A Better Place Christian Academy

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: A BETTER PLACE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Facility ID: 49000379 Consultant: REBBECCA HAYES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/18/2025 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 3/18/2025 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 10:00 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during a Routine Unannounced Visit. You, Amy Kellams, Director, assisted me with today’s visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on August 1, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed on October 10, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on January 17, 2025, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety- nine percent prior to today’s visit. The center's four-star rated license, NC Child Care law summary, safe arrival and departure procedures, emergency phone numbers, tobacco restriction, menu, and Emergency Medical Care Plan were prominently posted. The following was monitored during today’s visit: supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, group size, capacity, adequate and approved space, and hazardous product storage. A walkthrough of the indoor and outdoor environment was completed. Children were observed engaging in free choice activities, outdoor play, teacher directed activities, toileting and handwashing routines, and lunch. Fire drills were completed monthly as required. The last fire drill was completed on February 25, 2025. Emergency drills are being completed every three months as required. The last emergency drill was completed on February 24, 2025. Your playground meets child care safety standards. The last playground inspection was completed on February 24, 2025. No concerns were observed. Materials, toys, and equipment throughout the facility was of sufficient quantity, developmentally appropriate, and in good repair. You stated that no children currently enrolled have medications or medical action plans. All staff files were monitored for a current Criminal Background Qualification letter, current First Aid and CPR, ITS-SIDS training, BSAC training and Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment during today’s visit. The following violation was documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1065 Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. The administrators ITS-SIDS training expired on 3/10/2025. .1102(f) Technical Assistance was provided on the following: 1. We discussed that although there are no infants currently enrolled at the facility, due to the facility being licensed for 0-12, ITS-SIDS training must be kept current. ITS-SIDS training can be taken using an approved online platform. Consultation was provided on the following: NEW QRIS MODERNIZATION PLAN: The new QRIS Modernization Plan known as “Pathways to Success” is being added to law which included moving to the use of the updated Environmental Rating Scale (ERS-3 versions) for FCCERS, effective February 1, 2025. DCDEE and the NC Child Care Commission will continue the rulemaking process to add the rule language to child care requirements. This process with take several months. Hold Harmless provisions have been extended. Star rated license reassessments are postponed until the QRIS rulemaking process has been completed. Star rated license assessments are still required for new child care programs. A pathway for child care programs currently accredited through the approved accrediting bodies may now move to a 3- or 5-star license if they are not already at this star level. Providers need to submit a request to their licensing consultant and provide a copy of their accreditation award/certificate for processing: Accreditation Licensure Request Form. Please be reminded any ERS assessment completed on February 1, 2025, and after will be assessed using the ERS-3 versions. WORKS STATUS LETTER: Child Care Rule .0703(c) Within six months of an individual assuming lead teacher or child care administrator duties, each center shall maintain the following information in the individual's staff record: (2) a copy of notification from the Division that the individual meets the equivalency or that the individual does not meet the equivalency and must enroll in coursework; DCDEE WEBSITE RESOURCES: -Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. -Child Care Rules and Laws: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/Licensing/Getting-a-License -Training and Professional Development: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development -Required Health and Safety Training: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development/Health-and-Safety-Trainings -Care for Children Receiving Subsidy: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Providing-Child-Care/Subsidized-Child-Care/Care-for-Children-Receiving-Subsidy -DCDEE Updates, Current Projects, and information applicable to Child Care in NC: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Whats-New -Southwestern Child Development Commission Inc.: https://www.swcdcinc.org/ ABCMS SYSTEM: The process of notifying the Division of any new child care providers working who are hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days 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. 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 as stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 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. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before April 1, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Rebbecca Hayes, Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 954 Taylorsville, NC 28681 Email: rebbecca.hayes@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. You may contact me by phone at (828) 405-8111 or by email at rebbecca.hayes@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Erin Pickard, by email at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov, if you have questions. Thank you for your time today. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: A BETTER PLACE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Facility ID: 49000379 Consultant: REBBECCA HAYES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/18/2025 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 3/18/2025 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 10:00 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during a Routine Unannounced Visit. You, Amy Kellams, Director, assisted me with today’s visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on August 1, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed on October 10, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on January 17, 2025, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety- nine percent prior to today’s visit. The center's four-star rated license, NC Child Care law summary, safe arrival and departure procedures, emergency phone numbers, tobacco restriction, menu, and Emergency Medical Care Plan were prominently posted. The following was monitored during today’s visit: supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, group size, capacity, adequate and approved space, and hazardous product storage. A walkthrough of the indoor and outdoor environment was completed. Children were observed engaging in free choice activities, outdoor play, teacher directed activities, toileting and handwashing routines, and lunch. Fire drills were completed monthly as required. The last fire drill was completed on February 25, 2025. Emergency drills are being completed every three months as required. The last emergency drill was completed on February 24, 2025. Your playground meets child care safety standards. The last playground inspection was completed on February 24, 2025. No concerns were observed. Materials, toys, and equipment throughout the facility was of sufficient quantity, developmentally appropriate, and in good repair. You stated that no children currently enrolled have medications or medical action plans. All staff files were monitored for a current Criminal Background Qualification letter, current First Aid and CPR, ITS-SIDS training, BSAC training and Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment during today’s visit. The following violation was documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1065 Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. The administrators ITS-SIDS training expired on 3/10/2025. .1102(f) Technical Assistance was provided on the following: 1. We discussed that although there are no infants currently enrolled at the facility, due to the facility being licensed for 0-12, ITS-SIDS training must be kept current. ITS-SIDS training can be taken using an approved online platform. Consultation was provided on the following: NEW QRIS MODERNIZATION PLAN: The new QRIS Modernization Plan known as “Pathways to Success” is being added to law which included moving to the use of the updated Environmental Rating Scale (ERS-3 versions) for FCCERS, effective February 1, 2025. DCDEE and the NC Child Care Commission will continue the rulemaking process to add the rule language to child care requirements. This process with take several months. Hold Harmless provisions have been extended. Star rated license reassessments are postponed until the QRIS rulemaking process has been completed. Star rated license assessments are still required for new child care programs. A pathway for child care programs currently accredited through the approved accrediting bodies may now move to a 3- or 5-star license if they are not already at this star level. Providers need to submit a request to their licensing consultant and provide a copy of their accreditation award/certificate for processing: Accreditation Licensure Request Form. Please be reminded any ERS assessment completed on February 1, 2025, and after will be assessed using the ERS-3 versions. WORKS STATUS LETTER: Child Care Rule .0703(c) Within six months of an individual assuming lead teacher or child care administrator duties, each center shall maintain the following information in the individual's staff record: (2) a copy of notification from the Division that the individual meets the equivalency or that the individual does not meet the equivalency and must enroll in coursework; DCDEE WEBSITE RESOURCES: -Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. -Child Care Rules and Laws: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/Licensing/Getting-a-License -Training and Professional Development: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development -Required Health and Safety Training: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development/Health-and-Safety-Trainings -Care for Children Receiving Subsidy: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Providing-Child-Care/Subsidized-Child-Care/Care-for-Children-Receiving-Subsidy -DCDEE Updates, Current Projects, and information applicable to Child Care in NC: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Whats-New -Southwestern Child Development Commission Inc.: https://www.swcdcinc.org/ ABCMS SYSTEM: The process of notifying the Division of any new child care providers working who are hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days 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. 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 as stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 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. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before April 1, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Rebbecca Hayes, Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 954 Taylorsville, NC 28681 Email: rebbecca.hayes@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. You may contact me by phone at (828) 405-8111 or by email at rebbecca.hayes@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Erin Pickard, by email at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov, if you have questions. Thank you for your time today. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: A BETTER PLACE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Facility ID: 49000379 Consultant: REBBECCA HAYES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/1/2024 Number Present: 19 Completed Date: 8/1/2024 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM 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 during an Annual Compliance Visit. You, Amy Kellams, Director, assisted me with today’s visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on September 13, 2023. The last sanitation inspection was completed on January 1, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted January 12, 2024, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 100 percent prior to today’s visit. The center's four-star rated license, NC Child Care law summary, safe arrival and departure procedures, emergency phone numbers, tobacco restriction, menu, and Emergency Medical Care Plan were prominently posted. The following was monitored during today’s visit: supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, group size, capacity, adequate and approved space, and hazardous product storage. A walkthrough of the indoor and outdoor environment was completed. Children were observed engaging in free choice activities, teacher directed small groups, toileting and handwashing routines, and lunch. Fire drills were completed monthly as required. The last fire drill was completed on July 19, 2024. Emergency drills are being conducted every three months as required. The last emergency drill in the form of a lockdown was completed on May 22, 2024. Your playground meets child care safety standards. The last outdoor playground inspection was completed on July 17, 2024. No concerns were observed. Materials, toys, and equipment throughout the facility was of sufficient quantity, developmentally appropriate, and in good repair. You stated that no children currently enrolled have medications. I monitored one Medical Action Plan in the facility. A selection of staff files and children’s files were monitored during today’s visit. The program does not provide transportation. The following violation were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 1325 Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. One child's discipline policy did not include the date of enrollment. .1804(b) Technical Assistance was provided on the following: 1. We discussed reviewing all children’s files to ensure that the date of enrollment is listed on the discipline policy. Consultation was provided on the following: 1. We discussed that as of July 8, 2024, the Senate Bill 425/Session Law 2024-34 for Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented. At this time providers are not required to go any further with a rated license assessment unless they want to. Please reach out to me if you would like to proceed with the Rated License Assessment. 2. Centers should have registered for lead paint/asbestos testing by May 1, 2024. Facilities that have not yet enrolled should complete the online registration process for lead paint/asbestos testing by November 1, 2024 at https://data.cleanwaterforuskids.org/data/north-carolina. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(f) Each child care center shall be free of lead poisoning hazards as defined in G.S. 130A-131.7(7) and asbestos hazards. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Due to the violation being corrected during today’s visit, a compliance letter is not due at this time. You may contact me by phone at (828) 405-8111 or by email at rebbecca.hayes@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Erin Pickard, by email at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov, if you have questions. Thank you for your time today. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: A BETTER PLACE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Facility ID: 49000379 Consultant: REBBECCA HAYES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/1/2024 Number Present: 19 Completed Date: 8/1/2024 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM 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 during an Annual Compliance Visit. You, Amy Kellams, Director, assisted me with today’s visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on September 13, 2023. The last sanitation inspection was completed on January 1, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted January 12, 2024, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 100 percent prior to today’s visit. The center's four-star rated license, NC Child Care law summary, safe arrival and departure procedures, emergency phone numbers, tobacco restriction, menu, and Emergency Medical Care Plan were prominently posted. The following was monitored during today’s visit: supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, group size, capacity, adequate and approved space, and hazardous product storage. A walkthrough of the indoor and outdoor environment was completed. Children were observed engaging in free choice activities, teacher directed small groups, toileting and handwashing routines, and lunch. Fire drills were completed monthly as required. The last fire drill was completed on July 19, 2024. Emergency drills are being conducted every three months as required. The last emergency drill in the form of a lockdown was completed on May 22, 2024. Your playground meets child care safety standards. The last outdoor playground inspection was completed on July 17, 2024. No concerns were observed. Materials, toys, and equipment throughout the facility was of sufficient quantity, developmentally appropriate, and in good repair. You stated that no children currently enrolled have medications. I monitored one Medical Action Plan in the facility. A selection of staff files and children’s files were monitored during today’s visit. The program does not provide transportation. The following violation were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 1325 Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. One child's discipline policy did not include the date of enrollment. .1804(b) Technical Assistance was provided on the following: 1. We discussed reviewing all children’s files to ensure that the date of enrollment is listed on the discipline policy. Consultation was provided on the following: 1. We discussed that as of July 8, 2024, the Senate Bill 425/Session Law 2024-34 for Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented. At this time providers are not required to go any further with a rated license assessment unless they want to. Please reach out to me if you would like to proceed with the Rated License Assessment. 2. Centers should have registered for lead paint/asbestos testing by May 1, 2024. Facilities that have not yet enrolled should complete the online registration process for lead paint/asbestos testing by November 1, 2024 at https://data.cleanwaterforuskids.org/data/north-carolina. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(f) Each child care center shall be free of lead poisoning hazards as defined in G.S. 130A-131.7(7) and asbestos hazards. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Due to the violation being corrected during today’s visit, a compliance letter is not due at this time. You may contact me by phone at (828) 405-8111 or by email at rebbecca.hayes@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Erin Pickard, by email at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov, if you have questions. Thank you for your time today. 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