10A NCAC 09 .1002 · Violation

Name of Operation: TOM A. FINCH COMMUNITY YMCA SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM Facility ID: 29000588 Consultant: ANITA GRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/30/2025 Number Present: 129 Completed Date: 7/30/2025 Age: From 5 To 12 Total Minutes: 230 Time In: 10:20 AM Time Out: 02:10 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 conduct the annual compliance monitoring for this Five (5)-Star Licensed facility. The previous annual compliance visit was conducted on December 5, 2024. Upon arrival, I was greeted by a staff member who notified the administrator, Ms. Emily Essex-Wheely of my arrival. Ms. Wheely and Ms. Ballard assisted me during today’s visit. We conducted a walk through the inside and outside learning spaces of the facility. Attendance was taken and observations were made. Children were observed participating in daily routines, transitions, indoor free play and arriving from field trips. Supervision and staff/child ratios were in compliance with child care requirements. The most recent Fire Inspection was completed on December 10, 2024, and approved for daytime care only. The most recent Sanitation inspection was conducted on February 17, 2025, and a Superior classification was achieved. The license was posted, and all restrictions were maintained. I reviewed program records, a sample of children’s records and staff files (including training, and qualifying letters). I monitored transportation procedures and transportation binders. I playground inspections, emergency drills, and incident logs. A full assessment of child care requirements was assessed this date. The following violation was observed and cited and you were provided with an opportunity to ask questions regarding child care requirements. The above violation was corrected during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1123 All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. **Seats on two of the vehicles used to transport children for field trips had seats which had ripped areas with accessible foam.** The administrator and a staff member immediately took action to correct and repair the seats on the buses during the visit.** 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: Vehicles used to transport children to field trips must have seats inspected regularly during the summer months, due to frequency of use. Repairs to seats must be made as needed to ensure safety. Additional guidance: All staff should have WORKS accounts, and transcripts should be uploaded to maintain updated education records. This is essential as the program prepares for the QRIS rollout. Please ensure that all new staff have set up WORKS accounts. RESOURCES: The new QRIS ITERS and ECERS 3 assessment training can be found on the NCRLAP.org website. Please print all certificates and maintain them for your records. For information about rule changes, visit the Division’s website at ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and look under the “What’s” Tab. Also, under the “SERVICES” tab look for “DCDEE Moodle”. From the Moodle home screen go to “My Courses”; and then click on the modules. Health and Safety Trainings are offered on the DCDEE Moodle format. These training courses are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completing the training and a survey of the training. Thank you for your assistance during the visit. If you have questions, please contact me at 336-894-0609 or by e-mail 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 .0509 · Violation

Name of Operation: TOM A. FINCH COMMUNITY YMCA SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM Facility ID: 29000588 Consultant: ANITA GRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/5/2024 Number Present: 79 Completed Date: 12/5/2024 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 190 Time In: 01:45 PM Time Out: 04:55 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 conduct the Annual Compliance Monitoring. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on December 19, 2023. The facility operates with a Five Star License, which was issued on May 18, 2018. Upon arrival to the facility I was greeted by Emily Essick, Director of Child Care, who assisted me during today's visit. We conducted a walkthrough of the facility. Attendance was taken and observations made. The children were observed participating in indoor free play, group activities, routines and departing for the day. The last Fire Inspection was conducted on June 28, 2024, and was approved for day time care only. The center's last Sanitation Inspection was conducted on November 14, 2024 and a 'Superior' classification was achieved. During today's visit, I completed a full assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements. The center’s license was posted, and restrictions maintained. I monitored supervision, staff/child ratio, and adequate approved space. Program Records, Criminal Background qualifying letters, and staff training were also monitored. I monitored all new staff files. I reviewed a sampling of children’s records. I reviewed the transportation binder and confirmed the registration of the buses and vans used to transport children. During today's visit the following violations were observed, cited and technical assistance was provided. Violation Number Comment Rule 434 The materials and equipment indoors and outdoors were not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences to promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language and communication development, and cognitive development. **There are not sufficient amount of blocks available for student to simultaneously construct three large structures.** 10A NCAC 09 .0509(2) 1123 All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. One of the 15-Passenger vans/buses had several ripped seats with exposed foam/interior.** 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. **The climbing structure located on the top-far left playground did not maintain adequate depth and width of surfacing base on critical height.** .0605(k)(1-4) The above violations must be corrected immediately. A Corrective Action Letter must be drafted describing how and when the violations were corrected. Please include the name and identification number of your facility, as well as your electronic signature. The letter must be received by my office on or before December 19, 2024. You may email it to, anita.c.graham@dhhs.nc.gov. If I do not receive your letter by December 19, 2024, a return visit to your program may be necessary to ensure the violations have been adequately address. Additional violations may be documented if the violations have not been corrected. You were provided an opportunity to ask questions regarding child care requirements. We discussed each of the violations cited this date. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: -When conducting your monthly bus checks remember to check for hazards such as, torn upholstery that may allow children to remove the contents. These interior materials could become a choking hazard if ingested. -Studies show that seat belts in most vehicles are designed to fit adults. Booster seats position kids so the seat belt fits properly – lap belt low on hips and shoulder belt across the collarbone are important for the safety of young children. If you choose to transport children under eight(8) years old or under eighty (80) pounds on your 15-passenger vans, each of the children will require the appropriate booster or high back booster, based on age and weight, and must be secured with the buses seat belts. -Please ensure that there are a sufficient number of blocks available for students to simultaneously construct/build three large structures in this specific center. RESOURCES: https://www.buckleupnc.org/occupant-restraint-laws/child-passenger-safety-law-faqs/ https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ https://nrckids.org/CFOC -Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu. -The Health and Safety Trainings are now being offered on the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ free of charge. Look for the ‘DCDEE Moodle’ tab under the ‘Services’ tab on the website. Health and Safety Trainings should be renewed every five (5) years. Staff who completed health and safety trainings in 2019 must renew the training by the end of this year. Staff who completed health and safety trainings in 2020, should renew their trainings in 2025. CONSULTATION: Today we discussed the new QRIS Assessments which will resume in February 2025. We discussed that beginning the first of the year, you may request your Rated License Assessment. Please ensure that all staff has the most recent transcripts uploaded to WORKS for proper evaluation. During today’s visit I was shown a classroom for which the facility plans to use for NC Pre-K. The facility will send the approved Building, Fire and Sanitation inspections when they are completed. At which time we will plan to evaluate the space for NC Pre-K occupancy. AGENCY NEWS: The North Carolina Child Commission (Commission) will hold its Second Quarter Meeting on Monday, December 9, 2024, beginning at 10:00 a.m., at the Division of Child Development and Early Education, 333 Six Forks Road, Conference Room 165, Raleigh, N.C. 27609. There will also be an option to join the meeting via WebEx by clicking on the following link:https://ncgov.webex.com/ncgov/j.php?MTID=mdb782706072caa24267d1aa8037ad5db Participant Webinar number (access code): 2429 647 6126 Participant Webinar password: care (2273 when dialing from phones and video systems) Please note that the link will not become live until 9:45 a.m. Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. If you have any questions, you may call me at 336-894-0609 or email 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 .1002 · Violation

Name of Operation: TOM A. FINCH COMMUNITY YMCA SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM Facility ID: 29000588 Consultant: ANITA GRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/5/2024 Number Present: 79 Completed Date: 12/5/2024 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 190 Time In: 01:45 PM Time Out: 04:55 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 conduct the Annual Compliance Monitoring. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on December 19, 2023. The facility operates with a Five Star License, which was issued on May 18, 2018. Upon arrival to the facility I was greeted by Emily Essick, Director of Child Care, who assisted me during today's visit. We conducted a walkthrough of the facility. Attendance was taken and observations made. The children were observed participating in indoor free play, group activities, routines and departing for the day. The last Fire Inspection was conducted on June 28, 2024, and was approved for day time care only. The center's last Sanitation Inspection was conducted on November 14, 2024 and a 'Superior' classification was achieved. During today's visit, I completed a full assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements. The center’s license was posted, and restrictions maintained. I monitored supervision, staff/child ratio, and adequate approved space. Program Records, Criminal Background qualifying letters, and staff training were also monitored. I monitored all new staff files. I reviewed a sampling of children’s records. I reviewed the transportation binder and confirmed the registration of the buses and vans used to transport children. During today's visit the following violations were observed, cited and technical assistance was provided. Violation Number Comment Rule 434 The materials and equipment indoors and outdoors were not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences to promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language and communication development, and cognitive development. **There are not sufficient amount of blocks available for student to simultaneously construct three large structures.** 10A NCAC 09 .0509(2) 1123 All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. One of the 15-Passenger vans/buses had several ripped seats with exposed foam/interior.** 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. **The climbing structure located on the top-far left playground did not maintain adequate depth and width of surfacing base on critical height.** .0605(k)(1-4) The above violations must be corrected immediately. A Corrective Action Letter must be drafted describing how and when the violations were corrected. Please include the name and identification number of your facility, as well as your electronic signature. The letter must be received by my office on or before December 19, 2024. You may email it to, anita.c.graham@dhhs.nc.gov. If I do not receive your letter by December 19, 2024, a return visit to your program may be necessary to ensure the violations have been adequately address. Additional violations may be documented if the violations have not been corrected. You were provided an opportunity to ask questions regarding child care requirements. We discussed each of the violations cited this date. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: -When conducting your monthly bus checks remember to check for hazards such as, torn upholstery that may allow children to remove the contents. These interior materials could become a choking hazard if ingested. -Studies show that seat belts in most vehicles are designed to fit adults. Booster seats position kids so the seat belt fits properly – lap belt low on hips and shoulder belt across the collarbone are important for the safety of young children. If you choose to transport children under eight(8) years old or under eighty (80) pounds on your 15-passenger vans, each of the children will require the appropriate booster or high back booster, based on age and weight, and must be secured with the buses seat belts. -Please ensure that there are a sufficient number of blocks available for students to simultaneously construct/build three large structures in this specific center. RESOURCES: https://www.buckleupnc.org/occupant-restraint-laws/child-passenger-safety-law-faqs/ https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ https://nrckids.org/CFOC -Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu. -The Health and Safety Trainings are now being offered on the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ free of charge. Look for the ‘DCDEE Moodle’ tab under the ‘Services’ tab on the website. Health and Safety Trainings should be renewed every five (5) years. Staff who completed health and safety trainings in 2019 must renew the training by the end of this year. Staff who completed health and safety trainings in 2020, should renew their trainings in 2025. CONSULTATION: Today we discussed the new QRIS Assessments which will resume in February 2025. We discussed that beginning the first of the year, you may request your Rated License Assessment. Please ensure that all staff has the most recent transcripts uploaded to WORKS for proper evaluation. During today’s visit I was shown a classroom for which the facility plans to use for NC Pre-K. The facility will send the approved Building, Fire and Sanitation inspections when they are completed. At which time we will plan to evaluate the space for NC Pre-K occupancy. AGENCY NEWS: The North Carolina Child Commission (Commission) will hold its Second Quarter Meeting on Monday, December 9, 2024, beginning at 10:00 a.m., at the Division of Child Development and Early Education, 333 Six Forks Road, Conference Room 165, Raleigh, N.C. 27609. There will also be an option to join the meeting via WebEx by clicking on the following link:https://ncgov.webex.com/ncgov/j.php?MTID=mdb782706072caa24267d1aa8037ad5db Participant Webinar number (access code): 2429 647 6126 Participant Webinar password: care (2273 when dialing from phones and video systems) Please note that the link will not become live until 9:45 a.m. Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. If you have any questions, you may call me at 336-894-0609 or email 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 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: TOM A. FINCH COMMUNITY YMCA SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM Facility ID: 29000588 Consultant: SUSAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0724-046A Visit Date: 7/8/2024 Number Present: 105 Completed Date: 7/8/2024 Age: From 5 To 12 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 12:30 PM Time Out: 03:30 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. Emily Essick, administrator accompanied me during a walk-through of the facility. During the visit, I discussed the allegations with Ms. Essick and additional staff members. Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. The following violations were confirmed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 476 Staff did not use the list of participating children to check attendance when leaving the center, periodically when the children were involved in the activity, before leaving the activity to return to the center, and/or upon return to the center. On 6/26/24, staff members failed to document children's arrival and departure from a vehicle, during an offsite trip. .1005(b)(6) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Staff members were not aware a five-year-old child was left unsupervised in a center vehicle on 6/26/24 for approximately 30 minutes which created an unsafe environment and placed the child at significant risk of harm. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1118 Children were left in a vehicle unattended by an adult. Children were left in a vehicle unattended by an adult. Staff left a five-year-old child unattended on a bus after after it was parked and staff exited the vehicle. GS 110-91 (13); .1003(g) Violations must be corrected immediately. Within one week (07/15/24), 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 Susan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov. You may contact me Susan Brown, investigations consultant at Susan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov., 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.

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: TOM A. FINCH COMMUNITY YMCA SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM Facility ID: 29000588 Consultant: SUSAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0724-046A Visit Date: 7/8/2024 Number Present: 105 Completed Date: 7/8/2024 Age: From 5 To 12 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 12:30 PM Time Out: 03:30 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. Emily Essick, administrator accompanied me during a walk-through of the facility. During the visit, I discussed the allegations with Ms. Essick and additional staff members. Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. The following violations were confirmed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 476 Staff did not use the list of participating children to check attendance when leaving the center, periodically when the children were involved in the activity, before leaving the activity to return to the center, and/or upon return to the center. On 6/26/24, staff members failed to document children's arrival and departure from a vehicle, during an offsite trip. .1005(b)(6) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Staff members were not aware a five-year-old child was left unsupervised in a center vehicle on 6/26/24 for approximately 30 minutes which created an unsafe environment and placed the child at significant risk of harm. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1118 Children were left in a vehicle unattended by an adult. Children were left in a vehicle unattended by an adult. Staff left a five-year-old child unattended on a bus after after it was parked and staff exited the vehicle. GS 110-91 (13); .1003(g) Violations must be corrected immediately. Within one week (07/15/24), 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 Susan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov. You may contact me Susan Brown, investigations consultant at Susan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov., 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 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: TOM A. FINCH COMMUNITY YMCA SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM Facility ID: 29000588 Consultant: ANITA GRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/18/2024 Number Present: 86 Completed Date: 6/18/2024 Age: From 5 To 12 Total Minutes: 142 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 12:12 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to conduct the unannounced routine monitoring. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on December 19, 2023. This facility operates with a Five (5) Star License, which was issued on May 18, 2018. Upon arrival to the facility, I stated the purpose of my visit. The new administrator, Ms. Essicks was present and assisted me in today’s visit. We conducted a walkthrough of the facility. Attendance was taken and observations made. The children were observed participating in outdoor gross motor activities, and indoor group activities. There is a group of nine(9) children on a field trip today. A partial assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted, including supervision, staff/child ratios, adequate approved space, transportation and permit restrictions, staff and program records. The following violations were observed cited, documented and technical assistance was provided. Violation Number Comment Rule 434 The materials and equipment indoors and outdoors were not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences to promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language and communication development, and cognitive development. There were an insufficient amount a toys and experiences appropriate for the school-age children in this group. 10A NCAC 09 .0509(2) 707 Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible. In the dramatic play area there is a door off the hinge on a toy cabinet. Further, in the music area in this same classroom there is a broken tambourine. .0601(d) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. This was observed in room 1-A. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) The above violations must be corrected immediately. A letter listing each violation number, stating how it has been corrected, must be e-mailed to anita.c.graham@dhhs.nc.gov by July 2, 2024. Please include your facility name, ID number, and an electronic signature in your e-mail. If I do not receive your letter by July 2, 2024, a return visit may be necessary to assure 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 today. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT, FURNITURE, TOYS, AND PLAY MATERIALS: Floors, walls, and ceilings should be in good repair, and easy to clean when soiled. The hand contact and splash areas of doors and walls should be covered with a finish that is at least as cleanable as an epoxy finish or enamel paint. Walls, ceilings, floors, furnishings, equipment, and other surfaces should be suitable to the location and the users. They should be maintained in good repair, free from visible soil and in a clean condition. https://nrckids.org/CFOC/Database/5.3.1.4 SECTION .0600 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS 10A NCAC 09 .060: SAFE ENVIRONMENT (a) A safe indoor and outdoor environment shall be provided for the children in care in accordance with rules in this Section. (b) All equipment and furnishings shall be in good repair. All commercially manufactured equipment and furnishings shall be assembled and installed according to procedures specified by the manufacturer. For equipment and furnishings purchased after September 1, 2017, the manufacturer’s instructions shall be kept on file or electronically accessible, if available. (c) Equipment and furnishings shall be sturdy, stable, and free of hazards that may injure children including sharp edges, lead based or peeling paint, rust, loose nails, splinters, protrusions (excluding nuts and bolts on sides of fences), and pinch and crush points. (d) All broken equipment or furnishings referenced in Paragraph (c) of this Rule shall be removed from the premises immediately or made inaccessible to the children. RATIONAL: Tamper-resistant electrical outlets or securely attached safety covers prevent children from placing fingers or sticking objects into exposed electrical outlets and reduce the risk of electrical shock, electrical burns, and potential fires (2). GFCIs provide protection from electrocution when an electric outlet or electric product may come into contact with water (1). Approximately 2,400 children are injured annually by inserting objects into the slots of electrical outlets (2,3). The majority of these injuries involve children under the age of six (2,3). RESOURCE LINKS: https://nrckids.org/CFOC/Database/5.2.4.2 http://www.nfpa.org/public-education/by-topic/top-causes-of-fire/electrical/tamper-resistant-electrical-receptacles https://www.ncdhhs.gov/dcdeerulebookpdf/download?attachment If you have any questions or concerns, contact me at anita.c.graham@dhhs.nc.gov or call me at 336-894-0609. 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 .0509 · Violation

Name of Operation: TOM A. FINCH COMMUNITY YMCA SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM Facility ID: 29000588 Consultant: ANITA GRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/18/2024 Number Present: 86 Completed Date: 6/18/2024 Age: From 5 To 12 Total Minutes: 142 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 12:12 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to conduct the unannounced routine monitoring. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on December 19, 2023. This facility operates with a Five (5) Star License, which was issued on May 18, 2018. Upon arrival to the facility, I stated the purpose of my visit. The new administrator, Ms. Essicks was present and assisted me in today’s visit. We conducted a walkthrough of the facility. Attendance was taken and observations made. The children were observed participating in outdoor gross motor activities, and indoor group activities. There is a group of nine(9) children on a field trip today. A partial assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted, including supervision, staff/child ratios, adequate approved space, transportation and permit restrictions, staff and program records. The following violations were observed cited, documented and technical assistance was provided. Violation Number Comment Rule 434 The materials and equipment indoors and outdoors were not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences to promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language and communication development, and cognitive development. There were an insufficient amount a toys and experiences appropriate for the school-age children in this group. 10A NCAC 09 .0509(2) 707 Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible. In the dramatic play area there is a door off the hinge on a toy cabinet. Further, in the music area in this same classroom there is a broken tambourine. .0601(d) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. This was observed in room 1-A. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) The above violations must be corrected immediately. A letter listing each violation number, stating how it has been corrected, must be e-mailed to anita.c.graham@dhhs.nc.gov by July 2, 2024. Please include your facility name, ID number, and an electronic signature in your e-mail. If I do not receive your letter by July 2, 2024, a return visit may be necessary to assure 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 today. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT, FURNITURE, TOYS, AND PLAY MATERIALS: Floors, walls, and ceilings should be in good repair, and easy to clean when soiled. The hand contact and splash areas of doors and walls should be covered with a finish that is at least as cleanable as an epoxy finish or enamel paint. Walls, ceilings, floors, furnishings, equipment, and other surfaces should be suitable to the location and the users. They should be maintained in good repair, free from visible soil and in a clean condition. https://nrckids.org/CFOC/Database/5.3.1.4 SECTION .0600 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS 10A NCAC 09 .060: SAFE ENVIRONMENT (a) A safe indoor and outdoor environment shall be provided for the children in care in accordance with rules in this Section. (b) All equipment and furnishings shall be in good repair. All commercially manufactured equipment and furnishings shall be assembled and installed according to procedures specified by the manufacturer. For equipment and furnishings purchased after September 1, 2017, the manufacturer’s instructions shall be kept on file or electronically accessible, if available. (c) Equipment and furnishings shall be sturdy, stable, and free of hazards that may injure children including sharp edges, lead based or peeling paint, rust, loose nails, splinters, protrusions (excluding nuts and bolts on sides of fences), and pinch and crush points. (d) All broken equipment or furnishings referenced in Paragraph (c) of this Rule shall be removed from the premises immediately or made inaccessible to the children. RATIONAL: Tamper-resistant electrical outlets or securely attached safety covers prevent children from placing fingers or sticking objects into exposed electrical outlets and reduce the risk of electrical shock, electrical burns, and potential fires (2). GFCIs provide protection from electrocution when an electric outlet or electric product may come into contact with water (1). Approximately 2,400 children are injured annually by inserting objects into the slots of electrical outlets (2,3). The majority of these injuries involve children under the age of six (2,3). RESOURCE LINKS: https://nrckids.org/CFOC/Database/5.2.4.2 http://www.nfpa.org/public-education/by-topic/top-causes-of-fire/electrical/tamper-resistant-electrical-receptacles https://www.ncdhhs.gov/dcdeerulebookpdf/download?attachment If you have any questions or concerns, contact me at anita.c.graham@dhhs.nc.gov or call me at 336-894-0609. 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 .060 · Violation

Name of Operation: TOM A. FINCH COMMUNITY YMCA SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM Facility ID: 29000588 Consultant: ANITA GRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/18/2024 Number Present: 86 Completed Date: 6/18/2024 Age: From 5 To 12 Total Minutes: 142 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 12:12 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to conduct the unannounced routine monitoring. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on December 19, 2023. This facility operates with a Five (5) Star License, which was issued on May 18, 2018. Upon arrival to the facility, I stated the purpose of my visit. The new administrator, Ms. Essicks was present and assisted me in today’s visit. We conducted a walkthrough of the facility. Attendance was taken and observations made. The children were observed participating in outdoor gross motor activities, and indoor group activities. There is a group of nine(9) children on a field trip today. A partial assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted, including supervision, staff/child ratios, adequate approved space, transportation and permit restrictions, staff and program records. The following violations were observed cited, documented and technical assistance was provided. Violation Number Comment Rule 434 The materials and equipment indoors and outdoors were not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences to promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language and communication development, and cognitive development. There were an insufficient amount a toys and experiences appropriate for the school-age children in this group. 10A NCAC 09 .0509(2) 707 Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible. In the dramatic play area there is a door off the hinge on a toy cabinet. Further, in the music area in this same classroom there is a broken tambourine. .0601(d) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. This was observed in room 1-A. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) The above violations must be corrected immediately. A letter listing each violation number, stating how it has been corrected, must be e-mailed to anita.c.graham@dhhs.nc.gov by July 2, 2024. Please include your facility name, ID number, and an electronic signature in your e-mail. If I do not receive your letter by July 2, 2024, a return visit may be necessary to assure 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 today. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT, FURNITURE, TOYS, AND PLAY MATERIALS: Floors, walls, and ceilings should be in good repair, and easy to clean when soiled. The hand contact and splash areas of doors and walls should be covered with a finish that is at least as cleanable as an epoxy finish or enamel paint. Walls, ceilings, floors, furnishings, equipment, and other surfaces should be suitable to the location and the users. They should be maintained in good repair, free from visible soil and in a clean condition. https://nrckids.org/CFOC/Database/5.3.1.4 SECTION .0600 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS 10A NCAC 09 .060: SAFE ENVIRONMENT (a) A safe indoor and outdoor environment shall be provided for the children in care in accordance with rules in this Section. (b) All equipment and furnishings shall be in good repair. All commercially manufactured equipment and furnishings shall be assembled and installed according to procedures specified by the manufacturer. For equipment and furnishings purchased after September 1, 2017, the manufacturer’s instructions shall be kept on file or electronically accessible, if available. (c) Equipment and furnishings shall be sturdy, stable, and free of hazards that may injure children including sharp edges, lead based or peeling paint, rust, loose nails, splinters, protrusions (excluding nuts and bolts on sides of fences), and pinch and crush points. (d) All broken equipment or furnishings referenced in Paragraph (c) of this Rule shall be removed from the premises immediately or made inaccessible to the children. RATIONAL: Tamper-resistant electrical outlets or securely attached safety covers prevent children from placing fingers or sticking objects into exposed electrical outlets and reduce the risk of electrical shock, electrical burns, and potential fires (2). GFCIs provide protection from electrocution when an electric outlet or electric product may come into contact with water (1). Approximately 2,400 children are injured annually by inserting objects into the slots of electrical outlets (2,3). The majority of these injuries involve children under the age of six (2,3). RESOURCE LINKS: https://nrckids.org/CFOC/Database/5.2.4.2 http://www.nfpa.org/public-education/by-topic/top-causes-of-fire/electrical/tamper-resistant-electrical-receptacles https://www.ncdhhs.gov/dcdeerulebookpdf/download?attachment If you have any questions or concerns, contact me at anita.c.graham@dhhs.nc.gov or call me at 336-894-0609. 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: TOM A. FINCH COMMUNITY YMCA SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM Facility ID: 29000588 Consultant: ANITA GRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/19/2023 Number Present: 86 Completed Date: 12/19/2023 Age: From 6 To 12 Total Minutes: 220 Time In: 02:40 PM Time Out: 06:20 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 complete annual monitoring. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on December 21, 2022. The facility operates with a Five Star License, which was issued on May 18, 2018. Upon arrival to the facility I was greeted by Tracy Ballard, Director. We conducted a walkthrough of the facility. Attendance was taken and observations made. Children were observed arriving from school to the facility, participating in outdoor free play, routines and snack time. The last Fire Inspection was conducted on May 30, 2023 and was approved for day time care only. The center's last Sanitation Inspection was conducted on December 14, 2022 and a 'Superior' classification was achieved with eleven (11) demerits. During today's visit, I completed a full assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements; license posted, restrictions maintained, staff/child ratio and adequate approved space. Program Records, Criminal Background Checks were also monitored. I reviewed staff files. I reviewed a sampling of children’s file. Playground inspections were current. The following violations were observed, cited and technical assistance was provided. Violation Number Comment Rule 717 Surfacing did not extend six (6) feet beyond the external limits of the equipment or 3 feet for equipment used only by children less than 2 years of age. Surfacing did not extend six-feet, beyond the stationary equipment. .0605(l)(1-2) 1031 Documentation of staff's education, training, and experience was not on file. .0302(d)(1)(B) 1110 Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. The registration decals on two vehicles had expired tags. Buses with tag numbers KHY-4342 and KHY-4343 stickers show an expiration date of 7/2023. .1002(b) 1868 When equipment on the outdoor learning environment met one of the exceptions outlined in .0605(m)(1-4), the protective surfacing did not meet the specifications in rule. .0605(m)(1-4) The above violations must be corrected immediately. A Corrective Action Letter must be drafted describing how and when the violations were corrected. Please include the name and identification number of your facility, as well as your electronic signature. The letter must be received by my office on or before January 3, 2024. You may email it to anita.c.graham@dhhs.nc.gov or mailed to the following address: PO Box 665, Pleasant Garden, NC 27313. If I do not receive your letter by January 3, 2024, a return visit to your program may be necessary to ensure the violations has been adequately corrected. Additional violations may be documented if the 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. 10A NCAC 09 .1002 SAFE VEHICLES: (b) Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in child care centers shall comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. 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. (k) The depth of the loose surfacing material shall be based on the critical height of the equipment, which is defined as the maximum height that a child may sit, or stand, as follows: (1) equipment with a critical height of 5 feet or less shall have 6 inches of loose surface materials; (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: (2) for stationary outdoor equipment used by children two years of age or older, the protective surfacing shall extend beyond the external limits of the equipment for six feet. 10A NCAC 09 .1103 ON-GOING TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT After the first year of employment, the child care administrator and any staff who have responsibility for planning and supervising a child care center, and staff who work with children, shall participate in on-going training activities annually, (d) Any staff working less than 40 hours per week may choose to complete on-going training requirements as outlined in Paragraph (a) of this Rule, or the training requirement may be prorated as follows: Twenty-one to thirty(21-30), working hours per week; fifteen (15) clock hours required. You can find the childcare rules on the DCDEE website, www.ncchildcare.nc.gov Child care 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 applicable to your program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all applicable laws and rules, always. To ensure that you are meeting all requirements, periodically review the child care law and rules for any updates. RESOURCES -Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/ -The Health and Safety Trainings are now being offered on the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ free of charge. Look for the ‘DCDEE Moodle’ tab under the ‘Services’ tab on the website. Health and Safety Trainings should be renewed every five(5) years. 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

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10A NCAC 09 .1002 · Violation

Name of Operation: TOM A. FINCH COMMUNITY YMCA SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM Facility ID: 29000588 Consultant: ANITA GRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/19/2023 Number Present: 86 Completed Date: 12/19/2023 Age: From 6 To 12 Total Minutes: 220 Time In: 02:40 PM Time Out: 06:20 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 complete annual monitoring. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on December 21, 2022. The facility operates with a Five Star License, which was issued on May 18, 2018. Upon arrival to the facility I was greeted by Tracy Ballard, Director. We conducted a walkthrough of the facility. Attendance was taken and observations made. Children were observed arriving from school to the facility, participating in outdoor free play, routines and snack time. The last Fire Inspection was conducted on May 30, 2023 and was approved for day time care only. The center's last Sanitation Inspection was conducted on December 14, 2022 and a 'Superior' classification was achieved with eleven (11) demerits. During today's visit, I completed a full assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements; license posted, restrictions maintained, staff/child ratio and adequate approved space. Program Records, Criminal Background Checks were also monitored. I reviewed staff files. I reviewed a sampling of children’s file. Playground inspections were current. The following violations were observed, cited and technical assistance was provided. Violation Number Comment Rule 717 Surfacing did not extend six (6) feet beyond the external limits of the equipment or 3 feet for equipment used only by children less than 2 years of age. Surfacing did not extend six-feet, beyond the stationary equipment. .0605(l)(1-2) 1031 Documentation of staff's education, training, and experience was not on file. .0302(d)(1)(B) 1110 Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. The registration decals on two vehicles had expired tags. Buses with tag numbers KHY-4342 and KHY-4343 stickers show an expiration date of 7/2023. .1002(b) 1868 When equipment on the outdoor learning environment met one of the exceptions outlined in .0605(m)(1-4), the protective surfacing did not meet the specifications in rule. .0605(m)(1-4) The above violations must be corrected immediately. A Corrective Action Letter must be drafted describing how and when the violations were corrected. Please include the name and identification number of your facility, as well as your electronic signature. The letter must be received by my office on or before January 3, 2024. You may email it to anita.c.graham@dhhs.nc.gov or mailed to the following address: PO Box 665, Pleasant Garden, NC 27313. If I do not receive your letter by January 3, 2024, a return visit to your program may be necessary to ensure the violations has been adequately corrected. Additional violations may be documented if the 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. 10A NCAC 09 .1002 SAFE VEHICLES: (b) Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in child care centers shall comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. 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. (k) The depth of the loose surfacing material shall be based on the critical height of the equipment, which is defined as the maximum height that a child may sit, or stand, as follows: (1) equipment with a critical height of 5 feet or less shall have 6 inches of loose surface materials; (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: (2) for stationary outdoor equipment used by children two years of age or older, the protective surfacing shall extend beyond the external limits of the equipment for six feet. 10A NCAC 09 .1103 ON-GOING TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT After the first year of employment, the child care administrator and any staff who have responsibility for planning and supervising a child care center, and staff who work with children, shall participate in on-going training activities annually, (d) Any staff working less than 40 hours per week may choose to complete on-going training requirements as outlined in Paragraph (a) of this Rule, or the training requirement may be prorated as follows: Twenty-one to thirty(21-30), working hours per week; fifteen (15) clock hours required. You can find the childcare rules on the DCDEE website, www.ncchildcare.nc.gov Child care 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 applicable to your program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all applicable laws and rules, always. To ensure that you are meeting all requirements, periodically review the child care law and rules for any updates. RESOURCES -Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/ -The Health and Safety Trainings are now being offered on the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ free of charge. Look for the ‘DCDEE Moodle’ tab under the ‘Services’ tab on the website. Health and Safety Trainings should be renewed every five(5) years. 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 .1103 · Violation

Name of Operation: TOM A. FINCH COMMUNITY YMCA SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM Facility ID: 29000588 Consultant: ANITA GRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/19/2023 Number Present: 86 Completed Date: 12/19/2023 Age: From 6 To 12 Total Minutes: 220 Time In: 02:40 PM Time Out: 06:20 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 complete annual monitoring. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on December 21, 2022. The facility operates with a Five Star License, which was issued on May 18, 2018. Upon arrival to the facility I was greeted by Tracy Ballard, Director. We conducted a walkthrough of the facility. Attendance was taken and observations made. Children were observed arriving from school to the facility, participating in outdoor free play, routines and snack time. The last Fire Inspection was conducted on May 30, 2023 and was approved for day time care only. The center's last Sanitation Inspection was conducted on December 14, 2022 and a 'Superior' classification was achieved with eleven (11) demerits. During today's visit, I completed a full assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements; license posted, restrictions maintained, staff/child ratio and adequate approved space. Program Records, Criminal Background Checks were also monitored. I reviewed staff files. I reviewed a sampling of children’s file. Playground inspections were current. The following violations were observed, cited and technical assistance was provided. Violation Number Comment Rule 717 Surfacing did not extend six (6) feet beyond the external limits of the equipment or 3 feet for equipment used only by children less than 2 years of age. Surfacing did not extend six-feet, beyond the stationary equipment. .0605(l)(1-2) 1031 Documentation of staff's education, training, and experience was not on file. .0302(d)(1)(B) 1110 Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. The registration decals on two vehicles had expired tags. Buses with tag numbers KHY-4342 and KHY-4343 stickers show an expiration date of 7/2023. .1002(b) 1868 When equipment on the outdoor learning environment met one of the exceptions outlined in .0605(m)(1-4), the protective surfacing did not meet the specifications in rule. .0605(m)(1-4) The above violations must be corrected immediately. A Corrective Action Letter must be drafted describing how and when the violations were corrected. Please include the name and identification number of your facility, as well as your electronic signature. The letter must be received by my office on or before January 3, 2024. You may email it to anita.c.graham@dhhs.nc.gov or mailed to the following address: PO Box 665, Pleasant Garden, NC 27313. If I do not receive your letter by January 3, 2024, a return visit to your program may be necessary to ensure the violations has been adequately corrected. Additional violations may be documented if the 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. 10A NCAC 09 .1002 SAFE VEHICLES: (b) Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in child care centers shall comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. 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. (k) The depth of the loose surfacing material shall be based on the critical height of the equipment, which is defined as the maximum height that a child may sit, or stand, as follows: (1) equipment with a critical height of 5 feet or less shall have 6 inches of loose surface materials; (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: (2) for stationary outdoor equipment used by children two years of age or older, the protective surfacing shall extend beyond the external limits of the equipment for six feet. 10A NCAC 09 .1103 ON-GOING TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT After the first year of employment, the child care administrator and any staff who have responsibility for planning and supervising a child care center, and staff who work with children, shall participate in on-going training activities annually, (d) Any staff working less than 40 hours per week may choose to complete on-going training requirements as outlined in Paragraph (a) of this Rule, or the training requirement may be prorated as follows: Twenty-one to thirty(21-30), working hours per week; fifteen (15) clock hours required. You can find the childcare rules on the DCDEE website, www.ncchildcare.nc.gov Child care 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 applicable to your program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all applicable laws and rules, always. To ensure that you are meeting all requirements, periodically review the child care law and rules for any updates. RESOURCES -Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/ -The Health and Safety Trainings are now being offered on the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ free of charge. Look for the ‘DCDEE Moodle’ tab under the ‘Services’ tab on the website. Health and Safety Trainings should be renewed every five(5) years. 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