Early Childhood Development Center #2

10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTER #2 Facility ID: 76000235 Consultant: LORI RIERSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/14/2026 Number Present: 83 Completed Date: 4/14/2026 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced Today an unannounced annual compliance with rated license assessment visit was conducted. A checklist was used to note the childcare requirements monitored today, and a copy was left with you. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 6/6/25. Currently this program operates with a five (5) star license issued 8/8/22. The center earned seven (7) points in education, seven (7) points in program standards, and one quality point for programmatic options met. The center director, Holly White, assisted me today. I conducted an unassisted walk-through of the center. The last sanitation inspection was completed 3/24/26 with an ‘Superior’ classification and 14 demerits. The last fire inspection was conducted on 10/22/25. Children were observed playing in activity areas, playing outside, eating lunch, resting, and routine care activities. The center has five NCPK classrooms with eighty-eight children enrolled. The NCPK requirements were monitored during today’s visit. The program operates for 6.5 hours a day. A monthly breakfast and lunch menu was posted in each classroom. Seven NC Pre-K children's files were monitored and each contained a health assessment within 30 days, a DIAL screening within 90 days, and evidence of each child's on-going progress. The teachers use Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies, and activity plans were current and posted. Staff/child ratio of 1:10 or less is being maintained. The parents receive newsletters, receive updates online messaging through Ready Rosie, School Status and See Saw app, and they are able to volunteer throughout the school year. The teachers also have parent meetings and conferences during the year. The current ECERS-R scores were received on 4/2 and 4/9/19 and the average score was 6.03. Transportation is provided by children’s parents and school buses from Asheboro City Schools. A full assessment of childcare requirements was conducted today. Violation Number Comment Rule 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. An epi-pen and inhaler were expired in room 202. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). The letter for G. Farr expired 5/15/25. The new letter was dated 12/1/25. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. The trainings for M. Aguirre were due by 1/24/26 and were incomplete. .1102(a) The following violation(s) were documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. You were provided an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all childcare requirements. Violations cited during the visit were discussed with Ms. White. The violation(s) documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be received on or before 4/28/26. The letter must include the following: *Facility Name and ID number *List of each violation number *How each violation was corrected All items must be included, or the corrective action letter will be returned for corrections. All requested documentation must accompany the Corrective Action Letter. The letter can be emailed to lori.rierson@dhhs.nc.gov. CONSULTATION AND RESOURCES: Rated License Assessment: You have chosen pathway one. The assessment request for the four NCPK classrooms has been submitted. I should receive your scores about two weeks after the assessment. I will contact you to schedule a visit to review the scores and complete the rated license packet. All lead teachers must complete the self-study review and use the forms on the NCRLAP website. I discussed this with each NCPK lead teachers today. Each stated they are in the process of completing their self-study. All self-studies should be turned in to you by mid-May so you can complete the verification form. All staff must be registered into the WORKS system and have all education submitted and evaluated for their positions. You can email me the staff assigned to each classroom, their birthdays, and years of experience. I will evaluate these and follow up with you to discuss the star level the education is at and any options for increasing stars if that is needed. Staff will use their NCID to login to WORKS on the DCDEE website ncchildcare.ncdhhs.nc.gov. They will click Provider tab, DCDEE WORKS, then login. If they are not registered, they will be prompted to do so. They must confirm their email within 48 hours to complete the registration, or they must contact technical support. Once registered, they will open the positions tab and click apply/upload. All positions the staff member wants education evaluated form must be checked. Then they will follow the directions to electronically submit their transcripts. They should check back into the system every few days to check for their status letter. I must have a works letter from all staff used for the rated license purposes. We reviewed the family and community engagement standards today. For five stars, you will choose four additional items from the three categories. We reviewed the facility and staff continuous quality improvement plans today. Items 1-4 should be completed at the time of the completion of the rated license. I will monitor for recorded progress on the goals during monitoring visits. If goals are completed staff should begin a new form with new goals. They will always be working on goals. Classroom Technical Assistance: All classrooms should add more child-led art to the walls. At the seven-point level, at least 50% of what is posted should be this type of artwork. Pictures of toys and the name of the toy should be placed on all shelves. Each room should have a cozy area separate from the book area. This area should have a lot of pillows for a level of softness. Each music area should have a radio/CD player with several different types of music for children to choose from to play. The daily schedule should reflect at least sixty minutes of free choice play in activity areas and at least thirty minutes of outside/gross motor play. If a child has an emergency medical action plan, all medications listed must be onsite. A copy of the action plan, permission to administer medication, and the medication administration log must be with the medication. It is best practice to attach a photo of the child. If an over-the-counter medication is listed, it must be in a locked box and kept with the prescription emergency medication. The parent may obtain a note from the doctor stating the over-the-counter medication is for emergency purposes. If this letter is received, the emergency medication does not have to be in a locked box. All expired medications must be returned to the parent or discarded. We reviewed the ongoing training hours needed by assistant teachers and the due dates. Those dates are on the staff/training worksheets. Ms. White and I continued to correct NCID login issues for the ABCMS today. Ms. White spoke with staff from NCID today to try and correct the error messages she is receiving. All staff must be linked and on the roster once the provider portal is completed. Please contact me as soon as this process is complete. If a staff member has previously taken the health and safety trainings, has the certificates, and the trainings are not older than twelve months on date of hire, they do not have to retake them during the first year of employment. They will complete ongoing training as required. It is best practice to begin the criminal background renewal process at least forty-five days prior to the expiration date. This allows time for any delays. Documents and forms for DCDEE licensure can be found at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Provider-Documents-and-Forms. AGENCY NEWS AND UPDATES: Please refer to the Division of Child Development and Early Education website, http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov for additional information regarding: *’What’s New’ tab *QRIS Updates If you have and questions or concerns, please call me at 336-816-4826, or email lori.rierson@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor Kaye Adkins at 336-580-2527 or by email at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTER #2 Facility ID: 76000235 Consultant: LORI RIERSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/14/2026 Number Present: 83 Completed Date: 4/14/2026 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced Today an unannounced annual compliance with rated license assessment visit was conducted. A checklist was used to note the childcare requirements monitored today, and a copy was left with you. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 6/6/25. Currently this program operates with a five (5) star license issued 8/8/22. The center earned seven (7) points in education, seven (7) points in program standards, and one quality point for programmatic options met. The center director, Holly White, assisted me today. I conducted an unassisted walk-through of the center. The last sanitation inspection was completed 3/24/26 with an ‘Superior’ classification and 14 demerits. The last fire inspection was conducted on 10/22/25. Children were observed playing in activity areas, playing outside, eating lunch, resting, and routine care activities. The center has five NCPK classrooms with eighty-eight children enrolled. The NCPK requirements were monitored during today’s visit. The program operates for 6.5 hours a day. A monthly breakfast and lunch menu was posted in each classroom. Seven NC Pre-K children's files were monitored and each contained a health assessment within 30 days, a DIAL screening within 90 days, and evidence of each child's on-going progress. The teachers use Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies, and activity plans were current and posted. Staff/child ratio of 1:10 or less is being maintained. The parents receive newsletters, receive updates online messaging through Ready Rosie, School Status and See Saw app, and they are able to volunteer throughout the school year. The teachers also have parent meetings and conferences during the year. The current ECERS-R scores were received on 4/2 and 4/9/19 and the average score was 6.03. Transportation is provided by children’s parents and school buses from Asheboro City Schools. A full assessment of childcare requirements was conducted today. Violation Number Comment Rule 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. An epi-pen and inhaler were expired in room 202. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). The letter for G. Farr expired 5/15/25. The new letter was dated 12/1/25. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. The trainings for M. Aguirre were due by 1/24/26 and were incomplete. .1102(a) The following violation(s) were documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. You were provided an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all childcare requirements. Violations cited during the visit were discussed with Ms. White. The violation(s) documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be received on or before 4/28/26. The letter must include the following: *Facility Name and ID number *List of each violation number *How each violation was corrected All items must be included, or the corrective action letter will be returned for corrections. All requested documentation must accompany the Corrective Action Letter. The letter can be emailed to lori.rierson@dhhs.nc.gov. CONSULTATION AND RESOURCES: Rated License Assessment: You have chosen pathway one. The assessment request for the four NCPK classrooms has been submitted. I should receive your scores about two weeks after the assessment. I will contact you to schedule a visit to review the scores and complete the rated license packet. All lead teachers must complete the self-study review and use the forms on the NCRLAP website. I discussed this with each NCPK lead teachers today. Each stated they are in the process of completing their self-study. All self-studies should be turned in to you by mid-May so you can complete the verification form. All staff must be registered into the WORKS system and have all education submitted and evaluated for their positions. You can email me the staff assigned to each classroom, their birthdays, and years of experience. I will evaluate these and follow up with you to discuss the star level the education is at and any options for increasing stars if that is needed. Staff will use their NCID to login to WORKS on the DCDEE website ncchildcare.ncdhhs.nc.gov. They will click Provider tab, DCDEE WORKS, then login. If they are not registered, they will be prompted to do so. They must confirm their email within 48 hours to complete the registration, or they must contact technical support. Once registered, they will open the positions tab and click apply/upload. All positions the staff member wants education evaluated form must be checked. Then they will follow the directions to electronically submit their transcripts. They should check back into the system every few days to check for their status letter. I must have a works letter from all staff used for the rated license purposes. We reviewed the family and community engagement standards today. For five stars, you will choose four additional items from the three categories. We reviewed the facility and staff continuous quality improvement plans today. Items 1-4 should be completed at the time of the completion of the rated license. I will monitor for recorded progress on the goals during monitoring visits. If goals are completed staff should begin a new form with new goals. They will always be working on goals. Classroom Technical Assistance: All classrooms should add more child-led art to the walls. At the seven-point level, at least 50% of what is posted should be this type of artwork. Pictures of toys and the name of the toy should be placed on all shelves. Each room should have a cozy area separate from the book area. This area should have a lot of pillows for a level of softness. Each music area should have a radio/CD player with several different types of music for children to choose from to play. The daily schedule should reflect at least sixty minutes of free choice play in activity areas and at least thirty minutes of outside/gross motor play. If a child has an emergency medical action plan, all medications listed must be onsite. A copy of the action plan, permission to administer medication, and the medication administration log must be with the medication. It is best practice to attach a photo of the child. If an over-the-counter medication is listed, it must be in a locked box and kept with the prescription emergency medication. The parent may obtain a note from the doctor stating the over-the-counter medication is for emergency purposes. If this letter is received, the emergency medication does not have to be in a locked box. All expired medications must be returned to the parent or discarded. We reviewed the ongoing training hours needed by assistant teachers and the due dates. Those dates are on the staff/training worksheets. Ms. White and I continued to correct NCID login issues for the ABCMS today. Ms. White spoke with staff from NCID today to try and correct the error messages she is receiving. All staff must be linked and on the roster once the provider portal is completed. Please contact me as soon as this process is complete. If a staff member has previously taken the health and safety trainings, has the certificates, and the trainings are not older than twelve months on date of hire, they do not have to retake them during the first year of employment. They will complete ongoing training as required. It is best practice to begin the criminal background renewal process at least forty-five days prior to the expiration date. This allows time for any delays. Documents and forms for DCDEE licensure can be found at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Provider-Documents-and-Forms. AGENCY NEWS AND UPDATES: Please refer to the Division of Child Development and Early Education website, http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov for additional information regarding: *’What’s New’ tab *QRIS Updates If you have and questions or concerns, please call me at 336-816-4826, or email lori.rierson@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor Kaye Adkins at 336-580-2527 or by email at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTER #2 Facility ID: 76000235 Consultant: LORI RIERSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/17/2025 Number Present: 76 Completed Date: 12/17/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 100 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 10:50 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced Today a routine unannounced visit was conducted. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 6/6/25. Currently this program operates with a five (5) star rated license issued 8/28/22. The facility earned seven (7) points in staff education, seven (7) points in program standards, and one (1) quality point for programmatic options met. The center director, Holly White, was not present today. The school secretary Alejandra Longoria assisted me today. I conducted an unassisted walk-through of the classrooms. The last sanitation inspection was completed 9/25/25 with a ‘Superior’ classification and 14 demerits. The last fire inspection was conducted on 10/22/25. Children were observed playing in activity areas, playing outside, and routine care activities. One classroom of children were on a field trip. The center has five NCPK blended classrooms. NCPK requirements were not monitored today. Transportation is provided by the school district and children’s parents. The files for three new staff members were reviewed today. A partial assessment of applicable childcare rules was conducted today. The following violation(s) were documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). The letter for G. Farr expired 6/15/25. The new letter was dated 12/1/25. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Staff members R. Rangle and B. Cox were hired 8/14/25. The training was due by 11/14/25 and was not completed. Staff member M. Moscoso was hired 8/25/25. The training was due by 11/25/25 and was not completed. .1102(g) You were provided an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all childcare requirements. Each violation cited was discussed with Ms. Longoria. The violation(s) documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be received on or before 12/31/25. The last day for staff is 12/19/25 and the return date is 1/2/26 as a teacher workday. Due to required trainings for violations, you may email me to request an extension. Please list the violation number(s), reason for request, and date you expect to have the violations corrected. The letter must include the following: *Facility Name and ID number *List of each violation number *How each violation was corrected All items must be included, or the corrective action letter will be returned for corrections. CONSULTATION Please contact me to discuss the Pathways to Stars decision form as soon as possible. I understand that you completed a practice assessment with NCRLAP. We will discuss Pathway one and the process for completing the requirements for this pathway in the spring of 2026. All staff are required to complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment on the Prevent Child Abuse NC website, https://preventchildabusenc.org, days of employment. The CPR/First Aid training must be completed within ninety days of employment. The criminal background letter for A. Bean expires 2/23/26. The letter for J. Bennett expires 3/11/26. It is recommended to begin the process of renewal at least forty-five days in advance in case of any possible delays. We discussed placing copies of the children’s medical action plans and medication permission forms with the emergency medications in the child’s classroom. Best practice is to place the child’s photo with the action plan. We discussed staff working to ensure that the items in each child’s cubby are stored in a manner where they are not touching any other child’s belongings in adjacent cubbies. Documents and forms for DCDEE licensure can be found at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Provider-Documents-and-Forms. AGENCY NEWS AND UPDATES: Please refer to the Division of Child Development and Early Education website, http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov for additional information regarding: *’What’s New’ tab *QRIS Updates If you have and questions or concerns, please call me at 336-816-4826, or email lori.rierson@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor Kaye Adkins at kaye.adkis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTER #2 Facility ID: 76000235 Consultant: MONA NDIAYE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/10/2024 Number Present: 79 Completed Date: 9/10/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:00 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 for child care requirements applicable to a child care center during an unannounced annual compliance visit. Upon my arrival I was greeted by the Director, Holly White, she assisted me during today’s visit. I completed a walk-through of the classrooms, attendance was documented, and observations were made. The children were observed participating in free play in their classrooms and outside on their designated playground. The last annual compliance visit was conducted September 28, 2023. The center is operating five star license that was issued on August 28, 2022. The license was earned with 7 points in program standards, 7 points in education and 1 quality point for having enhanced policies and an infrastructure of parental involvement. All permit restrictions were in compliance. The last sanitation inspection was conducted June 3, 2024 the center received an Approved rating. Fire drills and playground inspections were monitored. The last fire inspection was conducted , April 19, 2024. The center is owned by Asheboro City Schools. All the required documents were posted. Your compliance history is 99%, this may change following today’s visit. During today’s visit, a full assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted. The following violations were observed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In space 105, there is a green box in the science area that is cracked. 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 105, there was an unlocked cabinet that had 3 containers of sanitizer wipes and one bottle of Goo Gone. In space 102, there was an unlocked cabinet with several different cleaning supplies. .2820(b) 1325 Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. Three of the ten children's files that were monitored did not have the enrollment date. .1804(b) 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 102, there was a Bojangles Bag and Drink sitting on top of the cubbies. .0901(i) The above violations must be corrected immediately, and a letter must be sent to me no later than September 27, 2024 stating how each item was corrected and a plan to maintain compliance with the requirement. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation and your plan to keep each item in compliance. My email address is mona.ndiaye@dhhs.nc.gov. If I do not receive your letter by September 27, 2024 and/or if you do not address all violations, a return visit to your program will be made to monitor for compliance of violations and to obtain your compliance letter. Additional violations may be documented if the violations have not been corrected or addressed. You were provided an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all child care requirements. Child care licensing rules and regulations are established to ensure a safe and healthy environment for children in care. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all of the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. Both are available on the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ , on the home page under the ‘Services’ tab. Technical Assistance During today’s visit I observed a cabinet in space 102 that was locked however the key was in the lock, when the key is in the lock, the cabinet is considered unlocked. The cabinet had cleaners. In space 105 there was an unlocked cabinet that had 3 containers of sanitizer wipes and one bottle of Goo Gone. These items have more than one warning and must be kept in locked storage. This visit summary was reviewed with you and provided to you. RESOURCES The Health and Safety Trainings are offered on the DCDEE Moodle format. On the Division’s website look under the “SERVICES” tab for “DCDEE Moodle”. These trainings are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/ . Thank you for your cooperation during today’s visit. If you need assistance, I can be reached at mona.ndiaye@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 336-580-5417. You can also reach my supervisor Kaye Adkins at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov or336-580-2527 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