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1516 W 5TH ST, Washington NC 27889 · License #07000251 · Child Care Center
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10A NCAC 09 .0713 · Violation
Name of Operation: RISING STARS LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 07000251 Consultant: MICHELLE O'KELLEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/16/2026 Number Present: 54 Completed Date: 6/16/2026 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 08:30 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. L. Knight, Administrator, accompanied me during the visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued 11/6/2021, earning 6 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for meeting an education option. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 12/10/25. The sanitation inspection was completed 5/7/26 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 8/5/25. We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website. The information is current. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-six percent as of 6/15/26. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 6/15/26 and this facility is currently owned by Rising Stars Learning Center LLC and is current-active. Please contact me prior to any changes regarding the ownership of this facility. I observed children in the indoor learning environments. Children were engaged in free play throughout the facility. Children were engaged in learning areas: science, art, blocks, manipulatives, and board games. Infants were having their individual needs being met. The outdoor space was observed to have stationary climbers, basketball hoops, riding toys, and balls for the children to engage in gross motor activities. Lunch was observed and consisted of chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, carrots, peas, whole grain crackers and milk. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 318 Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older. In space #3, there were three (3) children one year of age grouped with three (3) children three years of age. 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(6) 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. There were four (4) active fire ant hills in the path that children take to playground. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. Sleep chart for an individual on 6/8/26 was documented 8:52am and 9:15am; 12:13pm and 12:30pm. On 6/12/26 10:54am and 11:15am. Sleep chart for another individual on 6/15/26 was documented 9:40am and 10:00am. .0606(g) 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). The Criminal Background Check for D. Selby hired on 7/1/24, expired on 6/3/26. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. D. Selby did not have a valid qualifying letter on file for review. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 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. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 6/30/26, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Michelle O’Kelley, Child Care Consultant PO Box 56 Jamesville, NC 27846 Michelle.OKelley@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Criminal Background Checks- Criminal background checks (CBC) are completed to protect children from abuse and reduce liability risks. A CBC must be completed prior to employee hire and every five years thereafter. An expiration date is now listed on each Qualification Letter. Submissions can also be made six months before the expiration date listed on the current Qualification Letter. The Criminal Background Check for D. Selby hired on 7/1/24, expired on 6/3/26. D. Selby did not have a qualifying letter on file for review. You stated that you had not realized that her letter had expired. This violation must be corrected within fifteen (15) days, by 7/1/26, and a copy of the qualification letter must be sent with the required compliance letter. If the qualification letter is not on file within the 15 days, the employee cannot be at the facility any longer until they receive their qualification letter. I checked the CBC portal during the visit to determine if the paperwork has been submitted for the five-year re-check and a decision made. According to the CBC portal, the five-year re-check has not been completed. Monitoring your files monthly will help you meet required deadlines. Information regarding how to complete a CBC can be found on the Division’s website, www.ncchildcare.nc.gov, under the link for “new criminal record check requirements”. Staff/Child Ratio: Research has verified that staff-child ratios and group sizes are important quality indicators. Staff-child ratio refers to the maximum number of children who may be supervised by one staff member. NC Child Care Rules also define how children can be combined in groups. Infants and children one year of age can be grouped together. Children one year of age and children two years of age can be grouped together, however children one year of age cannot be grouped with children three years of age. In space #3, there were three (3) children one year of age present with three (3) children three years of age. You stated you did not know that children one year of age cannot be grouped with children three years of age. Review staff/child ratios and how children can be combined in classrooms with your staff during your next staff meeting. Playground Safety - Regular outdoor inspections are critical to prevent deterioration of equipment and accumulation of hazards on the playground. The outdoor play area should be inspected daily to ensure the materials are clean, in good repair, and ready for use by the children. There were four (4) active fire ant hills in the path that children take to playground. You stated that the company you hired just came out to maintain the grass and spray for ant hills. You also stated you would give him a call today to come take care of it. Complete daily checks to ensure hazards are removed before being exposed to children. Safe Sleep: Documenting the supervision that is provided for sleeping infants is one way to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). The use of sleep charts is identified in your center’s ITS-SIDS policy. Sleep charts are part of the center’s program records and must be kept on file and available for review. Sleep chart for an individual on 6/8/26 was documented 8:52am and 9:15am; 12:13pm and 12:30pm. On 6/12/26 10:54am and 11:15am. Sleep chart for another individual on 6/15/26 was documented 9:40am and 10:00am. You stated the lead teacher will document all sleep charts moving forward. Periodically monitor infant sleep checks to ensure that staff document correctly and accurately every fifteen minutes. Reminders: • S. Carter CBC will expire 9/3/26 • B. Freeman CBC will expire 11/12/26 • S. Stevenson will expire on 11/29/26 Additional comments: Today we discussed QRIS. We reviewed staff education and documents needed. You plan to apply by September. The first step is to ensure that staff have current WORKS letters. The Beaufort-Hyde Partnership for Children is also able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on child care issues. Their phone number is (252) 975-4647 or check out their website at www.bhckids.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Michelle O’Kelley, Child Care Consultant, (252) 508-3955, Michelle.OKelley@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, (252) 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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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G.S. 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: RISING STARS LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 07000251 Consultant: MICHELLE O'KELLEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/16/2026 Number Present: 54 Completed Date: 6/16/2026 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 08:30 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. L. Knight, Administrator, accompanied me during the visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued 11/6/2021, earning 6 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for meeting an education option. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 12/10/25. The sanitation inspection was completed 5/7/26 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 8/5/25. We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website. The information is current. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-six percent as of 6/15/26. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 6/15/26 and this facility is currently owned by Rising Stars Learning Center LLC and is current-active. Please contact me prior to any changes regarding the ownership of this facility. I observed children in the indoor learning environments. Children were engaged in free play throughout the facility. Children were engaged in learning areas: science, art, blocks, manipulatives, and board games. Infants were having their individual needs being met. The outdoor space was observed to have stationary climbers, basketball hoops, riding toys, and balls for the children to engage in gross motor activities. Lunch was observed and consisted of chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, carrots, peas, whole grain crackers and milk. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 318 Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older. In space #3, there were three (3) children one year of age grouped with three (3) children three years of age. 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(6) 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. There were four (4) active fire ant hills in the path that children take to playground. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. Sleep chart for an individual on 6/8/26 was documented 8:52am and 9:15am; 12:13pm and 12:30pm. On 6/12/26 10:54am and 11:15am. Sleep chart for another individual on 6/15/26 was documented 9:40am and 10:00am. .0606(g) 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). The Criminal Background Check for D. Selby hired on 7/1/24, expired on 6/3/26. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. D. Selby did not have a valid qualifying letter on file for review. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 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. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 6/30/26, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Michelle O’Kelley, Child Care Consultant PO Box 56 Jamesville, NC 27846 Michelle.OKelley@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Criminal Background Checks- Criminal background checks (CBC) are completed to protect children from abuse and reduce liability risks. A CBC must be completed prior to employee hire and every five years thereafter. An expiration date is now listed on each Qualification Letter. Submissions can also be made six months before the expiration date listed on the current Qualification Letter. The Criminal Background Check for D. Selby hired on 7/1/24, expired on 6/3/26. D. Selby did not have a qualifying letter on file for review. You stated that you had not realized that her letter had expired. This violation must be corrected within fifteen (15) days, by 7/1/26, and a copy of the qualification letter must be sent with the required compliance letter. If the qualification letter is not on file within the 15 days, the employee cannot be at the facility any longer until they receive their qualification letter. I checked the CBC portal during the visit to determine if the paperwork has been submitted for the five-year re-check and a decision made. According to the CBC portal, the five-year re-check has not been completed. Monitoring your files monthly will help you meet required deadlines. Information regarding how to complete a CBC can be found on the Division’s website, www.ncchildcare.nc.gov, under the link for “new criminal record check requirements”. Staff/Child Ratio: Research has verified that staff-child ratios and group sizes are important quality indicators. Staff-child ratio refers to the maximum number of children who may be supervised by one staff member. NC Child Care Rules also define how children can be combined in groups. Infants and children one year of age can be grouped together. Children one year of age and children two years of age can be grouped together, however children one year of age cannot be grouped with children three years of age. In space #3, there were three (3) children one year of age present with three (3) children three years of age. You stated you did not know that children one year of age cannot be grouped with children three years of age. Review staff/child ratios and how children can be combined in classrooms with your staff during your next staff meeting. Playground Safety - Regular outdoor inspections are critical to prevent deterioration of equipment and accumulation of hazards on the playground. The outdoor play area should be inspected daily to ensure the materials are clean, in good repair, and ready for use by the children. There were four (4) active fire ant hills in the path that children take to playground. You stated that the company you hired just came out to maintain the grass and spray for ant hills. You also stated you would give him a call today to come take care of it. Complete daily checks to ensure hazards are removed before being exposed to children. Safe Sleep: Documenting the supervision that is provided for sleeping infants is one way to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). The use of sleep charts is identified in your center’s ITS-SIDS policy. Sleep charts are part of the center’s program records and must be kept on file and available for review. Sleep chart for an individual on 6/8/26 was documented 8:52am and 9:15am; 12:13pm and 12:30pm. On 6/12/26 10:54am and 11:15am. Sleep chart for another individual on 6/15/26 was documented 9:40am and 10:00am. You stated the lead teacher will document all sleep charts moving forward. Periodically monitor infant sleep checks to ensure that staff document correctly and accurately every fifteen minutes. Reminders: • S. Carter CBC will expire 9/3/26 • B. Freeman CBC will expire 11/12/26 • S. Stevenson will expire on 11/29/26 Additional comments: Today we discussed QRIS. We reviewed staff education and documents needed. You plan to apply by September. The first step is to ensure that staff have current WORKS letters. The Beaufort-Hyde Partnership for Children is also able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on child care issues. Their phone number is (252) 975-4647 or check out their website at www.bhckids.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Michelle O’Kelley, Child Care Consultant, (252) 508-3955, Michelle.OKelley@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, (252) 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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: RISING STARS LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 07000251 Consultant: MICHELLE O'KELLEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/16/2026 Number Present: 54 Completed Date: 6/16/2026 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 08:30 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. L. Knight, Administrator, accompanied me during the visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued 11/6/2021, earning 6 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for meeting an education option. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 12/10/25. The sanitation inspection was completed 5/7/26 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 8/5/25. We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website. The information is current. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-six percent as of 6/15/26. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 6/15/26 and this facility is currently owned by Rising Stars Learning Center LLC and is current-active. Please contact me prior to any changes regarding the ownership of this facility. I observed children in the indoor learning environments. Children were engaged in free play throughout the facility. Children were engaged in learning areas: science, art, blocks, manipulatives, and board games. Infants were having their individual needs being met. The outdoor space was observed to have stationary climbers, basketball hoops, riding toys, and balls for the children to engage in gross motor activities. Lunch was observed and consisted of chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, carrots, peas, whole grain crackers and milk. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 318 Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older. In space #3, there were three (3) children one year of age grouped with three (3) children three years of age. 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(6) 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. There were four (4) active fire ant hills in the path that children take to playground. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. Sleep chart for an individual on 6/8/26 was documented 8:52am and 9:15am; 12:13pm and 12:30pm. On 6/12/26 10:54am and 11:15am. Sleep chart for another individual on 6/15/26 was documented 9:40am and 10:00am. .0606(g) 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). The Criminal Background Check for D. Selby hired on 7/1/24, expired on 6/3/26. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. D. Selby did not have a valid qualifying letter on file for review. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 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. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 6/30/26, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Michelle O’Kelley, Child Care Consultant PO Box 56 Jamesville, NC 27846 Michelle.OKelley@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Criminal Background Checks- Criminal background checks (CBC) are completed to protect children from abuse and reduce liability risks. A CBC must be completed prior to employee hire and every five years thereafter. An expiration date is now listed on each Qualification Letter. Submissions can also be made six months before the expiration date listed on the current Qualification Letter. The Criminal Background Check for D. Selby hired on 7/1/24, expired on 6/3/26. D. Selby did not have a qualifying letter on file for review. You stated that you had not realized that her letter had expired. This violation must be corrected within fifteen (15) days, by 7/1/26, and a copy of the qualification letter must be sent with the required compliance letter. If the qualification letter is not on file within the 15 days, the employee cannot be at the facility any longer until they receive their qualification letter. I checked the CBC portal during the visit to determine if the paperwork has been submitted for the five-year re-check and a decision made. According to the CBC portal, the five-year re-check has not been completed. Monitoring your files monthly will help you meet required deadlines. Information regarding how to complete a CBC can be found on the Division’s website, www.ncchildcare.nc.gov, under the link for “new criminal record check requirements”. Staff/Child Ratio: Research has verified that staff-child ratios and group sizes are important quality indicators. Staff-child ratio refers to the maximum number of children who may be supervised by one staff member. NC Child Care Rules also define how children can be combined in groups. Infants and children one year of age can be grouped together. Children one year of age and children two years of age can be grouped together, however children one year of age cannot be grouped with children three years of age. In space #3, there were three (3) children one year of age present with three (3) children three years of age. You stated you did not know that children one year of age cannot be grouped with children three years of age. Review staff/child ratios and how children can be combined in classrooms with your staff during your next staff meeting. Playground Safety - Regular outdoor inspections are critical to prevent deterioration of equipment and accumulation of hazards on the playground. The outdoor play area should be inspected daily to ensure the materials are clean, in good repair, and ready for use by the children. There were four (4) active fire ant hills in the path that children take to playground. You stated that the company you hired just came out to maintain the grass and spray for ant hills. You also stated you would give him a call today to come take care of it. Complete daily checks to ensure hazards are removed before being exposed to children. Safe Sleep: Documenting the supervision that is provided for sleeping infants is one way to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). The use of sleep charts is identified in your center’s ITS-SIDS policy. Sleep charts are part of the center’s program records and must be kept on file and available for review. Sleep chart for an individual on 6/8/26 was documented 8:52am and 9:15am; 12:13pm and 12:30pm. On 6/12/26 10:54am and 11:15am. Sleep chart for another individual on 6/15/26 was documented 9:40am and 10:00am. You stated the lead teacher will document all sleep charts moving forward. Periodically monitor infant sleep checks to ensure that staff document correctly and accurately every fifteen minutes. Reminders: • S. Carter CBC will expire 9/3/26 • B. Freeman CBC will expire 11/12/26 • S. Stevenson will expire on 11/29/26 Additional comments: Today we discussed QRIS. We reviewed staff education and documents needed. You plan to apply by September. The first step is to ensure that staff have current WORKS letters. The Beaufort-Hyde Partnership for Children is also able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on child care issues. Their phone number is (252) 975-4647 or check out their website at www.bhckids.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Michelle O’Kelley, Child Care Consultant, (252) 508-3955, Michelle.OKelley@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, (252) 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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 .0204 · Violation
Name of Operation: RISING STARS LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 07000251 Consultant: MICHELLE O'KELLEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/10/2025 Number Present: 32 Completed Date: 12/10/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 263 Time In: 08:32 AM Time Out: 12:55 PM 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an Annual Compliance Visit. L. Knight, Administrator, accompanied me during the visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued 11/6/2021, earning 6 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for meeting an education option. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 1/14/25. The sanitation inspection was completed on 11/12/25 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on 8/4/25. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-three percent as of 12/8/25. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 12/8/25 and this facility is currently owned by Rising stars Early Learning LLC and is current-active. Please contact me prior to any changes regarding the ownership of this facility. We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website and all the information is current. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your contact information, e.g., phone numbers, mailing address. We visited each indoor and outdoor space. Children throughout the center were engaged in free play and routines. Free play included blocks, dramatic play, manipulatives, and art. Staff engaged with children on the child’s level. Children under twelve months old received care according to individual needs and tummy time. Children rested on linen covered cots. Proper hand washing was observed. The outdoor space included riding toys, climbers, and basketball hoops to engage in gross motor activities. Lunch was observed and consisted of beef & cheese whole grain tortilla wrap, beans, corn, and milk The following violation(s) were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 1840 A license was bought, sold, or transferred by one person or entity to another. On August 1, 2025, ownership of the facility changed from sole proprietor to Rising Stars Learning Center LLC. .0204(a) 9999 A violation was found for which there is no item number. 15A NCAC18A .2831 (b)Pests shall be excluded from the child care center. Traps set for pests shall only be placed in areas that are inaccessible to children. Located in the cabinets under the sink in the kitchen were mouse droppings. 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. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 12/24/25. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Email the information to: Michelle O’Kelley, Child Care Consultant PO Box 56 Jamesville, NC 27846 Michelle.OKelley@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Change of ownership: 10A NCAC 09 .0204 CHANGES REQUIRING ISSUANCE OF A NEW LICENSE FOR A CHILD CARE CENTER (a) When the ownership of a child care center changes, the prospective new owner shall apply for a new license in accordance with Rule .0403 of this Chapter at least 30 days before acquiring ownership of the center. A child care center license shall not be bought, sold, or transferred by one person or entity to another. On August 1, 2025, ownership of the facility changed from sole proprietor to Rising Stars Learning Center LLC. The required 30 day notice was not given to the Division of Child Development. During todays visit you completed Appendix D: Application – Limited Liability Company, Application – Facility Profile, appendix I: Application – Statements of Responsibility, and gave me a copy of the Articles of Organization. Rodents: The risk of injury, infection, and aggravation of allergy from contact between children and animals is significant. Located in the cabinets under the sink in the kitchen were mouse droppings. You stated you have an exterminator come out once a month to spray. Staff are to check daily for rodent droppings. It was cleaned during the visit. Additional Comments: Today we discussed QRIS: Pathway to the Stars. Your facility has chosen to follow Pathway #2: Classroom and Instructional Quality Pathway. We discussed all applicable forms. You stated you plan to apply in August 2026. We reviewed all forms for pathway #1 and accessed them at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov Reminders: NCID Credentials: Please remember to use your NCID credential periodically to prevent your user ID and password from becoming inactive. If your NCID credentials are not used within a twelve (12) to fifteen (15) month period, access to your account may be restricted. due to inactivity. To avoid disruption, it is strongly recommended that you schedule regular logins to ensure your credentials remain active and valid. The Beaufort-Hyde Partnership for Children is also able to provide you with resources, information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on child care issues. Their phone number is (252) 975-4647 or check out their website at www.bhckids.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me Michelle O’Kelley, Child Care Consultant, (252) 508-3955, Michelle.OKelley@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, (252) 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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: RISING STARS LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 07000251 Consultant: MICHELLE O'KELLEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/10/2025 Number Present: 32 Completed Date: 12/10/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 263 Time In: 08:32 AM Time Out: 12:55 PM 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an Annual Compliance Visit. L. Knight, Administrator, accompanied me during the visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued 11/6/2021, earning 6 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for meeting an education option. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 1/14/25. The sanitation inspection was completed on 11/12/25 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on 8/4/25. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-three percent as of 12/8/25. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 12/8/25 and this facility is currently owned by Rising stars Early Learning LLC and is current-active. Please contact me prior to any changes regarding the ownership of this facility. We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website and all the information is current. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your contact information, e.g., phone numbers, mailing address. We visited each indoor and outdoor space. Children throughout the center were engaged in free play and routines. Free play included blocks, dramatic play, manipulatives, and art. Staff engaged with children on the child’s level. Children under twelve months old received care according to individual needs and tummy time. Children rested on linen covered cots. Proper hand washing was observed. The outdoor space included riding toys, climbers, and basketball hoops to engage in gross motor activities. Lunch was observed and consisted of beef & cheese whole grain tortilla wrap, beans, corn, and milk The following violation(s) were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 1840 A license was bought, sold, or transferred by one person or entity to another. On August 1, 2025, ownership of the facility changed from sole proprietor to Rising Stars Learning Center LLC. .0204(a) 9999 A violation was found for which there is no item number. 15A NCAC18A .2831 (b)Pests shall be excluded from the child care center. Traps set for pests shall only be placed in areas that are inaccessible to children. Located in the cabinets under the sink in the kitchen were mouse droppings. 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. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 12/24/25. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Email the information to: Michelle O’Kelley, Child Care Consultant PO Box 56 Jamesville, NC 27846 Michelle.OKelley@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Change of ownership: 10A NCAC 09 .0204 CHANGES REQUIRING ISSUANCE OF A NEW LICENSE FOR A CHILD CARE CENTER (a) When the ownership of a child care center changes, the prospective new owner shall apply for a new license in accordance with Rule .0403 of this Chapter at least 30 days before acquiring ownership of the center. A child care center license shall not be bought, sold, or transferred by one person or entity to another. On August 1, 2025, ownership of the facility changed from sole proprietor to Rising Stars Learning Center LLC. The required 30 day notice was not given to the Division of Child Development. During todays visit you completed Appendix D: Application – Limited Liability Company, Application – Facility Profile, appendix I: Application – Statements of Responsibility, and gave me a copy of the Articles of Organization. Rodents: The risk of injury, infection, and aggravation of allergy from contact between children and animals is significant. Located in the cabinets under the sink in the kitchen were mouse droppings. You stated you have an exterminator come out once a month to spray. Staff are to check daily for rodent droppings. It was cleaned during the visit. Additional Comments: Today we discussed QRIS: Pathway to the Stars. Your facility has chosen to follow Pathway #2: Classroom and Instructional Quality Pathway. We discussed all applicable forms. You stated you plan to apply in August 2026. We reviewed all forms for pathway #1 and accessed them at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov Reminders: NCID Credentials: Please remember to use your NCID credential periodically to prevent your user ID and password from becoming inactive. If your NCID credentials are not used within a twelve (12) to fifteen (15) month period, access to your account may be restricted. due to inactivity. To avoid disruption, it is strongly recommended that you schedule regular logins to ensure your credentials remain active and valid. The Beaufort-Hyde Partnership for Children is also able to provide you with resources, information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on child care issues. Their phone number is (252) 975-4647 or check out their website at www.bhckids.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me Michelle O’Kelley, Child Care Consultant, (252) 508-3955, Michelle.OKelley@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, (252) 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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
NC GS 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: RISING STARS LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 07000251 Consultant: MICHELLE O'KELLEY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/14/2025 Number Present: 35 Completed Date: 1/14/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 319 Time In: 08:41 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s Annual Compliance Unannounced visit was to monitor for applicable childcare requirements. L. Knight, Administrator, accompanied me during the visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued 11/6/2021, earning 6 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for meeting an education option. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 2/15/24. The sanitation inspection was completed on 10/7/24 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on 8/7/24. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-three percent as of 1/13/25. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 1/13/25 and this facility is not currently owned or operated by a corporation. Please contact me prior to any changes regarding the ownership of this facility. We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website and all the information is current. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your contact information, e.g., phone numbers, mailing address. We visited each indoor and outdoor space. Children throughout the center were engaged in free play and routines. Staff engaged with children on the child’s level. Children under twelve months old received care according to individual needs and tummy time. Children rested on linen covered cots. Proper hand washing was observed. The outdoor space included riding toys, climbers, and basketball hoops to engage in gross motor activities. Lunch was observed and consisted of chicken, peas and carrots, lettuce and tomatoes, wheat crackers, and milk. The following violation(s) were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill was not completed for November 2024 or December 2024. .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. There is no documentation available for review of playground inspections for the months of September, October, November, or December 2024. .0605(q) 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. Sleep charts were not documented for an infant asleep during today’s visit. .0606(g) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. A lockdown drill was completed on 8/8/24, however a dill was not completed in the last quarter of 2024 as required. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 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. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 1/28/25. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Email the information to: Michelle O’Kelley, Child Care Consultant PO Box 56 Jamesville, NC 27846 Michelle.OKelley@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Fire Drills: Fire drills are required to be conducted at least monthly to ensure that all staff and children, are aware of what actions to take in the event of a life-threatening emergency. It is important that you use the pull station that is installed in your facility as the source of notification. It is most beneficial for staff and children to become familiar with the sound of the alarm that will go off should a real fire occur. Contact your fire alarm company and the local fire department prior to initiating the fire drill to let them know to set the system to test. A fire drill was not completed for November 2024 or December 2024. You stated that you have been busy and forgot to complete the drills. Write down tentative dates on your calendar for drills to take place on. Emergency Drills - Practicing emergency drills help providers and children respond to emergency situations in a calm and safe manner. A shelter-in-a-place or lockdown drill must be completed every 3 months. A lockdown drill was completed on 8/8/24, however a dill was not completed in the last quarter of 2024 as required. You stated that you have been busy and forgot to complete the drills. Write down tentative dates on your calendar for drills to take place on. Safe Sleep: Documenting the supervision that is provided for sleeping infants is one way to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). The use of sleep charts is identified in your center’s ITS-SIDS policy. Sleep charts are part of the center’s program records and must be kept on file and available for review. Sleep charts were not documented for an infant asleep during today’s visit. The caregiver stated she had no written it down yet. The caregiver working with infants did have a blank sleep chart available for use. Playground Inspections: Checks of the outdoor play areas are required to be documented at least monthly on the playground safety checklist. Although you should be checking the area daily prior to use, documentation must be on file to verify a monthly check has been completed to maintain a safe outdoor environment for staff and children. The last playground inspection available for review was dated for August 2024. There is no documentation available for review of playground inspections for the months of September, October, November, or December 2024. You stated that you had completed them but you are not sure where they are located. Write down tentative dates on your calendar for drills to take place on. Additional Comments: We discussed Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids and you have completed Lead in Water testing. You have begun the process of Lead-Based Paint testing and Asbestos testing. Raise NC- Stay current with communication and email blasts from DCDEE. Be sure to check your email at least weekly. If you are not currently receiving the email, please visit the DCDEE home page. Add your contact information and click subscribe to be added to the mailing list. North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project - NCRLAP’s mission is to promote the quality of child care by consistently and reliably assessing environments for the North Carolina Star Rated License. They collaborate with professionals in the early childhood education field to foster the development and learning of young children. Their website, ncrlap.org, offers resources, trainings, videos, worksheets, and help to get ready for the new ITERS-3, ECERS-3, and FCCRS-3 assessment tools that will be used in the new QRIS system. The Beaufort-Hyde Partnership for Children is also able to provide you with resources, information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on child care issues. Their phone number is (252) 975-4647 or check out their website at www.bhckids.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me Michelle O’Kelley, Child Care Consultant, (252) 508-3955, Michelle.OKelley@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, (252) 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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 .0606 · Violation
Name of Operation: RISING STARS LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 07000251 Consultant: BRITTANY JONES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/11/2024 Number Present: 28 Completed Date: 9/11/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 10:45 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Michelle, O’Kelley, Child Care Consultant, accompanied me on today’s visit. L. Knight, Administrator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued 11/6/21, earning 6 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for the child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 2/15/24. The sanitation inspection was completed on 2/22/24 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 8/7/24. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety one percent as of 9/3/24. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 9/3/24 and this facility is not currently owned or operated by a corporation. Please contact me prior to any changes regarding the ownership of this facility. All indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. Children throughout the facility were eating a lunch that consisted of roast beef with gravy, mashed potatoes, peas, roll, and milk. Infants were engaged in tummy time and eating lunch in high chairs. After lunch, personal care routines were completed before laying down to rest on child sized cots covered with sheets. The outdoor space was observed to have portable houses with slides, jungle gym, and balls for the children to engage in gross motor activities. The following violation(s) were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 601 Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. A thermometer in one (1) of the two (2) refrigerators located in the kitchen was broken. 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In space #1, a tube of Destin diaper rash ointment and a container of Equate Healing Ointment was on file without written permission from the parent. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 871 Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. In space #1, an infant was in a bouncy seat with a blanket covering their head and face. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. A shelter-in-a-place or lockdown drill must be completed every 3 months. A shelter-in-place drill was completed on 4/20/24, however a dill was not completed for the third quarter of 2024 as required. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 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. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 9/25/24, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Brittany Jones, Child Care Consultant PO Box 3272 New Bern, NC 28564 Brittany.j.jones@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance with Violations: Safe sleep environment: A safe sleep environment for infants reduces the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and other sleep related infant deaths. Soft or loose bedding should be kept away from sleeping infants and out of safe sleep environments. These include, but are not limited to: bumper pads, pillows, quilts, comforters, sleep positioning devices, sheepskins, blankets, flat sheets, cloth diapers, bibs, etc. Loose blankets around the head can be a risk factor for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). In space #1, an infant was in a bouncy seat with a blanket covering their head and face. You stated that there should not have been any blankets in the infant room, and you would speak with the staff members. Have parents leave the child’s blankets at home or take with them when dropping off their child. Over-the-counter Medicine: Medicines can be crucial to the health and wellness of children. They can also be very dangerous if the wrong type or wrong amount is given to the wrong person or at the wrong time. A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In space #1, a tube of Destin diaper rash ointment and a container of Equate Healing Ointment was on file without written permission from the parent. A staff member stated that the permission form was in the office. You stated that you did not know that child had the Desitin on site and that the Equate Healing Ointment is old and you did not have any paperwork for either of the medications. Have one staff member receive medicine and check to see if everything is filled out correct before placing the medication in the classroom. Sanitation: Safe handling of all food is a basic principle to prevent and reduce foodborne illnesses. To prevent bacterial growth, refrigerator(s) must maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. A thermometer in one (1) of the two (2) refrigerators located in the kitchen was broken. You stated that you were not informed that it was broken and would purchase a new one today. Check your refrigerator temperatures daily to ensure they are working properly. Emergency Drills: Practicing emergency drills help providers and children respond to emergency situations in a calm and safe manner. A shelter-in-a-place or lockdown drill must be completed every 3 months. A shelter-in-place drill was completed on 4/20/24, however a dill was not completed for the third quarter as required. You stated that you completed a lockdown drill but forgot to write it on the log sheet. Add dates to a calendar of when things need to be completed by as a visual reminder. Additional Comments: ABCMS Portal Training on DCDEE Moodle: After successfully completing the tutorial and the questions that follow, you will be able to edit your facility roster to reflect employees currently working in your program, as well as obtain the status of eligible applicants. Throughout the demonstration, you will see and hear step by step instructions for navigating the ABCMS Provider Portal. Natural Learning Initiative: https://naturalearning.org/resources/ Resources are created, often in collaboration with the Natural Learning Initiative’s interdisciplinary partners, to support technical assistance, professional development, and generally to promote the importance of the natural environment in the daily experience of all children. Please use and share. The Beaufort-Hyde Partnership for Children is also able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues. Their phone number is (252) 975-4647 or check out their website at www.bhckids.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Brittany Jones, Child Care Consultant, (252) 947-1036, Brittany.j.jones@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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 .0803 · Violation
Name of Operation: RISING STARS LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 07000251 Consultant: BRITTANY JONES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/11/2024 Number Present: 28 Completed Date: 9/11/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 10:45 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Michelle, O’Kelley, Child Care Consultant, accompanied me on today’s visit. L. Knight, Administrator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued 11/6/21, earning 6 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for the child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 2/15/24. The sanitation inspection was completed on 2/22/24 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 8/7/24. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety one percent as of 9/3/24. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 9/3/24 and this facility is not currently owned or operated by a corporation. Please contact me prior to any changes regarding the ownership of this facility. All indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. Children throughout the facility were eating a lunch that consisted of roast beef with gravy, mashed potatoes, peas, roll, and milk. Infants were engaged in tummy time and eating lunch in high chairs. After lunch, personal care routines were completed before laying down to rest on child sized cots covered with sheets. The outdoor space was observed to have portable houses with slides, jungle gym, and balls for the children to engage in gross motor activities. The following violation(s) were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 601 Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. A thermometer in one (1) of the two (2) refrigerators located in the kitchen was broken. 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In space #1, a tube of Destin diaper rash ointment and a container of Equate Healing Ointment was on file without written permission from the parent. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 871 Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. In space #1, an infant was in a bouncy seat with a blanket covering their head and face. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. A shelter-in-a-place or lockdown drill must be completed every 3 months. A shelter-in-place drill was completed on 4/20/24, however a dill was not completed for the third quarter of 2024 as required. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 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. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 9/25/24, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Brittany Jones, Child Care Consultant PO Box 3272 New Bern, NC 28564 Brittany.j.jones@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance with Violations: Safe sleep environment: A safe sleep environment for infants reduces the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and other sleep related infant deaths. Soft or loose bedding should be kept away from sleeping infants and out of safe sleep environments. These include, but are not limited to: bumper pads, pillows, quilts, comforters, sleep positioning devices, sheepskins, blankets, flat sheets, cloth diapers, bibs, etc. Loose blankets around the head can be a risk factor for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). In space #1, an infant was in a bouncy seat with a blanket covering their head and face. You stated that there should not have been any blankets in the infant room, and you would speak with the staff members. Have parents leave the child’s blankets at home or take with them when dropping off their child. Over-the-counter Medicine: Medicines can be crucial to the health and wellness of children. They can also be very dangerous if the wrong type or wrong amount is given to the wrong person or at the wrong time. A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In space #1, a tube of Destin diaper rash ointment and a container of Equate Healing Ointment was on file without written permission from the parent. A staff member stated that the permission form was in the office. You stated that you did not know that child had the Desitin on site and that the Equate Healing Ointment is old and you did not have any paperwork for either of the medications. Have one staff member receive medicine and check to see if everything is filled out correct before placing the medication in the classroom. Sanitation: Safe handling of all food is a basic principle to prevent and reduce foodborne illnesses. To prevent bacterial growth, refrigerator(s) must maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. A thermometer in one (1) of the two (2) refrigerators located in the kitchen was broken. You stated that you were not informed that it was broken and would purchase a new one today. Check your refrigerator temperatures daily to ensure they are working properly. Emergency Drills: Practicing emergency drills help providers and children respond to emergency situations in a calm and safe manner. A shelter-in-a-place or lockdown drill must be completed every 3 months. A shelter-in-place drill was completed on 4/20/24, however a dill was not completed for the third quarter as required. You stated that you completed a lockdown drill but forgot to write it on the log sheet. Add dates to a calendar of when things need to be completed by as a visual reminder. Additional Comments: ABCMS Portal Training on DCDEE Moodle: After successfully completing the tutorial and the questions that follow, you will be able to edit your facility roster to reflect employees currently working in your program, as well as obtain the status of eligible applicants. Throughout the demonstration, you will see and hear step by step instructions for navigating the ABCMS Provider Portal. Natural Learning Initiative: https://naturalearning.org/resources/ Resources are created, often in collaboration with the Natural Learning Initiative’s interdisciplinary partners, to support technical assistance, professional development, and generally to promote the importance of the natural environment in the daily experience of all children. Please use and share. The Beaufort-Hyde Partnership for Children is also able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues. Their phone number is (252) 975-4647 or check out their website at www.bhckids.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Brittany Jones, Child Care Consultant, (252) 947-1036, Brittany.j.jones@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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
NC GS 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: RISING STARS LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 07000251 Consultant: BRITTANY JONES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/11/2024 Number Present: 28 Completed Date: 9/11/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 10:45 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Michelle, O’Kelley, Child Care Consultant, accompanied me on today’s visit. L. Knight, Administrator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued 11/6/21, earning 6 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for the child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 2/15/24. The sanitation inspection was completed on 2/22/24 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 8/7/24. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety one percent as of 9/3/24. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 9/3/24 and this facility is not currently owned or operated by a corporation. Please contact me prior to any changes regarding the ownership of this facility. All indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. Children throughout the facility were eating a lunch that consisted of roast beef with gravy, mashed potatoes, peas, roll, and milk. Infants were engaged in tummy time and eating lunch in high chairs. After lunch, personal care routines were completed before laying down to rest on child sized cots covered with sheets. The outdoor space was observed to have portable houses with slides, jungle gym, and balls for the children to engage in gross motor activities. The following violation(s) were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 601 Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. A thermometer in one (1) of the two (2) refrigerators located in the kitchen was broken. 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In space #1, a tube of Destin diaper rash ointment and a container of Equate Healing Ointment was on file without written permission from the parent. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 871 Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. In space #1, an infant was in a bouncy seat with a blanket covering their head and face. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. A shelter-in-a-place or lockdown drill must be completed every 3 months. A shelter-in-place drill was completed on 4/20/24, however a dill was not completed for the third quarter of 2024 as required. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 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. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 9/25/24, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Brittany Jones, Child Care Consultant PO Box 3272 New Bern, NC 28564 Brittany.j.jones@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance with Violations: Safe sleep environment: A safe sleep environment for infants reduces the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and other sleep related infant deaths. Soft or loose bedding should be kept away from sleeping infants and out of safe sleep environments. These include, but are not limited to: bumper pads, pillows, quilts, comforters, sleep positioning devices, sheepskins, blankets, flat sheets, cloth diapers, bibs, etc. Loose blankets around the head can be a risk factor for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). In space #1, an infant was in a bouncy seat with a blanket covering their head and face. You stated that there should not have been any blankets in the infant room, and you would speak with the staff members. Have parents leave the child’s blankets at home or take with them when dropping off their child. Over-the-counter Medicine: Medicines can be crucial to the health and wellness of children. They can also be very dangerous if the wrong type or wrong amount is given to the wrong person or at the wrong time. A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In space #1, a tube of Destin diaper rash ointment and a container of Equate Healing Ointment was on file without written permission from the parent. A staff member stated that the permission form was in the office. You stated that you did not know that child had the Desitin on site and that the Equate Healing Ointment is old and you did not have any paperwork for either of the medications. Have one staff member receive medicine and check to see if everything is filled out correct before placing the medication in the classroom. Sanitation: Safe handling of all food is a basic principle to prevent and reduce foodborne illnesses. To prevent bacterial growth, refrigerator(s) must maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. A thermometer in one (1) of the two (2) refrigerators located in the kitchen was broken. You stated that you were not informed that it was broken and would purchase a new one today. Check your refrigerator temperatures daily to ensure they are working properly. Emergency Drills: Practicing emergency drills help providers and children respond to emergency situations in a calm and safe manner. A shelter-in-a-place or lockdown drill must be completed every 3 months. A shelter-in-place drill was completed on 4/20/24, however a dill was not completed for the third quarter as required. You stated that you completed a lockdown drill but forgot to write it on the log sheet. Add dates to a calendar of when things need to be completed by as a visual reminder. Additional Comments: ABCMS Portal Training on DCDEE Moodle: After successfully completing the tutorial and the questions that follow, you will be able to edit your facility roster to reflect employees currently working in your program, as well as obtain the status of eligible applicants. Throughout the demonstration, you will see and hear step by step instructions for navigating the ABCMS Provider Portal. Natural Learning Initiative: https://naturalearning.org/resources/ Resources are created, often in collaboration with the Natural Learning Initiative’s interdisciplinary partners, to support technical assistance, professional development, and generally to promote the importance of the natural environment in the daily experience of all children. Please use and share. The Beaufort-Hyde Partnership for Children is also able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues. Their phone number is (252) 975-4647 or check out their website at www.bhckids.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Brittany Jones, Child Care Consultant, (252) 947-1036, Brittany.j.jones@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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
10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation
Name of Operation: RISING STARS LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 07000251 Consultant: BRITTANY JONES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/15/2024 Number Present: 48 Completed Date: 2/15/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 285 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. L. Knight, Administrator, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued 11/6/21, earning 6 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for the child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 3/17/23. The sanitation inspection was completed 10/26/23 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 8/21/23 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety one percent as of 2/12/24. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 2/2/24 and this facility is not currently owned or operated by a corporation. Please contact me prior to any changes regarding the ownership of this facility. We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website and all information is current. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your contact information, e.g., phone numbers, mailing address. You visited each indoor and outdoor space with me. Children throughout the center were engaged in free play in activity centers, group time, transitions, and personal care routines. Infants were observed playing on the carpet while a caregiver read them a book about letters. Toddlers were transitioning to the outdoor space. Preschoolers in space #4 were creating caterpillar crafts with paper plates. The outdoor space was observed to have portable climbers and houses, riding toys, and balls for the children to engage in gross motor activities. Lunch was observed and consisted of shrimp, WG rice, mixed vegetables, apples, and milk. The following violation(s) were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 542 The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed. In space #1, one (1) out of three (3) infant’s feeding plans reviewed was not updated to reflect the infant could have baby foods. 10 NCAC 09 .0902(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In the outdoor space, a plastic caterpillar tunnel was observed to have a large hole with sharp edges. The wooden fence had a hole at the bottom of one picket that was 6 inches wide creating an entrapment hazard. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One (1) out of the six (6) children’s files reviewed was missing an immunization record. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. One (1) out of six (6) children’s files reviewed was missing a written smoking restriction statement signed by a parent. .0604(j) 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. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 2/29/24, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Brittany Jones, Child Care Consultant PO Box 3272 New Bern, NC 28564 Brittany.j.jones@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance with Documented Violations: Outdoor Environment: The outdoor learning environment offers a sense of freedom for children. Children are able to play freely with peers, expand their imagination beyond restraints of indoor activities, release energy and explore their sense of touch, smell, taste and their sense of motion. It is important that the outdoor area is checked daily and proper upkeep is conducted to ensure the environment is safe for use. In the outdoor space, a plastic caterpillar tunnel was observed to have a large hole with sharp edges. The wooden fence had a hole at the bottom of one picket that was 6 inches wide creating an entrapment hazard. You stated that you had purchased the tunnel not too long ago and had not seen the hole. During the visit, you contacted someone to fix the hole in the fence and remove the tunnel. It would be helpful to assign a staff member to check the outdoor space each day before the children go outside to ensure that the area is free of hazards. Feeding Schedules: Growth and development during infancy require that nourishing, wholesome, and developmentally appropriate food be provided, using safe approaches to feeding. All children under 15 months of age must have a signed feeding schedule/plan on file. The infant feeding plans should be developed with each infant’s parents/guardians and, when appropriate, in collaboration with the child’s primary care provider. In space #1, one (1) out of three (3) infant’s feeding plans reviewed was not updated to reflect the infant could have baby foods. You stated that the infant had recently begun to try baby food. The feeding plan should be adjusted to reflect the infant’s current needs. We discussed that anytime a parent discusses a change in their feeding plan, pull their plan and have the parent update it. Children's Records: Maintaining accurate documentation at the child care center is important because it demonstrates compliance with the child care rules and ensures the health and safety of each child. Children's records are required to completed and maintained for each child who attends your child care (full-time, part-time, or drop-in). Within 30 days of the child's first day of enrollment an immunization record must be on file for each child. One (1) out of the six (6) children’s files reviewed was missing an immunization record. We discussed that if the parent does not provide an immunization record to you within that time period, the child may no longer attend until it is received and that this is what you do. School age children records are exempt from having a medical examination report for any child enrolled in a public school or private school, but an immunization record is required. You stated that you were unaware of school age children needing an immunization record. We reviewed this information in the Child Care rules together. When enrolling a new school age child, note on the file checklist that only the medical report is not required. One (1) out of six (6) children’s files reviewed was missing a written smoking restriction statement signed by a parent. You stated that you had been working with the parent to get all the required documents. It would be helpful to document the date that you receive documents on the file checklist in addition to checking the box. Additional Comments: Rule Changes Effective January 2024: Training Modules Available in DCDEE Moodle The Child Care Commission adopted child care rule changes in January 2024. Changes relate to definitions; lead and asbestos for centers and family child care homes; building requirements for family child care homes; multi-unit child care centers; and criminal background checks. Consultants will assist as you begin to review and implement the changes, but please note, some of the rule changes may or may not impact your facility. An example is the rules in section .2600 for multi-unit child care center. These rules are specific to child care centers with multiple licensed centers within one building. Please ensure you are using the updated January 2024 rule book, and view information in the DCDEE Moodle (enroll if necessary). You will need to have an NCID - the same NCID that you use for the health & safety training, WORKS login, and/or the CBC Portal - to participate in Moodle training. If you do not have an NCID, use this link to get one: https://ncid.nc.gov. Rule training modules can be found in the same course as the October 2017 Child Care Rule Rollout. If you are unfamiliar with the Child Care Rule Rollout within Moodle and how to navigate, please visit: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Learning-Resources/How-to-Navigate-Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-9326. Natural Learning Initiative: Time outdoors is a critical tool for supporting mental and physical health in young children. Adoption of best practices for outdoor play and learning spaces is critical to increase daily time spent outside. The four components of this project include: 1. Relaunch a supportive network for outdoor play and learning environments in North Carolina; 2. Research nature-based programs and spaces and develop a plan to embed these in licensed childcare in North Carolina; 3. Motivate and train early educators and specialists to promote best practices and increase time in outdoor play and learning in NC childcare facilities; 4. Increase time outdoors playing and learning in NC family child care homes through professional development and technical assistance. Today, we discussed ways to create a natural learning environment in the outdoor spaces. Some of the ideas included a music wall made from kitchen accessories, a garden that the children can help plant, a science center, and stepping stone made from logs. I encourage you to check out naturallearning.org to find resources and professional development options for ways to enhance your outdoor learning environments. Southwestern Child Development Commission https://www.swcdcinc.org/ offers a variety of online courses and trainings, including BSAC. We discussed this site being a resource for completing on-going training hours, BSAC, and orientation. The Beaufort-Hyde Partnership for Children is also able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on child care issues. Their phone number is (252) 975-4647 or check out their website at www.bhckids.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Brittany Jones, Child Care Consultant, (252) 947-1036, Brittany.j.jones@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, (252) 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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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10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation
Name of Operation: RISING STARS LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 07000251 Consultant: BRITTANY JONES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/15/2024 Number Present: 48 Completed Date: 2/15/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 285 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. L. Knight, Administrator, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued 11/6/21, earning 6 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for the child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 3/17/23. The sanitation inspection was completed 10/26/23 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 8/21/23 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety one percent as of 2/12/24. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 2/2/24 and this facility is not currently owned or operated by a corporation. Please contact me prior to any changes regarding the ownership of this facility. We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website and all information is current. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your contact information, e.g., phone numbers, mailing address. You visited each indoor and outdoor space with me. Children throughout the center were engaged in free play in activity centers, group time, transitions, and personal care routines. Infants were observed playing on the carpet while a caregiver read them a book about letters. Toddlers were transitioning to the outdoor space. Preschoolers in space #4 were creating caterpillar crafts with paper plates. The outdoor space was observed to have portable climbers and houses, riding toys, and balls for the children to engage in gross motor activities. Lunch was observed and consisted of shrimp, WG rice, mixed vegetables, apples, and milk. The following violation(s) were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 542 The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed. In space #1, one (1) out of three (3) infant’s feeding plans reviewed was not updated to reflect the infant could have baby foods. 10 NCAC 09 .0902(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In the outdoor space, a plastic caterpillar tunnel was observed to have a large hole with sharp edges. The wooden fence had a hole at the bottom of one picket that was 6 inches wide creating an entrapment hazard. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One (1) out of the six (6) children’s files reviewed was missing an immunization record. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. One (1) out of six (6) children’s files reviewed was missing a written smoking restriction statement signed by a parent. .0604(j) 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. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 2/29/24, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Brittany Jones, Child Care Consultant PO Box 3272 New Bern, NC 28564 Brittany.j.jones@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance with Documented Violations: Outdoor Environment: The outdoor learning environment offers a sense of freedom for children. Children are able to play freely with peers, expand their imagination beyond restraints of indoor activities, release energy and explore their sense of touch, smell, taste and their sense of motion. It is important that the outdoor area is checked daily and proper upkeep is conducted to ensure the environment is safe for use. In the outdoor space, a plastic caterpillar tunnel was observed to have a large hole with sharp edges. The wooden fence had a hole at the bottom of one picket that was 6 inches wide creating an entrapment hazard. You stated that you had purchased the tunnel not too long ago and had not seen the hole. During the visit, you contacted someone to fix the hole in the fence and remove the tunnel. It would be helpful to assign a staff member to check the outdoor space each day before the children go outside to ensure that the area is free of hazards. Feeding Schedules: Growth and development during infancy require that nourishing, wholesome, and developmentally appropriate food be provided, using safe approaches to feeding. All children under 15 months of age must have a signed feeding schedule/plan on file. The infant feeding plans should be developed with each infant’s parents/guardians and, when appropriate, in collaboration with the child’s primary care provider. In space #1, one (1) out of three (3) infant’s feeding plans reviewed was not updated to reflect the infant could have baby foods. You stated that the infant had recently begun to try baby food. The feeding plan should be adjusted to reflect the infant’s current needs. We discussed that anytime a parent discusses a change in their feeding plan, pull their plan and have the parent update it. Children's Records: Maintaining accurate documentation at the child care center is important because it demonstrates compliance with the child care rules and ensures the health and safety of each child. Children's records are required to completed and maintained for each child who attends your child care (full-time, part-time, or drop-in). Within 30 days of the child's first day of enrollment an immunization record must be on file for each child. One (1) out of the six (6) children’s files reviewed was missing an immunization record. We discussed that if the parent does not provide an immunization record to you within that time period, the child may no longer attend until it is received and that this is what you do. School age children records are exempt from having a medical examination report for any child enrolled in a public school or private school, but an immunization record is required. You stated that you were unaware of school age children needing an immunization record. We reviewed this information in the Child Care rules together. When enrolling a new school age child, note on the file checklist that only the medical report is not required. One (1) out of six (6) children’s files reviewed was missing a written smoking restriction statement signed by a parent. You stated that you had been working with the parent to get all the required documents. It would be helpful to document the date that you receive documents on the file checklist in addition to checking the box. Additional Comments: Rule Changes Effective January 2024: Training Modules Available in DCDEE Moodle The Child Care Commission adopted child care rule changes in January 2024. Changes relate to definitions; lead and asbestos for centers and family child care homes; building requirements for family child care homes; multi-unit child care centers; and criminal background checks. Consultants will assist as you begin to review and implement the changes, but please note, some of the rule changes may or may not impact your facility. An example is the rules in section .2600 for multi-unit child care center. These rules are specific to child care centers with multiple licensed centers within one building. Please ensure you are using the updated January 2024 rule book, and view information in the DCDEE Moodle (enroll if necessary). You will need to have an NCID - the same NCID that you use for the health & safety training, WORKS login, and/or the CBC Portal - to participate in Moodle training. If you do not have an NCID, use this link to get one: https://ncid.nc.gov. Rule training modules can be found in the same course as the October 2017 Child Care Rule Rollout. If you are unfamiliar with the Child Care Rule Rollout within Moodle and how to navigate, please visit: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Learning-Resources/How-to-Navigate-Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-9326. Natural Learning Initiative: Time outdoors is a critical tool for supporting mental and physical health in young children. Adoption of best practices for outdoor play and learning spaces is critical to increase daily time spent outside. The four components of this project include: 1. Relaunch a supportive network for outdoor play and learning environments in North Carolina; 2. Research nature-based programs and spaces and develop a plan to embed these in licensed childcare in North Carolina; 3. Motivate and train early educators and specialists to promote best practices and increase time in outdoor play and learning in NC childcare facilities; 4. Increase time outdoors playing and learning in NC family child care homes through professional development and technical assistance. Today, we discussed ways to create a natural learning environment in the outdoor spaces. Some of the ideas included a music wall made from kitchen accessories, a garden that the children can help plant, a science center, and stepping stone made from logs. I encourage you to check out naturallearning.org to find resources and professional development options for ways to enhance your outdoor learning environments. Southwestern Child Development Commission https://www.swcdcinc.org/ offers a variety of online courses and trainings, including BSAC. We discussed this site being a resource for completing on-going training hours, BSAC, and orientation. The Beaufort-Hyde Partnership for Children is also able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on child care issues. Their phone number is (252) 975-4647 or check out their website at www.bhckids.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Brittany Jones, Child Care Consultant, (252) 947-1036, Brittany.j.jones@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, (252) 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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
NC GS 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: RISING STARS LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 07000251 Consultant: BRITTANY JONES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/15/2024 Number Present: 48 Completed Date: 2/15/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 285 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. L. Knight, Administrator, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued 11/6/21, earning 6 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for the child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 3/17/23. The sanitation inspection was completed 10/26/23 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 8/21/23 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety one percent as of 2/12/24. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 2/2/24 and this facility is not currently owned or operated by a corporation. Please contact me prior to any changes regarding the ownership of this facility. We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website and all information is current. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your contact information, e.g., phone numbers, mailing address. You visited each indoor and outdoor space with me. Children throughout the center were engaged in free play in activity centers, group time, transitions, and personal care routines. Infants were observed playing on the carpet while a caregiver read them a book about letters. Toddlers were transitioning to the outdoor space. Preschoolers in space #4 were creating caterpillar crafts with paper plates. The outdoor space was observed to have portable climbers and houses, riding toys, and balls for the children to engage in gross motor activities. Lunch was observed and consisted of shrimp, WG rice, mixed vegetables, apples, and milk. The following violation(s) were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 542 The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed. In space #1, one (1) out of three (3) infant’s feeding plans reviewed was not updated to reflect the infant could have baby foods. 10 NCAC 09 .0902(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In the outdoor space, a plastic caterpillar tunnel was observed to have a large hole with sharp edges. The wooden fence had a hole at the bottom of one picket that was 6 inches wide creating an entrapment hazard. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One (1) out of the six (6) children’s files reviewed was missing an immunization record. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. One (1) out of six (6) children’s files reviewed was missing a written smoking restriction statement signed by a parent. .0604(j) 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. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 2/29/24, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Brittany Jones, Child Care Consultant PO Box 3272 New Bern, NC 28564 Brittany.j.jones@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance with Documented Violations: Outdoor Environment: The outdoor learning environment offers a sense of freedom for children. Children are able to play freely with peers, expand their imagination beyond restraints of indoor activities, release energy and explore their sense of touch, smell, taste and their sense of motion. It is important that the outdoor area is checked daily and proper upkeep is conducted to ensure the environment is safe for use. In the outdoor space, a plastic caterpillar tunnel was observed to have a large hole with sharp edges. The wooden fence had a hole at the bottom of one picket that was 6 inches wide creating an entrapment hazard. You stated that you had purchased the tunnel not too long ago and had not seen the hole. During the visit, you contacted someone to fix the hole in the fence and remove the tunnel. It would be helpful to assign a staff member to check the outdoor space each day before the children go outside to ensure that the area is free of hazards. Feeding Schedules: Growth and development during infancy require that nourishing, wholesome, and developmentally appropriate food be provided, using safe approaches to feeding. All children under 15 months of age must have a signed feeding schedule/plan on file. The infant feeding plans should be developed with each infant’s parents/guardians and, when appropriate, in collaboration with the child’s primary care provider. In space #1, one (1) out of three (3) infant’s feeding plans reviewed was not updated to reflect the infant could have baby foods. You stated that the infant had recently begun to try baby food. The feeding plan should be adjusted to reflect the infant’s current needs. We discussed that anytime a parent discusses a change in their feeding plan, pull their plan and have the parent update it. Children's Records: Maintaining accurate documentation at the child care center is important because it demonstrates compliance with the child care rules and ensures the health and safety of each child. Children's records are required to completed and maintained for each child who attends your child care (full-time, part-time, or drop-in). Within 30 days of the child's first day of enrollment an immunization record must be on file for each child. One (1) out of the six (6) children’s files reviewed was missing an immunization record. We discussed that if the parent does not provide an immunization record to you within that time period, the child may no longer attend until it is received and that this is what you do. School age children records are exempt from having a medical examination report for any child enrolled in a public school or private school, but an immunization record is required. You stated that you were unaware of school age children needing an immunization record. We reviewed this information in the Child Care rules together. When enrolling a new school age child, note on the file checklist that only the medical report is not required. One (1) out of six (6) children’s files reviewed was missing a written smoking restriction statement signed by a parent. You stated that you had been working with the parent to get all the required documents. It would be helpful to document the date that you receive documents on the file checklist in addition to checking the box. Additional Comments: Rule Changes Effective January 2024: Training Modules Available in DCDEE Moodle The Child Care Commission adopted child care rule changes in January 2024. Changes relate to definitions; lead and asbestos for centers and family child care homes; building requirements for family child care homes; multi-unit child care centers; and criminal background checks. Consultants will assist as you begin to review and implement the changes, but please note, some of the rule changes may or may not impact your facility. An example is the rules in section .2600 for multi-unit child care center. These rules are specific to child care centers with multiple licensed centers within one building. Please ensure you are using the updated January 2024 rule book, and view information in the DCDEE Moodle (enroll if necessary). You will need to have an NCID - the same NCID that you use for the health & safety training, WORKS login, and/or the CBC Portal - to participate in Moodle training. If you do not have an NCID, use this link to get one: https://ncid.nc.gov. Rule training modules can be found in the same course as the October 2017 Child Care Rule Rollout. If you are unfamiliar with the Child Care Rule Rollout within Moodle and how to navigate, please visit: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Learning-Resources/How-to-Navigate-Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-9326. Natural Learning Initiative: Time outdoors is a critical tool for supporting mental and physical health in young children. Adoption of best practices for outdoor play and learning spaces is critical to increase daily time spent outside. The four components of this project include: 1. Relaunch a supportive network for outdoor play and learning environments in North Carolina; 2. Research nature-based programs and spaces and develop a plan to embed these in licensed childcare in North Carolina; 3. Motivate and train early educators and specialists to promote best practices and increase time in outdoor play and learning in NC childcare facilities; 4. Increase time outdoors playing and learning in NC family child care homes through professional development and technical assistance. Today, we discussed ways to create a natural learning environment in the outdoor spaces. Some of the ideas included a music wall made from kitchen accessories, a garden that the children can help plant, a science center, and stepping stone made from logs. I encourage you to check out naturallearning.org to find resources and professional development options for ways to enhance your outdoor learning environments. Southwestern Child Development Commission https://www.swcdcinc.org/ offers a variety of online courses and trainings, including BSAC. We discussed this site being a resource for completing on-going training hours, BSAC, and orientation. The Beaufort-Hyde Partnership for Children is also able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on child care issues. Their phone number is (252) 975-4647 or check out their website at www.bhckids.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Brittany Jones, Child Care Consultant, (252) 947-1036, Brittany.j.jones@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, (252) 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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
10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation
Name of Operation: RISING STARS LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 07000251 Consultant: LAKISHA SKINNER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/12/2023 Number Present: 34 Completed Date: 9/12/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 235 Time In: 08:45 AM Time Out: 12:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced * The purpose of today’s Routine Unannounced visit was to monitor for applicable childcare requirements. L. Knight, Administrator, accompanied me during the visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued 11/6/2021, earning 6 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for meeting an education option. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 3/17/23. The sanitation inspection was completed on 5/23/23 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 8/21/23. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-five percent as of 9/11/23. You visited each indoor and outdoor space with me. Children throughout the center were engaged in free play, routines, and transitions. Children under twelve months old received care according to individual needs including diapering and bottle feeding. Proper hand washing was observed. Children were observed in the outdoor space engaging in play with portable toys and equipment. The outdoor space included awnings for shade, riding toys, and basketball hoops to engage in gross motor activities. Lunch included chicken and gravy, brown rice, sweet peas, peaches, and milk. The following violation was documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The previous inspection occurred on 8/19/22. The current inspection occurred on 8/21/23 and was submitted to the consultant on 9/12/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(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. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 9/26/2023 I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Lakisha Skinner, Child Care Consultant PO BOX 431 Grimesland, NC 27837 Lakisha.Skinner@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Insert TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WITH THE DOCUMENTED VIOLATION (S): Fire Inspections - The primary reason for fire inspections is to keep everyone in the facility safe from potential fire hazards. Regular inspection, testing, and maintenance make the work environment safer, so your employees are protected. Your last fire inspection was completed on August 19, 2022. You indicated you contacted the fire marshal and scheduled the appointment prior to last year’s inspection. The fire marshal did come but the alarm system required an inspection before the fire inspection could complete the fire inspection. The fire marshal returned but the inspection occurred after last year’s inspection date. The current inspection was completed on August 21, 2023. You must schedule and obtain a fire inspection with the local fire inspector within 12 months of the previous fire inspection. The inspection must be sent within one week of receipt. Additional Comments: The Beaufort-Hyde Partnership for Children is also able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues. Their phone number is (252) 975-4647 or check out their website at www.bhckids.org . Be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules, review the with your center staff, and assist your staff with maintaining compliance with the laws and rules. The most recent version of laws and rules regarding child care facilities in North Carolina are available on the DCDEE website, https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. New Sanitation Rules - DCDEE and the Department of Public Health have received feedback from child care programs that additional guidance would be helpful in implementing the child care sanitation rules that the Public Health Commission readopted effective July 1, 2023. Please know that no demerits will be taken for new requirements of these rules until January 2024. Until then, DPH and DCDEE will work together to make sure NC child care centers have the necessary training, technical assistance, and operational support needed to meet the new requirements. The NC Early Childhood Credential Equivalency Exam is another pathway option comparable to a NC Early Childhood Credential. This equivalency exam assesses the foundations of culturally responsive, equitable and inclusive early childhood education, planning intentional developmentally appropriate experiences, learning activities, and teaching strategies for indoor and outdoor environments for all young children, guidance techniques, and professionalism. Moodle Support – You already know the Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle Support. To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Lakisha Skinner, Child Care Consultant, 252-820-5976, Lakisha.Skinner@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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: RISING STARS LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 07000251 Consultant: LAKISHA SKINNER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/12/2023 Number Present: 34 Completed Date: 9/12/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 235 Time In: 08:45 AM Time Out: 12:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced * The purpose of today’s Routine Unannounced visit was to monitor for applicable childcare requirements. L. Knight, Administrator, accompanied me during the visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued 11/6/2021, earning 6 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for meeting an education option. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 3/17/23. The sanitation inspection was completed on 5/23/23 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 8/21/23. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-five percent as of 9/11/23. You visited each indoor and outdoor space with me. Children throughout the center were engaged in free play, routines, and transitions. Children under twelve months old received care according to individual needs including diapering and bottle feeding. Proper hand washing was observed. Children were observed in the outdoor space engaging in play with portable toys and equipment. The outdoor space included awnings for shade, riding toys, and basketball hoops to engage in gross motor activities. Lunch included chicken and gravy, brown rice, sweet peas, peaches, and milk. The following violation was documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The previous inspection occurred on 8/19/22. The current inspection occurred on 8/21/23 and was submitted to the consultant on 9/12/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(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. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 9/26/2023 I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Lakisha Skinner, Child Care Consultant PO BOX 431 Grimesland, NC 27837 Lakisha.Skinner@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Insert TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WITH THE DOCUMENTED VIOLATION (S): Fire Inspections - The primary reason for fire inspections is to keep everyone in the facility safe from potential fire hazards. Regular inspection, testing, and maintenance make the work environment safer, so your employees are protected. Your last fire inspection was completed on August 19, 2022. You indicated you contacted the fire marshal and scheduled the appointment prior to last year’s inspection. The fire marshal did come but the alarm system required an inspection before the fire inspection could complete the fire inspection. The fire marshal returned but the inspection occurred after last year’s inspection date. The current inspection was completed on August 21, 2023. You must schedule and obtain a fire inspection with the local fire inspector within 12 months of the previous fire inspection. The inspection must be sent within one week of receipt. Additional Comments: The Beaufort-Hyde Partnership for Children is also able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues. Their phone number is (252) 975-4647 or check out their website at www.bhckids.org . Be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules, review the with your center staff, and assist your staff with maintaining compliance with the laws and rules. The most recent version of laws and rules regarding child care facilities in North Carolina are available on the DCDEE website, https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. New Sanitation Rules - DCDEE and the Department of Public Health have received feedback from child care programs that additional guidance would be helpful in implementing the child care sanitation rules that the Public Health Commission readopted effective July 1, 2023. Please know that no demerits will be taken for new requirements of these rules until January 2024. Until then, DPH and DCDEE will work together to make sure NC child care centers have the necessary training, technical assistance, and operational support needed to meet the new requirements. The NC Early Childhood Credential Equivalency Exam is another pathway option comparable to a NC Early Childhood Credential. This equivalency exam assesses the foundations of culturally responsive, equitable and inclusive early childhood education, planning intentional developmentally appropriate experiences, learning activities, and teaching strategies for indoor and outdoor environments for all young children, guidance techniques, and professionalism. Moodle Support – You already know the Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle Support. To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Lakisha Skinner, Child Care Consultant, 252-820-5976, Lakisha.Skinner@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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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