10A NCAC 09 .0802 · Violation

Name of Operation: W.T. BROWN ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 26001488 Consultant: JENNIFER STRICKLAND Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/16/2023 Number Present: 28 Completed Date: 10/16/2023 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 205 Time In: 08:50 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 today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a Routine Unannounced visit. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed April 18, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 92%. This program currently operates with a Five (5)-Star License issued March 13, 2020. The License was based on the program earning seven (7) points in education standards, seven(7) points in program standards, and one (1) quality point by choosing to reduce staff/child ratios by one in each group from the seven-point level as required in .2818. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Alicia McCay. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed September 15, 2023. Fire Classification of Approved completed September 26, 2023. Space #304 (NCPK)- A. McCay, Teacher, and T. Underwood, Teacher Assistant, were present while I monitored the indoor and outdoor areas. Upon my arrival, the children were engaged in free play. The teachers were involved with different groups of children while they played. Both teachers asked open-ended questions to keep children engaged in conversations. Teachers smoothly moved around the room and positioned themselves on opposite sides of the classroom. When finished, children lined up and transitioned outdoors for gross motor play. Children played on the large structure, kicked balls, chased each other, and played with sand toys. Space #308 (NCPK)- V. Hasan, Teacher, and A. Swisher, sub, were present. Upon my arrival, there were 16 children in care. Children were participating in whole group. Children danced to Chica Boom, Boom by Jack Hartman. The teacher proceeded to discuss what they would learn this week. She asked the children, do you know what is a shape? And what do you know about a shape? The teacher presented the children with new shape puzzles and let them know the planned activity for the day. (Cutting the circle shape). When fished, children transitioned to free play. Children were able to select the materials at each center. I observed toileting, hand washing, preparation for outdoors, lunch, and rest time. Lunch consisted of cheeseburger, sweet potato fries, chilled peaches, and milk. The facility's program records were reviewed for compliance. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. McCay. The following violations were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 837 The EMC plan did not name the person responsible, and at least one alternate, for choosing and carrying out the plan of action to obtain appropriate medical care. Names were not included on the Emergency Care Plan for person's responsible or alternatives. .0802(a)(1)(A-B); Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on October 30, 2023, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Mail or email the information to: Jennifer Strickland Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 641 Fayetteville, NC 28302 jennifer.a.strickland@dhhs.nc.gov Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: Emergency Medical Care Plan: A violation was cited today for not having the names of the person’s carrying out the designated duties or the names the alternative person's during an emergency in the Emergency Medical Care Plan. refer to Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a)(1)(2) Emergency Medical Plan. Observation suggestion: Continue to look for opportunities to make every day learning fun for children. You used follow-up questions to all activities and expanded on children’s thinking. I encourage all teachers to engage in social conversations by asking children questions about their lives outside the classroom. Remember to ask questions about things that are important to them, such as family members or their outside activities. NCRLAP: I encourage teachers to visit the NCRLAP website at www.ncrlap.org for video resources such as “Language for Learning: Preschoolers”. Also available are additional webinars, handouts, and other videos for all Environment Rating Scales. Challenging Behaviors: The Challenging Behaviors Hotline has opened. You may speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to challenging behaviors in your facility. Dial 1-888-600-1685 Option 1 or for more information go to www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline. Hazardous Plants: It was observed that one of the classrooms contained living plants in which are used to expose children to nature and allow them the opportunity to take care of living objects. shared a copy of the pamphlet “The Guide to Accidental Plant Poisoning” with the administrator. The pamphlet contains information regarding common nonpoisonous plants that are safe for indoors and outdoors in child care programs. DCDEE Website/ Child Care Consultant Contact Information Visit the DCDEE website (https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov) for updated requirements, forms, and other pertinent information. Please feel free to contact me at jennifer.a.strickland@dhhs.nc.gov or 910- 882-2378 if you have any questions or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: W.T. BROWN ELEMENTARY Facility ID: 26001488 Consultant: JENNIFER STRICKLAND Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/16/2023 Number Present: 28 Completed Date: 10/16/2023 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 205 Time In: 08:50 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 today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a Routine Unannounced visit. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed April 18, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 92%. This program currently operates with a Five (5)-Star License issued March 13, 2020. The License was based on the program earning seven (7) points in education standards, seven(7) points in program standards, and one (1) quality point by choosing to reduce staff/child ratios by one in each group from the seven-point level as required in .2818. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Alicia McCay. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed September 15, 2023. Fire Classification of Approved completed September 26, 2023. Space #304 (NCPK)- A. McCay, Teacher, and T. Underwood, Teacher Assistant, were present while I monitored the indoor and outdoor areas. Upon my arrival, the children were engaged in free play. The teachers were involved with different groups of children while they played. Both teachers asked open-ended questions to keep children engaged in conversations. Teachers smoothly moved around the room and positioned themselves on opposite sides of the classroom. When finished, children lined up and transitioned outdoors for gross motor play. Children played on the large structure, kicked balls, chased each other, and played with sand toys. Space #308 (NCPK)- V. Hasan, Teacher, and A. Swisher, sub, were present. Upon my arrival, there were 16 children in care. Children were participating in whole group. Children danced to Chica Boom, Boom by Jack Hartman. The teacher proceeded to discuss what they would learn this week. She asked the children, do you know what is a shape? And what do you know about a shape? The teacher presented the children with new shape puzzles and let them know the planned activity for the day. (Cutting the circle shape). When fished, children transitioned to free play. Children were able to select the materials at each center. I observed toileting, hand washing, preparation for outdoors, lunch, and rest time. Lunch consisted of cheeseburger, sweet potato fries, chilled peaches, and milk. The facility's program records were reviewed for compliance. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. McCay. The following violations were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 837 The EMC plan did not name the person responsible, and at least one alternate, for choosing and carrying out the plan of action to obtain appropriate medical care. Names were not included on the Emergency Care Plan for person's responsible or alternatives. .0802(a)(1)(A-B); Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on October 30, 2023, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Mail or email the information to: Jennifer Strickland Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 641 Fayetteville, NC 28302 jennifer.a.strickland@dhhs.nc.gov Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: Emergency Medical Care Plan: A violation was cited today for not having the names of the person’s carrying out the designated duties or the names the alternative person's during an emergency in the Emergency Medical Care Plan. refer to Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a)(1)(2) Emergency Medical Plan. Observation suggestion: Continue to look for opportunities to make every day learning fun for children. You used follow-up questions to all activities and expanded on children’s thinking. I encourage all teachers to engage in social conversations by asking children questions about their lives outside the classroom. Remember to ask questions about things that are important to them, such as family members or their outside activities. NCRLAP: I encourage teachers to visit the NCRLAP website at www.ncrlap.org for video resources such as “Language for Learning: Preschoolers”. Also available are additional webinars, handouts, and other videos for all Environment Rating Scales. Challenging Behaviors: The Challenging Behaviors Hotline has opened. You may speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to challenging behaviors in your facility. Dial 1-888-600-1685 Option 1 or for more information go to www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline. Hazardous Plants: It was observed that one of the classrooms contained living plants in which are used to expose children to nature and allow them the opportunity to take care of living objects. shared a copy of the pamphlet “The Guide to Accidental Plant Poisoning” with the administrator. The pamphlet contains information regarding common nonpoisonous plants that are safe for indoors and outdoors in child care programs. DCDEE Website/ Child Care Consultant Contact Information Visit the DCDEE website (https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov) for updated requirements, forms, and other pertinent information. Please feel free to contact me at jennifer.a.strickland@dhhs.nc.gov or 910- 882-2378 if you have any questions or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times