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401 Mclean Street, Spring Hope NC 27882 · License #64000357 · Child Care Center
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10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation
Name of Operation: SPRING HOPE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Facility ID: 64000357 Consultant: FELICIA FAISON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/2/2026 Number Present: 6 Completed Date: 4/2/2026 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 215 Time In: 09:10 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 my unannounced visit today was to monitor compliance with child care requirements applicable to an annual compliance visit. E. Dayao, Lead Teacher, was present and assisted with the visit. Currently, this center operates with a Five-Star license issued on February 20, 2020, earning seven (7) points in the Education Component, seven (7) points in the Program Component and one (1) Quality point. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on April 15, 2025. The last sanitation inspection was completed February 25, 2026 earning a Superior rating. The last fire inspection was completed October 21, 2025 and the facility was approved for care on first shift only. Children were observed playing in activity centers and participating in group time watching an educational video and outdoor play. Observed interactions were positive and nurturing in nature. This program is an exceptional children (EC) preschool class. The following violations of child care requirements were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. There was no “Medication Administration Permission” form completed for a child with medication on-site. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 853 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. Two incident reports were not listed on the incident report log. .0802(g)(1-6) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. The staff and training worksheet was not completed by the time of the visit so records could not be monitored. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. There was no acknowledgement of receipt and review of the SBS/AHT policy on file for a child. .0608(b)(1-6) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance can be mailed or emailed to me and must be received by April 16, 2026. If mailing, you must submit two (2) signed and dated copies. My mailing and email addresses are noted at the bottom. The letter of compliance must detail how the violations were corrected. Please be aware any written information you submit regarding the correction of the violation is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all submitted information is accurate and truthful. If it is determined that submitted information was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today’s visit your compliance history was 88% over an eighteen (18) month period. CHILDREN RECORDS I reviewed ten percent of children files, and one (1) violation was documented. The required form documenting parent review of the program’s SBS/AHT policy was not on file for a child enrolled October 27, 2025. The specific child is noted in the Children’s Records form which was left with you. The signed statement must be on file on or prior to a child’s first day of enrollment. I recommend that staff review child enrollment applications to ensure that parents/guardians add not only the preferred doctor and hospital but the phone numbers as well. This is required as it will save time in case of a medical emergency and is required. One (1) enrolled child has medication on site that is brought in when they attend. Documentation giving staff permission to administer the medication was not on site. A parent/guardian or pediatrician must be completed and sign the “Medication Administration Permission” form. Although the child has an assigned nurse that administers their medication it is given on-site and while the child is in care. Therefore, this form must be completed. If needed a “Medical Action Plan” must also be completed depending on medical conditions. I left a copy of both forms with you, but they may be found on the Division website under “Provider Documents.” The “Off-Site Verification” form was completed for children records and on file. STAFF RECORDS The staff and training worksheet was not received in the requested timeframe from the email sent 12/23/25. Therefore, a violation was documented. Will schedule a visit after Spring Break that and after completion of the worksheet so I may review staff records to finalize the annual compliance visit. PROGRAM RECORDS I observed two (2) incident reports that were completed March 18th but not listed on the “Incident Report Log.” All incident reports must be documented on the corresponding log as they occur. You have a copy of the log which I moved to the box holding children records since that is where you keep incident reports. ENVIRONMENTAL RATING SCALES I was informed during a phone call with N. Williams, Early Learning Coordinator, that this program will terminate after the last day of the school year. The last day for Nash County Public schools is May 15th. Therefore, this program will not be required to transition to the new QRIS rated license process. ABCMS PROVIDER PORTAL The center has a roster in the ABCMS system. Currently there are two (2) staff listed on the roster. N. Williams, or responsible staff, must log into the portal to remove staff no longer working at the program. Current staff should then link themselves to the program so that N. Williams can add them to the roster. This way the roster remains current and satisfies the requirement that the Division be notified of all new hires within five (5) days. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & REMINDERS Technical assistance given related to keeping the lid on the bathroom trashcan when not in use. This will ensure that any soiled pullups disposed of in the bathroom are inaccessible to the children in care. Technical assistance discussed regarding ensuring that a current lunch menu is posted in the classroom for review by parents, staff and visitors. There is a snack menu posted but enrolled children also eat school lunch. Ensure that the screen time log is always completed when the children engage in screen time. A copy of the log can be found on the DCDEE website noted below under the “Provider Documents” tab and one was left with you. All screen time must be limited to no more than thirty (30) minutes per day. This includes classroom electronics and children’s personal electronics brought from home. Teacher, nurse or other staff personal bags should be kept in one of the locked cabinets while children are in care. This will ensure that no hazardous materials are accessible in their environment. Items discussed as technical assistance may warrant a violation if observed out of compliance. The Clean Water for Carolina Kids program has expanded to the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program. This is a legislatively mandated effort to address lead and asbestos hazards in North Carolina public schools, licensed child care centers, and licensed family child care homes. Participation allows facilities to meet all rule requirements for identified lead and asbestos hazards, as required by law. Rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 require all programs to be free of lead and asbestos hazards. RTI is coordinating all the lead in water, paint and asbestos testing and remediation. After reviewing the website, I noted that your program is listed as “enrollment started” for the lead paint and asbestos testing since the last annual compliance visit. I recommend that the staff person responsible for completing this testing log into the website noted below to ensure no additional information needs to be completed or submitted. The website is https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all applicable laws and rules. The best way to do so is to periodically review the child care laws and rules. The current rule book dated July 1, 2025, is available at the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. There are also modules reviewing the new Child Care Rules available on Moodle, which can be found on the Division website. I recommend you frequently click the “What’s New” tab to stay informed of all updates on the DCDEE website. Please feel free to contact me at (984) 867-7089 or email at Felicia.faison@dhhs.nc.gov for questions and assistance. If needed my mailing address is PO Box 61161, Raleigh NC 27661. You may also contact Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor at (252) 373-9809. 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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G.S. 110-91 · Violation
Name of Operation: SPRING HOPE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Facility ID: 64000357 Consultant: FELICIA FAISON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/2/2026 Number Present: 6 Completed Date: 4/2/2026 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 215 Time In: 09:10 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 my unannounced visit today was to monitor compliance with child care requirements applicable to an annual compliance visit. E. Dayao, Lead Teacher, was present and assisted with the visit. Currently, this center operates with a Five-Star license issued on February 20, 2020, earning seven (7) points in the Education Component, seven (7) points in the Program Component and one (1) Quality point. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on April 15, 2025. The last sanitation inspection was completed February 25, 2026 earning a Superior rating. The last fire inspection was completed October 21, 2025 and the facility was approved for care on first shift only. Children were observed playing in activity centers and participating in group time watching an educational video and outdoor play. Observed interactions were positive and nurturing in nature. This program is an exceptional children (EC) preschool class. The following violations of child care requirements were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. There was no “Medication Administration Permission” form completed for a child with medication on-site. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 853 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. Two incident reports were not listed on the incident report log. .0802(g)(1-6) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. The staff and training worksheet was not completed by the time of the visit so records could not be monitored. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. There was no acknowledgement of receipt and review of the SBS/AHT policy on file for a child. .0608(b)(1-6) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance can be mailed or emailed to me and must be received by April 16, 2026. If mailing, you must submit two (2) signed and dated copies. My mailing and email addresses are noted at the bottom. The letter of compliance must detail how the violations were corrected. Please be aware any written information you submit regarding the correction of the violation is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all submitted information is accurate and truthful. If it is determined that submitted information was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today’s visit your compliance history was 88% over an eighteen (18) month period. CHILDREN RECORDS I reviewed ten percent of children files, and one (1) violation was documented. The required form documenting parent review of the program’s SBS/AHT policy was not on file for a child enrolled October 27, 2025. The specific child is noted in the Children’s Records form which was left with you. The signed statement must be on file on or prior to a child’s first day of enrollment. I recommend that staff review child enrollment applications to ensure that parents/guardians add not only the preferred doctor and hospital but the phone numbers as well. This is required as it will save time in case of a medical emergency and is required. One (1) enrolled child has medication on site that is brought in when they attend. Documentation giving staff permission to administer the medication was not on site. A parent/guardian or pediatrician must be completed and sign the “Medication Administration Permission” form. Although the child has an assigned nurse that administers their medication it is given on-site and while the child is in care. Therefore, this form must be completed. If needed a “Medical Action Plan” must also be completed depending on medical conditions. I left a copy of both forms with you, but they may be found on the Division website under “Provider Documents.” The “Off-Site Verification” form was completed for children records and on file. STAFF RECORDS The staff and training worksheet was not received in the requested timeframe from the email sent 12/23/25. Therefore, a violation was documented. Will schedule a visit after Spring Break that and after completion of the worksheet so I may review staff records to finalize the annual compliance visit. PROGRAM RECORDS I observed two (2) incident reports that were completed March 18th but not listed on the “Incident Report Log.” All incident reports must be documented on the corresponding log as they occur. You have a copy of the log which I moved to the box holding children records since that is where you keep incident reports. ENVIRONMENTAL RATING SCALES I was informed during a phone call with N. Williams, Early Learning Coordinator, that this program will terminate after the last day of the school year. The last day for Nash County Public schools is May 15th. Therefore, this program will not be required to transition to the new QRIS rated license process. ABCMS PROVIDER PORTAL The center has a roster in the ABCMS system. Currently there are two (2) staff listed on the roster. N. Williams, or responsible staff, must log into the portal to remove staff no longer working at the program. Current staff should then link themselves to the program so that N. Williams can add them to the roster. This way the roster remains current and satisfies the requirement that the Division be notified of all new hires within five (5) days. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & REMINDERS Technical assistance given related to keeping the lid on the bathroom trashcan when not in use. This will ensure that any soiled pullups disposed of in the bathroom are inaccessible to the children in care. Technical assistance discussed regarding ensuring that a current lunch menu is posted in the classroom for review by parents, staff and visitors. There is a snack menu posted but enrolled children also eat school lunch. Ensure that the screen time log is always completed when the children engage in screen time. A copy of the log can be found on the DCDEE website noted below under the “Provider Documents” tab and one was left with you. All screen time must be limited to no more than thirty (30) minutes per day. This includes classroom electronics and children’s personal electronics brought from home. Teacher, nurse or other staff personal bags should be kept in one of the locked cabinets while children are in care. This will ensure that no hazardous materials are accessible in their environment. Items discussed as technical assistance may warrant a violation if observed out of compliance. The Clean Water for Carolina Kids program has expanded to the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program. This is a legislatively mandated effort to address lead and asbestos hazards in North Carolina public schools, licensed child care centers, and licensed family child care homes. Participation allows facilities to meet all rule requirements for identified lead and asbestos hazards, as required by law. Rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 require all programs to be free of lead and asbestos hazards. RTI is coordinating all the lead in water, paint and asbestos testing and remediation. After reviewing the website, I noted that your program is listed as “enrollment started” for the lead paint and asbestos testing since the last annual compliance visit. I recommend that the staff person responsible for completing this testing log into the website noted below to ensure no additional information needs to be completed or submitted. The website is https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all applicable laws and rules. The best way to do so is to periodically review the child care laws and rules. The current rule book dated July 1, 2025, is available at the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. There are also modules reviewing the new Child Care Rules available on Moodle, which can be found on the Division website. I recommend you frequently click the “What’s New” tab to stay informed of all updates on the DCDEE website. Please feel free to contact me at (984) 867-7089 or email at Felicia.faison@dhhs.nc.gov for questions and assistance. If needed my mailing address is PO Box 61161, Raleigh NC 27661. You may also contact Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor at (252) 373-9809. 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 .0901 · Violation
Name of Operation: SPRING HOPE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Facility ID: 64000357 Consultant: FELICIA FAISON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/18/2025 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 12/18/2025 Age: From 4 To 4 Total Minutes: 110 Time In: 10:25 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced visit today was to monitor compliance with child care requirements applicable to a Routine Unannounced visit You, E. Dayao, lead teacher, were present and assisted with the visit. Currently, this center operates with a Four-Star License issued October 13, 2017, earning seven (7) points in the Education Component, two (2) points in the Program Component and one (1) Quality point. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on April 15, 2025. Children were observed playing in activity centers, participating in teacher directed art at the table and engaging in using screen time for letter land review of the letter “X.” Observed interactions were nurturing in nature between staff and children. Currently this program is not licensed as NC Pre-K, but an EC preschool program. The following violations of child care requirements were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. A current menu was not posted for reference by parents, staff or visitors. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) The violation documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance can be mailed or emailed to me and must be received by January 1, 2026. If mailing, you must submit two (2) signed and dated copies. My mailing and email addresses are noted at the bottom. The letter of compliance must detail how the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any written information you submit regarding the correction of the violation is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all submitted information is accurate and truthful. If it is determined that submitted information was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. STAFF/CHILD INTERACTION & OBSERVATIONS I observed a current activity plan and schedule posted in the classroom. Children were engaging in free choice play and teacher directed art individually upon my arrival. E. Dayao, was bringing individual children to a table so they could decorate a Santa hat with bingo dotters and markers. This was a great way to work on fine motor skills as well as cognitive skills by following directions. Afterward the group gathered to watch a short video to review the letter land letter “X.” They then took turns writing the letter “X” on the smart board. Staff were attentive to children in care and assisted them in completing transitions and routines such as handwashing and diapering. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & REMINDERS: Technical assistance discussed related to posting a current menu in a prominent area, so staff, substitute staff, parents and visitors are able to reference it. When soiled pull-ups are placed in the plastic lined trashcan the lid must be kept on top to ensure that children do not have access to it. Continue to document all screen time on the screen time log found under the “Provider Documents” tab on the DCDEE website noted below. Child Care Rules require that screen time be no more than thirty (30) minutes per day to stimulate a developmental domain. The current menu was not posted for parents to reference. A violation was documented as it was discussed as technical visit at a previous visit. QRIS RATED LICENSE TRANSTION I am in contact with N. Williams, Early Learning Coordinator, to schedule a technical assistance visit to discuss the programs options in detail. I recommend reviewing the “QRIS Modernization” page found beneath the “What’s New Tab” on the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ and note any questions you may have. I will be able to answer these questions during the TA visit. We will also determine what pathway the program would like to use and discuss the transition plan at that time. ABCMS After checking the ABCMS website I observed a roster for this program. The staff currently working in this classroom are not on the roster. Responsible must add all current staff to this center’s roster in order to continue meeting this requirement. Please contact me if there are any issues. This roster must be maintained so be sure to add and remove caregivers as applicable. The Clean Water for Carolina Kids program has expanded to the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program. This is a legislatively mandated effort to address lead and asbestos hazards in North Carolina public schools, licensed child care centers, and licensed family child care homes. Participation allows facilities to meet all rule requirements for identified lead and asbestos hazards, as required by law. Rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 require all programs to be free of lead and asbestos hazards. RTI is coordinating all the lead in water, paint and asbestos testing and remediation. Currently operating child care facilities are required to test for lead in paint and asbestos once unless the consultant notes a concern during a visit and refers the program to environmental health. After reviewing the Clean Water website, I noted that this program has completed the lead water testing as of October 2024. The program is listed as “enrollment started” in the lead paint and asbestos testing. Responsible staff should log in to the website and make sure any required paper work has been submitted in order to complete the testing. The website is https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all applicable laws and rules. The best way to do so is to periodically review the child care laws and rules. The current rule book dated July 1, 2025, is available at the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. There are also modules reviewing the new Child Care Rules available on Moodle, which can be found on the Division website. I recommend you frequently click the “What’s New” tab to stay informed of all updates on the DCDEE website. Please feel free to contact me at (984) 867-7089 or email at Felicia.faison@dhhs.nc.gov for questions and assistance. If needed my mailing address is PO Box 61161, Raleigh NC 27661. You may also contact Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor at (252) 373-9809. 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 .0803 · Violation
Name of Operation: SPRING HOPE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Facility ID: 64000357 Consultant: FELICIA FAISON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/15/2025 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 4/15/2025 Age: From 3 To 3 Total Minutes: 197 Time In: 09:08 AM Time Out: 12:25 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced visit today was to monitor compliance with child care requirements applicable to an annual compliance visit. E. Dayao, Lead Teacher, was present and assisted with the visit. Currently, this center operates with a Five-Star license issued on February 20, 2020, earning seven (7) points in the Education Component, seven (7) points in the Program Component and one (1) Quality point. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on April 30, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed June 5, 2024 earning a Superior rating. The last fire inspection was completed September 17, 2024 and the facility was approved for care on first shift only. Children were observed participating in group time watching an educational video and free choice activity center play. Observed interactions were positive and nurturing in nature. This program is an EC preschool class. FACILITY PROFILE This facility is owned by Nash County Public Schools. I reviewed contact information for the owner and the facility with you and you verified the current information listed with DCDEE remains correct. The following violations of child care requirements were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. There was no medication authorization to administer medication on site for the child enrolled 1/28/25. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. The First Aid training on file for the staff hired 8/25/23 expired October 2024. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. The CPR training on file for the staff hired 8/25/23 expired October 2024. .1102(d) 1316 Emergency medical care information did not contain information needed for safe medical treatment. Emergency information on file one (1) child did not contain required information for medical treatment. .0802 (c)(4) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. A shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was not documented as completed every three (3) months. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. There was no documentation on file that staff reviewed the School Risk Management plan or EPR plan annually. .0607(f) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. There was no training certificate on file for the staff hired on 8/25/23. .1102(g) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance can be mailed or emailed to me and must be received by April 29, 2025. If mailing, you must submit two (2) signed and dated copies. My mailing and email addresses are noted at the bottom. The letter of compliance must detail how the violations were corrected. Please be aware any written information you submit regarding the correction of the violation is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all submitted information is accurate and truthful. If it is determined that submitted information was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today’s visit your compliance history was 95% over an eighteen (18) month period. CHILDREN RECORDS I reviewed ten percent of children files, and one (1) violation was documented. There was no emergency medical information on file for one (1) child. While the emergency contact form listed the name of the child’s pediatrician there was no phone number. Nor was there a hospital preference or phone number documented as required in case of a medical emergency. I recommend having parents add this information and checking the other children’s files to ensure that the names of preferred pediatricians and hospitals are listed as well as their corresponding phone numbers. Review all required forms to ensure that parents have signed and dated everywhere it is required. One (1) enrolled child has medication on site that is brought in when they attend. Documentation giving staff permission to administer the medication was not on site. However, a staff person noted that the documentation is also brought in daily. I recommend that a copy of the form be kept on site at all times, that way it will always be available when the child is in attendance. STAFF RECORDS I reviewed ten percent of staff records, and three (3) violations were documented. The staff hired on 8/25/23 has a CPR and First Aid training on file that expired in October 2024. Approved CPR and First Aid training must be completed every two (2) years. If the American Heart Association K-12 trainings are completed they must include the optional pediatric modules in order to be in compliance. Children enrolled in licensed preschool program are younger than the K-12 age group that training is geared toward. Please ensure all staff have completed the pediatric CPR and First Aid training. There was no documentation that staff reviewed the program’s School Risk Management plan annually. SRM plan is comparable to the Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) plan required by licensed child care programs. There was no Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training on file for the staff person hired 8/25/23. The first training must be completed through the Positive Childhood Alliance website at https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/. After that it may be completed at the same website or by another approved trainer. Please ensure all staff files and ensure this training is also taken every five (5) years as it is part of the required Health and Safety training courses. PROGRAM RECORDS The shelter-in-place/lockdown drill was conducted in September 2024 and not again until March 2025. One of these drills must be completed, and documented on the required log, every three (3) months and was due during the month of December. Completing the drills every three (3) months ensures that staff and children are familiar with these emergency procedures and decreases panic during an emergency. ENVIRONMENTAL RATING SCALES You were reminded that the hold harmless state has been extended. Therefore, programs that were in cohorts 1 and 2 do not have to proceed with the Environmental Rating Scale assessments (ERS). ERS is voluntary at this time, and you will be notified when this changes. As of February 1, 2025 all the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3, also known as the "3s", will be used for all assessments. These third editions come with a spiral binding at the top, replacing the revised editions. I encourage you to go to the North Carolina Rated License Project (NCRLAP) website for more information at: https://ncrlap.org/. There are a variety of webinars and infographics available with detailed information on the changes with the 3s. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & REMINDERS Not all staff have completed the required number of annual training hours. Since the last annual compliance visit was conducted on 4/30/24 they have until April 30th of this month to complete the hours. This will be reviewed on the next visit. Please use the on-going training hours log, and keep certificates attached for verification, so that the hours may be easily documented and tracked. M. Davis must renew her Health and Safety training this month as they were last completed in April of 2020. These training courses may be completed on the DCDEE Moodle training site for free. Ensure that the screen time log is always completed when the children engage in screen time. A copy of the log can be found on the DCDEE website noted below under the “Provider Documents” tab and one was left with you. When completing playground inspections check that the stakes used to secure the black plastic boarders around the purple dinosaur climber. Should the began to raise and not remain flush with the boarder staff, or maintenance, must hammer them back down into place to avoid a protrusion hazard. The Clean Water for Carolina Kids program has expanded to the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program. This is a legislatively mandated effort to address lead and asbestos hazards in North Carolina public schools, licensed child care centers, and licensed family child care homes. Participation allows facilities to meet all rule requirements for identified lead and asbestos hazards, as required by law. Rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 require all programs to be free of lead and asbestos hazards. RTI is coordinating all the lead in water, paint and asbestos testing and remediation. There are webinars that child care providers can watch to get instructions. Currently operating child care facilities are required to test for lead in the paint and asbestos once unless the consultant notes a concern during a visit and refers the program to environmental health. All existing licensed programs must complete the application summary for their program regarding lead paint and asbestos by May 31, 2025. Go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ for more information and to access the webinars. After reviewing the website, I noted that your program completed the lead water testing in 2024 and is not due to re-test until 2027. However, the lead paint and asbestos testing has not been completed but the website notes that the school has enrolled. I recommend that the staff person responsible for completing this testing log onto the website above to ensure no additional information needs to be completed or submitted. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all applicable laws and rules. The best way to do so is to periodically review the child care laws and rules. The current rule book dated November 1, 2024, is available at the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. There are also modules reviewing the new Child Care Rules available on Moodle, which can be found on the Division website. I recommend you frequently click the “What’s New” tab to stay informed of all updates on the DCDEE website. Please feel free to contact me at (984) 867-7089 or email at Felicia.faison@dhhs.nc.gov for questions and assistance. If needed my mailing address is PO Box 61161, Raleigh NC 27661. You may also contact Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor at (252) 373-9809. 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 .0604 · Violation
Name of Operation: SPRING HOPE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Facility ID: 64000357 Consultant: FELICIA FAISON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/12/2024 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 11/12/2024 Age: From 3 To 3 Total Minutes: 147 Time In: 09:18 AM Time Out: 11:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced visit today was to monitor compliance with child care requirements applicable to a Routine Unannounced visit You, L. Macklin, Instructional Assistant, were present and assisted with the visit. Currently, this center operates with a Four-Star License issued October 13, 2017, earning seven (7) points in the Education Component, two (2) points in the Program Component and one (1) Quality point. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on May 1, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed November 7, 2024 earning a Superior rating. The last fire inspection was completed April 8, 2024 and the facility was approved for care on first shift only. Children were playing engaging in screen time reviewing the days of the week and months in a year as well as outdoor play. Observed interactions were nurturing in nature between staff and children. Currently this program is not licensed as NC Pre-K, but an EC preschool program. You informed me that there are preparations to transition to NC Pre-K. The following violations of child care requirements were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Thick, black wires were exposed, but the ends covered with tape, where AC units were removed. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. There was an uncovered outlet near the desk by the board. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) The violation documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance can be mailed or emailed to me and must be received by November 26, 2024. If mailing, you must submit two (2) signed and dated copies. My mailing and email addresses are noted at the bottom. The letter of compliance must detail how the violations were corrected. Please be aware any written information you submit regarding the correction of the violation is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all submitted information is accurate and truthful. If it is determined that submitted information was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. STAFF/CHILD INTERACTION & OBSERVATIONS I observed a current activity plan and schedule posted in the classroom. Children were watching videos upon my arrival. The videos reviewed the days of the week and months in a year through song. The teachers sang along with the children. The group was on schedule as they were participating in circle time which consisted of the above activities. The group then went outside to the playground at 9:50 am for an hour of gross motor play. Staff were attentive to children in care and assisted them in completing transitions and routines such as handwashing and diapering. Staff sat with the children as they played in centers and talked with them about what they were doing. This is a good way to help grow their vocabulary and stimulate cognitive development. GENERAL SAFETY AND HEALTH I observed an uncovered outlet by the staff desk near the classroom board. Rules require that all outlets be covered when not in use to ensure that children cannot access them and injury themselves. When informed you covered the outlet. Therefore, this was corrected during the visit. I also observed thick, black rubber covered wires on the playground where it appears AC units were removed. The ends are covered with tape, but this should be removed or made inaccessible by maintenance so children will be able to touch and possibly injury themselves with them. You noted that there is a work order in regarding taking care of these wires as sanitation noted the same issue during the November 7th inspection. RATED LICENSE The hold harmless state related to completing the Environmental Rating Scales (ERS) and/or Rated License assessment has been extended. This means that completing the ERS or Rated License assessment is currently voluntary as the child care license does not expire. Your program will be updated when more information is available. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & REMINDERS Technical assistance discussed reviewing the sign in/out form after children arrive and depart. Ensure that parents or teachers add their name or initials while writing the departure time at pick-up. Continue to monitor depth of the wood mulch and sand used as resilient surfacing on the playground. Over time it tends to become displaced or depleted in high traffic areas. A current menu should be posted in a prominent area so staff, substitute staff, parents and visitors are able to reference it. Please be reminded that the cot list must be updated as children are enrolled into the program. These lists are needed to ensure any substitute staff or visitors are able to have the child lay on the correct cot for sanitary purposes. Continue to document all screen time on the screen time log found under the “Provider Documents” tab on the DCDEE website noted below. Child Care Rules require that screen time be no more than thirty (30) minutes per day for each child and be used to stimulate a developmental domain. The Clean Water for Carolina Kids program has expanded to the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program. This is a legislatively mandated effort to address lead and asbestos hazards in North Carolina public schools, licensed child care centers, and licensed family child care homes. Participation allows facilities to meet all rule requirements for identified lead and asbestos hazards, as required by law. Rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 require all programs to be free of lead and asbestos hazards. RTI is coordinating all the lead in water, paint and asbestos testing and remediation. Go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ for more information. Currently operating child care facilities are required to test for lead in paint and asbestos once unless the consultant notes a concern during a visit and refers the program to environmental health. After reviewing the Clean Water website, I noted that this program has enrolled in the lead paint and asbestos testing. Ensure you make sure any required paper work has been submitted in order to complete the testing. It also noted that the lead water testing kit has been shipped out. I recommend completing the sampling as soon as possible and submitting it for testing. Please follow up with Clean Water for Carolina Kids if you do not have the sampling kit. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all applicable laws and rules. The best way to do so is to periodically review the child care laws and rules. The current rule book dated January 1, 2024, is available at the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. There are also modules reviewing the new Child Care Rules available on Moodle, which can be found on the Division website. I recommend you frequently click the “What’s New” tab to stay informed of all updates on the DCDEE website. Please feel free to contact me at (984) 867-7089 or email at Felicia.faison@dhhs.nc.gov for questions and assistance. If needed my mailing address is PO Box 61161, Raleigh NC 27661. You may also contact Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor at (252) 373-9809. 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. 110-91 · Violation
Name of Operation: SPRING HOPE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Facility ID: 64000357 Consultant: FELICIA FAISON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/12/2024 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 11/12/2024 Age: From 3 To 3 Total Minutes: 147 Time In: 09:18 AM Time Out: 11:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced visit today was to monitor compliance with child care requirements applicable to a Routine Unannounced visit You, L. Macklin, Instructional Assistant, were present and assisted with the visit. Currently, this center operates with a Four-Star License issued October 13, 2017, earning seven (7) points in the Education Component, two (2) points in the Program Component and one (1) Quality point. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on May 1, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed November 7, 2024 earning a Superior rating. The last fire inspection was completed April 8, 2024 and the facility was approved for care on first shift only. Children were playing engaging in screen time reviewing the days of the week and months in a year as well as outdoor play. Observed interactions were nurturing in nature between staff and children. Currently this program is not licensed as NC Pre-K, but an EC preschool program. You informed me that there are preparations to transition to NC Pre-K. The following violations of child care requirements were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Thick, black wires were exposed, but the ends covered with tape, where AC units were removed. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. There was an uncovered outlet near the desk by the board. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) The violation documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance can be mailed or emailed to me and must be received by November 26, 2024. If mailing, you must submit two (2) signed and dated copies. My mailing and email addresses are noted at the bottom. The letter of compliance must detail how the violations were corrected. Please be aware any written information you submit regarding the correction of the violation is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all submitted information is accurate and truthful. If it is determined that submitted information was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. STAFF/CHILD INTERACTION & OBSERVATIONS I observed a current activity plan and schedule posted in the classroom. Children were watching videos upon my arrival. The videos reviewed the days of the week and months in a year through song. The teachers sang along with the children. The group was on schedule as they were participating in circle time which consisted of the above activities. The group then went outside to the playground at 9:50 am for an hour of gross motor play. Staff were attentive to children in care and assisted them in completing transitions and routines such as handwashing and diapering. Staff sat with the children as they played in centers and talked with them about what they were doing. This is a good way to help grow their vocabulary and stimulate cognitive development. GENERAL SAFETY AND HEALTH I observed an uncovered outlet by the staff desk near the classroom board. Rules require that all outlets be covered when not in use to ensure that children cannot access them and injury themselves. When informed you covered the outlet. Therefore, this was corrected during the visit. I also observed thick, black rubber covered wires on the playground where it appears AC units were removed. The ends are covered with tape, but this should be removed or made inaccessible by maintenance so children will be able to touch and possibly injury themselves with them. You noted that there is a work order in regarding taking care of these wires as sanitation noted the same issue during the November 7th inspection. RATED LICENSE The hold harmless state related to completing the Environmental Rating Scales (ERS) and/or Rated License assessment has been extended. This means that completing the ERS or Rated License assessment is currently voluntary as the child care license does not expire. Your program will be updated when more information is available. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & REMINDERS Technical assistance discussed reviewing the sign in/out form after children arrive and depart. Ensure that parents or teachers add their name or initials while writing the departure time at pick-up. Continue to monitor depth of the wood mulch and sand used as resilient surfacing on the playground. Over time it tends to become displaced or depleted in high traffic areas. A current menu should be posted in a prominent area so staff, substitute staff, parents and visitors are able to reference it. Please be reminded that the cot list must be updated as children are enrolled into the program. These lists are needed to ensure any substitute staff or visitors are able to have the child lay on the correct cot for sanitary purposes. Continue to document all screen time on the screen time log found under the “Provider Documents” tab on the DCDEE website noted below. Child Care Rules require that screen time be no more than thirty (30) minutes per day for each child and be used to stimulate a developmental domain. The Clean Water for Carolina Kids program has expanded to the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program. This is a legislatively mandated effort to address lead and asbestos hazards in North Carolina public schools, licensed child care centers, and licensed family child care homes. Participation allows facilities to meet all rule requirements for identified lead and asbestos hazards, as required by law. Rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 require all programs to be free of lead and asbestos hazards. RTI is coordinating all the lead in water, paint and asbestos testing and remediation. Go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ for more information. Currently operating child care facilities are required to test for lead in paint and asbestos once unless the consultant notes a concern during a visit and refers the program to environmental health. After reviewing the Clean Water website, I noted that this program has enrolled in the lead paint and asbestos testing. Ensure you make sure any required paper work has been submitted in order to complete the testing. It also noted that the lead water testing kit has been shipped out. I recommend completing the sampling as soon as possible and submitting it for testing. Please follow up with Clean Water for Carolina Kids if you do not have the sampling kit. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all applicable laws and rules. The best way to do so is to periodically review the child care laws and rules. The current rule book dated January 1, 2024, is available at the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. There are also modules reviewing the new Child Care Rules available on Moodle, which can be found on the Division website. I recommend you frequently click the “What’s New” tab to stay informed of all updates on the DCDEE website. Please feel free to contact me at (984) 867-7089 or email at Felicia.faison@dhhs.nc.gov for questions and assistance. If needed my mailing address is PO Box 61161, Raleigh NC 27661. You may also contact Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor at (252) 373-9809. 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 .0604 · Violation
Name of Operation: SPRING HOPE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Facility ID: 64000357 Consultant: APRIL FLEMING Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/1/2024 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 5/1/2024 Age: From 3 To 6 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 10:00 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 unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements. This facility currently operates with a Four-Star license issued October 31, 2017. The last annual compliance visit was completed May 17, 2023. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored during the visit. The last sanitation inspection was completed on February 16, 2024, earning a superior classification and six (6) demerits. The last satisfactory fire inspection was completed on April 8, 2024, and was approved for day time care only. L. Macklin and M. Davis Teachers were present and available to assist. Ten (10) children aged three (3) to six (6) years of age were present. Children were observed in teacher directed activities, free choice play and preparing for lunch. Staff interacted with children in a positive manner. Fire, lockdown/shelter in place drills and playground inspections were current. This facility participates in the NC PreK program and is owned and operated by Nash County Public Schools. The following violations of child care requirements were documented during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. Electrical outlets not is use near the teacher's desk were not covered with safety plugs. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1327 Accurate records were not maintained for all children. The children files were not maintained accurately. G.S. 110-91(9) 1739 All records required were not available for review by a representative of the Division. Children and staff public school offsite forms were incomplete and not made available for review. .2318(1-8) The above violations must be corrected immediately. The letter must describe, in detail, specifically how each violation has been corrected and any supporting documents. You can mail or email me verification of compliance regarding the violations that were documented. If you choose to mail, two signed and dated copies must be sent and received by May 15, 2024. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of the violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. It is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. The letter of compliance should be mailed or emailed to me, April Fleming, PO Box 236, Enfield, NC 27823. If you have questions related to this visit or if I can be of additional assistance, I can be reached at 252-450-9796 or april.fleming@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor at 252-373-9809. 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 type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all the applicable laws and rules always if they have been monitored or specifically discussed with you in the past. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. Compliance History: Prior to today's visit, this facility has maintained an 18-month compliance score of 90%. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND CONSULTATION CHILDREN AND STAFF RECORDS: Ten percent (10%) or more of children’s records were monitored. Children records reviewed, were not in compliance. The children’s off-site form was incomplete. Other children’s files not reviewed should be monitored to ensure compliance for the same information. All new staff and ten percent (10%) or more of existing staff files were monitored. Staff records reviewed were not in compliance. Other staff files not reviewed should be monitored to ensure compliance for the same information. ELECTRICAL OUTLETS: Electrical outlets not in use should be covered with safety plugs. Three outlets were observed not covered with safety plugs. I encourage staff to complete a walkthrough prior to children entering in the morning, throughout the day and at the end of the day when children leave. This will help ensure all outlets are covered. SANITATION RULES: Children’s Environmental Health has newly readopted child care sanitation rules effective July 1, 2023. You should review new sanitation rules on our website to ensure compliance. CLEAN WATER FOR US KIDS: The Clean Water for Carolina Kids program is expanding to the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program. This is a legislatively mandated effort to address lead and asbestos hazards in North Carolina public schools, licensed child care centers, and licensed family child care homes. Participation allows facilities to meet all rule requirements for identified lead and asbestos hazards, as required by law. Rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 require all programs to be free of lead and asbestos hazards. RTI is coordinating all the lead in water, paint and asbestos testing and remediation. There are webinars that child care providers can watch to get instructions. Go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ for more information. Currently operating child care facilities are required to test for lead in paint and asbestos once unless the consultant notes a concern during a visit and refers the program to environmental health. All existing licensed programs must complete the application summary for their program regarding lead paint and asbestos immediately. The application is on the https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ website. Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2816 requires currently operating child care centers to test water initially and every three years. Most of you have completed your initial testing and now it is time for your three-year retest. Please log into https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ to ensure you are meeting the requirements for Lead in Water / Paint/Asbestos testing. STAR RATED LICENSE (SRL): The hold harmless legislation was extended and signed into law on Monday June 12th, 2023. This legislation allows facilities to remain at their current star level without a reassessment until June 30, 2024, and when reassessed it reduces the education evaluation requirements for lead teachers from 75% to 50% until June of 2026. To prepare for the reassessment process, DCDEE has developed a cohort system. There are three cohorts, and each includes a preparation year and a reassessment year. Your facility is in cohort one and the reassessment year will begin July 1, 2024. More information will be provided as your cohort approaches. DCDEE WORKS: All staff are required to have an education qualification letter. Please ensure all staff including the principal have a DCDEE WORKS account. Once an account is created, you should apply for a position (i.e DPI Teacher, etc. ), ensure your education is updated with transcripts, teacher license and or principal license. Once information is received, staff will be evaluated and will receive an education qualification letter. For more information on how to create a WORKS account, you can visit our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ under “how do I” create a DCDEEE WORKS Account. PROVIDER DOCUMENTS/FORMS: You should visit the website often to ensure you’re using all updated forms. All requirements must be included if you choose to use your own forms electronically or hard copy. Child care rules updated effective July 1, 2023, and January 1, 2024. RESOURCES: • The most current provider documents/ forms, checklists, resources related to child care, MOODLE trainings, and new child care requirements can be found on the Division of Child Development and Early Education website. https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ • NC Child Care Health & Safety Resource Center for posters www.healthychildcare.unc.edu • NCRLAP: NCRLAP.org 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. 110-91 · Violation
Name of Operation: SPRING HOPE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Facility ID: 64000357 Consultant: APRIL FLEMING Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/1/2024 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 5/1/2024 Age: From 3 To 6 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 10:00 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 unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements. This facility currently operates with a Four-Star license issued October 31, 2017. The last annual compliance visit was completed May 17, 2023. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored during the visit. The last sanitation inspection was completed on February 16, 2024, earning a superior classification and six (6) demerits. The last satisfactory fire inspection was completed on April 8, 2024, and was approved for day time care only. L. Macklin and M. Davis Teachers were present and available to assist. Ten (10) children aged three (3) to six (6) years of age were present. Children were observed in teacher directed activities, free choice play and preparing for lunch. Staff interacted with children in a positive manner. Fire, lockdown/shelter in place drills and playground inspections were current. This facility participates in the NC PreK program and is owned and operated by Nash County Public Schools. The following violations of child care requirements were documented during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. Electrical outlets not is use near the teacher's desk were not covered with safety plugs. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1327 Accurate records were not maintained for all children. The children files were not maintained accurately. G.S. 110-91(9) 1739 All records required were not available for review by a representative of the Division. Children and staff public school offsite forms were incomplete and not made available for review. .2318(1-8) The above violations must be corrected immediately. The letter must describe, in detail, specifically how each violation has been corrected and any supporting documents. You can mail or email me verification of compliance regarding the violations that were documented. If you choose to mail, two signed and dated copies must be sent and received by May 15, 2024. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of the violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. It is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. The letter of compliance should be mailed or emailed to me, April Fleming, PO Box 236, Enfield, NC 27823. If you have questions related to this visit or if I can be of additional assistance, I can be reached at 252-450-9796 or april.fleming@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor at 252-373-9809. 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 type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all the applicable laws and rules always if they have been monitored or specifically discussed with you in the past. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. Compliance History: Prior to today's visit, this facility has maintained an 18-month compliance score of 90%. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND CONSULTATION CHILDREN AND STAFF RECORDS: Ten percent (10%) or more of children’s records were monitored. Children records reviewed, were not in compliance. The children’s off-site form was incomplete. Other children’s files not reviewed should be monitored to ensure compliance for the same information. All new staff and ten percent (10%) or more of existing staff files were monitored. Staff records reviewed were not in compliance. Other staff files not reviewed should be monitored to ensure compliance for the same information. ELECTRICAL OUTLETS: Electrical outlets not in use should be covered with safety plugs. Three outlets were observed not covered with safety plugs. I encourage staff to complete a walkthrough prior to children entering in the morning, throughout the day and at the end of the day when children leave. This will help ensure all outlets are covered. SANITATION RULES: Children’s Environmental Health has newly readopted child care sanitation rules effective July 1, 2023. You should review new sanitation rules on our website to ensure compliance. CLEAN WATER FOR US KIDS: The Clean Water for Carolina Kids program is expanding to the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program. This is a legislatively mandated effort to address lead and asbestos hazards in North Carolina public schools, licensed child care centers, and licensed family child care homes. Participation allows facilities to meet all rule requirements for identified lead and asbestos hazards, as required by law. Rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 require all programs to be free of lead and asbestos hazards. RTI is coordinating all the lead in water, paint and asbestos testing and remediation. There are webinars that child care providers can watch to get instructions. Go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ for more information. Currently operating child care facilities are required to test for lead in paint and asbestos once unless the consultant notes a concern during a visit and refers the program to environmental health. All existing licensed programs must complete the application summary for their program regarding lead paint and asbestos immediately. The application is on the https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ website. Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2816 requires currently operating child care centers to test water initially and every three years. Most of you have completed your initial testing and now it is time for your three-year retest. Please log into https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ to ensure you are meeting the requirements for Lead in Water / Paint/Asbestos testing. STAR RATED LICENSE (SRL): The hold harmless legislation was extended and signed into law on Monday June 12th, 2023. This legislation allows facilities to remain at their current star level without a reassessment until June 30, 2024, and when reassessed it reduces the education evaluation requirements for lead teachers from 75% to 50% until June of 2026. To prepare for the reassessment process, DCDEE has developed a cohort system. There are three cohorts, and each includes a preparation year and a reassessment year. Your facility is in cohort one and the reassessment year will begin July 1, 2024. More information will be provided as your cohort approaches. DCDEE WORKS: All staff are required to have an education qualification letter. Please ensure all staff including the principal have a DCDEE WORKS account. Once an account is created, you should apply for a position (i.e DPI Teacher, etc. ), ensure your education is updated with transcripts, teacher license and or principal license. Once information is received, staff will be evaluated and will receive an education qualification letter. For more information on how to create a WORKS account, you can visit our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ under “how do I” create a DCDEEE WORKS Account. PROVIDER DOCUMENTS/FORMS: You should visit the website often to ensure you’re using all updated forms. All requirements must be included if you choose to use your own forms electronically or hard copy. Child care rules updated effective July 1, 2023, and January 1, 2024. RESOURCES: • The most current provider documents/ forms, checklists, resources related to child care, MOODLE trainings, and new child care requirements can be found on the Division of Child Development and Early Education website. https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ • NC Child Care Health & Safety Resource Center for posters www.healthychildcare.unc.edu • NCRLAP: NCRLAP.org 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 .0802 · Violation
Name of Operation: SPRING HOPE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Facility ID: 64000357 Consultant: APRIL FLEMING Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/16/2023 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 11/16/2023 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my routine unannounced visit was to monitor this program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. This facility currently operates with a Four-Star license issued October 31, 2017. The last annual compliance visit was completed May 17, 2023. The last sanitation inspection was completed on September 26, 2023, earning a superior classification and “8” demerits. The last satisfactory fire inspection was completed on October 6, 2023. L. Macklin and E. Dayao, Teachers were present and available to assist. Ten (10) children aged three (3) to five (5) years of age were present. Children were observed in teacher directed activities, free choice play and preparing for lunch. Staff interacted with children in a positive manner. Fire, lockdown/shelter in place drills were current. There was no documentation of current playground inspections. This facility participates in the NC PreK program and is owned and operated by Nash County Public Schools. The following violations of child care requirements were documented during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The fire inspection dated for October 6, 2023 was not submitted within seven days of the inspection date. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 533 Breast milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. Two sippy cups sent from home was not labeled with the name and date for the appropriate children. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 832 There was no written emergency medical care (EMC) plan. There was no documentation of a completed written emergency medical plan. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. There was no documentation of playground inspections being completed monthly. .0605(q) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. A new staff member records were not available for review. G.S. 110-91( 9) The above violations must be corrected immediately. The letter must describe, in detail, specifically how each violation has been corrected and any supporting documents. You can mail or email me verification of compliance regarding the violations that were documented. If you choose to mail, two signed and dated copies must be sent and received by November 30, 2023. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of the violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. It is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. The letter of compliance should be mailed or emailed to me, April Fleming, PO Box 236, Enfield, NC 27823. If you have questions related to this visit or if I can be of additional assistance, I can be reached at 252-450-9796 or april.fleming@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor at 252-373-9809. 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 type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all the applicable laws and rules always if they have been monitored or specifically discussed with you in the past. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements, is to periodically review the child care law and rules. Compliance History: Prior to today's visit, this facility has maintained an 18-month compliance score of 95%. STAFF RECORDS: All staff records should be made available for review. A criminal background check was observed for new staff member E. Dayao and no other records were available for review. A staff offsite record form was also not available for review to verify required information had been completed and was offsite. The staff checklist should be used to ensure all required information and forms are completed. If documents are kept off-site, staff should document on the calendar or create a beginning of the year to do list to ensure all annual forms are completed, onsite and available for review. FIRE INSPECTIONS: Fire inspections should be completed annually prior to the last inspection date and submitted within seven (7) days of the inspection. The fire inspection was current with an inspection date of October 6, 2023. However, the inspection was not submitted within seven days of the inspection date. To ensure compliance, staff should document a reminder on the calendar to ensure the inspection is submitted to the child care consultant within seven days of the inspection. This was corrected during the visit. This is also a repeat violation from the annual compliance visit completed on May 17, 2023. EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE (EMC) PLAN: It is very important the written emergency medical care plan be completed and updated annually. There was no documentation of a written medical care plan for review. The posted EMC plan was incomplete. PLAYGROUND INSPECTIONS: Playground inspections should be completed monthly by an individual trained in playground safety. There was no documentation of monthly playground inspections being completed. To ensure playground inspection is completed monthly, you should document it on a calendar or create a to do list as a reminder to complete the inspection. This is a repeat violation from the annual compliance visit completed on May 17, 2023. CUPS: Sippy cups sent from home should be dated and labeled for the appropriate child. Two sippy cups on the top shelf above the refrigerator in the back of the classroom were not labeled with the child’s name and date. Staff should keep labels or masking tape to ensure cups are labeled when sent from home or have parents label the cups. This was corrected during the visit when the teacher labeled the two cups. SANITATION: Children’s Environmental Health has newly readopted child care sanitation rules. You should visit our website under the services tab, then select child care rules, law and public information, and then section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care to review newly readopted rules. STAR RATED LICENSE (SRL): The hold harmless legislation was extended and signed into law on Monday June 12th, 2023. This legislation allows facilities to remain at their current star level without a reassessment until June 30, 2024, and when reassessed it reduces the education evaluation requirements for lead teachers from 75% to 50% until June of 2026. To prepare for the reassessment process, DCDEE has developed a cohort system. There are three cohorts. Your facility is in cohort one and this is your preparation year. To view the webinar and detailed information on SRL, you should visit our website www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov, click on what’s new and look for “resuming star rated license reassessments” and click on the link to view. You should also visit NCRLAP website to review the cohort modules. PROVIDER DOCUMENTS/FORMS: You should visit the website often to ensure you’re using all updated forms. All requirements must be included if you choose to use your own forms electronically or hard copy. Child care rules update effective July 1, 2023. REPEATED VIOLATIONS may warrant an administrative action. It is very important to maintain compliance. RESOURCES: • The most current provider documents/ forms, checklists, resources related to child care, MOODLE trainings, and new child care requirements can be found on the Division of Child Development and Early Education website. https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ • The Down East Partnership for Children: https://depc.or/ or 252.985.4300 • NCRLAP: https://NCRLAP.org for cohort models • NC Child Care Health & Safety Resource Center www.healthychildcare.unc.edu. 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: SPRING HOPE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Facility ID: 64000357 Consultant: APRIL FLEMING Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/16/2023 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 11/16/2023 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my routine unannounced visit was to monitor this program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. This facility currently operates with a Four-Star license issued October 31, 2017. The last annual compliance visit was completed May 17, 2023. The last sanitation inspection was completed on September 26, 2023, earning a superior classification and “8” demerits. The last satisfactory fire inspection was completed on October 6, 2023. L. Macklin and E. Dayao, Teachers were present and available to assist. Ten (10) children aged three (3) to five (5) years of age were present. Children were observed in teacher directed activities, free choice play and preparing for lunch. Staff interacted with children in a positive manner. Fire, lockdown/shelter in place drills were current. There was no documentation of current playground inspections. This facility participates in the NC PreK program and is owned and operated by Nash County Public Schools. The following violations of child care requirements were documented during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The fire inspection dated for October 6, 2023 was not submitted within seven days of the inspection date. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 533 Breast milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. Two sippy cups sent from home was not labeled with the name and date for the appropriate children. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 832 There was no written emergency medical care (EMC) plan. There was no documentation of a completed written emergency medical plan. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. There was no documentation of playground inspections being completed monthly. .0605(q) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. A new staff member records were not available for review. G.S. 110-91( 9) The above violations must be corrected immediately. The letter must describe, in detail, specifically how each violation has been corrected and any supporting documents. You can mail or email me verification of compliance regarding the violations that were documented. If you choose to mail, two signed and dated copies must be sent and received by November 30, 2023. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of the violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. It is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. The letter of compliance should be mailed or emailed to me, April Fleming, PO Box 236, Enfield, NC 27823. If you have questions related to this visit or if I can be of additional assistance, I can be reached at 252-450-9796 or april.fleming@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor at 252-373-9809. 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 type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all the applicable laws and rules always if they have been monitored or specifically discussed with you in the past. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements, is to periodically review the child care law and rules. Compliance History: Prior to today's visit, this facility has maintained an 18-month compliance score of 95%. STAFF RECORDS: All staff records should be made available for review. A criminal background check was observed for new staff member E. Dayao and no other records were available for review. A staff offsite record form was also not available for review to verify required information had been completed and was offsite. The staff checklist should be used to ensure all required information and forms are completed. If documents are kept off-site, staff should document on the calendar or create a beginning of the year to do list to ensure all annual forms are completed, onsite and available for review. FIRE INSPECTIONS: Fire inspections should be completed annually prior to the last inspection date and submitted within seven (7) days of the inspection. The fire inspection was current with an inspection date of October 6, 2023. However, the inspection was not submitted within seven days of the inspection date. To ensure compliance, staff should document a reminder on the calendar to ensure the inspection is submitted to the child care consultant within seven days of the inspection. This was corrected during the visit. This is also a repeat violation from the annual compliance visit completed on May 17, 2023. EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE (EMC) PLAN: It is very important the written emergency medical care plan be completed and updated annually. There was no documentation of a written medical care plan for review. The posted EMC plan was incomplete. PLAYGROUND INSPECTIONS: Playground inspections should be completed monthly by an individual trained in playground safety. There was no documentation of monthly playground inspections being completed. To ensure playground inspection is completed monthly, you should document it on a calendar or create a to do list as a reminder to complete the inspection. This is a repeat violation from the annual compliance visit completed on May 17, 2023. CUPS: Sippy cups sent from home should be dated and labeled for the appropriate child. Two sippy cups on the top shelf above the refrigerator in the back of the classroom were not labeled with the child’s name and date. Staff should keep labels or masking tape to ensure cups are labeled when sent from home or have parents label the cups. This was corrected during the visit when the teacher labeled the two cups. SANITATION: Children’s Environmental Health has newly readopted child care sanitation rules. You should visit our website under the services tab, then select child care rules, law and public information, and then section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care to review newly readopted rules. STAR RATED LICENSE (SRL): The hold harmless legislation was extended and signed into law on Monday June 12th, 2023. This legislation allows facilities to remain at their current star level without a reassessment until June 30, 2024, and when reassessed it reduces the education evaluation requirements for lead teachers from 75% to 50% until June of 2026. To prepare for the reassessment process, DCDEE has developed a cohort system. There are three cohorts. Your facility is in cohort one and this is your preparation year. To view the webinar and detailed information on SRL, you should visit our website www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov, click on what’s new and look for “resuming star rated license reassessments” and click on the link to view. You should also visit NCRLAP website to review the cohort modules. PROVIDER DOCUMENTS/FORMS: You should visit the website often to ensure you’re using all updated forms. All requirements must be included if you choose to use your own forms electronically or hard copy. Child care rules update effective July 1, 2023. REPEATED VIOLATIONS may warrant an administrative action. It is very important to maintain compliance. RESOURCES: • The most current provider documents/ forms, checklists, resources related to child care, MOODLE trainings, and new child care requirements can be found on the Division of Child Development and Early Education website. https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ • The Down East Partnership for Children: https://depc.or/ or 252.985.4300 • NCRLAP: https://NCRLAP.org for cohort models • NC Child Care Health & Safety Resource Center www.healthychildcare.unc.edu. 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: SPRING HOPE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Facility ID: 64000357 Consultant: APRIL FLEMING Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/16/2023 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 11/16/2023 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my routine unannounced visit was to monitor this program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. This facility currently operates with a Four-Star license issued October 31, 2017. The last annual compliance visit was completed May 17, 2023. The last sanitation inspection was completed on September 26, 2023, earning a superior classification and “8” demerits. The last satisfactory fire inspection was completed on October 6, 2023. L. Macklin and E. Dayao, Teachers were present and available to assist. Ten (10) children aged three (3) to five (5) years of age were present. Children were observed in teacher directed activities, free choice play and preparing for lunch. Staff interacted with children in a positive manner. Fire, lockdown/shelter in place drills were current. There was no documentation of current playground inspections. This facility participates in the NC PreK program and is owned and operated by Nash County Public Schools. The following violations of child care requirements were documented during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The fire inspection dated for October 6, 2023 was not submitted within seven days of the inspection date. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 533 Breast milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. Two sippy cups sent from home was not labeled with the name and date for the appropriate children. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 832 There was no written emergency medical care (EMC) plan. There was no documentation of a completed written emergency medical plan. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. There was no documentation of playground inspections being completed monthly. .0605(q) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. A new staff member records were not available for review. G.S. 110-91( 9) The above violations must be corrected immediately. The letter must describe, in detail, specifically how each violation has been corrected and any supporting documents. You can mail or email me verification of compliance regarding the violations that were documented. If you choose to mail, two signed and dated copies must be sent and received by November 30, 2023. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of the violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. It is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. The letter of compliance should be mailed or emailed to me, April Fleming, PO Box 236, Enfield, NC 27823. If you have questions related to this visit or if I can be of additional assistance, I can be reached at 252-450-9796 or april.fleming@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor at 252-373-9809. 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 type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all the applicable laws and rules always if they have been monitored or specifically discussed with you in the past. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements, is to periodically review the child care law and rules. Compliance History: Prior to today's visit, this facility has maintained an 18-month compliance score of 95%. STAFF RECORDS: All staff records should be made available for review. A criminal background check was observed for new staff member E. Dayao and no other records were available for review. A staff offsite record form was also not available for review to verify required information had been completed and was offsite. The staff checklist should be used to ensure all required information and forms are completed. If documents are kept off-site, staff should document on the calendar or create a beginning of the year to do list to ensure all annual forms are completed, onsite and available for review. FIRE INSPECTIONS: Fire inspections should be completed annually prior to the last inspection date and submitted within seven (7) days of the inspection. The fire inspection was current with an inspection date of October 6, 2023. However, the inspection was not submitted within seven days of the inspection date. To ensure compliance, staff should document a reminder on the calendar to ensure the inspection is submitted to the child care consultant within seven days of the inspection. This was corrected during the visit. This is also a repeat violation from the annual compliance visit completed on May 17, 2023. EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE (EMC) PLAN: It is very important the written emergency medical care plan be completed and updated annually. There was no documentation of a written medical care plan for review. The posted EMC plan was incomplete. PLAYGROUND INSPECTIONS: Playground inspections should be completed monthly by an individual trained in playground safety. There was no documentation of monthly playground inspections being completed. To ensure playground inspection is completed monthly, you should document it on a calendar or create a to do list as a reminder to complete the inspection. This is a repeat violation from the annual compliance visit completed on May 17, 2023. CUPS: Sippy cups sent from home should be dated and labeled for the appropriate child. Two sippy cups on the top shelf above the refrigerator in the back of the classroom were not labeled with the child’s name and date. Staff should keep labels or masking tape to ensure cups are labeled when sent from home or have parents label the cups. This was corrected during the visit when the teacher labeled the two cups. SANITATION: Children’s Environmental Health has newly readopted child care sanitation rules. You should visit our website under the services tab, then select child care rules, law and public information, and then section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care to review newly readopted rules. STAR RATED LICENSE (SRL): The hold harmless legislation was extended and signed into law on Monday June 12th, 2023. This legislation allows facilities to remain at their current star level without a reassessment until June 30, 2024, and when reassessed it reduces the education evaluation requirements for lead teachers from 75% to 50% until June of 2026. To prepare for the reassessment process, DCDEE has developed a cohort system. There are three cohorts. Your facility is in cohort one and this is your preparation year. To view the webinar and detailed information on SRL, you should visit our website www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov, click on what’s new and look for “resuming star rated license reassessments” and click on the link to view. You should also visit NCRLAP website to review the cohort modules. PROVIDER DOCUMENTS/FORMS: You should visit the website often to ensure you’re using all updated forms. All requirements must be included if you choose to use your own forms electronically or hard copy. Child care rules update effective July 1, 2023. REPEATED VIOLATIONS may warrant an administrative action. It is very important to maintain compliance. RESOURCES: • The most current provider documents/ forms, checklists, resources related to child care, MOODLE trainings, and new child care requirements can be found on the Division of Child Development and Early Education website. https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ • The Down East Partnership for Children: https://depc.or/ or 252.985.4300 • NCRLAP: https://NCRLAP.org for cohort models • NC Child Care Health & Safety Resource Center www.healthychildcare.unc.edu. 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.
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Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
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Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.