GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDS LEARNING ACADEMY, INC. Facility ID: 35000156 Consultant: FELICIA FAISON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/12/2024 Number Present: 28 Completed Date: 12/12/2024 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 200 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced visit today was to monitor compliance with child care requirements applicable to an annual compliance visit. G. Hunter, administrator, arrived after the visit began and assisted. Currently, this center operates with a Four-Star license issued on November 6, 2018, earning five (5) points in the Education Component, six (6) points in the Program Component and one (1) Quality point. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on Jan 12, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed June 20, 2024, earning a Superior rating. The last fire inspection was completed November 1, 2024 and the facility was approved for care on first shift only. Children were observed engaging in activity center play. Observed interactions between teachers and children were positive and nurturing in nature. The following violations of child care requirements were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. There was no current activity plan posted in space #6 for reference. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. A container of Aquaphor in space #6 expired August 2024. .0803(12) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. The medication authorization form for the Aquaphor in space #6 was expired. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance can be mailed or emailed to me and must be received by December 26, 2024. If mailing, you must submit two (2) signed and dated copies. My mailing and email addresses are noted at the bottom. The letter of compliance must detail how violations were corrected. Please be aware any written information you submit regarding the correction of the violation is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all submitted information is accurate and truthful. If it is determined that submitted information was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. FACILITY PROFILE This facility is owned by Kids Learning Academy, Inc. The corporation is listed as current/active in the North Carolina Secretary of State corporation’s database. I reviewed contact information for the owner and the facility with you, G. Hunter, and you confirmed that the information listed with DCDEE remains correct. CHILDREN’S RECORDS I monitored ten (10) percent or more of children’s records and no violations were documented. STAFF RECORDS I monitored ten (10) percent of staff records as well as both new staff records. No violations were documented. MEDICATION While monitoring space #6 I observed a container of Aquaphor that expired August 2024 for an enrolled child. The medication authorization form for the Aquaphor also expired in August. There was no current lesson plan posted for the group enrolled in space #6 as it was dated for last week (December 2nd-6th). Expired medication must be sent home or discarded once it expires to ensure it is not administered to the child. Current lesson plans must be posted so staff, parents and visitors may reference it to know what the children are learning or if they are helping implement the activities. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & REMINDERS: Continue to monitor metal play equipment on the playground for signs of peeling or chipping paint. In order to keep them in good repair if this begins the items should be removed or repaired/re-painted. Also, routinely monitor the fencing to ensure it remains at least four (4) feet high. Licensing fee invoices were emailed in November 30th. Ensure that your email address remains current and once received that the payment is made online, on the Division website, by December 31, 2024. Please be reminded that failure to pay the license fee is a violation of General Statutes 110-90(1a) and will result in a penalty assessment, accrued interest, and issuance of an Administrative Action. ENVIRONMENTAL RATING SCALES You were reminded that the hold harmless state has been extended. Therefore, programs that were in cohorts 1 and 2 do not have to proceed with the Environmental Rating Scale assessments (ERS). ERS is voluntary at this time, and you will be notified when this changes. The Clean Water for Carolina Kids program expanded to the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program. This is a legislatively mandated effort to address lead and asbestos hazards in North Carolina public schools, licensed child care centers, and licensed family child care homes. Participation allows facilities to meet all rule requirements for identified lead and asbestos hazards, as required by law. Rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 require all programs to be free of lead and asbestos hazards. RTI is coordinating all the lead in water, paint and asbestos testing and remediation. After reviewing the website, I noted that this program has completed enrollment for both items and completed lead water testing for 2024. If needed the website is as follows https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. The reporting period for child care immunizations is now open. Reporting for 2024-2025 has been extended due to Hurricane Helene. Children were given a grace period from requirements until November 30, 2024, and reports will be accepted until January 15, 2025. You stated you have already submitted the program’s report. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all applicable laws and rules. The best way to do so is to periodically review the child care laws and rules. The current rule book dated November 1, 2024, is available at the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. There are also modules reviewing the new Child Care Rules available on Moodle, which can be found on the Division website. I recommend you frequently click the “What’s New” tab to stay informed of all updates on the DCDEE website. Please feel free to contact me at (984) 867-7089 or email at Felicia.faison@dhhs.nc.gov for questions and assistance. If needed my mailing address is PO Box 61161, Raleigh NC 27661. You may also contact Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor at (252) 373-9809. 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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