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4421 Poindexter Street, Walkertown NC 27051 · License #34001308 · Center · Child Care Center
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10A NCAC 09 .3009 · Violation
Name of Operation: CHURCH CHILDCARE PLUS Facility ID: 34001308 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/18/2025 Number Present: 57 Completed Date: 9/18/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 08:25 AM Time Out: 11:15 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted with Carol Grubbs, Director. The program currently operates with a five-star license effective 3/14/22. Restrictions include daytime care only, meets enhanced ratios, and meets enhanced space. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 08/06/2025 and Church Childcare Center, Inc. was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 100% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children engaging in free play, routine activities, and group time. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/08/2024. A sanitation inspection was completed 04/11/2025 with a superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 08/27/2025. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 08/27/2025. A lockdown drill was documented on 06/18/2025. An outdoor inspection was documented on 08/20/2025. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. Hazardous items were stored in locked closets. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored. You stated that you do routine transportation in the afternoon for school-aged children. During today’s visit, I monitored emergency information, permission to transport forms for all children being transported, and the bus log. I observed first aid kits and fire extinguishers on the vehicles. I monitored two vehicles today. I observed a 2007 Thomas Built Bus, ADX-2196. This vehicle was clean, in good repair, had working seatbelts, had adequate tire tread, and was current on inspection and insurance. Your next inspection date on this vehicle is due 07/2026 and the insurance is valid through 06/06/2026. I also observed a 2016 Thomas Built Bus, DJB-1645. This vehicle was clean, in good repair, had working seatbelts, had adequate tire tread, and was current on inspection and insurance. Your next inspection date on this vehicle is due 07/2026 and the insurance is valid through 06/06/2026. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. You have two NC Pre-K classrooms. The current NC Pre-K staff in space three are the lead teacher, N. Hawkins, and teacher, K. Noyola. You stated Ms. Hawkins is currently enrolled in school for a B-K add-on and currently holds a provisional teaching license. Ms. Hawkins currently holds a Bachelor of Arts and Education. Ms. Noyola holds an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education. The current NC Pre-K staff in space five are the lead teacher A. Presnell, and teacher, E. McBride. Ms. Presnell has a Bachelors in Teaching and BK Licensure and Ms. McBride has an Associates in School Age Education. A selection of files was monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. Your facility uses the Creative Curriculum. You stated you completed most of the DIAL-4 screenings in August 2025 and as needed with newly enrolled children. The center uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress and documentation was viewed today. The checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: at the beginning, middle and end of the school year. The first day of school was 08/13/2025. The classroom operates from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Parent conferences are held three times per year. You stated that you use in person communication, email, telephone, and ProCare Family Engagement Application to communicate with parents. In addition, a monthly newsletter is sent home to the parents which includes any information about upcoming events and any reminders. You verified that you incorporate family engagement by encouraging parent volunteers, using monthly family engagement activities, and special quarterly events. You also stated you have a parent committee that meets bi-monthly. The environment rating scale score received on 02/15/2022 was 6.11. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. During the visit, I observed one (1) employee file that did not contain documentation of a new employee receiving six (6) clock hours of training within the first two (2) weeks of hire. .1101(a)(b) 1764 A health assessment was not on file at the NC Pre-K site within 30 days after a child entered the NC Pre-K program or the health assessment was more than 12 months old at the time of program entry. During the visit, I observed one (1) child file from a NC Pre-K classroom that did not contain a health assessment. .3005(a) 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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 10/02/2025. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to whitney.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Whitney Parker P.O. Box 1342 Lexington, NC 27293 If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit related to violations: • We discussed during the visit that all children enrolled in the NC Pre-K classroom must have a medical report, dental screening, and vision screening on file within thirty (30) days of enrollment. You stated you would have the one (1) child’s medical information on file as soon as possible. • We discussed that all employees must receive at least six (6) orientation hours within the first two (2) weeks of hire. You stated you would finish the new employees’ orientation as soon as possible. Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • Make sure you are signed up to receive the Raise NC Newsletters as information will be shared with you all about important DCDEE updates through these newsletters. • Make sure all employees have updated WORKS letters on file available for review. When evaluating education, we can only use the WORKS letters to determine each employee’s star rating. • Please join us for our upcoming administrator meeting as we provide additional guidance on the changes, the transition plan, and timeline. We are offering two meetings. The same information will be presented at both meetings. One is an in-person meeting, and one is a virtual meeting to help meet the needs of our providers. Both meetings will be held on the same date at the same time. The center provider meeting will be held on 09/30/2025 at 12:00 p.m. Please see the email I sent out on 09/05/2025 for more information. • Make sure you have an emergency drill this month. • Make sure you put the date of change on the staff and training worksheet when you add new employees to the ABCMS Provider Portal. • Keep a check on the tires on the first minibus. They are beginning to show signs of decreased tread. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Whitney Parker, Child Care Consultant (336) 590-8765 whitney.parker@dhh.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.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: CHURCH CHILDCARE PLUS Facility ID: 34001308 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/18/2025 Number Present: 57 Completed Date: 9/18/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 08:25 AM Time Out: 11:15 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted with Carol Grubbs, Director. The program currently operates with a five-star license effective 3/14/22. Restrictions include daytime care only, meets enhanced ratios, and meets enhanced space. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 08/06/2025 and Church Childcare Center, Inc. was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 100% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children engaging in free play, routine activities, and group time. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/08/2024. A sanitation inspection was completed 04/11/2025 with a superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 08/27/2025. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 08/27/2025. A lockdown drill was documented on 06/18/2025. An outdoor inspection was documented on 08/20/2025. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. Hazardous items were stored in locked closets. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored. You stated that you do routine transportation in the afternoon for school-aged children. During today’s visit, I monitored emergency information, permission to transport forms for all children being transported, and the bus log. I observed first aid kits and fire extinguishers on the vehicles. I monitored two vehicles today. I observed a 2007 Thomas Built Bus, ADX-2196. This vehicle was clean, in good repair, had working seatbelts, had adequate tire tread, and was current on inspection and insurance. Your next inspection date on this vehicle is due 07/2026 and the insurance is valid through 06/06/2026. I also observed a 2016 Thomas Built Bus, DJB-1645. This vehicle was clean, in good repair, had working seatbelts, had adequate tire tread, and was current on inspection and insurance. Your next inspection date on this vehicle is due 07/2026 and the insurance is valid through 06/06/2026. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. You have two NC Pre-K classrooms. The current NC Pre-K staff in space three are the lead teacher, N. Hawkins, and teacher, K. Noyola. You stated Ms. Hawkins is currently enrolled in school for a B-K add-on and currently holds a provisional teaching license. Ms. Hawkins currently holds a Bachelor of Arts and Education. Ms. Noyola holds an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education. The current NC Pre-K staff in space five are the lead teacher A. Presnell, and teacher, E. McBride. Ms. Presnell has a Bachelors in Teaching and BK Licensure and Ms. McBride has an Associates in School Age Education. A selection of files was monitored for completed health assessments and developmental screenings. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. Your facility uses the Creative Curriculum. You stated you completed most of the DIAL-4 screenings in August 2025 and as needed with newly enrolled children. The center uses the Teaching Strategies Gold instrument to document evidence of children's ongoing progress and documentation was viewed today. The checkpoint assessments are conducted three times per year: at the beginning, middle and end of the school year. The first day of school was 08/13/2025. The classroom operates from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Parent conferences are held three times per year. You stated that you use in person communication, email, telephone, and ProCare Family Engagement Application to communicate with parents. In addition, a monthly newsletter is sent home to the parents which includes any information about upcoming events and any reminders. You verified that you incorporate family engagement by encouraging parent volunteers, using monthly family engagement activities, and special quarterly events. You also stated you have a parent committee that meets bi-monthly. The environment rating scale score received on 02/15/2022 was 6.11. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. During the visit, I observed one (1) employee file that did not contain documentation of a new employee receiving six (6) clock hours of training within the first two (2) weeks of hire. .1101(a)(b) 1764 A health assessment was not on file at the NC Pre-K site within 30 days after a child entered the NC Pre-K program or the health assessment was more than 12 months old at the time of program entry. During the visit, I observed one (1) child file from a NC Pre-K classroom that did not contain a health assessment. .3005(a) 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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 10/02/2025. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to whitney.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Whitney Parker P.O. Box 1342 Lexington, NC 27293 If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit related to violations: • We discussed during the visit that all children enrolled in the NC Pre-K classroom must have a medical report, dental screening, and vision screening on file within thirty (30) days of enrollment. You stated you would have the one (1) child’s medical information on file as soon as possible. • We discussed that all employees must receive at least six (6) orientation hours within the first two (2) weeks of hire. You stated you would finish the new employees’ orientation as soon as possible. Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • Make sure you are signed up to receive the Raise NC Newsletters as information will be shared with you all about important DCDEE updates through these newsletters. • Make sure all employees have updated WORKS letters on file available for review. When evaluating education, we can only use the WORKS letters to determine each employee’s star rating. • Please join us for our upcoming administrator meeting as we provide additional guidance on the changes, the transition plan, and timeline. We are offering two meetings. The same information will be presented at both meetings. One is an in-person meeting, and one is a virtual meeting to help meet the needs of our providers. Both meetings will be held on the same date at the same time. The center provider meeting will be held on 09/30/2025 at 12:00 p.m. Please see the email I sent out on 09/05/2025 for more information. • Make sure you have an emergency drill this month. • Make sure you put the date of change on the staff and training worksheet when you add new employees to the ABCMS Provider Portal. • Keep a check on the tires on the first minibus. They are beginning to show signs of decreased tread. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Whitney Parker, Child Care Consultant (336) 590-8765 whitney.parker@dhh.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.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 .0514 · Violation
Name of Operation: CHURCH CHILDCARE PLUS Facility ID: 34001308 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/19/2023 Number Present: 60 Completed Date: 10/19/2023 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 08:40 AM Time Out: 11:40 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted by Whitney Parker, Childcare Consultant with Carol Grubbs, Director. The program currently operates with a five-star license effective 3/14/22. Restrictions include daytime care only, meets enhanced ratios, and meets enhanced space. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 10/19/2023 and Church Childcare Center, Inc. was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 92% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed positive interactions today. I observed children engaging in free play, routine activities, and group time. I observed developmentally appropriate materials and activities were available to the children in the classrooms. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. Your facility uses the Creative Curriculum. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/21/2022. A sanitation inspection was completed 08/28/2023 with a superior classification. I received a copy of this inspection during the visit. The last fire inspection was conducted 08/21/2023. I received a copy of this inspection during the visit. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 09/26/2023. A lockdown drill was documented on 10/06/2023. An outdoor inspection was documented on 09/18/2023. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. I observed a file for a student intern that was onsite during today’s visit. All required documentation was on file. I observed one employee file that did not contain an annual employee evaluation. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. Hazardous materials are kept in a locked storage closet. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored. You stated that you do routine transportation in the afternoon for school-aged children. During today’s visit, I monitored emergency information, permission to transport forms for all children being transported, and the bus log. I observed first aid kits and fire extinguishers on the vehicles. I monitored two vehicles today. I observed a 2007 Thomas Built Bus, ADX-2196. This vehicle was clean, in good repair, had working seatbelts, had adequate tire tread, and was current on inspection and insurance. Your next inspection date on this vehicle is due 06/30/2024 and the insurance is valid through 06/06/2024. I also observed a 2016 Thomas Built Bus, DJB-1645. This vehicle was clean, in good repair, had working seatbelts, had adequate tire tread, and was current on inspection and insurance. Your next inspection date on this vehicle is due 07/31/2024 and the insurance is valid through 06/06/2024. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 802 Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not communicated to parents and/or were not posted where they can be seen by the parents. I did not observe posted safe pick-up and delivery procedures. .1003(b) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. I observed one employee file that did not have an annual staff evaluation on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 11/02/2023. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to whitney.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Whitney Parker P.O. Box 1342 Lexington, NC 27293 If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance provided during today’s visit: •You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. •Make sure all employees have an annual employee evaluation on file. •Make sure to maintain safe arrival and departure procedures so that families always have access to them. •When completing new employee orientation, make sure to document the date the orientation is given rather than using one date for all sixteen clock hours. •Remove any interlocking materials from blocks center throughout the facility. These are considered manipulatives rather than blocks. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Whitney Parker, Child Care Consultant (336) 590-8765 whitney.parker@dhh.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.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: CHURCH CHILDCARE PLUS Facility ID: 34001308 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/19/2023 Number Present: 60 Completed Date: 10/19/2023 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 08:40 AM Time Out: 11:40 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted by Whitney Parker, Childcare Consultant with Carol Grubbs, Director. The program currently operates with a five-star license effective 3/14/22. Restrictions include daytime care only, meets enhanced ratios, and meets enhanced space. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 10/19/2023 and Church Childcare Center, Inc. was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 92% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed positive interactions today. I observed children engaging in free play, routine activities, and group time. I observed developmentally appropriate materials and activities were available to the children in the classrooms. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. Your facility uses the Creative Curriculum. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/21/2022. A sanitation inspection was completed 08/28/2023 with a superior classification. I received a copy of this inspection during the visit. The last fire inspection was conducted 08/21/2023. I received a copy of this inspection during the visit. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 09/26/2023. A lockdown drill was documented on 10/06/2023. An outdoor inspection was documented on 09/18/2023. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. I observed a file for a student intern that was onsite during today’s visit. All required documentation was on file. I observed one employee file that did not contain an annual employee evaluation. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. Hazardous materials are kept in a locked storage closet. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored. You stated that you do routine transportation in the afternoon for school-aged children. During today’s visit, I monitored emergency information, permission to transport forms for all children being transported, and the bus log. I observed first aid kits and fire extinguishers on the vehicles. I monitored two vehicles today. I observed a 2007 Thomas Built Bus, ADX-2196. This vehicle was clean, in good repair, had working seatbelts, had adequate tire tread, and was current on inspection and insurance. Your next inspection date on this vehicle is due 06/30/2024 and the insurance is valid through 06/06/2024. I also observed a 2016 Thomas Built Bus, DJB-1645. This vehicle was clean, in good repair, had working seatbelts, had adequate tire tread, and was current on inspection and insurance. Your next inspection date on this vehicle is due 07/31/2024 and the insurance is valid through 06/06/2024. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 802 Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not communicated to parents and/or were not posted where they can be seen by the parents. I did not observe posted safe pick-up and delivery procedures. .1003(b) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. I observed one employee file that did not have an annual staff evaluation on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 11/02/2023. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to whitney.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Whitney Parker P.O. Box 1342 Lexington, NC 27293 If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance provided during today’s visit: •You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. •Make sure all employees have an annual employee evaluation on file. •Make sure to maintain safe arrival and departure procedures so that families always have access to them. •When completing new employee orientation, make sure to document the date the orientation is given rather than using one date for all sixteen clock hours. •Remove any interlocking materials from blocks center throughout the facility. These are considered manipulatives rather than blocks. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Whitney Parker, Child Care Consultant (336) 590-8765 whitney.parker@dhh.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.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.