10A NCAC 09 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: DC CATS ATHLETICS Facility ID: 31000256 Consultant: CARLA HANCHEY-EDWARDS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/15/2025 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 5/15/2025 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 11:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during your annual compliance visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. During the visit Ms. E. Wells Administrator/Owner accompanied me on the walk through and assisted with today’s visit. This program currently operates with a three-star license issued January 14, 2021. Please be reminded to have all the staff’s education sent to WORKS to be evaluated. The hold harmless has been extended until further notice at this time. I monitored the indoor and outdoor environments for compliance with child care requirements. Staff/child ratios, supervision, use of space and capacity were monitored for compliance. The permit, sanitation, evacuation, safe arrival, and departure procedures, first aid chart, menus, activity plans, daily schedules, emergency care plan, emergency telephone numbers, staff records, and summary of NC Child Care Law, were posted at the time of the visit. The storage of medication and hazardous products was also monitored for compliance. A random selection of staff and children’s records were also reviewed today. Prior to the visit I received your staff and training worksheets. Your signature on these forms will serve as verification that the information provided is accurate. The children’s record worksheet was completed. During the visit the children were observed playing outside and later playing in activity areas in the classroom. The lunch menu today consisted of grilled cheese sandwich, mixed vegetable chicken soup, mixed fruit, and milk. The last fire drill was completed 5/13/25and your monthly playground inspection was dated 5/5/25.Your last EPR drill was a shelter-in-place completed 5/5/25. I reminded you an EPR drill must be completed every three months and to keep all documentation on file for review. Your last fire inspection was dated 4/29/25, which I had received prior to today’s visit. Your last sanitation inspection was completed 3/28/25 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. The vehicles you use to transport children 2006 Ford mini bus and a 2011 Chevy traverse and the inspection expires 7/31/25 and the insurance expires August 2025 for both. The following violations were documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menu posted was dated March 2025. A new menu was posted dated May 2025 during the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Four staff members had not completed the training within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) The violation must be corrected immediately. A compliance letter is due to me within two (2) weeks of today’s visit. By May 29, 2025, please send me a letter addressing each violation, how the violations were corrected, and how compliance will be maintained in the future. In your letter, be sure to include your facility name, facility ID number and each item number for the violation cited. You may submit the letter to me electronically at carla.hanchey-edwards@dhhs.nc.gov 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. I reminded you that the health and safety training courses 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. During the visit I reminded you of the trainings CPR/First Aid and Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment are to be completed within the first ninety days of employment for all new staff. You stated you understood and did not have any questions at this time. Today the menu posted was dated March 2025 and a violation was documented and corrected during the visit. A new menu was posted for May 2025. CBC Provider Portal Technical Assistance & Notification to the Division of New Hires or Residents Technical Assistance Guidance As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids is a program designed to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in buildings. By May 31, 2025 all facilities must enroll for lead in paint, and water, and asbestos at www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/carolina. Additional information and sign up is available on the website www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/carolina. Additional information and resources for Pathways to the Stars regarding the proposed QRIS rules are available at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization . 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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Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: DC CATS ATHLETICS Facility ID: 31000256 Consultant: CARLA HANCHEY-EDWARDS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/15/2025 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 5/15/2025 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 11:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during your annual compliance visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. During the visit Ms. E. Wells Administrator/Owner accompanied me on the walk through and assisted with today’s visit. This program currently operates with a three-star license issued January 14, 2021. Please be reminded to have all the staff’s education sent to WORKS to be evaluated. The hold harmless has been extended until further notice at this time. I monitored the indoor and outdoor environments for compliance with child care requirements. Staff/child ratios, supervision, use of space and capacity were monitored for compliance. The permit, sanitation, evacuation, safe arrival, and departure procedures, first aid chart, menus, activity plans, daily schedules, emergency care plan, emergency telephone numbers, staff records, and summary of NC Child Care Law, were posted at the time of the visit. The storage of medication and hazardous products was also monitored for compliance. A random selection of staff and children’s records were also reviewed today. Prior to the visit I received your staff and training worksheets. Your signature on these forms will serve as verification that the information provided is accurate. The children’s record worksheet was completed. During the visit the children were observed playing outside and later playing in activity areas in the classroom. The lunch menu today consisted of grilled cheese sandwich, mixed vegetable chicken soup, mixed fruit, and milk. The last fire drill was completed 5/13/25and your monthly playground inspection was dated 5/5/25.Your last EPR drill was a shelter-in-place completed 5/5/25. I reminded you an EPR drill must be completed every three months and to keep all documentation on file for review. Your last fire inspection was dated 4/29/25, which I had received prior to today’s visit. Your last sanitation inspection was completed 3/28/25 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. The vehicles you use to transport children 2006 Ford mini bus and a 2011 Chevy traverse and the inspection expires 7/31/25 and the insurance expires August 2025 for both. The following violations were documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menu posted was dated March 2025. A new menu was posted dated May 2025 during the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Four staff members had not completed the training within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) The violation must be corrected immediately. A compliance letter is due to me within two (2) weeks of today’s visit. By May 29, 2025, please send me a letter addressing each violation, how the violations were corrected, and how compliance will be maintained in the future. In your letter, be sure to include your facility name, facility ID number and each item number for the violation cited. You may submit the letter to me electronically at carla.hanchey-edwards@dhhs.nc.gov 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. I reminded you that the health and safety training courses 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. During the visit I reminded you of the trainings CPR/First Aid and Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment are to be completed within the first ninety days of employment for all new staff. You stated you understood and did not have any questions at this time. Today the menu posted was dated March 2025 and a violation was documented and corrected during the visit. A new menu was posted for May 2025. CBC Provider Portal Technical Assistance & Notification to the Division of New Hires or Residents Technical Assistance Guidance As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids is a program designed to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in buildings. By May 31, 2025 all facilities must enroll for lead in paint, and water, and asbestos at www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/carolina. Additional information and sign up is available on the website www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/carolina. Additional information and resources for Pathways to the Stars regarding the proposed QRIS rules are available at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization . 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

GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: DC CATS ATHLETICS Facility ID: 31000256 Consultant: CARLA HANCHEY-EDWARDS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/20/2024 Number Present: 0 Completed Date: 11/20/2024 Age: From 0 To 0 Total Minutes: 60 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 10:00 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. During today’s visit I completed a walk-through of the facility with the owner/Administrator Ms. Wells who assisted with today’s 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 you stated you did not have any preschool present today due to sickness or doctor’s appointments. You stated you would have school- aged children arriving in the afternoon. The theme of the lesson plans was Thanksgiving activities. The menu was posted and the afternoon snack for the school aged children consisted of graham crackers, milk, and juice. The program currently operates with a three- star license issued January 14, 2021. During the visit I reminded you to make sure all staff have sent their education to WORKS to be evaluated. The hold harmless has been extended until further notice at this time. Your last fire drill was completed 11/12/24, and your last monthly outdoor playground inspection was dated 11/13/24. Your last EPR drill was a shelter-in-place completed 11/6/24. I reminded you that an EPR drill must be completed every three months. Please keep all documentation on file for review. One violation was documented and corrected during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 612 Each child's bed, cot, or 2" mat was not individually assigned and identified. A mat/cot chart identifying each child's assigned cot was not posted in each of the three classrooms. 15A NCAC 18A .2821(b) & (c) 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. A violation was documented for mat/cot charts were not posted in any of the classrooms being used by children. Today you completed a mat/cot chart and posted them in each of the classrooms. 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 emailed 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.