Teddy Bear Academy

10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: Teddy Bear Academy Facility ID: 76000522 Consultant: LORI RIERSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/11/2026 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 5/11/2026 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 245 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 01:50 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced Today an unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted. A checklist was used to note the childcare requirements monitored today, and a copy was left with you. This is the center’s first annual compliance visit off temporary. The center operates with a five-star rated license issued 11/20/25 under Pathway two. Jamie Perez, administrator, assisted me today. I conducted an assisted walkthrough of the center. Children were observed playing in activity areas, playing outside, eating lunch, resting, and routine caregiving. The last sanitation inspection was completed 3/5/26 and received an ‘Approved’ status with 27 demerits. The last fire inspection was completed 6/16/25. The center uses two vans to transport school-age children. Van JFF 6399 is not currently being used. Van JFF 6400 is being used for transportation. Both were on site and monitored today. Today, a full assessment of childcare rules was conducted. The following violation(s) were documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 434 The materials and equipment indoors and outdoors were not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences to promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language and communication development, and cognitive development. The school-age children only had a balance structure and balls to play with. The toddlers only had riding toys and a hop-scotch game. 10A NCAC 09 .0509(2) 468 When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities. The block and dramatic play areas in the classroom for three and four-year old children did not have a sufficient quantity of materials. .0510(d)(1) 615 Beds, cots and mats were not in good repair, properly handled, stored, or clean and sanitized between users. The mats used for rest time in all the classrooms had visible rips and tears. 15A NCAC 18A .2821(a) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. In the classroom for two and three-year old children, the paint was peeling on the kitchen set and the walls. The corners of the chair rail molding were damaged and had sharp edges. In the classroom for three and four-year old children, the paint on the art shelf was peeling and on the walls. In the classroom for preschool children, paint was peeling on the red bench and the walls. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the playground used by school-age children, the black plastic tubing used as a border was split and torn. Some of the boards on the stage were broken and gave in when stepped on. On the middle playground used by toddlers, there was peeling paint on the wood and metal rails on the stage area. The black plastic tubing used as a border was split and torn. On the playground used by preschool children, paint was peeling on the wood and metal rails on the stage, on a table located on the stage, on the stationary play structure, on the wooden bridge, and a metal frame located beside the bridge. The surfacing on the small couch in the room for two and three-year old children and the one in the room for three and four-year old children was peeling off. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 808 The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. The trash can on the playground for toddlers was overflowing. There was trash on the ground on all three playgrounds. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. The immunization records for four of the children's files checked were not obtained within thirty days of enrollment. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) You were provided an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all childcare requirements. Each violation cited was discussed with Ms. Perez. The violation(s) documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be received on or before 5/25/26. *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. Technical Assistance: The annual staff evaluation, health questionnaire, emergency information, and annual emergency medical care plans for all but two staff members are due by 5/18/26. A fire inspection must be completed by 6/15/26 and a copy sent to me within seven days. We discussed best practice is to have families submit immunization records and medical exams at time of enrollment. In a classroom with children ages three and up, you are required have a sufficient quantity of developmentally appropriate materials available. This means enough materials for at least three children to participate in meaningful play. We discussed your preschool curriculum and you are now using Early Learning Matters. The activity plan included with this curriculum does not meet the DCDEE requirements. Childcare rules 10A NCAC 09 .0508(g) details what is required on an activity plan and is listed below. Staff will use the curriculum but will use the DCDEE activity plans to detail the activities. The five developmental domains from NC Foundations for Early Learning must be met weekly. (g) The activity plan shall: (1) identify activities that allow children to choose to participate with the whole group, part of the group, or independent of the group; (2) reflect that the children have four different activities daily, at least one of which is outdoors, if weather conditions permit, as listed in G.S. 110-91(12) as follows: (A) art and other creative play; (B) children's books; (C) blocks and block building; (D) manipulatives; and (E) family living and dramatic play; and (3) include a daily gross motor activity that may occur indoors or outdoors. Ms. Perez has detailed many of the concerns noted on the outdoor learning environments. She stated she has been waiting on the owner to address the concerns. On 4/7/26, Mr. Garner, building inspector, observed the flooring in the room for school-age children. He gave the facility 30 days to contact a structural engineer to address the sagging floors. On 4/30/26, Microbial Express Labs completed an evaluation of the air quality and tested for mold/fungus. I forwarded this report to Mr. Garner. He stated that the building must be vacant to complete the demolition. Once all affected debris has been removed and the site is reinspected and cleared for installation of the new floors, children and staff may return. A timeline for expected demolition must submitted to Mr. Garner and myself by 5/15/26. This information must come from the structural engineer. The building contractor will submit the information to him. The building inspector will advise on the required permits to be obtained. Once permits are obtained and a date for demolition to begin is set, we will complete the emergency relocation. Ms. Perez has located a building that can accommodate the children for a short period of time. Children cannot be moved until just prior to the demolition process. Some concrete is becoming exposed around the fence posts on the outdoor play areas. These must be recovered with soil. The playground used by infants in currently not in use. A porch swing is secured to a frame over a wooden deck area. This must be removed prior to the area being used again. The fall zone is not adequate and it is not installed over the required resilient surfacing. Any type of swing located on the outdoor play areas must have the required fall zone and be installed over the required resilient surfacing. We discussed the use of area rugs today. Rugs must be able to be laundered in the event they are soiled or contaminated. Staff should be updating their CQI plans regularly as they work towards their goals. If goals are met, they must begin a new CQI plan. This also applies to the center CQI. I will review plans during your next visit. At least two formative assessments and parent conferences must be completed by November 2026. The corrective action letter for the Other visit conducted on 4/23/26 was due on 5/7/26. The violation cited was for reduced/enhanced staff/child ratios not being followed. Ms. Perez stated there are no longer any infants enrolled. The classroom for two and three-year old children has ten enrolled. If more than eight children are present, a floater assists. In the classroom for three and four-year old children, there are only nine children enrolled. This meets reduced/enhanced ratio of 1:9. The school-age children are currently in the room with the four and five-year old children. Once school-age children arrive, two staff are present to maintain a 1:12 ratio. The violation was observed as corrected today. You may contact me with any questions or concerns. My email is lori.rierson@dhhs.nc.gov and my phone is 336-816-4826. My supervisor is Kaye Adkins and can be reached 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

10A NCAC 09 .0508 · Violation

Name of Operation: Teddy Bear Academy Facility ID: 76000522 Consultant: LORI RIERSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/11/2026 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 5/11/2026 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 245 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 01:50 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced Today an unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted. A checklist was used to note the childcare requirements monitored today, and a copy was left with you. This is the center’s first annual compliance visit off temporary. The center operates with a five-star rated license issued 11/20/25 under Pathway two. Jamie Perez, administrator, assisted me today. I conducted an assisted walkthrough of the center. Children were observed playing in activity areas, playing outside, eating lunch, resting, and routine caregiving. The last sanitation inspection was completed 3/5/26 and received an ‘Approved’ status with 27 demerits. The last fire inspection was completed 6/16/25. The center uses two vans to transport school-age children. Van JFF 6399 is not currently being used. Van JFF 6400 is being used for transportation. Both were on site and monitored today. Today, a full assessment of childcare rules was conducted. The following violation(s) were documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 434 The materials and equipment indoors and outdoors were not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences to promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language and communication development, and cognitive development. The school-age children only had a balance structure and balls to play with. The toddlers only had riding toys and a hop-scotch game. 10A NCAC 09 .0509(2) 468 When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities. The block and dramatic play areas in the classroom for three and four-year old children did not have a sufficient quantity of materials. .0510(d)(1) 615 Beds, cots and mats were not in good repair, properly handled, stored, or clean and sanitized between users. The mats used for rest time in all the classrooms had visible rips and tears. 15A NCAC 18A .2821(a) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. In the classroom for two and three-year old children, the paint was peeling on the kitchen set and the walls. The corners of the chair rail molding were damaged and had sharp edges. In the classroom for three and four-year old children, the paint on the art shelf was peeling and on the walls. In the classroom for preschool children, paint was peeling on the red bench and the walls. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the playground used by school-age children, the black plastic tubing used as a border was split and torn. Some of the boards on the stage were broken and gave in when stepped on. On the middle playground used by toddlers, there was peeling paint on the wood and metal rails on the stage area. The black plastic tubing used as a border was split and torn. On the playground used by preschool children, paint was peeling on the wood and metal rails on the stage, on a table located on the stage, on the stationary play structure, on the wooden bridge, and a metal frame located beside the bridge. The surfacing on the small couch in the room for two and three-year old children and the one in the room for three and four-year old children was peeling off. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 808 The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. The trash can on the playground for toddlers was overflowing. There was trash on the ground on all three playgrounds. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. The immunization records for four of the children's files checked were not obtained within thirty days of enrollment. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) You were provided an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all childcare requirements. Each violation cited was discussed with Ms. Perez. The violation(s) documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be received on or before 5/25/26. *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. Technical Assistance: The annual staff evaluation, health questionnaire, emergency information, and annual emergency medical care plans for all but two staff members are due by 5/18/26. A fire inspection must be completed by 6/15/26 and a copy sent to me within seven days. We discussed best practice is to have families submit immunization records and medical exams at time of enrollment. In a classroom with children ages three and up, you are required have a sufficient quantity of developmentally appropriate materials available. This means enough materials for at least three children to participate in meaningful play. We discussed your preschool curriculum and you are now using Early Learning Matters. The activity plan included with this curriculum does not meet the DCDEE requirements. Childcare rules 10A NCAC 09 .0508(g) details what is required on an activity plan and is listed below. Staff will use the curriculum but will use the DCDEE activity plans to detail the activities. The five developmental domains from NC Foundations for Early Learning must be met weekly. (g) The activity plan shall: (1) identify activities that allow children to choose to participate with the whole group, part of the group, or independent of the group; (2) reflect that the children have four different activities daily, at least one of which is outdoors, if weather conditions permit, as listed in G.S. 110-91(12) as follows: (A) art and other creative play; (B) children's books; (C) blocks and block building; (D) manipulatives; and (E) family living and dramatic play; and (3) include a daily gross motor activity that may occur indoors or outdoors. Ms. Perez has detailed many of the concerns noted on the outdoor learning environments. She stated she has been waiting on the owner to address the concerns. On 4/7/26, Mr. Garner, building inspector, observed the flooring in the room for school-age children. He gave the facility 30 days to contact a structural engineer to address the sagging floors. On 4/30/26, Microbial Express Labs completed an evaluation of the air quality and tested for mold/fungus. I forwarded this report to Mr. Garner. He stated that the building must be vacant to complete the demolition. Once all affected debris has been removed and the site is reinspected and cleared for installation of the new floors, children and staff may return. A timeline for expected demolition must submitted to Mr. Garner and myself by 5/15/26. This information must come from the structural engineer. The building contractor will submit the information to him. The building inspector will advise on the required permits to be obtained. Once permits are obtained and a date for demolition to begin is set, we will complete the emergency relocation. Ms. Perez has located a building that can accommodate the children for a short period of time. Children cannot be moved until just prior to the demolition process. Some concrete is becoming exposed around the fence posts on the outdoor play areas. These must be recovered with soil. The playground used by infants in currently not in use. A porch swing is secured to a frame over a wooden deck area. This must be removed prior to the area being used again. The fall zone is not adequate and it is not installed over the required resilient surfacing. Any type of swing located on the outdoor play areas must have the required fall zone and be installed over the required resilient surfacing. We discussed the use of area rugs today. Rugs must be able to be laundered in the event they are soiled or contaminated. Staff should be updating their CQI plans regularly as they work towards their goals. If goals are met, they must begin a new CQI plan. This also applies to the center CQI. I will review plans during your next visit. At least two formative assessments and parent conferences must be completed by November 2026. The corrective action letter for the Other visit conducted on 4/23/26 was due on 5/7/26. The violation cited was for reduced/enhanced staff/child ratios not being followed. Ms. Perez stated there are no longer any infants enrolled. The classroom for two and three-year old children has ten enrolled. If more than eight children are present, a floater assists. In the classroom for three and four-year old children, there are only nine children enrolled. This meets reduced/enhanced ratio of 1:9. The school-age children are currently in the room with the four and five-year old children. Once school-age children arrive, two staff are present to maintain a 1:12 ratio. The violation was observed as corrected today. You may contact me with any questions or concerns. My email is lori.rierson@dhhs.nc.gov and my phone is 336-816-4826. My supervisor is Kaye Adkins and can be reached 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

10A NCAC 09 .0509 · Violation

Name of Operation: Teddy Bear Academy Facility ID: 76000522 Consultant: LORI RIERSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/11/2026 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 5/11/2026 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 245 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 01:50 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced Today an unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted. A checklist was used to note the childcare requirements monitored today, and a copy was left with you. This is the center’s first annual compliance visit off temporary. The center operates with a five-star rated license issued 11/20/25 under Pathway two. Jamie Perez, administrator, assisted me today. I conducted an assisted walkthrough of the center. Children were observed playing in activity areas, playing outside, eating lunch, resting, and routine caregiving. The last sanitation inspection was completed 3/5/26 and received an ‘Approved’ status with 27 demerits. The last fire inspection was completed 6/16/25. The center uses two vans to transport school-age children. Van JFF 6399 is not currently being used. Van JFF 6400 is being used for transportation. Both were on site and monitored today. Today, a full assessment of childcare rules was conducted. The following violation(s) were documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 434 The materials and equipment indoors and outdoors were not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences to promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language and communication development, and cognitive development. The school-age children only had a balance structure and balls to play with. The toddlers only had riding toys and a hop-scotch game. 10A NCAC 09 .0509(2) 468 When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities. The block and dramatic play areas in the classroom for three and four-year old children did not have a sufficient quantity of materials. .0510(d)(1) 615 Beds, cots and mats were not in good repair, properly handled, stored, or clean and sanitized between users. The mats used for rest time in all the classrooms had visible rips and tears. 15A NCAC 18A .2821(a) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. In the classroom for two and three-year old children, the paint was peeling on the kitchen set and the walls. The corners of the chair rail molding were damaged and had sharp edges. In the classroom for three and four-year old children, the paint on the art shelf was peeling and on the walls. In the classroom for preschool children, paint was peeling on the red bench and the walls. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the playground used by school-age children, the black plastic tubing used as a border was split and torn. Some of the boards on the stage were broken and gave in when stepped on. On the middle playground used by toddlers, there was peeling paint on the wood and metal rails on the stage area. The black plastic tubing used as a border was split and torn. On the playground used by preschool children, paint was peeling on the wood and metal rails on the stage, on a table located on the stage, on the stationary play structure, on the wooden bridge, and a metal frame located beside the bridge. The surfacing on the small couch in the room for two and three-year old children and the one in the room for three and four-year old children was peeling off. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 808 The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. The trash can on the playground for toddlers was overflowing. There was trash on the ground on all three playgrounds. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. The immunization records for four of the children's files checked were not obtained within thirty days of enrollment. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) You were provided an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all childcare requirements. Each violation cited was discussed with Ms. Perez. The violation(s) documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be received on or before 5/25/26. *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. Technical Assistance: The annual staff evaluation, health questionnaire, emergency information, and annual emergency medical care plans for all but two staff members are due by 5/18/26. A fire inspection must be completed by 6/15/26 and a copy sent to me within seven days. We discussed best practice is to have families submit immunization records and medical exams at time of enrollment. In a classroom with children ages three and up, you are required have a sufficient quantity of developmentally appropriate materials available. This means enough materials for at least three children to participate in meaningful play. We discussed your preschool curriculum and you are now using Early Learning Matters. The activity plan included with this curriculum does not meet the DCDEE requirements. Childcare rules 10A NCAC 09 .0508(g) details what is required on an activity plan and is listed below. Staff will use the curriculum but will use the DCDEE activity plans to detail the activities. The five developmental domains from NC Foundations for Early Learning must be met weekly. (g) The activity plan shall: (1) identify activities that allow children to choose to participate with the whole group, part of the group, or independent of the group; (2) reflect that the children have four different activities daily, at least one of which is outdoors, if weather conditions permit, as listed in G.S. 110-91(12) as follows: (A) art and other creative play; (B) children's books; (C) blocks and block building; (D) manipulatives; and (E) family living and dramatic play; and (3) include a daily gross motor activity that may occur indoors or outdoors. Ms. Perez has detailed many of the concerns noted on the outdoor learning environments. She stated she has been waiting on the owner to address the concerns. On 4/7/26, Mr. Garner, building inspector, observed the flooring in the room for school-age children. He gave the facility 30 days to contact a structural engineer to address the sagging floors. On 4/30/26, Microbial Express Labs completed an evaluation of the air quality and tested for mold/fungus. I forwarded this report to Mr. Garner. He stated that the building must be vacant to complete the demolition. Once all affected debris has been removed and the site is reinspected and cleared for installation of the new floors, children and staff may return. A timeline for expected demolition must submitted to Mr. Garner and myself by 5/15/26. This information must come from the structural engineer. The building contractor will submit the information to him. The building inspector will advise on the required permits to be obtained. Once permits are obtained and a date for demolition to begin is set, we will complete the emergency relocation. Ms. Perez has located a building that can accommodate the children for a short period of time. Children cannot be moved until just prior to the demolition process. Some concrete is becoming exposed around the fence posts on the outdoor play areas. These must be recovered with soil. The playground used by infants in currently not in use. A porch swing is secured to a frame over a wooden deck area. This must be removed prior to the area being used again. The fall zone is not adequate and it is not installed over the required resilient surfacing. Any type of swing located on the outdoor play areas must have the required fall zone and be installed over the required resilient surfacing. We discussed the use of area rugs today. Rugs must be able to be laundered in the event they are soiled or contaminated. Staff should be updating their CQI plans regularly as they work towards their goals. If goals are met, they must begin a new CQI plan. This also applies to the center CQI. I will review plans during your next visit. At least two formative assessments and parent conferences must be completed by November 2026. The corrective action letter for the Other visit conducted on 4/23/26 was due on 5/7/26. The violation cited was for reduced/enhanced staff/child ratios not being followed. Ms. Perez stated there are no longer any infants enrolled. The classroom for two and three-year old children has ten enrolled. If more than eight children are present, a floater assists. In the classroom for three and four-year old children, there are only nine children enrolled. This meets reduced/enhanced ratio of 1:9. The school-age children are currently in the room with the four and five-year old children. Once school-age children arrive, two staff are present to maintain a 1:12 ratio. The violation was observed as corrected today. You may contact me with any questions or concerns. My email is lori.rierson@dhhs.nc.gov and my phone is 336-816-4826. My supervisor is Kaye Adkins and can be reached 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. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: Teddy Bear Academy Facility ID: 76000522 Consultant: LORI RIERSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/11/2026 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 5/11/2026 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 245 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 01:50 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced Today an unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted. A checklist was used to note the childcare requirements monitored today, and a copy was left with you. This is the center’s first annual compliance visit off temporary. The center operates with a five-star rated license issued 11/20/25 under Pathway two. Jamie Perez, administrator, assisted me today. I conducted an assisted walkthrough of the center. Children were observed playing in activity areas, playing outside, eating lunch, resting, and routine caregiving. The last sanitation inspection was completed 3/5/26 and received an ‘Approved’ status with 27 demerits. The last fire inspection was completed 6/16/25. The center uses two vans to transport school-age children. Van JFF 6399 is not currently being used. Van JFF 6400 is being used for transportation. Both were on site and monitored today. Today, a full assessment of childcare rules was conducted. The following violation(s) were documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 434 The materials and equipment indoors and outdoors were not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences to promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language and communication development, and cognitive development. The school-age children only had a balance structure and balls to play with. The toddlers only had riding toys and a hop-scotch game. 10A NCAC 09 .0509(2) 468 When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities. The block and dramatic play areas in the classroom for three and four-year old children did not have a sufficient quantity of materials. .0510(d)(1) 615 Beds, cots and mats were not in good repair, properly handled, stored, or clean and sanitized between users. The mats used for rest time in all the classrooms had visible rips and tears. 15A NCAC 18A .2821(a) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. In the classroom for two and three-year old children, the paint was peeling on the kitchen set and the walls. The corners of the chair rail molding were damaged and had sharp edges. In the classroom for three and four-year old children, the paint on the art shelf was peeling and on the walls. In the classroom for preschool children, paint was peeling on the red bench and the walls. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the playground used by school-age children, the black plastic tubing used as a border was split and torn. Some of the boards on the stage were broken and gave in when stepped on. On the middle playground used by toddlers, there was peeling paint on the wood and metal rails on the stage area. The black plastic tubing used as a border was split and torn. On the playground used by preschool children, paint was peeling on the wood and metal rails on the stage, on a table located on the stage, on the stationary play structure, on the wooden bridge, and a metal frame located beside the bridge. The surfacing on the small couch in the room for two and three-year old children and the one in the room for three and four-year old children was peeling off. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 808 The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. The trash can on the playground for toddlers was overflowing. There was trash on the ground on all three playgrounds. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. The immunization records for four of the children's files checked were not obtained within thirty days of enrollment. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) You were provided an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all childcare requirements. Each violation cited was discussed with Ms. Perez. The violation(s) documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be received on or before 5/25/26. *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. Technical Assistance: The annual staff evaluation, health questionnaire, emergency information, and annual emergency medical care plans for all but two staff members are due by 5/18/26. A fire inspection must be completed by 6/15/26 and a copy sent to me within seven days. We discussed best practice is to have families submit immunization records and medical exams at time of enrollment. In a classroom with children ages three and up, you are required have a sufficient quantity of developmentally appropriate materials available. This means enough materials for at least three children to participate in meaningful play. We discussed your preschool curriculum and you are now using Early Learning Matters. The activity plan included with this curriculum does not meet the DCDEE requirements. Childcare rules 10A NCAC 09 .0508(g) details what is required on an activity plan and is listed below. Staff will use the curriculum but will use the DCDEE activity plans to detail the activities. The five developmental domains from NC Foundations for Early Learning must be met weekly. (g) The activity plan shall: (1) identify activities that allow children to choose to participate with the whole group, part of the group, or independent of the group; (2) reflect that the children have four different activities daily, at least one of which is outdoors, if weather conditions permit, as listed in G.S. 110-91(12) as follows: (A) art and other creative play; (B) children's books; (C) blocks and block building; (D) manipulatives; and (E) family living and dramatic play; and (3) include a daily gross motor activity that may occur indoors or outdoors. Ms. Perez has detailed many of the concerns noted on the outdoor learning environments. She stated she has been waiting on the owner to address the concerns. On 4/7/26, Mr. Garner, building inspector, observed the flooring in the room for school-age children. He gave the facility 30 days to contact a structural engineer to address the sagging floors. On 4/30/26, Microbial Express Labs completed an evaluation of the air quality and tested for mold/fungus. I forwarded this report to Mr. Garner. He stated that the building must be vacant to complete the demolition. Once all affected debris has been removed and the site is reinspected and cleared for installation of the new floors, children and staff may return. A timeline for expected demolition must submitted to Mr. Garner and myself by 5/15/26. This information must come from the structural engineer. The building contractor will submit the information to him. The building inspector will advise on the required permits to be obtained. Once permits are obtained and a date for demolition to begin is set, we will complete the emergency relocation. Ms. Perez has located a building that can accommodate the children for a short period of time. Children cannot be moved until just prior to the demolition process. Some concrete is becoming exposed around the fence posts on the outdoor play areas. These must be recovered with soil. The playground used by infants in currently not in use. A porch swing is secured to a frame over a wooden deck area. This must be removed prior to the area being used again. The fall zone is not adequate and it is not installed over the required resilient surfacing. Any type of swing located on the outdoor play areas must have the required fall zone and be installed over the required resilient surfacing. We discussed the use of area rugs today. Rugs must be able to be laundered in the event they are soiled or contaminated. Staff should be updating their CQI plans regularly as they work towards their goals. If goals are met, they must begin a new CQI plan. This also applies to the center CQI. I will review plans during your next visit. At least two formative assessments and parent conferences must be completed by November 2026. The corrective action letter for the Other visit conducted on 4/23/26 was due on 5/7/26. The violation cited was for reduced/enhanced staff/child ratios not being followed. Ms. Perez stated there are no longer any infants enrolled. The classroom for two and three-year old children has ten enrolled. If more than eight children are present, a floater assists. In the classroom for three and four-year old children, there are only nine children enrolled. This meets reduced/enhanced ratio of 1:9. The school-age children are currently in the room with the four and five-year old children. Once school-age children arrive, two staff are present to maintain a 1:12 ratio. The violation was observed as corrected today. You may contact me with any questions or concerns. My email is lori.rierson@dhhs.nc.gov and my phone is 336-816-4826. My supervisor is Kaye Adkins and can be reached 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

10A NCAC 09 .2818 · Violation

Name of Operation: Teddy Bear Academy Facility ID: 76000522 Consultant: LORI RIERSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/23/2026 Number Present: 30 Completed Date: 4/23/2026 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 08:30 AM Time Out: 11:20 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Other Announced/Unannounced: Announced The purpose of today's announced other visit was to observe an additional flooring concern reported by the administrator on April 21, 2026. An initial visit was conducted on 4/2/26 related to the same concerns. I was met at the center by the building inspector Eddie Garner and the fire inspector Jason Coleman. In addition, Sandra Garity, regional director for Eventus Education, was also present. Jamie Perez, administrator, assisted me today. I conducted an assisted walkthrough of the center. The program currently operates with a five-star license issued 5/20/25 using pathway two. Children were observed playing in activity areas, playing outside, and routine caregiving. Today, a partial assessment of childcare rules was conducted. Staff/child ratio, supervision, and health and safety were monitored. The following violation(s) were documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. The reduced/enhanced ratio for children ages two-three is 1:8. Today, one teacher was observed with ten children. The reduced/enhanced ratio for children ages three-four is 1:9. Today, one teacher was observed with ten children. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 You were provided an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all childcare requirements. Each violation cited was discussed with Ms. Perez. The violation(s) documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be received on or before 5/7/26. *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. Technical Assistance: On 4/7/26, Mr. Garner, building inspector, observed the flooring in the room for school-age children. He gave the facility 30 days to contact a structural engineer to address the sagging floors. On 4/12/26, a structural engineer from Austin Technical Services conducted an inspection. His report stated that a contractor must be contacted to open up a section of the flooring to determine the cause of the sagging. He stated in the report that due to the lack of crawl space and ventilation, there was obvious deterioration of the flooring, and a very high possibility for moisture damage resulting in mold/fungus and insect damage. Ms. Perez stated on 4/16/26, a contractor came to the center. A scan was made of the floor, but no flooring was removed to check the underlying conditions. She stated the contractor informed her he would return with an operations manager and another sub-contractor. Today we walked through the space and observed additional areas of deterioration resulting in the sagging floors. As of 4/22/26, no occupants are allowed in this space due to the unsafe nature of the floor. We discussed relocating the school-age children to the unused classroom space in the building. This space will accommodate up to 10 children. The younger school-age children can go into the PreK room as staff/child ratios allow. This would be temporary until the floor is repaired. Based on the uncertainty of mold/fungus under the floor, no occupants may be in the building once demolition and removal begin. Once it is determined there are no health hazards, staff and children may return to the building. I must receive documentation in writing from the appropriate agencies stating the building is safe. This can come from environmental health. If mold or other issues are found, we will address those at that time. The contractor must provide a report to the structural engineer of their findings before proceeding with repairs. We reviewed the requirements for maintaining a five-star license on Pathway 2. You must maintain reduced/enhanced ratios at the five-star level. We reviewed these requirements today. A follow-up visit will be conducted to ensure you are in compliance with these requirements. Please contact me if you have any other concerns. My email is lori.rierson@dhhs.nc.gov. My supervisor is Kaye Adkins and can be reached 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