10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: ABC LAND, INC. Facility ID: 92001611 Consultant: KIMBERLY WIMBERLY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/12/2024 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 11/12/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 75 Time In: 12:15 PM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor child care requirements during a routine unannounced visit. Today’s visit was conducted with Lorraine Dixon, Owner/Administrator. I reviewed the NC Secretary of State’s website and the owner of the facility, ABC Land, Inc. is listed as current-active as of 11-12-24. Program requirements The following items were observe posted: first aid poster, license, no smoking sign, summary of the law and emergency care plan. The indoor environment was monitored for safety and no items of non compliance were observed. Daily arrival and departure times of the children are documented on an clipboard located in each classroom. The children are cared for in two (2) buildings designated for child care which are located on the same property. I did observe that one of the classrooms in Building #2 has closed and the children have been transferred to the sister site located on Liles Dean Road, Wendell. All space used by the children were adequately heated and cooled. An incident log is stored in the Director’s office. Program records were monitored and I did observe that there is not a current fire inspection on file. Ms. Dixon stated that she had been in contact with the Fire Inspector but as of today’s date has not had an inspection yet. We did discuss for future purposes, to allow time if there is a bag log, contacting the Fire Inspector 1 ½ months prior to the expiration of the fire inspection. I also suggested setting a reminder each year to serve as an additional measure to not forget. The last Sanitation inspection was conducted on 8-26-24. Fire drills, EPR drill and outdoor playground inspections were current and on file. Staff Records: I monitored one staff file who floats between the two sites as well as monitored additional information which was omitted off of the most recent Staff and Training worksheets. I also verified that all staff employed at the facility had current criminal record qualifying letters on file. We did discuss as a reminder that there were three staff who will need their CBC requalification done prior to 12-6-24. Ms. Dixon stated to me that she was aware of this. Staff/Child Ratios and Supervision: During today's visit I observed the children having nap time. The Infants were being fed and having tummy time. Sleeping baby checks for all Infants ages 0-12 months were monitored and observed to be in compliance. Supervision was observed being maintained. Space capacity did not exceed that which was allowed. Medications and Hazardous Products: All hazardous products were either locked up or placed out of reach of the children. I did observe one child’s emergency medication stored at least 5 feet off of the floor and out of reach of the children but still accessible to staff. One item of non compliance regarding program records (expired fire inspection) was observed and must be corrected immediately. A copy of an approved fire inspection is due to me no later than November 26, 2024. The inspection can be mailed or e-mailed to me at the address at the bottom of this report. 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 last fire inspection was conducted on 9-15-23. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) Please feel free to call me if you have any questions regarding your report. Kim Wimberly PO BOX 609 Knightdale,NC 27545 919-819-9387 Kim.Wimberly@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0514 · Violation

Name of Operation: ABC LAND, INC. Facility ID: 92001611 Consultant: KIMBERLY WIMBERLY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/7/2024 Number Present: 35 Completed Date: 5/7/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 175 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:25 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to inspect the facility for compliance with child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. The last annual compliance was conducted on 5-17-23. The center currently operates with a 5 STAR rated license. The center is approved for 80 children ages 0-12. My visit was conducted with Lorraine Dixon, Owner/Director and Shane Gay, Administration. During today’s visit an assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted, inspecting all space used by children. Upon arrival to the program today, the children were observed participating in various activities and some were outside playing. The Infants were being fed, changed and having tummy time. Sleeping baby checks were monitored for all Infants age 0-12 months and were observed to be in compliance. I did observe that the 2/3 year old classroom had 6-two year olds and 4-three year olds present with one staff member. I observed one staff member floating between this classroom and another classroom but both classrooms need two staff due to reduced, enhanced staff/child ratios as required for your rated license. Ms. Dixon stated she was mistaken and thought the center was meeting reduced, enhanced ratios and I showed her the Staff/Child ratio sheet which was posted and explained that they achieved 7 points for Program Standards on the rated license and that requires reduced, enhanced staff/child ratios as stated in Child Care Rule .0718( c.) We discussed ways to shift children around on days when staff call out sick, such as today. This violation was corrected during my visit today. For outside time, the children play in fenced areas. There are live chickens on the premises but are kept locked up in a separate fenced area away from the children. There are raised bed gardens that the children plant vegetables in on one of the playgrounds. This is a great science experience for the children to grow from seeds to table. The Infant and Toddler teachers were observed blowing bubbles for the children while they were outside. I monitored all new staff files and completed the Staff & Training worksheet for these staff during my visit. I did observe that the staff were missing several required documents which we discussed today. Ms. Dixon has been out on medical leave and has just got back to work from leave and is catching up on paperwork for the staff. Please finish Staff and Training worksheets for the remaining staff and send to me by Friday, May 10, 2024. Ten children’s files were monitored and observed to be in compliance. I inspected the facilities posted information such as the license, EMC plan, emergency telephone numbers, staff/ratio sheets, allergy lists, etc. and all were observed to be in compliance. Fire drills, EPR drills and outdoor playground inspections were all current and on file. Fire and sanitation inspections were also current and on file. The EPR Plan was also current and on file but we did discuss that it needs to be renewed by 5-23-24. *****Violations: Ten (10) violations regarding staff/child ratios and staff files were observed out of compliance during my visit today. A corrective action letter stating how each violation was corrected is due to me no later than May 21, 2024 and can be e-mailed or mailed to me at the contact information at the end of this report. Please remember to address each violation individually and indicate your center name and ID number. I will also be conducting another follow up visit to assure that reduced, enhanced staff/child ratios are continuing to be maintained. Violation Number Comment Rule 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Three new staff did not have documented proof on file that the EMC plan was reviewed. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Three new staff did not have proof of orientation on file. .1101(a) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Three new staff did not have proof of orientation on file. .1101(a)(b) 1230 Personnel policies were not discussed with each staff at employment and a copy was not available to all staff. Three new staff did not have documented proof on file that personnel policies were reviewed. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(e) 1233 Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies. Three staff did not have documentation on file of receipt and operational policies. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In the 2/3 year old classroom, there were 6-two year old children and 4-three year old children with one staff member observed during my visit today. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Three new staff did not have documented proof that the EPR plan was reviewed. .0607(f) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Three new staff did not have proof on file that the Shaken Baby & Abusive Head Trauma policy was reviewed. .0608(d)(1-4) We did discuss today that Ms. Dixon is interested in reducing to 6 points in program standards to eliminate the need for reduced, enhanced staff/child ratios to allow some flexibility due to staffing issues they are experiencing. We discussed that this would not reduce your STARS but clarification will need to be obtained if it can be done at this point due to the fact you are in Cohort #1 for rated license reassessments. Contact me with questions at: Kim.Wimberly@dhhs.nc.gov PO BOX 609 Knightdale, NC 27545 919-819-9387 http://ncchildcaresearch.dhhs.state.nc.us 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: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0802 · Violation

Name of Operation: ABC LAND, INC. Facility ID: 92001611 Consultant: KIMBERLY WIMBERLY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/7/2024 Number Present: 35 Completed Date: 5/7/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 175 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:25 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to inspect the facility for compliance with child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. The last annual compliance was conducted on 5-17-23. The center currently operates with a 5 STAR rated license. The center is approved for 80 children ages 0-12. My visit was conducted with Lorraine Dixon, Owner/Director and Shane Gay, Administration. During today’s visit an assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted, inspecting all space used by children. Upon arrival to the program today, the children were observed participating in various activities and some were outside playing. The Infants were being fed, changed and having tummy time. Sleeping baby checks were monitored for all Infants age 0-12 months and were observed to be in compliance. I did observe that the 2/3 year old classroom had 6-two year olds and 4-three year olds present with one staff member. I observed one staff member floating between this classroom and another classroom but both classrooms need two staff due to reduced, enhanced staff/child ratios as required for your rated license. Ms. Dixon stated she was mistaken and thought the center was meeting reduced, enhanced ratios and I showed her the Staff/Child ratio sheet which was posted and explained that they achieved 7 points for Program Standards on the rated license and that requires reduced, enhanced staff/child ratios as stated in Child Care Rule .0718( c.) We discussed ways to shift children around on days when staff call out sick, such as today. This violation was corrected during my visit today. For outside time, the children play in fenced areas. There are live chickens on the premises but are kept locked up in a separate fenced area away from the children. There are raised bed gardens that the children plant vegetables in on one of the playgrounds. This is a great science experience for the children to grow from seeds to table. The Infant and Toddler teachers were observed blowing bubbles for the children while they were outside. I monitored all new staff files and completed the Staff & Training worksheet for these staff during my visit. I did observe that the staff were missing several required documents which we discussed today. Ms. Dixon has been out on medical leave and has just got back to work from leave and is catching up on paperwork for the staff. Please finish Staff and Training worksheets for the remaining staff and send to me by Friday, May 10, 2024. Ten children’s files were monitored and observed to be in compliance. I inspected the facilities posted information such as the license, EMC plan, emergency telephone numbers, staff/ratio sheets, allergy lists, etc. and all were observed to be in compliance. Fire drills, EPR drills and outdoor playground inspections were all current and on file. Fire and sanitation inspections were also current and on file. The EPR Plan was also current and on file but we did discuss that it needs to be renewed by 5-23-24. *****Violations: Ten (10) violations regarding staff/child ratios and staff files were observed out of compliance during my visit today. A corrective action letter stating how each violation was corrected is due to me no later than May 21, 2024 and can be e-mailed or mailed to me at the contact information at the end of this report. Please remember to address each violation individually and indicate your center name and ID number. I will also be conducting another follow up visit to assure that reduced, enhanced staff/child ratios are continuing to be maintained. Violation Number Comment Rule 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Three new staff did not have documented proof on file that the EMC plan was reviewed. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Three new staff did not have proof of orientation on file. .1101(a) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Three new staff did not have proof of orientation on file. .1101(a)(b) 1230 Personnel policies were not discussed with each staff at employment and a copy was not available to all staff. Three new staff did not have documented proof on file that personnel policies were reviewed. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(e) 1233 Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies. Three staff did not have documentation on file of receipt and operational policies. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In the 2/3 year old classroom, there were 6-two year old children and 4-three year old children with one staff member observed during my visit today. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Three new staff did not have documented proof that the EPR plan was reviewed. .0607(f) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Three new staff did not have proof on file that the Shaken Baby & Abusive Head Trauma policy was reviewed. .0608(d)(1-4) We did discuss today that Ms. Dixon is interested in reducing to 6 points in program standards to eliminate the need for reduced, enhanced staff/child ratios to allow some flexibility due to staffing issues they are experiencing. We discussed that this would not reduce your STARS but clarification will need to be obtained if it can be done at this point due to the fact you are in Cohort #1 for rated license reassessments. Contact me with questions at: Kim.Wimberly@dhhs.nc.gov PO BOX 609 Knightdale, NC 27545 919-819-9387 http://ncchildcaresearch.dhhs.state.nc.us 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 .2818 · Violation

Name of Operation: ABC LAND, INC. Facility ID: 92001611 Consultant: KIMBERLY WIMBERLY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/7/2024 Number Present: 35 Completed Date: 5/7/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 175 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:25 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to inspect the facility for compliance with child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. The last annual compliance was conducted on 5-17-23. The center currently operates with a 5 STAR rated license. The center is approved for 80 children ages 0-12. My visit was conducted with Lorraine Dixon, Owner/Director and Shane Gay, Administration. During today’s visit an assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted, inspecting all space used by children. Upon arrival to the program today, the children were observed participating in various activities and some were outside playing. The Infants were being fed, changed and having tummy time. Sleeping baby checks were monitored for all Infants age 0-12 months and were observed to be in compliance. I did observe that the 2/3 year old classroom had 6-two year olds and 4-three year olds present with one staff member. I observed one staff member floating between this classroom and another classroom but both classrooms need two staff due to reduced, enhanced staff/child ratios as required for your rated license. Ms. Dixon stated she was mistaken and thought the center was meeting reduced, enhanced ratios and I showed her the Staff/Child ratio sheet which was posted and explained that they achieved 7 points for Program Standards on the rated license and that requires reduced, enhanced staff/child ratios as stated in Child Care Rule .0718( c.) We discussed ways to shift children around on days when staff call out sick, such as today. This violation was corrected during my visit today. For outside time, the children play in fenced areas. There are live chickens on the premises but are kept locked up in a separate fenced area away from the children. There are raised bed gardens that the children plant vegetables in on one of the playgrounds. This is a great science experience for the children to grow from seeds to table. The Infant and Toddler teachers were observed blowing bubbles for the children while they were outside. I monitored all new staff files and completed the Staff & Training worksheet for these staff during my visit. I did observe that the staff were missing several required documents which we discussed today. Ms. Dixon has been out on medical leave and has just got back to work from leave and is catching up on paperwork for the staff. Please finish Staff and Training worksheets for the remaining staff and send to me by Friday, May 10, 2024. Ten children’s files were monitored and observed to be in compliance. I inspected the facilities posted information such as the license, EMC plan, emergency telephone numbers, staff/ratio sheets, allergy lists, etc. and all were observed to be in compliance. Fire drills, EPR drills and outdoor playground inspections were all current and on file. Fire and sanitation inspections were also current and on file. The EPR Plan was also current and on file but we did discuss that it needs to be renewed by 5-23-24. *****Violations: Ten (10) violations regarding staff/child ratios and staff files were observed out of compliance during my visit today. A corrective action letter stating how each violation was corrected is due to me no later than May 21, 2024 and can be e-mailed or mailed to me at the contact information at the end of this report. Please remember to address each violation individually and indicate your center name and ID number. I will also be conducting another follow up visit to assure that reduced, enhanced staff/child ratios are continuing to be maintained. Violation Number Comment Rule 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Three new staff did not have documented proof on file that the EMC plan was reviewed. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Three new staff did not have proof of orientation on file. .1101(a) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Three new staff did not have proof of orientation on file. .1101(a)(b) 1230 Personnel policies were not discussed with each staff at employment and a copy was not available to all staff. Three new staff did not have documented proof on file that personnel policies were reviewed. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(e) 1233 Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies. Three staff did not have documentation on file of receipt and operational policies. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In the 2/3 year old classroom, there were 6-two year old children and 4-three year old children with one staff member observed during my visit today. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Three new staff did not have documented proof that the EPR plan was reviewed. .0607(f) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Three new staff did not have proof on file that the Shaken Baby & Abusive Head Trauma policy was reviewed. .0608(d)(1-4) We did discuss today that Ms. Dixon is interested in reducing to 6 points in program standards to eliminate the need for reduced, enhanced staff/child ratios to allow some flexibility due to staffing issues they are experiencing. We discussed that this would not reduce your STARS but clarification will need to be obtained if it can be done at this point due to the fact you are in Cohort #1 for rated license reassessments. Contact me with questions at: Kim.Wimberly@dhhs.nc.gov PO BOX 609 Knightdale, NC 27545 919-819-9387 http://ncchildcaresearch.dhhs.state.nc.us 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