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5048 NC 33 West, Tarboro NC 27886 · License #74000779 · Center · Child Care Center
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10A NCAC 09 .0606 · Violation
Name of Operation: EVERY CHILD GIFTED' LEARNING CAMPS - 4 - KIDS Facility ID: 74000779 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/21/2026 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 5/21/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 230 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 01:50 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Compliance Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to verify correction of violations documented during the 5/12/26 annual compliance visit. Children enrolled in classroom space #2 and #3 were observed during outdoor play. Children under one year of age were observed during free play. Staff sat with children as they engaged in play with the activity centers. Later children transitioned to the indoor classroom space for lunch. Lunch was observed and included cheese and pepperoni pizza, corn and pickles. The following violations documented during the 5/12/26 visit were monitored for compliance during this visit: Item # 303: Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Staff assigned to classroom space #3 exited the space and entered classroom space #4&5 leaving children unattended. This is a violation of a requirement in .1801(a)(1-5). Staff positioned themselves to see and hear the children during outdoor play and in the classroom spaces. Staff observed children that needed to come inside during outdoor play from the gate and facility door, as they transitioned from the outdoor space to the indoor space. Item # 415: A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted in classroom space #2. The activity plan in classroom space #3 was dated 1/19/26. This is a violation of a requirement in GS 110-91(12);.0508(a). A current activity plan was posted in each classroom space. Item # 504: Perishable foods were not stored to protect against spoilage. On a shelf in the kitchen there was a open bag of Vegetables Sticks and an open package of pop tarts. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2806. Today in classroom space #2 there was an open bag of Ginger Snaps in a box, and in the kitchen space there were two open bags of cereals in boxes. You removed the bags and placed them in storage bags during the visit. Item #840: All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. A can of Lysol spray, a bottle of Go Gone, a can of Hot Shot, a can of Raid, a jug of bleach, a bottle of Spic & Span, a canister of Comet, and a bottle of Orange Glo were stored in an unlocked cabinet above the kitchen counter. Stored on the shelf in the bathroom in classroom space #2 was a bottle of Febreze Air Freshener and a bottle of Put a Lid On It. This is a violation of a requirement in .2820(b) Today, stored on the shelf below five feet, in the bathroom in classroom space #2 was a bottle of Febreze Air Freshener and a bottle of Put a Lid On It. You removed the items and placed them in a locked storage room in classroom space #2. Item # 842: A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In classroom space #3 authorization forms were not available for Pedia-Lax and a bottle of Children's Mortin/ In classroom space #1 authorization forms were not file for Kidgets Baby Powder and a tube of Advanced Healing Ointment for Babies. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b). Today staff provided parent authorization forms for the Kidgets Baby Powder. Item #893: A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center. A signed acknowledgement was not on file for one of one children's records reviewed. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0606(c). Today I reviewed the infant/toddler safe sleep policy signed by the parent. 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A qualification letter was not on file for a staff member working in classroom space #2. This is a violation of a requirement in G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e). Today Diyance Seabrook was on site working with children in classroom space #2. D. Seabrook did not have a qualification letter on file. Violation Number Comment Rule 504 Perishable foods were not stored to protect against spoilage. Today in classroom space #2 there was a open bag of Ginger Snaps in a box, and in the kitchen space there was two open bags of cereal in boxes. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Today, stored on the shelf below five feet, in the bathroom in classroom space #2 was a bottle of Febreze Air Freshener and a bottle of Put a Lid On It. You removed the items and placed them in a locked storage room in classroom space #2. .2820(b) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Staff assigned to classroom space #2 did not complete the background check prior to hire. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Nineteen Children two to five years of age engaged in play in outdoor space #2. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Staff assigned to classroom space #2, did not have a qualification letter on file. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before June 4, 2026, 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. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO Box 191 Ayden, NC 28513 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was provided on the following: Criminal Background Checks: Criminal background checks (CBC) are completed to protect children from abuse and reduce liability risks. A CBC must be completed prior to employee hire and every five years thereafter. The qualification letter for Diyance Seabrook was not on file. I reviewed the criminal background ABCMS system; Diyance Seabrook was not in the system. Staff must have a valid qualification letter to be employed. Staff must immediately leave the child care premises. Ms. Seabrook stated that her birthdate was not correct in NCID and she contacted NCID and submitted a copy of her driver license. I discussed with you when hiring require new hires to bring you a copy of their qualification letter prior to allowing the new hire to start at the facility. Create a system to assist you with hiring new staff. Staff/Child Ratio: Research has verified that staff-child ratios and group sizes are important quality indicators. Staff-child ratio refers to the maximum number of children who may be supervised by one staff member. In any multi age group situation, the staff/child ratio for the youngest child in the group shall be maintained for the entire group. Today classroom space #2 and #3 were combined during outdoor play. There were nineteen children two to five years of age. I shared with you the maximum number of children allowed in the group size when children two years of age are present is eighteen. We discussed changing outdoor play times to allow groups separate play times to ensure group size requirements are met. I provided you with a copy of the staff/child ratio chart. As stated in the 5/12/26 visit summary, all violations must be corrected immediately and a compliance letter verifying this must be received by the established due date. I received a compliance letter from you during today’s visit. Today, I confirmed fourteen of the violations were in compliance; however, repeated violations regarding criminal background check, storage of hazardous items and storage of perishable items. Repeat violations demonstrate a pattern of noncompliance and may result in an administrative action per Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2204(6). You will be notified in writing of any action taken. In addition, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Additional Comments: During today’s visit we discussed volunteers. I shared with you the volunteer file checklist. For reoccurring volunteers’ best practice would include a criminal background check. You inquired about hiring staff that are sixteen (16) years of age. When hiring staff that are sixteen years of age, that staff member does count in ratio and must be assigned to a space with a lead teacher that is 21 years of age or older. We also discussed staff that are 16 years of age must never be left alone with children. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
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Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation
Name of Operation: EVERY CHILD GIFTED' LEARNING CAMPS - 4 - KIDS Facility ID: 74000779 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/21/2026 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 5/21/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 230 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 01:50 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Compliance Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to verify correction of violations documented during the 5/12/26 annual compliance visit. Children enrolled in classroom space #2 and #3 were observed during outdoor play. Children under one year of age were observed during free play. Staff sat with children as they engaged in play with the activity centers. Later children transitioned to the indoor classroom space for lunch. Lunch was observed and included cheese and pepperoni pizza, corn and pickles. The following violations documented during the 5/12/26 visit were monitored for compliance during this visit: Item # 303: Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Staff assigned to classroom space #3 exited the space and entered classroom space #4&5 leaving children unattended. This is a violation of a requirement in .1801(a)(1-5). Staff positioned themselves to see and hear the children during outdoor play and in the classroom spaces. Staff observed children that needed to come inside during outdoor play from the gate and facility door, as they transitioned from the outdoor space to the indoor space. Item # 415: A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted in classroom space #2. The activity plan in classroom space #3 was dated 1/19/26. This is a violation of a requirement in GS 110-91(12);.0508(a). A current activity plan was posted in each classroom space. Item # 504: Perishable foods were not stored to protect against spoilage. On a shelf in the kitchen there was a open bag of Vegetables Sticks and an open package of pop tarts. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2806. Today in classroom space #2 there was an open bag of Ginger Snaps in a box, and in the kitchen space there were two open bags of cereals in boxes. You removed the bags and placed them in storage bags during the visit. Item #840: All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. A can of Lysol spray, a bottle of Go Gone, a can of Hot Shot, a can of Raid, a jug of bleach, a bottle of Spic & Span, a canister of Comet, and a bottle of Orange Glo were stored in an unlocked cabinet above the kitchen counter. Stored on the shelf in the bathroom in classroom space #2 was a bottle of Febreze Air Freshener and a bottle of Put a Lid On It. This is a violation of a requirement in .2820(b) Today, stored on the shelf below five feet, in the bathroom in classroom space #2 was a bottle of Febreze Air Freshener and a bottle of Put a Lid On It. You removed the items and placed them in a locked storage room in classroom space #2. Item # 842: A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In classroom space #3 authorization forms were not available for Pedia-Lax and a bottle of Children's Mortin/ In classroom space #1 authorization forms were not file for Kidgets Baby Powder and a tube of Advanced Healing Ointment for Babies. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b). Today staff provided parent authorization forms for the Kidgets Baby Powder. Item #893: A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center. A signed acknowledgement was not on file for one of one children's records reviewed. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0606(c). Today I reviewed the infant/toddler safe sleep policy signed by the parent. 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A qualification letter was not on file for a staff member working in classroom space #2. This is a violation of a requirement in G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e). Today Diyance Seabrook was on site working with children in classroom space #2. D. Seabrook did not have a qualification letter on file. Violation Number Comment Rule 504 Perishable foods were not stored to protect against spoilage. Today in classroom space #2 there was a open bag of Ginger Snaps in a box, and in the kitchen space there was two open bags of cereal in boxes. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Today, stored on the shelf below five feet, in the bathroom in classroom space #2 was a bottle of Febreze Air Freshener and a bottle of Put a Lid On It. You removed the items and placed them in a locked storage room in classroom space #2. .2820(b) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Staff assigned to classroom space #2 did not complete the background check prior to hire. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Nineteen Children two to five years of age engaged in play in outdoor space #2. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Staff assigned to classroom space #2, did not have a qualification letter on file. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before June 4, 2026, 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. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO Box 191 Ayden, NC 28513 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was provided on the following: Criminal Background Checks: Criminal background checks (CBC) are completed to protect children from abuse and reduce liability risks. A CBC must be completed prior to employee hire and every five years thereafter. The qualification letter for Diyance Seabrook was not on file. I reviewed the criminal background ABCMS system; Diyance Seabrook was not in the system. Staff must have a valid qualification letter to be employed. Staff must immediately leave the child care premises. Ms. Seabrook stated that her birthdate was not correct in NCID and she contacted NCID and submitted a copy of her driver license. I discussed with you when hiring require new hires to bring you a copy of their qualification letter prior to allowing the new hire to start at the facility. Create a system to assist you with hiring new staff. Staff/Child Ratio: Research has verified that staff-child ratios and group sizes are important quality indicators. Staff-child ratio refers to the maximum number of children who may be supervised by one staff member. In any multi age group situation, the staff/child ratio for the youngest child in the group shall be maintained for the entire group. Today classroom space #2 and #3 were combined during outdoor play. There were nineteen children two to five years of age. I shared with you the maximum number of children allowed in the group size when children two years of age are present is eighteen. We discussed changing outdoor play times to allow groups separate play times to ensure group size requirements are met. I provided you with a copy of the staff/child ratio chart. As stated in the 5/12/26 visit summary, all violations must be corrected immediately and a compliance letter verifying this must be received by the established due date. I received a compliance letter from you during today’s visit. Today, I confirmed fourteen of the violations were in compliance; however, repeated violations regarding criminal background check, storage of hazardous items and storage of perishable items. Repeat violations demonstrate a pattern of noncompliance and may result in an administrative action per Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2204(6). You will be notified in writing of any action taken. In addition, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Additional Comments: During today’s visit we discussed volunteers. I shared with you the volunteer file checklist. For reoccurring volunteers’ best practice would include a criminal background check. You inquired about hiring staff that are sixteen (16) years of age. When hiring staff that are sixteen years of age, that staff member does count in ratio and must be assigned to a space with a lead teacher that is 21 years of age or older. We also discussed staff that are 16 years of age must never be left alone with children. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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 .2204 · Violation
Name of Operation: EVERY CHILD GIFTED' LEARNING CAMPS - 4 - KIDS Facility ID: 74000779 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/21/2026 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 5/21/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 230 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 01:50 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Compliance Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to verify correction of violations documented during the 5/12/26 annual compliance visit. Children enrolled in classroom space #2 and #3 were observed during outdoor play. Children under one year of age were observed during free play. Staff sat with children as they engaged in play with the activity centers. Later children transitioned to the indoor classroom space for lunch. Lunch was observed and included cheese and pepperoni pizza, corn and pickles. The following violations documented during the 5/12/26 visit were monitored for compliance during this visit: Item # 303: Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Staff assigned to classroom space #3 exited the space and entered classroom space #4&5 leaving children unattended. This is a violation of a requirement in .1801(a)(1-5). Staff positioned themselves to see and hear the children during outdoor play and in the classroom spaces. Staff observed children that needed to come inside during outdoor play from the gate and facility door, as they transitioned from the outdoor space to the indoor space. Item # 415: A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted in classroom space #2. The activity plan in classroom space #3 was dated 1/19/26. This is a violation of a requirement in GS 110-91(12);.0508(a). A current activity plan was posted in each classroom space. Item # 504: Perishable foods were not stored to protect against spoilage. On a shelf in the kitchen there was a open bag of Vegetables Sticks and an open package of pop tarts. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2806. Today in classroom space #2 there was an open bag of Ginger Snaps in a box, and in the kitchen space there were two open bags of cereals in boxes. You removed the bags and placed them in storage bags during the visit. Item #840: All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. A can of Lysol spray, a bottle of Go Gone, a can of Hot Shot, a can of Raid, a jug of bleach, a bottle of Spic & Span, a canister of Comet, and a bottle of Orange Glo were stored in an unlocked cabinet above the kitchen counter. Stored on the shelf in the bathroom in classroom space #2 was a bottle of Febreze Air Freshener and a bottle of Put a Lid On It. This is a violation of a requirement in .2820(b) Today, stored on the shelf below five feet, in the bathroom in classroom space #2 was a bottle of Febreze Air Freshener and a bottle of Put a Lid On It. You removed the items and placed them in a locked storage room in classroom space #2. Item # 842: A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In classroom space #3 authorization forms were not available for Pedia-Lax and a bottle of Children's Mortin/ In classroom space #1 authorization forms were not file for Kidgets Baby Powder and a tube of Advanced Healing Ointment for Babies. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b). Today staff provided parent authorization forms for the Kidgets Baby Powder. Item #893: A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center. A signed acknowledgement was not on file for one of one children's records reviewed. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0606(c). Today I reviewed the infant/toddler safe sleep policy signed by the parent. 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A qualification letter was not on file for a staff member working in classroom space #2. This is a violation of a requirement in G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e). Today Diyance Seabrook was on site working with children in classroom space #2. D. Seabrook did not have a qualification letter on file. Violation Number Comment Rule 504 Perishable foods were not stored to protect against spoilage. Today in classroom space #2 there was a open bag of Ginger Snaps in a box, and in the kitchen space there was two open bags of cereal in boxes. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Today, stored on the shelf below five feet, in the bathroom in classroom space #2 was a bottle of Febreze Air Freshener and a bottle of Put a Lid On It. You removed the items and placed them in a locked storage room in classroom space #2. .2820(b) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Staff assigned to classroom space #2 did not complete the background check prior to hire. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Nineteen Children two to five years of age engaged in play in outdoor space #2. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Staff assigned to classroom space #2, did not have a qualification letter on file. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before June 4, 2026, 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. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO Box 191 Ayden, NC 28513 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was provided on the following: Criminal Background Checks: Criminal background checks (CBC) are completed to protect children from abuse and reduce liability risks. A CBC must be completed prior to employee hire and every five years thereafter. The qualification letter for Diyance Seabrook was not on file. I reviewed the criminal background ABCMS system; Diyance Seabrook was not in the system. Staff must have a valid qualification letter to be employed. Staff must immediately leave the child care premises. Ms. Seabrook stated that her birthdate was not correct in NCID and she contacted NCID and submitted a copy of her driver license. I discussed with you when hiring require new hires to bring you a copy of their qualification letter prior to allowing the new hire to start at the facility. Create a system to assist you with hiring new staff. Staff/Child Ratio: Research has verified that staff-child ratios and group sizes are important quality indicators. Staff-child ratio refers to the maximum number of children who may be supervised by one staff member. In any multi age group situation, the staff/child ratio for the youngest child in the group shall be maintained for the entire group. Today classroom space #2 and #3 were combined during outdoor play. There were nineteen children two to five years of age. I shared with you the maximum number of children allowed in the group size when children two years of age are present is eighteen. We discussed changing outdoor play times to allow groups separate play times to ensure group size requirements are met. I provided you with a copy of the staff/child ratio chart. As stated in the 5/12/26 visit summary, all violations must be corrected immediately and a compliance letter verifying this must be received by the established due date. I received a compliance letter from you during today’s visit. Today, I confirmed fourteen of the violations were in compliance; however, repeated violations regarding criminal background check, storage of hazardous items and storage of perishable items. Repeat violations demonstrate a pattern of noncompliance and may result in an administrative action per Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2204(6). You will be notified in writing of any action taken. In addition, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Additional Comments: During today’s visit we discussed volunteers. I shared with you the volunteer file checklist. For reoccurring volunteers’ best practice would include a criminal background check. You inquired about hiring staff that are sixteen (16) years of age. When hiring staff that are sixteen years of age, that staff member does count in ratio and must be assigned to a space with a lead teacher that is 21 years of age or older. We also discussed staff that are 16 years of age must never be left alone with children. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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 .2818 · Violation
Name of Operation: EVERY CHILD GIFTED' LEARNING CAMPS - 4 - KIDS Facility ID: 74000779 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/21/2026 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 5/21/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 230 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 01:50 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Compliance Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to verify correction of violations documented during the 5/12/26 annual compliance visit. Children enrolled in classroom space #2 and #3 were observed during outdoor play. Children under one year of age were observed during free play. Staff sat with children as they engaged in play with the activity centers. Later children transitioned to the indoor classroom space for lunch. Lunch was observed and included cheese and pepperoni pizza, corn and pickles. The following violations documented during the 5/12/26 visit were monitored for compliance during this visit: Item # 303: Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Staff assigned to classroom space #3 exited the space and entered classroom space #4&5 leaving children unattended. This is a violation of a requirement in .1801(a)(1-5). Staff positioned themselves to see and hear the children during outdoor play and in the classroom spaces. Staff observed children that needed to come inside during outdoor play from the gate and facility door, as they transitioned from the outdoor space to the indoor space. Item # 415: A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted in classroom space #2. The activity plan in classroom space #3 was dated 1/19/26. This is a violation of a requirement in GS 110-91(12);.0508(a). A current activity plan was posted in each classroom space. Item # 504: Perishable foods were not stored to protect against spoilage. On a shelf in the kitchen there was a open bag of Vegetables Sticks and an open package of pop tarts. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2806. Today in classroom space #2 there was an open bag of Ginger Snaps in a box, and in the kitchen space there were two open bags of cereals in boxes. You removed the bags and placed them in storage bags during the visit. Item #840: All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. A can of Lysol spray, a bottle of Go Gone, a can of Hot Shot, a can of Raid, a jug of bleach, a bottle of Spic & Span, a canister of Comet, and a bottle of Orange Glo were stored in an unlocked cabinet above the kitchen counter. Stored on the shelf in the bathroom in classroom space #2 was a bottle of Febreze Air Freshener and a bottle of Put a Lid On It. This is a violation of a requirement in .2820(b) Today, stored on the shelf below five feet, in the bathroom in classroom space #2 was a bottle of Febreze Air Freshener and a bottle of Put a Lid On It. You removed the items and placed them in a locked storage room in classroom space #2. Item # 842: A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In classroom space #3 authorization forms were not available for Pedia-Lax and a bottle of Children's Mortin/ In classroom space #1 authorization forms were not file for Kidgets Baby Powder and a tube of Advanced Healing Ointment for Babies. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b). Today staff provided parent authorization forms for the Kidgets Baby Powder. Item #893: A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center. A signed acknowledgement was not on file for one of one children's records reviewed. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0606(c). Today I reviewed the infant/toddler safe sleep policy signed by the parent. 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A qualification letter was not on file for a staff member working in classroom space #2. This is a violation of a requirement in G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e). Today Diyance Seabrook was on site working with children in classroom space #2. D. Seabrook did not have a qualification letter on file. Violation Number Comment Rule 504 Perishable foods were not stored to protect against spoilage. Today in classroom space #2 there was a open bag of Ginger Snaps in a box, and in the kitchen space there was two open bags of cereal in boxes. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Today, stored on the shelf below five feet, in the bathroom in classroom space #2 was a bottle of Febreze Air Freshener and a bottle of Put a Lid On It. You removed the items and placed them in a locked storage room in classroom space #2. .2820(b) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Staff assigned to classroom space #2 did not complete the background check prior to hire. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Nineteen Children two to five years of age engaged in play in outdoor space #2. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Staff assigned to classroom space #2, did not have a qualification letter on file. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before June 4, 2026, 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. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO Box 191 Ayden, NC 28513 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was provided on the following: Criminal Background Checks: Criminal background checks (CBC) are completed to protect children from abuse and reduce liability risks. A CBC must be completed prior to employee hire and every five years thereafter. The qualification letter for Diyance Seabrook was not on file. I reviewed the criminal background ABCMS system; Diyance Seabrook was not in the system. Staff must have a valid qualification letter to be employed. Staff must immediately leave the child care premises. Ms. Seabrook stated that her birthdate was not correct in NCID and she contacted NCID and submitted a copy of her driver license. I discussed with you when hiring require new hires to bring you a copy of their qualification letter prior to allowing the new hire to start at the facility. Create a system to assist you with hiring new staff. Staff/Child Ratio: Research has verified that staff-child ratios and group sizes are important quality indicators. Staff-child ratio refers to the maximum number of children who may be supervised by one staff member. In any multi age group situation, the staff/child ratio for the youngest child in the group shall be maintained for the entire group. Today classroom space #2 and #3 were combined during outdoor play. There were nineteen children two to five years of age. I shared with you the maximum number of children allowed in the group size when children two years of age are present is eighteen. We discussed changing outdoor play times to allow groups separate play times to ensure group size requirements are met. I provided you with a copy of the staff/child ratio chart. As stated in the 5/12/26 visit summary, all violations must be corrected immediately and a compliance letter verifying this must be received by the established due date. I received a compliance letter from you during today’s visit. Today, I confirmed fourteen of the violations were in compliance; however, repeated violations regarding criminal background check, storage of hazardous items and storage of perishable items. Repeat violations demonstrate a pattern of noncompliance and may result in an administrative action per Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2204(6). You will be notified in writing of any action taken. In addition, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Additional Comments: During today’s visit we discussed volunteers. I shared with you the volunteer file checklist. For reoccurring volunteers’ best practice would include a criminal background check. You inquired about hiring staff that are sixteen (16) years of age. When hiring staff that are sixteen years of age, that staff member does count in ratio and must be assigned to a space with a lead teacher that is 21 years of age or older. We also discussed staff that are 16 years of age must never be left alone with children. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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: EVERY CHILD GIFTED' LEARNING CAMPS - 4 - KIDS Facility ID: 74000779 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/21/2026 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 5/21/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 230 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 01:50 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Compliance Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to verify correction of violations documented during the 5/12/26 annual compliance visit. Children enrolled in classroom space #2 and #3 were observed during outdoor play. Children under one year of age were observed during free play. Staff sat with children as they engaged in play with the activity centers. Later children transitioned to the indoor classroom space for lunch. Lunch was observed and included cheese and pepperoni pizza, corn and pickles. The following violations documented during the 5/12/26 visit were monitored for compliance during this visit: Item # 303: Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Staff assigned to classroom space #3 exited the space and entered classroom space #4&5 leaving children unattended. This is a violation of a requirement in .1801(a)(1-5). Staff positioned themselves to see and hear the children during outdoor play and in the classroom spaces. Staff observed children that needed to come inside during outdoor play from the gate and facility door, as they transitioned from the outdoor space to the indoor space. Item # 415: A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted in classroom space #2. The activity plan in classroom space #3 was dated 1/19/26. This is a violation of a requirement in GS 110-91(12);.0508(a). A current activity plan was posted in each classroom space. Item # 504: Perishable foods were not stored to protect against spoilage. On a shelf in the kitchen there was a open bag of Vegetables Sticks and an open package of pop tarts. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2806. Today in classroom space #2 there was an open bag of Ginger Snaps in a box, and in the kitchen space there were two open bags of cereals in boxes. You removed the bags and placed them in storage bags during the visit. Item #840: All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. A can of Lysol spray, a bottle of Go Gone, a can of Hot Shot, a can of Raid, a jug of bleach, a bottle of Spic & Span, a canister of Comet, and a bottle of Orange Glo were stored in an unlocked cabinet above the kitchen counter. Stored on the shelf in the bathroom in classroom space #2 was a bottle of Febreze Air Freshener and a bottle of Put a Lid On It. This is a violation of a requirement in .2820(b) Today, stored on the shelf below five feet, in the bathroom in classroom space #2 was a bottle of Febreze Air Freshener and a bottle of Put a Lid On It. You removed the items and placed them in a locked storage room in classroom space #2. Item # 842: A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In classroom space #3 authorization forms were not available for Pedia-Lax and a bottle of Children's Mortin/ In classroom space #1 authorization forms were not file for Kidgets Baby Powder and a tube of Advanced Healing Ointment for Babies. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b). Today staff provided parent authorization forms for the Kidgets Baby Powder. Item #893: A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center. A signed acknowledgement was not on file for one of one children's records reviewed. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0606(c). Today I reviewed the infant/toddler safe sleep policy signed by the parent. 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A qualification letter was not on file for a staff member working in classroom space #2. This is a violation of a requirement in G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e). Today Diyance Seabrook was on site working with children in classroom space #2. D. Seabrook did not have a qualification letter on file. Violation Number Comment Rule 504 Perishable foods were not stored to protect against spoilage. Today in classroom space #2 there was a open bag of Ginger Snaps in a box, and in the kitchen space there was two open bags of cereal in boxes. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Today, stored on the shelf below five feet, in the bathroom in classroom space #2 was a bottle of Febreze Air Freshener and a bottle of Put a Lid On It. You removed the items and placed them in a locked storage room in classroom space #2. .2820(b) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Staff assigned to classroom space #2 did not complete the background check prior to hire. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Nineteen Children two to five years of age engaged in play in outdoor space #2. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Staff assigned to classroom space #2, did not have a qualification letter on file. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before June 4, 2026, 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. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO Box 191 Ayden, NC 28513 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was provided on the following: Criminal Background Checks: Criminal background checks (CBC) are completed to protect children from abuse and reduce liability risks. A CBC must be completed prior to employee hire and every five years thereafter. The qualification letter for Diyance Seabrook was not on file. I reviewed the criminal background ABCMS system; Diyance Seabrook was not in the system. Staff must have a valid qualification letter to be employed. Staff must immediately leave the child care premises. Ms. Seabrook stated that her birthdate was not correct in NCID and she contacted NCID and submitted a copy of her driver license. I discussed with you when hiring require new hires to bring you a copy of their qualification letter prior to allowing the new hire to start at the facility. Create a system to assist you with hiring new staff. Staff/Child Ratio: Research has verified that staff-child ratios and group sizes are important quality indicators. Staff-child ratio refers to the maximum number of children who may be supervised by one staff member. In any multi age group situation, the staff/child ratio for the youngest child in the group shall be maintained for the entire group. Today classroom space #2 and #3 were combined during outdoor play. There were nineteen children two to five years of age. I shared with you the maximum number of children allowed in the group size when children two years of age are present is eighteen. We discussed changing outdoor play times to allow groups separate play times to ensure group size requirements are met. I provided you with a copy of the staff/child ratio chart. As stated in the 5/12/26 visit summary, all violations must be corrected immediately and a compliance letter verifying this must be received by the established due date. I received a compliance letter from you during today’s visit. Today, I confirmed fourteen of the violations were in compliance; however, repeated violations regarding criminal background check, storage of hazardous items and storage of perishable items. Repeat violations demonstrate a pattern of noncompliance and may result in an administrative action per Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2204(6). You will be notified in writing of any action taken. In addition, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Additional Comments: During today’s visit we discussed volunteers. I shared with you the volunteer file checklist. For reoccurring volunteers’ best practice would include a criminal background check. You inquired about hiring staff that are sixteen (16) years of age. When hiring staff that are sixteen years of age, that staff member does count in ratio and must be assigned to a space with a lead teacher that is 21 years of age or older. We also discussed staff that are 16 years of age must never be left alone with children. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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.
GS 110-91 · Violation
Name of Operation: EVERY CHILD GIFTED' LEARNING CAMPS - 4 - KIDS Facility ID: 74000779 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/21/2026 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 5/21/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 230 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 01:50 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Compliance Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to verify correction of violations documented during the 5/12/26 annual compliance visit. Children enrolled in classroom space #2 and #3 were observed during outdoor play. Children under one year of age were observed during free play. Staff sat with children as they engaged in play with the activity centers. Later children transitioned to the indoor classroom space for lunch. Lunch was observed and included cheese and pepperoni pizza, corn and pickles. The following violations documented during the 5/12/26 visit were monitored for compliance during this visit: Item # 303: Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Staff assigned to classroom space #3 exited the space and entered classroom space #4&5 leaving children unattended. This is a violation of a requirement in .1801(a)(1-5). Staff positioned themselves to see and hear the children during outdoor play and in the classroom spaces. Staff observed children that needed to come inside during outdoor play from the gate and facility door, as they transitioned from the outdoor space to the indoor space. Item # 415: A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted in classroom space #2. The activity plan in classroom space #3 was dated 1/19/26. This is a violation of a requirement in GS 110-91(12);.0508(a). A current activity plan was posted in each classroom space. Item # 504: Perishable foods were not stored to protect against spoilage. On a shelf in the kitchen there was a open bag of Vegetables Sticks and an open package of pop tarts. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2806. Today in classroom space #2 there was an open bag of Ginger Snaps in a box, and in the kitchen space there were two open bags of cereals in boxes. You removed the bags and placed them in storage bags during the visit. Item #840: All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. A can of Lysol spray, a bottle of Go Gone, a can of Hot Shot, a can of Raid, a jug of bleach, a bottle of Spic & Span, a canister of Comet, and a bottle of Orange Glo were stored in an unlocked cabinet above the kitchen counter. Stored on the shelf in the bathroom in classroom space #2 was a bottle of Febreze Air Freshener and a bottle of Put a Lid On It. This is a violation of a requirement in .2820(b) Today, stored on the shelf below five feet, in the bathroom in classroom space #2 was a bottle of Febreze Air Freshener and a bottle of Put a Lid On It. You removed the items and placed them in a locked storage room in classroom space #2. Item # 842: A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In classroom space #3 authorization forms were not available for Pedia-Lax and a bottle of Children's Mortin/ In classroom space #1 authorization forms were not file for Kidgets Baby Powder and a tube of Advanced Healing Ointment for Babies. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b). Today staff provided parent authorization forms for the Kidgets Baby Powder. Item #893: A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center. A signed acknowledgement was not on file for one of one children's records reviewed. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0606(c). Today I reviewed the infant/toddler safe sleep policy signed by the parent. 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A qualification letter was not on file for a staff member working in classroom space #2. This is a violation of a requirement in G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e). Today Diyance Seabrook was on site working with children in classroom space #2. D. Seabrook did not have a qualification letter on file. Violation Number Comment Rule 504 Perishable foods were not stored to protect against spoilage. Today in classroom space #2 there was a open bag of Ginger Snaps in a box, and in the kitchen space there was two open bags of cereal in boxes. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Today, stored on the shelf below five feet, in the bathroom in classroom space #2 was a bottle of Febreze Air Freshener and a bottle of Put a Lid On It. You removed the items and placed them in a locked storage room in classroom space #2. .2820(b) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Staff assigned to classroom space #2 did not complete the background check prior to hire. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Nineteen Children two to five years of age engaged in play in outdoor space #2. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Staff assigned to classroom space #2, did not have a qualification letter on file. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before June 4, 2026, 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. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO Box 191 Ayden, NC 28513 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was provided on the following: Criminal Background Checks: Criminal background checks (CBC) are completed to protect children from abuse and reduce liability risks. A CBC must be completed prior to employee hire and every five years thereafter. The qualification letter for Diyance Seabrook was not on file. I reviewed the criminal background ABCMS system; Diyance Seabrook was not in the system. Staff must have a valid qualification letter to be employed. Staff must immediately leave the child care premises. Ms. Seabrook stated that her birthdate was not correct in NCID and she contacted NCID and submitted a copy of her driver license. I discussed with you when hiring require new hires to bring you a copy of their qualification letter prior to allowing the new hire to start at the facility. Create a system to assist you with hiring new staff. Staff/Child Ratio: Research has verified that staff-child ratios and group sizes are important quality indicators. Staff-child ratio refers to the maximum number of children who may be supervised by one staff member. In any multi age group situation, the staff/child ratio for the youngest child in the group shall be maintained for the entire group. Today classroom space #2 and #3 were combined during outdoor play. There were nineteen children two to five years of age. I shared with you the maximum number of children allowed in the group size when children two years of age are present is eighteen. We discussed changing outdoor play times to allow groups separate play times to ensure group size requirements are met. I provided you with a copy of the staff/child ratio chart. As stated in the 5/12/26 visit summary, all violations must be corrected immediately and a compliance letter verifying this must be received by the established due date. I received a compliance letter from you during today’s visit. Today, I confirmed fourteen of the violations were in compliance; however, repeated violations regarding criminal background check, storage of hazardous items and storage of perishable items. Repeat violations demonstrate a pattern of noncompliance and may result in an administrative action per Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2204(6). You will be notified in writing of any action taken. In addition, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Additional Comments: During today’s visit we discussed volunteers. I shared with you the volunteer file checklist. For reoccurring volunteers’ best practice would include a criminal background check. You inquired about hiring staff that are sixteen (16) years of age. When hiring staff that are sixteen years of age, that staff member does count in ratio and must be assigned to a space with a lead teacher that is 21 years of age or older. We also discussed staff that are 16 years of age must never be left alone with children. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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: EVERY CHILD GIFTED' LEARNING CAMPS - 4 - KIDS Facility ID: 74000779 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/21/2026 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 5/21/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 230 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 01:50 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Compliance Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to verify correction of violations documented during the 5/12/26 annual compliance visit. Children enrolled in classroom space #2 and #3 were observed during outdoor play. Children under one year of age were observed during free play. Staff sat with children as they engaged in play with the activity centers. Later children transitioned to the indoor classroom space for lunch. Lunch was observed and included cheese and pepperoni pizza, corn and pickles. The following violations documented during the 5/12/26 visit were monitored for compliance during this visit: Item # 303: Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Staff assigned to classroom space #3 exited the space and entered classroom space #4&5 leaving children unattended. This is a violation of a requirement in .1801(a)(1-5). Staff positioned themselves to see and hear the children during outdoor play and in the classroom spaces. Staff observed children that needed to come inside during outdoor play from the gate and facility door, as they transitioned from the outdoor space to the indoor space. Item # 415: A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted in classroom space #2. The activity plan in classroom space #3 was dated 1/19/26. This is a violation of a requirement in GS 110-91(12);.0508(a). A current activity plan was posted in each classroom space. Item # 504: Perishable foods were not stored to protect against spoilage. On a shelf in the kitchen there was a open bag of Vegetables Sticks and an open package of pop tarts. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2806. Today in classroom space #2 there was an open bag of Ginger Snaps in a box, and in the kitchen space there were two open bags of cereals in boxes. You removed the bags and placed them in storage bags during the visit. Item #840: All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. A can of Lysol spray, a bottle of Go Gone, a can of Hot Shot, a can of Raid, a jug of bleach, a bottle of Spic & Span, a canister of Comet, and a bottle of Orange Glo were stored in an unlocked cabinet above the kitchen counter. Stored on the shelf in the bathroom in classroom space #2 was a bottle of Febreze Air Freshener and a bottle of Put a Lid On It. This is a violation of a requirement in .2820(b) Today, stored on the shelf below five feet, in the bathroom in classroom space #2 was a bottle of Febreze Air Freshener and a bottle of Put a Lid On It. You removed the items and placed them in a locked storage room in classroom space #2. Item # 842: A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In classroom space #3 authorization forms were not available for Pedia-Lax and a bottle of Children's Mortin/ In classroom space #1 authorization forms were not file for Kidgets Baby Powder and a tube of Advanced Healing Ointment for Babies. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b). Today staff provided parent authorization forms for the Kidgets Baby Powder. Item #893: A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center. A signed acknowledgement was not on file for one of one children's records reviewed. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0606(c). Today I reviewed the infant/toddler safe sleep policy signed by the parent. 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A qualification letter was not on file for a staff member working in classroom space #2. This is a violation of a requirement in G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e). Today Diyance Seabrook was on site working with children in classroom space #2. D. Seabrook did not have a qualification letter on file. Violation Number Comment Rule 504 Perishable foods were not stored to protect against spoilage. Today in classroom space #2 there was a open bag of Ginger Snaps in a box, and in the kitchen space there was two open bags of cereal in boxes. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Today, stored on the shelf below five feet, in the bathroom in classroom space #2 was a bottle of Febreze Air Freshener and a bottle of Put a Lid On It. You removed the items and placed them in a locked storage room in classroom space #2. .2820(b) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Staff assigned to classroom space #2 did not complete the background check prior to hire. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Nineteen Children two to five years of age engaged in play in outdoor space #2. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Staff assigned to classroom space #2, did not have a qualification letter on file. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before June 4, 2026, 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. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO Box 191 Ayden, NC 28513 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was provided on the following: Criminal Background Checks: Criminal background checks (CBC) are completed to protect children from abuse and reduce liability risks. A CBC must be completed prior to employee hire and every five years thereafter. The qualification letter for Diyance Seabrook was not on file. I reviewed the criminal background ABCMS system; Diyance Seabrook was not in the system. Staff must have a valid qualification letter to be employed. Staff must immediately leave the child care premises. Ms. Seabrook stated that her birthdate was not correct in NCID and she contacted NCID and submitted a copy of her driver license. I discussed with you when hiring require new hires to bring you a copy of their qualification letter prior to allowing the new hire to start at the facility. Create a system to assist you with hiring new staff. Staff/Child Ratio: Research has verified that staff-child ratios and group sizes are important quality indicators. Staff-child ratio refers to the maximum number of children who may be supervised by one staff member. In any multi age group situation, the staff/child ratio for the youngest child in the group shall be maintained for the entire group. Today classroom space #2 and #3 were combined during outdoor play. There were nineteen children two to five years of age. I shared with you the maximum number of children allowed in the group size when children two years of age are present is eighteen. We discussed changing outdoor play times to allow groups separate play times to ensure group size requirements are met. I provided you with a copy of the staff/child ratio chart. As stated in the 5/12/26 visit summary, all violations must be corrected immediately and a compliance letter verifying this must be received by the established due date. I received a compliance letter from you during today’s visit. Today, I confirmed fourteen of the violations were in compliance; however, repeated violations regarding criminal background check, storage of hazardous items and storage of perishable items. Repeat violations demonstrate a pattern of noncompliance and may result in an administrative action per Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2204(6). You will be notified in writing of any action taken. In addition, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Additional Comments: During today’s visit we discussed volunteers. I shared with you the volunteer file checklist. For reoccurring volunteers’ best practice would include a criminal background check. You inquired about hiring staff that are sixteen (16) years of age. When hiring staff that are sixteen years of age, that staff member does count in ratio and must be assigned to a space with a lead teacher that is 21 years of age or older. We also discussed staff that are 16 years of age must never be left alone with children. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
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Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
10A NCAC 09 .0606 · Violation
Name of Operation: EVERY CHILD GIFTED' LEARNING CAMPS - 4 - KIDS Facility ID: 74000779 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/12/2026 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 5/12/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 202 Time In: 09:13 AM Time Out: 12:35 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. B. Tripp, administrator assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 9/2/2022, earning 4 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratio) and 1 quality point for the child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 5/22/25. The sanitation inspection was completed 3/30/26 with a “Approved” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 5/29/25 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the administrator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-nine percent as of 5/12/26. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 5/19/25 and “Every Child Gifted Learning Camps-4-Kids, LLC was listed as current- active. I visited indoor and outdoor spaces. Children enrolled in classroom space #3 were observed transitioning from free play to the outdoor space. Children were observed running, playing in the sand box, riding tricycles and exploring the outdoor space. Children enrolled in classroom space #1 were observed moving freely around the classroom space, as one teacher sat on the floor with the children. A second teacher completed feeding routines Children rested in approved cribs. Lunch was observed and included chicken nuggets, fries, peaches, and milk. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 124 The center did not maintain records as required in rule, and/or were not made available to the Division for review. A personnel record was not available for a staff member working in classroom space #2. G.S. 110-91(9); .0304(g); .2318 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Staff assigned to classroom space #3 exited the space and entered classroom space #4&5 leaving children unattended. .1801(a)(1-5) 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted in classroom space #2 . The activity plan in classroom space #3 was dated 1/19/26. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 504 Perishable foods were not stored to protect against spoilage. On a shelf in the kitchen there was a open bag of Vegetables Sticks and an open package of pop tarts. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 524 When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. Screentime was not documented on a cumulative log. .0510(d)(2)(A-C) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menu posted was dated 4/13/26. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. Two bottles stored in the refrigerator were not labeled with the date. Two bottles were not labeled with the date or child's name. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last fire drill documented on the emergency drill log was 2/20/26. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. A can of Lysol spray, a bottle of Go Gone, a can of Hot Shot, a can of Raid, a jug of bleach, a bottle of Spic & Span, a canister of Comet, and a bottle of Orange Glo were stored in an unlocked cabinet above the kitchen counter. Stored on the shelf in the bathroom in classroom space #2 was a bottle of Febreze Air Freshener and a bottle of Put a Lid On It. .2820(b) 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In classroom space #3 authorization forms were not available for Pedia-Lax and a bottle of Children's Mortin/ In classroom space #1 authorization forms were not file for Kidgets Baby Powder and a tube of Advanced Healing Ointment for Babies. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last documented playground inspection available for review was dated 1/10/26. .0605(q) 893 A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center. A signed acknowledgement was not on file for one of one children's records reviewed. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(c) 1739 All records required were not available for review by a representative of the Division. In review of staff records, the application for employment for one staff was not on file. .2318(1-8) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A qualification letter was not on file for a staff member working in classroom space #2. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1799 A child care provider or uncompensated provider found to be disqualified and not eligible for employment in child care was employed or living in the home. A disqualified staff member was working in classroom space #2. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(i) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last documented shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was dated 1/12/26. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1831 At least one child care provider, who has completed ITS-SIDS training was not present in the infant room, while children were in care. Staff caring for children in classroom space #1 ITS-SIDS training expired 4/13/26. .01102 (f) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. In classroom space #2 a lunch bag with two sippy cups of milk were stored on top of a counter top. This is a violation of sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A. 2804 (e). Comments Section – Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before May 26, 2026, 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. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO Box 191 Ayden, NC 28513 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was provided on the following: Supervision: Supervision is basic to safety and the prevention of injury and maintaining quality child care. Parents/guardians have a contract with caregivers to supervise their children. Staff must remain with the children assigned to them at all times. You, the administrator, were working in classroom space #3. You exited classroom space #3 and brought your staff notebook into classroom space #4&5. While in classroom space #4&5 a child entered the classroom space from classroom space #3 briefly after you entered the space. I inquired what staff member replaced you in classroom space #3, and you immediately returned to classroom space #3, the children were unattended. We discussed positioning yourself to hear or see children, and when needing to leave a classroom space ensuring proper staff is available. Children’s Files: Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with administering a child care program. It is an important part of licensure. Organization and completeness of records is important to ensure easy access to information in emergency situations. One of three children’s records reviewed did not include a signed acknowledgment of the facilities safe sleer policy. Review children’s files often and use the center children’s checklist to ensure you have all required documents within the specified timeframe. Medication: Medicines can be crucial to the health and wellness of children. They can also be very dangerous if the wrong type or wrong amount is given to the wrong person or at the wrong time. Written authorization forms were not on file for Pedia-Lax, Children’s Motrin, Baby powder, and Advanced healing ointment. Assign a staff member to check medication monthly to ensure documentation is received. Staff Records: The health and safety of children requires that information regarding each staff working with the children be kept and available when needed. Staff records consist of various documentation to include applications for employment. Every staff must have a personnel record on file. A staff file was not available for staff J. Coston. An employment application was not on file for staff M. Tripp. You stated that you did not have a file for J. Coston, and you were not sure where the application was for M. Tripp. Create a new hire file where you keep all documents prepared for new hires. Also schedule monthly time to review staff files. Activity plans: Activity plans help teachers to plan for and implement daily activities for children. They provide information to families on activities taking place during their children’s day. Planning for a week of activities helps teachers to obtain and prepare the materials and equipment needed to successfully carry out the activities on the plan. The activity plan posted in classroom space # was dated 1/19/26. An activity plan was not posted in classroom space #2. We discussed having activity plans posted for the new week on Friday afternoons to ensure staff are ready for the upcoming week. Screentime: The screen time provided must be 30 minutes or less daily and no more than two and a half hours per week. Screen time should only be offered to children over three years of age and used to meet a developmental goal. Screen time must be documented on a cumulative log or activity plan. You have a television in classroom space #3. You stated that you use the television, but the screen time log was not updated. We discussed the importance of completing the log during screen time activity to ensure the log is current and completed. Nutrition: Parents/guardians need to be informed about food served in the facility to know how to complement it with the food they serve at home. A weekly menu was posted in the kitchen and in classroom space #3. The posted menus were dated 4/13/26. I discussed with you that the menus should be planned a week in advance and substitutions should be documented prior to meals being served. Storage of Food: In child care centers, food shall be stored in approved, clean, tightly covered, storage containers once the original package is opened. Approved containers include resealable bags and other containers made of plastic or glass. Reusable containers that come in direct contact with food must be easy to clean, in good repair and intended for food storage. Today, a bag of vegetable sticks and a package of pop tarts were open. Consider immediately discarding open products. A child’s lunch bag was stored on the counter in classroom space #2 with cold sippy cups of milk. When children bring bottles or sippy cups immediately place those items in the refrigerator for proper storage. Review with kitchen staff food storage requirements. Emergency Drills: Fire drills are required to be conducted at least monthly to ensure that the operator and children are aware of what actions to take in the event of a life-threatening emergency. It is important that you use the pull station that is installed in your facility as the source of notification. The last documented fire drill was conducted on February 20, 2026. In addition, you must conduct either a shelter-in-place or a lockdown drill every three months. A shelter-in-place drill was conducted on January 12, 2026. You stated you were not sure why the drills were not posted. However, you did not conduct a shelter in place drill every three months. Set a reminder once a month to conduct your fire drills and set a reminder every three months for a shelter in place drill. Storage of Hazardous Items: Intentional planning of the environment ensures a safe environment has been created which prevents and reduces injuries to young children. A can of Lysol spray, a bottle of Go Gone, a can of Hot Shot, a can of Raid, a jug of bleach, a bottle of Spic & Span, a canister of Comet, and a bottle of Orange Glo were stored in an unlocked cabinet above the kitchen counter. Stored on the shelf in the bathroom in classroom space #2 was a bottle of Febreze Air Freshener and a bottle of Put a Lid On It. You have storage of hazardous items posted and locks attached to cabinets. Assign staff to check storage of hazardous products daily. Outdoor Inspections: The outdoor learning environment offers a sense of freedom for children. Children are able to play freely with peers, expand their imagination beyond restraints of indoor activities, release energy and explore their sense of touch, smell, taste and their sense of motion. Since children are exploring it is very important to provide a safe environment. The last playground inspection completed was dated 1/10/26. Schedule a monthly inspection reminder on a calendar or on your phone as a reminder to complete inspection. ITS-SIDS: Current ITS-SIDS certification is critical for staff members who work with infants, as they must be informed of the research surrounding Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and aware of the risk factors which may be reduced through safe sleep practices in child care. As you now have seven infants enrolled, staff members scheduled to work with infants must be certified and at least one child care provider with current certification must be present in the infant room at all times. You and staff M. Tripp and J. Foskey, ITS-SIDS training expired on 4/13/2026. Schedule and complete the training and provide copies of your certificates with your compliance letter. Criminal Background Checks: Criminal background checks (CBC) are completed to protect children from abuse and reduce liability risks. A CBC must be completed prior to employee hire and every five years thereafter. The qualification letters for staff Jamie Coston were not on file. I reviewed the criminal background ABCMS system; Jamie Coston is disqualified. Staff must have a valid qualification letter to be employed. I shared the disqualification status with you. Staff must immediately leave the child care premises and is prohibited from working in child care. Additional Comments: We discussed the administrator’s onsite hours. Your facility is licensed for 35 children; you are required weekly to have 25 hours weekly onsite hours for administrator duties only. Reminders: NCID: Did you know that if you do not login on any DCDEE platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) for a period of 12 months, your account will be archived? An archived account cannot be reinstated. You will need to create a new one and then email all platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) to merge accounts. As part of ongoing efforts to protect state systems and data, the N.C. Department of Information Technology will be changing the minimum length of NCID passwords from eight to 14 characters. When you change your current password after Feb. 23, however, you will be required to create a new one that must: • Be a minimum of 14 characters. • Consist of at least one numeric character, at least one uppercase letter, at least one lowercase letter, and at least one special character such as #, &, * etc. • Passwords shall not contain number or character substitutes to create dictionary words (e.g., d33psl33p for deepsleep). The Healthy Social Behaviors (HSB) Project supports teachers to promote healthy social-emotional development and reduce the expulsion rate among young children in licensed child care centers across North Carolina. The team is made up of specialists with early childhood education backgrounds who are passionate about empowering teachers to develop learning environments and teaching practices that promote prosocial skills in young children. To speak to a Behavior Support Advisor contact 1-888-600-1685 option 1 or to submit a question visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-4ADUCpoHc9MrxFvD15H12AwsNWbUtWEJRXW38q_41Y3hzA/viewform The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
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Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation
Name of Operation: EVERY CHILD GIFTED' LEARNING CAMPS - 4 - KIDS Facility ID: 74000779 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/12/2026 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 5/12/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 202 Time In: 09:13 AM Time Out: 12:35 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. B. Tripp, administrator assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 9/2/2022, earning 4 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratio) and 1 quality point for the child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 5/22/25. The sanitation inspection was completed 3/30/26 with a “Approved” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 5/29/25 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the administrator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-nine percent as of 5/12/26. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 5/19/25 and “Every Child Gifted Learning Camps-4-Kids, LLC was listed as current- active. I visited indoor and outdoor spaces. Children enrolled in classroom space #3 were observed transitioning from free play to the outdoor space. Children were observed running, playing in the sand box, riding tricycles and exploring the outdoor space. Children enrolled in classroom space #1 were observed moving freely around the classroom space, as one teacher sat on the floor with the children. A second teacher completed feeding routines Children rested in approved cribs. Lunch was observed and included chicken nuggets, fries, peaches, and milk. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 124 The center did not maintain records as required in rule, and/or were not made available to the Division for review. A personnel record was not available for a staff member working in classroom space #2. G.S. 110-91(9); .0304(g); .2318 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Staff assigned to classroom space #3 exited the space and entered classroom space #4&5 leaving children unattended. .1801(a)(1-5) 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted in classroom space #2 . The activity plan in classroom space #3 was dated 1/19/26. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 504 Perishable foods were not stored to protect against spoilage. On a shelf in the kitchen there was a open bag of Vegetables Sticks and an open package of pop tarts. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 524 When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. Screentime was not documented on a cumulative log. .0510(d)(2)(A-C) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menu posted was dated 4/13/26. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. Two bottles stored in the refrigerator were not labeled with the date. Two bottles were not labeled with the date or child's name. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last fire drill documented on the emergency drill log was 2/20/26. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. A can of Lysol spray, a bottle of Go Gone, a can of Hot Shot, a can of Raid, a jug of bleach, a bottle of Spic & Span, a canister of Comet, and a bottle of Orange Glo were stored in an unlocked cabinet above the kitchen counter. Stored on the shelf in the bathroom in classroom space #2 was a bottle of Febreze Air Freshener and a bottle of Put a Lid On It. .2820(b) 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In classroom space #3 authorization forms were not available for Pedia-Lax and a bottle of Children's Mortin/ In classroom space #1 authorization forms were not file for Kidgets Baby Powder and a tube of Advanced Healing Ointment for Babies. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last documented playground inspection available for review was dated 1/10/26. .0605(q) 893 A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center. A signed acknowledgement was not on file for one of one children's records reviewed. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(c) 1739 All records required were not available for review by a representative of the Division. In review of staff records, the application for employment for one staff was not on file. .2318(1-8) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A qualification letter was not on file for a staff member working in classroom space #2. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1799 A child care provider or uncompensated provider found to be disqualified and not eligible for employment in child care was employed or living in the home. A disqualified staff member was working in classroom space #2. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(i) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last documented shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was dated 1/12/26. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1831 At least one child care provider, who has completed ITS-SIDS training was not present in the infant room, while children were in care. Staff caring for children in classroom space #1 ITS-SIDS training expired 4/13/26. .01102 (f) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. In classroom space #2 a lunch bag with two sippy cups of milk were stored on top of a counter top. This is a violation of sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A. 2804 (e). Comments Section – Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before May 26, 2026, 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. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO Box 191 Ayden, NC 28513 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was provided on the following: Supervision: Supervision is basic to safety and the prevention of injury and maintaining quality child care. Parents/guardians have a contract with caregivers to supervise their children. Staff must remain with the children assigned to them at all times. You, the administrator, were working in classroom space #3. You exited classroom space #3 and brought your staff notebook into classroom space #4&5. While in classroom space #4&5 a child entered the classroom space from classroom space #3 briefly after you entered the space. I inquired what staff member replaced you in classroom space #3, and you immediately returned to classroom space #3, the children were unattended. We discussed positioning yourself to hear or see children, and when needing to leave a classroom space ensuring proper staff is available. Children’s Files: Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with administering a child care program. It is an important part of licensure. Organization and completeness of records is important to ensure easy access to information in emergency situations. One of three children’s records reviewed did not include a signed acknowledgment of the facilities safe sleer policy. Review children’s files often and use the center children’s checklist to ensure you have all required documents within the specified timeframe. Medication: Medicines can be crucial to the health and wellness of children. They can also be very dangerous if the wrong type or wrong amount is given to the wrong person or at the wrong time. Written authorization forms were not on file for Pedia-Lax, Children’s Motrin, Baby powder, and Advanced healing ointment. Assign a staff member to check medication monthly to ensure documentation is received. Staff Records: The health and safety of children requires that information regarding each staff working with the children be kept and available when needed. Staff records consist of various documentation to include applications for employment. Every staff must have a personnel record on file. A staff file was not available for staff J. Coston. An employment application was not on file for staff M. Tripp. You stated that you did not have a file for J. Coston, and you were not sure where the application was for M. Tripp. Create a new hire file where you keep all documents prepared for new hires. Also schedule monthly time to review staff files. Activity plans: Activity plans help teachers to plan for and implement daily activities for children. They provide information to families on activities taking place during their children’s day. Planning for a week of activities helps teachers to obtain and prepare the materials and equipment needed to successfully carry out the activities on the plan. The activity plan posted in classroom space # was dated 1/19/26. An activity plan was not posted in classroom space #2. We discussed having activity plans posted for the new week on Friday afternoons to ensure staff are ready for the upcoming week. Screentime: The screen time provided must be 30 minutes or less daily and no more than two and a half hours per week. Screen time should only be offered to children over three years of age and used to meet a developmental goal. Screen time must be documented on a cumulative log or activity plan. You have a television in classroom space #3. You stated that you use the television, but the screen time log was not updated. We discussed the importance of completing the log during screen time activity to ensure the log is current and completed. Nutrition: Parents/guardians need to be informed about food served in the facility to know how to complement it with the food they serve at home. A weekly menu was posted in the kitchen and in classroom space #3. The posted menus were dated 4/13/26. I discussed with you that the menus should be planned a week in advance and substitutions should be documented prior to meals being served. Storage of Food: In child care centers, food shall be stored in approved, clean, tightly covered, storage containers once the original package is opened. Approved containers include resealable bags and other containers made of plastic or glass. Reusable containers that come in direct contact with food must be easy to clean, in good repair and intended for food storage. Today, a bag of vegetable sticks and a package of pop tarts were open. Consider immediately discarding open products. A child’s lunch bag was stored on the counter in classroom space #2 with cold sippy cups of milk. When children bring bottles or sippy cups immediately place those items in the refrigerator for proper storage. Review with kitchen staff food storage requirements. Emergency Drills: Fire drills are required to be conducted at least monthly to ensure that the operator and children are aware of what actions to take in the event of a life-threatening emergency. It is important that you use the pull station that is installed in your facility as the source of notification. The last documented fire drill was conducted on February 20, 2026. In addition, you must conduct either a shelter-in-place or a lockdown drill every three months. A shelter-in-place drill was conducted on January 12, 2026. You stated you were not sure why the drills were not posted. However, you did not conduct a shelter in place drill every three months. Set a reminder once a month to conduct your fire drills and set a reminder every three months for a shelter in place drill. Storage of Hazardous Items: Intentional planning of the environment ensures a safe environment has been created which prevents and reduces injuries to young children. A can of Lysol spray, a bottle of Go Gone, a can of Hot Shot, a can of Raid, a jug of bleach, a bottle of Spic & Span, a canister of Comet, and a bottle of Orange Glo were stored in an unlocked cabinet above the kitchen counter. Stored on the shelf in the bathroom in classroom space #2 was a bottle of Febreze Air Freshener and a bottle of Put a Lid On It. You have storage of hazardous items posted and locks attached to cabinets. Assign staff to check storage of hazardous products daily. Outdoor Inspections: The outdoor learning environment offers a sense of freedom for children. Children are able to play freely with peers, expand their imagination beyond restraints of indoor activities, release energy and explore their sense of touch, smell, taste and their sense of motion. Since children are exploring it is very important to provide a safe environment. The last playground inspection completed was dated 1/10/26. Schedule a monthly inspection reminder on a calendar or on your phone as a reminder to complete inspection. ITS-SIDS: Current ITS-SIDS certification is critical for staff members who work with infants, as they must be informed of the research surrounding Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and aware of the risk factors which may be reduced through safe sleep practices in child care. As you now have seven infants enrolled, staff members scheduled to work with infants must be certified and at least one child care provider with current certification must be present in the infant room at all times. You and staff M. Tripp and J. Foskey, ITS-SIDS training expired on 4/13/2026. Schedule and complete the training and provide copies of your certificates with your compliance letter. Criminal Background Checks: Criminal background checks (CBC) are completed to protect children from abuse and reduce liability risks. A CBC must be completed prior to employee hire and every five years thereafter. The qualification letters for staff Jamie Coston were not on file. I reviewed the criminal background ABCMS system; Jamie Coston is disqualified. Staff must have a valid qualification letter to be employed. I shared the disqualification status with you. Staff must immediately leave the child care premises and is prohibited from working in child care. Additional Comments: We discussed the administrator’s onsite hours. Your facility is licensed for 35 children; you are required weekly to have 25 hours weekly onsite hours for administrator duties only. Reminders: NCID: Did you know that if you do not login on any DCDEE platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) for a period of 12 months, your account will be archived? An archived account cannot be reinstated. You will need to create a new one and then email all platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) to merge accounts. As part of ongoing efforts to protect state systems and data, the N.C. Department of Information Technology will be changing the minimum length of NCID passwords from eight to 14 characters. When you change your current password after Feb. 23, however, you will be required to create a new one that must: • Be a minimum of 14 characters. • Consist of at least one numeric character, at least one uppercase letter, at least one lowercase letter, and at least one special character such as #, &, * etc. • Passwords shall not contain number or character substitutes to create dictionary words (e.g., d33psl33p for deepsleep). The Healthy Social Behaviors (HSB) Project supports teachers to promote healthy social-emotional development and reduce the expulsion rate among young children in licensed child care centers across North Carolina. The team is made up of specialists with early childhood education backgrounds who are passionate about empowering teachers to develop learning environments and teaching practices that promote prosocial skills in young children. To speak to a Behavior Support Advisor contact 1-888-600-1685 option 1 or to submit a question visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-4ADUCpoHc9MrxFvD15H12AwsNWbUtWEJRXW38q_41Y3hzA/viewform The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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 .0901 · Violation
Name of Operation: EVERY CHILD GIFTED' LEARNING CAMPS - 4 - KIDS Facility ID: 74000779 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/12/2026 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 5/12/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 202 Time In: 09:13 AM Time Out: 12:35 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. B. Tripp, administrator assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 9/2/2022, earning 4 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratio) and 1 quality point for the child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 5/22/25. The sanitation inspection was completed 3/30/26 with a “Approved” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 5/29/25 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the administrator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-nine percent as of 5/12/26. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 5/19/25 and “Every Child Gifted Learning Camps-4-Kids, LLC was listed as current- active. I visited indoor and outdoor spaces. Children enrolled in classroom space #3 were observed transitioning from free play to the outdoor space. Children were observed running, playing in the sand box, riding tricycles and exploring the outdoor space. Children enrolled in classroom space #1 were observed moving freely around the classroom space, as one teacher sat on the floor with the children. A second teacher completed feeding routines Children rested in approved cribs. Lunch was observed and included chicken nuggets, fries, peaches, and milk. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 124 The center did not maintain records as required in rule, and/or were not made available to the Division for review. A personnel record was not available for a staff member working in classroom space #2. G.S. 110-91(9); .0304(g); .2318 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Staff assigned to classroom space #3 exited the space and entered classroom space #4&5 leaving children unattended. .1801(a)(1-5) 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted in classroom space #2 . The activity plan in classroom space #3 was dated 1/19/26. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 504 Perishable foods were not stored to protect against spoilage. On a shelf in the kitchen there was a open bag of Vegetables Sticks and an open package of pop tarts. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 524 When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. Screentime was not documented on a cumulative log. .0510(d)(2)(A-C) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menu posted was dated 4/13/26. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. Two bottles stored in the refrigerator were not labeled with the date. Two bottles were not labeled with the date or child's name. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last fire drill documented on the emergency drill log was 2/20/26. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. A can of Lysol spray, a bottle of Go Gone, a can of Hot Shot, a can of Raid, a jug of bleach, a bottle of Spic & Span, a canister of Comet, and a bottle of Orange Glo were stored in an unlocked cabinet above the kitchen counter. Stored on the shelf in the bathroom in classroom space #2 was a bottle of Febreze Air Freshener and a bottle of Put a Lid On It. .2820(b) 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In classroom space #3 authorization forms were not available for Pedia-Lax and a bottle of Children's Mortin/ In classroom space #1 authorization forms were not file for Kidgets Baby Powder and a tube of Advanced Healing Ointment for Babies. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last documented playground inspection available for review was dated 1/10/26. .0605(q) 893 A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center. A signed acknowledgement was not on file for one of one children's records reviewed. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(c) 1739 All records required were not available for review by a representative of the Division. In review of staff records, the application for employment for one staff was not on file. .2318(1-8) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A qualification letter was not on file for a staff member working in classroom space #2. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1799 A child care provider or uncompensated provider found to be disqualified and not eligible for employment in child care was employed or living in the home. A disqualified staff member was working in classroom space #2. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(i) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last documented shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was dated 1/12/26. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1831 At least one child care provider, who has completed ITS-SIDS training was not present in the infant room, while children were in care. Staff caring for children in classroom space #1 ITS-SIDS training expired 4/13/26. .01102 (f) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. In classroom space #2 a lunch bag with two sippy cups of milk were stored on top of a counter top. This is a violation of sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A. 2804 (e). Comments Section – Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before May 26, 2026, 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. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO Box 191 Ayden, NC 28513 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was provided on the following: Supervision: Supervision is basic to safety and the prevention of injury and maintaining quality child care. Parents/guardians have a contract with caregivers to supervise their children. Staff must remain with the children assigned to them at all times. You, the administrator, were working in classroom space #3. You exited classroom space #3 and brought your staff notebook into classroom space #4&5. While in classroom space #4&5 a child entered the classroom space from classroom space #3 briefly after you entered the space. I inquired what staff member replaced you in classroom space #3, and you immediately returned to classroom space #3, the children were unattended. We discussed positioning yourself to hear or see children, and when needing to leave a classroom space ensuring proper staff is available. Children’s Files: Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with administering a child care program. It is an important part of licensure. Organization and completeness of records is important to ensure easy access to information in emergency situations. One of three children’s records reviewed did not include a signed acknowledgment of the facilities safe sleer policy. Review children’s files often and use the center children’s checklist to ensure you have all required documents within the specified timeframe. Medication: Medicines can be crucial to the health and wellness of children. They can also be very dangerous if the wrong type or wrong amount is given to the wrong person or at the wrong time. Written authorization forms were not on file for Pedia-Lax, Children’s Motrin, Baby powder, and Advanced healing ointment. Assign a staff member to check medication monthly to ensure documentation is received. Staff Records: The health and safety of children requires that information regarding each staff working with the children be kept and available when needed. Staff records consist of various documentation to include applications for employment. Every staff must have a personnel record on file. A staff file was not available for staff J. Coston. An employment application was not on file for staff M. Tripp. You stated that you did not have a file for J. Coston, and you were not sure where the application was for M. Tripp. Create a new hire file where you keep all documents prepared for new hires. Also schedule monthly time to review staff files. Activity plans: Activity plans help teachers to plan for and implement daily activities for children. They provide information to families on activities taking place during their children’s day. Planning for a week of activities helps teachers to obtain and prepare the materials and equipment needed to successfully carry out the activities on the plan. The activity plan posted in classroom space # was dated 1/19/26. An activity plan was not posted in classroom space #2. We discussed having activity plans posted for the new week on Friday afternoons to ensure staff are ready for the upcoming week. Screentime: The screen time provided must be 30 minutes or less daily and no more than two and a half hours per week. Screen time should only be offered to children over three years of age and used to meet a developmental goal. Screen time must be documented on a cumulative log or activity plan. You have a television in classroom space #3. You stated that you use the television, but the screen time log was not updated. We discussed the importance of completing the log during screen time activity to ensure the log is current and completed. Nutrition: Parents/guardians need to be informed about food served in the facility to know how to complement it with the food they serve at home. A weekly menu was posted in the kitchen and in classroom space #3. The posted menus were dated 4/13/26. I discussed with you that the menus should be planned a week in advance and substitutions should be documented prior to meals being served. Storage of Food: In child care centers, food shall be stored in approved, clean, tightly covered, storage containers once the original package is opened. Approved containers include resealable bags and other containers made of plastic or glass. Reusable containers that come in direct contact with food must be easy to clean, in good repair and intended for food storage. Today, a bag of vegetable sticks and a package of pop tarts were open. Consider immediately discarding open products. A child’s lunch bag was stored on the counter in classroom space #2 with cold sippy cups of milk. When children bring bottles or sippy cups immediately place those items in the refrigerator for proper storage. Review with kitchen staff food storage requirements. Emergency Drills: Fire drills are required to be conducted at least monthly to ensure that the operator and children are aware of what actions to take in the event of a life-threatening emergency. It is important that you use the pull station that is installed in your facility as the source of notification. The last documented fire drill was conducted on February 20, 2026. In addition, you must conduct either a shelter-in-place or a lockdown drill every three months. A shelter-in-place drill was conducted on January 12, 2026. You stated you were not sure why the drills were not posted. However, you did not conduct a shelter in place drill every three months. Set a reminder once a month to conduct your fire drills and set a reminder every three months for a shelter in place drill. Storage of Hazardous Items: Intentional planning of the environment ensures a safe environment has been created which prevents and reduces injuries to young children. A can of Lysol spray, a bottle of Go Gone, a can of Hot Shot, a can of Raid, a jug of bleach, a bottle of Spic & Span, a canister of Comet, and a bottle of Orange Glo were stored in an unlocked cabinet above the kitchen counter. Stored on the shelf in the bathroom in classroom space #2 was a bottle of Febreze Air Freshener and a bottle of Put a Lid On It. You have storage of hazardous items posted and locks attached to cabinets. Assign staff to check storage of hazardous products daily. Outdoor Inspections: The outdoor learning environment offers a sense of freedom for children. Children are able to play freely with peers, expand their imagination beyond restraints of indoor activities, release energy and explore their sense of touch, smell, taste and their sense of motion. Since children are exploring it is very important to provide a safe environment. The last playground inspection completed was dated 1/10/26. Schedule a monthly inspection reminder on a calendar or on your phone as a reminder to complete inspection. ITS-SIDS: Current ITS-SIDS certification is critical for staff members who work with infants, as they must be informed of the research surrounding Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and aware of the risk factors which may be reduced through safe sleep practices in child care. As you now have seven infants enrolled, staff members scheduled to work with infants must be certified and at least one child care provider with current certification must be present in the infant room at all times. You and staff M. Tripp and J. Foskey, ITS-SIDS training expired on 4/13/2026. Schedule and complete the training and provide copies of your certificates with your compliance letter. Criminal Background Checks: Criminal background checks (CBC) are completed to protect children from abuse and reduce liability risks. A CBC must be completed prior to employee hire and every five years thereafter. The qualification letters for staff Jamie Coston were not on file. I reviewed the criminal background ABCMS system; Jamie Coston is disqualified. Staff must have a valid qualification letter to be employed. I shared the disqualification status with you. Staff must immediately leave the child care premises and is prohibited from working in child care. Additional Comments: We discussed the administrator’s onsite hours. Your facility is licensed for 35 children; you are required weekly to have 25 hours weekly onsite hours for administrator duties only. Reminders: NCID: Did you know that if you do not login on any DCDEE platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) for a period of 12 months, your account will be archived? An archived account cannot be reinstated. You will need to create a new one and then email all platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) to merge accounts. As part of ongoing efforts to protect state systems and data, the N.C. Department of Information Technology will be changing the minimum length of NCID passwords from eight to 14 characters. When you change your current password after Feb. 23, however, you will be required to create a new one that must: • Be a minimum of 14 characters. • Consist of at least one numeric character, at least one uppercase letter, at least one lowercase letter, and at least one special character such as #, &, * etc. • Passwords shall not contain number or character substitutes to create dictionary words (e.g., d33psl33p for deepsleep). The Healthy Social Behaviors (HSB) Project supports teachers to promote healthy social-emotional development and reduce the expulsion rate among young children in licensed child care centers across North Carolina. The team is made up of specialists with early childhood education backgrounds who are passionate about empowering teachers to develop learning environments and teaching practices that promote prosocial skills in young children. To speak to a Behavior Support Advisor contact 1-888-600-1685 option 1 or to submit a question visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-4ADUCpoHc9MrxFvD15H12AwsNWbUtWEJRXW38q_41Y3hzA/viewform The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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
G.S. 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: EVERY CHILD GIFTED' LEARNING CAMPS - 4 - KIDS Facility ID: 74000779 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/12/2026 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 5/12/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 202 Time In: 09:13 AM Time Out: 12:35 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. B. Tripp, administrator assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 9/2/2022, earning 4 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratio) and 1 quality point for the child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 5/22/25. The sanitation inspection was completed 3/30/26 with a “Approved” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 5/29/25 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the administrator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-nine percent as of 5/12/26. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 5/19/25 and “Every Child Gifted Learning Camps-4-Kids, LLC was listed as current- active. I visited indoor and outdoor spaces. Children enrolled in classroom space #3 were observed transitioning from free play to the outdoor space. Children were observed running, playing in the sand box, riding tricycles and exploring the outdoor space. Children enrolled in classroom space #1 were observed moving freely around the classroom space, as one teacher sat on the floor with the children. A second teacher completed feeding routines Children rested in approved cribs. Lunch was observed and included chicken nuggets, fries, peaches, and milk. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 124 The center did not maintain records as required in rule, and/or were not made available to the Division for review. A personnel record was not available for a staff member working in classroom space #2. G.S. 110-91(9); .0304(g); .2318 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Staff assigned to classroom space #3 exited the space and entered classroom space #4&5 leaving children unattended. .1801(a)(1-5) 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted in classroom space #2 . The activity plan in classroom space #3 was dated 1/19/26. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 504 Perishable foods were not stored to protect against spoilage. On a shelf in the kitchen there was a open bag of Vegetables Sticks and an open package of pop tarts. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 524 When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. Screentime was not documented on a cumulative log. .0510(d)(2)(A-C) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menu posted was dated 4/13/26. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. Two bottles stored in the refrigerator were not labeled with the date. Two bottles were not labeled with the date or child's name. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last fire drill documented on the emergency drill log was 2/20/26. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. A can of Lysol spray, a bottle of Go Gone, a can of Hot Shot, a can of Raid, a jug of bleach, a bottle of Spic & Span, a canister of Comet, and a bottle of Orange Glo were stored in an unlocked cabinet above the kitchen counter. Stored on the shelf in the bathroom in classroom space #2 was a bottle of Febreze Air Freshener and a bottle of Put a Lid On It. .2820(b) 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In classroom space #3 authorization forms were not available for Pedia-Lax and a bottle of Children's Mortin/ In classroom space #1 authorization forms were not file for Kidgets Baby Powder and a tube of Advanced Healing Ointment for Babies. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last documented playground inspection available for review was dated 1/10/26. .0605(q) 893 A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center. A signed acknowledgement was not on file for one of one children's records reviewed. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(c) 1739 All records required were not available for review by a representative of the Division. In review of staff records, the application for employment for one staff was not on file. .2318(1-8) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A qualification letter was not on file for a staff member working in classroom space #2. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1799 A child care provider or uncompensated provider found to be disqualified and not eligible for employment in child care was employed or living in the home. A disqualified staff member was working in classroom space #2. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(i) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last documented shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was dated 1/12/26. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1831 At least one child care provider, who has completed ITS-SIDS training was not present in the infant room, while children were in care. Staff caring for children in classroom space #1 ITS-SIDS training expired 4/13/26. .01102 (f) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. In classroom space #2 a lunch bag with two sippy cups of milk were stored on top of a counter top. This is a violation of sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A. 2804 (e). Comments Section – Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before May 26, 2026, 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. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO Box 191 Ayden, NC 28513 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was provided on the following: Supervision: Supervision is basic to safety and the prevention of injury and maintaining quality child care. Parents/guardians have a contract with caregivers to supervise their children. Staff must remain with the children assigned to them at all times. You, the administrator, were working in classroom space #3. You exited classroom space #3 and brought your staff notebook into classroom space #4&5. While in classroom space #4&5 a child entered the classroom space from classroom space #3 briefly after you entered the space. I inquired what staff member replaced you in classroom space #3, and you immediately returned to classroom space #3, the children were unattended. We discussed positioning yourself to hear or see children, and when needing to leave a classroom space ensuring proper staff is available. Children’s Files: Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with administering a child care program. It is an important part of licensure. Organization and completeness of records is important to ensure easy access to information in emergency situations. One of three children’s records reviewed did not include a signed acknowledgment of the facilities safe sleer policy. Review children’s files often and use the center children’s checklist to ensure you have all required documents within the specified timeframe. Medication: Medicines can be crucial to the health and wellness of children. They can also be very dangerous if the wrong type or wrong amount is given to the wrong person or at the wrong time. Written authorization forms were not on file for Pedia-Lax, Children’s Motrin, Baby powder, and Advanced healing ointment. Assign a staff member to check medication monthly to ensure documentation is received. Staff Records: The health and safety of children requires that information regarding each staff working with the children be kept and available when needed. Staff records consist of various documentation to include applications for employment. Every staff must have a personnel record on file. A staff file was not available for staff J. Coston. An employment application was not on file for staff M. Tripp. You stated that you did not have a file for J. Coston, and you were not sure where the application was for M. Tripp. Create a new hire file where you keep all documents prepared for new hires. Also schedule monthly time to review staff files. Activity plans: Activity plans help teachers to plan for and implement daily activities for children. They provide information to families on activities taking place during their children’s day. Planning for a week of activities helps teachers to obtain and prepare the materials and equipment needed to successfully carry out the activities on the plan. The activity plan posted in classroom space # was dated 1/19/26. An activity plan was not posted in classroom space #2. We discussed having activity plans posted for the new week on Friday afternoons to ensure staff are ready for the upcoming week. Screentime: The screen time provided must be 30 minutes or less daily and no more than two and a half hours per week. Screen time should only be offered to children over three years of age and used to meet a developmental goal. Screen time must be documented on a cumulative log or activity plan. You have a television in classroom space #3. You stated that you use the television, but the screen time log was not updated. We discussed the importance of completing the log during screen time activity to ensure the log is current and completed. Nutrition: Parents/guardians need to be informed about food served in the facility to know how to complement it with the food they serve at home. A weekly menu was posted in the kitchen and in classroom space #3. The posted menus were dated 4/13/26. I discussed with you that the menus should be planned a week in advance and substitutions should be documented prior to meals being served. Storage of Food: In child care centers, food shall be stored in approved, clean, tightly covered, storage containers once the original package is opened. Approved containers include resealable bags and other containers made of plastic or glass. Reusable containers that come in direct contact with food must be easy to clean, in good repair and intended for food storage. Today, a bag of vegetable sticks and a package of pop tarts were open. Consider immediately discarding open products. A child’s lunch bag was stored on the counter in classroom space #2 with cold sippy cups of milk. When children bring bottles or sippy cups immediately place those items in the refrigerator for proper storage. Review with kitchen staff food storage requirements. Emergency Drills: Fire drills are required to be conducted at least monthly to ensure that the operator and children are aware of what actions to take in the event of a life-threatening emergency. It is important that you use the pull station that is installed in your facility as the source of notification. The last documented fire drill was conducted on February 20, 2026. In addition, you must conduct either a shelter-in-place or a lockdown drill every three months. A shelter-in-place drill was conducted on January 12, 2026. You stated you were not sure why the drills were not posted. However, you did not conduct a shelter in place drill every three months. Set a reminder once a month to conduct your fire drills and set a reminder every three months for a shelter in place drill. Storage of Hazardous Items: Intentional planning of the environment ensures a safe environment has been created which prevents and reduces injuries to young children. A can of Lysol spray, a bottle of Go Gone, a can of Hot Shot, a can of Raid, a jug of bleach, a bottle of Spic & Span, a canister of Comet, and a bottle of Orange Glo were stored in an unlocked cabinet above the kitchen counter. Stored on the shelf in the bathroom in classroom space #2 was a bottle of Febreze Air Freshener and a bottle of Put a Lid On It. You have storage of hazardous items posted and locks attached to cabinets. Assign staff to check storage of hazardous products daily. Outdoor Inspections: The outdoor learning environment offers a sense of freedom for children. Children are able to play freely with peers, expand their imagination beyond restraints of indoor activities, release energy and explore their sense of touch, smell, taste and their sense of motion. Since children are exploring it is very important to provide a safe environment. The last playground inspection completed was dated 1/10/26. Schedule a monthly inspection reminder on a calendar or on your phone as a reminder to complete inspection. ITS-SIDS: Current ITS-SIDS certification is critical for staff members who work with infants, as they must be informed of the research surrounding Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and aware of the risk factors which may be reduced through safe sleep practices in child care. As you now have seven infants enrolled, staff members scheduled to work with infants must be certified and at least one child care provider with current certification must be present in the infant room at all times. You and staff M. Tripp and J. Foskey, ITS-SIDS training expired on 4/13/2026. Schedule and complete the training and provide copies of your certificates with your compliance letter. Criminal Background Checks: Criminal background checks (CBC) are completed to protect children from abuse and reduce liability risks. A CBC must be completed prior to employee hire and every five years thereafter. The qualification letters for staff Jamie Coston were not on file. I reviewed the criminal background ABCMS system; Jamie Coston is disqualified. Staff must have a valid qualification letter to be employed. I shared the disqualification status with you. Staff must immediately leave the child care premises and is prohibited from working in child care. Additional Comments: We discussed the administrator’s onsite hours. Your facility is licensed for 35 children; you are required weekly to have 25 hours weekly onsite hours for administrator duties only. Reminders: NCID: Did you know that if you do not login on any DCDEE platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) for a period of 12 months, your account will be archived? An archived account cannot be reinstated. You will need to create a new one and then email all platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) to merge accounts. As part of ongoing efforts to protect state systems and data, the N.C. Department of Information Technology will be changing the minimum length of NCID passwords from eight to 14 characters. When you change your current password after Feb. 23, however, you will be required to create a new one that must: • Be a minimum of 14 characters. • Consist of at least one numeric character, at least one uppercase letter, at least one lowercase letter, and at least one special character such as #, &, * etc. • Passwords shall not contain number or character substitutes to create dictionary words (e.g., d33psl33p for deepsleep). The Healthy Social Behaviors (HSB) Project supports teachers to promote healthy social-emotional development and reduce the expulsion rate among young children in licensed child care centers across North Carolina. The team is made up of specialists with early childhood education backgrounds who are passionate about empowering teachers to develop learning environments and teaching practices that promote prosocial skills in young children. To speak to a Behavior Support Advisor contact 1-888-600-1685 option 1 or to submit a question visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-4ADUCpoHc9MrxFvD15H12AwsNWbUtWEJRXW38q_41Y3hzA/viewform The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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
G.S. 110-91 · Violation
Name of Operation: EVERY CHILD GIFTED' LEARNING CAMPS - 4 - KIDS Facility ID: 74000779 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/12/2026 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 5/12/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 202 Time In: 09:13 AM Time Out: 12:35 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. B. Tripp, administrator assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 9/2/2022, earning 4 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratio) and 1 quality point for the child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 5/22/25. The sanitation inspection was completed 3/30/26 with a “Approved” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 5/29/25 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the administrator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-nine percent as of 5/12/26. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 5/19/25 and “Every Child Gifted Learning Camps-4-Kids, LLC was listed as current- active. I visited indoor and outdoor spaces. Children enrolled in classroom space #3 were observed transitioning from free play to the outdoor space. Children were observed running, playing in the sand box, riding tricycles and exploring the outdoor space. Children enrolled in classroom space #1 were observed moving freely around the classroom space, as one teacher sat on the floor with the children. A second teacher completed feeding routines Children rested in approved cribs. Lunch was observed and included chicken nuggets, fries, peaches, and milk. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 124 The center did not maintain records as required in rule, and/or were not made available to the Division for review. A personnel record was not available for a staff member working in classroom space #2. G.S. 110-91(9); .0304(g); .2318 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Staff assigned to classroom space #3 exited the space and entered classroom space #4&5 leaving children unattended. .1801(a)(1-5) 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted in classroom space #2 . The activity plan in classroom space #3 was dated 1/19/26. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 504 Perishable foods were not stored to protect against spoilage. On a shelf in the kitchen there was a open bag of Vegetables Sticks and an open package of pop tarts. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 524 When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. Screentime was not documented on a cumulative log. .0510(d)(2)(A-C) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menu posted was dated 4/13/26. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. Two bottles stored in the refrigerator were not labeled with the date. Two bottles were not labeled with the date or child's name. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last fire drill documented on the emergency drill log was 2/20/26. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. A can of Lysol spray, a bottle of Go Gone, a can of Hot Shot, a can of Raid, a jug of bleach, a bottle of Spic & Span, a canister of Comet, and a bottle of Orange Glo were stored in an unlocked cabinet above the kitchen counter. Stored on the shelf in the bathroom in classroom space #2 was a bottle of Febreze Air Freshener and a bottle of Put a Lid On It. .2820(b) 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In classroom space #3 authorization forms were not available for Pedia-Lax and a bottle of Children's Mortin/ In classroom space #1 authorization forms were not file for Kidgets Baby Powder and a tube of Advanced Healing Ointment for Babies. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last documented playground inspection available for review was dated 1/10/26. .0605(q) 893 A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center. A signed acknowledgement was not on file for one of one children's records reviewed. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(c) 1739 All records required were not available for review by a representative of the Division. In review of staff records, the application for employment for one staff was not on file. .2318(1-8) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A qualification letter was not on file for a staff member working in classroom space #2. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1799 A child care provider or uncompensated provider found to be disqualified and not eligible for employment in child care was employed or living in the home. A disqualified staff member was working in classroom space #2. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(i) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last documented shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was dated 1/12/26. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1831 At least one child care provider, who has completed ITS-SIDS training was not present in the infant room, while children were in care. Staff caring for children in classroom space #1 ITS-SIDS training expired 4/13/26. .01102 (f) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. In classroom space #2 a lunch bag with two sippy cups of milk were stored on top of a counter top. This is a violation of sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A. 2804 (e). Comments Section – Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before May 26, 2026, 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. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO Box 191 Ayden, NC 28513 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was provided on the following: Supervision: Supervision is basic to safety and the prevention of injury and maintaining quality child care. Parents/guardians have a contract with caregivers to supervise their children. Staff must remain with the children assigned to them at all times. You, the administrator, were working in classroom space #3. You exited classroom space #3 and brought your staff notebook into classroom space #4&5. While in classroom space #4&5 a child entered the classroom space from classroom space #3 briefly after you entered the space. I inquired what staff member replaced you in classroom space #3, and you immediately returned to classroom space #3, the children were unattended. We discussed positioning yourself to hear or see children, and when needing to leave a classroom space ensuring proper staff is available. Children’s Files: Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with administering a child care program. It is an important part of licensure. Organization and completeness of records is important to ensure easy access to information in emergency situations. One of three children’s records reviewed did not include a signed acknowledgment of the facilities safe sleer policy. Review children’s files often and use the center children’s checklist to ensure you have all required documents within the specified timeframe. Medication: Medicines can be crucial to the health and wellness of children. They can also be very dangerous if the wrong type or wrong amount is given to the wrong person or at the wrong time. Written authorization forms were not on file for Pedia-Lax, Children’s Motrin, Baby powder, and Advanced healing ointment. Assign a staff member to check medication monthly to ensure documentation is received. Staff Records: The health and safety of children requires that information regarding each staff working with the children be kept and available when needed. Staff records consist of various documentation to include applications for employment. Every staff must have a personnel record on file. A staff file was not available for staff J. Coston. An employment application was not on file for staff M. Tripp. You stated that you did not have a file for J. Coston, and you were not sure where the application was for M. Tripp. Create a new hire file where you keep all documents prepared for new hires. Also schedule monthly time to review staff files. Activity plans: Activity plans help teachers to plan for and implement daily activities for children. They provide information to families on activities taking place during their children’s day. Planning for a week of activities helps teachers to obtain and prepare the materials and equipment needed to successfully carry out the activities on the plan. The activity plan posted in classroom space # was dated 1/19/26. An activity plan was not posted in classroom space #2. We discussed having activity plans posted for the new week on Friday afternoons to ensure staff are ready for the upcoming week. Screentime: The screen time provided must be 30 minutes or less daily and no more than two and a half hours per week. Screen time should only be offered to children over three years of age and used to meet a developmental goal. Screen time must be documented on a cumulative log or activity plan. You have a television in classroom space #3. You stated that you use the television, but the screen time log was not updated. We discussed the importance of completing the log during screen time activity to ensure the log is current and completed. Nutrition: Parents/guardians need to be informed about food served in the facility to know how to complement it with the food they serve at home. A weekly menu was posted in the kitchen and in classroom space #3. The posted menus were dated 4/13/26. I discussed with you that the menus should be planned a week in advance and substitutions should be documented prior to meals being served. Storage of Food: In child care centers, food shall be stored in approved, clean, tightly covered, storage containers once the original package is opened. Approved containers include resealable bags and other containers made of plastic or glass. Reusable containers that come in direct contact with food must be easy to clean, in good repair and intended for food storage. Today, a bag of vegetable sticks and a package of pop tarts were open. Consider immediately discarding open products. A child’s lunch bag was stored on the counter in classroom space #2 with cold sippy cups of milk. When children bring bottles or sippy cups immediately place those items in the refrigerator for proper storage. Review with kitchen staff food storage requirements. Emergency Drills: Fire drills are required to be conducted at least monthly to ensure that the operator and children are aware of what actions to take in the event of a life-threatening emergency. It is important that you use the pull station that is installed in your facility as the source of notification. The last documented fire drill was conducted on February 20, 2026. In addition, you must conduct either a shelter-in-place or a lockdown drill every three months. A shelter-in-place drill was conducted on January 12, 2026. You stated you were not sure why the drills were not posted. However, you did not conduct a shelter in place drill every three months. Set a reminder once a month to conduct your fire drills and set a reminder every three months for a shelter in place drill. Storage of Hazardous Items: Intentional planning of the environment ensures a safe environment has been created which prevents and reduces injuries to young children. A can of Lysol spray, a bottle of Go Gone, a can of Hot Shot, a can of Raid, a jug of bleach, a bottle of Spic & Span, a canister of Comet, and a bottle of Orange Glo were stored in an unlocked cabinet above the kitchen counter. Stored on the shelf in the bathroom in classroom space #2 was a bottle of Febreze Air Freshener and a bottle of Put a Lid On It. You have storage of hazardous items posted and locks attached to cabinets. Assign staff to check storage of hazardous products daily. Outdoor Inspections: The outdoor learning environment offers a sense of freedom for children. Children are able to play freely with peers, expand their imagination beyond restraints of indoor activities, release energy and explore their sense of touch, smell, taste and their sense of motion. Since children are exploring it is very important to provide a safe environment. The last playground inspection completed was dated 1/10/26. Schedule a monthly inspection reminder on a calendar or on your phone as a reminder to complete inspection. ITS-SIDS: Current ITS-SIDS certification is critical for staff members who work with infants, as they must be informed of the research surrounding Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and aware of the risk factors which may be reduced through safe sleep practices in child care. As you now have seven infants enrolled, staff members scheduled to work with infants must be certified and at least one child care provider with current certification must be present in the infant room at all times. You and staff M. Tripp and J. Foskey, ITS-SIDS training expired on 4/13/2026. Schedule and complete the training and provide copies of your certificates with your compliance letter. Criminal Background Checks: Criminal background checks (CBC) are completed to protect children from abuse and reduce liability risks. A CBC must be completed prior to employee hire and every five years thereafter. The qualification letters for staff Jamie Coston were not on file. I reviewed the criminal background ABCMS system; Jamie Coston is disqualified. Staff must have a valid qualification letter to be employed. I shared the disqualification status with you. Staff must immediately leave the child care premises and is prohibited from working in child care. Additional Comments: We discussed the administrator’s onsite hours. Your facility is licensed for 35 children; you are required weekly to have 25 hours weekly onsite hours for administrator duties only. Reminders: NCID: Did you know that if you do not login on any DCDEE platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) for a period of 12 months, your account will be archived? An archived account cannot be reinstated. You will need to create a new one and then email all platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) to merge accounts. As part of ongoing efforts to protect state systems and data, the N.C. Department of Information Technology will be changing the minimum length of NCID passwords from eight to 14 characters. When you change your current password after Feb. 23, however, you will be required to create a new one that must: • Be a minimum of 14 characters. • Consist of at least one numeric character, at least one uppercase letter, at least one lowercase letter, and at least one special character such as #, &, * etc. • Passwords shall not contain number or character substitutes to create dictionary words (e.g., d33psl33p for deepsleep). The Healthy Social Behaviors (HSB) Project supports teachers to promote healthy social-emotional development and reduce the expulsion rate among young children in licensed child care centers across North Carolina. The team is made up of specialists with early childhood education backgrounds who are passionate about empowering teachers to develop learning environments and teaching practices that promote prosocial skills in young children. To speak to a Behavior Support Advisor contact 1-888-600-1685 option 1 or to submit a question visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-4ADUCpoHc9MrxFvD15H12AwsNWbUtWEJRXW38q_41Y3hzA/viewform The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
GS 110-91 · Violation
Name of Operation: EVERY CHILD GIFTED' LEARNING CAMPS - 4 - KIDS Facility ID: 74000779 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/12/2026 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 5/12/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 202 Time In: 09:13 AM Time Out: 12:35 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. B. Tripp, administrator assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 9/2/2022, earning 4 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratio) and 1 quality point for the child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 5/22/25. The sanitation inspection was completed 3/30/26 with a “Approved” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 5/29/25 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the administrator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-nine percent as of 5/12/26. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 5/19/25 and “Every Child Gifted Learning Camps-4-Kids, LLC was listed as current- active. I visited indoor and outdoor spaces. Children enrolled in classroom space #3 were observed transitioning from free play to the outdoor space. Children were observed running, playing in the sand box, riding tricycles and exploring the outdoor space. Children enrolled in classroom space #1 were observed moving freely around the classroom space, as one teacher sat on the floor with the children. A second teacher completed feeding routines Children rested in approved cribs. Lunch was observed and included chicken nuggets, fries, peaches, and milk. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 124 The center did not maintain records as required in rule, and/or were not made available to the Division for review. A personnel record was not available for a staff member working in classroom space #2. G.S. 110-91(9); .0304(g); .2318 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Staff assigned to classroom space #3 exited the space and entered classroom space #4&5 leaving children unattended. .1801(a)(1-5) 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted in classroom space #2 . The activity plan in classroom space #3 was dated 1/19/26. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 504 Perishable foods were not stored to protect against spoilage. On a shelf in the kitchen there was a open bag of Vegetables Sticks and an open package of pop tarts. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 524 When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. Screentime was not documented on a cumulative log. .0510(d)(2)(A-C) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menu posted was dated 4/13/26. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. Two bottles stored in the refrigerator were not labeled with the date. Two bottles were not labeled with the date or child's name. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last fire drill documented on the emergency drill log was 2/20/26. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. A can of Lysol spray, a bottle of Go Gone, a can of Hot Shot, a can of Raid, a jug of bleach, a bottle of Spic & Span, a canister of Comet, and a bottle of Orange Glo were stored in an unlocked cabinet above the kitchen counter. Stored on the shelf in the bathroom in classroom space #2 was a bottle of Febreze Air Freshener and a bottle of Put a Lid On It. .2820(b) 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In classroom space #3 authorization forms were not available for Pedia-Lax and a bottle of Children's Mortin/ In classroom space #1 authorization forms were not file for Kidgets Baby Powder and a tube of Advanced Healing Ointment for Babies. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last documented playground inspection available for review was dated 1/10/26. .0605(q) 893 A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center. A signed acknowledgement was not on file for one of one children's records reviewed. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(c) 1739 All records required were not available for review by a representative of the Division. In review of staff records, the application for employment for one staff was not on file. .2318(1-8) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A qualification letter was not on file for a staff member working in classroom space #2. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1799 A child care provider or uncompensated provider found to be disqualified and not eligible for employment in child care was employed or living in the home. A disqualified staff member was working in classroom space #2. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(i) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last documented shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was dated 1/12/26. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1831 At least one child care provider, who has completed ITS-SIDS training was not present in the infant room, while children were in care. Staff caring for children in classroom space #1 ITS-SIDS training expired 4/13/26. .01102 (f) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. In classroom space #2 a lunch bag with two sippy cups of milk were stored on top of a counter top. This is a violation of sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A. 2804 (e). Comments Section – Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before May 26, 2026, 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. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO Box 191 Ayden, NC 28513 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was provided on the following: Supervision: Supervision is basic to safety and the prevention of injury and maintaining quality child care. Parents/guardians have a contract with caregivers to supervise their children. Staff must remain with the children assigned to them at all times. You, the administrator, were working in classroom space #3. You exited classroom space #3 and brought your staff notebook into classroom space #4&5. While in classroom space #4&5 a child entered the classroom space from classroom space #3 briefly after you entered the space. I inquired what staff member replaced you in classroom space #3, and you immediately returned to classroom space #3, the children were unattended. We discussed positioning yourself to hear or see children, and when needing to leave a classroom space ensuring proper staff is available. Children’s Files: Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with administering a child care program. It is an important part of licensure. Organization and completeness of records is important to ensure easy access to information in emergency situations. One of three children’s records reviewed did not include a signed acknowledgment of the facilities safe sleer policy. Review children’s files often and use the center children’s checklist to ensure you have all required documents within the specified timeframe. Medication: Medicines can be crucial to the health and wellness of children. They can also be very dangerous if the wrong type or wrong amount is given to the wrong person or at the wrong time. Written authorization forms were not on file for Pedia-Lax, Children’s Motrin, Baby powder, and Advanced healing ointment. Assign a staff member to check medication monthly to ensure documentation is received. Staff Records: The health and safety of children requires that information regarding each staff working with the children be kept and available when needed. Staff records consist of various documentation to include applications for employment. Every staff must have a personnel record on file. A staff file was not available for staff J. Coston. An employment application was not on file for staff M. Tripp. You stated that you did not have a file for J. Coston, and you were not sure where the application was for M. Tripp. Create a new hire file where you keep all documents prepared for new hires. Also schedule monthly time to review staff files. Activity plans: Activity plans help teachers to plan for and implement daily activities for children. They provide information to families on activities taking place during their children’s day. Planning for a week of activities helps teachers to obtain and prepare the materials and equipment needed to successfully carry out the activities on the plan. The activity plan posted in classroom space # was dated 1/19/26. An activity plan was not posted in classroom space #2. We discussed having activity plans posted for the new week on Friday afternoons to ensure staff are ready for the upcoming week. Screentime: The screen time provided must be 30 minutes or less daily and no more than two and a half hours per week. Screen time should only be offered to children over three years of age and used to meet a developmental goal. Screen time must be documented on a cumulative log or activity plan. You have a television in classroom space #3. You stated that you use the television, but the screen time log was not updated. We discussed the importance of completing the log during screen time activity to ensure the log is current and completed. Nutrition: Parents/guardians need to be informed about food served in the facility to know how to complement it with the food they serve at home. A weekly menu was posted in the kitchen and in classroom space #3. The posted menus were dated 4/13/26. I discussed with you that the menus should be planned a week in advance and substitutions should be documented prior to meals being served. Storage of Food: In child care centers, food shall be stored in approved, clean, tightly covered, storage containers once the original package is opened. Approved containers include resealable bags and other containers made of plastic or glass. Reusable containers that come in direct contact with food must be easy to clean, in good repair and intended for food storage. Today, a bag of vegetable sticks and a package of pop tarts were open. Consider immediately discarding open products. A child’s lunch bag was stored on the counter in classroom space #2 with cold sippy cups of milk. When children bring bottles or sippy cups immediately place those items in the refrigerator for proper storage. Review with kitchen staff food storage requirements. Emergency Drills: Fire drills are required to be conducted at least monthly to ensure that the operator and children are aware of what actions to take in the event of a life-threatening emergency. It is important that you use the pull station that is installed in your facility as the source of notification. The last documented fire drill was conducted on February 20, 2026. In addition, you must conduct either a shelter-in-place or a lockdown drill every three months. A shelter-in-place drill was conducted on January 12, 2026. You stated you were not sure why the drills were not posted. However, you did not conduct a shelter in place drill every three months. Set a reminder once a month to conduct your fire drills and set a reminder every three months for a shelter in place drill. Storage of Hazardous Items: Intentional planning of the environment ensures a safe environment has been created which prevents and reduces injuries to young children. A can of Lysol spray, a bottle of Go Gone, a can of Hot Shot, a can of Raid, a jug of bleach, a bottle of Spic & Span, a canister of Comet, and a bottle of Orange Glo were stored in an unlocked cabinet above the kitchen counter. Stored on the shelf in the bathroom in classroom space #2 was a bottle of Febreze Air Freshener and a bottle of Put a Lid On It. You have storage of hazardous items posted and locks attached to cabinets. Assign staff to check storage of hazardous products daily. Outdoor Inspections: The outdoor learning environment offers a sense of freedom for children. Children are able to play freely with peers, expand their imagination beyond restraints of indoor activities, release energy and explore their sense of touch, smell, taste and their sense of motion. Since children are exploring it is very important to provide a safe environment. The last playground inspection completed was dated 1/10/26. Schedule a monthly inspection reminder on a calendar or on your phone as a reminder to complete inspection. ITS-SIDS: Current ITS-SIDS certification is critical for staff members who work with infants, as they must be informed of the research surrounding Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and aware of the risk factors which may be reduced through safe sleep practices in child care. As you now have seven infants enrolled, staff members scheduled to work with infants must be certified and at least one child care provider with current certification must be present in the infant room at all times. You and staff M. Tripp and J. Foskey, ITS-SIDS training expired on 4/13/2026. Schedule and complete the training and provide copies of your certificates with your compliance letter. Criminal Background Checks: Criminal background checks (CBC) are completed to protect children from abuse and reduce liability risks. A CBC must be completed prior to employee hire and every five years thereafter. The qualification letters for staff Jamie Coston were not on file. I reviewed the criminal background ABCMS system; Jamie Coston is disqualified. Staff must have a valid qualification letter to be employed. I shared the disqualification status with you. Staff must immediately leave the child care premises and is prohibited from working in child care. Additional Comments: We discussed the administrator’s onsite hours. Your facility is licensed for 35 children; you are required weekly to have 25 hours weekly onsite hours for administrator duties only. Reminders: NCID: Did you know that if you do not login on any DCDEE platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) for a period of 12 months, your account will be archived? An archived account cannot be reinstated. You will need to create a new one and then email all platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) to merge accounts. As part of ongoing efforts to protect state systems and data, the N.C. Department of Information Technology will be changing the minimum length of NCID passwords from eight to 14 characters. When you change your current password after Feb. 23, however, you will be required to create a new one that must: • Be a minimum of 14 characters. • Consist of at least one numeric character, at least one uppercase letter, at least one lowercase letter, and at least one special character such as #, &, * etc. • Passwords shall not contain number or character substitutes to create dictionary words (e.g., d33psl33p for deepsleep). The Healthy Social Behaviors (HSB) Project supports teachers to promote healthy social-emotional development and reduce the expulsion rate among young children in licensed child care centers across North Carolina. The team is made up of specialists with early childhood education backgrounds who are passionate about empowering teachers to develop learning environments and teaching practices that promote prosocial skills in young children. To speak to a Behavior Support Advisor contact 1-888-600-1685 option 1 or to submit a question visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-4ADUCpoHc9MrxFvD15H12AwsNWbUtWEJRXW38q_41Y3hzA/viewform The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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: EVERY CHILD GIFTED' LEARNING CAMPS - 4 - KIDS Facility ID: 74000779 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/12/2026 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 5/12/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 202 Time In: 09:13 AM Time Out: 12:35 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. B. Tripp, administrator assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 9/2/2022, earning 4 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratio) and 1 quality point for the child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 5/22/25. The sanitation inspection was completed 3/30/26 with a “Approved” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 5/29/25 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the administrator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-nine percent as of 5/12/26. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 5/19/25 and “Every Child Gifted Learning Camps-4-Kids, LLC was listed as current- active. I visited indoor and outdoor spaces. Children enrolled in classroom space #3 were observed transitioning from free play to the outdoor space. Children were observed running, playing in the sand box, riding tricycles and exploring the outdoor space. Children enrolled in classroom space #1 were observed moving freely around the classroom space, as one teacher sat on the floor with the children. A second teacher completed feeding routines Children rested in approved cribs. Lunch was observed and included chicken nuggets, fries, peaches, and milk. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 124 The center did not maintain records as required in rule, and/or were not made available to the Division for review. A personnel record was not available for a staff member working in classroom space #2. G.S. 110-91(9); .0304(g); .2318 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Staff assigned to classroom space #3 exited the space and entered classroom space #4&5 leaving children unattended. .1801(a)(1-5) 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted in classroom space #2 . The activity plan in classroom space #3 was dated 1/19/26. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 504 Perishable foods were not stored to protect against spoilage. On a shelf in the kitchen there was a open bag of Vegetables Sticks and an open package of pop tarts. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 524 When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. Screentime was not documented on a cumulative log. .0510(d)(2)(A-C) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menu posted was dated 4/13/26. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. Two bottles stored in the refrigerator were not labeled with the date. Two bottles were not labeled with the date or child's name. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last fire drill documented on the emergency drill log was 2/20/26. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. A can of Lysol spray, a bottle of Go Gone, a can of Hot Shot, a can of Raid, a jug of bleach, a bottle of Spic & Span, a canister of Comet, and a bottle of Orange Glo were stored in an unlocked cabinet above the kitchen counter. Stored on the shelf in the bathroom in classroom space #2 was a bottle of Febreze Air Freshener and a bottle of Put a Lid On It. .2820(b) 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In classroom space #3 authorization forms were not available for Pedia-Lax and a bottle of Children's Mortin/ In classroom space #1 authorization forms were not file for Kidgets Baby Powder and a tube of Advanced Healing Ointment for Babies. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last documented playground inspection available for review was dated 1/10/26. .0605(q) 893 A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center. A signed acknowledgement was not on file for one of one children's records reviewed. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(c) 1739 All records required were not available for review by a representative of the Division. In review of staff records, the application for employment for one staff was not on file. .2318(1-8) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A qualification letter was not on file for a staff member working in classroom space #2. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1799 A child care provider or uncompensated provider found to be disqualified and not eligible for employment in child care was employed or living in the home. A disqualified staff member was working in classroom space #2. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(i) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last documented shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was dated 1/12/26. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1831 At least one child care provider, who has completed ITS-SIDS training was not present in the infant room, while children were in care. Staff caring for children in classroom space #1 ITS-SIDS training expired 4/13/26. .01102 (f) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. In classroom space #2 a lunch bag with two sippy cups of milk were stored on top of a counter top. This is a violation of sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A. 2804 (e). Comments Section – Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before May 26, 2026, 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. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO Box 191 Ayden, NC 28513 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was provided on the following: Supervision: Supervision is basic to safety and the prevention of injury and maintaining quality child care. Parents/guardians have a contract with caregivers to supervise their children. Staff must remain with the children assigned to them at all times. You, the administrator, were working in classroom space #3. You exited classroom space #3 and brought your staff notebook into classroom space #4&5. While in classroom space #4&5 a child entered the classroom space from classroom space #3 briefly after you entered the space. I inquired what staff member replaced you in classroom space #3, and you immediately returned to classroom space #3, the children were unattended. We discussed positioning yourself to hear or see children, and when needing to leave a classroom space ensuring proper staff is available. Children’s Files: Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with administering a child care program. It is an important part of licensure. Organization and completeness of records is important to ensure easy access to information in emergency situations. One of three children’s records reviewed did not include a signed acknowledgment of the facilities safe sleer policy. Review children’s files often and use the center children’s checklist to ensure you have all required documents within the specified timeframe. Medication: Medicines can be crucial to the health and wellness of children. They can also be very dangerous if the wrong type or wrong amount is given to the wrong person or at the wrong time. Written authorization forms were not on file for Pedia-Lax, Children’s Motrin, Baby powder, and Advanced healing ointment. Assign a staff member to check medication monthly to ensure documentation is received. Staff Records: The health and safety of children requires that information regarding each staff working with the children be kept and available when needed. Staff records consist of various documentation to include applications for employment. Every staff must have a personnel record on file. A staff file was not available for staff J. Coston. An employment application was not on file for staff M. Tripp. You stated that you did not have a file for J. Coston, and you were not sure where the application was for M. Tripp. Create a new hire file where you keep all documents prepared for new hires. Also schedule monthly time to review staff files. Activity plans: Activity plans help teachers to plan for and implement daily activities for children. They provide information to families on activities taking place during their children’s day. Planning for a week of activities helps teachers to obtain and prepare the materials and equipment needed to successfully carry out the activities on the plan. The activity plan posted in classroom space # was dated 1/19/26. An activity plan was not posted in classroom space #2. We discussed having activity plans posted for the new week on Friday afternoons to ensure staff are ready for the upcoming week. Screentime: The screen time provided must be 30 minutes or less daily and no more than two and a half hours per week. Screen time should only be offered to children over three years of age and used to meet a developmental goal. Screen time must be documented on a cumulative log or activity plan. You have a television in classroom space #3. You stated that you use the television, but the screen time log was not updated. We discussed the importance of completing the log during screen time activity to ensure the log is current and completed. Nutrition: Parents/guardians need to be informed about food served in the facility to know how to complement it with the food they serve at home. A weekly menu was posted in the kitchen and in classroom space #3. The posted menus were dated 4/13/26. I discussed with you that the menus should be planned a week in advance and substitutions should be documented prior to meals being served. Storage of Food: In child care centers, food shall be stored in approved, clean, tightly covered, storage containers once the original package is opened. Approved containers include resealable bags and other containers made of plastic or glass. Reusable containers that come in direct contact with food must be easy to clean, in good repair and intended for food storage. Today, a bag of vegetable sticks and a package of pop tarts were open. Consider immediately discarding open products. A child’s lunch bag was stored on the counter in classroom space #2 with cold sippy cups of milk. When children bring bottles or sippy cups immediately place those items in the refrigerator for proper storage. Review with kitchen staff food storage requirements. Emergency Drills: Fire drills are required to be conducted at least monthly to ensure that the operator and children are aware of what actions to take in the event of a life-threatening emergency. It is important that you use the pull station that is installed in your facility as the source of notification. The last documented fire drill was conducted on February 20, 2026. In addition, you must conduct either a shelter-in-place or a lockdown drill every three months. A shelter-in-place drill was conducted on January 12, 2026. You stated you were not sure why the drills were not posted. However, you did not conduct a shelter in place drill every three months. Set a reminder once a month to conduct your fire drills and set a reminder every three months for a shelter in place drill. Storage of Hazardous Items: Intentional planning of the environment ensures a safe environment has been created which prevents and reduces injuries to young children. A can of Lysol spray, a bottle of Go Gone, a can of Hot Shot, a can of Raid, a jug of bleach, a bottle of Spic & Span, a canister of Comet, and a bottle of Orange Glo were stored in an unlocked cabinet above the kitchen counter. Stored on the shelf in the bathroom in classroom space #2 was a bottle of Febreze Air Freshener and a bottle of Put a Lid On It. You have storage of hazardous items posted and locks attached to cabinets. Assign staff to check storage of hazardous products daily. Outdoor Inspections: The outdoor learning environment offers a sense of freedom for children. Children are able to play freely with peers, expand their imagination beyond restraints of indoor activities, release energy and explore their sense of touch, smell, taste and their sense of motion. Since children are exploring it is very important to provide a safe environment. The last playground inspection completed was dated 1/10/26. Schedule a monthly inspection reminder on a calendar or on your phone as a reminder to complete inspection. ITS-SIDS: Current ITS-SIDS certification is critical for staff members who work with infants, as they must be informed of the research surrounding Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and aware of the risk factors which may be reduced through safe sleep practices in child care. As you now have seven infants enrolled, staff members scheduled to work with infants must be certified and at least one child care provider with current certification must be present in the infant room at all times. You and staff M. Tripp and J. Foskey, ITS-SIDS training expired on 4/13/2026. Schedule and complete the training and provide copies of your certificates with your compliance letter. Criminal Background Checks: Criminal background checks (CBC) are completed to protect children from abuse and reduce liability risks. A CBC must be completed prior to employee hire and every five years thereafter. The qualification letters for staff Jamie Coston were not on file. I reviewed the criminal background ABCMS system; Jamie Coston is disqualified. Staff must have a valid qualification letter to be employed. I shared the disqualification status with you. Staff must immediately leave the child care premises and is prohibited from working in child care. Additional Comments: We discussed the administrator’s onsite hours. Your facility is licensed for 35 children; you are required weekly to have 25 hours weekly onsite hours for administrator duties only. Reminders: NCID: Did you know that if you do not login on any DCDEE platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) for a period of 12 months, your account will be archived? An archived account cannot be reinstated. You will need to create a new one and then email all platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) to merge accounts. As part of ongoing efforts to protect state systems and data, the N.C. Department of Information Technology will be changing the minimum length of NCID passwords from eight to 14 characters. When you change your current password after Feb. 23, however, you will be required to create a new one that must: • Be a minimum of 14 characters. • Consist of at least one numeric character, at least one uppercase letter, at least one lowercase letter, and at least one special character such as #, &, * etc. • Passwords shall not contain number or character substitutes to create dictionary words (e.g., d33psl33p for deepsleep). The Healthy Social Behaviors (HSB) Project supports teachers to promote healthy social-emotional development and reduce the expulsion rate among young children in licensed child care centers across North Carolina. The team is made up of specialists with early childhood education backgrounds who are passionate about empowering teachers to develop learning environments and teaching practices that promote prosocial skills in young children. To speak to a Behavior Support Advisor contact 1-888-600-1685 option 1 or to submit a question visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-4ADUCpoHc9MrxFvD15H12AwsNWbUtWEJRXW38q_41Y3hzA/viewform The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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: EVERY CHILD GIFTED' LEARNING CAMPS - 4 - KIDS Facility ID: 74000779 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0426-138L Visit Date: 4/16/2026 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 4/16/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 152 Time In: 02:58 PM Time Out: 05:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to obtain information regarding alleged violations of child care requirements. The allegations are as follows: There are concerns that a child was not adequately supervised. Staff/child ratio, group size, supervision, use of licensed space, space capacity, license restrictions monitored. The license and emergency care plan were posted. Children were observed resting on linen covered mats. Following naptime children transitioned to snack. Snack was observed and included yogurt, cheddar cheese whales, and water. Based on the information provided regarding concerns that a child was not adequately supervised. I monitored the classrooms spaces and select staff were interviewed. Today, one child three years of age was observed exiting the door of classroom space #3 and walking down the ramp to the outdoor space, unattended. You and staff were not aware the child had entered or exited the building after the class transitioned to the outdoor space. Based on observations the allegation is Confirmed. The following violations were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. One child three years of age was observed exiting classroom space #3 and walking down the ramp to the outdoor space. .1801(a)(1-5) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before April 30, 2026, 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. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO BOX 191 Ayden, NC 278513 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was provided on the following: Supervision: Adequate supervision of children is essential to keep children safe from accidents and injuries. Staff must remain with the children assigned to them at all times. Leaving a child or a group of children alone is unacceptable. A child three years of age was observed exiting classroom space #3 and walking down the ramp to the outdoor space unattended. We discussed turning on the doorbell chimes that are already installed on the doors. You stated staff who are outside and need assistance are to call inside for assistance, prior to sending children into the building. You also stated that you will implement a name to face attendance for classrooms to use. Review supervision requirements with staff. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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 .0302 · Violation
Name of Operation: EVERY CHILD GIFTED' LEARNING CAMPS - 4 - KIDS Facility ID: 74000779 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/22/2025 Number Present: 33 Completed Date: 5/22/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 220 Time In: 09:05 AM Time Out: 12:45 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. B. Tripp, administrator assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 9/2/2022, earning 4 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratio) and 1 quality point for the child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 6/12/2024. The sanitation inspection was completed 12/14/2024 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 1/5/2024 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the administrator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-four percent as of 5/19/25. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 5/19/25 and “Every Child Gifted Learning Camps-4-Kids, LLC was listed as current- active. I visited indoor and outdoor spaces. Children enrolled in classroom spaces #1 and 4&5 were observed during free play. Children enrolled in classroom spaces #2 and 3 were observed during outdoor play. Children enrolled in classroom space #3 were engaged in a science activity during outdoor play. Breakfast and lunch were observed. Lunch included pepperoni pizza, green beans, oranges and milk. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The facilities last fire inspection was 1/5/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Staff brought a child inside to the bathroom in the hall of classroom space #3, the staff exited the classroom into classroom space #2 leaving the child unattended. .1801(a)(1-5) 511 Foods and beverages with little or no nutritional value were available often and not just for special occasions. Children were observed having chocolate chip poptarts, apple juice or milk during breakfast. .0901(i) 538 Baby bottles were not stored to protect from contamination. In classroom space #4&5 there were three bottles without lids. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(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 classroom space #2 there was an albuterol inhaler not in a original box with a prescription label. .0803(2)(a) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. A medical exam was not on file for one of four children's records observed. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One of four children's records reviewed did not include an immunization report. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1792 Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. In space #3 there was a can out Mountain Dew, and in classroom space #4&5 on the shelf above the sink was McDonald's cup. .0901(i) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before June 5, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO BOX 3187 Greenville, NC 27836 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was provided on the following: Fire Inspection: Facility safeguarding is not achieved by one agency carrying out a single regulatory program. Total safeguarding is achieved through a multiplicity of regulatory programs and agencies including sanitation and fire inspectors. Fire inspections should be completed annually and within 12 months of the previous inspection. The current inspection was completed on 1/5/24. You informed me that there was a change in your alarm system company, which caused a delay in rescheduling. You have an alarm system inspection scheduled for 5/23/25. You also indicated that you have already contacted the fire inspector and paid for an inspection. Supervision- Supervision is basic to safety and the prevention of injury and maintaining quality child care. Parents/guardians have a contract with caregivers to supervise their children. Staff must remain with the children assigned to them at all times. One staff member brought a child from the playground to use the bathroom in the hallway of classroom space #3. The staff member exited the classroom space and entered classroom space #2, leaving the child unattended in the bathroom. When prompted the staff member returned to classroom space #3 to supervise the child. Children’s Files: Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with administering a child care program. It is an important part of licensure. Organization and completeness of records is important to ensure easy access to information in emergency situations. Within in 30 days of enrollment a child must have a health assessment on file, each child must also have an immunization record on file. One of four children’s records review did not have a health assessment or immunization record on file. Review children’s files often and use the center children’s checklist to ensure you have all required documents within the specified timeframe. Medication- Medicines can be crucial to the health and wellness of children. They can also be very dangerous if the wrong type or wrong amount is given to the wrong person or at the wrong time. Over the counter and prescribed medications should be in the original container with the prescription label. We discussed checking medications as they are received to ensure requirements are met. Additional Comments: NCID: Did you know that if you do not login on any DCDEE platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) for a period of 12 months, your account will be archived? An archived account cannot be reinstated. You will need to create a new one and then email all platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) to merge accounts. As part of ongoing efforts to protect state systems and data, the N.C. Department of Information Technology will be changing the minimum length of NCID passwords from eight to 14 characters. When you change your current password after Feb. 23, however, you will be required to create a new one that must: • Be a minimum of 14 characters. • Consist of at least one numeric character, at least one uppercase letter, at least one lowercase letter, and at least one special character such as #, &, * etc. • Passwords shall not contain number or character substitutes to create dictionary words (e.g., d33psl33p for deepsleep). Natural Learning Initiative has created resources, often in collaboration with the Natural Learning Initiative’s interdisciplinary partners, to support technical assistance, professional development, and generally to promote the importance of the natural environment in the daily experience and growth of all children. You can explore and use these resources on their website https://naturalearning.org/resources. Reminders: The Healthy Social Behaviors (HSB) Project supports teachers to promote healthy social-emotional development and reduce the expulsion rate among young children in licensed child care centers across North Carolina. The team is made up of specialists with early childhood education backgrounds who are passionate about empowering teachers to develop learning environments and teaching practices that promote prosocial skills in young children. To speak to a Behavior Support Advisor contact 1-888-600-1685 option 1 or to submit a question visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-4ADUCpoHc9MrxFvD15H12AwsNWbUtWEJRXW38q_41Y3hzA/viewform The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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: EVERY CHILD GIFTED' LEARNING CAMPS - 4 - KIDS Facility ID: 74000779 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/22/2025 Number Present: 33 Completed Date: 5/22/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 220 Time In: 09:05 AM Time Out: 12:45 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. B. Tripp, administrator assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 9/2/2022, earning 4 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratio) and 1 quality point for the child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 6/12/2024. The sanitation inspection was completed 12/14/2024 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 1/5/2024 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the administrator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-four percent as of 5/19/25. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 5/19/25 and “Every Child Gifted Learning Camps-4-Kids, LLC was listed as current- active. I visited indoor and outdoor spaces. Children enrolled in classroom spaces #1 and 4&5 were observed during free play. Children enrolled in classroom spaces #2 and 3 were observed during outdoor play. Children enrolled in classroom space #3 were engaged in a science activity during outdoor play. Breakfast and lunch were observed. Lunch included pepperoni pizza, green beans, oranges and milk. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The facilities last fire inspection was 1/5/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Staff brought a child inside to the bathroom in the hall of classroom space #3, the staff exited the classroom into classroom space #2 leaving the child unattended. .1801(a)(1-5) 511 Foods and beverages with little or no nutritional value were available often and not just for special occasions. Children were observed having chocolate chip poptarts, apple juice or milk during breakfast. .0901(i) 538 Baby bottles were not stored to protect from contamination. In classroom space #4&5 there were three bottles without lids. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(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 classroom space #2 there was an albuterol inhaler not in a original box with a prescription label. .0803(2)(a) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. A medical exam was not on file for one of four children's records observed. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One of four children's records reviewed did not include an immunization report. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1792 Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. In space #3 there was a can out Mountain Dew, and in classroom space #4&5 on the shelf above the sink was McDonald's cup. .0901(i) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before June 5, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO BOX 3187 Greenville, NC 27836 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was provided on the following: Fire Inspection: Facility safeguarding is not achieved by one agency carrying out a single regulatory program. Total safeguarding is achieved through a multiplicity of regulatory programs and agencies including sanitation and fire inspectors. Fire inspections should be completed annually and within 12 months of the previous inspection. The current inspection was completed on 1/5/24. You informed me that there was a change in your alarm system company, which caused a delay in rescheduling. You have an alarm system inspection scheduled for 5/23/25. You also indicated that you have already contacted the fire inspector and paid for an inspection. Supervision- Supervision is basic to safety and the prevention of injury and maintaining quality child care. Parents/guardians have a contract with caregivers to supervise their children. Staff must remain with the children assigned to them at all times. One staff member brought a child from the playground to use the bathroom in the hallway of classroom space #3. The staff member exited the classroom space and entered classroom space #2, leaving the child unattended in the bathroom. When prompted the staff member returned to classroom space #3 to supervise the child. Children’s Files: Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with administering a child care program. It is an important part of licensure. Organization and completeness of records is important to ensure easy access to information in emergency situations. Within in 30 days of enrollment a child must have a health assessment on file, each child must also have an immunization record on file. One of four children’s records review did not have a health assessment or immunization record on file. Review children’s files often and use the center children’s checklist to ensure you have all required documents within the specified timeframe. Medication- Medicines can be crucial to the health and wellness of children. They can also be very dangerous if the wrong type or wrong amount is given to the wrong person or at the wrong time. Over the counter and prescribed medications should be in the original container with the prescription label. We discussed checking medications as they are received to ensure requirements are met. Additional Comments: NCID: Did you know that if you do not login on any DCDEE platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) for a period of 12 months, your account will be archived? An archived account cannot be reinstated. You will need to create a new one and then email all platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) to merge accounts. As part of ongoing efforts to protect state systems and data, the N.C. Department of Information Technology will be changing the minimum length of NCID passwords from eight to 14 characters. When you change your current password after Feb. 23, however, you will be required to create a new one that must: • Be a minimum of 14 characters. • Consist of at least one numeric character, at least one uppercase letter, at least one lowercase letter, and at least one special character such as #, &, * etc. • Passwords shall not contain number or character substitutes to create dictionary words (e.g., d33psl33p for deepsleep). Natural Learning Initiative has created resources, often in collaboration with the Natural Learning Initiative’s interdisciplinary partners, to support technical assistance, professional development, and generally to promote the importance of the natural environment in the daily experience and growth of all children. You can explore and use these resources on their website https://naturalearning.org/resources. Reminders: The Healthy Social Behaviors (HSB) Project supports teachers to promote healthy social-emotional development and reduce the expulsion rate among young children in licensed child care centers across North Carolina. The team is made up of specialists with early childhood education backgrounds who are passionate about empowering teachers to develop learning environments and teaching practices that promote prosocial skills in young children. To speak to a Behavior Support Advisor contact 1-888-600-1685 option 1 or to submit a question visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-4ADUCpoHc9MrxFvD15H12AwsNWbUtWEJRXW38q_41Y3hzA/viewform The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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
GS110-91 · Violation
Name of Operation: EVERY CHILD GIFTED' LEARNING CAMPS - 4 - KIDS Facility ID: 74000779 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/22/2025 Number Present: 33 Completed Date: 5/22/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 220 Time In: 09:05 AM Time Out: 12:45 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. B. Tripp, administrator assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 9/2/2022, earning 4 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratio) and 1 quality point for the child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 6/12/2024. The sanitation inspection was completed 12/14/2024 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 1/5/2024 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the administrator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-four percent as of 5/19/25. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 5/19/25 and “Every Child Gifted Learning Camps-4-Kids, LLC was listed as current- active. I visited indoor and outdoor spaces. Children enrolled in classroom spaces #1 and 4&5 were observed during free play. Children enrolled in classroom spaces #2 and 3 were observed during outdoor play. Children enrolled in classroom space #3 were engaged in a science activity during outdoor play. Breakfast and lunch were observed. Lunch included pepperoni pizza, green beans, oranges and milk. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The facilities last fire inspection was 1/5/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Staff brought a child inside to the bathroom in the hall of classroom space #3, the staff exited the classroom into classroom space #2 leaving the child unattended. .1801(a)(1-5) 511 Foods and beverages with little or no nutritional value were available often and not just for special occasions. Children were observed having chocolate chip poptarts, apple juice or milk during breakfast. .0901(i) 538 Baby bottles were not stored to protect from contamination. In classroom space #4&5 there were three bottles without lids. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(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 classroom space #2 there was an albuterol inhaler not in a original box with a prescription label. .0803(2)(a) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. A medical exam was not on file for one of four children's records observed. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One of four children's records reviewed did not include an immunization report. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1792 Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. In space #3 there was a can out Mountain Dew, and in classroom space #4&5 on the shelf above the sink was McDonald's cup. .0901(i) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before June 5, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO BOX 3187 Greenville, NC 27836 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was provided on the following: Fire Inspection: Facility safeguarding is not achieved by one agency carrying out a single regulatory program. Total safeguarding is achieved through a multiplicity of regulatory programs and agencies including sanitation and fire inspectors. Fire inspections should be completed annually and within 12 months of the previous inspection. The current inspection was completed on 1/5/24. You informed me that there was a change in your alarm system company, which caused a delay in rescheduling. You have an alarm system inspection scheduled for 5/23/25. You also indicated that you have already contacted the fire inspector and paid for an inspection. Supervision- Supervision is basic to safety and the prevention of injury and maintaining quality child care. Parents/guardians have a contract with caregivers to supervise their children. Staff must remain with the children assigned to them at all times. One staff member brought a child from the playground to use the bathroom in the hallway of classroom space #3. The staff member exited the classroom space and entered classroom space #2, leaving the child unattended in the bathroom. When prompted the staff member returned to classroom space #3 to supervise the child. Children’s Files: Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with administering a child care program. It is an important part of licensure. Organization and completeness of records is important to ensure easy access to information in emergency situations. Within in 30 days of enrollment a child must have a health assessment on file, each child must also have an immunization record on file. One of four children’s records review did not have a health assessment or immunization record on file. Review children’s files often and use the center children’s checklist to ensure you have all required documents within the specified timeframe. Medication- Medicines can be crucial to the health and wellness of children. They can also be very dangerous if the wrong type or wrong amount is given to the wrong person or at the wrong time. Over the counter and prescribed medications should be in the original container with the prescription label. We discussed checking medications as they are received to ensure requirements are met. Additional Comments: NCID: Did you know that if you do not login on any DCDEE platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) for a period of 12 months, your account will be archived? An archived account cannot be reinstated. You will need to create a new one and then email all platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) to merge accounts. As part of ongoing efforts to protect state systems and data, the N.C. Department of Information Technology will be changing the minimum length of NCID passwords from eight to 14 characters. When you change your current password after Feb. 23, however, you will be required to create a new one that must: • Be a minimum of 14 characters. • Consist of at least one numeric character, at least one uppercase letter, at least one lowercase letter, and at least one special character such as #, &, * etc. • Passwords shall not contain number or character substitutes to create dictionary words (e.g., d33psl33p for deepsleep). Natural Learning Initiative has created resources, often in collaboration with the Natural Learning Initiative’s interdisciplinary partners, to support technical assistance, professional development, and generally to promote the importance of the natural environment in the daily experience and growth of all children. You can explore and use these resources on their website https://naturalearning.org/resources. Reminders: The Healthy Social Behaviors (HSB) Project supports teachers to promote healthy social-emotional development and reduce the expulsion rate among young children in licensed child care centers across North Carolina. The team is made up of specialists with early childhood education backgrounds who are passionate about empowering teachers to develop learning environments and teaching practices that promote prosocial skills in young children. To speak to a Behavior Support Advisor contact 1-888-600-1685 option 1 or to submit a question visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-4ADUCpoHc9MrxFvD15H12AwsNWbUtWEJRXW38q_41Y3hzA/viewform The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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: EVERY CHILD GIFTED' LEARNING CAMPS - 4 - KIDS Facility ID: 74000779 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/22/2025 Number Present: 33 Completed Date: 5/22/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 220 Time In: 09:05 AM Time Out: 12:45 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. B. Tripp, administrator assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 9/2/2022, earning 4 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratio) and 1 quality point for the child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 6/12/2024. The sanitation inspection was completed 12/14/2024 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 1/5/2024 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the administrator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-four percent as of 5/19/25. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 5/19/25 and “Every Child Gifted Learning Camps-4-Kids, LLC was listed as current- active. I visited indoor and outdoor spaces. Children enrolled in classroom spaces #1 and 4&5 were observed during free play. Children enrolled in classroom spaces #2 and 3 were observed during outdoor play. Children enrolled in classroom space #3 were engaged in a science activity during outdoor play. Breakfast and lunch were observed. Lunch included pepperoni pizza, green beans, oranges and milk. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The facilities last fire inspection was 1/5/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Staff brought a child inside to the bathroom in the hall of classroom space #3, the staff exited the classroom into classroom space #2 leaving the child unattended. .1801(a)(1-5) 511 Foods and beverages with little or no nutritional value were available often and not just for special occasions. Children were observed having chocolate chip poptarts, apple juice or milk during breakfast. .0901(i) 538 Baby bottles were not stored to protect from contamination. In classroom space #4&5 there were three bottles without lids. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(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 classroom space #2 there was an albuterol inhaler not in a original box with a prescription label. .0803(2)(a) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. A medical exam was not on file for one of four children's records observed. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One of four children's records reviewed did not include an immunization report. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1792 Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. In space #3 there was a can out Mountain Dew, and in classroom space #4&5 on the shelf above the sink was McDonald's cup. .0901(i) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before June 5, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO BOX 3187 Greenville, NC 27836 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was provided on the following: Fire Inspection: Facility safeguarding is not achieved by one agency carrying out a single regulatory program. Total safeguarding is achieved through a multiplicity of regulatory programs and agencies including sanitation and fire inspectors. Fire inspections should be completed annually and within 12 months of the previous inspection. The current inspection was completed on 1/5/24. You informed me that there was a change in your alarm system company, which caused a delay in rescheduling. You have an alarm system inspection scheduled for 5/23/25. You also indicated that you have already contacted the fire inspector and paid for an inspection. Supervision- Supervision is basic to safety and the prevention of injury and maintaining quality child care. Parents/guardians have a contract with caregivers to supervise their children. Staff must remain with the children assigned to them at all times. One staff member brought a child from the playground to use the bathroom in the hallway of classroom space #3. The staff member exited the classroom space and entered classroom space #2, leaving the child unattended in the bathroom. When prompted the staff member returned to classroom space #3 to supervise the child. Children’s Files: Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with administering a child care program. It is an important part of licensure. Organization and completeness of records is important to ensure easy access to information in emergency situations. Within in 30 days of enrollment a child must have a health assessment on file, each child must also have an immunization record on file. One of four children’s records review did not have a health assessment or immunization record on file. Review children’s files often and use the center children’s checklist to ensure you have all required documents within the specified timeframe. Medication- Medicines can be crucial to the health and wellness of children. They can also be very dangerous if the wrong type or wrong amount is given to the wrong person or at the wrong time. Over the counter and prescribed medications should be in the original container with the prescription label. We discussed checking medications as they are received to ensure requirements are met. Additional Comments: NCID: Did you know that if you do not login on any DCDEE platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) for a period of 12 months, your account will be archived? An archived account cannot be reinstated. You will need to create a new one and then email all platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) to merge accounts. As part of ongoing efforts to protect state systems and data, the N.C. Department of Information Technology will be changing the minimum length of NCID passwords from eight to 14 characters. When you change your current password after Feb. 23, however, you will be required to create a new one that must: • Be a minimum of 14 characters. • Consist of at least one numeric character, at least one uppercase letter, at least one lowercase letter, and at least one special character such as #, &, * etc. • Passwords shall not contain number or character substitutes to create dictionary words (e.g., d33psl33p for deepsleep). Natural Learning Initiative has created resources, often in collaboration with the Natural Learning Initiative’s interdisciplinary partners, to support technical assistance, professional development, and generally to promote the importance of the natural environment in the daily experience and growth of all children. You can explore and use these resources on their website https://naturalearning.org/resources. Reminders: The Healthy Social Behaviors (HSB) Project supports teachers to promote healthy social-emotional development and reduce the expulsion rate among young children in licensed child care centers across North Carolina. The team is made up of specialists with early childhood education backgrounds who are passionate about empowering teachers to develop learning environments and teaching practices that promote prosocial skills in young children. To speak to a Behavior Support Advisor contact 1-888-600-1685 option 1 or to submit a question visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-4ADUCpoHc9MrxFvD15H12AwsNWbUtWEJRXW38q_41Y3hzA/viewform The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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
G.S. 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: EVERY CHILD GIFTED' LEARNING CAMPS - 4 - KIDS Facility ID: 74000779 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/10/2024 Number Present: 30 Completed Date: 12/10/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 141 Time In: 09:49 AM Time Out: 12:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. B. Tripp, administrator assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 9/2/2022 earning 4 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratio) and 1 quality point for the child care administrator having at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety percent as of 12/6/24. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 1/18/2024 and Every Child Gifted Learning Camps-4-kids, LLC was listed as active-current. We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website and all information is current. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your contact information, e.g., phone numbers, mailing address. A reprint of the facilities license will be requested. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were engaged in free play with age-appropriate materials including blocks, Legos, and dramatic play items. Sleep checks were completed, recorded, and maintained as required. Today's lunch includes hot dogs, bread, green beans, peaches and milk. The sanitation inspection was completed 6/28/24 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 1/5/24 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The following violations were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Qualification letters for Barbara Tripp and John Tripp expired on 8/22/24 and for Crystal Smith on 8/2/24. New letters were not on file. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The operator did not complete the ABCMS provider portal training and the facility roster. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before December 24, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is 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. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO BOX 3187 Greenville, NC 27836 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was provided on the following: ABCMS: ABCMS: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Criminal Qualifying Letter: Qualification letters expire five years from the date on the letter and paperwork can be sent in up to six months in advance of the expiration date in order to obtain a new letter. A tracking system should be put into place to help you remind staff to submit paperwork before a qualification letter expires. You stated that once realized the letters were expired you contacted Pitt County office to schedule an appointment for finger printing. We discussed getting prints done in surrounding counties that do not require appointments. Submit a copy of the staff’s qualification letter upon receipt. Create a tracking tool to ensure you are keeping up with the correct dates. We discussed that this staff member will have fifteen days ( December 25, 2024), to receive an updated qualifying letter, or you, J. Tripp, and C. Spain will not be able to return to work until the letter is received. Please submit the qualifying letter to me upon receipt as proof of correction. Additional Comments: Room Arrangements: Today we discussed the room arrangement in classroom space #3. Classroom spaces should be organized to allow children to freely move around the room an engage in play in designated areas. Arrangement should allow staff to easily supervise children. Reminders: QRIS Modernization Info Sessions - As the NC Child Care Commission moves closer to finalizing the draft QRIS (Quality Rating Improvement Session) Modernization rules (formerly called rated license assessment), we want to bring you up to speed on the progress to the new "Pathways to the Stars: Where Quality and Choice Meet". To help you prepare for the comment phase of the rulemaking process, DCDEE will hold three information sessions. You will get the most out of these information sessions if you’ve already read the “Recommendations for Quality Rating Improvement System Reform,” the report that DHHS submitted to the legislature last March. Remember, the plan is not yet FINAL, and we still welcome your questions and suggestions. Plan to attend one of these sessions: • Tuesday, December 10 from 6:30pm-7:30pm • Wednesday, December 11 from 6:30pm-7:30pm • Thursday, December 12 from 1-2pm Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids – Due to the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, the deadline for enrolling in the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids testing for lead in water, lead paint, and asbestos has been extended to May 31, 2025. If you have not completed the online enrollment, online training, and initial survey, complete this for your facility as soon as possible. Funding is available for licensed facilities that need lead paint or asbestos mitigation. Enroll today at https://www.cleanwaterforcarolinakids.org/enroll. If you have enrolled for only one or two of the program sections, log back in to complete surveys for the remaining section(s) to comply with the rule requirements. Annual License Fees – Annual license fees for any facility licensed on October 1, 2024 have been emailed to the facility email address. If you have not received an invoice, check your junk or spam folder. License fees need to be paid on-line by December 31, 2024 to avoid a late payment penalty and possible administrative action. For questions regarding license fees, visit the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on our website. For further assistance regarding your annual license fee, please email DCDEE_LF@dhhs.nc.gov. License fees are not assessed for programs operated by public schools or programs operating with a religious notice of compliance. The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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: EVERY CHILD GIFTED' LEARNING CAMPS - 4 - KIDS Facility ID: 74000779 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/10/2024 Number Present: 30 Completed Date: 12/10/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 141 Time In: 09:49 AM Time Out: 12:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. B. Tripp, administrator assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 9/2/2022 earning 4 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratio) and 1 quality point for the child care administrator having at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety percent as of 12/6/24. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 1/18/2024 and Every Child Gifted Learning Camps-4-kids, LLC was listed as active-current. We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website and all information is current. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your contact information, e.g., phone numbers, mailing address. A reprint of the facilities license will be requested. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were engaged in free play with age-appropriate materials including blocks, Legos, and dramatic play items. Sleep checks were completed, recorded, and maintained as required. Today's lunch includes hot dogs, bread, green beans, peaches and milk. The sanitation inspection was completed 6/28/24 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 1/5/24 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The following violations were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Qualification letters for Barbara Tripp and John Tripp expired on 8/22/24 and for Crystal Smith on 8/2/24. New letters were not on file. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The operator did not complete the ABCMS provider portal training and the facility roster. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before December 24, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is 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. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO BOX 3187 Greenville, NC 27836 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was provided on the following: ABCMS: ABCMS: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Criminal Qualifying Letter: Qualification letters expire five years from the date on the letter and paperwork can be sent in up to six months in advance of the expiration date in order to obtain a new letter. A tracking system should be put into place to help you remind staff to submit paperwork before a qualification letter expires. You stated that once realized the letters were expired you contacted Pitt County office to schedule an appointment for finger printing. We discussed getting prints done in surrounding counties that do not require appointments. Submit a copy of the staff’s qualification letter upon receipt. Create a tracking tool to ensure you are keeping up with the correct dates. We discussed that this staff member will have fifteen days ( December 25, 2024), to receive an updated qualifying letter, or you, J. Tripp, and C. Spain will not be able to return to work until the letter is received. Please submit the qualifying letter to me upon receipt as proof of correction. Additional Comments: Room Arrangements: Today we discussed the room arrangement in classroom space #3. Classroom spaces should be organized to allow children to freely move around the room an engage in play in designated areas. Arrangement should allow staff to easily supervise children. Reminders: QRIS Modernization Info Sessions - As the NC Child Care Commission moves closer to finalizing the draft QRIS (Quality Rating Improvement Session) Modernization rules (formerly called rated license assessment), we want to bring you up to speed on the progress to the new "Pathways to the Stars: Where Quality and Choice Meet". To help you prepare for the comment phase of the rulemaking process, DCDEE will hold three information sessions. You will get the most out of these information sessions if you’ve already read the “Recommendations for Quality Rating Improvement System Reform,” the report that DHHS submitted to the legislature last March. Remember, the plan is not yet FINAL, and we still welcome your questions and suggestions. Plan to attend one of these sessions: • Tuesday, December 10 from 6:30pm-7:30pm • Wednesday, December 11 from 6:30pm-7:30pm • Thursday, December 12 from 1-2pm Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids – Due to the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, the deadline for enrolling in the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids testing for lead in water, lead paint, and asbestos has been extended to May 31, 2025. If you have not completed the online enrollment, online training, and initial survey, complete this for your facility as soon as possible. Funding is available for licensed facilities that need lead paint or asbestos mitigation. Enroll today at https://www.cleanwaterforcarolinakids.org/enroll. If you have enrolled for only one or two of the program sections, log back in to complete surveys for the remaining section(s) to comply with the rule requirements. Annual License Fees – Annual license fees for any facility licensed on October 1, 2024 have been emailed to the facility email address. If you have not received an invoice, check your junk or spam folder. License fees need to be paid on-line by December 31, 2024 to avoid a late payment penalty and possible administrative action. For questions regarding license fees, visit the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on our website. For further assistance regarding your annual license fee, please email DCDEE_LF@dhhs.nc.gov. License fees are not assessed for programs operated by public schools or programs operating with a religious notice of compliance. The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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: EVERY CHILD GIFTED' LEARNING CAMPS - 4 - KIDS Facility ID: 74000779 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/12/2024 Number Present: 26 Completed Date: 6/12/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. B. Tripp, administrator assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 9/2/2022, earning 4 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratio) and 1 quality point for the child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 6/29/2023. The sanitation inspection was completed 12/14/2023 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 1/5/2024 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the administrator. The program’s compliance history was eighty- nine percent as of 6/12/24. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 6/12/24and “Every Child Gifted Learning Camps-4-Kids, LLC was listed as current- active. I visited indoor and outdoor spaces. Children were observed during outdoor play and in the indoor classroom spaces. Children enrolled in classroom space # 4&5 were observed resting in approved cribs while the lights were dimmed and soft music played. Children enrolled in classroom space #2 were observed preparing for a coloring activity, staff allowed each child to choose a color pencil for their free art. Lunch was observed and consisted of chicken nuggets, wheat bread, oranges, and milk. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. In classroom space #4&5 two bottles for one infant were not labeled with the date and bags of frozen breast milk were not labeled with the date they were received from by the facility. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In classroom space #2 stored in a child's bag below five feet in the child's cubby was a tube of Think Baby Sunscreen and two Badger Anti-Bug Sprays. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In classroom space #1 and 2 a plastic bag was stored in a cubby below five feet. .0604(q) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. Staff C. Nicholas hired 9/3/21 did not have a medical report on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 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. Staff C. Nicholas hired on 9/3/21 did not have a TB test or screening on file. .0701(a) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before June 26, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is 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. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO BOX 3187 Greenville, NC 27836 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was provided on the following: Medication- Medicines can be crucial to the health and wellness of children. They can also be very dangerous if the wrong type or wrong amount is given to the wrong person or at the wrong time. Over the counter and prescribed medications should be in the original container stored above five feet or in locked storage. We discussed having the staff check children’s personal belongings upon arrival each day. Staff Records- Maintaining accurate documentation in your center is critical in demonstrating compliance with the child care rules and to ensuring that your staff meet the requirements to provide a healthy and safe environment for the children in their care. Today you were unable to locate the staffs medical report and TB screening/Test. We discussed having the staff get a new medical report and TB screening if the forms are not located. Additional Comments: Today I assisted you with the steps to enroll in the Health and Safety training on DCDEE Moodle. I also reviewed the health and safety training record and the on-going training log. Reminders: The Healthy Social Behaviors (HSB) Project supports teachers to promote healthy social-emotional development and reduce the expulsion rate among young children in licensed child care centers across North Carolina. The team is made up of specialists with early childhood education backgrounds who are passionate about empowering teachers to develop learning environments and teaching practices that promote prosocial skills in young children. To speak to a Behavior Support Advisor contact 1-888-600-1685 option 1 or to submit a question visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-4ADUCpoHc9MrxFvD15H12AwsNWbUtWEJRXW38q_41Y3hzA/viewform The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
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NC GS 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: EVERY CHILD GIFTED' LEARNING CAMPS - 4 - KIDS Facility ID: 74000779 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/12/2024 Number Present: 26 Completed Date: 6/12/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. B. Tripp, administrator assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 9/2/2022, earning 4 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratio) and 1 quality point for the child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 6/29/2023. The sanitation inspection was completed 12/14/2023 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 1/5/2024 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the administrator. The program’s compliance history was eighty- nine percent as of 6/12/24. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 6/12/24and “Every Child Gifted Learning Camps-4-Kids, LLC was listed as current- active. I visited indoor and outdoor spaces. Children were observed during outdoor play and in the indoor classroom spaces. Children enrolled in classroom space # 4&5 were observed resting in approved cribs while the lights were dimmed and soft music played. Children enrolled in classroom space #2 were observed preparing for a coloring activity, staff allowed each child to choose a color pencil for their free art. Lunch was observed and consisted of chicken nuggets, wheat bread, oranges, and milk. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. In classroom space #4&5 two bottles for one infant were not labeled with the date and bags of frozen breast milk were not labeled with the date they were received from by the facility. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In classroom space #2 stored in a child's bag below five feet in the child's cubby was a tube of Think Baby Sunscreen and two Badger Anti-Bug Sprays. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In classroom space #1 and 2 a plastic bag was stored in a cubby below five feet. .0604(q) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. Staff C. Nicholas hired 9/3/21 did not have a medical report on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 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. Staff C. Nicholas hired on 9/3/21 did not have a TB test or screening on file. .0701(a) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before June 26, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is 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. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO BOX 3187 Greenville, NC 27836 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was provided on the following: Medication- Medicines can be crucial to the health and wellness of children. They can also be very dangerous if the wrong type or wrong amount is given to the wrong person or at the wrong time. Over the counter and prescribed medications should be in the original container stored above five feet or in locked storage. We discussed having the staff check children’s personal belongings upon arrival each day. Staff Records- Maintaining accurate documentation in your center is critical in demonstrating compliance with the child care rules and to ensuring that your staff meet the requirements to provide a healthy and safe environment for the children in their care. Today you were unable to locate the staffs medical report and TB screening/Test. We discussed having the staff get a new medical report and TB screening if the forms are not located. Additional Comments: Today I assisted you with the steps to enroll in the Health and Safety training on DCDEE Moodle. I also reviewed the health and safety training record and the on-going training log. Reminders: The Healthy Social Behaviors (HSB) Project supports teachers to promote healthy social-emotional development and reduce the expulsion rate among young children in licensed child care centers across North Carolina. The team is made up of specialists with early childhood education backgrounds who are passionate about empowering teachers to develop learning environments and teaching practices that promote prosocial skills in young children. To speak to a Behavior Support Advisor contact 1-888-600-1685 option 1 or to submit a question visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-4ADUCpoHc9MrxFvD15H12AwsNWbUtWEJRXW38q_41Y3hzA/viewform The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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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