10A NCAC 09 .0514 · Violation

Name of Operation: Spanish Montessori Preschool Facility ID: 11000971 Consultant: MONICA HOUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/18/2026 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 5/18/2026 Age: From 3 To 3 Total Minutes: 215 Time In: 08:55 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with all applicable child care requirements during the first temporary time period visit. Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, accompanied me on the visit. Danithza Baker, Legal Operator/Administrator, was on-site and available to answer questions. A computerized visit summary was reviewed, signed, and a copy left with you. Currently this center operates with a Temporary License, issued for 4/28/26 and is effective through 10/28/26. The restrictions include daytime care only; ages 1-12 years. Maximum capacity fifty-five (55) children. The Secretary of State website was checked today, and the Limited Liability Company, Spanish for Kids Preschool AVL LLC, is listed as active-current. Reminder that any changes in members may result in a change of ownership. If any changes to the program need to be made or you decide to sell the child care business, then 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. During this first Temporary Time Period visit, the classrooms were monitored as well as the playground, materials, equipment and required posted items for meeting all minimum licensing requirements. A temporary certificate of occupancy (TCO) expires on 7/23/26. A permanent certificate of occupancy (CO) must be provided on or before 7/23/26. Approved Fire Inspection – 1/27/26, Daytime Care Only Pre-Licensing Superior Sanitation Inspection – 4/8/26 with seven (7) Demerits; contact Buncombe County Environmental Health Specialist to notify that the child care facility is in operation with children. The last fire drill was practiced on 4/17/26. The last lockdown drill was practiced on 4/18/26. The last playground inspection was completed on 4/15/26. The emergency medical care plan was posted and current. The children were observed during morning snack, free play, routine care, outdoor play, and lunch. Children are bringing their own snacks and lunch. Each child has a nutrition opt-out form on file and the program does not supplement any missing component. The program does not provide transportation or offer aquatic activities. Three (3) children’s files were reviewed. There are two (2) staff. Two (2) staff files were reviewed. The staff and training worksheet requested on 5/7/26 was not provided prior to the visit. A staff and training worksheet was created by the consultant today. Reminder that it is your responsibility to update and complete the staff and training worksheet. You may choose to apply for a rated license on or before 7/28/26 for the opportunity to transition from the temporary license to a two through five rated license. To accept subsidy after the temporary license expires, the facility would need to have a three star or higher rated license. The following violations of child care requirements were observed today: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Two (2) children were not signed out on 5/14/26. Two (2) children were not signed in today. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. The posted schedule in space #3, the classroom with three year old children, was scheduled through 12:30pm. The program is operating until 3pm. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan was dated for the week of 4/19/26 in space #2, the classroom with three year old children. GS 110-91(12); .0508(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. The TB test/screening from the last 12 months was not on file for one (1) staff. .0701(a) 1233 Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies. The two (2) staff files did not contain a signed and dated statement that they have received a job description as well as the personnel policies (staff handbook) or operational policies (parent or family handbook). 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. The two (2) staff files had the staff medical report, TB test/screening, and health questionnaires were stored in the staff medical file. .0701(d) Technical assistance for correction plan: All violations are required to be corrected immediately. However, if at any time you are unable to correct all violations within the specified time frame, please send a written statement regarding those violations that were corrected and include a specific plan for correction of the remaining violations. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today’s visit would be considered as legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement on or before 6/1/26. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or on the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: monica.houck@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) Attn: Monica Houck 151 Creekview Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28792 Please call me at 828-243-2154, or email monica.houck@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development 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. Falsification of any information may result in a revocation of your license. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Please note any violations cited today and during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Achieving Compliance – rule references are noted in the cited violations *Staff acknowledgement for receipt of job description, staff handbook, and parent/family handbook Item #1233 You stated you and the one staff will sign an acknowledgement for receipt of the job description, staff handbook, and parent/family handbook. *Program Record Keeping – Item #125 The departure and arrival times for the children were documented on the sign-in and sign-out sheet during the visit. This was corrected during the visit. We discussed that you could use one sign-in and sign-out sheet for each day to simplify the process. Currently the children have their own individual sign-in and sign-out sheet to document their arrival and departure time. *Activity Plan and Schedule – Items #428 and #415 You posted the activity plan dated for the week of 5/18/26 and updated schedule through 3pm during the visit. This was corrected during the visit. *Staff medical files – Item #1890 You moved the medical documents to a staff medical file during the visit. This was corrected during the visit. *Staff TB test/screening - Item #1033 The TB test dated 4/27/26 was found during the visit in an electronic file and will need to be printed to place in the paper file. This was corrected during the visit. Rated License Assessment: The program must maintain a 75% or higher compliance history score to be eligible for a 2-5 star rated license. We discussed you would be choosing the classroom and instructional quality pathway and referred to the SECTION .3200 - STANDARDS FOR TWO THROUGH FIVE STAR RATED LICENSES. The following would be completed for the program assessment pathway based on star level met. *Reduced/enhanced staff/child ratios and/or enhanced space options. *Staff education evaluation of fifty percent (50%) of lead teachers and fifty percent (50%) of other educators. *Evidence of implementing family and community engagement foundational practices. *Evidence of implementing continuous quality improvement plans for the facility and individual staff. *Evidence of implementing a curriculum that has been approved by the Commission. *Evidence of conducting on-going formative assessments that have been approved by the Commission and sharing results with parents at least twice annually. *Evidence of the administrator and all lead teachers completing training related to the curriculum and formative assessment tool that is used by the center with children. *Evidence of the administrator participating in one activity regarding classroom and instructional quality practices as outlined in the child care rule .3205 (f,10). * Evidence of all lead teachers participating in one activity regarding classroom and instructional quality practices as outlined in the child care rule .3205 (f, 11). In addition, the following must be met since the child care facility serves preschool age children and toddlers. 10A NCAC 09 .3205 CLASSROOM AND INSTRUCTIONAL QUALITY PATHWAY FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (g) For any child care center serving pre-school age children, the following shall also apply: (1) Each child care center shall comply with the requirements set forth in Rule .0508 of this Chapter for written activity schedules and plans and Rule .0509 of this Chapter for general activity requirements; (2) Each child care center shall comply with the requirements for activity areas for preschool-age children as set forth in Rule .0510 of this Chapter, except that all five of the activity areas listed in G.S. 110-91(12) shall be available each day and the activities listed in Rule .0510(c) of this Chapter shall be offered for each group of children at least once per week; and (3) The requirements for activities for infants and toddlers set forth in Rule .0511 of this Chapter shall apply for children under three years of age. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submitted an official transcript (if applicable) and applied for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. All staff must have education evaluated by WORKS on or before 7/28/26. *Danithza Baker, Administrator, has been evaluated and is qualified as a Level III Administrator. *Imelda Garcia, Lead Teacher, has been evaluated and is qualified as a Lead Teacher with EDU 119 and six (6) additional semester hours. Approved Curriculum: The curriculum implemented is the Creative Curriculum. Consultation: There was broken glass located in the grassy area on outdoor space #3. Plan to pick up the glass prior to children using the space. Children were observed only using outdoor space #2 during the visit. Also on outdoor space #3, there is a drainage area that is raised that will potentially cause a tripping hazard. It is recommended to put something around the drainage area to prevent a tripping hazard. Reminder that children’s medical report is due within thirty (30) days of enrollment for R.M. Thirty (30) days from 4/28/26 enrollment is Friday, 5/29/26. We discussed there is one (1) child, R.M., application on file that states they have a medical action plan for shellfish. However, there is no medical action plan on file. You stated the parents bring the child’s food and no shellfish is served in the facility. We further discussed that you can have the parent update the application to remove the medical action plan with Epi-pen. We discussed what to include in the parent acknowledgement for children. A written plan of care and safe sleep policy is not required. The summary of the child care law, discipline policy, prevention of shaken baby and abusive head trauma policy, parent participation plan, and operational policies can be included with the parent’s signature, date, the name of the child and the child’s date of enrollment. Criminal Background Check Requirements All staff associated with the child care facility must be assigned to the child care facility in the ABCMS portal. This will be monitored at the next temporary time period visit. **New and terminated staff notification requirement: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. You expressed an interest in providing developmental day services. It is recommended for you to review the rules regarding developmental day services. If you would like a technical assistance visit, you are welcome to request the visit from the child care consultant. SECTION .2900 - DEVELOPMENTAL DAY SERVICES You stated you are working with Shelly Ledford regarding subsidy. We discussed you can contact Buncombe Partnership for Children to let them know your openings for enrollment for children. We also discussed you can reach out to Community Action Opportunities (CAO) to find out more about Early Head Start and Head Start. A contact with CAO was emailed to you during the visit. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at monica.houck@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.243.2154, or my supervisor, Bonnie Mathis at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .3205 · Violation

Name of Operation: Spanish Montessori Preschool Facility ID: 11000971 Consultant: MONICA HOUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/18/2026 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 5/18/2026 Age: From 3 To 3 Total Minutes: 215 Time In: 08:55 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with all applicable child care requirements during the first temporary time period visit. Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, accompanied me on the visit. Danithza Baker, Legal Operator/Administrator, was on-site and available to answer questions. A computerized visit summary was reviewed, signed, and a copy left with you. Currently this center operates with a Temporary License, issued for 4/28/26 and is effective through 10/28/26. The restrictions include daytime care only; ages 1-12 years. Maximum capacity fifty-five (55) children. The Secretary of State website was checked today, and the Limited Liability Company, Spanish for Kids Preschool AVL LLC, is listed as active-current. Reminder that any changes in members may result in a change of ownership. If any changes to the program need to be made or you decide to sell the child care business, then 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. During this first Temporary Time Period visit, the classrooms were monitored as well as the playground, materials, equipment and required posted items for meeting all minimum licensing requirements. A temporary certificate of occupancy (TCO) expires on 7/23/26. A permanent certificate of occupancy (CO) must be provided on or before 7/23/26. Approved Fire Inspection – 1/27/26, Daytime Care Only Pre-Licensing Superior Sanitation Inspection – 4/8/26 with seven (7) Demerits; contact Buncombe County Environmental Health Specialist to notify that the child care facility is in operation with children. The last fire drill was practiced on 4/17/26. The last lockdown drill was practiced on 4/18/26. The last playground inspection was completed on 4/15/26. The emergency medical care plan was posted and current. The children were observed during morning snack, free play, routine care, outdoor play, and lunch. Children are bringing their own snacks and lunch. Each child has a nutrition opt-out form on file and the program does not supplement any missing component. The program does not provide transportation or offer aquatic activities. Three (3) children’s files were reviewed. There are two (2) staff. Two (2) staff files were reviewed. The staff and training worksheet requested on 5/7/26 was not provided prior to the visit. A staff and training worksheet was created by the consultant today. Reminder that it is your responsibility to update and complete the staff and training worksheet. You may choose to apply for a rated license on or before 7/28/26 for the opportunity to transition from the temporary license to a two through five rated license. To accept subsidy after the temporary license expires, the facility would need to have a three star or higher rated license. The following violations of child care requirements were observed today: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Two (2) children were not signed out on 5/14/26. Two (2) children were not signed in today. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. The posted schedule in space #3, the classroom with three year old children, was scheduled through 12:30pm. The program is operating until 3pm. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan was dated for the week of 4/19/26 in space #2, the classroom with three year old children. GS 110-91(12); .0508(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. The TB test/screening from the last 12 months was not on file for one (1) staff. .0701(a) 1233 Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies. The two (2) staff files did not contain a signed and dated statement that they have received a job description as well as the personnel policies (staff handbook) or operational policies (parent or family handbook). 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. The two (2) staff files had the staff medical report, TB test/screening, and health questionnaires were stored in the staff medical file. .0701(d) Technical assistance for correction plan: All violations are required to be corrected immediately. However, if at any time you are unable to correct all violations within the specified time frame, please send a written statement regarding those violations that were corrected and include a specific plan for correction of the remaining violations. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today’s visit would be considered as legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement on or before 6/1/26. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or on the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: monica.houck@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) Attn: Monica Houck 151 Creekview Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28792 Please call me at 828-243-2154, or email monica.houck@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development 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. Falsification of any information may result in a revocation of your license. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Please note any violations cited today and during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Achieving Compliance – rule references are noted in the cited violations *Staff acknowledgement for receipt of job description, staff handbook, and parent/family handbook Item #1233 You stated you and the one staff will sign an acknowledgement for receipt of the job description, staff handbook, and parent/family handbook. *Program Record Keeping – Item #125 The departure and arrival times for the children were documented on the sign-in and sign-out sheet during the visit. This was corrected during the visit. We discussed that you could use one sign-in and sign-out sheet for each day to simplify the process. Currently the children have their own individual sign-in and sign-out sheet to document their arrival and departure time. *Activity Plan and Schedule – Items #428 and #415 You posted the activity plan dated for the week of 5/18/26 and updated schedule through 3pm during the visit. This was corrected during the visit. *Staff medical files – Item #1890 You moved the medical documents to a staff medical file during the visit. This was corrected during the visit. *Staff TB test/screening - Item #1033 The TB test dated 4/27/26 was found during the visit in an electronic file and will need to be printed to place in the paper file. This was corrected during the visit. Rated License Assessment: The program must maintain a 75% or higher compliance history score to be eligible for a 2-5 star rated license. We discussed you would be choosing the classroom and instructional quality pathway and referred to the SECTION .3200 - STANDARDS FOR TWO THROUGH FIVE STAR RATED LICENSES. The following would be completed for the program assessment pathway based on star level met. *Reduced/enhanced staff/child ratios and/or enhanced space options. *Staff education evaluation of fifty percent (50%) of lead teachers and fifty percent (50%) of other educators. *Evidence of implementing family and community engagement foundational practices. *Evidence of implementing continuous quality improvement plans for the facility and individual staff. *Evidence of implementing a curriculum that has been approved by the Commission. *Evidence of conducting on-going formative assessments that have been approved by the Commission and sharing results with parents at least twice annually. *Evidence of the administrator and all lead teachers completing training related to the curriculum and formative assessment tool that is used by the center with children. *Evidence of the administrator participating in one activity regarding classroom and instructional quality practices as outlined in the child care rule .3205 (f,10). * Evidence of all lead teachers participating in one activity regarding classroom and instructional quality practices as outlined in the child care rule .3205 (f, 11). In addition, the following must be met since the child care facility serves preschool age children and toddlers. 10A NCAC 09 .3205 CLASSROOM AND INSTRUCTIONAL QUALITY PATHWAY FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (g) For any child care center serving pre-school age children, the following shall also apply: (1) Each child care center shall comply with the requirements set forth in Rule .0508 of this Chapter for written activity schedules and plans and Rule .0509 of this Chapter for general activity requirements; (2) Each child care center shall comply with the requirements for activity areas for preschool-age children as set forth in Rule .0510 of this Chapter, except that all five of the activity areas listed in G.S. 110-91(12) shall be available each day and the activities listed in Rule .0510(c) of this Chapter shall be offered for each group of children at least once per week; and (3) The requirements for activities for infants and toddlers set forth in Rule .0511 of this Chapter shall apply for children under three years of age. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submitted an official transcript (if applicable) and applied for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. All staff must have education evaluated by WORKS on or before 7/28/26. *Danithza Baker, Administrator, has been evaluated and is qualified as a Level III Administrator. *Imelda Garcia, Lead Teacher, has been evaluated and is qualified as a Lead Teacher with EDU 119 and six (6) additional semester hours. Approved Curriculum: The curriculum implemented is the Creative Curriculum. Consultation: There was broken glass located in the grassy area on outdoor space #3. Plan to pick up the glass prior to children using the space. Children were observed only using outdoor space #2 during the visit. Also on outdoor space #3, there is a drainage area that is raised that will potentially cause a tripping hazard. It is recommended to put something around the drainage area to prevent a tripping hazard. Reminder that children’s medical report is due within thirty (30) days of enrollment for R.M. Thirty (30) days from 4/28/26 enrollment is Friday, 5/29/26. We discussed there is one (1) child, R.M., application on file that states they have a medical action plan for shellfish. However, there is no medical action plan on file. You stated the parents bring the child’s food and no shellfish is served in the facility. We further discussed that you can have the parent update the application to remove the medical action plan with Epi-pen. We discussed what to include in the parent acknowledgement for children. A written plan of care and safe sleep policy is not required. The summary of the child care law, discipline policy, prevention of shaken baby and abusive head trauma policy, parent participation plan, and operational policies can be included with the parent’s signature, date, the name of the child and the child’s date of enrollment. Criminal Background Check Requirements All staff associated with the child care facility must be assigned to the child care facility in the ABCMS portal. This will be monitored at the next temporary time period visit. **New and terminated staff notification requirement: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. You expressed an interest in providing developmental day services. It is recommended for you to review the rules regarding developmental day services. If you would like a technical assistance visit, you are welcome to request the visit from the child care consultant. SECTION .2900 - DEVELOPMENTAL DAY SERVICES You stated you are working with Shelly Ledford regarding subsidy. We discussed you can contact Buncombe Partnership for Children to let them know your openings for enrollment for children. We also discussed you can reach out to Community Action Opportunities (CAO) to find out more about Early Head Start and Head Start. A contact with CAO was emailed to you during the visit. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at monica.houck@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.243.2154, or my supervisor, Bonnie Mathis at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: Spanish Montessori Preschool Facility ID: 11000971 Consultant: MONICA HOUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/18/2026 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 5/18/2026 Age: From 3 To 3 Total Minutes: 215 Time In: 08:55 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with all applicable child care requirements during the first temporary time period visit. Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, accompanied me on the visit. Danithza Baker, Legal Operator/Administrator, was on-site and available to answer questions. A computerized visit summary was reviewed, signed, and a copy left with you. Currently this center operates with a Temporary License, issued for 4/28/26 and is effective through 10/28/26. The restrictions include daytime care only; ages 1-12 years. Maximum capacity fifty-five (55) children. The Secretary of State website was checked today, and the Limited Liability Company, Spanish for Kids Preschool AVL LLC, is listed as active-current. Reminder that any changes in members may result in a change of ownership. If any changes to the program need to be made or you decide to sell the child care business, then 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. During this first Temporary Time Period visit, the classrooms were monitored as well as the playground, materials, equipment and required posted items for meeting all minimum licensing requirements. A temporary certificate of occupancy (TCO) expires on 7/23/26. A permanent certificate of occupancy (CO) must be provided on or before 7/23/26. Approved Fire Inspection – 1/27/26, Daytime Care Only Pre-Licensing Superior Sanitation Inspection – 4/8/26 with seven (7) Demerits; contact Buncombe County Environmental Health Specialist to notify that the child care facility is in operation with children. The last fire drill was practiced on 4/17/26. The last lockdown drill was practiced on 4/18/26. The last playground inspection was completed on 4/15/26. The emergency medical care plan was posted and current. The children were observed during morning snack, free play, routine care, outdoor play, and lunch. Children are bringing their own snacks and lunch. Each child has a nutrition opt-out form on file and the program does not supplement any missing component. The program does not provide transportation or offer aquatic activities. Three (3) children’s files were reviewed. There are two (2) staff. Two (2) staff files were reviewed. The staff and training worksheet requested on 5/7/26 was not provided prior to the visit. A staff and training worksheet was created by the consultant today. Reminder that it is your responsibility to update and complete the staff and training worksheet. You may choose to apply for a rated license on or before 7/28/26 for the opportunity to transition from the temporary license to a two through five rated license. To accept subsidy after the temporary license expires, the facility would need to have a three star or higher rated license. The following violations of child care requirements were observed today: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Two (2) children were not signed out on 5/14/26. Two (2) children were not signed in today. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. The posted schedule in space #3, the classroom with three year old children, was scheduled through 12:30pm. The program is operating until 3pm. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan was dated for the week of 4/19/26 in space #2, the classroom with three year old children. GS 110-91(12); .0508(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. The TB test/screening from the last 12 months was not on file for one (1) staff. .0701(a) 1233 Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies. The two (2) staff files did not contain a signed and dated statement that they have received a job description as well as the personnel policies (staff handbook) or operational policies (parent or family handbook). 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. The two (2) staff files had the staff medical report, TB test/screening, and health questionnaires were stored in the staff medical file. .0701(d) Technical assistance for correction plan: All violations are required to be corrected immediately. However, if at any time you are unable to correct all violations within the specified time frame, please send a written statement regarding those violations that were corrected and include a specific plan for correction of the remaining violations. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today’s visit would be considered as legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement on or before 6/1/26. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or on the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: monica.houck@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) Attn: Monica Houck 151 Creekview Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28792 Please call me at 828-243-2154, or email monica.houck@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development 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. Falsification of any information may result in a revocation of your license. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Please note any violations cited today and during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Achieving Compliance – rule references are noted in the cited violations *Staff acknowledgement for receipt of job description, staff handbook, and parent/family handbook Item #1233 You stated you and the one staff will sign an acknowledgement for receipt of the job description, staff handbook, and parent/family handbook. *Program Record Keeping – Item #125 The departure and arrival times for the children were documented on the sign-in and sign-out sheet during the visit. This was corrected during the visit. We discussed that you could use one sign-in and sign-out sheet for each day to simplify the process. Currently the children have their own individual sign-in and sign-out sheet to document their arrival and departure time. *Activity Plan and Schedule – Items #428 and #415 You posted the activity plan dated for the week of 5/18/26 and updated schedule through 3pm during the visit. This was corrected during the visit. *Staff medical files – Item #1890 You moved the medical documents to a staff medical file during the visit. This was corrected during the visit. *Staff TB test/screening - Item #1033 The TB test dated 4/27/26 was found during the visit in an electronic file and will need to be printed to place in the paper file. This was corrected during the visit. Rated License Assessment: The program must maintain a 75% or higher compliance history score to be eligible for a 2-5 star rated license. We discussed you would be choosing the classroom and instructional quality pathway and referred to the SECTION .3200 - STANDARDS FOR TWO THROUGH FIVE STAR RATED LICENSES. The following would be completed for the program assessment pathway based on star level met. *Reduced/enhanced staff/child ratios and/or enhanced space options. *Staff education evaluation of fifty percent (50%) of lead teachers and fifty percent (50%) of other educators. *Evidence of implementing family and community engagement foundational practices. *Evidence of implementing continuous quality improvement plans for the facility and individual staff. *Evidence of implementing a curriculum that has been approved by the Commission. *Evidence of conducting on-going formative assessments that have been approved by the Commission and sharing results with parents at least twice annually. *Evidence of the administrator and all lead teachers completing training related to the curriculum and formative assessment tool that is used by the center with children. *Evidence of the administrator participating in one activity regarding classroom and instructional quality practices as outlined in the child care rule .3205 (f,10). * Evidence of all lead teachers participating in one activity regarding classroom and instructional quality practices as outlined in the child care rule .3205 (f, 11). In addition, the following must be met since the child care facility serves preschool age children and toddlers. 10A NCAC 09 .3205 CLASSROOM AND INSTRUCTIONAL QUALITY PATHWAY FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (g) For any child care center serving pre-school age children, the following shall also apply: (1) Each child care center shall comply with the requirements set forth in Rule .0508 of this Chapter for written activity schedules and plans and Rule .0509 of this Chapter for general activity requirements; (2) Each child care center shall comply with the requirements for activity areas for preschool-age children as set forth in Rule .0510 of this Chapter, except that all five of the activity areas listed in G.S. 110-91(12) shall be available each day and the activities listed in Rule .0510(c) of this Chapter shall be offered for each group of children at least once per week; and (3) The requirements for activities for infants and toddlers set forth in Rule .0511 of this Chapter shall apply for children under three years of age. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submitted an official transcript (if applicable) and applied for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. All staff must have education evaluated by WORKS on or before 7/28/26. *Danithza Baker, Administrator, has been evaluated and is qualified as a Level III Administrator. *Imelda Garcia, Lead Teacher, has been evaluated and is qualified as a Lead Teacher with EDU 119 and six (6) additional semester hours. Approved Curriculum: The curriculum implemented is the Creative Curriculum. Consultation: There was broken glass located in the grassy area on outdoor space #3. Plan to pick up the glass prior to children using the space. Children were observed only using outdoor space #2 during the visit. Also on outdoor space #3, there is a drainage area that is raised that will potentially cause a tripping hazard. It is recommended to put something around the drainage area to prevent a tripping hazard. Reminder that children’s medical report is due within thirty (30) days of enrollment for R.M. Thirty (30) days from 4/28/26 enrollment is Friday, 5/29/26. We discussed there is one (1) child, R.M., application on file that states they have a medical action plan for shellfish. However, there is no medical action plan on file. You stated the parents bring the child’s food and no shellfish is served in the facility. We further discussed that you can have the parent update the application to remove the medical action plan with Epi-pen. We discussed what to include in the parent acknowledgement for children. A written plan of care and safe sleep policy is not required. The summary of the child care law, discipline policy, prevention of shaken baby and abusive head trauma policy, parent participation plan, and operational policies can be included with the parent’s signature, date, the name of the child and the child’s date of enrollment. Criminal Background Check Requirements All staff associated with the child care facility must be assigned to the child care facility in the ABCMS portal. This will be monitored at the next temporary time period visit. **New and terminated staff notification requirement: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. You expressed an interest in providing developmental day services. It is recommended for you to review the rules regarding developmental day services. If you would like a technical assistance visit, you are welcome to request the visit from the child care consultant. SECTION .2900 - DEVELOPMENTAL DAY SERVICES You stated you are working with Shelly Ledford regarding subsidy. We discussed you can contact Buncombe Partnership for Children to let them know your openings for enrollment for children. We also discussed you can reach out to Community Action Opportunities (CAO) to find out more about Early Head Start and Head Start. A contact with CAO was emailed to you during the visit. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at monica.houck@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.243.2154, or my supervisor, Bonnie Mathis at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: Spanish Montessori Preschool Facility ID: 11000971 Consultant: MONICA HOUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/18/2026 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 5/18/2026 Age: From 3 To 3 Total Minutes: 215 Time In: 08:55 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with all applicable child care requirements during the first temporary time period visit. Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, accompanied me on the visit. Danithza Baker, Legal Operator/Administrator, was on-site and available to answer questions. A computerized visit summary was reviewed, signed, and a copy left with you. Currently this center operates with a Temporary License, issued for 4/28/26 and is effective through 10/28/26. The restrictions include daytime care only; ages 1-12 years. Maximum capacity fifty-five (55) children. The Secretary of State website was checked today, and the Limited Liability Company, Spanish for Kids Preschool AVL LLC, is listed as active-current. Reminder that any changes in members may result in a change of ownership. If any changes to the program need to be made or you decide to sell the child care business, then 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. During this first Temporary Time Period visit, the classrooms were monitored as well as the playground, materials, equipment and required posted items for meeting all minimum licensing requirements. A temporary certificate of occupancy (TCO) expires on 7/23/26. A permanent certificate of occupancy (CO) must be provided on or before 7/23/26. Approved Fire Inspection – 1/27/26, Daytime Care Only Pre-Licensing Superior Sanitation Inspection – 4/8/26 with seven (7) Demerits; contact Buncombe County Environmental Health Specialist to notify that the child care facility is in operation with children. The last fire drill was practiced on 4/17/26. The last lockdown drill was practiced on 4/18/26. The last playground inspection was completed on 4/15/26. The emergency medical care plan was posted and current. The children were observed during morning snack, free play, routine care, outdoor play, and lunch. Children are bringing their own snacks and lunch. Each child has a nutrition opt-out form on file and the program does not supplement any missing component. The program does not provide transportation or offer aquatic activities. Three (3) children’s files were reviewed. There are two (2) staff. Two (2) staff files were reviewed. The staff and training worksheet requested on 5/7/26 was not provided prior to the visit. A staff and training worksheet was created by the consultant today. Reminder that it is your responsibility to update and complete the staff and training worksheet. You may choose to apply for a rated license on or before 7/28/26 for the opportunity to transition from the temporary license to a two through five rated license. To accept subsidy after the temporary license expires, the facility would need to have a three star or higher rated license. The following violations of child care requirements were observed today: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Two (2) children were not signed out on 5/14/26. Two (2) children were not signed in today. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. The posted schedule in space #3, the classroom with three year old children, was scheduled through 12:30pm. The program is operating until 3pm. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan was dated for the week of 4/19/26 in space #2, the classroom with three year old children. GS 110-91(12); .0508(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. The TB test/screening from the last 12 months was not on file for one (1) staff. .0701(a) 1233 Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies. The two (2) staff files did not contain a signed and dated statement that they have received a job description as well as the personnel policies (staff handbook) or operational policies (parent or family handbook). 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. The two (2) staff files had the staff medical report, TB test/screening, and health questionnaires were stored in the staff medical file. .0701(d) Technical assistance for correction plan: All violations are required to be corrected immediately. However, if at any time you are unable to correct all violations within the specified time frame, please send a written statement regarding those violations that were corrected and include a specific plan for correction of the remaining violations. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today’s visit would be considered as legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement on or before 6/1/26. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or on the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: monica.houck@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) Attn: Monica Houck 151 Creekview Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28792 Please call me at 828-243-2154, or email monica.houck@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development 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. Falsification of any information may result in a revocation of your license. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Please note any violations cited today and during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Achieving Compliance – rule references are noted in the cited violations *Staff acknowledgement for receipt of job description, staff handbook, and parent/family handbook Item #1233 You stated you and the one staff will sign an acknowledgement for receipt of the job description, staff handbook, and parent/family handbook. *Program Record Keeping – Item #125 The departure and arrival times for the children were documented on the sign-in and sign-out sheet during the visit. This was corrected during the visit. We discussed that you could use one sign-in and sign-out sheet for each day to simplify the process. Currently the children have their own individual sign-in and sign-out sheet to document their arrival and departure time. *Activity Plan and Schedule – Items #428 and #415 You posted the activity plan dated for the week of 5/18/26 and updated schedule through 3pm during the visit. This was corrected during the visit. *Staff medical files – Item #1890 You moved the medical documents to a staff medical file during the visit. This was corrected during the visit. *Staff TB test/screening - Item #1033 The TB test dated 4/27/26 was found during the visit in an electronic file and will need to be printed to place in the paper file. This was corrected during the visit. Rated License Assessment: The program must maintain a 75% or higher compliance history score to be eligible for a 2-5 star rated license. We discussed you would be choosing the classroom and instructional quality pathway and referred to the SECTION .3200 - STANDARDS FOR TWO THROUGH FIVE STAR RATED LICENSES. The following would be completed for the program assessment pathway based on star level met. *Reduced/enhanced staff/child ratios and/or enhanced space options. *Staff education evaluation of fifty percent (50%) of lead teachers and fifty percent (50%) of other educators. *Evidence of implementing family and community engagement foundational practices. *Evidence of implementing continuous quality improvement plans for the facility and individual staff. *Evidence of implementing a curriculum that has been approved by the Commission. *Evidence of conducting on-going formative assessments that have been approved by the Commission and sharing results with parents at least twice annually. *Evidence of the administrator and all lead teachers completing training related to the curriculum and formative assessment tool that is used by the center with children. *Evidence of the administrator participating in one activity regarding classroom and instructional quality practices as outlined in the child care rule .3205 (f,10). * Evidence of all lead teachers participating in one activity regarding classroom and instructional quality practices as outlined in the child care rule .3205 (f, 11). In addition, the following must be met since the child care facility serves preschool age children and toddlers. 10A NCAC 09 .3205 CLASSROOM AND INSTRUCTIONAL QUALITY PATHWAY FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (g) For any child care center serving pre-school age children, the following shall also apply: (1) Each child care center shall comply with the requirements set forth in Rule .0508 of this Chapter for written activity schedules and plans and Rule .0509 of this Chapter for general activity requirements; (2) Each child care center shall comply with the requirements for activity areas for preschool-age children as set forth in Rule .0510 of this Chapter, except that all five of the activity areas listed in G.S. 110-91(12) shall be available each day and the activities listed in Rule .0510(c) of this Chapter shall be offered for each group of children at least once per week; and (3) The requirements for activities for infants and toddlers set forth in Rule .0511 of this Chapter shall apply for children under three years of age. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submitted an official transcript (if applicable) and applied for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. All staff must have education evaluated by WORKS on or before 7/28/26. *Danithza Baker, Administrator, has been evaluated and is qualified as a Level III Administrator. *Imelda Garcia, Lead Teacher, has been evaluated and is qualified as a Lead Teacher with EDU 119 and six (6) additional semester hours. Approved Curriculum: The curriculum implemented is the Creative Curriculum. Consultation: There was broken glass located in the grassy area on outdoor space #3. Plan to pick up the glass prior to children using the space. Children were observed only using outdoor space #2 during the visit. Also on outdoor space #3, there is a drainage area that is raised that will potentially cause a tripping hazard. It is recommended to put something around the drainage area to prevent a tripping hazard. Reminder that children’s medical report is due within thirty (30) days of enrollment for R.M. Thirty (30) days from 4/28/26 enrollment is Friday, 5/29/26. We discussed there is one (1) child, R.M., application on file that states they have a medical action plan for shellfish. However, there is no medical action plan on file. You stated the parents bring the child’s food and no shellfish is served in the facility. We further discussed that you can have the parent update the application to remove the medical action plan with Epi-pen. We discussed what to include in the parent acknowledgement for children. A written plan of care and safe sleep policy is not required. The summary of the child care law, discipline policy, prevention of shaken baby and abusive head trauma policy, parent participation plan, and operational policies can be included with the parent’s signature, date, the name of the child and the child’s date of enrollment. Criminal Background Check Requirements All staff associated with the child care facility must be assigned to the child care facility in the ABCMS portal. This will be monitored at the next temporary time period visit. **New and terminated staff notification requirement: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. You expressed an interest in providing developmental day services. It is recommended for you to review the rules regarding developmental day services. If you would like a technical assistance visit, you are welcome to request the visit from the child care consultant. SECTION .2900 - DEVELOPMENTAL DAY SERVICES You stated you are working with Shelly Ledford regarding subsidy. We discussed you can contact Buncombe Partnership for Children to let them know your openings for enrollment for children. We also discussed you can reach out to Community Action Opportunities (CAO) to find out more about Early Head Start and Head Start. A contact with CAO was emailed to you during the visit. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at monica.houck@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.243.2154, or my supervisor, Bonnie Mathis at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: Spanish Montessori Preschool Facility ID: 11000971 Consultant: MONICA HOUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/18/2026 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 5/18/2026 Age: From 3 To 3 Total Minutes: 215 Time In: 08:55 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with all applicable child care requirements during the first temporary time period visit. Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, accompanied me on the visit. Danithza Baker, Legal Operator/Administrator, was on-site and available to answer questions. A computerized visit summary was reviewed, signed, and a copy left with you. Currently this center operates with a Temporary License, issued for 4/28/26 and is effective through 10/28/26. The restrictions include daytime care only; ages 1-12 years. Maximum capacity fifty-five (55) children. The Secretary of State website was checked today, and the Limited Liability Company, Spanish for Kids Preschool AVL LLC, is listed as active-current. Reminder that any changes in members may result in a change of ownership. If any changes to the program need to be made or you decide to sell the child care business, then 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. During this first Temporary Time Period visit, the classrooms were monitored as well as the playground, materials, equipment and required posted items for meeting all minimum licensing requirements. A temporary certificate of occupancy (TCO) expires on 7/23/26. A permanent certificate of occupancy (CO) must be provided on or before 7/23/26. Approved Fire Inspection – 1/27/26, Daytime Care Only Pre-Licensing Superior Sanitation Inspection – 4/8/26 with seven (7) Demerits; contact Buncombe County Environmental Health Specialist to notify that the child care facility is in operation with children. The last fire drill was practiced on 4/17/26. The last lockdown drill was practiced on 4/18/26. The last playground inspection was completed on 4/15/26. The emergency medical care plan was posted and current. The children were observed during morning snack, free play, routine care, outdoor play, and lunch. Children are bringing their own snacks and lunch. Each child has a nutrition opt-out form on file and the program does not supplement any missing component. The program does not provide transportation or offer aquatic activities. Three (3) children’s files were reviewed. There are two (2) staff. Two (2) staff files were reviewed. The staff and training worksheet requested on 5/7/26 was not provided prior to the visit. A staff and training worksheet was created by the consultant today. Reminder that it is your responsibility to update and complete the staff and training worksheet. You may choose to apply for a rated license on or before 7/28/26 for the opportunity to transition from the temporary license to a two through five rated license. To accept subsidy after the temporary license expires, the facility would need to have a three star or higher rated license. The following violations of child care requirements were observed today: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Two (2) children were not signed out on 5/14/26. Two (2) children were not signed in today. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. The posted schedule in space #3, the classroom with three year old children, was scheduled through 12:30pm. The program is operating until 3pm. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan was dated for the week of 4/19/26 in space #2, the classroom with three year old children. GS 110-91(12); .0508(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. The TB test/screening from the last 12 months was not on file for one (1) staff. .0701(a) 1233 Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies. The two (2) staff files did not contain a signed and dated statement that they have received a job description as well as the personnel policies (staff handbook) or operational policies (parent or family handbook). 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. The two (2) staff files had the staff medical report, TB test/screening, and health questionnaires were stored in the staff medical file. .0701(d) Technical assistance for correction plan: All violations are required to be corrected immediately. However, if at any time you are unable to correct all violations within the specified time frame, please send a written statement regarding those violations that were corrected and include a specific plan for correction of the remaining violations. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today’s visit would be considered as legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement on or before 6/1/26. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or on the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: monica.houck@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) Attn: Monica Houck 151 Creekview Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28792 Please call me at 828-243-2154, or email monica.houck@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development 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. Falsification of any information may result in a revocation of your license. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Please note any violations cited today and during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Achieving Compliance – rule references are noted in the cited violations *Staff acknowledgement for receipt of job description, staff handbook, and parent/family handbook Item #1233 You stated you and the one staff will sign an acknowledgement for receipt of the job description, staff handbook, and parent/family handbook. *Program Record Keeping – Item #125 The departure and arrival times for the children were documented on the sign-in and sign-out sheet during the visit. This was corrected during the visit. We discussed that you could use one sign-in and sign-out sheet for each day to simplify the process. Currently the children have their own individual sign-in and sign-out sheet to document their arrival and departure time. *Activity Plan and Schedule – Items #428 and #415 You posted the activity plan dated for the week of 5/18/26 and updated schedule through 3pm during the visit. This was corrected during the visit. *Staff medical files – Item #1890 You moved the medical documents to a staff medical file during the visit. This was corrected during the visit. *Staff TB test/screening - Item #1033 The TB test dated 4/27/26 was found during the visit in an electronic file and will need to be printed to place in the paper file. This was corrected during the visit. Rated License Assessment: The program must maintain a 75% or higher compliance history score to be eligible for a 2-5 star rated license. We discussed you would be choosing the classroom and instructional quality pathway and referred to the SECTION .3200 - STANDARDS FOR TWO THROUGH FIVE STAR RATED LICENSES. The following would be completed for the program assessment pathway based on star level met. *Reduced/enhanced staff/child ratios and/or enhanced space options. *Staff education evaluation of fifty percent (50%) of lead teachers and fifty percent (50%) of other educators. *Evidence of implementing family and community engagement foundational practices. *Evidence of implementing continuous quality improvement plans for the facility and individual staff. *Evidence of implementing a curriculum that has been approved by the Commission. *Evidence of conducting on-going formative assessments that have been approved by the Commission and sharing results with parents at least twice annually. *Evidence of the administrator and all lead teachers completing training related to the curriculum and formative assessment tool that is used by the center with children. *Evidence of the administrator participating in one activity regarding classroom and instructional quality practices as outlined in the child care rule .3205 (f,10). * Evidence of all lead teachers participating in one activity regarding classroom and instructional quality practices as outlined in the child care rule .3205 (f, 11). In addition, the following must be met since the child care facility serves preschool age children and toddlers. 10A NCAC 09 .3205 CLASSROOM AND INSTRUCTIONAL QUALITY PATHWAY FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (g) For any child care center serving pre-school age children, the following shall also apply: (1) Each child care center shall comply with the requirements set forth in Rule .0508 of this Chapter for written activity schedules and plans and Rule .0509 of this Chapter for general activity requirements; (2) Each child care center shall comply with the requirements for activity areas for preschool-age children as set forth in Rule .0510 of this Chapter, except that all five of the activity areas listed in G.S. 110-91(12) shall be available each day and the activities listed in Rule .0510(c) of this Chapter shall be offered for each group of children at least once per week; and (3) The requirements for activities for infants and toddlers set forth in Rule .0511 of this Chapter shall apply for children under three years of age. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submitted an official transcript (if applicable) and applied for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. All staff must have education evaluated by WORKS on or before 7/28/26. *Danithza Baker, Administrator, has been evaluated and is qualified as a Level III Administrator. *Imelda Garcia, Lead Teacher, has been evaluated and is qualified as a Lead Teacher with EDU 119 and six (6) additional semester hours. Approved Curriculum: The curriculum implemented is the Creative Curriculum. Consultation: There was broken glass located in the grassy area on outdoor space #3. Plan to pick up the glass prior to children using the space. Children were observed only using outdoor space #2 during the visit. Also on outdoor space #3, there is a drainage area that is raised that will potentially cause a tripping hazard. It is recommended to put something around the drainage area to prevent a tripping hazard. Reminder that children’s medical report is due within thirty (30) days of enrollment for R.M. Thirty (30) days from 4/28/26 enrollment is Friday, 5/29/26. We discussed there is one (1) child, R.M., application on file that states they have a medical action plan for shellfish. However, there is no medical action plan on file. You stated the parents bring the child’s food and no shellfish is served in the facility. We further discussed that you can have the parent update the application to remove the medical action plan with Epi-pen. We discussed what to include in the parent acknowledgement for children. A written plan of care and safe sleep policy is not required. The summary of the child care law, discipline policy, prevention of shaken baby and abusive head trauma policy, parent participation plan, and operational policies can be included with the parent’s signature, date, the name of the child and the child’s date of enrollment. Criminal Background Check Requirements All staff associated with the child care facility must be assigned to the child care facility in the ABCMS portal. This will be monitored at the next temporary time period visit. **New and terminated staff notification requirement: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. You expressed an interest in providing developmental day services. It is recommended for you to review the rules regarding developmental day services. If you would like a technical assistance visit, you are welcome to request the visit from the child care consultant. SECTION .2900 - DEVELOPMENTAL DAY SERVICES You stated you are working with Shelly Ledford regarding subsidy. We discussed you can contact Buncombe Partnership for Children to let them know your openings for enrollment for children. We also discussed you can reach out to Community Action Opportunities (CAO) to find out more about Early Head Start and Head Start. A contact with CAO was emailed to you during the visit. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at monica.houck@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.243.2154, or my supervisor, Bonnie Mathis at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

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