GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LYNDA'S PLAY AND LEARN TOO, INC. Facility ID: 3155063 Consultant: CARLA HANCHEY-EDWARDS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/12/2024 Number Present: 35 Completed Date: 11/12/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 100 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 11:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements during a routine unannounced visit. The group size, supervision, ratio, capacity, and approved space were in compliance. The restrictions, license and emergency care plan were posted. First Aid/CPR, storage of hazardous materials and the NC Child Care Summary of the Law was posted. I monitored the program requirements, furnishings and equipment, outdoor area, and medications. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. Strickland, assistant/cook stated the Administrator Ms. Casteen was not present. Ms. Strickland phoned the administrator to let her know I was present. I spoke with the administrator Ms. Casteen and stated I was completing a routine unannounced visit. Ms. Strickland assisted with the visit and was on the legal designee to sign paperwork if Ms. Casteen was absent. The infants were observed playing on cushion area while the others were observed eating. The toddlers were observed playing outside on the playground. The two-year-old children and preschoolers were observed playing in activity areas inside their classrooms and later playing outside on their playground. The theme in the lesson plans were on Thanksgiving activities. The lunch menu consisted of corn w/carrots, beef with cheese tacos, peaches, and milk. This program currently operates with a five- star license issued July 29, 2017. The hold harmless has been extended until further notice. Please use this prep time to make sure all your staff’s education has been submitted to WORKS for evaluation. Your last fire drill and playground inspection were dated 8/20/24 and a violation was documented for each. Your last EPR drill was a shelter-in-place dated 6/17/24 and a violation was documented. I reminded you that an EPR drill must be completed every three months. Please keep all documentation on file for review. Your last fire inspection was dated 12/4/23. Your last sanitation inspection was completed 6/19/24 with a superior rating. Please contact Environmental Health and your local fire inspector within 30 days of the due date to request an inspection to be completed. Once your inspections have been completed mail or email them to me. I recommend that you place your due dates on a calendar or spreadsheet to help you maintain compliance. Five violations were documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. One infant had one bottled labeled 11/11/24 and the other bottle was not labeled in a plastic ziplock bag in the refrigerator. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 612 Each child's bed, cot, or 2" mat was not individually assigned and identified. A cot/mat chart was not posted in the preschool classroom. 15A NCAC 18A .2821(b) & (c) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last fire drill documented on file was completed 8/20/24. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last monthly playground inspection documented on file was completed 8/20/24. .0605(q) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last shelter-in-place or lockdown drill documented on file was completed 6/17/24. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) Please send me a written statement describing how and when the above violations were corrected. The written statement must be received no later than November 26, 2024. Please note that if your letter is mailed, a hand written signature is required. As an alternative, compliance letters can now be submitted via email. I recommend emailing your letter to reduce the time needed to ensure my receipt of your information; however, if you do not have access to email, please ensure that your letter is mailed in a timely fashion and that you allow for any possible delays in the mail service. Please note that the two- week timeframe is established to allow time for submission of your letter, not for correcting the violations. All violations should be corrected immediately or as soon as possible. Please contact me if you have questions pertaining to your compliance letter or if you will not be able to meet the two-week timeframe for submission of your compliance letter. Childcare licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy childcare environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all of the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare law and rules. Technical assistance regarding the following items were reviewed with you today. All flexibilities expired, except for the flexibilities related to the star rated license. During the visit a violation was documented for monthly playground and fire drills. The playground and fire drills must be documented monthly. A violation was documented for EPR drills which must be completed every three months and all paper work kept all file for review. A violation was documented in the infant room for one child who had two bottles in a plastic ziplock bag in the refrigerator, one bottle was dated 11/11/24 and the other bottle did not have a date. This violation was corrected during the visit the bottles were labeled and dated with the correct date. The preschool classroom did not have a mat/cot chart posted in the classroom, this was addressed and corrected with a mat/cot chart posted in the classroom during the visit. Please be reminded the refrigerator in the one year old classroom needs to be defrosted. I reminded you the health and safety trainings have been relocated from Pro-Solutions to Moodle on the DCDEE website and they are free of charge. I discussed various other training resources, including those online and in-person. Remember continuing professional development training provides you and your staff with the knowledge and skills needed to provide a quality child care program. Please be reminded the health and safety training courses are required to be completed every five years. Licensing Fees: Annual Licensing Fee: Pursuant to GS 110-90(1a) the Division establishes an annual fee for licensed child care facilities. The invoices for the fees are assessed based on your licensed capacity and mailed after the 1st of November every year. You will only receive one invoice, and payment is due in FULL within 30 days. Please closely monitor your mail and be on the lookout for your invoice. Please don’t delay making your payment and be aware that Payment Plans are NOT available. In addition, please be aware that failure to pay a license fee within 30 days of receipt will result in late charges. If payments are made late and late charges are applied, the fee as well as the late charge must be resolved. Please be reminded that failure to pay a license fee could also result in the facility's child care license being revoked. For the most up to date information, copies of sample forms, and copies of the child care requirements, you were encouraged to periodically visit the Division's website and click on the What’s New tab at www.ncchildcare.nc.gov Please contact me at 910-824-0500 or email at carla.hanchey-edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if I may be of assistance. 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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