G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: T.A.L.K. DAY CARE Facility ID: 51000344 Consultant: PAULA DAVIS Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 7/15/2025 Number Present: 6 Completed Date: 7/15/2025 Age: From 3 To 7 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor compliance of applicable child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. I monitored the indoor and outdoor environments for compliance with child care requirements. Staff/child ratios, supervision, use of space and capacity were monitored for compliance. The permit, sanitation, evacuation, safe arrival and departure procedures, first aid chart, menus, daily schedules, activity plans, summary of NC Child Care Law and staff/child ratios were posted at the time of the visit. The storage of medication and hazardous products was also monitored for compliance. A sample of children's records were reviewed and the worksheets were completed. During the visit, files for new staff and a percentage of existing staff were reviewed and the Staff and Training Worksheet was completed. The last outdoor inspection was documented as conducted on 4-17-25. A fire drill was documented as conducted on 4-17-25 at 11:30 am with an evacuation time of two minutes and thirty-three seconds. A shelter in place drill was documented as conducted on 2-11-25 at 10:45 am. An approved fire inspection was completed on 8-16-24. A sanitation inspection was last completed on 4-8-25 with two demerits and a superior classification. The children were observed in circle time activities, while eating lunch and during naptime. Lunch during the visit consisted of macaroni and cheese, mixed vegetables, pears and milk. A four star child care center with seven points in education, two points in program and one quality point was issued to you on 3-2-24. Based on the information provided and on observations made during the visit, you continue to meet the requirements previously met to obtain a license. Violation Number Comment Rule 706 Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. An aerosol can of Lysol and an aerosol can of Micro Ban was sitting on top of the refrigerator and not in locked storage. .1719 (a)(7) 714 Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division. The last recorded play ground inspection was conducted on 5-17-25. 10A NCAC .1721(e)(5)(A-F) 716 Electrical outlets not in use were not covered. An electrical outlet in the kitchen was not being used and was not covered. 10A NCAC .1719(a)(27) 905 Record of monthly fire drills, giving the date, time of day and length of time to evacuate, and operator's signature, were not available. The last recorded fire drill was conducted on 5-17-25 at 11:20 am. .1721 (e )(2) 919 Accurate records were not maintained for all staff and children. Records were not available for two children. G.S. 110-91(9) Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare law and rules. I explained that you have access to the on-line version of the Child Care Rule Book, as well as a hard copy of the rules. I recommended that you visit the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in childcare. You could also find any needed Child Care forms by going on the web site and clicking on the "Provider" tab and then clicking on the "Provider Documents" tab. Please send me a written statement describing how and when the above violations were corrected. The written statement must be received no later than 7-29-25. Please note that if your letter is mailed, a hand written signature is required. As an alternative, compliance letters can now be submitted via email. I recommend emailing your letter to reduce the time needed to ensure my receipt of your information; however, if you do not have access to email, please ensure that your letter is mailed in a timely fashion and that you allow for any possible delays in the mail service. Please contact me if you have questions pertaining to your compliance letter or if you will not be able to meet the two week timeframe for submission of your compliance letter. Please contact me at 919-819-9302 or at paula.davis@dhhs.nc.gov if I can be of assistance. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

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