care provider. An individual may work or be present in any child care facility during the time the individual holds a valid qualification letter from the Division. § 110-90.2. Mandatory child care providers' criminal history checks. (b) Effective January 1, 1996, the Department shall ensure that, prior to employment and every three years thereafter, the criminal history of all child care providers is checked and a determination is made of the child care provider's fitness to have responsibility for the safety and well-being of children based on the criminal history. The Department shall ensure that all child care providers are checked for county, State, and federal criminal histories. Corrective Action Plan: 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-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. 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. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 10/13/23. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: dawn.mccrary@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Dawn McCrary PO Box 397 Penrose, NC 28766 Please call me at 828-556-3088, or email dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Challenging Behaviors Helpline: The Division has established a challenging behaviors helpline. If you would like resources for behavioral management, please contact the helpline at 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. A printout of the challenging behavior helpline flyer was provided during today’s visit. Environmental Rating Assessment process. The Cub House at Rosman Elementary School is in cohort 3. Your preparation year will be July 2025 to June 2026. Your assessment year will be July 2026 to June 2027. Dawn McCrary provided you with the following resources from NCRLAP: Preparation Year: Activities and Ideas for Cohorts 1, 2, and 3 Preparation Year: Environmental Rating Scale (ERS) Assessments What is an Outreach Assessment? If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “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.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-556-3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .2701 · Violation
Name of Operation: THE CUBHOUSE AT ROSMAN ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 88000102 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/29/2023 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 9/29/2023 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 230 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 01:30 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 an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant and also signed by August Hall, Lead Teacher during the visit and Audrey Reneau, Director, after the visit. Ms. Reneau was unavailable during the visit due to prior obligations. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary electronically emailed to you. Today, August Hall, Lead Teacher, was available to answer questions during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-five (95) percentage as of 9/28/23. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed prior to today’s visit and the Non-profit Organization, Rosman Elementary PTO, is current/active as of 9/28/23. Permit type – Four Star Child Care License; issued 2/20/19. Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only; Meets reduced staff/child ratios; Developmental Day Certified; Meets enhanced space. Provides NCPREK. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/11/22. The last fire drill was practiced on 9/27/23. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 8/31/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 8/31/23. The last fire inspection was approved on 3/16/23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 3/17/23 with six (6) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is COR and Teaching Strategies Gold. The staff and training worksheet was received prior to today’s visit and monitored for child care requirements. Upon arrival, I made my presence known to August Hall, Lead Teacher. The children were observed participating in free choice play in the classroom. The children were given a five minute warning for the end of free choice play. The children cleaned up, transitioned to the large group area and participated in an interactive song and literacy activity. The children transitioned to outdoor free choice play. Supervision was adequate. All staff/child interactions were positive and nurturing. Three (3) children’s files, including two (2) NC PREK child files were monitored for child care requirements. One (1) newly hired staff and one (1) existing staff file was monitored for child care requirements. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in space #1. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2902(f) were verified in compliance. Lead teachers assigned to each of these spaces have NC Birth-through-Kindergarten licenses and both administrators have a Level III NCECAC with over five years experience. The program operates nine hours per day, Monday through Friday, ten months per year. Children’s individual plans for care and developmentally appropriate activity plans are followed, and opportunities for inclusion with children who are typically developing are offered. I confirmed this facility provides the following five family involvement activities: (1) quarterly parent education sessions, (2) parent/teacher conferences twice a year; (3) daily notes of progress provided to parents; (4) opportunities for parent volunteers to assist with special classroom activities, field trips and other learning experiences for children; (5) and provides parents with referral information about other community programs and resources serving young children. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. A selection of files was monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. You stated you were in the process of completing the developmental screenings. The center uses the Teaching Strategies Gold, COR and Dial 4 instruments to document evidence of children's ongoing progress and documentation was viewed today. The first day of school was 8/29/23. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Parent conferences are held two times per year. You stated that you use droop-off and pick-up conversations and monthly newsletters to communicate with parents. In addition, a communication source, DO JO, is used to provide any information about the child’s day. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. There is visible rust on the portable basketball goal on the playground. .0601(c) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. One staff, hired 8/22/23 has a valid background letter on file dated 8/29/23. G.S. 110-90.2(b) Technical assistance was provided as follows: #705- Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT (c) Equipment and furnishings shall be sturdy, stable, and free of hazards that may injure children including sharp edges, lead based or peeling paint, rust, loose nails, splinters, protrusions (excluding nuts and bolts on sides of fences), and pinch and crush points #1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. SECTION .2700 - CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS 10A NCAC 09 .2701 SCOPE The rules in this Section shall apply to all child care providers as defined in G.S.110-90.2. The Division, in accordance with G.S.110-90.2, shall determine if an individual is a qualified child care provider. An individual may work or be present in any child care facility during the time the individual holds a valid qualification letter from the Division. § 110-90.2. Mandatory child care providers' criminal history checks. (b) Effective January 1, 1996, the Department shall ensure that, prior to employment and every three years thereafter, the criminal history of all child care providers is checked and a determination is made of the child care provider's fitness to have responsibility for the safety and well-being of children based on the criminal history. The Department shall ensure that all child care providers are checked for county, State, and federal criminal histories. Corrective Action Plan: 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-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. 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. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 10/13/23. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: dawn.mccrary@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Dawn McCrary PO Box 397 Penrose, NC 28766 Please call me at 828-556-3088, or email dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Challenging Behaviors Helpline: The Division has established a challenging behaviors helpline. If you would like resources for behavioral management, please contact the helpline at 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. A printout of the challenging behavior helpline flyer was provided during today’s visit. Environmental Rating Assessment process. The Cub House at Rosman Elementary School is in cohort 3. Your preparation year will be July 2025 to June 2026. Your assessment year will be July 2026 to June 2027. Dawn McCrary provided you with the following resources from NCRLAP: Preparation Year: Activities and Ideas for Cohorts 1, 2, and 3 Preparation Year: Environmental Rating Scale (ERS) Assessments What is an Outreach Assessment? If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “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.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-556-3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .2830 · Violation
Name of Operation: THE CUBHOUSE AT ROSMAN ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 88000102 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/29/2023 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 9/29/2023 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 230 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 01:30 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 an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant and also signed by August Hall, Lead Teacher during the visit and Audrey Reneau, Director, after the visit. Ms. Reneau was unavailable during the visit due to prior obligations. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary electronically emailed to you. Today, August Hall, Lead Teacher, was available to answer questions during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-five (95) percentage as of 9/28/23. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed prior to today’s visit and the Non-profit Organization, Rosman Elementary PTO, is current/active as of 9/28/23. Permit type – Four Star Child Care License; issued 2/20/19. Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only; Meets reduced staff/child ratios; Developmental Day Certified; Meets enhanced space. Provides NCPREK. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/11/22. The last fire drill was practiced on 9/27/23. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 8/31/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 8/31/23. The last fire inspection was approved on 3/16/23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 3/17/23 with six (6) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is COR and Teaching Strategies Gold. The staff and training worksheet was received prior to today’s visit and monitored for child care requirements. Upon arrival, I made my presence known to August Hall, Lead Teacher. The children were observed participating in free choice play in the classroom. The children were given a five minute warning for the end of free choice play. The children cleaned up, transitioned to the large group area and participated in an interactive song and literacy activity. The children transitioned to outdoor free choice play. Supervision was adequate. All staff/child interactions were positive and nurturing. Three (3) children’s files, including two (2) NC PREK child files were monitored for child care requirements. One (1) newly hired staff and one (1) existing staff file was monitored for child care requirements. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in space #1. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2902(f) were verified in compliance. Lead teachers assigned to each of these spaces have NC Birth-through-Kindergarten licenses and both administrators have a Level III NCECAC with over five years experience. The program operates nine hours per day, Monday through Friday, ten months per year. Children’s individual plans for care and developmentally appropriate activity plans are followed, and opportunities for inclusion with children who are typically developing are offered. I confirmed this facility provides the following five family involvement activities: (1) quarterly parent education sessions, (2) parent/teacher conferences twice a year; (3) daily notes of progress provided to parents; (4) opportunities for parent volunteers to assist with special classroom activities, field trips and other learning experiences for children; (5) and provides parents with referral information about other community programs and resources serving young children. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. A selection of files was monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. You stated you were in the process of completing the developmental screenings. The center uses the Teaching Strategies Gold, COR and Dial 4 instruments to document evidence of children's ongoing progress and documentation was viewed today. The first day of school was 8/29/23. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Parent conferences are held two times per year. You stated that you use droop-off and pick-up conversations and monthly newsletters to communicate with parents. In addition, a communication source, DO JO, is used to provide any information about the child’s day. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. There is visible rust on the portable basketball goal on the playground. .0601(c) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. One staff, hired 8/22/23 has a valid background letter on file dated 8/29/23. G.S. 110-90.2(b) Technical assistance was provided as follows: #705- Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT (c) Equipment and furnishings shall be sturdy, stable, and free of hazards that may injure children including sharp edges, lead based or peeling paint, rust, loose nails, splinters, protrusions (excluding nuts and bolts on sides of fences), and pinch and crush points #1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. SECTION .2700 - CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS 10A NCAC 09 .2701 SCOPE The rules in this Section shall apply to all child care providers as defined in G.S.110-90.2. The Division, in accordance with G.S.110-90.2, shall determine if an individual is a qualified child care provider. An individual may work or be present in any child care facility during the time the individual holds a valid qualification letter from the Division. § 110-90.2. Mandatory child care providers' criminal history checks. (b) Effective January 1, 1996, the Department shall ensure that, prior to employment and every three years thereafter, the criminal history of all child care providers is checked and a determination is made of the child care provider's fitness to have responsibility for the safety and well-being of children based on the criminal history. The Department shall ensure that all child care providers are checked for county, State, and federal criminal histories. Corrective Action Plan: 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-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. 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. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 10/13/23. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: dawn.mccrary@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Dawn McCrary PO Box 397 Penrose, NC 28766 Please call me at 828-556-3088, or email dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Challenging Behaviors Helpline: The Division has established a challenging behaviors helpline. If you would like resources for behavioral management, please contact the helpline at 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. A printout of the challenging behavior helpline flyer was provided during today’s visit. Environmental Rating Assessment process. The Cub House at Rosman Elementary School is in cohort 3. Your preparation year will be July 2025 to June 2026. Your assessment year will be July 2026 to June 2027. Dawn McCrary provided you with the following resources from NCRLAP: Preparation Year: Activities and Ideas for Cohorts 1, 2, and 3 Preparation Year: Environmental Rating Scale (ERS) Assessments What is an Outreach Assessment? If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “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.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-556-3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .2902 · Violation
Name of Operation: THE CUBHOUSE AT ROSMAN ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 88000102 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/29/2023 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 9/29/2023 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 230 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 01:30 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 an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant and also signed by August Hall, Lead Teacher during the visit and Audrey Reneau, Director, after the visit. Ms. Reneau was unavailable during the visit due to prior obligations. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary electronically emailed to you. Today, August Hall, Lead Teacher, was available to answer questions during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-five (95) percentage as of 9/28/23. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed prior to today’s visit and the Non-profit Organization, Rosman Elementary PTO, is current/active as of 9/28/23. Permit type – Four Star Child Care License; issued 2/20/19. Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only; Meets reduced staff/child ratios; Developmental Day Certified; Meets enhanced space. Provides NCPREK. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/11/22. The last fire drill was practiced on 9/27/23. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 8/31/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 8/31/23. The last fire inspection was approved on 3/16/23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 3/17/23 with six (6) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is COR and Teaching Strategies Gold. The staff and training worksheet was received prior to today’s visit and monitored for child care requirements. Upon arrival, I made my presence known to August Hall, Lead Teacher. The children were observed participating in free choice play in the classroom. The children were given a five minute warning for the end of free choice play. The children cleaned up, transitioned to the large group area and participated in an interactive song and literacy activity. The children transitioned to outdoor free choice play. Supervision was adequate. All staff/child interactions were positive and nurturing. Three (3) children’s files, including two (2) NC PREK child files were monitored for child care requirements. One (1) newly hired staff and one (1) existing staff file was monitored for child care requirements. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in space #1. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2902(f) were verified in compliance. Lead teachers assigned to each of these spaces have NC Birth-through-Kindergarten licenses and both administrators have a Level III NCECAC with over five years experience. The program operates nine hours per day, Monday through Friday, ten months per year. Children’s individual plans for care and developmentally appropriate activity plans are followed, and opportunities for inclusion with children who are typically developing are offered. I confirmed this facility provides the following five family involvement activities: (1) quarterly parent education sessions, (2) parent/teacher conferences twice a year; (3) daily notes of progress provided to parents; (4) opportunities for parent volunteers to assist with special classroom activities, field trips and other learning experiences for children; (5) and provides parents with referral information about other community programs and resources serving young children. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. A selection of files was monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. You stated you were in the process of completing the developmental screenings. The center uses the Teaching Strategies Gold, COR and Dial 4 instruments to document evidence of children's ongoing progress and documentation was viewed today. The first day of school was 8/29/23. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Parent conferences are held two times per year. You stated that you use droop-off and pick-up conversations and monthly newsletters to communicate with parents. In addition, a communication source, DO JO, is used to provide any information about the child’s day. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. There is visible rust on the portable basketball goal on the playground. .0601(c) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. One staff, hired 8/22/23 has a valid background letter on file dated 8/29/23. G.S. 110-90.2(b) Technical assistance was provided as follows: #705- Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT (c) Equipment and furnishings shall be sturdy, stable, and free of hazards that may injure children including sharp edges, lead based or peeling paint, rust, loose nails, splinters, protrusions (excluding nuts and bolts on sides of fences), and pinch and crush points #1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. SECTION .2700 - CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS 10A NCAC 09 .2701 SCOPE The rules in this Section shall apply to all child care providers as defined in G.S.110-90.2. The Division, in accordance with G.S.110-90.2, shall determine if an individual is a qualified child care provider. An individual may work or be present in any child care facility during the time the individual holds a valid qualification letter from the Division. § 110-90.2. Mandatory child care providers' criminal history checks. (b) Effective January 1, 1996, the Department shall ensure that, prior to employment and every three years thereafter, the criminal history of all child care providers is checked and a determination is made of the child care provider's fitness to have responsibility for the safety and well-being of children based on the criminal history. The Department shall ensure that all child care providers are checked for county, State, and federal criminal histories. Corrective Action Plan: 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-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. 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. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 10/13/23. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: dawn.mccrary@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Dawn McCrary PO Box 397 Penrose, NC 28766 Please call me at 828-556-3088, or email dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Challenging Behaviors Helpline: The Division has established a challenging behaviors helpline. If you would like resources for behavioral management, please contact the helpline at 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. A printout of the challenging behavior helpline flyer was provided during today’s visit. Environmental Rating Assessment process. The Cub House at Rosman Elementary School is in cohort 3. Your preparation year will be July 2025 to June 2026. Your assessment year will be July 2026 to June 2027. Dawn McCrary provided you with the following resources from NCRLAP: Preparation Year: Activities and Ideas for Cohorts 1, 2, and 3 Preparation Year: Environmental Rating Scale (ERS) Assessments What is an Outreach Assessment? If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “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.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-556-3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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 .3009 · Violation
Name of Operation: THE CUBHOUSE AT ROSMAN ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 88000102 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/29/2023 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 9/29/2023 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 230 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 01:30 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 an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant and also signed by August Hall, Lead Teacher during the visit and Audrey Reneau, Director, after the visit. Ms. Reneau was unavailable during the visit due to prior obligations. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary electronically emailed to you. Today, August Hall, Lead Teacher, was available to answer questions during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-five (95) percentage as of 9/28/23. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed prior to today’s visit and the Non-profit Organization, Rosman Elementary PTO, is current/active as of 9/28/23. Permit type – Four Star Child Care License; issued 2/20/19. Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only; Meets reduced staff/child ratios; Developmental Day Certified; Meets enhanced space. Provides NCPREK. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/11/22. The last fire drill was practiced on 9/27/23. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 8/31/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 8/31/23. The last fire inspection was approved on 3/16/23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 3/17/23 with six (6) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is COR and Teaching Strategies Gold. The staff and training worksheet was received prior to today’s visit and monitored for child care requirements. Upon arrival, I made my presence known to August Hall, Lead Teacher. The children were observed participating in free choice play in the classroom. The children were given a five minute warning for the end of free choice play. The children cleaned up, transitioned to the large group area and participated in an interactive song and literacy activity. The children transitioned to outdoor free choice play. Supervision was adequate. All staff/child interactions were positive and nurturing. Three (3) children’s files, including two (2) NC PREK child files were monitored for child care requirements. One (1) newly hired staff and one (1) existing staff file was monitored for child care requirements. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in space #1. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2902(f) were verified in compliance. Lead teachers assigned to each of these spaces have NC Birth-through-Kindergarten licenses and both administrators have a Level III NCECAC with over five years experience. The program operates nine hours per day, Monday through Friday, ten months per year. Children’s individual plans for care and developmentally appropriate activity plans are followed, and opportunities for inclusion with children who are typically developing are offered. I confirmed this facility provides the following five family involvement activities: (1) quarterly parent education sessions, (2) parent/teacher conferences twice a year; (3) daily notes of progress provided to parents; (4) opportunities for parent volunteers to assist with special classroom activities, field trips and other learning experiences for children; (5) and provides parents with referral information about other community programs and resources serving young children. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. A selection of files was monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. You stated you were in the process of completing the developmental screenings. The center uses the Teaching Strategies Gold, COR and Dial 4 instruments to document evidence of children's ongoing progress and documentation was viewed today. The first day of school was 8/29/23. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Parent conferences are held two times per year. You stated that you use droop-off and pick-up conversations and monthly newsletters to communicate with parents. In addition, a communication source, DO JO, is used to provide any information about the child’s day. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. There is visible rust on the portable basketball goal on the playground. .0601(c) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. One staff, hired 8/22/23 has a valid background letter on file dated 8/29/23. G.S. 110-90.2(b) Technical assistance was provided as follows: #705- Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT (c) Equipment and furnishings shall be sturdy, stable, and free of hazards that may injure children including sharp edges, lead based or peeling paint, rust, loose nails, splinters, protrusions (excluding nuts and bolts on sides of fences), and pinch and crush points #1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. SECTION .2700 - CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS 10A NCAC 09 .2701 SCOPE The rules in this Section shall apply to all child care providers as defined in G.S.110-90.2. The Division, in accordance with G.S.110-90.2, shall determine if an individual is a qualified child care provider. An individual may work or be present in any child care facility during the time the individual holds a valid qualification letter from the Division. § 110-90.2. Mandatory child care providers' criminal history checks. (b) Effective January 1, 1996, the Department shall ensure that, prior to employment and every three years thereafter, the criminal history of all child care providers is checked and a determination is made of the child care provider's fitness to have responsibility for the safety and well-being of children based on the criminal history. The Department shall ensure that all child care providers are checked for county, State, and federal criminal histories. Corrective Action Plan: 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-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. 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. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 10/13/23. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: dawn.mccrary@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Dawn McCrary PO Box 397 Penrose, NC 28766 Please call me at 828-556-3088, or email dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Challenging Behaviors Helpline: The Division has established a challenging behaviors helpline. If you would like resources for behavioral management, please contact the helpline at 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. A printout of the challenging behavior helpline flyer was provided during today’s visit. Environmental Rating Assessment process. The Cub House at Rosman Elementary School is in cohort 3. Your preparation year will be July 2025 to June 2026. Your assessment year will be July 2026 to June 2027. Dawn McCrary provided you with the following resources from NCRLAP: Preparation Year: Activities and Ideas for Cohorts 1, 2, and 3 Preparation Year: Environmental Rating Scale (ERS) Assessments What is an Outreach Assessment? If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “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.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-556-3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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
G.S. 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: THE CUBHOUSE AT ROSMAN ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 88000102 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/29/2023 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 9/29/2023 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 230 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 01:30 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 an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant and also signed by August Hall, Lead Teacher during the visit and Audrey Reneau, Director, after the visit. Ms. Reneau was unavailable during the visit due to prior obligations. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary electronically emailed to you. Today, August Hall, Lead Teacher, was available to answer questions during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-five (95) percentage as of 9/28/23. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed prior to today’s visit and the Non-profit Organization, Rosman Elementary PTO, is current/active as of 9/28/23. Permit type – Four Star Child Care License; issued 2/20/19. Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only; Meets reduced staff/child ratios; Developmental Day Certified; Meets enhanced space. Provides NCPREK. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/11/22. The last fire drill was practiced on 9/27/23. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 8/31/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 8/31/23. The last fire inspection was approved on 3/16/23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 3/17/23 with six (6) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is COR and Teaching Strategies Gold. The staff and training worksheet was received prior to today’s visit and monitored for child care requirements. Upon arrival, I made my presence known to August Hall, Lead Teacher. The children were observed participating in free choice play in the classroom. The children were given a five minute warning for the end of free choice play. The children cleaned up, transitioned to the large group area and participated in an interactive song and literacy activity. The children transitioned to outdoor free choice play. Supervision was adequate. All staff/child interactions were positive and nurturing. Three (3) children’s files, including two (2) NC PREK child files were monitored for child care requirements. One (1) newly hired staff and one (1) existing staff file was monitored for child care requirements. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in space #1. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2902(f) were verified in compliance. Lead teachers assigned to each of these spaces have NC Birth-through-Kindergarten licenses and both administrators have a Level III NCECAC with over five years experience. The program operates nine hours per day, Monday through Friday, ten months per year. Children’s individual plans for care and developmentally appropriate activity plans are followed, and opportunities for inclusion with children who are typically developing are offered. I confirmed this facility provides the following five family involvement activities: (1) quarterly parent education sessions, (2) parent/teacher conferences twice a year; (3) daily notes of progress provided to parents; (4) opportunities for parent volunteers to assist with special classroom activities, field trips and other learning experiences for children; (5) and provides parents with referral information about other community programs and resources serving young children. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. A selection of files was monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. You stated you were in the process of completing the developmental screenings. The center uses the Teaching Strategies Gold, COR and Dial 4 instruments to document evidence of children's ongoing progress and documentation was viewed today. The first day of school was 8/29/23. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Parent conferences are held two times per year. You stated that you use droop-off and pick-up conversations and monthly newsletters to communicate with parents. In addition, a communication source, DO JO, is used to provide any information about the child’s day. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. There is visible rust on the portable basketball goal on the playground. .0601(c) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. One staff, hired 8/22/23 has a valid background letter on file dated 8/29/23. G.S. 110-90.2(b) Technical assistance was provided as follows: #705- Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT (c) Equipment and furnishings shall be sturdy, stable, and free of hazards that may injure children including sharp edges, lead based or peeling paint, rust, loose nails, splinters, protrusions (excluding nuts and bolts on sides of fences), and pinch and crush points #1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. SECTION .2700 - CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS 10A NCAC 09 .2701 SCOPE The rules in this Section shall apply to all child care providers as defined in G.S.110-90.2. The Division, in accordance with G.S.110-90.2, shall determine if an individual is a qualified child care provider. An individual may work or be present in any child care facility during the time the individual holds a valid qualification letter from the Division. § 110-90.2. Mandatory child care providers' criminal history checks. (b) Effective January 1, 1996, the Department shall ensure that, prior to employment and every three years thereafter, the criminal history of all child care providers is checked and a determination is made of the child care provider's fitness to have responsibility for the safety and well-being of children based on the criminal history. The Department shall ensure that all child care providers are checked for county, State, and federal criminal histories. Corrective Action Plan: 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-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. 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. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 10/13/23. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: dawn.mccrary@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Dawn McCrary PO Box 397 Penrose, NC 28766 Please call me at 828-556-3088, or email dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Challenging Behaviors Helpline: The Division has established a challenging behaviors helpline. If you would like resources for behavioral management, please contact the helpline at 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. A printout of the challenging behavior helpline flyer was provided during today’s visit. Environmental Rating Assessment process. The Cub House at Rosman Elementary School is in cohort 3. Your preparation year will be July 2025 to June 2026. Your assessment year will be July 2026 to June 2027. Dawn McCrary provided you with the following resources from NCRLAP: Preparation Year: Activities and Ideas for Cohorts 1, 2, and 3 Preparation Year: Environmental Rating Scale (ERS) Assessments What is an Outreach Assessment? If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “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.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-556-3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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
G.S.110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: THE CUBHOUSE AT ROSMAN ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 88000102 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/29/2023 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 9/29/2023 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 230 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 01:30 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 an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant and also signed by August Hall, Lead Teacher during the visit and Audrey Reneau, Director, after the visit. Ms. Reneau was unavailable during the visit due to prior obligations. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary electronically emailed to you. Today, August Hall, Lead Teacher, was available to answer questions during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-five (95) percentage as of 9/28/23. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed prior to today’s visit and the Non-profit Organization, Rosman Elementary PTO, is current/active as of 9/28/23. Permit type – Four Star Child Care License; issued 2/20/19. Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only; Meets reduced staff/child ratios; Developmental Day Certified; Meets enhanced space. Provides NCPREK. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/11/22. The last fire drill was practiced on 9/27/23. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 8/31/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 8/31/23. The last fire inspection was approved on 3/16/23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 3/17/23 with six (6) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is COR and Teaching Strategies Gold. The staff and training worksheet was received prior to today’s visit and monitored for child care requirements. Upon arrival, I made my presence known to August Hall, Lead Teacher. The children were observed participating in free choice play in the classroom. The children were given a five minute warning for the end of free choice play. The children cleaned up, transitioned to the large group area and participated in an interactive song and literacy activity. The children transitioned to outdoor free choice play. Supervision was adequate. All staff/child interactions were positive and nurturing. Three (3) children’s files, including two (2) NC PREK child files were monitored for child care requirements. One (1) newly hired staff and one (1) existing staff file was monitored for child care requirements. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in space #1. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2902(f) were verified in compliance. Lead teachers assigned to each of these spaces have NC Birth-through-Kindergarten licenses and both administrators have a Level III NCECAC with over five years experience. The program operates nine hours per day, Monday through Friday, ten months per year. Children’s individual plans for care and developmentally appropriate activity plans are followed, and opportunities for inclusion with children who are typically developing are offered. I confirmed this facility provides the following five family involvement activities: (1) quarterly parent education sessions, (2) parent/teacher conferences twice a year; (3) daily notes of progress provided to parents; (4) opportunities for parent volunteers to assist with special classroom activities, field trips and other learning experiences for children; (5) and provides parents with referral information about other community programs and resources serving young children. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. A selection of files was monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. You stated you were in the process of completing the developmental screenings. The center uses the Teaching Strategies Gold, COR and Dial 4 instruments to document evidence of children's ongoing progress and documentation was viewed today. The first day of school was 8/29/23. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Parent conferences are held two times per year. You stated that you use droop-off and pick-up conversations and monthly newsletters to communicate with parents. In addition, a communication source, DO JO, is used to provide any information about the child’s day. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. There is visible rust on the portable basketball goal on the playground. .0601(c) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. One staff, hired 8/22/23 has a valid background letter on file dated 8/29/23. G.S. 110-90.2(b) Technical assistance was provided as follows: #705- Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT (c) Equipment and furnishings shall be sturdy, stable, and free of hazards that may injure children including sharp edges, lead based or peeling paint, rust, loose nails, splinters, protrusions (excluding nuts and bolts on sides of fences), and pinch and crush points #1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. SECTION .2700 - CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS 10A NCAC 09 .2701 SCOPE The rules in this Section shall apply to all child care providers as defined in G.S.110-90.2. The Division, in accordance with G.S.110-90.2, shall determine if an individual is a qualified child care provider. An individual may work or be present in any child care facility during the time the individual holds a valid qualification letter from the Division. § 110-90.2. Mandatory child care providers' criminal history checks. (b) Effective January 1, 1996, the Department shall ensure that, prior to employment and every three years thereafter, the criminal history of all child care providers is checked and a determination is made of the child care provider's fitness to have responsibility for the safety and well-being of children based on the criminal history. The Department shall ensure that all child care providers are checked for county, State, and federal criminal histories. Corrective Action Plan: 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-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. 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. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 10/13/23. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: dawn.mccrary@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Dawn McCrary PO Box 397 Penrose, NC 28766 Please call me at 828-556-3088, or email dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Challenging Behaviors Helpline: The Division has established a challenging behaviors helpline. If you would like resources for behavioral management, please contact the helpline at 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. A printout of the challenging behavior helpline flyer was provided during today’s visit. Environmental Rating Assessment process. The Cub House at Rosman Elementary School is in cohort 3. Your preparation year will be July 2025 to June 2026. Your assessment year will be July 2026 to June 2027. Dawn McCrary provided you with the following resources from NCRLAP: Preparation Year: Activities and Ideas for Cohorts 1, 2, and 3 Preparation Year: Environmental Rating Scale (ERS) Assessments What is an Outreach Assessment? If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “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.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-556-3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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: THE CUBHOUSE AT ROSMAN ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 88000102 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/29/2023 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 9/29/2023 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 230 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 01:30 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 an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant and also signed by August Hall, Lead Teacher during the visit and Audrey Reneau, Director, after the visit. Ms. Reneau was unavailable during the visit due to prior obligations. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary electronically emailed to you. Today, August Hall, Lead Teacher, was available to answer questions during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-five (95) percentage as of 9/28/23. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed prior to today’s visit and the Non-profit Organization, Rosman Elementary PTO, is current/active as of 9/28/23. Permit type – Four Star Child Care License; issued 2/20/19. Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only; Meets reduced staff/child ratios; Developmental Day Certified; Meets enhanced space. Provides NCPREK. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/11/22. The last fire drill was practiced on 9/27/23. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 8/31/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 8/31/23. The last fire inspection was approved on 3/16/23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 3/17/23 with six (6) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is COR and Teaching Strategies Gold. The staff and training worksheet was received prior to today’s visit and monitored for child care requirements. Upon arrival, I made my presence known to August Hall, Lead Teacher. The children were observed participating in free choice play in the classroom. The children were given a five minute warning for the end of free choice play. The children cleaned up, transitioned to the large group area and participated in an interactive song and literacy activity. The children transitioned to outdoor free choice play. Supervision was adequate. All staff/child interactions were positive and nurturing. Three (3) children’s files, including two (2) NC PREK child files were monitored for child care requirements. One (1) newly hired staff and one (1) existing staff file was monitored for child care requirements. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in space #1. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2902(f) were verified in compliance. Lead teachers assigned to each of these spaces have NC Birth-through-Kindergarten licenses and both administrators have a Level III NCECAC with over five years experience. The program operates nine hours per day, Monday through Friday, ten months per year. Children’s individual plans for care and developmentally appropriate activity plans are followed, and opportunities for inclusion with children who are typically developing are offered. I confirmed this facility provides the following five family involvement activities: (1) quarterly parent education sessions, (2) parent/teacher conferences twice a year; (3) daily notes of progress provided to parents; (4) opportunities for parent volunteers to assist with special classroom activities, field trips and other learning experiences for children; (5) and provides parents with referral information about other community programs and resources serving young children. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. A selection of files was monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. You stated you were in the process of completing the developmental screenings. The center uses the Teaching Strategies Gold, COR and Dial 4 instruments to document evidence of children's ongoing progress and documentation was viewed today. The first day of school was 8/29/23. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Parent conferences are held two times per year. You stated that you use droop-off and pick-up conversations and monthly newsletters to communicate with parents. In addition, a communication source, DO JO, is used to provide any information about the child’s day. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. There is visible rust on the portable basketball goal on the playground. .0601(c) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. One staff, hired 8/22/23 has a valid background letter on file dated 8/29/23. G.S. 110-90.2(b) Technical assistance was provided as follows: #705- Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT (c) Equipment and furnishings shall be sturdy, stable, and free of hazards that may injure children including sharp edges, lead based or peeling paint, rust, loose nails, splinters, protrusions (excluding nuts and bolts on sides of fences), and pinch and crush points #1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. SECTION .2700 - CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS 10A NCAC 09 .2701 SCOPE The rules in this Section shall apply to all child care providers as defined in G.S.110-90.2. The Division, in accordance with G.S.110-90.2, shall determine if an individual is a qualified child care provider. An individual may work or be present in any child care facility during the time the individual holds a valid qualification letter from the Division. § 110-90.2. Mandatory child care providers' criminal history checks. (b) Effective January 1, 1996, the Department shall ensure that, prior to employment and every three years thereafter, the criminal history of all child care providers is checked and a determination is made of the child care provider's fitness to have responsibility for the safety and well-being of children based on the criminal history. The Department shall ensure that all child care providers are checked for county, State, and federal criminal histories. Corrective Action Plan: 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-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. 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. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 10/13/23. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: dawn.mccrary@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Dawn McCrary PO Box 397 Penrose, NC 28766 Please call me at 828-556-3088, or email dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: Challenging Behaviors Helpline: The Division has established a challenging behaviors helpline. If you would like resources for behavioral management, please contact the helpline at 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. A printout of the challenging behavior helpline flyer was provided during today’s visit. Environmental Rating Assessment process. The Cub House at Rosman Elementary School is in cohort 3. Your preparation year will be July 2025 to June 2026. Your assessment year will be July 2026 to June 2027. Dawn McCrary provided you with the following resources from NCRLAP: Preparation Year: Activities and Ideas for Cohorts 1, 2, and 3 Preparation Year: Environmental Rating Scale (ERS) Assessments What is an Outreach Assessment? If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “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.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-556-3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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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