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4875 Reepsville Road, Vale NC 28168 · License #55000171 · Center · Child Care Center
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10A NCAC 09 .0801 · Violation
Name of Operation: UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRE K Facility ID: 55000171 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/24/2026 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 2/24/2026 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 190 Time In: 12:40 PM Time Out: 03:50 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including health and safety, and to begin your rated license reassessment. You, Anna Halsten, Lead Teacher, assisted me with the visit. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. The most recent annual compliance visit was conducted on March 6, 2025. This facility currently operates with a Five star rated license effective February 21, 2020, meeting daytime care only, enhanced ratios, enhanced space, and enhanced ratios minus 1. This facility has earned seven points in program standards, seven points in staff education, and one quality point for having a staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. This facility currently uses Creative Curriculum. The program’s compliance history was 95 percent as of February 24, 2026. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored today. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children were participating in teacher directed group activities, nap, handwashing routines, and snack. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. NC Pre-K requirements were also monitored. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on September 8, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with two demerits noted on the grade card. The analysis date for the most recent lead water test was October 9, 2024. Lead water testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facilities results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated “survey review by RTI” for required asbestos and lead-based paint testing. I suggested you or the individual responsible contact RTI to request an update on this facilities status with required asbestos and lead based paint testing. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on September 9, 2025. Records for one new staff member, one new substitute, one existing staff member and applicable records for all staff were reviewed. All staff members were listed on the facilities ABCMS Provider Portal roster. Two children’s records were reviewed. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on January 7, 2026, at 2:20pm, and again on February 24, 2026, during today’s visit. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on December 12, 2025, at 9:00am. The most recent monthly playground inspection was completed on February 4, 2026, by Anna Halsten Violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 1302 Individual applications were not on file for each child. Two children's records monitored for children enrolled on August 25, 2025, and September 30, 2025, did not include an individual application with required information, including the parent's signature, on file for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Two children's records monitored for children enrolled on August 25, 2025, and September 30, 2025, did not include emergency medical information on file for review. .0802(c) 1317 Authorization for emergency medical care information was not signed by child's parent. Two children's records monitored for children enrolled on August 25, 2025, and September 30, 2025, did not include authorization for emergency medical care signed by the child's parent on file for review. .0802(d) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. On or before March 10, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674 Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. The email address listed for this facility is kdellinger2@lincoln.k12.nc.us. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Technical Assistance for the violations observed was provided on the following: Child Application for Enrollment- -I suggested you review children’s paperwork during each child’s enrollment process to ensure the application has been received and all required information is completed on the form, including the parents signature. I suggested you create an enrollment packet to ensure all required documentation is obtained during the enrollment process. I also suggested you create a schedule to have all families update emergency information regularly to ensure the information is updated when changes occur and at least annually as required. Consultation: -I suggested that you or the individual responsible contact RTI to request an update on this facilities status with required asbestos and lead based paint testing. -Staff Records: I suggested that you create a new substitute packet to ensure all required documentation is received and on file for each staff member. We discussed adding all substitute files to a Google drive for all NC Pre-K programs to utilize. -We discussed sand and water activities on your activity plan. -We discussed that any portable equipment, climbers or slides, that are eighteen inches or higher, require surfacing material. Refer to www.ncrlap.org for the Requirements for Gross Motor Space and Equipment. QRIS Pathways to the Stars: -We reviewed Pathway #1, #2, and #3, Family and Community Engagement Foundational Practices, Continuous Quality Improvement, approved curriculum, formative assessment tools, staff education, and staff to child ratio options. I encouraged you to review this information more thoroughly by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. -I suggested that you review Environment Rating Scale information and resources at www.ncrlap.org for ECERS-3. -Reach out to the Partnership for Children of Lincoln and Gaston County for additional technical assistance and support at 704-922-0900. -You stated you intend to follow Pathway #1 for your upcoming rated license reassessment. This information was documented on the QRIS Modernization: Pathways to the Stars Conversation Template. I requested that the principal sign and email the Conversation Template back to me. -You began working on your three-month self-study on January 7, 2026. You stated you intend to order the Environment Rating Scale, ECERS-3, on April 2, 2026, prior to Spring Break. -I provided you with copies of the application documents that must be completed and submitted to me prior to ordering the Environment Rating Scale. I suggested that you email these documents to me by March 26, 2026. -Anna Halsten, Lead Teacher, has a WORKS account, however, there is no education showing. I suggested that you contact the Workforce Education Unit at 1-800-859-0829 for assistance. Reminders and Resources: -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. Providers may also submit questions to a Behavior Support Advisor online and receive a call or email in response. In addition, providers may post questions in the ‘Talk to the Expert’ Group on an online network, Social Emotional Connections, for early childhood educators. There are also opportunities to join free webinars on challenging topics or classroom activities. For a flyer including active links to access these resources, please reach out to me and I will send this to you via email. I encouraged you to place a copy of the flyer in each classroom so that staff may access the information when needed. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time and assistance today. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196 or Kristen.Mauney@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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NC GS 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRE K Facility ID: 55000171 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/24/2026 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 2/24/2026 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 190 Time In: 12:40 PM Time Out: 03:50 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including health and safety, and to begin your rated license reassessment. You, Anna Halsten, Lead Teacher, assisted me with the visit. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. The most recent annual compliance visit was conducted on March 6, 2025. This facility currently operates with a Five star rated license effective February 21, 2020, meeting daytime care only, enhanced ratios, enhanced space, and enhanced ratios minus 1. This facility has earned seven points in program standards, seven points in staff education, and one quality point for having a staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. This facility currently uses Creative Curriculum. The program’s compliance history was 95 percent as of February 24, 2026. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored today. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children were participating in teacher directed group activities, nap, handwashing routines, and snack. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. NC Pre-K requirements were also monitored. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on September 8, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with two demerits noted on the grade card. The analysis date for the most recent lead water test was October 9, 2024. Lead water testing must be completed every three years. You may review your facilities results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated “survey review by RTI” for required asbestos and lead-based paint testing. I suggested you or the individual responsible contact RTI to request an update on this facilities status with required asbestos and lead based paint testing. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on September 9, 2025. Records for one new staff member, one new substitute, one existing staff member and applicable records for all staff were reviewed. All staff members were listed on the facilities ABCMS Provider Portal roster. Two children’s records were reviewed. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on January 7, 2026, at 2:20pm, and again on February 24, 2026, during today’s visit. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on December 12, 2025, at 9:00am. The most recent monthly playground inspection was completed on February 4, 2026, by Anna Halsten Violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 1302 Individual applications were not on file for each child. Two children's records monitored for children enrolled on August 25, 2025, and September 30, 2025, did not include an individual application with required information, including the parent's signature, on file for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Two children's records monitored for children enrolled on August 25, 2025, and September 30, 2025, did not include emergency medical information on file for review. .0802(c) 1317 Authorization for emergency medical care information was not signed by child's parent. Two children's records monitored for children enrolled on August 25, 2025, and September 30, 2025, did not include authorization for emergency medical care signed by the child's parent on file for review. .0802(d) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. On or before March 10, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674 Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. The email address listed for this facility is kdellinger2@lincoln.k12.nc.us. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Technical Assistance for the violations observed was provided on the following: Child Application for Enrollment- -I suggested you review children’s paperwork during each child’s enrollment process to ensure the application has been received and all required information is completed on the form, including the parents signature. I suggested you create an enrollment packet to ensure all required documentation is obtained during the enrollment process. I also suggested you create a schedule to have all families update emergency information regularly to ensure the information is updated when changes occur and at least annually as required. Consultation: -I suggested that you or the individual responsible contact RTI to request an update on this facilities status with required asbestos and lead based paint testing. -Staff Records: I suggested that you create a new substitute packet to ensure all required documentation is received and on file for each staff member. We discussed adding all substitute files to a Google drive for all NC Pre-K programs to utilize. -We discussed sand and water activities on your activity plan. -We discussed that any portable equipment, climbers or slides, that are eighteen inches or higher, require surfacing material. Refer to www.ncrlap.org for the Requirements for Gross Motor Space and Equipment. QRIS Pathways to the Stars: -We reviewed Pathway #1, #2, and #3, Family and Community Engagement Foundational Practices, Continuous Quality Improvement, approved curriculum, formative assessment tools, staff education, and staff to child ratio options. I encouraged you to review this information more thoroughly by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. -I suggested that you review Environment Rating Scale information and resources at www.ncrlap.org for ECERS-3. -Reach out to the Partnership for Children of Lincoln and Gaston County for additional technical assistance and support at 704-922-0900. -You stated you intend to follow Pathway #1 for your upcoming rated license reassessment. This information was documented on the QRIS Modernization: Pathways to the Stars Conversation Template. I requested that the principal sign and email the Conversation Template back to me. -You began working on your three-month self-study on January 7, 2026. You stated you intend to order the Environment Rating Scale, ECERS-3, on April 2, 2026, prior to Spring Break. -I provided you with copies of the application documents that must be completed and submitted to me prior to ordering the Environment Rating Scale. I suggested that you email these documents to me by March 26, 2026. -Anna Halsten, Lead Teacher, has a WORKS account, however, there is no education showing. I suggested that you contact the Workforce Education Unit at 1-800-859-0829 for assistance. Reminders and Resources: -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. Providers may also submit questions to a Behavior Support Advisor online and receive a call or email in response. In addition, providers may post questions in the ‘Talk to the Expert’ Group on an online network, Social Emotional Connections, for early childhood educators. There are also opportunities to join free webinars on challenging topics or classroom activities. For a flyer including active links to access these resources, please reach out to me and I will send this to you via email. I encouraged you to place a copy of the flyer in each classroom so that staff may access the information when needed. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time and assistance today. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196 or Kristen.Mauney@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 .0508 · Violation
Name of Operation: UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRE K Facility ID: 55000171 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/3/2025 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 9/3/2025 Age: From 4 To 4 Total Minutes: 155 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. The visit was conducted with you, Anna Halsten, Lead Teacher. You provided me with applicable program and staff records for review. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective February 21, 2020. The program’s compliance history was 96 percent prior to today’s visit. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Limited monitoring was conducted. Staff and children were observed during free play activities indoors, teacher directed activities, handwashing routines, and lunch. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on March 28, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 0 demerits noted on the grade card. The analysis date for the most recent lead water test was October 9, 2024. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated “enrollment started” for asbestos and lead paint testing. I suggested that you or the individual responsible contact RTI to request an update on this facilities enrollment with required asbestos and lead based paint testing. These tests must be completed by December 31, 2025. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on March 26, 2025. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on August 26, 2025, at 10:00am. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on August 21, 2025 at 10:00am. The most recent monthly playground inspection was completed on September 2, 2025, by Anna Halsten. You stated one new staff member, and one substitute have been employed since your most recent annual compliance visit. Records for new staff and applicable records for existing staff were monitored. All staff are listed on the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. The violation observed today was discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violation was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. A spray bottle of Goo Gone goo & adhesive remover, Walgreens alcohol spray, an aerosol can of Chase’s disinfectant spray, CVS alcohol first aid antiseptic, Rexall alcohol first aid antiseptic, an aerosol can of White Barn concentrated room spray, and three containers of BIC liquid Wite-Out with multiple safety warnings were observed in an unlocked closet in space #1. .2820(b) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. One substitute employed on August 29, 2025, did not have a signed acknowledgement for the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma Policy on file available for review. .0608(d)(1-4) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit and license ID number in the letter. I must receive your compliance statement by September 17, 2025. Please send your letter to Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If you state in your violation correction letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Storage of Hazardous Materials- -The Lead Teacher moved the hazardous items to a locked cabinet below the handwashing sink during the visit. 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 must be stored in a locked storage room or cabinet. I suggested that you monitor your classroom each day to ensure all hazardous products are stored appropriately. I also suggested that you check all storage cabinets and closets to ensure the lock is operating properly. Locked storage rooms and cabinets shall include those which are unlocked with a combination lock, electronic or magnetic device, keypad, key, or equivalent locking device. Keys and electronic or magnetic unlocking devices shall be kept out of the reach of a child and shall not be stored in the lock. Toxic substances shall be stored below or separate from medications and food. Any other product that is labeled "keep out of reach of children" and does not have any other warnings on the label shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use, but is not required to be kept in locked storage. A product shall be considered inaccessible to children when stored on a shelf or in an unlocked cabinet that is mounted at a minimum vertical distance of five feet above the finished floor. Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma Policy- -The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy must be reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and a signed acknowledgement with all the required information must be maintained in the staff person's file. I suggested that you keep signed policy acknowledgement forms from previous years for existing staff members. Staff members only need to sign the policy once initially prior to caring for children. Consultation (the following items reviewed were in compliance today): -I suggested that you or the individual responsible contact RTI to request an update on this facilities enrollment with required asbestos and lead based paint testing. These tests must be completed by December 31, 2025. -For the Environment Rating Scale, the portable, plastic slides on the playground will require surfacing material in the fall zone areas. I suggested that you review the gross motor equipment requirements at www.ncrlap.org. -Activity plans must include activities for each activity area in your classroom. 10A NCAC 09 .0508(g) The activity plan shall: (1) identify activities that allow children to choose to participate with the whole group, part of the group, or independent of the group; (2) reflect that the children have four different activities daily, at least one of which is outdoors, if weather conditions permit, as listed in G.S. 110-91(12) as follows: (A) art and other creative play; (B) children's books; (C) blocks and block building; (D) manipulatives; and (E) family living and dramatic play; and (3) include a daily gross motor activity that may occur indoors or outdoors. 10A NCAC 09 .2806 CAREGIVING ACTIVITIES FOR PRESCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN (a) Each center shall comply with the requirements in Rule .0508 of this Chapter for written activity schedules and plans and in Rule .0509 of this Chapter for general activity requirements. (b) Each center providing care to preschool-age children shall comply with the requirements for activity areas for preschool-age children in Rule .0510 of this Chapter, except that all five of the activity areas listed in G.S. 110-91(12) shall be available each day and the activities listed in Rule .0510(c) of this Chapter shall be offered for each group of children at least once per week. QRIS Pathways to the Stars: -We reviewed Pathway #1 and Pathway #2, Family and Community Engagement Foundational Practices, Continuous Quality Improvement, approved curriculum, and formative assessment tool options. I encouraged you to review this information more thoroughly by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. -I suggested that you review Environment Rating Scale information and resources at www.ncrlap.org for ECERS-3. -Reach out to the Partnership for Children of Lincoln and Gaston County for additional technical assistance and support at 704-922-0900. -You stated you intend to follow Pathway #1 for your upcoming rated license reassessment since this facility offers NC Pre-K services and is required to complete the Environment Rating Scale. We discussed preparing for your reassessment to be completed either this 2025-2026 school year or the beginning of the next 2026-2027 school year. Reminders and Resources: -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. Providers may also submit questions to a Behavior Support Advisor online and receive a call or email in response. In addition, providers may post questions in the ‘Talk to the Expert’ Group on an online network, Social Emotional Connections, for early childhood educators. There are also opportunities to join free webinars on challenging topics or classroom activities. For a flyer including active links to access these resources, please reach out to me and I will send this to you via email. I encouraged you to place a copy of the flyer in each classroom so that staff may access the information when needed. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time and assistance today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196 or Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674 Denver, NC 28037 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 .2806 · Violation
Name of Operation: UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRE K Facility ID: 55000171 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/3/2025 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 9/3/2025 Age: From 4 To 4 Total Minutes: 155 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. The visit was conducted with you, Anna Halsten, Lead Teacher. You provided me with applicable program and staff records for review. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective February 21, 2020. The program’s compliance history was 96 percent prior to today’s visit. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Limited monitoring was conducted. Staff and children were observed during free play activities indoors, teacher directed activities, handwashing routines, and lunch. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on March 28, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 0 demerits noted on the grade card. The analysis date for the most recent lead water test was October 9, 2024. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated “enrollment started” for asbestos and lead paint testing. I suggested that you or the individual responsible contact RTI to request an update on this facilities enrollment with required asbestos and lead based paint testing. These tests must be completed by December 31, 2025. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on March 26, 2025. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on August 26, 2025, at 10:00am. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on August 21, 2025 at 10:00am. The most recent monthly playground inspection was completed on September 2, 2025, by Anna Halsten. You stated one new staff member, and one substitute have been employed since your most recent annual compliance visit. Records for new staff and applicable records for existing staff were monitored. All staff are listed on the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. The violation observed today was discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violation was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. A spray bottle of Goo Gone goo & adhesive remover, Walgreens alcohol spray, an aerosol can of Chase’s disinfectant spray, CVS alcohol first aid antiseptic, Rexall alcohol first aid antiseptic, an aerosol can of White Barn concentrated room spray, and three containers of BIC liquid Wite-Out with multiple safety warnings were observed in an unlocked closet in space #1. .2820(b) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. One substitute employed on August 29, 2025, did not have a signed acknowledgement for the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma Policy on file available for review. .0608(d)(1-4) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit and license ID number in the letter. I must receive your compliance statement by September 17, 2025. Please send your letter to Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If you state in your violation correction letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Storage of Hazardous Materials- -The Lead Teacher moved the hazardous items to a locked cabinet below the handwashing sink during the visit. 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 must be stored in a locked storage room or cabinet. I suggested that you monitor your classroom each day to ensure all hazardous products are stored appropriately. I also suggested that you check all storage cabinets and closets to ensure the lock is operating properly. Locked storage rooms and cabinets shall include those which are unlocked with a combination lock, electronic or magnetic device, keypad, key, or equivalent locking device. Keys and electronic or magnetic unlocking devices shall be kept out of the reach of a child and shall not be stored in the lock. Toxic substances shall be stored below or separate from medications and food. Any other product that is labeled "keep out of reach of children" and does not have any other warnings on the label shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use, but is not required to be kept in locked storage. A product shall be considered inaccessible to children when stored on a shelf or in an unlocked cabinet that is mounted at a minimum vertical distance of five feet above the finished floor. Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma Policy- -The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy must be reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and a signed acknowledgement with all the required information must be maintained in the staff person's file. I suggested that you keep signed policy acknowledgement forms from previous years for existing staff members. Staff members only need to sign the policy once initially prior to caring for children. Consultation (the following items reviewed were in compliance today): -I suggested that you or the individual responsible contact RTI to request an update on this facilities enrollment with required asbestos and lead based paint testing. These tests must be completed by December 31, 2025. -For the Environment Rating Scale, the portable, plastic slides on the playground will require surfacing material in the fall zone areas. I suggested that you review the gross motor equipment requirements at www.ncrlap.org. -Activity plans must include activities for each activity area in your classroom. 10A NCAC 09 .0508(g) The activity plan shall: (1) identify activities that allow children to choose to participate with the whole group, part of the group, or independent of the group; (2) reflect that the children have four different activities daily, at least one of which is outdoors, if weather conditions permit, as listed in G.S. 110-91(12) as follows: (A) art and other creative play; (B) children's books; (C) blocks and block building; (D) manipulatives; and (E) family living and dramatic play; and (3) include a daily gross motor activity that may occur indoors or outdoors. 10A NCAC 09 .2806 CAREGIVING ACTIVITIES FOR PRESCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN (a) Each center shall comply with the requirements in Rule .0508 of this Chapter for written activity schedules and plans and in Rule .0509 of this Chapter for general activity requirements. (b) Each center providing care to preschool-age children shall comply with the requirements for activity areas for preschool-age children in Rule .0510 of this Chapter, except that all five of the activity areas listed in G.S. 110-91(12) shall be available each day and the activities listed in Rule .0510(c) of this Chapter shall be offered for each group of children at least once per week. QRIS Pathways to the Stars: -We reviewed Pathway #1 and Pathway #2, Family and Community Engagement Foundational Practices, Continuous Quality Improvement, approved curriculum, and formative assessment tool options. I encouraged you to review this information more thoroughly by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. -I suggested that you review Environment Rating Scale information and resources at www.ncrlap.org for ECERS-3. -Reach out to the Partnership for Children of Lincoln and Gaston County for additional technical assistance and support at 704-922-0900. -You stated you intend to follow Pathway #1 for your upcoming rated license reassessment since this facility offers NC Pre-K services and is required to complete the Environment Rating Scale. We discussed preparing for your reassessment to be completed either this 2025-2026 school year or the beginning of the next 2026-2027 school year. Reminders and Resources: -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. Providers may also submit questions to a Behavior Support Advisor online and receive a call or email in response. In addition, providers may post questions in the ‘Talk to the Expert’ Group on an online network, Social Emotional Connections, for early childhood educators. There are also opportunities to join free webinars on challenging topics or classroom activities. For a flyer including active links to access these resources, please reach out to me and I will send this to you via email. I encouraged you to place a copy of the flyer in each classroom so that staff may access the information when needed. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time and assistance today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196 or Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674 Denver, NC 28037 If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
G.S. 110-91 · Violation
Name of Operation: UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRE K Facility ID: 55000171 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/3/2025 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 9/3/2025 Age: From 4 To 4 Total Minutes: 155 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. The visit was conducted with you, Anna Halsten, Lead Teacher. You provided me with applicable program and staff records for review. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective February 21, 2020. The program’s compliance history was 96 percent prior to today’s visit. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Limited monitoring was conducted. Staff and children were observed during free play activities indoors, teacher directed activities, handwashing routines, and lunch. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on March 28, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 0 demerits noted on the grade card. The analysis date for the most recent lead water test was October 9, 2024. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated “enrollment started” for asbestos and lead paint testing. I suggested that you or the individual responsible contact RTI to request an update on this facilities enrollment with required asbestos and lead based paint testing. These tests must be completed by December 31, 2025. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on March 26, 2025. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on August 26, 2025, at 10:00am. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on August 21, 2025 at 10:00am. The most recent monthly playground inspection was completed on September 2, 2025, by Anna Halsten. You stated one new staff member, and one substitute have been employed since your most recent annual compliance visit. Records for new staff and applicable records for existing staff were monitored. All staff are listed on the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. The violation observed today was discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violation was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. A spray bottle of Goo Gone goo & adhesive remover, Walgreens alcohol spray, an aerosol can of Chase’s disinfectant spray, CVS alcohol first aid antiseptic, Rexall alcohol first aid antiseptic, an aerosol can of White Barn concentrated room spray, and three containers of BIC liquid Wite-Out with multiple safety warnings were observed in an unlocked closet in space #1. .2820(b) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. One substitute employed on August 29, 2025, did not have a signed acknowledgement for the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma Policy on file available for review. .0608(d)(1-4) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit and license ID number in the letter. I must receive your compliance statement by September 17, 2025. Please send your letter to Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If you state in your violation correction letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Storage of Hazardous Materials- -The Lead Teacher moved the hazardous items to a locked cabinet below the handwashing sink during the visit. 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 must be stored in a locked storage room or cabinet. I suggested that you monitor your classroom each day to ensure all hazardous products are stored appropriately. I also suggested that you check all storage cabinets and closets to ensure the lock is operating properly. Locked storage rooms and cabinets shall include those which are unlocked with a combination lock, electronic or magnetic device, keypad, key, or equivalent locking device. Keys and electronic or magnetic unlocking devices shall be kept out of the reach of a child and shall not be stored in the lock. Toxic substances shall be stored below or separate from medications and food. Any other product that is labeled "keep out of reach of children" and does not have any other warnings on the label shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use, but is not required to be kept in locked storage. A product shall be considered inaccessible to children when stored on a shelf or in an unlocked cabinet that is mounted at a minimum vertical distance of five feet above the finished floor. Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma Policy- -The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy must be reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and a signed acknowledgement with all the required information must be maintained in the staff person's file. I suggested that you keep signed policy acknowledgement forms from previous years for existing staff members. Staff members only need to sign the policy once initially prior to caring for children. Consultation (the following items reviewed were in compliance today): -I suggested that you or the individual responsible contact RTI to request an update on this facilities enrollment with required asbestos and lead based paint testing. These tests must be completed by December 31, 2025. -For the Environment Rating Scale, the portable, plastic slides on the playground will require surfacing material in the fall zone areas. I suggested that you review the gross motor equipment requirements at www.ncrlap.org. -Activity plans must include activities for each activity area in your classroom. 10A NCAC 09 .0508(g) The activity plan shall: (1) identify activities that allow children to choose to participate with the whole group, part of the group, or independent of the group; (2) reflect that the children have four different activities daily, at least one of which is outdoors, if weather conditions permit, as listed in G.S. 110-91(12) as follows: (A) art and other creative play; (B) children's books; (C) blocks and block building; (D) manipulatives; and (E) family living and dramatic play; and (3) include a daily gross motor activity that may occur indoors or outdoors. 10A NCAC 09 .2806 CAREGIVING ACTIVITIES FOR PRESCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN (a) Each center shall comply with the requirements in Rule .0508 of this Chapter for written activity schedules and plans and in Rule .0509 of this Chapter for general activity requirements. (b) Each center providing care to preschool-age children shall comply with the requirements for activity areas for preschool-age children in Rule .0510 of this Chapter, except that all five of the activity areas listed in G.S. 110-91(12) shall be available each day and the activities listed in Rule .0510(c) of this Chapter shall be offered for each group of children at least once per week. QRIS Pathways to the Stars: -We reviewed Pathway #1 and Pathway #2, Family and Community Engagement Foundational Practices, Continuous Quality Improvement, approved curriculum, and formative assessment tool options. I encouraged you to review this information more thoroughly by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. -I suggested that you review Environment Rating Scale information and resources at www.ncrlap.org for ECERS-3. -Reach out to the Partnership for Children of Lincoln and Gaston County for additional technical assistance and support at 704-922-0900. -You stated you intend to follow Pathway #1 for your upcoming rated license reassessment since this facility offers NC Pre-K services and is required to complete the Environment Rating Scale. We discussed preparing for your reassessment to be completed either this 2025-2026 school year or the beginning of the next 2026-2027 school year. Reminders and Resources: -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. Providers may also submit questions to a Behavior Support Advisor online and receive a call or email in response. In addition, providers may post questions in the ‘Talk to the Expert’ Group on an online network, Social Emotional Connections, for early childhood educators. There are also opportunities to join free webinars on challenging topics or classroom activities. For a flyer including active links to access these resources, please reach out to me and I will send this to you via email. I encouraged you to place a copy of the flyer in each classroom so that staff may access the information when needed. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time and assistance today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196 or Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674 Denver, NC 28037 If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
NC GS 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRE K Facility ID: 55000171 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/3/2025 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 9/3/2025 Age: From 4 To 4 Total Minutes: 155 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. The visit was conducted with you, Anna Halsten, Lead Teacher. You provided me with applicable program and staff records for review. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective February 21, 2020. The program’s compliance history was 96 percent prior to today’s visit. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Limited monitoring was conducted. Staff and children were observed during free play activities indoors, teacher directed activities, handwashing routines, and lunch. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on March 28, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 0 demerits noted on the grade card. The analysis date for the most recent lead water test was October 9, 2024. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated “enrollment started” for asbestos and lead paint testing. I suggested that you or the individual responsible contact RTI to request an update on this facilities enrollment with required asbestos and lead based paint testing. These tests must be completed by December 31, 2025. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on March 26, 2025. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on August 26, 2025, at 10:00am. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on August 21, 2025 at 10:00am. The most recent monthly playground inspection was completed on September 2, 2025, by Anna Halsten. You stated one new staff member, and one substitute have been employed since your most recent annual compliance visit. Records for new staff and applicable records for existing staff were monitored. All staff are listed on the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. The violation observed today was discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violation was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. A spray bottle of Goo Gone goo & adhesive remover, Walgreens alcohol spray, an aerosol can of Chase’s disinfectant spray, CVS alcohol first aid antiseptic, Rexall alcohol first aid antiseptic, an aerosol can of White Barn concentrated room spray, and three containers of BIC liquid Wite-Out with multiple safety warnings were observed in an unlocked closet in space #1. .2820(b) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. One substitute employed on August 29, 2025, did not have a signed acknowledgement for the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma Policy on file available for review. .0608(d)(1-4) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit and license ID number in the letter. I must receive your compliance statement by September 17, 2025. Please send your letter to Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If you state in your violation correction letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Storage of Hazardous Materials- -The Lead Teacher moved the hazardous items to a locked cabinet below the handwashing sink during the visit. 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 must be stored in a locked storage room or cabinet. I suggested that you monitor your classroom each day to ensure all hazardous products are stored appropriately. I also suggested that you check all storage cabinets and closets to ensure the lock is operating properly. Locked storage rooms and cabinets shall include those which are unlocked with a combination lock, electronic or magnetic device, keypad, key, or equivalent locking device. Keys and electronic or magnetic unlocking devices shall be kept out of the reach of a child and shall not be stored in the lock. Toxic substances shall be stored below or separate from medications and food. Any other product that is labeled "keep out of reach of children" and does not have any other warnings on the label shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use, but is not required to be kept in locked storage. A product shall be considered inaccessible to children when stored on a shelf or in an unlocked cabinet that is mounted at a minimum vertical distance of five feet above the finished floor. Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma Policy- -The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy must be reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and a signed acknowledgement with all the required information must be maintained in the staff person's file. I suggested that you keep signed policy acknowledgement forms from previous years for existing staff members. Staff members only need to sign the policy once initially prior to caring for children. Consultation (the following items reviewed were in compliance today): -I suggested that you or the individual responsible contact RTI to request an update on this facilities enrollment with required asbestos and lead based paint testing. These tests must be completed by December 31, 2025. -For the Environment Rating Scale, the portable, plastic slides on the playground will require surfacing material in the fall zone areas. I suggested that you review the gross motor equipment requirements at www.ncrlap.org. -Activity plans must include activities for each activity area in your classroom. 10A NCAC 09 .0508(g) The activity plan shall: (1) identify activities that allow children to choose to participate with the whole group, part of the group, or independent of the group; (2) reflect that the children have four different activities daily, at least one of which is outdoors, if weather conditions permit, as listed in G.S. 110-91(12) as follows: (A) art and other creative play; (B) children's books; (C) blocks and block building; (D) manipulatives; and (E) family living and dramatic play; and (3) include a daily gross motor activity that may occur indoors or outdoors. 10A NCAC 09 .2806 CAREGIVING ACTIVITIES FOR PRESCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN (a) Each center shall comply with the requirements in Rule .0508 of this Chapter for written activity schedules and plans and in Rule .0509 of this Chapter for general activity requirements. (b) Each center providing care to preschool-age children shall comply with the requirements for activity areas for preschool-age children in Rule .0510 of this Chapter, except that all five of the activity areas listed in G.S. 110-91(12) shall be available each day and the activities listed in Rule .0510(c) of this Chapter shall be offered for each group of children at least once per week. QRIS Pathways to the Stars: -We reviewed Pathway #1 and Pathway #2, Family and Community Engagement Foundational Practices, Continuous Quality Improvement, approved curriculum, and formative assessment tool options. I encouraged you to review this information more thoroughly by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. -I suggested that you review Environment Rating Scale information and resources at www.ncrlap.org for ECERS-3. -Reach out to the Partnership for Children of Lincoln and Gaston County for additional technical assistance and support at 704-922-0900. -You stated you intend to follow Pathway #1 for your upcoming rated license reassessment since this facility offers NC Pre-K services and is required to complete the Environment Rating Scale. We discussed preparing for your reassessment to be completed either this 2025-2026 school year or the beginning of the next 2026-2027 school year. Reminders and Resources: -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. Providers may also submit questions to a Behavior Support Advisor online and receive a call or email in response. In addition, providers may post questions in the ‘Talk to the Expert’ Group on an online network, Social Emotional Connections, for early childhood educators. There are also opportunities to join free webinars on challenging topics or classroom activities. For a flyer including active links to access these resources, please reach out to me and I will send this to you via email. I encouraged you to place a copy of the flyer in each classroom so that staff may access the information when needed. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time and assistance today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196 or Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674 Denver, NC 28037 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 .0604 · Violation
Name of Operation: UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRE K Facility ID: 55000171 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/14/2025 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 5/14/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 107 Time In: 12:03 PM Time Out: 01:50 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. The visit was conducted with you, Anna Halsten, Lead Teacher. You provided me with applicable program and staff records for review. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective February 21, 2020. The program’s compliance history was 97 percent prior to today’s visit. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Limited monitoring was conducted. Staff and children were observed during teacher directed music and movement activities, handwashing routines, and nap. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on March 28, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 0 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent lead water test was completed on October 9, 2024. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated “enrollment started” for asbestos and lead paint testing. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on August 30, 2024. You stated no new staff have been employed since your most recent annual compliance visit. The violation observed today was discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violation was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 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. In space #1, one electrical outlet not in use was accessible to children on the wall below the Smart Board. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) The violation observed was corrected during the visit. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Electrical Outlets- The Lead Teacher placed a safety plug in the electrical outlet during the visit. I suggested that you monitor all licensed space throughout the day to ensure all electrical outlets not in use are covered with a safety plug. Request that custodial staff return safety plugs to the electrical outlet after each use. I suggested that you write “NC Pre-K” on the safety plug as a reminder that the electrical outlet must remain covered at all times when not in use. Consultation (the following items reviewed were in compliance today): -We discussed shelter-in-place or lockdown drills must be practiced every three months and must be recorded on the Emergency Drill Log, even for DPI programs. Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills are to be conducted within three months of the previous drill rather than once every quarter. Quarterly emergency drills were completed on September 3, 2024, October 8, 2024, January 2, 2025, and March 7, 2025. -We discussed your arrival and departure procedures listed in your operational policies that were posted in your classroom. I suggested that you add specifics to your arrival and departure policies that reflect procedures for children’s arrival and departure for your classroom. The arrival and departure procedures must be posted where they can be seen by parents. -You stated you were locked out of your Moodle account. DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time and assistance today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196 or Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674 Denver, NC 28037 If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
NC GS 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRE K Facility ID: 55000171 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/14/2025 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 5/14/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 107 Time In: 12:03 PM Time Out: 01:50 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. The visit was conducted with you, Anna Halsten, Lead Teacher. You provided me with applicable program and staff records for review. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective February 21, 2020. The program’s compliance history was 97 percent prior to today’s visit. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Limited monitoring was conducted. Staff and children were observed during teacher directed music and movement activities, handwashing routines, and nap. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on March 28, 2025. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 0 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent lead water test was completed on October 9, 2024. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. This website also indicated “enrollment started” for asbestos and lead paint testing. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on August 30, 2024. You stated no new staff have been employed since your most recent annual compliance visit. The violation observed today was discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violation was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 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. In space #1, one electrical outlet not in use was accessible to children on the wall below the Smart Board. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) The violation observed was corrected during the visit. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Electrical Outlets- The Lead Teacher placed a safety plug in the electrical outlet during the visit. I suggested that you monitor all licensed space throughout the day to ensure all electrical outlets not in use are covered with a safety plug. Request that custodial staff return safety plugs to the electrical outlet after each use. I suggested that you write “NC Pre-K” on the safety plug as a reminder that the electrical outlet must remain covered at all times when not in use. Consultation (the following items reviewed were in compliance today): -We discussed shelter-in-place or lockdown drills must be practiced every three months and must be recorded on the Emergency Drill Log, even for DPI programs. Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills are to be conducted within three months of the previous drill rather than once every quarter. Quarterly emergency drills were completed on September 3, 2024, October 8, 2024, January 2, 2025, and March 7, 2025. -We discussed your arrival and departure procedures listed in your operational policies that were posted in your classroom. I suggested that you add specifics to your arrival and departure policies that reflect procedures for children’s arrival and departure for your classroom. The arrival and departure procedures must be posted where they can be seen by parents. -You stated you were locked out of your Moodle account. DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time and assistance today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196 or Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674 Denver, NC 28037 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 110-102 · Violation
Name of Operation: UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRE K Facility ID: 55000171 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/20/2024 Number Present: 17 Completed Date: 3/20/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 141 Time In: 10:04 AM Time Out: 12:25 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including health and safety. Upon arrival, the purpose of today’s visit was reviewed with you, Wanda Jenks, Lead Teacher. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. Dustin Smith, Environmental Health Specialist, arrived during the visit to conduct a sanitation inspection. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective February 21, 2020. The program’s compliance history was 93 percent prior to today’s visit. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored today. Children and staff were observed during free play activities indoors, handwashing routines, and lunch. NC Pre-K requirements were monitored during the visit. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on September 11, 2023. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 0 demerits noted on the grade card. A sanitation inspection was conducted during today’s visit. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 11 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on October 3, 2023. The violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. One child enrolled on August 25, 2023, did not have a signed acknowledgement from the parent for the Summary of the Law until November 8, 2023, and one child enrolled on October 18, 2023, did not have a signed acknowledgement from the parent for the Summary of the Law until November 15, 2023. The acknowledgement form given to parents at the beginning of the school year did not include a statement of receipt for the NC Summary of the Law and the information contained in the NC Summary of the Law was not included in the parent handbook packet of information. GS 110-102 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. On the playground for preschool children, the child-sized wooden table was unstable and contained a loose piece of wood with splinters. .0601(c) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill was not conducted during the month of February 2024. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit and license ID number in the letter. I must receive your compliance statement by April 3, 2024. Please send your letter to Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Failure to correct the violation and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Safe Environment- -I instructed you to remove the child-sized wooden table from the playground and discard it due it being unstable and containing loose wood and splinters. 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. Children’s Records- -I recommended that you use the Children’s File Checklist on the DCDEE website to ensure all applicable documents are on file within the required timeframe. A copy of the NC Summary of the Law must be given to the parent/guardian of each child prior to enrollment. We discussed reviewing the acknowledgement form at the beginning of each school year to ensure all information is included when a signature is required. Monthly Fire Drills- -Fire drills must be conducted at least once every month. You stated the Assistant Principal did not conduct a fire drill for the school in February. I recommended that if a fire drill is not conducted by the school by the last day of the month, to consult with school administration and then conduct your own fire drill for preschool children. Document this type of drill on the Emergency Drill Log. -Rated License Reassessment: To prepare for the reassessment process, DCDEE has developed a cohort system. There are three cohorts, and each includes a preparation year and a reassessment year. Your facility is in cohort two. The preparation year for cohort two will begin July 1, 2024. The reassessment year will be July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. More information will be forthcoming once your cohort year approaches. Consultation: The following items discussed were in compliance during the visit: -The principal’s criminal background check qualifying letter will expire August 27, 2024. I recommended that the principal complete the DCDEE criminal background recheck during the summer to ensure the qualification letter is received by August 27, 2024. -We reviewed incident report requirements. .0802(e) The child care provider shall complete an incident report each time a child is injured as a result of an incident occurring while the child is in care. This incident report shall include: (1) facility identifying information; (2) the child's name; (3) date and time of the incident; (4) witness to the incident; ***(5) time the parent is notified of the incident and by whom; (6) piece of equipment involved, if applicable; (7) cause of injury, if applicable; (8) type of injury, if applicable; (9) body part injured, if applicable; (10) where the child received medical treatment, if applicable; (11) description of how and where the incident occurred, and the First Aid received; and (12) steps taken to prevent reoccurrence. This report shall be signed by the person completing it and by the parent, a copy given to the parent or a parent signature declining a copy and the report maintained in the child's file. A copy of the form may be found on the Division's website at http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/pdf_forms/DCDEE-0058.pdf. -Here is the link for the current resources and information regarding COVID-19. https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/materials-and-resources/materials-about-covid-19-symptoms-and-treatment -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674, Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@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.
NC GS 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRE K Facility ID: 55000171 Consultant: KRISTEN R. MAUNEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/20/2024 Number Present: 17 Completed Date: 3/20/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 141 Time In: 10:04 AM Time Out: 12:25 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including health and safety. Upon arrival, the purpose of today’s visit was reviewed with you, Wanda Jenks, Lead Teacher. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. Dustin Smith, Environmental Health Specialist, arrived during the visit to conduct a sanitation inspection. This program currently operates with a Five star rated license effective February 21, 2020. The program’s compliance history was 93 percent prior to today’s visit. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored today. Children and staff were observed during free play activities indoors, handwashing routines, and lunch. NC Pre-K requirements were monitored during the visit. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on September 11, 2023. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 0 demerits noted on the grade card. A sanitation inspection was conducted during today’s visit. A superior sanitation classification was issued with 11 demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on October 3, 2023. The violations observed today were discussed with you and documented in the Visit Summary left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. One child enrolled on August 25, 2023, did not have a signed acknowledgement from the parent for the Summary of the Law until November 8, 2023, and one child enrolled on October 18, 2023, did not have a signed acknowledgement from the parent for the Summary of the Law until November 15, 2023. The acknowledgement form given to parents at the beginning of the school year did not include a statement of receipt for the NC Summary of the Law and the information contained in the NC Summary of the Law was not included in the parent handbook packet of information. GS 110-102 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. On the playground for preschool children, the child-sized wooden table was unstable and contained a loose piece of wood with splinters. .0601(c) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill was not conducted during the month of February 2024. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit and license ID number in the letter. I must receive your compliance statement by April 3, 2024. Please send your letter to Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov. Failure to correct the violation and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Technical Assistance was provided on the following: Safe Environment- -I instructed you to remove the child-sized wooden table from the playground and discard it due it being unstable and containing loose wood and splinters. 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. Children’s Records- -I recommended that you use the Children’s File Checklist on the DCDEE website to ensure all applicable documents are on file within the required timeframe. A copy of the NC Summary of the Law must be given to the parent/guardian of each child prior to enrollment. We discussed reviewing the acknowledgement form at the beginning of each school year to ensure all information is included when a signature is required. Monthly Fire Drills- -Fire drills must be conducted at least once every month. You stated the Assistant Principal did not conduct a fire drill for the school in February. I recommended that if a fire drill is not conducted by the school by the last day of the month, to consult with school administration and then conduct your own fire drill for preschool children. Document this type of drill on the Emergency Drill Log. -Rated License Reassessment: To prepare for the reassessment process, DCDEE has developed a cohort system. There are three cohorts, and each includes a preparation year and a reassessment year. Your facility is in cohort two. The preparation year for cohort two will begin July 1, 2024. The reassessment year will be July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. More information will be forthcoming once your cohort year approaches. Consultation: The following items discussed were in compliance during the visit: -The principal’s criminal background check qualifying letter will expire August 27, 2024. I recommended that the principal complete the DCDEE criminal background recheck during the summer to ensure the qualification letter is received by August 27, 2024. -We reviewed incident report requirements. .0802(e) The child care provider shall complete an incident report each time a child is injured as a result of an incident occurring while the child is in care. This incident report shall include: (1) facility identifying information; (2) the child's name; (3) date and time of the incident; (4) witness to the incident; ***(5) time the parent is notified of the incident and by whom; (6) piece of equipment involved, if applicable; (7) cause of injury, if applicable; (8) type of injury, if applicable; (9) body part injured, if applicable; (10) where the child received medical treatment, if applicable; (11) description of how and where the incident occurred, and the First Aid received; and (12) steps taken to prevent reoccurrence. This report shall be signed by the person completing it and by the parent, a copy given to the parent or a parent signature declining a copy and the report maintained in the child's file. A copy of the form may be found on the Division's website at http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/pdf_forms/DCDEE-0058.pdf. -Here is the link for the current resources and information regarding COVID-19. https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/materials-and-resources/materials-about-covid-19-symptoms-and-treatment -Providers can speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classroom by calling 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard, at Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at 704-853-9196. Kristen Mauney, Child Care Consultant PO Box 674, Denver, NC 28037 Kristen.Mauney@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
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Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
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Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
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Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
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Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
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Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.