10A NCAC 09 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: WINGATE BAPTIST CHURCH DAY CARE Facility ID: 9051990 Consultant: ABIGAIL AVALOS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/6/2025 Number Present: 42 Completed Date: 11/6/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 145 Time In: 01:00 PM Time Out: 03:25 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. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. Merrit, Teacher. I shared the reason for the visit, and I met with Ms. Wiley, Director. Permit Information: The program currently operates with a Four-Star center license effective 3/5/24. The license was posted with the following restrictions: - 1st shift - Meets enhanced ratios - Meets enhanced space Ownership: The facility’s Non-Profit Corporate owner is Wingate Baptist Church with SoS ID#: 0410483. The entity is listed as current-active. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or the church is incorporated, you must notify your consultant at least thirty (30) days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. I monitored the following items: supervision, staff/child ratios, health, safety, capacity, new staff records and program records. All classroom spaces, the kitchen, and the four (4) outdoor learning environments were monitored. This facility has (1) NC Pre-K classroom operating for the 2025-2026 school year. Inspections: The program's last fire inspection on file with DCDEE was completed on 1/8/25. This is due soon, requirements were discussed. The program's recent sanitation inspection was conducted on 6/13/25. The program received six (6) demerits and received a superior classification. Indoor Learning Environment: I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios in compliance. I observed children engaged in individual routines, nap/quiet time, departure, free play and transitions. In the infant classroom, we reviewed to ensure that each topical ointment has its own separate form. Requirements for cots and lesson plans being posted were discussed in space #4, this was corrected during the visit. Please only have basic first aid supplies, no topicals or instant ice packs should be in the first aid kits. Outdoor Learning Environment (OLE): The outdoor learning environments were monitored and in compliance. Program Records: The last fire drill was completed on 10/17/25 and the last emergency drill was completed on 9/11/25. Please ensure to review and update your Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) plan to reflect the most current information regarding your facility including contact numbers, plans, enrollment, and any other updated information. As a reminder, the EPR plan needs to be updated as changes occur and at least annually. In addition, it must be reviewed annually with all staff and documentation must be kept on file. Staff Records: I monitored three (3) new staff files. The staff and training worksheet was completed prior to the visit. Requirements around day one (1) items were reviewed which included TB Test, Medical Report and EI form. Nutrition: The facility was in compliance with child care meal pattern requirements. Medication: Reported medication was monitored, one (1) EPI pen did not have a current medical action plan, requirements were discussed. Transportation: It was reported that the church will be purchasing a vehicle for the facility soon and that no vehicles are currently being used. I reviewed to reach out to review transportation requirements once the new vehicle is onsite. Weapons: It was reported that the facility was in compliance with child care requirements regarding firearms. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #4, the current activity plan was not posted. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 614 Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18" apart or separated by partitions when in use. In space #4, two (2) children's cots were not placed at least 18 inches apart while in use. 15A NCAC 18A .2821(e) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One (1) staff file had a medical report completed after their first day of employment. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One (1) staff file had a TB test completed after their first day of employment. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. One (1) staff file had their emergency information form completed after their first day of employment. .0701(a) 1835 The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. One (1) medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis. .0801(b) Corrective Action Plan: The violation not corrected during the visit must be corrected immediately. On or before 11/20/25, 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 that 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. Please ensure that all these components are in your compliance letter: • Name of your facility • Your facility ID number • Date the visit made • Date that you are submitting the compliance letter • Provide each cited violation number • Describe when and how each violation was corrected • Describe how you will prevent the recurrence of each violation (you need to specify how you will prevent the violation from re-occurring) • Sign with your signature Please email the information to: abigail.avalos@dhhs.nc.gov Compliance History: The program’s compliance history was ninety percent (90%) prior to today’s visit. Rated License Information: The QRIS rulemaking process has been completed, this means that hold harmless is no longer in place. We are actively planning for the implementation of the new QRIS requirements. The QRIS Conversation Template was completed during the visit. ABCMS requirements were discussed. Lead and Asbestos Testing: As of today, your facility has completed all sections of testing. Resources and Reminders: Please ensure that all on-going training hours are completed and documented as required for yourself and all staff members. The annual documents that need to be updated and completed are: - Staff Development Plan - Annual Evaluations for Staff - Medical Forms (Health Questionnaire/Emergency Info) - Polices (EPR, EMC, and any other policies that are amended and reviewed annually) - Staff and Training Worksheet Exit Conference: At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. We jointly reviewed the visit summary and documentation of my findings and violations with you, Ms. Wiley. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ to get the latest updates. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at 704-249-6440 or via email at abigail.avalos@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. Abigail Avalos, M.Ed. Child Care Consultant Division of Child Development and Early Education 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.

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: WINGATE BAPTIST CHURCH DAY CARE Facility ID: 9051990 Consultant: ABIGAIL AVALOS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/6/2025 Number Present: 42 Completed Date: 11/6/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 145 Time In: 01:00 PM Time Out: 03:25 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. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. Merrit, Teacher. I shared the reason for the visit, and I met with Ms. Wiley, Director. Permit Information: The program currently operates with a Four-Star center license effective 3/5/24. The license was posted with the following restrictions: - 1st shift - Meets enhanced ratios - Meets enhanced space Ownership: The facility’s Non-Profit Corporate owner is Wingate Baptist Church with SoS ID#: 0410483. The entity is listed as current-active. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or the church is incorporated, you must notify your consultant at least thirty (30) days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. I monitored the following items: supervision, staff/child ratios, health, safety, capacity, new staff records and program records. All classroom spaces, the kitchen, and the four (4) outdoor learning environments were monitored. This facility has (1) NC Pre-K classroom operating for the 2025-2026 school year. Inspections: The program's last fire inspection on file with DCDEE was completed on 1/8/25. This is due soon, requirements were discussed. The program's recent sanitation inspection was conducted on 6/13/25. The program received six (6) demerits and received a superior classification. Indoor Learning Environment: I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios in compliance. I observed children engaged in individual routines, nap/quiet time, departure, free play and transitions. In the infant classroom, we reviewed to ensure that each topical ointment has its own separate form. Requirements for cots and lesson plans being posted were discussed in space #4, this was corrected during the visit. Please only have basic first aid supplies, no topicals or instant ice packs should be in the first aid kits. Outdoor Learning Environment (OLE): The outdoor learning environments were monitored and in compliance. Program Records: The last fire drill was completed on 10/17/25 and the last emergency drill was completed on 9/11/25. Please ensure to review and update your Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) plan to reflect the most current information regarding your facility including contact numbers, plans, enrollment, and any other updated information. As a reminder, the EPR plan needs to be updated as changes occur and at least annually. In addition, it must be reviewed annually with all staff and documentation must be kept on file. Staff Records: I monitored three (3) new staff files. The staff and training worksheet was completed prior to the visit. Requirements around day one (1) items were reviewed which included TB Test, Medical Report and EI form. Nutrition: The facility was in compliance with child care meal pattern requirements. Medication: Reported medication was monitored, one (1) EPI pen did not have a current medical action plan, requirements were discussed. Transportation: It was reported that the church will be purchasing a vehicle for the facility soon and that no vehicles are currently being used. I reviewed to reach out to review transportation requirements once the new vehicle is onsite. Weapons: It was reported that the facility was in compliance with child care requirements regarding firearms. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #4, the current activity plan was not posted. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 614 Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18" apart or separated by partitions when in use. In space #4, two (2) children's cots were not placed at least 18 inches apart while in use. 15A NCAC 18A .2821(e) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One (1) staff file had a medical report completed after their first day of employment. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One (1) staff file had a TB test completed after their first day of employment. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. One (1) staff file had their emergency information form completed after their first day of employment. .0701(a) 1835 The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. One (1) medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis. .0801(b) Corrective Action Plan: The violation not corrected during the visit must be corrected immediately. On or before 11/20/25, 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 that 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. Please ensure that all these components are in your compliance letter: • Name of your facility • Your facility ID number • Date the visit made • Date that you are submitting the compliance letter • Provide each cited violation number • Describe when and how each violation was corrected • Describe how you will prevent the recurrence of each violation (you need to specify how you will prevent the violation from re-occurring) • Sign with your signature Please email the information to: abigail.avalos@dhhs.nc.gov Compliance History: The program’s compliance history was ninety percent (90%) prior to today’s visit. Rated License Information: The QRIS rulemaking process has been completed, this means that hold harmless is no longer in place. We are actively planning for the implementation of the new QRIS requirements. The QRIS Conversation Template was completed during the visit. ABCMS requirements were discussed. Lead and Asbestos Testing: As of today, your facility has completed all sections of testing. Resources and Reminders: Please ensure that all on-going training hours are completed and documented as required for yourself and all staff members. The annual documents that need to be updated and completed are: - Staff Development Plan - Annual Evaluations for Staff - Medical Forms (Health Questionnaire/Emergency Info) - Polices (EPR, EMC, and any other policies that are amended and reviewed annually) - Staff and Training Worksheet Exit Conference: At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. We jointly reviewed the visit summary and documentation of my findings and violations with you, Ms. Wiley. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ to get the latest updates. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at 704-249-6440 or via email at abigail.avalos@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. Abigail Avalos, M.Ed. Child Care Consultant Division of Child Development and Early Education 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 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: WINGATE BAPTIST CHURCH DAY CARE Facility ID: 9051990 Consultant: ABIGAIL AVALOS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/14/2025 Number Present: 41 Completed Date: 2/14/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 164 Time In: 09:01 AM Time Out: 11:45 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an unannounced annual compliance visit. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. Debra Dimiari, I shared the reason for the visit, and then I met with Ms. Craig in her classroom. I completed the walk-through of the facility alone. You were able to assist me when I inquired for help. I monitored the following items: supervision, permit restrictions, approved spaces, staff/child ratio, children’s records, health, safety, and program records. All classroom spaces, the kitchen, and the outdoor learning environments were monitored. This facility has one (1) NC Pre-K classroom operating for the 2024-2025 school year. Permit Information: The program currently operates with a Four-Star Center License effective 3/5/24. The license was posted, with the following restrictions in compliance: • 1st Shift • Meets enhanced ratios • meets enhanced space This facility follows enhanced space, therefore space capacity for each space is thirty (30) square feet per child. Space #4 has a max capacity of six (6) children at thirty (30) square feet. The staff member changed the max capacity on the staff/child ratio sheet from seven (7) to six (6). Ownership: The facility’s Non - Profit Corporate owner is Wingate Baptist Church with SoS ID#: 0410483. The entity is listed as current-active. If any changes to the ownership need to be made or the church is incorporated, you must notify your consultant at least thirty (30) days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location or inherited. Inspections: The program's last fire inspection on file with DCDEE was completed on 1/8/25. As a reminder your fire inspection needs to be completed annually and the form for the fire inspector to use is located on our website under the provider tab and provider documents. Once the inspection is complete, please send me a copy of the report within seven (7) days. The program's recent sanitation inspection on file with DCDEE was conducted on 12/12/24. The program received twenty-six (26) demerits and received an approved classification. The last playground inspection was completed on 1/30/25. Indoor Learning Environment: I observed children in the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to in compliance. Children were participating in morning drop off, free play, individual (nap) routines, gross motor play and transitions. I observed children completing handwashing and toileting routines. Teachers interactions were at the child’s eye level, nurturing and providing developmentally appropriate redirection. In space #5, one (1) outlet was uncovered. NC Pre-K: The NC Pre-K classrooms use the Brigance Early Childhood Screens II as the developmental screening tool, and they use the Creative Curriculum and TSG for their ongoing instructional assessments. Classrooms use the Creative Curriculum. Parent engagement logs were reviewed inside the site monitoring tool which was last updated as of 1/10/25. Outdoor Learning Environments: The outdoor learning environments were monitored and in compliance. Program Records: The last fire drill was conducted on 1/21/25. The last emergency drill was conducted on 12/19/24. The EPR plan was reviewed and updated on 1/10/25. Staff Records: The staff-training worksheets were completed before the visit. There were no new staff files to review, two (2) existing staff files were monitored. Please refer to the staff/training worksheet to review which files were monitored. I was unable to review ongoing training documentation for both files that were selected. Please email me the information as soon as possible. The ongoing training documentation should reflect all certificates and hours completed between 2/16/24 to 2/16/25. Children’s Records: Six (6) children’s files were reviewed, one (1) infant file did not have a medical report completed from their health physician. Please refer to the children’s worksheet to review which files were monitored. Nutrition: The facility was in compliance with child care meal pattern requirements. Medication: All reported medication was monitored, in space #6B I observed an inhaler not in its original container. I reviewed the requirements with the teacher. Please ensure that a copy of the medical action plan from the child’s file is also located in the classroom. During file reviews two (2) children’s files indicated that they had and needed emergency medication. After interviewing the staff, both children do not have any medication at the facility. I reviewed to follow-up with families and the director to ensure that children have the emergency medication they require due to their application stating they need it. Weapons: It was reported that the facility was in compliance with child care requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: It was reported via a sticky note the following, “transportation is not provided, the vans do not belong to the daycare, and insurance will not allow the transportation of kids”. Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In space #5, one (1) outlet was uncovered. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. In space #6B I observed an inhaler not in its original container. .0803(2)(a) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One (1) infant file did not have a medical report completed from their health physician. GS110-91(1) Corrective Action – Compliance Letter: The violations not corrected during the visit must be corrected immediately. On or before 2/28/25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. A template was shared with you to use. Please ensure that the following items are addressed: • Name of your facility • Your facility ID number • Date the visit made • Date that you are submitting the compliance letter • Provide each cited violation number • Describe when and how each violation was corrected • Describe how you will prevent the reoccurrence of each violation (you need to specify how you will prevent the violation from re-occurring) • Sign with your signature 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. Email your completed compliance letter and information to: abigailavalos@dhhs.nc.gov Compliance History: The program’s compliance history was ninety-one percent (91%) prior to today’s visit. Rated License: Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS (Quality Rating and Improvement System) is implemented, this is also known as SB 425 (Senate Bill 425). Providers in Cohort #1 are not required to go any further with a rated license assessment unless requested, and providers in Cohort #2 do not need to start their preparation year unless a rated license assessment is requested. Technical Assistance: Please remember that rule requirements share that incident reports need to be logged on your incident log then filed in each child’s file separately. As a reminder, rule 10A NCAC 09 .0604 (e) All electrical appliances shall be used only in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. For appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, irons, coffee pots, or curling irons, neither the appliance nor any cord shall be accessible to preschool-age children. This includes portable laminating machines. During the visit, I addressed questions regarding education for DCDEE Works. Lead in Water/Paint and Asbestos: 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 and 15A NCAC 18A .2816 require all child care facilities (homes and centers) to test for lead in drinking water, identify lead based paint hazards, and mitigate or restrict access to identified hazards. As of today, your facility has completed all sections. Exit Conference: At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. We jointly reviewed the visit summary and documentation of my findings and violations with you Ms. Craig. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ to get the latest updates. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at 704-249-6440 or via email at abigail.avalos@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. Abigail Avalos, M.Ed. Child Care Consultant Division of Child Development and Early Education If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: WINGATE BAPTIST CHURCH DAY CARE Facility ID: 9051990 Consultant: ABIGAIL AVALOS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/14/2025 Number Present: 41 Completed Date: 2/14/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 164 Time In: 09:01 AM Time Out: 11:45 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an unannounced annual compliance visit. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. Debra Dimiari, I shared the reason for the visit, and then I met with Ms. Craig in her classroom. I completed the walk-through of the facility alone. You were able to assist me when I inquired for help. I monitored the following items: supervision, permit restrictions, approved spaces, staff/child ratio, children’s records, health, safety, and program records. All classroom spaces, the kitchen, and the outdoor learning environments were monitored. This facility has one (1) NC Pre-K classroom operating for the 2024-2025 school year. Permit Information: The program currently operates with a Four-Star Center License effective 3/5/24. The license was posted, with the following restrictions in compliance: • 1st Shift • Meets enhanced ratios • meets enhanced space This facility follows enhanced space, therefore space capacity for each space is thirty (30) square feet per child. Space #4 has a max capacity of six (6) children at thirty (30) square feet. The staff member changed the max capacity on the staff/child ratio sheet from seven (7) to six (6). Ownership: The facility’s Non - Profit Corporate owner is Wingate Baptist Church with SoS ID#: 0410483. The entity is listed as current-active. If any changes to the ownership need to be made or the church is incorporated, you must notify your consultant at least thirty (30) days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location or inherited. Inspections: The program's last fire inspection on file with DCDEE was completed on 1/8/25. As a reminder your fire inspection needs to be completed annually and the form for the fire inspector to use is located on our website under the provider tab and provider documents. Once the inspection is complete, please send me a copy of the report within seven (7) days. The program's recent sanitation inspection on file with DCDEE was conducted on 12/12/24. The program received twenty-six (26) demerits and received an approved classification. The last playground inspection was completed on 1/30/25. Indoor Learning Environment: I observed children in the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to in compliance. Children were participating in morning drop off, free play, individual (nap) routines, gross motor play and transitions. I observed children completing handwashing and toileting routines. Teachers interactions were at the child’s eye level, nurturing and providing developmentally appropriate redirection. In space #5, one (1) outlet was uncovered. NC Pre-K: The NC Pre-K classrooms use the Brigance Early Childhood Screens II as the developmental screening tool, and they use the Creative Curriculum and TSG for their ongoing instructional assessments. Classrooms use the Creative Curriculum. Parent engagement logs were reviewed inside the site monitoring tool which was last updated as of 1/10/25. Outdoor Learning Environments: The outdoor learning environments were monitored and in compliance. Program Records: The last fire drill was conducted on 1/21/25. The last emergency drill was conducted on 12/19/24. The EPR plan was reviewed and updated on 1/10/25. Staff Records: The staff-training worksheets were completed before the visit. There were no new staff files to review, two (2) existing staff files were monitored. Please refer to the staff/training worksheet to review which files were monitored. I was unable to review ongoing training documentation for both files that were selected. Please email me the information as soon as possible. The ongoing training documentation should reflect all certificates and hours completed between 2/16/24 to 2/16/25. Children’s Records: Six (6) children’s files were reviewed, one (1) infant file did not have a medical report completed from their health physician. Please refer to the children’s worksheet to review which files were monitored. Nutrition: The facility was in compliance with child care meal pattern requirements. Medication: All reported medication was monitored, in space #6B I observed an inhaler not in its original container. I reviewed the requirements with the teacher. Please ensure that a copy of the medical action plan from the child’s file is also located in the classroom. During file reviews two (2) children’s files indicated that they had and needed emergency medication. After interviewing the staff, both children do not have any medication at the facility. I reviewed to follow-up with families and the director to ensure that children have the emergency medication they require due to their application stating they need it. Weapons: It was reported that the facility was in compliance with child care requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: It was reported via a sticky note the following, “transportation is not provided, the vans do not belong to the daycare, and insurance will not allow the transportation of kids”. Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In space #5, one (1) outlet was uncovered. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. In space #6B I observed an inhaler not in its original container. .0803(2)(a) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One (1) infant file did not have a medical report completed from their health physician. GS110-91(1) Corrective Action – Compliance Letter: The violations not corrected during the visit must be corrected immediately. On or before 2/28/25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. A template was shared with you to use. Please ensure that the following items are addressed: • Name of your facility • Your facility ID number • Date the visit made • Date that you are submitting the compliance letter • Provide each cited violation number • Describe when and how each violation was corrected • Describe how you will prevent the reoccurrence of each violation (you need to specify how you will prevent the violation from re-occurring) • Sign with your signature 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. Email your completed compliance letter and information to: abigailavalos@dhhs.nc.gov Compliance History: The program’s compliance history was ninety-one percent (91%) prior to today’s visit. Rated License: Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS (Quality Rating and Improvement System) is implemented, this is also known as SB 425 (Senate Bill 425). Providers in Cohort #1 are not required to go any further with a rated license assessment unless requested, and providers in Cohort #2 do not need to start their preparation year unless a rated license assessment is requested. Technical Assistance: Please remember that rule requirements share that incident reports need to be logged on your incident log then filed in each child’s file separately. As a reminder, rule 10A NCAC 09 .0604 (e) All electrical appliances shall be used only in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. For appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, irons, coffee pots, or curling irons, neither the appliance nor any cord shall be accessible to preschool-age children. This includes portable laminating machines. During the visit, I addressed questions regarding education for DCDEE Works. Lead in Water/Paint and Asbestos: 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 and 15A NCAC 18A .2816 require all child care facilities (homes and centers) to test for lead in drinking water, identify lead based paint hazards, and mitigate or restrict access to identified hazards. As of today, your facility has completed all sections. Exit Conference: At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. We jointly reviewed the visit summary and documentation of my findings and violations with you Ms. Craig. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ to get the latest updates. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at 704-249-6440 or via email at abigail.avalos@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. Abigail Avalos, M.Ed. Child Care Consultant Division of Child Development and Early Education 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

GS110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: WINGATE BAPTIST CHURCH DAY CARE Facility ID: 9051990 Consultant: ABIGAIL AVALOS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/14/2025 Number Present: 41 Completed Date: 2/14/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 164 Time In: 09:01 AM Time Out: 11:45 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an unannounced annual compliance visit. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. Debra Dimiari, I shared the reason for the visit, and then I met with Ms. Craig in her classroom. I completed the walk-through of the facility alone. You were able to assist me when I inquired for help. I monitored the following items: supervision, permit restrictions, approved spaces, staff/child ratio, children’s records, health, safety, and program records. All classroom spaces, the kitchen, and the outdoor learning environments were monitored. This facility has one (1) NC Pre-K classroom operating for the 2024-2025 school year. Permit Information: The program currently operates with a Four-Star Center License effective 3/5/24. The license was posted, with the following restrictions in compliance: • 1st Shift • Meets enhanced ratios • meets enhanced space This facility follows enhanced space, therefore space capacity for each space is thirty (30) square feet per child. Space #4 has a max capacity of six (6) children at thirty (30) square feet. The staff member changed the max capacity on the staff/child ratio sheet from seven (7) to six (6). Ownership: The facility’s Non - Profit Corporate owner is Wingate Baptist Church with SoS ID#: 0410483. The entity is listed as current-active. If any changes to the ownership need to be made or the church is incorporated, you must notify your consultant at least thirty (30) days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location or inherited. Inspections: The program's last fire inspection on file with DCDEE was completed on 1/8/25. As a reminder your fire inspection needs to be completed annually and the form for the fire inspector to use is located on our website under the provider tab and provider documents. Once the inspection is complete, please send me a copy of the report within seven (7) days. The program's recent sanitation inspection on file with DCDEE was conducted on 12/12/24. The program received twenty-six (26) demerits and received an approved classification. The last playground inspection was completed on 1/30/25. Indoor Learning Environment: I observed children in the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to in compliance. Children were participating in morning drop off, free play, individual (nap) routines, gross motor play and transitions. I observed children completing handwashing and toileting routines. Teachers interactions were at the child’s eye level, nurturing and providing developmentally appropriate redirection. In space #5, one (1) outlet was uncovered. NC Pre-K: The NC Pre-K classrooms use the Brigance Early Childhood Screens II as the developmental screening tool, and they use the Creative Curriculum and TSG for their ongoing instructional assessments. Classrooms use the Creative Curriculum. Parent engagement logs were reviewed inside the site monitoring tool which was last updated as of 1/10/25. Outdoor Learning Environments: The outdoor learning environments were monitored and in compliance. Program Records: The last fire drill was conducted on 1/21/25. The last emergency drill was conducted on 12/19/24. The EPR plan was reviewed and updated on 1/10/25. Staff Records: The staff-training worksheets were completed before the visit. There were no new staff files to review, two (2) existing staff files were monitored. Please refer to the staff/training worksheet to review which files were monitored. I was unable to review ongoing training documentation for both files that were selected. Please email me the information as soon as possible. The ongoing training documentation should reflect all certificates and hours completed between 2/16/24 to 2/16/25. Children’s Records: Six (6) children’s files were reviewed, one (1) infant file did not have a medical report completed from their health physician. Please refer to the children’s worksheet to review which files were monitored. Nutrition: The facility was in compliance with child care meal pattern requirements. Medication: All reported medication was monitored, in space #6B I observed an inhaler not in its original container. I reviewed the requirements with the teacher. Please ensure that a copy of the medical action plan from the child’s file is also located in the classroom. During file reviews two (2) children’s files indicated that they had and needed emergency medication. After interviewing the staff, both children do not have any medication at the facility. I reviewed to follow-up with families and the director to ensure that children have the emergency medication they require due to their application stating they need it. Weapons: It was reported that the facility was in compliance with child care requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: It was reported via a sticky note the following, “transportation is not provided, the vans do not belong to the daycare, and insurance will not allow the transportation of kids”. Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In space #5, one (1) outlet was uncovered. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. In space #6B I observed an inhaler not in its original container. .0803(2)(a) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One (1) infant file did not have a medical report completed from their health physician. GS110-91(1) Corrective Action – Compliance Letter: The violations not corrected during the visit must be corrected immediately. On or before 2/28/25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. A template was shared with you to use. Please ensure that the following items are addressed: • Name of your facility • Your facility ID number • Date the visit made • Date that you are submitting the compliance letter • Provide each cited violation number • Describe when and how each violation was corrected • Describe how you will prevent the reoccurrence of each violation (you need to specify how you will prevent the violation from re-occurring) • Sign with your signature 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. Email your completed compliance letter and information to: abigailavalos@dhhs.nc.gov Compliance History: The program’s compliance history was ninety-one percent (91%) prior to today’s visit. Rated License: Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS (Quality Rating and Improvement System) is implemented, this is also known as SB 425 (Senate Bill 425). Providers in Cohort #1 are not required to go any further with a rated license assessment unless requested, and providers in Cohort #2 do not need to start their preparation year unless a rated license assessment is requested. Technical Assistance: Please remember that rule requirements share that incident reports need to be logged on your incident log then filed in each child’s file separately. As a reminder, rule 10A NCAC 09 .0604 (e) All electrical appliances shall be used only in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. For appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, irons, coffee pots, or curling irons, neither the appliance nor any cord shall be accessible to preschool-age children. This includes portable laminating machines. During the visit, I addressed questions regarding education for DCDEE Works. Lead in Water/Paint and Asbestos: 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 and 15A NCAC 18A .2816 require all child care facilities (homes and centers) to test for lead in drinking water, identify lead based paint hazards, and mitigate or restrict access to identified hazards. As of today, your facility has completed all sections. Exit Conference: At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. We jointly reviewed the visit summary and documentation of my findings and violations with you Ms. Craig. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ to get the latest updates. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at 704-249-6440 or via email at abigail.avalos@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. Abigail Avalos, M.Ed. Child Care Consultant Division of Child Development and Early Education 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. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: WINGATE BAPTIST CHURCH DAY CARE Facility ID: 9051990 Consultant: ABIGAIL AVALOS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/24/2024 Number Present: 47 Completed Date: 10/24/2024 Age: From 0 To 8 Total Minutes: 175 Time In: 01:30 PM Time Out: 04:25 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. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. Annette, Teacher. I shared the reason for the visit, and I met with Ms. Craig, the person in charge. Ms. Wiley, Director, was not at the facility today. Permit Information: Your program currently operates with a Four-Star center license effective 6/15/18. The license was posted with the following restrictions: - 1st shift - Meets enhanced ratios - Meets enhanced space Ownership: The facility corporate owner is Wingate Baptist Church with SoS ID#: 0410483. The entity is listed as current-active. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or the church is incorporated, you must notify your consultant at least thirty (30) days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. I monitored the following items: supervision, staff/child ratios, health, safety, capacity, new staff records and program records. All classroom spaces, the kitchen, and the three (3) outdoor learning environments were monitored. This facility has (1) NC Pre-K classroom operating for the 2024-2025 school year. Inspections: The program's last fire inspection on file with DCDEE was completed on 1/24/24. As a reminder, please ensure to schedule your annual fire inspection prior to the previous year’s and send your consultant a copy of the completed and approved fire inspection within seven (7) days. The program's recent sanitation inspection was conducted on 6/24/24. The program received eight (8) demerits and received a superior classification. The last playground inspection was completed on 9/25/24. Indoor Learning Environment: I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios in compliance. I observed children engaged in nap/quiet time, group time and outdoor play. In space #2, I observed plastic bags within reach of children under age three (3). This was corrected during the visit. I also observed a Bojangles cup sitting on the shelf, this was also corrected during the visit. I reviewed the requirements for plastic bags as well as modeling appropriate meals. In space #5, I observed an unlocked closet with the following hazardous items inside: An aerosol can and a Swiffer mop with cleaning solution attached. I reviewed the requirements for keeping hazardous items locked. Space #5 reported that two (2) school-age children who also were a part of their group were offsite for tutoring with tutors at Wingate University. I reviewed that children who go offsite for any reason need to have an off-premises form on file and they need to also be with an adult who has a qualifying criminal background letter on file. During the visit, I was handed your personal cell Ms. Craig to review this with Director Ms. Wiley. It was reported that the two (2) children who are tutoring have signed up on behalf of their day school and that the parents have signed the children up. The children do not go to the licensed facility after their bus drops them off. It was reported that they are picked up at the bus stop from the tutors and that once their tutoring is completed, they are taken to the child care facility for the reminder for the afternoon for after school care. Outdoor Learning Environment (OLE): The outdoor learning environments were monitored. I observed broken toys on the infant playground, these were removed and disposed of during the visit. In the toddler playground I observed, three (3) animal seats in need of cleaning, there was visible dirt and possible mold. Program Records: The last fire drill was completed on 10/23/24 and the last emergency drill was completed on 9/24. Please remember that a full date is required when documenting drills. The month, day and year need to be reflected not just the month and year. Please also remember that fire drills and emergency drills should not be occurring on the same day nor at the same time. Staff and children need to be able to distinguish the difference in fire drills and emergency drills. I suggest connecting with your child care health consultants to review Emergency Preparedness and Responses to natural and manmade disasters. I was unable to monitor for safe sleep checks for the last thirty (30) days, when asked for the forms the teacher also reported she had not completed them for today’s naps. Please ensure to review and update your Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) plan to reflect the most current information regarding your facility including contact numbers, plans, enrollment, and any other updated information. As a reminder, the EPR plan needs to be updated as changes occur and at least annually. In addition, it must be reviewed annually with all staff and documentation must be kept on file. Staff Records: I monitored two (2) new staff files. The staff and training worksheet was not completed prior to the visit. I completed the staff and training worksheet for the two (2) staff members. During the file reviews, I noticed that forms being used are outdated and the most current found on our website. Please ensure that moving forward you are completing orientation documentation on the most current and updated form found under the Provider Tab. A copy was also left today. All documents completed by staff need to be completed to their entirety, I observed forms that were not completed and missing signatures and dates. Administrator signatures need to also be reflected if the form is requiring the signature and date. Nutrition: The facility was in compliance with child care meal pattern requirements. It was reported that the allergies posted were not severe allergies and that children did not have emergency medication on file or on site. I reminded staff that if substitutions are required, especially for dairy allergies/intolerances/restrictions, that the facility must provide an adequate substitution not just water or juice. Medication: It was reported that no emergency no topical medication is on site. Transportation: It was reported that two (2) vehicles are used for transportation in the summer, I was unable to monitor the vehicles due to not being able to find the keys. As a reminder, vehicles being used at ANY time of the year need to be reported to your consultant and all transportation requirements need to be in compliance. Vehicles will be monitored on your next visit. Off-premise forms need to also be on the updated form, I left all current documents with you today, you can also find them on our website under the Provider Tab. Weapons: It was reported that the facility was in compliance with child care requirements regarding firearms. Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. I observed broken toys on the infant playground, these were removed and disposed of during the visit. In the toddler playground I observed, three (3) animal seats in need of cleaning, there was visible dirt and possible mold. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space #5, I observed an unlocked closet with the following hazardous items inside: An aerosol can and a Swiffer mop with cleaning solution attached. .2820(b) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In space #2, I observed plastic bags within reach of children under age three (3). .0604(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. I was unable to monitor for safe sleep checks for the last thirty (30) days, when asked for the forms the teacher also reported she had not completed them for today’s naps. .0606(g) 1792 Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. In space #2, I observed a Bojangles cup sitting on the shelf. .0901(i) Corrective Action Plan: The violations not corrected during the visit must be corrected immediately. On or before 11/7/24, 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 that 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. Please ensure that all these components are in your compliance letter: • Name of your facility • Your facility ID number • Date the visit made • Date that you are submitting the compliance letter • Provide each cited violation number • Describe when and how each violation was corrected • Describe how you will prevent the recurrence of each violation (you need to specify how you will prevent the violation from re-occurring) • Sign with your signature Please email the information to: abigail.avalos@dhhs.nc.gov Compliance History: The program’s compliance history was ninety percent (90%) prior to today’s visit. Rated License Information: Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS (Quality Rating and Improvement System) is implemented, this is also known as SB 425 (Senate Bill 425). Providers in Cohort #1 are not required to go any further with a rated license assessment unless requested, and providers in Cohort #2 do not need to start their preparation year unless a rated license assessment is requested. Lead and Asbestos Testing: 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 and 15A NCAC 18A .2816 require all child care facilities (homes and centers) to test for lead in drinking water, identify lead based paint hazards, and mitigate or restrict access to identified hazards. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program is designed to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in building infrastructure, while providing child care facilities with the support needed to meet all rule requirements. The program is free, and the first step is to watch one of the pre-enrollment webinars, which are available at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina additional information can be found in the Raise North Carolina Newsletter sent via email on 12/7/23 from DCDEE. As of today, your facility has completed all sections of testing. Resources and Reminders: Please ensure that all on-going training hours are completed and documented as required for yourself and all staff members. The annual documents that need to be updated and completed are: - Staff Development Plan - Annual Evaluations for Staff - Medical Forms (Health Questionnaire/Emergency Info) - Polices (EPR, EMC, and any other policies that are amended and reviewed annually) Exit Conference: At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. We jointly reviewed the visit summary and documentation of my findings and violations with you, Ms. Craig. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ to get the latest updates. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at 704-249-6440 or via email at abigail.avalos@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. Abigail Avalos, M.Ed. Child Care Consultant Division of Child Development and Early Education 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 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: WINGATE BAPTIST CHURCH DAY CARE Facility ID: 9051990 Consultant: ABIGAIL AVALOS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/16/2024 Number Present: 47 Completed Date: 2/16/2024 Age: From 0 To 9 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:15 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 unannounced annual compliance visit. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. Teresa Wiley, Director. I shared the reason for the visit Ms. Wiley accompanied me throughout the walk-through of the facility and the outdoor learning environments. Your program currently operates with a Four-Star Center License effective 6/15/18. The license was posted, with restrictions to: - 1st shift - meets enhanced ratios - meets enhanced space I monitored the following items: supervision, approved spaces, permit restrictions, staff/child ratio, children’s and staff records, health, safety, and program records. All classroom spaces, the kitchen, and the outdoor learning environments were monitored. The Child Care Center Item Number Listing was used as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable childcare requirements pertinent to this facility. Ownership: The facility corporate owner is Wingate Baptist Church with SOS ID# 0410483. They are current and active. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or the church is incorporated, you must notify your consultant at least thirty (30) days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. Inspections: The program's last fire inspection on file with DCDEE was completed on 2/7/23. A fire inspection was completed on 1/24/24, I reviewed the fire inspection requirements and obtained a copy of the current fire inspection, this was corrected during the visit. The program's recent sanitation inspection was conducted on 12/18/23. The program received twelve (12) demerits and received a Superior classification. Indoor Learning Environment: I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to in compliance. Children were participating in individual feedings, free play, reading activities, teacher directed activities, transitions, and outdoor play. I reviewed with you and staff in space #1 to ensure that monthly and daily attendance is being completed as required, this was corrected during the visit. Outdoor Learning Environment: The outdoor learning environments were monitored and we discussed the following items that need to be replaced, repaired, or removed: - Wooden boards in the playground for preschoolers - The green mat on the toddler playground needs to be secured to prevent tripping hazards to children/staff - The nature music instrument on the playground for older children had protruding bolts on the side Program Records: The last fire drill was conducted on 2/15/24 and the last emergency drill was conducted on 12/1/23. The EPR plan had a cover page with an updated date of 1/10/24, when I reviewed the contacts and enrollment the information was not current, we reviewed this requirement. The NC Pre-K classrooms use the Brigance Early Childhood Screens II as the developmental screening tool, and they use the Creative Curriculum and TSG for their ongoing instructional assessments. I reviewed documentation logs for contact for absences, family engagement, and conferences. The NC Pre-K site monitoring tool was reported complete and sent via email to S.W for signatures, please place a copy in your binder once you obtain all signatures. Staff Records: The staff-training worksheets were completed prior to the visit. There were four (4) new staff files to review and one (1) existing staff files. Please refer to the staff/training worksheet for an overview of which files were monitored. The staff files and components were well organized. Please ensure that the required number of orientation hours six (6), are being completed within the first two weeks of employment. Children’s Records: Six (6) children’s files were reviewed and two (2) files for NC Pre-K children. Please refer to the children’s worksheet for an overview of the files that were monitored. Please ensure that families complete the health care needs section to its entirety. If the items do not apply they can write in N/A or none. Medication: It was reported that medication is not administered at this facility. Nutrition: The facility was in compliance with child care meal pattern requirements. Weapons: You reported that the facility was in compliance with child care requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: Transportation is not provided at this facility. Six (6) violations were observed, two (2) violations were corrected during the visit. 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 fire inspection completed on 1/24/24 was not sent within seven (7) days. 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. IN space #1, children were not signed in for 2/16/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 808 The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. I observed wooden planks in the preschool playground, a green lifted mat in the toddler playground and a musical instrument with protruding bolts on the playground for older children. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Two (2) staff completed 5.5 hours of orientation within the first two weeks of employment. .1101(a)(b) 1821 The EPR Plan did not include the date of the last revision of the plan. The date of the last revision does not have updated contacts and enrollment. .0607(d)(8) 1832 Application did not include health care needs or concerns, symptoms of and the type of response required for the health care needs or concerns. Five (5) children's files did not have the health care needs section completed or it was not completed to it's entirety. .0801 (a)(5) The violations not corrected during the visit must be corrected immediately. On or before 3/1/24, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. A template was shared with you to use. Please ensure that the following items are addressed: • Name of your facility • Your facility ID number • Date the visit made • Date that you are submitting the compliance letter • Provide each cited violation number • Describe when and how each violation was corrected • Describe how you will prevent the reoccurrence of each violation (you need to specify how you will prevent the violation from re-occurring) • Sign with your signature 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. Email your completed compliance letter and information to: abigailavalos@dhhs.nc.gov The program’s compliance history was eighty-nine percent (89%) prior to today’s visit. Rated License: We discussed that you are in Cohort #1 and that your preparation year has begun as of July 1, 2023. Your ERS assessment has been ordered for your prep year and NCRLAP has shared that your assessment window is between March 25 to April 19th. Remember the scores can be used in a variety of ways- • ERS assessments can be requested during the preparation year and scores can be used as guidance to enhance program quality. • If desired, assessment scores can be used during the preparation year if the operator wants to move forward with a rated license reassessment. • Assessment scores can be saved to use during the reassessment year. • Facilities can request another ERS assessment (free of charge) in your reassessment year for any ERS assessment scoring less than a 5.0. Please share with me what you will decide to do with your scores that you obtain during your prep year. Throughout the next few months, I recommend that you continue in completing the following tasks and activities that will help prepare you for your reassessment year, which will be sometime between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025. If possible, we will align the reassessment with your annual compliance visit timeframe. Tasks and Activities- • Have all staff update their WORKS accounts to reflect all currently completed coursework (DCDEE-WORKS). • Determine whether you wish to have the Environment Rating Scale (ERS) Assessments conducted. • Request technical assistance with your child care consultant and local partners. • Participate in local CCRI related training/workshops. • Reach out to your local Community College to discuss educational opportunities. • Review NCRLAP website ERS resources (www.NCRLAP.org). • Consider requesting an ERS assessment (free of charge) during the preparation year. Technical Assistance: Today I reviewed to ensure that families are updating the Emergency Medical Care information on an annual basis and when changes occur. If there are no changes, please have them verify by signing and dating. I clarified that the entire children’s application does not have to be updated unless changes occur. I emailed you a SACERS checklist to help you guide your preparation for the scales in the school-age classroom. Overall, the classroom arrangement and materials have improved since my last visit. We reviewed to ensure that your block area is purposely placed to ensure that children have something other than the wooden blocks to build structures. Resources and Reminders: Please ensure that you are using the most updated Child Care Rule Book also known as Chapter 9 - Child Care Rules. The new version was updated in January of 2024. 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. Union County Providers Only - The Smart Start Resource Center (SSRC) is funded by and in partnership with the Alliance for Children and is hosted by South Piedmont Community College. The SSRC offers a variety of materials to support children ages 0-5 in their learning and development. The SSRC is a lending library of more than 5,000 resources with a delivery service. You can reach the SSRC via email at smartstartresourcecenter@gmail.com or by phone at 704-290-5894. Exit Conference: At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. We jointly reviewed the visit summary and documentation of my findings and violations with you, Ms. Wiley. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ to get the latest updates. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at 704-249-6440 or via email at abigail.avalos@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. Abigail Avalos, M.Ed. Child Care Consultant Division of Child Development and Early Education 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 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: WINGATE BAPTIST CHURCH DAY CARE Facility ID: 9051990 Consultant: ABIGAIL AVALOS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/16/2024 Number Present: 47 Completed Date: 2/16/2024 Age: From 0 To 9 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:15 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 unannounced annual compliance visit. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. Teresa Wiley, Director. I shared the reason for the visit Ms. Wiley accompanied me throughout the walk-through of the facility and the outdoor learning environments. Your program currently operates with a Four-Star Center License effective 6/15/18. The license was posted, with restrictions to: - 1st shift - meets enhanced ratios - meets enhanced space I monitored the following items: supervision, approved spaces, permit restrictions, staff/child ratio, children’s and staff records, health, safety, and program records. All classroom spaces, the kitchen, and the outdoor learning environments were monitored. The Child Care Center Item Number Listing was used as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable childcare requirements pertinent to this facility. Ownership: The facility corporate owner is Wingate Baptist Church with SOS ID# 0410483. They are current and active. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or the church is incorporated, you must notify your consultant at least thirty (30) days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. Inspections: The program's last fire inspection on file with DCDEE was completed on 2/7/23. A fire inspection was completed on 1/24/24, I reviewed the fire inspection requirements and obtained a copy of the current fire inspection, this was corrected during the visit. The program's recent sanitation inspection was conducted on 12/18/23. The program received twelve (12) demerits and received a Superior classification. Indoor Learning Environment: I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to in compliance. Children were participating in individual feedings, free play, reading activities, teacher directed activities, transitions, and outdoor play. I reviewed with you and staff in space #1 to ensure that monthly and daily attendance is being completed as required, this was corrected during the visit. Outdoor Learning Environment: The outdoor learning environments were monitored and we discussed the following items that need to be replaced, repaired, or removed: - Wooden boards in the playground for preschoolers - The green mat on the toddler playground needs to be secured to prevent tripping hazards to children/staff - The nature music instrument on the playground for older children had protruding bolts on the side Program Records: The last fire drill was conducted on 2/15/24 and the last emergency drill was conducted on 12/1/23. The EPR plan had a cover page with an updated date of 1/10/24, when I reviewed the contacts and enrollment the information was not current, we reviewed this requirement. The NC Pre-K classrooms use the Brigance Early Childhood Screens II as the developmental screening tool, and they use the Creative Curriculum and TSG for their ongoing instructional assessments. I reviewed documentation logs for contact for absences, family engagement, and conferences. The NC Pre-K site monitoring tool was reported complete and sent via email to S.W for signatures, please place a copy in your binder once you obtain all signatures. Staff Records: The staff-training worksheets were completed prior to the visit. There were four (4) new staff files to review and one (1) existing staff files. Please refer to the staff/training worksheet for an overview of which files were monitored. The staff files and components were well organized. Please ensure that the required number of orientation hours six (6), are being completed within the first two weeks of employment. Children’s Records: Six (6) children’s files were reviewed and two (2) files for NC Pre-K children. Please refer to the children’s worksheet for an overview of the files that were monitored. Please ensure that families complete the health care needs section to its entirety. If the items do not apply they can write in N/A or none. Medication: It was reported that medication is not administered at this facility. Nutrition: The facility was in compliance with child care meal pattern requirements. Weapons: You reported that the facility was in compliance with child care requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: Transportation is not provided at this facility. Six (6) violations were observed, two (2) violations were corrected during the visit. 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 fire inspection completed on 1/24/24 was not sent within seven (7) days. 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. IN space #1, children were not signed in for 2/16/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 808 The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. I observed wooden planks in the preschool playground, a green lifted mat in the toddler playground and a musical instrument with protruding bolts on the playground for older children. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Two (2) staff completed 5.5 hours of orientation within the first two weeks of employment. .1101(a)(b) 1821 The EPR Plan did not include the date of the last revision of the plan. The date of the last revision does not have updated contacts and enrollment. .0607(d)(8) 1832 Application did not include health care needs or concerns, symptoms of and the type of response required for the health care needs or concerns. Five (5) children's files did not have the health care needs section completed or it was not completed to it's entirety. .0801 (a)(5) The violations not corrected during the visit must be corrected immediately. On or before 3/1/24, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. A template was shared with you to use. Please ensure that the following items are addressed: • Name of your facility • Your facility ID number • Date the visit made • Date that you are submitting the compliance letter • Provide each cited violation number • Describe when and how each violation was corrected • Describe how you will prevent the reoccurrence of each violation (you need to specify how you will prevent the violation from re-occurring) • Sign with your signature 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. Email your completed compliance letter and information to: abigailavalos@dhhs.nc.gov The program’s compliance history was eighty-nine percent (89%) prior to today’s visit. Rated License: We discussed that you are in Cohort #1 and that your preparation year has begun as of July 1, 2023. Your ERS assessment has been ordered for your prep year and NCRLAP has shared that your assessment window is between March 25 to April 19th. Remember the scores can be used in a variety of ways- • ERS assessments can be requested during the preparation year and scores can be used as guidance to enhance program quality. • If desired, assessment scores can be used during the preparation year if the operator wants to move forward with a rated license reassessment. • Assessment scores can be saved to use during the reassessment year. • Facilities can request another ERS assessment (free of charge) in your reassessment year for any ERS assessment scoring less than a 5.0. Please share with me what you will decide to do with your scores that you obtain during your prep year. Throughout the next few months, I recommend that you continue in completing the following tasks and activities that will help prepare you for your reassessment year, which will be sometime between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025. If possible, we will align the reassessment with your annual compliance visit timeframe. Tasks and Activities- • Have all staff update their WORKS accounts to reflect all currently completed coursework (DCDEE-WORKS). • Determine whether you wish to have the Environment Rating Scale (ERS) Assessments conducted. • Request technical assistance with your child care consultant and local partners. • Participate in local CCRI related training/workshops. • Reach out to your local Community College to discuss educational opportunities. • Review NCRLAP website ERS resources (www.NCRLAP.org). • Consider requesting an ERS assessment (free of charge) during the preparation year. Technical Assistance: Today I reviewed to ensure that families are updating the Emergency Medical Care information on an annual basis and when changes occur. If there are no changes, please have them verify by signing and dating. I clarified that the entire children’s application does not have to be updated unless changes occur. I emailed you a SACERS checklist to help you guide your preparation for the scales in the school-age classroom. Overall, the classroom arrangement and materials have improved since my last visit. We reviewed to ensure that your block area is purposely placed to ensure that children have something other than the wooden blocks to build structures. Resources and Reminders: Please ensure that you are using the most updated Child Care Rule Book also known as Chapter 9 - Child Care Rules. The new version was updated in January of 2024. 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. Union County Providers Only - The Smart Start Resource Center (SSRC) is funded by and in partnership with the Alliance for Children and is hosted by South Piedmont Community College. The SSRC offers a variety of materials to support children ages 0-5 in their learning and development. The SSRC is a lending library of more than 5,000 resources with a delivery service. You can reach the SSRC via email at smartstartresourcecenter@gmail.com or by phone at 704-290-5894. Exit Conference: At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. We jointly reviewed the visit summary and documentation of my findings and violations with you, Ms. Wiley. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ to get the latest updates. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at 704-249-6440 or via email at abigail.avalos@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. Abigail Avalos, M.Ed. Child Care Consultant Division of Child Development and Early Education 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: WINGATE BAPTIST CHURCH DAY CARE Facility ID: 9051990 Consultant: ABIGAIL AVALOS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/9/2023 Number Present: 46 Completed Date: 8/9/2023 Age: From 0 To 9 Total Minutes: 260 Time In: 09:35 AM Time Out: 01:55 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. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. T. Craig/Teacher. I shared the reason for the visit. Ms. Craig notified me that the director was not on site and would return later in the day. Ms. White/Teacher, called Ms. Wiley the Director via phone, and I shared with her the reason for the visit and if anyone could access the new staff files and program files needed to be reviewed today. Ms. White gathered the items for me to review and due to staff being out and teachers being needed in all spaces, I conducted the visit alone. Ms. Wiley/Director arrived at the end of the visit. The program currently operates with a Four-Star Center License effective 6/15/18. The license was posted, with restrictions to 1st shift, meets enhanced ratios, and meets enhanced space. I monitored the following items today: supervision, staff/child ratio, new staff, health, safety, and program records. All classroom spaces, the kitchen, and the outdoor learning environments were monitored. This facility had (1) NC Pre-K classroom operating in the 2022-2023 school year. A walkthrough of the classroom space was conducted during today’s visit. Ownership: The facility corporate owner is Wingate Baptist Church. They are current and active as of 11/12/1996. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or the church is incorporated, you must notify your consultant at least thirty (30) days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. Inspections: All inspections were monitored. The last fire drill was conducted on 7/19/23 and the last emergency drill was conducted on 6/23/23. The program's fire inspection was completed on 2/7/23. As a reminder your fire inspection needs to be completed annually and the form for the fire inspector to use is located on our website under the provider tab and provider documents. Once the inspection is complete, please send me a copy of the report within seven (7) days. The program's recent sanitation inspection was conducted on 5/30/23. The program received fifteen (15) demerits and received an Approved classification. Indoor Learning Environment: I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children were participating in outdoor walks, free play, transitions, outdoor play, and handwashing/restroom routines. Infants– The infants were engaged in a buggy ride on the sidewalk entrance of the facility. The teacher was engaged with the children and brought them in once a child was showing signs of being tired. In space #1, I discussed with the teacher to ensure to have all bottles labeled with the child’s full name and date. This was corrected during the visit. In this space we reviewed to ensure children are being signed in and out and their monthly attendance being completed as soon as children arrive and not at the end of the day. I observed the sink visibly dirty; this was corrected during the visit. Toddlers- The toddlers were participating in outdoor play and transitions. In space #2, I observed learning areas in need of materials to be placed on the shelfs. I reviewed the requirements and to expect more guidance as you prepare for the Rated License re-assessment. I reviewed with the teacher and the next-door teacher, to ensure that if children are using the restroom that supervision is being kept where they can hear and see children at all times. Preschoolers- I observed the preschool aged children participating in outdoor play, transitions, and free play. In space #3, I observed a carpet that was visually dirty and in need of cleaning. In space #5, I observed an outlet not covered, this was corrected during the visit. In space #5, I also observed a carpet with no grip on the bottom causing a tripping hazard, I reviewed this with the teacher. Pre-K- The children were out for the summer and not present. School-age – The school age space was monitored; children were participating in outdoor play and transitions. I observed in space #6b a lesson plan dated for the month of July, the teacher in the space said that the lead teacher would know where the current one is. I observed learning centers with visibly dirty materials and a bin of shapes with molded pieces. Outdoor Learning Environment: The outdoor learning environments were monitored. I observed a large hole in the infant playground, please ensure to fill the hole with sand or level the area to prevent new walkers and staff from tripping/falling. Program Records: We reviewed all the required records. Staff Records: I completed the staff-training worksheet for new staff during the visit. There were two (2) new staff files reviewed today. Staff medical reports need to be completed on the required DCDEE form, TS did not have the required medical form on file and available for review. Children’s Records: There are currently fifty-three (53) children enrolled in this center. There were forty-six (46) children in attendance today. Medication: Medication was monitored. Nutrition: The facility was in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Meal Patterns Requirements. Weapons: Your facility reported that they were in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: Transportation is not provided. Ten (10) violations were observed today. Violation Number Comment Rule 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. In space #1 and #3, I observed daily attendance not being maintained for children. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. I observed an activity plan dated for July in space #6b. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 434 The materials and equipment indoors and outdoors were not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences to promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language and communication development, and cognitive development. In space #2 and #6b I observed learning centers in need of materials, some shelfs were observed empty in both spaces. 10A NCAC 09 .0509(2) 533 Breast milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. In space #1, bottles were not dated. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In space #1, I observed the handwashing sink visibly dirty, this was corrected during the visit. In space #5 and #6, I observed toys visibly dirty. Baby dolls were visually soiled in space #5 and a box of pattern shapes had visible mold on pieces. The carpets in space #4 and #5 were visually dirty and in need of cleaning/replacement. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the infant playground I observed a large hole on the ground that can causing a tripping hazard for new walkers and staff. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In space #5 I observed one (1) outlet not covered. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. The medical record on file for TS was not on the required DCDEE form. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1301 Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In space #1, daily attendance was not maintained. GS 110-91(9) 9999 A violation was found for which there is no item number. I observed the key to the kitchen door on the lock.(e) Hot water used for cleaning and sanitizing food utensils and laundry shall be provided at a minimum temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit (49 degrees Celsius) at the point of use. Water in areas accessible to children shall be tempered between 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius) and 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43 degrees Celsius). For hand wash lavatories used exclusively by school-age children, the 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius) minimum temperature requirement shall not apply. Hot water in an area accessible to any child, which is in excess of 120 degrees Fahrenheit (49 degrees Celsius), shall be considered a burn hazard. Child care centers serving only school-age children are not required to provide hot water in areas accessible to children. In the event of the loss of hot water, the person in charge shall immediately contact the local health department. The violations not corrected during the visit must be corrected immediately. On or before 8/23/23, 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: Abigail Avalos, Child Care Consultant PO Box 690162 Mint Hill, NC 28277 OR abigail.avalos@dhhs.nc.gov 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 (75%). Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-two percent (92%) prior to today’s visit. The compliance history could be impacted after today’s visit. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Rated License: You have been notified that are in Cohort #1 and that your preparation year has begun as of July 1, 2023. Throughout the next few months, I recommend that you consider completing the following tasks and activities that will help prepare you for your reassessment year, which will be sometime between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025. If possible, we will align the reassessment with your annual compliance visit timeframe. - Have all staff update their WORKS accounts to reflect all currently completed coursework (DCDEE-WORKS). - Determine whether you wish to have Environment Rating Scale (ERS) Assessments for [ITERS-R, ECERS-R, SACERS-U, conducted. - Request technical assistance with your child care consultant and local partners. - Participate in local CCRI related training/workshops. - Reach out to your local Community College to discuss educational opportunities. - Review NCRLAP website ERS resources (www.NCRLAP.org). - Consider requesting an ERS assessment (free of charge) during the preparation year. Remember the scores can be used in a variety of ways. - ERS assessments can be requested during the preparation year and scores can be used as guidance to enhance program quality. - If desired, assessment scores can be used during the preparation year if the operator wants to move forward with a rated license reassessment. -Assessment scores can be saved to use during the reassessment year. - Facilities can request another ERS assessment (free of charge) in your reassessment year for any ERS assessment scoring less than a 5.0 Technical Assistance: Please ensure to have the most current documents from the DCDEE website for staff, children and program records. They can be found under provider documents/forms. The following is information and requirements for the health and safety trainings. These are to be completed within the first year of employment at your facility, then every five (5) years after. Please note that the Recognizing and Responding training is also part of this series of trainings and that you cannot accept completed trainings for this course or the health and safety topics if they were completed prior to the employee’s first day of employment at your facility. We reviewed that these trainings are no longer on prosolutions and can be completed on Moodle for free, the website for these trainings is listed here: https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/. Once these trainings are complete, please have each staff member have their certificates attached for review. The new and updated Child Care Sanitation Rules, have been posted on the DCDEE website and are effective as of July 1, 2023. To access the new sanitation rules trainings, PowerPoints, and FAQ’s you can visit this website: https://ehs.dph.ncdhhs.gov/hhccehb/cehu/ccs/children.htm Please reach out to CCRI to enroll any new staff who have been employed in your facility for less than a year, in their “New Employee Orientation” training series. The training series consists of three (3) courses called: - A+ Supervision - Keep it Clean - Positive Guidance Help with Challenging Behaviors: - The contacts for heathy social behavioral specialists can be found at https://www.childcarerrnc.org/specialprojects/healthy-social-behaviors/ - There is a helpline where you can speak to a behavior support advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in your classroom. The phone number is 1-888-600-1685 Option 1 - There is also a helpline where you can submit your questions to a behavior support advisor online and receive a call or email response the website is https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/ challenging-behaviors-helpline Please ensure that all staff are completing their on-going training hours as required and to complete all annual training/forms as listed in the child care requirements those include: - Staff Development Plan - Annual Evaluations for Staff - Medical Forms (Health Questionnaire/Emergency Info) - Polices (EPR, EPR, and any other policies that are amended) At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you Ms. Wiley. We jointly reviewed the visit summary and documentation of my findings and violations. I encouraged to ask any questions and they did not have any. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ to get the latest updates. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at 704-249-6440 or via email at abigail.avalos@dhhs.nc.gov. Abigail Avalos, M.Ed. Child Care Consultant Division of Child Development and Early Education 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 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: WINGATE BAPTIST CHURCH DAY CARE Facility ID: 9051990 Consultant: ABIGAIL AVALOS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/9/2023 Number Present: 46 Completed Date: 8/9/2023 Age: From 0 To 9 Total Minutes: 260 Time In: 09:35 AM Time Out: 01:55 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. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. T. Craig/Teacher. I shared the reason for the visit. Ms. Craig notified me that the director was not on site and would return later in the day. Ms. White/Teacher, called Ms. Wiley the Director via phone, and I shared with her the reason for the visit and if anyone could access the new staff files and program files needed to be reviewed today. Ms. White gathered the items for me to review and due to staff being out and teachers being needed in all spaces, I conducted the visit alone. Ms. Wiley/Director arrived at the end of the visit. The program currently operates with a Four-Star Center License effective 6/15/18. The license was posted, with restrictions to 1st shift, meets enhanced ratios, and meets enhanced space. I monitored the following items today: supervision, staff/child ratio, new staff, health, safety, and program records. All classroom spaces, the kitchen, and the outdoor learning environments were monitored. This facility had (1) NC Pre-K classroom operating in the 2022-2023 school year. A walkthrough of the classroom space was conducted during today’s visit. Ownership: The facility corporate owner is Wingate Baptist Church. They are current and active as of 11/12/1996. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or the church is incorporated, you must notify your consultant at least thirty (30) days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. Inspections: All inspections were monitored. The last fire drill was conducted on 7/19/23 and the last emergency drill was conducted on 6/23/23. The program's fire inspection was completed on 2/7/23. As a reminder your fire inspection needs to be completed annually and the form for the fire inspector to use is located on our website under the provider tab and provider documents. Once the inspection is complete, please send me a copy of the report within seven (7) days. The program's recent sanitation inspection was conducted on 5/30/23. The program received fifteen (15) demerits and received an Approved classification. Indoor Learning Environment: I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children were participating in outdoor walks, free play, transitions, outdoor play, and handwashing/restroom routines. Infants– The infants were engaged in a buggy ride on the sidewalk entrance of the facility. The teacher was engaged with the children and brought them in once a child was showing signs of being tired. In space #1, I discussed with the teacher to ensure to have all bottles labeled with the child’s full name and date. This was corrected during the visit. In this space we reviewed to ensure children are being signed in and out and their monthly attendance being completed as soon as children arrive and not at the end of the day. I observed the sink visibly dirty; this was corrected during the visit. Toddlers- The toddlers were participating in outdoor play and transitions. In space #2, I observed learning areas in need of materials to be placed on the shelfs. I reviewed the requirements and to expect more guidance as you prepare for the Rated License re-assessment. I reviewed with the teacher and the next-door teacher, to ensure that if children are using the restroom that supervision is being kept where they can hear and see children at all times. Preschoolers- I observed the preschool aged children participating in outdoor play, transitions, and free play. In space #3, I observed a carpet that was visually dirty and in need of cleaning. In space #5, I observed an outlet not covered, this was corrected during the visit. In space #5, I also observed a carpet with no grip on the bottom causing a tripping hazard, I reviewed this with the teacher. Pre-K- The children were out for the summer and not present. School-age – The school age space was monitored; children were participating in outdoor play and transitions. I observed in space #6b a lesson plan dated for the month of July, the teacher in the space said that the lead teacher would know where the current one is. I observed learning centers with visibly dirty materials and a bin of shapes with molded pieces. Outdoor Learning Environment: The outdoor learning environments were monitored. I observed a large hole in the infant playground, please ensure to fill the hole with sand or level the area to prevent new walkers and staff from tripping/falling. Program Records: We reviewed all the required records. Staff Records: I completed the staff-training worksheet for new staff during the visit. There were two (2) new staff files reviewed today. Staff medical reports need to be completed on the required DCDEE form, TS did not have the required medical form on file and available for review. Children’s Records: There are currently fifty-three (53) children enrolled in this center. There were forty-six (46) children in attendance today. Medication: Medication was monitored. Nutrition: The facility was in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Meal Patterns Requirements. Weapons: Your facility reported that they were in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: Transportation is not provided. Ten (10) violations were observed today. Violation Number Comment Rule 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. In space #1 and #3, I observed daily attendance not being maintained for children. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. I observed an activity plan dated for July in space #6b. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 434 The materials and equipment indoors and outdoors were not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences to promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language and communication development, and cognitive development. In space #2 and #6b I observed learning centers in need of materials, some shelfs were observed empty in both spaces. 10A NCAC 09 .0509(2) 533 Breast milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. In space #1, bottles were not dated. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In space #1, I observed the handwashing sink visibly dirty, this was corrected during the visit. In space #5 and #6, I observed toys visibly dirty. Baby dolls were visually soiled in space #5 and a box of pattern shapes had visible mold on pieces. The carpets in space #4 and #5 were visually dirty and in need of cleaning/replacement. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the infant playground I observed a large hole on the ground that can causing a tripping hazard for new walkers and staff. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In space #5 I observed one (1) outlet not covered. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. The medical record on file for TS was not on the required DCDEE form. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1301 Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In space #1, daily attendance was not maintained. GS 110-91(9) 9999 A violation was found for which there is no item number. I observed the key to the kitchen door on the lock.(e) Hot water used for cleaning and sanitizing food utensils and laundry shall be provided at a minimum temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit (49 degrees Celsius) at the point of use. Water in areas accessible to children shall be tempered between 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius) and 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43 degrees Celsius). For hand wash lavatories used exclusively by school-age children, the 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius) minimum temperature requirement shall not apply. Hot water in an area accessible to any child, which is in excess of 120 degrees Fahrenheit (49 degrees Celsius), shall be considered a burn hazard. Child care centers serving only school-age children are not required to provide hot water in areas accessible to children. In the event of the loss of hot water, the person in charge shall immediately contact the local health department. The violations not corrected during the visit must be corrected immediately. On or before 8/23/23, 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: Abigail Avalos, Child Care Consultant PO Box 690162 Mint Hill, NC 28277 OR abigail.avalos@dhhs.nc.gov 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 (75%). Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-two percent (92%) prior to today’s visit. The compliance history could be impacted after today’s visit. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Rated License: You have been notified that are in Cohort #1 and that your preparation year has begun as of July 1, 2023. Throughout the next few months, I recommend that you consider completing the following tasks and activities that will help prepare you for your reassessment year, which will be sometime between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025. If possible, we will align the reassessment with your annual compliance visit timeframe. - Have all staff update their WORKS accounts to reflect all currently completed coursework (DCDEE-WORKS). - Determine whether you wish to have Environment Rating Scale (ERS) Assessments for [ITERS-R, ECERS-R, SACERS-U, conducted. - Request technical assistance with your child care consultant and local partners. - Participate in local CCRI related training/workshops. - Reach out to your local Community College to discuss educational opportunities. - Review NCRLAP website ERS resources (www.NCRLAP.org). - Consider requesting an ERS assessment (free of charge) during the preparation year. Remember the scores can be used in a variety of ways. - ERS assessments can be requested during the preparation year and scores can be used as guidance to enhance program quality. - If desired, assessment scores can be used during the preparation year if the operator wants to move forward with a rated license reassessment. -Assessment scores can be saved to use during the reassessment year. - Facilities can request another ERS assessment (free of charge) in your reassessment year for any ERS assessment scoring less than a 5.0 Technical Assistance: Please ensure to have the most current documents from the DCDEE website for staff, children and program records. They can be found under provider documents/forms. The following is information and requirements for the health and safety trainings. These are to be completed within the first year of employment at your facility, then every five (5) years after. Please note that the Recognizing and Responding training is also part of this series of trainings and that you cannot accept completed trainings for this course or the health and safety topics if they were completed prior to the employee’s first day of employment at your facility. We reviewed that these trainings are no longer on prosolutions and can be completed on Moodle for free, the website for these trainings is listed here: https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/. Once these trainings are complete, please have each staff member have their certificates attached for review. The new and updated Child Care Sanitation Rules, have been posted on the DCDEE website and are effective as of July 1, 2023. To access the new sanitation rules trainings, PowerPoints, and FAQ’s you can visit this website: https://ehs.dph.ncdhhs.gov/hhccehb/cehu/ccs/children.htm Please reach out to CCRI to enroll any new staff who have been employed in your facility for less than a year, in their “New Employee Orientation” training series. The training series consists of three (3) courses called: - A+ Supervision - Keep it Clean - Positive Guidance Help with Challenging Behaviors: - The contacts for heathy social behavioral specialists can be found at https://www.childcarerrnc.org/specialprojects/healthy-social-behaviors/ - There is a helpline where you can speak to a behavior support advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in your classroom. The phone number is 1-888-600-1685 Option 1 - There is also a helpline where you can submit your questions to a behavior support advisor online and receive a call or email response the website is https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/ challenging-behaviors-helpline Please ensure that all staff are completing their on-going training hours as required and to complete all annual training/forms as listed in the child care requirements those include: - Staff Development Plan - Annual Evaluations for Staff - Medical Forms (Health Questionnaire/Emergency Info) - Polices (EPR, EPR, and any other policies that are amended) At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you Ms. Wiley. We jointly reviewed the visit summary and documentation of my findings and violations. I encouraged to ask any questions and they did not have any. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ to get the latest updates. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at 704-249-6440 or via email at abigail.avalos@dhhs.nc.gov. Abigail Avalos, M.Ed. Child Care Consultant Division of Child Development and Early Education 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: WINGATE BAPTIST CHURCH DAY CARE Facility ID: 9051990 Consultant: ABIGAIL AVALOS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/9/2023 Number Present: 46 Completed Date: 8/9/2023 Age: From 0 To 9 Total Minutes: 260 Time In: 09:35 AM Time Out: 01:55 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. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. T. Craig/Teacher. I shared the reason for the visit. Ms. Craig notified me that the director was not on site and would return later in the day. Ms. White/Teacher, called Ms. Wiley the Director via phone, and I shared with her the reason for the visit and if anyone could access the new staff files and program files needed to be reviewed today. Ms. White gathered the items for me to review and due to staff being out and teachers being needed in all spaces, I conducted the visit alone. Ms. Wiley/Director arrived at the end of the visit. The program currently operates with a Four-Star Center License effective 6/15/18. The license was posted, with restrictions to 1st shift, meets enhanced ratios, and meets enhanced space. I monitored the following items today: supervision, staff/child ratio, new staff, health, safety, and program records. All classroom spaces, the kitchen, and the outdoor learning environments were monitored. This facility had (1) NC Pre-K classroom operating in the 2022-2023 school year. A walkthrough of the classroom space was conducted during today’s visit. Ownership: The facility corporate owner is Wingate Baptist Church. They are current and active as of 11/12/1996. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or the church is incorporated, you must notify your consultant at least thirty (30) days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. Inspections: All inspections were monitored. The last fire drill was conducted on 7/19/23 and the last emergency drill was conducted on 6/23/23. The program's fire inspection was completed on 2/7/23. As a reminder your fire inspection needs to be completed annually and the form for the fire inspector to use is located on our website under the provider tab and provider documents. Once the inspection is complete, please send me a copy of the report within seven (7) days. The program's recent sanitation inspection was conducted on 5/30/23. The program received fifteen (15) demerits and received an Approved classification. Indoor Learning Environment: I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children were participating in outdoor walks, free play, transitions, outdoor play, and handwashing/restroom routines. Infants– The infants were engaged in a buggy ride on the sidewalk entrance of the facility. The teacher was engaged with the children and brought them in once a child was showing signs of being tired. In space #1, I discussed with the teacher to ensure to have all bottles labeled with the child’s full name and date. This was corrected during the visit. In this space we reviewed to ensure children are being signed in and out and their monthly attendance being completed as soon as children arrive and not at the end of the day. I observed the sink visibly dirty; this was corrected during the visit. Toddlers- The toddlers were participating in outdoor play and transitions. In space #2, I observed learning areas in need of materials to be placed on the shelfs. I reviewed the requirements and to expect more guidance as you prepare for the Rated License re-assessment. I reviewed with the teacher and the next-door teacher, to ensure that if children are using the restroom that supervision is being kept where they can hear and see children at all times. Preschoolers- I observed the preschool aged children participating in outdoor play, transitions, and free play. In space #3, I observed a carpet that was visually dirty and in need of cleaning. In space #5, I observed an outlet not covered, this was corrected during the visit. In space #5, I also observed a carpet with no grip on the bottom causing a tripping hazard, I reviewed this with the teacher. Pre-K- The children were out for the summer and not present. School-age – The school age space was monitored; children were participating in outdoor play and transitions. I observed in space #6b a lesson plan dated for the month of July, the teacher in the space said that the lead teacher would know where the current one is. I observed learning centers with visibly dirty materials and a bin of shapes with molded pieces. Outdoor Learning Environment: The outdoor learning environments were monitored. I observed a large hole in the infant playground, please ensure to fill the hole with sand or level the area to prevent new walkers and staff from tripping/falling. Program Records: We reviewed all the required records. Staff Records: I completed the staff-training worksheet for new staff during the visit. There were two (2) new staff files reviewed today. Staff medical reports need to be completed on the required DCDEE form, TS did not have the required medical form on file and available for review. Children’s Records: There are currently fifty-three (53) children enrolled in this center. There were forty-six (46) children in attendance today. Medication: Medication was monitored. Nutrition: The facility was in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Meal Patterns Requirements. Weapons: Your facility reported that they were in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: Transportation is not provided. Ten (10) violations were observed today. Violation Number Comment Rule 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. In space #1 and #3, I observed daily attendance not being maintained for children. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. I observed an activity plan dated for July in space #6b. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 434 The materials and equipment indoors and outdoors were not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences to promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language and communication development, and cognitive development. In space #2 and #6b I observed learning centers in need of materials, some shelfs were observed empty in both spaces. 10A NCAC 09 .0509(2) 533 Breast milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. In space #1, bottles were not dated. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In space #1, I observed the handwashing sink visibly dirty, this was corrected during the visit. In space #5 and #6, I observed toys visibly dirty. Baby dolls were visually soiled in space #5 and a box of pattern shapes had visible mold on pieces. The carpets in space #4 and #5 were visually dirty and in need of cleaning/replacement. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the infant playground I observed a large hole on the ground that can causing a tripping hazard for new walkers and staff. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In space #5 I observed one (1) outlet not covered. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. The medical record on file for TS was not on the required DCDEE form. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1301 Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In space #1, daily attendance was not maintained. GS 110-91(9) 9999 A violation was found for which there is no item number. I observed the key to the kitchen door on the lock.(e) Hot water used for cleaning and sanitizing food utensils and laundry shall be provided at a minimum temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit (49 degrees Celsius) at the point of use. Water in areas accessible to children shall be tempered between 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius) and 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43 degrees Celsius). For hand wash lavatories used exclusively by school-age children, the 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius) minimum temperature requirement shall not apply. Hot water in an area accessible to any child, which is in excess of 120 degrees Fahrenheit (49 degrees Celsius), shall be considered a burn hazard. Child care centers serving only school-age children are not required to provide hot water in areas accessible to children. In the event of the loss of hot water, the person in charge shall immediately contact the local health department. The violations not corrected during the visit must be corrected immediately. On or before 8/23/23, 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: Abigail Avalos, Child Care Consultant PO Box 690162 Mint Hill, NC 28277 OR abigail.avalos@dhhs.nc.gov 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 (75%). Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-two percent (92%) prior to today’s visit. The compliance history could be impacted after today’s visit. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Rated License: You have been notified that are in Cohort #1 and that your preparation year has begun as of July 1, 2023. Throughout the next few months, I recommend that you consider completing the following tasks and activities that will help prepare you for your reassessment year, which will be sometime between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025. If possible, we will align the reassessment with your annual compliance visit timeframe. - Have all staff update their WORKS accounts to reflect all currently completed coursework (DCDEE-WORKS). - Determine whether you wish to have Environment Rating Scale (ERS) Assessments for [ITERS-R, ECERS-R, SACERS-U, conducted. - Request technical assistance with your child care consultant and local partners. - Participate in local CCRI related training/workshops. - Reach out to your local Community College to discuss educational opportunities. - Review NCRLAP website ERS resources (www.NCRLAP.org). - Consider requesting an ERS assessment (free of charge) during the preparation year. Remember the scores can be used in a variety of ways. - ERS assessments can be requested during the preparation year and scores can be used as guidance to enhance program quality. - If desired, assessment scores can be used during the preparation year if the operator wants to move forward with a rated license reassessment. -Assessment scores can be saved to use during the reassessment year. - Facilities can request another ERS assessment (free of charge) in your reassessment year for any ERS assessment scoring less than a 5.0 Technical Assistance: Please ensure to have the most current documents from the DCDEE website for staff, children and program records. They can be found under provider documents/forms. The following is information and requirements for the health and safety trainings. These are to be completed within the first year of employment at your facility, then every five (5) years after. Please note that the Recognizing and Responding training is also part of this series of trainings and that you cannot accept completed trainings for this course or the health and safety topics if they were completed prior to the employee’s first day of employment at your facility. We reviewed that these trainings are no longer on prosolutions and can be completed on Moodle for free, the website for these trainings is listed here: https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/. Once these trainings are complete, please have each staff member have their certificates attached for review. The new and updated Child Care Sanitation Rules, have been posted on the DCDEE website and are effective as of July 1, 2023. To access the new sanitation rules trainings, PowerPoints, and FAQ’s you can visit this website: https://ehs.dph.ncdhhs.gov/hhccehb/cehu/ccs/children.htm Please reach out to CCRI to enroll any new staff who have been employed in your facility for less than a year, in their “New Employee Orientation” training series. The training series consists of three (3) courses called: - A+ Supervision - Keep it Clean - Positive Guidance Help with Challenging Behaviors: - The contacts for heathy social behavioral specialists can be found at https://www.childcarerrnc.org/specialprojects/healthy-social-behaviors/ - There is a helpline where you can speak to a behavior support advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in your classroom. The phone number is 1-888-600-1685 Option 1 - There is also a helpline where you can submit your questions to a behavior support advisor online and receive a call or email response the website is https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/ challenging-behaviors-helpline Please ensure that all staff are completing their on-going training hours as required and to complete all annual training/forms as listed in the child care requirements those include: - Staff Development Plan - Annual Evaluations for Staff - Medical Forms (Health Questionnaire/Emergency Info) - Polices (EPR, EPR, and any other policies that are amended) At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you Ms. Wiley. We jointly reviewed the visit summary and documentation of my findings and violations. I encouraged to ask any questions and they did not have any. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ to get the latest updates. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at 704-249-6440 or via email at abigail.avalos@dhhs.nc.gov. Abigail Avalos, M.Ed. Child Care Consultant Division of Child Development and Early Education 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 .0509 · Violation

Name of Operation: WINGATE BAPTIST CHURCH DAY CARE Facility ID: 9051990 Consultant: ABIGAIL AVALOS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/9/2023 Number Present: 46 Completed Date: 8/9/2023 Age: From 0 To 9 Total Minutes: 260 Time In: 09:35 AM Time Out: 01:55 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. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. T. Craig/Teacher. I shared the reason for the visit. Ms. Craig notified me that the director was not on site and would return later in the day. Ms. White/Teacher, called Ms. Wiley the Director via phone, and I shared with her the reason for the visit and if anyone could access the new staff files and program files needed to be reviewed today. Ms. White gathered the items for me to review and due to staff being out and teachers being needed in all spaces, I conducted the visit alone. Ms. Wiley/Director arrived at the end of the visit. The program currently operates with a Four-Star Center License effective 6/15/18. The license was posted, with restrictions to 1st shift, meets enhanced ratios, and meets enhanced space. I monitored the following items today: supervision, staff/child ratio, new staff, health, safety, and program records. All classroom spaces, the kitchen, and the outdoor learning environments were monitored. This facility had (1) NC Pre-K classroom operating in the 2022-2023 school year. A walkthrough of the classroom space was conducted during today’s visit. Ownership: The facility corporate owner is Wingate Baptist Church. They are current and active as of 11/12/1996. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or the church is incorporated, you must notify your consultant at least thirty (30) days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. Inspections: All inspections were monitored. The last fire drill was conducted on 7/19/23 and the last emergency drill was conducted on 6/23/23. The program's fire inspection was completed on 2/7/23. As a reminder your fire inspection needs to be completed annually and the form for the fire inspector to use is located on our website under the provider tab and provider documents. Once the inspection is complete, please send me a copy of the report within seven (7) days. The program's recent sanitation inspection was conducted on 5/30/23. The program received fifteen (15) demerits and received an Approved classification. Indoor Learning Environment: I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children were participating in outdoor walks, free play, transitions, outdoor play, and handwashing/restroom routines. Infants– The infants were engaged in a buggy ride on the sidewalk entrance of the facility. The teacher was engaged with the children and brought them in once a child was showing signs of being tired. In space #1, I discussed with the teacher to ensure to have all bottles labeled with the child’s full name and date. This was corrected during the visit. In this space we reviewed to ensure children are being signed in and out and their monthly attendance being completed as soon as children arrive and not at the end of the day. I observed the sink visibly dirty; this was corrected during the visit. Toddlers- The toddlers were participating in outdoor play and transitions. In space #2, I observed learning areas in need of materials to be placed on the shelfs. I reviewed the requirements and to expect more guidance as you prepare for the Rated License re-assessment. I reviewed with the teacher and the next-door teacher, to ensure that if children are using the restroom that supervision is being kept where they can hear and see children at all times. Preschoolers- I observed the preschool aged children participating in outdoor play, transitions, and free play. In space #3, I observed a carpet that was visually dirty and in need of cleaning. In space #5, I observed an outlet not covered, this was corrected during the visit. In space #5, I also observed a carpet with no grip on the bottom causing a tripping hazard, I reviewed this with the teacher. Pre-K- The children were out for the summer and not present. School-age – The school age space was monitored; children were participating in outdoor play and transitions. I observed in space #6b a lesson plan dated for the month of July, the teacher in the space said that the lead teacher would know where the current one is. I observed learning centers with visibly dirty materials and a bin of shapes with molded pieces. Outdoor Learning Environment: The outdoor learning environments were monitored. I observed a large hole in the infant playground, please ensure to fill the hole with sand or level the area to prevent new walkers and staff from tripping/falling. Program Records: We reviewed all the required records. Staff Records: I completed the staff-training worksheet for new staff during the visit. There were two (2) new staff files reviewed today. Staff medical reports need to be completed on the required DCDEE form, TS did not have the required medical form on file and available for review. Children’s Records: There are currently fifty-three (53) children enrolled in this center. There were forty-six (46) children in attendance today. Medication: Medication was monitored. Nutrition: The facility was in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Meal Patterns Requirements. Weapons: Your facility reported that they were in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: Transportation is not provided. Ten (10) violations were observed today. Violation Number Comment Rule 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. In space #1 and #3, I observed daily attendance not being maintained for children. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. I observed an activity plan dated for July in space #6b. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 434 The materials and equipment indoors and outdoors were not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences to promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language and communication development, and cognitive development. In space #2 and #6b I observed learning centers in need of materials, some shelfs were observed empty in both spaces. 10A NCAC 09 .0509(2) 533 Breast milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. In space #1, bottles were not dated. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In space #1, I observed the handwashing sink visibly dirty, this was corrected during the visit. In space #5 and #6, I observed toys visibly dirty. Baby dolls were visually soiled in space #5 and a box of pattern shapes had visible mold on pieces. The carpets in space #4 and #5 were visually dirty and in need of cleaning/replacement. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the infant playground I observed a large hole on the ground that can causing a tripping hazard for new walkers and staff. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In space #5 I observed one (1) outlet not covered. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. The medical record on file for TS was not on the required DCDEE form. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1301 Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In space #1, daily attendance was not maintained. GS 110-91(9) 9999 A violation was found for which there is no item number. I observed the key to the kitchen door on the lock.(e) Hot water used for cleaning and sanitizing food utensils and laundry shall be provided at a minimum temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit (49 degrees Celsius) at the point of use. Water in areas accessible to children shall be tempered between 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius) and 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43 degrees Celsius). For hand wash lavatories used exclusively by school-age children, the 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius) minimum temperature requirement shall not apply. Hot water in an area accessible to any child, which is in excess of 120 degrees Fahrenheit (49 degrees Celsius), shall be considered a burn hazard. Child care centers serving only school-age children are not required to provide hot water in areas accessible to children. In the event of the loss of hot water, the person in charge shall immediately contact the local health department. The violations not corrected during the visit must be corrected immediately. On or before 8/23/23, 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: Abigail Avalos, Child Care Consultant PO Box 690162 Mint Hill, NC 28277 OR abigail.avalos@dhhs.nc.gov 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 (75%). Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-two percent (92%) prior to today’s visit. The compliance history could be impacted after today’s visit. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Rated License: You have been notified that are in Cohort #1 and that your preparation year has begun as of July 1, 2023. Throughout the next few months, I recommend that you consider completing the following tasks and activities that will help prepare you for your reassessment year, which will be sometime between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025. If possible, we will align the reassessment with your annual compliance visit timeframe. - Have all staff update their WORKS accounts to reflect all currently completed coursework (DCDEE-WORKS). - Determine whether you wish to have Environment Rating Scale (ERS) Assessments for [ITERS-R, ECERS-R, SACERS-U, conducted. - Request technical assistance with your child care consultant and local partners. - Participate in local CCRI related training/workshops. - Reach out to your local Community College to discuss educational opportunities. - Review NCRLAP website ERS resources (www.NCRLAP.org). - Consider requesting an ERS assessment (free of charge) during the preparation year. Remember the scores can be used in a variety of ways. - ERS assessments can be requested during the preparation year and scores can be used as guidance to enhance program quality. - If desired, assessment scores can be used during the preparation year if the operator wants to move forward with a rated license reassessment. -Assessment scores can be saved to use during the reassessment year. - Facilities can request another ERS assessment (free of charge) in your reassessment year for any ERS assessment scoring less than a 5.0 Technical Assistance: Please ensure to have the most current documents from the DCDEE website for staff, children and program records. They can be found under provider documents/forms. The following is information and requirements for the health and safety trainings. These are to be completed within the first year of employment at your facility, then every five (5) years after. Please note that the Recognizing and Responding training is also part of this series of trainings and that you cannot accept completed trainings for this course or the health and safety topics if they were completed prior to the employee’s first day of employment at your facility. We reviewed that these trainings are no longer on prosolutions and can be completed on Moodle for free, the website for these trainings is listed here: https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/. Once these trainings are complete, please have each staff member have their certificates attached for review. The new and updated Child Care Sanitation Rules, have been posted on the DCDEE website and are effective as of July 1, 2023. To access the new sanitation rules trainings, PowerPoints, and FAQ’s you can visit this website: https://ehs.dph.ncdhhs.gov/hhccehb/cehu/ccs/children.htm Please reach out to CCRI to enroll any new staff who have been employed in your facility for less than a year, in their “New Employee Orientation” training series. The training series consists of three (3) courses called: - A+ Supervision - Keep it Clean - Positive Guidance Help with Challenging Behaviors: - The contacts for heathy social behavioral specialists can be found at https://www.childcarerrnc.org/specialprojects/healthy-social-behaviors/ - There is a helpline where you can speak to a behavior support advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in your classroom. The phone number is 1-888-600-1685 Option 1 - There is also a helpline where you can submit your questions to a behavior support advisor online and receive a call or email response the website is https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/ challenging-behaviors-helpline Please ensure that all staff are completing their on-going training hours as required and to complete all annual training/forms as listed in the child care requirements those include: - Staff Development Plan - Annual Evaluations for Staff - Medical Forms (Health Questionnaire/Emergency Info) - Polices (EPR, EPR, and any other policies that are amended) At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you Ms. Wiley. We jointly reviewed the visit summary and documentation of my findings and violations. I encouraged to ask any questions and they did not have any. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ to get the latest updates. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at 704-249-6440 or via email at abigail.avalos@dhhs.nc.gov. Abigail Avalos, M.Ed. Child Care Consultant Division of Child Development and Early Education 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 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: WINGATE BAPTIST CHURCH DAY CARE Facility ID: 9051990 Consultant: ABIGAIL AVALOS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/9/2023 Number Present: 46 Completed Date: 8/9/2023 Age: From 0 To 9 Total Minutes: 260 Time In: 09:35 AM Time Out: 01:55 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. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. T. Craig/Teacher. I shared the reason for the visit. Ms. Craig notified me that the director was not on site and would return later in the day. Ms. White/Teacher, called Ms. Wiley the Director via phone, and I shared with her the reason for the visit and if anyone could access the new staff files and program files needed to be reviewed today. Ms. White gathered the items for me to review and due to staff being out and teachers being needed in all spaces, I conducted the visit alone. Ms. Wiley/Director arrived at the end of the visit. The program currently operates with a Four-Star Center License effective 6/15/18. The license was posted, with restrictions to 1st shift, meets enhanced ratios, and meets enhanced space. I monitored the following items today: supervision, staff/child ratio, new staff, health, safety, and program records. All classroom spaces, the kitchen, and the outdoor learning environments were monitored. This facility had (1) NC Pre-K classroom operating in the 2022-2023 school year. A walkthrough of the classroom space was conducted during today’s visit. Ownership: The facility corporate owner is Wingate Baptist Church. They are current and active as of 11/12/1996. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or the church is incorporated, you must notify your consultant at least thirty (30) days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. Inspections: All inspections were monitored. The last fire drill was conducted on 7/19/23 and the last emergency drill was conducted on 6/23/23. The program's fire inspection was completed on 2/7/23. As a reminder your fire inspection needs to be completed annually and the form for the fire inspector to use is located on our website under the provider tab and provider documents. Once the inspection is complete, please send me a copy of the report within seven (7) days. The program's recent sanitation inspection was conducted on 5/30/23. The program received fifteen (15) demerits and received an Approved classification. Indoor Learning Environment: I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children were participating in outdoor walks, free play, transitions, outdoor play, and handwashing/restroom routines. Infants– The infants were engaged in a buggy ride on the sidewalk entrance of the facility. The teacher was engaged with the children and brought them in once a child was showing signs of being tired. In space #1, I discussed with the teacher to ensure to have all bottles labeled with the child’s full name and date. This was corrected during the visit. In this space we reviewed to ensure children are being signed in and out and their monthly attendance being completed as soon as children arrive and not at the end of the day. I observed the sink visibly dirty; this was corrected during the visit. Toddlers- The toddlers were participating in outdoor play and transitions. In space #2, I observed learning areas in need of materials to be placed on the shelfs. I reviewed the requirements and to expect more guidance as you prepare for the Rated License re-assessment. I reviewed with the teacher and the next-door teacher, to ensure that if children are using the restroom that supervision is being kept where they can hear and see children at all times. Preschoolers- I observed the preschool aged children participating in outdoor play, transitions, and free play. In space #3, I observed a carpet that was visually dirty and in need of cleaning. In space #5, I observed an outlet not covered, this was corrected during the visit. In space #5, I also observed a carpet with no grip on the bottom causing a tripping hazard, I reviewed this with the teacher. Pre-K- The children were out for the summer and not present. School-age – The school age space was monitored; children were participating in outdoor play and transitions. I observed in space #6b a lesson plan dated for the month of July, the teacher in the space said that the lead teacher would know where the current one is. I observed learning centers with visibly dirty materials and a bin of shapes with molded pieces. Outdoor Learning Environment: The outdoor learning environments were monitored. I observed a large hole in the infant playground, please ensure to fill the hole with sand or level the area to prevent new walkers and staff from tripping/falling. Program Records: We reviewed all the required records. Staff Records: I completed the staff-training worksheet for new staff during the visit. There were two (2) new staff files reviewed today. Staff medical reports need to be completed on the required DCDEE form, TS did not have the required medical form on file and available for review. Children’s Records: There are currently fifty-three (53) children enrolled in this center. There were forty-six (46) children in attendance today. Medication: Medication was monitored. Nutrition: The facility was in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Meal Patterns Requirements. Weapons: Your facility reported that they were in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: Transportation is not provided. Ten (10) violations were observed today. Violation Number Comment Rule 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. In space #1 and #3, I observed daily attendance not being maintained for children. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. I observed an activity plan dated for July in space #6b. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 434 The materials and equipment indoors and outdoors were not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences to promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language and communication development, and cognitive development. In space #2 and #6b I observed learning centers in need of materials, some shelfs were observed empty in both spaces. 10A NCAC 09 .0509(2) 533 Breast milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. In space #1, bottles were not dated. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In space #1, I observed the handwashing sink visibly dirty, this was corrected during the visit. In space #5 and #6, I observed toys visibly dirty. Baby dolls were visually soiled in space #5 and a box of pattern shapes had visible mold on pieces. The carpets in space #4 and #5 were visually dirty and in need of cleaning/replacement. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the infant playground I observed a large hole on the ground that can causing a tripping hazard for new walkers and staff. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In space #5 I observed one (1) outlet not covered. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. The medical record on file for TS was not on the required DCDEE form. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1301 Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In space #1, daily attendance was not maintained. GS 110-91(9) 9999 A violation was found for which there is no item number. I observed the key to the kitchen door on the lock.(e) Hot water used for cleaning and sanitizing food utensils and laundry shall be provided at a minimum temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit (49 degrees Celsius) at the point of use. Water in areas accessible to children shall be tempered between 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius) and 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43 degrees Celsius). For hand wash lavatories used exclusively by school-age children, the 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius) minimum temperature requirement shall not apply. Hot water in an area accessible to any child, which is in excess of 120 degrees Fahrenheit (49 degrees Celsius), shall be considered a burn hazard. Child care centers serving only school-age children are not required to provide hot water in areas accessible to children. In the event of the loss of hot water, the person in charge shall immediately contact the local health department. The violations not corrected during the visit must be corrected immediately. On or before 8/23/23, 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: Abigail Avalos, Child Care Consultant PO Box 690162 Mint Hill, NC 28277 OR abigail.avalos@dhhs.nc.gov 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 (75%). Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-two percent (92%) prior to today’s visit. The compliance history could be impacted after today’s visit. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Rated License: You have been notified that are in Cohort #1 and that your preparation year has begun as of July 1, 2023. Throughout the next few months, I recommend that you consider completing the following tasks and activities that will help prepare you for your reassessment year, which will be sometime between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025. If possible, we will align the reassessment with your annual compliance visit timeframe. - Have all staff update their WORKS accounts to reflect all currently completed coursework (DCDEE-WORKS). - Determine whether you wish to have Environment Rating Scale (ERS) Assessments for [ITERS-R, ECERS-R, SACERS-U, conducted. - Request technical assistance with your child care consultant and local partners. - Participate in local CCRI related training/workshops. - Reach out to your local Community College to discuss educational opportunities. - Review NCRLAP website ERS resources (www.NCRLAP.org). - Consider requesting an ERS assessment (free of charge) during the preparation year. Remember the scores can be used in a variety of ways. - ERS assessments can be requested during the preparation year and scores can be used as guidance to enhance program quality. - If desired, assessment scores can be used during the preparation year if the operator wants to move forward with a rated license reassessment. -Assessment scores can be saved to use during the reassessment year. - Facilities can request another ERS assessment (free of charge) in your reassessment year for any ERS assessment scoring less than a 5.0 Technical Assistance: Please ensure to have the most current documents from the DCDEE website for staff, children and program records. They can be found under provider documents/forms. The following is information and requirements for the health and safety trainings. These are to be completed within the first year of employment at your facility, then every five (5) years after. Please note that the Recognizing and Responding training is also part of this series of trainings and that you cannot accept completed trainings for this course or the health and safety topics if they were completed prior to the employee’s first day of employment at your facility. We reviewed that these trainings are no longer on prosolutions and can be completed on Moodle for free, the website for these trainings is listed here: https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/. Once these trainings are complete, please have each staff member have their certificates attached for review. The new and updated Child Care Sanitation Rules, have been posted on the DCDEE website and are effective as of July 1, 2023. To access the new sanitation rules trainings, PowerPoints, and FAQ’s you can visit this website: https://ehs.dph.ncdhhs.gov/hhccehb/cehu/ccs/children.htm Please reach out to CCRI to enroll any new staff who have been employed in your facility for less than a year, in their “New Employee Orientation” training series. The training series consists of three (3) courses called: - A+ Supervision - Keep it Clean - Positive Guidance Help with Challenging Behaviors: - The contacts for heathy social behavioral specialists can be found at https://www.childcarerrnc.org/specialprojects/healthy-social-behaviors/ - There is a helpline where you can speak to a behavior support advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in your classroom. The phone number is 1-888-600-1685 Option 1 - There is also a helpline where you can submit your questions to a behavior support advisor online and receive a call or email response the website is https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/ challenging-behaviors-helpline Please ensure that all staff are completing their on-going training hours as required and to complete all annual training/forms as listed in the child care requirements those include: - Staff Development Plan - Annual Evaluations for Staff - Medical Forms (Health Questionnaire/Emergency Info) - Polices (EPR, EPR, and any other policies that are amended) At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you Ms. Wiley. We jointly reviewed the visit summary and documentation of my findings and violations. I encouraged to ask any questions and they did not have any. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ to get the latest updates. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at 704-249-6440 or via email at abigail.avalos@dhhs.nc.gov. Abigail Avalos, M.Ed. Child Care Consultant Division of Child Development and Early Education 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. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: WINGATE BAPTIST CHURCH DAY CARE Facility ID: 9051990 Consultant: ABIGAIL AVALOS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/9/2023 Number Present: 46 Completed Date: 8/9/2023 Age: From 0 To 9 Total Minutes: 260 Time In: 09:35 AM Time Out: 01:55 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. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. T. Craig/Teacher. I shared the reason for the visit. Ms. Craig notified me that the director was not on site and would return later in the day. Ms. White/Teacher, called Ms. Wiley the Director via phone, and I shared with her the reason for the visit and if anyone could access the new staff files and program files needed to be reviewed today. Ms. White gathered the items for me to review and due to staff being out and teachers being needed in all spaces, I conducted the visit alone. Ms. Wiley/Director arrived at the end of the visit. The program currently operates with a Four-Star Center License effective 6/15/18. The license was posted, with restrictions to 1st shift, meets enhanced ratios, and meets enhanced space. I monitored the following items today: supervision, staff/child ratio, new staff, health, safety, and program records. All classroom spaces, the kitchen, and the outdoor learning environments were monitored. This facility had (1) NC Pre-K classroom operating in the 2022-2023 school year. A walkthrough of the classroom space was conducted during today’s visit. Ownership: The facility corporate owner is Wingate Baptist Church. They are current and active as of 11/12/1996. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or the church is incorporated, you must notify your consultant at least thirty (30) days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. Inspections: All inspections were monitored. The last fire drill was conducted on 7/19/23 and the last emergency drill was conducted on 6/23/23. The program's fire inspection was completed on 2/7/23. As a reminder your fire inspection needs to be completed annually and the form for the fire inspector to use is located on our website under the provider tab and provider documents. Once the inspection is complete, please send me a copy of the report within seven (7) days. The program's recent sanitation inspection was conducted on 5/30/23. The program received fifteen (15) demerits and received an Approved classification. Indoor Learning Environment: I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children were participating in outdoor walks, free play, transitions, outdoor play, and handwashing/restroom routines. Infants– The infants were engaged in a buggy ride on the sidewalk entrance of the facility. The teacher was engaged with the children and brought them in once a child was showing signs of being tired. In space #1, I discussed with the teacher to ensure to have all bottles labeled with the child’s full name and date. This was corrected during the visit. In this space we reviewed to ensure children are being signed in and out and their monthly attendance being completed as soon as children arrive and not at the end of the day. I observed the sink visibly dirty; this was corrected during the visit. Toddlers- The toddlers were participating in outdoor play and transitions. In space #2, I observed learning areas in need of materials to be placed on the shelfs. I reviewed the requirements and to expect more guidance as you prepare for the Rated License re-assessment. I reviewed with the teacher and the next-door teacher, to ensure that if children are using the restroom that supervision is being kept where they can hear and see children at all times. Preschoolers- I observed the preschool aged children participating in outdoor play, transitions, and free play. In space #3, I observed a carpet that was visually dirty and in need of cleaning. In space #5, I observed an outlet not covered, this was corrected during the visit. In space #5, I also observed a carpet with no grip on the bottom causing a tripping hazard, I reviewed this with the teacher. Pre-K- The children were out for the summer and not present. School-age – The school age space was monitored; children were participating in outdoor play and transitions. I observed in space #6b a lesson plan dated for the month of July, the teacher in the space said that the lead teacher would know where the current one is. I observed learning centers with visibly dirty materials and a bin of shapes with molded pieces. Outdoor Learning Environment: The outdoor learning environments were monitored. I observed a large hole in the infant playground, please ensure to fill the hole with sand or level the area to prevent new walkers and staff from tripping/falling. Program Records: We reviewed all the required records. Staff Records: I completed the staff-training worksheet for new staff during the visit. There were two (2) new staff files reviewed today. Staff medical reports need to be completed on the required DCDEE form, TS did not have the required medical form on file and available for review. Children’s Records: There are currently fifty-three (53) children enrolled in this center. There were forty-six (46) children in attendance today. Medication: Medication was monitored. Nutrition: The facility was in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Meal Patterns Requirements. Weapons: Your facility reported that they were in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: Transportation is not provided. Ten (10) violations were observed today. Violation Number Comment Rule 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. In space #1 and #3, I observed daily attendance not being maintained for children. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. I observed an activity plan dated for July in space #6b. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 434 The materials and equipment indoors and outdoors were not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences to promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language and communication development, and cognitive development. In space #2 and #6b I observed learning centers in need of materials, some shelfs were observed empty in both spaces. 10A NCAC 09 .0509(2) 533 Breast milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. In space #1, bottles were not dated. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In space #1, I observed the handwashing sink visibly dirty, this was corrected during the visit. In space #5 and #6, I observed toys visibly dirty. Baby dolls were visually soiled in space #5 and a box of pattern shapes had visible mold on pieces. The carpets in space #4 and #5 were visually dirty and in need of cleaning/replacement. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the infant playground I observed a large hole on the ground that can causing a tripping hazard for new walkers and staff. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In space #5 I observed one (1) outlet not covered. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. The medical record on file for TS was not on the required DCDEE form. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1301 Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In space #1, daily attendance was not maintained. GS 110-91(9) 9999 A violation was found for which there is no item number. I observed the key to the kitchen door on the lock.(e) Hot water used for cleaning and sanitizing food utensils and laundry shall be provided at a minimum temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit (49 degrees Celsius) at the point of use. Water in areas accessible to children shall be tempered between 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius) and 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43 degrees Celsius). For hand wash lavatories used exclusively by school-age children, the 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius) minimum temperature requirement shall not apply. Hot water in an area accessible to any child, which is in excess of 120 degrees Fahrenheit (49 degrees Celsius), shall be considered a burn hazard. Child care centers serving only school-age children are not required to provide hot water in areas accessible to children. In the event of the loss of hot water, the person in charge shall immediately contact the local health department. The violations not corrected during the visit must be corrected immediately. On or before 8/23/23, 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: Abigail Avalos, Child Care Consultant PO Box 690162 Mint Hill, NC 28277 OR abigail.avalos@dhhs.nc.gov 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 (75%). Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-two percent (92%) prior to today’s visit. The compliance history could be impacted after today’s visit. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Rated License: You have been notified that are in Cohort #1 and that your preparation year has begun as of July 1, 2023. Throughout the next few months, I recommend that you consider completing the following tasks and activities that will help prepare you for your reassessment year, which will be sometime between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025. If possible, we will align the reassessment with your annual compliance visit timeframe. - Have all staff update their WORKS accounts to reflect all currently completed coursework (DCDEE-WORKS). - Determine whether you wish to have Environment Rating Scale (ERS) Assessments for [ITERS-R, ECERS-R, SACERS-U, conducted. - Request technical assistance with your child care consultant and local partners. - Participate in local CCRI related training/workshops. - Reach out to your local Community College to discuss educational opportunities. - Review NCRLAP website ERS resources (www.NCRLAP.org). - Consider requesting an ERS assessment (free of charge) during the preparation year. Remember the scores can be used in a variety of ways. - ERS assessments can be requested during the preparation year and scores can be used as guidance to enhance program quality. - If desired, assessment scores can be used during the preparation year if the operator wants to move forward with a rated license reassessment. -Assessment scores can be saved to use during the reassessment year. - Facilities can request another ERS assessment (free of charge) in your reassessment year for any ERS assessment scoring less than a 5.0 Technical Assistance: Please ensure to have the most current documents from the DCDEE website for staff, children and program records. They can be found under provider documents/forms. The following is information and requirements for the health and safety trainings. These are to be completed within the first year of employment at your facility, then every five (5) years after. Please note that the Recognizing and Responding training is also part of this series of trainings and that you cannot accept completed trainings for this course or the health and safety topics if they were completed prior to the employee’s first day of employment at your facility. We reviewed that these trainings are no longer on prosolutions and can be completed on Moodle for free, the website for these trainings is listed here: https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/. Once these trainings are complete, please have each staff member have their certificates attached for review. The new and updated Child Care Sanitation Rules, have been posted on the DCDEE website and are effective as of July 1, 2023. To access the new sanitation rules trainings, PowerPoints, and FAQ’s you can visit this website: https://ehs.dph.ncdhhs.gov/hhccehb/cehu/ccs/children.htm Please reach out to CCRI to enroll any new staff who have been employed in your facility for less than a year, in their “New Employee Orientation” training series. The training series consists of three (3) courses called: - A+ Supervision - Keep it Clean - Positive Guidance Help with Challenging Behaviors: - The contacts for heathy social behavioral specialists can be found at https://www.childcarerrnc.org/specialprojects/healthy-social-behaviors/ - There is a helpline where you can speak to a behavior support advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in your classroom. The phone number is 1-888-600-1685 Option 1 - There is also a helpline where you can submit your questions to a behavior support advisor online and receive a call or email response the website is https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/ challenging-behaviors-helpline Please ensure that all staff are completing their on-going training hours as required and to complete all annual training/forms as listed in the child care requirements those include: - Staff Development Plan - Annual Evaluations for Staff - Medical Forms (Health Questionnaire/Emergency Info) - Polices (EPR, EPR, and any other policies that are amended) At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you Ms. Wiley. We jointly reviewed the visit summary and documentation of my findings and violations. I encouraged to ask any questions and they did not have any. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ to get the latest updates. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at 704-249-6440 or via email at abigail.avalos@dhhs.nc.gov. Abigail Avalos, M.Ed. Child Care Consultant Division of Child Development and Early Education 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: WINGATE BAPTIST CHURCH DAY CARE Facility ID: 9051990 Consultant: ABIGAIL AVALOS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/9/2023 Number Present: 46 Completed Date: 8/9/2023 Age: From 0 To 9 Total Minutes: 260 Time In: 09:35 AM Time Out: 01:55 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. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. T. Craig/Teacher. I shared the reason for the visit. Ms. Craig notified me that the director was not on site and would return later in the day. Ms. White/Teacher, called Ms. Wiley the Director via phone, and I shared with her the reason for the visit and if anyone could access the new staff files and program files needed to be reviewed today. Ms. White gathered the items for me to review and due to staff being out and teachers being needed in all spaces, I conducted the visit alone. Ms. Wiley/Director arrived at the end of the visit. The program currently operates with a Four-Star Center License effective 6/15/18. The license was posted, with restrictions to 1st shift, meets enhanced ratios, and meets enhanced space. I monitored the following items today: supervision, staff/child ratio, new staff, health, safety, and program records. All classroom spaces, the kitchen, and the outdoor learning environments were monitored. This facility had (1) NC Pre-K classroom operating in the 2022-2023 school year. A walkthrough of the classroom space was conducted during today’s visit. Ownership: The facility corporate owner is Wingate Baptist Church. They are current and active as of 11/12/1996. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or the church is incorporated, you must notify your consultant at least thirty (30) days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. Inspections: All inspections were monitored. The last fire drill was conducted on 7/19/23 and the last emergency drill was conducted on 6/23/23. The program's fire inspection was completed on 2/7/23. As a reminder your fire inspection needs to be completed annually and the form for the fire inspector to use is located on our website under the provider tab and provider documents. Once the inspection is complete, please send me a copy of the report within seven (7) days. The program's recent sanitation inspection was conducted on 5/30/23. The program received fifteen (15) demerits and received an Approved classification. Indoor Learning Environment: I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children were participating in outdoor walks, free play, transitions, outdoor play, and handwashing/restroom routines. Infants– The infants were engaged in a buggy ride on the sidewalk entrance of the facility. The teacher was engaged with the children and brought them in once a child was showing signs of being tired. In space #1, I discussed with the teacher to ensure to have all bottles labeled with the child’s full name and date. This was corrected during the visit. In this space we reviewed to ensure children are being signed in and out and their monthly attendance being completed as soon as children arrive and not at the end of the day. I observed the sink visibly dirty; this was corrected during the visit. Toddlers- The toddlers were participating in outdoor play and transitions. In space #2, I observed learning areas in need of materials to be placed on the shelfs. I reviewed the requirements and to expect more guidance as you prepare for the Rated License re-assessment. I reviewed with the teacher and the next-door teacher, to ensure that if children are using the restroom that supervision is being kept where they can hear and see children at all times. Preschoolers- I observed the preschool aged children participating in outdoor play, transitions, and free play. In space #3, I observed a carpet that was visually dirty and in need of cleaning. In space #5, I observed an outlet not covered, this was corrected during the visit. In space #5, I also observed a carpet with no grip on the bottom causing a tripping hazard, I reviewed this with the teacher. Pre-K- The children were out for the summer and not present. School-age – The school age space was monitored; children were participating in outdoor play and transitions. I observed in space #6b a lesson plan dated for the month of July, the teacher in the space said that the lead teacher would know where the current one is. I observed learning centers with visibly dirty materials and a bin of shapes with molded pieces. Outdoor Learning Environment: The outdoor learning environments were monitored. I observed a large hole in the infant playground, please ensure to fill the hole with sand or level the area to prevent new walkers and staff from tripping/falling. Program Records: We reviewed all the required records. Staff Records: I completed the staff-training worksheet for new staff during the visit. There were two (2) new staff files reviewed today. Staff medical reports need to be completed on the required DCDEE form, TS did not have the required medical form on file and available for review. Children’s Records: There are currently fifty-three (53) children enrolled in this center. There were forty-six (46) children in attendance today. Medication: Medication was monitored. Nutrition: The facility was in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Meal Patterns Requirements. Weapons: Your facility reported that they were in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: Transportation is not provided. Ten (10) violations were observed today. Violation Number Comment Rule 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. In space #1 and #3, I observed daily attendance not being maintained for children. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. I observed an activity plan dated for July in space #6b. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 434 The materials and equipment indoors and outdoors were not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences to promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language and communication development, and cognitive development. In space #2 and #6b I observed learning centers in need of materials, some shelfs were observed empty in both spaces. 10A NCAC 09 .0509(2) 533 Breast milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. In space #1, bottles were not dated. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In space #1, I observed the handwashing sink visibly dirty, this was corrected during the visit. In space #5 and #6, I observed toys visibly dirty. Baby dolls were visually soiled in space #5 and a box of pattern shapes had visible mold on pieces. The carpets in space #4 and #5 were visually dirty and in need of cleaning/replacement. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the infant playground I observed a large hole on the ground that can causing a tripping hazard for new walkers and staff. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In space #5 I observed one (1) outlet not covered. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. The medical record on file for TS was not on the required DCDEE form. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1301 Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In space #1, daily attendance was not maintained. GS 110-91(9) 9999 A violation was found for which there is no item number. I observed the key to the kitchen door on the lock.(e) Hot water used for cleaning and sanitizing food utensils and laundry shall be provided at a minimum temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit (49 degrees Celsius) at the point of use. Water in areas accessible to children shall be tempered between 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius) and 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43 degrees Celsius). For hand wash lavatories used exclusively by school-age children, the 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius) minimum temperature requirement shall not apply. Hot water in an area accessible to any child, which is in excess of 120 degrees Fahrenheit (49 degrees Celsius), shall be considered a burn hazard. Child care centers serving only school-age children are not required to provide hot water in areas accessible to children. In the event of the loss of hot water, the person in charge shall immediately contact the local health department. The violations not corrected during the visit must be corrected immediately. On or before 8/23/23, 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: Abigail Avalos, Child Care Consultant PO Box 690162 Mint Hill, NC 28277 OR abigail.avalos@dhhs.nc.gov 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 (75%). Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-two percent (92%) prior to today’s visit. The compliance history could be impacted after today’s visit. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Rated License: You have been notified that are in Cohort #1 and that your preparation year has begun as of July 1, 2023. Throughout the next few months, I recommend that you consider completing the following tasks and activities that will help prepare you for your reassessment year, which will be sometime between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025. If possible, we will align the reassessment with your annual compliance visit timeframe. - Have all staff update their WORKS accounts to reflect all currently completed coursework (DCDEE-WORKS). - Determine whether you wish to have Environment Rating Scale (ERS) Assessments for [ITERS-R, ECERS-R, SACERS-U, conducted. - Request technical assistance with your child care consultant and local partners. - Participate in local CCRI related training/workshops. - Reach out to your local Community College to discuss educational opportunities. - Review NCRLAP website ERS resources (www.NCRLAP.org). - Consider requesting an ERS assessment (free of charge) during the preparation year. Remember the scores can be used in a variety of ways. - ERS assessments can be requested during the preparation year and scores can be used as guidance to enhance program quality. - If desired, assessment scores can be used during the preparation year if the operator wants to move forward with a rated license reassessment. -Assessment scores can be saved to use during the reassessment year. - Facilities can request another ERS assessment (free of charge) in your reassessment year for any ERS assessment scoring less than a 5.0 Technical Assistance: Please ensure to have the most current documents from the DCDEE website for staff, children and program records. They can be found under provider documents/forms. The following is information and requirements for the health and safety trainings. These are to be completed within the first year of employment at your facility, then every five (5) years after. Please note that the Recognizing and Responding training is also part of this series of trainings and that you cannot accept completed trainings for this course or the health and safety topics if they were completed prior to the employee’s first day of employment at your facility. We reviewed that these trainings are no longer on prosolutions and can be completed on Moodle for free, the website for these trainings is listed here: https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/. Once these trainings are complete, please have each staff member have their certificates attached for review. The new and updated Child Care Sanitation Rules, have been posted on the DCDEE website and are effective as of July 1, 2023. To access the new sanitation rules trainings, PowerPoints, and FAQ’s you can visit this website: https://ehs.dph.ncdhhs.gov/hhccehb/cehu/ccs/children.htm Please reach out to CCRI to enroll any new staff who have been employed in your facility for less than a year, in their “New Employee Orientation” training series. The training series consists of three (3) courses called: - A+ Supervision - Keep it Clean - Positive Guidance Help with Challenging Behaviors: - The contacts for heathy social behavioral specialists can be found at https://www.childcarerrnc.org/specialprojects/healthy-social-behaviors/ - There is a helpline where you can speak to a behavior support advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in your classroom. The phone number is 1-888-600-1685 Option 1 - There is also a helpline where you can submit your questions to a behavior support advisor online and receive a call or email response the website is https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/ challenging-behaviors-helpline Please ensure that all staff are completing their on-going training hours as required and to complete all annual training/forms as listed in the child care requirements those include: - Staff Development Plan - Annual Evaluations for Staff - Medical Forms (Health Questionnaire/Emergency Info) - Polices (EPR, EPR, and any other policies that are amended) At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you Ms. Wiley. We jointly reviewed the visit summary and documentation of my findings and violations. I encouraged to ask any questions and they did not have any. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ to get the latest updates. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at 704-249-6440 or via email at abigail.avalos@dhhs.nc.gov. Abigail Avalos, M.Ed. Child Care Consultant Division of Child Development and Early Education 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: WINGATE BAPTIST CHURCH DAY CARE Facility ID: 9051990 Consultant: ABIGAIL AVALOS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/9/2023 Number Present: 46 Completed Date: 8/9/2023 Age: From 0 To 9 Total Minutes: 260 Time In: 09:35 AM Time Out: 01:55 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. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. T. Craig/Teacher. I shared the reason for the visit. Ms. Craig notified me that the director was not on site and would return later in the day. Ms. White/Teacher, called Ms. Wiley the Director via phone, and I shared with her the reason for the visit and if anyone could access the new staff files and program files needed to be reviewed today. Ms. White gathered the items for me to review and due to staff being out and teachers being needed in all spaces, I conducted the visit alone. Ms. Wiley/Director arrived at the end of the visit. The program currently operates with a Four-Star Center License effective 6/15/18. The license was posted, with restrictions to 1st shift, meets enhanced ratios, and meets enhanced space. I monitored the following items today: supervision, staff/child ratio, new staff, health, safety, and program records. All classroom spaces, the kitchen, and the outdoor learning environments were monitored. This facility had (1) NC Pre-K classroom operating in the 2022-2023 school year. A walkthrough of the classroom space was conducted during today’s visit. Ownership: The facility corporate owner is Wingate Baptist Church. They are current and active as of 11/12/1996. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or the church is incorporated, you must notify your consultant at least thirty (30) days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. Inspections: All inspections were monitored. The last fire drill was conducted on 7/19/23 and the last emergency drill was conducted on 6/23/23. The program's fire inspection was completed on 2/7/23. As a reminder your fire inspection needs to be completed annually and the form for the fire inspector to use is located on our website under the provider tab and provider documents. Once the inspection is complete, please send me a copy of the report within seven (7) days. The program's recent sanitation inspection was conducted on 5/30/23. The program received fifteen (15) demerits and received an Approved classification. Indoor Learning Environment: I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children were participating in outdoor walks, free play, transitions, outdoor play, and handwashing/restroom routines. Infants– The infants were engaged in a buggy ride on the sidewalk entrance of the facility. The teacher was engaged with the children and brought them in once a child was showing signs of being tired. In space #1, I discussed with the teacher to ensure to have all bottles labeled with the child’s full name and date. This was corrected during the visit. In this space we reviewed to ensure children are being signed in and out and their monthly attendance being completed as soon as children arrive and not at the end of the day. I observed the sink visibly dirty; this was corrected during the visit. Toddlers- The toddlers were participating in outdoor play and transitions. In space #2, I observed learning areas in need of materials to be placed on the shelfs. I reviewed the requirements and to expect more guidance as you prepare for the Rated License re-assessment. I reviewed with the teacher and the next-door teacher, to ensure that if children are using the restroom that supervision is being kept where they can hear and see children at all times. Preschoolers- I observed the preschool aged children participating in outdoor play, transitions, and free play. In space #3, I observed a carpet that was visually dirty and in need of cleaning. In space #5, I observed an outlet not covered, this was corrected during the visit. In space #5, I also observed a carpet with no grip on the bottom causing a tripping hazard, I reviewed this with the teacher. Pre-K- The children were out for the summer and not present. School-age – The school age space was monitored; children were participating in outdoor play and transitions. I observed in space #6b a lesson plan dated for the month of July, the teacher in the space said that the lead teacher would know where the current one is. I observed learning centers with visibly dirty materials and a bin of shapes with molded pieces. Outdoor Learning Environment: The outdoor learning environments were monitored. I observed a large hole in the infant playground, please ensure to fill the hole with sand or level the area to prevent new walkers and staff from tripping/falling. Program Records: We reviewed all the required records. Staff Records: I completed the staff-training worksheet for new staff during the visit. There were two (2) new staff files reviewed today. Staff medical reports need to be completed on the required DCDEE form, TS did not have the required medical form on file and available for review. Children’s Records: There are currently fifty-three (53) children enrolled in this center. There were forty-six (46) children in attendance today. Medication: Medication was monitored. Nutrition: The facility was in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Meal Patterns Requirements. Weapons: Your facility reported that they were in compliance during today’s visit with Child Care Requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: Transportation is not provided. Ten (10) violations were observed today. Violation Number Comment Rule 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. In space #1 and #3, I observed daily attendance not being maintained for children. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. I observed an activity plan dated for July in space #6b. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 434 The materials and equipment indoors and outdoors were not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences to promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language and communication development, and cognitive development. In space #2 and #6b I observed learning centers in need of materials, some shelfs were observed empty in both spaces. 10A NCAC 09 .0509(2) 533 Breast milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. In space #1, bottles were not dated. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In space #1, I observed the handwashing sink visibly dirty, this was corrected during the visit. In space #5 and #6, I observed toys visibly dirty. Baby dolls were visually soiled in space #5 and a box of pattern shapes had visible mold on pieces. The carpets in space #4 and #5 were visually dirty and in need of cleaning/replacement. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the infant playground I observed a large hole on the ground that can causing a tripping hazard for new walkers and staff. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In space #5 I observed one (1) outlet not covered. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. The medical record on file for TS was not on the required DCDEE form. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1301 Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In space #1, daily attendance was not maintained. GS 110-91(9) 9999 A violation was found for which there is no item number. I observed the key to the kitchen door on the lock.(e) Hot water used for cleaning and sanitizing food utensils and laundry shall be provided at a minimum temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit (49 degrees Celsius) at the point of use. Water in areas accessible to children shall be tempered between 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius) and 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43 degrees Celsius). For hand wash lavatories used exclusively by school-age children, the 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius) minimum temperature requirement shall not apply. Hot water in an area accessible to any child, which is in excess of 120 degrees Fahrenheit (49 degrees Celsius), shall be considered a burn hazard. Child care centers serving only school-age children are not required to provide hot water in areas accessible to children. In the event of the loss of hot water, the person in charge shall immediately contact the local health department. The violations not corrected during the visit must be corrected immediately. On or before 8/23/23, 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: Abigail Avalos, Child Care Consultant PO Box 690162 Mint Hill, NC 28277 OR abigail.avalos@dhhs.nc.gov 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 (75%). Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-two percent (92%) prior to today’s visit. The compliance history could be impacted after today’s visit. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Rated License: You have been notified that are in Cohort #1 and that your preparation year has begun as of July 1, 2023. Throughout the next few months, I recommend that you consider completing the following tasks and activities that will help prepare you for your reassessment year, which will be sometime between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025. If possible, we will align the reassessment with your annual compliance visit timeframe. - Have all staff update their WORKS accounts to reflect all currently completed coursework (DCDEE-WORKS). - Determine whether you wish to have Environment Rating Scale (ERS) Assessments for [ITERS-R, ECERS-R, SACERS-U, conducted. - Request technical assistance with your child care consultant and local partners. - Participate in local CCRI related training/workshops. - Reach out to your local Community College to discuss educational opportunities. - Review NCRLAP website ERS resources (www.NCRLAP.org). - Consider requesting an ERS assessment (free of charge) during the preparation year. Remember the scores can be used in a variety of ways. - ERS assessments can be requested during the preparation year and scores can be used as guidance to enhance program quality. - If desired, assessment scores can be used during the preparation year if the operator wants to move forward with a rated license reassessment. -Assessment scores can be saved to use during the reassessment year. - Facilities can request another ERS assessment (free of charge) in your reassessment year for any ERS assessment scoring less than a 5.0 Technical Assistance: Please ensure to have the most current documents from the DCDEE website for staff, children and program records. They can be found under provider documents/forms. The following is information and requirements for the health and safety trainings. These are to be completed within the first year of employment at your facility, then every five (5) years after. Please note that the Recognizing and Responding training is also part of this series of trainings and that you cannot accept completed trainings for this course or the health and safety topics if they were completed prior to the employee’s first day of employment at your facility. We reviewed that these trainings are no longer on prosolutions and can be completed on Moodle for free, the website for these trainings is listed here: https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/. Once these trainings are complete, please have each staff member have their certificates attached for review. The new and updated Child Care Sanitation Rules, have been posted on the DCDEE website and are effective as of July 1, 2023. To access the new sanitation rules trainings, PowerPoints, and FAQ’s you can visit this website: https://ehs.dph.ncdhhs.gov/hhccehb/cehu/ccs/children.htm Please reach out to CCRI to enroll any new staff who have been employed in your facility for less than a year, in their “New Employee Orientation” training series. The training series consists of three (3) courses called: - A+ Supervision - Keep it Clean - Positive Guidance Help with Challenging Behaviors: - The contacts for heathy social behavioral specialists can be found at https://www.childcarerrnc.org/specialprojects/healthy-social-behaviors/ - There is a helpline where you can speak to a behavior support advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in your classroom. The phone number is 1-888-600-1685 Option 1 - There is also a helpline where you can submit your questions to a behavior support advisor online and receive a call or email response the website is https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/ challenging-behaviors-helpline Please ensure that all staff are completing their on-going training hours as required and to complete all annual training/forms as listed in the child care requirements those include: - Staff Development Plan - Annual Evaluations for Staff - Medical Forms (Health Questionnaire/Emergency Info) - Polices (EPR, EPR, and any other policies that are amended) At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you Ms. Wiley. We jointly reviewed the visit summary and documentation of my findings and violations. I encouraged to ask any questions and they did not have any. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ to get the latest updates. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at 704-249-6440 or via email at abigail.avalos@dhhs.nc.gov. Abigail Avalos, M.Ed. Child Care Consultant Division of Child Development and Early Education 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