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415 Summit Street, Walnut Cove NC 27052 · License #85000032 · Center · Child Care Center
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G.S. 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: NEW LIFE CENTER Facility ID: 85000032 Consultant: KELLY HEALY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/7/2025 Number Present: 39 Completed Date: 7/7/2025 Age: From 1 To 9 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM 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 Mr. Chris Graves, Director. This program currently operates with a Four Star license. Restrictions include daytime care only, highest enhanced ratios, 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 07-07-2025. The program’s compliance history was 97% 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 indoors and outdoors and eating lunch. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 04-29-2025. The last fire inspection was conducted on 06-26-2025. A fire drill was documented on 06-27-2025. A shelter in place drill was documented on 06-17-2025. An outdoor inspection was documented on 06-16-2025. 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. I observed both the storage of medications and the administration of medication paperwork. This program does not provide transportation. I documented the following violations during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Mr. Graves was not able to locate some of his trainings in the file. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). One staff person sent fingerprints to Raleigh, but did not pay to complete the background check, which expired on 6-22-2025. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) I have asked Mr. Graves to send me written documentation by July 21, 2025 indicating that the violations that were documented today have been corrected. I have asked him to include the center name and license number in his 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 Mr. Graves 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. Consultation: I have reviewed this visit summary with Mr. Graves at the conclusion of the visit and a copy was given to him. I have appreciated Mr. Graves’ time and assistance with this visit and have encouraged him to contact me if he 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
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Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
G.S. 110-91 · Violation
Name of Operation: NEW LIFE CENTER Facility ID: 85000032 Consultant: KELLY HEALY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/7/2025 Number Present: 39 Completed Date: 7/7/2025 Age: From 1 To 9 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM 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 Mr. Chris Graves, Director. This program currently operates with a Four Star license. Restrictions include daytime care only, highest enhanced ratios, 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 07-07-2025. The program’s compliance history was 97% 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 indoors and outdoors and eating lunch. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 04-29-2025. The last fire inspection was conducted on 06-26-2025. A fire drill was documented on 06-27-2025. A shelter in place drill was documented on 06-17-2025. An outdoor inspection was documented on 06-16-2025. 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. I observed both the storage of medications and the administration of medication paperwork. This program does not provide transportation. I documented the following violations during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Mr. Graves was not able to locate some of his trainings in the file. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). One staff person sent fingerprints to Raleigh, but did not pay to complete the background check, which expired on 6-22-2025. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) I have asked Mr. Graves to send me written documentation by July 21, 2025 indicating that the violations that were documented today have been corrected. I have asked him to include the center name and license number in his 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 Mr. Graves 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. Consultation: I have reviewed this visit summary with Mr. Graves at the conclusion of the visit and a copy was given to him. I have appreciated Mr. Graves’ time and assistance with this visit and have encouraged him to contact me if he 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
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation
Name of Operation: NEW LIFE CENTER Facility ID: 85000032 Consultant: KELLY HEALY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/27/2023 Number Present: 33 Completed Date: 7/27/2023 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM 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. Nann Phillips. This program currently operates with a Four Star license. Restrictions include daytime care only, highest enhanced ratios, 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 07-27-2023. The program’s compliance history was 87% 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 outdoors and indoors and eating lunch. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10-26-2023. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 06-28-2023. The last fire inspection was conducted on 06-12-2023. A fire drill was documented on June 21, 2023. A shelter in place drill was documented on June 26, 2023. An outdoor inspection was documented on June 13, 2023. 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. I observed both the storage of medications and the administration of medication paperwork. This program does not provide transportation. I documented the following violations during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 432 The center did not have developmentally appropriate equipment and materials accessible daily. There were not three toys available in the books or art activity centers in spaces 4 and 6. Ms. Phillips and staff added puppets flannel boards, white boards and markers, paly dough and paint to the centers, correcting this item. GS 110-91(12);10A NCAC 09 .0509(1) 612 Each child's bed, cot, or 2" mat was not individually assigned and identified. Three of four cribs were not labeled in the baby room. Ms. Phillips labeled them during the visit. 15A NCAC 18A .2821(b) & (c) 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. The outlet plate was broken in space 4. Ms. Phillips obtained a new one from the church and installed it. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 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: I have reviewed this visit summary with Ms. Phillips at the conclusion of the visit and a copy was given to her. I have appreciated Ms. Phillips 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
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
10A NCAC 09 .0509 · Violation
Name of Operation: NEW LIFE CENTER Facility ID: 85000032 Consultant: KELLY HEALY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/27/2023 Number Present: 33 Completed Date: 7/27/2023 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM 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. Nann Phillips. This program currently operates with a Four Star license. Restrictions include daytime care only, highest enhanced ratios, 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 07-27-2023. The program’s compliance history was 87% 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 outdoors and indoors and eating lunch. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10-26-2023. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 06-28-2023. The last fire inspection was conducted on 06-12-2023. A fire drill was documented on June 21, 2023. A shelter in place drill was documented on June 26, 2023. An outdoor inspection was documented on June 13, 2023. 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. I observed both the storage of medications and the administration of medication paperwork. This program does not provide transportation. I documented the following violations during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 432 The center did not have developmentally appropriate equipment and materials accessible daily. There were not three toys available in the books or art activity centers in spaces 4 and 6. Ms. Phillips and staff added puppets flannel boards, white boards and markers, paly dough and paint to the centers, correcting this item. GS 110-91(12);10A NCAC 09 .0509(1) 612 Each child's bed, cot, or 2" mat was not individually assigned and identified. Three of four cribs were not labeled in the baby room. Ms. Phillips labeled them during the visit. 15A NCAC 18A .2821(b) & (c) 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. The outlet plate was broken in space 4. Ms. Phillips obtained a new one from the church and installed it. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 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: I have reviewed this visit summary with Ms. Phillips at the conclusion of the visit and a copy was given to her. I have appreciated Ms. Phillips 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
GS 110-91 · Violation
Name of Operation: NEW LIFE CENTER Facility ID: 85000032 Consultant: KELLY HEALY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/27/2023 Number Present: 33 Completed Date: 7/27/2023 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM 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. Nann Phillips. This program currently operates with a Four Star license. Restrictions include daytime care only, highest enhanced ratios, 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 07-27-2023. The program’s compliance history was 87% 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 outdoors and indoors and eating lunch. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10-26-2023. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 06-28-2023. The last fire inspection was conducted on 06-12-2023. A fire drill was documented on June 21, 2023. A shelter in place drill was documented on June 26, 2023. An outdoor inspection was documented on June 13, 2023. 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. I observed both the storage of medications and the administration of medication paperwork. This program does not provide transportation. I documented the following violations during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 432 The center did not have developmentally appropriate equipment and materials accessible daily. There were not three toys available in the books or art activity centers in spaces 4 and 6. Ms. Phillips and staff added puppets flannel boards, white boards and markers, paly dough and paint to the centers, correcting this item. GS 110-91(12);10A NCAC 09 .0509(1) 612 Each child's bed, cot, or 2" mat was not individually assigned and identified. Three of four cribs were not labeled in the baby room. Ms. Phillips labeled them during the visit. 15A NCAC 18A .2821(b) & (c) 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. The outlet plate was broken in space 4. Ms. Phillips obtained a new one from the church and installed it. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 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: I have reviewed this visit summary with Ms. Phillips at the conclusion of the visit and a copy was given to her. I have appreciated Ms. Phillips 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
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.