10A NCAC 09 .0802 · Violation

Name of Operation: LONDON HEAD START Facility ID: 85000144 Consultant: KELLY HEALY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/15/2024 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 4/15/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 09:15 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 visit was conducted at this child care today to monitor compliance with all applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted with Ms. Amanda Hairston. This program currently operates with a Four Star license. Restrictions include daytime care only, meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space. The license was posted and the restrictions were being followed. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 04-15-2024. The program’s compliance history was 95% prior to today’s visit. Programs are required to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. I have observed indoor and outdoor areas today. I monitored staff/child ratios and space capacity today, as is indicated on the attached worksheet. I observed proper supervision of children. During the visit I observed children playing with toys and participating in a shelter in place drill. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 05-09-2023. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 10-04-2023. The last fire inspection was conducted on 10-03-2023. A fire drill was documented on 03-28-2024. A shelter in place drill was documented on 04-15-2024. An outdoor inspection was documented on 04-02-2024. I observed program records and posted items today. I observed staff and children’s records today according to DCDEE procedures. I observed the storage of hazardous items and cleaning supplies. Ms. Hairston stated that there is no medication on site today. This program does not provide transportation. I documented the following violations during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 808 The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. The outdoor area has very long grass and weeds and needs to be mowed. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. One staff did not have a review of the EPR plan in the file. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) I have asked Ms. Hairston to send me written documentation by 04-29-2024 indicating that the violations that were documented today have been corrected. I have asked her to include the center name and license number in her documentation, each violation number and how each was corrected, and to both sign and date the document. The document may be mailed or emailed to me at the address below. I have reminded Ms. Hairston that if the documentation indicates that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information and an Administrative Action may be recommended. In addition, repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date indicated in this visit summary could lead to the recommendation of an Administrative Action. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. I provided the following Technical Assistance during today’s visit: The Principal has stated today that the maintenance person is ill and he will assign another person to mow the weeds on the playground. Consultation: Ms. Hairston asked about the Rated License timeline and we have discussed it. I have suggested that Ms. Hairston print a copy of the Health and Safety Training worksheet so that Ms. Adams can record her trainings as she completes them. I have reviewed this visit summary with Ms. Hairston at the conclusion of the visit and a copy was given to her. I have appreciated Ms. Hairston’s time and assistance with this visit and have encouraged her to contact me if she has any questions at 336-317-5601. Kelly Healy PO Box 20423 Winston – Salem, NC 27120 kelly.healy@dhhs.nc.gov My supervisor, Ms. Pamela Hauser, can be reached at 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