10A NCAC 09 .1102 · Violation

Name of Operation: FAIRVIEW HEAD START Facility ID: 50000024 Consultant: SARAH UPTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/11/2023 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 12/11/2023 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 01:30 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 compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Sarah Upton, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Maria Crawford, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to Ms. Crawford. Today, Ms. Crawford assisted us. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-eight percent prior today’s visit. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed prior to today’s visit and the Non-Profit Corporation, Mountain Project, INC is current/active as of 12/11/2023. Permit type – Five Star issued on March 29, 2019 Special Services/Restrictions – Meets Enhanced space and reduced ratios. Meets multi-age ratio The last annual compliance visit was conducted on January 11, 2023. The last fire drill was practiced on November 13, 2023. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on November 15, 2023. The last playground inspection was documented on December 05, 2023. The last fire inspection was approved on September 08, 2023. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on November 07, 2023 with eight (8) demerits for a superior rating. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum There was a total of six (6) teachers employed at this faclity. Since my last visit Annual Compliance visit there have been four (4) new teachers hired. I monitored all new teachers’ files and one (1) existing teacher’s file. One of the new hires was a new administrator, Maria Crawford. During today’s visit I received a Preservice Requirements for Administrator of a Child Care Center form for Ms. Crawford and the Administrator information was updated in our system. Upon arrival I introduced my presence to Ms. Crawford and explained to her the reason for my visit. I observed the group with one- to-two-year-old children having lunch which consisted of beans and weenies, peaches, potato wedge, a roll and milk and nap time. I observed the group with children ages three- to four-year-old during lunch and nap time. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violation was cited. 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. A fire inspection was conducted on August 31, 2022. A new fire inspection was not conducted until September 08, 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) Technical Assistance: Item 106 Fire inspections must be conducted on or prior to the date of the last fire inspection to meet the 12 month inspection timeframe. 10A NCAC 09 .0304 ON-GOING REQUIREMENTS FOR A LICENSE (a) Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division Corrective action plan: A corrective action plan is not needed due to the violation being corrected. Consultation is provided as follows: Your facility has been placed in cohort 2. Your prep year began 7/1/24-6/30/25. Your reassessment year will be 7/1/25-6/30/26. Please visit ncrlap.org to learn more about ways to prepare for the Environment Rating Scale assessments. We discussed the importance of ensuring all staff have their education evaluated by WORKS. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify me, may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at sarah.upton@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-782-0937, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .1703 · Violation

Name of Operation: FAIRVIEW HEAD START Facility ID: 50000024 Consultant: SARAH UPTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/11/2023 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 12/11/2023 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 01:30 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 compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Sarah Upton, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Maria Crawford, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to Ms. Crawford. Today, Ms. Crawford assisted us. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-eight percent prior today’s visit. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed prior to today’s visit and the Non-Profit Corporation, Mountain Project, INC is current/active as of 12/11/2023. Permit type – Five Star issued on March 29, 2019 Special Services/Restrictions – Meets Enhanced space and reduced ratios. Meets multi-age ratio The last annual compliance visit was conducted on January 11, 2023. The last fire drill was practiced on November 13, 2023. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on November 15, 2023. The last playground inspection was documented on December 05, 2023. The last fire inspection was approved on September 08, 2023. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on November 07, 2023 with eight (8) demerits for a superior rating. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum There was a total of six (6) teachers employed at this faclity. Since my last visit Annual Compliance visit there have been four (4) new teachers hired. I monitored all new teachers’ files and one (1) existing teacher’s file. One of the new hires was a new administrator, Maria Crawford. During today’s visit I received a Preservice Requirements for Administrator of a Child Care Center form for Ms. Crawford and the Administrator information was updated in our system. Upon arrival I introduced my presence to Ms. Crawford and explained to her the reason for my visit. I observed the group with one- to-two-year-old children having lunch which consisted of beans and weenies, peaches, potato wedge, a roll and milk and nap time. I observed the group with children ages three- to four-year-old during lunch and nap time. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violation was cited. 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. A fire inspection was conducted on August 31, 2022. A new fire inspection was not conducted until September 08, 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) Technical Assistance: Item 106 Fire inspections must be conducted on or prior to the date of the last fire inspection to meet the 12 month inspection timeframe. 10A NCAC 09 .0304 ON-GOING REQUIREMENTS FOR A LICENSE (a) Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division Corrective action plan: A corrective action plan is not needed due to the violation being corrected. Consultation is provided as follows: Your facility has been placed in cohort 2. Your prep year began 7/1/24-6/30/25. Your reassessment year will be 7/1/25-6/30/26. Please visit ncrlap.org to learn more about ways to prepare for the Environment Rating Scale assessments. We discussed the importance of ensuring all staff have their education evaluated by WORKS. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify me, may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at sarah.upton@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-782-0937, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .2830 · Violation

Name of Operation: FAIRVIEW HEAD START Facility ID: 50000024 Consultant: SARAH UPTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/11/2023 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 12/11/2023 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 01:30 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 compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Sarah Upton, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Maria Crawford, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to Ms. Crawford. Today, Ms. Crawford assisted us. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-eight percent prior today’s visit. The North Carolina Secretary of State website was viewed prior to today’s visit and the Non-Profit Corporation, Mountain Project, INC is current/active as of 12/11/2023. Permit type – Five Star issued on March 29, 2019 Special Services/Restrictions – Meets Enhanced space and reduced ratios. Meets multi-age ratio The last annual compliance visit was conducted on January 11, 2023. The last fire drill was practiced on November 13, 2023. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on November 15, 2023. The last playground inspection was documented on December 05, 2023. The last fire inspection was approved on September 08, 2023. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on November 07, 2023 with eight (8) demerits for a superior rating. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum There was a total of six (6) teachers employed at this faclity. Since my last visit Annual Compliance visit there have been four (4) new teachers hired. I monitored all new teachers’ files and one (1) existing teacher’s file. One of the new hires was a new administrator, Maria Crawford. During today’s visit I received a Preservice Requirements for Administrator of a Child Care Center form for Ms. Crawford and the Administrator information was updated in our system. Upon arrival I introduced my presence to Ms. Crawford and explained to her the reason for my visit. I observed the group with one- to-two-year-old children having lunch which consisted of beans and weenies, peaches, potato wedge, a roll and milk and nap time. I observed the group with children ages three- to four-year-old during lunch and nap time. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violation was cited. 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. A fire inspection was conducted on August 31, 2022. A new fire inspection was not conducted until September 08, 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) Technical Assistance: Item 106 Fire inspections must be conducted on or prior to the date of the last fire inspection to meet the 12 month inspection timeframe. 10A NCAC 09 .0304 ON-GOING REQUIREMENTS FOR A LICENSE (a) Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division Corrective action plan: A corrective action plan is not needed due to the violation being corrected. Consultation is provided as follows: Your facility has been placed in cohort 2. Your prep year began 7/1/24-6/30/25. Your reassessment year will be 7/1/25-6/30/26. Please visit ncrlap.org to learn more about ways to prepare for the Environment Rating Scale assessments. We discussed the importance of ensuring all staff have their education evaluated by WORKS. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify me, may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at sarah.upton@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-782-0937, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.