NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: CENTRAL CENTER FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES Facility ID: 04000140 Consultant: QUWANYA THOMPSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/28/2025 Number Present: 62 Completed Date: 2/28/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 75 Time In: 12:45 PM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with childcare requirements. Upon arrival I rang the doorbell and was greeted by the receptionist. I stated the purpose of my visit and was made aware that the administrator left for the day. I was lead to the conference room where I was introduced to Ms. Tilmon who is in charge in the Directors absence. I greeted her and restated my purpose, and I proceeded with the walk through of the facility, unassisted. Children were observed actively engaged in center play, eating afternoon snack which consisted of milk and animal crackers. Children were also observed transitioning to the bus and departure I conducted a walk-through of the facility, and the following items were monitored: supervision, staff/child ratio, CPR/first aid, CBC qualification, Emergency Medical Care Plan, administration of medication, storage of hazardous products, storage of medication, general safety, discipline, adequate/approved space, program records, license posted, permit restrictions, safe arrival and departure, and all required posted documents. One new staff file was monitored during this visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. New TA file had the medical information with the traditional personnel file. .0701(d) Violations: Any Violations observed today were discussed with you and documented on the visit summary and left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations of child care requirements were cited during today’s visit and must be corrected immediately. Technical assistance on how to maintain compliance with the violations cited today was provided. It is important for licensed providers to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to their type of program. Child care consultants can make unannounced visits at any time. It is the provider's responsibility to be in compliance with all the applicable laws and rules. You are required to always maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations. NC GS 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 75% for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action. Violations cited today may negatively affect this score. Technical assistance: Rated License: There is a new environmental rating scale, Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scales 3rd edition, (ECERS-3). There are online training courses to learn more about these scales. The website can be located below under resources. Contact your local Partnership for Children for assistance with the new environmental rating scales. Resources: Visit the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. This website contains provider resources, new rules, and updates. For information on ECERS-3 go to https://www.ncrlap.org You may contact me with any concerns or assistance at QuWanya Thompson Child Care Consultant Regulatory Services Section/DHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education P.O. Box 6682 Concord, NC 28027 QuWanya.Thompson@dhhs.nc.gov 704-785-0981 If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: CENTRAL CENTER FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES Facility ID: 04000140 Consultant: LEIGH BROOME Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0324-254A Visit Date: 3/20/2024 Number Present: 0 Completed Date: 3/20/2024 Age: From 0 To 0 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 10:05 AM Time Out: 12:35 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced visit was to investigate allegations of violations of child care requirements at this child care facility. Paris Ham, Child Development Manager, accompanied me during a walk-through of the facility. During the visit, I spoke with Ms. Ham and additional staff members. No children were present because it was a planned teacher workday. Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. The following violations were observed and/or confirmed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 903 Corporal punishment was used. On March 14, 2024, a staff member hit a child on the buttocks when attempting to address an undesired behavior. GS 110-91(10); .1803(a) 904 Child was handled roughly. On March 14, 2024, a staff member was observed pulling a three-year-old by the wrist. Additionally, the staff member pushed the child to place the child in a different position on a small sofa. .1803(a)(1) Violations must be corrected immediately. Within one week, March 27, 2024, you must submit documentation of the corrections you made and your plan to maintain compliance with the identified child care requirements to me at Leigh Broome, Investigations Consultant, Leigh.Broome@dhhs.nc.gov. You may contact me at Leigh Broome, 704-594-0146, Leigh.Broome@dhhs.nc.gov or Veronica Grant, South Central Investigations Supervisor, Veronica.Grant@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: CENTRAL CENTER FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES Facility ID: 04000140 Consultant: QUWANYA THOMPSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: 1023-024L Visit Date: 10/11/2023 Number Present: 91 Completed Date: 10/11/2023 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 75 Time In: 12:30 PM Time Out: 01:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to investigate a complaint report, there are concerns that: There is a concern of inadequate supervision. Two children were left unattended during a fire drill. Prior to this visit the administrator notified me that she would be doing a self-report concerning the incident. I was greeted by the administrator, Jeannette Smith, and I stated the nature of the visit, and the administrators and teachers were given an opportunity to respond to the concerns. During the visit the classrooms involved in the incident were briefly monitored. Children were observed actively engaged in activity center play and transitioning to lunch. Lunch consisted of pasta and a tomato meat sauce, salad, rolls, apples, and milk. Capacity, Supervision, use of licensed space, space capacity, license restrictions were monitored. The license and emergency care plan were posted, and in compliance. Full enrollment was not captured during this visit. Complaint Visit: Allegation section There is a concern of inadequate supervision. Two children were left unattended during a fire drill. Finding: After teacher and administrators interview. Two children from two different classrooms were left unattended during a fire drill. The fire drill was conducted on September 29th, 2023, during nap time. One child was discovered by the administrator during her walk-through to ensure all staff and children had exited the building. The second child, from space three was discovered by his teacher who stated that she immediately went back in to retrieve the child as her co-teacher let the door close. Both teachers s=from space three stated that they did a headcount prior to heading out of the building. Teachers from space seven were unable to be interviewed as they were still on suspension due to the incident. Based on the interviews and report this incident has been substantiated. Violation Number Comment Rule 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Two children were left inside during a fire drill. .1801(a)(1-5) Violations: Any Violations observed today were discussed with you and documented on the visit summary and left with you at the conclusion of this visit. The following violations of child care requirements were cited during today􀂶s visit and must be corrected immediately. Technical assistance on how to maintain compliance with the violations cited today was provided. Comments: It is important for licensed providers to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to their type of program. Child care consultants can make unannounced visits at any time. It is the provider's responsibility to follow all the applicable laws and rules. REQUIRED RESPONSE: You shall correct the violation(s) immediately. Send two (2) signed corrections letters to the address below by October 25, 2023, The format to follow is: -Name of your facility, -ID number, -date of the visit, -date you are submitting the letter, -citing each violation number, -when AND how it was corrected AND how you will prevent the reoccurrence of this violation, -Close with YOUR SIGNATURE REQUIRED RESPONSE: If it is stated in your correction letter that corrections have been made when they have not, this will be considered falsification of information. If you cannot meet the requirements by this date, you must contact me with a proposed timeline of the corrections. In some cases, the timeline may be extended. You are required to always maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations. NC GS 110-90(4) (d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 75% for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action. You may contact me for any concerns or assistance at QuWanya Thompson Child Care Consultant Regulatory Services Section/DHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education P.O. Box 6682 Concord, NC 28027 QuWanya.Thompson@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.