Star Quality Home Daycare

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: STAR QUALITY HOME DAYCARE Facility ID: 49000565 Consultant: TONI WASHINGTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/22/2025 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 1/22/2025 Age: From 2 To 4 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 01:00 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 annual compliance visit. You, Angela Imes, Owner/Director, assisted me with today’s visit. Your last annual compliance visit was conducted on February 22, 2024. Your program currently operates with a Four-star license, issued on October 24, 2021, earning 7 points in staff education, 2 points in program standards, and 1 quality points. I reviewed with you today the facility information found in our system. You stated there have been no changes to your phone number, email address, mailing address, or corporate contact for your facility. I reviewed the facility’s permit with you today. I reviewed with you today the restrictions on your license, capacity, and age range on your permit and observed these being maintained. Your program’s compliance history was 100% as of January 21 ,2025 and was reviewed with you today. I observed your sanitation inspection was dated September 24, 2024, with a superior classification and 0 demerits. I observed your last fire inspection was dated October 30, 2024. I visited each license indoor space and each outdoor space with you today. I observed children adequately supervised during today’s visit. I observed the staff-child ratio maintained during today’s visit. I observed adequate approved space use maintained during today’s visit. I observed children engaged in free play activities indoor and outdoor. I observed toys, materials, and equipment to be child-sized, developmentally appropriate, and in good repair. I observed materials accessible to the children and of sufficient quantity. I reviewed children’s records today and observed no violation regarding children’s records. I reviewed staff records today and observed no violations regarding staff records. I observed and monitored no medications and you do not have any medical action plans on file. You stated there are currently no students on medications in the building. I observed the outdoor play environment. I observed the equipment and materials to be in good repair. I observed the fence to be of adequate height and in good repair in all areas. I observed monthly outdoor inspections documented for the past twelve months. I observed the last outdoor inspection dated December 20,2024. I observed your monthly fire drill log documented for the past twelve (12) months. I observed your last fire drill was January 16, 2025. I observed your quarterly shelter-in-place and lock-down drill log. I observed you last dill was a Lockdown drill and was dated December 18, 2024. I observed your Emergency Preparedness Response (EPR) Plan was last updated February 08, 2024. I observed menus posted and current. I observed today’s lunch consisted of turkey and cheese sandwiches, green peas, grapes, and milk. A current menu was posted, documented appropriate nutritious snacks and meals, showed a variety of foods, and complied with Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. Lunch was prepared and served in the kitchen. Today’s supper lunch included turkey and cheese sandwiches, green peas, grapes, and milk. Cold food and milk were stored in a commercial refrigerator in the kitchen at a temperature of 36 degrees Fahrenheit. I observed your Incident Log to be current for the school year. I reviewed children’s files and observed no violations today. I reviewed your completed Staff and Training worksheet. The visit summary packet was discussed at the end of you visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Activity plan was not posted. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) Technical Assistance: 1.An individualized written activity plan should be created, posted, and followed for each group or classroom. Consultation: 1.As stated in 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. 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. 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. 2. 1 Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ to get the latest information for child care settings and child care updates including the most up to date documents and forms. 2. Visit NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at http://healthychildcare.unc.edu to find the following resources: technical assistance, coaching support, resources, handwashing and diapering posters, monthly newsletters, and a list of approved in-service trainings including, but not limited to, ITS-SIDS training and Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training. Compliance History: You are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action against the facility's license. Any violations cited during a visit may affect your score. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest information for child care settings and child care updates at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. Thank you for having your Staff & Training Worksheet complete and available for review prior to today’s visit. The most up to date Staff & Training Worksheet form is available on the DCDEE website under the Provider tab and “Provider Documents and Forms”. Thank you for your time today. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me by phone at (704) 437-2549 or by email at toni.washington@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Erin Pickard, by email at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov. 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

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: STAR QUALITY HOME DAYCARE Facility ID: 49000565 Consultant: TONI WASHINGTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/22/2025 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 1/22/2025 Age: From 2 To 4 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 01:00 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 annual compliance visit. You, Angela Imes, Owner/Director, assisted me with today’s visit. Your last annual compliance visit was conducted on February 22, 2024. Your program currently operates with a Four-star license, issued on October 24, 2021, earning 7 points in staff education, 2 points in program standards, and 1 quality points. I reviewed with you today the facility information found in our system. You stated there have been no changes to your phone number, email address, mailing address, or corporate contact for your facility. I reviewed the facility’s permit with you today. I reviewed with you today the restrictions on your license, capacity, and age range on your permit and observed these being maintained. Your program’s compliance history was 100% as of January 21 ,2025 and was reviewed with you today. I observed your sanitation inspection was dated September 24, 2024, with a superior classification and 0 demerits. I observed your last fire inspection was dated October 30, 2024. I visited each license indoor space and each outdoor space with you today. I observed children adequately supervised during today’s visit. I observed the staff-child ratio maintained during today’s visit. I observed adequate approved space use maintained during today’s visit. I observed children engaged in free play activities indoor and outdoor. I observed toys, materials, and equipment to be child-sized, developmentally appropriate, and in good repair. I observed materials accessible to the children and of sufficient quantity. I reviewed children’s records today and observed no violation regarding children’s records. I reviewed staff records today and observed no violations regarding staff records. I observed and monitored no medications and you do not have any medical action plans on file. You stated there are currently no students on medications in the building. I observed the outdoor play environment. I observed the equipment and materials to be in good repair. I observed the fence to be of adequate height and in good repair in all areas. I observed monthly outdoor inspections documented for the past twelve months. I observed the last outdoor inspection dated December 20,2024. I observed your monthly fire drill log documented for the past twelve (12) months. I observed your last fire drill was January 16, 2025. I observed your quarterly shelter-in-place and lock-down drill log. I observed you last dill was a Lockdown drill and was dated December 18, 2024. I observed your Emergency Preparedness Response (EPR) Plan was last updated February 08, 2024. I observed menus posted and current. I observed today’s lunch consisted of turkey and cheese sandwiches, green peas, grapes, and milk. A current menu was posted, documented appropriate nutritious snacks and meals, showed a variety of foods, and complied with Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. Lunch was prepared and served in the kitchen. Today’s supper lunch included turkey and cheese sandwiches, green peas, grapes, and milk. Cold food and milk were stored in a commercial refrigerator in the kitchen at a temperature of 36 degrees Fahrenheit. I observed your Incident Log to be current for the school year. I reviewed children’s files and observed no violations today. I reviewed your completed Staff and Training worksheet. The visit summary packet was discussed at the end of you visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Activity plan was not posted. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) Technical Assistance: 1.An individualized written activity plan should be created, posted, and followed for each group or classroom. Consultation: 1.As stated in 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. 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. 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. 2. 1 Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ to get the latest information for child care settings and child care updates including the most up to date documents and forms. 2. Visit NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at http://healthychildcare.unc.edu to find the following resources: technical assistance, coaching support, resources, handwashing and diapering posters, monthly newsletters, and a list of approved in-service trainings including, but not limited to, ITS-SIDS training and Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training. Compliance History: You are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action against the facility's license. Any violations cited during a visit may affect your score. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest information for child care settings and child care updates at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. Thank you for having your Staff & Training Worksheet complete and available for review prior to today’s visit. The most up to date Staff & Training Worksheet form is available on the DCDEE website under the Provider tab and “Provider Documents and Forms”. Thank you for your time today. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me by phone at (704) 437-2549 or by email at toni.washington@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Erin Pickard, by email at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov. 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