Asheville Montessori School

10A NCAC 09 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: Asheville Montessori School Facility ID: 11000970 Consultant: MONICA HOUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/10/2026 Number Present: 60 Completed Date: 2/10/2026 Age: From 3 To 6 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements during the first temporary time period visit. This facility is on a temporary license due to a change of ownership. Phil Gregory, Legal Operator, was on-site and available to answer and ask questions. Sarah Dills, Administrator, was not on-site during the visit today. Currently this center operates with a Temporary License, issued 1/1/26 and is effective through 7/1/26. The restrictions include first shift only for seventy-two (72) children, ages 3-7 years old. The Secretary of State website was checked today, and the company, Montessori School of Asheville, Inc., is listed as active-current. If any changes to the organization need to be made, then you must notify your consultant at least thirty (30) days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. During this first Temporary Time Period visit, classrooms were monitored as well as the playground, materials, equipment and required posted items for meeting all minimum licensing requirements. A zoning letter for 360 Weaverville Rd, Asheville was completed and dated 6/6/25. An approved building inspection was completed on 7/9/25 An approved fire inspection was completed on 6/27/25. A sanitation inspection was completed on 1/16/26 with nine (9) demerits for a Superior classification. Buncombe County Environmental Health also arrived during the visit today for a sanitation inspection. The sanitation inspection report completed for today had six (6) demerits for a Superior classification. Administrative, operational and personnel policies have been submitted for review and need revisions to meet minimum licensing requirements – this is due on or before 5/1/26. Mr. Gregory stated the Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) plan transfer has been completed and the facility is still current with the EPR plan last being reviewed in August 2025. The water lead testing was completed on 5/24/24 with no hazards identified. The lead based paint and asbestos survey was completed and testing is not required due to the building being built in 2006. You stated the Clean Water for Carolina Kids account has been updated to the new ownership. The last fire drill was practiced on 1/13/26. The last shelter in place drill was practiced on 2/9/26. The last playground inspection was completed on 1/13/26. The emergency medical care (EMC) plan was posted and current. The incident log is in use and maintained. The children were observed in free play, large group activities, routine care, outdoor play, and snack. The snack today in space #3 was graham crackers, cantaloupe, yogurt, carrots, and water. Three (3) children files were monitored. There are twelve (12) staff. Six (6) staff files were monitored during the visit today. The facility does not serve any children through subsidy vouchers and there are no plans at this time for Mr. Gregory to apply for a rated license. The Initial Application for Assessment for a Two Component Star Rated License can be found on the Division’s website if you would like to apply for a rated license and the Rated License Request for Review Form can be requested if you would like to request the Environment Rating Scale (ERS) assessment. Plan to visit the ncrlap.org website to learn more about the assessment process. The following violation of child care requirements was observed today: Violation Number Comment Rule 525 Menus for all meals and snacks were not planned at least 1 week ahead and dated. The menus posted and dated for the week of 2/9/26 were only planned through today and not at least one week in advance. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) All violations are required to be corrected immediately. However, if at any time you are unable to correct all violations within the specified time frame, please send a written statement regarding those violations that were corrected and include a specific plan for correction of the remaining violations. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today’s visit would be considered as legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement on or before 2/24/26. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or on the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: monica.houck@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) Attn: Monica Houck 151 Creekview Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28792 Please call me at 828-243-2154, or email monica.houck@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Falsification of any information may result in a revocation of your license. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Please note any violations cited today and during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Achieving Compliance – rule references are noted in the cited violations *Item #525 To achieve compliance, menus planned at least one week in advance must be completed and provided for verification. A plan to state how compliance will be maintained for the future is also needed. We discussed that once the menu is planned, any substitutions can be documented on the menu prior to serving the food to the children. Consultation: We discussed that any parent volunteers that read with children cannot be left alone or be counted in staff/child ratio. If the hallway is where parents would be reading with children, a qualified staff person must be with the parent. If there is a quiet place in the child’s classroom or outdoors where other staff and children are occupying the space, the parents can read to the child with a qualified staff member in the classroom or outdoors. We discussed that children who have a parent preference of not drinking cow's milk at the facility must have some other type of milk, such as soy milk or lactose free milk, served as a substitute. The substituted milk must meet the same nutrition requirements, such as eight (8) grams of protein. We also discussed that parents and food prep staff must have option to view the morning and afternoon snack menus in the respective classrooms and kitchen food prep area. 10A NCAC 09 .0901 GENERAL NUTRITION REQUIREMENTS (a)Meals and snacks served to children in a child care center shall comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) which are based on the recommended nutrient intake judged by the National Research Council to be adequate for maintaining good nutrition. The types of food, number and size of servings shall be appropriate for the ages and developmental levels of the children in care. The Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs are incorporated by reference and include subsequent amendments. A copy of the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs is available online at https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp/meals-and-snacks. (b) When food is prepared by or provided by the center, menus for nutritious meals and snacks shall be planned at least one week in advance. At least one dated copy of the current week's menu shall be posted where it can be seen by parents and food preparation staff when food is prepared or provided by the center. A variety of food shall be included in meals and snacks. Any substitution shall be of comparable food value and shall be recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. (h)The food required by special diets for medical, religious, or cultural reasons, or parental preferences, may be provided by the center or may be brought to the center by the parents. If the diet is prescribed by a health care professional, a statement signed by the health care professional shall be on file at the center and written instructions shall be provided by the child's parent, health care professional, or a licensed dietitian/nutritionist. If the diet is not prescribed by a health care professional, written instructions shall be provided by the child's parent and shall be on file at the center. New and terminated staff notification requirement: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. There was a general comment (below) on today's sanitation report regarding having chickens on-site: Facility received approval from health department to have chickens on site as long as the chickens are contained and the facility maintains vet records. Facility plans to keep chickens contained at grassy area where children are not allowed to spend time unless they have a permission slip completed by a parent. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed and reviewed with you. The printed visit summary was signed and a copy left with you. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at monica.houck@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.243.2154, or my supervisor, Bonnie Mathis at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: Asheville Montessori School Facility ID: 11000970 Consultant: MONICA HOUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/10/2026 Number Present: 60 Completed Date: 2/10/2026 Age: From 3 To 6 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements during the first temporary time period visit. This facility is on a temporary license due to a change of ownership. Phil Gregory, Legal Operator, was on-site and available to answer and ask questions. Sarah Dills, Administrator, was not on-site during the visit today. Currently this center operates with a Temporary License, issued 1/1/26 and is effective through 7/1/26. The restrictions include first shift only for seventy-two (72) children, ages 3-7 years old. The Secretary of State website was checked today, and the company, Montessori School of Asheville, Inc., is listed as active-current. If any changes to the organization need to be made, then you must notify your consultant at least thirty (30) days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. During this first Temporary Time Period visit, classrooms were monitored as well as the playground, materials, equipment and required posted items for meeting all minimum licensing requirements. A zoning letter for 360 Weaverville Rd, Asheville was completed and dated 6/6/25. An approved building inspection was completed on 7/9/25 An approved fire inspection was completed on 6/27/25. A sanitation inspection was completed on 1/16/26 with nine (9) demerits for a Superior classification. Buncombe County Environmental Health also arrived during the visit today for a sanitation inspection. The sanitation inspection report completed for today had six (6) demerits for a Superior classification. Administrative, operational and personnel policies have been submitted for review and need revisions to meet minimum licensing requirements – this is due on or before 5/1/26. Mr. Gregory stated the Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) plan transfer has been completed and the facility is still current with the EPR plan last being reviewed in August 2025. The water lead testing was completed on 5/24/24 with no hazards identified. The lead based paint and asbestos survey was completed and testing is not required due to the building being built in 2006. You stated the Clean Water for Carolina Kids account has been updated to the new ownership. The last fire drill was practiced on 1/13/26. The last shelter in place drill was practiced on 2/9/26. The last playground inspection was completed on 1/13/26. The emergency medical care (EMC) plan was posted and current. The incident log is in use and maintained. The children were observed in free play, large group activities, routine care, outdoor play, and snack. The snack today in space #3 was graham crackers, cantaloupe, yogurt, carrots, and water. Three (3) children files were monitored. There are twelve (12) staff. Six (6) staff files were monitored during the visit today. The facility does not serve any children through subsidy vouchers and there are no plans at this time for Mr. Gregory to apply for a rated license. The Initial Application for Assessment for a Two Component Star Rated License can be found on the Division’s website if you would like to apply for a rated license and the Rated License Request for Review Form can be requested if you would like to request the Environment Rating Scale (ERS) assessment. Plan to visit the ncrlap.org website to learn more about the assessment process. The following violation of child care requirements was observed today: Violation Number Comment Rule 525 Menus for all meals and snacks were not planned at least 1 week ahead and dated. The menus posted and dated for the week of 2/9/26 were only planned through today and not at least one week in advance. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) All violations are required to be corrected immediately. However, if at any time you are unable to correct all violations within the specified time frame, please send a written statement regarding those violations that were corrected and include a specific plan for correction of the remaining violations. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today’s visit would be considered as legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement on or before 2/24/26. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or on the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: monica.houck@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) Attn: Monica Houck 151 Creekview Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28792 Please call me at 828-243-2154, or email monica.houck@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Falsification of any information may result in a revocation of your license. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Please note any violations cited today and during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Achieving Compliance – rule references are noted in the cited violations *Item #525 To achieve compliance, menus planned at least one week in advance must be completed and provided for verification. A plan to state how compliance will be maintained for the future is also needed. We discussed that once the menu is planned, any substitutions can be documented on the menu prior to serving the food to the children. Consultation: We discussed that any parent volunteers that read with children cannot be left alone or be counted in staff/child ratio. If the hallway is where parents would be reading with children, a qualified staff person must be with the parent. If there is a quiet place in the child’s classroom or outdoors where other staff and children are occupying the space, the parents can read to the child with a qualified staff member in the classroom or outdoors. We discussed that children who have a parent preference of not drinking cow's milk at the facility must have some other type of milk, such as soy milk or lactose free milk, served as a substitute. The substituted milk must meet the same nutrition requirements, such as eight (8) grams of protein. We also discussed that parents and food prep staff must have option to view the morning and afternoon snack menus in the respective classrooms and kitchen food prep area. 10A NCAC 09 .0901 GENERAL NUTRITION REQUIREMENTS (a)Meals and snacks served to children in a child care center shall comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) which are based on the recommended nutrient intake judged by the National Research Council to be adequate for maintaining good nutrition. The types of food, number and size of servings shall be appropriate for the ages and developmental levels of the children in care. The Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs are incorporated by reference and include subsequent amendments. A copy of the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs is available online at https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp/meals-and-snacks. (b) When food is prepared by or provided by the center, menus for nutritious meals and snacks shall be planned at least one week in advance. At least one dated copy of the current week's menu shall be posted where it can be seen by parents and food preparation staff when food is prepared or provided by the center. A variety of food shall be included in meals and snacks. Any substitution shall be of comparable food value and shall be recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. (h)The food required by special diets for medical, religious, or cultural reasons, or parental preferences, may be provided by the center or may be brought to the center by the parents. If the diet is prescribed by a health care professional, a statement signed by the health care professional shall be on file at the center and written instructions shall be provided by the child's parent, health care professional, or a licensed dietitian/nutritionist. If the diet is not prescribed by a health care professional, written instructions shall be provided by the child's parent and shall be on file at the center. New and terminated staff notification requirement: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. There was a general comment (below) on today's sanitation report regarding having chickens on-site: Facility received approval from health department to have chickens on site as long as the chickens are contained and the facility maintains vet records. Facility plans to keep chickens contained at grassy area where children are not allowed to spend time unless they have a permission slip completed by a parent. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed and reviewed with you. The printed visit summary was signed and a copy left with you. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at monica.houck@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.243.2154, or my supervisor, Bonnie Mathis at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: Asheville Montessori School Facility ID: 11000970 Consultant: MONICA HOUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/10/2026 Number Present: 60 Completed Date: 2/10/2026 Age: From 3 To 6 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements during the first temporary time period visit. This facility is on a temporary license due to a change of ownership. Phil Gregory, Legal Operator, was on-site and available to answer and ask questions. Sarah Dills, Administrator, was not on-site during the visit today. Currently this center operates with a Temporary License, issued 1/1/26 and is effective through 7/1/26. The restrictions include first shift only for seventy-two (72) children, ages 3-7 years old. The Secretary of State website was checked today, and the company, Montessori School of Asheville, Inc., is listed as active-current. If any changes to the organization need to be made, then you must notify your consultant at least thirty (30) days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. During this first Temporary Time Period visit, classrooms were monitored as well as the playground, materials, equipment and required posted items for meeting all minimum licensing requirements. A zoning letter for 360 Weaverville Rd, Asheville was completed and dated 6/6/25. An approved building inspection was completed on 7/9/25 An approved fire inspection was completed on 6/27/25. A sanitation inspection was completed on 1/16/26 with nine (9) demerits for a Superior classification. Buncombe County Environmental Health also arrived during the visit today for a sanitation inspection. The sanitation inspection report completed for today had six (6) demerits for a Superior classification. Administrative, operational and personnel policies have been submitted for review and need revisions to meet minimum licensing requirements – this is due on or before 5/1/26. Mr. Gregory stated the Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) plan transfer has been completed and the facility is still current with the EPR plan last being reviewed in August 2025. The water lead testing was completed on 5/24/24 with no hazards identified. The lead based paint and asbestos survey was completed and testing is not required due to the building being built in 2006. You stated the Clean Water for Carolina Kids account has been updated to the new ownership. The last fire drill was practiced on 1/13/26. The last shelter in place drill was practiced on 2/9/26. The last playground inspection was completed on 1/13/26. The emergency medical care (EMC) plan was posted and current. The incident log is in use and maintained. The children were observed in free play, large group activities, routine care, outdoor play, and snack. The snack today in space #3 was graham crackers, cantaloupe, yogurt, carrots, and water. Three (3) children files were monitored. There are twelve (12) staff. Six (6) staff files were monitored during the visit today. The facility does not serve any children through subsidy vouchers and there are no plans at this time for Mr. Gregory to apply for a rated license. The Initial Application for Assessment for a Two Component Star Rated License can be found on the Division’s website if you would like to apply for a rated license and the Rated License Request for Review Form can be requested if you would like to request the Environment Rating Scale (ERS) assessment. Plan to visit the ncrlap.org website to learn more about the assessment process. The following violation of child care requirements was observed today: Violation Number Comment Rule 525 Menus for all meals and snacks were not planned at least 1 week ahead and dated. The menus posted and dated for the week of 2/9/26 were only planned through today and not at least one week in advance. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) All violations are required to be corrected immediately. However, if at any time you are unable to correct all violations within the specified time frame, please send a written statement regarding those violations that were corrected and include a specific plan for correction of the remaining violations. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today’s visit would be considered as legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement on or before 2/24/26. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or on the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: monica.houck@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) Attn: Monica Houck 151 Creekview Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28792 Please call me at 828-243-2154, or email monica.houck@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Falsification of any information may result in a revocation of your license. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Please note any violations cited today and during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Achieving Compliance – rule references are noted in the cited violations *Item #525 To achieve compliance, menus planned at least one week in advance must be completed and provided for verification. A plan to state how compliance will be maintained for the future is also needed. We discussed that once the menu is planned, any substitutions can be documented on the menu prior to serving the food to the children. Consultation: We discussed that any parent volunteers that read with children cannot be left alone or be counted in staff/child ratio. If the hallway is where parents would be reading with children, a qualified staff person must be with the parent. If there is a quiet place in the child’s classroom or outdoors where other staff and children are occupying the space, the parents can read to the child with a qualified staff member in the classroom or outdoors. We discussed that children who have a parent preference of not drinking cow's milk at the facility must have some other type of milk, such as soy milk or lactose free milk, served as a substitute. The substituted milk must meet the same nutrition requirements, such as eight (8) grams of protein. We also discussed that parents and food prep staff must have option to view the morning and afternoon snack menus in the respective classrooms and kitchen food prep area. 10A NCAC 09 .0901 GENERAL NUTRITION REQUIREMENTS (a)Meals and snacks served to children in a child care center shall comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) which are based on the recommended nutrient intake judged by the National Research Council to be adequate for maintaining good nutrition. The types of food, number and size of servings shall be appropriate for the ages and developmental levels of the children in care. The Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs are incorporated by reference and include subsequent amendments. A copy of the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs is available online at https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp/meals-and-snacks. (b) When food is prepared by or provided by the center, menus for nutritious meals and snacks shall be planned at least one week in advance. At least one dated copy of the current week's menu shall be posted where it can be seen by parents and food preparation staff when food is prepared or provided by the center. A variety of food shall be included in meals and snacks. Any substitution shall be of comparable food value and shall be recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. (h)The food required by special diets for medical, religious, or cultural reasons, or parental preferences, may be provided by the center or may be brought to the center by the parents. If the diet is prescribed by a health care professional, a statement signed by the health care professional shall be on file at the center and written instructions shall be provided by the child's parent, health care professional, or a licensed dietitian/nutritionist. If the diet is not prescribed by a health care professional, written instructions shall be provided by the child's parent and shall be on file at the center. New and terminated staff notification requirement: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. There was a general comment (below) on today's sanitation report regarding having chickens on-site: Facility received approval from health department to have chickens on site as long as the chickens are contained and the facility maintains vet records. Facility plans to keep chickens contained at grassy area where children are not allowed to spend time unless they have a permission slip completed by a parent. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed and reviewed with you. The printed visit summary was signed and a copy left with you. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at monica.houck@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.243.2154, or my supervisor, Bonnie Mathis at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times