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3420 Pleasant Plains RD, Stallings NC 28104 · License #90000490 · Center · Child Care Center
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G.S. 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: LEAFSPRING SCHOOL AT MATTHEWS Facility ID: 90000490 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/11/2025 Number Present: 113 Completed Date: 12/11/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 304 Time In: 08:46 AM Time Out: 01:50 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an unannounced annual compliance visit. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. E. Peters and I shared the reason for the visit. Ms. S. Mangione accompanied me throughout the walk-through of the facility and the outdoor learning environments. Your program currently operates with a five (5) Star Center license and a Cognia certification, with restrictions to first (1st) shift care, meeting enhanced ratios and space and caring for mildly ill children. Ownership: The facility owner is LLC SOSID: 1346847, the license is current and active. If any changes to the ownership need to be made, you must notify your consultant at least thirty (30) days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location or inherited. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable childcare requirements pertinent to this facility and the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers. I monitored the following items today: supervision, staff/child ratio, staff, health, safety, and program records. All licensed spaces were monitored excluding transportation as they were recently monitored. Program Records: We reviewed all the required records and were in compliance. Inspections: All inspections were monitored, and inspection dates are listed below. •Fire drill was conducted on 12/3/25. •Emergency drill was conducted on 9/30/25. •Fire inspection was completed in December of 2024. •Playground inspection was completed on 11/8/25. •Sanitation inspection was conducted on 11/26/25 and received a Superior classification. •The EPR manual was reviewed and was in compliance. •Incident reports and log was reviewed and was in compliance. Indoor Learning Environment: I observed children in the indoor learning environment and the following items were posted in the classrooms that were monitored: Staff/child ratio worksheets, emergency numbers, emergency procedures, arrival/departure procedures, summary of law and allergy lists. Children in the room that served infant aged children were participating in self-help routine care activities. The children in the rooms that served toddler aged children were participating in group music and movement activities. The children in the rooms that serve younger preschool aged children were participating in teacher-led circle time activities. The children in the rooms that serve older preschool aged children were participating in free play self-choice center activities. Outdoor Learning Environment: The outdoor learning environments were monitored and in compliance. Staff Records: The staff-training worksheet was completed prior to the visit. There were eight (8) staff files to review today, and two (2) existing staff file. Please refer to the staff/training worksheet to review which files were monitored. Children’s Records: The staff reported there were one-hundred and thirty (130) children enrolled in this center. There were one hundred and thirteen (113) children in attendance today. Fourteen (14) children’s files were reviewed today, please refer to the children’s worksheet to review which files was monitored. Medication: Emergency medication was in compliance. Nutrition: The facility had the menu and allergy list posted and for lunch the children were having cheesy spinach raviolis, mashed potatoes, green beans, mangos and milk for lunch. Weapons: Your facility reported that they were in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Requirements regarding firearms Transportation: The facility does provide transportation but this was previously monitored. Both animals were observed to be in their habitats with all appropriate documentation. There were eight (8) violations observed during today’s visit. The violations are as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). Staff member E.E. began the criminal background/qualifying letter process but it has not been completed. There is not a valid qualifying letter documented in her file. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Staff members J.G, A.S, and E.E, did not have documentation of trainings required within the first six (6) weeks of employment. .1101(a) 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. Staff members J.G, and K.P, did not have current First Aid training in their files. .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. Staff members J.G, and K.P, did not complete CRP training hours. .1102(d) 1449 Within the first two weeks of assuming responsibility for supervising a group of children, staff did not complete at least 6 hours of training on topics outlined in this rule. Staff members L.M, A.O, and J. LC, did not have documentation of at least six (6) hours of training within the first two weeks of supervising children. .2510(i)(1)(A-D) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Staff members E.E, A.O, and S. M, did have a current Qualifying Letter but they were not on file for review. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Staff member K.P did not have a signed copy of the required policy on file. .0608(d)(1-4) 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. Staff member K.P. did not have verification of training on file. .1102(g) On or before 12/24/25 I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Traci Meyer Carpenter Child Care Consultant PO Box 364 Matthews, NC 28105 OR Traci.Meyer@dhhs.nc.gov 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 (75%). Any violation (s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-nine (89%) percent after today’s visit. The compliance history could be impacted after today’s visit. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Technical Assistance: •Staff member E.E. needs to complete the criminal background check immediately. Within the next fifteen (15) days she has to obtain a valid qualifying letter. This is due on or before 12/25/25. Further action could be taken if this is not completed. •With the new Administrative changes in both building, it is important to have steps in place when hiring and training new staff members. Please reach out if any guidance is needed. Please make sure that all required trainings are completed in the timeframes required. •CPR and First Aid are required to be completed by all new employees within ninety (90) days of hire, this certification is maintained for two (2) years and recertification is to occur before the end of the month of the last certification. •Contact the local Fire Marshall, Beth, to obtain an annual fire inspection. The fire inspection is due before the end of December, 2025. Once completed this needs to be submitted within seven (7) business days. •For emergency medication make sure that all forms are completed correctly with expiration dates for all medications not refill dates. •As a reminder, please submit the QRIS staff to child ratio sheet for the facility, to complete the Accreditation Pathway (Pathway #3) for the Star Rated License. Once this is completed a new 5 Star License can be issued. At this time we can also review the current license to ensure the current restrictions are accurate. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. We jointly reviewed the visit summary and documentation of my findings and violations with you, I encouraged to ask any questions and you did not have any. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at 704-594-0041 or via email at Traci.Meyer@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. Traci Meyer Carpenter Child Care Consultant Division of Child Development and Early Education 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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NC GS 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: LEAFSPRING SCHOOL AT MATTHEWS Facility ID: 90000490 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/11/2025 Number Present: 113 Completed Date: 12/11/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 304 Time In: 08:46 AM Time Out: 01:50 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an unannounced annual compliance visit. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. E. Peters and I shared the reason for the visit. Ms. S. Mangione accompanied me throughout the walk-through of the facility and the outdoor learning environments. Your program currently operates with a five (5) Star Center license and a Cognia certification, with restrictions to first (1st) shift care, meeting enhanced ratios and space and caring for mildly ill children. Ownership: The facility owner is LLC SOSID: 1346847, the license is current and active. If any changes to the ownership need to be made, you must notify your consultant at least thirty (30) days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location or inherited. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable childcare requirements pertinent to this facility and the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers. I monitored the following items today: supervision, staff/child ratio, staff, health, safety, and program records. All licensed spaces were monitored excluding transportation as they were recently monitored. Program Records: We reviewed all the required records and were in compliance. Inspections: All inspections were monitored, and inspection dates are listed below. •Fire drill was conducted on 12/3/25. •Emergency drill was conducted on 9/30/25. •Fire inspection was completed in December of 2024. •Playground inspection was completed on 11/8/25. •Sanitation inspection was conducted on 11/26/25 and received a Superior classification. •The EPR manual was reviewed and was in compliance. •Incident reports and log was reviewed and was in compliance. Indoor Learning Environment: I observed children in the indoor learning environment and the following items were posted in the classrooms that were monitored: Staff/child ratio worksheets, emergency numbers, emergency procedures, arrival/departure procedures, summary of law and allergy lists. Children in the room that served infant aged children were participating in self-help routine care activities. The children in the rooms that served toddler aged children were participating in group music and movement activities. The children in the rooms that serve younger preschool aged children were participating in teacher-led circle time activities. The children in the rooms that serve older preschool aged children were participating in free play self-choice center activities. Outdoor Learning Environment: The outdoor learning environments were monitored and in compliance. Staff Records: The staff-training worksheet was completed prior to the visit. There were eight (8) staff files to review today, and two (2) existing staff file. Please refer to the staff/training worksheet to review which files were monitored. Children’s Records: The staff reported there were one-hundred and thirty (130) children enrolled in this center. There were one hundred and thirteen (113) children in attendance today. Fourteen (14) children’s files were reviewed today, please refer to the children’s worksheet to review which files was monitored. Medication: Emergency medication was in compliance. Nutrition: The facility had the menu and allergy list posted and for lunch the children were having cheesy spinach raviolis, mashed potatoes, green beans, mangos and milk for lunch. Weapons: Your facility reported that they were in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Requirements regarding firearms Transportation: The facility does provide transportation but this was previously monitored. Both animals were observed to be in their habitats with all appropriate documentation. There were eight (8) violations observed during today’s visit. The violations are as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). Staff member E.E. began the criminal background/qualifying letter process but it has not been completed. There is not a valid qualifying letter documented in her file. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Staff members J.G, A.S, and E.E, did not have documentation of trainings required within the first six (6) weeks of employment. .1101(a) 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. Staff members J.G, and K.P, did not have current First Aid training in their files. .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. Staff members J.G, and K.P, did not complete CRP training hours. .1102(d) 1449 Within the first two weeks of assuming responsibility for supervising a group of children, staff did not complete at least 6 hours of training on topics outlined in this rule. Staff members L.M, A.O, and J. LC, did not have documentation of at least six (6) hours of training within the first two weeks of supervising children. .2510(i)(1)(A-D) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Staff members E.E, A.O, and S. M, did have a current Qualifying Letter but they were not on file for review. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Staff member K.P did not have a signed copy of the required policy on file. .0608(d)(1-4) 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. Staff member K.P. did not have verification of training on file. .1102(g) On or before 12/24/25 I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Traci Meyer Carpenter Child Care Consultant PO Box 364 Matthews, NC 28105 OR Traci.Meyer@dhhs.nc.gov 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 (75%). Any violation (s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-nine (89%) percent after today’s visit. The compliance history could be impacted after today’s visit. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Technical Assistance: •Staff member E.E. needs to complete the criminal background check immediately. Within the next fifteen (15) days she has to obtain a valid qualifying letter. This is due on or before 12/25/25. Further action could be taken if this is not completed. •With the new Administrative changes in both building, it is important to have steps in place when hiring and training new staff members. Please reach out if any guidance is needed. Please make sure that all required trainings are completed in the timeframes required. •CPR and First Aid are required to be completed by all new employees within ninety (90) days of hire, this certification is maintained for two (2) years and recertification is to occur before the end of the month of the last certification. •Contact the local Fire Marshall, Beth, to obtain an annual fire inspection. The fire inspection is due before the end of December, 2025. Once completed this needs to be submitted within seven (7) business days. •For emergency medication make sure that all forms are completed correctly with expiration dates for all medications not refill dates. •As a reminder, please submit the QRIS staff to child ratio sheet for the facility, to complete the Accreditation Pathway (Pathway #3) for the Star Rated License. Once this is completed a new 5 Star License can be issued. At this time we can also review the current license to ensure the current restrictions are accurate. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. We jointly reviewed the visit summary and documentation of my findings and violations with you, I encouraged to ask any questions and you did not have any. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at 704-594-0041 or via email at Traci.Meyer@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. Traci Meyer Carpenter Child Care Consultant Division of Child Development and Early Education If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
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Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
NC GS 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: LEAFSPRING SCHOOL AT MATTHEWS Facility ID: 90000490 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/5/2025 Number Present: 157 Completed Date: 6/5/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 12:19 PM Time Out: 02:19 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an unannounced routine visit. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. S. Proctor, Regional Director who is filling in during the Directors absence. I shared the reason for the visit and she assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a Five (5) Star Center License with restrictions to first (1st) shift care, meets enhanced space, meets enhanced ratios, and short term care of mildly ill children. The facility also possesses a Cognia Accreditation. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-six (96%) percent before today’s visit. The following items were monitored: Licensing Posted, Permit Restrictions, Staff/Child Ratio, Supervision, Specialized Trainings, Storage of Hazardous Substances and Storage of Medication, Program Records, and General Safety. The following items above were found in compliance. The following inspections are below. •Last fire drill was conducted on 5/30/25. •Last Shelter in Place/Lockdown Drill was out of compliance. •Last Playground Inspection was conducted on 6/4/25. •A fire inspection was conducted on 12/19/24. •The Sanitation Inspection was conducted on 6/4/25 and received a Superior classification. The children were observed in the room that serves infant aged children were participating in teacher-led self-help care activities. The children were observed in the room that serves toddler aged children to preschool aged children were participating in rest time activities. Outdoor Learning Environment-what was observed and all areas were in compliance with no standing water. Staff Records: The staff-training worksheets were completed before the visit. There were no new staff files to monitor. Medication: All emergency medication was monitored. Nutrition: The menu and allergy listing was posted and for lunch the children were having a chef salad with dressing, peaches and milk. Weapons: Today you reported that your facility was in compliance with childcare requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: Transportation is not provided for this age. There were two (2) violations were observed today. The violations are as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In space number four (#4) an emergency medication had expired and was not returned within seventy-two (72) hours. .0803(12) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last lockdown/shelter in place drill has not been practiced or recorded, there was no record of the last time the drill occurred available to review. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) On or before 6/18/25 I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Traci Meyer Carpenter Child Care Consultant PO Box 364 Matthews, NC 28105 OR Traci.Meyer@dhhs.nc.gov 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 (75%). Any violation (s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The compliance history could be impacted after today’s visit. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Rated License •Hold Harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). Providers in Cohort #1 (number one) are not required to go any further with a rated license assessment unless they want to, and providers in Cohort #2 (number two) do not need to start their preparation year unless they want to. Upon request, a childcare facility may be awarded a star-rated license based on accreditation from a national childhood education accreditation organization provided the facility maintains its accreditation and remains in good standing. •Use this time for staff to update their information in the WORKS database. For more information, please go to https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/DCDEE-WORKS. Have all staff update their education including certifications. Technical Assistance •Today we discussed rest time procedures pertaining to children covering their faces and active supervision during rest time. •We reviewed the layout of room number eleven (11), and the diaper changing table and its location to the handwashing sink. We also reviewed moving the food preparation area when the room begins to care for younger children and a refrigerator is needed in the room. •When moving children with food allergies during feeding times who require emergency medication, please make sure either the medication travels with the child or the medication is reasonably accessible to the child if needed. •Please schedule an emergency/lockdown drill as soon as possible. •Today, we discussed different ideas and options to assist with biting and behavior in younger toddlers’ classrooms. Toddlers will use biting as a way to communicate and the facility has made progress with their biting policy but outside assistance could be beneficial. Child Care Resources offers Child Behavior support in the classrooms as well as the NC Birth-to-Three Quality Initiative which also may be helpful. We discussed the use of developmentally appropriate physical tools in the classroom and redirection with positive assurances as opposed to punitive outcomes. We also discussed the developmental readiness of moving a younger child to the younger preschool aged classroom. Union County Health Consultants also offer a biting workshop for credits. We jointly reviewed the visit summary and documentation of my findings and violations with you, I encouraged you to ask any questions and you stated that you had none. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov to get the latest updates. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at 704-594-0041 or via email at Traci.Meyer@dhhs.nc.gov . Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. Traci Meyer Carpenter Child Care Consultant Division of Child Development and Early Education If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
G.S. 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: LEAFSPRING SCHOOL AT MATTHEWS Facility ID: 90000490 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/17/2024 Number Present: 140 Completed Date: 12/17/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 09:00 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 visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an unannounced annual compliance visit. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. T. Daivs I shared the reason for the visit. Ms. Shannon accompanied me throughout the walk-through of the facility and the outdoor learning environments. Your program currently operates with a five (5) star center license. The license was posted, with restrictions to first (1st) shift care, meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, and short-term care of mildly ill children. Ownership: The facility owner is Rainbow Station, Stallings Inc with SoSID #:1346847 and is current and active. If any changes to the ownership need to be made, you must notify your consultant at least thirty (30) days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location or inherited. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable childcare requirements pertinent to this facility and the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers. I monitored the following items today: supervision, staff/child ratio, staff, health, safety, and program records. All classrooms, the kitchen and outdoor learning spaces were observed. Program Records: We reviewed all the required records and were in compliance. Inspections: All inspections were monitored, and inspection dates are listed below. •Fire drill was conducted on 11/21/24. •Emergency drill was conducted on 9/27/24. •Fire inspection was completed on 1/4/24 and the Fire Marshall is scheduled for the return for 2025. •Playground inspection was completed on 11/18/24. •Sanitation inspection was conducted on 12/16/24 and received a Superior classification. The document is attached to the visit summary. •EPR manual was updated and reviewed. •Incident logs and sheets were completed and up to date. Indoor Learning Environment: I observed children in the indoor learning environment and the following items were posted in the classrooms that were monitored: Daily schedules, activity plans, staff/child ratio worksheets, emergency numbers, emergency procedures, arrival/departure procedures, summary of law and menus. Children in the room that serves infants were participating in teacher directed self help care such as diapering and feeding. Children in the room that serves toddlers were participating in a self-choice art activity and reading with songs. Children in the rooms that serves two year old children were participating in transitioning from free choice activities to out door learning. Children in the rooms that serves preschool age children were participating in self-directed free center choice, transitioning to teacher directed circle time and a special Holiday art project. Outdoor Learning Environment: The outdoor learning environments were monitored and in compliance. Staff Records: The staff-training worksheet was completed prior to the visit. There were thirteen (13) new staff files to review today, and three (3) existing staff files. Please refer to the staff/training worksheet to review which files were monitored. The prevention of shaken baby head trauma is required before caring for children ages zero (0) to five (5) years old, and while no new staff member was allowed to work in a classroom before their overall on-boarding is completed. It is best practice to add the policy and the recognition of the policy with the staff’s signature on or before their first day in the building. Children’s Records: There are one hundred and forty-nine (149) children enrolled in this center. There were one hundred and forty (140) in attendance today. Fifteen (15) children’s files were reviewed today, please refer to the children’s worksheet to review which files was monitored. Medication: All emergency and other medications were reviewed today and were in compliance. Nutrition: The facility was in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Meal Patterns Requirements. The menu and allergy lists were posted and for lunch the children were served vegetable pasta alfredo, pineapples, and milk. Weapons: Your facility reported that they were in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: The facility reported the do not provide transportation for this facility. One (1) violation was observed today. The violations are as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. The authorization form in space five (5) had expired and the cream was not returned or discarded within the proper time frame .0803(12) The violations not corrected during the visit must be corrected immediately. On or before 12/30/24 I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Traci Meyer Carpenter Child Care Consultant PO Box 364 Matthews, NC 28105 Traci.meyer@dhhs.nc.gov. 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 (75%). Any violation (s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-six (96%) percent prior to today’s visit. The compliance history could be impacted after today’s visit. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Rated License: •Hold Harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). Providers in Cohort #1 (number one) are not required to go any further with a rated license assessment unless they want to, and providers in Cohort #2 (number two) do not need to start their preparation year unless they want to. Upon request, a childcare facility may be awarded a star-rated license based on accreditation from a national childhood education accreditation organization provided the facility maintains its accreditation and remains in good standing. •Use this time for staff to update their information in the WORKS database. For more information, please go to https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/DCDEE-WORKS. Have all staff update their education including certifications. Technical Assistance •Resource Center (SSRC) is funded by and in partnership with the Alliance for Children and is hosted by South Piedmont Community College. The SSRC offers a variety of materials to support children ages 0-5 in their learning and development. The SSRC is a lending library of more than 5,000 resources with a delivery service. If you are interested you can reach the SSRC via email at smartstartresourcecenter@gmail.com or by phone at 704-290-5894. •Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2816 requires currently operating child care centers to test water initially and every three years. Family child care homes are required to test water for lead once. •G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. o The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php? id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. o Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. •The 2024 annual license fee invoice will be emailed to the facility addresses on file by November 30, 2024. Online payments will be due by December 31, 2024. o In accordance with North Carolina General Statute § 110-90(1a), licensed child care facilities are assessed an annual license fee. The amount of your annual license fee is based on the licensed capacity printed on your license as of October 1, 2024, not the number of children enrolled at your facility. Please note that annual license fees do not /facilities operating under a Notice of Compliance. •As a reminder, once the fire inspection has been completed, please submit it to your childcare consultant within seven (7) days. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. We jointly reviewed the visit summary and documentation of my findings and violations with you, I encouraged to ask any questions and you did not have any. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at 704-594-0041 or via email at Traci.Meyer@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. Traci Meyer Carpenter Child Care Consultant Division of Child Development and Early Education If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
NC GS 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: LEAFSPRING SCHOOL AT MATTHEWS Facility ID: 90000490 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/17/2024 Number Present: 140 Completed Date: 12/17/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 09:00 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 visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an unannounced annual compliance visit. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. T. Daivs I shared the reason for the visit. Ms. Shannon accompanied me throughout the walk-through of the facility and the outdoor learning environments. Your program currently operates with a five (5) star center license. The license was posted, with restrictions to first (1st) shift care, meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, and short-term care of mildly ill children. Ownership: The facility owner is Rainbow Station, Stallings Inc with SoSID #:1346847 and is current and active. If any changes to the ownership need to be made, you must notify your consultant at least thirty (30) days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location or inherited. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable childcare requirements pertinent to this facility and the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers. I monitored the following items today: supervision, staff/child ratio, staff, health, safety, and program records. All classrooms, the kitchen and outdoor learning spaces were observed. Program Records: We reviewed all the required records and were in compliance. Inspections: All inspections were monitored, and inspection dates are listed below. •Fire drill was conducted on 11/21/24. •Emergency drill was conducted on 9/27/24. •Fire inspection was completed on 1/4/24 and the Fire Marshall is scheduled for the return for 2025. •Playground inspection was completed on 11/18/24. •Sanitation inspection was conducted on 12/16/24 and received a Superior classification. The document is attached to the visit summary. •EPR manual was updated and reviewed. •Incident logs and sheets were completed and up to date. Indoor Learning Environment: I observed children in the indoor learning environment and the following items were posted in the classrooms that were monitored: Daily schedules, activity plans, staff/child ratio worksheets, emergency numbers, emergency procedures, arrival/departure procedures, summary of law and menus. Children in the room that serves infants were participating in teacher directed self help care such as diapering and feeding. Children in the room that serves toddlers were participating in a self-choice art activity and reading with songs. Children in the rooms that serves two year old children were participating in transitioning from free choice activities to out door learning. Children in the rooms that serves preschool age children were participating in self-directed free center choice, transitioning to teacher directed circle time and a special Holiday art project. Outdoor Learning Environment: The outdoor learning environments were monitored and in compliance. Staff Records: The staff-training worksheet was completed prior to the visit. There were thirteen (13) new staff files to review today, and three (3) existing staff files. Please refer to the staff/training worksheet to review which files were monitored. The prevention of shaken baby head trauma is required before caring for children ages zero (0) to five (5) years old, and while no new staff member was allowed to work in a classroom before their overall on-boarding is completed. It is best practice to add the policy and the recognition of the policy with the staff’s signature on or before their first day in the building. Children’s Records: There are one hundred and forty-nine (149) children enrolled in this center. There were one hundred and forty (140) in attendance today. Fifteen (15) children’s files were reviewed today, please refer to the children’s worksheet to review which files was monitored. Medication: All emergency and other medications were reviewed today and were in compliance. Nutrition: The facility was in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Meal Patterns Requirements. The menu and allergy lists were posted and for lunch the children were served vegetable pasta alfredo, pineapples, and milk. Weapons: Your facility reported that they were in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: The facility reported the do not provide transportation for this facility. One (1) violation was observed today. The violations are as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. The authorization form in space five (5) had expired and the cream was not returned or discarded within the proper time frame .0803(12) The violations not corrected during the visit must be corrected immediately. On or before 12/30/24 I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Traci Meyer Carpenter Child Care Consultant PO Box 364 Matthews, NC 28105 Traci.meyer@dhhs.nc.gov. 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 (75%). Any violation (s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-six (96%) percent prior to today’s visit. The compliance history could be impacted after today’s visit. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Rated License: •Hold Harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). Providers in Cohort #1 (number one) are not required to go any further with a rated license assessment unless they want to, and providers in Cohort #2 (number two) do not need to start their preparation year unless they want to. Upon request, a childcare facility may be awarded a star-rated license based on accreditation from a national childhood education accreditation organization provided the facility maintains its accreditation and remains in good standing. •Use this time for staff to update their information in the WORKS database. For more information, please go to https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/DCDEE-WORKS. Have all staff update their education including certifications. Technical Assistance •Resource Center (SSRC) is funded by and in partnership with the Alliance for Children and is hosted by South Piedmont Community College. The SSRC offers a variety of materials to support children ages 0-5 in their learning and development. The SSRC is a lending library of more than 5,000 resources with a delivery service. If you are interested you can reach the SSRC via email at smartstartresourcecenter@gmail.com or by phone at 704-290-5894. •Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2816 requires currently operating child care centers to test water initially and every three years. Family child care homes are required to test water for lead once. •G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. o The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php? id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. o Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. •The 2024 annual license fee invoice will be emailed to the facility addresses on file by November 30, 2024. Online payments will be due by December 31, 2024. o In accordance with North Carolina General Statute § 110-90(1a), licensed child care facilities are assessed an annual license fee. The amount of your annual license fee is based on the licensed capacity printed on your license as of October 1, 2024, not the number of children enrolled at your facility. Please note that annual license fees do not /facilities operating under a Notice of Compliance. •As a reminder, once the fire inspection has been completed, please submit it to your childcare consultant within seven (7) days. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. We jointly reviewed the visit summary and documentation of my findings and violations with you, I encouraged to ask any questions and you did not have any. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at 704-594-0041 or via email at Traci.Meyer@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. Traci Meyer Carpenter Child Care Consultant Division of Child Development and Early Education If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation
Name of Operation: LEAFSPRING SCHOOL AT MATTHEWS Facility ID: 90000490 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/3/2024 Number Present: 134 Completed Date: 1/3/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 12:00 PM Time Out: 04:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an unannounced annual compliance visit. Upon arrival I was greeted by T. Davis and I shared the reason for the visit. Ms. Barnett, Director accompanied me throughout the walk-through of the facility and the outdoor learning environments. Your program currently operates with a Five (5) Star License awarded 4/20/2022. The license was posted, with restrictions to 1st shift, meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, and short-term care for mildly ill children. Ownership: The facility owner is Rainbow Station, Stallings Inc SSDI #13446847. If any changes to the ownership need to be made, you must notify your consultant at least thirty (30) days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location or inherited. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable childcare requirements pertinent to this facility and the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers. I monitored the following items today: supervision, staff/child ratio, staff, health, safety, and program records. All outdoor learning environments, classrooms. Indoor learning environments, and the kitchen were monitored and in compliance. Program Records: We reviewed all the required records and all records excluding the playground inspection safety checklist was in compliance. Inspections: All inspections were monitored, and inspection dates are listed below. •Fire drill was conducted on 12/28/2023. •Emergency drill was conducted on 11/13/2023. •Fire inspection was completed on 11/29/2022 and was out of compliance. •Playground inspection was completed on 1/3/2023 and was out of compliance for the month of December, 2023. •Sanitation inspection was conducted on 11/7/2023 and received a superior classification. The fire inspection was dated from November of 2022, which is out of compliance, Ms. Barnett was able to provide multiple documents, from her and the Union County Fire Department stating that all fees were up to date and a Fire Marshall would be in contact. The documents were recent and before any closing for the Holiday Season. During my visit, and reaching out the Fire Marshall’s Department, it was revealed that documentation was not received from the billing department and therefore no inspection was scheduled. Once this was corrected, the Fire Marshall arrived at the facility during my visit and completed the inspection. A passed and completed inspection will be processed within the next twenty-four (24) hours pending the corrections of the infractions. Indoor Learning Environment: I observed children in the indoor learning environment and the following items were posted in the classrooms that were monitored: Daily schedules, activity plans, staff/child ratio worksheets, emergency numbers, emergency procedures, arrival/departure procedures, summary of law and menus. Children in the infant and toddler classrooms were observed in free play, center time, and bottle feeding and washing hands after diapering. The two year old children were observed during nap time and all rooms were in ratio and compliance. The preschool children were waking from nap time, helping with self-care routines, as well as having snack and beginning free play. All rooms were well organized and had ample learning opportunities available for independent exploration. Learning toys were accessible and lesson plans were accurate and posted. Outdoor Learning Environment: The outdoor learning environments were monitored and was in compliance, I would make sure that all trash was picked up and before and after using the environment. Staff Records: The staff-training worksheet was completed prior to the visit. There was one (1) new staff files to review today, and three (3) existing staff file. Please refer to the staff/training worksheet to review which files were monitored. The files were well organized and maintained. Children’s Records: There are one hundred and fifty two children (152) enrolled in this center. There were one hundred and thirty four (134) children in attendance today. Sixteen (16) children’s files were reviewed today, please refer to the children’s worksheet to review which files was monitored. All children’s files were well maintained and in good order. Medication: All emergency and other medications are taken care of through the wellness center and the nurses on staff. Nutrition: The facility was in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Meal Patterns Requirements. The children were observed having snack that consisted of pudding, apples, vanilla wafers, and check mix. Weapons: Your facility reported that they were in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: This facility reported that they do not provide transportation for children in their care. Two (2) violations were observed today. One (1) violation was corrected during the visit. The violations are as follows: 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 facility did not complete the annual fire inspection during the last twelve (12) months. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The provider completed the monthly playground safety inspection, and will conduct another inspection towards the end of the month. .0605(q) The violations not corrected during the visit must be corrected immediately. On or before 1/16/2024. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Traci Meyer Carpenter Child Care Consultant PO Box 364 Matthews, NC 28105 or Traci.Meyer@dhhs.nc.us 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 (75%). Any violation (s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-four percent (94%) prior to today’s visit. The compliance history could be impacted after today’s visit. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Rated License: Leafspring School at Matthews rated license cohort is cohort number three (3). The preparation year of the assessment is July 1st, 2025 to June 30th, 2026 and the assessment year is July 1st, 2026 to June 30th, 2027. Listed below are some items to do to get ready for the upcoming preparation and assessment years. •Have all staff update their information in the WORKS database. For more information, please go to https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/DCDEE-WORKS. Have all teachers and staff print out their WORKS letter, so you can see if their education is updated. If any teachers have a BSAC certificate have them upload the certificate into their account. •Access the resources for your upcoming assessment at www.ncrlap.org. •Review the materials lists for each classroom. This list is to be used as a resource reminding you of some of the required items to promote quality in programming. •Contact CCRI and The Alliance for Children to have them assist you in providing guidance in preparation for the scales. Technical Assistance: •There are new Sanitation Rules and Laws that are applicable beginning in July of 2023. I will be providing an update of the new laws via email after the completion of this visit. •A reminder to ensure each employee completely fills out the Emergency Staff Information forms including hospital preferences. •An updated Summary of the Law is available on the DCDEE website, please print and take down the previous version. •Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ to get the latest updates. •The Smart Start Resource Center (SSRC) is funded by and in partnership with the Alliance for Children and is hosted by South Piedmont Community College. The SSRC offers a variety of materials to support children ages 0-5 in their learning and development. The SSRC is a lending library of more than 5,000 resources with a delivery service. If you are interested you can reach the SSRC via email at smartstartresourcecenter@gmail.com or by phone at 704-290-5894. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. We jointly reviewed the visit summary and documentation of my findings and violations with you, person I encouraged to ask any questions and you did not have any. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at 704-594-0041 or via email at Traci.Meyer@dhhs.nc.gov . Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. Traci Meyer Carpenter Child Care Consultant Division of Child Development and Early Education If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
NC GS 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: LEAFSPRING SCHOOL AT MATTHEWS Facility ID: 90000490 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/3/2024 Number Present: 134 Completed Date: 1/3/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 12:00 PM Time Out: 04:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an unannounced annual compliance visit. Upon arrival I was greeted by T. Davis and I shared the reason for the visit. Ms. Barnett, Director accompanied me throughout the walk-through of the facility and the outdoor learning environments. Your program currently operates with a Five (5) Star License awarded 4/20/2022. The license was posted, with restrictions to 1st shift, meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, and short-term care for mildly ill children. Ownership: The facility owner is Rainbow Station, Stallings Inc SSDI #13446847. If any changes to the ownership need to be made, you must notify your consultant at least thirty (30) days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location or inherited. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable childcare requirements pertinent to this facility and the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers. I monitored the following items today: supervision, staff/child ratio, staff, health, safety, and program records. All outdoor learning environments, classrooms. Indoor learning environments, and the kitchen were monitored and in compliance. Program Records: We reviewed all the required records and all records excluding the playground inspection safety checklist was in compliance. Inspections: All inspections were monitored, and inspection dates are listed below. •Fire drill was conducted on 12/28/2023. •Emergency drill was conducted on 11/13/2023. •Fire inspection was completed on 11/29/2022 and was out of compliance. •Playground inspection was completed on 1/3/2023 and was out of compliance for the month of December, 2023. •Sanitation inspection was conducted on 11/7/2023 and received a superior classification. The fire inspection was dated from November of 2022, which is out of compliance, Ms. Barnett was able to provide multiple documents, from her and the Union County Fire Department stating that all fees were up to date and a Fire Marshall would be in contact. The documents were recent and before any closing for the Holiday Season. During my visit, and reaching out the Fire Marshall’s Department, it was revealed that documentation was not received from the billing department and therefore no inspection was scheduled. Once this was corrected, the Fire Marshall arrived at the facility during my visit and completed the inspection. A passed and completed inspection will be processed within the next twenty-four (24) hours pending the corrections of the infractions. Indoor Learning Environment: I observed children in the indoor learning environment and the following items were posted in the classrooms that were monitored: Daily schedules, activity plans, staff/child ratio worksheets, emergency numbers, emergency procedures, arrival/departure procedures, summary of law and menus. Children in the infant and toddler classrooms were observed in free play, center time, and bottle feeding and washing hands after diapering. The two year old children were observed during nap time and all rooms were in ratio and compliance. The preschool children were waking from nap time, helping with self-care routines, as well as having snack and beginning free play. All rooms were well organized and had ample learning opportunities available for independent exploration. Learning toys were accessible and lesson plans were accurate and posted. Outdoor Learning Environment: The outdoor learning environments were monitored and was in compliance, I would make sure that all trash was picked up and before and after using the environment. Staff Records: The staff-training worksheet was completed prior to the visit. There was one (1) new staff files to review today, and three (3) existing staff file. Please refer to the staff/training worksheet to review which files were monitored. The files were well organized and maintained. Children’s Records: There are one hundred and fifty two children (152) enrolled in this center. There were one hundred and thirty four (134) children in attendance today. Sixteen (16) children’s files were reviewed today, please refer to the children’s worksheet to review which files was monitored. All children’s files were well maintained and in good order. Medication: All emergency and other medications are taken care of through the wellness center and the nurses on staff. Nutrition: The facility was in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Meal Patterns Requirements. The children were observed having snack that consisted of pudding, apples, vanilla wafers, and check mix. Weapons: Your facility reported that they were in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: This facility reported that they do not provide transportation for children in their care. Two (2) violations were observed today. One (1) violation was corrected during the visit. The violations are as follows: 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 facility did not complete the annual fire inspection during the last twelve (12) months. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The provider completed the monthly playground safety inspection, and will conduct another inspection towards the end of the month. .0605(q) The violations not corrected during the visit must be corrected immediately. On or before 1/16/2024. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Traci Meyer Carpenter Child Care Consultant PO Box 364 Matthews, NC 28105 or Traci.Meyer@dhhs.nc.us 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 (75%). Any violation (s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-four percent (94%) prior to today’s visit. The compliance history could be impacted after today’s visit. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Rated License: Leafspring School at Matthews rated license cohort is cohort number three (3). The preparation year of the assessment is July 1st, 2025 to June 30th, 2026 and the assessment year is July 1st, 2026 to June 30th, 2027. Listed below are some items to do to get ready for the upcoming preparation and assessment years. •Have all staff update their information in the WORKS database. For more information, please go to https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/DCDEE-WORKS. Have all teachers and staff print out their WORKS letter, so you can see if their education is updated. If any teachers have a BSAC certificate have them upload the certificate into their account. •Access the resources for your upcoming assessment at www.ncrlap.org. •Review the materials lists for each classroom. This list is to be used as a resource reminding you of some of the required items to promote quality in programming. •Contact CCRI and The Alliance for Children to have them assist you in providing guidance in preparation for the scales. Technical Assistance: •There are new Sanitation Rules and Laws that are applicable beginning in July of 2023. I will be providing an update of the new laws via email after the completion of this visit. •A reminder to ensure each employee completely fills out the Emergency Staff Information forms including hospital preferences. •An updated Summary of the Law is available on the DCDEE website, please print and take down the previous version. •Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ to get the latest updates. •The Smart Start Resource Center (SSRC) is funded by and in partnership with the Alliance for Children and is hosted by South Piedmont Community College. The SSRC offers a variety of materials to support children ages 0-5 in their learning and development. The SSRC is a lending library of more than 5,000 resources with a delivery service. If you are interested you can reach the SSRC via email at smartstartresourcecenter@gmail.com or by phone at 704-290-5894. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. We jointly reviewed the visit summary and documentation of my findings and violations with you, person I encouraged to ask any questions and you did not have any. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at 704-594-0041 or via email at Traci.Meyer@dhhs.nc.gov . Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. Traci Meyer Carpenter Child Care Consultant Division of Child Development and Early Education 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 .0803 · Violation
Name of Operation: LEAFSPRING SCHOOL AT MATTHEWS Facility ID: 90000490 Consultant: KATHY WILLIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0823-328L Visit Date: 8/29/2023 Number Present: 150 Completed Date: 8/29/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 200 Time In: 12:30 PM Time Out: 03:50 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to conduct an investigation of a complaint, Case # 0823-328L of violations of child care rules and regulation. I introduced myself and explained the reason for my visit, I met with Latasha Barnette, Administrator. I explained the reason for my visit. Ms. Barnette had contacted me on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, and alerted me that there was an incident that caused a family that had a child with known dietary restrictions to become upset. We discussed the incidents she reported occurred and I asked he to ensure that all information was well documented. On 08/24/2023 there was an Allegations with concerns of: 1.) a child was served food with a known dietary restriction or allergy to that food. 2.) an accident occurred while children were on the vehicle and the driver left the scene. The following items were monitored during today’s visit Supervision, Staff/Child Ratios, Adequate and Approved Space, Permit Restrictions, and Developmentally Appropriate Activities as well as all applicable requirements regarding nutrition, safety, and transportation. Today's Observation: There were 150 children present and they were participating in preparation for rest time, rest time, and floor play and tummy time. Each classroom was set up in a new theme for the 2023/2024 school year. I observed classrooms decorated as rainforest, deserts, secret gardens, forest and outer space. The staff were very proud of their classrooms and shared the changes that they had made to their environment to enhance the space for the children. Ownership: The facility owner is Rainbow Station Stallings, Inc. and is current and active in the North Carolina Secretary of State database as of 01/25/18. If changes to the ownership need to be made, you must notify your consultant at least thirty (30) days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location or inherited. During the observation one of the corporate ownership members arrived and we discussed the observation and areas to improve excellence. Permit: We discussed the facilities license and one of the permit restrictions and the Corporate Contact, Michelle Mistele, arrived and we discussed the permit and she stated that she would like the permit restriction, Short term care of mildly ill children, removed from the permit as the Leaf Spring signature space, was no longer licensed space therefore the permit restriction would no longer valid. I explained that this would be processed, and a new license would be issued in 4 to 6 weeks. Investigation -Documents Review: For child with Food Allergies involved in incidents regarding food services allegedly provided although there was a known dietary restriction or allergy to that food. 1. Child and Family Support Plan including the Allergy Safety Plan 2. FARE Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Emergency Care Plan 3. Medication Administration Permission Form 4. Medication Authorization Form 5. Letter from Atrium Health – Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology SouthPark regarding the requested Baked in Challenge Test. 6. All Communication documented in Pro Care related to the 06/09/23 incident regarding possible milk intake, 06/12/23 field trip to Crooked Creek Park, and the 07/21/23 incident regarding possible intake of food that had been processed in a facility that has milk products. 7. Labels for Honey Mustard and Sorbet. Based on the review of the documents it was determined that the information that the parent provided did indicate that the child, who allegedly was provided food services although there was a known dietary restriction or allergy to that food, did have the following: ~Food Allergy to Dairy and Beef ~Permission for rescue mediation to be used (ie: AuviQ, Zyrtec) ~Dr’s note with documentation stating that the child can have baked in Dairy products ~Parents were to supply alternate milk ~Benadryl was to be given when child has had dairy or beef product ~No reported dairy products in Honey Mustard Dressing or the Sorbet Ingredient listing. Interviews: The Administrator stated that she self-reported that the parents of a child with allergies was upset. She also stated that the child was not fed foods with the allergens in it. That the parents were contacted and given information that he had been due to an overzealous staff member who was just wanting to be proactive. She then stated that the second incident was in regard to food being prepared in a factory that made other products that had dairy and even peanuts, per the label. She stated that in the Emergency Care plan it doesn’t state that the child cannot be served food that potentially could have come in contact with the allergen therefore it was just a courtesy call that was made by her Assistant Administrator. She reported that she was not present and that the Assistant Administrator was trying to be pro-active. She also reported that she totally understands the concerns of the parent being informed in correctly and then being given additional information that may cause concern or worry but that they want to ensure that they are providing the highest level of quality care for the children and transparency to the families that they serve. She also stated that she was not aware of any incidents or accidents regarding transportation and that their fleet of busses had not had any traffic altercations ever that she was aware of. She reported that she was on the field trip to Crooked Creek and that she didn’t observe any concerns on this field trip regarding supervision or transportation. The Nurse reported that there had been extensive contact with this family to ensure that the Child and Family Support plan was accurate and in place and not only included presenting needs, current tendencies but also a goal or plans to implement so that the all staff could be aware of the symptoms, and who to so if there is any contact with allergens. She explained that they go above and beyond to serve the needs of the families and ensure a safe environment for the children. She explained that although she was off site for both of the incidents regarding potential contact with allergens, she did communication virtually with staff. The Teacher reported in regard to the incidents which included the potential food service of Ranch dressing. The program participates in primary care groups (class is separated into two groups for portions of the day) and the child above noted was in her group eating in the classroom. The other group was eating in the café. The group in the café was given ranch dressing but the group in the classroom was provided honey mustard dressing due to some student allergies. The teacher reported that the co-teacher was very concerned that the child may have had ranch dressing, so she reported it to the medical technician as the Nurse was off site this day. She stated that the medical technician did not check with both teachers to see if both groups had been served ranch and contacted the parent, reportedly to be pro-active and transparent. She then went to the classroom to check on the child and found out that the report was done in error as the child had not been served ranch dressing. She then reported that the incident regarding the above child’s being served Farm Crafted Strawberry Sorbet from a factory that that also makes Dairy Products. The Chef reported the incidents which included the Ranch dressing. The program participates in primary care groups and the child above noted was eating in the classroom. The other group was eating in the café. The group in the café was given ranch dressing but the group in the classroom was provided honey mustard dressing due to some student allergies. The Assistant Administrator reported that she was involved in the incident where the child was served Sorbet and that when she was notified that the Sorbet was made in a Factory where other Dairy products are made and that the parent stated that for precautions the child should be given Benadryl and she administer a dose of Benadryl per her request. The Teacher/Bus Driver for Field Trip reported that no incidents occurred nor where the children left on the bus. She stated that there were several LeafSpring schools present at the park, but she was not aware of any incidents were there was an accident, nor did she leave her children unattended. The allegations of a child being served food with a known dietary restriction or allergy to that food is deemed not substantiated as evidenced by the investigation and the document review where the it was found that the child was not served ranch dressing, but was served honey mustard dressing and Sorbet which has no dairy products listed in the ingredients. Although there was a notation on the container that the Sorbet was made in a factory that made products with milk and peanuts there is no documentation that states that the child cannot have a product that is made in the same factory as products with the allergen. The allegation that an accident occurred while children were on the vehicle and the driver left the scene could not be verified as both the Administrative Staff and the Driver stated that no incidents or accidents occurred and that the children were always supervised. Both allegations were deemed not substantiated. The following violation was observed at today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 865 A child was given over the counter medication without written authorization from a parent to follow the direction of the NC State Health Director during a public health emergency and/or the authorization did not contain the required information. A child, 5 years of age, was given Benadryl at the verbal request of a parent. The staff did not have proper authorization to give the medication as the medication had a label warning that would require a doctor's authorization and a parent's signature along with other required information including proper distribution of the medication. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(9)(a-d) Technical Assistance: We discussed the two incidents where the staff were too pro-active and didn't follow a protocol that would allow for a full investigation of the incident prior to notification of parents. Although transparency is so important it is imperative that you are sure that the information you are transmitting is accurate or there can be undue stresses put on both parties. I would encourage your program to establish a procedure that gleans all the facts, and a medical response has been rendered prior to notification of the parent and that all staff are trained on this practice. n closing I reviewed the visit summary with the Administrator, Mrs. Barnett and asked if she had any questions and she stated that at this time she did not. I encouraged her that if she has any questions or concerns to feel free to contact me at Kathy.Willis@dhhs.nc.gov or (704) 594-0148. . Kathy Twitty Willis, M.Ed. Child Care Consultant Division of Child Development and Early Education North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services PO Box 192 Mineral Springs, NC 28108 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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