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251 BIG Orange WAY, Sylva NC 28779 · License #50000120 · Center · Child Care Center
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10A NCAC 09 .1102 · Violation
Name of Operation: FAIRVIEW SCHOOL DEVELOPMENTAL DAY AND PRE-K Facility ID: 50000120 Consultant: BRIDGET OWEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/20/2026 Number Present: 34 Completed Date: 5/20/2026 Age: From 4 To 12 Total Minutes: 185 Time In: 09:25 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during a Routine Unannounced visit. The facility is owned and operated by Jackson County Public School. There are two NCPRE_K classrooms and one School Age Developmental Day classroom. Monica Houck, Lead Child Care Consultant, accompanied me on the visit A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Bridget Owen, Child Care Consultant and also signed Katie Monteith, Lead Teacher An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was emailed to Cassie Rogers, Preschool Coordinator. In addition, a copy was provided to Ms. Ammons by request. Ms. Monteith was available during the visit to answer and ask questions. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today to include, but not limited to the following: Supervision, Staff Child Ratios, CPR First Aid, Special Training, Criminal Record Checks, Emergency Medical Care Plan, Administration of Medication, Storage of Hazardous Substances, Storage of Medication, Adequate/Approved Space, General Safety Discipline, Program Records, License Posted, and Permit Restrictions. Permit Restrictions Permit type – Five Star License issued 08/19/2022 capacity of forty-six (46) children ages 3-12 years. Special Services/Restrictions – Approved for daytime care only; meets enhanced space; meets reduced ratios; SA Playground area does not meet cc playground safety standards; Certified Developmental Day; May serve children 13 to 15 yrs of age. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/18/2025 The last fire drill was practiced on 4/22/2026 The last lockdown drill was practiced on 3/11/2026 The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The incident log is used and maintained. All staff files were monitored for the criminal background letters (CBC) and CPR/First Aid certificates. One staff member A.M had an expired CBC 5/14/2026 No children’s files were monitored during today’s visit. There were seventeen children, four through five years of age. in space # 1, were observed during free choice time and transitioned to outdoor play. Today was water day. Children in space # 2 were not on-site. They were on a field trip. There were twelve (12) children in space #3 were observed during free choice time. Supervision was adequate throughout the observation, and teacher interactions were appropriate and positive. 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 violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 115 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in a prominent place in the center. A summary of law posted was dated 2021. G.S. 110-102 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill was not conducted for December 2026. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In space # 1, one over-the -counter medication, Benadryl was not stored in a locked cabinet. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.In space # 3, one emergency medication Symbicort was not in its original container. .0803(2)(a) 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. One over-the-counter medication, Benadryl expired 3/2026 and was not returned home. .0803(12) 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). In space # 3 staff member A.Murajda CBC expired on 5/14/2026 G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.In space # 3 staff member A.Murajda CBC expired on 5/14/2026. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Summary of Law Item #115 A summary of law posted was dated 2021. To achieve compliance, please print the most current summary of (2025) and replace the 2021. Fire Drill #805 A fire drill was not conducted for December 2026. To achieve compliance, you must send a written plan for maintaining compliance to ensure that fire drills are conducted monthly. Medications Item # 841, item #844 and item # 849 In space # 1, one over-the -counter medication, Benadryl was not stored in a locked cabinet. The Benadryl was locked up during the visit. One over-the-counter medication, Benadryl expired 3/2026 and was not returned home. To achieve compliance, the Benadryl will need to be sent home. Due to medical action, the Benadryl will need to be replaced with one that is not expired. In space # 3, one emergency medication Symbicort was not in its original container. To achieve compliance, you must obtain the original container with the prescription label for the medication Symbicort. Expired Criminal Background Letter Item #1044 & 1757 In space # 3 staff member A.Murajda CBC expired on 5/14/2026. To achieve compliance, A.M must renew her qualification letter immediately and retain a copy for review. 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. 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 will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Name and position of individual submitting compliance statement • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 06/03/2026 Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) to: bridget.owen@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Bridget Owen Po Box 114 Rosman, NC 28772 Please call me at 828-530-2424 or email bridget.owen@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development 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. Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed that you will need to conduct a fire drill May 2026 on or before the last day May 22, 2026. We discussed that you would need to conduct an emergency drill when the program opens in August 2026 for the new school program year to be in compliance. We discussed that the instructional screen should be added to the daily activity plan when all children participate. We discussed the Developmental Day Program should have a daily sign in and sign out sheet. The Division of Child Development has a template under provider forms and documents. We discussed setting up a technical assistance visit for the Developmental Day Program if they choose to be taken off the license, in accordance with the new updated policy. 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 a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. 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. 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. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3222 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in noncompliance with or failure to meet the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within six months. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within six months, 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 monitoring 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 bridget.owen@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-530-2424 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
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10A NCAC 09 .1703 · Violation
Name of Operation: FAIRVIEW SCHOOL DEVELOPMENTAL DAY AND PRE-K Facility ID: 50000120 Consultant: BRIDGET OWEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/20/2026 Number Present: 34 Completed Date: 5/20/2026 Age: From 4 To 12 Total Minutes: 185 Time In: 09:25 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during a Routine Unannounced visit. The facility is owned and operated by Jackson County Public School. There are two NCPRE_K classrooms and one School Age Developmental Day classroom. Monica Houck, Lead Child Care Consultant, accompanied me on the visit A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Bridget Owen, Child Care Consultant and also signed Katie Monteith, Lead Teacher An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was emailed to Cassie Rogers, Preschool Coordinator. In addition, a copy was provided to Ms. Ammons by request. Ms. Monteith was available during the visit to answer and ask questions. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today to include, but not limited to the following: Supervision, Staff Child Ratios, CPR First Aid, Special Training, Criminal Record Checks, Emergency Medical Care Plan, Administration of Medication, Storage of Hazardous Substances, Storage of Medication, Adequate/Approved Space, General Safety Discipline, Program Records, License Posted, and Permit Restrictions. Permit Restrictions Permit type – Five Star License issued 08/19/2022 capacity of forty-six (46) children ages 3-12 years. Special Services/Restrictions – Approved for daytime care only; meets enhanced space; meets reduced ratios; SA Playground area does not meet cc playground safety standards; Certified Developmental Day; May serve children 13 to 15 yrs of age. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/18/2025 The last fire drill was practiced on 4/22/2026 The last lockdown drill was practiced on 3/11/2026 The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The incident log is used and maintained. All staff files were monitored for the criminal background letters (CBC) and CPR/First Aid certificates. One staff member A.M had an expired CBC 5/14/2026 No children’s files were monitored during today’s visit. There were seventeen children, four through five years of age. in space # 1, were observed during free choice time and transitioned to outdoor play. Today was water day. Children in space # 2 were not on-site. They were on a field trip. There were twelve (12) children in space #3 were observed during free choice time. Supervision was adequate throughout the observation, and teacher interactions were appropriate and positive. 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 violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 115 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in a prominent place in the center. A summary of law posted was dated 2021. G.S. 110-102 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill was not conducted for December 2026. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In space # 1, one over-the -counter medication, Benadryl was not stored in a locked cabinet. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.In space # 3, one emergency medication Symbicort was not in its original container. .0803(2)(a) 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. One over-the-counter medication, Benadryl expired 3/2026 and was not returned home. .0803(12) 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). In space # 3 staff member A.Murajda CBC expired on 5/14/2026 G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.In space # 3 staff member A.Murajda CBC expired on 5/14/2026. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Summary of Law Item #115 A summary of law posted was dated 2021. To achieve compliance, please print the most current summary of (2025) and replace the 2021. Fire Drill #805 A fire drill was not conducted for December 2026. To achieve compliance, you must send a written plan for maintaining compliance to ensure that fire drills are conducted monthly. Medications Item # 841, item #844 and item # 849 In space # 1, one over-the -counter medication, Benadryl was not stored in a locked cabinet. The Benadryl was locked up during the visit. One over-the-counter medication, Benadryl expired 3/2026 and was not returned home. To achieve compliance, the Benadryl will need to be sent home. Due to medical action, the Benadryl will need to be replaced with one that is not expired. In space # 3, one emergency medication Symbicort was not in its original container. To achieve compliance, you must obtain the original container with the prescription label for the medication Symbicort. Expired Criminal Background Letter Item #1044 & 1757 In space # 3 staff member A.Murajda CBC expired on 5/14/2026. To achieve compliance, A.M must renew her qualification letter immediately and retain a copy for review. 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. 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 will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Name and position of individual submitting compliance statement • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 06/03/2026 Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) to: bridget.owen@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Bridget Owen Po Box 114 Rosman, NC 28772 Please call me at 828-530-2424 or email bridget.owen@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development 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. Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed that you will need to conduct a fire drill May 2026 on or before the last day May 22, 2026. We discussed that you would need to conduct an emergency drill when the program opens in August 2026 for the new school program year to be in compliance. We discussed that the instructional screen should be added to the daily activity plan when all children participate. We discussed the Developmental Day Program should have a daily sign in and sign out sheet. The Division of Child Development has a template under provider forms and documents. We discussed setting up a technical assistance visit for the Developmental Day Program if they choose to be taken off the license, in accordance with the new updated policy. 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 a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. 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. 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. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3222 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in noncompliance with or failure to meet the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within six months. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within six months, 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 monitoring 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 bridget.owen@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-530-2424 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 .3222 · Violation
Name of Operation: FAIRVIEW SCHOOL DEVELOPMENTAL DAY AND PRE-K Facility ID: 50000120 Consultant: BRIDGET OWEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/20/2026 Number Present: 34 Completed Date: 5/20/2026 Age: From 4 To 12 Total Minutes: 185 Time In: 09:25 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during a Routine Unannounced visit. The facility is owned and operated by Jackson County Public School. There are two NCPRE_K classrooms and one School Age Developmental Day classroom. Monica Houck, Lead Child Care Consultant, accompanied me on the visit A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Bridget Owen, Child Care Consultant and also signed Katie Monteith, Lead Teacher An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was emailed to Cassie Rogers, Preschool Coordinator. In addition, a copy was provided to Ms. Ammons by request. Ms. Monteith was available during the visit to answer and ask questions. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today to include, but not limited to the following: Supervision, Staff Child Ratios, CPR First Aid, Special Training, Criminal Record Checks, Emergency Medical Care Plan, Administration of Medication, Storage of Hazardous Substances, Storage of Medication, Adequate/Approved Space, General Safety Discipline, Program Records, License Posted, and Permit Restrictions. Permit Restrictions Permit type – Five Star License issued 08/19/2022 capacity of forty-six (46) children ages 3-12 years. Special Services/Restrictions – Approved for daytime care only; meets enhanced space; meets reduced ratios; SA Playground area does not meet cc playground safety standards; Certified Developmental Day; May serve children 13 to 15 yrs of age. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/18/2025 The last fire drill was practiced on 4/22/2026 The last lockdown drill was practiced on 3/11/2026 The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The incident log is used and maintained. All staff files were monitored for the criminal background letters (CBC) and CPR/First Aid certificates. One staff member A.M had an expired CBC 5/14/2026 No children’s files were monitored during today’s visit. There were seventeen children, four through five years of age. in space # 1, were observed during free choice time and transitioned to outdoor play. Today was water day. Children in space # 2 were not on-site. They were on a field trip. There were twelve (12) children in space #3 were observed during free choice time. Supervision was adequate throughout the observation, and teacher interactions were appropriate and positive. 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 violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 115 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in a prominent place in the center. A summary of law posted was dated 2021. G.S. 110-102 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill was not conducted for December 2026. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In space # 1, one over-the -counter medication, Benadryl was not stored in a locked cabinet. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.In space # 3, one emergency medication Symbicort was not in its original container. .0803(2)(a) 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. One over-the-counter medication, Benadryl expired 3/2026 and was not returned home. .0803(12) 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). In space # 3 staff member A.Murajda CBC expired on 5/14/2026 G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.In space # 3 staff member A.Murajda CBC expired on 5/14/2026. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Summary of Law Item #115 A summary of law posted was dated 2021. To achieve compliance, please print the most current summary of (2025) and replace the 2021. Fire Drill #805 A fire drill was not conducted for December 2026. To achieve compliance, you must send a written plan for maintaining compliance to ensure that fire drills are conducted monthly. Medications Item # 841, item #844 and item # 849 In space # 1, one over-the -counter medication, Benadryl was not stored in a locked cabinet. The Benadryl was locked up during the visit. One over-the-counter medication, Benadryl expired 3/2026 and was not returned home. To achieve compliance, the Benadryl will need to be sent home. Due to medical action, the Benadryl will need to be replaced with one that is not expired. In space # 3, one emergency medication Symbicort was not in its original container. To achieve compliance, you must obtain the original container with the prescription label for the medication Symbicort. Expired Criminal Background Letter Item #1044 & 1757 In space # 3 staff member A.Murajda CBC expired on 5/14/2026. To achieve compliance, A.M must renew her qualification letter immediately and retain a copy for review. 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. 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 will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Name and position of individual submitting compliance statement • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 06/03/2026 Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) to: bridget.owen@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Bridget Owen Po Box 114 Rosman, NC 28772 Please call me at 828-530-2424 or email bridget.owen@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development 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. Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed that you will need to conduct a fire drill May 2026 on or before the last day May 22, 2026. We discussed that you would need to conduct an emergency drill when the program opens in August 2026 for the new school program year to be in compliance. We discussed that the instructional screen should be added to the daily activity plan when all children participate. We discussed the Developmental Day Program should have a daily sign in and sign out sheet. The Division of Child Development has a template under provider forms and documents. We discussed setting up a technical assistance visit for the Developmental Day Program if they choose to be taken off the license, in accordance with the new updated policy. 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 a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. 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. 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. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3222 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in noncompliance with or failure to meet the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within six months. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within six months, 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 monitoring 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 bridget.owen@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-530-2424 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.
G.S. 110-102 · Violation
Name of Operation: FAIRVIEW SCHOOL DEVELOPMENTAL DAY AND PRE-K Facility ID: 50000120 Consultant: BRIDGET OWEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/20/2026 Number Present: 34 Completed Date: 5/20/2026 Age: From 4 To 12 Total Minutes: 185 Time In: 09:25 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during a Routine Unannounced visit. The facility is owned and operated by Jackson County Public School. There are two NCPRE_K classrooms and one School Age Developmental Day classroom. Monica Houck, Lead Child Care Consultant, accompanied me on the visit A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Bridget Owen, Child Care Consultant and also signed Katie Monteith, Lead Teacher An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was emailed to Cassie Rogers, Preschool Coordinator. In addition, a copy was provided to Ms. Ammons by request. Ms. Monteith was available during the visit to answer and ask questions. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today to include, but not limited to the following: Supervision, Staff Child Ratios, CPR First Aid, Special Training, Criminal Record Checks, Emergency Medical Care Plan, Administration of Medication, Storage of Hazardous Substances, Storage of Medication, Adequate/Approved Space, General Safety Discipline, Program Records, License Posted, and Permit Restrictions. Permit Restrictions Permit type – Five Star License issued 08/19/2022 capacity of forty-six (46) children ages 3-12 years. Special Services/Restrictions – Approved for daytime care only; meets enhanced space; meets reduced ratios; SA Playground area does not meet cc playground safety standards; Certified Developmental Day; May serve children 13 to 15 yrs of age. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/18/2025 The last fire drill was practiced on 4/22/2026 The last lockdown drill was practiced on 3/11/2026 The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The incident log is used and maintained. All staff files were monitored for the criminal background letters (CBC) and CPR/First Aid certificates. One staff member A.M had an expired CBC 5/14/2026 No children’s files were monitored during today’s visit. There were seventeen children, four through five years of age. in space # 1, were observed during free choice time and transitioned to outdoor play. Today was water day. Children in space # 2 were not on-site. They were on a field trip. There were twelve (12) children in space #3 were observed during free choice time. Supervision was adequate throughout the observation, and teacher interactions were appropriate and positive. 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 violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 115 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in a prominent place in the center. A summary of law posted was dated 2021. G.S. 110-102 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill was not conducted for December 2026. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In space # 1, one over-the -counter medication, Benadryl was not stored in a locked cabinet. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.In space # 3, one emergency medication Symbicort was not in its original container. .0803(2)(a) 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. One over-the-counter medication, Benadryl expired 3/2026 and was not returned home. .0803(12) 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). In space # 3 staff member A.Murajda CBC expired on 5/14/2026 G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.In space # 3 staff member A.Murajda CBC expired on 5/14/2026. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Summary of Law Item #115 A summary of law posted was dated 2021. To achieve compliance, please print the most current summary of (2025) and replace the 2021. Fire Drill #805 A fire drill was not conducted for December 2026. To achieve compliance, you must send a written plan for maintaining compliance to ensure that fire drills are conducted monthly. Medications Item # 841, item #844 and item # 849 In space # 1, one over-the -counter medication, Benadryl was not stored in a locked cabinet. The Benadryl was locked up during the visit. One over-the-counter medication, Benadryl expired 3/2026 and was not returned home. To achieve compliance, the Benadryl will need to be sent home. Due to medical action, the Benadryl will need to be replaced with one that is not expired. In space # 3, one emergency medication Symbicort was not in its original container. To achieve compliance, you must obtain the original container with the prescription label for the medication Symbicort. Expired Criminal Background Letter Item #1044 & 1757 In space # 3 staff member A.Murajda CBC expired on 5/14/2026. To achieve compliance, A.M must renew her qualification letter immediately and retain a copy for review. 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. 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 will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Name and position of individual submitting compliance statement • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 06/03/2026 Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) to: bridget.owen@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Bridget Owen Po Box 114 Rosman, NC 28772 Please call me at 828-530-2424 or email bridget.owen@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development 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. Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed that you will need to conduct a fire drill May 2026 on or before the last day May 22, 2026. We discussed that you would need to conduct an emergency drill when the program opens in August 2026 for the new school program year to be in compliance. We discussed that the instructional screen should be added to the daily activity plan when all children participate. We discussed the Developmental Day Program should have a daily sign in and sign out sheet. The Division of Child Development has a template under provider forms and documents. We discussed setting up a technical assistance visit for the Developmental Day Program if they choose to be taken off the license, in accordance with the new updated policy. 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 a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. 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. 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. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3222 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in noncompliance with or failure to meet the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within six months. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within six months, 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 monitoring 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 bridget.owen@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-530-2424 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.
G.S. 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: FAIRVIEW SCHOOL DEVELOPMENTAL DAY AND PRE-K Facility ID: 50000120 Consultant: BRIDGET OWEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/20/2026 Number Present: 34 Completed Date: 5/20/2026 Age: From 4 To 12 Total Minutes: 185 Time In: 09:25 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during a Routine Unannounced visit. The facility is owned and operated by Jackson County Public School. There are two NCPRE_K classrooms and one School Age Developmental Day classroom. Monica Houck, Lead Child Care Consultant, accompanied me on the visit A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Bridget Owen, Child Care Consultant and also signed Katie Monteith, Lead Teacher An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was emailed to Cassie Rogers, Preschool Coordinator. In addition, a copy was provided to Ms. Ammons by request. Ms. Monteith was available during the visit to answer and ask questions. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today to include, but not limited to the following: Supervision, Staff Child Ratios, CPR First Aid, Special Training, Criminal Record Checks, Emergency Medical Care Plan, Administration of Medication, Storage of Hazardous Substances, Storage of Medication, Adequate/Approved Space, General Safety Discipline, Program Records, License Posted, and Permit Restrictions. Permit Restrictions Permit type – Five Star License issued 08/19/2022 capacity of forty-six (46) children ages 3-12 years. Special Services/Restrictions – Approved for daytime care only; meets enhanced space; meets reduced ratios; SA Playground area does not meet cc playground safety standards; Certified Developmental Day; May serve children 13 to 15 yrs of age. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/18/2025 The last fire drill was practiced on 4/22/2026 The last lockdown drill was practiced on 3/11/2026 The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The incident log is used and maintained. All staff files were monitored for the criminal background letters (CBC) and CPR/First Aid certificates. One staff member A.M had an expired CBC 5/14/2026 No children’s files were monitored during today’s visit. There were seventeen children, four through five years of age. in space # 1, were observed during free choice time and transitioned to outdoor play. Today was water day. Children in space # 2 were not on-site. They were on a field trip. There were twelve (12) children in space #3 were observed during free choice time. Supervision was adequate throughout the observation, and teacher interactions were appropriate and positive. 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 violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 115 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in a prominent place in the center. A summary of law posted was dated 2021. G.S. 110-102 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill was not conducted for December 2026. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In space # 1, one over-the -counter medication, Benadryl was not stored in a locked cabinet. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.In space # 3, one emergency medication Symbicort was not in its original container. .0803(2)(a) 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. One over-the-counter medication, Benadryl expired 3/2026 and was not returned home. .0803(12) 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). In space # 3 staff member A.Murajda CBC expired on 5/14/2026 G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.In space # 3 staff member A.Murajda CBC expired on 5/14/2026. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Summary of Law Item #115 A summary of law posted was dated 2021. To achieve compliance, please print the most current summary of (2025) and replace the 2021. Fire Drill #805 A fire drill was not conducted for December 2026. To achieve compliance, you must send a written plan for maintaining compliance to ensure that fire drills are conducted monthly. Medications Item # 841, item #844 and item # 849 In space # 1, one over-the -counter medication, Benadryl was not stored in a locked cabinet. The Benadryl was locked up during the visit. One over-the-counter medication, Benadryl expired 3/2026 and was not returned home. To achieve compliance, the Benadryl will need to be sent home. Due to medical action, the Benadryl will need to be replaced with one that is not expired. In space # 3, one emergency medication Symbicort was not in its original container. To achieve compliance, you must obtain the original container with the prescription label for the medication Symbicort. Expired Criminal Background Letter Item #1044 & 1757 In space # 3 staff member A.Murajda CBC expired on 5/14/2026. To achieve compliance, A.M must renew her qualification letter immediately and retain a copy for review. 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. 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 will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Name and position of individual submitting compliance statement • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 06/03/2026 Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) to: bridget.owen@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Bridget Owen Po Box 114 Rosman, NC 28772 Please call me at 828-530-2424 or email bridget.owen@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development 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. Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed that you will need to conduct a fire drill May 2026 on or before the last day May 22, 2026. We discussed that you would need to conduct an emergency drill when the program opens in August 2026 for the new school program year to be in compliance. We discussed that the instructional screen should be added to the daily activity plan when all children participate. We discussed the Developmental Day Program should have a daily sign in and sign out sheet. The Division of Child Development has a template under provider forms and documents. We discussed setting up a technical assistance visit for the Developmental Day Program if they choose to be taken off the license, in accordance with the new updated policy. 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 a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. 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. 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. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3222 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in noncompliance with or failure to meet the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within six months. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within six months, 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 monitoring 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 bridget.owen@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-530-2424 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.
NC GS 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: FAIRVIEW SCHOOL DEVELOPMENTAL DAY AND PRE-K Facility ID: 50000120 Consultant: BRIDGET OWEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/20/2026 Number Present: 34 Completed Date: 5/20/2026 Age: From 4 To 12 Total Minutes: 185 Time In: 09:25 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during a Routine Unannounced visit. The facility is owned and operated by Jackson County Public School. There are two NCPRE_K classrooms and one School Age Developmental Day classroom. Monica Houck, Lead Child Care Consultant, accompanied me on the visit A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Bridget Owen, Child Care Consultant and also signed Katie Monteith, Lead Teacher An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was emailed to Cassie Rogers, Preschool Coordinator. In addition, a copy was provided to Ms. Ammons by request. Ms. Monteith was available during the visit to answer and ask questions. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today to include, but not limited to the following: Supervision, Staff Child Ratios, CPR First Aid, Special Training, Criminal Record Checks, Emergency Medical Care Plan, Administration of Medication, Storage of Hazardous Substances, Storage of Medication, Adequate/Approved Space, General Safety Discipline, Program Records, License Posted, and Permit Restrictions. Permit Restrictions Permit type – Five Star License issued 08/19/2022 capacity of forty-six (46) children ages 3-12 years. Special Services/Restrictions – Approved for daytime care only; meets enhanced space; meets reduced ratios; SA Playground area does not meet cc playground safety standards; Certified Developmental Day; May serve children 13 to 15 yrs of age. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/18/2025 The last fire drill was practiced on 4/22/2026 The last lockdown drill was practiced on 3/11/2026 The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The incident log is used and maintained. All staff files were monitored for the criminal background letters (CBC) and CPR/First Aid certificates. One staff member A.M had an expired CBC 5/14/2026 No children’s files were monitored during today’s visit. There were seventeen children, four through five years of age. in space # 1, were observed during free choice time and transitioned to outdoor play. Today was water day. Children in space # 2 were not on-site. They were on a field trip. There were twelve (12) children in space #3 were observed during free choice time. Supervision was adequate throughout the observation, and teacher interactions were appropriate and positive. 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 violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 115 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in a prominent place in the center. A summary of law posted was dated 2021. G.S. 110-102 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill was not conducted for December 2026. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In space # 1, one over-the -counter medication, Benadryl was not stored in a locked cabinet. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.In space # 3, one emergency medication Symbicort was not in its original container. .0803(2)(a) 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. One over-the-counter medication, Benadryl expired 3/2026 and was not returned home. .0803(12) 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). In space # 3 staff member A.Murajda CBC expired on 5/14/2026 G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.In space # 3 staff member A.Murajda CBC expired on 5/14/2026. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Summary of Law Item #115 A summary of law posted was dated 2021. To achieve compliance, please print the most current summary of (2025) and replace the 2021. Fire Drill #805 A fire drill was not conducted for December 2026. To achieve compliance, you must send a written plan for maintaining compliance to ensure that fire drills are conducted monthly. Medications Item # 841, item #844 and item # 849 In space # 1, one over-the -counter medication, Benadryl was not stored in a locked cabinet. The Benadryl was locked up during the visit. One over-the-counter medication, Benadryl expired 3/2026 and was not returned home. To achieve compliance, the Benadryl will need to be sent home. Due to medical action, the Benadryl will need to be replaced with one that is not expired. In space # 3, one emergency medication Symbicort was not in its original container. To achieve compliance, you must obtain the original container with the prescription label for the medication Symbicort. Expired Criminal Background Letter Item #1044 & 1757 In space # 3 staff member A.Murajda CBC expired on 5/14/2026. To achieve compliance, A.M must renew her qualification letter immediately and retain a copy for review. 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. 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 will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Name and position of individual submitting compliance statement • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 06/03/2026 Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) to: bridget.owen@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Bridget Owen Po Box 114 Rosman, NC 28772 Please call me at 828-530-2424 or email bridget.owen@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development 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. Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed that you will need to conduct a fire drill May 2026 on or before the last day May 22, 2026. We discussed that you would need to conduct an emergency drill when the program opens in August 2026 for the new school program year to be in compliance. We discussed that the instructional screen should be added to the daily activity plan when all children participate. We discussed the Developmental Day Program should have a daily sign in and sign out sheet. The Division of Child Development has a template under provider forms and documents. We discussed setting up a technical assistance visit for the Developmental Day Program if they choose to be taken off the license, in accordance with the new updated policy. 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 a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. 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. 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. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3222 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in noncompliance with or failure to meet the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within six months. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within six months, 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 monitoring 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 bridget.owen@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-530-2424 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 .0304 · Violation
Name of Operation: FAIRVIEW SCHOOL DEVELOPMENTAL DAY AND PRE-K Facility ID: 50000120 Consultant: SARAH UPTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/18/2025 Number Present: 38 Completed Date: 11/18/2025 Age: From 3 To 12 Total Minutes: 274 Time In: 09:41 AM Time Out: 02:15 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 Katie Monteith Lead Teacher, during the visit. Bridgett Owen, Child Care Consultant, accompanied me during this visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site. A copy of this visit summary was sent to Cassie Rogers, Preschool Coordinator, for a signature as well. Today, lead teachers for each age group assisted us with needed paperwork and answered any questions we had. 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-nine (99) percentage as of 11/18/2025. This program is owned and operated by Jackson County Public Schools Permit type – Five Star issued on August 19, 2022 Special Services/Restrictions – Meeting reduced ratios, SA playground area does not meet child care playground safety standards, Certified Developmental Day, May serve children 13 to 15 years of age, transportation provided through DPI The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 12/17/25 The last fire drill was practiced on 11/06/25. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 10/01/25. The last playground inspection for the two (2) NCPRE-K classrooms was documented on 11/13/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 7/24/25. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 10/07/25 with six (6) 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 and Brigance is being used as the assessed tool for NCPRE-K requirements Transportation is provided through Jackson County Public Schools. Buses were not monitored. Lead water testing was completed on 06/09/2024 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos enrollment is listed as enrollment started. Upon arrival we introduced our presence to the staff members and explained the reason for our visit. We observed the group with school aged children engaged in small group activities with teachers and free choice activities, We observed the group with three-through-five year-olds during lunch which is prepared by the school cafeteria and consisted of chicken sandwiches, steamed broccoli, French fries and milk. We observed the group with four-through-five year olds during outside free play and indoor group 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 program does provide transportation through Jackson County Public School buses. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in spaces one (1) and two (2). The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was not reviewed today. Staff reported today that have a meeting scheduled with the NCPRE-K Coordinator, Barbara Jeffries on 12/08/25 to review and complete the site monitoring tool. Five (5) children files were monitored today. The classroom operates from 7:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. The following violations were documented during today’s visit Violation Number Comment Rule 1030 Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff. Substitute teacher hired through ESS did not have a completed application on onsite for review. .0302(d)(1)(A) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Substitute teacher hired through ESS did not have record of 16 hrs. orientation within the first six weeks. .1101(a) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Substitute teacher hired through ESS did not have record of six clock hours orientation within the first six weeks. .1101(a)(b) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Substitute teacher hired through ESS did not have a qualification letter onsite for review. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1826 Substitutes and volunteers counted in ratio were not informed of the center's EPR Plan and its location. Documentation of this notice was not maintained on file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. Substitute teacher hired through ESS did not have record of review of the facilities EPR Plan. .0607(g) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Outside on the playground used by the NC Pre-K classrooms, the loose surfacing measured less then six inches of rubber mulch. .0605(k)(1-4) Technical Assistance: Anyone substituting through ESS must have all required substitute documentation on-site and available for review. As a reminder, substitutes employed through ESS are not considered DPI staff and cannot be listed on the DPI Staff Records Verification form. Their documentation also cannot be housed at the Central Office or any off-site location. Required information may either be kept by the individual and brought each time they substitute at this location, or a copy may be maintained at the facility. Item 1030 All staff not employed through Jackson County Public Schools must have an application on site and available for review, this includes substitutes hired through ESS. Item 1045 and Item 1067 orientation within the assigned topic areas listed on the Orientation Documentation found on DCDEE website under Provider Documents. The Orientation Documentation must be completed in full with the date the topic was covered, the length of time it took to cover the topic area and the name of the provider that completed the training for each topic area. Item 1757 a copy of each staff member that is counting in staff to child ratio, and/or left alone with children must have qualification letter on site and available for review. *To maintain compliance with the items listed above we would suggest completing the staff file checklist that is available at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ under “provider documents”. This will help ensure that you have all the required information on site and available for review in the required time frames. If ESS substitutes move about facilities, we encourage you to create a file at this facility to ensure that the information is on site at all times. Item 1826 All substitutes and volunteers must be informed of your Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Plan and its location. A signed acknowledgement confirming that the plan has been reviewed with them must be placed in each individual’s file and made available for review. We encourage you to review the EPR Plan with anyone who works in your classroom and obtain their signed statement confirming the review. Emergencies can occur at any time, and it is essential that all staff are fully prepared to respond in a manner that ensures the safety of all children. Item 1867 Protective surfacing on playgrounds in child care centers plays an essential role in preventing injuries—particularly head injuries—by absorbing the impact of falls. Adequate surfacing minimizes fall severity, supports all-weather play, and enhances the overall safety and accessibility of the play area. Based on the height of the climber, at least six inches of protective surfacing is required throughout all designated fall zones, and the surfacing must extend a minimum of six feet in all directions. We recommend contacting maintenance to redistribute the rubber mulch that has washed down to the lower left side of the playground, bringing it back up to areas where coverage is insufficient or measures less than six inches. Corrective Action Plan: All violations are required to be corrected immediately. However, if at any time you are unable to correct all violations within the specified time frame, please send a written statement regarding those violations that were corrected and include a specific plan for correction of the remaining violations. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today’s visit would be considered as legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license may be issued. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 12/02/2025 Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or on the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: sarah.upton@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Sarah Upton 143 Bobcat Trail Clyde NC 28721 Please call me at 828-782-0937, or email sarah.upton@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development 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. **Falsification of any information may result in a revocation of your license. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Please note any violations cited today and during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Consultation provided: During your Rated License Assessment visit on 05/09/2025 we discussed completing your Rated License Packet and moving forward with your new permit. However, due to staff information not being completed in the WORKS system the packet could not be completed without reducing your star level. At this time the “held harmless” is no longer in effect and each facility must complete a new permit and select a pathway identified in the QRIS modernization. We would like to schedule a technical assistance visit with you all prior to April to discuss the pathways with you in more detail and answer any question you may have. We encourage you to review the CHAPTER 09 - CHILD CARE RULES SECTION .3200 - STANDARDS FOR TWO THROUGH FIVE STAR RATED LICENSES. 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 a DCDEE representative 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.” 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.
G.S. 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: FAIRVIEW SCHOOL DEVELOPMENTAL DAY AND PRE-K Facility ID: 50000120 Consultant: SARAH UPTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/18/2025 Number Present: 38 Completed Date: 11/18/2025 Age: From 3 To 12 Total Minutes: 274 Time In: 09:41 AM Time Out: 02:15 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 Katie Monteith Lead Teacher, during the visit. Bridgett Owen, Child Care Consultant, accompanied me during this visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site. A copy of this visit summary was sent to Cassie Rogers, Preschool Coordinator, for a signature as well. Today, lead teachers for each age group assisted us with needed paperwork and answered any questions we had. 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-nine (99) percentage as of 11/18/2025. This program is owned and operated by Jackson County Public Schools Permit type – Five Star issued on August 19, 2022 Special Services/Restrictions – Meeting reduced ratios, SA playground area does not meet child care playground safety standards, Certified Developmental Day, May serve children 13 to 15 years of age, transportation provided through DPI The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 12/17/25 The last fire drill was practiced on 11/06/25. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 10/01/25. The last playground inspection for the two (2) NCPRE-K classrooms was documented on 11/13/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 7/24/25. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 10/07/25 with six (6) 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 and Brigance is being used as the assessed tool for NCPRE-K requirements Transportation is provided through Jackson County Public Schools. Buses were not monitored. Lead water testing was completed on 06/09/2024 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos enrollment is listed as enrollment started. Upon arrival we introduced our presence to the staff members and explained the reason for our visit. We observed the group with school aged children engaged in small group activities with teachers and free choice activities, We observed the group with three-through-five year-olds during lunch which is prepared by the school cafeteria and consisted of chicken sandwiches, steamed broccoli, French fries and milk. We observed the group with four-through-five year olds during outside free play and indoor group 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 program does provide transportation through Jackson County Public School buses. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in spaces one (1) and two (2). The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was not reviewed today. Staff reported today that have a meeting scheduled with the NCPRE-K Coordinator, Barbara Jeffries on 12/08/25 to review and complete the site monitoring tool. Five (5) children files were monitored today. The classroom operates from 7:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. The following violations were documented during today’s visit Violation Number Comment Rule 1030 Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff. Substitute teacher hired through ESS did not have a completed application on onsite for review. .0302(d)(1)(A) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Substitute teacher hired through ESS did not have record of 16 hrs. orientation within the first six weeks. .1101(a) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Substitute teacher hired through ESS did not have record of six clock hours orientation within the first six weeks. .1101(a)(b) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Substitute teacher hired through ESS did not have a qualification letter onsite for review. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1826 Substitutes and volunteers counted in ratio were not informed of the center's EPR Plan and its location. Documentation of this notice was not maintained on file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. Substitute teacher hired through ESS did not have record of review of the facilities EPR Plan. .0607(g) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Outside on the playground used by the NC Pre-K classrooms, the loose surfacing measured less then six inches of rubber mulch. .0605(k)(1-4) Technical Assistance: Anyone substituting through ESS must have all required substitute documentation on-site and available for review. As a reminder, substitutes employed through ESS are not considered DPI staff and cannot be listed on the DPI Staff Records Verification form. Their documentation also cannot be housed at the Central Office or any off-site location. Required information may either be kept by the individual and brought each time they substitute at this location, or a copy may be maintained at the facility. Item 1030 All staff not employed through Jackson County Public Schools must have an application on site and available for review, this includes substitutes hired through ESS. Item 1045 and Item 1067 orientation within the assigned topic areas listed on the Orientation Documentation found on DCDEE website under Provider Documents. The Orientation Documentation must be completed in full with the date the topic was covered, the length of time it took to cover the topic area and the name of the provider that completed the training for each topic area. Item 1757 a copy of each staff member that is counting in staff to child ratio, and/or left alone with children must have qualification letter on site and available for review. *To maintain compliance with the items listed above we would suggest completing the staff file checklist that is available at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ under “provider documents”. This will help ensure that you have all the required information on site and available for review in the required time frames. If ESS substitutes move about facilities, we encourage you to create a file at this facility to ensure that the information is on site at all times. Item 1826 All substitutes and volunteers must be informed of your Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Plan and its location. A signed acknowledgement confirming that the plan has been reviewed with them must be placed in each individual’s file and made available for review. We encourage you to review the EPR Plan with anyone who works in your classroom and obtain their signed statement confirming the review. Emergencies can occur at any time, and it is essential that all staff are fully prepared to respond in a manner that ensures the safety of all children. Item 1867 Protective surfacing on playgrounds in child care centers plays an essential role in preventing injuries—particularly head injuries—by absorbing the impact of falls. Adequate surfacing minimizes fall severity, supports all-weather play, and enhances the overall safety and accessibility of the play area. Based on the height of the climber, at least six inches of protective surfacing is required throughout all designated fall zones, and the surfacing must extend a minimum of six feet in all directions. We recommend contacting maintenance to redistribute the rubber mulch that has washed down to the lower left side of the playground, bringing it back up to areas where coverage is insufficient or measures less than six inches. Corrective Action Plan: All violations are required to be corrected immediately. However, if at any time you are unable to correct all violations within the specified time frame, please send a written statement regarding those violations that were corrected and include a specific plan for correction of the remaining violations. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today’s visit would be considered as legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license may be issued. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 12/02/2025 Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or on the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: sarah.upton@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Sarah Upton 143 Bobcat Trail Clyde NC 28721 Please call me at 828-782-0937, or email sarah.upton@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development 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. **Falsification of any information may result in a revocation of your license. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Please note any violations cited today and during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Consultation provided: During your Rated License Assessment visit on 05/09/2025 we discussed completing your Rated License Packet and moving forward with your new permit. However, due to staff information not being completed in the WORKS system the packet could not be completed without reducing your star level. At this time the “held harmless” is no longer in effect and each facility must complete a new permit and select a pathway identified in the QRIS modernization. We would like to schedule a technical assistance visit with you all prior to April to discuss the pathways with you in more detail and answer any question you may have. We encourage you to review the CHAPTER 09 - CHILD CARE RULES SECTION .3200 - STANDARDS FOR TWO THROUGH FIVE STAR RATED LICENSES. 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 a DCDEE representative 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.” 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
10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation
Name of Operation: FAIRVIEW SCHOOL DEVELOPMENTAL DAY AND PRE-K Facility ID: 50000120 Consultant: SARAH UPTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/9/2025 Number Present: 34 Completed Date: 5/9/2025 Age: From 4 To 12 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 02:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Rated License Assessment Announced/Unannounced: Announced The purpose of today’s announced Rated License Assessment visit was to review information required for your Rated License Re-Assessment and to discuss the results of your ECERS-R assessment in more detail. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, and signed by me, Sarah Upton, Child Care Consultant and by Angie Pitts, Lead teacher, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site for you. An electronic copy of this visit will be emailed to Cassie Rogers, NCPRE-K Coordinator for a signature ae well. The program’s compliance history was ninety-nine (99%) percentage as of May 08, 2025. Permit type – Five Star issued on August 19, 2022 Special Services/Restrictions – Meeting reduced ratios, SA playground area does not meet child care playground safety standards, Certified Developmental Day, May serve children 13 to 15 years of age, transportation provided through DPI The last annual compliance visit was conducted on December 17, 2024. The last fire drill was practiced on April 28, 2025. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on March 3, 2025. The last fire inspection was approved on July 15, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on February 25, 2025 with four (4) 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 and Brigance is being used as the assessed tool for NCPRE-K requirements Transportation is provided through Jackson County Public Schools. Buses were not monitored. The following items were monitored today: Supervision Staff Child Ratios CPR First Aid Special Training Criminal Record Checks Completed Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Substances Storage of Medication Adequate/Approved Space General Safety Discipline Program Records License Posted Permit Restriction There have been no new staff members hired since your annual compliance visit in December. However, due to the certified developmental day classroom being away on a field trip the day of your AC visit the three (3) staff member in that space could not be reviewed. Today during this visit one (1) new staff member’s file was reviewed and one existing staff member. 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/ Upon arrival at the NCPRE-K classrooms I introduced my presence to the teachers. I observed both groups of NCPRE-K classroom during outside free play and transitioning to nap. The school age certified developmental day classroom was observed during quite activities. The following violations were written today 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). After review of the ABCMS system it was noted that EM qualification letter expired on 09/25/2024 and they had not resubmitted the information for a new qualification letter prior to the expiration of their prior qualification letter. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. After review of the ABCMS system it was noted that one (1) staff member’s (EM) qualification letter had expired on 09/25/2024. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) Technical Assistance: Item 1044 and 1757 Qualification Letter: Eleanor Macaulay must have a qualification letter on file within fifteen (15) days of this visit. If they do not receive their letter within the fifteen (15) days then they cannot be on-site during school hours until they receive their letter. Achieving Compliance: All violations are required to be corrected immediately. However, if at any time you are unable to correct all violations within the specified time frame, please send a written statement regarding those violations that were corrected and include a specific plan for correction of the remaining violations. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today’s visit would be considered as legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license may be issued. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by May 23, 2025 Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or on the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: sarah.upton@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Sarah Upton 143 Bobcat Trail Clyde, NC 28721 Please call me at 828-782-0937, or email sarah.upton@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development 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. Falsification of any information may result in a revocation of your license. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Please note any violations cited today and during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Consultation: **A shelter-in-place or lockdown drill must be conducted every three (3) months. Your last lockdown drill was conducted on March 03, 2025. As a reminder since your program is closed during June and July in order to stay within the emergency drill requirement of every three months you will need to conducted a lockdown drill or shelter in place drill in May before you close for the summer and conducted another one in August when you return. Since your program is housed in a DPI school, shelter-in-place or lockdown drills may not be conducted by the school every three (3) months. If that is the case, please conduct a drill just for your classroom. Please refer to 10A NCAC 09 .0604(u) for regulatory guidance. Rated License Information: During this visit the following information for the Education Component and the points that could be assigned to that component based on the information from the WORKS system was reviewed: Administrator: Eleanor Macaulay Level III quailed at 7 points. Lead Teachers: AP-qualified at 7 points with a 4 year degree in Special Education KM-qualified at 7 points with a 4 year degree in Birth-Kindergarten KO- qualified at 7 points with a 4 year degree in Birth-Kindergarten Teacher: MK- needs to submitted information as required in the return letter dated February 09, 2024 LP-there is no record in WORKS. LP has a Master Degree in Special Education. LP will need to create a WORKS account and submit an official transcript ASAP so that it may be evaluated by the first of June. AM- qualified at 7 points with a 4 year degree in Early Childhood Education MT- there is no record in WORKS. MT will need to create a WORKS account and submit an official transcript ASAP so that it may be evaluated by the first of June. **At this time information requested from the WORKS system will need to be completed before I can forward with assigning points in this area. Program Standards: you had one (1) prep assessments conducted on February 05, 2024 and scored a 6.17 Item 7 Indicator: 3.2 (see pages: 18-19 in the ECERS-R) The rubber mulch measured 1-4 inches deep around the climber. The ASTM 1292 information was not received; therefore, this surfacing should measure 6 inches deep per the document NCRLAP's Requirements for Gross Motor Space and Equipment. However, if documentation is provided clarifying the needed depth and it meets the requirements, the report can be updated to reflect the change. In addition, rubber mats were located at the exit of the slide and climbing wall. ASTM 1292 documentation was not provided for the mats; if documentation is provided stating that the mats meet requirements, this part of the report will be updated. This area could result as a possible violation if cushioning does not measure at least 6 inches deep around the climber. Quality point: 75% of Lead Teachers have BA/BS or higher in ECE/CD As discussed today I cannot move forward with your packet for your new permit until staff have submitted the required documentation to WORKS and have been evaluated. I need this to be done ASAP so that I can have everything turned in by June 30, 2025. After June 30, 2025 I will not be able to use the prep assessment score. Keep in mind that the “hold harmless” state of rated license reassessments has been extended until the new Quality Rating Improvement System standards are put in place. This means that you will not be required to have a reassessment according to the timelines discussed previously. If your Star Rating should be reduced based on the information gathered after today, then I will notify you and will not move forward. If the information gathered after today allows you to stay at your current Star Rating then I will notify you and will complete the packet accordingly. Please allow four to six weeks for your new permit to be processed. Once you receive your new permit please review any errors. If you note any errors, please notify me immediately so they can be corrected, and a new permit will be sent to 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.
G.S. 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: FAIRVIEW SCHOOL DEVELOPMENTAL DAY AND PRE-K Facility ID: 50000120 Consultant: SARAH UPTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/9/2025 Number Present: 34 Completed Date: 5/9/2025 Age: From 4 To 12 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 02:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Rated License Assessment Announced/Unannounced: Announced The purpose of today’s announced Rated License Assessment visit was to review information required for your Rated License Re-Assessment and to discuss the results of your ECERS-R assessment in more detail. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, and signed by me, Sarah Upton, Child Care Consultant and by Angie Pitts, Lead teacher, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site for you. An electronic copy of this visit will be emailed to Cassie Rogers, NCPRE-K Coordinator for a signature ae well. The program’s compliance history was ninety-nine (99%) percentage as of May 08, 2025. Permit type – Five Star issued on August 19, 2022 Special Services/Restrictions – Meeting reduced ratios, SA playground area does not meet child care playground safety standards, Certified Developmental Day, May serve children 13 to 15 years of age, transportation provided through DPI The last annual compliance visit was conducted on December 17, 2024. The last fire drill was practiced on April 28, 2025. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on March 3, 2025. The last fire inspection was approved on July 15, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on February 25, 2025 with four (4) 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 and Brigance is being used as the assessed tool for NCPRE-K requirements Transportation is provided through Jackson County Public Schools. Buses were not monitored. The following items were monitored today: Supervision Staff Child Ratios CPR First Aid Special Training Criminal Record Checks Completed Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Substances Storage of Medication Adequate/Approved Space General Safety Discipline Program Records License Posted Permit Restriction There have been no new staff members hired since your annual compliance visit in December. However, due to the certified developmental day classroom being away on a field trip the day of your AC visit the three (3) staff member in that space could not be reviewed. Today during this visit one (1) new staff member’s file was reviewed and one existing staff member. 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/ Upon arrival at the NCPRE-K classrooms I introduced my presence to the teachers. I observed both groups of NCPRE-K classroom during outside free play and transitioning to nap. The school age certified developmental day classroom was observed during quite activities. The following violations were written today 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). After review of the ABCMS system it was noted that EM qualification letter expired on 09/25/2024 and they had not resubmitted the information for a new qualification letter prior to the expiration of their prior qualification letter. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. After review of the ABCMS system it was noted that one (1) staff member’s (EM) qualification letter had expired on 09/25/2024. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) Technical Assistance: Item 1044 and 1757 Qualification Letter: Eleanor Macaulay must have a qualification letter on file within fifteen (15) days of this visit. If they do not receive their letter within the fifteen (15) days then they cannot be on-site during school hours until they receive their letter. Achieving Compliance: All violations are required to be corrected immediately. However, if at any time you are unable to correct all violations within the specified time frame, please send a written statement regarding those violations that were corrected and include a specific plan for correction of the remaining violations. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today’s visit would be considered as legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license may be issued. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by May 23, 2025 Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or on the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: sarah.upton@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Sarah Upton 143 Bobcat Trail Clyde, NC 28721 Please call me at 828-782-0937, or email sarah.upton@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development 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. Falsification of any information may result in a revocation of your license. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Please note any violations cited today and during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Consultation: **A shelter-in-place or lockdown drill must be conducted every three (3) months. Your last lockdown drill was conducted on March 03, 2025. As a reminder since your program is closed during June and July in order to stay within the emergency drill requirement of every three months you will need to conducted a lockdown drill or shelter in place drill in May before you close for the summer and conducted another one in August when you return. Since your program is housed in a DPI school, shelter-in-place or lockdown drills may not be conducted by the school every three (3) months. If that is the case, please conduct a drill just for your classroom. Please refer to 10A NCAC 09 .0604(u) for regulatory guidance. Rated License Information: During this visit the following information for the Education Component and the points that could be assigned to that component based on the information from the WORKS system was reviewed: Administrator: Eleanor Macaulay Level III quailed at 7 points. Lead Teachers: AP-qualified at 7 points with a 4 year degree in Special Education KM-qualified at 7 points with a 4 year degree in Birth-Kindergarten KO- qualified at 7 points with a 4 year degree in Birth-Kindergarten Teacher: MK- needs to submitted information as required in the return letter dated February 09, 2024 LP-there is no record in WORKS. LP has a Master Degree in Special Education. LP will need to create a WORKS account and submit an official transcript ASAP so that it may be evaluated by the first of June. AM- qualified at 7 points with a 4 year degree in Early Childhood Education MT- there is no record in WORKS. MT will need to create a WORKS account and submit an official transcript ASAP so that it may be evaluated by the first of June. **At this time information requested from the WORKS system will need to be completed before I can forward with assigning points in this area. Program Standards: you had one (1) prep assessments conducted on February 05, 2024 and scored a 6.17 Item 7 Indicator: 3.2 (see pages: 18-19 in the ECERS-R) The rubber mulch measured 1-4 inches deep around the climber. The ASTM 1292 information was not received; therefore, this surfacing should measure 6 inches deep per the document NCRLAP's Requirements for Gross Motor Space and Equipment. However, if documentation is provided clarifying the needed depth and it meets the requirements, the report can be updated to reflect the change. In addition, rubber mats were located at the exit of the slide and climbing wall. ASTM 1292 documentation was not provided for the mats; if documentation is provided stating that the mats meet requirements, this part of the report will be updated. This area could result as a possible violation if cushioning does not measure at least 6 inches deep around the climber. Quality point: 75% of Lead Teachers have BA/BS or higher in ECE/CD As discussed today I cannot move forward with your packet for your new permit until staff have submitted the required documentation to WORKS and have been evaluated. I need this to be done ASAP so that I can have everything turned in by June 30, 2025. After June 30, 2025 I will not be able to use the prep assessment score. Keep in mind that the “hold harmless” state of rated license reassessments has been extended until the new Quality Rating Improvement System standards are put in place. This means that you will not be required to have a reassessment according to the timelines discussed previously. If your Star Rating should be reduced based on the information gathered after today, then I will notify you and will not move forward. If the information gathered after today allows you to stay at your current Star Rating then I will notify you and will complete the packet accordingly. Please allow four to six weeks for your new permit to be processed. Once you receive your new permit please review any errors. If you note any errors, please notify me immediately so they can be corrected, and a new permit will be sent to 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
10A NCAC 09 .0701 · Violation
Name of Operation: FAIRVIEW SCHOOL DEVELOPMENTAL DAY AND PRE-K Facility ID: 50000120 Consultant: SARAH UPTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/9/2024 Number Present: 31 Completed Date: 5/9/2024 Age: From 4 To 12 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this routine unannounced visit was to conduct limited compliance monitoring and offer consultation to the program. This facility is a owned and operated by Jackson County Public Schools. There are two (2) NCPRE-K classrooms and one (1) School Age Developmental Day classroom. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed and reviewed with Angie Pitts, Lead Teacher for the school aged Developmental Day classroom, and signed by Sarah Upton, Child Care Consultant. Ms. Pitts signed this visit summary during the visit. A printed signed copy of the visit summary was left with Ms. Pitts. Kristina Owen, Kathryn Monteith and Angie Pitts accompanied me today during the walk through and were available to assist with questions for their classrooms. The program’s annual compliance visit was conducted on November 02, 2023. The following items were monitored today: Supervision Staff Child Ratios CPR First Aid Special Training Criminal Record Checks Completed Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Substances Storage of Medication Adequate/Approved Space General Safety Discipline Program Records License Posted Permit Restrictions Children in classroom one (1) were observed during lunch time, which consisted of hot dogs, baked beans, oranges, and milk and indoor gross motor. Children in classroom two (2) were observed during lunch. Children in classroom three (3) were observed during outside play and transition from outside to inside and center time. One (1) new staff member was hired on November 20, 2023 and is currently working in the school-age developmental day classroom. I reviewed her file and information completed on the Staff and Training Worksheet that was available for review. The last fire drill was practiced on April 29, 2024. Be sure to complete a fire drill on or before May 24, 2024 which is the last day of school The last shelter-in-place drill/lockdown drill was practiced on April 15, 2024. The program will be closed for the summer during June and July and will reopen in August 2024. You will need to complete an Emergency Drill as soon as possible when you return. The last sanitation inspection was completed on January 17, 2024 with two (2) demerits for a superior rating. The Emergency Medical Care Plan is posted and current. The following violation was written. Violation Number Comment Rule 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. A new teacher was hired on November 20, 2023 and her TB test was not completed until February 22, 2024. .0701(a) Technical Assistance: Item# 1033 All staff must have results that they are free of active TB. Documentation of this test or screening must be maintained in a separate, confidential file. According to 10A NCAC 09 .0701 HEALTH STANDARDS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS, SUBSTITUTE PROVIDERS, VOLUNTEERS, AND UNCOMPENSATED PROVIDERS (a) Health and emergency information shall be obtained for staff members as specified in the chart below: Required for: All staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week. Item Requirements: Tuberculin (TB) Test or Screening The results indicating the individual is free of active tuberculosis shall be obtained within the 12 months prior to the date of employment Due Date: On or before first day of work. Corrective Action Plan: The violation written today was marked corrected during the visit and a letter of compliance is not required. Consultation is provided as follows: 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 .0304 · Violation
Name of Operation: FAIRVIEW SCHOOL DEVELOPMENTAL DAY AND PRE-K Facility ID: 50000120 Consultant: SARAH UPTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/2/2023 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 11/2/2023 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 10:45 AM Time Out: 01:45 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 Kathryn Monteith, Lead Teacher for a NCPRE-K classroom, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary electronically emailed to Ms. Monteith and Eleanor Macaulay, Administrator, for a signature as well. This program is owned and operated by Jackson County Public Schools This facility has three (3) classrooms. Two (2) of the three classrooms are NCPRE-K classrooms located in the elementary part of the school. The other classroom is the Developmental Day classroom for students ten through fourteen years of age and is located in the middle school part of the campus. For my observation of the NCPRE-K classrooms Ms. Monteith, Lead Teacher, accompanied me. The school aged Developmental Day classroom was on a field trip and not on site during my visit. 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 program’s compliance history was ninety-six (96) percentage as of 11/01/2023 Permit type – Five Star issued on August 19, 2022 Special Services/Restrictions – Meeting reduced ratios, SA playground area does not meet child care playground safety standards, Certified Developmental Day, May serve children 13 to 15 years of age, transportation provided through DPI The last annual compliance visit was conducted on November 10, 2023 The last fire drill was practiced on October 18, 2023 The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on October 19, 2023 The last playground inspection for the two (2) NCPRE-K classrooms was documented on October 17, 2023 The last fire inspection was approved on July 24, 2023 The last sanitation inspection was conducted on October 24, 2023 with zero (0) 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 and Brigance is being used as the assessed tool for NCPRE-K requirements Transportation is provided through Jackson County Public Schools. Busses where not monitored. Upon arrival to the NCPRE-K classrooms I introduced my presence to the teachers. I observed both groups of NCPRE-K classroom during lunch which consisted of spaghetti, or a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, garlic bread, salad, green beans and milk. I also observed both group of children engaged in outdoor activities, transition from outside to inside, routine care needs, and a group time activity. 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 violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 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. After review of the Staff and Training Worksheet it was noted that nine (9) out of the ten (10) bus drivers listed had not completed the required First Aid training. .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. After review of the Staff and Training Worksheet it was noted that nine (9) out of the ten (10) bus drivers listed had not completed the required CPR training. .1102(d) 1873 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with existing staff who care for children ages 0-5 within 30 days of adopting the policy. After review of the Staff and Training Worksheet it was noted that out of the ten (10) bus drivers listed none of them had a statement acknowledging the facility's Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma Policy had been reviewed. .0608 (d) 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. After review of the Staff and Training Worksheet it was noted that out of the ten (10) bus drivers listed none of them had a certificate that the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training had been completed. .1102(g) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. After review of the Staff and Training Worksheet it was noted that the ten (10) bus drivers listed had not completed the required health and safety training within one year of employment. .1102(a) Technical Assistance: Item 1048 and Item 1049 Bus drivers must complete First Aid and CPR training According to 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (c) All staff who provide direct care or accompany children when they are off premises shall successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. The training shall be completed by June 30, 2018, or for new staff hired on or after September 1, 2017, training must be completed within 90 days of employment. Distance learning shall not be permitted for First Aid training. At all times when children are in care at least one staff member present must have successfully completed First Aid training, as evidenced by a certificate or card from an approved training organization. First Aid training shall be renewed on or before expiration of the certification. "Successfully completed" is defined as demonstrating competency, as evaluated by the instructor. Verification of each required staff member's completion of this course from an approved training organization shall be maintained in the staff member's file in the center. (d) All staff who provide direct care or accompany children when they are off premises shall successfully complete certification in a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) course appropriate to the ages of children in care. At all times when children are in care one staff member present must have successfully completed CPR training. The training shall be completed by June 30, 2018 or for new staff hired on or after September 1, 2017 training must be completed within 90 days of employment. Distance learning shall not be permitted for CPR training. CPR training shall be renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. Verification of each staff member's completion of this course from an approved training organization shall be maintained in the staff member's file in the center. Item 1873 Bus drivers must sign the facility’s Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma Policy and a signed acknowledgement of the review must be retained in the bus drivers file. According to 10A NCAC 09 .0608 PREVENTION OF SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME AND ABUSIVE HEAD TRAUMA (d) Within 30 days of adopting the policy, the child care center shall review the policy with existing staff members who provide care for children up to five years of age. Each child care center shall review the policy with new staff members prior to the individual providing care to children. The acknowledgement of this review shall contain: (1) the individual’s name; (2) the date the center’s policy was given and explained to the individual; (3) the individual’s signature; and (4) the date the individual signed the acknowledgment. The child care center shall retain the acknowledgement in the staff member’s file. Item 1897 Bus drivers must complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicious of Child Maltreatment through Prevent Child Abuse NC. According to 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (g) The child care administrator and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. This training shall count toward requirements set forth in Rule .1103 of this Section. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training is available at https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/services/trainings-and-professional-development/rrcourse. A certificate of each staff member's completion of this course shall be maintained in the staff member's file in the center Item 1898 Bus drivers must complete the Health and Safety training topics and have a record that each topic that is applicable has been completed. According to 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (a) Child care administrators and staff members shall complete health and safety training within one year of employment, unless the staff member has completed the training within the year prior to beginning employment. Health and safety training shall be in addition to the new staff orientation requirements set forth in Rule .1101 of this Section. The following persons shall be exempt from this requirement: (1) staff members that do not have caregiving responsibilities for a child or group of children; (2) service providers such as speech therapists, occupational therapists, and physical therapists; and (3) substitute providers who provide services for less than 10 days in a 12-month period. (b) The health and safety training shall include the following topic areas: (1) Prevention and control of infectious diseases, including immunization; (2) Administration of medication, with standards for parental consent; (3) Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions; (4) Building and physical premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; (5) Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster, or a man-caused event; (6) Handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of biocontaminants; (7) Precautions in transporting children, if applicable; (8) Prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment; (9) CPR and First Aid training as required in Paragraphs (c) and (d) of this Rule; (10) Recognizing and reporting child abuse, child neglect, and child maltreatment; and (11) Prevention of sudden infant death syndrome and use of safe sleeping practices. Corrective Action Plan: 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. 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 will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 11/16/23. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: Sarah.upton@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Sarah Upton 143 Bobcat Trail Clyde NC 28721 Please call me at 828-782-0937, or email Sarah.upton@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development 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. Rated License Information: Today, we discussed the following: - We discussed that you are a part of Cohort 1 for rated license reassessments. The programs year of preparation will begin 7/1/2023 and end 6/30/2024. The assessment year will begin 7/1/2024 and end 6/30/2025. Each staff member will need to update their WORKS account to reflect their most recently completed education. Also, be sure to take advantage of the preparation year assessment. The benefits of taking advantage to the preparation year assessment are: the scores do not have to count, assessment results can help build understanding of the current program situations, and programs can choose to have additional assessments later for licensure. Please review the Preparation Year: Environment Rating Scale Assessment and Preparation Year: Activities and Ideas for cohort 1, 2, and 3 resources that I emailed to you today. Consultation: 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 a DCDEE representative 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
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10A NCAC 09 .0608 · Violation
Name of Operation: FAIRVIEW SCHOOL DEVELOPMENTAL DAY AND PRE-K Facility ID: 50000120 Consultant: SARAH UPTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/2/2023 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 11/2/2023 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 10:45 AM Time Out: 01:45 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 Kathryn Monteith, Lead Teacher for a NCPRE-K classroom, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary electronically emailed to Ms. Monteith and Eleanor Macaulay, Administrator, for a signature as well. This program is owned and operated by Jackson County Public Schools This facility has three (3) classrooms. Two (2) of the three classrooms are NCPRE-K classrooms located in the elementary part of the school. The other classroom is the Developmental Day classroom for students ten through fourteen years of age and is located in the middle school part of the campus. For my observation of the NCPRE-K classrooms Ms. Monteith, Lead Teacher, accompanied me. The school aged Developmental Day classroom was on a field trip and not on site during my visit. 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 program’s compliance history was ninety-six (96) percentage as of 11/01/2023 Permit type – Five Star issued on August 19, 2022 Special Services/Restrictions – Meeting reduced ratios, SA playground area does not meet child care playground safety standards, Certified Developmental Day, May serve children 13 to 15 years of age, transportation provided through DPI The last annual compliance visit was conducted on November 10, 2023 The last fire drill was practiced on October 18, 2023 The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on October 19, 2023 The last playground inspection for the two (2) NCPRE-K classrooms was documented on October 17, 2023 The last fire inspection was approved on July 24, 2023 The last sanitation inspection was conducted on October 24, 2023 with zero (0) 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 and Brigance is being used as the assessed tool for NCPRE-K requirements Transportation is provided through Jackson County Public Schools. Busses where not monitored. Upon arrival to the NCPRE-K classrooms I introduced my presence to the teachers. I observed both groups of NCPRE-K classroom during lunch which consisted of spaghetti, or a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, garlic bread, salad, green beans and milk. I also observed both group of children engaged in outdoor activities, transition from outside to inside, routine care needs, and a group time activity. 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 violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 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. After review of the Staff and Training Worksheet it was noted that nine (9) out of the ten (10) bus drivers listed had not completed the required First Aid training. .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. After review of the Staff and Training Worksheet it was noted that nine (9) out of the ten (10) bus drivers listed had not completed the required CPR training. .1102(d) 1873 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with existing staff who care for children ages 0-5 within 30 days of adopting the policy. After review of the Staff and Training Worksheet it was noted that out of the ten (10) bus drivers listed none of them had a statement acknowledging the facility's Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma Policy had been reviewed. .0608 (d) 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. After review of the Staff and Training Worksheet it was noted that out of the ten (10) bus drivers listed none of them had a certificate that the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training had been completed. .1102(g) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. After review of the Staff and Training Worksheet it was noted that the ten (10) bus drivers listed had not completed the required health and safety training within one year of employment. .1102(a) Technical Assistance: Item 1048 and Item 1049 Bus drivers must complete First Aid and CPR training According to 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (c) All staff who provide direct care or accompany children when they are off premises shall successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. The training shall be completed by June 30, 2018, or for new staff hired on or after September 1, 2017, training must be completed within 90 days of employment. Distance learning shall not be permitted for First Aid training. At all times when children are in care at least one staff member present must have successfully completed First Aid training, as evidenced by a certificate or card from an approved training organization. First Aid training shall be renewed on or before expiration of the certification. "Successfully completed" is defined as demonstrating competency, as evaluated by the instructor. Verification of each required staff member's completion of this course from an approved training organization shall be maintained in the staff member's file in the center. (d) All staff who provide direct care or accompany children when they are off premises shall successfully complete certification in a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) course appropriate to the ages of children in care. At all times when children are in care one staff member present must have successfully completed CPR training. The training shall be completed by June 30, 2018 or for new staff hired on or after September 1, 2017 training must be completed within 90 days of employment. Distance learning shall not be permitted for CPR training. CPR training shall be renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. Verification of each staff member's completion of this course from an approved training organization shall be maintained in the staff member's file in the center. Item 1873 Bus drivers must sign the facility’s Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma Policy and a signed acknowledgement of the review must be retained in the bus drivers file. According to 10A NCAC 09 .0608 PREVENTION OF SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME AND ABUSIVE HEAD TRAUMA (d) Within 30 days of adopting the policy, the child care center shall review the policy with existing staff members who provide care for children up to five years of age. Each child care center shall review the policy with new staff members prior to the individual providing care to children. The acknowledgement of this review shall contain: (1) the individual’s name; (2) the date the center’s policy was given and explained to the individual; (3) the individual’s signature; and (4) the date the individual signed the acknowledgment. The child care center shall retain the acknowledgement in the staff member’s file. Item 1897 Bus drivers must complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicious of Child Maltreatment through Prevent Child Abuse NC. According to 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (g) The child care administrator and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. This training shall count toward requirements set forth in Rule .1103 of this Section. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training is available at https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/services/trainings-and-professional-development/rrcourse. A certificate of each staff member's completion of this course shall be maintained in the staff member's file in the center Item 1898 Bus drivers must complete the Health and Safety training topics and have a record that each topic that is applicable has been completed. According to 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (a) Child care administrators and staff members shall complete health and safety training within one year of employment, unless the staff member has completed the training within the year prior to beginning employment. Health and safety training shall be in addition to the new staff orientation requirements set forth in Rule .1101 of this Section. The following persons shall be exempt from this requirement: (1) staff members that do not have caregiving responsibilities for a child or group of children; (2) service providers such as speech therapists, occupational therapists, and physical therapists; and (3) substitute providers who provide services for less than 10 days in a 12-month period. (b) The health and safety training shall include the following topic areas: (1) Prevention and control of infectious diseases, including immunization; (2) Administration of medication, with standards for parental consent; (3) Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions; (4) Building and physical premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; (5) Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster, or a man-caused event; (6) Handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of biocontaminants; (7) Precautions in transporting children, if applicable; (8) Prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment; (9) CPR and First Aid training as required in Paragraphs (c) and (d) of this Rule; (10) Recognizing and reporting child abuse, child neglect, and child maltreatment; and (11) Prevention of sudden infant death syndrome and use of safe sleeping practices. Corrective Action Plan: 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. 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 will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 11/16/23. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: Sarah.upton@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Sarah Upton 143 Bobcat Trail Clyde NC 28721 Please call me at 828-782-0937, or email Sarah.upton@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development 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. Rated License Information: Today, we discussed the following: - We discussed that you are a part of Cohort 1 for rated license reassessments. The programs year of preparation will begin 7/1/2023 and end 6/30/2024. The assessment year will begin 7/1/2024 and end 6/30/2025. Each staff member will need to update their WORKS account to reflect their most recently completed education. Also, be sure to take advantage of the preparation year assessment. The benefits of taking advantage to the preparation year assessment are: the scores do not have to count, assessment results can help build understanding of the current program situations, and programs can choose to have additional assessments later for licensure. Please review the Preparation Year: Environment Rating Scale Assessment and Preparation Year: Activities and Ideas for cohort 1, 2, and 3 resources that I emailed to you today. Consultation: 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 a DCDEE representative 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
10A NCAC 09 .1102 · Violation
Name of Operation: FAIRVIEW SCHOOL DEVELOPMENTAL DAY AND PRE-K Facility ID: 50000120 Consultant: SARAH UPTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/2/2023 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 11/2/2023 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 10:45 AM Time Out: 01:45 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 Kathryn Monteith, Lead Teacher for a NCPRE-K classroom, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary electronically emailed to Ms. Monteith and Eleanor Macaulay, Administrator, for a signature as well. This program is owned and operated by Jackson County Public Schools This facility has three (3) classrooms. Two (2) of the three classrooms are NCPRE-K classrooms located in the elementary part of the school. The other classroom is the Developmental Day classroom for students ten through fourteen years of age and is located in the middle school part of the campus. For my observation of the NCPRE-K classrooms Ms. Monteith, Lead Teacher, accompanied me. The school aged Developmental Day classroom was on a field trip and not on site during my visit. 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 program’s compliance history was ninety-six (96) percentage as of 11/01/2023 Permit type – Five Star issued on August 19, 2022 Special Services/Restrictions – Meeting reduced ratios, SA playground area does not meet child care playground safety standards, Certified Developmental Day, May serve children 13 to 15 years of age, transportation provided through DPI The last annual compliance visit was conducted on November 10, 2023 The last fire drill was practiced on October 18, 2023 The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on October 19, 2023 The last playground inspection for the two (2) NCPRE-K classrooms was documented on October 17, 2023 The last fire inspection was approved on July 24, 2023 The last sanitation inspection was conducted on October 24, 2023 with zero (0) 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 and Brigance is being used as the assessed tool for NCPRE-K requirements Transportation is provided through Jackson County Public Schools. Busses where not monitored. Upon arrival to the NCPRE-K classrooms I introduced my presence to the teachers. I observed both groups of NCPRE-K classroom during lunch which consisted of spaghetti, or a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, garlic bread, salad, green beans and milk. I also observed both group of children engaged in outdoor activities, transition from outside to inside, routine care needs, and a group time activity. 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 violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 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. After review of the Staff and Training Worksheet it was noted that nine (9) out of the ten (10) bus drivers listed had not completed the required First Aid training. .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. After review of the Staff and Training Worksheet it was noted that nine (9) out of the ten (10) bus drivers listed had not completed the required CPR training. .1102(d) 1873 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with existing staff who care for children ages 0-5 within 30 days of adopting the policy. After review of the Staff and Training Worksheet it was noted that out of the ten (10) bus drivers listed none of them had a statement acknowledging the facility's Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma Policy had been reviewed. .0608 (d) 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. After review of the Staff and Training Worksheet it was noted that out of the ten (10) bus drivers listed none of them had a certificate that the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training had been completed. .1102(g) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. After review of the Staff and Training Worksheet it was noted that the ten (10) bus drivers listed had not completed the required health and safety training within one year of employment. .1102(a) Technical Assistance: Item 1048 and Item 1049 Bus drivers must complete First Aid and CPR training According to 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (c) All staff who provide direct care or accompany children when they are off premises shall successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. The training shall be completed by June 30, 2018, or for new staff hired on or after September 1, 2017, training must be completed within 90 days of employment. Distance learning shall not be permitted for First Aid training. At all times when children are in care at least one staff member present must have successfully completed First Aid training, as evidenced by a certificate or card from an approved training organization. First Aid training shall be renewed on or before expiration of the certification. "Successfully completed" is defined as demonstrating competency, as evaluated by the instructor. Verification of each required staff member's completion of this course from an approved training organization shall be maintained in the staff member's file in the center. (d) All staff who provide direct care or accompany children when they are off premises shall successfully complete certification in a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) course appropriate to the ages of children in care. At all times when children are in care one staff member present must have successfully completed CPR training. The training shall be completed by June 30, 2018 or for new staff hired on or after September 1, 2017 training must be completed within 90 days of employment. Distance learning shall not be permitted for CPR training. CPR training shall be renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. Verification of each staff member's completion of this course from an approved training organization shall be maintained in the staff member's file in the center. Item 1873 Bus drivers must sign the facility’s Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma Policy and a signed acknowledgement of the review must be retained in the bus drivers file. According to 10A NCAC 09 .0608 PREVENTION OF SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME AND ABUSIVE HEAD TRAUMA (d) Within 30 days of adopting the policy, the child care center shall review the policy with existing staff members who provide care for children up to five years of age. Each child care center shall review the policy with new staff members prior to the individual providing care to children. The acknowledgement of this review shall contain: (1) the individual’s name; (2) the date the center’s policy was given and explained to the individual; (3) the individual’s signature; and (4) the date the individual signed the acknowledgment. The child care center shall retain the acknowledgement in the staff member’s file. Item 1897 Bus drivers must complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicious of Child Maltreatment through Prevent Child Abuse NC. According to 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (g) The child care administrator and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. This training shall count toward requirements set forth in Rule .1103 of this Section. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training is available at https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/services/trainings-and-professional-development/rrcourse. A certificate of each staff member's completion of this course shall be maintained in the staff member's file in the center Item 1898 Bus drivers must complete the Health and Safety training topics and have a record that each topic that is applicable has been completed. According to 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (a) Child care administrators and staff members shall complete health and safety training within one year of employment, unless the staff member has completed the training within the year prior to beginning employment. Health and safety training shall be in addition to the new staff orientation requirements set forth in Rule .1101 of this Section. The following persons shall be exempt from this requirement: (1) staff members that do not have caregiving responsibilities for a child or group of children; (2) service providers such as speech therapists, occupational therapists, and physical therapists; and (3) substitute providers who provide services for less than 10 days in a 12-month period. (b) The health and safety training shall include the following topic areas: (1) Prevention and control of infectious diseases, including immunization; (2) Administration of medication, with standards for parental consent; (3) Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions; (4) Building and physical premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; (5) Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster, or a man-caused event; (6) Handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of biocontaminants; (7) Precautions in transporting children, if applicable; (8) Prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment; (9) CPR and First Aid training as required in Paragraphs (c) and (d) of this Rule; (10) Recognizing and reporting child abuse, child neglect, and child maltreatment; and (11) Prevention of sudden infant death syndrome and use of safe sleeping practices. Corrective Action Plan: 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. 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 will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 11/16/23. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: Sarah.upton@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Sarah Upton 143 Bobcat Trail Clyde NC 28721 Please call me at 828-782-0937, or email Sarah.upton@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development 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. Rated License Information: Today, we discussed the following: - We discussed that you are a part of Cohort 1 for rated license reassessments. The programs year of preparation will begin 7/1/2023 and end 6/30/2024. The assessment year will begin 7/1/2024 and end 6/30/2025. Each staff member will need to update their WORKS account to reflect their most recently completed education. Also, be sure to take advantage of the preparation year assessment. The benefits of taking advantage to the preparation year assessment are: the scores do not have to count, assessment results can help build understanding of the current program situations, and programs can choose to have additional assessments later for licensure. Please review the Preparation Year: Environment Rating Scale Assessment and Preparation Year: Activities and Ideas for cohort 1, 2, and 3 resources that I emailed to you today. Consultation: 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 a DCDEE representative 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
10A NCAC 09 .1703 · Violation
Name of Operation: FAIRVIEW SCHOOL DEVELOPMENTAL DAY AND PRE-K Facility ID: 50000120 Consultant: SARAH UPTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/2/2023 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 11/2/2023 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 10:45 AM Time Out: 01:45 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 Kathryn Monteith, Lead Teacher for a NCPRE-K classroom, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary electronically emailed to Ms. Monteith and Eleanor Macaulay, Administrator, for a signature as well. This program is owned and operated by Jackson County Public Schools This facility has three (3) classrooms. Two (2) of the three classrooms are NCPRE-K classrooms located in the elementary part of the school. The other classroom is the Developmental Day classroom for students ten through fourteen years of age and is located in the middle school part of the campus. For my observation of the NCPRE-K classrooms Ms. Monteith, Lead Teacher, accompanied me. The school aged Developmental Day classroom was on a field trip and not on site during my visit. 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 program’s compliance history was ninety-six (96) percentage as of 11/01/2023 Permit type – Five Star issued on August 19, 2022 Special Services/Restrictions – Meeting reduced ratios, SA playground area does not meet child care playground safety standards, Certified Developmental Day, May serve children 13 to 15 years of age, transportation provided through DPI The last annual compliance visit was conducted on November 10, 2023 The last fire drill was practiced on October 18, 2023 The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on October 19, 2023 The last playground inspection for the two (2) NCPRE-K classrooms was documented on October 17, 2023 The last fire inspection was approved on July 24, 2023 The last sanitation inspection was conducted on October 24, 2023 with zero (0) 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 and Brigance is being used as the assessed tool for NCPRE-K requirements Transportation is provided through Jackson County Public Schools. Busses where not monitored. Upon arrival to the NCPRE-K classrooms I introduced my presence to the teachers. I observed both groups of NCPRE-K classroom during lunch which consisted of spaghetti, or a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, garlic bread, salad, green beans and milk. I also observed both group of children engaged in outdoor activities, transition from outside to inside, routine care needs, and a group time activity. 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 violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 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. After review of the Staff and Training Worksheet it was noted that nine (9) out of the ten (10) bus drivers listed had not completed the required First Aid training. .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. After review of the Staff and Training Worksheet it was noted that nine (9) out of the ten (10) bus drivers listed had not completed the required CPR training. .1102(d) 1873 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with existing staff who care for children ages 0-5 within 30 days of adopting the policy. After review of the Staff and Training Worksheet it was noted that out of the ten (10) bus drivers listed none of them had a statement acknowledging the facility's Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma Policy had been reviewed. .0608 (d) 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. After review of the Staff and Training Worksheet it was noted that out of the ten (10) bus drivers listed none of them had a certificate that the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training had been completed. .1102(g) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. After review of the Staff and Training Worksheet it was noted that the ten (10) bus drivers listed had not completed the required health and safety training within one year of employment. .1102(a) Technical Assistance: Item 1048 and Item 1049 Bus drivers must complete First Aid and CPR training According to 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (c) All staff who provide direct care or accompany children when they are off premises shall successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. The training shall be completed by June 30, 2018, or for new staff hired on or after September 1, 2017, training must be completed within 90 days of employment. Distance learning shall not be permitted for First Aid training. At all times when children are in care at least one staff member present must have successfully completed First Aid training, as evidenced by a certificate or card from an approved training organization. First Aid training shall be renewed on or before expiration of the certification. "Successfully completed" is defined as demonstrating competency, as evaluated by the instructor. Verification of each required staff member's completion of this course from an approved training organization shall be maintained in the staff member's file in the center. (d) All staff who provide direct care or accompany children when they are off premises shall successfully complete certification in a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) course appropriate to the ages of children in care. At all times when children are in care one staff member present must have successfully completed CPR training. The training shall be completed by June 30, 2018 or for new staff hired on or after September 1, 2017 training must be completed within 90 days of employment. Distance learning shall not be permitted for CPR training. CPR training shall be renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. Verification of each staff member's completion of this course from an approved training organization shall be maintained in the staff member's file in the center. Item 1873 Bus drivers must sign the facility’s Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma Policy and a signed acknowledgement of the review must be retained in the bus drivers file. According to 10A NCAC 09 .0608 PREVENTION OF SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME AND ABUSIVE HEAD TRAUMA (d) Within 30 days of adopting the policy, the child care center shall review the policy with existing staff members who provide care for children up to five years of age. Each child care center shall review the policy with new staff members prior to the individual providing care to children. The acknowledgement of this review shall contain: (1) the individual’s name; (2) the date the center’s policy was given and explained to the individual; (3) the individual’s signature; and (4) the date the individual signed the acknowledgment. The child care center shall retain the acknowledgement in the staff member’s file. Item 1897 Bus drivers must complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicious of Child Maltreatment through Prevent Child Abuse NC. According to 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (g) The child care administrator and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. This training shall count toward requirements set forth in Rule .1103 of this Section. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training is available at https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/services/trainings-and-professional-development/rrcourse. A certificate of each staff member's completion of this course shall be maintained in the staff member's file in the center Item 1898 Bus drivers must complete the Health and Safety training topics and have a record that each topic that is applicable has been completed. According to 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (a) Child care administrators and staff members shall complete health and safety training within one year of employment, unless the staff member has completed the training within the year prior to beginning employment. Health and safety training shall be in addition to the new staff orientation requirements set forth in Rule .1101 of this Section. The following persons shall be exempt from this requirement: (1) staff members that do not have caregiving responsibilities for a child or group of children; (2) service providers such as speech therapists, occupational therapists, and physical therapists; and (3) substitute providers who provide services for less than 10 days in a 12-month period. (b) The health and safety training shall include the following topic areas: (1) Prevention and control of infectious diseases, including immunization; (2) Administration of medication, with standards for parental consent; (3) Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions; (4) Building and physical premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; (5) Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster, or a man-caused event; (6) Handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of biocontaminants; (7) Precautions in transporting children, if applicable; (8) Prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment; (9) CPR and First Aid training as required in Paragraphs (c) and (d) of this Rule; (10) Recognizing and reporting child abuse, child neglect, and child maltreatment; and (11) Prevention of sudden infant death syndrome and use of safe sleeping practices. Corrective Action Plan: 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. 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 will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 11/16/23. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: Sarah.upton@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Sarah Upton 143 Bobcat Trail Clyde NC 28721 Please call me at 828-782-0937, or email Sarah.upton@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development 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. Rated License Information: Today, we discussed the following: - We discussed that you are a part of Cohort 1 for rated license reassessments. The programs year of preparation will begin 7/1/2023 and end 6/30/2024. The assessment year will begin 7/1/2024 and end 6/30/2025. Each staff member will need to update their WORKS account to reflect their most recently completed education. Also, be sure to take advantage of the preparation year assessment. The benefits of taking advantage to the preparation year assessment are: the scores do not have to count, assessment results can help build understanding of the current program situations, and programs can choose to have additional assessments later for licensure. Please review the Preparation Year: Environment Rating Scale Assessment and Preparation Year: Activities and Ideas for cohort 1, 2, and 3 resources that I emailed to you today. Consultation: 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 a DCDEE representative 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
10A NCAC 09 .2830 · Violation
Name of Operation: FAIRVIEW SCHOOL DEVELOPMENTAL DAY AND PRE-K Facility ID: 50000120 Consultant: SARAH UPTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/2/2023 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 11/2/2023 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 10:45 AM Time Out: 01:45 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 Kathryn Monteith, Lead Teacher for a NCPRE-K classroom, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary electronically emailed to Ms. Monteith and Eleanor Macaulay, Administrator, for a signature as well. This program is owned and operated by Jackson County Public Schools This facility has three (3) classrooms. Two (2) of the three classrooms are NCPRE-K classrooms located in the elementary part of the school. The other classroom is the Developmental Day classroom for students ten through fourteen years of age and is located in the middle school part of the campus. For my observation of the NCPRE-K classrooms Ms. Monteith, Lead Teacher, accompanied me. The school aged Developmental Day classroom was on a field trip and not on site during my visit. 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 program’s compliance history was ninety-six (96) percentage as of 11/01/2023 Permit type – Five Star issued on August 19, 2022 Special Services/Restrictions – Meeting reduced ratios, SA playground area does not meet child care playground safety standards, Certified Developmental Day, May serve children 13 to 15 years of age, transportation provided through DPI The last annual compliance visit was conducted on November 10, 2023 The last fire drill was practiced on October 18, 2023 The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on October 19, 2023 The last playground inspection for the two (2) NCPRE-K classrooms was documented on October 17, 2023 The last fire inspection was approved on July 24, 2023 The last sanitation inspection was conducted on October 24, 2023 with zero (0) 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 and Brigance is being used as the assessed tool for NCPRE-K requirements Transportation is provided through Jackson County Public Schools. Busses where not monitored. Upon arrival to the NCPRE-K classrooms I introduced my presence to the teachers. I observed both groups of NCPRE-K classroom during lunch which consisted of spaghetti, or a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, garlic bread, salad, green beans and milk. I also observed both group of children engaged in outdoor activities, transition from outside to inside, routine care needs, and a group time activity. 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 violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 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. After review of the Staff and Training Worksheet it was noted that nine (9) out of the ten (10) bus drivers listed had not completed the required First Aid training. .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. After review of the Staff and Training Worksheet it was noted that nine (9) out of the ten (10) bus drivers listed had not completed the required CPR training. .1102(d) 1873 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with existing staff who care for children ages 0-5 within 30 days of adopting the policy. After review of the Staff and Training Worksheet it was noted that out of the ten (10) bus drivers listed none of them had a statement acknowledging the facility's Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma Policy had been reviewed. .0608 (d) 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. After review of the Staff and Training Worksheet it was noted that out of the ten (10) bus drivers listed none of them had a certificate that the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training had been completed. .1102(g) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. After review of the Staff and Training Worksheet it was noted that the ten (10) bus drivers listed had not completed the required health and safety training within one year of employment. .1102(a) Technical Assistance: Item 1048 and Item 1049 Bus drivers must complete First Aid and CPR training According to 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (c) All staff who provide direct care or accompany children when they are off premises shall successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. The training shall be completed by June 30, 2018, or for new staff hired on or after September 1, 2017, training must be completed within 90 days of employment. Distance learning shall not be permitted for First Aid training. At all times when children are in care at least one staff member present must have successfully completed First Aid training, as evidenced by a certificate or card from an approved training organization. First Aid training shall be renewed on or before expiration of the certification. "Successfully completed" is defined as demonstrating competency, as evaluated by the instructor. Verification of each required staff member's completion of this course from an approved training organization shall be maintained in the staff member's file in the center. (d) All staff who provide direct care or accompany children when they are off premises shall successfully complete certification in a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) course appropriate to the ages of children in care. At all times when children are in care one staff member present must have successfully completed CPR training. The training shall be completed by June 30, 2018 or for new staff hired on or after September 1, 2017 training must be completed within 90 days of employment. Distance learning shall not be permitted for CPR training. CPR training shall be renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. Verification of each staff member's completion of this course from an approved training organization shall be maintained in the staff member's file in the center. Item 1873 Bus drivers must sign the facility’s Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma Policy and a signed acknowledgement of the review must be retained in the bus drivers file. According to 10A NCAC 09 .0608 PREVENTION OF SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME AND ABUSIVE HEAD TRAUMA (d) Within 30 days of adopting the policy, the child care center shall review the policy with existing staff members who provide care for children up to five years of age. Each child care center shall review the policy with new staff members prior to the individual providing care to children. The acknowledgement of this review shall contain: (1) the individual’s name; (2) the date the center’s policy was given and explained to the individual; (3) the individual’s signature; and (4) the date the individual signed the acknowledgment. The child care center shall retain the acknowledgement in the staff member’s file. Item 1897 Bus drivers must complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicious of Child Maltreatment through Prevent Child Abuse NC. According to 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (g) The child care administrator and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. This training shall count toward requirements set forth in Rule .1103 of this Section. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training is available at https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/services/trainings-and-professional-development/rrcourse. A certificate of each staff member's completion of this course shall be maintained in the staff member's file in the center Item 1898 Bus drivers must complete the Health and Safety training topics and have a record that each topic that is applicable has been completed. According to 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (a) Child care administrators and staff members shall complete health and safety training within one year of employment, unless the staff member has completed the training within the year prior to beginning employment. Health and safety training shall be in addition to the new staff orientation requirements set forth in Rule .1101 of this Section. The following persons shall be exempt from this requirement: (1) staff members that do not have caregiving responsibilities for a child or group of children; (2) service providers such as speech therapists, occupational therapists, and physical therapists; and (3) substitute providers who provide services for less than 10 days in a 12-month period. (b) The health and safety training shall include the following topic areas: (1) Prevention and control of infectious diseases, including immunization; (2) Administration of medication, with standards for parental consent; (3) Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions; (4) Building and physical premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; (5) Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster, or a man-caused event; (6) Handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of biocontaminants; (7) Precautions in transporting children, if applicable; (8) Prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment; (9) CPR and First Aid training as required in Paragraphs (c) and (d) of this Rule; (10) Recognizing and reporting child abuse, child neglect, and child maltreatment; and (11) Prevention of sudden infant death syndrome and use of safe sleeping practices. Corrective Action Plan: 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. 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 will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 11/16/23. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: Sarah.upton@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Sarah Upton 143 Bobcat Trail Clyde NC 28721 Please call me at 828-782-0937, or email Sarah.upton@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development 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. Rated License Information: Today, we discussed the following: - We discussed that you are a part of Cohort 1 for rated license reassessments. The programs year of preparation will begin 7/1/2023 and end 6/30/2024. The assessment year will begin 7/1/2024 and end 6/30/2025. Each staff member will need to update their WORKS account to reflect their most recently completed education. Also, be sure to take advantage of the preparation year assessment. The benefits of taking advantage to the preparation year assessment are: the scores do not have to count, assessment results can help build understanding of the current program situations, and programs can choose to have additional assessments later for licensure. Please review the Preparation Year: Environment Rating Scale Assessment and Preparation Year: Activities and Ideas for cohort 1, 2, and 3 resources that I emailed to you today. Consultation: 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 a DCDEE representative 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
NC GS 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: FAIRVIEW SCHOOL DEVELOPMENTAL DAY AND PRE-K Facility ID: 50000120 Consultant: SARAH UPTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/2/2023 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 11/2/2023 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 10:45 AM Time Out: 01:45 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 Kathryn Monteith, Lead Teacher for a NCPRE-K classroom, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary electronically emailed to Ms. Monteith and Eleanor Macaulay, Administrator, for a signature as well. This program is owned and operated by Jackson County Public Schools This facility has three (3) classrooms. Two (2) of the three classrooms are NCPRE-K classrooms located in the elementary part of the school. The other classroom is the Developmental Day classroom for students ten through fourteen years of age and is located in the middle school part of the campus. For my observation of the NCPRE-K classrooms Ms. Monteith, Lead Teacher, accompanied me. The school aged Developmental Day classroom was on a field trip and not on site during my visit. 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 program’s compliance history was ninety-six (96) percentage as of 11/01/2023 Permit type – Five Star issued on August 19, 2022 Special Services/Restrictions – Meeting reduced ratios, SA playground area does not meet child care playground safety standards, Certified Developmental Day, May serve children 13 to 15 years of age, transportation provided through DPI The last annual compliance visit was conducted on November 10, 2023 The last fire drill was practiced on October 18, 2023 The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on October 19, 2023 The last playground inspection for the two (2) NCPRE-K classrooms was documented on October 17, 2023 The last fire inspection was approved on July 24, 2023 The last sanitation inspection was conducted on October 24, 2023 with zero (0) 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 and Brigance is being used as the assessed tool for NCPRE-K requirements Transportation is provided through Jackson County Public Schools. Busses where not monitored. Upon arrival to the NCPRE-K classrooms I introduced my presence to the teachers. I observed both groups of NCPRE-K classroom during lunch which consisted of spaghetti, or a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, garlic bread, salad, green beans and milk. I also observed both group of children engaged in outdoor activities, transition from outside to inside, routine care needs, and a group time activity. 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 violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 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. After review of the Staff and Training Worksheet it was noted that nine (9) out of the ten (10) bus drivers listed had not completed the required First Aid training. .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. After review of the Staff and Training Worksheet it was noted that nine (9) out of the ten (10) bus drivers listed had not completed the required CPR training. .1102(d) 1873 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with existing staff who care for children ages 0-5 within 30 days of adopting the policy. After review of the Staff and Training Worksheet it was noted that out of the ten (10) bus drivers listed none of them had a statement acknowledging the facility's Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma Policy had been reviewed. .0608 (d) 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. After review of the Staff and Training Worksheet it was noted that out of the ten (10) bus drivers listed none of them had a certificate that the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training had been completed. .1102(g) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. After review of the Staff and Training Worksheet it was noted that the ten (10) bus drivers listed had not completed the required health and safety training within one year of employment. .1102(a) Technical Assistance: Item 1048 and Item 1049 Bus drivers must complete First Aid and CPR training According to 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (c) All staff who provide direct care or accompany children when they are off premises shall successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. The training shall be completed by June 30, 2018, or for new staff hired on or after September 1, 2017, training must be completed within 90 days of employment. Distance learning shall not be permitted for First Aid training. At all times when children are in care at least one staff member present must have successfully completed First Aid training, as evidenced by a certificate or card from an approved training organization. First Aid training shall be renewed on or before expiration of the certification. "Successfully completed" is defined as demonstrating competency, as evaluated by the instructor. Verification of each required staff member's completion of this course from an approved training organization shall be maintained in the staff member's file in the center. (d) All staff who provide direct care or accompany children when they are off premises shall successfully complete certification in a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) course appropriate to the ages of children in care. At all times when children are in care one staff member present must have successfully completed CPR training. The training shall be completed by June 30, 2018 or for new staff hired on or after September 1, 2017 training must be completed within 90 days of employment. Distance learning shall not be permitted for CPR training. CPR training shall be renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. Verification of each staff member's completion of this course from an approved training organization shall be maintained in the staff member's file in the center. Item 1873 Bus drivers must sign the facility’s Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma Policy and a signed acknowledgement of the review must be retained in the bus drivers file. According to 10A NCAC 09 .0608 PREVENTION OF SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME AND ABUSIVE HEAD TRAUMA (d) Within 30 days of adopting the policy, the child care center shall review the policy with existing staff members who provide care for children up to five years of age. Each child care center shall review the policy with new staff members prior to the individual providing care to children. The acknowledgement of this review shall contain: (1) the individual’s name; (2) the date the center’s policy was given and explained to the individual; (3) the individual’s signature; and (4) the date the individual signed the acknowledgment. The child care center shall retain the acknowledgement in the staff member’s file. Item 1897 Bus drivers must complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicious of Child Maltreatment through Prevent Child Abuse NC. According to 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (g) The child care administrator and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. This training shall count toward requirements set forth in Rule .1103 of this Section. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training is available at https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/services/trainings-and-professional-development/rrcourse. A certificate of each staff member's completion of this course shall be maintained in the staff member's file in the center Item 1898 Bus drivers must complete the Health and Safety training topics and have a record that each topic that is applicable has been completed. According to 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (a) Child care administrators and staff members shall complete health and safety training within one year of employment, unless the staff member has completed the training within the year prior to beginning employment. Health and safety training shall be in addition to the new staff orientation requirements set forth in Rule .1101 of this Section. The following persons shall be exempt from this requirement: (1) staff members that do not have caregiving responsibilities for a child or group of children; (2) service providers such as speech therapists, occupational therapists, and physical therapists; and (3) substitute providers who provide services for less than 10 days in a 12-month period. (b) The health and safety training shall include the following topic areas: (1) Prevention and control of infectious diseases, including immunization; (2) Administration of medication, with standards for parental consent; (3) Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions; (4) Building and physical premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; (5) Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster, or a man-caused event; (6) Handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of biocontaminants; (7) Precautions in transporting children, if applicable; (8) Prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment; (9) CPR and First Aid training as required in Paragraphs (c) and (d) of this Rule; (10) Recognizing and reporting child abuse, child neglect, and child maltreatment; and (11) Prevention of sudden infant death syndrome and use of safe sleeping practices. Corrective Action Plan: 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. 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 will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 11/16/23. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: Sarah.upton@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Sarah Upton 143 Bobcat Trail Clyde NC 28721 Please call me at 828-782-0937, or email Sarah.upton@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development 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. Rated License Information: Today, we discussed the following: - We discussed that you are a part of Cohort 1 for rated license reassessments. The programs year of preparation will begin 7/1/2023 and end 6/30/2024. The assessment year will begin 7/1/2024 and end 6/30/2025. Each staff member will need to update their WORKS account to reflect their most recently completed education. Also, be sure to take advantage of the preparation year assessment. The benefits of taking advantage to the preparation year assessment are: the scores do not have to count, assessment results can help build understanding of the current program situations, and programs can choose to have additional assessments later for licensure. Please review the Preparation Year: Environment Rating Scale Assessment and Preparation Year: Activities and Ideas for cohort 1, 2, and 3 resources that I emailed to you today. Consultation: 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 a DCDEE representative 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
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