Asheville High School PRE K

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: ASHEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL PRE K Facility ID: 1153238 Consultant: KAITLYN MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/28/2025 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 5/28/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 09:15 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 compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by LeeAnn Wright, Preschool Operations Coordinator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was emailed to you. Ms. Wright was present to ask and answer questions throughout the visit today. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-seven percent (97%) as of 5/27/25. The facility is operated by Asheville City Schools. Permit type – Five (5) star license issued 9/5/24. Special Services/Restrictions – 1st shift (daytime care), meets enhanced space, meeting reduced ratios, certified Developmental Day. The facility is approved to provide Developmental Day, Head Start, NC Pre-K and Transportation. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/5/24. The facility will be closed from 6/6/25-8/25/25 for summer break. To avoid an Annual Compliance visit in the first days of the new school year, the Annual Compliance visit will be conducted today. The last fire drill was practiced on 5/20/25. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 3/6/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 5/2/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 12/5/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 9/23/24 with four (4) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. The approved formative assessment tool is Teaching Strategies Gold. Lead water testing was completed on 7/23/24 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing has not been completed. The program is approved to provide transportation. You stated that you do transport one (1) child for home and school pickup. The program uses public school buses. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in space 1. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was not reviewed today. Due to Tropical Storm Helene, Site Monitoring Tools are not reviewed for the 2024-2025 school year. One (1) NC Pre-K child’s file was monitored today. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Maria Malone, Lead Teacher. Children built large structures with wooden blocks, created collages using various three dimensional materials, danced with scarves, rolled various cars and accessories on a mat, and pretended to cook and eat in dramatic play. Children then transitioned to outdoor play where they explored a mud kitchen and read books with caregivers. Interactions were positive and nurturing. Supervision was adequate. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1894 At least one staff member was not present who had successfully completed First Aid and/or CPR training when children were in care. The only staff scheduled to work from 3:45pm-4:30pm Monday through Friday does not have a CPR/First Aid training certificate on file. .1102(c-d) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #1894 The one (1) staff is scheduled to receive CPR/First Aid training on 6/10/25. We discussed that this is within the ninety (90) day window as allowed by rule .1102 (c) and (d) however the rules also state “At all times when children are in care at least one staff member present must have successfully completed First Aid training, as evidenced by a certificate or card from an approved training organization.” And “At all times when children are in care one staff member present must have successfully completed CPR training.”, respectively. “Staff” is defined in rule .0102 (46) as follows: "Staff" or "staff member" as used in this Chapter includes child care providers, substitute providers, and uncompensated providers. Volunteers, as defined in this Rule, are not staff members. By this definition the clinic staff on site at the public school would not be able to count for this requirement as they are not considered caregiving staff in the licensed program. To reach compliance with this item, a qualified staff with a current, approved CPR/First Aid training must be present between 3:45pm-4:30pm, Monday through Friday. You stated there are floating staff that are available to come to the facility in this timeframe. In your letter of compliance, please include a statement that provides your plan of coverage to ensure a qualified staff member with current CPR/First Aid training is on site at all times. We discussed rule .0714. Please see below to ensure the staff you assign to cover the last part of the day meets the requirements in rule: 10A NCAC 09 .0714 OTHER STAFFING REQUIREMENTS (b) One person who meets the requirements for a child care administrator or lead teacher as set forth in G.S. 110- 91(8) shall be on site during the center's operating hours, except that a person who is at least 18 years old with at least a high school diploma or its equivalent and who has a minimum of one year's experience working with children in a child care center may be on duty at the beginning or end of the operating day provided that: (1) no more than 10 children are present; (2) the staff person has worked in that center for three months; and (3) the staff person has completed the orientation training required in Rule .1101 of this Section. Achieving Compliance: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. 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 • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 6/11/25. We discussed the facility’s last day of school for the 2024-2025 school year is 6/6/25. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: Kaitlyn.Marshall@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaitlyn Marshall PO Box 19531 Asheville, NC 28815 Please call me at 828-713-8192, or email Kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it 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 is 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. Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed the medication authorization forms for one (1) child with diabetes. The parent reviewed and signed the document six months after it was created, however they did not date the new signature. Moving forward, have parents date the form when reviewing it after six (6) months. Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing: In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing is required to be completed by May 31, 2025. The facility is enrolled in the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids Program. The survey for lead based paint and asbestos testing is currently under review by RTI. Continue to work with Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids to complete required testing. Criminal Background Check Provider Portal: 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. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. 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) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Approved Space: If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Fire Inspection: Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” Child Maltreatment Training: As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. WORKS: It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply 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. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. Health and Safety Training: It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at Kaitlyn.Marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-713-8192, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, 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

10A NCAC 09 .0714 · Violation

Name of Operation: ASHEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL PRE K Facility ID: 1153238 Consultant: KAITLYN MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/28/2025 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 5/28/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 09:15 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 compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by LeeAnn Wright, Preschool Operations Coordinator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was emailed to you. Ms. Wright was present to ask and answer questions throughout the visit today. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-seven percent (97%) as of 5/27/25. The facility is operated by Asheville City Schools. Permit type – Five (5) star license issued 9/5/24. Special Services/Restrictions – 1st shift (daytime care), meets enhanced space, meeting reduced ratios, certified Developmental Day. The facility is approved to provide Developmental Day, Head Start, NC Pre-K and Transportation. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/5/24. The facility will be closed from 6/6/25-8/25/25 for summer break. To avoid an Annual Compliance visit in the first days of the new school year, the Annual Compliance visit will be conducted today. The last fire drill was practiced on 5/20/25. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 3/6/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 5/2/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 12/5/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 9/23/24 with four (4) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. The approved formative assessment tool is Teaching Strategies Gold. Lead water testing was completed on 7/23/24 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing has not been completed. The program is approved to provide transportation. You stated that you do transport one (1) child for home and school pickup. The program uses public school buses. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in space 1. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was not reviewed today. Due to Tropical Storm Helene, Site Monitoring Tools are not reviewed for the 2024-2025 school year. One (1) NC Pre-K child’s file was monitored today. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Maria Malone, Lead Teacher. Children built large structures with wooden blocks, created collages using various three dimensional materials, danced with scarves, rolled various cars and accessories on a mat, and pretended to cook and eat in dramatic play. Children then transitioned to outdoor play where they explored a mud kitchen and read books with caregivers. Interactions were positive and nurturing. Supervision was adequate. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1894 At least one staff member was not present who had successfully completed First Aid and/or CPR training when children were in care. The only staff scheduled to work from 3:45pm-4:30pm Monday through Friday does not have a CPR/First Aid training certificate on file. .1102(c-d) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #1894 The one (1) staff is scheduled to receive CPR/First Aid training on 6/10/25. We discussed that this is within the ninety (90) day window as allowed by rule .1102 (c) and (d) however the rules also state “At all times when children are in care at least one staff member present must have successfully completed First Aid training, as evidenced by a certificate or card from an approved training organization.” And “At all times when children are in care one staff member present must have successfully completed CPR training.”, respectively. “Staff” is defined in rule .0102 (46) as follows: "Staff" or "staff member" as used in this Chapter includes child care providers, substitute providers, and uncompensated providers. Volunteers, as defined in this Rule, are not staff members. By this definition the clinic staff on site at the public school would not be able to count for this requirement as they are not considered caregiving staff in the licensed program. To reach compliance with this item, a qualified staff with a current, approved CPR/First Aid training must be present between 3:45pm-4:30pm, Monday through Friday. You stated there are floating staff that are available to come to the facility in this timeframe. In your letter of compliance, please include a statement that provides your plan of coverage to ensure a qualified staff member with current CPR/First Aid training is on site at all times. We discussed rule .0714. Please see below to ensure the staff you assign to cover the last part of the day meets the requirements in rule: 10A NCAC 09 .0714 OTHER STAFFING REQUIREMENTS (b) One person who meets the requirements for a child care administrator or lead teacher as set forth in G.S. 110- 91(8) shall be on site during the center's operating hours, except that a person who is at least 18 years old with at least a high school diploma or its equivalent and who has a minimum of one year's experience working with children in a child care center may be on duty at the beginning or end of the operating day provided that: (1) no more than 10 children are present; (2) the staff person has worked in that center for three months; and (3) the staff person has completed the orientation training required in Rule .1101 of this Section. Achieving Compliance: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. 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 • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 6/11/25. We discussed the facility’s last day of school for the 2024-2025 school year is 6/6/25. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: Kaitlyn.Marshall@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaitlyn Marshall PO Box 19531 Asheville, NC 28815 Please call me at 828-713-8192, or email Kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it 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 is 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. Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed the medication authorization forms for one (1) child with diabetes. The parent reviewed and signed the document six months after it was created, however they did not date the new signature. Moving forward, have parents date the form when reviewing it after six (6) months. Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing: In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing is required to be completed by May 31, 2025. The facility is enrolled in the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids Program. The survey for lead based paint and asbestos testing is currently under review by RTI. Continue to work with Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids to complete required testing. Criminal Background Check Provider Portal: 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. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. 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) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Approved Space: If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Fire Inspection: Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” Child Maltreatment Training: As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. WORKS: It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply 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. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. Health and Safety Training: It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at Kaitlyn.Marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-713-8192, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, 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

10A NCAC 09 .1102 · Violation

Name of Operation: ASHEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL PRE K Facility ID: 1153238 Consultant: KAITLYN MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/28/2025 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 5/28/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 09:15 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 compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by LeeAnn Wright, Preschool Operations Coordinator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was emailed to you. Ms. Wright was present to ask and answer questions throughout the visit today. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-seven percent (97%) as of 5/27/25. The facility is operated by Asheville City Schools. Permit type – Five (5) star license issued 9/5/24. Special Services/Restrictions – 1st shift (daytime care), meets enhanced space, meeting reduced ratios, certified Developmental Day. The facility is approved to provide Developmental Day, Head Start, NC Pre-K and Transportation. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/5/24. The facility will be closed from 6/6/25-8/25/25 for summer break. To avoid an Annual Compliance visit in the first days of the new school year, the Annual Compliance visit will be conducted today. The last fire drill was practiced on 5/20/25. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 3/6/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 5/2/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 12/5/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 9/23/24 with four (4) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. The approved formative assessment tool is Teaching Strategies Gold. Lead water testing was completed on 7/23/24 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing has not been completed. The program is approved to provide transportation. You stated that you do transport one (1) child for home and school pickup. The program uses public school buses. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in space 1. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was not reviewed today. Due to Tropical Storm Helene, Site Monitoring Tools are not reviewed for the 2024-2025 school year. One (1) NC Pre-K child’s file was monitored today. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Maria Malone, Lead Teacher. Children built large structures with wooden blocks, created collages using various three dimensional materials, danced with scarves, rolled various cars and accessories on a mat, and pretended to cook and eat in dramatic play. Children then transitioned to outdoor play where they explored a mud kitchen and read books with caregivers. Interactions were positive and nurturing. Supervision was adequate. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1894 At least one staff member was not present who had successfully completed First Aid and/or CPR training when children were in care. The only staff scheduled to work from 3:45pm-4:30pm Monday through Friday does not have a CPR/First Aid training certificate on file. .1102(c-d) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #1894 The one (1) staff is scheduled to receive CPR/First Aid training on 6/10/25. We discussed that this is within the ninety (90) day window as allowed by rule .1102 (c) and (d) however the rules also state “At all times when children are in care at least one staff member present must have successfully completed First Aid training, as evidenced by a certificate or card from an approved training organization.” And “At all times when children are in care one staff member present must have successfully completed CPR training.”, respectively. “Staff” is defined in rule .0102 (46) as follows: "Staff" or "staff member" as used in this Chapter includes child care providers, substitute providers, and uncompensated providers. Volunteers, as defined in this Rule, are not staff members. By this definition the clinic staff on site at the public school would not be able to count for this requirement as they are not considered caregiving staff in the licensed program. To reach compliance with this item, a qualified staff with a current, approved CPR/First Aid training must be present between 3:45pm-4:30pm, Monday through Friday. You stated there are floating staff that are available to come to the facility in this timeframe. In your letter of compliance, please include a statement that provides your plan of coverage to ensure a qualified staff member with current CPR/First Aid training is on site at all times. We discussed rule .0714. Please see below to ensure the staff you assign to cover the last part of the day meets the requirements in rule: 10A NCAC 09 .0714 OTHER STAFFING REQUIREMENTS (b) One person who meets the requirements for a child care administrator or lead teacher as set forth in G.S. 110- 91(8) shall be on site during the center's operating hours, except that a person who is at least 18 years old with at least a high school diploma or its equivalent and who has a minimum of one year's experience working with children in a child care center may be on duty at the beginning or end of the operating day provided that: (1) no more than 10 children are present; (2) the staff person has worked in that center for three months; and (3) the staff person has completed the orientation training required in Rule .1101 of this Section. Achieving Compliance: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. 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 • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 6/11/25. We discussed the facility’s last day of school for the 2024-2025 school year is 6/6/25. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: Kaitlyn.Marshall@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaitlyn Marshall PO Box 19531 Asheville, NC 28815 Please call me at 828-713-8192, or email Kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it 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 is 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. Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed the medication authorization forms for one (1) child with diabetes. The parent reviewed and signed the document six months after it was created, however they did not date the new signature. Moving forward, have parents date the form when reviewing it after six (6) months. Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing: In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing is required to be completed by May 31, 2025. The facility is enrolled in the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids Program. The survey for lead based paint and asbestos testing is currently under review by RTI. Continue to work with Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids to complete required testing. Criminal Background Check Provider Portal: 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. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. 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) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Approved Space: If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Fire Inspection: Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” Child Maltreatment Training: As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. WORKS: It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply 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. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. Health and Safety Training: It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at Kaitlyn.Marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-713-8192, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, 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

10A NCAC 09 .1703 · Violation

Name of Operation: ASHEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL PRE K Facility ID: 1153238 Consultant: KAITLYN MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/28/2025 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 5/28/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 09:15 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 compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by LeeAnn Wright, Preschool Operations Coordinator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was emailed to you. Ms. Wright was present to ask and answer questions throughout the visit today. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-seven percent (97%) as of 5/27/25. The facility is operated by Asheville City Schools. Permit type – Five (5) star license issued 9/5/24. Special Services/Restrictions – 1st shift (daytime care), meets enhanced space, meeting reduced ratios, certified Developmental Day. The facility is approved to provide Developmental Day, Head Start, NC Pre-K and Transportation. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/5/24. The facility will be closed from 6/6/25-8/25/25 for summer break. To avoid an Annual Compliance visit in the first days of the new school year, the Annual Compliance visit will be conducted today. The last fire drill was practiced on 5/20/25. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 3/6/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 5/2/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 12/5/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 9/23/24 with four (4) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. The approved formative assessment tool is Teaching Strategies Gold. Lead water testing was completed on 7/23/24 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing has not been completed. The program is approved to provide transportation. You stated that you do transport one (1) child for home and school pickup. The program uses public school buses. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in space 1. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was not reviewed today. Due to Tropical Storm Helene, Site Monitoring Tools are not reviewed for the 2024-2025 school year. One (1) NC Pre-K child’s file was monitored today. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Maria Malone, Lead Teacher. Children built large structures with wooden blocks, created collages using various three dimensional materials, danced with scarves, rolled various cars and accessories on a mat, and pretended to cook and eat in dramatic play. Children then transitioned to outdoor play where they explored a mud kitchen and read books with caregivers. Interactions were positive and nurturing. Supervision was adequate. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1894 At least one staff member was not present who had successfully completed First Aid and/or CPR training when children were in care. The only staff scheduled to work from 3:45pm-4:30pm Monday through Friday does not have a CPR/First Aid training certificate on file. .1102(c-d) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #1894 The one (1) staff is scheduled to receive CPR/First Aid training on 6/10/25. We discussed that this is within the ninety (90) day window as allowed by rule .1102 (c) and (d) however the rules also state “At all times when children are in care at least one staff member present must have successfully completed First Aid training, as evidenced by a certificate or card from an approved training organization.” And “At all times when children are in care one staff member present must have successfully completed CPR training.”, respectively. “Staff” is defined in rule .0102 (46) as follows: "Staff" or "staff member" as used in this Chapter includes child care providers, substitute providers, and uncompensated providers. Volunteers, as defined in this Rule, are not staff members. By this definition the clinic staff on site at the public school would not be able to count for this requirement as they are not considered caregiving staff in the licensed program. To reach compliance with this item, a qualified staff with a current, approved CPR/First Aid training must be present between 3:45pm-4:30pm, Monday through Friday. You stated there are floating staff that are available to come to the facility in this timeframe. In your letter of compliance, please include a statement that provides your plan of coverage to ensure a qualified staff member with current CPR/First Aid training is on site at all times. We discussed rule .0714. Please see below to ensure the staff you assign to cover the last part of the day meets the requirements in rule: 10A NCAC 09 .0714 OTHER STAFFING REQUIREMENTS (b) One person who meets the requirements for a child care administrator or lead teacher as set forth in G.S. 110- 91(8) shall be on site during the center's operating hours, except that a person who is at least 18 years old with at least a high school diploma or its equivalent and who has a minimum of one year's experience working with children in a child care center may be on duty at the beginning or end of the operating day provided that: (1) no more than 10 children are present; (2) the staff person has worked in that center for three months; and (3) the staff person has completed the orientation training required in Rule .1101 of this Section. Achieving Compliance: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. 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 • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 6/11/25. We discussed the facility’s last day of school for the 2024-2025 school year is 6/6/25. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: Kaitlyn.Marshall@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaitlyn Marshall PO Box 19531 Asheville, NC 28815 Please call me at 828-713-8192, or email Kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it 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 is 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. Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed the medication authorization forms for one (1) child with diabetes. The parent reviewed and signed the document six months after it was created, however they did not date the new signature. Moving forward, have parents date the form when reviewing it after six (6) months. Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing: In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing is required to be completed by May 31, 2025. The facility is enrolled in the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids Program. The survey for lead based paint and asbestos testing is currently under review by RTI. Continue to work with Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids to complete required testing. Criminal Background Check Provider Portal: 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. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. 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) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Approved Space: If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Fire Inspection: Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” Child Maltreatment Training: As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. WORKS: It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply 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. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. Health and Safety Training: It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at Kaitlyn.Marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-713-8192, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, 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

10A NCAC 09 .2830 · Violation

Name of Operation: ASHEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL PRE K Facility ID: 1153238 Consultant: KAITLYN MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/28/2025 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 5/28/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 09:15 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 compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by LeeAnn Wright, Preschool Operations Coordinator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was emailed to you. Ms. Wright was present to ask and answer questions throughout the visit today. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-seven percent (97%) as of 5/27/25. The facility is operated by Asheville City Schools. Permit type – Five (5) star license issued 9/5/24. Special Services/Restrictions – 1st shift (daytime care), meets enhanced space, meeting reduced ratios, certified Developmental Day. The facility is approved to provide Developmental Day, Head Start, NC Pre-K and Transportation. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/5/24. The facility will be closed from 6/6/25-8/25/25 for summer break. To avoid an Annual Compliance visit in the first days of the new school year, the Annual Compliance visit will be conducted today. The last fire drill was practiced on 5/20/25. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 3/6/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 5/2/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 12/5/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 9/23/24 with four (4) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. The approved formative assessment tool is Teaching Strategies Gold. Lead water testing was completed on 7/23/24 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing has not been completed. The program is approved to provide transportation. You stated that you do transport one (1) child for home and school pickup. The program uses public school buses. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in space 1. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was not reviewed today. Due to Tropical Storm Helene, Site Monitoring Tools are not reviewed for the 2024-2025 school year. One (1) NC Pre-K child’s file was monitored today. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Maria Malone, Lead Teacher. Children built large structures with wooden blocks, created collages using various three dimensional materials, danced with scarves, rolled various cars and accessories on a mat, and pretended to cook and eat in dramatic play. Children then transitioned to outdoor play where they explored a mud kitchen and read books with caregivers. Interactions were positive and nurturing. Supervision was adequate. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1894 At least one staff member was not present who had successfully completed First Aid and/or CPR training when children were in care. The only staff scheduled to work from 3:45pm-4:30pm Monday through Friday does not have a CPR/First Aid training certificate on file. .1102(c-d) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #1894 The one (1) staff is scheduled to receive CPR/First Aid training on 6/10/25. We discussed that this is within the ninety (90) day window as allowed by rule .1102 (c) and (d) however the rules also state “At all times when children are in care at least one staff member present must have successfully completed First Aid training, as evidenced by a certificate or card from an approved training organization.” And “At all times when children are in care one staff member present must have successfully completed CPR training.”, respectively. “Staff” is defined in rule .0102 (46) as follows: "Staff" or "staff member" as used in this Chapter includes child care providers, substitute providers, and uncompensated providers. Volunteers, as defined in this Rule, are not staff members. By this definition the clinic staff on site at the public school would not be able to count for this requirement as they are not considered caregiving staff in the licensed program. To reach compliance with this item, a qualified staff with a current, approved CPR/First Aid training must be present between 3:45pm-4:30pm, Monday through Friday. You stated there are floating staff that are available to come to the facility in this timeframe. In your letter of compliance, please include a statement that provides your plan of coverage to ensure a qualified staff member with current CPR/First Aid training is on site at all times. We discussed rule .0714. Please see below to ensure the staff you assign to cover the last part of the day meets the requirements in rule: 10A NCAC 09 .0714 OTHER STAFFING REQUIREMENTS (b) One person who meets the requirements for a child care administrator or lead teacher as set forth in G.S. 110- 91(8) shall be on site during the center's operating hours, except that a person who is at least 18 years old with at least a high school diploma or its equivalent and who has a minimum of one year's experience working with children in a child care center may be on duty at the beginning or end of the operating day provided that: (1) no more than 10 children are present; (2) the staff person has worked in that center for three months; and (3) the staff person has completed the orientation training required in Rule .1101 of this Section. Achieving Compliance: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. 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 • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 6/11/25. We discussed the facility’s last day of school for the 2024-2025 school year is 6/6/25. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: Kaitlyn.Marshall@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaitlyn Marshall PO Box 19531 Asheville, NC 28815 Please call me at 828-713-8192, or email Kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it 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 is 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. Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed the medication authorization forms for one (1) child with diabetes. The parent reviewed and signed the document six months after it was created, however they did not date the new signature. Moving forward, have parents date the form when reviewing it after six (6) months. Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing: In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing is required to be completed by May 31, 2025. The facility is enrolled in the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids Program. The survey for lead based paint and asbestos testing is currently under review by RTI. Continue to work with Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids to complete required testing. Criminal Background Check Provider Portal: 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. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. 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) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Approved Space: If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Fire Inspection: Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” Child Maltreatment Training: As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. WORKS: It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply 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. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. Health and Safety Training: It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at Kaitlyn.Marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-713-8192, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, 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

G.S. 110- 91 · Violation

Name of Operation: ASHEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL PRE K Facility ID: 1153238 Consultant: KAITLYN MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/28/2025 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 5/28/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 09:15 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 compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by LeeAnn Wright, Preschool Operations Coordinator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was emailed to you. Ms. Wright was present to ask and answer questions throughout the visit today. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-seven percent (97%) as of 5/27/25. The facility is operated by Asheville City Schools. Permit type – Five (5) star license issued 9/5/24. Special Services/Restrictions – 1st shift (daytime care), meets enhanced space, meeting reduced ratios, certified Developmental Day. The facility is approved to provide Developmental Day, Head Start, NC Pre-K and Transportation. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/5/24. The facility will be closed from 6/6/25-8/25/25 for summer break. To avoid an Annual Compliance visit in the first days of the new school year, the Annual Compliance visit will be conducted today. The last fire drill was practiced on 5/20/25. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 3/6/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 5/2/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 12/5/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 9/23/24 with four (4) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. The approved formative assessment tool is Teaching Strategies Gold. Lead water testing was completed on 7/23/24 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing has not been completed. The program is approved to provide transportation. You stated that you do transport one (1) child for home and school pickup. The program uses public school buses. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in space 1. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was not reviewed today. Due to Tropical Storm Helene, Site Monitoring Tools are not reviewed for the 2024-2025 school year. One (1) NC Pre-K child’s file was monitored today. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Maria Malone, Lead Teacher. Children built large structures with wooden blocks, created collages using various three dimensional materials, danced with scarves, rolled various cars and accessories on a mat, and pretended to cook and eat in dramatic play. Children then transitioned to outdoor play where they explored a mud kitchen and read books with caregivers. Interactions were positive and nurturing. Supervision was adequate. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1894 At least one staff member was not present who had successfully completed First Aid and/or CPR training when children were in care. The only staff scheduled to work from 3:45pm-4:30pm Monday through Friday does not have a CPR/First Aid training certificate on file. .1102(c-d) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #1894 The one (1) staff is scheduled to receive CPR/First Aid training on 6/10/25. We discussed that this is within the ninety (90) day window as allowed by rule .1102 (c) and (d) however the rules also state “At all times when children are in care at least one staff member present must have successfully completed First Aid training, as evidenced by a certificate or card from an approved training organization.” And “At all times when children are in care one staff member present must have successfully completed CPR training.”, respectively. “Staff” is defined in rule .0102 (46) as follows: "Staff" or "staff member" as used in this Chapter includes child care providers, substitute providers, and uncompensated providers. Volunteers, as defined in this Rule, are not staff members. By this definition the clinic staff on site at the public school would not be able to count for this requirement as they are not considered caregiving staff in the licensed program. To reach compliance with this item, a qualified staff with a current, approved CPR/First Aid training must be present between 3:45pm-4:30pm, Monday through Friday. You stated there are floating staff that are available to come to the facility in this timeframe. In your letter of compliance, please include a statement that provides your plan of coverage to ensure a qualified staff member with current CPR/First Aid training is on site at all times. We discussed rule .0714. Please see below to ensure the staff you assign to cover the last part of the day meets the requirements in rule: 10A NCAC 09 .0714 OTHER STAFFING REQUIREMENTS (b) One person who meets the requirements for a child care administrator or lead teacher as set forth in G.S. 110- 91(8) shall be on site during the center's operating hours, except that a person who is at least 18 years old with at least a high school diploma or its equivalent and who has a minimum of one year's experience working with children in a child care center may be on duty at the beginning or end of the operating day provided that: (1) no more than 10 children are present; (2) the staff person has worked in that center for three months; and (3) the staff person has completed the orientation training required in Rule .1101 of this Section. Achieving Compliance: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. 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 • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 6/11/25. We discussed the facility’s last day of school for the 2024-2025 school year is 6/6/25. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: Kaitlyn.Marshall@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaitlyn Marshall PO Box 19531 Asheville, NC 28815 Please call me at 828-713-8192, or email Kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it 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 is 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. Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed the medication authorization forms for one (1) child with diabetes. The parent reviewed and signed the document six months after it was created, however they did not date the new signature. Moving forward, have parents date the form when reviewing it after six (6) months. Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing: In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing is required to be completed by May 31, 2025. The facility is enrolled in the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids Program. The survey for lead based paint and asbestos testing is currently under review by RTI. Continue to work with Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids to complete required testing. Criminal Background Check Provider Portal: 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. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. 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) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Approved Space: If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Fire Inspection: Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” Child Maltreatment Training: As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. WORKS: It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply 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. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. Health and Safety Training: It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at Kaitlyn.Marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-713-8192, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, 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

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: ASHEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL PRE K Facility ID: 1153238 Consultant: KAITLYN MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/28/2025 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 5/28/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 09:15 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 compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by LeeAnn Wright, Preschool Operations Coordinator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was emailed to you. Ms. Wright was present to ask and answer questions throughout the visit today. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-seven percent (97%) as of 5/27/25. The facility is operated by Asheville City Schools. Permit type – Five (5) star license issued 9/5/24. Special Services/Restrictions – 1st shift (daytime care), meets enhanced space, meeting reduced ratios, certified Developmental Day. The facility is approved to provide Developmental Day, Head Start, NC Pre-K and Transportation. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/5/24. The facility will be closed from 6/6/25-8/25/25 for summer break. To avoid an Annual Compliance visit in the first days of the new school year, the Annual Compliance visit will be conducted today. The last fire drill was practiced on 5/20/25. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 3/6/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 5/2/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 12/5/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 9/23/24 with four (4) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. The approved formative assessment tool is Teaching Strategies Gold. Lead water testing was completed on 7/23/24 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing has not been completed. The program is approved to provide transportation. You stated that you do transport one (1) child for home and school pickup. The program uses public school buses. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in space 1. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was not reviewed today. Due to Tropical Storm Helene, Site Monitoring Tools are not reviewed for the 2024-2025 school year. One (1) NC Pre-K child’s file was monitored today. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Maria Malone, Lead Teacher. Children built large structures with wooden blocks, created collages using various three dimensional materials, danced with scarves, rolled various cars and accessories on a mat, and pretended to cook and eat in dramatic play. Children then transitioned to outdoor play where they explored a mud kitchen and read books with caregivers. Interactions were positive and nurturing. Supervision was adequate. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1894 At least one staff member was not present who had successfully completed First Aid and/or CPR training when children were in care. The only staff scheduled to work from 3:45pm-4:30pm Monday through Friday does not have a CPR/First Aid training certificate on file. .1102(c-d) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #1894 The one (1) staff is scheduled to receive CPR/First Aid training on 6/10/25. We discussed that this is within the ninety (90) day window as allowed by rule .1102 (c) and (d) however the rules also state “At all times when children are in care at least one staff member present must have successfully completed First Aid training, as evidenced by a certificate or card from an approved training organization.” And “At all times when children are in care one staff member present must have successfully completed CPR training.”, respectively. “Staff” is defined in rule .0102 (46) as follows: "Staff" or "staff member" as used in this Chapter includes child care providers, substitute providers, and uncompensated providers. Volunteers, as defined in this Rule, are not staff members. By this definition the clinic staff on site at the public school would not be able to count for this requirement as they are not considered caregiving staff in the licensed program. To reach compliance with this item, a qualified staff with a current, approved CPR/First Aid training must be present between 3:45pm-4:30pm, Monday through Friday. You stated there are floating staff that are available to come to the facility in this timeframe. In your letter of compliance, please include a statement that provides your plan of coverage to ensure a qualified staff member with current CPR/First Aid training is on site at all times. We discussed rule .0714. Please see below to ensure the staff you assign to cover the last part of the day meets the requirements in rule: 10A NCAC 09 .0714 OTHER STAFFING REQUIREMENTS (b) One person who meets the requirements for a child care administrator or lead teacher as set forth in G.S. 110- 91(8) shall be on site during the center's operating hours, except that a person who is at least 18 years old with at least a high school diploma or its equivalent and who has a minimum of one year's experience working with children in a child care center may be on duty at the beginning or end of the operating day provided that: (1) no more than 10 children are present; (2) the staff person has worked in that center for three months; and (3) the staff person has completed the orientation training required in Rule .1101 of this Section. Achieving Compliance: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. 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 • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 6/11/25. We discussed the facility’s last day of school for the 2024-2025 school year is 6/6/25. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: Kaitlyn.Marshall@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaitlyn Marshall PO Box 19531 Asheville, NC 28815 Please call me at 828-713-8192, or email Kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it 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 is 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. Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed the medication authorization forms for one (1) child with diabetes. The parent reviewed and signed the document six months after it was created, however they did not date the new signature. Moving forward, have parents date the form when reviewing it after six (6) months. Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing: In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing is required to be completed by May 31, 2025. The facility is enrolled in the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids Program. The survey for lead based paint and asbestos testing is currently under review by RTI. Continue to work with Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids to complete required testing. Criminal Background Check Provider Portal: 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. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. 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) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Approved Space: If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Fire Inspection: Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” Child Maltreatment Training: As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. WORKS: It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply 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. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. Health and Safety Training: It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at Kaitlyn.Marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-713-8192, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, 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

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: ASHEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL PRE K Facility ID: 1153238 Consultant: KAITLYN MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/28/2025 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 5/28/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 09:15 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 compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by LeeAnn Wright, Preschool Operations Coordinator, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was emailed to you. Ms. Wright was present to ask and answer questions throughout the visit today. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-seven percent (97%) as of 5/27/25. The facility is operated by Asheville City Schools. Permit type – Five (5) star license issued 9/5/24. Special Services/Restrictions – 1st shift (daytime care), meets enhanced space, meeting reduced ratios, certified Developmental Day. The facility is approved to provide Developmental Day, Head Start, NC Pre-K and Transportation. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/5/24. The facility will be closed from 6/6/25-8/25/25 for summer break. To avoid an Annual Compliance visit in the first days of the new school year, the Annual Compliance visit will be conducted today. The last fire drill was practiced on 5/20/25. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 3/6/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 5/2/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 12/5/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 9/23/24 with four (4) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. The approved formative assessment tool is Teaching Strategies Gold. Lead water testing was completed on 7/23/24 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing has not been completed. The program is approved to provide transportation. You stated that you do transport one (1) child for home and school pickup. The program uses public school buses. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in space 1. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was not reviewed today. Due to Tropical Storm Helene, Site Monitoring Tools are not reviewed for the 2024-2025 school year. One (1) NC Pre-K child’s file was monitored today. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Maria Malone, Lead Teacher. Children built large structures with wooden blocks, created collages using various three dimensional materials, danced with scarves, rolled various cars and accessories on a mat, and pretended to cook and eat in dramatic play. Children then transitioned to outdoor play where they explored a mud kitchen and read books with caregivers. Interactions were positive and nurturing. Supervision was adequate. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1894 At least one staff member was not present who had successfully completed First Aid and/or CPR training when children were in care. The only staff scheduled to work from 3:45pm-4:30pm Monday through Friday does not have a CPR/First Aid training certificate on file. .1102(c-d) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #1894 The one (1) staff is scheduled to receive CPR/First Aid training on 6/10/25. We discussed that this is within the ninety (90) day window as allowed by rule .1102 (c) and (d) however the rules also state “At all times when children are in care at least one staff member present must have successfully completed First Aid training, as evidenced by a certificate or card from an approved training organization.” And “At all times when children are in care one staff member present must have successfully completed CPR training.”, respectively. “Staff” is defined in rule .0102 (46) as follows: "Staff" or "staff member" as used in this Chapter includes child care providers, substitute providers, and uncompensated providers. Volunteers, as defined in this Rule, are not staff members. By this definition the clinic staff on site at the public school would not be able to count for this requirement as they are not considered caregiving staff in the licensed program. To reach compliance with this item, a qualified staff with a current, approved CPR/First Aid training must be present between 3:45pm-4:30pm, Monday through Friday. You stated there are floating staff that are available to come to the facility in this timeframe. In your letter of compliance, please include a statement that provides your plan of coverage to ensure a qualified staff member with current CPR/First Aid training is on site at all times. We discussed rule .0714. Please see below to ensure the staff you assign to cover the last part of the day meets the requirements in rule: 10A NCAC 09 .0714 OTHER STAFFING REQUIREMENTS (b) One person who meets the requirements for a child care administrator or lead teacher as set forth in G.S. 110- 91(8) shall be on site during the center's operating hours, except that a person who is at least 18 years old with at least a high school diploma or its equivalent and who has a minimum of one year's experience working with children in a child care center may be on duty at the beginning or end of the operating day provided that: (1) no more than 10 children are present; (2) the staff person has worked in that center for three months; and (3) the staff person has completed the orientation training required in Rule .1101 of this Section. Achieving Compliance: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. 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 • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 6/11/25. We discussed the facility’s last day of school for the 2024-2025 school year is 6/6/25. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: Kaitlyn.Marshall@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaitlyn Marshall PO Box 19531 Asheville, NC 28815 Please call me at 828-713-8192, or email Kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it 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 is 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. Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed the medication authorization forms for one (1) child with diabetes. The parent reviewed and signed the document six months after it was created, however they did not date the new signature. Moving forward, have parents date the form when reviewing it after six (6) months. Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing: In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing is required to be completed by May 31, 2025. The facility is enrolled in the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids Program. The survey for lead based paint and asbestos testing is currently under review by RTI. Continue to work with Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids to complete required testing. Criminal Background Check Provider Portal: 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. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. 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) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Approved Space: If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Fire Inspection: Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” Child Maltreatment Training: As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. WORKS: It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply 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. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. Health and Safety Training: It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at Kaitlyn.Marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-713-8192, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, 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

10A NCAC 09 .0102 · Violation

Name of Operation: ASHEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL PRE K Facility ID: 1153238 Consultant: KAITLYN MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/5/2024 Number Present: 11 Completed Date: 9/5/2024 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 215 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit with a rated license assessment. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Susanna Smith, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was emailed to you. Ms. Smith was present and available to ask and answer questions throughout the visit today. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition, medication and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-six percent (96%) as of 9/3/24. The facility is owned and operated by Asheville City School district. Permit type – Five (5) star license issued 1/4/23. Special Services/Restrictions – 1st shift (daytime care), meets enhanced space, meets reduced ratios, Certified Developmental Day. Requirements are met for Transportation and NC Pre-K. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/13/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 8/22/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 5/21/24. The last playground inspection was documented on 8/22/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 3/13/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 9/26/23 with eleven (11) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. The approved formative assessment tool is Teaching Strategies. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does provide transportation. The program uses public school buses. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in space 1. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was not reviewed today. The site monitoring tool will be due by 10/31/24. One (1) NC Pre-K children files were monitored today. The classroom operates from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 8/27/24. The drill was not documented on the log. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #1811 The shelter-in-place drill was documented on the log during the visit today. This was corrected. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (u) A "shelter in place drill" or "lockdown drill" as defined in 10A NCAC 09 .0102 shall be conducted at least every three months and records shall be maintained as required by 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(8). Rated License Information: Your facility was placed in cohort 1. Your Prep Year was 7/1/23-6/30/24. You submitted your application for re-assessment on 9/5/24. Your Rated License Assessment is based on the following: Education: Points are earned based on the lowest level of education for any one position. The Administrator has the North Carolina Early Childhood Administration Credential (NCECAC) Level 3, a Four (4) year degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development and a graduate degree in Birth-Kindergarten, has twenty-eight (28) years of experience earning seven (7) points. The facility has one (1) lead teacher. The lead teacher has a four (4) year degree- other with 6 semester hours, twenty-four (24) additional semester hours in Early Childhood Education, a Birth-Kindergarten NC teaching license, sixteen (16) years of experience, earning seven (7) points. The facility has two (2) teachers. Each of them have the NCECC or equivalency with at least two (2) years of experience. Both have at least six (6) additional semester hours and at least two (2) years of experience, earning seven (7) points. The facility earns seven (7) education points. Program Standards – The program currently meets enhanced space and reduced ratios. On 4/29/24, the ECERS-R assessment was conducted, resulting in a score of 6.64. The overall score is 6.64 points. The facility meets the Developmental Day ratios in .2902 (f) which is more stringent than the ratios in .2818 (c). The restriction of meeting reduced ratios will remain on your license. The facility earns seven (7) program points. Quality Point: The facility’s personnel and operational policies were reviewed today. The facility meets the programmatic option of staff benefits package and infrastructure of parent involvement. The facility provides vacation time, sick leave, health insurance and retirement to meet the staff benefits package requirement. The facility provides a parent advisory committee and periodic conferences to meet the infrastructure of parent involvement. The facility earns one (1) quality point. Total – 7+ 7 + 1 = 15 for a Five (5) Star License. We discussed that these calculations are preliminary and must be sent for approval by supervisory staff. If there are any discrepancies, errors, or additional information needed, you will be contacted. Consultation is provided as follows: Plan to maintain training certificates on file for bus drivers. They are considered staff, as they are left alone with children. You will plan to begin with High School interns in the Spring semester. Plan to use the File Checklist for Volunteers to ensure files are up to date. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-713-8192, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, 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

10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: ASHEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL PRE K Facility ID: 1153238 Consultant: KAITLYN MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/5/2024 Number Present: 11 Completed Date: 9/5/2024 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 215 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit with a rated license assessment. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Susanna Smith, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was emailed to you. Ms. Smith was present and available to ask and answer questions throughout the visit today. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition, medication and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-six percent (96%) as of 9/3/24. The facility is owned and operated by Asheville City School district. Permit type – Five (5) star license issued 1/4/23. Special Services/Restrictions – 1st shift (daytime care), meets enhanced space, meets reduced ratios, Certified Developmental Day. Requirements are met for Transportation and NC Pre-K. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/13/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 8/22/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 5/21/24. The last playground inspection was documented on 8/22/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 3/13/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 9/26/23 with eleven (11) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. The approved formative assessment tool is Teaching Strategies. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does provide transportation. The program uses public school buses. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in space 1. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was not reviewed today. The site monitoring tool will be due by 10/31/24. One (1) NC Pre-K children files were monitored today. The classroom operates from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 8/27/24. The drill was not documented on the log. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #1811 The shelter-in-place drill was documented on the log during the visit today. This was corrected. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (u) A "shelter in place drill" or "lockdown drill" as defined in 10A NCAC 09 .0102 shall be conducted at least every three months and records shall be maintained as required by 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(8). Rated License Information: Your facility was placed in cohort 1. Your Prep Year was 7/1/23-6/30/24. You submitted your application for re-assessment on 9/5/24. Your Rated License Assessment is based on the following: Education: Points are earned based on the lowest level of education for any one position. The Administrator has the North Carolina Early Childhood Administration Credential (NCECAC) Level 3, a Four (4) year degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development and a graduate degree in Birth-Kindergarten, has twenty-eight (28) years of experience earning seven (7) points. The facility has one (1) lead teacher. The lead teacher has a four (4) year degree- other with 6 semester hours, twenty-four (24) additional semester hours in Early Childhood Education, a Birth-Kindergarten NC teaching license, sixteen (16) years of experience, earning seven (7) points. The facility has two (2) teachers. Each of them have the NCECC or equivalency with at least two (2) years of experience. Both have at least six (6) additional semester hours and at least two (2) years of experience, earning seven (7) points. The facility earns seven (7) education points. Program Standards – The program currently meets enhanced space and reduced ratios. On 4/29/24, the ECERS-R assessment was conducted, resulting in a score of 6.64. The overall score is 6.64 points. The facility meets the Developmental Day ratios in .2902 (f) which is more stringent than the ratios in .2818 (c). The restriction of meeting reduced ratios will remain on your license. The facility earns seven (7) program points. Quality Point: The facility’s personnel and operational policies were reviewed today. The facility meets the programmatic option of staff benefits package and infrastructure of parent involvement. The facility provides vacation time, sick leave, health insurance and retirement to meet the staff benefits package requirement. The facility provides a parent advisory committee and periodic conferences to meet the infrastructure of parent involvement. The facility earns one (1) quality point. Total – 7+ 7 + 1 = 15 for a Five (5) Star License. We discussed that these calculations are preliminary and must be sent for approval by supervisory staff. If there are any discrepancies, errors, or additional information needed, you will be contacted. Consultation is provided as follows: Plan to maintain training certificates on file for bus drivers. They are considered staff, as they are left alone with children. You will plan to begin with High School interns in the Spring semester. Plan to use the File Checklist for Volunteers to ensure files are up to date. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-713-8192, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, 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

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: ASHEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL PRE K Facility ID: 1153238 Consultant: KAITLYN MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/5/2024 Number Present: 11 Completed Date: 9/5/2024 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 215 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit with a rated license assessment. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Susanna Smith, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was emailed to you. Ms. Smith was present and available to ask and answer questions throughout the visit today. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition, medication and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-six percent (96%) as of 9/3/24. The facility is owned and operated by Asheville City School district. Permit type – Five (5) star license issued 1/4/23. Special Services/Restrictions – 1st shift (daytime care), meets enhanced space, meets reduced ratios, Certified Developmental Day. Requirements are met for Transportation and NC Pre-K. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/13/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 8/22/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 5/21/24. The last playground inspection was documented on 8/22/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 3/13/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 9/26/23 with eleven (11) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. The approved formative assessment tool is Teaching Strategies. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does provide transportation. The program uses public school buses. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in space 1. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was not reviewed today. The site monitoring tool will be due by 10/31/24. One (1) NC Pre-K children files were monitored today. The classroom operates from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 8/27/24. The drill was not documented on the log. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #1811 The shelter-in-place drill was documented on the log during the visit today. This was corrected. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (u) A "shelter in place drill" or "lockdown drill" as defined in 10A NCAC 09 .0102 shall be conducted at least every three months and records shall be maintained as required by 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(8). Rated License Information: Your facility was placed in cohort 1. Your Prep Year was 7/1/23-6/30/24. You submitted your application for re-assessment on 9/5/24. Your Rated License Assessment is based on the following: Education: Points are earned based on the lowest level of education for any one position. The Administrator has the North Carolina Early Childhood Administration Credential (NCECAC) Level 3, a Four (4) year degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development and a graduate degree in Birth-Kindergarten, has twenty-eight (28) years of experience earning seven (7) points. The facility has one (1) lead teacher. The lead teacher has a four (4) year degree- other with 6 semester hours, twenty-four (24) additional semester hours in Early Childhood Education, a Birth-Kindergarten NC teaching license, sixteen (16) years of experience, earning seven (7) points. The facility has two (2) teachers. Each of them have the NCECC or equivalency with at least two (2) years of experience. Both have at least six (6) additional semester hours and at least two (2) years of experience, earning seven (7) points. The facility earns seven (7) education points. Program Standards – The program currently meets enhanced space and reduced ratios. On 4/29/24, the ECERS-R assessment was conducted, resulting in a score of 6.64. The overall score is 6.64 points. The facility meets the Developmental Day ratios in .2902 (f) which is more stringent than the ratios in .2818 (c). The restriction of meeting reduced ratios will remain on your license. The facility earns seven (7) program points. Quality Point: The facility’s personnel and operational policies were reviewed today. The facility meets the programmatic option of staff benefits package and infrastructure of parent involvement. The facility provides vacation time, sick leave, health insurance and retirement to meet the staff benefits package requirement. The facility provides a parent advisory committee and periodic conferences to meet the infrastructure of parent involvement. The facility earns one (1) quality point. Total – 7+ 7 + 1 = 15 for a Five (5) Star License. We discussed that these calculations are preliminary and must be sent for approval by supervisory staff. If there are any discrepancies, errors, or additional information needed, you will be contacted. Consultation is provided as follows: Plan to maintain training certificates on file for bus drivers. They are considered staff, as they are left alone with children. You will plan to begin with High School interns in the Spring semester. Plan to use the File Checklist for Volunteers to ensure files are up to date. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-713-8192, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, 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

10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: ASHEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL PRE K Facility ID: 1153238 Consultant: KAITLYN MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/5/2024 Number Present: 11 Completed Date: 9/5/2024 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 215 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit with a rated license assessment. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Susanna Smith, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was emailed to you. Ms. Smith was present and available to ask and answer questions throughout the visit today. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition, medication and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-six percent (96%) as of 9/3/24. The facility is owned and operated by Asheville City School district. Permit type – Five (5) star license issued 1/4/23. Special Services/Restrictions – 1st shift (daytime care), meets enhanced space, meets reduced ratios, Certified Developmental Day. Requirements are met for Transportation and NC Pre-K. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/13/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 8/22/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 5/21/24. The last playground inspection was documented on 8/22/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 3/13/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 9/26/23 with eleven (11) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. The approved formative assessment tool is Teaching Strategies. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does provide transportation. The program uses public school buses. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in space 1. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was not reviewed today. The site monitoring tool will be due by 10/31/24. One (1) NC Pre-K children files were monitored today. The classroom operates from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 8/27/24. The drill was not documented on the log. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #1811 The shelter-in-place drill was documented on the log during the visit today. This was corrected. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (u) A "shelter in place drill" or "lockdown drill" as defined in 10A NCAC 09 .0102 shall be conducted at least every three months and records shall be maintained as required by 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(8). Rated License Information: Your facility was placed in cohort 1. Your Prep Year was 7/1/23-6/30/24. You submitted your application for re-assessment on 9/5/24. Your Rated License Assessment is based on the following: Education: Points are earned based on the lowest level of education for any one position. The Administrator has the North Carolina Early Childhood Administration Credential (NCECAC) Level 3, a Four (4) year degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development and a graduate degree in Birth-Kindergarten, has twenty-eight (28) years of experience earning seven (7) points. The facility has one (1) lead teacher. The lead teacher has a four (4) year degree- other with 6 semester hours, twenty-four (24) additional semester hours in Early Childhood Education, a Birth-Kindergarten NC teaching license, sixteen (16) years of experience, earning seven (7) points. The facility has two (2) teachers. Each of them have the NCECC or equivalency with at least two (2) years of experience. Both have at least six (6) additional semester hours and at least two (2) years of experience, earning seven (7) points. The facility earns seven (7) education points. Program Standards – The program currently meets enhanced space and reduced ratios. On 4/29/24, the ECERS-R assessment was conducted, resulting in a score of 6.64. The overall score is 6.64 points. The facility meets the Developmental Day ratios in .2902 (f) which is more stringent than the ratios in .2818 (c). The restriction of meeting reduced ratios will remain on your license. The facility earns seven (7) program points. Quality Point: The facility’s personnel and operational policies were reviewed today. The facility meets the programmatic option of staff benefits package and infrastructure of parent involvement. The facility provides vacation time, sick leave, health insurance and retirement to meet the staff benefits package requirement. The facility provides a parent advisory committee and periodic conferences to meet the infrastructure of parent involvement. The facility earns one (1) quality point. Total – 7+ 7 + 1 = 15 for a Five (5) Star License. We discussed that these calculations are preliminary and must be sent for approval by supervisory staff. If there are any discrepancies, errors, or additional information needed, you will be contacted. Consultation is provided as follows: Plan to maintain training certificates on file for bus drivers. They are considered staff, as they are left alone with children. You will plan to begin with High School interns in the Spring semester. Plan to use the File Checklist for Volunteers to ensure files are up to date. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-713-8192, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, 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

10A NCAC 09 .1102 · Violation

Name of Operation: ASHEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL PRE K Facility ID: 1153238 Consultant: KAITLYN MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/5/2024 Number Present: 11 Completed Date: 9/5/2024 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 215 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit with a rated license assessment. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Susanna Smith, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was emailed to you. Ms. Smith was present and available to ask and answer questions throughout the visit today. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition, medication and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-six percent (96%) as of 9/3/24. The facility is owned and operated by Asheville City School district. Permit type – Five (5) star license issued 1/4/23. Special Services/Restrictions – 1st shift (daytime care), meets enhanced space, meets reduced ratios, Certified Developmental Day. Requirements are met for Transportation and NC Pre-K. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/13/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 8/22/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 5/21/24. The last playground inspection was documented on 8/22/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 3/13/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 9/26/23 with eleven (11) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. The approved formative assessment tool is Teaching Strategies. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does provide transportation. The program uses public school buses. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in space 1. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was not reviewed today. The site monitoring tool will be due by 10/31/24. One (1) NC Pre-K children files were monitored today. The classroom operates from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 8/27/24. The drill was not documented on the log. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #1811 The shelter-in-place drill was documented on the log during the visit today. This was corrected. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (u) A "shelter in place drill" or "lockdown drill" as defined in 10A NCAC 09 .0102 shall be conducted at least every three months and records shall be maintained as required by 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(8). Rated License Information: Your facility was placed in cohort 1. Your Prep Year was 7/1/23-6/30/24. You submitted your application for re-assessment on 9/5/24. Your Rated License Assessment is based on the following: Education: Points are earned based on the lowest level of education for any one position. The Administrator has the North Carolina Early Childhood Administration Credential (NCECAC) Level 3, a Four (4) year degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development and a graduate degree in Birth-Kindergarten, has twenty-eight (28) years of experience earning seven (7) points. The facility has one (1) lead teacher. The lead teacher has a four (4) year degree- other with 6 semester hours, twenty-four (24) additional semester hours in Early Childhood Education, a Birth-Kindergarten NC teaching license, sixteen (16) years of experience, earning seven (7) points. The facility has two (2) teachers. Each of them have the NCECC or equivalency with at least two (2) years of experience. Both have at least six (6) additional semester hours and at least two (2) years of experience, earning seven (7) points. The facility earns seven (7) education points. Program Standards – The program currently meets enhanced space and reduced ratios. On 4/29/24, the ECERS-R assessment was conducted, resulting in a score of 6.64. The overall score is 6.64 points. The facility meets the Developmental Day ratios in .2902 (f) which is more stringent than the ratios in .2818 (c). The restriction of meeting reduced ratios will remain on your license. The facility earns seven (7) program points. Quality Point: The facility’s personnel and operational policies were reviewed today. The facility meets the programmatic option of staff benefits package and infrastructure of parent involvement. The facility provides vacation time, sick leave, health insurance and retirement to meet the staff benefits package requirement. The facility provides a parent advisory committee and periodic conferences to meet the infrastructure of parent involvement. The facility earns one (1) quality point. Total – 7+ 7 + 1 = 15 for a Five (5) Star License. We discussed that these calculations are preliminary and must be sent for approval by supervisory staff. If there are any discrepancies, errors, or additional information needed, you will be contacted. Consultation is provided as follows: Plan to maintain training certificates on file for bus drivers. They are considered staff, as they are left alone with children. You will plan to begin with High School interns in the Spring semester. Plan to use the File Checklist for Volunteers to ensure files are up to date. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-713-8192, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, 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

10A NCAC 09 .1703 · Violation

Name of Operation: ASHEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL PRE K Facility ID: 1153238 Consultant: KAITLYN MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/5/2024 Number Present: 11 Completed Date: 9/5/2024 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 215 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit with a rated license assessment. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Susanna Smith, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was emailed to you. Ms. Smith was present and available to ask and answer questions throughout the visit today. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition, medication and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-six percent (96%) as of 9/3/24. The facility is owned and operated by Asheville City School district. Permit type – Five (5) star license issued 1/4/23. Special Services/Restrictions – 1st shift (daytime care), meets enhanced space, meets reduced ratios, Certified Developmental Day. Requirements are met for Transportation and NC Pre-K. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/13/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 8/22/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 5/21/24. The last playground inspection was documented on 8/22/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 3/13/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 9/26/23 with eleven (11) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. The approved formative assessment tool is Teaching Strategies. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does provide transportation. The program uses public school buses. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in space 1. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was not reviewed today. The site monitoring tool will be due by 10/31/24. One (1) NC Pre-K children files were monitored today. The classroom operates from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 8/27/24. The drill was not documented on the log. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #1811 The shelter-in-place drill was documented on the log during the visit today. This was corrected. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (u) A "shelter in place drill" or "lockdown drill" as defined in 10A NCAC 09 .0102 shall be conducted at least every three months and records shall be maintained as required by 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(8). Rated License Information: Your facility was placed in cohort 1. Your Prep Year was 7/1/23-6/30/24. You submitted your application for re-assessment on 9/5/24. Your Rated License Assessment is based on the following: Education: Points are earned based on the lowest level of education for any one position. The Administrator has the North Carolina Early Childhood Administration Credential (NCECAC) Level 3, a Four (4) year degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development and a graduate degree in Birth-Kindergarten, has twenty-eight (28) years of experience earning seven (7) points. The facility has one (1) lead teacher. The lead teacher has a four (4) year degree- other with 6 semester hours, twenty-four (24) additional semester hours in Early Childhood Education, a Birth-Kindergarten NC teaching license, sixteen (16) years of experience, earning seven (7) points. The facility has two (2) teachers. Each of them have the NCECC or equivalency with at least two (2) years of experience. Both have at least six (6) additional semester hours and at least two (2) years of experience, earning seven (7) points. The facility earns seven (7) education points. Program Standards – The program currently meets enhanced space and reduced ratios. On 4/29/24, the ECERS-R assessment was conducted, resulting in a score of 6.64. The overall score is 6.64 points. The facility meets the Developmental Day ratios in .2902 (f) which is more stringent than the ratios in .2818 (c). The restriction of meeting reduced ratios will remain on your license. The facility earns seven (7) program points. Quality Point: The facility’s personnel and operational policies were reviewed today. The facility meets the programmatic option of staff benefits package and infrastructure of parent involvement. The facility provides vacation time, sick leave, health insurance and retirement to meet the staff benefits package requirement. The facility provides a parent advisory committee and periodic conferences to meet the infrastructure of parent involvement. The facility earns one (1) quality point. Total – 7+ 7 + 1 = 15 for a Five (5) Star License. We discussed that these calculations are preliminary and must be sent for approval by supervisory staff. If there are any discrepancies, errors, or additional information needed, you will be contacted. Consultation is provided as follows: Plan to maintain training certificates on file for bus drivers. They are considered staff, as they are left alone with children. You will plan to begin with High School interns in the Spring semester. Plan to use the File Checklist for Volunteers to ensure files are up to date. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-713-8192, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, 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

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: ASHEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL PRE K Facility ID: 1153238 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/22/2024 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 3/22/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 130 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 11:20 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during a routine unannounced visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by LeeAnn Wright, Preschool Operations Coordinator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Ms. Wright was available during today’s visit. Indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-eight (98) percent as of 3/18/24. Permit type – Five-star center license issued on 1/4/23. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, meets enhanced space and reduced ratios. Certified Developmental-Day. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/13/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 2/13/24. The last lockdown drill was practiced on 2/13/24. The last playground inspection was documented on 1/2/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 3/13/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 9/26/23 with eleven (11) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and is current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. A group of three-to-five-year-old children engaged in free play. There were four (4) Early Childhood program interns present in the classroom. The students worked individually with children. The children played with a variety of materials, such as train tracks, books, manipulatives, kinetic sand, art materials, blocks, housekeeping materials, etc. The classroom was calm, and the children actively engaged in play and conversations with teachers and interns. Supervision and interaction were copious. Three (3) medications were maintained in this classroom. Action plans and authorization forms for the medications were current. As was discussed during the previous visit summary, the parent signature for six (6) months review of the authorization form was collected. Storage of the medication was adequate. The playground was inspected during the visit. A slide structure, sand box, mud kitchen, riding toys, balance boards, one-person trampoline and other accessories were accessible to the children. Three (3) existing files were monitored for criminal background letters and First Aid/CPR certificates. All staff members’ CBC letters and CPR/FA certificates were current. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does provide transportation. The transportation is provided by the DPI program. There are two (2) children utilize the service. Moving forward, please submit the bus driver's information on Staff and Training Worksheet to your regular consultant, Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in spaces #1. Per interview, it was stated that there are no children funded by the Developmental-Day this year. There are eleven (11) children enrolled and two (2) teachers present. The third teacher arrived around 10:45 am. The Developmental Day ratios were met. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. The monitoring tool was completed by Susanna Smith, Administrator, on 10/13/23. No children’s files were monitored today. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Some children with vouchers or private pay stay until 4:30 pm. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last playground inspection was completed on 1/2/24. .0605(q) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 859: Playground inspection Playground inspection shall be conducted monthly. Please complete the February and March inspection together. 10A NCAC 09 .0605 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (q) Following completion of playground safety training as required by Rule .1102(e) of this Chapter, a monthly playground inspection shall be conducted by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. A trained administrator or staff person shall make a record of each inspection using a playground inspection checklist provided by the Division. The checklist shall be signed by the person who conducts the inspection and shall be maintained for 12 months in the center's files for review by a representative of the Division. The playground inspection checklist may be found online at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/providers/credent.asp. The playground inspection includes a checklist of items related to safety, surfacing, and equipment quality. Corrective Action Plan: Due to all violations cited during today's visit was corrected during the visit. You don't have to submit the letter of compliance unless you choose to. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. 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 • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 4/5/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it 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 is 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. Consultation is provided as follows: Developmental-Day requirements: There are no children funded by the Developmental-Day this school year at this facility. However, the Developmental-Day requirements shall still be met by the program unless you remove the Developmental-Day certification from your current license. The teacher holds B-K License, and it was verified on North Carolina DPI online licensure website. Please submit the copy of the license to the WORKS account so that the WORKS letter can reflect the qualification. Rated License Cohort: Asheville high School Pre K is in cohort one (1). Your prep-year is current through June 2024, and the assessment year will be July 2024 through June 2025. If you are interested in applying for the prep-year assessment during this school year, the application must be submitted prior to 3/29/24. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply 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. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, 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

10A NCAC 09 .0605 · Violation

Name of Operation: ASHEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL PRE K Facility ID: 1153238 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/22/2024 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 3/22/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 130 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 11:20 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during a routine unannounced visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by LeeAnn Wright, Preschool Operations Coordinator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Ms. Wright was available during today’s visit. Indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-eight (98) percent as of 3/18/24. Permit type – Five-star center license issued on 1/4/23. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, meets enhanced space and reduced ratios. Certified Developmental-Day. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/13/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 2/13/24. The last lockdown drill was practiced on 2/13/24. The last playground inspection was documented on 1/2/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 3/13/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 9/26/23 with eleven (11) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and is current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. A group of three-to-five-year-old children engaged in free play. There were four (4) Early Childhood program interns present in the classroom. The students worked individually with children. The children played with a variety of materials, such as train tracks, books, manipulatives, kinetic sand, art materials, blocks, housekeeping materials, etc. The classroom was calm, and the children actively engaged in play and conversations with teachers and interns. Supervision and interaction were copious. Three (3) medications were maintained in this classroom. Action plans and authorization forms for the medications were current. As was discussed during the previous visit summary, the parent signature for six (6) months review of the authorization form was collected. Storage of the medication was adequate. The playground was inspected during the visit. A slide structure, sand box, mud kitchen, riding toys, balance boards, one-person trampoline and other accessories were accessible to the children. Three (3) existing files were monitored for criminal background letters and First Aid/CPR certificates. All staff members’ CBC letters and CPR/FA certificates were current. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does provide transportation. The transportation is provided by the DPI program. There are two (2) children utilize the service. Moving forward, please submit the bus driver's information on Staff and Training Worksheet to your regular consultant, Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in spaces #1. Per interview, it was stated that there are no children funded by the Developmental-Day this year. There are eleven (11) children enrolled and two (2) teachers present. The third teacher arrived around 10:45 am. The Developmental Day ratios were met. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. The monitoring tool was completed by Susanna Smith, Administrator, on 10/13/23. No children’s files were monitored today. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Some children with vouchers or private pay stay until 4:30 pm. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last playground inspection was completed on 1/2/24. .0605(q) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 859: Playground inspection Playground inspection shall be conducted monthly. Please complete the February and March inspection together. 10A NCAC 09 .0605 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (q) Following completion of playground safety training as required by Rule .1102(e) of this Chapter, a monthly playground inspection shall be conducted by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. A trained administrator or staff person shall make a record of each inspection using a playground inspection checklist provided by the Division. The checklist shall be signed by the person who conducts the inspection and shall be maintained for 12 months in the center's files for review by a representative of the Division. The playground inspection checklist may be found online at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/providers/credent.asp. The playground inspection includes a checklist of items related to safety, surfacing, and equipment quality. Corrective Action Plan: Due to all violations cited during today's visit was corrected during the visit. You don't have to submit the letter of compliance unless you choose to. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. 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 • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 4/5/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it 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 is 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. Consultation is provided as follows: Developmental-Day requirements: There are no children funded by the Developmental-Day this school year at this facility. However, the Developmental-Day requirements shall still be met by the program unless you remove the Developmental-Day certification from your current license. The teacher holds B-K License, and it was verified on North Carolina DPI online licensure website. Please submit the copy of the license to the WORKS account so that the WORKS letter can reflect the qualification. Rated License Cohort: Asheville high School Pre K is in cohort one (1). Your prep-year is current through June 2024, and the assessment year will be July 2024 through June 2025. If you are interested in applying for the prep-year assessment during this school year, the application must be submitted prior to 3/29/24. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply 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. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, 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

10A NCAC 09 .1102 · Violation

Name of Operation: ASHEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL PRE K Facility ID: 1153238 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/22/2024 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 3/22/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 130 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 11:20 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during a routine unannounced visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by LeeAnn Wright, Preschool Operations Coordinator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Ms. Wright was available during today’s visit. Indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-eight (98) percent as of 3/18/24. Permit type – Five-star center license issued on 1/4/23. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, meets enhanced space and reduced ratios. Certified Developmental-Day. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/13/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 2/13/24. The last lockdown drill was practiced on 2/13/24. The last playground inspection was documented on 1/2/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 3/13/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 9/26/23 with eleven (11) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and is current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. A group of three-to-five-year-old children engaged in free play. There were four (4) Early Childhood program interns present in the classroom. The students worked individually with children. The children played with a variety of materials, such as train tracks, books, manipulatives, kinetic sand, art materials, blocks, housekeeping materials, etc. The classroom was calm, and the children actively engaged in play and conversations with teachers and interns. Supervision and interaction were copious. Three (3) medications were maintained in this classroom. Action plans and authorization forms for the medications were current. As was discussed during the previous visit summary, the parent signature for six (6) months review of the authorization form was collected. Storage of the medication was adequate. The playground was inspected during the visit. A slide structure, sand box, mud kitchen, riding toys, balance boards, one-person trampoline and other accessories were accessible to the children. Three (3) existing files were monitored for criminal background letters and First Aid/CPR certificates. All staff members’ CBC letters and CPR/FA certificates were current. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does provide transportation. The transportation is provided by the DPI program. There are two (2) children utilize the service. Moving forward, please submit the bus driver's information on Staff and Training Worksheet to your regular consultant, Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in spaces #1. Per interview, it was stated that there are no children funded by the Developmental-Day this year. There are eleven (11) children enrolled and two (2) teachers present. The third teacher arrived around 10:45 am. The Developmental Day ratios were met. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. The monitoring tool was completed by Susanna Smith, Administrator, on 10/13/23. No children’s files were monitored today. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Some children with vouchers or private pay stay until 4:30 pm. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last playground inspection was completed on 1/2/24. .0605(q) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 859: Playground inspection Playground inspection shall be conducted monthly. Please complete the February and March inspection together. 10A NCAC 09 .0605 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (q) Following completion of playground safety training as required by Rule .1102(e) of this Chapter, a monthly playground inspection shall be conducted by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. A trained administrator or staff person shall make a record of each inspection using a playground inspection checklist provided by the Division. The checklist shall be signed by the person who conducts the inspection and shall be maintained for 12 months in the center's files for review by a representative of the Division. The playground inspection checklist may be found online at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/providers/credent.asp. The playground inspection includes a checklist of items related to safety, surfacing, and equipment quality. Corrective Action Plan: Due to all violations cited during today's visit was corrected during the visit. You don't have to submit the letter of compliance unless you choose to. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. 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 • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 4/5/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it 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 is 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. Consultation is provided as follows: Developmental-Day requirements: There are no children funded by the Developmental-Day this school year at this facility. However, the Developmental-Day requirements shall still be met by the program unless you remove the Developmental-Day certification from your current license. The teacher holds B-K License, and it was verified on North Carolina DPI online licensure website. Please submit the copy of the license to the WORKS account so that the WORKS letter can reflect the qualification. Rated License Cohort: Asheville high School Pre K is in cohort one (1). Your prep-year is current through June 2024, and the assessment year will be July 2024 through June 2025. If you are interested in applying for the prep-year assessment during this school year, the application must be submitted prior to 3/29/24. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply 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. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, 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

10A NCAC 09 .1703 · Violation

Name of Operation: ASHEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL PRE K Facility ID: 1153238 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/22/2024 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 3/22/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 130 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 11:20 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during a routine unannounced visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by LeeAnn Wright, Preschool Operations Coordinator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Ms. Wright was available during today’s visit. Indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-eight (98) percent as of 3/18/24. Permit type – Five-star center license issued on 1/4/23. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, meets enhanced space and reduced ratios. Certified Developmental-Day. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/13/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 2/13/24. The last lockdown drill was practiced on 2/13/24. The last playground inspection was documented on 1/2/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 3/13/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 9/26/23 with eleven (11) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and is current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. A group of three-to-five-year-old children engaged in free play. There were four (4) Early Childhood program interns present in the classroom. The students worked individually with children. The children played with a variety of materials, such as train tracks, books, manipulatives, kinetic sand, art materials, blocks, housekeeping materials, etc. The classroom was calm, and the children actively engaged in play and conversations with teachers and interns. Supervision and interaction were copious. Three (3) medications were maintained in this classroom. Action plans and authorization forms for the medications were current. As was discussed during the previous visit summary, the parent signature for six (6) months review of the authorization form was collected. Storage of the medication was adequate. The playground was inspected during the visit. A slide structure, sand box, mud kitchen, riding toys, balance boards, one-person trampoline and other accessories were accessible to the children. Three (3) existing files were monitored for criminal background letters and First Aid/CPR certificates. All staff members’ CBC letters and CPR/FA certificates were current. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does provide transportation. The transportation is provided by the DPI program. There are two (2) children utilize the service. Moving forward, please submit the bus driver's information on Staff and Training Worksheet to your regular consultant, Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in spaces #1. Per interview, it was stated that there are no children funded by the Developmental-Day this year. There are eleven (11) children enrolled and two (2) teachers present. The third teacher arrived around 10:45 am. The Developmental Day ratios were met. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. The monitoring tool was completed by Susanna Smith, Administrator, on 10/13/23. No children’s files were monitored today. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Some children with vouchers or private pay stay until 4:30 pm. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last playground inspection was completed on 1/2/24. .0605(q) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 859: Playground inspection Playground inspection shall be conducted monthly. Please complete the February and March inspection together. 10A NCAC 09 .0605 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (q) Following completion of playground safety training as required by Rule .1102(e) of this Chapter, a monthly playground inspection shall be conducted by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. A trained administrator or staff person shall make a record of each inspection using a playground inspection checklist provided by the Division. The checklist shall be signed by the person who conducts the inspection and shall be maintained for 12 months in the center's files for review by a representative of the Division. The playground inspection checklist may be found online at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/providers/credent.asp. The playground inspection includes a checklist of items related to safety, surfacing, and equipment quality. Corrective Action Plan: Due to all violations cited during today's visit was corrected during the visit. You don't have to submit the letter of compliance unless you choose to. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. 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 • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 4/5/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it 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 is 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. Consultation is provided as follows: Developmental-Day requirements: There are no children funded by the Developmental-Day this school year at this facility. However, the Developmental-Day requirements shall still be met by the program unless you remove the Developmental-Day certification from your current license. The teacher holds B-K License, and it was verified on North Carolina DPI online licensure website. Please submit the copy of the license to the WORKS account so that the WORKS letter can reflect the qualification. Rated License Cohort: Asheville high School Pre K is in cohort one (1). Your prep-year is current through June 2024, and the assessment year will be July 2024 through June 2025. If you are interested in applying for the prep-year assessment during this school year, the application must be submitted prior to 3/29/24. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply 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. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, 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

10A NCAC 09 .2830 · Violation

Name of Operation: ASHEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL PRE K Facility ID: 1153238 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/22/2024 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 3/22/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 130 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 11:20 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during a routine unannounced visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by LeeAnn Wright, Preschool Operations Coordinator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Ms. Wright was available during today’s visit. Indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-eight (98) percent as of 3/18/24. Permit type – Five-star center license issued on 1/4/23. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, meets enhanced space and reduced ratios. Certified Developmental-Day. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/13/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 2/13/24. The last lockdown drill was practiced on 2/13/24. The last playground inspection was documented on 1/2/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 3/13/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 9/26/23 with eleven (11) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and is current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. A group of three-to-five-year-old children engaged in free play. There were four (4) Early Childhood program interns present in the classroom. The students worked individually with children. The children played with a variety of materials, such as train tracks, books, manipulatives, kinetic sand, art materials, blocks, housekeeping materials, etc. The classroom was calm, and the children actively engaged in play and conversations with teachers and interns. Supervision and interaction were copious. Three (3) medications were maintained in this classroom. Action plans and authorization forms for the medications were current. As was discussed during the previous visit summary, the parent signature for six (6) months review of the authorization form was collected. Storage of the medication was adequate. The playground was inspected during the visit. A slide structure, sand box, mud kitchen, riding toys, balance boards, one-person trampoline and other accessories were accessible to the children. Three (3) existing files were monitored for criminal background letters and First Aid/CPR certificates. All staff members’ CBC letters and CPR/FA certificates were current. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does provide transportation. The transportation is provided by the DPI program. There are two (2) children utilize the service. Moving forward, please submit the bus driver's information on Staff and Training Worksheet to your regular consultant, Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in spaces #1. Per interview, it was stated that there are no children funded by the Developmental-Day this year. There are eleven (11) children enrolled and two (2) teachers present. The third teacher arrived around 10:45 am. The Developmental Day ratios were met. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. The monitoring tool was completed by Susanna Smith, Administrator, on 10/13/23. No children’s files were monitored today. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Some children with vouchers or private pay stay until 4:30 pm. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last playground inspection was completed on 1/2/24. .0605(q) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 859: Playground inspection Playground inspection shall be conducted monthly. Please complete the February and March inspection together. 10A NCAC 09 .0605 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (q) Following completion of playground safety training as required by Rule .1102(e) of this Chapter, a monthly playground inspection shall be conducted by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. A trained administrator or staff person shall make a record of each inspection using a playground inspection checklist provided by the Division. The checklist shall be signed by the person who conducts the inspection and shall be maintained for 12 months in the center's files for review by a representative of the Division. The playground inspection checklist may be found online at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/providers/credent.asp. The playground inspection includes a checklist of items related to safety, surfacing, and equipment quality. Corrective Action Plan: Due to all violations cited during today's visit was corrected during the visit. You don't have to submit the letter of compliance unless you choose to. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. 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 • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 4/5/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it 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 is 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. Consultation is provided as follows: Developmental-Day requirements: There are no children funded by the Developmental-Day this school year at this facility. However, the Developmental-Day requirements shall still be met by the program unless you remove the Developmental-Day certification from your current license. The teacher holds B-K License, and it was verified on North Carolina DPI online licensure website. Please submit the copy of the license to the WORKS account so that the WORKS letter can reflect the qualification. Rated License Cohort: Asheville high School Pre K is in cohort one (1). Your prep-year is current through June 2024, and the assessment year will be July 2024 through June 2025. If you are interested in applying for the prep-year assessment during this school year, the application must be submitted prior to 3/29/24. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply 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. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, 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

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: ASHEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL PRE K Facility ID: 1153238 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/22/2024 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 3/22/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 130 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 11:20 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during a routine unannounced visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Kaoru Eddins, Child Care Consultant and also signed by LeeAnn Wright, Preschool Operations Coordinator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was electronically emailed to you. Ms. Wright was available during today’s visit. Indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-eight (98) percent as of 3/18/24. Permit type – Five-star center license issued on 1/4/23. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, meets enhanced space and reduced ratios. Certified Developmental-Day. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/13/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 2/13/24. The last lockdown drill was practiced on 2/13/24. The last playground inspection was documented on 1/2/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 3/13/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 9/26/23 with eleven (11) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and is current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Upon arrival, I announced my presence and the purpose of the visit. A group of three-to-five-year-old children engaged in free play. There were four (4) Early Childhood program interns present in the classroom. The students worked individually with children. The children played with a variety of materials, such as train tracks, books, manipulatives, kinetic sand, art materials, blocks, housekeeping materials, etc. The classroom was calm, and the children actively engaged in play and conversations with teachers and interns. Supervision and interaction were copious. Three (3) medications were maintained in this classroom. Action plans and authorization forms for the medications were current. As was discussed during the previous visit summary, the parent signature for six (6) months review of the authorization form was collected. Storage of the medication was adequate. The playground was inspected during the visit. A slide structure, sand box, mud kitchen, riding toys, balance boards, one-person trampoline and other accessories were accessible to the children. Three (3) existing files were monitored for criminal background letters and First Aid/CPR certificates. All staff members’ CBC letters and CPR/FA certificates were current. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does provide transportation. The transportation is provided by the DPI program. There are two (2) children utilize the service. Moving forward, please submit the bus driver's information on Staff and Training Worksheet to your regular consultant, Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant. The developmental day requirements in section .2900 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. Children who receive developmental day services are currently cared for in spaces #1. Per interview, it was stated that there are no children funded by the Developmental-Day this year. There are eleven (11) children enrolled and two (2) teachers present. The third teacher arrived around 10:45 am. The Developmental Day ratios were met. The NC Pre-K requirements in section .3000 of the childcare rules were monitored for compliance. The NC Pre-K Program Site Monitoring Tool was reviewed today. The monitoring tool was completed by Susanna Smith, Administrator, on 10/13/23. No children’s files were monitored today. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Some children with vouchers or private pay stay until 4:30 pm. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last playground inspection was completed on 1/2/24. .0605(q) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 859: Playground inspection Playground inspection shall be conducted monthly. Please complete the February and March inspection together. 10A NCAC 09 .0605 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN CHILD CARE CENTERS (q) Following completion of playground safety training as required by Rule .1102(e) of this Chapter, a monthly playground inspection shall be conducted by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. A trained administrator or staff person shall make a record of each inspection using a playground inspection checklist provided by the Division. The checklist shall be signed by the person who conducts the inspection and shall be maintained for 12 months in the center's files for review by a representative of the Division. The playground inspection checklist may be found online at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/providers/credent.asp. The playground inspection includes a checklist of items related to safety, surfacing, and equipment quality. Corrective Action Plan: Due to all violations cited during today's visit was corrected during the visit. You don't have to submit the letter of compliance unless you choose to. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. 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 • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 4/5/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaoru.eddins@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaoru Eddins PO Box 795 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Please call me at 828-556-9013, or email kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it 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 is 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. Consultation is provided as follows: Developmental-Day requirements: There are no children funded by the Developmental-Day this school year at this facility. However, the Developmental-Day requirements shall still be met by the program unless you remove the Developmental-Day certification from your current license. The teacher holds B-K License, and it was verified on North Carolina DPI online licensure website. Please submit the copy of the license to the WORKS account so that the WORKS letter can reflect the qualification. Rated License Cohort: Asheville high School Pre K is in cohort one (1). Your prep-year is current through June 2024, and the assessment year will be July 2024 through June 2025. If you are interested in applying for the prep-year assessment during this school year, the application must be submitted prior to 3/29/24. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply 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. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, 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

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: ASHEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL PRE K Facility ID: 1153238 Consultant: KAITLYN MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/13/2023 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 9/13/2023 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by LeeAnn Wright, Preschool Operations Coordinator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was emailed to you. Ms. Wright was present and available to ask and answer questions throughout the visit today. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was one hundred percent (100%) as of 9/12/23. The facility is owned by Asheville City Schools. Permit type – Five (5) star license issued 1/4/23. Special Services/Restrictions – 1st shift (daytime care), meets enhanced space, meets reduced ratios, certified Developmental Day. The facility meets requirements for NC Pre-K and Certified Developmental Day. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/22/22. The last fire drill was practiced on 9/11/23. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 9/8/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 9/11/23. The last fire inspection was approved on 10/24/22. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 10/7/22 with seven (7) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. The approved assessment is Teaching Strategies Gold. The facility follows the public school’s Risk Management Plan. The NC Pre-K site monitoring tool has not been completed for the 2023-2024 school year. The Developmental Day site is not currently serving any children with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). There are nine (9) children enrolled. Two (2) children’s files were monitored today including one (1) NC Pre-K child’s file. There are seven (7) staff. One (1) staff file was monitored today. Upon arrival I was greeted by Maria Malone, Lead Teacher. Susanna Smith, Administrator, arrived at approximately 9:15am and assisted with the visit. Ms. Wright arrived at approximately 10:00am to continue assisting with the visit. Ms. Smith left at approximately 10:15am. Children were observed eating breakfast which consisted of pancakes, apple juice and milk. Children transitioned to centers. Children were observed building ramps with foam blocks and rolling cars, sorting pom poms by color and size, and writing letters to pets. Children then transitioned to outside play and were observed digging and raking sand in the sand box and playing tag with teachers. Interactions were positive, encouraging and nurturing. Children were actively supervised at all times. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. One (1) glucagon nasal spray was not contained in the original prescription packaging. .0803(2)(a) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #844 Note: Plan to obtain the original packaging for the glucagon nasal spray. The provider stated that the parent was contacted during the visit and the original pharmacy packaging will be given to the facility promptly. 10A NCAC 09 .0803 ADMINISTERING MEDICATION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS The following provisions apply to the administration of medication in child care centers: (2) Prescribed medications: (a) shall be stored in the original containers in which they were dispensed with the pharmacy labels; Corrective Action Plan: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. 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 • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 9/27/23. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaitlyn.marshall@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaitlyn Marshall P.O. Box 19531 Asheville, NC 28815 Please call me at 828-713-8192, or email kaitlyn.marshall@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. Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed the education requirements for Teacher Assistant EB. EB is currently enrolled in coursework to achieve a four year degree in Child Development: Birth-Kindergarten. We discussed that EB will need to have their education evaluated by WORKS to show the updated education information. We discussed that you would like to move forward with the Rated License process prior to your assessment year. Please note that we are still under Hold Harmless and we will not move forward with the Rated Licensed process if there will be a reduction in stars. Plan to have staff at this site submit any updated transcripts and coursework to WORKS so we will have an accurate picture of education points prior to moving forward with the Rated License process. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Your facility has been placed in cohort 1. Your prep year is 7/1/23-6/30/24. Your assessment year is 7/1/24-6/30/25. We discussed Prep Year Assessments. Please visit ncrlap.org to learn more about Prep Year Assessments. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply 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. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-713-8192, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, 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

10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: ASHEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL PRE K Facility ID: 1153238 Consultant: KAITLYN MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/13/2023 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 9/13/2023 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by LeeAnn Wright, Preschool Operations Coordinator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was emailed to you. Ms. Wright was present and available to ask and answer questions throughout the visit today. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was one hundred percent (100%) as of 9/12/23. The facility is owned by Asheville City Schools. Permit type – Five (5) star license issued 1/4/23. Special Services/Restrictions – 1st shift (daytime care), meets enhanced space, meets reduced ratios, certified Developmental Day. The facility meets requirements for NC Pre-K and Certified Developmental Day. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/22/22. The last fire drill was practiced on 9/11/23. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 9/8/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 9/11/23. The last fire inspection was approved on 10/24/22. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 10/7/22 with seven (7) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. The approved assessment is Teaching Strategies Gold. The facility follows the public school’s Risk Management Plan. The NC Pre-K site monitoring tool has not been completed for the 2023-2024 school year. The Developmental Day site is not currently serving any children with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). There are nine (9) children enrolled. Two (2) children’s files were monitored today including one (1) NC Pre-K child’s file. There are seven (7) staff. One (1) staff file was monitored today. Upon arrival I was greeted by Maria Malone, Lead Teacher. Susanna Smith, Administrator, arrived at approximately 9:15am and assisted with the visit. Ms. Wright arrived at approximately 10:00am to continue assisting with the visit. Ms. Smith left at approximately 10:15am. Children were observed eating breakfast which consisted of pancakes, apple juice and milk. Children transitioned to centers. Children were observed building ramps with foam blocks and rolling cars, sorting pom poms by color and size, and writing letters to pets. Children then transitioned to outside play and were observed digging and raking sand in the sand box and playing tag with teachers. Interactions were positive, encouraging and nurturing. Children were actively supervised at all times. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. One (1) glucagon nasal spray was not contained in the original prescription packaging. .0803(2)(a) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #844 Note: Plan to obtain the original packaging for the glucagon nasal spray. The provider stated that the parent was contacted during the visit and the original pharmacy packaging will be given to the facility promptly. 10A NCAC 09 .0803 ADMINISTERING MEDICATION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS The following provisions apply to the administration of medication in child care centers: (2) Prescribed medications: (a) shall be stored in the original containers in which they were dispensed with the pharmacy labels; Corrective Action Plan: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. 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 • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 9/27/23. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaitlyn.marshall@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaitlyn Marshall P.O. Box 19531 Asheville, NC 28815 Please call me at 828-713-8192, or email kaitlyn.marshall@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. Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed the education requirements for Teacher Assistant EB. EB is currently enrolled in coursework to achieve a four year degree in Child Development: Birth-Kindergarten. We discussed that EB will need to have their education evaluated by WORKS to show the updated education information. We discussed that you would like to move forward with the Rated License process prior to your assessment year. Please note that we are still under Hold Harmless and we will not move forward with the Rated Licensed process if there will be a reduction in stars. Plan to have staff at this site submit any updated transcripts and coursework to WORKS so we will have an accurate picture of education points prior to moving forward with the Rated License process. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Your facility has been placed in cohort 1. Your prep year is 7/1/23-6/30/24. Your assessment year is 7/1/24-6/30/25. We discussed Prep Year Assessments. Please visit ncrlap.org to learn more about Prep Year Assessments. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply 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. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-713-8192, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, 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

10A NCAC 09 .1102 · Violation

Name of Operation: ASHEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL PRE K Facility ID: 1153238 Consultant: KAITLYN MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/13/2023 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 9/13/2023 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by LeeAnn Wright, Preschool Operations Coordinator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was emailed to you. Ms. Wright was present and available to ask and answer questions throughout the visit today. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was one hundred percent (100%) as of 9/12/23. The facility is owned by Asheville City Schools. Permit type – Five (5) star license issued 1/4/23. Special Services/Restrictions – 1st shift (daytime care), meets enhanced space, meets reduced ratios, certified Developmental Day. The facility meets requirements for NC Pre-K and Certified Developmental Day. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/22/22. The last fire drill was practiced on 9/11/23. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 9/8/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 9/11/23. The last fire inspection was approved on 10/24/22. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 10/7/22 with seven (7) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. The approved assessment is Teaching Strategies Gold. The facility follows the public school’s Risk Management Plan. The NC Pre-K site monitoring tool has not been completed for the 2023-2024 school year. The Developmental Day site is not currently serving any children with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). There are nine (9) children enrolled. Two (2) children’s files were monitored today including one (1) NC Pre-K child’s file. There are seven (7) staff. One (1) staff file was monitored today. Upon arrival I was greeted by Maria Malone, Lead Teacher. Susanna Smith, Administrator, arrived at approximately 9:15am and assisted with the visit. Ms. Wright arrived at approximately 10:00am to continue assisting with the visit. Ms. Smith left at approximately 10:15am. Children were observed eating breakfast which consisted of pancakes, apple juice and milk. Children transitioned to centers. Children were observed building ramps with foam blocks and rolling cars, sorting pom poms by color and size, and writing letters to pets. Children then transitioned to outside play and were observed digging and raking sand in the sand box and playing tag with teachers. Interactions were positive, encouraging and nurturing. Children were actively supervised at all times. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. One (1) glucagon nasal spray was not contained in the original prescription packaging. .0803(2)(a) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #844 Note: Plan to obtain the original packaging for the glucagon nasal spray. The provider stated that the parent was contacted during the visit and the original pharmacy packaging will be given to the facility promptly. 10A NCAC 09 .0803 ADMINISTERING MEDICATION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS The following provisions apply to the administration of medication in child care centers: (2) Prescribed medications: (a) shall be stored in the original containers in which they were dispensed with the pharmacy labels; Corrective Action Plan: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. 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 • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 9/27/23. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaitlyn.marshall@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaitlyn Marshall P.O. Box 19531 Asheville, NC 28815 Please call me at 828-713-8192, or email kaitlyn.marshall@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. Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed the education requirements for Teacher Assistant EB. EB is currently enrolled in coursework to achieve a four year degree in Child Development: Birth-Kindergarten. We discussed that EB will need to have their education evaluated by WORKS to show the updated education information. We discussed that you would like to move forward with the Rated License process prior to your assessment year. Please note that we are still under Hold Harmless and we will not move forward with the Rated Licensed process if there will be a reduction in stars. Plan to have staff at this site submit any updated transcripts and coursework to WORKS so we will have an accurate picture of education points prior to moving forward with the Rated License process. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Your facility has been placed in cohort 1. Your prep year is 7/1/23-6/30/24. Your assessment year is 7/1/24-6/30/25. We discussed Prep Year Assessments. Please visit ncrlap.org to learn more about Prep Year Assessments. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply 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. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-713-8192, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, 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

10A NCAC 09 .1703 · Violation

Name of Operation: ASHEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL PRE K Facility ID: 1153238 Consultant: KAITLYN MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/13/2023 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 9/13/2023 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by LeeAnn Wright, Preschool Operations Coordinator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was emailed to you. Ms. Wright was present and available to ask and answer questions throughout the visit today. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was one hundred percent (100%) as of 9/12/23. The facility is owned by Asheville City Schools. Permit type – Five (5) star license issued 1/4/23. Special Services/Restrictions – 1st shift (daytime care), meets enhanced space, meets reduced ratios, certified Developmental Day. The facility meets requirements for NC Pre-K and Certified Developmental Day. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/22/22. The last fire drill was practiced on 9/11/23. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 9/8/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 9/11/23. The last fire inspection was approved on 10/24/22. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 10/7/22 with seven (7) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. The approved assessment is Teaching Strategies Gold. The facility follows the public school’s Risk Management Plan. The NC Pre-K site monitoring tool has not been completed for the 2023-2024 school year. The Developmental Day site is not currently serving any children with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). There are nine (9) children enrolled. Two (2) children’s files were monitored today including one (1) NC Pre-K child’s file. There are seven (7) staff. One (1) staff file was monitored today. Upon arrival I was greeted by Maria Malone, Lead Teacher. Susanna Smith, Administrator, arrived at approximately 9:15am and assisted with the visit. Ms. Wright arrived at approximately 10:00am to continue assisting with the visit. Ms. Smith left at approximately 10:15am. Children were observed eating breakfast which consisted of pancakes, apple juice and milk. Children transitioned to centers. Children were observed building ramps with foam blocks and rolling cars, sorting pom poms by color and size, and writing letters to pets. Children then transitioned to outside play and were observed digging and raking sand in the sand box and playing tag with teachers. Interactions were positive, encouraging and nurturing. Children were actively supervised at all times. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. One (1) glucagon nasal spray was not contained in the original prescription packaging. .0803(2)(a) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #844 Note: Plan to obtain the original packaging for the glucagon nasal spray. The provider stated that the parent was contacted during the visit and the original pharmacy packaging will be given to the facility promptly. 10A NCAC 09 .0803 ADMINISTERING MEDICATION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS The following provisions apply to the administration of medication in child care centers: (2) Prescribed medications: (a) shall be stored in the original containers in which they were dispensed with the pharmacy labels; Corrective Action Plan: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. 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 • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 9/27/23. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaitlyn.marshall@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaitlyn Marshall P.O. Box 19531 Asheville, NC 28815 Please call me at 828-713-8192, or email kaitlyn.marshall@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. Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed the education requirements for Teacher Assistant EB. EB is currently enrolled in coursework to achieve a four year degree in Child Development: Birth-Kindergarten. We discussed that EB will need to have their education evaluated by WORKS to show the updated education information. We discussed that you would like to move forward with the Rated License process prior to your assessment year. Please note that we are still under Hold Harmless and we will not move forward with the Rated Licensed process if there will be a reduction in stars. Plan to have staff at this site submit any updated transcripts and coursework to WORKS so we will have an accurate picture of education points prior to moving forward with the Rated License process. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Your facility has been placed in cohort 1. Your prep year is 7/1/23-6/30/24. Your assessment year is 7/1/24-6/30/25. We discussed Prep Year Assessments. Please visit ncrlap.org to learn more about Prep Year Assessments. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply 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. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-713-8192, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, 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

10A NCAC 09 .2830 · Violation

Name of Operation: ASHEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL PRE K Facility ID: 1153238 Consultant: KAITLYN MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/13/2023 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 9/13/2023 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by LeeAnn Wright, Preschool Operations Coordinator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was emailed to you. Ms. Wright was present and available to ask and answer questions throughout the visit today. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was one hundred percent (100%) as of 9/12/23. The facility is owned by Asheville City Schools. Permit type – Five (5) star license issued 1/4/23. Special Services/Restrictions – 1st shift (daytime care), meets enhanced space, meets reduced ratios, certified Developmental Day. The facility meets requirements for NC Pre-K and Certified Developmental Day. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/22/22. The last fire drill was practiced on 9/11/23. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 9/8/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 9/11/23. The last fire inspection was approved on 10/24/22. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 10/7/22 with seven (7) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. The approved assessment is Teaching Strategies Gold. The facility follows the public school’s Risk Management Plan. The NC Pre-K site monitoring tool has not been completed for the 2023-2024 school year. The Developmental Day site is not currently serving any children with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). There are nine (9) children enrolled. Two (2) children’s files were monitored today including one (1) NC Pre-K child’s file. There are seven (7) staff. One (1) staff file was monitored today. Upon arrival I was greeted by Maria Malone, Lead Teacher. Susanna Smith, Administrator, arrived at approximately 9:15am and assisted with the visit. Ms. Wright arrived at approximately 10:00am to continue assisting with the visit. Ms. Smith left at approximately 10:15am. Children were observed eating breakfast which consisted of pancakes, apple juice and milk. Children transitioned to centers. Children were observed building ramps with foam blocks and rolling cars, sorting pom poms by color and size, and writing letters to pets. Children then transitioned to outside play and were observed digging and raking sand in the sand box and playing tag with teachers. Interactions were positive, encouraging and nurturing. Children were actively supervised at all times. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. One (1) glucagon nasal spray was not contained in the original prescription packaging. .0803(2)(a) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #844 Note: Plan to obtain the original packaging for the glucagon nasal spray. The provider stated that the parent was contacted during the visit and the original pharmacy packaging will be given to the facility promptly. 10A NCAC 09 .0803 ADMINISTERING MEDICATION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS The following provisions apply to the administration of medication in child care centers: (2) Prescribed medications: (a) shall be stored in the original containers in which they were dispensed with the pharmacy labels; Corrective Action Plan: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. 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 • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 9/27/23. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaitlyn.marshall@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaitlyn Marshall P.O. Box 19531 Asheville, NC 28815 Please call me at 828-713-8192, or email kaitlyn.marshall@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. Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed the education requirements for Teacher Assistant EB. EB is currently enrolled in coursework to achieve a four year degree in Child Development: Birth-Kindergarten. We discussed that EB will need to have their education evaluated by WORKS to show the updated education information. We discussed that you would like to move forward with the Rated License process prior to your assessment year. Please note that we are still under Hold Harmless and we will not move forward with the Rated Licensed process if there will be a reduction in stars. Plan to have staff at this site submit any updated transcripts and coursework to WORKS so we will have an accurate picture of education points prior to moving forward with the Rated License process. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Your facility has been placed in cohort 1. Your prep year is 7/1/23-6/30/24. Your assessment year is 7/1/24-6/30/25. We discussed Prep Year Assessments. Please visit ncrlap.org to learn more about Prep Year Assessments. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply 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. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-713-8192, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, 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

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: ASHEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL PRE K Facility ID: 1153238 Consultant: KAITLYN MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/13/2023 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 9/13/2023 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant and also signed by LeeAnn Wright, Preschool Operations Coordinator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was emailed to you. Ms. Wright was present and available to ask and answer questions throughout the visit today. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was one hundred percent (100%) as of 9/12/23. The facility is owned by Asheville City Schools. Permit type – Five (5) star license issued 1/4/23. Special Services/Restrictions – 1st shift (daytime care), meets enhanced space, meets reduced ratios, certified Developmental Day. The facility meets requirements for NC Pre-K and Certified Developmental Day. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/22/22. The last fire drill was practiced on 9/11/23. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 9/8/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 9/11/23. The last fire inspection was approved on 10/24/22. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 10/7/22 with seven (7) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. The approved assessment is Teaching Strategies Gold. The facility follows the public school’s Risk Management Plan. The NC Pre-K site monitoring tool has not been completed for the 2023-2024 school year. The Developmental Day site is not currently serving any children with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). There are nine (9) children enrolled. Two (2) children’s files were monitored today including one (1) NC Pre-K child’s file. There are seven (7) staff. One (1) staff file was monitored today. Upon arrival I was greeted by Maria Malone, Lead Teacher. Susanna Smith, Administrator, arrived at approximately 9:15am and assisted with the visit. Ms. Wright arrived at approximately 10:00am to continue assisting with the visit. Ms. Smith left at approximately 10:15am. Children were observed eating breakfast which consisted of pancakes, apple juice and milk. Children transitioned to centers. Children were observed building ramps with foam blocks and rolling cars, sorting pom poms by color and size, and writing letters to pets. Children then transitioned to outside play and were observed digging and raking sand in the sand box and playing tag with teachers. Interactions were positive, encouraging and nurturing. Children were actively supervised at all times. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. One (1) glucagon nasal spray was not contained in the original prescription packaging. .0803(2)(a) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #844 Note: Plan to obtain the original packaging for the glucagon nasal spray. The provider stated that the parent was contacted during the visit and the original pharmacy packaging will be given to the facility promptly. 10A NCAC 09 .0803 ADMINISTERING MEDICATION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS The following provisions apply to the administration of medication in child care centers: (2) Prescribed medications: (a) shall be stored in the original containers in which they were dispensed with the pharmacy labels; Corrective Action Plan: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. 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 • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 9/27/23. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: kaitlyn.marshall@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Kaitlyn Marshall P.O. Box 19531 Asheville, NC 28815 Please call me at 828-713-8192, or email kaitlyn.marshall@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. Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed the education requirements for Teacher Assistant EB. EB is currently enrolled in coursework to achieve a four year degree in Child Development: Birth-Kindergarten. We discussed that EB will need to have their education evaluated by WORKS to show the updated education information. We discussed that you would like to move forward with the Rated License process prior to your assessment year. Please note that we are still under Hold Harmless and we will not move forward with the Rated Licensed process if there will be a reduction in stars. Plan to have staff at this site submit any updated transcripts and coursework to WORKS so we will have an accurate picture of education points prior to moving forward with the Rated License process. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Stabilization Grant, please contact Kaitlyn Marshall, Child Care Consultant, at 828-713-8192 or email kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Your facility has been placed in cohort 1. Your prep year is 7/1/23-6/30/24. Your assessment year is 7/1/24-6/30/25. We discussed Prep Year Assessments. Please visit ncrlap.org to learn more about Prep Year Assessments. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply 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. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaitlyn.marshall@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-713-8192, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, 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