Selma Street Head Start Center

10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: SELMA STREET HEAD START CENTER Facility ID: 98000155 Consultant: KESHIA HAYWARD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/9/2025 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 4/9/2025 Age: From 1 To 2 Total Minutes: 160 Time In: 08:35 AM Time Out: 11:15 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor this program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during an annual compliance visit. S. Eason, Administrator, was present and assisted with the visit. This center currently operates with a five-star license, earning five points in education, seven points in program standards and 1 quality point offering a staff benefits package and infrastructure of parent involvement. The last annual compliance visit was completed on May 2, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed on December 6, 2024, earning a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was completed on April 8, 2024, and the center was approved for daytime care only. Thirteen (13) children ranging from ages one (1) to two (2) years old were observed in care today. Children were engaged in morning routine/activities, free-choice play, outdoor play, eating breakfast, completing hand washing, diapering and toileting routines, and interacting with teachers. Breakfast consisted of grits, sausage, apples, and milk. Items served for breakfast were listed on the menus posted. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. The arrival time was not documented for one child on March 12, 2025. Departure times were not documented for two children between the dates of March 20, 2025 to March 21, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 830 A First Aid information sheet was not posted in a place for referral and/or the information sheet did not include all the required information. A first aid poster was not posted or available for review during today’s visit. .0802(h) 892 The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily. The center’s safe sleep policy was not posted for review in the infant classroom. .0606(b) The violations documented must be corrected immediately. Please send a compliance verification letter to me describing how the violations were corrected. You can submit the compliance verification letter by postal mail to Keshia Hayward, PO Box 1504 Greenville NC 27834, or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov. The compliance verification letter must be received on or before April 23, 2025. The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance verification letter. This timeframe is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during the visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined the information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's Star Rated License could be issued. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The center’s compliance history score was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 91% as of March 25, 2025. CORPORATION STATUS: Nash Edgecombe Wilson Community Action, Inc. is listed as the current owner of this center. According to information verified on the North Carolina Secretary of State’s website, Nash Edgecombe Wilson Community Action, Inc. remains current and active. Prior to making any changes in the ownership status contact me to discuss the change of ownership procedures. Failure to comply could impact the program license status. POSTED ITEMS: When notified, you acknowledged the first aid information sheet and center’s safe sleep policy were not posted in their designated locations today as required. It is important to ensure all mandated information is always visible and accessible. You stated you would immediately post both documents in their appropriate areas. I advised you to implement a schedule for periodic checks to confirm that all required items remain properly posted and visible. This will help maintain compliance and ensure you are meeting program expectations. ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE TIMES: As part of continued efforts to maintain accurate and compliant records, encourage staff to consistently check sign in/out logs each day. It is important that times of drop-off and pick-ups are recorded as required. It parents forget to sign children in/out, staff may document the times and add their initials to indicate who recorded the information. Maintaining accurate records for sign in/out helps your program stay aligned with licensing standards and accountability of all children in care. AUTOMATED BACKGROUND CHECK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (ABCMS) PORTAL: Based on my review of the ABCMS portal, current staff are not listed. As discussed, it is essential that staffing information in accurate in the ABCMS portal. The designated individual should ensure the following actions are completed: Link current staff to the center’s portal and remove staff who are no longer employed. DCDEE RESOURCES: I recommended you periodically visit the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ under the "What's New" tab to stay abreast of updated information provided. At the conclusion of this visit, the visit summary report was completed, reviewed, and left with you. Be reminded you are responsible for maintaining compliance with all applicable child care requirements whether they have been discussed or reviewed with you in the past. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have questions regarding today’s visit, my contact information is listed above. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email susan.fuller@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

10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: SELMA STREET HEAD START CENTER Facility ID: 98000155 Consultant: KESHIA HAYWARD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/16/2025 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 1/16/2025 Age: From 1 To 3 Total Minutes: 185 Time In: 08:15 AM Time Out: 11:20 AM 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 your facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements during a routine unannounced visit. S. Eason, Administrator assisted with the visit. Fifteen (15) children were present today ranging from one (1) to three (3) years old. Children were observed eating breakfast interacting with the teachers, engaged in morning activities, free choice play, outdoor play and completing toileting, and hand washing routines. Breakfast consisted of Kix cereal, oranges, mixed berries and milk. Currently this program operates with a five-star license. The last sanitation inspection was completed on December 6, 2024, earning a superior classification. The last fire inspection was completed on April 12, 2024, and the center was approved for day and nighttime care. The last annual compliance visit was completed on May 2, 2024. The following violations were documented today. 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 center's fire inspection report dated April 12, 2024, was not submitted to the Division within one week from the date of the inspection, 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Departure times were not recorded for five children on multiple dates in December 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 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). Documentation was not on file to verify required for completion of the criminal background check was completed by one employee (Cynthia Poole) prior to the expiration date of November 5, 2024. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Documentation was not on file verifying one employee hired on October 4, 2024, completed first aid training within 90 days as required. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Documentation was not on file verifying one employee hired on October 4, 2024, completed CPR training within 90 days as required. .1102(d) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualification letter was not on file for one employee (Cynthia Poole) as required. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 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. Documentation was not on file verifying the center’s Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma was reviewed with new staff observed working in Space #1 prior to providing care with children. .0608(d)(1-4) The violations documented must be corrected immediately. Please send a compliance verification letter to me describing how the violations were corrected. You can submit the compliance verification letter by postal mail to Keshia Hayward, PO Box 1504 Greenville NC 27834, or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov. The compliance verification letter must be received on or before January 30, 2025. The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance verification letter. This timeframe is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during the visit is legal documentation. CORPORATION STATUS: Nash Edgecombe Wilson Community Action, Inc. is listed as the current owner of this center. According to information verified on the North Carolina Secretary of State’s website, Nash Edgecombe Wilson Community Action, Inc. remains current and active. I reminded you the corporation status for your program must always remain Current and Active. Failure to comply may affect your child care license. FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You verified the phone number and mailing address listed on the facility profile are correct. You stated the email address needs to be updated. I requested you submit written request for changing of the email address. Once received, the email address will be updated in the system. If additional changes in your facility’s information occur in the future, contact me at 252-214-2709 or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure accurate information is updated in our system. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: The program's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 93% percent as of January 15, 2025. CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS: The background check process required by child care licensing ensures staff don't have a history of convictions that could put your child's health and safety at risk. Criminal background checks help protect the safety and well-being of existing employees, customers, and the workplace. You stated you thought staff had two additional years from the date on their qualification letters to renew their background checks. I explained to you the five-year expiration date was included in the letter for the employee. I further explained by adding five years to the issuance date helps determine the accurate expiration date. We talked about continuing to monitor staff files and tracking renewal dates of criminal background checks and any other areas where renewal is required. Finding ideas to bring awareness to the expiration dates it a great to keep them in the forefront and ensuring the renewal is completed. I informed you Cynthia Poole has fifteen days from today’s date (January 31, 2025) to complete the criminal background check process and received a valid qualification letter. If the criminal background check is not completed at the end of the fifteen days, she cannot return to work until done and the valid qualification letter is received. A copy of the qualification letter must be submitted to me along with the compliance letter. STAFF RECORDS: Staffing has changed since the last visit was completed. You and one new teacher has hired at this site. Based on my review of staff records it was found that first aid/CPR was not completed for one employee. Documentation verifying the teacher received and reviewed a copy of the center’s shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy was not on file. You reviewed the file being me and stated the documentation was not available. You stated the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy would be completed by the employee today. You added the CPR/first aid training would be scheduled and completed. We talked about periodically reviewing staff files to ensure ongoing training are completed. It was also recommended that you purge the files to remove old documentation no longer required. This will help to better monitor and maintain the files. NEW ADMINISTRATOR: You reported you stated as the new administrator at this program in September 2024. I asked that you completed the Preservice form left with you and have the person authorized to make decision on behalf of the organization review and sign. Also, written documentation on letter head should be submitted with the preservice form providing about the administration change including your start date in the role and the previous administrator last day in the role. Once completed send the documentation to me via email or postal mail. FIRE INSPECTION REPORT: You gave me the fire inspection report during today's visit. CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENTS: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. DCDEE RESOURCES: I recommended you periodically visit the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ under the "What's New" tab to stay abreast of updated information provided. Also, make sure you have the most recent copy of the child care rules dated November 1, 2024. At the conclusion of this visit, the visit summary report was completed, reviewed, and left with you. Be reminded you are responsible for maintaining compliance with all applicable child care requirements whether they have been discussed or reviewed with you in the past. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have questions regarding today’s visit, my contact information is listed above. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email susan.fuller@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

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: SELMA STREET HEAD START CENTER Facility ID: 98000155 Consultant: KESHIA HAYWARD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/16/2025 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 1/16/2025 Age: From 1 To 3 Total Minutes: 185 Time In: 08:15 AM Time Out: 11:20 AM 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 your facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements during a routine unannounced visit. S. Eason, Administrator assisted with the visit. Fifteen (15) children were present today ranging from one (1) to three (3) years old. Children were observed eating breakfast interacting with the teachers, engaged in morning activities, free choice play, outdoor play and completing toileting, and hand washing routines. Breakfast consisted of Kix cereal, oranges, mixed berries and milk. Currently this program operates with a five-star license. The last sanitation inspection was completed on December 6, 2024, earning a superior classification. The last fire inspection was completed on April 12, 2024, and the center was approved for day and nighttime care. The last annual compliance visit was completed on May 2, 2024. The following violations were documented today. 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 center's fire inspection report dated April 12, 2024, was not submitted to the Division within one week from the date of the inspection, 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Departure times were not recorded for five children on multiple dates in December 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 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). Documentation was not on file to verify required for completion of the criminal background check was completed by one employee (Cynthia Poole) prior to the expiration date of November 5, 2024. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Documentation was not on file verifying one employee hired on October 4, 2024, completed first aid training within 90 days as required. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Documentation was not on file verifying one employee hired on October 4, 2024, completed CPR training within 90 days as required. .1102(d) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualification letter was not on file for one employee (Cynthia Poole) as required. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 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. Documentation was not on file verifying the center’s Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma was reviewed with new staff observed working in Space #1 prior to providing care with children. .0608(d)(1-4) The violations documented must be corrected immediately. Please send a compliance verification letter to me describing how the violations were corrected. You can submit the compliance verification letter by postal mail to Keshia Hayward, PO Box 1504 Greenville NC 27834, or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov. The compliance verification letter must be received on or before January 30, 2025. The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance verification letter. This timeframe is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during the visit is legal documentation. CORPORATION STATUS: Nash Edgecombe Wilson Community Action, Inc. is listed as the current owner of this center. According to information verified on the North Carolina Secretary of State’s website, Nash Edgecombe Wilson Community Action, Inc. remains current and active. I reminded you the corporation status for your program must always remain Current and Active. Failure to comply may affect your child care license. FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You verified the phone number and mailing address listed on the facility profile are correct. You stated the email address needs to be updated. I requested you submit written request for changing of the email address. Once received, the email address will be updated in the system. If additional changes in your facility’s information occur in the future, contact me at 252-214-2709 or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure accurate information is updated in our system. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: The program's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 93% percent as of January 15, 2025. CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS: The background check process required by child care licensing ensures staff don't have a history of convictions that could put your child's health and safety at risk. Criminal background checks help protect the safety and well-being of existing employees, customers, and the workplace. You stated you thought staff had two additional years from the date on their qualification letters to renew their background checks. I explained to you the five-year expiration date was included in the letter for the employee. I further explained by adding five years to the issuance date helps determine the accurate expiration date. We talked about continuing to monitor staff files and tracking renewal dates of criminal background checks and any other areas where renewal is required. Finding ideas to bring awareness to the expiration dates it a great to keep them in the forefront and ensuring the renewal is completed. I informed you Cynthia Poole has fifteen days from today’s date (January 31, 2025) to complete the criminal background check process and received a valid qualification letter. If the criminal background check is not completed at the end of the fifteen days, she cannot return to work until done and the valid qualification letter is received. A copy of the qualification letter must be submitted to me along with the compliance letter. STAFF RECORDS: Staffing has changed since the last visit was completed. You and one new teacher has hired at this site. Based on my review of staff records it was found that first aid/CPR was not completed for one employee. Documentation verifying the teacher received and reviewed a copy of the center’s shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy was not on file. You reviewed the file being me and stated the documentation was not available. You stated the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy would be completed by the employee today. You added the CPR/first aid training would be scheduled and completed. We talked about periodically reviewing staff files to ensure ongoing training are completed. It was also recommended that you purge the files to remove old documentation no longer required. This will help to better monitor and maintain the files. NEW ADMINISTRATOR: You reported you stated as the new administrator at this program in September 2024. I asked that you completed the Preservice form left with you and have the person authorized to make decision on behalf of the organization review and sign. Also, written documentation on letter head should be submitted with the preservice form providing about the administration change including your start date in the role and the previous administrator last day in the role. Once completed send the documentation to me via email or postal mail. FIRE INSPECTION REPORT: You gave me the fire inspection report during today's visit. CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENTS: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. DCDEE RESOURCES: I recommended you periodically visit the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ under the "What's New" tab to stay abreast of updated information provided. Also, make sure you have the most recent copy of the child care rules dated November 1, 2024. At the conclusion of this visit, the visit summary report was completed, reviewed, and left with you. Be reminded you are responsible for maintaining compliance with all applicable child care requirements whether they have been discussed or reviewed with you in the past. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have questions regarding today’s visit, my contact information is listed above. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email susan.fuller@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

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: SELMA STREET HEAD START CENTER Facility ID: 98000155 Consultant: KESHIA HAYWARD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/16/2025 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 1/16/2025 Age: From 1 To 3 Total Minutes: 185 Time In: 08:15 AM Time Out: 11:20 AM 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 your facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements during a routine unannounced visit. S. Eason, Administrator assisted with the visit. Fifteen (15) children were present today ranging from one (1) to three (3) years old. Children were observed eating breakfast interacting with the teachers, engaged in morning activities, free choice play, outdoor play and completing toileting, and hand washing routines. Breakfast consisted of Kix cereal, oranges, mixed berries and milk. Currently this program operates with a five-star license. The last sanitation inspection was completed on December 6, 2024, earning a superior classification. The last fire inspection was completed on April 12, 2024, and the center was approved for day and nighttime care. The last annual compliance visit was completed on May 2, 2024. The following violations were documented today. 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 center's fire inspection report dated April 12, 2024, was not submitted to the Division within one week from the date of the inspection, 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Departure times were not recorded for five children on multiple dates in December 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 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). Documentation was not on file to verify required for completion of the criminal background check was completed by one employee (Cynthia Poole) prior to the expiration date of November 5, 2024. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Documentation was not on file verifying one employee hired on October 4, 2024, completed first aid training within 90 days as required. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Documentation was not on file verifying one employee hired on October 4, 2024, completed CPR training within 90 days as required. .1102(d) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualification letter was not on file for one employee (Cynthia Poole) as required. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 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. Documentation was not on file verifying the center’s Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma was reviewed with new staff observed working in Space #1 prior to providing care with children. .0608(d)(1-4) The violations documented must be corrected immediately. Please send a compliance verification letter to me describing how the violations were corrected. You can submit the compliance verification letter by postal mail to Keshia Hayward, PO Box 1504 Greenville NC 27834, or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov. The compliance verification letter must be received on or before January 30, 2025. The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance verification letter. This timeframe is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during the visit is legal documentation. CORPORATION STATUS: Nash Edgecombe Wilson Community Action, Inc. is listed as the current owner of this center. According to information verified on the North Carolina Secretary of State’s website, Nash Edgecombe Wilson Community Action, Inc. remains current and active. I reminded you the corporation status for your program must always remain Current and Active. Failure to comply may affect your child care license. FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You verified the phone number and mailing address listed on the facility profile are correct. You stated the email address needs to be updated. I requested you submit written request for changing of the email address. Once received, the email address will be updated in the system. If additional changes in your facility’s information occur in the future, contact me at 252-214-2709 or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure accurate information is updated in our system. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: The program's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 93% percent as of January 15, 2025. CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS: The background check process required by child care licensing ensures staff don't have a history of convictions that could put your child's health and safety at risk. Criminal background checks help protect the safety and well-being of existing employees, customers, and the workplace. You stated you thought staff had two additional years from the date on their qualification letters to renew their background checks. I explained to you the five-year expiration date was included in the letter for the employee. I further explained by adding five years to the issuance date helps determine the accurate expiration date. We talked about continuing to monitor staff files and tracking renewal dates of criminal background checks and any other areas where renewal is required. Finding ideas to bring awareness to the expiration dates it a great to keep them in the forefront and ensuring the renewal is completed. I informed you Cynthia Poole has fifteen days from today’s date (January 31, 2025) to complete the criminal background check process and received a valid qualification letter. If the criminal background check is not completed at the end of the fifteen days, she cannot return to work until done and the valid qualification letter is received. A copy of the qualification letter must be submitted to me along with the compliance letter. STAFF RECORDS: Staffing has changed since the last visit was completed. You and one new teacher has hired at this site. Based on my review of staff records it was found that first aid/CPR was not completed for one employee. Documentation verifying the teacher received and reviewed a copy of the center’s shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy was not on file. You reviewed the file being me and stated the documentation was not available. You stated the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy would be completed by the employee today. You added the CPR/first aid training would be scheduled and completed. We talked about periodically reviewing staff files to ensure ongoing training are completed. It was also recommended that you purge the files to remove old documentation no longer required. This will help to better monitor and maintain the files. NEW ADMINISTRATOR: You reported you stated as the new administrator at this program in September 2024. I asked that you completed the Preservice form left with you and have the person authorized to make decision on behalf of the organization review and sign. Also, written documentation on letter head should be submitted with the preservice form providing about the administration change including your start date in the role and the previous administrator last day in the role. Once completed send the documentation to me via email or postal mail. FIRE INSPECTION REPORT: You gave me the fire inspection report during today's visit. CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENTS: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. DCDEE RESOURCES: I recommended you periodically visit the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ under the "What's New" tab to stay abreast of updated information provided. Also, make sure you have the most recent copy of the child care rules dated November 1, 2024. At the conclusion of this visit, the visit summary report was completed, reviewed, and left with you. Be reminded you are responsible for maintaining compliance with all applicable child care requirements whether they have been discussed or reviewed with you in the past. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have questions regarding today’s visit, my contact information is listed above. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email susan.fuller@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

10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: SELMA STREET HEAD START CENTER Facility ID: 98000155 Consultant: KESHIA HAYWARD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/2/2024 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 5/2/2024 Age: From 0 To 2 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 08:15 AM Time Out: 10:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor this program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during an annual compliance visit. R. Boykin, Administrator assisted with the visit. This center currently operates with a five-star license, earning five points in the education component, seven points in the program standard component and 1 quality point for offering a staff benefits package and infrastructure of parent involvement. The last annual compliance visit was completed on September 11, 2023. The last sanitation inspection was completed on September 18, 2023, earning a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was completed on April 12, 2024, and the center was approved for daytime care only. Fifteen (15) children ranging from ages six months to two years old were observed in care today. Children were eating breakfast, completing hand washing and toileting routines, interacting with caregivers, engaged in free play and circle time. Breakfast consisted grits, apple juice, and milk. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 410 Each child did not have an opportunity to be outdoors daily, if weather conditions permitted. It was reported children are currently not given the opportunity for outdoor play. GS 110-91(2);.0508(c) 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. Two tubes of Destitin diaper cream onsite for children in Space #1 had expired. The creams expired in February 2023, and December 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. A playground inspection was not completed for April 2024. .0605(q) 886 The temperature in a room where infants aged 12 months or younger where sleeping exceeded 75 degrees. Refrigerators storing milk bottles, infant formula and beverages for children did not have a thermometer to record the temperature. .0606(a)(5) The violations documented must be corrected immediately. Please send a compliance verification letter to me describing how the violations were corrected. You can submit the compliance verification letter by postal mail to Keshia Hayward, PO Box 1504 Greenville NC 27834, or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov. The compliance verification letter must be received on or before May 16, 2024. The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance verification letter. This timeframe is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during the visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's Star Rated License could be issued. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. CORPORTAION STATUS: Nash Edgecombe Wilson Community Action, Inc.is listed as the current owner of this center. According to information verified on the North Carolina Secretary of State’s website, Nash Edgecombe Wilson Community Action, Inc. remains current and active. I reminded you the corporation status for your program must always remain Current and Active. Failure to comply may affect your child care license. FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You verified the phone number email address and mailing address listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occur in the future, contact me at 252-214-2709 or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure accurate information is updated in our system. STAFF FILES: Saff/training worksheets were received prior to the visit; therefore, staff files were not monitored today. Another visit will be conducted in the future to monitor staff files. I requested you submit the staff/training worksheets to me by close of business today. REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETER: A refrigerator thermometer is required to monitor the temperature. Refrigerators in the classrooms storing infant formula, children sippy cups with water did not have refrigerator thermometers to record the temperature. You stated the thermometers would be brought in by 10:00am today. I reminded you to ensure thermometers are in all refrigerators storing food and beverages for children. You and the staff should periodically check refrigerator thermometers to ensure accurate temperatures are maintained. OUTDOOR INSPECTION: An outdoor inspection was not completed for the month of April 2024. It was reported that the center started serving children on April 17, 2024; therefore, an outdoor inspection should have been completed. Best practice is to complete an outdoor inspection monthly even when children are not present to identify any potential hazards. It was recommended you complete the outdoor inspection for the month of May since April inspection was missed. DIAPER CREAM: Two tubes of diaper cream onsite for children were expired. We discussed checking expiration dates of any type of medication received from parents to ensure it is current. It was recommended staff document the expiration dates on the medication form or in a space visual to staff so they can be monitored, and medication returned/replaced as needed. OUTDOOR PLAY: You stated the outdoor play area is under construction at this time. You added a section is being added for the infants/toddlers. You stated children currently do not have outdoor play time. You said the center is expected to receive bye bye buggies to use for outside time until the outdoor play area is completed. I informed you children should have an opportunity for outdoor play everyday weather permits. Age-appropriate materials to stimulate gross motor and educational activities should be taken outside for children to utilize when engaged in outdoor play. I requested you put a plan in place to ensure children receive outdoor play time as required. The plan should include how you will maintain a safe environment while outside play is provided. SAFE SLEEP CHECKS: Safe sleep checks reviewed today. According to staff, children were visually checked every fifteen minutes; however, only times children changed permission were recorded. I informed you and staff times of visual safe sleep check should be documented when checked every fifteen minutes. I also shared the position of the child should be documented. LEAD WATER/PAINT AND ASBESTOS: We discussed the rule requirements and information concerning Lead in Water/Paint and Asbestos. The Clean Water for Carolina Kids program is expanding to the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program. This is a legislatively mandated effort to address lead and asbestos hazards in North Carolina public schools, licensed child care centers, and licensed family child care homes. Participation allows facilities to meet all rule requirements for identified lead and asbestos hazards, as required by law. Rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 require all programs to be free of lead and asbestos hazards. RTI is coordinating all the lead in water, paint and asbestos testing and remediation. There are webinars that child care providers can watch to get instructions. Go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ for more information. Currently operating child care facilities are required to test for lead in paint and asbestos once unless the consultant notes a concern during a visit and refers the program to environmental health. All existing licensed programs must complete the application summary for their program regarding lead paint and asbestos by May 1, 2024. The application is on the https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ website. CHILD CARE RULE UPDATES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 2024: Please ensure you are using the updated rule book dated January 1, 2024, and review information in the DCDEE Moodle regarding the updated rule changes. 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. PROVIDER ACCESS to the BACKGROUND CHECK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM DCDEE has launched the Provider Portal for ABCMS effective February 1, 2024. This access will allow providers to: •See applicants that associate themselves with their facility and allow them to “hire” the applicant to their roster •See the real-time background check status of staff members •Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits To gain access to the Provider Portal complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training on DCDEE's Moodle. The training consists of watching a short video then taking a test about the video. A certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the test. Email the certificate along with your full name, position and Facility ID to DCDEE_ABCMS_Provider@dhhs.nc.gov to get access to the portal. We will grant your access within 2 business days. Please do not use this email account to ask background check questions. If you have general questions, please continue to use DHHS.CBC.Unit@dhhs.nc.gov. EQUIVALENCY EXAM OFFLINE for MAINTENANCE: The NC Early Childhood Equivalency exam located in Moodle will be unavailable until further notice for updates. In the meantime, earn the Early Childhood Education Certificate by enrolling in EDU 119 at a local community college. Better yet, take advantage of DCDEE’s offer of a No-Cost Professional Development Teacher Membership and earn your CDA! The NC Early Childhood Equivalency exam located in Moodle will be unavailable until further notice for updates. In the meantime, earn the Early Childhood Education Certificate by enrolling in EDU 119 at a local community college. DCDEE RESOURCES: I recommended you periodically visit the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ under the "What's New" tab to stay abreast of updated information provided. Be reminded you are responsible for maintaining compliance with all applicable child care requirements whether they have been discussed or reviewed with you in the past. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have questions regarding today’s visit, my contact information is listed above. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email susan.fuller@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

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: SELMA STREET HEAD START CENTER Facility ID: 98000155 Consultant: KESHIA HAYWARD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/2/2024 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 5/2/2024 Age: From 0 To 2 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 08:15 AM Time Out: 10:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor this program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during an annual compliance visit. R. Boykin, Administrator assisted with the visit. This center currently operates with a five-star license, earning five points in the education component, seven points in the program standard component and 1 quality point for offering a staff benefits package and infrastructure of parent involvement. The last annual compliance visit was completed on September 11, 2023. The last sanitation inspection was completed on September 18, 2023, earning a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was completed on April 12, 2024, and the center was approved for daytime care only. Fifteen (15) children ranging from ages six months to two years old were observed in care today. Children were eating breakfast, completing hand washing and toileting routines, interacting with caregivers, engaged in free play and circle time. Breakfast consisted grits, apple juice, and milk. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 410 Each child did not have an opportunity to be outdoors daily, if weather conditions permitted. It was reported children are currently not given the opportunity for outdoor play. GS 110-91(2);.0508(c) 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. Two tubes of Destitin diaper cream onsite for children in Space #1 had expired. The creams expired in February 2023, and December 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. A playground inspection was not completed for April 2024. .0605(q) 886 The temperature in a room where infants aged 12 months or younger where sleeping exceeded 75 degrees. Refrigerators storing milk bottles, infant formula and beverages for children did not have a thermometer to record the temperature. .0606(a)(5) The violations documented must be corrected immediately. Please send a compliance verification letter to me describing how the violations were corrected. You can submit the compliance verification letter by postal mail to Keshia Hayward, PO Box 1504 Greenville NC 27834, or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov. The compliance verification letter must be received on or before May 16, 2024. The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance verification letter. This timeframe is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during the visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's Star Rated License could be issued. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. CORPORTAION STATUS: Nash Edgecombe Wilson Community Action, Inc.is listed as the current owner of this center. According to information verified on the North Carolina Secretary of State’s website, Nash Edgecombe Wilson Community Action, Inc. remains current and active. I reminded you the corporation status for your program must always remain Current and Active. Failure to comply may affect your child care license. FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You verified the phone number email address and mailing address listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occur in the future, contact me at 252-214-2709 or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure accurate information is updated in our system. STAFF FILES: Saff/training worksheets were received prior to the visit; therefore, staff files were not monitored today. Another visit will be conducted in the future to monitor staff files. I requested you submit the staff/training worksheets to me by close of business today. REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETER: A refrigerator thermometer is required to monitor the temperature. Refrigerators in the classrooms storing infant formula, children sippy cups with water did not have refrigerator thermometers to record the temperature. You stated the thermometers would be brought in by 10:00am today. I reminded you to ensure thermometers are in all refrigerators storing food and beverages for children. You and the staff should periodically check refrigerator thermometers to ensure accurate temperatures are maintained. OUTDOOR INSPECTION: An outdoor inspection was not completed for the month of April 2024. It was reported that the center started serving children on April 17, 2024; therefore, an outdoor inspection should have been completed. Best practice is to complete an outdoor inspection monthly even when children are not present to identify any potential hazards. It was recommended you complete the outdoor inspection for the month of May since April inspection was missed. DIAPER CREAM: Two tubes of diaper cream onsite for children were expired. We discussed checking expiration dates of any type of medication received from parents to ensure it is current. It was recommended staff document the expiration dates on the medication form or in a space visual to staff so they can be monitored, and medication returned/replaced as needed. OUTDOOR PLAY: You stated the outdoor play area is under construction at this time. You added a section is being added for the infants/toddlers. You stated children currently do not have outdoor play time. You said the center is expected to receive bye bye buggies to use for outside time until the outdoor play area is completed. I informed you children should have an opportunity for outdoor play everyday weather permits. Age-appropriate materials to stimulate gross motor and educational activities should be taken outside for children to utilize when engaged in outdoor play. I requested you put a plan in place to ensure children receive outdoor play time as required. The plan should include how you will maintain a safe environment while outside play is provided. SAFE SLEEP CHECKS: Safe sleep checks reviewed today. According to staff, children were visually checked every fifteen minutes; however, only times children changed permission were recorded. I informed you and staff times of visual safe sleep check should be documented when checked every fifteen minutes. I also shared the position of the child should be documented. LEAD WATER/PAINT AND ASBESTOS: We discussed the rule requirements and information concerning Lead in Water/Paint and Asbestos. The Clean Water for Carolina Kids program is expanding to the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program. This is a legislatively mandated effort to address lead and asbestos hazards in North Carolina public schools, licensed child care centers, and licensed family child care homes. Participation allows facilities to meet all rule requirements for identified lead and asbestos hazards, as required by law. Rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 require all programs to be free of lead and asbestos hazards. RTI is coordinating all the lead in water, paint and asbestos testing and remediation. There are webinars that child care providers can watch to get instructions. Go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ for more information. Currently operating child care facilities are required to test for lead in paint and asbestos once unless the consultant notes a concern during a visit and refers the program to environmental health. All existing licensed programs must complete the application summary for their program regarding lead paint and asbestos by May 1, 2024. The application is on the https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ website. CHILD CARE RULE UPDATES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 2024: Please ensure you are using the updated rule book dated January 1, 2024, and review information in the DCDEE Moodle regarding the updated rule changes. 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. PROVIDER ACCESS to the BACKGROUND CHECK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM DCDEE has launched the Provider Portal for ABCMS effective February 1, 2024. This access will allow providers to: •See applicants that associate themselves with their facility and allow them to “hire” the applicant to their roster •See the real-time background check status of staff members •Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits To gain access to the Provider Portal complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training on DCDEE's Moodle. The training consists of watching a short video then taking a test about the video. A certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the test. Email the certificate along with your full name, position and Facility ID to DCDEE_ABCMS_Provider@dhhs.nc.gov to get access to the portal. We will grant your access within 2 business days. Please do not use this email account to ask background check questions. If you have general questions, please continue to use DHHS.CBC.Unit@dhhs.nc.gov. EQUIVALENCY EXAM OFFLINE for MAINTENANCE: The NC Early Childhood Equivalency exam located in Moodle will be unavailable until further notice for updates. In the meantime, earn the Early Childhood Education Certificate by enrolling in EDU 119 at a local community college. Better yet, take advantage of DCDEE’s offer of a No-Cost Professional Development Teacher Membership and earn your CDA! The NC Early Childhood Equivalency exam located in Moodle will be unavailable until further notice for updates. In the meantime, earn the Early Childhood Education Certificate by enrolling in EDU 119 at a local community college. DCDEE RESOURCES: I recommended you periodically visit the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ under the "What's New" tab to stay abreast of updated information provided. Be reminded you are responsible for maintaining compliance with all applicable child care requirements whether they have been discussed or reviewed with you in the past. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have questions regarding today’s visit, my contact information is listed above. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email susan.fuller@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