G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: SNEADS FERRY QUALITY CHILDCARE & PRESCHOOL II Facility ID: 67001153 Consultant: KIM SHERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/9/2024 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 10/9/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 10:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Brenda Sullivan, Director, assisted me with the visit. The program currently operates with a 5 Star License, issued February 20, 2022. Restrictions on the permit include a first shift capacity of 48 children ages 3 to 12 years old. The facility meets enhanced space and ratios and enhanced ratios. The center completed the last Fire Inspection on November 13, 2023, and was approved for daytime care only. The last Sanitation inspection was completed on March 25, 2024, with a Superior Classification. Prior to the visit the compliance history score was 92%. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play in activity areas, transitions and personal care routines. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. One new staff member has been hired since the last visit and her file was reviewed and found in compliance. Rated license requirements were reviewed to ensure compliance was maintained with current program and education components as well as the quality point. Lunch for today consisted of fish sticks, potato salad, tossed salad, whole grain crackers, and milk. Three students were observed arriving back from special dance class. The dance teachers qualifying letters were observed online; however, the facility did not have them available on file. The following violations were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Two (2) dance teachers who work for a private company took three children out of the classroom for dance. Their qualification letter was observed in our portal; however, the facility did not have copies of their qualification letters were not made available to me. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last documented shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was January 31, 2024. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 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. On or before October 23, 2024, 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. Mail or email the information to: April Lester, Child Care Consultant 12948 Wilmington, NC 28405 April.Lester@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance: Lockdown or shelter-in-place drills should be practiced at least every three months as part of your facility's EPR plan. These drills should be documented on the Emergency Drill Record. Frequent practice will allow children and staff members to be familiar with the steps to take to keep everyone safe in an emergency. Today I suggested you plan the dates and times of your drills in advance and use calendar reminders to ensure they are completed at least every three months. Reminders: Your fire inspection is due in November. Child Care Rule .0304 states (a) Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator Effective January 1, 2024 9 shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. A liquid substance has spilt in the refrigerator in the bottom drawer. This needs to be cleaned immediately per Sanitation Rule .2809(2). At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed and emailed to you. Contact me at April Lester, Child Care Consultant, 910-824-0954, april.lester@dhhs.nc.gov or Lynette Robbins, Licensing Supervisor, 910-824-0235, lynette.robbins@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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: SNEADS FERRY QUALITY CHILDCARE & PRESCHOOL II Facility ID: 67001153 Consultant: KIM SHERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/9/2024 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 10/9/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 10:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Brenda Sullivan, Director, assisted me with the visit. The program currently operates with a 5 Star License, issued February 20, 2022. Restrictions on the permit include a first shift capacity of 48 children ages 3 to 12 years old. The facility meets enhanced space and ratios and enhanced ratios. The center completed the last Fire Inspection on November 13, 2023, and was approved for daytime care only. The last Sanitation inspection was completed on March 25, 2024, with a Superior Classification. Prior to the visit the compliance history score was 92%. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play in activity areas, transitions and personal care routines. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. One new staff member has been hired since the last visit and her file was reviewed and found in compliance. Rated license requirements were reviewed to ensure compliance was maintained with current program and education components as well as the quality point. Lunch for today consisted of fish sticks, potato salad, tossed salad, whole grain crackers, and milk. Three students were observed arriving back from special dance class. The dance teachers qualifying letters were observed online; however, the facility did not have them available on file. The following violations were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Two (2) dance teachers who work for a private company took three children out of the classroom for dance. Their qualification letter was observed in our portal; however, the facility did not have copies of their qualification letters were not made available to me. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last documented shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was January 31, 2024. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 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. On or before October 23, 2024, 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. Mail or email the information to: April Lester, Child Care Consultant 12948 Wilmington, NC 28405 April.Lester@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance: Lockdown or shelter-in-place drills should be practiced at least every three months as part of your facility's EPR plan. These drills should be documented on the Emergency Drill Record. Frequent practice will allow children and staff members to be familiar with the steps to take to keep everyone safe in an emergency. Today I suggested you plan the dates and times of your drills in advance and use calendar reminders to ensure they are completed at least every three months. Reminders: Your fire inspection is due in November. Child Care Rule .0304 states (a) Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator Effective January 1, 2024 9 shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. A liquid substance has spilt in the refrigerator in the bottom drawer. This needs to be cleaned immediately per Sanitation Rule .2809(2). At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed and emailed to you. Contact me at April Lester, Child Care Consultant, 910-824-0954, april.lester@dhhs.nc.gov or Lynette Robbins, Licensing Supervisor, 910-824-0235, lynette.robbins@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: SNEADS FERRY QUALITY CHILDCARE & PRESCHOOL II Facility ID: 67001153 Consultant: KIM SHERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/26/2024 Number Present: 25 Completed Date: 3/26/2024 Age: From 4 To 11 Total Minutes: 260 Time In: 09:55 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s routine unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements. This program currently operates with a 5 Star License, issued February 20, 2022. Restrictions on the permit include a first shift capacity of 232 children ages 0 to 12 years old. The facility meets enhanced space and ratios and enhanced ratios minus one in each group. According to the North Carolina Secretary of State website, your corporation Murf’s Munchkinland, LLC was reviewed on March 25, 2024 was listed as current- active. The center completed the last Fire Inspection on November 13, 2023 and was approved for daytime care only. The last Sanitation inspection was completed on March 25, 2024, with a Superior Classification. You, Rubi Ventura, assistant administrator, was present and accompanied me during the walk through and observations. Children were observed in the engaged in indoor and outdoor free play, lunch time, and nap time. There are two classrooms, used as a dual space: NC Pre-K and school-age. There are sixty-five children enrolled in both programs. During the visit, there were twenty-five children present, ranging in age from 4 years to 11-year-olds. NC Pre-k Program was closed today. During the observation, children were engaged in bathroom routines and free play. Children were engaged in free play activities such building with Legos blocks, cooking and dress up in the housekeeping area, coloring Easter eggs, making Easter hats, reading, and other age-appropriate activities. Lunch routine was observed and consisted of hot dogs, baked beans, salad mix, and milk. NC Pre-K- Space 1 A& B serves as the classrooms for NC Pre-K program. There are 30 children enrolled and none were present today, as the program was closed for spring break. Children in this program attend from 8:30am to 3pm, meeting the instructional day requirement of 6.5 hours. This NC Pre-K program uses Creative Curriculum, A&S Developmental screening, Ready Rosie, and Teaching Strategies Gold are their ongoing assessments. Developmental screenings and health assessments including vision, hearing, and dental screenings were reviewed. Two of the eight files reviewed did not include a vision or hearing screening. The monitoring tool was completed by Courtney Wandishin, Pre-K director. Staff files were monitored based on policy and procedures. There are three new staff members that have been hired since the last visit. These staff members have not completed Health and Safety Trainings but have begun the process. Continue to track to ensure all training is completed within one year of employment. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not available in classroom space #1A. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The red and blue playhouse on playground space #5 had areas of rust. Combination locks were being used on the exterior gate latches on playground space #4 and #5, preventing a unobstructed direct means of egress. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Clorox, Lysol spray, other chemicals, mop water, etc. were located on a shelf in an unlocked staff bathroom accessible to the children in care. .2820(b) 1767 The health assessment did not include a vision screening. Two of eight NC Pre-K files reviewed did not include a vision screening. .3005 (a)(3) 1768 The health assessment did not include a hearing screening. Two of eight NC Pre-K files reviewed did not include a hearing screening. .3005 (a)(4) Five violations were documented during today’s visit. One of the five violations were corrected during the visit. On or before April 6, 2024, 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 considered 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. Mail or email the information to: Kim Sherry, Child Care Consultant, Kim.Sherry@dhhs.nc.gov. If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance with child care rules, and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Technical Assistance: A violation was documented related to an unsafe environment- A safe outdoor environment was not provided for the children. All rust must be removed from all areas used by children. The red and blue house had many areas of rust which is accessible to the children in care. Combination locks were being used on the exterior gate latches on playground space #4 and #5 preventing an unobstructed direct means of egress in child care rule .0601. Locks were removed during the visit; therefore, this violation was corrected during the visit. I explained the locks could not be used on the playground gates. During previous visits, these combination locks were not used. In addition, refer to your Fire Inspection report under Means of Egress heading for additional information. I contacted the local Fire Inspector to discuss the concern. He explained he was in the area and met me and the child care center owner at the center to discuss the concern. In addition, we discussed the fence that separates the pond and the walking path the children use to enter and exit the playground space #5, as it did not measure a minimum height. It measured 2’3” in one area and 2’10” in another area. This fence is not on the property the center owns. Children may not have access to the pond. The owner and I discussed options such as increasing the height of the current fence or installing a 4’ or higher fence that runs parallel to the current fence. Both options would prevent children from access to the pond. Until the fence meets requirements, children may not access playground space #5 by the pond except in the event of an emergency, fire, etc. Use an alternate path for daily routine moving from the classroom to the playground. A violation was All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Clorox, Lysol spray, other chemicals, mop water, etc. were located on a shelf in an unlocked staff bathroom accessible to the children in care. This was documented in the Environmental Health Inspection report from yesterday, Monday, March 25, 2024; although the door and chemicals remained accessible during today’s visit. Additional Information: Rules- North Carolina Child Care Commission adopted child care rule changes in January 2024. Changes relate to definitions; lead and asbestos for centers and family child care homes; building requirements for family child care homes; multi-unit child care centers; and criminal background checks. Some of these rule changes may impact your facility. Please ensure you are using the updated January 2024 rule book, and you view information in the DCDEE Moodle. Water Test- It’s time to enroll your facility in the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in building infrastructure. This program is an expansion of Clean Water for Carolina Kids, which previously tested all child care centers in the state for lead in water at drinking and food preparation taps. As this is a legislatively mandated effort, facilities are required to meet rule requirements to have tap water tested every three years and to have inspections for lead paint and asbestos if applicable. Steps: 1. Sign Up – Pre-enrollment webinars are available at cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina or paste https://bit.ly/3CK-webinar into your web browser to see available dates and times for the next month. 2. Enroll – At www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina using the PIN and complete the enrollment surveys for three program sections: 1) lead in water, 2) lead-based paint, and 3) asbestos. 3. Evaluate Hazards - The program will ship your facility a water sample kit and may coordinate an on-site visit by a professional to assess for lead-based paint and asbestos hazards, if needed. 4. Receive Results – Receive your results, recommendations, and water mitigation support, if needed. 5. Request Reimbursement - If you choose to conduct lead-based paint or asbestos mitigation, you can request reimbursement from NC DHHS. Visit the web site at: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/public-health/asbestos-and-leadbased-paint-reimbursement-program-arpa At the end of this visit, documentation was completed electronically and reviewed with you. Please remember it is your responsibility to comply with all child care rules and requirements at all times. Email me at Kim.Sherry@dhhs.nc.gov or call me at (910) 824-0470 with questions or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: SNEADS FERRY QUALITY CHILDCARE & PRESCHOOL II Facility ID: 67001153 Consultant: KIM SHERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/26/2024 Number Present: 25 Completed Date: 3/26/2024 Age: From 4 To 11 Total Minutes: 260 Time In: 09:55 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s routine unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements. This program currently operates with a 5 Star License, issued February 20, 2022. Restrictions on the permit include a first shift capacity of 232 children ages 0 to 12 years old. The facility meets enhanced space and ratios and enhanced ratios minus one in each group. According to the North Carolina Secretary of State website, your corporation Murf’s Munchkinland, LLC was reviewed on March 25, 2024 was listed as current- active. The center completed the last Fire Inspection on November 13, 2023 and was approved for daytime care only. The last Sanitation inspection was completed on March 25, 2024, with a Superior Classification. You, Rubi Ventura, assistant administrator, was present and accompanied me during the walk through and observations. Children were observed in the engaged in indoor and outdoor free play, lunch time, and nap time. There are two classrooms, used as a dual space: NC Pre-K and school-age. There are sixty-five children enrolled in both programs. During the visit, there were twenty-five children present, ranging in age from 4 years to 11-year-olds. NC Pre-k Program was closed today. During the observation, children were engaged in bathroom routines and free play. Children were engaged in free play activities such building with Legos blocks, cooking and dress up in the housekeeping area, coloring Easter eggs, making Easter hats, reading, and other age-appropriate activities. Lunch routine was observed and consisted of hot dogs, baked beans, salad mix, and milk. NC Pre-K- Space 1 A& B serves as the classrooms for NC Pre-K program. There are 30 children enrolled and none were present today, as the program was closed for spring break. Children in this program attend from 8:30am to 3pm, meeting the instructional day requirement of 6.5 hours. This NC Pre-K program uses Creative Curriculum, A&S Developmental screening, Ready Rosie, and Teaching Strategies Gold are their ongoing assessments. Developmental screenings and health assessments including vision, hearing, and dental screenings were reviewed. Two of the eight files reviewed did not include a vision or hearing screening. The monitoring tool was completed by Courtney Wandishin, Pre-K director. Staff files were monitored based on policy and procedures. There are three new staff members that have been hired since the last visit. These staff members have not completed Health and Safety Trainings but have begun the process. Continue to track to ensure all training is completed within one year of employment. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not available in classroom space #1A. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The red and blue playhouse on playground space #5 had areas of rust. Combination locks were being used on the exterior gate latches on playground space #4 and #5, preventing a unobstructed direct means of egress. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Clorox, Lysol spray, other chemicals, mop water, etc. were located on a shelf in an unlocked staff bathroom accessible to the children in care. .2820(b) 1767 The health assessment did not include a vision screening. Two of eight NC Pre-K files reviewed did not include a vision screening. .3005 (a)(3) 1768 The health assessment did not include a hearing screening. Two of eight NC Pre-K files reviewed did not include a hearing screening. .3005 (a)(4) Five violations were documented during today’s visit. One of the five violations were corrected during the visit. On or before April 6, 2024, 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 considered 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. Mail or email the information to: Kim Sherry, Child Care Consultant, Kim.Sherry@dhhs.nc.gov. If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance with child care rules, and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Technical Assistance: A violation was documented related to an unsafe environment- A safe outdoor environment was not provided for the children. All rust must be removed from all areas used by children. The red and blue house had many areas of rust which is accessible to the children in care. Combination locks were being used on the exterior gate latches on playground space #4 and #5 preventing an unobstructed direct means of egress in child care rule .0601. Locks were removed during the visit; therefore, this violation was corrected during the visit. I explained the locks could not be used on the playground gates. During previous visits, these combination locks were not used. In addition, refer to your Fire Inspection report under Means of Egress heading for additional information. I contacted the local Fire Inspector to discuss the concern. He explained he was in the area and met me and the child care center owner at the center to discuss the concern. In addition, we discussed the fence that separates the pond and the walking path the children use to enter and exit the playground space #5, as it did not measure a minimum height. It measured 2’3” in one area and 2’10” in another area. This fence is not on the property the center owns. Children may not have access to the pond. The owner and I discussed options such as increasing the height of the current fence or installing a 4’ or higher fence that runs parallel to the current fence. Both options would prevent children from access to the pond. Until the fence meets requirements, children may not access playground space #5 by the pond except in the event of an emergency, fire, etc. Use an alternate path for daily routine moving from the classroom to the playground. A violation was All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Clorox, Lysol spray, other chemicals, mop water, etc. were located on a shelf in an unlocked staff bathroom accessible to the children in care. This was documented in the Environmental Health Inspection report from yesterday, Monday, March 25, 2024; although the door and chemicals remained accessible during today’s visit. Additional Information: Rules- North Carolina Child Care Commission adopted child care rule changes in January 2024. Changes relate to definitions; lead and asbestos for centers and family child care homes; building requirements for family child care homes; multi-unit child care centers; and criminal background checks. Some of these rule changes may impact your facility. Please ensure you are using the updated January 2024 rule book, and you view information in the DCDEE Moodle. Water Test- It’s time to enroll your facility in the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in building infrastructure. This program is an expansion of Clean Water for Carolina Kids, which previously tested all child care centers in the state for lead in water at drinking and food preparation taps. As this is a legislatively mandated effort, facilities are required to meet rule requirements to have tap water tested every three years and to have inspections for lead paint and asbestos if applicable. Steps: 1. Sign Up – Pre-enrollment webinars are available at cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina or paste https://bit.ly/3CK-webinar into your web browser to see available dates and times for the next month. 2. Enroll – At www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina using the PIN and complete the enrollment surveys for three program sections: 1) lead in water, 2) lead-based paint, and 3) asbestos. 3. Evaluate Hazards - The program will ship your facility a water sample kit and may coordinate an on-site visit by a professional to assess for lead-based paint and asbestos hazards, if needed. 4. Receive Results – Receive your results, recommendations, and water mitigation support, if needed. 5. Request Reimbursement - If you choose to conduct lead-based paint or asbestos mitigation, you can request reimbursement from NC DHHS. Visit the web site at: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/public-health/asbestos-and-leadbased-paint-reimbursement-program-arpa At the end of this visit, documentation was completed electronically and reviewed with you. Please remember it is your responsibility to comply with all child care rules and requirements at all times. Email me at Kim.Sherry@dhhs.nc.gov or call me at (910) 824-0470 with questions or concerns. 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: SNEADS FERRY QUALITY CHILDCARE & PRESCHOOL II Facility ID: 67001153 Consultant: KIM SHERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/26/2024 Number Present: 25 Completed Date: 3/26/2024 Age: From 4 To 11 Total Minutes: 260 Time In: 09:55 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s routine unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements. This program currently operates with a 5 Star License, issued February 20, 2022. Restrictions on the permit include a first shift capacity of 232 children ages 0 to 12 years old. The facility meets enhanced space and ratios and enhanced ratios minus one in each group. According to the North Carolina Secretary of State website, your corporation Murf’s Munchkinland, LLC was reviewed on March 25, 2024 was listed as current- active. The center completed the last Fire Inspection on November 13, 2023 and was approved for daytime care only. The last Sanitation inspection was completed on March 25, 2024, with a Superior Classification. You, Rubi Ventura, assistant administrator, was present and accompanied me during the walk through and observations. Children were observed in the engaged in indoor and outdoor free play, lunch time, and nap time. There are two classrooms, used as a dual space: NC Pre-K and school-age. There are sixty-five children enrolled in both programs. During the visit, there were twenty-five children present, ranging in age from 4 years to 11-year-olds. NC Pre-k Program was closed today. During the observation, children were engaged in bathroom routines and free play. Children were engaged in free play activities such building with Legos blocks, cooking and dress up in the housekeeping area, coloring Easter eggs, making Easter hats, reading, and other age-appropriate activities. Lunch routine was observed and consisted of hot dogs, baked beans, salad mix, and milk. NC Pre-K- Space 1 A& B serves as the classrooms for NC Pre-K program. There are 30 children enrolled and none were present today, as the program was closed for spring break. Children in this program attend from 8:30am to 3pm, meeting the instructional day requirement of 6.5 hours. This NC Pre-K program uses Creative Curriculum, A&S Developmental screening, Ready Rosie, and Teaching Strategies Gold are their ongoing assessments. Developmental screenings and health assessments including vision, hearing, and dental screenings were reviewed. Two of the eight files reviewed did not include a vision or hearing screening. The monitoring tool was completed by Courtney Wandishin, Pre-K director. Staff files were monitored based on policy and procedures. There are three new staff members that have been hired since the last visit. These staff members have not completed Health and Safety Trainings but have begun the process. Continue to track to ensure all training is completed within one year of employment. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not available in classroom space #1A. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The red and blue playhouse on playground space #5 had areas of rust. Combination locks were being used on the exterior gate latches on playground space #4 and #5, preventing a unobstructed direct means of egress. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Clorox, Lysol spray, other chemicals, mop water, etc. were located on a shelf in an unlocked staff bathroom accessible to the children in care. .2820(b) 1767 The health assessment did not include a vision screening. Two of eight NC Pre-K files reviewed did not include a vision screening. .3005 (a)(3) 1768 The health assessment did not include a hearing screening. Two of eight NC Pre-K files reviewed did not include a hearing screening. .3005 (a)(4) Five violations were documented during today’s visit. One of the five violations were corrected during the visit. On or before April 6, 2024, 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 considered 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. Mail or email the information to: Kim Sherry, Child Care Consultant, Kim.Sherry@dhhs.nc.gov. If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance with child care rules, and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Technical Assistance: A violation was documented related to an unsafe environment- A safe outdoor environment was not provided for the children. All rust must be removed from all areas used by children. The red and blue house had many areas of rust which is accessible to the children in care. Combination locks were being used on the exterior gate latches on playground space #4 and #5 preventing an unobstructed direct means of egress in child care rule .0601. Locks were removed during the visit; therefore, this violation was corrected during the visit. I explained the locks could not be used on the playground gates. During previous visits, these combination locks were not used. In addition, refer to your Fire Inspection report under Means of Egress heading for additional information. I contacted the local Fire Inspector to discuss the concern. He explained he was in the area and met me and the child care center owner at the center to discuss the concern. In addition, we discussed the fence that separates the pond and the walking path the children use to enter and exit the playground space #5, as it did not measure a minimum height. It measured 2’3” in one area and 2’10” in another area. This fence is not on the property the center owns. Children may not have access to the pond. The owner and I discussed options such as increasing the height of the current fence or installing a 4’ or higher fence that runs parallel to the current fence. Both options would prevent children from access to the pond. Until the fence meets requirements, children may not access playground space #5 by the pond except in the event of an emergency, fire, etc. Use an alternate path for daily routine moving from the classroom to the playground. A violation was All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Clorox, Lysol spray, other chemicals, mop water, etc. were located on a shelf in an unlocked staff bathroom accessible to the children in care. This was documented in the Environmental Health Inspection report from yesterday, Monday, March 25, 2024; although the door and chemicals remained accessible during today’s visit. Additional Information: Rules- North Carolina Child Care Commission adopted child care rule changes in January 2024. Changes relate to definitions; lead and asbestos for centers and family child care homes; building requirements for family child care homes; multi-unit child care centers; and criminal background checks. Some of these rule changes may impact your facility. Please ensure you are using the updated January 2024 rule book, and you view information in the DCDEE Moodle. Water Test- It’s time to enroll your facility in the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in building infrastructure. This program is an expansion of Clean Water for Carolina Kids, which previously tested all child care centers in the state for lead in water at drinking and food preparation taps. As this is a legislatively mandated effort, facilities are required to meet rule requirements to have tap water tested every three years and to have inspections for lead paint and asbestos if applicable. Steps: 1. Sign Up – Pre-enrollment webinars are available at cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina or paste https://bit.ly/3CK-webinar into your web browser to see available dates and times for the next month. 2. Enroll – At www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina using the PIN and complete the enrollment surveys for three program sections: 1) lead in water, 2) lead-based paint, and 3) asbestos. 3. Evaluate Hazards - The program will ship your facility a water sample kit and may coordinate an on-site visit by a professional to assess for lead-based paint and asbestos hazards, if needed. 4. Receive Results – Receive your results, recommendations, and water mitigation support, if needed. 5. Request Reimbursement - If you choose to conduct lead-based paint or asbestos mitigation, you can request reimbursement from NC DHHS. Visit the web site at: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/public-health/asbestos-and-leadbased-paint-reimbursement-program-arpa At the end of this visit, documentation was completed electronically and reviewed with you. Please remember it is your responsibility to comply with all child care rules and requirements at all times. Email me at Kim.Sherry@dhhs.nc.gov or call me at (910) 824-0470 with questions or concerns. 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