10A NCAC 09 .0508 · Violation

Name of Operation: DAVIDSON-DAVIE COMMUNITY COLLEGE CHILD DEV. CENTER Facility ID: 29000308 Consultant: ANITA GRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/24/2024 Number Present: 35 Completed Date: 7/24/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 172 Time In: 10:08 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 unannounced visit was to monitor for compliance with applicable childcare requirements. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on July 25 , 2023. The center currently operates with a Five-Star License, which was issued on January 8, 2021. Upon arriving to the facility, I was greeted by Mr. Donnie Casterlow, Administrator. I stated the purpose of our visit and was accompanied on a walkthrough of the facility. Attendance was taken, and observations made, the children were observed participating in indoor and outdoor free play, and routines. The last fire inspection was conducted on February 23, 2024 and was approved for daytime care only. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on July 28, 2023 and a superior classification was assigned. During today's visit a full assessment of applicable childcare requirements was conducted. I monitored supervision, staff/child ratio, permit posting, restrictions maintained. I monitored program records, children’s records and staff files. The following violations were observed, cited, and technical assistance and resource links were provided. Violation Number Comment Rule 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. The posted activity plan was not current. It contained dates from July 1-5, 2024. GS 110-91(12);.0508(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 cabinet containing cleaning products was observed stored in an unlocked cabinet. .2820(b) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. The permission to administer prescription medication was observed to be expired. .0803(12) The above violations must be corrected immediately and a compliance letter stating how and when the violations were corrected. The letter should reach my office by August 7, 2024 you may e-mail the letter to anita.c.graham@ddhhs.nc.gov. If the letter does not reach my office by August 7, 2024 a return visit may be necessary to ensure compliance with childcare requirements. You were provided an opportunity to ask questions regarding childcare requirements and input interpretation and implementation of all childcare requirements in North Carolina. Childcare licensing rules and regulations are established to ensure a safe and healthy environment for children in care. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare laws and rules. Both are available on the DCDEE website at https://ncchilcare.ncdhhs.nc.gov. On the homepage check out the “services tab” click on “What’s New”. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: 5.2 Quality Of The Outdoor And Indoor Environment 5.2.9 Prevention And Management Of Toxic Substances 5.2.9.1: USE AND STORAGE OF TOXIC SUBSTANCES: Early care and education programs should store any potentially toxic substances behind doors/cabinets with child-resistant locks/latches. A locked cabinet or room that children cannot open or enter is best, but it must be locked all the time. Storing potentially toxic substances in child-resistant containers is another level of protection. https://nrckids.org/CFOC/Database/5.2.9.1 9.4.2.6: CONTENTS OF MEDICATION RECORD A separate consent signed by the parent/guardian for each medication the caregiver/teacher has permission to administer to the child; each consent should include the child’s name, medication, time, dose, how to give the medication, and start and end dates when it should be given. https://nrckids.org/CFOC/Database/9.4.2.6 These instructions must be followed precisely, and at the end of the treatment and/or when the permission to administer is expired the medication must be discarded or returned to the guardian. 10A NCAC 09 .0508 ACTIVITY SCHEDULES AND PLANS (a) All centers shall have a current schedule and activity plan for each group of children posted for reference by parents and by caregivers. The schedule and activity plan may be combined in a single document. RESOURCES: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ https://nrckids.org/CFOC ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Child care facilities are required to maintain at least a 75% compliance history. A review of your compliance history yielded 88% compliance. -The Health and Safety Trainings are now being offered on the DCDEE Moodle format. Visit the Division’s website and look under the “SERVICES” tab for “DCDEE Moodle”. These trainings are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. -For other upcoming training opportunities please visit CCSA’s website at: https://www.childcareservices.org/programs/ccrr/professional-development/ -Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/. -For information on recalls regarding children’s products, food, medicine, and other products please visit www.recalls.gov. You can also sign up for e-mail alerts for recalled products at this site. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to me at 336-894-0609. You may also contact my supervisor Kay Adkins at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your assistance during today's visit. 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: DAVIDSON-DAVIE COMMUNITY COLLEGE CHILD DEV. CENTER Facility ID: 29000308 Consultant: ANITA GRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/24/2024 Number Present: 35 Completed Date: 7/24/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 172 Time In: 10:08 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 unannounced visit was to monitor for compliance with applicable childcare requirements. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on July 25 , 2023. The center currently operates with a Five-Star License, which was issued on January 8, 2021. Upon arriving to the facility, I was greeted by Mr. Donnie Casterlow, Administrator. I stated the purpose of our visit and was accompanied on a walkthrough of the facility. Attendance was taken, and observations made, the children were observed participating in indoor and outdoor free play, and routines. The last fire inspection was conducted on February 23, 2024 and was approved for daytime care only. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on July 28, 2023 and a superior classification was assigned. During today's visit a full assessment of applicable childcare requirements was conducted. I monitored supervision, staff/child ratio, permit posting, restrictions maintained. I monitored program records, children’s records and staff files. The following violations were observed, cited, and technical assistance and resource links were provided. Violation Number Comment Rule 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. The posted activity plan was not current. It contained dates from July 1-5, 2024. GS 110-91(12);.0508(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 cabinet containing cleaning products was observed stored in an unlocked cabinet. .2820(b) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. The permission to administer prescription medication was observed to be expired. .0803(12) The above violations must be corrected immediately and a compliance letter stating how and when the violations were corrected. The letter should reach my office by August 7, 2024 you may e-mail the letter to anita.c.graham@ddhhs.nc.gov. If the letter does not reach my office by August 7, 2024 a return visit may be necessary to ensure compliance with childcare requirements. You were provided an opportunity to ask questions regarding childcare requirements and input interpretation and implementation of all childcare requirements in North Carolina. Childcare licensing rules and regulations are established to ensure a safe and healthy environment for children in care. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare laws and rules. Both are available on the DCDEE website at https://ncchilcare.ncdhhs.nc.gov. On the homepage check out the “services tab” click on “What’s New”. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: 5.2 Quality Of The Outdoor And Indoor Environment 5.2.9 Prevention And Management Of Toxic Substances 5.2.9.1: USE AND STORAGE OF TOXIC SUBSTANCES: Early care and education programs should store any potentially toxic substances behind doors/cabinets with child-resistant locks/latches. A locked cabinet or room that children cannot open or enter is best, but it must be locked all the time. Storing potentially toxic substances in child-resistant containers is another level of protection. https://nrckids.org/CFOC/Database/5.2.9.1 9.4.2.6: CONTENTS OF MEDICATION RECORD A separate consent signed by the parent/guardian for each medication the caregiver/teacher has permission to administer to the child; each consent should include the child’s name, medication, time, dose, how to give the medication, and start and end dates when it should be given. https://nrckids.org/CFOC/Database/9.4.2.6 These instructions must be followed precisely, and at the end of the treatment and/or when the permission to administer is expired the medication must be discarded or returned to the guardian. 10A NCAC 09 .0508 ACTIVITY SCHEDULES AND PLANS (a) All centers shall have a current schedule and activity plan for each group of children posted for reference by parents and by caregivers. The schedule and activity plan may be combined in a single document. RESOURCES: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ https://nrckids.org/CFOC ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Child care facilities are required to maintain at least a 75% compliance history. A review of your compliance history yielded 88% compliance. -The Health and Safety Trainings are now being offered on the DCDEE Moodle format. Visit the Division’s website and look under the “SERVICES” tab for “DCDEE Moodle”. These trainings are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. -For other upcoming training opportunities please visit CCSA’s website at: https://www.childcareservices.org/programs/ccrr/professional-development/ -Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/. -For information on recalls regarding children’s products, food, medicine, and other products please visit www.recalls.gov. You can also sign up for e-mail alerts for recalled products at this site. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to me at 336-894-0609. You may also contact my supervisor Kay Adkins at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your assistance during today's visit. 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: DAVIDSON-DAVIE COMMUNITY COLLEGE CHILD DEV. CENTER Facility ID: 29000308 Consultant: SUSAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0624-102A Visit Date: 6/12/2024 Number Present: 37 Completed Date: 6/12/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 100 Time In: 02:30 PM Time Out: 04:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced visit was to investigate allegations of violations of child care requirements at this child care facility. Donnie Casterlow, administrator accompanied me during a walk-through of the facility. During the visit, I discussed the allegations with Mr. Casterlow and two additional staff members. Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today's visit. The following violation was confirmed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 902 Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. A staff member popped a child on the hand for eating food off of the floor. G.S. 110-91(10) Violations must be corrected immediately. Within one week (June 19, 2024), you must submit documentation of the corrections you made and your plan to maintain compliance with the identified child care requirements to me Susan Brown, investigations consultant at email: Susan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov, or fax: 919-715-1013. You may contact me Susan Brown, investigations consultant at email: Susan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov, phone: 704-533-2037 or Elizabeth Nichols, investigations supervisor at Elizabeth.Nichols@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time. 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 .0509 · Violation

Name of Operation: DAVIDSON-DAVIE COMMUNITY COLLEGE CHILD DEV. CENTER Facility ID: 29000308 Consultant: ANITA GRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: 1223-108L Visit Date: 12/15/2023 Number Present: 37 Completed Date: 12/15/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 118 Time In: 09:32 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit has been to investigate allegations of noncompliance with child care requirements. Upon arrival to the facility, I was greeted by the Donnie Casterlow, Administrator. I stated the purpose of my visit and we conducted a walkthrough of the facility. Attendance was taken and observations made. The children were observed in indoor free play, teacher directed activities, watching movies and routines. Limited monitoring was conducted during today's visit, permit posted, restrictions maintained, supervision, staff/child ratio, adequate approved space. ALLEGATION #1: Developmentally Appropriate Environment. OBSERVATION: During the walkthrough of the facility I observed a projector screen erected in a classroom with children who are one and two years old. Although, today the projector is displaying a holiday scene, there is movement in the backdrop of the screen. I observed boxes in various spaces in the classrooms. The provider stated that some of the materials in each of the classrooms have been packed up in preparation of floors in the entire school being replaced. CONCLUSION: Based on observation of the classroom, this allegation is SUBSTANTIATED. The following violations were observed, cited and technical assistance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 432 The center did not have developmentally appropriate equipment and materials accessible daily. sufficient materials were not available for in a classroom with children who are one and two years old. GS 110-91(12);10A NCAC 09 .0509(1) 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. Children were observed participating in screen time in two classrooms which did not have appropriated documented log. One classroom had no documentation since June 2023 the other classroom did not have a documentation available for Division Representative review. Both classrooms were participating in a screen time activity during the visit. .0510(d)(2)(A-C) 544 Screen time was offered to children under three years of age. in a classroom with children who are one and two years old there is a projector screen erected. The screen displayed a Holiday scene and there was movement in the background of the scene. .0510(f) 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. In a classroom with children who are two and three years old, shaving scream was observed stored on a shelf and the storage cabinet was unlocked which contained cleaning products. The door to the kitchen was observed unsecured. .2820(b) The above violations must be corrected immediately, and a letter must be sent to me no later than December 25, 2023, stating how each item was corrected. This letter may be e-mailed to me at anita.c.graham@dhhs.nc.gov. The letter should include the name of your facility, the identification number and your electronic signature. If I do not receive your letter by December 25, 2023 and/or if you do not address all violations, a return visit may be necessary to monitor for compliance of violations and to obtain your compliance letter. Additional violations may be documented when items of non-compliance are not corrected or addressed. Please be advised that repeated violations may result in an issuance of an administrative action by the Division of Child Development and Early Education. You were provided an opportunity to ask questions regarding the interpretation and implementation of child care requirements applicable to the facility. We discussed requirements for developmentally appropriate materials and activities. 10A NCAC 09 .0510 ACTIVITY AREAS (f) requirement mandates that screen time, including television, videos, video games, and computer usage, shall be prohibited for children under three years of age. 10A NCAC 09 .0509 LEARNING ENVIRONMENT states, the learning environment consists of the indoor and outdoor area which encourages child initiated and teacher supported activities as follows: (1) each center shall have developmentally appropriate equipment and materials accessible on a daily basis; (2) the materials and equipment indoors and outdoors shall be sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences that promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, Thank you for your cooperation during today’s visit. If you have any questions or concerns, please call me at 336-894-0609 or e-mail me at anita.c.graham@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact my Supervisor, Kaye Adkins at kaye.adkins@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 .0510 · Violation

Name of Operation: DAVIDSON-DAVIE COMMUNITY COLLEGE CHILD DEV. CENTER Facility ID: 29000308 Consultant: ANITA GRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: 1223-108L Visit Date: 12/15/2023 Number Present: 37 Completed Date: 12/15/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 118 Time In: 09:32 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit has been to investigate allegations of noncompliance with child care requirements. Upon arrival to the facility, I was greeted by the Donnie Casterlow, Administrator. I stated the purpose of my visit and we conducted a walkthrough of the facility. Attendance was taken and observations made. The children were observed in indoor free play, teacher directed activities, watching movies and routines. Limited monitoring was conducted during today's visit, permit posted, restrictions maintained, supervision, staff/child ratio, adequate approved space. ALLEGATION #1: Developmentally Appropriate Environment. OBSERVATION: During the walkthrough of the facility I observed a projector screen erected in a classroom with children who are one and two years old. Although, today the projector is displaying a holiday scene, there is movement in the backdrop of the screen. I observed boxes in various spaces in the classrooms. The provider stated that some of the materials in each of the classrooms have been packed up in preparation of floors in the entire school being replaced. CONCLUSION: Based on observation of the classroom, this allegation is SUBSTANTIATED. The following violations were observed, cited and technical assistance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 432 The center did not have developmentally appropriate equipment and materials accessible daily. sufficient materials were not available for in a classroom with children who are one and two years old. GS 110-91(12);10A NCAC 09 .0509(1) 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. Children were observed participating in screen time in two classrooms which did not have appropriated documented log. One classroom had no documentation since June 2023 the other classroom did not have a documentation available for Division Representative review. Both classrooms were participating in a screen time activity during the visit. .0510(d)(2)(A-C) 544 Screen time was offered to children under three years of age. in a classroom with children who are one and two years old there is a projector screen erected. The screen displayed a Holiday scene and there was movement in the background of the scene. .0510(f) 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. In a classroom with children who are two and three years old, shaving scream was observed stored on a shelf and the storage cabinet was unlocked which contained cleaning products. The door to the kitchen was observed unsecured. .2820(b) The above violations must be corrected immediately, and a letter must be sent to me no later than December 25, 2023, stating how each item was corrected. This letter may be e-mailed to me at anita.c.graham@dhhs.nc.gov. The letter should include the name of your facility, the identification number and your electronic signature. If I do not receive your letter by December 25, 2023 and/or if you do not address all violations, a return visit may be necessary to monitor for compliance of violations and to obtain your compliance letter. Additional violations may be documented when items of non-compliance are not corrected or addressed. Please be advised that repeated violations may result in an issuance of an administrative action by the Division of Child Development and Early Education. You were provided an opportunity to ask questions regarding the interpretation and implementation of child care requirements applicable to the facility. We discussed requirements for developmentally appropriate materials and activities. 10A NCAC 09 .0510 ACTIVITY AREAS (f) requirement mandates that screen time, including television, videos, video games, and computer usage, shall be prohibited for children under three years of age. 10A NCAC 09 .0509 LEARNING ENVIRONMENT states, the learning environment consists of the indoor and outdoor area which encourages child initiated and teacher supported activities as follows: (1) each center shall have developmentally appropriate equipment and materials accessible on a daily basis; (2) the materials and equipment indoors and outdoors shall be sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences that promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, Thank you for your cooperation during today’s visit. If you have any questions or concerns, please call me at 336-894-0609 or e-mail me at anita.c.graham@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact my Supervisor, Kaye Adkins at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: DAVIDSON-DAVIE COMMUNITY COLLEGE CHILD DEV. CENTER Facility ID: 29000308 Consultant: ANITA GRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: 1223-108L Visit Date: 12/15/2023 Number Present: 37 Completed Date: 12/15/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 118 Time In: 09:32 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit has been to investigate allegations of noncompliance with child care requirements. Upon arrival to the facility, I was greeted by the Donnie Casterlow, Administrator. I stated the purpose of my visit and we conducted a walkthrough of the facility. Attendance was taken and observations made. The children were observed in indoor free play, teacher directed activities, watching movies and routines. Limited monitoring was conducted during today's visit, permit posted, restrictions maintained, supervision, staff/child ratio, adequate approved space. ALLEGATION #1: Developmentally Appropriate Environment. OBSERVATION: During the walkthrough of the facility I observed a projector screen erected in a classroom with children who are one and two years old. Although, today the projector is displaying a holiday scene, there is movement in the backdrop of the screen. I observed boxes in various spaces in the classrooms. The provider stated that some of the materials in each of the classrooms have been packed up in preparation of floors in the entire school being replaced. CONCLUSION: Based on observation of the classroom, this allegation is SUBSTANTIATED. The following violations were observed, cited and technical assistance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 432 The center did not have developmentally appropriate equipment and materials accessible daily. sufficient materials were not available for in a classroom with children who are one and two years old. GS 110-91(12);10A NCAC 09 .0509(1) 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. Children were observed participating in screen time in two classrooms which did not have appropriated documented log. One classroom had no documentation since June 2023 the other classroom did not have a documentation available for Division Representative review. Both classrooms were participating in a screen time activity during the visit. .0510(d)(2)(A-C) 544 Screen time was offered to children under three years of age. in a classroom with children who are one and two years old there is a projector screen erected. The screen displayed a Holiday scene and there was movement in the background of the scene. .0510(f) 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. In a classroom with children who are two and three years old, shaving scream was observed stored on a shelf and the storage cabinet was unlocked which contained cleaning products. The door to the kitchen was observed unsecured. .2820(b) The above violations must be corrected immediately, and a letter must be sent to me no later than December 25, 2023, stating how each item was corrected. This letter may be e-mailed to me at anita.c.graham@dhhs.nc.gov. The letter should include the name of your facility, the identification number and your electronic signature. If I do not receive your letter by December 25, 2023 and/or if you do not address all violations, a return visit may be necessary to monitor for compliance of violations and to obtain your compliance letter. Additional violations may be documented when items of non-compliance are not corrected or addressed. Please be advised that repeated violations may result in an issuance of an administrative action by the Division of Child Development and Early Education. You were provided an opportunity to ask questions regarding the interpretation and implementation of child care requirements applicable to the facility. We discussed requirements for developmentally appropriate materials and activities. 10A NCAC 09 .0510 ACTIVITY AREAS (f) requirement mandates that screen time, including television, videos, video games, and computer usage, shall be prohibited for children under three years of age. 10A NCAC 09 .0509 LEARNING ENVIRONMENT states, the learning environment consists of the indoor and outdoor area which encourages child initiated and teacher supported activities as follows: (1) each center shall have developmentally appropriate equipment and materials accessible on a daily basis; (2) the materials and equipment indoors and outdoors shall be sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences that promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, Thank you for your cooperation during today’s visit. If you have any questions or concerns, please call me at 336-894-0609 or e-mail me at anita.c.graham@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact my Supervisor, Kaye Adkins at kaye.adkins@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 .0605 · Violation

Name of Operation: DAVIDSON-DAVIE COMMUNITY COLLEGE CHILD DEV. CENTER Facility ID: 29000308 Consultant: ANITA GRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/25/2023 Number Present: 41 Completed Date: 7/25/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 145 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 12:15 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 conduct the Annual Compliance monitoring. The last annual compliance visit July 27, 2022. The facility operates with a Five (5) Star License, which was issued January 8, 2021. The corporation status was checked on the Secretary of State's website and found to be 'Current-Active'. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Donnie Casterlow, the administrator. I stated the purpose of my visit. We conducted a walkthrough of the facility. Attendance was taken and observations made. The children were observed in indoor and outdoor free play, and teacher directed activities. The center's last Fire Inspection was conducted on April 20, 2023 and approved for day time care only. The center's last Sanitation Inspection was conducted on February 3, 2023 and a 'Superior' classification was achieved. During today's visit, a full assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted, including supervision, staff/child ratio, permit posted, and restrictions observed. The following violations were observed, cited and technical assistance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 1054 Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current. Documentation was not available for review for two staff members who have been employed for more than 12 months. 10A NCAC 09 .1106(a) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Surfacing was observed washed away beneath equipment on a playground used by children who are 1 year old. .0605(k)(1-4) The above violations must be corrected immediately. A compliance letter listing each item number violation cited, stating when and how it has been corrected. The letter should be e-mailed to anita.c.graham@dhhs.nc.gov on or before August 8, 2023. Please include your facility name, ID number, and an electronic signature in your e-mail. If I do not receive your letter by August 8, 2023, a return visit may be conducted to ensure that the violations have been adequately corrected. Additional violations may be documented if each violation has not been corrected or addressed. You were provided an opportunity to ask questions regarding child care requirements. We discussed each of the violations cited this date. these included: 10A NCAC 09 .0605 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (j) All stationary outdoor equipment more than 18 inches high shall be installed over protective surfacing. Footings which anchor equipment shall not be exposed. Protective surfacing shall be either: (1) loose surfacing material, including wood mulch, double shredded bark mulch, uniform wood chips, fine sand, coarse sand, and pea gravel, except that pea gravel shall not be used if the area will be used by children under three years of age; (l) Protective surfacing shall cover the area under and around equipment where a child may fall, referred to as the fall zone. The area for fall zones is as follows: (1) for stationary outdoor equipment used by children under two years of age, the protective surfacing shall extend beyond the external limits of the equipment for a minimum of three feet, except that protective surfacing shall be required at all points of entrance and exit for any structure that has a protective barrier. 10A NCAC 09 .1106 DOCUMENTATION OF ON-GOING TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (a) Each center shall have a record of training activities in which each staff member participates, including copies of training certificates or official documentation provided by the trainer. That record shall include the subject matter, topic area in G.S. 110-91(11), training provider, date provided, hours, and name of staff who completed the training. This documentation shall be on file and current. (4) Completion of the training required by Subparagraph (a)(2) of this Rule shall count toward meeting one year's annual on-going training requirements in 10A NCAC 09 .1103. (2) complete health and safety training as part of on-going training so that every five years, all the topic areas set forth in Paragraph (c) of this Rule will have been covered AGENCY NEWS and RESOURCES: The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) is currently working with the American Institutes for Research (AIR) on an Alternative Market Rate Study to inform potential changes to child care subsidy rates in North Carolina. AIR will make recommendations to DCDEE who will in turn make recommendations to the state General Assembly. Your input is needed (using the survey links below) to understand what resources are needed to provide the highest quality child care where you live. To complete this survey, you will need information about the salaries, benefits, and time off for your staff, facilities costs, and your thoughts on what is needed to attract and retain staff. The survey will take about 15 minutes to complete. At the end of the survey, you can enter a drawing for a $100 Amazon gift card – ten winners will be drawn from among all providers who participate! Please complete the survey by today, Wednesday, July 26 to be eligible for the drawing. Please copy and paste for the child care center survey: https://websurveyor2.airws.org/se/2511374513D616D6. Please visit the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ periodically and check the ‘What’s New’ tab for information provided during Child Care Commission meetings, etc. MOODLE modules related to Health and Safety trainings are also available under the 'Services' tab, DCDEE MOODLE link. Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. If you have any questions or concerns, please call me at 336-894-0609 or e-mail me at anita.c.graham@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact my supervisor, Kaye Adkins at kaye.adkins@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 .1103 · Violation

Name of Operation: DAVIDSON-DAVIE COMMUNITY COLLEGE CHILD DEV. CENTER Facility ID: 29000308 Consultant: ANITA GRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/25/2023 Number Present: 41 Completed Date: 7/25/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 145 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 12:15 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 conduct the Annual Compliance monitoring. The last annual compliance visit July 27, 2022. The facility operates with a Five (5) Star License, which was issued January 8, 2021. The corporation status was checked on the Secretary of State's website and found to be 'Current-Active'. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Donnie Casterlow, the administrator. I stated the purpose of my visit. We conducted a walkthrough of the facility. Attendance was taken and observations made. The children were observed in indoor and outdoor free play, and teacher directed activities. The center's last Fire Inspection was conducted on April 20, 2023 and approved for day time care only. The center's last Sanitation Inspection was conducted on February 3, 2023 and a 'Superior' classification was achieved. During today's visit, a full assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted, including supervision, staff/child ratio, permit posted, and restrictions observed. The following violations were observed, cited and technical assistance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 1054 Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current. Documentation was not available for review for two staff members who have been employed for more than 12 months. 10A NCAC 09 .1106(a) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Surfacing was observed washed away beneath equipment on a playground used by children who are 1 year old. .0605(k)(1-4) The above violations must be corrected immediately. A compliance letter listing each item number violation cited, stating when and how it has been corrected. The letter should be e-mailed to anita.c.graham@dhhs.nc.gov on or before August 8, 2023. Please include your facility name, ID number, and an electronic signature in your e-mail. If I do not receive your letter by August 8, 2023, a return visit may be conducted to ensure that the violations have been adequately corrected. Additional violations may be documented if each violation has not been corrected or addressed. You were provided an opportunity to ask questions regarding child care requirements. We discussed each of the violations cited this date. these included: 10A NCAC 09 .0605 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (j) All stationary outdoor equipment more than 18 inches high shall be installed over protective surfacing. Footings which anchor equipment shall not be exposed. Protective surfacing shall be either: (1) loose surfacing material, including wood mulch, double shredded bark mulch, uniform wood chips, fine sand, coarse sand, and pea gravel, except that pea gravel shall not be used if the area will be used by children under three years of age; (l) Protective surfacing shall cover the area under and around equipment where a child may fall, referred to as the fall zone. The area for fall zones is as follows: (1) for stationary outdoor equipment used by children under two years of age, the protective surfacing shall extend beyond the external limits of the equipment for a minimum of three feet, except that protective surfacing shall be required at all points of entrance and exit for any structure that has a protective barrier. 10A NCAC 09 .1106 DOCUMENTATION OF ON-GOING TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (a) Each center shall have a record of training activities in which each staff member participates, including copies of training certificates or official documentation provided by the trainer. That record shall include the subject matter, topic area in G.S. 110-91(11), training provider, date provided, hours, and name of staff who completed the training. This documentation shall be on file and current. (4) Completion of the training required by Subparagraph (a)(2) of this Rule shall count toward meeting one year's annual on-going training requirements in 10A NCAC 09 .1103. (2) complete health and safety training as part of on-going training so that every five years, all the topic areas set forth in Paragraph (c) of this Rule will have been covered AGENCY NEWS and RESOURCES: The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) is currently working with the American Institutes for Research (AIR) on an Alternative Market Rate Study to inform potential changes to child care subsidy rates in North Carolina. AIR will make recommendations to DCDEE who will in turn make recommendations to the state General Assembly. Your input is needed (using the survey links below) to understand what resources are needed to provide the highest quality child care where you live. To complete this survey, you will need information about the salaries, benefits, and time off for your staff, facilities costs, and your thoughts on what is needed to attract and retain staff. The survey will take about 15 minutes to complete. At the end of the survey, you can enter a drawing for a $100 Amazon gift card – ten winners will be drawn from among all providers who participate! Please complete the survey by today, Wednesday, July 26 to be eligible for the drawing. Please copy and paste for the child care center survey: https://websurveyor2.airws.org/se/2511374513D616D6. Please visit the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ periodically and check the ‘What’s New’ tab for information provided during Child Care Commission meetings, etc. MOODLE modules related to Health and Safety trainings are also available under the 'Services' tab, DCDEE MOODLE link. Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. If you have any questions or concerns, please call me at 336-894-0609 or e-mail me at anita.c.graham@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact my supervisor, Kaye Adkins at kaye.adkins@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 .1106 · Violation

Name of Operation: DAVIDSON-DAVIE COMMUNITY COLLEGE CHILD DEV. CENTER Facility ID: 29000308 Consultant: ANITA GRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/25/2023 Number Present: 41 Completed Date: 7/25/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 145 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 12:15 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 conduct the Annual Compliance monitoring. The last annual compliance visit July 27, 2022. The facility operates with a Five (5) Star License, which was issued January 8, 2021. The corporation status was checked on the Secretary of State's website and found to be 'Current-Active'. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Donnie Casterlow, the administrator. I stated the purpose of my visit. We conducted a walkthrough of the facility. Attendance was taken and observations made. The children were observed in indoor and outdoor free play, and teacher directed activities. The center's last Fire Inspection was conducted on April 20, 2023 and approved for day time care only. The center's last Sanitation Inspection was conducted on February 3, 2023 and a 'Superior' classification was achieved. During today's visit, a full assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted, including supervision, staff/child ratio, permit posted, and restrictions observed. The following violations were observed, cited and technical assistance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 1054 Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current. Documentation was not available for review for two staff members who have been employed for more than 12 months. 10A NCAC 09 .1106(a) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Surfacing was observed washed away beneath equipment on a playground used by children who are 1 year old. .0605(k)(1-4) The above violations must be corrected immediately. A compliance letter listing each item number violation cited, stating when and how it has been corrected. The letter should be e-mailed to anita.c.graham@dhhs.nc.gov on or before August 8, 2023. Please include your facility name, ID number, and an electronic signature in your e-mail. If I do not receive your letter by August 8, 2023, a return visit may be conducted to ensure that the violations have been adequately corrected. Additional violations may be documented if each violation has not been corrected or addressed. You were provided an opportunity to ask questions regarding child care requirements. We discussed each of the violations cited this date. these included: 10A NCAC 09 .0605 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (j) All stationary outdoor equipment more than 18 inches high shall be installed over protective surfacing. Footings which anchor equipment shall not be exposed. Protective surfacing shall be either: (1) loose surfacing material, including wood mulch, double shredded bark mulch, uniform wood chips, fine sand, coarse sand, and pea gravel, except that pea gravel shall not be used if the area will be used by children under three years of age; (l) Protective surfacing shall cover the area under and around equipment where a child may fall, referred to as the fall zone. The area for fall zones is as follows: (1) for stationary outdoor equipment used by children under two years of age, the protective surfacing shall extend beyond the external limits of the equipment for a minimum of three feet, except that protective surfacing shall be required at all points of entrance and exit for any structure that has a protective barrier. 10A NCAC 09 .1106 DOCUMENTATION OF ON-GOING TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (a) Each center shall have a record of training activities in which each staff member participates, including copies of training certificates or official documentation provided by the trainer. That record shall include the subject matter, topic area in G.S. 110-91(11), training provider, date provided, hours, and name of staff who completed the training. This documentation shall be on file and current. (4) Completion of the training required by Subparagraph (a)(2) of this Rule shall count toward meeting one year's annual on-going training requirements in 10A NCAC 09 .1103. (2) complete health and safety training as part of on-going training so that every five years, all the topic areas set forth in Paragraph (c) of this Rule will have been covered AGENCY NEWS and RESOURCES: The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) is currently working with the American Institutes for Research (AIR) on an Alternative Market Rate Study to inform potential changes to child care subsidy rates in North Carolina. AIR will make recommendations to DCDEE who will in turn make recommendations to the state General Assembly. Your input is needed (using the survey links below) to understand what resources are needed to provide the highest quality child care where you live. To complete this survey, you will need information about the salaries, benefits, and time off for your staff, facilities costs, and your thoughts on what is needed to attract and retain staff. The survey will take about 15 minutes to complete. At the end of the survey, you can enter a drawing for a $100 Amazon gift card – ten winners will be drawn from among all providers who participate! Please complete the survey by today, Wednesday, July 26 to be eligible for the drawing. Please copy and paste for the child care center survey: https://websurveyor2.airws.org/se/2511374513D616D6. Please visit the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ periodically and check the ‘What’s New’ tab for information provided during Child Care Commission meetings, etc. MOODLE modules related to Health and Safety trainings are also available under the 'Services' tab, DCDEE MOODLE link. Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. If you have any questions or concerns, please call me at 336-894-0609 or e-mail me at anita.c.graham@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact my supervisor, Kaye Adkins at kaye.adkins@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

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: DAVIDSON-DAVIE COMMUNITY COLLEGE CHILD DEV. CENTER Facility ID: 29000308 Consultant: ANITA GRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/25/2023 Number Present: 41 Completed Date: 7/25/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 145 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 12:15 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 conduct the Annual Compliance monitoring. The last annual compliance visit July 27, 2022. The facility operates with a Five (5) Star License, which was issued January 8, 2021. The corporation status was checked on the Secretary of State's website and found to be 'Current-Active'. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Donnie Casterlow, the administrator. I stated the purpose of my visit. We conducted a walkthrough of the facility. Attendance was taken and observations made. The children were observed in indoor and outdoor free play, and teacher directed activities. The center's last Fire Inspection was conducted on April 20, 2023 and approved for day time care only. The center's last Sanitation Inspection was conducted on February 3, 2023 and a 'Superior' classification was achieved. During today's visit, a full assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted, including supervision, staff/child ratio, permit posted, and restrictions observed. The following violations were observed, cited and technical assistance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 1054 Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current. Documentation was not available for review for two staff members who have been employed for more than 12 months. 10A NCAC 09 .1106(a) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Surfacing was observed washed away beneath equipment on a playground used by children who are 1 year old. .0605(k)(1-4) The above violations must be corrected immediately. A compliance letter listing each item number violation cited, stating when and how it has been corrected. The letter should be e-mailed to anita.c.graham@dhhs.nc.gov on or before August 8, 2023. Please include your facility name, ID number, and an electronic signature in your e-mail. If I do not receive your letter by August 8, 2023, a return visit may be conducted to ensure that the violations have been adequately corrected. Additional violations may be documented if each violation has not been corrected or addressed. You were provided an opportunity to ask questions regarding child care requirements. We discussed each of the violations cited this date. these included: 10A NCAC 09 .0605 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (j) All stationary outdoor equipment more than 18 inches high shall be installed over protective surfacing. Footings which anchor equipment shall not be exposed. Protective surfacing shall be either: (1) loose surfacing material, including wood mulch, double shredded bark mulch, uniform wood chips, fine sand, coarse sand, and pea gravel, except that pea gravel shall not be used if the area will be used by children under three years of age; (l) Protective surfacing shall cover the area under and around equipment where a child may fall, referred to as the fall zone. The area for fall zones is as follows: (1) for stationary outdoor equipment used by children under two years of age, the protective surfacing shall extend beyond the external limits of the equipment for a minimum of three feet, except that protective surfacing shall be required at all points of entrance and exit for any structure that has a protective barrier. 10A NCAC 09 .1106 DOCUMENTATION OF ON-GOING TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (a) Each center shall have a record of training activities in which each staff member participates, including copies of training certificates or official documentation provided by the trainer. That record shall include the subject matter, topic area in G.S. 110-91(11), training provider, date provided, hours, and name of staff who completed the training. This documentation shall be on file and current. (4) Completion of the training required by Subparagraph (a)(2) of this Rule shall count toward meeting one year's annual on-going training requirements in 10A NCAC 09 .1103. (2) complete health and safety training as part of on-going training so that every five years, all the topic areas set forth in Paragraph (c) of this Rule will have been covered AGENCY NEWS and RESOURCES: The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) is currently working with the American Institutes for Research (AIR) on an Alternative Market Rate Study to inform potential changes to child care subsidy rates in North Carolina. AIR will make recommendations to DCDEE who will in turn make recommendations to the state General Assembly. Your input is needed (using the survey links below) to understand what resources are needed to provide the highest quality child care where you live. To complete this survey, you will need information about the salaries, benefits, and time off for your staff, facilities costs, and your thoughts on what is needed to attract and retain staff. The survey will take about 15 minutes to complete. At the end of the survey, you can enter a drawing for a $100 Amazon gift card – ten winners will be drawn from among all providers who participate! Please complete the survey by today, Wednesday, July 26 to be eligible for the drawing. Please copy and paste for the child care center survey: https://websurveyor2.airws.org/se/2511374513D616D6. Please visit the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ periodically and check the ‘What’s New’ tab for information provided during Child Care Commission meetings, etc. MOODLE modules related to Health and Safety trainings are also available under the 'Services' tab, DCDEE MOODLE link. Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. If you have any questions or concerns, please call me at 336-894-0609 or e-mail me at anita.c.graham@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact my supervisor, Kaye Adkins at kaye.adkins@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