Jones PRE K

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: JONES PRE K Facility ID: 11000860 Consultant: KAITLYN MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/30/2026 Number Present: 36 Completed Date: 4/30/2026 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 140 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM 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 me, 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 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, CPR/First Aid, special training, CBC qualification, Emergency Medical Care plan, administration of medication, storage of hazardous products, storage of medication, general safety, adequate/approved space, program records, license posted. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-seven percent (97%) as of 4/30/26. Permit type – Five (5) star license issued 10/22/25. Special Services/Restrictions – 1st shift (daytime care), meets Head Start/Early Head Start ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/22/25. The last fire drill was practiced on 4/29/26. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 3/4/26. The last fire inspection was approved on 12/13/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 2/25/26 with nine (9) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. Lead water testing was completed on 5/22/24 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing has not been completed. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website lists the status as “Survey Review by RTI”. Continue to work with RTI and the public elementary school to complete required testing. Upon arrival I was greeted by Paula Weaver, Lead Teacher. In classroom space 1, children painted with water color, molded playdoh into various shapes, explored pretend play with a dollhouse, read books and poured water in a water table. Children from classroom space 2 were exploring the outdoor learning environment. Children rode tricycles, kicked and threw balls of various sizes and observed insects with magnifying glasses. 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 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The last fire inspection was completed on 12/13/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #106: During the visit, you spoke with the public school leadership to request a copy of the fire inspection. The public school contact stated a copy of the last fire inspection was unable to be located. To reach compliance with this violation, a copy of the last fire inspection report must be sent to me. We discussed the public school inspection reports are acceptable for the DPI program. Please send me a copy of the inspection report when it is received from the fire marshal. Additionally, please send me a letter of compliance following the instructions below. 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# • Name and position of individual submitting compliance statement • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 5/14/26. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) 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: Developmental Day: Susanna Smith, Administrator, requested the facility to receive Developmental Day status in an email on 3/24/26. Currently, Developmental Day services are provided at Hall Fletcher Pre-K #11000838. The building will be receiving repairs during the summer months causing the air conditioning to be turned off. Ms. Smith requested the Developmental Day certification for the Jones location in order to provide services to the Developmental Day children during the summer months. We reviewed section .2900 of the NC Child Care rules during the visit today. The facility meets requirements to be Developmental Day certified. The facility plans to begin Developmental Day services at the Jones location on 6/15/26. The facility will request to remove Developmental Day services at the end of the summer. The first day of the 2026-2027 school year is 8/24/26. 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: JONES PRE K Facility ID: 11000860 Consultant: KAITLYN MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/30/2026 Number Present: 36 Completed Date: 4/30/2026 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 140 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM 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 me, 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 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, CPR/First Aid, special training, CBC qualification, Emergency Medical Care plan, administration of medication, storage of hazardous products, storage of medication, general safety, adequate/approved space, program records, license posted. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-seven percent (97%) as of 4/30/26. Permit type – Five (5) star license issued 10/22/25. Special Services/Restrictions – 1st shift (daytime care), meets Head Start/Early Head Start ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/22/25. The last fire drill was practiced on 4/29/26. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 3/4/26. The last fire inspection was approved on 12/13/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 2/25/26 with nine (9) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. Lead water testing was completed on 5/22/24 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing has not been completed. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website lists the status as “Survey Review by RTI”. Continue to work with RTI and the public elementary school to complete required testing. Upon arrival I was greeted by Paula Weaver, Lead Teacher. In classroom space 1, children painted with water color, molded playdoh into various shapes, explored pretend play with a dollhouse, read books and poured water in a water table. Children from classroom space 2 were exploring the outdoor learning environment. Children rode tricycles, kicked and threw balls of various sizes and observed insects with magnifying glasses. 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 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The last fire inspection was completed on 12/13/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #106: During the visit, you spoke with the public school leadership to request a copy of the fire inspection. The public school contact stated a copy of the last fire inspection was unable to be located. To reach compliance with this violation, a copy of the last fire inspection report must be sent to me. We discussed the public school inspection reports are acceptable for the DPI program. Please send me a copy of the inspection report when it is received from the fire marshal. Additionally, please send me a letter of compliance following the instructions below. 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# • Name and position of individual submitting compliance statement • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 5/14/26. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) 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: Developmental Day: Susanna Smith, Administrator, requested the facility to receive Developmental Day status in an email on 3/24/26. Currently, Developmental Day services are provided at Hall Fletcher Pre-K #11000838. The building will be receiving repairs during the summer months causing the air conditioning to be turned off. Ms. Smith requested the Developmental Day certification for the Jones location in order to provide services to the Developmental Day children during the summer months. We reviewed section .2900 of the NC Child Care rules during the visit today. The facility meets requirements to be Developmental Day certified. The facility plans to begin Developmental Day services at the Jones location on 6/15/26. The facility will request to remove Developmental Day services at the end of the summer. The first day of the 2026-2027 school year is 8/24/26. 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: JONES PRE K Facility ID: 11000860 Consultant: KAITLYN MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/22/2025 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 10/22/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 11:45 AM 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 rated license assessment visit. 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, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic 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 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 10/20/25. The facility is operated by Asheville City Schools Permit type – Five (5) star license issued 7/29/21 Special Services/Restrictions – 1st shift (daytime care), meets enhanced space, meets reduced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 12/6/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 9/4/25. The last lockdown drill was practiced on 9/4/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 10/17/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 12/13/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 2/25/25 with five (5) 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 5/22/24 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing has not been completed. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website lists the status as “Survey review by RTI”. Continue to work with RTI and the public elementary school to complete the required testing. The program does provide transportation. You stated that you do transport three (3) children on a regular basis. The program uses public school buses. 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. Plan to complete the tool by 10/31/25. Two (2) NC Pre-K children files were monitored today. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Catherina Lutin, Teacher Assistant. In classroom space 1, children were eating breakfast which consisted of egg, ham, and cheese sandwich, applesauce and milk. Teachers talked with the children about what they were eating, asking open-ended questions. In classroom space 2, children ate breakfast and then cleaned up to go outside. During the transition, children read books as they prepared to go outside. 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 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. The Emergency Information form for one (1) staff did not include the choice of health professional. .0701(a) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #1035: The choice of health professional was added during the visit today. Moving forward, plan to have staff list their choice of health care professional. They can list the local hospital or urgent care facility if they do not have a primary care physician. Consultation is provided as follows: Rated License Assessment: The facility has elected to pursue a Star Rated License through Pathway 3: Accreditation and Head Start. The facility meets requirements to provide Head Start services and is contracted through Community Action Opportunities. The Application for Assessment for a Rated License, Request to Use Accreditation and Head Start Licensure Pathway to Earn a Star Rated License, Classroom Staff to Child Ratio Sheet and documentation of the Head Start contract with Community Action Opportunities was provided from Ms. Smith via email on 10/10/25. Based on the Head Start pathway, a Five Star License will be issued. Please note, this is a preliminary calculation. If there are concerns or if additional information is needed to process your license, you will be contacted. Menu: The menu given to teachers from the public school cafeteria does not include all components. As a reminder, both classrooms should document the additional components on their menu for parent reference. Emergency Medical Care Plan: An error was noted on the Emergency Medical Care plan in classroom space 1. Teachers from another site are listed as the persons responsible for notification of parents or emergency contacts of illness or injury. Plan to correct this with the teachers currently working in the classroom. The Emergency Medical Care plan listed in the other classroom has the correct teachers listed. Those teachers can be called upon in the event of an emergency for classroom 1 as well. Transportation Permission: We discussed parents currently request transportation with the information required in the rule below: 10A NCAC 09 .1003 SAFE PROCEDURES (i) Before children are transported, written permission from a parent shall be obtained that shall include when and where the child is to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Parents are then notified if their request has been approved, and then they provide consent to transport their child. We discussed finding a way to include the information in the rule above on the parent consent/permission statement. We discussed all parent forms have been digitized, so perhaps adding the information to the parent consent line for transportation would be possible. Alternatively, we discussed placing the information on a form for parents once their request has been accepted and once they have been assigned a bus. We discussed the elementary school is switching digital file systems. I recommend including this information while you are in the process of making changes to the system. 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.” Recognizing and Responding: 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 .3222 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in noncompliance with or failure to meet the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within six months. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within six months, the operator shall notify the Division. 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.marshal@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 .1003 · Violation

Name of Operation: JONES PRE K Facility ID: 11000860 Consultant: KAITLYN MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/22/2025 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 10/22/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 11:45 AM 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 rated license assessment visit. 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, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic 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 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 10/20/25. The facility is operated by Asheville City Schools Permit type – Five (5) star license issued 7/29/21 Special Services/Restrictions – 1st shift (daytime care), meets enhanced space, meets reduced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 12/6/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 9/4/25. The last lockdown drill was practiced on 9/4/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 10/17/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 12/13/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 2/25/25 with five (5) 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 5/22/24 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing has not been completed. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website lists the status as “Survey review by RTI”. Continue to work with RTI and the public elementary school to complete the required testing. The program does provide transportation. You stated that you do transport three (3) children on a regular basis. The program uses public school buses. 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. Plan to complete the tool by 10/31/25. Two (2) NC Pre-K children files were monitored today. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Catherina Lutin, Teacher Assistant. In classroom space 1, children were eating breakfast which consisted of egg, ham, and cheese sandwich, applesauce and milk. Teachers talked with the children about what they were eating, asking open-ended questions. In classroom space 2, children ate breakfast and then cleaned up to go outside. During the transition, children read books as they prepared to go outside. 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 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. The Emergency Information form for one (1) staff did not include the choice of health professional. .0701(a) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #1035: The choice of health professional was added during the visit today. Moving forward, plan to have staff list their choice of health care professional. They can list the local hospital or urgent care facility if they do not have a primary care physician. Consultation is provided as follows: Rated License Assessment: The facility has elected to pursue a Star Rated License through Pathway 3: Accreditation and Head Start. The facility meets requirements to provide Head Start services and is contracted through Community Action Opportunities. The Application for Assessment for a Rated License, Request to Use Accreditation and Head Start Licensure Pathway to Earn a Star Rated License, Classroom Staff to Child Ratio Sheet and documentation of the Head Start contract with Community Action Opportunities was provided from Ms. Smith via email on 10/10/25. Based on the Head Start pathway, a Five Star License will be issued. Please note, this is a preliminary calculation. If there are concerns or if additional information is needed to process your license, you will be contacted. Menu: The menu given to teachers from the public school cafeteria does not include all components. As a reminder, both classrooms should document the additional components on their menu for parent reference. Emergency Medical Care Plan: An error was noted on the Emergency Medical Care plan in classroom space 1. Teachers from another site are listed as the persons responsible for notification of parents or emergency contacts of illness or injury. Plan to correct this with the teachers currently working in the classroom. The Emergency Medical Care plan listed in the other classroom has the correct teachers listed. Those teachers can be called upon in the event of an emergency for classroom 1 as well. Transportation Permission: We discussed parents currently request transportation with the information required in the rule below: 10A NCAC 09 .1003 SAFE PROCEDURES (i) Before children are transported, written permission from a parent shall be obtained that shall include when and where the child is to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Parents are then notified if their request has been approved, and then they provide consent to transport their child. We discussed finding a way to include the information in the rule above on the parent consent/permission statement. We discussed all parent forms have been digitized, so perhaps adding the information to the parent consent line for transportation would be possible. Alternatively, we discussed placing the information on a form for parents once their request has been accepted and once they have been assigned a bus. We discussed the elementary school is switching digital file systems. I recommend including this information while you are in the process of making changes to the system. 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.” Recognizing and Responding: 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 .3222 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in noncompliance with or failure to meet the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within six months. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within six months, the operator shall notify the Division. 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.marshal@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: JONES PRE K Facility ID: 11000860 Consultant: KAITLYN MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/22/2025 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 10/22/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 11:45 AM 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 rated license assessment visit. 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, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic 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 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 10/20/25. The facility is operated by Asheville City Schools Permit type – Five (5) star license issued 7/29/21 Special Services/Restrictions – 1st shift (daytime care), meets enhanced space, meets reduced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 12/6/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 9/4/25. The last lockdown drill was practiced on 9/4/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 10/17/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 12/13/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 2/25/25 with five (5) 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 5/22/24 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing has not been completed. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website lists the status as “Survey review by RTI”. Continue to work with RTI and the public elementary school to complete the required testing. The program does provide transportation. You stated that you do transport three (3) children on a regular basis. The program uses public school buses. 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. Plan to complete the tool by 10/31/25. Two (2) NC Pre-K children files were monitored today. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Catherina Lutin, Teacher Assistant. In classroom space 1, children were eating breakfast which consisted of egg, ham, and cheese sandwich, applesauce and milk. Teachers talked with the children about what they were eating, asking open-ended questions. In classroom space 2, children ate breakfast and then cleaned up to go outside. During the transition, children read books as they prepared to go outside. 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 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. The Emergency Information form for one (1) staff did not include the choice of health professional. .0701(a) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #1035: The choice of health professional was added during the visit today. Moving forward, plan to have staff list their choice of health care professional. They can list the local hospital or urgent care facility if they do not have a primary care physician. Consultation is provided as follows: Rated License Assessment: The facility has elected to pursue a Star Rated License through Pathway 3: Accreditation and Head Start. The facility meets requirements to provide Head Start services and is contracted through Community Action Opportunities. The Application for Assessment for a Rated License, Request to Use Accreditation and Head Start Licensure Pathway to Earn a Star Rated License, Classroom Staff to Child Ratio Sheet and documentation of the Head Start contract with Community Action Opportunities was provided from Ms. Smith via email on 10/10/25. Based on the Head Start pathway, a Five Star License will be issued. Please note, this is a preliminary calculation. If there are concerns or if additional information is needed to process your license, you will be contacted. Menu: The menu given to teachers from the public school cafeteria does not include all components. As a reminder, both classrooms should document the additional components on their menu for parent reference. Emergency Medical Care Plan: An error was noted on the Emergency Medical Care plan in classroom space 1. Teachers from another site are listed as the persons responsible for notification of parents or emergency contacts of illness or injury. Plan to correct this with the teachers currently working in the classroom. The Emergency Medical Care plan listed in the other classroom has the correct teachers listed. Those teachers can be called upon in the event of an emergency for classroom 1 as well. Transportation Permission: We discussed parents currently request transportation with the information required in the rule below: 10A NCAC 09 .1003 SAFE PROCEDURES (i) Before children are transported, written permission from a parent shall be obtained that shall include when and where the child is to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Parents are then notified if their request has been approved, and then they provide consent to transport their child. We discussed finding a way to include the information in the rule above on the parent consent/permission statement. We discussed all parent forms have been digitized, so perhaps adding the information to the parent consent line for transportation would be possible. Alternatively, we discussed placing the information on a form for parents once their request has been accepted and once they have been assigned a bus. We discussed the elementary school is switching digital file systems. I recommend including this information while you are in the process of making changes to the system. 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.” Recognizing and Responding: 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 .3222 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in noncompliance with or failure to meet the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within six months. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within six months, the operator shall notify the Division. 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.marshal@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: JONES PRE K Facility ID: 11000860 Consultant: KAITLYN MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/22/2025 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 10/22/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 11:45 AM 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 rated license assessment visit. 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, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic 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 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 10/20/25. The facility is operated by Asheville City Schools Permit type – Five (5) star license issued 7/29/21 Special Services/Restrictions – 1st shift (daytime care), meets enhanced space, meets reduced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 12/6/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 9/4/25. The last lockdown drill was practiced on 9/4/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 10/17/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 12/13/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 2/25/25 with five (5) 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 5/22/24 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing has not been completed. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website lists the status as “Survey review by RTI”. Continue to work with RTI and the public elementary school to complete the required testing. The program does provide transportation. You stated that you do transport three (3) children on a regular basis. The program uses public school buses. 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. Plan to complete the tool by 10/31/25. Two (2) NC Pre-K children files were monitored today. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Catherina Lutin, Teacher Assistant. In classroom space 1, children were eating breakfast which consisted of egg, ham, and cheese sandwich, applesauce and milk. Teachers talked with the children about what they were eating, asking open-ended questions. In classroom space 2, children ate breakfast and then cleaned up to go outside. During the transition, children read books as they prepared to go outside. 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 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. The Emergency Information form for one (1) staff did not include the choice of health professional. .0701(a) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #1035: The choice of health professional was added during the visit today. Moving forward, plan to have staff list their choice of health care professional. They can list the local hospital or urgent care facility if they do not have a primary care physician. Consultation is provided as follows: Rated License Assessment: The facility has elected to pursue a Star Rated License through Pathway 3: Accreditation and Head Start. The facility meets requirements to provide Head Start services and is contracted through Community Action Opportunities. The Application for Assessment for a Rated License, Request to Use Accreditation and Head Start Licensure Pathway to Earn a Star Rated License, Classroom Staff to Child Ratio Sheet and documentation of the Head Start contract with Community Action Opportunities was provided from Ms. Smith via email on 10/10/25. Based on the Head Start pathway, a Five Star License will be issued. Please note, this is a preliminary calculation. If there are concerns or if additional information is needed to process your license, you will be contacted. Menu: The menu given to teachers from the public school cafeteria does not include all components. As a reminder, both classrooms should document the additional components on their menu for parent reference. Emergency Medical Care Plan: An error was noted on the Emergency Medical Care plan in classroom space 1. Teachers from another site are listed as the persons responsible for notification of parents or emergency contacts of illness or injury. Plan to correct this with the teachers currently working in the classroom. The Emergency Medical Care plan listed in the other classroom has the correct teachers listed. Those teachers can be called upon in the event of an emergency for classroom 1 as well. Transportation Permission: We discussed parents currently request transportation with the information required in the rule below: 10A NCAC 09 .1003 SAFE PROCEDURES (i) Before children are transported, written permission from a parent shall be obtained that shall include when and where the child is to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Parents are then notified if their request has been approved, and then they provide consent to transport their child. We discussed finding a way to include the information in the rule above on the parent consent/permission statement. We discussed all parent forms have been digitized, so perhaps adding the information to the parent consent line for transportation would be possible. Alternatively, we discussed placing the information on a form for parents once their request has been accepted and once they have been assigned a bus. We discussed the elementary school is switching digital file systems. I recommend including this information while you are in the process of making changes to the system. 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.” Recognizing and Responding: 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 .3222 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in noncompliance with or failure to meet the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within six months. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within six months, the operator shall notify the Division. 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.marshal@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 .3222 · Violation

Name of Operation: JONES PRE K Facility ID: 11000860 Consultant: KAITLYN MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/22/2025 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 10/22/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 11:45 AM 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 rated license assessment visit. 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, Administrator, during the visit. An electronic 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 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 10/20/25. The facility is operated by Asheville City Schools Permit type – Five (5) star license issued 7/29/21 Special Services/Restrictions – 1st shift (daytime care), meets enhanced space, meets reduced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 12/6/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 9/4/25. The last lockdown drill was practiced on 9/4/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 10/17/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 12/13/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 2/25/25 with five (5) 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 5/22/24 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing has not been completed. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website lists the status as “Survey review by RTI”. Continue to work with RTI and the public elementary school to complete the required testing. The program does provide transportation. You stated that you do transport three (3) children on a regular basis. The program uses public school buses. 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. Plan to complete the tool by 10/31/25. Two (2) NC Pre-K children files were monitored today. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Catherina Lutin, Teacher Assistant. In classroom space 1, children were eating breakfast which consisted of egg, ham, and cheese sandwich, applesauce and milk. Teachers talked with the children about what they were eating, asking open-ended questions. In classroom space 2, children ate breakfast and then cleaned up to go outside. During the transition, children read books as they prepared to go outside. 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 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. The Emergency Information form for one (1) staff did not include the choice of health professional. .0701(a) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #1035: The choice of health professional was added during the visit today. Moving forward, plan to have staff list their choice of health care professional. They can list the local hospital or urgent care facility if they do not have a primary care physician. Consultation is provided as follows: Rated License Assessment: The facility has elected to pursue a Star Rated License through Pathway 3: Accreditation and Head Start. The facility meets requirements to provide Head Start services and is contracted through Community Action Opportunities. The Application for Assessment for a Rated License, Request to Use Accreditation and Head Start Licensure Pathway to Earn a Star Rated License, Classroom Staff to Child Ratio Sheet and documentation of the Head Start contract with Community Action Opportunities was provided from Ms. Smith via email on 10/10/25. Based on the Head Start pathway, a Five Star License will be issued. Please note, this is a preliminary calculation. If there are concerns or if additional information is needed to process your license, you will be contacted. Menu: The menu given to teachers from the public school cafeteria does not include all components. As a reminder, both classrooms should document the additional components on their menu for parent reference. Emergency Medical Care Plan: An error was noted on the Emergency Medical Care plan in classroom space 1. Teachers from another site are listed as the persons responsible for notification of parents or emergency contacts of illness or injury. Plan to correct this with the teachers currently working in the classroom. The Emergency Medical Care plan listed in the other classroom has the correct teachers listed. Those teachers can be called upon in the event of an emergency for classroom 1 as well. Transportation Permission: We discussed parents currently request transportation with the information required in the rule below: 10A NCAC 09 .1003 SAFE PROCEDURES (i) Before children are transported, written permission from a parent shall be obtained that shall include when and where the child is to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Parents are then notified if their request has been approved, and then they provide consent to transport their child. We discussed finding a way to include the information in the rule above on the parent consent/permission statement. We discussed all parent forms have been digitized, so perhaps adding the information to the parent consent line for transportation would be possible. Alternatively, we discussed placing the information on a form for parents once their request has been accepted and once they have been assigned a bus. We discussed the elementary school is switching digital file systems. I recommend including this information while you are in the process of making changes to the system. 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.” Recognizing and Responding: 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 .3222 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in noncompliance with or failure to meet the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within six months. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within six months, the operator shall notify the Division. 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.marshal@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 .2809 · Violation

Name of Operation: JONES PRE K Facility ID: 11000860 Consultant: KAITLYN MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/22/2025 Number Present: 30 Completed Date: 5/22/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: 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 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, CPR / First Aid, special training, CBC qualification, ITS – SIDS, Emergency Medical Care plan, administration of medication, storage of hazardous products, storage of medication, general safety, discipline, adequate / approved space, program records, license posted, and permit restrictions. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-eight percent (98%) as of 5/21/25. The last fire drill was practiced on 4/24/25. The last emergency drill, lockdown drill, was practiced on 3/6/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 12/13/24. The program’s most recent sanitation inspection was completed on 2/25/25, with five (5) demerits for a superior rating. The Emergency Medical Care Plan was posted and current. There are no new staff. Upon arrival I was greeted by Paula Weaver, Lead Teacher. Children from both groups were playing outside on the playground. Children built large structures with interlocking blocks, used various tools to dig and dump sand in the sandbox, and played chasing games. 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 cited during the visit today: Violation Number Comment Rule 1245 For each child, there was not at least 30 sq. ft. inside space per the total licensed capacity and 100 sq. ft. outside space for each child using the outdoor learning environment at any one time. There were thirty (30) children present in outdoor space 1. The enhanced space capacity states twenty-nine (29) children at one hundred (100) square feet per child for outdoor space 1. 10A NCAC 09 .2809(a) Technical Assistance provided as follows: Item #1245: The outdoor space capacity was reviewed with you during the visit today. The playground was measured on 8/17/16 to serve twenty-nine (29) children at one hundred (100) square feet per child. The playground was remeasured during the visit today and the capacity above was confirmed. We discussed the minimum standard capacity of thirty-eight (38) children at seventy-five (75) square feet per child was being followed per previous guidance. Your license states you meet enhanced space requirements, therefore the capacity at one hundred (100) square feet per child must be followed. To reach compliance with this item, ensure only twenty-nine (29) children are present on the playground at a time. We discussed both classrooms are currently using the same schedule. The schedule may need to be updated to reflect separate outdoor times so that capacity is maintained. Due to the space capacity violation, a follow-up visit will be conducted to ensure compliance. 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 6/5/25. 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 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 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 you are interested in licensing the large playground next to your current licensed space. We discussed the space is fully enclosed by a fence, however the following must be completed prior to adding to licensed space: -the lock to the HVAC unit and other utility equipment must be secured -the openings in the gate leading to the nature trail must be reduced to less than 3.5 inches. We discussed you can place chicken wire or mesh behind the gate to reach compliance. -trim the overgrowth on the fence as poison ivy is starting to grow -the mulch is at a sufficient depth, however I recommend it is raked prior to use to ensure sufficient impact absorption We discussed the current fence includes an area around the side of the school building. This “L” shape could cause some supervision issues. You expressed interest in adding more fencing to exclude the “L” shaped area. If fencing is added, please contact me to remeasure the space. 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: JONES PRE K Facility ID: 11000860 Consultant: KAITLYN MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/22/2025 Number Present: 30 Completed Date: 5/22/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: 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 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, CPR / First Aid, special training, CBC qualification, ITS – SIDS, Emergency Medical Care plan, administration of medication, storage of hazardous products, storage of medication, general safety, discipline, adequate / approved space, program records, license posted, and permit restrictions. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-eight percent (98%) as of 5/21/25. The last fire drill was practiced on 4/24/25. The last emergency drill, lockdown drill, was practiced on 3/6/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 12/13/24. The program’s most recent sanitation inspection was completed on 2/25/25, with five (5) demerits for a superior rating. The Emergency Medical Care Plan was posted and current. There are no new staff. Upon arrival I was greeted by Paula Weaver, Lead Teacher. Children from both groups were playing outside on the playground. Children built large structures with interlocking blocks, used various tools to dig and dump sand in the sandbox, and played chasing games. 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 cited during the visit today: Violation Number Comment Rule 1245 For each child, there was not at least 30 sq. ft. inside space per the total licensed capacity and 100 sq. ft. outside space for each child using the outdoor learning environment at any one time. There were thirty (30) children present in outdoor space 1. The enhanced space capacity states twenty-nine (29) children at one hundred (100) square feet per child for outdoor space 1. 10A NCAC 09 .2809(a) Technical Assistance provided as follows: Item #1245: The outdoor space capacity was reviewed with you during the visit today. The playground was measured on 8/17/16 to serve twenty-nine (29) children at one hundred (100) square feet per child. The playground was remeasured during the visit today and the capacity above was confirmed. We discussed the minimum standard capacity of thirty-eight (38) children at seventy-five (75) square feet per child was being followed per previous guidance. Your license states you meet enhanced space requirements, therefore the capacity at one hundred (100) square feet per child must be followed. To reach compliance with this item, ensure only twenty-nine (29) children are present on the playground at a time. We discussed both classrooms are currently using the same schedule. The schedule may need to be updated to reflect separate outdoor times so that capacity is maintained. Due to the space capacity violation, a follow-up visit will be conducted to ensure compliance. 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 6/5/25. 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 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 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 you are interested in licensing the large playground next to your current licensed space. We discussed the space is fully enclosed by a fence, however the following must be completed prior to adding to licensed space: -the lock to the HVAC unit and other utility equipment must be secured -the openings in the gate leading to the nature trail must be reduced to less than 3.5 inches. We discussed you can place chicken wire or mesh behind the gate to reach compliance. -trim the overgrowth on the fence as poison ivy is starting to grow -the mulch is at a sufficient depth, however I recommend it is raked prior to use to ensure sufficient impact absorption We discussed the current fence includes an area around the side of the school building. This “L” shape could cause some supervision issues. You expressed interest in adding more fencing to exclude the “L” shaped area. If fencing is added, please contact me to remeasure the space. 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 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: JONES PRE K Facility ID: 11000860 Consultant: KAITLYN MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/6/2024 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 12/6/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 01:30 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. 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 ninety-three percent (93%) as of 12/4/24. The DPI facility is operated by Asheville City Schools. Permit type – Five (5) star license issued 7/29/21. Special Services/Restrictions – 1st shift (daytime care), meets enhanced space, meets reduced ratios. The facility is approved to provide NC Pre-K and transportation. The facility serves children with special needs and offers field trips. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/11/23. Due to Tropical Storm Helene, the facility was closed from 9/26/24 to 10/30/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 11/12/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 11/13/24. The last playground inspection was documented on 11/19/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 10/12/23. An inspection was conducted on 4/25/24. The inspection was not documented on the Division's form. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 3/7/24 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 formative assessment tool is Teaching Strategies Gold. The program does provide transportation. You stated that seven (7) children receive transportation services to and from the facility. The program uses public school buses. 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, the facility was closed from 9/26/24 to 10/30/24. Additional time is given to complete the Site Monitoring Tool for the 2024-2025 school year. Two (2) NC Pre-K children files were monitored today. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Upon arrival I was greeted by Miriam Keeter, Teacher Assistant, LaPorshia Finley, Teacher Assistant and Christine Gehlhausen, Lead Teacher. Ms. Wright arrived at approximately 10:30am to assist with the visit. In classroom space 1, children were engaged in independent free play. Children scooped and poured sand in the sand table, built small structures with magnatiles, matched numbers with quantities of objects, pretended to cook and serve food, and cut heart shapes with scissors. In classroom space 2, children made collages with construction paper, stickers, and glue, experimented with floating and water properties in a water table, painted paper on an easel, built sprawling structures with wooden blocks, pretended to cook and eat food in dramatic play and participated in a small group read aloud with props. Interactions were positive and nurturing, children were asked open ended questions about their play. 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 1835 The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. The Medical Action Plan for one (1) child in classroom space 1 was not signed by the parent or health professional. .0801(b) Technical assistance was provided as follows: The following items were cited as violations today and confirmation of compliance is due by 12/20/24: Medical Action Plan: We discussed the signature needed for the medical action plan. The missing signature was discussed with classroom teachers and plans were made to request the signature from the parent at pick up today. The following items were not documented as violations today. Due to Tropical Storm Helene, additional time and guidance is given to achieve compliance for the following items. Please note, violations may be cited during future visits if compliance is not achieved: Fire Inspection: We discussed that a fire inspection was conducted on 4/25/24 at the public school and included the licensed classrooms. However, the inspection report was not documented on the Division’s form. Fire Inspections must be documented on the form provided by the Division according to the rule below: 10A NCAC 09 .0304 ON-GOING REQUIREMENTS FOR A LICENSE (a) 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. Plan to reach out to the fire marshal’s office to request the fire inspection on the form provided by the Division. Gate Height The gate leading to the big playground is beginning to drop below four (4) feet or forty-eight (48) inches. One section measured forty-seven inches (47) and one section measured forty-five (45) inches. We discussed possible ways to fix this small height deficiency by tightening the hinges or raising the gate by the hinge. If you decide to go this route, take care to ensure the gate is not raised too high that it creates an opening in the bottom of the gate that is more than three and a half inches, which would be considered an entrapment hazard. 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 12/20/24. 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: One (1) staff, hire date 9/19/24, has a Criminal Background Check qualifying letter that will expire on 2/6/25. I strongly recommend beginning that process as soon as possible to avoid and delays with acquiring the new qualification letter. 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. ABCMS 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. 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: JONES PRE K Facility ID: 11000860 Consultant: KAITLYN MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/6/2024 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 12/6/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 01:30 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. 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 ninety-three percent (93%) as of 12/4/24. The DPI facility is operated by Asheville City Schools. Permit type – Five (5) star license issued 7/29/21. Special Services/Restrictions – 1st shift (daytime care), meets enhanced space, meets reduced ratios. The facility is approved to provide NC Pre-K and transportation. The facility serves children with special needs and offers field trips. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/11/23. Due to Tropical Storm Helene, the facility was closed from 9/26/24 to 10/30/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 11/12/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 11/13/24. The last playground inspection was documented on 11/19/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 10/12/23. An inspection was conducted on 4/25/24. The inspection was not documented on the Division's form. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 3/7/24 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 formative assessment tool is Teaching Strategies Gold. The program does provide transportation. You stated that seven (7) children receive transportation services to and from the facility. The program uses public school buses. 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, the facility was closed from 9/26/24 to 10/30/24. Additional time is given to complete the Site Monitoring Tool for the 2024-2025 school year. Two (2) NC Pre-K children files were monitored today. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Upon arrival I was greeted by Miriam Keeter, Teacher Assistant, LaPorshia Finley, Teacher Assistant and Christine Gehlhausen, Lead Teacher. Ms. Wright arrived at approximately 10:30am to assist with the visit. In classroom space 1, children were engaged in independent free play. Children scooped and poured sand in the sand table, built small structures with magnatiles, matched numbers with quantities of objects, pretended to cook and serve food, and cut heart shapes with scissors. In classroom space 2, children made collages with construction paper, stickers, and glue, experimented with floating and water properties in a water table, painted paper on an easel, built sprawling structures with wooden blocks, pretended to cook and eat food in dramatic play and participated in a small group read aloud with props. Interactions were positive and nurturing, children were asked open ended questions about their play. 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 1835 The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. The Medical Action Plan for one (1) child in classroom space 1 was not signed by the parent or health professional. .0801(b) Technical assistance was provided as follows: The following items were cited as violations today and confirmation of compliance is due by 12/20/24: Medical Action Plan: We discussed the signature needed for the medical action plan. The missing signature was discussed with classroom teachers and plans were made to request the signature from the parent at pick up today. The following items were not documented as violations today. Due to Tropical Storm Helene, additional time and guidance is given to achieve compliance for the following items. Please note, violations may be cited during future visits if compliance is not achieved: Fire Inspection: We discussed that a fire inspection was conducted on 4/25/24 at the public school and included the licensed classrooms. However, the inspection report was not documented on the Division’s form. Fire Inspections must be documented on the form provided by the Division according to the rule below: 10A NCAC 09 .0304 ON-GOING REQUIREMENTS FOR A LICENSE (a) 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. Plan to reach out to the fire marshal’s office to request the fire inspection on the form provided by the Division. Gate Height The gate leading to the big playground is beginning to drop below four (4) feet or forty-eight (48) inches. One section measured forty-seven inches (47) and one section measured forty-five (45) inches. We discussed possible ways to fix this small height deficiency by tightening the hinges or raising the gate by the hinge. If you decide to go this route, take care to ensure the gate is not raised too high that it creates an opening in the bottom of the gate that is more than three and a half inches, which would be considered an entrapment hazard. 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 12/20/24. 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: One (1) staff, hire date 9/19/24, has a Criminal Background Check qualifying letter that will expire on 2/6/25. I strongly recommend beginning that process as soon as possible to avoid and delays with acquiring the new qualification letter. 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. ABCMS 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. 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: JONES PRE K Facility ID: 11000860 Consultant: KAITLYN MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/6/2024 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 12/6/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 01:30 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. 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 ninety-three percent (93%) as of 12/4/24. The DPI facility is operated by Asheville City Schools. Permit type – Five (5) star license issued 7/29/21. Special Services/Restrictions – 1st shift (daytime care), meets enhanced space, meets reduced ratios. The facility is approved to provide NC Pre-K and transportation. The facility serves children with special needs and offers field trips. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/11/23. Due to Tropical Storm Helene, the facility was closed from 9/26/24 to 10/30/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 11/12/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 11/13/24. The last playground inspection was documented on 11/19/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 10/12/23. An inspection was conducted on 4/25/24. The inspection was not documented on the Division's form. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 3/7/24 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 formative assessment tool is Teaching Strategies Gold. The program does provide transportation. You stated that seven (7) children receive transportation services to and from the facility. The program uses public school buses. 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, the facility was closed from 9/26/24 to 10/30/24. Additional time is given to complete the Site Monitoring Tool for the 2024-2025 school year. Two (2) NC Pre-K children files were monitored today. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Upon arrival I was greeted by Miriam Keeter, Teacher Assistant, LaPorshia Finley, Teacher Assistant and Christine Gehlhausen, Lead Teacher. Ms. Wright arrived at approximately 10:30am to assist with the visit. In classroom space 1, children were engaged in independent free play. Children scooped and poured sand in the sand table, built small structures with magnatiles, matched numbers with quantities of objects, pretended to cook and serve food, and cut heart shapes with scissors. In classroom space 2, children made collages with construction paper, stickers, and glue, experimented with floating and water properties in a water table, painted paper on an easel, built sprawling structures with wooden blocks, pretended to cook and eat food in dramatic play and participated in a small group read aloud with props. Interactions were positive and nurturing, children were asked open ended questions about their play. 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 1835 The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. The Medical Action Plan for one (1) child in classroom space 1 was not signed by the parent or health professional. .0801(b) Technical assistance was provided as follows: The following items were cited as violations today and confirmation of compliance is due by 12/20/24: Medical Action Plan: We discussed the signature needed for the medical action plan. The missing signature was discussed with classroom teachers and plans were made to request the signature from the parent at pick up today. The following items were not documented as violations today. Due to Tropical Storm Helene, additional time and guidance is given to achieve compliance for the following items. Please note, violations may be cited during future visits if compliance is not achieved: Fire Inspection: We discussed that a fire inspection was conducted on 4/25/24 at the public school and included the licensed classrooms. However, the inspection report was not documented on the Division’s form. Fire Inspections must be documented on the form provided by the Division according to the rule below: 10A NCAC 09 .0304 ON-GOING REQUIREMENTS FOR A LICENSE (a) 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. Plan to reach out to the fire marshal’s office to request the fire inspection on the form provided by the Division. Gate Height The gate leading to the big playground is beginning to drop below four (4) feet or forty-eight (48) inches. One section measured forty-seven inches (47) and one section measured forty-five (45) inches. We discussed possible ways to fix this small height deficiency by tightening the hinges or raising the gate by the hinge. If you decide to go this route, take care to ensure the gate is not raised too high that it creates an opening in the bottom of the gate that is more than three and a half inches, which would be considered an entrapment hazard. 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 12/20/24. 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: One (1) staff, hire date 9/19/24, has a Criminal Background Check qualifying letter that will expire on 2/6/25. I strongly recommend beginning that process as soon as possible to avoid and delays with acquiring the new qualification letter. 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. ABCMS 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. 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: JONES PRE K Facility ID: 11000860 Consultant: KAITLYN MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/6/2024 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 12/6/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 01:30 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. 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 ninety-three percent (93%) as of 12/4/24. The DPI facility is operated by Asheville City Schools. Permit type – Five (5) star license issued 7/29/21. Special Services/Restrictions – 1st shift (daytime care), meets enhanced space, meets reduced ratios. The facility is approved to provide NC Pre-K and transportation. The facility serves children with special needs and offers field trips. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/11/23. Due to Tropical Storm Helene, the facility was closed from 9/26/24 to 10/30/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 11/12/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 11/13/24. The last playground inspection was documented on 11/19/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 10/12/23. An inspection was conducted on 4/25/24. The inspection was not documented on the Division's form. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 3/7/24 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 formative assessment tool is Teaching Strategies Gold. The program does provide transportation. You stated that seven (7) children receive transportation services to and from the facility. The program uses public school buses. 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, the facility was closed from 9/26/24 to 10/30/24. Additional time is given to complete the Site Monitoring Tool for the 2024-2025 school year. Two (2) NC Pre-K children files were monitored today. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Upon arrival I was greeted by Miriam Keeter, Teacher Assistant, LaPorshia Finley, Teacher Assistant and Christine Gehlhausen, Lead Teacher. Ms. Wright arrived at approximately 10:30am to assist with the visit. In classroom space 1, children were engaged in independent free play. Children scooped and poured sand in the sand table, built small structures with magnatiles, matched numbers with quantities of objects, pretended to cook and serve food, and cut heart shapes with scissors. In classroom space 2, children made collages with construction paper, stickers, and glue, experimented with floating and water properties in a water table, painted paper on an easel, built sprawling structures with wooden blocks, pretended to cook and eat food in dramatic play and participated in a small group read aloud with props. Interactions were positive and nurturing, children were asked open ended questions about their play. 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 1835 The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. The Medical Action Plan for one (1) child in classroom space 1 was not signed by the parent or health professional. .0801(b) Technical assistance was provided as follows: The following items were cited as violations today and confirmation of compliance is due by 12/20/24: Medical Action Plan: We discussed the signature needed for the medical action plan. The missing signature was discussed with classroom teachers and plans were made to request the signature from the parent at pick up today. The following items were not documented as violations today. Due to Tropical Storm Helene, additional time and guidance is given to achieve compliance for the following items. Please note, violations may be cited during future visits if compliance is not achieved: Fire Inspection: We discussed that a fire inspection was conducted on 4/25/24 at the public school and included the licensed classrooms. However, the inspection report was not documented on the Division’s form. Fire Inspections must be documented on the form provided by the Division according to the rule below: 10A NCAC 09 .0304 ON-GOING REQUIREMENTS FOR A LICENSE (a) 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. Plan to reach out to the fire marshal’s office to request the fire inspection on the form provided by the Division. Gate Height The gate leading to the big playground is beginning to drop below four (4) feet or forty-eight (48) inches. One section measured forty-seven inches (47) and one section measured forty-five (45) inches. We discussed possible ways to fix this small height deficiency by tightening the hinges or raising the gate by the hinge. If you decide to go this route, take care to ensure the gate is not raised too high that it creates an opening in the bottom of the gate that is more than three and a half inches, which would be considered an entrapment hazard. 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 12/20/24. 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: One (1) staff, hire date 9/19/24, has a Criminal Background Check qualifying letter that will expire on 2/6/25. I strongly recommend beginning that process as soon as possible to avoid and delays with acquiring the new qualification letter. 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. ABCMS 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. 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: JONES PRE K Facility ID: 11000860 Consultant: KAITLYN MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/6/2024 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 12/6/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 01:30 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. 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 ninety-three percent (93%) as of 12/4/24. The DPI facility is operated by Asheville City Schools. Permit type – Five (5) star license issued 7/29/21. Special Services/Restrictions – 1st shift (daytime care), meets enhanced space, meets reduced ratios. The facility is approved to provide NC Pre-K and transportation. The facility serves children with special needs and offers field trips. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/11/23. Due to Tropical Storm Helene, the facility was closed from 9/26/24 to 10/30/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 11/12/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 11/13/24. The last playground inspection was documented on 11/19/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 10/12/23. An inspection was conducted on 4/25/24. The inspection was not documented on the Division's form. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 3/7/24 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 formative assessment tool is Teaching Strategies Gold. The program does provide transportation. You stated that seven (7) children receive transportation services to and from the facility. The program uses public school buses. 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, the facility was closed from 9/26/24 to 10/30/24. Additional time is given to complete the Site Monitoring Tool for the 2024-2025 school year. Two (2) NC Pre-K children files were monitored today. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Upon arrival I was greeted by Miriam Keeter, Teacher Assistant, LaPorshia Finley, Teacher Assistant and Christine Gehlhausen, Lead Teacher. Ms. Wright arrived at approximately 10:30am to assist with the visit. In classroom space 1, children were engaged in independent free play. Children scooped and poured sand in the sand table, built small structures with magnatiles, matched numbers with quantities of objects, pretended to cook and serve food, and cut heart shapes with scissors. In classroom space 2, children made collages with construction paper, stickers, and glue, experimented with floating and water properties in a water table, painted paper on an easel, built sprawling structures with wooden blocks, pretended to cook and eat food in dramatic play and participated in a small group read aloud with props. Interactions were positive and nurturing, children were asked open ended questions about their play. 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 1835 The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. The Medical Action Plan for one (1) child in classroom space 1 was not signed by the parent or health professional. .0801(b) Technical assistance was provided as follows: The following items were cited as violations today and confirmation of compliance is due by 12/20/24: Medical Action Plan: We discussed the signature needed for the medical action plan. The missing signature was discussed with classroom teachers and plans were made to request the signature from the parent at pick up today. The following items were not documented as violations today. Due to Tropical Storm Helene, additional time and guidance is given to achieve compliance for the following items. Please note, violations may be cited during future visits if compliance is not achieved: Fire Inspection: We discussed that a fire inspection was conducted on 4/25/24 at the public school and included the licensed classrooms. However, the inspection report was not documented on the Division’s form. Fire Inspections must be documented on the form provided by the Division according to the rule below: 10A NCAC 09 .0304 ON-GOING REQUIREMENTS FOR A LICENSE (a) 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. Plan to reach out to the fire marshal’s office to request the fire inspection on the form provided by the Division. Gate Height The gate leading to the big playground is beginning to drop below four (4) feet or forty-eight (48) inches. One section measured forty-seven inches (47) and one section measured forty-five (45) inches. We discussed possible ways to fix this small height deficiency by tightening the hinges or raising the gate by the hinge. If you decide to go this route, take care to ensure the gate is not raised too high that it creates an opening in the bottom of the gate that is more than three and a half inches, which would be considered an entrapment hazard. 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 12/20/24. 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: One (1) staff, hire date 9/19/24, has a Criminal Background Check qualifying letter that will expire on 2/6/25. I strongly recommend beginning that process as soon as possible to avoid and delays with acquiring the new qualification letter. 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. ABCMS 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. 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: JONES PRE K Facility ID: 11000860 Consultant: KAITLYN MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/6/2024 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 12/6/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 01:30 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. 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 ninety-three percent (93%) as of 12/4/24. The DPI facility is operated by Asheville City Schools. Permit type – Five (5) star license issued 7/29/21. Special Services/Restrictions – 1st shift (daytime care), meets enhanced space, meets reduced ratios. The facility is approved to provide NC Pre-K and transportation. The facility serves children with special needs and offers field trips. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/11/23. Due to Tropical Storm Helene, the facility was closed from 9/26/24 to 10/30/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 11/12/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 11/13/24. The last playground inspection was documented on 11/19/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 10/12/23. An inspection was conducted on 4/25/24. The inspection was not documented on the Division's form. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 3/7/24 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 formative assessment tool is Teaching Strategies Gold. The program does provide transportation. You stated that seven (7) children receive transportation services to and from the facility. The program uses public school buses. 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, the facility was closed from 9/26/24 to 10/30/24. Additional time is given to complete the Site Monitoring Tool for the 2024-2025 school year. Two (2) NC Pre-K children files were monitored today. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Upon arrival I was greeted by Miriam Keeter, Teacher Assistant, LaPorshia Finley, Teacher Assistant and Christine Gehlhausen, Lead Teacher. Ms. Wright arrived at approximately 10:30am to assist with the visit. In classroom space 1, children were engaged in independent free play. Children scooped and poured sand in the sand table, built small structures with magnatiles, matched numbers with quantities of objects, pretended to cook and serve food, and cut heart shapes with scissors. In classroom space 2, children made collages with construction paper, stickers, and glue, experimented with floating and water properties in a water table, painted paper on an easel, built sprawling structures with wooden blocks, pretended to cook and eat food in dramatic play and participated in a small group read aloud with props. Interactions were positive and nurturing, children were asked open ended questions about their play. 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 1835 The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. The Medical Action Plan for one (1) child in classroom space 1 was not signed by the parent or health professional. .0801(b) Technical assistance was provided as follows: The following items were cited as violations today and confirmation of compliance is due by 12/20/24: Medical Action Plan: We discussed the signature needed for the medical action plan. The missing signature was discussed with classroom teachers and plans were made to request the signature from the parent at pick up today. The following items were not documented as violations today. Due to Tropical Storm Helene, additional time and guidance is given to achieve compliance for the following items. Please note, violations may be cited during future visits if compliance is not achieved: Fire Inspection: We discussed that a fire inspection was conducted on 4/25/24 at the public school and included the licensed classrooms. However, the inspection report was not documented on the Division’s form. Fire Inspections must be documented on the form provided by the Division according to the rule below: 10A NCAC 09 .0304 ON-GOING REQUIREMENTS FOR A LICENSE (a) 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. Plan to reach out to the fire marshal’s office to request the fire inspection on the form provided by the Division. Gate Height The gate leading to the big playground is beginning to drop below four (4) feet or forty-eight (48) inches. One section measured forty-seven inches (47) and one section measured forty-five (45) inches. We discussed possible ways to fix this small height deficiency by tightening the hinges or raising the gate by the hinge. If you decide to go this route, take care to ensure the gate is not raised too high that it creates an opening in the bottom of the gate that is more than three and a half inches, which would be considered an entrapment hazard. 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 12/20/24. 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: One (1) staff, hire date 9/19/24, has a Criminal Background Check qualifying letter that will expire on 2/6/25. I strongly recommend beginning that process as soon as possible to avoid and delays with acquiring the new qualification letter. 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. ABCMS 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. 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: JONES PRE K Facility ID: 11000860 Consultant: KAITLYN MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/3/2024 Number Present: 33 Completed Date: 5/3/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this routine unannounced visit was to conduct limited compliance monitoring and offer consultation to the program. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, printed, and signed by Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant, and Lee Ann Wright, Operations Coordinator, during the visit. A signed copy was left on site for your records. Upon arrival, I made my presence known to LeeAnn Wright, Operations Coordinator. Ms. Wright was available to assist during the visit. The facility is owned by Asheville City Schools. Permit type – Five (5) Star license issued 7/29/21. Special Services/Restrictions – 1st shift (daytime care), meets enhanced space, meets reduced ratios. Requirements are met for NC Pre-K. The facility serves children with special needs. The following areas were monitored: Supervision Ratios CPR First Aid Criminal Record Checks Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Substances Storage of Medication Adequate/Approved Space General Safety Discipline Program Records License Posted/ Permit Restrictions. The children were observed having free choice play on the playground. They were observed playing in the sand box, riding trikes, playing in the playhouse, observing insects, running and participating in dramatic play. All interactions were positive and nurturing. Supervision was adequate. There is zero (0) newly hired staff. The ABCMS system was checked for all staff members. All staff members have valid criminal background letters. This program does provide transportation. Transportation requirements were monitored during the Annual Compliance visit on 10/11/23. 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. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. Twenty-two children are enrolled in the NC Pre-K program at this facility. Two (2) child records were monitored for compliance. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. 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 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. A playground inspection for April 2024 was not conducted. .0605(q) Technical assistance provided as follows: 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. 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. Plan to use a calendar reminder each month to ensure the playground inspections are completed. Corrective Action Plan: All violations are required to be corrected immediately. However, if at any time you are unable to correct all violations within the specified time frame, please send a written statement regarding those violations that were corrected and include a specific plan for correction of the remaining violations. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today’s visit would be considered as legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license may 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 • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 5/17/24. 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. 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. Consultation is provided as follows: 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 me, 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 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 .0605 · Violation

Name of Operation: JONES PRE K Facility ID: 11000860 Consultant: KAITLYN MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/3/2024 Number Present: 33 Completed Date: 5/3/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this routine unannounced visit was to conduct limited compliance monitoring and offer consultation to the program. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, printed, and signed by Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant, and Lee Ann Wright, Operations Coordinator, during the visit. A signed copy was left on site for your records. Upon arrival, I made my presence known to LeeAnn Wright, Operations Coordinator. Ms. Wright was available to assist during the visit. The facility is owned by Asheville City Schools. Permit type – Five (5) Star license issued 7/29/21. Special Services/Restrictions – 1st shift (daytime care), meets enhanced space, meets reduced ratios. Requirements are met for NC Pre-K. The facility serves children with special needs. The following areas were monitored: Supervision Ratios CPR First Aid Criminal Record Checks Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Substances Storage of Medication Adequate/Approved Space General Safety Discipline Program Records License Posted/ Permit Restrictions. The children were observed having free choice play on the playground. They were observed playing in the sand box, riding trikes, playing in the playhouse, observing insects, running and participating in dramatic play. All interactions were positive and nurturing. Supervision was adequate. There is zero (0) newly hired staff. The ABCMS system was checked for all staff members. All staff members have valid criminal background letters. This program does provide transportation. Transportation requirements were monitored during the Annual Compliance visit on 10/11/23. 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. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. Twenty-two children are enrolled in the NC Pre-K program at this facility. Two (2) child records were monitored for compliance. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. 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 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. A playground inspection for April 2024 was not conducted. .0605(q) Technical assistance provided as follows: 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. 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. Plan to use a calendar reminder each month to ensure the playground inspections are completed. Corrective Action Plan: All violations are required to be corrected immediately. However, if at any time you are unable to correct all violations within the specified time frame, please send a written statement regarding those violations that were corrected and include a specific plan for correction of the remaining violations. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today’s visit would be considered as legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license may 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 • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 5/17/24. 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. 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. Consultation is provided as follows: 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 me, 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 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: JONES PRE K Facility ID: 11000860 Consultant: KAITLYN MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/3/2024 Number Present: 33 Completed Date: 5/3/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this routine unannounced visit was to conduct limited compliance monitoring and offer consultation to the program. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, printed, and signed by Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant, and Lee Ann Wright, Operations Coordinator, during the visit. A signed copy was left on site for your records. Upon arrival, I made my presence known to LeeAnn Wright, Operations Coordinator. Ms. Wright was available to assist during the visit. The facility is owned by Asheville City Schools. Permit type – Five (5) Star license issued 7/29/21. Special Services/Restrictions – 1st shift (daytime care), meets enhanced space, meets reduced ratios. Requirements are met for NC Pre-K. The facility serves children with special needs. The following areas were monitored: Supervision Ratios CPR First Aid Criminal Record Checks Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Substances Storage of Medication Adequate/Approved Space General Safety Discipline Program Records License Posted/ Permit Restrictions. The children were observed having free choice play on the playground. They were observed playing in the sand box, riding trikes, playing in the playhouse, observing insects, running and participating in dramatic play. All interactions were positive and nurturing. Supervision was adequate. There is zero (0) newly hired staff. The ABCMS system was checked for all staff members. All staff members have valid criminal background letters. This program does provide transportation. Transportation requirements were monitored during the Annual Compliance visit on 10/11/23. 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. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. Twenty-two children are enrolled in the NC Pre-K program at this facility. Two (2) child records were monitored for compliance. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. 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 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. A playground inspection for April 2024 was not conducted. .0605(q) Technical assistance provided as follows: 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. 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. Plan to use a calendar reminder each month to ensure the playground inspections are completed. Corrective Action Plan: All violations are required to be corrected immediately. However, if at any time you are unable to correct all violations within the specified time frame, please send a written statement regarding those violations that were corrected and include a specific plan for correction of the remaining violations. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today’s visit would be considered as legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license may 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 • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 5/17/24. 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. 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. Consultation is provided as follows: 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 me, 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 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: JONES PRE K Facility ID: 11000860 Consultant: KAITLYN MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/3/2024 Number Present: 33 Completed Date: 5/3/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this routine unannounced visit was to conduct limited compliance monitoring and offer consultation to the program. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, printed, and signed by Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant, and Lee Ann Wright, Operations Coordinator, during the visit. A signed copy was left on site for your records. Upon arrival, I made my presence known to LeeAnn Wright, Operations Coordinator. Ms. Wright was available to assist during the visit. The facility is owned by Asheville City Schools. Permit type – Five (5) Star license issued 7/29/21. Special Services/Restrictions – 1st shift (daytime care), meets enhanced space, meets reduced ratios. Requirements are met for NC Pre-K. The facility serves children with special needs. The following areas were monitored: Supervision Ratios CPR First Aid Criminal Record Checks Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Substances Storage of Medication Adequate/Approved Space General Safety Discipline Program Records License Posted/ Permit Restrictions. The children were observed having free choice play on the playground. They were observed playing in the sand box, riding trikes, playing in the playhouse, observing insects, running and participating in dramatic play. All interactions were positive and nurturing. Supervision was adequate. There is zero (0) newly hired staff. The ABCMS system was checked for all staff members. All staff members have valid criminal background letters. This program does provide transportation. Transportation requirements were monitored during the Annual Compliance visit on 10/11/23. 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. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. Twenty-two children are enrolled in the NC Pre-K program at this facility. Two (2) child records were monitored for compliance. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. 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 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. A playground inspection for April 2024 was not conducted. .0605(q) Technical assistance provided as follows: 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. 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. Plan to use a calendar reminder each month to ensure the playground inspections are completed. Corrective Action Plan: All violations are required to be corrected immediately. However, if at any time you are unable to correct all violations within the specified time frame, please send a written statement regarding those violations that were corrected and include a specific plan for correction of the remaining violations. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today’s visit would be considered as legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license may 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 • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 5/17/24. 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. 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. Consultation is provided as follows: 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 me, 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 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: JONES PRE K Facility ID: 11000860 Consultant: KAITLYN MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/3/2024 Number Present: 33 Completed Date: 5/3/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this routine unannounced visit was to conduct limited compliance monitoring and offer consultation to the program. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, printed, and signed by Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant, and Lee Ann Wright, Operations Coordinator, during the visit. A signed copy was left on site for your records. Upon arrival, I made my presence known to LeeAnn Wright, Operations Coordinator. Ms. Wright was available to assist during the visit. The facility is owned by Asheville City Schools. Permit type – Five (5) Star license issued 7/29/21. Special Services/Restrictions – 1st shift (daytime care), meets enhanced space, meets reduced ratios. Requirements are met for NC Pre-K. The facility serves children with special needs. The following areas were monitored: Supervision Ratios CPR First Aid Criminal Record Checks Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Substances Storage of Medication Adequate/Approved Space General Safety Discipline Program Records License Posted/ Permit Restrictions. The children were observed having free choice play on the playground. They were observed playing in the sand box, riding trikes, playing in the playhouse, observing insects, running and participating in dramatic play. All interactions were positive and nurturing. Supervision was adequate. There is zero (0) newly hired staff. The ABCMS system was checked for all staff members. All staff members have valid criminal background letters. This program does provide transportation. Transportation requirements were monitored during the Annual Compliance visit on 10/11/23. 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. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. Twenty-two children are enrolled in the NC Pre-K program at this facility. Two (2) child records were monitored for compliance. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. 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 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. A playground inspection for April 2024 was not conducted. .0605(q) Technical assistance provided as follows: 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. 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. Plan to use a calendar reminder each month to ensure the playground inspections are completed. Corrective Action Plan: All violations are required to be corrected immediately. However, if at any time you are unable to correct all violations within the specified time frame, please send a written statement regarding those violations that were corrected and include a specific plan for correction of the remaining violations. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today’s visit would be considered as legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license may 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 • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 5/17/24. 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. 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. Consultation is provided as follows: 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 me, 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 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 .3009 · Violation

Name of Operation: JONES PRE K Facility ID: 11000860 Consultant: KAITLYN MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/3/2024 Number Present: 33 Completed Date: 5/3/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this routine unannounced visit was to conduct limited compliance monitoring and offer consultation to the program. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, printed, and signed by Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant, and Lee Ann Wright, Operations Coordinator, during the visit. A signed copy was left on site for your records. Upon arrival, I made my presence known to LeeAnn Wright, Operations Coordinator. Ms. Wright was available to assist during the visit. The facility is owned by Asheville City Schools. Permit type – Five (5) Star license issued 7/29/21. Special Services/Restrictions – 1st shift (daytime care), meets enhanced space, meets reduced ratios. Requirements are met for NC Pre-K. The facility serves children with special needs. The following areas were monitored: Supervision Ratios CPR First Aid Criminal Record Checks Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Substances Storage of Medication Adequate/Approved Space General Safety Discipline Program Records License Posted/ Permit Restrictions. The children were observed having free choice play on the playground. They were observed playing in the sand box, riding trikes, playing in the playhouse, observing insects, running and participating in dramatic play. All interactions were positive and nurturing. Supervision was adequate. There is zero (0) newly hired staff. The ABCMS system was checked for all staff members. All staff members have valid criminal background letters. This program does provide transportation. Transportation requirements were monitored during the Annual Compliance visit on 10/11/23. 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. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. Twenty-two children are enrolled in the NC Pre-K program at this facility. Two (2) child records were monitored for compliance. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. 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 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. A playground inspection for April 2024 was not conducted. .0605(q) Technical assistance provided as follows: 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. 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. Plan to use a calendar reminder each month to ensure the playground inspections are completed. Corrective Action Plan: All violations are required to be corrected immediately. However, if at any time you are unable to correct all violations within the specified time frame, please send a written statement regarding those violations that were corrected and include a specific plan for correction of the remaining violations. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today’s visit would be considered as legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license may 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 • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 5/17/24. 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. 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. Consultation is provided as follows: 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 me, 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 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

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: JONES PRE K Facility ID: 11000860 Consultant: KAITLYN MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/3/2024 Number Present: 33 Completed Date: 5/3/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this routine unannounced visit was to conduct limited compliance monitoring and offer consultation to the program. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, printed, and signed by Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant, and Lee Ann Wright, Operations Coordinator, during the visit. A signed copy was left on site for your records. Upon arrival, I made my presence known to LeeAnn Wright, Operations Coordinator. Ms. Wright was available to assist during the visit. The facility is owned by Asheville City Schools. Permit type – Five (5) Star license issued 7/29/21. Special Services/Restrictions – 1st shift (daytime care), meets enhanced space, meets reduced ratios. Requirements are met for NC Pre-K. The facility serves children with special needs. The following areas were monitored: Supervision Ratios CPR First Aid Criminal Record Checks Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Substances Storage of Medication Adequate/Approved Space General Safety Discipline Program Records License Posted/ Permit Restrictions. The children were observed having free choice play on the playground. They were observed playing in the sand box, riding trikes, playing in the playhouse, observing insects, running and participating in dramatic play. All interactions were positive and nurturing. Supervision was adequate. There is zero (0) newly hired staff. The ABCMS system was checked for all staff members. All staff members have valid criminal background letters. This program does provide transportation. Transportation requirements were monitored during the Annual Compliance visit on 10/11/23. 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. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. Twenty-two children are enrolled in the NC Pre-K program at this facility. Two (2) child records were monitored for compliance. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. 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 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. A playground inspection for April 2024 was not conducted. .0605(q) Technical assistance provided as follows: 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. 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. Plan to use a calendar reminder each month to ensure the playground inspections are completed. Corrective Action Plan: All violations are required to be corrected immediately. However, if at any time you are unable to correct all violations within the specified time frame, please send a written statement regarding those violations that were corrected and include a specific plan for correction of the remaining violations. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today’s visit would be considered as legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license may 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 • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 5/17/24. 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. 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. Consultation is provided as follows: 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 me, 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 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 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: JONES PRE K Facility ID: 11000860 Consultant: KAITLYN MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/11/2023 Number Present: 31 Completed Date: 10/11/2023 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:00 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. An electronic 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-two percent (92%) as of 10/10/23. The facility is owned by Asheville City Schools. Permit type – Five (5) Star license issued 7/29/21. Special Services/Restrictions – 1st shift (daytime care), meets enhanced space, meets reduced ratios. Requirements are met for NC Pre-K. The facility serves children with special needs. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/21/22. The last fire drill was practiced on 9/7/23. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 9/7/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 9/25/23. The last fire inspection was approved on 10/21/22. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 5/11/23 with two (2) 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. The facility follows the public school’s Risk Management Plan. There are thirty-four (34) children enrolled. Twenty-one (21) of these children are in the NC Pre-K program. Four (4) children’s files were monitored today including three (3) NC Pre-K files. There are ten (10) staff. Two (2) staff files monitored today, including one (1) new staff file. Upon arrival I observed children in classroom space 2 building large structures with wooden blocks, drawing with dry erase markers, pretending to cook sandwiches in the dramatic play center and reenacting stories with puppets. In classroom space 3, children were observed eating breakfast which consisted of cheerios, milk, and applesauce. Children then cleaned up breakfast and transitioned to outdoor play. On the playground, children were digging and pouring sand in the sandbox and chasing each other, playing “monsters”. Interactions were positive, nurturing and supportive. I observed conflict resolution guidance from teachers when arguments among children arose. 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/ During the visit, it was discovered that the facility was providing transportation to children, however this was not indicated in our Regulatory system. Transportation requirements were monitored today. The buses are inspected and maintained by the Department of Public Instruction. You stated that you provide transportation in the morning and afternoon for five (5) children. During today’s visit, I monitored emergency information and permission to transport forms for all children being transported. The facility will be marked as approved to provide transportation in our Regulatory system. It was also noted that the facility plans to provide field trips. Requirements regarding off-premise activities were monitored today. The facility meets requirements need to offer field trips. The facility will be marked as approved to provide field trips in our Regulatory system. 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 completed as of today. Plan to complete the Site Monitoring Tool by the end of October. The first day of school was 8/30/23. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. The arrival time for one (1) child in classroom space 2 was not documented. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One (1) staff, a bus driver hired on 8/30/23, does not have a current CPR/First Aid certificate on file. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One (1) staff, a bus driver hired on 8/30/23, does not have a current CPR/First Aid certificate on file. .1102(d) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #125 The time of arrival for the one (1) child was documented during the visit today. This was corrected. 10A NCAC 09 .0302 APPLICATION FOR A LICENSE FOR A CHILD CARE CENTER (d) During the pre-licensing visit the applicant shall have the following available for review pursuant to 10A NCAC 09 .0304(g): (4) daily records of arrival and departure times at the center for each child which shall be maintained as children arrive and depart; Item #1048 Bus driver CR must complete First Aid training from an approved source immediately. Please notify me when the staff is enrolled in the course. 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (c) All staff who provide direct care or accompany children when they are off premises shall successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. The training shall be completed by June 30, 2018, or for new staff hired on or after September 1, 2017, training must be completed within 90 days of employment. Distance learning shall not be permitted for First Aid training. 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. First Aid training shall be renewed on or before expiration of the certification. "Successfully completed" is defined as demonstrating competency, as evaluated by the instructor. Verification of each required staff member's completion of this course from an approved training organization shall be maintained in the staff member's file in the center. The Division shall post a list of approved training organizations on its website Item #1049 Bus driver CR must complete CPR training from an approved source immediately. Please notify me when the staff is enrolled in the course. 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (d) All staff who provide direct care or accompany children when they are off premises shall successfully complete certification in a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) course appropriate to the ages of children in care. At all times when children are in care one staff member present must have successfully completed CPR training. The training shall be completed by June 30, 2018 or for new staff hired on or after September 1, 2017 training must be completed within 90 days of employment. Distance learning shall not be permitted for CPR training. CPR training shall be renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. Verification of each staff member's completion of this course from an approved training organization shall be maintained in the staff member's file in the center. The Division shall post a list of approved training organizations on its website 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 10/25/23. 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 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 CPR and First Aid requirements. Please ensure the CPR/First Aid training that the one (1) staff enrolls in is approved by the DCDEE. I have attached the list of approved trainings to the email containing this visit summary. If you are unsure if the course meets requirements, please send the course information to me prior to enrolling the staff and I can check for you. We discussed posted menus. According to 10A NCAC 09 .0901 GENERAL NUTRITION REQUIREMENTS (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. The menu was posted in classroom space 1, so you are meeting this requirement. A menu was not posted in classroom space 2. If parents ask to see the menu you will need to direct them to the other classroom. Alternatively, you can print a copy of the menu and post it in classroom space 2. Additionally, please be reminded that any changes to the menu must be documented prior to serving the children. We discussed water bottle storage. According to new sanitation rules and guidance, water bottles must be stored in individual cubbies. Water bottles can be carried outdoors collectively, but must be returned to individual storage upon reentering the classroom. Your last fire inspection was conducted on 10/21/22 and is due by 10/21/23. Plan to contact the fire marshal’s office to schedule a fire inspection. 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 2. Your prep year is 7/1/24-6/30/25. Your reassessment year is 7/1/25-6/30/26. 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 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: JONES PRE K Facility ID: 11000860 Consultant: KAITLYN MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/11/2023 Number Present: 31 Completed Date: 10/11/2023 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:00 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. An electronic 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-two percent (92%) as of 10/10/23. The facility is owned by Asheville City Schools. Permit type – Five (5) Star license issued 7/29/21. Special Services/Restrictions – 1st shift (daytime care), meets enhanced space, meets reduced ratios. Requirements are met for NC Pre-K. The facility serves children with special needs. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/21/22. The last fire drill was practiced on 9/7/23. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 9/7/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 9/25/23. The last fire inspection was approved on 10/21/22. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 5/11/23 with two (2) 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. The facility follows the public school’s Risk Management Plan. There are thirty-four (34) children enrolled. Twenty-one (21) of these children are in the NC Pre-K program. Four (4) children’s files were monitored today including three (3) NC Pre-K files. There are ten (10) staff. Two (2) staff files monitored today, including one (1) new staff file. Upon arrival I observed children in classroom space 2 building large structures with wooden blocks, drawing with dry erase markers, pretending to cook sandwiches in the dramatic play center and reenacting stories with puppets. In classroom space 3, children were observed eating breakfast which consisted of cheerios, milk, and applesauce. Children then cleaned up breakfast and transitioned to outdoor play. On the playground, children were digging and pouring sand in the sandbox and chasing each other, playing “monsters”. Interactions were positive, nurturing and supportive. I observed conflict resolution guidance from teachers when arguments among children arose. 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/ During the visit, it was discovered that the facility was providing transportation to children, however this was not indicated in our Regulatory system. Transportation requirements were monitored today. The buses are inspected and maintained by the Department of Public Instruction. You stated that you provide transportation in the morning and afternoon for five (5) children. During today’s visit, I monitored emergency information and permission to transport forms for all children being transported. The facility will be marked as approved to provide transportation in our Regulatory system. It was also noted that the facility plans to provide field trips. Requirements regarding off-premise activities were monitored today. The facility meets requirements need to offer field trips. The facility will be marked as approved to provide field trips in our Regulatory system. 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 completed as of today. Plan to complete the Site Monitoring Tool by the end of October. The first day of school was 8/30/23. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. The arrival time for one (1) child in classroom space 2 was not documented. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One (1) staff, a bus driver hired on 8/30/23, does not have a current CPR/First Aid certificate on file. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One (1) staff, a bus driver hired on 8/30/23, does not have a current CPR/First Aid certificate on file. .1102(d) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #125 The time of arrival for the one (1) child was documented during the visit today. This was corrected. 10A NCAC 09 .0302 APPLICATION FOR A LICENSE FOR A CHILD CARE CENTER (d) During the pre-licensing visit the applicant shall have the following available for review pursuant to 10A NCAC 09 .0304(g): (4) daily records of arrival and departure times at the center for each child which shall be maintained as children arrive and depart; Item #1048 Bus driver CR must complete First Aid training from an approved source immediately. Please notify me when the staff is enrolled in the course. 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (c) All staff who provide direct care or accompany children when they are off premises shall successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. The training shall be completed by June 30, 2018, or for new staff hired on or after September 1, 2017, training must be completed within 90 days of employment. Distance learning shall not be permitted for First Aid training. 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. First Aid training shall be renewed on or before expiration of the certification. "Successfully completed" is defined as demonstrating competency, as evaluated by the instructor. Verification of each required staff member's completion of this course from an approved training organization shall be maintained in the staff member's file in the center. The Division shall post a list of approved training organizations on its website Item #1049 Bus driver CR must complete CPR training from an approved source immediately. Please notify me when the staff is enrolled in the course. 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (d) All staff who provide direct care or accompany children when they are off premises shall successfully complete certification in a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) course appropriate to the ages of children in care. At all times when children are in care one staff member present must have successfully completed CPR training. The training shall be completed by June 30, 2018 or for new staff hired on or after September 1, 2017 training must be completed within 90 days of employment. Distance learning shall not be permitted for CPR training. CPR training shall be renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. Verification of each staff member's completion of this course from an approved training organization shall be maintained in the staff member's file in the center. The Division shall post a list of approved training organizations on its website 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 10/25/23. 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 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 CPR and First Aid requirements. Please ensure the CPR/First Aid training that the one (1) staff enrolls in is approved by the DCDEE. I have attached the list of approved trainings to the email containing this visit summary. If you are unsure if the course meets requirements, please send the course information to me prior to enrolling the staff and I can check for you. We discussed posted menus. According to 10A NCAC 09 .0901 GENERAL NUTRITION REQUIREMENTS (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. The menu was posted in classroom space 1, so you are meeting this requirement. A menu was not posted in classroom space 2. If parents ask to see the menu you will need to direct them to the other classroom. Alternatively, you can print a copy of the menu and post it in classroom space 2. Additionally, please be reminded that any changes to the menu must be documented prior to serving the children. We discussed water bottle storage. According to new sanitation rules and guidance, water bottles must be stored in individual cubbies. Water bottles can be carried outdoors collectively, but must be returned to individual storage upon reentering the classroom. Your last fire inspection was conducted on 10/21/22 and is due by 10/21/23. Plan to contact the fire marshal’s office to schedule a fire inspection. 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 2. Your prep year is 7/1/24-6/30/25. Your reassessment year is 7/1/25-6/30/26. 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 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: JONES PRE K Facility ID: 11000860 Consultant: KAITLYN MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/11/2023 Number Present: 31 Completed Date: 10/11/2023 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:00 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. An electronic 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-two percent (92%) as of 10/10/23. The facility is owned by Asheville City Schools. Permit type – Five (5) Star license issued 7/29/21. Special Services/Restrictions – 1st shift (daytime care), meets enhanced space, meets reduced ratios. Requirements are met for NC Pre-K. The facility serves children with special needs. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/21/22. The last fire drill was practiced on 9/7/23. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 9/7/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 9/25/23. The last fire inspection was approved on 10/21/22. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 5/11/23 with two (2) 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. The facility follows the public school’s Risk Management Plan. There are thirty-four (34) children enrolled. Twenty-one (21) of these children are in the NC Pre-K program. Four (4) children’s files were monitored today including three (3) NC Pre-K files. There are ten (10) staff. Two (2) staff files monitored today, including one (1) new staff file. Upon arrival I observed children in classroom space 2 building large structures with wooden blocks, drawing with dry erase markers, pretending to cook sandwiches in the dramatic play center and reenacting stories with puppets. In classroom space 3, children were observed eating breakfast which consisted of cheerios, milk, and applesauce. Children then cleaned up breakfast and transitioned to outdoor play. On the playground, children were digging and pouring sand in the sandbox and chasing each other, playing “monsters”. Interactions were positive, nurturing and supportive. I observed conflict resolution guidance from teachers when arguments among children arose. 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/ During the visit, it was discovered that the facility was providing transportation to children, however this was not indicated in our Regulatory system. Transportation requirements were monitored today. The buses are inspected and maintained by the Department of Public Instruction. You stated that you provide transportation in the morning and afternoon for five (5) children. During today’s visit, I monitored emergency information and permission to transport forms for all children being transported. The facility will be marked as approved to provide transportation in our Regulatory system. It was also noted that the facility plans to provide field trips. Requirements regarding off-premise activities were monitored today. The facility meets requirements need to offer field trips. The facility will be marked as approved to provide field trips in our Regulatory system. 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 completed as of today. Plan to complete the Site Monitoring Tool by the end of October. The first day of school was 8/30/23. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. The arrival time for one (1) child in classroom space 2 was not documented. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One (1) staff, a bus driver hired on 8/30/23, does not have a current CPR/First Aid certificate on file. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One (1) staff, a bus driver hired on 8/30/23, does not have a current CPR/First Aid certificate on file. .1102(d) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #125 The time of arrival for the one (1) child was documented during the visit today. This was corrected. 10A NCAC 09 .0302 APPLICATION FOR A LICENSE FOR A CHILD CARE CENTER (d) During the pre-licensing visit the applicant shall have the following available for review pursuant to 10A NCAC 09 .0304(g): (4) daily records of arrival and departure times at the center for each child which shall be maintained as children arrive and depart; Item #1048 Bus driver CR must complete First Aid training from an approved source immediately. Please notify me when the staff is enrolled in the course. 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (c) All staff who provide direct care or accompany children when they are off premises shall successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. The training shall be completed by June 30, 2018, or for new staff hired on or after September 1, 2017, training must be completed within 90 days of employment. Distance learning shall not be permitted for First Aid training. 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. First Aid training shall be renewed on or before expiration of the certification. "Successfully completed" is defined as demonstrating competency, as evaluated by the instructor. Verification of each required staff member's completion of this course from an approved training organization shall be maintained in the staff member's file in the center. The Division shall post a list of approved training organizations on its website Item #1049 Bus driver CR must complete CPR training from an approved source immediately. Please notify me when the staff is enrolled in the course. 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (d) All staff who provide direct care or accompany children when they are off premises shall successfully complete certification in a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) course appropriate to the ages of children in care. At all times when children are in care one staff member present must have successfully completed CPR training. The training shall be completed by June 30, 2018 or for new staff hired on or after September 1, 2017 training must be completed within 90 days of employment. Distance learning shall not be permitted for CPR training. CPR training shall be renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. Verification of each staff member's completion of this course from an approved training organization shall be maintained in the staff member's file in the center. The Division shall post a list of approved training organizations on its website 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 10/25/23. 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 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 CPR and First Aid requirements. Please ensure the CPR/First Aid training that the one (1) staff enrolls in is approved by the DCDEE. I have attached the list of approved trainings to the email containing this visit summary. If you are unsure if the course meets requirements, please send the course information to me prior to enrolling the staff and I can check for you. We discussed posted menus. According to 10A NCAC 09 .0901 GENERAL NUTRITION REQUIREMENTS (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. The menu was posted in classroom space 1, so you are meeting this requirement. A menu was not posted in classroom space 2. If parents ask to see the menu you will need to direct them to the other classroom. Alternatively, you can print a copy of the menu and post it in classroom space 2. Additionally, please be reminded that any changes to the menu must be documented prior to serving the children. We discussed water bottle storage. According to new sanitation rules and guidance, water bottles must be stored in individual cubbies. Water bottles can be carried outdoors collectively, but must be returned to individual storage upon reentering the classroom. Your last fire inspection was conducted on 10/21/22 and is due by 10/21/23. Plan to contact the fire marshal’s office to schedule a fire inspection. 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 2. Your prep year is 7/1/24-6/30/25. Your reassessment year is 7/1/25-6/30/26. 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: JONES PRE K Facility ID: 11000860 Consultant: KAITLYN MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/11/2023 Number Present: 31 Completed Date: 10/11/2023 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:00 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. An electronic 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-two percent (92%) as of 10/10/23. The facility is owned by Asheville City Schools. Permit type – Five (5) Star license issued 7/29/21. Special Services/Restrictions – 1st shift (daytime care), meets enhanced space, meets reduced ratios. Requirements are met for NC Pre-K. The facility serves children with special needs. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/21/22. The last fire drill was practiced on 9/7/23. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 9/7/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 9/25/23. The last fire inspection was approved on 10/21/22. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 5/11/23 with two (2) 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. The facility follows the public school’s Risk Management Plan. There are thirty-four (34) children enrolled. Twenty-one (21) of these children are in the NC Pre-K program. Four (4) children’s files were monitored today including three (3) NC Pre-K files. There are ten (10) staff. Two (2) staff files monitored today, including one (1) new staff file. Upon arrival I observed children in classroom space 2 building large structures with wooden blocks, drawing with dry erase markers, pretending to cook sandwiches in the dramatic play center and reenacting stories with puppets. In classroom space 3, children were observed eating breakfast which consisted of cheerios, milk, and applesauce. Children then cleaned up breakfast and transitioned to outdoor play. On the playground, children were digging and pouring sand in the sandbox and chasing each other, playing “monsters”. Interactions were positive, nurturing and supportive. I observed conflict resolution guidance from teachers when arguments among children arose. 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/ During the visit, it was discovered that the facility was providing transportation to children, however this was not indicated in our Regulatory system. Transportation requirements were monitored today. The buses are inspected and maintained by the Department of Public Instruction. You stated that you provide transportation in the morning and afternoon for five (5) children. During today’s visit, I monitored emergency information and permission to transport forms for all children being transported. The facility will be marked as approved to provide transportation in our Regulatory system. It was also noted that the facility plans to provide field trips. Requirements regarding off-premise activities were monitored today. The facility meets requirements need to offer field trips. The facility will be marked as approved to provide field trips in our Regulatory system. 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 completed as of today. Plan to complete the Site Monitoring Tool by the end of October. The first day of school was 8/30/23. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. The arrival time for one (1) child in classroom space 2 was not documented. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One (1) staff, a bus driver hired on 8/30/23, does not have a current CPR/First Aid certificate on file. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One (1) staff, a bus driver hired on 8/30/23, does not have a current CPR/First Aid certificate on file. .1102(d) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #125 The time of arrival for the one (1) child was documented during the visit today. This was corrected. 10A NCAC 09 .0302 APPLICATION FOR A LICENSE FOR A CHILD CARE CENTER (d) During the pre-licensing visit the applicant shall have the following available for review pursuant to 10A NCAC 09 .0304(g): (4) daily records of arrival and departure times at the center for each child which shall be maintained as children arrive and depart; Item #1048 Bus driver CR must complete First Aid training from an approved source immediately. Please notify me when the staff is enrolled in the course. 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (c) All staff who provide direct care or accompany children when they are off premises shall successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. The training shall be completed by June 30, 2018, or for new staff hired on or after September 1, 2017, training must be completed within 90 days of employment. Distance learning shall not be permitted for First Aid training. 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. First Aid training shall be renewed on or before expiration of the certification. "Successfully completed" is defined as demonstrating competency, as evaluated by the instructor. Verification of each required staff member's completion of this course from an approved training organization shall be maintained in the staff member's file in the center. The Division shall post a list of approved training organizations on its website Item #1049 Bus driver CR must complete CPR training from an approved source immediately. Please notify me when the staff is enrolled in the course. 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (d) All staff who provide direct care or accompany children when they are off premises shall successfully complete certification in a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) course appropriate to the ages of children in care. At all times when children are in care one staff member present must have successfully completed CPR training. The training shall be completed by June 30, 2018 or for new staff hired on or after September 1, 2017 training must be completed within 90 days of employment. Distance learning shall not be permitted for CPR training. CPR training shall be renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. Verification of each staff member's completion of this course from an approved training organization shall be maintained in the staff member's file in the center. The Division shall post a list of approved training organizations on its website 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 10/25/23. 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 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 CPR and First Aid requirements. Please ensure the CPR/First Aid training that the one (1) staff enrolls in is approved by the DCDEE. I have attached the list of approved trainings to the email containing this visit summary. If you are unsure if the course meets requirements, please send the course information to me prior to enrolling the staff and I can check for you. We discussed posted menus. According to 10A NCAC 09 .0901 GENERAL NUTRITION REQUIREMENTS (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. The menu was posted in classroom space 1, so you are meeting this requirement. A menu was not posted in classroom space 2. If parents ask to see the menu you will need to direct them to the other classroom. Alternatively, you can print a copy of the menu and post it in classroom space 2. Additionally, please be reminded that any changes to the menu must be documented prior to serving the children. We discussed water bottle storage. According to new sanitation rules and guidance, water bottles must be stored in individual cubbies. Water bottles can be carried outdoors collectively, but must be returned to individual storage upon reentering the classroom. Your last fire inspection was conducted on 10/21/22 and is due by 10/21/23. Plan to contact the fire marshal’s office to schedule a fire inspection. 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 2. Your prep year is 7/1/24-6/30/25. Your reassessment year is 7/1/25-6/30/26. 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: JONES PRE K Facility ID: 11000860 Consultant: KAITLYN MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/11/2023 Number Present: 31 Completed Date: 10/11/2023 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:00 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. An electronic 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-two percent (92%) as of 10/10/23. The facility is owned by Asheville City Schools. Permit type – Five (5) Star license issued 7/29/21. Special Services/Restrictions – 1st shift (daytime care), meets enhanced space, meets reduced ratios. Requirements are met for NC Pre-K. The facility serves children with special needs. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/21/22. The last fire drill was practiced on 9/7/23. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 9/7/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 9/25/23. The last fire inspection was approved on 10/21/22. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 5/11/23 with two (2) 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. The facility follows the public school’s Risk Management Plan. There are thirty-four (34) children enrolled. Twenty-one (21) of these children are in the NC Pre-K program. Four (4) children’s files were monitored today including three (3) NC Pre-K files. There are ten (10) staff. Two (2) staff files monitored today, including one (1) new staff file. Upon arrival I observed children in classroom space 2 building large structures with wooden blocks, drawing with dry erase markers, pretending to cook sandwiches in the dramatic play center and reenacting stories with puppets. In classroom space 3, children were observed eating breakfast which consisted of cheerios, milk, and applesauce. Children then cleaned up breakfast and transitioned to outdoor play. On the playground, children were digging and pouring sand in the sandbox and chasing each other, playing “monsters”. Interactions were positive, nurturing and supportive. I observed conflict resolution guidance from teachers when arguments among children arose. 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/ During the visit, it was discovered that the facility was providing transportation to children, however this was not indicated in our Regulatory system. Transportation requirements were monitored today. The buses are inspected and maintained by the Department of Public Instruction. You stated that you provide transportation in the morning and afternoon for five (5) children. During today’s visit, I monitored emergency information and permission to transport forms for all children being transported. The facility will be marked as approved to provide transportation in our Regulatory system. It was also noted that the facility plans to provide field trips. Requirements regarding off-premise activities were monitored today. The facility meets requirements need to offer field trips. The facility will be marked as approved to provide field trips in our Regulatory system. 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 completed as of today. Plan to complete the Site Monitoring Tool by the end of October. The first day of school was 8/30/23. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. The arrival time for one (1) child in classroom space 2 was not documented. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One (1) staff, a bus driver hired on 8/30/23, does not have a current CPR/First Aid certificate on file. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One (1) staff, a bus driver hired on 8/30/23, does not have a current CPR/First Aid certificate on file. .1102(d) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #125 The time of arrival for the one (1) child was documented during the visit today. This was corrected. 10A NCAC 09 .0302 APPLICATION FOR A LICENSE FOR A CHILD CARE CENTER (d) During the pre-licensing visit the applicant shall have the following available for review pursuant to 10A NCAC 09 .0304(g): (4) daily records of arrival and departure times at the center for each child which shall be maintained as children arrive and depart; Item #1048 Bus driver CR must complete First Aid training from an approved source immediately. Please notify me when the staff is enrolled in the course. 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (c) All staff who provide direct care or accompany children when they are off premises shall successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. The training shall be completed by June 30, 2018, or for new staff hired on or after September 1, 2017, training must be completed within 90 days of employment. Distance learning shall not be permitted for First Aid training. 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. First Aid training shall be renewed on or before expiration of the certification. "Successfully completed" is defined as demonstrating competency, as evaluated by the instructor. Verification of each required staff member's completion of this course from an approved training organization shall be maintained in the staff member's file in the center. The Division shall post a list of approved training organizations on its website Item #1049 Bus driver CR must complete CPR training from an approved source immediately. Please notify me when the staff is enrolled in the course. 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (d) All staff who provide direct care or accompany children when they are off premises shall successfully complete certification in a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) course appropriate to the ages of children in care. At all times when children are in care one staff member present must have successfully completed CPR training. The training shall be completed by June 30, 2018 or for new staff hired on or after September 1, 2017 training must be completed within 90 days of employment. Distance learning shall not be permitted for CPR training. CPR training shall be renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. Verification of each staff member's completion of this course from an approved training organization shall be maintained in the staff member's file in the center. The Division shall post a list of approved training organizations on its website 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 10/25/23. 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 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 CPR and First Aid requirements. Please ensure the CPR/First Aid training that the one (1) staff enrolls in is approved by the DCDEE. I have attached the list of approved trainings to the email containing this visit summary. If you are unsure if the course meets requirements, please send the course information to me prior to enrolling the staff and I can check for you. We discussed posted menus. According to 10A NCAC 09 .0901 GENERAL NUTRITION REQUIREMENTS (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. The menu was posted in classroom space 1, so you are meeting this requirement. A menu was not posted in classroom space 2. If parents ask to see the menu you will need to direct them to the other classroom. Alternatively, you can print a copy of the menu and post it in classroom space 2. Additionally, please be reminded that any changes to the menu must be documented prior to serving the children. We discussed water bottle storage. According to new sanitation rules and guidance, water bottles must be stored in individual cubbies. Water bottles can be carried outdoors collectively, but must be returned to individual storage upon reentering the classroom. Your last fire inspection was conducted on 10/21/22 and is due by 10/21/23. Plan to contact the fire marshal’s office to schedule a fire inspection. 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 2. Your prep year is 7/1/24-6/30/25. Your reassessment year is 7/1/25-6/30/26. 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: JONES PRE K Facility ID: 11000860 Consultant: KAITLYN MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/11/2023 Number Present: 31 Completed Date: 10/11/2023 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:00 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. An electronic 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-two percent (92%) as of 10/10/23. The facility is owned by Asheville City Schools. Permit type – Five (5) Star license issued 7/29/21. Special Services/Restrictions – 1st shift (daytime care), meets enhanced space, meets reduced ratios. Requirements are met for NC Pre-K. The facility serves children with special needs. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/21/22. The last fire drill was practiced on 9/7/23. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 9/7/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 9/25/23. The last fire inspection was approved on 10/21/22. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 5/11/23 with two (2) 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. The facility follows the public school’s Risk Management Plan. There are thirty-four (34) children enrolled. Twenty-one (21) of these children are in the NC Pre-K program. Four (4) children’s files were monitored today including three (3) NC Pre-K files. There are ten (10) staff. Two (2) staff files monitored today, including one (1) new staff file. Upon arrival I observed children in classroom space 2 building large structures with wooden blocks, drawing with dry erase markers, pretending to cook sandwiches in the dramatic play center and reenacting stories with puppets. In classroom space 3, children were observed eating breakfast which consisted of cheerios, milk, and applesauce. Children then cleaned up breakfast and transitioned to outdoor play. On the playground, children were digging and pouring sand in the sandbox and chasing each other, playing “monsters”. Interactions were positive, nurturing and supportive. I observed conflict resolution guidance from teachers when arguments among children arose. 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/ During the visit, it was discovered that the facility was providing transportation to children, however this was not indicated in our Regulatory system. Transportation requirements were monitored today. The buses are inspected and maintained by the Department of Public Instruction. You stated that you provide transportation in the morning and afternoon for five (5) children. During today’s visit, I monitored emergency information and permission to transport forms for all children being transported. The facility will be marked as approved to provide transportation in our Regulatory system. It was also noted that the facility plans to provide field trips. Requirements regarding off-premise activities were monitored today. The facility meets requirements need to offer field trips. The facility will be marked as approved to provide field trips in our Regulatory system. 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 completed as of today. Plan to complete the Site Monitoring Tool by the end of October. The first day of school was 8/30/23. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. The arrival time for one (1) child in classroom space 2 was not documented. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One (1) staff, a bus driver hired on 8/30/23, does not have a current CPR/First Aid certificate on file. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One (1) staff, a bus driver hired on 8/30/23, does not have a current CPR/First Aid certificate on file. .1102(d) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #125 The time of arrival for the one (1) child was documented during the visit today. This was corrected. 10A NCAC 09 .0302 APPLICATION FOR A LICENSE FOR A CHILD CARE CENTER (d) During the pre-licensing visit the applicant shall have the following available for review pursuant to 10A NCAC 09 .0304(g): (4) daily records of arrival and departure times at the center for each child which shall be maintained as children arrive and depart; Item #1048 Bus driver CR must complete First Aid training from an approved source immediately. Please notify me when the staff is enrolled in the course. 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (c) All staff who provide direct care or accompany children when they are off premises shall successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. The training shall be completed by June 30, 2018, or for new staff hired on or after September 1, 2017, training must be completed within 90 days of employment. Distance learning shall not be permitted for First Aid training. 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. First Aid training shall be renewed on or before expiration of the certification. "Successfully completed" is defined as demonstrating competency, as evaluated by the instructor. Verification of each required staff member's completion of this course from an approved training organization shall be maintained in the staff member's file in the center. The Division shall post a list of approved training organizations on its website Item #1049 Bus driver CR must complete CPR training from an approved source immediately. Please notify me when the staff is enrolled in the course. 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (d) All staff who provide direct care or accompany children when they are off premises shall successfully complete certification in a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) course appropriate to the ages of children in care. At all times when children are in care one staff member present must have successfully completed CPR training. The training shall be completed by June 30, 2018 or for new staff hired on or after September 1, 2017 training must be completed within 90 days of employment. Distance learning shall not be permitted for CPR training. CPR training shall be renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. Verification of each staff member's completion of this course from an approved training organization shall be maintained in the staff member's file in the center. The Division shall post a list of approved training organizations on its website 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 10/25/23. 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 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 CPR and First Aid requirements. Please ensure the CPR/First Aid training that the one (1) staff enrolls in is approved by the DCDEE. I have attached the list of approved trainings to the email containing this visit summary. If you are unsure if the course meets requirements, please send the course information to me prior to enrolling the staff and I can check for you. We discussed posted menus. According to 10A NCAC 09 .0901 GENERAL NUTRITION REQUIREMENTS (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. The menu was posted in classroom space 1, so you are meeting this requirement. A menu was not posted in classroom space 2. If parents ask to see the menu you will need to direct them to the other classroom. Alternatively, you can print a copy of the menu and post it in classroom space 2. Additionally, please be reminded that any changes to the menu must be documented prior to serving the children. We discussed water bottle storage. According to new sanitation rules and guidance, water bottles must be stored in individual cubbies. Water bottles can be carried outdoors collectively, but must be returned to individual storage upon reentering the classroom. Your last fire inspection was conducted on 10/21/22 and is due by 10/21/23. Plan to contact the fire marshal’s office to schedule a fire inspection. 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 2. Your prep year is 7/1/24-6/30/25. Your reassessment year is 7/1/25-6/30/26. 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: JONES PRE K Facility ID: 11000860 Consultant: KAITLYN MARSHALL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/11/2023 Number Present: 31 Completed Date: 10/11/2023 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:00 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. An electronic 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-two percent (92%) as of 10/10/23. The facility is owned by Asheville City Schools. Permit type – Five (5) Star license issued 7/29/21. Special Services/Restrictions – 1st shift (daytime care), meets enhanced space, meets reduced ratios. Requirements are met for NC Pre-K. The facility serves children with special needs. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/21/22. The last fire drill was practiced on 9/7/23. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 9/7/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 9/25/23. The last fire inspection was approved on 10/21/22. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 5/11/23 with two (2) 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. The facility follows the public school’s Risk Management Plan. There are thirty-four (34) children enrolled. Twenty-one (21) of these children are in the NC Pre-K program. Four (4) children’s files were monitored today including three (3) NC Pre-K files. There are ten (10) staff. Two (2) staff files monitored today, including one (1) new staff file. Upon arrival I observed children in classroom space 2 building large structures with wooden blocks, drawing with dry erase markers, pretending to cook sandwiches in the dramatic play center and reenacting stories with puppets. In classroom space 3, children were observed eating breakfast which consisted of cheerios, milk, and applesauce. Children then cleaned up breakfast and transitioned to outdoor play. On the playground, children were digging and pouring sand in the sandbox and chasing each other, playing “monsters”. Interactions were positive, nurturing and supportive. I observed conflict resolution guidance from teachers when arguments among children arose. 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/ During the visit, it was discovered that the facility was providing transportation to children, however this was not indicated in our Regulatory system. Transportation requirements were monitored today. The buses are inspected and maintained by the Department of Public Instruction. You stated that you provide transportation in the morning and afternoon for five (5) children. During today’s visit, I monitored emergency information and permission to transport forms for all children being transported. The facility will be marked as approved to provide transportation in our Regulatory system. It was also noted that the facility plans to provide field trips. Requirements regarding off-premise activities were monitored today. The facility meets requirements need to offer field trips. The facility will be marked as approved to provide field trips in our Regulatory system. 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 completed as of today. Plan to complete the Site Monitoring Tool by the end of October. The first day of school was 8/30/23. The classroom operates from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. The arrival time for one (1) child in classroom space 2 was not documented. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One (1) staff, a bus driver hired on 8/30/23, does not have a current CPR/First Aid certificate on file. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One (1) staff, a bus driver hired on 8/30/23, does not have a current CPR/First Aid certificate on file. .1102(d) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #125 The time of arrival for the one (1) child was documented during the visit today. This was corrected. 10A NCAC 09 .0302 APPLICATION FOR A LICENSE FOR A CHILD CARE CENTER (d) During the pre-licensing visit the applicant shall have the following available for review pursuant to 10A NCAC 09 .0304(g): (4) daily records of arrival and departure times at the center for each child which shall be maintained as children arrive and depart; Item #1048 Bus driver CR must complete First Aid training from an approved source immediately. Please notify me when the staff is enrolled in the course. 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (c) All staff who provide direct care or accompany children when they are off premises shall successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. The training shall be completed by June 30, 2018, or for new staff hired on or after September 1, 2017, training must be completed within 90 days of employment. Distance learning shall not be permitted for First Aid training. 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. First Aid training shall be renewed on or before expiration of the certification. "Successfully completed" is defined as demonstrating competency, as evaluated by the instructor. Verification of each required staff member's completion of this course from an approved training organization shall be maintained in the staff member's file in the center. The Division shall post a list of approved training organizations on its website Item #1049 Bus driver CR must complete CPR training from an approved source immediately. Please notify me when the staff is enrolled in the course. 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (d) All staff who provide direct care or accompany children when they are off premises shall successfully complete certification in a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) course appropriate to the ages of children in care. At all times when children are in care one staff member present must have successfully completed CPR training. The training shall be completed by June 30, 2018 or for new staff hired on or after September 1, 2017 training must be completed within 90 days of employment. Distance learning shall not be permitted for CPR training. CPR training shall be renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. Verification of each staff member's completion of this course from an approved training organization shall be maintained in the staff member's file in the center. The Division shall post a list of approved training organizations on its website 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 10/25/23. 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 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 CPR and First Aid requirements. Please ensure the CPR/First Aid training that the one (1) staff enrolls in is approved by the DCDEE. I have attached the list of approved trainings to the email containing this visit summary. If you are unsure if the course meets requirements, please send the course information to me prior to enrolling the staff and I can check for you. We discussed posted menus. According to 10A NCAC 09 .0901 GENERAL NUTRITION REQUIREMENTS (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. The menu was posted in classroom space 1, so you are meeting this requirement. A menu was not posted in classroom space 2. If parents ask to see the menu you will need to direct them to the other classroom. Alternatively, you can print a copy of the menu and post it in classroom space 2. Additionally, please be reminded that any changes to the menu must be documented prior to serving the children. We discussed water bottle storage. According to new sanitation rules and guidance, water bottles must be stored in individual cubbies. Water bottles can be carried outdoors collectively, but must be returned to individual storage upon reentering the classroom. Your last fire inspection was conducted on 10/21/22 and is due by 10/21/23. Plan to contact the fire marshal’s office to schedule a fire inspection. 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 2. Your prep year is 7/1/24-6/30/25. Your reassessment year is 7/1/25-6/30/26. 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