10A NCAC 09 .0713 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW BEGINNINGS CHILD CARE CENTER Facility ID: 33000409 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/21/2025 Number Present: 45 Completed Date: 1/21/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements during an annual compliance visit. You, H. Palmer, Administrator, were present available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license issued on October 1, 2018, earning seven (7) points in the education component, five (5) points in the program standards component and one (1) quality point for having an Administrator who has completed a business training course of at least 30 hours. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on February 12, 2024. The sanitation inspection was completed on August 19, 2024, with a “Superior” classification “0” demerits. The fire inspection was completed on October 22, 2024, and the center was approved for daytime only. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Forty-five (45) children from five (5) months old to five (5) years old were present during the visit. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. I observed children in the indoor learning environment. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play in activity areas, transition, and personal care routines. Teachers were interacting with the children in a nurturing and positive manner. The following was served for lunch: ham, cheese, tortilla, lettuce, fruit salad, and milk. TRANSPORTATION: All transportation requirements were met. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented in the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violations of the child care requirements were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 318 Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older. In space number four (4) there were two (2) one year-old children who were grouped with one (1) three year old child. 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(6) 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 February 4, 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 considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with 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 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit your center’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 92%. The violations documented could impact the center’s overall Compliance History score. Your compliance score must be maintained at 75% or higher or an Administrative Action may be warranted. OWNER INFORMAION: This facility is owned by NEW BEGINNINGS CHILD CARE CENTER OF TARBORO, INC. According to the information reflected on the NC Secretary of State’s website, this LLC is current and active. Please contact me if there are any changes to this corporation or the ownership of this facility, prior to making any changes. Prior to making any changes to the corporation status, please contact me to discuss change of ownership procedures. The corporation status for your program must always remain current and active. Failure to comply may affect your license. FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You verified the mailing address, email address, and phone number listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occurs, please contact me at 252-557-5597 or email me at angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: STAFF and CHILDREN FILES: 10% of staff and child files were reviewed today. One new staff file was reviewed today. All files were found to be well organized and in compliance. B. Gadd, a new employee, began employment on January 2, 2025. Ms. Gadd had a current criminal background check dated January 2, 2025, a negative TB test, and health assessment on file. Ms. Gadd has until January 2, 2026, to complete her health and safety. Ms. Gadd has requested her transcripts and plans to submit them to DCDEE WORKS to have them evaluated. Once Ms. Gadd has a DCDEE WORKS letter on file, I can determine how many on-going training hours she will need. STAFF CHILD RATIO (GROUPING): In space number four (4), Two (2), one-year-old children were grouped with eight (8) two-year-old children and one (1) three-year-old child. The two (2) children who are one year old were transitioning to this classroom room. They turn two years old next week. Ms. Palmer stated they spend a couple hours transitioning to this classroom in preparation of turning two (2). There was a total of eleven children present in the room. Ms. Palmer moved the three (3) year old child out of the classroom so the two (2) one-year-old children could complete their transition time in the classroom. I reminded Ms. Palmer that one year old children can not be grouped with children older than 24 months old. She stated she completely overlooked the three (3) year old child being there. A follow-up visit will be completed within the next two (2) weeks. RESOURCES: DCDEE WORKS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, and completed training. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions on what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov. START RATED LICENSE/QUALITY IMPROVEMENT RATING SYSTEM (QRIS) UPDATE: The Governor signed 12 bills on July 8, 2024. Including the Adjustments to the Appropriations Act (SB 357), which includes the $67.5 million for reduced compensation payments for the first two quarters of FY 24-25 and the DHHS Agency Bill (Senate Bill 425) which includes the QRIS provisions: • QRIS modernization (3 new pathways to stars) is now approved (SB 425). • Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). Providers in Cohort 1 are not required to go any further with a rated license assessment unless they want to, and providers in Cohort 2 do not need to start their preparation year unless they want to. • SB 425 does mean that programs currently accredited through the approved accrediting bodies can move to a 3- or 5-star license if they are not already at this star level. Providers will need to submit a request to their consultant and provide a copy of their accreditation certificate for processing. • SB 425 also requires that we move to the ERS-3 versions for ECCERS. ITERS and FCCERS, effective February 1, 2025. Self-paced online training modules regarding the new assessments will be available in September 2024. • SB 357 provides $67.5 million dollars to continue a reduced level of funding for the compensation portion only of the Child Care Stabilization Grant. Funding is designated for the first two quarters of FY 2024-25 and provides only about 75% of funding needed to maintain compensation payment amounts provided through ARPA funding which ended June 30, 2024. DCDEE will continue to utilize the NC FAST Stabilization Grant portal to distribute funds. CRMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK-AMBCMS PORTAL: The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at 1-800-859-0829 and someone will assist you. CLEAN WATER FOR CAROLINA KIDS: We discussed the Clean Water for Carolina Kids program and what that means for you as a child care center. According to the Clean Water for US Kids website, you last tested your water on November 9, 2023. A child care center needs complete lead testing in the facilities drinking water every three (3) years. According to the Clean Water for US Kids website, your building was tested for lead paint on June 19, 2024, and no hazards were found. According to the Clean Water for US Kids website, your building was tested for asbestos on June 20, 2024, and no hazards were found. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at susan.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

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Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW BEGINNINGS CHILD CARE CENTER Facility ID: 33000409 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/21/2025 Number Present: 45 Completed Date: 1/21/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements during an annual compliance visit. You, H. Palmer, Administrator, were present available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license issued on October 1, 2018, earning seven (7) points in the education component, five (5) points in the program standards component and one (1) quality point for having an Administrator who has completed a business training course of at least 30 hours. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on February 12, 2024. The sanitation inspection was completed on August 19, 2024, with a “Superior” classification “0” demerits. The fire inspection was completed on October 22, 2024, and the center was approved for daytime only. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Forty-five (45) children from five (5) months old to five (5) years old were present during the visit. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. I observed children in the indoor learning environment. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play in activity areas, transition, and personal care routines. Teachers were interacting with the children in a nurturing and positive manner. The following was served for lunch: ham, cheese, tortilla, lettuce, fruit salad, and milk. TRANSPORTATION: All transportation requirements were met. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented in the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violations of the child care requirements were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 318 Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older. In space number four (4) there were two (2) one year-old children who were grouped with one (1) three year old child. 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(6) 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 February 4, 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 considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with 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 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit your center’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 92%. The violations documented could impact the center’s overall Compliance History score. Your compliance score must be maintained at 75% or higher or an Administrative Action may be warranted. OWNER INFORMAION: This facility is owned by NEW BEGINNINGS CHILD CARE CENTER OF TARBORO, INC. According to the information reflected on the NC Secretary of State’s website, this LLC is current and active. Please contact me if there are any changes to this corporation or the ownership of this facility, prior to making any changes. Prior to making any changes to the corporation status, please contact me to discuss change of ownership procedures. The corporation status for your program must always remain current and active. Failure to comply may affect your license. FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You verified the mailing address, email address, and phone number listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occurs, please contact me at 252-557-5597 or email me at angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: STAFF and CHILDREN FILES: 10% of staff and child files were reviewed today. One new staff file was reviewed today. All files were found to be well organized and in compliance. B. Gadd, a new employee, began employment on January 2, 2025. Ms. Gadd had a current criminal background check dated January 2, 2025, a negative TB test, and health assessment on file. Ms. Gadd has until January 2, 2026, to complete her health and safety. Ms. Gadd has requested her transcripts and plans to submit them to DCDEE WORKS to have them evaluated. Once Ms. Gadd has a DCDEE WORKS letter on file, I can determine how many on-going training hours she will need. STAFF CHILD RATIO (GROUPING): In space number four (4), Two (2), one-year-old children were grouped with eight (8) two-year-old children and one (1) three-year-old child. The two (2) children who are one year old were transitioning to this classroom room. They turn two years old next week. Ms. Palmer stated they spend a couple hours transitioning to this classroom in preparation of turning two (2). There was a total of eleven children present in the room. Ms. Palmer moved the three (3) year old child out of the classroom so the two (2) one-year-old children could complete their transition time in the classroom. I reminded Ms. Palmer that one year old children can not be grouped with children older than 24 months old. She stated she completely overlooked the three (3) year old child being there. A follow-up visit will be completed within the next two (2) weeks. RESOURCES: DCDEE WORKS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, and completed training. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions on what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov. START RATED LICENSE/QUALITY IMPROVEMENT RATING SYSTEM (QRIS) UPDATE: The Governor signed 12 bills on July 8, 2024. Including the Adjustments to the Appropriations Act (SB 357), which includes the $67.5 million for reduced compensation payments for the first two quarters of FY 24-25 and the DHHS Agency Bill (Senate Bill 425) which includes the QRIS provisions: • QRIS modernization (3 new pathways to stars) is now approved (SB 425). • Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). Providers in Cohort 1 are not required to go any further with a rated license assessment unless they want to, and providers in Cohort 2 do not need to start their preparation year unless they want to. • SB 425 does mean that programs currently accredited through the approved accrediting bodies can move to a 3- or 5-star license if they are not already at this star level. Providers will need to submit a request to their consultant and provide a copy of their accreditation certificate for processing. • SB 425 also requires that we move to the ERS-3 versions for ECCERS. ITERS and FCCERS, effective February 1, 2025. Self-paced online training modules regarding the new assessments will be available in September 2024. • SB 357 provides $67.5 million dollars to continue a reduced level of funding for the compensation portion only of the Child Care Stabilization Grant. Funding is designated for the first two quarters of FY 2024-25 and provides only about 75% of funding needed to maintain compensation payment amounts provided through ARPA funding which ended June 30, 2024. DCDEE will continue to utilize the NC FAST Stabilization Grant portal to distribute funds. CRMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK-AMBCMS PORTAL: The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at 1-800-859-0829 and someone will assist you. CLEAN WATER FOR CAROLINA KIDS: We discussed the Clean Water for Carolina Kids program and what that means for you as a child care center. According to the Clean Water for US Kids website, you last tested your water on November 9, 2023. A child care center needs complete lead testing in the facilities drinking water every three (3) years. According to the Clean Water for US Kids website, your building was tested for lead paint on June 19, 2024, and no hazards were found. According to the Clean Water for US Kids website, your building was tested for asbestos on June 20, 2024, and no hazards were found. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at susan.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW BEGINNINGS CHILD CARE CENTER Facility ID: 33000409 Consultant: KESHIA HAYWARD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/9/2024 Number Present: 47 Completed Date: 5/9/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements during a routine unannounced visit. H. Palmer, Administrator assisted with the visit. Forty-seven (47) children were observed in care today ranging from zero to five years old. Children were engaged in free choice play with developmentally age-appropriate materials, interacting with the caregivers, outdoor play, eating lunch, completing toileting, diapering, and hand washing routines. Lunch consisted of bagels, ham, tomato paste, cheese, mixed fruit, and milk. Currently this program operates with a Five-Star License earning seven points in education, five points in program standards and one quality point for the child care administrator completing a business training course of at least 30 clock hours. The last sanitation inspection was completed on August 15, 2023, earning a superior classification. The last fire inspection was completed on November 3, 2023, and the center was approved for daytime care. The last annual compliance visit was completed on February 12, 2024. This center continues to meet enhanced ratio requirements. The following violations were documented today. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A wooden board with screws protruding was laying on the ground on playground #1. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. A tube of Nystatin cream for one child enrolled was not in it original container with pharmacy label in Space #4. .0803(2)(a) The violations documented must be corrected immediately. Please send a compliance verification letter to me describing how the violations were corrected. You can submit the compliance verification letter by postal mail to Keshia Hayward, PO Box 1504 Greenville NC 27834, or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov. The compliance verification letter must be received on or before May 23, 2024. The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance verification letter. This timeframe is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during the visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined the information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's Star Rated License could be issued. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: The program's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 95% percent as of May 8, 2024. CORPORATION STATUS: New Beginnings Child Care Center of Tarboro Inc is listed as the current owner of this center. According to information verified on the North Carolina Secretary of State’s website, New Beginnings Child Care Center of Tarboro Inc remains current and active. I reminded you the corporation status for your program must always remain Current and Active. Failure to comply may affect your child care license. FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You stated the mailing address, phone number and email address listed for your program are correct. If changes in your facility information occurs, please contact me at 252-214-2709 or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is updated in the system. STAFF/CHILD INTERACTIONS: Children were observed engaged in outdoor play. Staff floated throughout the playground monitoring and interacting with children. Children and staff communicated with each other in a positive manner. Materials utilized by children were clean and in good repair. Materials were developmentally age appropriate for children ages. Children interacted with peers during lunch time. SAFE ENVIRONMENT: I noticed a wooden board laying on the playground with screws exposed. You immediately removed the board when notified. We discussed asking staff to scan the playground for potential hazards prior to allowing access to children. Be reminded you are responsible for always maintaining a safe environment for children in care. RATED LICENSE ASSESSMENT: Your facility is in cohort one; therefore, your reassessment year, will begin July 1, 2024. If possible, the reassessment will be aligned with your annual compliance visit timeframe. I recommended you consider completing the following tasks and activities that will help prepare you for your reassessment: •Have all staff update WORKS accounts to reflect all currently completed coursework (DCDEE-WORKS) •Request technical assistance with your child care consultant and local partners •Participate in local CCR&R and NCPC quality related training/workshops (CCRR Information •Review NCRLAP website ERS resources (www.NCRLAP.org). To help review ERS requirements and think carefully about the current characteristics and practices in your program and classrooms, check out the Thinking More worksheets. A worksheet is available for each subscale of each rating scale. I will reach out to you to start the rated license and environment rating scale assessment process in the upcoming months. If you have questions about the rated license process contact me to further discuss. PROVIDER ACCESS to the BACKGROUND CHECK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM: DCDEE launched the Provider Portal for ABCMS on February 1, 2024. This access will allow providers to: •See applicants that associate themselves with their facility and allow them to “hire” the applicant to their roster •See the real-time background check status of staff members •Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits To gain access to the Provider Portal complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training on DCDEE's Moodle. The training consists of watching a short video then taking a test about the video. A certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the test. Email the certificate along with your full name, position, and Facility ID to DCDEE_ABCMS_Provider@dhhs.nc.gov to get access to the portal. We will grant your access within 2 business days. Please do not use this email account to ask background check questions. If you have general questions, please continue to use DHHS.CBC.Unit@dhhs.nc.gov. CHILD CARE RULE CHANGE UPDATES AND TRAINING MODULES AVAILABLE in DCDEE MOODLE: Please ensure you are using the updated January 2024 rule book, and view information in the DCDEE Moodle (enroll if necessary). You will need to have an NCID - the same NCID that you use for the health & safety training, WORKS login, and/or the CBC Portal - to participate in Moodle training. If you do not have an NCID, use this link to get one: https://ncid.nc.gov. Rule training modules can be found in the same course as the October 2017 Child Care Rule Rollout. If you are unfamiliar with the Child Care Rule Rollout within Moodle and how to navigate, please visit: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Learning-Resources/How-to-Navigate-Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-9326. EQUIVALENCY EXAM OFFLINE for MAINTENANCE: The NC Early Childhood Equivalency exam located in Moodle will be unavailable until further notice for updates. In the meantime, earn the Early Childhood Education Certificate by enrolling in EDU 119 at a local community college. Better yet, take advantage of DCDEE’s offer of a No-Cost Professional Development Teacher Membership and earn your CDA! The NC Early Childhood Equivalency exam located in Moodle will be unavailable until further notice for updates. In the meantime, earn the Early Childhood Education Certificate by enrolling in EDU 119 at a local community college. At the conclusion of today’s visit, the visit summary report was completed, reviewed, and left with you. DCDEE RESOURCES: I recommended you periodically visit the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ under the "What's New" tab to stay abreast of updated information provided. Be reminded you are responsible for maintaining compliance with all applicable child care requirements whether they have been discussed or reviewed with you in the past. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have questions regarding today’s visit, my contact information is listed above. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email susan.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW BEGINNINGS CHILD CARE CENTER Facility ID: 33000409 Consultant: KESHIA HAYWARD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/12/2024 Number Present: 35 Completed Date: 2/12/2024 Age: From 0 To 9 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 08:45 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 this program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during an annual compliance visit. H. Palmer, Administrator assisted with the visit. This center currently operates with a three-star license, earning seven points in the education component, five points in the program standard component and 1 quality point for Administrator has completed a business training course of at least 30 clock hours. The last annual compliance visit was completed on February 23, 2023. The last sanitation inspection was completed on August 15, 2023, earning a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was completed on November 3, 2023, and the center was approved for daytime care only. Thirty-five children were observed in care today. Children were engaged in morning activities, free choice play with developmentally age-appropriate materials, completing toileting and hand washing routines, interacting with caregivers, and eating lunch. Lunch consisted of grilled chicken, cheese, pita bread, corn, pineapples, and milk. The center’s compliance history score was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 94% as of February 11, 2024. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Times of arrival or departure were not documented for three children enrolled between January 2024 and February 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Three large holes posing tripping hazards were on the school-age playground. Sleeping mats accessible to children were torn exposing inside interior in Space #3 and 4. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 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 sunscreen in an aerosol dispensed container was on the cubby in Space #6. .2820(b) The violations documented must be corrected immediately. Please send a compliance verification letter to me describing how the violations were corrected. You can submit the compliance verification letter by postal mail to Keshia Hayward, PO Box 1504 Greenville NC 27834, or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov. The compliance verification letter must be received on or before February 26, 2024. The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance verification letter. This timeframe is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during the visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's Star Rated License could be issued. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. CORPORATION STATUS: New Beginning Child Care Center of Tarboro, Inc. is listed as the current owner of this center. According to information verified on the North Carolina Secretary of State’s website, New Beginnings Child Care of Tarboro, Inc. remains current and active. I reminded you the corporation status for your program must always remain Current and Active. Failure to comply may affect your child care license. FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You verified the phone number email address and mailing address listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occur in the future, contact me at 252-214-2709 or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure accurate information is updated in our system. SAFE ENVIRONMENT We talked about the holes observed on the school-age playground. I explained the holes posed tripping hazards and could cause injury while children are playing. We also discussed the large hole under the fence. The hole creates an opening that would allow critters/animals to enter the playground from the outside. I explained critters/animal could leave feces and other things on your playground that pose health and safety concerns that could affect children. You stated the children dig the holes while playing. You stated the holes would be refilled with dirt to remove the potential hazards. I reminded you items in aerosol dispensed containers must be locked when not in use. You and staff should check daily to ensure potentially hazardous items are store appropriately. The storage of hazardous items flyers observed in each classroom should be referenced as needed. ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE TIMES: Arrival and departure times should be documented for all children in attendance daily. Parents must be reminded to record arrival and departure times when bringing and dropping off their children. It was suggested to ask staff to check sign-in/out logs periodically throughout the day to ensure times were recorded. If arrival or departure times are missing when checked by staff, they could add the times and their signature/initials to reflect who recorded the information. RULE CHANGES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 2024 Training Modules Available in DCDEE Moodle The Child Care Commission adopted child care rule changes in January 2024. Changes relate to definitions; lead and asbestos for centers and family child care homes; building requirements for family child care homes; multi-unit child care centers; and criminal background checks. Consultants will assist as you begin to review and implement the changes, but please note, some of the rule changes may or may not impact your facility. An example is the rules in section .2600 for multi-unit child care center. These rules are specific to child care centers with multiple licensed centers within one building. Please ensure you are using the updated January 2024 rule book, and view information in the DCDEE Moodle (enroll if necessary). You will need to have an NCID - the same NCID that you use for the health & safety training, WORKS login, and/or the CBC Portal - to participate in Moodle training. If you do not have an NCID, use this link to get one: https://ncid.nc.gov. Rule training modules can be found in the same course as the October 2017 Child Care Rule Rollout. If you are unfamiliar with the Child Care Rule Rollout within Moodle and how to navigate, please visit: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Learning-Resources/How-to-Navigate-Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-9326. COMING SOON! PROVIDER ACCESS to the BACKGROUND CHECK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM DCDEE is ready to launch the Provider Portal for ABCMS on February 1, 2024. This access will allow providers to: •See applicants that associate themselves with their facility and allow them to “hire” the applicant to their roster •See the real-time background check status of staff members •Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits To gain access to the Provider Portal complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training on DCDEE's Moodle. The training consists of watching a short video then taking a test about the video. A certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the test. Email the certificate along with your full name, position and Facility ID to DCDEE_ABCMS_Provider@dhhs.nc.gov to get access to the portal. We will grant your access within 2 business days. Please do not use this email account to ask background check questions. If you have general questions, please continue to use DHHS.CBC.Unit@dhhs.nc.gov. HSB WEBINAR: LET’S TALK ABOUT FEELINGS: A free talk-to-the-experts webinar presented by the Healthy Social Behaviors Helpline advisors! Emotional literacy is crucial for children’s learning and school readiness. Join us as we discuss strategies to help young children use emotional literacy to build friendship and problem-solving skills! Tuesday, February 20th 7:00-8:00 PM Click to join the webinar! Meeting ID: 367 799 7738 EQUIVALENCY EXAM OFFLINE for MAINTENANCE: The NC Early Childhood Equivalency exam located in Moodle will be unavailable until further notice for updates. In the meantime, earn the Early Childhood Education Certificate by enrolling in EDU 119 at a local community college. Better yet, take advantage of DCDEE’s offer of a No-Cost Professional Development Teacher Membership and earn your CDA! The NC Early Childhood Equivalency exam located in Moodle will be unavailable until further notice for updates. In the meantime, earn the Early Childhood Education Certificate by enrolling in EDU 119 at a local community college. DCDEE RESOURCES: I recommended you periodically visit the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ under the "What's New" tab to stay abreast of updated information provided. Be reminded you are responsible for maintaining compliance with all applicable child care requirements whether they have been discussed or reviewed with you in the past. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have questions regarding today’s visit, my contact information is listed above. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email susan.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

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Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW BEGINNINGS CHILD CARE CENTER Facility ID: 33000409 Consultant: KESHIA HAYWARD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/12/2024 Number Present: 35 Completed Date: 2/12/2024 Age: From 0 To 9 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 08:45 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 this program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during an annual compliance visit. H. Palmer, Administrator assisted with the visit. This center currently operates with a three-star license, earning seven points in the education component, five points in the program standard component and 1 quality point for Administrator has completed a business training course of at least 30 clock hours. The last annual compliance visit was completed on February 23, 2023. The last sanitation inspection was completed on August 15, 2023, earning a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was completed on November 3, 2023, and the center was approved for daytime care only. Thirty-five children were observed in care today. Children were engaged in morning activities, free choice play with developmentally age-appropriate materials, completing toileting and hand washing routines, interacting with caregivers, and eating lunch. Lunch consisted of grilled chicken, cheese, pita bread, corn, pineapples, and milk. The center’s compliance history score was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 94% as of February 11, 2024. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Times of arrival or departure were not documented for three children enrolled between January 2024 and February 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Three large holes posing tripping hazards were on the school-age playground. Sleeping mats accessible to children were torn exposing inside interior in Space #3 and 4. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 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 sunscreen in an aerosol dispensed container was on the cubby in Space #6. .2820(b) The violations documented must be corrected immediately. Please send a compliance verification letter to me describing how the violations were corrected. You can submit the compliance verification letter by postal mail to Keshia Hayward, PO Box 1504 Greenville NC 27834, or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov. The compliance verification letter must be received on or before February 26, 2024. The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance verification letter. This timeframe is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during the visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's Star Rated License could be issued. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. CORPORATION STATUS: New Beginning Child Care Center of Tarboro, Inc. is listed as the current owner of this center. According to information verified on the North Carolina Secretary of State’s website, New Beginnings Child Care of Tarboro, Inc. remains current and active. I reminded you the corporation status for your program must always remain Current and Active. Failure to comply may affect your child care license. FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You verified the phone number email address and mailing address listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occur in the future, contact me at 252-214-2709 or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure accurate information is updated in our system. SAFE ENVIRONMENT We talked about the holes observed on the school-age playground. I explained the holes posed tripping hazards and could cause injury while children are playing. We also discussed the large hole under the fence. The hole creates an opening that would allow critters/animals to enter the playground from the outside. I explained critters/animal could leave feces and other things on your playground that pose health and safety concerns that could affect children. You stated the children dig the holes while playing. You stated the holes would be refilled with dirt to remove the potential hazards. I reminded you items in aerosol dispensed containers must be locked when not in use. You and staff should check daily to ensure potentially hazardous items are store appropriately. The storage of hazardous items flyers observed in each classroom should be referenced as needed. ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE TIMES: Arrival and departure times should be documented for all children in attendance daily. Parents must be reminded to record arrival and departure times when bringing and dropping off their children. It was suggested to ask staff to check sign-in/out logs periodically throughout the day to ensure times were recorded. If arrival or departure times are missing when checked by staff, they could add the times and their signature/initials to reflect who recorded the information. RULE CHANGES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 2024 Training Modules Available in DCDEE Moodle The Child Care Commission adopted child care rule changes in January 2024. Changes relate to definitions; lead and asbestos for centers and family child care homes; building requirements for family child care homes; multi-unit child care centers; and criminal background checks. Consultants will assist as you begin to review and implement the changes, but please note, some of the rule changes may or may not impact your facility. An example is the rules in section .2600 for multi-unit child care center. These rules are specific to child care centers with multiple licensed centers within one building. Please ensure you are using the updated January 2024 rule book, and view information in the DCDEE Moodle (enroll if necessary). You will need to have an NCID - the same NCID that you use for the health & safety training, WORKS login, and/or the CBC Portal - to participate in Moodle training. If you do not have an NCID, use this link to get one: https://ncid.nc.gov. Rule training modules can be found in the same course as the October 2017 Child Care Rule Rollout. If you are unfamiliar with the Child Care Rule Rollout within Moodle and how to navigate, please visit: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Learning-Resources/How-to-Navigate-Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-9326. COMING SOON! PROVIDER ACCESS to the BACKGROUND CHECK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM DCDEE is ready to launch the Provider Portal for ABCMS on February 1, 2024. This access will allow providers to: •See applicants that associate themselves with their facility and allow them to “hire” the applicant to their roster •See the real-time background check status of staff members •Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits To gain access to the Provider Portal complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training on DCDEE's Moodle. The training consists of watching a short video then taking a test about the video. A certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the test. Email the certificate along with your full name, position and Facility ID to DCDEE_ABCMS_Provider@dhhs.nc.gov to get access to the portal. We will grant your access within 2 business days. Please do not use this email account to ask background check questions. If you have general questions, please continue to use DHHS.CBC.Unit@dhhs.nc.gov. HSB WEBINAR: LET’S TALK ABOUT FEELINGS: A free talk-to-the-experts webinar presented by the Healthy Social Behaviors Helpline advisors! Emotional literacy is crucial for children’s learning and school readiness. Join us as we discuss strategies to help young children use emotional literacy to build friendship and problem-solving skills! Tuesday, February 20th 7:00-8:00 PM Click to join the webinar! Meeting ID: 367 799 7738 EQUIVALENCY EXAM OFFLINE for MAINTENANCE: The NC Early Childhood Equivalency exam located in Moodle will be unavailable until further notice for updates. In the meantime, earn the Early Childhood Education Certificate by enrolling in EDU 119 at a local community college. Better yet, take advantage of DCDEE’s offer of a No-Cost Professional Development Teacher Membership and earn your CDA! The NC Early Childhood Equivalency exam located in Moodle will be unavailable until further notice for updates. In the meantime, earn the Early Childhood Education Certificate by enrolling in EDU 119 at a local community college. DCDEE RESOURCES: I recommended you periodically visit the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ under the "What's New" tab to stay abreast of updated information provided. Be reminded you are responsible for maintaining compliance with all applicable child care requirements whether they have been discussed or reviewed with you in the past. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have questions regarding today’s visit, my contact information is listed above. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email susan.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times