10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: TRIN-DALE CHILDREN'S CENTER, INC. Facility ID: 7655014 Consultant: MONA NDIAYE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/17/2025 Number Present: 47 Completed Date: 2/17/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 125 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 11:50 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor for child care requirements applicable to a child care center during an unannounced annual compliance visit. Upon my arrival I was greeted by the Administrator, Deborah Medford , she assisted me during today’s visit. I completed a walk-through of the classroom spaces, enrollment and attendance was documented, and observations were made. The children were observed participating in free play in their classrooms. The children in the classroom for infants were observed interacting with the teacher. The last annual compliance visit was conducted March 4, 2024. The center is operating four star license that was issued August 9, 2017. The license was earned with 6 points in program standards, 5 points in education and 1 quality point. Permit restrictions were in compliance. The last sanitation inspection was conducted September 16, 2024 the center received a Superior rating. Fire drills and playground inspections were monitored. The last fire inspection was conducted August 19, 2024. All new staff files and six children’s files were monitored. Your compliance history is 87%, this may change following today’s visit. During today’s visit, a full assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted. The following violations were observed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. The arrival times were not documented for two classrooms. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff hired 8/2024, did not complete this training. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff hired 8/2024, did not complete this training. .1102(d) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff hired 8/2024, did not complete this training. .1102(g) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.One staff did not complete the health and safety training. .1103(b) The above violations must be corrected immediately, and a letter must be sent to me no later than March 3, 2025 stating how each item was corrected and a plan to maintain compliance with the requirement. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation and your plan to keep each item in compliance. My email address is mona.ndiaye@dhhs.nc.gov. If I do not receive your letter by March 3, 2025 and/or if you do not address all violations, a return visit to your program will be made to monitor for compliance of violations and to obtain your compliance letter. Additional violations may be documented if the violations have not been corrected or addressed. You were provided an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all child care requirements. 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 of 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 child care law and rules. Both are available on the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ , on the home page under the ‘Services’ tab. Technical Assistance I discussed with the Director, that the employment date is used to calculate training hours. Health and Safety training must be completed every 5 years. CPR/FA and Recognizing and Responding to Maltreatment trainings must be completed within 90 days of employment. RESOURCES The Health and Safety Trainings are offered on the DCDEE Moodle format. On the Division’s website look under the “SERVICES” tab for “DCDEE Moodle”. These trainings are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/ . Thank you for your cooperation during today’s visit. If you need assistance, I can be reached at mona.ndiaye@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 336-580-5417. You can also reach my supervisor Kaye Adkins at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov or 336-580-2527 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 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: TRIN-DALE CHILDREN'S CENTER, INC. Facility ID: 7655014 Consultant: TURKESSHA CASTERLOW Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/13/2024 Number Present: 43 Completed Date: 9/13/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance for applicable childcare requirements during a routine unannounced visit. The facility currently operates under a Four-Star License that was issued on August 9, 2017. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on March 3, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed March 25, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was completed October 5, 2023. I completed a walk-through of the facility where attendance was documented, and observations made. The children were observed playing freely in their classrooms and participating in group time. During today’s visit, a partial assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted which included, General Licensing Requirements, Program Requirements, Staff Child Ratio, Supervision, Medications and General Safety. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Space 3 lesson plans were date August 26-30, 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. Space 3 had an aerosol can on the shelf. .2820(b) 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. A diaper cream and ointment in Space 3 was filled out but not signed by the parent. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. Diaper cream in Space 3 expired September 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) The above violations must be corrected immediately. A compliance statement/ letter by email must be sent to Mona Ndiaye no later than 9/27/2024. Please include the following information in the letter. 1. Facility name and ID# 2. Visit date 3. Violation item number 4. Explain how and when each violation was corrected 5. Your name and position You can email your compliance letter to mona.ndiaye@dhhs.nc.gov. Please be sure to contact the Fire Inspector to have your Fire Inspection completed before October 5, 2024. Please be sure to print out new medication forms and have the parents to complete and sign the forms. Thank you for your time today. If you require additional assistance, you may reach the Licensing 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 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: TRIN-DALE CHILDREN'S CENTER, INC. Facility ID: 7655014 Consultant: TURKESSHA CASTERLOW Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/13/2024 Number Present: 43 Completed Date: 9/13/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance for applicable childcare requirements during a routine unannounced visit. The facility currently operates under a Four-Star License that was issued on August 9, 2017. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on March 3, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed March 25, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was completed October 5, 2023. I completed a walk-through of the facility where attendance was documented, and observations made. The children were observed playing freely in their classrooms and participating in group time. During today’s visit, a partial assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted which included, General Licensing Requirements, Program Requirements, Staff Child Ratio, Supervision, Medications and General Safety. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Space 3 lesson plans were date August 26-30, 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. Space 3 had an aerosol can on the shelf. .2820(b) 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. A diaper cream and ointment in Space 3 was filled out but not signed by the parent. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. Diaper cream in Space 3 expired September 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) The above violations must be corrected immediately. A compliance statement/ letter by email must be sent to Mona Ndiaye no later than 9/27/2024. Please include the following information in the letter. 1. Facility name and ID# 2. Visit date 3. Violation item number 4. Explain how and when each violation was corrected 5. Your name and position You can email your compliance letter to mona.ndiaye@dhhs.nc.gov. Please be sure to contact the Fire Inspector to have your Fire Inspection completed before October 5, 2024. Please be sure to print out new medication forms and have the parents to complete and sign the forms. Thank you for your time today. If you require additional assistance, you may reach the Licensing 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: TRIN-DALE CHILDREN'S CENTER, INC. Facility ID: 7655014 Consultant: TURKESSHA CASTERLOW Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/13/2024 Number Present: 43 Completed Date: 9/13/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance for applicable childcare requirements during a routine unannounced visit. The facility currently operates under a Four-Star License that was issued on August 9, 2017. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on March 3, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed March 25, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was completed October 5, 2023. I completed a walk-through of the facility where attendance was documented, and observations made. The children were observed playing freely in their classrooms and participating in group time. During today’s visit, a partial assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted which included, General Licensing Requirements, Program Requirements, Staff Child Ratio, Supervision, Medications and General Safety. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Space 3 lesson plans were date August 26-30, 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. Space 3 had an aerosol can on the shelf. .2820(b) 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. A diaper cream and ointment in Space 3 was filled out but not signed by the parent. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. Diaper cream in Space 3 expired September 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) The above violations must be corrected immediately. A compliance statement/ letter by email must be sent to Mona Ndiaye no later than 9/27/2024. Please include the following information in the letter. 1. Facility name and ID# 2. Visit date 3. Violation item number 4. Explain how and when each violation was corrected 5. Your name and position You can email your compliance letter to mona.ndiaye@dhhs.nc.gov. Please be sure to contact the Fire Inspector to have your Fire Inspection completed before October 5, 2024. Please be sure to print out new medication forms and have the parents to complete and sign the forms. Thank you for your time today. If you require additional assistance, you may reach the Licensing 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 .0514 · Violation

Name of Operation: TRIN-DALE CHILDREN'S CENTER, INC. Facility ID: 7655014 Consultant: MONA NDIAYE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/4/2024 Number Present: 56 Completed Date: 3/4/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor for child care requirements applicable to a child care center. Christy Saunders, Business Owner, was present and assisted me during today’s visit. I completed a walk-through of the facility, attendance was documented, and observations were made. The children were observed participating in free play in their classrooms and outside. The last annual compliance visit was conducted April 4, 2023. The center is operating under a Four Star License that was issued August 9, 2017. The last sanitation inspection was conducted October 8, 2023 the center received an Approved rating. The last fire inspection was conducted October 5, 2023. Fire drills and playground inspections were monitored. During today’s visit, a full assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted. The following violations were observed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. In the classroom for two year olds there was no schedule posted. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In the classroom for toddlers there was no activity plan posted. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Several diaper creams in the classroom for two year olds did not have current authorizations on file and one diaper cream did not have an authorization on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff did not have first aid training within 90 days of employment .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff did not have CPR training within 90 days of employment .1102(d) 1054 Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current . Three staff did not have current on going training on file. 10A NCAC 09 .1106(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. None of the staff had yearly evaluations or staff development plans on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff did not complete heath and safety training with the required time frame. .1102(a) 9999 A violation was found for which there is no item number.15A NCAC 18A .2819 DIAPERING AND DIAPER CHANGING FACILITIES Diaper changing procedures were not followed in the classroom for toddlers. The above violation must be corrected immediately, and a letter must be sent to me no later than March 15, 2024 stating how each item was corrected and a plan to maintain compliance with the requirement. My email address is mona.ndiaye@dhhs.nc.gov. If I do not receive your letter by March 15, 2024 and/or if you do not address all violations, a return visit to your program will be made to monitor for compliance of violations and to obtain your compliance letter. Additional violations may be documented if the situation has not been corrected or addressed. You were provided an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all child care requirements. 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 of 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 child care law and rules. Both are available on the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ , on the home page under the ‘Services’ tab. Consultation Review diaper changing procedures with staff. The music is too loud during nap time. UPDATES The Division of Child Development has announced their plan to resume the Star Rated License process. Facilities have been divided into 3 Cohorts. Each cohort will have a preparation year and an assessment year. Your facility is in Cohort 1. Your preparation year began July 1, 2023 and will end on June 30, 2024. Your assessment year begins July 1, 2024. The preparation year is an opportunity to focus on your Star Rated License and consider strategies to help maintain or increase your star rating. It could be helpful to consider areas where refresher information might be helpful. These ideas can then be incorporated into ongoing training and/or professional development plans as you prepare for your assessment year when the regular star rated license reassessment process is required. Some preparation year ideas to consider are: 1. Review your previous ECERS-R and ITERS-R assessments. 2. Look for assessment related resources at www.ncrlap.org 3. Seek out webinars and/or in-person trainings related to topics of interest. 4. Start a self-study process to become more familiar with the ERS or priority areas relevant to your program 5. Schedule staff meetings to discuss topics related to the Environment Rating Scales 6. Support and encourage staff during a self-study process. Connect them with resources at ncrlap.org 7. Ensure all staff’s education is current in WORKS by having them log in to access their information at https://dcdee.works.nc.gov/ The North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Exam is a new pathway option comparable to a NC Early Childhood Credential. Applicants who achieve a score of 80% or higher on the NC Early Childhood Equivalency Exam earn the new North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Certificate. This certificate is equivalent to a North Carolina Early Childhood Credential and will qualify the individual to be a lead teacher in an early childhood classroom. To take the exam, go to DCDEE Moodle and select Early Childhood Professional Development/Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)/North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Exam. RESOURCES The Health and Safety Trainings are offered on the DCDEE Moodle format. On the Division’s website look under the “SERVICES” tab for “DCDEE Moodle”. These trainings are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/ . Thank you for your cooperation during today’s visit. If you need assistance, I can be reached at mona.ndiaye@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 336-580-5417. You can also reach my supervisor Kaye Adkins at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov or336-580-2527 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 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: TRIN-DALE CHILDREN'S CENTER, INC. Facility ID: 7655014 Consultant: MONA NDIAYE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/4/2024 Number Present: 56 Completed Date: 3/4/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor for child care requirements applicable to a child care center. Christy Saunders, Business Owner, was present and assisted me during today’s visit. I completed a walk-through of the facility, attendance was documented, and observations were made. The children were observed participating in free play in their classrooms and outside. The last annual compliance visit was conducted April 4, 2023. The center is operating under a Four Star License that was issued August 9, 2017. The last sanitation inspection was conducted October 8, 2023 the center received an Approved rating. The last fire inspection was conducted October 5, 2023. Fire drills and playground inspections were monitored. During today’s visit, a full assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted. The following violations were observed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. In the classroom for two year olds there was no schedule posted. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In the classroom for toddlers there was no activity plan posted. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Several diaper creams in the classroom for two year olds did not have current authorizations on file and one diaper cream did not have an authorization on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff did not have first aid training within 90 days of employment .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff did not have CPR training within 90 days of employment .1102(d) 1054 Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current . Three staff did not have current on going training on file. 10A NCAC 09 .1106(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. None of the staff had yearly evaluations or staff development plans on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff did not complete heath and safety training with the required time frame. .1102(a) 9999 A violation was found for which there is no item number.15A NCAC 18A .2819 DIAPERING AND DIAPER CHANGING FACILITIES Diaper changing procedures were not followed in the classroom for toddlers. The above violation must be corrected immediately, and a letter must be sent to me no later than March 15, 2024 stating how each item was corrected and a plan to maintain compliance with the requirement. My email address is mona.ndiaye@dhhs.nc.gov. If I do not receive your letter by March 15, 2024 and/or if you do not address all violations, a return visit to your program will be made to monitor for compliance of violations and to obtain your compliance letter. Additional violations may be documented if the situation has not been corrected or addressed. You were provided an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all child care requirements. 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 of 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 child care law and rules. Both are available on the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ , on the home page under the ‘Services’ tab. Consultation Review diaper changing procedures with staff. The music is too loud during nap time. UPDATES The Division of Child Development has announced their plan to resume the Star Rated License process. Facilities have been divided into 3 Cohorts. Each cohort will have a preparation year and an assessment year. Your facility is in Cohort 1. Your preparation year began July 1, 2023 and will end on June 30, 2024. Your assessment year begins July 1, 2024. The preparation year is an opportunity to focus on your Star Rated License and consider strategies to help maintain or increase your star rating. It could be helpful to consider areas where refresher information might be helpful. These ideas can then be incorporated into ongoing training and/or professional development plans as you prepare for your assessment year when the regular star rated license reassessment process is required. Some preparation year ideas to consider are: 1. Review your previous ECERS-R and ITERS-R assessments. 2. Look for assessment related resources at www.ncrlap.org 3. Seek out webinars and/or in-person trainings related to topics of interest. 4. Start a self-study process to become more familiar with the ERS or priority areas relevant to your program 5. Schedule staff meetings to discuss topics related to the Environment Rating Scales 6. Support and encourage staff during a self-study process. Connect them with resources at ncrlap.org 7. Ensure all staff’s education is current in WORKS by having them log in to access their information at https://dcdee.works.nc.gov/ The North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Exam is a new pathway option comparable to a NC Early Childhood Credential. Applicants who achieve a score of 80% or higher on the NC Early Childhood Equivalency Exam earn the new North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Certificate. This certificate is equivalent to a North Carolina Early Childhood Credential and will qualify the individual to be a lead teacher in an early childhood classroom. To take the exam, go to DCDEE Moodle and select Early Childhood Professional Development/Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)/North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Exam. RESOURCES The Health and Safety Trainings are offered on the DCDEE Moodle format. On the Division’s website look under the “SERVICES” tab for “DCDEE Moodle”. These trainings are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/ . Thank you for your cooperation during today’s visit. If you need assistance, I can be reached at mona.ndiaye@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 336-580-5417. You can also reach my supervisor Kaye Adkins at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov or336-580-2527 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: TRIN-DALE CHILDREN'S CENTER, INC. Facility ID: 7655014 Consultant: MONA NDIAYE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/4/2024 Number Present: 56 Completed Date: 3/4/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor for child care requirements applicable to a child care center. Christy Saunders, Business Owner, was present and assisted me during today’s visit. I completed a walk-through of the facility, attendance was documented, and observations were made. The children were observed participating in free play in their classrooms and outside. The last annual compliance visit was conducted April 4, 2023. The center is operating under a Four Star License that was issued August 9, 2017. The last sanitation inspection was conducted October 8, 2023 the center received an Approved rating. The last fire inspection was conducted October 5, 2023. Fire drills and playground inspections were monitored. During today’s visit, a full assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted. The following violations were observed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. In the classroom for two year olds there was no schedule posted. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In the classroom for toddlers there was no activity plan posted. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Several diaper creams in the classroom for two year olds did not have current authorizations on file and one diaper cream did not have an authorization on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff did not have first aid training within 90 days of employment .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff did not have CPR training within 90 days of employment .1102(d) 1054 Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current . Three staff did not have current on going training on file. 10A NCAC 09 .1106(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. None of the staff had yearly evaluations or staff development plans on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff did not complete heath and safety training with the required time frame. .1102(a) 9999 A violation was found for which there is no item number.15A NCAC 18A .2819 DIAPERING AND DIAPER CHANGING FACILITIES Diaper changing procedures were not followed in the classroom for toddlers. The above violation must be corrected immediately, and a letter must be sent to me no later than March 15, 2024 stating how each item was corrected and a plan to maintain compliance with the requirement. My email address is mona.ndiaye@dhhs.nc.gov. If I do not receive your letter by March 15, 2024 and/or if you do not address all violations, a return visit to your program will be made to monitor for compliance of violations and to obtain your compliance letter. Additional violations may be documented if the situation has not been corrected or addressed. You were provided an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all child care requirements. 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 of 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 child care law and rules. Both are available on the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ , on the home page under the ‘Services’ tab. Consultation Review diaper changing procedures with staff. The music is too loud during nap time. UPDATES The Division of Child Development has announced their plan to resume the Star Rated License process. Facilities have been divided into 3 Cohorts. Each cohort will have a preparation year and an assessment year. Your facility is in Cohort 1. Your preparation year began July 1, 2023 and will end on June 30, 2024. Your assessment year begins July 1, 2024. The preparation year is an opportunity to focus on your Star Rated License and consider strategies to help maintain or increase your star rating. It could be helpful to consider areas where refresher information might be helpful. These ideas can then be incorporated into ongoing training and/or professional development plans as you prepare for your assessment year when the regular star rated license reassessment process is required. Some preparation year ideas to consider are: 1. Review your previous ECERS-R and ITERS-R assessments. 2. Look for assessment related resources at www.ncrlap.org 3. Seek out webinars and/or in-person trainings related to topics of interest. 4. Start a self-study process to become more familiar with the ERS or priority areas relevant to your program 5. Schedule staff meetings to discuss topics related to the Environment Rating Scales 6. Support and encourage staff during a self-study process. Connect them with resources at ncrlap.org 7. Ensure all staff’s education is current in WORKS by having them log in to access their information at https://dcdee.works.nc.gov/ The North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Exam is a new pathway option comparable to a NC Early Childhood Credential. Applicants who achieve a score of 80% or higher on the NC Early Childhood Equivalency Exam earn the new North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Certificate. This certificate is equivalent to a North Carolina Early Childhood Credential and will qualify the individual to be a lead teacher in an early childhood classroom. To take the exam, go to DCDEE Moodle and select Early Childhood Professional Development/Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)/North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Exam. RESOURCES The Health and Safety Trainings are offered on the DCDEE Moodle format. On the Division’s website look under the “SERVICES” tab for “DCDEE Moodle”. These trainings are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/ . Thank you for your cooperation during today’s visit. If you need assistance, I can be reached at mona.ndiaye@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 336-580-5417. You can also reach my supervisor Kaye Adkins at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov or336-580-2527 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: TRIN-DALE CHILDREN'S CENTER, INC. Facility ID: 7655014 Consultant: MONA NDIAYE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/4/2024 Number Present: 56 Completed Date: 3/4/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor for child care requirements applicable to a child care center. Christy Saunders, Business Owner, was present and assisted me during today’s visit. I completed a walk-through of the facility, attendance was documented, and observations were made. The children were observed participating in free play in their classrooms and outside. The last annual compliance visit was conducted April 4, 2023. The center is operating under a Four Star License that was issued August 9, 2017. The last sanitation inspection was conducted October 8, 2023 the center received an Approved rating. The last fire inspection was conducted October 5, 2023. Fire drills and playground inspections were monitored. During today’s visit, a full assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted. The following violations were observed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. In the classroom for two year olds there was no schedule posted. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In the classroom for toddlers there was no activity plan posted. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Several diaper creams in the classroom for two year olds did not have current authorizations on file and one diaper cream did not have an authorization on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff did not have first aid training within 90 days of employment .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff did not have CPR training within 90 days of employment .1102(d) 1054 Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current . Three staff did not have current on going training on file. 10A NCAC 09 .1106(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. None of the staff had yearly evaluations or staff development plans on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff did not complete heath and safety training with the required time frame. .1102(a) 9999 A violation was found for which there is no item number.15A NCAC 18A .2819 DIAPERING AND DIAPER CHANGING FACILITIES Diaper changing procedures were not followed in the classroom for toddlers. The above violation must be corrected immediately, and a letter must be sent to me no later than March 15, 2024 stating how each item was corrected and a plan to maintain compliance with the requirement. My email address is mona.ndiaye@dhhs.nc.gov. If I do not receive your letter by March 15, 2024 and/or if you do not address all violations, a return visit to your program will be made to monitor for compliance of violations and to obtain your compliance letter. Additional violations may be documented if the situation has not been corrected or addressed. You were provided an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all child care requirements. 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 of 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 child care law and rules. Both are available on the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ , on the home page under the ‘Services’ tab. Consultation Review diaper changing procedures with staff. The music is too loud during nap time. UPDATES The Division of Child Development has announced their plan to resume the Star Rated License process. Facilities have been divided into 3 Cohorts. Each cohort will have a preparation year and an assessment year. Your facility is in Cohort 1. Your preparation year began July 1, 2023 and will end on June 30, 2024. Your assessment year begins July 1, 2024. The preparation year is an opportunity to focus on your Star Rated License and consider strategies to help maintain or increase your star rating. It could be helpful to consider areas where refresher information might be helpful. These ideas can then be incorporated into ongoing training and/or professional development plans as you prepare for your assessment year when the regular star rated license reassessment process is required. Some preparation year ideas to consider are: 1. Review your previous ECERS-R and ITERS-R assessments. 2. Look for assessment related resources at www.ncrlap.org 3. Seek out webinars and/or in-person trainings related to topics of interest. 4. Start a self-study process to become more familiar with the ERS or priority areas relevant to your program 5. Schedule staff meetings to discuss topics related to the Environment Rating Scales 6. Support and encourage staff during a self-study process. Connect them with resources at ncrlap.org 7. Ensure all staff’s education is current in WORKS by having them log in to access their information at https://dcdee.works.nc.gov/ The North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Exam is a new pathway option comparable to a NC Early Childhood Credential. Applicants who achieve a score of 80% or higher on the NC Early Childhood Equivalency Exam earn the new North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Certificate. This certificate is equivalent to a North Carolina Early Childhood Credential and will qualify the individual to be a lead teacher in an early childhood classroom. To take the exam, go to DCDEE Moodle and select Early Childhood Professional Development/Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)/North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Exam. RESOURCES The Health and Safety Trainings are offered on the DCDEE Moodle format. On the Division’s website look under the “SERVICES” tab for “DCDEE Moodle”. These trainings are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/ . Thank you for your cooperation during today’s visit. If you need assistance, I can be reached at mona.ndiaye@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 336-580-5417. You can also reach my supervisor Kaye Adkins at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov or336-580-2527 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